DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25 Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25 SOUND VOLUME DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON SOURCE INSTRUCTIONS 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. LVT1111-001B [J] Cover_TH_A25[J].p65 3 03.10.
Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Center Unit ................................................................................. 2 Remote Control .......................................................................... 3 Getting Started ........................................... 4 Before Installation ...................................................................... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...........................................
Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel 1 3 2 4 5 VOLUME DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON SOURCE 6 7 8 9 See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12–15) Disc tray (12) Remote sensor Display VOLUME control (13, 15) 0 (open/close) button (12, 14) • Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD/CD.
Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details.
Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. • DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit. 1.
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). 2 1 3 AM Loop antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM Loop antenna. FM antenna (supplied) AUDIO IN CENTER L L R R FRONT WOOFER REAR FRONT/CENTER MIN 6 REAR MIN 6 AUX IMPEDANCE WOOFER:MIN 3 Center unit Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.
Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit VOLUME DVD DVD DIGITAL DIGITAL CINEMA THEATERSYSTEM SYSTEMTH-A25 TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON SOURCE Right front position Left front position Subwoofer (WOOFER) Center position Left rear position Right rear position AUDIO IN CENTER L L R R FRONT To the speaker on left front (White connector) To the speaker on right front (Red connector) WOOFER REAR FRONT/CENTER MIN 6 REAR MIN 6 AUX IMPEDANCE WOOFER:MIN 3 To subwoofer (WOOFER) To the spea
When setting the speakers Connecting the Speakers Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. The ends of the speaker cords are colored to indicate the terminals to be connected. To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener.
Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store. A Video cord (supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) Red B Blue S-video cord (not supplied) Green You can select one of three connection types— A , B , and C .
Audio component connection Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear vary among the components. Connect other components to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase one at an electric appliance store.
TV Settings From the remote control ONLY: TV 1 Press DVD. 2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a while. DVD AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING • Each time you press and hold the button, the scanning mode alternates between “INTERLACE TV” and “PROGRESSIVE TV.” PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE TV: Select this if your TV does not support the progressive video input (conventional TV).
Operating TV You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC’s TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV. ❏ To operate a JVC’s TV You can perform the following operations on the TV.
Basic Disc Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained.
4 Start Playback To turn off the sounds temporarily Press 3/8. The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears on the display for a while. • You can also start playback by closing the disc tray using 0 on the front panel. • Some discs show menus on the TV screen after you press 3/8. See “Disc Menu-Driven Playback” on page 26 and refer to the instructions supplied for the discs to use the menus. TITLE L C To restore the sound, press MUTING again. • Adjusting the volume also restores the sound.
Basic Disc Operations TV AUDIO AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND Number buttons TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING • This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once when playing back a DVD (“PRESS PLAY TO CONTINUE” appears on the TV screen). When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been stopped—Resume play.
Basic Tuner Operations On the front panel: TV AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 2 FM/AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND 1 AUDIO DVD/CD AM DIGITAL IN FM AUX 3 Adjust the Volume CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH SOURCE Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band (FM or AM) appears on the display. The last received station of the selected band is tuned into.
Other Basic Operations 2 TV SLEEP DIMMER SLEEP AUX • For in-depth information about the external component, see the manual supplied with it. AUDIO DIMMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL AUX SOUND DVD FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING Start playback on the external component. Notes: • When “DIGITAL IN” is selected as the source and the Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel signal is detected, Multichannel Surround is activated automatically.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ■ To adjust speaker output level TV You can adjust the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers, and subwoofer while listening to the test tone. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP L-F.BLANCE-R 1 3 REAR 5 Press 3/2 while the test tone is coming out of the speaker you want to adjust. The speaker output level appears on the display. 3: Increases the output level (to +06 dB). 2: Decreases the output level (to –06 dB).
