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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-M65

Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F

TH-M55

Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F

TH-M45

Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S

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.

LVT1024-001B

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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 — . button! (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45)

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The . button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.

The power can be remote controlled.

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT .

ATTENTION

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

TH-M65: 43.1 kg/96 lbs TH-M55: 33.3 kg/74 lbs TH-M45: 25.2 kg/56 lbs

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.

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Table of contents

Introduction...................................... 2

Notes on handling..................................................................2

Supplied accessories .............................................................2

About discs ...................................... 3

Playable disc types ................................................................3

Disc structure ........................................................................4

Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only ......4

Names of parts and controls ...........5

Getting started ................................. 8

Connections...........................................................................8

Using the remote control .....................................................16

Basic operations ............................ 19

Turning the system on/off....................................................19

Selecting the source to play.................................................20

Adjusting the volume ...........................................................20

Listening with headphones ..................................................20

Turning off the sound temporarily .......................................20

Adjusting the brightness......................................................20

Using the Sleep Timer..........................................................21

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer.........................21

Adjusting the bass/treble sound...........................................21

Changing the decode mode .................................................22

Changing the scan mode .....................................................22

Playback ......................................... 23

Basic playback .....................................................................23

Playback features.................................................................25

Tuner operations ............................27

Manual tuning......................................................................27

Preset tuning .......................................................................27

Selecting the FM reception mode.........................................28

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ...................................28

Creating realistic sound fields ...... 29

Using the surround mode....................................................31

Adjusting the sound.............................................................32

Advanced operations ..................... 33

Using the on-screen bar ......................................................33

Playing from a specified position on a disc..........................34

Using the MP3 control display.............................................36

Using the JPEG control display............................................37

Selecting a view angle of DVD .............................................38

Selecting the subtitle/audio languages.................................39

Special picture playback ......................................................41

Program Playback................................................................43

Random Playback................................................................44

Repeat Playback ..................................................................44

Setting DVD preferences ............... 46

Using the choice menus ......................................................46

Menu description.................................................................48

Parental Lock.......................................................................51

System setting ............................... 54

AV COMPU LINK remote control

system ............................................ 55

References ..................................... 56

Maintenance ........................................................................56

Trouble shooting..................................................................56

Glossary...............................................................................59

Index....................................................................................60

Specifications ......................................................................61

Introduction

Notes on handling

Important cautions

Installation of the system

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.

• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• A small amount of power (1.0 watt) is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only).

• When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull on the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunctions of the system

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the system.

• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may damage the system.

Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.

Label sticker

Sticker

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVDs, Super V ideo CDs (SVCDs), Video CDs (VCDs) and Audio CDs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about copyguard system

DVDs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

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Supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories. The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• FM antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Power cord (1)

• System cord (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

• Speaker cords 5 m (16 ft): For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) 10 m (32 ft): For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

(Length of speaker cords is approximate.)

• Screws (with washer) (TH-M65 only) M4 x 25 mm (1 inch): For satellite speakers (16)

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

About discs

Playable disc types

This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW.

• This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 23)

• This system can also play back finalized DVD-Rs recorded in DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

Discs you can play:

Disc

Type

DVD NTSC 1/ALL

VCD NTSC —

SVCD NTSC —

Audio CD — —

CD-R — —

CD-RW — —

* Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can only play back DVDs recorded with the color system of NTSC whose Region Code number includes “1”.

Examples:

If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded, “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start.

• The following discs cannot be played back: DVD Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

• On some DVDs, Video CDs or SVCDs, their actual operation may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this system.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”.

• This system can play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format. This system can also play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3 files or JPEG files are recorded on them. However, some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.

Mark (Logo)

Video

Format

Region

Code

Number

Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur:

Some discs may not be played back.

•

Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be

•

played back normally. Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.

•

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.

About MP3 discs

MP3 is an abbreviation for Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a compressed data file format. By using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data as one regular CD.

About JPEG discs

A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

Notes on MP3/JPEG discs

• MP3/JPEG discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.)

• When making an MP3/JPEG disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.

• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 5 sessions).

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

• The system can only play MP3/JPEG files with the following file extensions; MP3: “.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3” JPEG: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and

lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)

• If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, set the MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be read (“MP3” or “JPEG”). (A pg. 49)

• Some MP3/JPEG discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

Notes on MP3 discs only

• ID3* tags cannot be shown on the display. * An MP3 file can contain file information called an “ID3 Tag”

where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. There are two versions, ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1) and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2).

• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 kbps.

• Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally.

Notes on JPEG discs only

• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a longer time to be displayed.)

• This system can only play baseline JPEG files*. Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played. * Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, web, etc.

Progressive JPEG format:Used for web. Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.

• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.

About discs

NOTE

Submenu

Menu screen

A: Moving picture B: Still picture

Press RETURN.

IMPORTANT

Before playing a disc, make sure of the following;

• Check the connection with the TV.

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.

• For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your preference. (Apg.46–53)

If* appears on the TV screen when pressing a button;

The disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or the information required for that operation is not recorded on the disc. NOTICE: In some cases, without showing B, operations will not be accepted.

Disc structure

DVD

A DVD consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”. For example, if a DVD contains movies, each movie may have its

own title number and may be further divided into chapters.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD

A Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD consists of “tracks”. In general, each track has its own track number. (On some discs, each track may also be further divided by indexes.)

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only

The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four times greater than moving pictures.

High-resolution still image display

You can display high-quality images which are four times clearer than moving pictures.

Menu-driven playback

A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD or SVCD with the Playback Control feature. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selection. Some discs may show moving pictures or a divided screen. You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and play an entry. See example illustration below about basic features of menu-driven playback (for details about the operation through the menu, also see page 35).

MP3 discs

On an MP3 disc, each song is recorded as a track (file). Tracks are usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include other groups, creating hierarchical group layers. This system can recognize up to 150 tracks per group and up to 99 groups per disc.

• If there is any type of file other than MP3 files in a group (folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1 Track 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

JPEG discs

On a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file. Files are usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include other groups, creating hierarchical folder layers. This system can recognize up to 150 files per group and up to 99 groups per disc.

• If there is any type of file other than JPEG files in a group (folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.

Group 1 Group 2

File 1 File 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

• When operating a Video CD or SVCD using the menu, some functions such as Repeat Playback may not work.

Names of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M65 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

Standby lamp (STANDBY) Apg. 19

Standby-on button (FSTANDBY/ON) Apg. 19

Stop button (7)Apg. 23

Play button (3)Apg. 23

Pause button (8)Apg. 23

Reverse skip button (4)Apg. 26

Forward skip button (¢)Apg. 26

Source button (SOURCE) Apg. 20

Volume control (VOLUME) Apg. 20

Rear panel (center unit)

For TH-M55/TH-M45

Headphones jack (PHONES) Apg. 20

Disc trays Apg. 23

Illumination lamp Apg. 20

Remote sensor Apg. 16

Display window Apg.6,24

Open/close buttons (0)Apg. 23

Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) Apg. 23

Disc lamps (TH-M65 only) Apg. 25

System cord connector Apg. 10

Audio input jacks (AUDIO IN (VCR)) Apg. 14

Digital input/output jacks

(DIGITAL IN/OUT) (TH-M65) Apg. 14 Digital input jack (DIGITAL IN) (TH-M55/TH-M45) Apg. 14 Antenna terminals (ANTENNA) Apg. 9

Video output jacks (VIDEO OUT) Apg. 8

VIDEO, S-VIDEO Video input jacks (VCR IN) Apg. 14

VIDEO, S-VIDEO Video output jacks (VIDEO OUT) Apg. 8

COMPONENT (Y, P AV COMPU LINK-III jacks Apg. 55

AC IN socket Apg. 15

B,PR

)

Names of parts and controls

Display window (center unit)

A Disc indicators A pg. 25 B MP3 indicator A pg. 24 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 28 D Main display A pg. 24 E Stereo indicator (ST) A pg. 27 F Tuning indicator (TUNED) A pg. 27 G Auto muting indicator (AUTO MUTING) A pg. 28

•

Source signal indicators (=>?@CDE ) A pg. 30

• Subwoofer indicator ( ) A pg. 30

• Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( ) A pg. 30

Powered subwoofer

I • Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (

• Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 30

• Digital signal format indicators A pg. 30 Dolby Digital (

J Surround indicator (SURROUND) A pg. 31 K DSP indicator A pg.29–31 L Progressive mode indicator (PROGRESSIVE) A pg. 22 M Resume indicator (RESUME) A pg. 24 N Repeat mode indicators A pg. 44

/DIGITAL), DTS (+)

/PLII) A pg. 29

Rear

A System cord connector A pg. 10 B Front speaker terminals (FRONT SPEAKERS) A pg. 12, 13 C Center speaker terminals (CENTER SPEAKER) A pg. 12, 13 D Surround speaker terminals (SURROUND SPEAKERS) A pg. 12, 13 E Power cord A pg. 15 F Power lamp (POWER ON) A pg. 19

Front (SP-PWM65)

Front (SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45)

Names of parts and controls

Remote control

NOTE

• To use buttons I – and g – p, slide

down the remote control cover.

