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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A35
Consists of XV-THA35 and SP-THA35
STANDBY/ON
SOUND
AUDIO
TV VCR
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 234
REAR-L REAR-R
5 678
TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE
9 0
DVD FM/AM AUX RDS
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH
TV VCR
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY
AUDIO VOL
TOP
MENU MENU
NEWS/INFO
PTY ENTER PTY
COMPACT DIGITAL
DIGITAL•EX
SUPER VIDEO SURROUND PRO LOGIC
PTY SEARCH
CHOICE ON SCREEN
VOLUME
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW
STANDBY
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM
PHONES
STANDBY/ON
RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND
DVD DIGIT
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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 REAR ENCLOSURE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct 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 service personnel. Caution: Proper Ventilation To av
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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 Repeating Playback .................................................................. 27 7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 27 Center Unit ................................................................................. 2 7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 27 Remote Control ....................................
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Parts Identification Center Unit Front Panel 1 2 3 45 67 VOLUME STANDBY PHONES STANDBY/ON DVD DIGIT AL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A35 SOURCE SURROUND DSP 8 9 p q w See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10 – 15) 9 3/8, 7, 4, and ¢ buttons 2 Disc tray (10, 12) • Pressing 3/8 also turns on the power and changes the 3 Illumination lamp source to the DVD player. 4 Display window p SOURCE button (10, 12, 14, 16, 46) 5 VOLUME control (10, 12, 14) q SURROUND b
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Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details. Remote Control 1 STANDBY/ON buttons •TV button (10, 12, 58, 59) • VCR button (58) • AUDIO button (10–15) 2 SOUND button (21) 3 • Number buttons (23, 26, 28, 33, 36, 40, 41, 44, 45, 47, 57–59) • CLEAR button (26, 30, 33, 37, 54) • Sound setting buttons (21) CENTER + and – buttons SUBWOOFER + and – buttons 1 STANDBY/ON SOUND AUDIO REAR-L + and – buttons TV VCR 2 REAR-R + and – buttons TEST button CENTER SUBWOOFER 12 3 4 SETTING button RE
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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). 13 2 AM Loop Antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). A N T E N AM COAXIAL N EXT AM LOOP FM Antenna (supplied) A FM 75 Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. CENTER REAR FRONT A SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SPEAKERS SPEAKERS N ANALOG VIDEO OUT T RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT IN E N AC IN COAXIAL AM N EXT AM LOOP
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Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Left front Right front speaker Center speaker speaker Subwoofer Center unit SUPER VIDEO COMPACT SURROUND DIGITAL DIGITAL•EX PRO LOGIC VOLUME STANDBY PHONES STANDBY/ON DVD DIGIT AL CINEMA SYSTEM TN-A35 SOURCE SURROUND DSP Left rear Right rear speaker speaker Y CENTER REAR FRONT SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SPEAKERS SPEAKERS AC IN RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6-8 OHMS To subwoofer To left front speaker To right front speaker To center speaker To righ
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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 and subwoofer to the terminals on the from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener. rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Since bass sound is less-directional, but normally place it in Color labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker betwee
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Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Component Turn the power off to all components before connections. Audio Component connection Connect the other component to the center unit with the Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical audio cord. examples. Use the cords supplied with the other component or When you connect the other component, refer also to its purchase them at an electric appliance store. manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear vary among th
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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 • S-video (Y/C-separation) signal does not output from the AV A B C You can select one of three connection types— , , and . (SCART) connector. If you want to use S-video (Y/C-separation) signal, connect the For using the com
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Basic DVD Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on 2 Select the Source 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 DVD Press DVD. remote control. The source changes to DVD. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained. 3 Load a DVD STANDBY/ON On the front panel ONLY: SOUND AUDIO TV VCR Press 0 to open the disc tray, then
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– For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating To turn off the sounds temporarily Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 19 to 21. MUTING From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING. Note: Before activating the Surround or DSP mode, adjust the speaker To restore the sound, press MUTING again. setting to bring out the best performance from this system. • Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the sound. For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see “Setting Menu” on pages
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Basic VCD/CD Operations 2 Select the Source STANDBY/ON SOUND AUDIO Press DVD. DVD TV VCR 1 AUDIO TV CENTER SUBWOOFER 1 234 REAR-L REAR-R 5 678 3 Load a VCD/CD TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE 9 0 On the front panel ONLY: DVD FM/AM AUX RDS 2 DVD Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc TV/VIDEO CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH TV VCR correctly with its label side up. TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY MUTING 5 AUDIO VOL AUDIO VOL +/– TOP MENU MENU NEWS/INFO PTY PTY ENTER CORRECT INCORRECT PTY SEARCH CHOICE ON SC
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To turn off the sounds temporarily 7 Stop Playback From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING. Press 7 twice. MUTING Playback stops completely. To restore the sound, press MUTING again. • This system can memorize the end point even when • Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the sound. you press 7 once. When you start playback again by pressing 3, playback begins from where it has been stopped—Resume play. 6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode To remove the loaded disc Press 0. You can enjoy Dolby
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Basic Tuner Operations On the front panel: SOURCE Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band (TUNER FM or TUNER AM) appears on the display. STANDBY/ON SOUND AUDIO The last received station of the selected band is tuned into. TV VCR 1 AUDIO • Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows: CENTER SUBWOOFER TUNER FM DVD TUNER AM 1 234 REAR-L REAR-R 5 678 DIGITAL IN TV SOUND ANALOG IN TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE 9 0 DVD FM/AM AUX RDS 2 FM/AM CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH 3 Adjust the Vo
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Notes: To turn off the power (into standby) AUDIO • When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front also lights up. panel) again. • When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes step The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp by step. lights up. • A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord. 5 Activate Surround or DSP Mode You can enjoy Dolby Pro Log
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Other Basic Operations On the front panel: STANDBY/ON Press SOURCE repeatedly until “ANALOG SOUND SOURCE AUDIO TV VCR IN,”“TV SOUND,” or “DIGITAL IN” appears on the display. CENTER SUBWOOFER • Each time you press the button, the source 1 234 REAR-L REAR-R changes as follows: 5 678 TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE DVD TUNER FM 90 TUNER AM DVD FM/AM AUX RDS AUX DIGITAL IN TV SOUND ANALOG IN CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH TV VCR TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY MUTING 2 Start playback on the external equipment. AUDIO V