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ■ Basic sound adjustment procedure • You can also adjust the sound setting referring to the display on the center unit. Refer to the display indication when you want to adjust the sound using sources other than discs. Ex. : To adjust the front speaker balance From the remote control ONLY: 1 2 Sound adjustment indication on the display Ex.: Front balance Play the disc you want to use for the sound adjustment.
■ Dolby Pro Logic II modes Dolby Pro Logic II* Surround Mode Introduction You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II modes ■ Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated. Dolby Digital* Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software ).
Creating Realistic Sound Fields Activating the Surround Mode TV You can enjoy Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and Dolby Pro Logic II. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 To activate Digital Multichannel Surround 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL When you start playback a Dolby Digital or DTS multichannel disc, the system detects it and activate Multichannel Surround automatically. AUX SOUND DVD FM/AM • When Dolby Digital is detected, the up on the display.
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3 and JPEG are, see “MP3/JPEG Introduction” on page 30.
Disc Playback Using the On-Screen Bar You can only use the remote control for the operations in this “Disc Playback” section. You can check the following information on a disc while the disc is loaded, and you can use some functions through the on-screen bar. 7 Showing the On-Screen Bar TV From the remote control ONLY: AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH Press ON SCREEN.
Contents of the on-screen bar • • DVD SVCD VCD CD : Disc Type icon 7 Basic operation through the On-Screen Bar See the corresponding pages for details of each function. Ex.: To select “ TITL (Repeat Title)” for the repeat mode during DVD play. : Title icon Shows current title and total number of the titles on the disc. • 1 : Chapter icon • : Track icon Press ON SCREEN. The following on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
Disc Playback DVD TV D EN 1/3 DE 02/17 OFF AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP EN 1/3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING FR 2/3 ES 3/3 Ex.: When the DVD has 3 audio languages— English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES). 4 TV Press ENTER. ENTER The setting changes. AUDIO VOL TOP MENU MENU 5 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN / Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears.
Selecting the Playback Channel Checking the Remaining Time When you play back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD, you can select the left channel or right channel to listen to. While playing back a disc, you can check the remaining time. From the remote control ONLY: Press AUDIO repeatedly. • Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows: AUDIO MONO RIGHT MONO LEFT STEREO Press CHOICE/TIME during play.
Disc Playback For VCD/SVCD TV AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING Number buttons TV AUDIO VOL TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU MENU 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER ON SCREEN 3/8 CHOICE/TIME RETURN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE When a menu appears, you can select a desired item on the menu.
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly Notes: You can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion in the chapter/title (DVD) or the disc (CD/VCD/SVCD) directly. From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press 3/2 to select one of the icons below. • You can also select a desired title, chapter or track by using 5/∞ in step 3.
Disc Playback For VCD/SVCD/CD TV AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND REPEAT:TRACK REPEAT:DISC (REPT TRACK)* (REPT DISC)* REPEAT:OFF (REPEAT OFF)* * appearing on the display TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING REPEAT:TRACK: Current track will be repeated. REPEAT:DISC: All the disc will be repeated. REPEAT:OFF: Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play is resumed.
To cancel A–B Repeat 7 Slow Motion Playback Press 5/∞ to select “ You can enjoy slow motion playback while playing a DVD, VCD, or SVCD. OFF” in step 3, then press ENTER. “REPEAT A-B” disappears from the display and “REPEAT:OFF” appears on the TV screen. On some DVDs, A–B Repeat may not be used even within the same title. This is due to their disc structures, and not a malfunction of the unit. From the remote control ONLY: Press SLOW repeatedly during playback or pause.
MP3/JPEG Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder and JPEG decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably in the MP3 explanation. What is JPEG? A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
MP3/JPEG Playback To stop playback for a moment MENU MENU ENTER ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN CHOICE/TIME 7 ON SCREEN / 4/¢ 3/8 STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PL PROGRESSIVE Press 3/8. The picture stays on the TV screen when you play back a JPEG file. To resume play, press 3/8 again or ENTER. To stop during playback Press 7. • The picture disappears and the on-screen display appears on the TV screen when you stop playing back a JPEG file.