Remote control mode selector Apg. 17 – 54

AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS Muting button (MUTING) Apg. 20

Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) Apg. 23

TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) Apg. 17

Operating buttons

• Play button (3)Apg. 24

• Forward/reverse skip buttons (¢/4)Apg. 26

• Fast-forward/reverse playback buttons (¡/1)Apg. 26

• Stop button (7)Apg. 23

• Pause button (8)Apg. 23

• Tuning buttons (TUNINGª, TUNING·)Apg. 27

• Memory button (MEMORY) Apg. 28

• FM reception/Beat Cut mode button (FM MODE) Apg. 28 Top menu button (TOP MENU) Apg. 34

• Cursor buttons (3/2///5)Apg. 34

• Enter button (ENTER) Apg. 17

• One Touch Replay button ( ) Apg. 25

• Record button (REC) Apg. 18 Audio button (AUDIO) Apg. 39, 40

Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) Apg. 39

• VFP setting button Apg. 42

• Progressive mode button (PROGRESSIVE) Apg. 22 Choice menu button (CHOICE) Apg. 46

Setting button (SETTING) Apg. 54

Title/group button (TITLE/GROUP) Apg. 35

Repeat button (REPEAT) Apg. 44

A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) Apg. 45

Sleep button (SLEEP) Apg. 21

Dimmer button (DIMMER) Apg. 20

Surround buttons (SURROUND)

Mode (MODE), On/Off (ON/OFF) Apg. 31 Effect button (EFFECT) Apg. 32

Test tone button (TEST) Apg. 32

Subwoofer adjustment buttons (S.WFR+/–) Apg. 21

Center speaker adjustment buttons (CENTER +/–) Apg. 32

Standby-on button (FAUDIO) Apg. 19

Standby-on button (FVCR/DBS) Apg. 17

Standby-on button (FTV) Apg. 17

Source selecting buttons Apg. 20

DVD, FM/AM, DBS, VCR TV/Video mode button (TV/VIDEO) Apg. 17

Channel buttons (CHANNEL +/–) Apg. 17

Volume buttons (AUDIOVOL +/–) Apg. 20

Menu button (MENU) Apg. 34

On-screen button (ON SCREEN) Apg. 33

• Number buttons Apg. 17, 26, 35

• TV returning button (TV RETURN) Apg. 17 Return button (RETURN) Apg.4,35

Angle button (ANGLE) Apg. 38

Decode mode button (DECODE) Apg. 22

Zoom button (ZOOM) Apg. 41

Cancel button (CANCEL) Apg. 43

Display window button (FL DISPLAY) Apg. 24

Treble adjustment buttons (TREBLE +/–) Apg. 21

Bass adjustment buttons (BASS +/–) Apg. 21

Surround speaker adjustment buttons (SURR) Apg. 32

Left (L +/–), Right (R +/–)

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.

• You can get better picture quality in the order — Component video > S-video > Composite video.

• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.

• You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (A pg. 49)

To connect a TV through the component video input jacks

If your TV has component video input jacks, connect them using a component video cord (not supplied) to view a high quality picture.

• Connect “Y” to “Y”, “PB” to “PB”, “PR” to “PR” correctly.

• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (A pg. 22)

Center unit

Green

To component video input

Component video cord (not supplied)

NOTE

• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs.

• The component video signals can be output only when you select “DVD” as the source to play. (Apg. 20)

To connect a TV through the composite or S-video jacks

Connect the TV using the composite video cord (supplied) or an S-video cord (not supplied). If your TV has an S-video (Y/C-separation) jack, you can get better picture quality than by using composite video connection.

• Connect the S-video cord by matching the / mark on the plug to the one on the rear of the center unit.

To composite video input

To S-video input S-video cord

Composite video cord

Blue

(supplied)

(not supplied)

Red

Center unit

Getting started

NOTE

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied)

AM loop antenna

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Center unit

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.

AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot on the base.

If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Connecting AM loop antenna

Center unit

If reception is poor

Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

• Twist together both wires.

FM antenna

Connecting supplied FM antenna

Press and hold down the terminal clamp.

Insert the antenna cord.

Release finger from the clamp.

• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception.

If reception is poor

Connect an outdoor FM antenna with standard type (75 C coaxial) connector.

• Disconnect the supplied FM antenna before attaching a 75 C coaxial connector (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna).

• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is well-shielded against interference.

Getting started

NOTE

Front rightFront left

Center speaker

Powered subwoofer

Surround left

Surround right

TH-M65

Connecting the powered subwoofer

Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied).

• Connect the system cord by matching the # marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer.

System cord (supplied)

Ensure that the the plug faces down.

mark on

Connecting the satellite speakers

Speaker layout

When positioning the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound from this system you need to place all satellite speakers at the same distance from the listening position with the front of each speaker facing toward the listener.

When you cannot place them at the same distan ce f rom the listening position, you can make adjustment so that speakers operate as if they are placed at the best pos ition. (AAAA pg . 50)

• Normally place the powered subwoofer in front of you. (Since bass sound is non-directional, you do not need to place it at the same distance as the other speakers.)

NOTE

• Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep the distance between them to the TV to over 10 cm (4 inches).

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.

• When you position the satellite speakers in a relatively high place, such as the top of your bookshelf, place them on a flat and level surface.

• Speaker grilles are not removable (except SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F). Trying to remove them by force may damage them.

TH-M55/TH-M45

• The illustrations of speakers are of TH-M55.

Center unit

Powered

subwoofer

For TH-M65 only:

• Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.

• Do not lean against the satellite speakers, as the speakers could fall down or break, possibly causing injury. Especially be careful not to let children lean against them.

Center

speaker

Surround left Surround right

Front rightFront left

Powered

subwoofer

Getting started

NOTE

Speaker section

Stand

Screws (4) (supplied, M4 x 25 mm)

Cushion (not supplied)

Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only)

Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first assemble them by following the procedure below.

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3 Fix the stand to the speaker section.

• Be sure to tighten the screws firmly.

Speaker section

Before assembling —

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver.

• Take care not to drop the stand while assembling; otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

• Ensure enough space exists for assembly and installation.

• Spread a large, thick cloth on the floor where you assemble the speakers, so you can protect the floor and the speaker itself.

Stand

1 Connect the speaker connectors to the

stand connectors.

• Be sure to connect the speaker connectors by matching their sizes.

Front

Speaker connectors

Front

Repeat the procedure from step 1 to assemble the other satellite speakers.

• Use the speaker after assembly is fully and correctly done.

• It is recommended to place a cushion under the speaker section. You can tighten the screws easily by placing the speaker section horizontally.

Speaker section

Rear

2 Join the stand to the speaker section.

Speaker section

Stand

Getting started

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M65)

Each speaker (SP-THM65F) 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 speaker to one speaker terminal.

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Center speaker

(SP-THM65C)

Front speakers

(SP-THM65F)

Press and hold the clamp.

• Connect the white cords to the red (ª) terminals and black cords to the black (·) terminals.

Insert the bare end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

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Release the clamp.

Red

Black

White

Red

White

Insert the speaker cords into the speaker terminals.

Black

Surround speakers

(SP-THM65F)

Black

Powered subwoofer

Route the speaker cord as shown at right.

• Be sure to remove all slack from the cord so that the speaker cord lies flat.

Getting started

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M55/TH-M45)

TH-M55: Each speaker (SP-THM55F) can be used as a front or surround speaker. TH-M45: Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THM45C/SP-THM45F/SP-THM45S) 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 of 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 speaker to one speaker terminal.

Front speakers (TH-M55: SP-THM55F, TH-M45: SP-THM45F)

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Center speaker

(SP-THM55C)

Press and hold the clamp.

• Connect the white cords to the red (ª) terminals and black cords to the black (·) terminals.

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Insert the bare end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

Release the clamp.

TH-M55 TH-M45

Center speaker (SP-THM45C)

Surround speakers

(TH-M55: SP-THM55F, TH-M45: SP-THM45S)

CAUTION

When installing the satellite speakers of TH-M45 and the front/surround speakers of TH-M55 on the wall;

• Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel. DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.

• Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

Powered

subwoofer

Black

White

Red

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.

Center unit

Red White

S-video cord

(not supplied)

Composite video cord

(not supplied)

RCA pin plug cord (not supplied)

AB C

VCR

NOTE

• The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.

A To composite video output B To S-video output C To audio output

TV Cassette recorder

Connecting to a digital component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component such as a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) tuner or MD recorder with this system. Use digital optical cord (not supplied) for connection.

Before connecting a digital optical cord, unplug the protective plug.

TH-M55 TH-M45

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

DBS tuner

* For TH-M65 only:

This system can send digital audio signals to digital component such as MD recorder or AV receiver.

NOTE

• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the source to play. (Apg. 20) When connecting a video component such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.

TH-M65

To digital optical output

Center unit

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

To digital optical input

MD recorder

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 Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center

unit.

2 Plug both power cords into AC outlets.

Center unit

Plug into AC outlets.

Power cord (supplied)

Power cord

CAUTION

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.

NOTE

• Keep power cords away from other connected cords. The power cords may cause noise or screen interference.

• Preset settings, such as preset stations and surround mode adjustment, may be erased in a few days in the following cases;

If you unplug the power cord of the center unit.

•

If a power failure occurs.

•

• The speakers will not produce any sound if the power cord of the powered subwoofer is removed from the AC outlet while the center unit is turned on. In this case, press then press

AUDIO

on the remote control or

AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

again.

STANDBY/ON

on the center unit to turn the power off, plug in the powered subwoofer,

Powered subwoofer

Getting started

Remote sensor

Using the remote control

The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m (23 ft) away.

• You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers’ TVs (A pg. 17), VCRs (A pg. 18) and DBS tuners/CATV converters (A pg. 17).

Putting batteries in the remote control

Before using the remote control, first put in the 2 supplied batteries.

1 Remove the battery

cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert the batteries.

• Make sure to match polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

Operating the system from the remote control

Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.

• To control other components, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component. Refer also to their instruction manuals.

• To operate the remote control properly, do not hide the remote sensor by placing any obstructions in front of it.

3 Replace the cover.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type drycell batteries.

CAUTION

• Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries; Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may

•

differ in voltage. Always replace both batteries at the same time.

•

Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

•

Getting started

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Remote control

mode selector

(play button)

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0.

