DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5 Consists of XV-THA5 and SP-THA5 STANDBY/ON AUDIO VCR TV VCR CONTROL ON OFF TOP MENU MENU TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.
English Warnings, Cautions and Others / 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 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 • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
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.
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.
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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5 9 p D I G I T A L q w See pages in the parentheses for details.
English Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details. Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL ON OFF TOP MENU MENU TV CHANNEL y TV VOLUME u AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN STEP t TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF i o q VCR CHANNEL TUNING q B.SEARCH F.
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) CR MIN MIN MIN CONPONENT OUT CB Y MIN Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.
English Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit Right front speaker COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A5 D I G I T A L Subwoofer Left front speaker Center speaker Left rear speaker Right rear speaker CR MIN To right rear speaker To left rear speaker MIN MIN MIN To center speaker To subwoofer To left front speaker To right front speaker 6 EN01-09TH-A5[U]f.
Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and the terminal to which each is to be connected. • The four satellite speakers can be used for any positions—front left and right, and rear left and right. • Connect the white cord to the red (+) terminal, and the black cord to the black (–) terminal respectively.
English Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. Audio component connection Connect the other component to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase it at an electric appliance store. Audio cord (not supplied) Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.
English TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with the other component or purchase them at an electric appliance store. A Video cord (supplied) B S-video cord (not supplied) C You can select one of three connection types— A , B , and C . • If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, CR, CB) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not supplied) B and/or component video cord (not supplied) C .
English Basic DVD 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. 2 Load a DVD On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a DVD correctly with its label side up.
English 5 Activate Realistic Sound Field 6 Stop Playback You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP modes. Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you enjoy a disc encoded with its signals—the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator lights up on the display. Sound signal indicators on the display TUNER PRESET Press 7 twice.
English Basic VCD/CD Operations 2 Load a VCD/CD 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc correctly with its label side up. AUDIO TV TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN 67 TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF TV/VIDEO 3 3/8 CORRECT VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH INCORRECT F.
6 Stop Playback You can enjoy DSP modes. DSP modes—HALL, THEATER, PAVILION, DANCE CLUB, LIVE CLUB DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display. Sound signal indicators on the display To activate DSP modes Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel). The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode appears on the display for a while.
English Basic Tuner Operations 3 Adjust the Volume 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –. AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN VOLUME TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU TV VOLUME STEP CAUTION: TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN 4 TUNING – UP REW 4 TUNING + FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source.
English Other Basic Operations Turning Off the Power with the Timer ENTER You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX AUX MUTING Press SLEEP. • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes as follows: SOUND 1 2 3 SETTING 4 5 6 7 8 9 PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC SLOW SETUP TEST D.R.
English Speaker Settings Setting the Speaker Information To obtain best possible surround, register the center speaker (C–SP) and rear speakers (R–SP) settings after completing all the connections. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and the rear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the front speakers. If the distance to the center speaker* and/or the rear speakers** from your listening point is almost the same as from the front speakers, select “00 MS (msec).” * You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator is lit on the display.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Surround • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes ■ Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.
English ■ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes To check the speaker connections and settings using the test tone 1. Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a hall, a theater, a pavilion, a dance club, or a live club consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields 3 REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH 2 3 To adjust the output balance for the front speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until the adjustment indication for the front speakers appears on the display. • Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows: ENTER 00 F 00 VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 Normal indication (canceled) SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC 8 SLOW D.R.C NTSC/PAL SETUP TEST D.R.
DTS Digital Surround 3 : Decreases the left speaker ENTER output, or restores the right speaker output. 2 : Decreases the right speaker output, or restores the left speaker output. • Each output balance changes from OFF (silence), –06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction). You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields 3 REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH Press PRO LOGIC repeatedly on the remote control to select Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo. The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display. • Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: F.SEARCH 2 3 ENTER 3 STEREO PRO LOGIC STEREO (canceled) VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 MUTING AUX SOUND SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC 7 8 SLOW 9 SETUP TEST D.R.
To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the SOUND “CEN,” “REAR,” or “SW.” 1 Select and play any source except Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. 2 Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel) repeatedly to select the desired DSP mode.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH You can fine-adjust DSP modes more minutely by changing three parameters—room, liveness, and reverberation. F.SEARCH Before you start, remember... • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. 2 3 ENTER VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 2 5 2 Press SOUND repeatedly to select the desired DSP sound parameter.
This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3 is, see “MP3 Introduction” on page 40. Discs you can play: Disc Type Mark (Logo) Video Format DVD Video Region Code Number* 3 ALL Disc structure—DVD, Video CD (VCD) and Audio CD (CD) A DVD disc consists of Titles, and each title may be divided into some Chapters. (See Example 1.
English Basic Disc Operations To stop playback for a moment STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY 4 DISPLAY RETURN To go to another chapter or track (except MP3) TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO ¢ TUNER PRESET 7 DOWN UP REW FF 3/8 VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly during playback. • ¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding chapter or track.
Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multiangle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. 3 3 3 Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles. Several audio languages are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded audio languages. Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc.