MP3/JPEG Playback The on-screen display TV AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 0001/0003 0:00:28 OFF 3 1 Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING .. ALPHA BETA GAMMA DELTA 2 TV 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 1 : Folder column AUDIO VOL 3/2/5/∞ ENTER .. AAA ANT01 BULL02 COOT03 DOG04 ELEPHANT05 FOX06 TOP MENU MENU MENU • Ex.: 4 folders exist in the current level: ALPHA, BETA, GAMMA, and DELTA.
Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly Browsing Pictures in the Current Folder You can move to a particular file/folder in the current folder directly. You can browse pictures in the current folder in smaller size. From the remote control ONLY: JPEG file ONLY: Press the number buttons to select a file/folder number (item number) you want, then press ENTER. 1 Press MENU. JPEG files in the current folder are shown on nine windows.
Tuner Operations Tuning in Stations TV AUDIO From the remote control: DIMMER SLEEP 1 FM/AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL AUX SOUND DVD FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING FM/AM Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
To tune in a preset station Using Preset Tuning From the remote control: Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. 1 From the remote control ONLY: Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”). L 2 TUNED ST R SW MHz Press MEMORY. PRGM ST • Press and hold ¢ or 4 to change the preset number continuously.
Setting Up the DVD Preferences Setting the System Preferences You can only use the remote control for the setup menu operations. You can set the system preferences to match it to your usage and operating circumstances.
■ The basic procedure to set up the system preferences Ex.: To select the TV screen size. 1 Press CHOICE/TIME. The main page of the setup menu appears on the TV screen. CHOICE/TIME 4 The current setting on the sub menu is highlighted. 5 Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting. 6 Press ENTER. GENERAL SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP ENTER The selected setting is highlighted. 7 SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE Press 3. Press 2 and repeat steps 3 to 6 to set up other items.
Setting Up the DVD Preferences Languages you can select on this menu You can select the following languages separately for “AUDIO,” “SUBTITLE,” and “DISC MENU.” TV English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, and Italian*. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH * You can set languages other than those above as the audio language or the subtitle language by selecting “Others.
5 Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting. ■ To change the password Select the audio language in this case. 6 1 Press ENTER. ENTER The selected language is highlighted. • When you select “OTHERS,” the “INPUT LANGUAGE CODE” page appears. Press the number buttons to enter the code (4 digits) of the language you want to set, then press ENTER. The language code list is on page 40.
Setting Up the DVD Preferences 7 To release the parental lock temporarily TV When you set a strict parental level, some discs may not be played back at all. If you try to play back such a disc, you need to input the password to release parental lock temporarily (“INPUT PASSWD:” appears on the TV.) You cannot play the disc before you enter the correct password. When you enter a wrong password, “PASSWD WRONG” appears on the TV and playback is refused.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes Cleaning the unit In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. • Keep the disc tray closed when not in use. • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. The remote control does not work. No sound. Sound is emitted from only one speaker. No video. A disc cannot be played. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged in. • It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit. • There is something obstructing the remote sensor.
Specifications Center unit (XV-THA25) Subwoofer (SP-WA25) Amplifier section Speaker: 15 cm (5 15/16 in.) Bass-reflex, magnetically shielded Front/Center/Rear: 30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Subwoofer: 55 W, min.
LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period") PARTS 1 LABOR YR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
Authorized Service Centers ® QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
TH-A25 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Cover_TH_A25[J].p65 2 0803TMMMDWSAM 03.8.
English Français DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM SYSTÈME CINÈMA NUMÉRIQUE DVD TH-A25 Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25 Se compose de XV-THA25 et SP-THA25 SOUND VOLUME DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON SOURCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1111-002B [C] Cover_TH_A25[C].p65 3 03.10.
Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For U.S.A This 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.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT. IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER 1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1 2. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus.
Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Center Unit ................................................................................. 2 Remote Control .......................................................................... 3 Getting Started ........................................... 4 Before Installation ...................................................................... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...........................................
English Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel 1 3 2 4 5 VOLUME DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON SOURCE 6 7 8 9 See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12–15) Disc tray (12) Remote sensor Display VOLUME control (13, 15) 0 (open/close) button (12, 14) • Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD/CD.
English Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details.
English Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. • DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit. 1.
English Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). 2 1 3 AM Loop antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM Loop antenna. FM antenna (supplied) AUDIO IN CENTER L L R R FRONT WOOFER REAR FRONT/CENTER MIN 6 REAR MIN 6 AUX IMPEDANCE WOOFER:MIN 3 Center unit Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.
English Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit VOLUME DVD DVD DIGITAL DIGITAL CINEMA THEATERSYSTEM SYSTEMTH-A25 TH-A25 STANDBY STANDBY/ON SOURCE Right front position Left front position Subwoofer (WOOFER) Center position Left rear position Right rear position AUDIO IN CENTER L L R R FRONT To the speaker on left front (White connector) To the speaker on right front (Red connector) WOOFER REAR FRONT/CENTER MIN 6 REAR MIN 6 AUX IMPEDANCE WOOFER:MIN 3 To subwoofer (WOOFER) To
Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. The ends of the speaker cords are colored to indicate the terminals to be connected. To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener. Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a subwoofer wherever you like. Normally place it in front of you.
English Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store. A Video cord (supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) Red B Blue S-video cord (not supplied) Green You can select one of three connection types— A , B , and C .
English Audio component connection Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear vary among the components. Connect other components to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase one at an electric appliance store.
English TV Settings From the remote control ONLY: TV 1 Press DVD. 2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a while. DVD AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING • Each time you press and hold the button, the scanning mode alternates between “INTERLACE TV” and “PROGRESSIVE TV.” PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE TV: Select this if your TV does not support the progressive video input (conventional TV).
English Operating TV You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC’s TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV. ❏ To operate a JVC’s TV You can perform the following operations on the TV.
English Basic Disc Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained.
To turn off the sounds temporarily Press 3/8. The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears on the display for a while. • You can also start playback by closing the disc tray using 0 on the front panel. • Some discs show menus on the TV screen after you press 3/8. See “Disc Menu-Driven Playback” on page 26 and refer to the instructions supplied for the discs to use the menus. TITLE L C MUTING Press MUTING. To restore the sound, press MUTING again. • Adjusting the volume also restores the sound.
English Basic Disc Operations TV AUDIO AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND Number buttons TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING • This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once when playing back a DVD (“PRESS PLAY TO CONTINUE” appears on the TV screen). When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been stopped—Resume play.
English Basic Tuner Operations On the front panel: TV AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 2 FM/AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND 1 AUDIO DVD/CD AM DIGITAL IN FM AUX 3 Adjust the Volume CONTROL TEST TONE TV CH SOURCE Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band (FM or AM) appears on the display. The last received station of the selected band is tuned into.
English Other Basic Operations 2 TV SLEEP DIMMER SLEEP AUX • For in-depth information about the external component, see the manual supplied with it. AUDIO DIMMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL AUX SOUND DVD FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING Start playback on the external component. Notes: • When “DIGITAL IN” is selected as the source and the Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel signal is detected, Multichannel Surround is activated automatically.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields ■ To adjust speaker output level TV You can adjust the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers, and subwoofer while listening to the test tone. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP L-F.BLANCE-R 1 3 REAR 5 Press 3/2 while the test tone is coming out of the speaker you want to adjust. The speaker output level appears on the display. 3: Increases the output level (to +06 dB). 2: Decreases the output level (to –06 dB).