For a Toshiba TV:Press 0, then 8.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC 01 Samsung 12 Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13 Magnavox 02 Sharp 06 Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07 Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08 RCA 05 Zenith 09

Number buttons

For TV operations

You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

To set the manufacturer’s code

You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control signal.

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to TV.

2 Press and hold

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

TV.

3 Press ENTER.

5 Release

TV.

6 Try operating your TV by pressing

TV.

When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

Before using the remote control to operate a TV;

• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

The following buttons are available:

. TV: Turns TV on and off. TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume. TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels. 1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel. TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected

VIDEO).

channel and the current channel.

For DBS tuner or CATV converter operations

You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your DBS tuner or CATV converter.

To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press and hold DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

Getting started

NOTE

IMPORTANT

NOTE

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples: For a GI Jerrold product:Press 0, then 1.

For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0.

Manufacturer Code

Echostar 21 GI Jerrold 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 Hamin/Regal 15, 16, 17, 18 Pioneer 13, 14 RCA 19 Scientific Atlanta 09, 10 Sony 20 Zenith 11, 12

5 Release DBS. 6 Try operating your DBS tuner or CATV

converter by pressing . VCR/DBS.

When your DBS tuner or CATV converter turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

NOTE

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a DBS tuner or CATV converter; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

2Press DBS. The following buttons are available:

F VCR/DBS: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

off.

For VCR operations

You can operate your VCR using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your VCR.

To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press and hold VCR.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples: For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9.

For an NEC VCR: Press 2, then 5.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC 01, 02, 03 Philips 09 Emerson 11, 26 RCA 05, 06 Fisher 29 Samsung 24 Funai 10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo 21, 22, 23 Gold Star 12 Sharp 27, 28 Hitachi 04 Shintom 30 Mitsubishi 13 Sony 18, 19, 20 NEC 25 Zenith 08 Panasonic 07, 17

5 Release VCR. 6 Try operating your VCR by pressing

. VCR/DBS.

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one cord listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

Before using the remote control to operate a VCR; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR. The following buttons are available:

F VCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off. 3 (play button): Starts playback. 7 : Stops operation. 8 : Pauses playback. ¢: Fast forwards video tape. 4: Rewinds video tape.

REC: Press this button together with 3 (play button) to

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;

• The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after you have changed the remote control mode selector to VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to press

VCR

start recording or together with 8 to pause recording.

or TV. When operating

AUDIO

after setting the remote control mode selector.

DBS

Basic operations

NOTE

This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system.

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation,

• Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

Remote control

mode selector

Source selecting buttons

Turning the system on/off

To turn the power on

On the remote control:

Press .AUDIO.

On the center unit:

Press .STANDBY/ON.

The ST ANDBY lamp goes off. When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 20), the opening

screen* appears on the TV screen. * Opening screen

The following messages may appear in the message area depending on the status of this system.

• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”: Appears when opening or closing the selected disc tray.

• “NOW READING”: Appears when the system is reading the disc information.

• “REGION CODE ERROR!”: Appears when the Region Code of the DVD does not match the code the center unit supports. The DVD cannot be played back.

• “NO DISC”: Appears when no disc is loaded to the selected disc tray.

Message area

To turn the power off

On the remote control:

Press .AUDIO again.

On the center unit:

Press .STANDBY/ON again.

The STANDBY lamp lights.

• The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.

• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is turned off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the STANDBY lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely.

• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;

One of  buttons on the center unit

•

One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control

•

One of the

•

You can use the same buttons on the remote control except after pressing

DISC (1-5)

FM/AM

buttons or ! on the center unit.

Illumination lamp

Disc lamps (TH-M65 only)

Basic operations

CAUTION

Selecting the source to play

On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).

DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD etc.). (A pg. 23, 25) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 27)

VCR: To select the source from a component connected to the DBS: To select the source from a component connected to the

On the center unit:

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg. 14)

DIGITA L IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 14)

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source name you want appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows;

DVD ] AM ] FM ] VCR ] DBS ] (back to the

]

beginning)

The selected source name appears on the display window. Example:When “VCR” is selected.

NOTE

• When AM, FM or DBS is selected as the source, this system does not output video signals.

Adjusting the volume

CAUTION

• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.

You can adjust the volume level within the range from “0” (minimum) to “70” (maximum).

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL + or –.

• Press + to increase volume.

• Press – to decrease volume.

On the center unit:

Turn VOLUME.

• Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase volume.

• Turn VOLUME counterclockwise to decrease volume.

The volume level appears on the display window.

Listening with headphones

Be sure to turn down the volume;

• Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing.

• Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly output from the speakers.

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit. This cancels the surround mode (A pg. 31) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turn the subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode. “HEADPHONE” appears on the display window.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack cancels the headphone mode and activates the speakers at the previously selected surround mode.

Headphone mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are output regardless of your speaker setting;

• For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are output directly from the left and right headphones.

• For multi-channel sources, the front left and right, center and surround channel signals are down-mixed and then output from the headphones. You can enjoy the down-mixed multi-channel sound source using the headphones.

Turning off the sound temporarily

On the remote control:

Press MUTING.

“MUTING” appears on the display window and the sound turns off.

To restore the sound

Press MUTING again.

• Pressing AUDIO VOL +/– (or turning VOLUME on the center unit) also restores the sound.

Adjusting the brightness

You can dim the indications on the display window, the illumination lamp level and the disc lamps (TH-M65 only) on the center unit.

On the remote control:

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes as follows;

OFF ] DIMMER1 ] DIMMER2 ] (back to the

]

beginning)

• OFF: Returns to the normal level.

• DIMMER1:Dims the display window, the illumination lamp and

• DIMMER2:Dims the display window more than DIMMER1 and

the disc lamps (TH-M65 only).

turns off the illumination lamp.

Basic operations

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation,

• Set the remote control mode selector to

Remote control

mode selector

AUDIO

To change the remaining time until the shut-off time

SLEEP

Press

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press window.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

• When DVD is selected as the source to play, the system can also turn off automatically if playback is not restarted within the length of time you have specified (Auto Standby function). (Apg. 51)

• When both the Sleep Timer and Auto Standby function are activated, if the shut-off time set by the Auto Standby function comes earlier than the one set by the Sleep Timer, the Auto Standby function controls shut-off time.

repeatedly.

SLEEP

repeatedly until “0min” appears on the display

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer

You can adjust the output level within the range from –10 to 10.

On the remote control:

Press S.WFR +/–.

• You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (Apg. 50)

• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

On the remote control:

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes as follows;

0min (cancelled) ] 10min (minutes) ] 20min ] 30min

]

60min ] 90min ] 120min ] 150min ] (back to the

]

beginning)

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time

SLEEP

Press

• The remaining time until the shut-off time appears on the display window for a while.

once.

Adjusting the bass/treble sound

You can adjust each enhancement level from the front speakers within the range from –10 to 10.

On the remote control:

Press BASS +/– for bass sound. Press TREBLE +/– for treble sound.

• You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (Apg. 49)

• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.

• You can adjust bass/treble enhancement level only for front left/right channel. However, the supplied speakers cannot add the effective change to the bass sound because of their cutoff frequency even if the bass sound adjustment is made. (Apg. 50) To change the bass enhancement level more efficiently, adjust the output level of the subwoofer. (A “Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer”) (When you change the front speakers to the larger ones and select “LARGE” for the front speakers in the SIZE sub-menu (Apg. 50), the effective adjustment of bass sound is also possible by pressing

BASS +/–

Basic operations

NOTE

Changing the decode mode

When you play a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;

• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.

• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks.

In these cases, change the decode mode to “DOLBY D” (for Dolby Digital) or “DTS” (for DTS Digital Surround).

% When DVD or DBS is selected as the source

On the remote control:

Press DECODE to select the decode mode.

The current decode mode appears on the display window. Example:When “AUTO/PCM” is selected.

Each time you press the button, the decode mode changes as follows;

]

AUTO/PCM ] DOLBY D ] DTS ] (back to the

beginning)

• AUTO/PCM: Normally select this. The system automatically

• DOLBY D: Select this if the symptoms above occur when

• DTS: Select this if the symptoms above occur when

NOTE

• When “DOLBY D” or “DTS” is selected, if a signal encoded with another digital format comes in, you cannot listen to the sound. (The

DIGITAL or + indicator flashes.)

• Changing the source returns the decode mode to “AUTO/PCM” automatically.

detects the incoming signals.

playing a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital.

playing a disc (or software) encoded with DTS Digital Surround.

Changing the scan mode

This system supports the progressive scan system (480p*) as well as the conventional interlaced scan system (480i*). If your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

• If your TV equipped with component jacks does not support the progressive video input, do not change the scan mode to the progressive scan mode.

* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and

scanning format of an image signal.

480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.

•

480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.

•

% When DVD is selected as the source

On the remote control:

1 Press DVD. 2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for

3 seconds.

Each time you perform this operation, the scan mode changes as follows;

INTERLACE O PROGRESSIVE

• INTERLACE: Select this if your TV equipped with

• PROGRESSIVE:Select this if your TV equipped with

When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights.

• There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center.

• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.

component jacks supports the interlaced video input only.

component jacks supports the progressive video input.

Playback

With the label side up

When placing an 8 cm (3 inches) disc

This section explains basic operations of DVD player. For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45.

• shows the types of discs the operation is available for.

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2Press DVD.

Remote control

mode selector

(play button)

Basic playback

To load a disc

Up to 5 discs can be loaded.

1 Press

for a desired disc tray on the

center unit to open the disc tray.

The system turns on and the disc tray comes out.

2 Place a disc on the disc tray.

To start playback

3 Press the selected DISC (1-5) button.

The system starts playback after closing the disc tray. You can use the same buttons on the center unit for operations unless otherwise noted.