English DVD Playback Selecting the Audio Languages STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV TOP MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV CHANNEL MENU TV VOLUME SUBTITLE STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW While playing back a DVD containing audio languages (sound track), you can select the language (sound track) to listen to. • You can set your favorite audio language as the initial audio language. (See page 46.) Press AUDIO/FM MODE.
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly While playing back a DVD, you can check the remaining time to be played back. You can move to another title, chapter, or particular scene in the chapter directly. From the remote control ONLY: From the remote control ONLY: REMAIN Press REMAIN. The on-screen bar and the current play time indication appear on the TV screen for a while.
English DVD Playback To reverse the chapter—Variable Speed Reverse Search From the remote control ONLY: STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Press 1 during playback or pause. • Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows: VCR CONTROL OFF ON STEP TV/VIDEO 23 ENTER x4 PLAY (Back play) x8 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF 1 x2 TV VOLUME ¡ VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH B.
1 Press A–B REPEAT to select the start point. Press ENTER. A-B REPEAT SELECT: ENTER PROGRAM MENU T I T L E CHAPT “REPEAT A” appears on the display. 2 English 3 From the remote control ONLY: Press A–B REPEAT again to select the end point. A-B REPEAT “REPEAT A” changes to “REPEAT A–B,” then A–B repeat begins. The unit automatically locates point A and starts repeated playback between points A and B. To cancel A–B Repeat A-B REPEAT Press A–B REPEAT again. “REPEAT A–B” goes off from the display.
English DVD Playback To erase the stored program Press 0 to eject the disc. • If you turn off the system or change the source, the program is also erased. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE TV VOLUME TV/VIDEO STEP DOWN UP 3/8 REW FF DISPLAY RETURN 7 To check the program contents TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU STEP TUNER PRESET VCR CHANNEL TUNING 3/2/5/∞ ENTER B.SEARCH You can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM.
English 7 Zoom DVD Special Effect Playback You can zoom in on the picture while playing back a DVD. 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a DVD. From the remote control ONLY: 1 NTSC/PAL ZOOM • Each time you press the button, the picture is enlarged as follows: From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ZOOM to zoom in. Press STEP once during playback. STEP A still picture appears on the TV screen.
English VCD/CD Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 STANDBY/ON 1/35 AUDIO TV VCR MENU TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU RETURN AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY 4 3/8 DOWN UP ¢ REW FF STEP TUNER PRESET 1 On-screen bar goes off. 7 TV VOLUME TV/VIDEO DISPLAY RETURN 00:12 * VCR CONTROL OFF ON 1 : Disc type DVD VCD CD MP3 ¡ VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH * Appears only when a VCD is loaded. 2 : Current track and total number of the tracks on the disc F.SEARCH ENTER • Ex.
The Play Back Control function (PBC) allows you to operate the VCD using menus. When you start playing a VCD with PBC function, a menu will automatically appear on the TV screen. (“MENU” will also appear on the display.) • A menu may be a list of items, divided screens, or some moving pictures. (See “PBC operation concept” below.) When a menu appears, you can select a desired item on the menu. • When a list of items is displayed on the TV screen, press the number buttons to select an item.
English VCD/CD Playback Note: When the on-screen bar is shown on the screen, Repeat mode indication also changes as follows: STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN 7 REPEAT:ONE TV VOLUME REPEAT OFF STEP TV/VIDEO 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 23 ENTER REPEAT:DISC TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU 7 A–B Repeat While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat.
You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks you want. • After 10 steps are programed, “NEXT «” is selected (highlighted). If you want to program more steps, press ENTER. 6 TUNER PRESET Press 3/8. The tracks are played in the order you have programed.
English VCD/CD Playback Selecting Playback Channel When you play back a karaoke VCD or CD, you can only select either the left channel or right channel to listen to. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO STEP UP 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN REW Press AUDIO/FM MODE repeatedly. AUDIO/ FM MODE The on-screen bar appears on the screen for a while.
English 7 Zoom VCD Special Effect Playback You can zoom in on the picture while playing a VCD. 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a VCD. From the remote control ONLY: 1 NTSC/PAL ZOOM • Each time you press the button, the picture is enlarged as follows: From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ZOOM to zoom in. Press STEP once during playback. STEP A still picture appears on the TV screen.
English MP3 Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CDROMs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably. STANDBY/ON AUDIO What is MP3? TV MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*).
English MP3 Playback To go off the on-screen bar Starting Playback From the remote control ONLY: It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. 1 Press 0 to load a disc. 1 2 3 1/35 2 Press 3/8. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. • Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar appears in sequence. 4 128 5 00:22/03:48 TUNER PRESET After detecting the disc, playback starts. • The on-screen bar and the contents recorded on the MP3 disc will be shown on the TV if it is turned on.
English MP3 Playback Operations Using the On-Screen Display It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following on-screen display appears on the TV screen. (The contents of this on-screen display varies according to the disc—the way MP3 tracks were recorded on the disc.) • Only the first 8 letters of the titles appear on the TV screen.
