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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A5R
Consists of XV-THA5R and SP-THA5R
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
VCR
CONTROL
TV VCR OFF ON
TOP MENU MENU TV CHANNEL
AUDIO/
SUBTITLE TV VOLUME
FM MODE
DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO
TUNER PRESET
DOWN UP
REW FF
VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
B.SEARCH F.SEARCH
ENTER
VOLUME
DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
STANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
STANDBY/ON DIGITAL
DSP VOLUME SOURCE
SURROUND
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5R DIGITAL
RM-STHA5R
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below
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Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are pro
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Table of Contents Parts Identification...................................... 2 Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 29 Center Unit ................................................................................. 2 Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 30 Remote Control .......................................................................... 3 Repeating Playback ...................................................
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Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel 1 2345 6 78 COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON DIGITAL DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5R DIGITAL 9 p q w See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10 – 14) 7 Remote sensor 2 AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45) 8 3/8 (play/pause) button (10, 12, 26, 41) 3 Multi operation buttons • Pressing this button also turns on the power and •4, ¢, and 7 changes the source
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RM-STHA5R DVD CINEMA SYSTEM S SOUND EDIT OUND EDIT 1 2 3 S SPK MODE PK MODE 4 5 6 P PRO LOGIC RO LOGIC 7 8 9 S SLOW LOW S SET ET U UP P T TEST EST TO ONE NE +10 +10 A ANGLE NGLE N NTSC/P TSC/PAL AL D DIGEST IGEST D DSP SP M MODE ODE ZOOM ZOOM R REPEA EPEAT REPEA REPEAT P PROGRAM ROGRAM E EFFECT FFECT A <–> <–> B B C CLEAR LEAR G GO O TO R REMAIN EMAIN S SLEEP LEEP TV VOLUME RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET VCR CHANNEL TUNING ENTER VOLUME DVD FM/AM AUX MUTE Remote Control See pages in the parent
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Getting Started Before Installation Putting Batteries in the Remote Control General Precautions Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at • DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. the remote sensor on the center unit. • DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. 1. On the back of the remote control, remove the • DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture.
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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). 1 2 3 AM Loop Antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Snap the tabs on the loop into FM Antenna (supplied) the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. Y/C COMP. MIN MIN MIN MIN Center unit Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.) FM antenna connection AM antenna connection Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω COAX
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Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center unit COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY Right front AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON DIGITAL DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5R DIGITAL speaker Subwoofer Left front speaker Center speaker Left rear Right rear speaker speaker Y/C COMP. MIN MIN MIN MIN To center speaker To left front speaker To right rear speaker To left rear To subwoofer To right front speaker speaker 6 EN01-09TH-A5[B]f.pm6 6 01.11.20, 11:42
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When setting the speakers Connecting 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 Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to the from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener. terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a subwoofer Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the spe
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Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. Audio component connection Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical Connect the other component to the center unit with the examples. audio cord. When you connect the other component, refer also to its Use the cord supplied with the other component or manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear purchase it at an electric appliance store. vary among the c
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TV connection The S-video cord and the SCART cable are not supplied with this system. Use the cords or cables supplied with the other component or purchase them at an electric appliance store. Video cord (supplied) SCART cable (not supplied) A C S-video cord (not supplied) B C C Y/C You can select one of three connection types— A , B , and . For using the SCART cable ( ) • If S-Video (Y/C-separation) is equipped for your For using the composite video cord or S-video cord TV, set Y/C–COMP. select
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Basic DVD Operations 2 Load a DVD This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center On the front panel ONLY: unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a DVD correctly remote control. with its label side up. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained. 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON AUDIO VCR CON
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5 Activate Realistic Sound Field 6 Stop Playback TUNER PRESET You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Press 7 twice. Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP Playback stops completely and “DVD” appears modes. on the display. (The DVD player goes on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.) Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital • This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once. When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback and
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Basic VCD/CD Operations 2 Load a VCD/CD 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON On the front panel ONLY: AUDIO Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc correctly VCR CONTROL TV TV VCR OFF ON with its label side up. TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET 67 DOWN UP 3 3/8 REW FF VCR CHANNEL CORRECT INCORRECT TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH • When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the disc tray. ENTER • Continue
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5 Activate Realistic Sound Field 6 Stop Playback You can enjoy DSP modes. Press 7 twice. TUNER PRESET Playback stops completely and “VCD” or “CD” appears on the display. (The DVD player goes DSP modes—HALL, THEATER, PAVILION, on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.) DANCE CLUB, LIVE CLUB • This system can memorize the end point even DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using when you press 7 once. When you start playback again by Linear PCM—the LINEAR PCM indicator li
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Basic Tuner Operations 3 Adjust the Volume 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON To increase the volume, press and hold VOLUME +. AUDIO To decrease the volume, press and hold VOLUME –. VCR CONTROL TV VCR OFF ON VOLUME TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE CAUTION: DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If TUNER PRESET the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy DOWN UP can permanently damage your hear
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Other Basic Operations Turning Off the Power with the Timer ENTER You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. VOLUME From the remote control ONLY: DVD FM/AM AUX MUTING AUX SLEEP Press SLEEP. • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes RDS DISPLAY TA SOUND 12 3 as follows: PTY – PTY SEARCH PTY + SETTING 45 6 PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC 10 20 30 60 78 9 SLOW SETUP TEST 0 ANGLE ZOOM D.R.C DSP MODE OFF 150 120 90 (Canceled) REPEAT A-B REPEAT PROGRAM EFFECT SLEEP CLEAR SEARCH R
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Speaker Settings Setting the Speaker Information To obtain best possible surround, register the center speaker (C–SP) STANDBY/ON AUDIO and rear speakers (R–SP) settings after completing all the VCR connections. CONTROL TV VCR OFF ON TV CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU Before you start, remember... AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. DISPLAY RETURN STEP TV/VIDEO TUNER PRESET From the rem