When loading an MP3 disc

The MP3 control display (A pg. 36) appears on the TV screen and playback starts from the first track in the first group after pressing the DISC button in step 3. When all tracks in a group have been played, the system starts playback of tracks in the next group.

When loading a JPEG disc

The slide-show* playback starts from the first file in the first group after pressing the DISC button in step 3. When stopping playback of a JPEG disc, the JPEG control display (A pg. 37) appears on the TV screen. * Slide-show Each file (still picture) is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds, then changed to the next file one after another automatically. When all files in a group have been played, the system starts playback of files in the next group.

To pause playback

Press8.

To return to normal playback, press 3 (play button).

To stop playback

Press7.

To change the playback disc while playing back the another disc

Press the desired DISC (1-5) button.

• If no disc is set in the specified tray, the system starts playback of the disc in the next tray automatically.

To remove a disc

0 for a desired disc tray on the center unit.

Press

Playback

NOTE

Signal and speaker indicators

Chapter number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Surround mode and digital signal format

Disc indicators

Title number

Each time

FL DISPLAY

is pressed, the indications

alternate between those shown above and below .

Chapter number

Track number

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

Signal and speaker

indicators

Disc indicators

Continued on next page

NOTE

• You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD.

• Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback. However, the system stops playback after playback of the disc in the fifth tray.

• When Video CDs/SVCDs with PBC function (A pg. 4) or DVD that automatically go to the menu screen and wait for the next instruction, the system does not move to the next disc. In such a case, select the item to be played back from the menu. (A pg. 35)

• You can check playback information on the display window and the TV screen. (A pg. 33)

• Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally.

• When you play back a JPEG disc, press buttons after the whole picture appears on the TV screen. The system cannot accept operations even though you press buttons while showing a picture.

• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.

• If a black screen continuously appears in the slide-show playback, the file currently being played may be a non-baseline JPEG file. In this case, select a playable file (a baseline JPEG file). For example, press

7 or MENU to open the JPEG control display, etc. Note that it may

take a long time to select another file.

Resume Playback (DVD/Video CD/SVCD only)

When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (Apg. 51) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (The RESUME indicator lights.)

• Turning off the power (Apg. 19)

• Pressing

• Changing the source (Apg. 20)

To start playback from the stored position

(The RESUME indicator goes off.)

• Press the selected control or the center unit.

• Select DVD as the source again if you changed the source.

To clear the stored position

Press 7 again or open the disc tray with the playback disc.

• When the stored position has been cleared, playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

DISC

button or 3 (play button) on the remote

Playback information on the display window

DVD

Example:When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played

Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD

Example:When a Video CD is played back

• When a Video CD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.

MP3 disc

Disc indicators

Track number

Signal and speaker

indicators

To prevent screen burn-out with the screen saver

A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).

• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.

• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 49.

On-screen guide icons

During DVD playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the TV screen;

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multisubtitle languages.

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio languages.

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle views.

• (Play), (Pause), / (Fast forward/

fast-reverse), / (Slow-motion forward/ reverse): appears when you perform each operation.

• If “B” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, the disc

cannot accept an operation you have tried to do or information required for that operation is not recorded to the disc.

NOTE

• In some cases, without showing “B”, operations will not be accepted.

• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 51.

MP3 indicator

Each time alternate between those shown above and below.

JPEG disc

Disc indicators

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

FL DISPLAY

Group number Track number

Group number

(during playback only)

is pressed, the indications

File number

Playback

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Number buttons

(play button)

Remote control

mode selector

NOTE

• You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 34)

• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen.

(A pg. 33)

Disc information on the display window

The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray.

Example:When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the

Currently loaded disc numbers

About the disc lamps (TH-M65 only)

The disc lamps on the center unit also show the disc status.

NOTE

When loading a disc;

• Only after a DISC button is pressed the system starts reading the

disc in the disc tray 5 is selected.

Currently selected disc number ( appears beside the disc number)

Disc Lamp

Loaded Red Selected Green No disc Off

information of the disc on the specified tray. After that, the disc indicators/lamps (TH-M65 only) show the current disc status correctly.

Playback features

Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO

2 Press

DVD

Tray lock

You can lock trays and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by children.

On the center unit ONLY:

While the system is turned off

Press and hold 7, then press 0 for DISC 1.

• The system turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the display

window.

• If you try to eject discs, “LOCKED” appears and indicates that

trays are locked.

To unlock trays

When the system is turned off, press and hold 7, then press 0 for

DISC 1

• The system turns on and “UNLOCKED” appears on the display

window.

One Touch Replay

You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds from the current position.

During playback

On the remote control:

Press .

• This function works between chapters in the same title.

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

Playback

NOTE

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search

You can search for a particular point while playing a disc.

7 During playback

On the remote control:

Press ¡/1.

Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows; Forward:

Reverse:

* and are only available for DVD.

To return to normal speed playback

Press 3 (play button).

On the remote control and the center unit:

Press and hold ¢/4.

Continuously pressing ¢/4 increases the fast-forward/reverse search speed as follows;

To return to normal speed playback

Release the button.

NOTE

• When a DVD, Video CD or SVCD is played back, no sound comes

out during fast-forward/reverse search.

• When an Audio CD is played back, sound is intermittent and low

during fast-forward/reverse search.

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

Locating a desired selection using number buttons

You can locate the desired title, chapter, track or file by selecting its number.

7 For DVD (title, chapter):

While stopped (the title number is selected.) During playback (the chapter number is selected.)

For Video CD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function For Audio CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while stopped

On the remote control:

Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to select the desired title, chapter or track number.

Examples: To select 3: Press 3.

To select 14:Press +10, then 4. To select 24:Press +10 twice, then 4. To select 40:Press +10 three times, then 10. The specified title, chapter, track or file number appears on the display window and playback begins from that location.

• While playing a DVD, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, number buttons may be used for selecting an item in the menu. (Apg. 34)

• While playing a Video CD or SVCD with the PBC function, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, number buttons are used for selecting an item in the menu. (Apg. 35)

Locating the beginning of a desired selection

You can locate the beginning of a chapter, track or file.

7 For DVD (chapter): During playback

For Video CD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function For Audio CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while stopped

To skip chapters, tracks or files forward

Press ¢ as many times as required.

To skip to the beginning of the current chapter, track or file

Press 4 once.

To skip chapters, tracks or files backward

Press 4 as many times as required.

NOTE

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

• When playing a Video CD or SVCD with the PBC function, may be used for the operations of menu-driven playback.

(Apg. 4, 35)

• When playing back an MP3/JPEG disc, you can make operations

using the MP3/JPEG control display. (Apg. 36, 37)

and

Tuner operations

NOTE

After a few seconds

You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2Press FM/AM.

Remote control

mode selector

Manual tuning

On the remote control:

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. The selected band appears on the display window, then the last received station appears.

Example:When AM is selected

2 Press TUNING ª or TUNING ·

repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.

When you hold down the button until the system starts searching for stations and then release it, the system stops searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in to.

• TUNING

ª: Increases frequency.

·: Decreases frequency.

Number buttons

• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights on the display window.

• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the display window.

Preset tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

To preset the stations

Before you start operation;

• There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

1 Tune in the station you want to preset.

• For the detailed procedure, see “Manual tuning”.

• If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM reception mode” (A pg. 28).

Tuner operations

2 Press MEMORY.

The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds.

While the channel number position is flashing:

3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to

select a channel number.

The channel number and the CH indicator start flashing. Examples:

For channel number 3: Press 3. For channel number 14: Press +10, then 4.

(For FM stations only) For channel number 24: Press +10 twice, then 4. For channel number 30: Press +10 twice, then 10.

While the selected number is flashing:

4 Press MEMORY again.

The selected number stops flashing. The station is assigned to the selected preset number.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all

the stations you want.

To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously stored one.

To tune in to a preset station

On the remote control:

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

2 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to

select a preset channel number.

Examples: For channel number 3: Press 3.

For channel number 14: Press +10, then 4. (For FM stations only)

For channel number 24: Press +10 twice, then 4. For channel number 30: Press +10 twice, then 10.

Selecting the FM reception mode

When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.

• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station. See “Preset tuning” (A pg. 27).

7 While listening to an FM station

On the remote control:

Press FM MODE.

The FM reception mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between “AUTO MUTING” and “MONO”.

• AUTO MUTING:

When a program is broadcast in stereo, you will hear stereo sound. (The ST indicator lights on the display window.) When in monaural, you will hear monaural sound. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights on the display window.

•MONO:

Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. (The ST indicator goes off.) In this mode, you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station. (The AUTO MUTING indicator also goes off.)

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast

When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference, you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise.

7 While listening to an AM station

On the remote control:

Press FM MODE.

The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode alternates between “BEAT CUT 1” and “BEAT CUT 2”.

• Choose “BEAT CUT 1” or “BEAT CUT 2” according to which gives clearer sound.

Creating realistic sound fields

You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field.

• Dolby Surround

Dolby Pro Logic II

•

Dolby Digital

•

• DTS Digital Surround

•DSP modes

DAP modes

•

All Channel Stereo

•

Dolby Surround

Dolby Pro Logic II* Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and Dolby Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel. The matrix-based encoding/decoding method used by Dolby Pro Logic II makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the treble from surround channel and enables stereo surround sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro Logic. Dolby Pro Logic II enables to reproduce spacious sound from original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal coloration. Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes — Movie mode and Music mode:

• Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)

Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark . You can enjoy soundfield very close to the one created with discrete 5.1 channel sounds.

• Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)

Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep sound by using this mode.

• When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the GPLII indicator lights on the display window.

Dolby Digital* Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital ( ). Dolby Digital 5.1 ch (DOLBY D) encoding method (so-called discrete multichannel digital audio format) records and digitally compresses the front left channel, front right channel, center channel, surround left channel, surround right channel and LFE channel signals. Since each channel is completely independent from the other channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain much better sound quality with much stereo and surround effects.

