JVC TH-A25 User Manual
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
SOUND
VOLUME
SOURCE
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
TH-A25
Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1111-001B
[J]
Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For U.S.A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect.
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.
G-1
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED
INSIDE THE UNIT.
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
XV-THA25
Front
Stand height
15 cm or more
Floor
Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Center Unit ................................................................................. 2
Remote Control .......................................................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................... 4
Before Installation ...................................................................... 4
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5
Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 6
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7
Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 8
TV Settings ............................................... 10
Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. 10
Operating TV ............................................. 11
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 12
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12
2 Select the Source .................................................................. 12
3 Load a Disc .......................................................................... 12
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 13
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 13
6 Activate Surround ................................................................ 13
Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File .................................... 14
Stopping Playback .................................................................... 14
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 15
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 15
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 15
3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 15
4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 15
Other Basic Operations .............................. 16
Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 16
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 16
Adjusting the Display Brightness ............................................. 16
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 17
Using the Test Tone .................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Sound ................................................................. 17
7 Basic sound adjustment procedure ....................................... 18
Surround Mode Introduction .................................................... 19
7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround............................. 19
7 Dolby Pro Logic II modes .................................................... 19
Activating the Surround Mode ................................................. 20
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 24
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 24
Selecting the Playback Channel ............................................... 25
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 25
Checking the Remaining Time................................................. 25
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 26
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 27
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 27
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 28
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 28
7 A–B Repeat .......................................................................... 28
Special Picture Playback .......................................................... 29
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 29
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 29
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 29
MP3/JPEG Introduction ............................ 30
MP3/JPEG Playback ................................. 31
Starting Playback ..................................................................... 31
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 31
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 32
Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly ............................... 33
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 33
Browsing Pictures in the Current Folder .................................. 33
Rotating and Flipping a Picture................................................ 33
Tuner Operations ....................................... 34
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 34
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 35
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 35
Setting Up the DVD Preferences ................. 36
Setting the System Preferences ................................................ 36
7 The basic procedure to set up the system preferences .......... 37
7 To adjust the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ............. 37
Setting the Preferences ............................................................. 38
7 The basic procedure to set up preferences ............................ 38
7 To set the parental (rating) level ........................................... 39
7 To change the password ........................................................ 39
7 To release the parental lock temporarily .............................. 40
7 Language Code List ............................................................. 40
Maintenance ............................................. 41
Troubleshooting ......................................... 42
Specifications............................................ 43
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD ...... 21
Disc Playback ............................................ 22
Using the On-Screen Bar ......................................................... 22
7 Showing the On-Screen Bar ................................................. 22
7 Basic operation through the On-Screen Bar ......................... 23
1
Parts Identification
VOLUME
SOURCE
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25
2
6 7
98
4 5
3
1
MHz
k
Hz
PRGM
CHAP TUNEDPBC
TITLEP.SCAN
LINEAR PCM
ST
L C R
SW
LS
S RS
q9
5 63 42 7
p8
1
Center Unit
Front Panel
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12–15)
2 Disc tray (12)
3 Remote sensor
4 Display
5 VOLUME control (13, 15)
6 0 (open/close) button (12, 14)
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD/CD.
7 3/8 (play/pause) button (13, 14, 31)
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD/CD.
8 Multi operation buttons
• 4, ¢, and 7
9 SOURCE button (12, 15, 16)
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Display
1 P.SCAN indicator (10)
2 Digital signal indicators (13, 19, 20)
• LINEAR PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL, and DTS.
3 TITLE indicator (13)
• Indicates the current title number with main display.
4 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator
5 CHAP (chapter) indicator (13)
6 PRGM (program) indicator (35)
• Goes on when the PBC function is activated.
• Indicates the current chapter number with main display.
Display
7 Tuner mode indicators (15, 34, 35)
• ST (stereo) and TUNED
8 Audio channel indicators
• Indicates audio channels currently being reproduced.
9 Dolby PRO LOGIC II indicator (13, 19, 20)
p Main display
q Frequency unit indicators
• kHz (for AM band station) and MHz (for FM band
station)
2
Remote Control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
y
p
q
e
w
u
i
;
a
s
d
r
t
f
g
h
k
l
/
o
z
x
AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
DOWN - TUNING - UP
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
REPEAT
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
STEP
FM MODE
j
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Remote Control
1 AUDIO
2 TV
button (12, 14, 15)
button (11,12)
3 DIMMER button (16)
4 • Number buttons
• MEMORY button (35)
• CANCEL button
5 Source selecting buttons
• DVD, FM/AM, AUX (10, 12, 15, 16)
• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.
6 TV CH + and – buttons (11)
7 TV VOL + and – buttons (11)
8 AUDIO VOL + and – buttons (13, 15)
9 TOP MENU button (26)
p • 3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons
• ENTER button
q CHOICE/TIME button (25, 31, 37–39)
w 3/8 button
e 7 button
r 4 and ¢ buttons
t AUDIO button (24, 25)
y SUBTITLE button (24)
u • SLOW button (29)
• PROGRESSIVE button (10)
i RETURN button (26)
o SLEEP button (16)
; SOUND button (18)
a TEST TONE button (17)
s CONTROL TV button (11)
IMPORTANT:
When you press CONTROL TV, some buttons on the remote control
cannot work for operating the center unit. To operate the center
unit, press DVD, FM/AM, or AUX depending on your target
operation.
d MUTING button (13)
f TV/VIDEO button (11, 12)
g MENU button (26, 33)
h ON SCREEN button (22–28, 31)
j STEP button (29)
k • 1 and ¡ buttons
• TUNING UP and DOWN buttons (15, 34)
l ZOOM button (29)
/ ANGLE button (25)
z • REPEAT button (28, 33)
• FM MODE button (35)
PL II button (13, 20)
x
3
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.
Locations
• Install the center unit in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.
• The temperature around the center unit must be between 5˚C and
35˚C.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the center unit.
Handling the center unit
• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.
• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage
the cord.
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is well-shielded against interference.
• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,
the preset settings such as preset FM/AM channels and sound
adjustments may be erased in a few days.
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. On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1)
• FM Antenna (1)
• Video Cord (1)
• Speaker Cords
6 m (4): For subwoofer
For the satellite speakers on the following positions:
left front, right front, and center
10 m (2): For the satellite speakers on left and right rear
positions
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
3. Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+)
to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
4
L
R
CENTER
WOOFERFRONT
L
R
REAR
AUDIO IN
AUX
IMPEDANCE
WOOFER:MIN 3
FRONT/CENTER
MIN 6
REAR
MIN 6
1
2
3
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
If FM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied).
AM Loop antenna
(supplied)
FM antenna (supplied)
Cooling fan
(See “About the cooling fan” below.)
FM antenna connection
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω
terminal as temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching
a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect
the supplied FM antenna.
Snap the tabs on the loop into
the slots of the base to
assemble the AM Loop
antenna.
Center unit
AM antenna connection
Connect the supplied AM Loop antenna to the AM and H terminals.
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM terminal. (Keep the AM Loop antenna connected.)
Notes:
If the AM Loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
About the cooling fan
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to
prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring
normal operation of the unit. The cooling fan automatically starts
rotating to intake external cool air when the internal temperature
goes up.
For safety, observe the following carefully.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
ventilation could overheat and damage the center unit.
• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or
holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.)
• DO NOT touch the speaker cords to the cooling fan.
5
Getting Started
Subwoofer
(WOOFER)
Left rear
position
Right front
position
Right rear
position
To the speaker
on left front
(White connector)
To subwoofer (WOOFER)
(Purple connector)
Left front
position
Center unit
Center position
VOLUME
SOURCE
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25
VOLUME
SOURCE
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25
L
R
CENTER
WOOFERFRONT
L
R
REAR
AUDIO IN
AUX
L
R
CENTER
WOOFERFRONT
L
R
REAR
AUDIO IN
AUX
L
R
CENTER
WOOFERFRONT
L
R
REAR
AUDIO IN
AUX
L
R
CENTER
WOOFERFRONT
L
R
REAR
AUDIO IN
AUX
To the speaker
on right front
(Red connector)
To the speaker on left rear
(Blue connector)
IMPEDANCE
WOOFER:MIN 3
FRONT/CENTER
MIN 6
REAR
MIN 6
To the speaker on center
(Green connector)
To the speaker on right rear
(Gray connector)
Speaker Layout Diagram
6
Connecting the Speakers
Left front
speaker
Right front
speaker
Right rear
speaker
Subwoofer
Left rear
speaker
Center speaker
132
Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the
rear panel using speaker cords supplied.
The ends of the speaker cords are colored to indicate the terminals to
be connected.
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Connecting speaker cords to the speakers
• Connect the cord with a gray tube to the red (+) terminal, and the
cord with a black tube to the black (–) terminal respectively.
• You can use the satellite speakers interchangeably for any position
except for subwoofer. Make sure not to connect the subwoofer
terminal and the satellite speaker.
1
Press and hold the terminal clamp.
2
Insert the speaker cord.
When setting the speakers
To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to
place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance
from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener.
Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a subwoofer
wherever you like. Normally place it in front of you.
If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the
listening position
You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear
speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time,
see “Adjusting the Sound” on page 17.
3
Release the finger from the clamp.
Notes:
• If the speaker cord is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl
by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
• Make sure the core wire of speaker cords do not expose
to out of the terminals. This could cause
short-circuit.
Connecting speaker cords to the center unit
With the Side marked ª and
· upward.
Speaker Connector
Insert the speaker connectors to the speaker
terminals on the rear panel.
• Make sure to match the color of the connector and the terminal.
Notes:
You can change the phase of subwoofer sounds by connecting the
speaker cords to the terminals inversely—the cord with a gray tube to
the black terminal, and the cord with a black tube to the red terminal.
You may get more effective bass sounds by changing the phase.
CAUTIONS:
• When attaching the satellite speakers on the wall, have them
attached to the wall by a qualified person.
DO NOT attach the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
avoid an unexpected damage of their falling from the wall, caused
by incorrect attachment or weakness in the wall.
• Care is required in selecting a location for attaching speakers to the
wall. Injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, may result if the
speakers are attached in a location which interferes with daily
activities.
7
Getting Started
L
R
REAR
AUDIO IN
AUX
REAR
MIN 6
Y
P
R/CR
PB/C
B
TV
A
B
C
A
B
C
Connecting Audio/Video Component
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
TV connection
The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system.
Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store.
Video cord (supplied) Component video cord (not supplied)
S-video cord (not supplied)
Red
Blue
Green
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, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not
supplied)B and/or component video cord (not supplied)C.
By using these jacks, you can get a better picture quality—in the
order : Component video > S-video > Composite video.
• If your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by
making the progressive scanning mode active (see page 10.)
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A
B
Audio component connection
L
R
REAR
AUDIO IN
AUX
DBS Tuner
Center unit
MD Recorder
Cassette Deck
OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
AUDIO
VCR
TV
MD Recorder
DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT
A
B
DBS Tuner
AUDIO IN
AUX
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
Connect other components to the center unit with the audio
cord.
Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase
one at an electric appliance store.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Audio cord (not supplied)
Before connecting an optical
digital cord, unplug the
protective plug.
Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical
examples.
When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear
vary among the components.
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a
graphic equalizer between the source component and
the center unit, the sound output through this system
may be distorted.
Notes:
Now, you can plug the power cord of the center unit into the AC outlet.
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
• Connecting to a TV through a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR, may cause distortion of picture.
9
TV Settings
DVD
SLOW
PROGRESSIVE
AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
DVD
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Press DVD.
2
Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a
while.
• Each time you press and hold the button, the
scanning mode alternates between
“INTERLACE TV” and “PROGRESSIVE TV.”
INTERLACE TV:
Select this if your TV does not support the progressive video
input (conventional TV).
PROGRESSIVE TV:
Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks
supports the progressive video input.
