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For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1009-012A
[A]
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A35
Consists of XV-THA35 and SP-THA35
COMPACT
SUPER VIDEO
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL·EX
PRO
LOGIC
VOLUME
PHONES
DSP
SURROUND
SOURCE
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DVD
DIGIT AL
CINEMA
SYSTEM
TH-A35
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VCR
TV
CENTER
REAR-R
REAR-L
TEST
DVD
FM/AM
CONTROL
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING REC/MEMORY
SEARCH
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE
DOWN -TUNING - UP
SLOW
AUDIO
RETURN DIMMER
DSP
SLEEP
RM-STHA35U
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
SURROUND
SUBTITLE ANGLE
ZOOM
ON SCREEN
PROGRESSIVE
CLEAR SETTING FM MODE
SUBWOOFER
TVVOL
AUDIOVOL
SOUND
1
234
5
678
9
TV
VCR
0
ENTER
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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.
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.
Stand height 15 cm or more
XV-THA35
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
Front
Floor
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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
2
WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CLASS
1
LASER
PRODUCT
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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 Setting ................................................ 10
Changing the Color System ..................................................... 10
Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. 10
Adjusting the Pictures .............................................................. 11
Basic DVD Operations ................................ 12
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12
2 Select the Source .................................................................. 12
3 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 12
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 12
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 12
6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 13
7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13
Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 14
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 14
2 Select the Source .................................................................. 14
3 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 14
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 14
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 14
6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 15
7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 15
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 16
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 16
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 16
3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 16
4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 16
5 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 17
Other Basic Operations .............................. 18
Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 18
Listening with the Headphones ................................................ 19
Adjusting the Brightness .......................................................... 19
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 20
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 21
7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 21
7 Dolby Digital ........................................................................ 21
7 DTS Digital Surround .......................................................... 21
7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 22
Activating the Surround Mode ................................................. 22
Adjusting the Sound ................................................................. 23
Disc Introduction--DVD/VCD/CD ................ 24
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 25
DVD Playback ........................................... 26
Showing the On-Screen Menu ................................................. 26
Showing the Information on the TV Screen ............................. 26
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 27
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 27
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 27
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 28
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 28
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 29
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 29
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 29
7 A­B Repeat........................................................................... 29
Playing Back Chapters in Random Order--Shuffle Play ........ 30
Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters
--Program Play .................................................................. 31
DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 32
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 32
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 33
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 33
VCD/CD Playback ...................................... 34
Showing the On-Screen Menu ................................................. 34
Showing the Information on the TV Screen ............................. 34
Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 35
Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 35
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 35
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 36
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 36
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 36
7 A­B Repeat........................................................................... 37
Playing Back Tracks in Random Order--Shuffle Play ............ 37
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
--Program Play .................................................................. 38
VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 39
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 39
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 39
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 39
MP3 Playback ........................................... 40
Starting Playback ..................................................................... 41
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 42
Moving to a Particular Track Directly ...................................... 42
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
--Program Play .................................................................. 42
JPEG Playback .......................................... 44
Loading the Disc ...................................................................... 44
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 45
Moving to a Particular File Directly ........................................ 46
Programming the Playing Order of the Files
--Program Play .................................................................. 46
Tuner Operations ....................................... 48
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 48
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 49
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 49
Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 50
Using the Choice Menus .......................................................... 50
Language Menu ........................................................................ 51
Picture Menu ............................................................................ 52
Audio Menu ............................................................................. 53
Setting Menu ............................................................................ 53
Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 55
Operating JVC's Components ...................... 56
Operating Other Manufacturers' TV ............ 57
Maintenance ............................................. 58
Troubleshooting ......................................... 59
Specifications ............................................ 60
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Parts Identification
Front Panel
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Display Window
1 Audio channel indicators
· Indicates audio channels currently source signal.