NOTE

• Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categoriesmultichannel (up to “5.1” channel) and 2 channel software. To enjoy surround sounds while playing Dolby Digital 2 ch software, you can use Dolby Pro Logic II.

DTS Digital Surround

Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ). DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel digital audio format available on CD, LD and DVD software. Compared to Dolby Digital, audio compression ratio is relatively low. This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and depth to the reproduced sounds. As a result, DTS Digital Surround features natural, solid and clear sound.

DSP modes

DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes

DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a live club, dance club, hall or pavilion consists of direct sound and indirect sound — early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls (see the diagram below). These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic surround effects. The DAP mode can reproduce a realistic sound field by adding these indirect sounds.

The following DAP modes are provided with this system.

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

HALL

PAVILION

These DAP modes can be used to add the acoustic surround effects while reproducing 2 channel stereo source, and can give you a real “being there” feeling.

• When one of the DAP modes is selected, the DSP indicator lights on the display window.

Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling.

Gives a throbbing bass beat. Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert

hall. Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a

high ceiling.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Creating realistic sound fields

Creating sound field

Reflections from behind

Early reflections

Direct sounds

All Channel Stereo

All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source.

• When All Channel Stereo is selected, the DSP indicator lights on the display window.

All Channel Stereo reproduction

Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo

Indicators on the display window

Digital signal format indicators

LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.

DIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.

: Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come

in.

No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog

signals come in.

Source signal indicators, etc.

Light to indicate the incoming signals.

: Lights when the left channel signal comes

in.

: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.

: Lights when the right channel signal comes in.

: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.

: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.

: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.

: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2

channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.

: Always lights.

The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are reproducing the channels’ sound. If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only “ ” lights.

Available Surround modes for each input signal

The B marks show available surround modes.

Mode

Surround off

Signal

Dolby Digital (Multichannel)

Dolby Digital (2 channel)

DTS Digital Surround (Multichannel)

DTS Digital Surround (2 channel)

Analog (VCR/FM/ AM) or Linear PCM

(SURR OFF)

BBBB

BBBBB

BBBB

BBBBB

* You can select these modes by pressing

PL II

MOVIE

——

———

BBBBB

SURROUND (MODE)

Dolby Surround

PL II

MUSIC

DSP mode

DAP mode

HALL*PAVILION

ALL CH

ST.

—

Dolby

Digital

BBBB

DTS Digital

Surround

(DTS)

LIVE

CLUB

DANCE

CLUB

————

———————

BBBB

——— — —

———————

——

BBBBB

. (Apg. 31)

Creating realistic sound fields

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

Remote control

mode selector

Using the surround mode

The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired surround mode manually.

On the remote control:

When playing back digital multichannel software

The appropriate multichannel surround mode is automatically activated. “DOLBY D”:When a software encoded with Dolby Digital is

“DTS”: When a software encoded with DTS Digital

In these cases, you can only turn on or off (“SURR OFF”) the surround mode.

When playing back 2 channel source

You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/ PL II MUSIC) or one of the DSP modes (LIVE CLUB/DANCE CLUB/HALL/PAVILION/ALL CH ST.).

Press SURROUND (MODE).

The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes as follows;

PL II MOVIE ] PL II MUSIC ] LIVE CLUB ] DANCE

]

CLUB beginning)

For details on each mode, see pages 29 and 30.

played back

Surround is played back

HALL ] PAVILION ] ALL CH ST. ] (back to the

]

To turn off the surround mode

Press SURROUND (ON/OFF).

Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off alternately.

SURR OFF (surround off) O current selected mode (surround on)

• When selecting “PL II MUSIC”, “PL II MOVIE”, “DOLBY D” or “DTS” as the surround mode, the SURROUND indicator lights.

• When selecting one of the DSP modes (“LIVE CLUB”/“DANCE CLUB”/“HALL”/“PAVILION”/“ALL CH ST.”) as the surround mode, the DSP indicator lights.

• For Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you can select “PL II MUSIC” or “PL II MOVIE”.

Storing adjustments — auto memory

This system memorizes the surround mode settings for each source.

• When you turn the power off: When turning the power on again, the memorized settings for the current source are automatically recalled.

• When you change the source: The memorized settings for the newly selected source are automatically recalled.

• If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for each band.

Creating realistic sound fields

Adjusting the sound

On the remote control:

1 Press TEST.

Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level. “TEST TONE” and the corresponding signal indicator starts flashing on the display window, and the test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order;

Front left speaker (a)] Center speaker (b)

]

Front right speaker ( (

Surround left speaker (g)] (back to the

i)]

beginning)

Surround right speaker

c)]

]

2 Adjust the speaker output levels (–10 to

+10).

Adjust the center speaker and surround speaker levels as much as the sound from the front speakers. Use one of the following buttons to adjust each speaker level.

• CENTER +/– for the center speaker

• SURR-L +/– for the surround left speaker

• SURR-R +/– for the surround right speaker

3 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

7 For DAP modes (A pg. 29) only

4 Press EFFECT to select the effect level

(1 to 5) you want.

Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows;

DSP EFFECT 1 ] DSP EFFECT 2 ] DSP EFFECT 3

]

DSP EFFECT 4 ] DSP EFFECT 5 ] (back to the

]

beginning)

As the number increases, the selected mode will be more effective. (Normally set the level to “DSP EFFECT 3”.)

NOTE

• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level for the DAP modes and the effect level for All Channel Stereo.

• You can output the test tone in any surround mode, or even when surround mode is not activated.

• Speaker output levels whose source signal indicator is lit can be adjusted without pressing

• When selecting DVD as the source, you can also adjust the speaker output levels using the choice menu. (Apg. 49)

TEST

Advanced operations

This section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control.

• shows the types of discs an operation is available for.

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.

NOTE

• If “B” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do or information required for that operation is not recorded to the disc.

Using the on-screen bar

You can check disc information while the disc is loaded and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO

2Press

DVD

Cursor

(

3/2///5

/ENTER

)

Contents of the on-screen bar during playback

DVD

Video CD

SVCD

Showing the on-screen bar

Whenever a disc is loaded

Press ON SCREEN.

Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar changes as follows on the TV screen.

Example:During DVD playback

(The on-screen bar disappears)

(back to the beginning)

• The on-screen bar displays “NO-DISC” if no disc is loaded.

OFF

MP3 disc

Shows disc type.

Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second).

Shows disc number.

Shows current title (for DVD) or group (for MP3) number.

Shows current chapter number (for DVD) or track number (for other type of discs).

Shows time information. (Apg. 34)

Shows playback status.

: appears during playback. / : appears during fast forward/reverse. / : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/

reverse slow-motion. : appears when paused. : appears when stopped.

Select this to change time information (F). (Apg. 34)

Select this to change audio language or channel. (Apg. 39, 40)

Select this for Repeat Playback. (Apg. 44)

Select this to change subtitle language. (Apg. 39)

Select this for time search function. (Apg. 36)

Select this to change view angle. (Apg. 38)

Select this for chapter search function. (Apg. 35)

Select this for Program Playback. (Apg. 43)

Select this for Random Playback. (Apg. 44)

Advanced operations

NOTE

(back to the beginning)

Cursor

(

/2///5)

/ENTER

Example:

Basic operation on the on-screen bar

Example:When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD

During playback or while stopped

Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

• The currently selected item shows green.

Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to .

Press ENTER.

The pop-up window appears under the selected item.

• The current setting appears.

Press Cursor //5 to select the desired option.

Each time you press the button, the options change.

Example:During DVD playback

• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track

• REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track

• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc

• T. REM:Remaining time of disc

To turn off the on-screen bar

ON SCREEN

Press

• While playing a Video CD, SVCD or Audio CD, the hour digit indication does not appear.

Playing from a specified position on a disc

You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time.

Press ENTER.

The setting changes and the pop-up window disappears.

To turn off the on-screen bar

ON SCREEN

Press

NOTE

• See the corresponding pages for details on each function.

Changing the time information

You can change the time information in the on-screen bar on the TV screen and the display window of the center unit.

During playback or while stopped

Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to .

Press ENTER.

Each time you press the button, the time information changes as follows;

Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu

DVDs generally have their own menus which show disc contents. These menus contain various items such as titles of movies, names of songs or artist information, and you can display them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.

Whenever a DVD is loaded

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The menu appears on the TV screen.

Normally, a DVD which contains more than one title will have a “title” menu which lists the titles. Press the title menu. Some DVDs may also have a different menu which is shown by pressing See the instructions for each DVD regarding its particular menu.

Use Cursor 3/2///5 to select a

desired item.

TOP MENU

to show

Press ENTER.

The system starts playback of the selected item.

• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the corresponding number using number buttons.

Advanced operations

NOTE

Cursor (

3/2///5

/ENTER

Number buttons

)

Locating a desired scene using a Video CD/SVCD menu with PBC

A Video CD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list of contained songs. You can locate a specific scene by using these menus. (Apg. 4)

When the menu appears on the TV screen during playback with PBC function

Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to select the number of the desired item.

The system starts playback from the selected item.

Example:

Locating a desired chapter using the onscreen bar

When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter number to be played using the on-screen bar.

During playback

Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to .

Press ENTER.

The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.

Press number buttons (0-10) to enter the desired chapter number.

Example: To select 8: Press 8.

To select 10: Press 10. To select 20: Press 2, then 0. To select 37: Press 3, then 7.

To correct a misentry

Repeat step 4 until the correct number appears in the pop-up window.

Press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the selected chapter.

To turn off the on-screen bar

ON SCREEN

Press

To select the number

Example: To select 3: Press 3.

To select 11: Press

To return to the menu

RETURN

Press

When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV screen:

• To go to the next page, press ¢.

