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TH-A85-55[A].book Page 1 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Warnings, Cautions and Others 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 — F button! (XV-THA85/XV-THA55) Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
TH-A85-55[A]-02Warning.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 31, 2003 8:15 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface.
TH-A85-55[A]-03TOC.fm Page 1 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 1:43 PM Table of contents Introduction...................................... 2 Creating realistic sound fields ...... 29 Notes on handling..................................................................2 Supplied accessories .............................................................2 Using the surround mode ....................................................31 Adjusting the sound.............................................................
TH-A85-55[A]-04Start.fm Page 2 Friday, June 6, 2003 9:29 AM Introduction % Safety precautions Notes on handling Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. % Important cautions Installation of the system • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV. • Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 3 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 23) • This system can also play back finalized DVD-Rs recorded in DVD VIDEO format.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 4 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM About discs IMPORTANT Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen. • For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your preference. (A pg.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 5 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Names of parts and controls The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-A85 unless otherwise noted. Front panel (center unit) A Source button (SOURCE) A pg. 20 B Volume buttons (VOLUME +/–) A pg. 20 C Disc tray A pg. 23 D Illumination lamp A pg. 21 E Stop button (7) A pg. 23 F Play button (3) A pg. 23 G Pause button (8) A pg. 23 H Reverse skip button (4) A pg.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 6 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A • Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) A pg. 29 • Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 30 • Digital signal format indicators A pg. 30 Dolby Digital (GDIGITAL), DTS (C) B MP3 indicator A pg. 24 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 28 D Main display A pg. 24 E Stereo indicator (ST) A pg. 27 F Tuning indicator (TUNED) A pg. 27 G Auto muting indicator (AUTO MUTING) A pg.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 7 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Names of parts and controls Remote control NOTE • To use buttons 9 – W and g – o, slide down the remote control cover. 7 A Remote control mode selecting buttons (CONTROL) A pg. 17 – 47 CATV/DBS, TV, VCR B Source selecting buttons A pg. 20 DVD, FM/AM, VCR, DBS C Surround buttons (SURR) Mode (MODE), On/Off (ON/OFF) A pg. 31 D TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) A pg. 17 E Operating buttons • Play button (3) A pg.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 8 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Getting started Connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the components you are going to connect. Connecting a TV To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect the TV to the center unit. • You can get better picture quality in the order — Component video > S-video > Composite video.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 9 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception. 7 AM loop antenna If reception is poor Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.) • Twist together both wires.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 10 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Getting started Connecting the powered subwoofer Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55) using the system cord (supplied). • Connect the system cord by matching the 5 marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer. System cord (supplied) Ensure that the 5 mark on the plug faces down.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 11 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM This page is for Getting started 7 Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-A85 only) Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first assemble them by following the procedure below. 3 Fix the stand to the speaker section. • Be sure to tighten the screws firmly.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 12 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM This page is for Getting started 7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-A85) Each speaker (SP-THA85F) can be used as a front or surround speaker. CAUTION • When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 13 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM This page is for Getting started 7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-A55) Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THA55C/SP-THA55F/SP-THA55S) and connect them to the corresponding terminals of the powered subwoofer.
TH-A85-55[A]-04Start.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 31, 2003 6:23 PM Getting started Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this system. Use RCA pin plug cords (not supplied) for connection.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 15 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Getting started Connecting the power cord Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer. 1 Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit. 2 Plug both power cords into AC outlets. Center unit Plug into AC outlets.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 16 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Getting started Using the remote control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m away. • You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers’ TVs (A pg. 17), VCRs (A pg. 18) and DBS tuners/CATV converters (A pg. 17).
TH-A85-55[A]-04Start.fm Page 17 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:30 AM Getting started 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0. For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8. (play button) Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code JVC 01 Samsung 12 Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13 Magnavox 02 Sharp 06 Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07 Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08 RCA 05 Zenith 09 5 Release . TV. 6 Try operating your TV by pressing . TV.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 18 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Getting started 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0. Examples: For a Philips VCR: For an NEC VCR: Press 0, then 9. Press 2, then 5.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 19 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. Turning the system on/off 7 To turn the power on On the remote control: Press F AUDIO. On the center unit: Source selecting buttons Press F. The STANDBY lamp goes off. When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 20), the opening screen* appears on the TV screen.
