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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A30R
Consists of XV-THA30R, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
RDS
TV VCR TV/VIDEO DISPLAY
DISPLAY STEP TV CHANNEL
AUDIO/
SUBTITLE TV VOLUME
FM MODE
VCR
DVD FM/AM AUX CONTROL
TUNER PRESET
DOWN UP
REW FF
VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
B.SEARCH F.SEARCH
ENTER
VOLUME
TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING
STANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
STANDBY/ON DIGITAL
DSP VOLUME SOURCE
SURROUND
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R DIGITAL
RM-STHA30R
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
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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 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 servic
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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 STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON DIGITAL DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R 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 to the DVD player. 4
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DVD CINEMA SYSTEM RM-STHA30R SOUND SOUND 1 2 3 PTY - PTY - P PTY SEARCH TY SEARCH PTY + PTY + SETTING SETTING 4 5 6 PR PRO LOGIC O LOGIC 7 8 9 SLO SLOW SET UP SET UP TEST TEST TONE ONE +10 ANGLE ANGLE NTSC/P NTSC/PAL AL DIGEST DIGEST DSP MODE DSP MODE ZOOM ZOOM REPEA REPEAT REPEA REPEAT PROGRAM PROGRAM EFFECT EFFECT A <–> B A <–> B REMAIN REMAIN CLEAR CLEAR GO GO TO SLEEP SLEEP TV VOLUM VCR M/AM AUX CONTROL TUNER PRESET VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER VOLUME TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTIN
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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 AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON DIGITAL DSP VOLUME SOURCE SURROUND DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R DIGITAL Subwoofer Right front speaker 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-A30R[B]ff.pm6 6 02.7.2, 9:49 PM
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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 ter
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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 Select the Source This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center DVD Press DVD. unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the The source changes to DVD. remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained. 3 Load a DVD 1 STANDBY/ON On the front panel ONLY: AUDIO STANDBY/ON Press 0 to open the disc tray, the
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6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode 7 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 and DTS Digital Surround once. When you start playback again by pr
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Basic VCD/CD Operations 2 Select the Source 1 STANDBY/ON AUDIO STANDBY/ON DVD Press DVD. AUDIO RDS TV TV VCR TV/VIDEO DISPLAY TV/VIDEO TV CHANNEL STEP DISPLAY 3 Load a VCD/CD AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE VCR 2 DVD DVD FM/AM AUX CONTROL On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc correctly TUNER PRESET 77 DOWN UP 4 3/8 with its label side up. REW FF VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH ENTER 5 VOLUME – 5 VOLUME + CORRECT INCORRECT VOLUME TOP MENU MENU RETURN
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To turn off the sounds temporarily 7 Stop Playback From the remote control ONLY: Press 7 twice. Press MUTING. TUNER PRESET Playback stops completely and “VCD” or “CD” appears on the display. (The DVD player goes TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING To restore the sound, press on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.) MUTING again. • This system can memorize the end point even • Pressing VOLUME + or – also when you press 7 once. When you start playback again by restores the sound. pressing 3/8, play
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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 –. RDS TV VCR TV/VIDEO DISPLAY VOLUME TV CHANNEL DISPLAY STEP AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE CAUTION: VCR DVD FM/AM AUX CONTROL 2 FM/AM 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 you
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Other Basic Operations 2 Start playback on the external component. • For in-depth information about the external component, see the manual supplied for it. STANDBY/ON AUDIO RDS PRO LOGIC TV VCR TV/VIDEO DISPLAY 3 Press PRO LOGIC to activate Dolby TV CHANNEL Surround. DISPLAY STEP • Each time you press the button, Dolby Surround AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM MODE mode changes as follows: VCR DVD FM/AM AUX CONTROL AUX PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO TUNER PRESET DOWN UP STEREO REW FF (canceled) VCR CHANNEL TUN
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Speaker Settings Setting the Delay Time Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and the STANDBY/ON AUDIO rear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the front speakers. If the distance to the center speaker* and/or the rear RDS TV VCR TV/VIDEO DISPLAY speakers** from your listening point is almost the same as from the front speakers, select “00 MS (msec).” TV CHANNEL DISPLAY STEP * You can adjust the delay time only when the DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO/ SUBTITLE TV VOLUME FM