• To return to the previous page, press 4.

NOTE

• If you want to play a PBC-compatible Video CD/SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the following:

•

Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.

•

Press ¢ repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed, then start playback by pressing The track number appears on the display window instead of “PBC”.

• To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC-compatible Video CD/SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the following:

TOP MENU

•

Press

•

Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press 3 (play button).

+10

, then 1.

(play button).

+10

• The

• You can select up to the 99th chapter.

button is not used by this function.

Locating a desired title/group using number buttons

When playing back a disc with more than one title or one group, you can specify a desired title or group to be played using number buttons.

Press TITLE/GROUP.

“_ _” is shown in the title/group display area in the display window.

Example:During DVD playback

Advanced operations

NOTE

Number buttons

(play button)

Cursor

(

/2///5)

/ENTER

Continued on next page

2 Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter

the desired title or group number.

The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of the selected title/group.

Example: To select 8: Press 8.

To select 10: Press 10.

Or press +10, then 0.

To select 20: Press +10, then 10.

Or press +10 twice, then 0.

To select 25: Press +10 twice, then 5.

• Specify the number within 5 seconds after pressing TITLE/ GROUP (i.e. while the display window shows “_ _” for the title/group number, instead of the current number).

• You can also specify the desired chapter/track/file by using number button. (A pg. 26)

NOTE

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

• You can also use the 10 button to enter “0”.

• The

• You can specify time in hours/minutes/seconds for DVD and in

button is not used by this function.

+10

minutes/seconds for Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD.

Using the MP3 control display

You can search and play desired groups and tracks using the MP3 control display.

MP3 control display

The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen and playback starts when a MP3 disc is selected.

Total group number on

Current track

disc

number

Total track number in

current group

Locating a desired position by specifying the time

You can start playing at your desired position by specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD), or from the beginning of the disc (for Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD).

% For DVD:

During playback For Video CD/SVCD:

While stopped or during playback without PBC function For Audio CD:

During playback or while stopped

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move

3 Press ENTER.

The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.

4 Use number buttons (0-9) to enter the

time.

Example: To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08

(seconds) elapsed

Press 2 Press 3

To correct a misentry

Press Cursor repeatedly until the wrong number is erased, then press number buttons to enter the correct numbers.

5 Press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the specified time.

To turn off the on-screen bar

Press ON SCREEN.

Press 4

Press 8

Press 0

to .

Current group number

Current group

Elapsed playing time of current track

Elapsed playing time is only shown during playback.

% During playback

Current track

Total track number on

disc

1 Press Cursor //5 to select the desired

group.

2 Press Cursor 3 to select the track list. 3 Press Cursor //5 to select the desired

track.

The playback starts from the selected track.

If you select the track while stopped

Press ENTER or ! (play button) to start playback of the selected track.

Advanced operations

NOTE

Number buttons

Cursor

(

3/2///5

)

/ENTER

(play button)

To select the other group

Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group.

To skip groups/tracks during playback

Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip.

To start playback by specifying the track number

Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the track number.

Example: To select 3: Press 3.

To select 14: Press +10, then 4. To select 20: Press +10, then 10.

To select 24: Press +10 twice, then 4. To select 110:Press +10 ten times, then 10. The entered number appears in the track number indication and playback starts from the track you have specified.

NOTE

• You can also check playback information on the display window. (Apg. 24)

• Some group and track names may not be displayed correctly depending on recording conditions.

• The order of groups and tracks on an MP3 disc may be displayed differently from the order displayed on your personal computer.

• Up to 12 groups and tracks are displayed at once. Pressing Cursor

//5

tracks one by one.

Or press +10 twice, then 0.

repeatedly scrolls the display to show the hidden group s an d

Using the JPEG control display

You can search and show desired groups and files using the JPEG control display.

JPEG control display

The JPEG control display appears on the TV screen when stopping playback of a JPEG disc.

Total group number on

disc

Current file number

Total file number in current group

7 While stopped

1 Press Cursor

//5

to select the desired

group.

2 Press Cursor 3 Press Cursor

to select the file list.

//5

to select the desired

file.

4 Press

(play button) to start the slide-

show playback from the selected file.

To show only the selected file

Press ENTER.

• When a still picture is completely shown on the TV screen, you can zoom in on areas in the still picture. (Apg. 41)

To select the other group

Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group.

To start the slide-show playback by specifying the file number

Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the file number.

Example: To select 3: Press 3.

To select 14: Press +10, then 4. To select 20: Press +10, then 10.

To select 24: Press +10 twice, then 4. To select 110:Press +10 ten times, then 10. The entered number appears in the file number indication and the slide-show playback starts from the file you have specified.

To return to the JPEG control display

Or press +10 twice, then 0.

Press MENU.

Current group number

Current group

Current file

Total file number on

disc

• Some group and file names may not be displayed correctly depending on recording conditions.

• The order of groups and files on a JPEG disc may be displayed differently from the order displayed on your personal computer.

• Up to 12 groups and files are displayed at once. Pressing Cursor repeatedly scrolls the display to show the hidden groups and files one by one.

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Advanced operations

Selecting a view angle of DVD

While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles.

Cursor

/2///5)

(

/ENTER

Selecting a view angle

During playback

When using the ANGLE button:

When using the on-screen bar:

Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to .

Press ENTER.

The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. Example:The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles

Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select

recorded.

the desired view angle.

Each time you press the button, the angle of the scene changes.

Press ENTER.

The pop-up window disappears.

To turn off the on-screen bar

ON SCREEN

Press

Press ANGLE.

The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen. Example:The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles

Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the

recorded.

desired view angle.

Each time you press the button, the angle of the scene changes. Example:

1/3 ] 2/3 ] 3/3 ] (back to the beginning)

]

The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for about 5 seconds.

Advanced operations

NOTE

Selecting the subtitle/ audio languages

When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed on the TV screen. When a DVD contains audio (sound track) in several languages, you can also select the language (sound track) to listen to.

• You can also select specific audio channel(s) on Video CDs/ SVCDs.

Cursor

(3/2///5)

/ENTER

Selecting the subtitle language

During playback

When using the SUBTITLE button:

Press SUBTITLE.

The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen. Example (DVD):“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle

languages recorded.

When using the on-screen bar:

Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to .

Press ENTER.

The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. Example (DVD):“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle

Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select

languages recorded.

the desired subtitle language.

Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.

Press ENTER.

The pop-up window disappears.

To turn off the on-screen bar

ON SCREEN

Press

Selecting the audio language

During playback

When using the AUDIO button:

Press AUDIO.

The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen. Example:“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages

recorded.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language.

Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes. For SVCD

• An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing

SUBTITLE

subtitles are recorded or not. (Subtitles will not change if no subtitle is recorded.)

The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for about 5 seconds.

NOTE

• Some subtitle languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See “The language codes list” (Apg. 48).

changes the subtitles regardless of whether the

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio language.

Each time you press the button, the audio languages change. The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for about 5 seconds.

• Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See “The language codes list” (Apg. 48).

When using the on-screen bar:

Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to .

Press ENTER.

The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. Example:“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages

recorded.

Advanced operations

Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language.

Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.

Press ENTER.

The pop-up window disappears.

To turn off the on-screen bar

ON SCREEN

Press

NOTE

• Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See “The language codes list” (Apg. 48).

Selecting the audio channel

When you play certain karaoke (Video CD/SVCD), you can enjoy karaoke by selecting the audio channel to play.

• The sound of each audio channel depends on the contents of the disc.

During playback

When using the AUDIO button:

Press AUDIO.

The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen. Example:“ST” (stereo) is selected out of 3 audio channels

recorded.

When using the on-screen bar:

Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to .

Press ENTER.

The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. Example:“ST” (stereo) is selected out of 3 audio channels

Press Cursor //5 to select the desired

recorded.

audio channel(s).

Each time you press the button, the audio channel changes.

Press ENTER.

The pop-up window disappears.

To turn off the on-screen bar

ON SCREEN

Press

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio channel.

Each time you press the button, the audio channel changes. Example for Video CD:

ST ] L ] R ] (back to the beginning)

]

• ST:To listen to normal stereo playback.

• L: To listen to L (left) audio channel only.

• R: To listen to R (right) audio channel only. Example for SVCD:

ST 1 ] ST 2 ] L 1 ] R 1 ] L 2 ] R 2 ] (back to

]

the beginning)

• ST 1/ST 2: To listen to normal stereo playback of ST 1 or 2 channel.

• L 1/L 2: To listen to L (left) 1 or 2 audio channel.

• R 1/R 2: To listen to R (right) 1 or 2 audio channel.

The pop-up window disappears if no operation is done for about 5 seconds.

Advanced operations

NOTE

Zoomed-in

area

Current

magnification

Special picture playback

To return to normal playback

Press 3 (play button).

This system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom.

(play button)

Cursor

(

3/2///5

)

/ENTER

Frame-by-frame playback

During playback

Press 8 repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the still picture advances by one frame.

To return to normal playback

Press 3 (play button).

NOTE

• You can perform the above operation using the buttons on the center unit.

• Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.

Zooming in

During playback or while paused

Press ZOOM.

Each time you press follows;

x 1 (normal size) ] x 1.8 ] x 4 ] x 8 ] x 16

]

x 64 ] (back to the beginning)

x32

]

Example:When x4 zoom is selected.

While zoomed in, press Cursor 3/2///

to move zoom-in area.

ZOOM

, scene magnification changes as

]

Playing back in slow-motion

During playback

Press 8 at the point where you want to start playback in slow-motion from.

The system pauses playback.

Press ¡.

• Playback in forward slow-motion starts. For DVD only:

• To play back in reverse slow-motion, press 1. Each time you press the button, the playback speed become

faster and on-screen guide icon changes as follows; Forward:

Reverse:

To pause slow-motion playback

Press 8.