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields ■ Basic sound adjustment procedure • You can also adjust the sound setting referring to the display on the center unit. Refer to the display indication when you want to adjust the sound using sources other than discs. Ex. : To adjust the front speaker balance From the remote control ONLY: 1 2 Sound adjustment indication on the display Ex.: Front balance Play the disc you want to use for the sound adjustment.
English ■ Dolby Pro Logic II modes Dolby Pro Logic II* Surround Mode Introduction You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II modes ■ Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated. Dolby Digital* Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software ).
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields Activating the Surround Mode TV You can enjoy Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and Dolby Pro Logic II. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 To activate Digital Multichannel Surround 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL When you start playback a Dolby Digital or DTS multichannel disc, the system detects it and activate Multichannel Surround automatically.
This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3 and JPEG are, see “MP3/JPEG Introduction” on page 30.
English Disc Playback Using the On-Screen Bar You can only use the remote control for the operations in this “Disc Playback” section. You can check the following information on a disc while the disc is loaded, and you can use some functions through the on-screen bar. 7 Showing the On-Screen Bar TV From the remote control ONLY: AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH Press ON SCREEN.
• • DVD SVCD VCD CD : Disc Type icon 7 Basic operation through the On-Screen Bar See the corresponding pages for details of each function. Ex.: To select “ TITL (Repeat Title)” for the repeat mode during DVD play. : Title icon Shows current title and total number of the titles on the disc. • 1 : Chapter icon • : Track icon Press ON SCREEN. The following on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Shows current chapter and total number of the chapters in the current title.
English Disc Playback DVD TV D EN 1/3 DE 02/17 OFF AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP EN 1/3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING FR 2/3 ES 3/3 Ex.: When the DVD has 3 audio languages— English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES). 4 TV Press ENTER. ENTER The setting changes. AUDIO VOL TOP MENU MENU 5 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN / Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears.
English Selecting the Playback Channel Checking the Remaining Time When you play back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD, you can select the left channel or right channel to listen to. While playing back a disc, you can check the remaining time. From the remote control ONLY: Press AUDIO repeatedly. • Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows: AUDIO MONO RIGHT MONO LEFT STEREO Press CHOICE/TIME during play.
English Disc Playback For VCD/SVCD TV AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING Number buttons TV AUDIO VOL TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU MENU 3/2/5/∞ ENTER ENTER ON SCREEN 3/8 CHOICE/TIME RETURN STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PROGRESSIVE When a menu appears, you can select a desired item on the menu.
Notes: You can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion in the chapter/title (DVD) or the disc (CD/VCD/SVCD) directly. From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press 3/2 to select one of the icons below. • You can also select a desired title, chapter or track by using 5/∞ in step 3.
English Disc Playback For VCD/SVCD/CD TV AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND REPEAT:TRACK REPEAT:DISC (REPT TRACK)* (REPT DISC)* REPEAT:OFF (REPEAT OFF)* * appearing on the display TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING REPEAT:TRACK: Current track will be repeated. REPEAT:DISC: All the disc will be repeated. REPEAT:OFF: Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play is resumed.
English To cancel A–B Repeat 7 Slow Motion Playback Press 5/∞ to select “ You can enjoy slow motion playback while playing a DVD, VCD, or SVCD. OFF” in step 3, then press ENTER. “REPEAT A-B” disappears from the display and “REPEAT:OFF” appears on the TV screen. On some DVDs, A–B Repeat may not be used even within the same title. This is due to their disc structures, and not a malfunction of the unit. From the remote control ONLY: Press SLOW repeatedly during playback or pause.
English MP3/JPEG Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder and JPEG decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably in the MP3 explanation. What is JPEG? A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
English MP3/JPEG Playback To stop playback for a moment MENU MENU ENTER ENTER CHOICE/TIME ON SCREEN CHOICE/TIME 7 ON SCREEN / 4/¢ 3/8 STEP DOWN - TUNING - UP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM SLOW RETURN REPEAT PL PROGRESSIVE Press 3/8. The picture stays on the TV screen when you play back a JPEG file. To resume play, press 3/8 again or ENTER. To stop during playback Press 7. • The picture disappears and the on-screen display appears on the TV screen when you stop playing back a JPEG file.