When you select the “PROGRESSIVE TV,” P.SCAN indicator lights
up on the display.
PROGRESSIVE
Changing the Scanning Mode
This system supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) as
well as the conventional interlaced scanning system (480i*).
If your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by
activating the progressive scanning mode.
• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
• If your TV equipped with component video jacks does not support
the progressive video input, do not change the scanning mode to
the progressive scanning mode.
* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of a video signal.
• 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
• 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
You can select the scanning mode if your TV equipped with
component video jacks supports the progressive video input.
Notes:
• Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully
compatible with this system, resulting in the unnatural picture when
playing back a DVD in the progressive scanning mode.
In such a case, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE TV.”
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
customer service center.
• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system.
About scanning system
The conventional scanning method to display video signals on
the TV screen is called “Interlaced scanning.” With this method,
only half of the horizontal lines (called a “field”) are displayed
at a time. So two fields complete a single picture (frame); i.e.,
the first field, containing all the odd-numbered lines, is
followed by the second field, containing all the even-numbered
lines.
On the other hand, the Progressive scanning system scans all
horizontal lines at a time, so you can double the number of
scanning lines displayed at a time, resulting in a flicker-free,
high-density picture.
To enjoy the progressive scanned picture, a monitor (or TV or
projector) connected to the system must support the progressive
video inputs.
Depending on the material source format, DVD video can be
classified into two types; film source and video source (note
that some DVD video contain both film source and video
source). Film sources are recorded as 24-frame-per-second data,
while (NTSC) video sources are recorded as 30-frame-persecond (60-field-per-second interlaced).
When this system plays back a film source data, uninterlaced
progressive output signals are created using the original data.
When a video source is played back, the unit interleaves lines
between the interlaced lines to create the pseudo uninterlaced
picture and outputs as the progressive signals.
10
AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
Operating TV
CONTROL
TV
You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC’s TV.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products.
• To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.
❏ To operate a JVC’s TV
You can perform the following operations on the TV.
TV
TV CH +/–
TV VOL +/–
Number
Buttons/
MEMORY
CONTROL TV
TV/VIDEO
TV : Turn on or off the TV.
TV VOL +/–: Adjust the volume.
TV/VIDEO: Set the input mode (either TV or
VIDEO).
TV CH +/–: Change the channels.
1–9, 0, MEMORY: Select the channels.
After pressing CONTROL TV on the remote control,
you can select TV channel directly with the number
buttons and MEMORY.
• For some TVs, MEMORY works to change the
channel entry between one digit and two digits.
IMPORTANT:
When you press CONTROL TV, some buttons on the remote
control cannot work for operating the system.
To operate the system, press DVD, FM/AM, or AUX.
11
AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM
Basic Disc Operations
DVD
SOURCE
AUDIO
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.
1
Turn On the Power
Before turning on the system, turn on your TV and select the correct
video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.)
• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV
screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the System
Preferences” on page 36.
TV
2
DVD
TV/VIDEO
5
AUDIO VOL
+/–
1
AUDIO
6
MUTING
4
3/8
PL II
Press AUDIO
(or STANDBY/ON on the front
panel).
The STANDBY lamp goes off.
The source indication selected previously appears on the
display.
2
Select the Source
From the remote control:
Press DVD.
The source changes to the DVD/CD player.
On the front panel:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until “DVD/CD” appears
on the display.
3
Load a Disc
On the front panel ONLY:
Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc
correctly with its label side up (for double-sided
DVD, the side you want to playback up).
For in-depth information about disc operations, see
pages 22 to 33.
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CORRECT INCORRECT
• When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the disc
tray.
• Continued use of irregular shape discs (heart-shape, octagonal,
etc.) can damage the center unit.
• DO NOT use the disc stabilizer.
4
AUDIO VOL
MUTING
PL
PLII MUSIC PLII MOVIE
STEREO
(PL II OFF)
PRO LOGIC
PLII MATRIX
VOLUME
CHAP
TITLE
L C R
SW
LS
RS
LINEAR PCM
L R
SW
Start Playback
Press 3/8.
The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears on the
display for a while.
• You can also start playback by closing the disc tray
using 0 on the front panel.
• Some discs show menus on the TV screen after you press 3/8.
See “Disc Menu-Driven Playback” on page 26 and refer to the
instructions supplied for the discs to use the menus.
Playback Information on the display
DVD
Title No. Chapter No. Elapsed playing
time
CD/VCD
To turn off the sounds temporarily
From the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
• Adjusting the volume also restores the sound.
6
Activate Surround
You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel
Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and Dolby Pro
Logic II.
Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital
and DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you
play back a disc encoded with these signals.
5
Adjust the Volume
Track No. Elapsed playing
time
From the remote control:
To increase the volume,
press and hold AUDIO VOL +.
To decrease the volume,
press and hold AUDIO VOL –.
On the front panel:
To increase the volume,
turn VOLUME control clockwise.
To decrease the volume,
turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
Notes:
• By pressing AUDIO VOL + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the
volume level step by step.
• The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—
“MIN (minimum),” “1” to “49,” and “MAX (maximum).”
• If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than
level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next
time you turn on the unit.
To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround
When a Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel disc is loaded, the
system detects it and starts playing the disc automatically with
Multichannel Surround activated.
or indicator lights up on the display according to
the signal detected.
– For in-depth information about Multichannel Surround, see
“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 19.
Dolby Pro Logic II modes—Pro Logic II Music,
Pro Logic II Movie, Matrix, and Pro Logic
To activate Pro Logic II modes
You can use these modes when playing back any 2-channel sources
either digital or analog.
Press
The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display for
a while.
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode
• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the
– For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see
PL II.
changes as follows:
indicator lights up on the display.
“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 19.
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AUDIO
SOURCE
Basic Disc Operations
AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
Number buttons
7
¢/4
1234
5678
9
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
TV VOL
TOP
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
MEMORY
0
AUX
CONTROL
TV
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO VOL
ENTER
/
DOWN - TUNING - UP
CANCEL
SOUND
TEST TONE
MUTING
MENU
ON SCREEN
STEP
Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File
To go to another chapter (for DVD), track (for
CD and VCD), or file (for MP3 and JPEG)
Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly during playback.
• ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding chapter,
track, or file.
• 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous
chapter, track, or file.
• You can skip some 5 minutes forward/back with pressing ¢/
4 while you are playing back a VCD track which is longer than
some 15 minutes.
To go to another track (only possible on a CD
and VCD without PBC) directly using the
number buttons
Pressing the number buttons before or during play allows you to start
playing the track number you want. If your TV is turned on, “SELECT
XX” (XX is the selected track number) appears on the TV screen.
• To select number 1 to 9, press the corresponding number button,
then press ENTER.
• To select number 15, press 1, 5, then press ENTER.
• To select number 23, press 2, 3, then press ENTER.
Stopping Playback
To stop playback
Press 7.
Playback stops.
AUDIO
ENTER
3/8
• This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7
once when playing back a DVD (“PRESS PLAY TO
CONTINUE” appears on the TV screen). When you start playback
again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been
stopped—Resume play.
Press 7 again, then press 3/8 to play back the DVD from the
beginning.
• When you start playback an MP3 or a JPEG file again by pressing
3/8, playback begins from the beginning of the file which had
been played before you stopped playback.
– For in-depth information about MP3/JPEG playback, see “MP3/
JPEG Playback” on pages 31–33.
Notes:
• The TV screen gets dark to save the screen when you leave the
system for a few minutes without any operations after stopping
playback. Press some button to restore the screen brightness.
• When the source is “DVD/CD,” the center unit turns off automatically
to save electrical consumption in the following cases:
– No playback starts for more than 20 minutes.
–“NO DISC” is shown on the display for more than 20 minutes.
Turn on the power again to use the system.
To stop playback for a moment
Press 3/8.
While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the
display.
• To resume play, press 3/8 again.
To remove the disc
Press 0.
“OPEN” appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.
To close the disc tray, press 0 again.
• If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes automatically in
a few minutes.
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front
panel).
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
• If you press AUDIO
(or STANDBY/ON on the
front panel) while the disc tray is kept open, the disc tray closes
automatically, then the system is turned off.
• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To
turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
To prohibit disc ejection
On the front panel ONLY:
1 Press STANDBY/ON
control) to turn off the power.
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
2 Press and hold SOURCE for more than 5 seconds.
“LOCKED” appears on the display for a moment and
the disc tray is locked.
To unlock the disc tray, turn off the power, then press and hold
SOURCE for more than 5 seconds.
“UNLOCKED” appears on the display for a moment and the disc
tray is unlocked.
(or AUDIO on the remote
• You can neither lock nor unlock the disc tray while the system is
turned on.
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AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM
Basic Tuner Operations
AUDIO
FM/AM
SOURCE
AUDIO
DVD/CD DIGITAL IN
FMAM
AUX
AUDIO VOL
VOLUME
DOWN - TUNING - UP
1
AUDIO
2
FM/AM
On the front panel:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band (FM
or AM) appears on the display.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned into.
• Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows:
3
Adjust the Volume
3
AUDIO VOL
+/–
4
For in-depth information about tuner operations, see
“Tuner Operations” on pages 34 and 35.
1
Turn On the Power
Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front
panel).
The STANDBY lamp goes off.
The source indication selected previously appears on the
display.
2
From the remote control:
Press FM/AM.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
Select the Band
TUNING
UP/DOWN
From the remote control:
To increase the volume,
press and hold AUDIO VOL +.
To decrease the volume,
press and hold AUDIO VOL –.
On the front panel:
To increase the volume,
turn VOLUME control clockwise.
To decrease the volume,
turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.
4
Tune into a Station
From the remote control:
Press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN until the
station frequency starts changing continuously
on the display.
The system starts searching for a station.
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the system
stops searching, and the
indicator lights up on the display.
On the front panel:
1 Press 7 so that “MANUAL” appears on the display.
2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until the station frequency starts
changing continuously on the display.
The system starts searching for a station.
Notes:
• When an FM stereo program is received, the indicator also
lights up.
• When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes step
by step.
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front
panel).
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby
mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC
power cord.
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AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
DOWN - TUNING - UP
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
Other Basic Operations
10 20 30 60
150 120 90
OFF
(Canceled)
Dim
Dimmer
Canceled
(Normal Display)
AUX
SOURCE
SLEEP
SLEEP
SLEEP
DIMMER
AUX
DIGITAL IN
DVD/CD DIGITAL IN
FMAM
AUX
DIMMER
AUX
SLEEP
2
Start playback on the external component.
• For in-depth information about the external component, see
the manual supplied with it.
Notes:
• When “DIGITAL IN” is selected as the source and the Dolby Digital
or DTS multi-channel signal is detected, Multichannel Surround is
activated automatically.
For in-depth information about Multichannel Surround, see
“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 19.
• You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II mode when you playback any 2-
channel sources, either digital or analog.
For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see
“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 19.
Turning Off the Power with the Timer
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press SLEEP.
“SLEEP” and the shut-off time appear on the display.
• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes
as follows:
Enjoying Sounds from the External
Component
You can enjoy sounds from the external components connected to
the AUDIO IN jacks and the DIGITAL IN terminal on the rear panel
of the center unit.
1
Select AUX or DIGITAL IN as the source.
From the remote control:
Press AUX.
• Each time you press the button, the source changes as
follows:
On the front panel:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until “DIGITAL IN” or
“AUX” appears on the display.
When the shut-off time comes, the system turns off automatically.
To check or change the time remaining until the
shut-off time
Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time (in minutes) appears on the display.
• By pressing SLEEP, you can change the shut-off time.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears on the
display.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
You can dim the display.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press DIMMER.
• Each time you press the button, the brightness level of the
display changes as follows:
DIGITAL IN: select this to enjoy the external component
AUX: select this to enjoy the external component
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connected to DIGITAL IN terminal.
connected to AUDIO IN jacks.
AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
CENTER
TREBLE
L-F.BLANCE-R
SUBWOOFER
REAR
BASS
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25J
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
TEST TONE
Left front speaker
Right front speaker
Left rear speaker Right rear speaker
Center speaker
Subwoofer
L C R
SW
LS
RS
ENTER
■ To adjust speaker output level
You can adjust the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers,
and subwoofer while listening to the test tone.
Press 3/2 while the test tone is coming out of
the speaker you want to adjust.
The speaker output level appears on the display.
3: Increases the output level (to +06 dB).
2: Decreases the output level (to –06 dB).
TEST TONE
SOUND
3/2
To stop the test tone, press TEST TONE again.
Notes:
• You cannot use this function while playing back a disc. Stop the disc
playback to use this function when the source is DVD/CD.
• If no sounds come out of a speaker, check the speaker’s
connection (see pages 6 and 7).
• You cannot adjust the output level of rear speakers separately. See
“Adjusting the Sound” below to adjust the balance of rear speakers.
Adjusting the Sound
You can adjust the sound balance and the tone.
It is recommended to turn on your TV and make adjustments from
your actual listening point.
Using the Test Tone
You can check whether each speaker is connected properly.
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Press PL II repeatedly to activate all the
speakers.
The audio channel indicators light up on the display as follows
when all the speakers are activated:
• You can also activate all the speakers by loading a digital
2
Press TEST TONE.
The test tone comes out of the speakers in the following
multichannel disc.
order:
PL II
You can adjust the following settings:
Balance
FRONT BALANCE: To adjust the output balance for the front
speakers (from –00 to –06, OFF*).
REAR BALANCE: To adjust the output balance for the rear
speakers (from –00 to –06, OFF*).
CEN LEVEL: To adjust the output level of the center
Output level Tone
speaker (from –06 dB to +06 dB).
REAR LEVEL: To adjust the output level of the rear
speakers (from –06 dB to +06 dB).
S/W LEVEL: To adjust the output level of the
subwoofer (from –06 dB to +06 dB).
BASS: To adjust the output level of the bass
tone (from –10 dB to +10 dB, at 2 dB
step).
TREBLE: To adjust the output level of the treble
tone (from –10 dB to +10 dB, at 2 dB
step).
C-DLY: To adjust delay time for the center
Delay
speaker when the digital multichannel
surround is activated (from 0 msec to 5
msec).
R-DLY: To adjust delay time of the rear speakers
for each surround mode.
* When you set to OFF, no sound comes out from the speaker.
Notes:
You can also adjust the output level (CEN LEVEL, REAR LEVEL, and
S/W LEVEL) while using the test tone. See “Using the Test Tone” on
the left column.
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
SOUND
L C R
SW
LS
RS
ENTER
C-DLY
*1*
2
R-DLY
*1*
3
REAR BALANCE
CEN LEVEL 0dB
REAR LEVEL 0dB
BASS 00dB
S/W (subwoofer) LEVEL 0dB
TREBLE 00dB
FRONT BALANCE
LR
L
R
L C R
SW
LS
RS
2.1 m
2.4 m
2.7 m
3.0 m
Left front
speaker
Right front
speaker
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Left rear
speaker
Right rear
speaker
L C R
SW
LS
RS
■ Basic sound adjustment procedure
Ex. : To adjust the front speaker balance
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Play the disc you want to use for the sound
adjustment.
2
Press SOUND repeatedly until “FRONT
BALANCE” and the adjustment bar
appear on the TV screen.
Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the
TV screen changes as follows:
• You can also adjust the sound setting referring to the display
on the center unit. Refer to the display indication when you
want to adjust the sound using sources other than discs.
Sound adjustment indication on the display
Ex.: Front balance
Left front level
Right front level
Ex.: Center level
Center output
level
Ex.: Rear delay time
Rear delay time
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items.
• On delay time adjustment
You can adjust and store the delay time setting for each
surround mode. Select the surround mode you want to adjust
before starting delay time adjustment.
• Adjustable range
1
*
: No adjustment bar appears on the TV screen when you
adjust the delay time. Refer to the display on the center unit
to adjust the delay time.
2
: “C-DLY” is adjustable only when the digital multichannel
*
surround (Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround) is
activated.
3
: “R-DLY” is adjustable only when the digital multichannel
*
surround or one of Dolby Pro Logic II modes is activated.
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, press SOUND and start from step
again.
3
Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output
balance (–00 to –06, OFF).
3: Decreases the left speaker output, or
restores the right speaker output.
2: Decreases the right speaker output, or
restores the left speaker output.
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Digital Multichannel
Surround:
C-DLY: 0 msec to 5 msec
R-DLY: 0 msec to 15 msec
Dolby Pro Logic II modes (R-DLY only)
PLII MUSIC: 0 msec to 15 msec
PLII MOVIE: 10 msec to 25 msec
PLII MATRIX: 0 msec to 15 msec
PRO LOGIC: 10 msec to 25 msec
1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to
30 cm increase (or decrease) in distance.
2
Ex. : In this case, set R-DLY to “3MS”
DOLBY SURROUND
Surround Mode Introduction
You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound
field.
• Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
• Dolby Pro Logic II modes
■ Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be
connected and activated.
Dolby Digital*
Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
encoded with Dolby Digital (
Dolby Digital encoding method (so-called discrete 5.1 channel
digital audio format) records and digitally compresses the left front
channel, right front channel, center channel, left surround channel,
right surround channel, and LFE channel signals (total 6 channels,
but LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, called 5.1
channel).
Since each channel is completely independent from the other
channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain much better
sound quality with much stereo and surround effects.
When the system detects Dolby Digital signals, the
indicator lights up on the display.
).
■ Dolby Pro Logic II modes
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is the multichannel playback format to decode
any 2 channel (stereo) sources—either digital or analog—into 5.1
channel.
Matrix-based encoding/decoding method for Dolby Pro Logic II
makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the rear treble and
enables stereo rear sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro
Logic.
Dolby Pro Logic II enables to reproduce spacious sound from
original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations.