To return to normal playback

ENTER

Press

• Picture may look coarse while zoomed in.

Advanced operations

Changing the VFP setting

The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preference.

NOTE

Before you start operation;

• The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done for more than about 10 seconds. If the setting screen disappears before you finish, start from step 1 again.

To select a VFP mode

1 Press VFP during playback.

The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen. Example:When “NORMAL” is selected.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select

the VFP mode.

Each time you press the button, the VFP mode changes as follows;

NORMAL O CINEMA O USER 1 O USER 2 O (back

to the beginning)

• NORMAL:Normally select this.

• CINEMA: Suitable for movies.

• USER 1 and USER 2: You can adjust parameters that affect picture appearance and store settings. Go to step 3.

NOTE

• You cannot adjust the parameters of “NORMAL” and “CINEMA”. Press

to return to normal screen.

VFP

To adjust picture appearance manually

4 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select

a parameter you want to adjust.

Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred.

• GAMMA (–4 to +4): Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining brightness of dark and bright portions.

• BRIGHTNESS (–16 to +16): Controls screen brightness.

• CONTRAST (–16 to +16): Controls screen contrast.

• SATURATION (–16 to +16): Controls screen color depth.

• TINT (–16 to +16): Controls screen tint.

• SHARPNESS (+0 to +3): Controls screen sharpness.

• Y DELAY (–2 to +2): Controls screen color gap.

5 Press ENTER.

VFP menu disappears and the following pop-up window appears on the TV screen.

6 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to change

the setting.

7 Press ENTER.

The current VFP settings appear again.

8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 to adjust other

parameters.

To return to the normal screen

VFP

Press

To activate your setting

Press or “USER 2” that you have changed the parameters.

VFP

, then press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select “USER 1”

3 Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select

“USER 1” or “USER 2”.

Advanced operations

NOTE

Example for 4

Selected group number

Selected disc number

Selected title/track number

Program Playback

You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once.

Cursor

(

3/2///5

7 While stopped

)

/ENTER

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor !/ to move 3 Press ENTER.

The program menu appears on the TV screen.

• 10 orders appear at a time.

4 A: When programming titles/tracks of DVD/Video CD/

SVCD/Audio CD

Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to specify selections by disc and title/ track.

• At each program order use number buttons to specify source

disc number first, press ENTER, then specify title/track number on source disc.

Example: To specify “title 3/track 3” of “disc 2” Press 2 ] ENTER* ] 3 * You can also use any number buttons instead of ENTER.

(A number entered for a group number is invalid.) When you specify the currently selected disc number (A pg. 25), H skips group number column and moves to track number column automatically.

B: When programming tracks of MP3 disc

Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to specify selections by disc, group and track.

• At each program order use number buttons to specify source disc number first, specify group number, then specify track number on source disc.

Example: To specify “track 14” in “group 2” of “disc 3” Press 3 ] 2 ] +10 ] 4

(play button)

Number buttons

to .

5 Repeat step 4 to program following

orders.

Each time you enter a title/track number in the order at the bottom of the program menu, the program menu scrolls and the following orders appear.

To erase an order

Press Cursor //5 to move H to the order to be erased, then press CANCEL.

6 Press ! (play button) to start Program

Playback.

When all of the programmed titles/tracks have been played back, playback stops and the program menu appears again. Note that program setting remains.

When playing back an Audio CD: The program menu remains on the TV screen during Program Playback.

To check the program contents

During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program menu appears. To bring up the menu without stopping playback, carry out steps 1 to 3.

• You can also check playback status in the on-screen bar by

pressing ONSCREEN.

To stop Program Playback

Press 7. Note that program setting remains.

To clear the program

While stopped and the program menu is shown on the TV screen, press 7. All of the programmed titles/tracks are erased. You can also clear the program by turning off the system.

To quit the Program mode

After clearing all programmed titles/tracks, press 3 (play button). The program menu disappears.

• During Program Playback, you cannot edit program contents.

• During Program Playback, pressing selection. Pressing 4 returns playback to the beginning of the current selection.

• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.

• To close the program menu: Press

ON SCREEN

bar is shown.

• To turn off the on-screen bar: Press

ON SCREEN

• Program Playback function cannot be used during Video CD/SVCD playback with PBC function.

• If you want to repeat the programmed titles/tracks, set the Repeat mode during Program Playback. (Apg. 44)

• Program Playback may not work for some discs.

. The program menu is closed and the on-screen

repeatedly.

skips to the next program

Advanced operations

NOTE

Repeat mode indicator

Continued on next page

Random Playback

You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order.

Repeating the current selection or all discs

7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG:

During playback For Video CD/SVCD:

During playback without PBC function

When using the REPEAT button:

Cursor

(3/2///5)

/ENTER

7 While stopped

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor !/ to move

Example: For Audio CD

to .

3 Press ENTER.

The system starts Random Playback. After playing all titles/tracks on the disc, the system stops playback and quits the Random mode. When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts Random Playback of the next disc after completing current disc playback.

To stop and quit Random Playback

Press 7. You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the system.

NOTE

• The same title/track will not be played back more than once during Random Playback.

• To return to normal playback without stopping playback, carry out steps 1 to 3 above.

1 Press REPEAT.

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes cyclically.

• Repeat mode indicators appear on the display window and a repeat mode indication appears on the TV screen.

Followings are the description of indicators on the display window and indications on the TV screen.

Indicators Indications Meanings

REPEAT

GROUP

REPEAT DISC

REPEAT ALL

1 Repeats the current track for

REPEAT TRACK

No indication

Repeats the current group for MP3/ JPEG disc.

Repeats the current title for DVD. Repeats all tracks on the current

disc for Video CD/SVCD/

Audio CD/MP3/JPEG. Repeats all the available discs.

Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD/MP3 disc.

Repeats the current chapter for DVD. Repeat mode is off.

The system plays back all available discs normally.

Repeat Playback

You can repeat playback of the currently selected title or chapter (for DVD), track (for Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD), current group (for MP3/JPEG) or track (for MP3). You can also repeat playback of a desired part.

Cursor

(3/2///5)

/ENTER

* During playback of a JPEG disc, “REPEAT GROUP”, “REPEAT

DISC” and “REPEAT ALL” do not appear on the TV screen.

To stop Repeat Playback

Press 7.

• When a disc except DVD is selected, the system stops playback but does not quit the Repeat mode.

• When a DVD is set, the system stops playback and quits the Repeat mode.

To quit the Repeat mode

Press REPEAT until the Repeat mode indicator goes off from the display window.

• You can also clear the Repeat mode by changing the current disc except when in repeat all mode (ALL).

• If you press button) to start Repeat Playback.

• When the Program mode is active with a Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD, the Repeat mode changes in the same manner. Note that, however, in the “ ” mode the system repeats all the programmed tracks, instead of all tracks on the disc.

• During playback in the Repeat mode of the title/chapter/group/track, if you skip the title/chapter/group/track using destination title/chapter/group/track is repeated.

• If

cannot repeat the title or chapter because of disc contents.

REPEAT

appears when pressing

while stopped, you need to press 3 (play

, etc., the

REPEAT

¢/4

during DVD playback, you

Advanced operations

NOTE

When using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG disc):

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move

to .

3 Press ENTER.

The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.

4 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select

the Repeat mode.

• You can select the Repeat modes as follows: For DVD

CHAPTER O TITLE OALLO A-B O OFF

(back to the beginning)

For Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD

TRACK O DISC O ALL O A-B O OFF O (back to

the beginning)

For MP3 disc

TRACK O GROUP O DISC O ALL O OFF

(back to the beginning)

5 Press ENTER.

To turn off the on-screen bar

Press ON SCREEN.

To cancel Repeat Playback

Repeat from step 1, select “OFF” in step 4, then press ENTER.

When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move

to .

3 Press ENTER.

The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.

4 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select

“A-B”.

5 Press ENTER at the beginning of the

part you want to repeat (point A).

The following display appears in the on-screen bar.

6 Press ENTER at the end of the part you

want to repeat (point B).

A-B Repeat Playback starts. The selected part of the disc (between point A and B) is played repeatedly.

To turn off the on-screen bar

Press ON SCREEN.

To cancel A-B Repeat Playback

Repeat from step 1, select “OFF” in step 4, then press ENTER.

Repeating a desired part

You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B).

% During playback

When using the A-B REPEAT button:

1 Press A-B REPEAT at the beginning of

the part you want to repeat (point A).

The repeat mode indicator “ ” appears on the display window.

2 Press A-B REPEAT again at the end of

the part you want to repeat (point B).

The repeat mode indicator on the display window changes to “ ” and A-B Repeat Playback starts. The selected part of the disc (between point A and B) is played repeatedly.

To cancel A-B Repeat Playback

Press A-B REPEAT during A-B Repeat Playback.

• When playing back a DVD, A-B Repeat Playback is possible only within the same title.

• “A-B” cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.

• “A-B” cannot be selected while stopped.

Setting DVD preferences

You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV screen.

• Adjustments are possible only when selecting DVD as the source.

Using the choice menus

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.

• You can only use the remote control for choice menu operations.

• You can change the language used in the choice menus. (A pg. 48)

• You cannot show the choice menus when an MP3 disc or a JPEG disc is accessed.

Choice menus

: Language menu (LANGUAGE) (

You can select the initial languages for the disc menu, audio and subtitles. You can also select the language used on the TV screen while operating this system.

AAAA

pg. 48)

: Audio menu (AUDIO) (

Yo u can adjust sound settings.

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pg. 49)

: Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING)

AAAA

(

pg. 49)

You can make speaker settings according to the size and layout of your speakers. You can also adjust the output level of the subwoofer, center speaker and surround speakers.

: Picture menu (PICTURE) (

You can select the desired options concerning a picture or monitor screen.

