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.
LVT0837-013A
[US, UB]
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A5
Consists of XV-THA5 and SP-THA5
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
STANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSP
VOLUME
SOURCE
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
TOP MENU
AUDIO
ON
TUNER PRESET
ENTER
VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
DVD
FM/AM
AUX
MUTING
STANDBY/ON
VCR
VCR
CONTROL
MENU
TV
AUDIO/
FM MODE SUBTITLE
RETURN
STEP
OFF
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
VOLUME
B.SEARCH
F.SEARCH
DOWN
UP
REW
FF
RM-STHA5U
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
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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.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
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 /
English
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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-THA5
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
Front
Floor
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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
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
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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
Adjusting the Voltage Selector ................................................... 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
Basic DVD Operations ................................ 10
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 10
2 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 10
3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 10
4 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 10
5 Activate Realistic Sound Field ............................................. 11
6 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 11
Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 12
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12
2 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 12
3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 12
4 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 12
5 Activate Realistic Sound Field ............................................. 13
6 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 14
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 14
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 14
3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 14
4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 14
Other Basic Operations .............................. 15
Enjoying Sounds from the External Equipment ....................... 15
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 15
Speaker Settings ....................................... 16
Setting the Speaker Information ............................................... 16
Setting the Delay Time ............................................................. 17
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 18
7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround............................. 18
7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 18
7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 19
Adjusting Stereo Sound ............................................................ 20
Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ................ 21
Activating Dynamic Range Compression ................................ 21
Adjusting Dolby Surround ....................................................... 22
Adjusting DSP Modes .............................................................. 23
Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters ............................................ 24
Disc Introduction--DVD/VCD/CD ................ 25
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 26
DVD Playback ........................................... 27
Changing the Color System ..................................................... 27
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 27
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 28
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 28
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 28
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 29
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 29
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 29
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 30
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 30
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 30
7 AB Repeat........................................................................... 30
Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters
--Program Play .................................................................. 31
DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 33
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 33
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 33
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 33
VCD/CD Playback ...................................... 34
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 34
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 34
Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 35
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 35
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 35
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 36
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 36
7 AB Repeat........................................................................... 36
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
--Program Play .................................................................. 37
Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 38
VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 39
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 39
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 39
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 39
MP3 Introduction ...................................... 40
MP3 Playback ........................................... 41
Starting Playback ..................................................................... 41
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 42
Moving to a Particular Track Directly ...................................... 43
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 43
Tuner Operations ....................................... 44
Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing .................................... 44
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 44
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 45
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 45
Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 46
Setting the Initial Languages .................................................... 46
Introducing the DVD Preference (System) .............................. 47
Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 49
Operating JVC's Components ...................... 50
Operating Other Manufacturers' TV ............ 51
Maintenance ............................................. 52
Troubleshooting ......................................... 53
Specifications ............................................ 54
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