Dolby Pro Logic II has four modes—Music mode, Movie mode,
Matrix mode, and Pro Logic mode:
Pro Logic II Music (PLII MUSIC)—suitable for reproduction of
any 2 channel stereo music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep
sound by using this mode.
Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE)—suitable for reproduction of
Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark
You can enjoy sound field very close to the one created with discrete
5.1 channel sounds.
Pro Logic II Matrix (PLII MATRIX)—suitable for reproduction
of monaural sources.
Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC)—suitable for reproduction of sources
encoded with Dolby Surround.
• When one of Dolby Pro Logic II modes is activated, the
*
.
indicator lights up on the display.
DTS Digital Surround**
Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
encoded with DTS (
DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio
format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
Compared to Dolby Digital, audio compression rate is relatively low.
This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and
depth to the reproduced sounds. As a result, DTS Digital Surround
features natural, solid and clear sound.
When the system detects DTS signals, the indicator lights up
on the display.
or ).
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro
Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1997 Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved.
**
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM
PL
PLII MUSIC PLII MOVIE
STEREO
(PL II OFF)
PRO LOGIC
PLII MATRIX
Creating Realistic Sound Fields
Activating the Surround Mode
You can enjoy Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and
DTS Digital Surround) and Dolby Pro Logic II.
To activate Digital Multichannel Surround
When you start playback a Dolby Digital or DTS multichannel disc,
the system detects it and activate Multichannel Surround
automatically.
• When Dolby Digital is detected, the
indicator lights
up on the display.
• When DTS Digital Surround is detected, the
indicator lights
up on the display.
To activate Dolby Pro Logic II modes
You can use Dolby Pro Logic II when you playback any 2 channel
sources, either digital or analog.
Press
The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display for
a while.
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode
PL II
• When one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes is activated, the
PL II.
changes as follows:
indicator lights up on the display.
Available surround according to the input signal format
Surround
Analog × ‡‡‡‡‡
Linear PCM × ‡‡‡‡‡
Dolby Digital
Multichannel
Dolby Digital
2 ch
Dolby
Surround
Input Signal format
DTS Digital
Multichannel
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DTS 2 ch ЧЧЧЧЧ‡
MP3 × ‡‡‡‡‡
‡: Possible ×: Impossible
Digital
Multichannel
Surround
PLII MUSIC PLII MOVIE
‡ ЧЧЧЧЧ
× ‡* ‡* ‡* ‡* ‡*
× ‡* ‡* ‡* ‡* ‡*
‡ ЧЧЧЧЧ
Pro Logic II canceled
PLII MATRIX PRO LOGIC
(STEREO)
* Some discs have a certain fixed
surround mode which cannot be
changed.
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD,
DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio
CD (CD), CD-R, and CD-RW.
• This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on
CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3
and JPEG are, see “MP3/JPEG Introduction” on page 30.
Discs you can play:
Disc Mark Color Region Code
Type (Logo) System Number*
DVD
Video
Video
CD
Super
Video
CD
Audio
CD
NTSC
1
ALL
If “ ” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, the
disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do, or
information required for that operation is not recorded in the disc.
NOTICE : In some cases, without showing “
not be accepted.
Disc structure—DVD, Video CD (VCD/SVCD) and Audio CD (CD)
A DVD consists of Titles, and each title may be divided into some
Chapters. (See Example 1.)
For example, if a DVD contains some movies, each movie may have
its own title number, and it may be further divided into some
chapters.
On the other hand, a VCD/SVCD/CD consists of Tracks. (See
Example 2.)
In general, each song has its own track number. (On some discs,
each track may also be divided by Indexes.)
When playing back a VCD/SVCD with Playback Control (PBC)
function, you can select what to view using the menu shown on the
TV screen. (While operating a VCD/SVCD using the menu, some of
the functions such as Repeat and Track Search may not work.)
Example 1: DVD
,” operations will
• On some DVD or VCD/SVCD discs, their actual operations
may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is
due to the disc programming and disc structure, but not a
malfunction of this system.
• DVD-R/RW discs recorded with the DVD VIDEO format can be
played back. However, some discs may not be played back
because of the disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Note that unfinalized disc cannot be played back.
• The following discs cannot be played back:
– DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-I, (CD-I
Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
* Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVD have their own Region Code numbers. This
system only can play back DVD whose Region Code numbers
include “1.”
Examples:
If a DVD with the inadequate Region Code numbers is loaded,
“REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback cannot
start.
IMPORTANT: Before performing any operations, make sure of
the following....
• Check the connection with the TV.
• Turn on the TV and select the correct input on the TV to view the
pictures or on-screen indications on the TV screen.
• For DVD playback, you can change the Setup menu setting to
your preference. (See pages 38 to 40.)
Example 2: VCD/SVCD/CD
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be
played back only if they are already “finalized.”
• The system can play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a
personal computer if they have been recorded in the VCD/SVCD
format, audio CD format, MP3 format, and JPEG format (see page
30).
However, they may not be played back depending on their
characteristics or recording conditions.
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or
cautions carefully.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this system
because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if
the built-in lens is dirty.
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the
fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Disc Playback
3
3
3
AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
DVD 01/05 004/030 0:00:28 1/1
DVD EN 1/3 DE 02/17 OFF
D
CD 01/12 LR OFF 0:00:28
SVCD
01/01 OFF 0:00:28
SVCD
LR
1/2
1/4
ON SCREEN
VCD
You can only use the remote control for the operations
in this “Disc Playback” section.
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
ON SCREEN
Using the On-Screen Bar
You can check the following information on a disc while the disc is
loaded, and you can use some functions through the on-screen bar.
7 Showing the On-Screen Bar
From the remote control ONLY:
Press ON SCREEN.
• Each time you press the button, the following
on-screen bar appears on the TV screen in sequence.
• DVD
The on-screen bar disappears
• For basic disc operations such as inserting a disc, starting
playback, and moving to another chapters/tracks, see “Basic
Disc Operations” from pages 12 to 14.
•
operations explained in each section.
Some discs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multiangle views.