English Moving to a Particular Track Directly Repeating Playback You can move to a particular track on the disc directly. On an MP3 disc, A–B repeat cannot be used. You can enjoy only repeat play. From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press SEARCH during playback or pause. SEARCH “TRACK – – – – ” appears on the TV screen. 2 Press the number buttons to select a track number you want. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The system starts playback from the selected track.
English Tuner Operations Tuning in Stations From the remote control: STANDBY/ON 1 AUDIO TV AUDIO/ FM MODE TUNER PRESET DOWN TUNING – VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET UP TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH TUNING + 2 F.SEARCH FM/AM AUX 1 MUTING 2 3 1 SETTING 9 4 5 6 PRO LOGIC 7 0 8 SLOW 9 SETUP TEST D.R.
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 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 1 From the remote control ONLY: 2 Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”). Press PROGRAM. DVD FM/AM AUX MUTE 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 Setting up the DVD Preferences Setting the Initial Languages You can select your favorite language you listen to or read on the TV screen. When you operate this system or watch a DVD, you will be able to operate the system or to enjoy a DVD in the language you have selected and stored.
Introducing the DVD Preference (System) Ex. : To select the desired language as the initial language for “AUDIO.” You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances. From the remote control ONLY: 1 SETUP Press SETUP. On the system setting menu, you can set the following: Language selection menu of the Setup menu appears on the TV screen.
English Setting up the DVD Operations 3 STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) one of the system setting items listed on the menu. LANGUAGES AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN SYSTEM TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU RETURN ENTER TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TV SCREEN 4 : 3 LB RATING LEVEL OFF DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF » « | \ : Move VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 3/2/5/∞ ENTER F.SEARCH 4 Setup : Exit Press ENTER.
Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. (“WRONG PARENTAL CODE” appears on the display if you try to play back such a disc.) • This setting takes effect only for the DVDs containing the rating level information—Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive).
English Operating JVC’s Components You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. – This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A code. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ To operate a JVC’s TV You can perform the following operations on the TV.
You can use the remote control to operate other manufactures’ TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating a TV 1. Press and hold TV . 2. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. 3. Release TV . Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.
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. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord. • It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit. • There is something obstructing the remote sensor. • The VCR CONTROL ON button has been pressed. • The battery is flat.
English Specifications Center unit (XV-THA5) Subwoofer (SP-WA5) Amplifier section Speaker: Front/Center/Rear: 35 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Power Handling Capacity: 60 W Subwoofer: 60 watts per channel, min. RMS at 3 ohms as 100 Hz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. 20 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Impedance: 3Ω Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 219 mm × 324 mm × 320 mm Mass: 6.
Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) CR MIN MIN MIN CONPONENT OUT CB Y MIN CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock. VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED V EN, CH TH-A5[U]cover_f.
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTÈME DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SISTEMA DE CINEMA DIGITAL DE DVD TH-A5 Consists of XV-THA5 and SP-THA5 Consta de XV-THA5 y SP-THA5 Consiste em XV-THA5 e SP-THA5 STANDBY/ON AUDIO VCR TV VCR CONTROL ON OFF TOP MENU MENU TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.
Warnings, Cautions and Others / Avisos, precauciones y otras notas / Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas 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. Precaução –– Interruptor STANDBY/ON ! Desconectar o cabo de alimentação para desligar a alimentação por completo.
English Precaución: Ventilación Adecuada Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger el aparato contra daños.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LÁSER IMPOTANTE PARA PRODUTOS LASER REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS / REPRODUÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, COLOCADA EN LA SUPERFICIE EXTERIOR 1 ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFICACAO, COLOCADA EM SUPERFICIE EXTERNA 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL INTERIOR DE LA UNIDAD 2 ETIQUETA DE ADVERTÊNCIA LOCALIZADA NA PARTE INTERNA DA UNIDADE
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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5 9 p D I G I T A L q w See pages in the parentheses for details.
English Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details. Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL ON OFF TOP MENU MENU TV CHANNEL y TV VOLUME u AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN STEP t TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF i o q VCR CHANNEL TUNING q B.SEARCH F.
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) PR MIN MIN MIN COMPONENT OUT PB Y MIN Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.
English Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit Right front speaker COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A5 D I G I T A L Subwoofer Left front speaker Center speaker Left rear speaker Right rear speaker PR MIN To right rear speaker To left rear speaker MIN MIN MIN To center speaker To subwoofer To left front speaker To right front speaker 6 EN01-09TH-A5[UW]f.
Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and the terminal to which each is to be connected. • The four satellite speakers can be used for any positions—front left and right, and rear left and right. • Connect the white cord to the red (+) terminal, and the black cord to the black (–) terminal respectively.
English Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. Audio component connection Connect the other component to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase it at an electric appliance store. Audio cord (not supplied) Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.
English TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with the other component or purchase them at an electric appliance store. A Video cord (supplied) B S-video cord (not supplied) C You can select one of three connection types— A , B , and C . • If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, PR, PB) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not supplied) B and/or component video cord (not supplied) C .