2 P-SCAN indicator (11)
3 Disc indicators (25)
· DVD, CD, VCD, and MP3
4 Playback indicators
·
3 (play) and 8 (pause)
5 TITLE indicator (25)
6 TRK (track) indicator (25)
7 TUNED indicator (16, 48)
8 CHP (chapter) indicator (25)
VOLUME
DSP
SURROUND
SOURCE
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DVD
DIGIT AL
CINEMA
SYSTEM
PHONES
1
2
8
9
p
q
w
3
45
67
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON
button and STANDBY lamp (12 ­ 17)
2 Disc tray (12, 14)
3 Illumination lamp
4 Display window
5 VOLUME control (12, 14, 16)
6 Remote sensor
7 PHONES jack (19)
8
0 (open/close) button (12 ­ 15, 25, 41)
· Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD player.
9
3/8, 7, 4, and ¢ buttons
· Pressing
3/8 also turns on the power and changes the
source to the DVD player.
p SOURCE button (12, 14, 16, 18, 48)
q SURROUND button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
w DSP button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
9 PROG (program) indicator (31, 38)
p Repeat mode indicators (29, 30, 36, 37)
· REPEAT, 1, and A­B
q Sleep indicator (20)
w Sound signal indicators (21, 22)
·
DIGITAL,
PRO LOGIC II, and DTS
e STEREO indicator (49)
r Main display
t Frequency unit indicators
· MHz (for FM station) and kHz (for AM station)
Display Window
Center Unit
REPEAT 1
MHz
kHz
A­B
PROG
CHP
TUNED
TRK
TITLE
P­SCAN
CD
ProLogic II
DIGITAL
VCD
STEREO
MP3
8
3
RS
R
L
LS
S
C
3
1
e
w
r
t
5
4
3
2
6
7
8
9
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Remote Control
See pages in the parentheses for details.
1 STANDBY/ON buttons
· TV
button (12, 14, 56, 57)
· VCR
button (56)
· AUDIO
button (12 ­ 17)
2 SOUND button (23)
3 · Number buttons (25, 28, 30, 35, 38, 42, 43, 46, 47, 49, 55­57)
· CLEAR button (28, 32, 35, 39, 52)
· Sound setting buttons (23)
CENTER + and ­ buttons
SUBWOOFER + and ­ buttons
REAR-L + and ­ buttons
REAR-R + and ­ buttons
TEST button
SETTING button
4 Source selecting buttons (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 23, 48, 49)
· DVD, FM/AM, AUX
· Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.
5 CONTROL buttons
· TV CONTROL button (56, 57)
· VCR CONTROL button (56)
6 TV VOL + and ­ buttons (56, 57)
7 AUDIO VOL + and ­ buttons (12, 14, 16, 18)
8 TOP MENU button (28)
9 Menu operation buttons
· cursor
3, 2, 5, and buttons
· ENTER button
p CHOICE button (11, 50­54)
q
7, 3, and 8 buttons
w
4 and ¢ buttons (25, 35, 41, 43, 45, 47, 56)
TUNING UP and DOWN buttons (16, 48)
e AUDIO button (27, 35)
r SUB TITLE button (27)
t RETURN button (35)
y DIMMER button (19)
SLEEP button (20)
u FM MODE button (49)
i PROGRESSIVE button (11)
o SEARCH button (28, 35)
; TV/VIDEO button (56, 57)
a REC/MEMORY button (10, 49, 56)
s MUTING button (13, 15, 16, 18)
d MENU button (28, 35)
f ON SCREEN button (26, 29­32, 34, 36­39)
g
1 and ¡ buttons (29, 33, 36, 39, 49, 56, 57)
SLOW + and ­ buttons (33, 39)
h ZOOM button (33, 39, 45, 47)
j ANGLE button (27)
k SURROUND button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
l DSP button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
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AUDIO
VCR
TV
CENTER
REAR-R
REAR-L
TEST
DVD
FM/AM
CONTROL
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING REC/MEMORY
SEARCH
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE
DOWN -TUNING - UP
SLOW
AUDIO
RETURN DIMMER
DSP
SLEEP
RM-STHA35U
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
SURROUND
SUBTITLE ANGLE
ZOOM
ON SCREEN
PROGRESSIVE
CLEAR SETTING FM MODE
SUBWOOFER
TVVOL
AUDIOVOL
SOUND
1
234
5
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TV
VCR
0
ENTER
Remote Control
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