When you find the following marks on the disc or its package, you
can select these elements recorded on the disc.
shows which types of disc are supported for the
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. The
number inside the mark indicates the total number
If you cannot find out whether your disc contains these features
listed above, you can check it by showing the on-screen bar.
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of the recorded multi-angle views.
• SVCD
The on-screen bar disappears
• VCD/CD
*
*
icon appears when you play back a VCD.
Notes:
DVD and SVCD on-screen bar consist of two pages. You can also
press 3 repeatedly to select next page instead of pressing
ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears
DVD
SVCD
VCD CD
D
DVD 01/05 004/030 0:00:28 1/1
ENTER
ENTER
DVD EN 1/3 DE 02/17 OFF
D
DVD EN 1/3 DE 02/17 TITL
D
ENTER
Contents of the on-screen bar
ON SCREEN
ON SCREEN
•
: Disc Type icon
• : Title icon
Shows current title and total number of the titles on the disc.
7 Basic operation through the On-Screen Bar
See the corresponding pages for details of each function.
Ex.: To select “ TITL (Repeat Title)” for the repeat mode
during DVD play.
• : Chapter icon
Shows current chapter and total number of the chapters in the
current title.
• : Track icon
Shows current track and total number of the tracks on the disc.
• : Time icon
Shows the elapsed playing time or remaining time. See page 25.
• : Multi-angle icon
Shows current angle and total number of the angle views in the
scene. See page 25.
• : Audio language icon
Shows current audio language and total number of languages in
the current chapter or track. See page 24.
•
: Sound signal icon (Ex.: Dolby Digital)
When the sound signal is Dolby Digital or DTS, the sound signal
icon appears.
• : Subtitle language icon
Shows current subtitle language and total number of languages
in the current chapter or track. See page 24.
• : Sound channel icon
Shows current output sound channel. See page 25.
1
Press ON SCREEN.
The following on-screen bar appears on the TV
screen.
2
Press 3/2 repeatedly to select
OFF.”
“
The color of the icon changes when
selected.
• Each time you press the button, the
selected icon changes one after another.
3
Press 5/∞ repeatedly to select
the desired option.
• Each time you press the button, the
options change.
• :Repeat mode icon
Shows current Repeat Play mode. See page 28.
4
Press ENTER.
The setting changes.
5
Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
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AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
Disc Playback
SUBTITLE
ON SCREEN
ON SCREEN
DVD DE 02/17EN 1/3 OFF
EN 1/3
FR 2/3
ES 3/3
D
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
AUDIO: 2/3 AC-3 5.1 FR
AUDIO: 3/3 AC-3 5.1 ES
AUDIO: 1/3 AC-3 5.1 EN
AUDIO
SUBTITLE 01/03 EN SUBTITLE 02/03 FR
SUBTITLE 03/03 ESSUBTITLE OFF
CHOICE/TIME
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
ON SCREEN
Ex.: When the DVD has 3 audio languages—
English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES).
4
Press ENTER.
The setting changes.
5
Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
Notes:
Language names are not appear on the on-screen bar when you play
back an SVCD.
AUDIO ANGLE
SUBTITLE
Selecting the Audio Languages
While playing back a DVD/SVCD 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 (for DVD only). (See page 38.)
1
Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2
Press 3/2 repeatedly to select
“
The color of the icon changes when
.”
selected.
3
Press 5/∞ repeatedly to select
the desired language.
To change the DVD audio language with one
button
Press AUDIO.
• Each time you press the button, the audio language
changes as follows:
Ex.: When the DVD has 3 audio languages—
English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES).
Selecting the Subtitles
While playing back a DVD containing subtitles in different
languages, you can select the subtitle to be displayed on the TV
screen.
• You can set your favorite subtitle language as the initial language
shown on the screen. (See page 38.)
Press SUBTITLE.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen for a while.
• Each time you press the button, the subtitle language
changes as follows:
Ex.: When the DVD has 3 selections—English,
French, Spanish and no subtitle (OFF)
Notes:
You can also change the subtitle by using the on-screen bar.
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ANGLE
1/3
2/3
3/3
CHOICE/TIME
1/3 2/3
3/3
Selecting the Playback Channel
AUDIO
TITLE REMAIN
CHAPTER ELAPSED
TITLE ELAPSED
CHAPTER REMAIN
TOTAL REMAIN
TRACK REMAIN
TOTAL ELAPSED
TRACK ELAPSED
MONO RIGHT
STEREO
MONO LEFT
Checking the Remaining Time
When you play back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD, you can select
the left channel or right channel to listen to.
Press AUDIO repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes
as follows:
MONO LEFT: Select this to listen to the left channel sound.
MONO RIGHT: Select this to listen to the right channel sound.
STEREO: Select this to listen to both channel sounds.
REMEMBER to select “STEREO” to restore normal stereo
playback after playing back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD using
“MONO LEFT” or “MONO RIGHT.”
Notes:
• You can also change the playback channel by using the on-screen
bar.
• This function does not work on a DTS CD though the mode
indication appears and changes.
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views
While playing back a disc, you can check the remaining time.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press CHOICE/TIME during play.
The on-screen bar and the current playing time
indication appear on the TV screen.
• Each time you press the button, the following indication appears
on the TV screen:
For DVD
TITLE ELAPSED:
Select this to show the elapsed playing time of the current title.
TITLE REMAIN:
Select this to show the remaining time of the current title.
CHAPTER ELAPSED:
Select this to show the elapsed playing time of the current
chapter.
CHAPTER REMAIN:
Select this to show the remaining time of the current chapter.
For VCD/SVCD/CD
While playing back a DVD containing multi-angle views, you can
view the same scene at different angles.
• When you play back the DVD containing multi-angle views,
appears on the TV screen.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press ANGLE.
• Each time you press the button, the view angle changes.
Ex.: When the disc has 3 multi-angle views
Notes:
• You can also change the view angle by using the on-screen bar.
• When the on-screen bar is shown on the TV screen, Multi-angle
view indication also changes as follows:
TRACK ELAPSED:
Select this to show the elapsed playing time of the current track.