English Basic DVD 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. 2 Load a DVD On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a DVD correctly with its label side up.
English 5 Activate Realistic Sound Field 6 Stop Playback You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP modes. Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you enjoy a disc encoded with its signals—the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator lights up on the display. Sound signal indicators on the display TUNER PRESET Press 7 twice.
English Basic VCD/CD Operations 2 Load a VCD/CD 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc correctly with its label side up. AUDIO TV TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN 67 TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF TV/VIDEO 3 3/8 CORRECT VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH INCORRECT F.
6 Stop Playback You can enjoy DSP modes. DSP modes—HALL, THEATER, PAVILION, DANCE CLUB, LIVE CLUB DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display. Sound signal indicators on the display To activate DSP modes Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel). The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode appears on the display for a while.
English Basic Tuner Operations 3 Adjust the Volume 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –. AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN VOLUME TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU TV VOLUME STEP CAUTION: TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN 4 TUNING – UP REW 4 TUNING + FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source.
English Other Basic Operations Turning Off the Power with the Timer ENTER You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX AUX MUTING Press SLEEP. • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes as follows: SOUND 1 2 3 SETTING 4 5 7 8 6 PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC SLOW 9 SETUP TEST D.R.
English Speaker Settings Setting the Speaker Information To obtain best possible surround, register the center speaker (C–SP) and rear speakers (R–SP) settings after completing all the connections. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and the rear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the front speakers. If the distance to the center speaker* and/or the rear speakers** from your listening point is almost the same as from the front speakers, select “00 MS (msec).” * You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator is lit on the display.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Surround • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes ■ Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.
To check the speaker connections and settings using the test tone 1. Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a hall, a theater, a pavilion, a dance club, or a live club consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields 3 REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH 2 3 To adjust the output balance for the front speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until the adjustment indication for the front speakers appears on the display. • Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows: ENTER 00 F 00 VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 Normal indication (canceled) SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC 8 SLOW D.R.C NTSC/PAL SETUP TEST D.R.
DTS Digital Surround 3 : Decreases the left speaker ENTER output, or restores the right speaker output. 2 : Decreases the right speaker output, or restores the left speaker output. • Each output balance changes from OFF (silence), –06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction). You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields 3 REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH Press PRO LOGIC repeatedly on the remote control to select Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo. The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display. • Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: F.SEARCH 2 3 ENTER 3 STEREO PRO LOGIC STEREO (canceled) VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 MUTING AUX SOUND SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC 7 8 SLOW 9 SETUP TEST D.R.
To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the SOUND “CEN,” “REAR,” or “SW.” 1 Select and play any source except Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. 2 Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel) repeatedly to select the desired DSP mode.
English Creating Realistic Sound Fields Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH You can fine-adjust DSP modes more minutely by changing three parameters—room, liveness, and reverberation. F.SEARCH Before you start, remember... • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. 2 3 ENTER VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 2 5 2 Press SOUND repeatedly to select the desired DSP sound parameter.
This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3 is, see “MP3 Introduction” on page 40. Discs you can play: Disc Type Mark (Logo) Video Format DVD Video Region Code Number* 4 ALL Disc structure—DVD, Video CD (VCD) and Audio CD (CD) A DVD disc consists of Titles, and each title may be divided into some Chapters. (See Example 1.
English Basic Disc Operations To stop playback for a moment STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY 4 DISPLAY RETURN To go to another chapter or track (except MP3) TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO ¢ TUNER PRESET 7 DOWN UP REW FF 3/8 VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly during playback. • ¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding chapter or track.
Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multiangle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. 3 3 3 Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles. Several audio languages are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded audio languages. Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc.
English DVD Playback Selecting the Audio Languages STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV TOP MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV CHANNEL MENU TV VOLUME SUBTITLE STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW While playing back a DVD containing audio languages (sound track), you can select the language (sound track) to listen to. • You can set your favorite audio language as the initial audio language. (See page 46.) Press AUDIO/FM MODE.
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly While playing back a DVD, you can check the remaining time to be played back. You can move to another title, chapter, or particular scene in the chapter directly. From the remote control ONLY: From the remote control ONLY: REMAIN Press REMAIN. The on-screen bar and the current play time indication appear on the TV screen for a while.
English DVD Playback To reverse the chapter—Variable Speed Reverse Search From the remote control ONLY: STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Press 1 during playback or pause. • Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows: VCR CONTROL OFF ON STEP TV/VIDEO 23 ENTER x4 PLAY (Back play) x8 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF 1 x2 TV VOLUME ¡ VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH B.
1 Press A–B REPEAT to select the start point. Press ENTER. A-B REPEAT SELECT: ENTER PROGRAM MENU T I T L E CHAPT “REPEAT A” appears on the display. 2 English 3 From the remote control ONLY: Press A–B REPEAT again to select the end point. A-B REPEAT “REPEAT A” changes to “REPEAT A–B,” then A–B repeat begins. The unit automatically locates point A and starts repeated playback between points A and B. To cancel A–B Repeat A-B REPEAT Press A–B REPEAT again. “REPEAT A–B” goes off from the display.
