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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A85
Consists of XV-THA85, SP-PWA85, SP-THA85C and SP-THA85F
TH-A55
Consists of XV-THA55, SP-PWA55, SP-THA55C, SP-THA55F and SP-THA55S
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1025-003A
[B]
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TH-A85-55[B].book Page 1 Friday, March 28, 2003 12:01 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. CAUTION DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. appropriate safety approved extension lead
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TH-A85-55[B]-02Warning.fm Page 2 Friday, March 28, 2003 2:21 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others 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 3 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 8 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 10 cm from the back. Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air cir
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TH-A85-55[B]-03TOC.fm Page 1 Thursday, April 10, 2003 4:01 PM Table of contents Introduction......................................2 Creating realistic sound fields ......33 Notes on handling..................................................................2 Using the surround mode....................................................35 Supplied accessories .............................................................2 Adjusting the sound..........................................................
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TH-A85-55[B].book Page 2 Friday, March 28, 2003 12:01 PM Introduction Safety precautions Notes on handling Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. Important cautions Avoid high temperatures Installation of the system Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; a heating device. between 5°C and 35°C. When you are away Leave sufficient distance between
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 3 Thursday, April 10, 2003 4:29 PM About discs Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software Playable disc types and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur: This system has been designed to play back the following discs: Some discs may not be played back. DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (S
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TH-A85-55[B].book Page 4 Friday, March 28, 2003 12:01 PM About discs IMPORTANT Playback Control function Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; Check the connection with the TV. (PBC) — VCD and SVCD Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view only the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen. For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu-driven preference. (A pg. 50–5
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TH-A85-55[B].book Page 5 Friday, March 28, 2003 12:01 PM 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 I Forward skip button () A pg. 26 B Volume buttons (VOLUME +/–) A pg. 20 J Standby lamp (STANDBY) A pg. 19 C Disc tray A pg. 23 K Standby-on button () A pg. 19 D Illumination lamp A pg. 21 L Display window A pg.6,24 E Stop button () A p
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 10, 2003 4:29 PM Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A • Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) A pg. 33 H Source signal indicators (abcdghi) Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 34 A pg. 34 Digital signal format indicators A pg. 34 Subwoofer indicator (f) A pg. 34 Dolby Digital (GDIGITAL), DTS (C) Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( ) A pg. 34 B MP3 indicator A pg. 24 I Surround indicator (SURROUND) A pg. 35 C Channe
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 7 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 12:37 PM Names of parts and controls A Remote control mode selector A pg.17–58 Remote control AUDIO, TV, VCR B Open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE) A pg. 23 C Display window button (FL DISPLAY) A pg. 24 D Dimmer button (DIMMER) A pg. 21 E Source selecting buttons A pg. 20 DVD, FM/AM, AUX, TV SOUND F Surround buttons (SURR) Mode (MODE), On/Off (ON/OFF) A pg. 35 G TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) A pg. 17 H Operating buttons Play button (3) A pg.
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 12:39 PM 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. Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a VCR, or to a TV
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TH-A85-55[B].book Page 9 Friday, March 28, 2003 12:01 PM Getting started If reception is poor Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM (MW) loop connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception. antenna connected.) Twist together both wires. AM (MW) loop antenna Setting up supplied AM (MW) loop antenn
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 10 Thursday, April 10, 2003 2:47 PM 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. Powered subwoofer Center unit Connecting the satellite speakers 7 Speaker layout TH-A85 When positioni
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TH-A85-55[B].book Page 11 Friday, March 28, 2003 12:01 PM Getting started This page is for TH-A85 Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-A85 only) 3 Fix the stand to the speaker section. Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two Be sure to tighten the screws firmly. parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first Speaker section Stand assemble them by following the procedure below. Screws (4) (supplied, M4 x 25 mm) Speaker section Stand Repea
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 12 Thursday, April 10, 2003 2:49 PM Getting started This page is for TH-A85 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. DO NOT connect more than one
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 13 Thursday, April 10, 2003 2:50 PM Getting started This page is for 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. 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 t
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TH-A85-55[B].book Page 14 Friday, March 28, 2003 12:01 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. Cassette recorder Center unit Red White To audio output TV RCA pin plug cord (not supplied) VCR NOTE If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this system, the sound o
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TH-A85-55[B].book Page 15 Friday, March 28, 2003 12:01 PM 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 AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit. 2 Plug both power cords into AC outlets. Center unit Powered subwoofer Plug into AC outlets. Power cord (supplied) Power cord CAUTION Disconnect the power cord before cl
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 16 Thursday, April 10, 2003 6:14 PM Getting started Operating the system from the remote Using the remote control control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center functions from a distance of up to 7 m away. unit. • You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to To control other components, aim the remote control directly at operate other manufacturers’ TVs
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TH-A85-55[B]-04Start.fm Page 17 Thursday, April 10, 2003 2:59 PM Getting started 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 0, then 7. Remote control For a Toshiba TV: Press 2, then 9. mode selector Manufac- Manufactur- Code Code turer er JVC 01 Nordmende 13, 14, 18, 26 – 28 Akai 02, 05 Okano 09 Blaupunkt 03 Orion 15 Daewoo 10, 31, 32 Panasonic 16, 17 Fenner 04, 31, 32 Philips 10 (play button) Fisher 05 Saba 13, 14, 18, 26 –
