JVC Th A5 Instructions

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.
LVT0837-013A[US, UB]
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A5
Consists of XV-THA5 and SP-THA5
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
COMPACTDIGITAL VIDEOSTANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSPVOLUME SOURCE
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAYTV/VIDEO TOP MENUAUDIO
ON
TUNER PRESET
ENTER
VCR CHANNEL
TUNING
DVD FM/AM AUX...

G-1
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 the
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper...

G-2
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.
Stand height 15 cm or more
XV-THA5
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or...

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 servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS /
1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR
SURFACE
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS / 
2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER...

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English
Table of Contents
Parts Identification ....................................... 2
Center Unit ................................................................................. 2
Remote Control .......................................................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................... 4
Before Installation ...................................................................... 4
Checking the Supplied Accessories...

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Parts Identification
Front Panel
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Display
1Sound signal indicators (11, 13, 18)
• PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS,
and LINEAR PCM
2TITLE indicator (26)
3Tuner mode indicators (14, 44, 45)
• TUNED and ST (stereo)
4PROGRAM indicator (31, 37, 45)
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
COMPACTDIGITAL VIDEOSTANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSPVOLUME SOURCE
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A5
STANDBY/ON
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1STANDBY/ON...

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English
Remote Control
See pages in the parentheses for details.
1STANDBY/ON
 AUDIO button (10 – 14)
2VCR
 button (54)
3TV
 button (10, 12, 50, 51)
4MENU button (29, 35)
5TOP MENU button (29)
6AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45)
7SUBTITLE button (28)
8DISPLAY button (27, 34, 41)
9RETURN button (35, 47, 48)
p4, 7, 3/
8, and ¢ buttons
TUNER PRESET UP and DOWN buttons (45)
FF (Fast-forward) and REW (Rewind) buttons
• Pressing 3/
8 also turns on the power.
qVCR CHANNEL + and – buttons (50)
TUNING + and –...

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English
Getting Started
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 (–).
3. Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two...

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English
123
MIN MIN MINMIN
CONPONENT OUT
Y CBCR
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
FM Antenna (supplied)If FM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
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.)
Note:
If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl...

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English
Getting Started
Subwoofer
Left rear
speaker
Right front 
speaker
Right rear
speaker
To center speaker
To left front speaker
To right front speaker To left rear 
speaker To right rear
speaker
To subwoofer
Left front
speaker
DIGITAL
SURROUNDDIGITAL
COMPACTDIGITAL VIDEOSTANDBY
AUDIO/FM MODE
DSPVOLUME SOURCEDVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A5STANDBY/ON
Center unit
Center speaker
MIN MIN MINMIN
CONPONENT OUT
Y CBCR
Speaker Layout Diagram
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