English DVD Playback To erase the stored program Press 0 to eject the disc. • If you turn off the system or change the source, the program is also erased. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE TV VOLUME TV/VIDEO STEP DOWN UP 3/8 REW FF DISPLAY RETURN 7 To check the program contents TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU STEP TUNER PRESET VCR CHANNEL TUNING 3/2/5/∞ ENTER B.SEARCH You can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM.
English 7 Zoom DVD Special Effect Playback You can zoom in on the picture while playing back a DVD. 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a DVD. From the remote control ONLY: 1 NTSC/PAL ZOOM • Each time you press the button, the picture is enlarged as follows: From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ZOOM to zoom in. Press STEP once during playback. STEP A still picture appears on the TV screen.
English VCD/CD Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 STANDBY/ON 1/35 AUDIO TV VCR MENU TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU RETURN AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY 4 3/8 DOWN UP ¢ REW FF STEP TUNER PRESET 1 On-screen bar goes off. 7 TV VOLUME TV/VIDEO DISPLAY RETURN 00:12 * VCR CONTROL OFF ON 1 : Disc type DVD VCD CD MP3 ¡ VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH * Appears only when a VCD is loaded. 2 : Current track and total number of the tracks on the disc F.SEARCH ENTER • Ex.
The Play Back Control function (PBC) allows you to operate the VCD using menus. When you start playing a VCD with PBC function, a menu will automatically appear on the TV screen. (“MENU” will also appear on the display.) • A menu may be a list of items, divided screens, or some moving pictures. (See “PBC operation concept” below.) When a menu appears, you can select a desired item on the menu. • When a list of items is displayed on the TV screen, press the number buttons to select an item.
English VCD/CD Playback Note: When the on-screen bar is shown on the screen, Repeat mode indication also changes as follows: STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN 7 REPEAT:ONE TV VOLUME REPEAT OFF STEP TV/VIDEO 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 23 ENTER REPEAT:DISC TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU 7 A–B Repeat While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat.
You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks you want. • After 10 steps are programed, “NEXT «” is selected (highlighted). If you want to program more steps, press ENTER. 6 TUNER PRESET Press 3/8. The tracks are played in the order you have programed.
English VCD/CD Playback Selecting Playback Channel When you play back a karaoke VCD or CD, you can only select either the left channel or right channel to listen to. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO STEP UP 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN REW Press AUDIO/FM MODE repeatedly. AUDIO/ FM MODE The on-screen bar appears on the screen for a while.
English 7 Zoom VCD Special Effect Playback You can zoom in on the picture while playing a VCD. 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a VCD. From the remote control ONLY: 1 NTSC/PAL ZOOM • Each time you press the button, the picture is enlarged as follows: From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ZOOM to zoom in. Press STEP once during playback. STEP A still picture appears on the TV screen.
English MP3 Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CDROMs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably. STANDBY/ON AUDIO What is MP3? TV MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*).
English MP3 Playback To go off the on-screen bar Starting Playback From the remote control ONLY: It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. 1 Press 0 to load a disc. 1 2 3 1/35 2 Press 3/8. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. • Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar appears in sequence. 4 128 5 00:22/03:48 TUNER PRESET After detecting the disc, playback starts. • The on-screen bar and the contents recorded on the MP3 disc will be shown on the TV if it is turned on.
English MP3 Playback Operations Using the On-Screen Display It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following on-screen display appears on the TV screen. (The contents of this on-screen display varies according to the disc—the way MP3 tracks were recorded on the disc.) • Only the first 8 letters of the titles appear on the TV screen.
English Moving to a Particular Track Directly Repeating Playback You can move to a particular track on the disc directly. On an MP3 disc, A–B repeat cannot be used. You can enjoy only repeat play. From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press SEARCH during playback or pause. SEARCH “TRACK – – – – ” appears on the TV screen. 2 Press the number buttons to select a track number you want. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The system starts playback from the selected track.
English Tuner Operations Tuning in Stations From the remote control: STANDBY/ON 1 AUDIO TV AUDIO/ FM MODE TUNER PRESET DOWN TUNING – VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET UP TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH TUNING + 2 F.SEARCH FM/AM AUX 1 MUTING 2 3 1 SETTING 9 4 5 6 PRO LOGIC 7 0 8 SLOW 9 SETUP TEST D.R.
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 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 1 From the remote control ONLY: 2 Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”). Press PROGRAM. DVD FM/AM AUX MUTE 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 Setting up the DVD Preferences Setting the Initial Languages You can select your favorite language you listen to or read on the TV screen. When you operate this system or watch a DVD, you will be able to operate the system or to enjoy a DVD in the language you have selected and stored.