TH-A85-55[A]-05Basic.fm Page 20 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:31 AM Basic operations Selecting the source to play On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD etc.). (A pg. 23, 25) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 27) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. VCR: To select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 21 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Basic operations Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night. On the remote control: Press SLEEP.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 22 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Basic operations Adjusting the bass/treble sound You can adjust each enhancement level from the front speakers within the range from –10 to +10. On the remote control: Press BASS +/– for bass sound. Press TREBLE +/– for treble sound. NOTE • You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (A pg. 49) • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 23 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45. • shows the types of discs the operation is available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. Basic playback 7 To load a disc 1 Press 0 on the center unit to open the IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Press DVD. disc tray.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 24 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Playback NOTE • You can check playback information on the display window and the TV screen. (A pg. 33) • Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally. • When you play back a JPEG disc, press buttons after the whole picture appears on the TV screen. The system cannot accept operations even though you press buttons while showing a picture. • Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 25 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Playback NOTE • You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 34) • You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (A pg. 33) 7 Tray lock You can lock the tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by children. Playback features IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Press DVD. On the center unit ONLY: While the system is turned off Press and hold 7, then press 0.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 26 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Playback Fast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttons You can search for a particular point while playing a disc. You can locate the desired title, chapter, track or file by selecting its number. 7 During playback On the remote control: Press ¡/1. Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows; Forward: * Reverse: * * and are only available for DVD.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 27 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Press FM/AM. Manual tuning On the remote control: 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 28 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Tuner operations 2 Press MEMORY. The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds. While the channel number position is flashing: 3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to select a channel number. The channel number and the CH indicator start flashing. Examples: For channel number 3: Press 3. For channel number 14: Press +10, then 4. (For FM stations only) For channel number 24: Press +10 twice, then 4.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 29 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Creating realistic sound fields You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Dolby Surround • • Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital • DTS Digital Surround • DSP modes • • DAP modes All Channel Stereo 7 Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II* Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and Dolby Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 30 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Creating realistic sound fields 7 Indicators on the display window Creating sound field Reflections from behind Digital signal format indicators LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in. GDIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come C: in. No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 31 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Creating realistic sound fields Using the surround mode The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired surround mode manually. On the remote control: 7 When playing back digital multichannel software The appropriate multichannel surround mode is automatically activated.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 32 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control: 1 Press TEST. Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 33 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations This section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control. • shows the types of discs an operation is available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 34 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: During DVD playback Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD 7 During playback or while stopped • • • • 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. • The currently selected item shows green. (back to the beginning) TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc T.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 35 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations Locating a desired chapter using the onscreen bar When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter number to be played using the on-screen bar. Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER 7 During playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Number buttons 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to 3 Press ENTER. . The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 36 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations 2 Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of the selected title/group. Example: To select 8: Press 8. To select 10: Press 10. Or press +10, then 0. To select 20: Press +10, then 10. Or press +10 twice, then 0. To select 25: Press +10 twice, then 5. • Specify the number within 5 seconds after pressing GROUP/TITLE (i.e.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 37 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations To select the other group Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group. To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. To start playback by specifying the track number Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the track number. Example: To select 3: Press 3. To select 14: Press +10, then 4.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 38 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting a view angle of DVD While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to 3 Press ENTER. . The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 39 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting the subtitle/ audio languages When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed on the TV screen. When a DVD contains audio (sound track) in several languages, you can also select the language (sound track) to listen to. • You can also select specific audio channel(s) on Video CDs/ SVCDs.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 40 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations 4 Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. 5 Press ENTER. The pop-up window disappears. To turn off the on-screen bar Press ON SCREEN. NOTE When using the on-screen bar: 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to 3 Press ENTER. . The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 41 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations Special picture playback This system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. (play button) To return to normal playback Press 3 (play button). NOTE • Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. Zooming in 7 During playback or while paused 1 Press ZOOM. Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER Each time you press ZOOM, scene magnification changes as follows; ] x 1 (normal size) ] x 1.