English MP3/JPEG Playback The on-screen display TV AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP 0001/0003 0:00:28 OFF 3 1 Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING .. ALPHA BETA GAMMA DELTA 2 TV 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 1 : Folder column AUDIO VOL 3/2/5/∞ ENTER .. AAA ANT01 BULL02 COOT03 DOG04 ELEPHANT05 FOX06 TOP MENU MENU MENU • Ex.: 4 folders exist in the current level: ALPHA, BETA, GAMMA, and DELTA.
Browsing Pictures in the Current Folder You can move to a particular file/folder in the current folder directly. You can browse pictures in the current folder in smaller size. From the remote control ONLY: JPEG file ONLY: Press the number buttons to select a file/folder number (item number) you want, then press ENTER. 1 Press MENU. JPEG files in the current folder are shown on nine windows. Selected picture The system starts playback from the selected file. 0001/0003 ..
English Tuner Operations Tuning in Stations TV AUDIO From the remote control: DIMMER SLEEP 1 FM/AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL AUX SOUND DVD FM/AM TV CH CONTROL TEST TONE TV VOL TV/VIDEO MUTING FM/AM Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
English To tune in a preset station Using Preset Tuning From the remote control: Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. 1 From the remote control ONLY: Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”). L 2 TUNED ST R SW MHz Press MEMORY. PRGM ST • Press and hold ¢ or 4 to change the preset number continuously.
English Setting Up the DVD Preferences Setting the System Preferences You can only use the remote control for the setup menu operations. You can set the system preferences to match it to your usage and operating circumstances.
Ex.: To select the TV screen size. 1 Press CHOICE/TIME. The main page of the setup menu appears on the TV screen. CHOICE/TIME 4 5 Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting. 6 Press ENTER. ENTER The selected setting is highlighted. GENERAL SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP Press 3. The current setting on the sub menu is highlighted. 7 SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE English ■ The basic procedure to set up the system preferences Press 2 and repeat steps 3 to 6 to set up other items.
English Setting Up the DVD Preferences Languages you can select on this menu You can select the following languages separately for “AUDIO,” “SUBTITLE,” and “DISC MENU.” TV English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, and Italian*. AUDIO DIMMER SLEEP Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY CANCEL DVD FM/AM AUX SOUND TV CH * You can set languages other than those above as the audio language or the subtitle language by selecting “Others.
Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting. ■ To change the password Select the audio language in this case. 6 1 Press ENTER. ENTER The selected language is highlighted. • When you select “OTHERS,” the “INPUT LANGUAGE CODE” page appears. Press the number buttons to enter the code (4 digits) of the language you want to set, then press ENTER. The language code list is on page 40.
English Setting Up the DVD Preferences 7 To release the parental lock temporarily TV When you set a strict parental level, some discs may not be played back at all. If you try to play back such a disc, you need to input the password to release parental lock temporarily (“INPUT PASSWD:” appears on the TV.) You cannot play the disc before you enter the correct password. When you enter a wrong password, “PASSWD WRONG” appears on the TV and playback is refused.
English Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean. General Notes Cleaning the unit In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs, and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. • Keep the disc tray closed when not in use. • Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth.
English Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. The remote control does not work. No sound. Sound is emitted from only one speaker. No video. A disc cannot be played. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged in. • It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit. • There is something obstructing the remote sensor.
English Specifications Center unit (XV-THA25) Subwoofer (SP-WA25) Amplifier section Speaker: Front/Center/Rear: 30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion Power Handling Capacity: 55 W 15 cm (5 15/16 in.) Bass-reflex, magnetically shielded Impedance: 3 Ω (min) Subwoofer: 55 W, min.
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