Introducing the DVD Preference (System) Ex. : To select the desired language as the initial language for “AUDIO.” You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances. From the remote control ONLY: 1 SETUP Press SETUP. On the system setting menu, you can set the following: Language selection menu of the Setup menu appears on the TV screen.
English Setting up the DVD Preferences 3 STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) one of the system setting items listed on the menu. LANGUAGES AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN SYSTEM TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU RETURN ENTER TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TV SCREEN 4 : 3 LB RATING LEVEL OFF DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF » « | \ : Move VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 3/2/5/∞ ENTER F.SEARCH 4 Setup : Exit Press ENTER.
Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. (“WRONG PARENTAL CODE” appears on the display if you try to play back such a disc.) • This setting takes effect only for the DVDs containing the rating level information—Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive).
English Operating JVC’s Components You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. – This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A code. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ To operate a JVC’s TV You can perform the following operations on the TV.
You can use the remote control to operate other manufactures’ TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating a TV 1. Press and hold TV . 2. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. 3. Release TV . Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.
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. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord. • It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit. • There is something obstructing the remote sensor. • The VCR CONTROL ON button has been pressed. • The battery is flat.
English Specifications Center unit (XV-THA5) Subwoofer (SP-WA5) Amplifier section Speaker: Front/Center/Rear: 35 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Power Handling Capacity: 60 W Subwoofer: 60 watts per channel, min. RMS at 3 ohms as 100 Hz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. 20 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Impedance: 3Ω Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 219 mm × 324 mm × 320 mm Mass: 6.
Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Reino Unido) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A.
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A5 Consists of XV-THA5 and SP-THA5 STANDBY/ON AUDIO VCR TV VCR CONTROL ON OFF TOP MENU MENU TV CHANNEL AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.
Warnings, Cautions and Others 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 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 • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
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.
Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................... 2 DVD Playback ........................................... 27 Center Unit ................................................................................. 2 Remote Control .......................................................................... 3 Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 27 Selecting the Subtitles ..............................................................
Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A5 9 p q D I G I T A L w See pages in the parentheses for details.
Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details. Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL ON OFF TOP MENU MENU TV CHANNEL y TV VOLUME u AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN STEP t TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF i o q VCR CHANNEL TUNING q B.SEARCH F.
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) PR MIN MIN MIN COMPONENT OUT PB Y MIN Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.
Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit Right front speaker COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A5 D I G I T A L Subwoofer Left front speaker Center speaker Left rear speaker Right rear speaker PR MIN To right rear speaker To left rear speaker MIN MIN MIN To center speaker To subwoofer To left front speaker To right front speaker 6 EN01-09TH-A5[UJ]f.pm6 6 COMPONENT OUT PB Y 01.12.
When setting the speakers Connecting the Speakers Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and the terminal to which each is to be connected. • The four satellite speakers can be used for any positions—front left and right, and rear left and right. • Connect the white cord to the red (+) terminal, and the black cord to the black (–) terminal respectively.
Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. Audio component connection Connect the other component to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase it at an electric appliance store. Audio cord (not supplied) Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.
TV connection The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system. Use the cords supplied with the other component or purchase them at an electric appliance store. A Video cord (supplied) B S-video cord (not supplied) C You can select one of three connection types— A , B , and C . • If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, PR, PB) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not supplied) B and/or component video cord (not supplied) C .
Basic DVD 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. 2 Load a DVD On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a DVD correctly with its label side up.
5 Activate Realistic Sound Field 6 Stop Playback You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP modes. Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you enjoy a disc encoded with its signals—the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator lights up on the display. Sound signal indicators on the display TUNER PRESET Press 7 twice.
Basic VCD/CD Operations 2 Load a VCD/CD 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc correctly with its label side up. AUDIO TV TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN 67 TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF TV/VIDEO 3 3/8 CORRECT VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH INCORRECT F.
5 Activate Realistic Sound Field 6 Stop Playback You can enjoy DSP modes. DSP modes—HALL, THEATER, PAVILION, DANCE CLUB, LIVE CLUB DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display. Sound signal indicators on the display To activate DSP modes Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel). The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode appears on the display for a while.
Basic Tuner Operations 3 Adjust the Volume 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –. AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN VOLUME TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU TV VOLUME STEP CAUTION: TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN 4 TUNING – UP REW 4 TUNING + FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source.
Other Basic Operations Turning Off the Power with the Timer ENTER You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX AUX MUTING Press SLEEP. • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes as follows: SOUND 1 2 3 SETTING 4 5 7 8 6 PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC SLOW 9 SETUP TEST D.R.
Speaker Settings Setting the Speaker Information To obtain best possible surround, register the center speaker (C–SP) and rear speakers (R–SP) settings after completing all the connections. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
3 Setting the Delay Time Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and the rear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the front speakers. If the distance to the center speaker* and/or the rear speakers** from your listening point is almost the same as from the front speakers, select “00 MS (msec).” * You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator is lit on the display.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround • Dolby Surround • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes ■ Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.
■ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes To check the speaker connections and settings using the test tone 1. Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a hall, a theater, a pavilion, a dance club, or a live club consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields 3 REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH 2 3 To adjust the output balance for the front speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until the adjustment indication for the front speakers appears on the display. • Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows: ENTER 00 F 00 VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 Normal indication (canceled) SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC 8 SLOW D.R.C REPEAT CLEAR ZOOM SETUP TEST D.R.
2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output balance. Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround 3 : Decreases the left speaker ENTER output, or restores the right speaker output. 2 : Decreases the right speaker output, or restores the left speaker output. • Each output balance changes from OFF (silence), –06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction). You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields 3 REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH Press PRO LOGIC repeatedly on the remote control to select Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo. The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display. • Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: F.SEARCH 2 3 ENTER 3 STEREO PRO LOGIC STEREO (canceled) VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 MUTING AUX SOUND SOUND SETTING PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC 7 8 SLOW 9 SETUP TEST D.R.
5 To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the SOUND “CEN,” “REAR,” or “SW.” 1 Select and play any source except Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. 2 Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel) repeatedly to select the desired DSP mode.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH You can fine-adjust DSP modes more minutely by changing three parameters—room, liveness, and reverberation. F.SEARCH Before you start, remember... • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. 2 3 ENTER VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX 2 5 2 Press SOUND repeatedly to select the desired DSP sound parameter.
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3 is, see “MP3 Introduction” on page 40.
Basic Disc Operations To stop playback for a moment STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY 4 DISPLAY RETURN To go to another chapter or track (except MP3) TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO ¢ TUNER PRESET 7 DOWN UP REW FF 3/8 VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly during playback. • ¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding chapter or track.
DVD Playback Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multiangle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. 3 3 3 Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles. Several audio languages are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded audio languages. Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc.
DVD Playback Selecting the Audio Languages STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV TOP MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV CHANNEL MENU TV VOLUME SUBTITLE STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW While playing back a DVD containing audio languages (sound track), you can select the language (sound track) to listen to. • You can set your favorite audio language as the initial audio language. (See page 46.) Press AUDIO/FM MODE.
Checking the Remaining Time Moving to a Particular Portion Directly While playing back a DVD, you can check the remaining time to be played back. You can move to another title, chapter, or particular scene in the chapter directly. From the remote control ONLY: From the remote control ONLY: REMAIN Press REMAIN. The on-screen bar and the current play time indication appear on the TV screen for a while.
DVD Playback To reverse the chapter—Variable Speed Reverse Search From the remote control ONLY: STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN Press 1 during playback or pause. • Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows: VCR CONTROL OFF ON STEP TV/VIDEO 23 ENTER x4 PLAY (Back play) x8 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF 1 x2 TV VOLUME ¡ VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH B.SEARCH TUNER PRESET To resume normal play Press 3/8.
3 From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press A–B REPEAT to select the start point. SELECT: ENTER PROGRAM MENU T I T L E CHAPT “REPEAT A” appears on the display. 2 Press ENTER. A-B REPEAT Press A–B REPEAT again to select the end point. A-B REPEAT “REPEAT A” changes to “REPEAT A–B,” then A–B repeat begins. The unit automatically locates point A and starts repeated playback between points A and B. To cancel A–B Repeat A-B REPEAT Press A–B REPEAT again. “REPEAT A–B” goes off from the display.
DVD Playback To erase the stored program Press 0 to eject the disc. • If you turn off the system or change the source, the program is also erased. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE TV VOLUME TV/VIDEO STEP DOWN UP 3/8 REW FF DISPLAY RETURN 7 To check the program contents TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU STEP TUNER PRESET VCR CHANNEL TUNING 3/2/5/∞ ENTER B.SEARCH You can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM.
7 Zoom DVD Special Effect Playback You can zoom in on the picture while playing back a DVD. 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a DVD. From the remote control ONLY: 1 ZOOM • Each time you press the button, the picture is enlarged as follows: From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ZOOM to zoom in. Press STEP once during playback. STEP A still picture appears on the TV screen.
VCD/CD Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 STANDBY/ON 1/35 AUDIO TV VCR MENU TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU RETURN AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY 4 3/8 DOWN UP ¢ REW FF STEP TUNER PRESET 1 On-screen bar goes off. 7 TV VOLUME TV/VIDEO DISPLAY RETURN 00:12 * VCR CONTROL OFF ON 1 : Disc type DVD VCD CD MP3 ¡ VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH * Appears only when a VCD is loaded. 2 : Current track and total number of the tracks on the disc F.SEARCH ENTER • Ex.
Disc Menu–Driven Playback (Only for VCD) The Play Back Control function (PBC) allows you to operate the VCD using menus. When you start playing a VCD with PBC function, a menu will automatically appear on the TV screen. (“MENU” will also appear on the display.) • A menu may be a list of items, divided screens, or some moving pictures. (See “PBC operation concept” below.) When a menu appears, you can select a desired item on the menu.
VCD/CD Playback Note: When the on-screen bar is shown on the screen, Repeat mode indication also changes as follows: STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN 7 REPEAT:ONE TV VOLUME REPEAT OFF STEP TV/VIDEO 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 23 ENTER REPEAT:DISC TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU 7 A–B Repeat While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat.