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 42 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations Changing the VFP setting The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preference. NOTE Before you start operation; • The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done for more than about 10 seconds. If the setting screen disappears before you finish, start from step 1 again.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 43 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations 6 Press 3 (play button) to start Program Program Playback Playback. When all of the programmed tracks have been played back, playback stops and the program menu appears again. Note that program setting remains. You can play up to 99 tracks in any order. You may program the same track more than once. When playing back an Audio CD: The program menu remains on the TV screen during Program Playback.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 44 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations Repeating the current selection Random Playback 7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG: During playback For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function You can play tracks on a disc in random order. When using the REPEAT button: 1 Press REPEAT. Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes cyclically. • Repeat mode indicators appear on the display window and a repeat mode indication appears on the TV screen.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 45 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Advanced operations 2 Press A-B REPEAT again at the end of NOTE • If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press 3 (play button) to start Repeat Playback. • When the Program mode is active with a Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD, the Repeat mode changes in the same manner. Note that, however, in the “ ” mode the system repeats all the programmed tracks, instead of all tracks on the disc.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 46 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Setting DVD preferences You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV screen. • Adjustments are possible only when selecting DVD as the source. A pg. 49) : Audio menu (AUDIO) (A You can adjust sound settings. Using the choice menus • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. • You can only use the remote control for choice menu operations.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 47 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Press DVD. 4 Press ENTER. The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on the choice menu. Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER 5 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option. Example: When “FILM” is selected. 1 Press CHOICE. The language menu (LANGUAGE) appears on the TV screen. 6 Press ENTER.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 48 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Setting DVD preferences Menu description 7 SUBTITLE Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages. • Select the initial subtitle language*. OFF (no indication of subtitles), ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below) :Language menu (LANGUAGE) NOTE • You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is stopped.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 49 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Setting DVD preferences 7 MP3/JPEG : Picture menu (PICTURE) If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, you can select which files to play. 7 MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9. • 16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV).
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 50 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Setting DVD preferences : Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING) 7 SIZE Accesses the SIZE sub-menu (speaker size setting menu). (See following.) 7 LEVEL Accesses the LEVEL sub-menu (speaker level setting menu). (See following.) 7 DISTANCE Accesses the DISTANCE sub-menu (speaker distance setting menu). (See following.) 7 CROSS OVER** Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently.
TH-A85-55[A]-09Settings.fm Page 51 Friday, June 6, 2003 2:27 PM Setting DVD preferences : Other setting menu (OTHERS) NOTE • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped. Setting Parental Lock 1 Press CHOICE. 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to display the OTHERS menu. 7 RESUME You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. • ON Select this to activate the function. 3 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move H to “PARENTAL LOCK”, then press ENTER.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 52 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM Setting DVD preferences 6 Press ENTER. 4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. • If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. You cannot go to the next steps before you enter the correct password. 5 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move H to the item you want to change, then 7 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the level of restriction, then press ENTER.
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TH-A85-55[A].book Page 54 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. Cursor (3/2///5) • M. OUT (Monitor Out): Select the video output jack type by which you watch DVD playback after connecting your TV. (A pg. 8) Set the video output to use AV COMPU LINK remote control system. (A pg. 55) VIDEO: To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 55 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM English AV COMPU LINK remote control system The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate as follows.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 56 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM References To clean the disc Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. Maintenance To get the best performance out of this system, keep your discs and mechanism clean. 7 General Notes 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.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 57 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM References PROBLEM No sound. Sound from one front speaker only. No sound from the center and/or surround speakers. Bass sound is heard reinforced when listening in stereo. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. There is a short in the speaker cord. The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR) and/or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly. An incorrect source has been selected. Muting is on.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 58 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file names. MP3 files are not recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2. The different types of files are recorded to the disc. Not MP3 files but JPEG files are played. The MP3/JPEG setting is set to “JPEG”.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 59 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM References Glossary Aspect ratio The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. Chapter Refers to individual chapters included in a title.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 60 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM References Index A A-B Repeat Playback.................................................................... 45 All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ....................................... 30 – 32 Angle............................................................................................. 38 Audio CD .................................................................................... 3, 4 Audio language (AUDIO LANGUAGE) ..............................
TH-A85-55[A]-11Spec.fm Page 61 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:36 AM References Specifications % Subwoofer (SP-PWA85/SP-PWA55) Amplifier section Front/Center/Surround: % Center unit (XV-THA85/XV-THA55) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference.
TH-A85-55[A].book Page 62 Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:24 AM References 7 Front Speakers (SP-THA55F) Speakers: 8 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: 6C Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D):103 mm M 194 mm M 128 mm Mass: 0.77 kg 7 Center Speaker (SP-THA55C) Speakers: 8 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: 6C Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D):165 mm M 130 mm M 128 mm Mass: 0.
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