TRACK REMAIN:
Select this to show the remaining time of the current track.
TOTAL ELAPSED:
Select this to show the total elapsed playing time of the disc.
TOTAL REMAIN:
Select this to show the total remaining time of the disc.
• You cannot change the view angle in the chapter where does
not appear even if the on-screen bar indicate multi-angle view (the
on-screen bar shows the number of angles contained in the current
title, not chapter).
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AUDIOTV
SLEEPDIMMER
DVD FM/AM
TV CH
AUX
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
CONTROL
TEST TONE
TOP
MENU
MENU
CHOICE/TIME
AUDIO
SLOW RETURN PL
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ON SCREEN
TV VOL
AUDIO VOL
1234
5678
9
TV
0
MEMORY
CANCEL
ENTER
SOUND
/
REPEAT
FM MODE
STEP
DOWN - TUNING - UP
PROGRESSIVE
RM-STHA25J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
MENU
MENU
TOP
MENU
ENTER
Disc Playback
TOP MENU
3/8
¢/4
Number
buttons
MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
ON SCREEN
¡/1
For VCD/SVCD
Some VCDs and SVCDs have menus for interactive operations or a
contents search function. The Play Back Control function (PBC)
allows you to operate the VCD/SVCD using such menus.
When you start playing a VCD/SVCD with PBC function, a menu
will automatically appear on the TV screen. (“MENU” will also
appear on the display.)
• Some VCDs or SVCDs with PBC function do not show menus
automatically. This is due to their disc structures.
• 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.
• When “3” or “SELECT” is displayed on the TV screen, press
3/8 to start playback.
To go to the next submenu
Press ¢.
To return to the previous submenu
Press 4.
RETURN
Disc Menu-Driven Playback
For DVD
Disc menu-driven playback is possible while playing back a DVD
with menu (the menu may consist of still pictures or moving pictures
depending on the disc).
• When operating a DVD using the DVD menu, refer also to the
instructions supplied for the DVD.
DVD generally have their own menus or title lists. A menu usually
contains various information about the disc and playback selections.
On the other hand, a title list usually contains titles of movies and
songs recorded.
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Press MENU or TOP MENU.
A menu or title list will appear on the TV screen.
“MENU” appears on the display.
• On some DVDs, a menu will automatically appear
on the screen after playback starts.
To cancel the PBC playback
You can cancel the menu-driven operations (PBC function):
1 Press 7 to stop playback.
2 Press the number buttons to select a track, then press ENTER.
Normal playback starts from the selected track.
• You can also turn on and off the PBC function by
pressing MENU on the remote control. Each time you
press the button, the PBC function turns on and off.
PBC operation
concept
Notes:
While operating a VCD/SVCD using menu, some of the functions
such as repeat play may not work.
2
Select a desired item on the menu
or on the title list, using 3/2/5/∞
and ENTER.
The unit starts playback of the selected item.
• On some DVDs, you can also select items
by pressing the number buttons
corresponding to the item numbers listed.
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Moving to a Particular Portion
PLAY (Normal play)
FR (Fast Reverse)2x
FR 32x
FR 8x
FR 4x
PLAY (Normal play)
FF (Fast Forward)2x
FF 32x
FF 8x
FF 4x
ENTER
1234
5678
90
MEMORY
CANCEL
ON SCREEN
Directly
You can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion in
the chapter/title (DVD) or the disc (CD/VCD/SVCD) directly.
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar will appear on the TV screen.
2
Press 3/2 to select one of the
icons below.
For DVD
: Select this to move to another title.
: Select this to move to another chapter.
: Select this to move to a particular portion.
• You can input the chapter elapsed time when the on-screen
bar shows the chapter elapsed/remaining time. While the
title elapsed/remaining time is shown, you can input the
title elapsed time. See “Checking the Remaining Time” on
page 25 to change the time indication.
For VCD/SVCD/CD
: Select this to move to another track.
: Select this to move to a particular portion.
• You can only input the total elapsed time of the disc even
if the track elapsed/remaining time is shown.
Notes:
• You can also select a desired title, chapter or track by using
step 3.
• You can move to another track directly by simply pressing the
corresponding number buttons, then ENTER while playing back a
CD/ VCD/SVCD (you can skip steps 1 and 2).
• Some DVDs reject the playing time input. This is due to their disc
structures, and not a malfunction.
5/∞
Searching for a Particular
Point
You can search for a particular point while playing a disc—Va r i a b l e
Speed Forward/Reverse Search.
• No sound comes out during Variable Speed Forward/Reverse
Search except for CD double-speed search.
• Normal playback begins automatically when playback moves to
the next or previous title/track.
To fast-forward the chapter/track—Variable
Speed Forward Search
From the remote control ONLY:
Press ¡ during playback or pause.
• Each time you press the button, the search speed changes
and is shown on the TV screen as follows:
in
3
Press the number buttons to
select a desired title, chapter,
track, or playing time, then
press ENTER.
The system starts playback of the
selected item.
How to input the title, chapter and track
number
Select the title/chapter/track number with the number buttons, then
press ENTER to start playback.
• To select number 5, press 5.
• To select number 12, press 1, 2.
• To select number 22, press 2, 2.
About 3 seconds after you pressed number buttons, playback
starts automatically from the selected title/chapter/track without
pressing ENTER.
How to input the playing time
Press the number buttons to input the playing time, then press
ENTER to start playback from the selected elapsed playing time.
• To input time “00:45:23,” press 4, 5, 2, 3.
• To input time “01:23:45,” press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• To cancel a mis-entry, press CANCEL.
Each time you press the button, the last entry will be erased.
To reverse the chapter/track—Variable Speed
Reverse Search
From the remote control ONLY:
Press 1 during playback or pause.
• Each time you press the button, the search speed changes
and is shown on the TV screen as follows:
To resume normal play
Press 3/8.
Notes:
The displayed search speed is an approximate value.
About 3 seconds after you pressed number buttons, playback
starts automatically from the selected time without pressing
ENTER.
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