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks—Program Play You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. • Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks you want. • After 10 steps are programed, “NEXT «” is selected (highlighted). If you want to program more steps, press ENTER. 6 TUNER PRESET Press 3/8.
VCD/CD Playback Selecting Playback Channel When you play back a karaoke VCD or CD, you can only select either the left channel or right channel to listen to. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV AUDIO/ FM MODE VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO STEP UP 3/8 TUNER PRESET DOWN REW Press AUDIO/FM MODE repeatedly. AUDIO/ FM MODE The on-screen bar appears on the screen for a while.
7 Zoom VCD Special Effect Playback You can zoom in on the picture while playing a VCD. 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a VCD. From the remote control ONLY: 1 ZOOM • Each time you press the button, the picture is enlarged as follows: From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press ZOOM to zoom in. Press STEP once during playback. STEP A still picture appears on the TV screen.
MP3 Introduction This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CDROMs. • Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably. STANDBY/ON AUDIO What is MP3? TV MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.
MP3 Playback To go off the on-screen bar Starting Playback From the remote control ONLY: It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. 1 Press 0 to load a disc. 1 2 3 1/35 2 Press 3/8. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. • Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar appears in sequence. 4 128 5 00:22/03:48 TUNER PRESET After detecting the disc, playback starts. • The on-screen bar and the contents recorded on the MP3 disc will be shown on the TV if it is turned on.
MP3 Playback Operations Using the On-Screen Display It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc. STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following on-screen display appears on the TV screen. (The contents of this on-screen display varies according to the disc—the way MP3 tracks were recorded on the disc.) • Only the first 8 letters of the titles appear on the TV screen.
Moving to a Particular Track Directly Repeating Playback You can move to a particular track on the disc directly. On an MP3 disc, A–B repeat cannot be used. You can enjoy only repeat play. From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press SEARCH during playback or pause. SEARCH “TRACK – – – – ” appears on the TV screen. 2 Press the number buttons to select a track number you want. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The system starts playback from the selected track. 7 8 9 0 • To select number 5, press 5 (then ENTER).
Tuner Operations Tuning in Stations From the remote control: STANDBY/ON 1 AUDIO TV AUDIO/ FM MODE TUNER PRESET DOWN TUNING – VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET UP TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH TUNING + 2 F.SEARCH FM/AM AUX 1 MUTING 2 3 1 SETTING 9 4 5 6 PRO LOGIC 7 0 8 SLOW 9 SETUP TEST D.R.
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 20 FM and 10 AM stations. 1 From the remote control ONLY: 2 Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in Stations”). Press PROGRAM. DVD FM/AM AUX MUTE The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
Setting up the DVD Preferences Setting the Initial Languages You can select your favorite language you listen to or read on the TV screen. When you operate this system or watch a DVD, you will be able to operate the system or to enjoy a DVD in the language you have selected and stored.
■ Basic language selecting procedure Introducing the DVD Preference (System) Ex. : To select the desired language as the initial language for “AUDIO.” You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances. From the remote control ONLY: 1 SETUP Press SETUP. On the system setting menu, you can set the following: Language selection menu of the Setup menu appears on the TV screen.
Setting up the DVD Preferences 3 STANDBY/ON AUDIO TV VCR VCR CONTROL OFF ON Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight) one of the system setting items listed on the menu. LANGUAGES AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE DISPLAY RETURN SYSTEM TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU RETURN ENTER TV VOLUME STEP TV/VIDEO TV SCREEN 4 : 3 LB RATING LEVEL OFF DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM TUNER PRESET DOWN UP REW FF » « | \ : Move VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH 3/2/5/∞ ENTER F.SEARCH 4 Setup : Exit Press ENTER.
6 Setting the Parental (Rating) Level Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled. (“WRONG PARENTAL CODE” appears on the display if you try to play back such a disc.) • This setting takes effect only for the DVDs containing the rating level information—Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive).
Operating JVC’s Components You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. – This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A code. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ To operate a JVC’s TV You can perform the following operations on the TV.
Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV You can use the remote control to operate other manufactures’ TV. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating a TV 1. Press and hold TV . 2. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. 3. Release TV . Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.
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. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord. • It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit. • There is something obstructing the remote sensor. • The VCR CONTROL ON button has been pressed. • The battery is flat. • The battery has been inserted the wrong way round (+/–).
Specifications Center unit (XV-THA5) Subwoofer (SP-WA5) Amplifier section Speaker: Front/Center/Rear: 35 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Power Handling Capacity: 60 W Subwoofer: 60 watts per channel, min. RMS at 3 ohms as 100 Hz, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. 20 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Impedance: 3Ω Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz Dimensions (W × H × D) 219 mm × 324 mm × 320 mm Mass: 6.
Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) PR MIN MIN MIN COMPONENT OUT PB Y MIN CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock. VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED V EN TH-A5[UJ]cover_f.