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pg. 49)

: Other setting menu (OTHERS) (

You can change settings for some of the functions. Also use this menu to set Parental Lock.

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pg. 51)

Setting DVD preferences

NOTE

Basic operation on the choice menus

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO

2Press

DVD

Press ENTER.

The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on the choice menu.

Cursor (

3/2///5

/ENTER

Press CHOICE.

The language menu (LANGUAGE) appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to display one of the choice menus.

Each time you press the button, the choice menus change as follows;

LANGUAGE O PICTURE O AUDIO

SPK. SETTING

beginning)

Example:When the picture menu (PICTURE) is selected.

OTHERS O (back to the

)

Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option.

Example:When “FILM” is selected.

Press ENTER.

Your choice is stored.

To set other items on the same choice menu

Repeat steps 3 to 6.

To move to another choice menu

Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select a choice menu you want to set up.

To return to the normal screen

CHOICE

Press

Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move

to the item you want to set up.

Example:When “PICTURE SOURCE” is selected.

• Some items in the choice menus consist of sub-menus to set up. Selecting these items and pressing menu appear on the TV screen. You can set submenus using Cursor

3/2///5

and

ENTER

(as explained in this basic operation).

ENTER

makes its related sub-

Setting DVD preferences

Menu description

Language menu (LANGUAGE)

NOTE

• You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is stopped.

MENU LANGUAGE

Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.

• Select the initial language*.

ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below)

AUDIO LANGUAGE

Some DVDs have multiple audio languages.

• Select the initial audio language*.

ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below)

SUBTITLE

Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages.

• Select the initial subtitle language*.

OFF (no indication of subtitles), ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below)

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

• Select the language shown on the TV screen when operating this system.

ENGLISH, SPANISH and FRENCH

* When the language you have selected is not recorded to a disc,

the original language is automatically used as the initial language.

The language codes list

AA Afar GL Galician AB Abkhazian GN Gu arani AF Afrikaans GU Gujarati AM Ameharic HA Hausa AR Arabic HI Hindi AS Assamese HR Croatian AY Aymara HU Hungarian AZ Azerbaijani HY Armenian BA Bashkir IA Inte rlingua BE Byelorussian IE Interlingue BG Bulgarian IK Inupiak BH Bihari IN Indonesian BI Bislama IS Icelandic BN Bengali, Bangla IW Hebrew BO Tibetan JI Yiddish BR Breton JW Javanese CA Catalan KA Georgian CO C orsican KK Kazakh CS Czech KL Greenlandic CY Welsh KM Cambodian DA Danish KN Kannada DZ Bhutani KO Korean (KOR) EL Greek KS Kashmiri EO Esperanto KU Kurdish ET Estonian KY Kirghiz EU Basque LA Latin FA Persian LN Lingala FI Finnish LO Laothian FJ Fiji LT Lithuanian FO Faroese LV Latvian, Lettish FY Frisian MG Malagasy GA Irish MI Maori GD Scots Gaelic MK Macedonian

ML Malayalam SO Somali MN Mongolian SQ Albanian MO Moldavian SR Serbian MR Marathi SS Siswati MS Malay (MAY) ST Sesotho MT Maltese SU Sundanese MY Burmese SV Swedish NA Nauru SW Swahili NE Nepali TA Tamil NL Dutch TE Telugu NO Norwegian TG Tajik OC Occitan TH Thai OM (Afan) Oromo TI Tigrinya OR O riya TK Turkmen PA Panjabi TL Tagalog PL Polish TN Setswana PS Pashto, Pushto TO Tonga PT Portuguese TR Turkish QU Quechua TS Tsonga RM Rhaeto-Romance TT Tatar RN Kirundi TW Twi RO Rumanian UK Ukrainian RU Russian UR Urdu RW Kinyarwanda UZ Uzbek SA Sanskrit VI Vietnamese SD Sindhi VO Volapuk SG Sangho WO Wolof SH Se rbo-Croatian XH Xhosa SI Singhalese YO Yoruba SK Slovak ZU Zulu SL Slovenian SM Samoan SN Sh ona

Setting DVD preferences

NOTE

Picture menu (PICTURE)

MONITOR TYPE

You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.

• 16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The system automatically adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when playing back a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3.

• 16:9 AUTO (Wide television conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV).

• 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.

• 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edges of the pictures will not be shown on the screen.

Ex.: 16:9 Ex.: 4:3 LB E x . : 4: 3 P S

NOTE

• Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB” with some DVDs. This depends on how DVDs are recorded.

• When you select “16:9 NORMAL” for a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture slightly changes due to the process for converting the picture width.

PICTURE SOURCE

You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film source). Normally set to “AUTO”.

• VIDEO (NORMAL)

Suitable for playing back a video source disc with relatively a few movements.

• VIDEO (ACTIVE)

Suitable for playing back a video source disc with relatively a lot of movements.

•FILM

Suitable for playing back a film source disc.

•AUTO

Used to play a disc containing both video and film source materials. This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the current disc according to the disc information.

• If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.

SCREEN SAVER

You can activate or deactivate the screen saver function. (Apg. 24)

•ON

The picture on the TV screen becomes dark.

•OFF

Select this to deactivate the function.

MP3/JPEG

If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, you can select which files to play.

•MP3

Select this to play MP3 files.

• JPEG

Select this to play JPEG files.

Audio menu (AUDIO)

L/R BALANCE

You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers.

L-21 to L-1 O CENTER O R-1 to R-21 (by 1 step)

• CENTER The levels of the front left and right speakers are identical.

• L-21 to L-1 and R-1 to R-21 As the number increases, the level from one speaker lowered than that of the other speaker. (When you select “-21”, no sound comes out from the selected (L or R) speaker.)

BASS

You can adjust the enhancement level for bass sound from the front speakers.

Within the range from –10 to +10. (by 2 step)

TREBLE

You can adjust the enhancement level for treble sound from the front speakers.

Within the range from –10 to +10. (by 2 step)

• You can adjust bass/treble enhancement level only for front left/right channel. However, the supplied speakers cannot add the effective change to the bass sound because of their cutoff frequency even if the bass sound adjustment is made. (Apg. 50) To change the bass enhancement level more efficiently, adjust the output level of the subwoofer. (Apg. 21) (When you change the front speakers to the larger ones and select “LARGE” for the front speakers in the SIZE sub-menu (Apg. 50), the effective adjustment of bass sound is also possible.)

LFE ATT.

The Low Frequency Effect attenuater diminishes distortion of the bass sound from the subwoofer when playing back a disc with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

•ON

Select this to diminish distortion of the bass sound from the subwoofer.

• OFF

Select this to deactivate the function.

D. RANGE COMPRESSION

(Dynamic range compression) You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.

• MAX

Select this when you want to fully apply the compression effect (useful at midnight).

• MID

Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little.

• OFF

Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its full dynamic range (no effect applied).

Speaker setting menu

(SPK. SETTING)

SIZE

Accesses the SIZE sub-menu (speaker size setting menu). (See following.)

LEVEL

Accesses the LEVEL sub-menu (speaker level setting menu). (See following.)

DISTANCE

Accesses the DISTANCE sub-menu (speaker distance setting menu). (See following.)

Setting DVD preferences

7 CROSS OVER*

Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this system automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to one of the large speakers. To use this function properly, set crossover frequency level according to the size of the smallest speaker connected.

•200 Hz

Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 4 cm in diameter (1-5/8 inches).

• 150 Hz (Select this when using the supplied speakers for TH-M65/TH-M45.)

Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 6 cm in diameter (2-3/8 inches).

•120 Hz

Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 8 cm in diameter (3-3/16 inches).

• 100 Hz (Select this when using the supplied speakers for TH-M55.)

Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 10 cm in diameter (3-15/16 inches).

•80 Hz

Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker connected is about 12 cm in diameter (4-3/4 inches).

* If you have selected “LARGE” for all speakers in the SIZE

menu, this function will not take effect.

7 RETURN TO INITIAL

Resets all speaker settings to the initial settings.

Size menu (SIZE)

CAUTION

• When using the supplied speakers, select “SMALL” for each. Selecting “LARGE” may damage the speakers.

NOTE

• When “SMALL” is selected for the front speakers, you cannot select “LARGE” for the center speaker and surround speakers.

FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND SPEAKER

Select the speaker size according to the actual size of your speakers.

• LARGE

Select this when the cone speaker unit in the speaker is larger than 12 cm in diameter (4-3/4 inches).

• SMALL (Select this when using the supplied speakers.)

Select this when the cone speaker unit in the speaker is smaller than 12 cm in diameter (4-3/4 inches).

SUB WOOFER

USE

This item is fixed to “USE”.

RETURN

Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.

Level menu (LEVEL)

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER

SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER

SUB WOOFER

Adjust the output level of related speakers.

Within the range from –10 dB to +10 dB.

TEST TONE

Outputs the test tone.

RETURN

Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.

* • You cannot select “CENTER SPEAKER” when one of the

DAP modes (Apg. 29) is selected as the surround mode. (Apg. 31)

• You cannot select “CENTER SPEAKER”, “SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER” and “SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER” when the surround mode is off (stereo). (Apg. 31)

** The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the

following sequence:

Front left speaker ] Center speaker ] Front right

]

speaker speaker

Distance menu (DISTANCE)

Surround right speaker ] Surround left

]

(back to the beginning)

]

Example:

Center

speaker

Front left

2.7 m

2.4 m

2.1 m

Surround left Surround right

Subwoofer

Front right

3.0 m

In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows;

• Distance of front speakers: 3.0 m/10 ft

• Distance of center speaker: 2.7 m/9 ft

• Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m/8 ft

FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND SPEAKER

Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.

Within the range from 0.3 m/1 ft to 9.0 m/30 ft. (by 0.3 m/ 1ft)

TEST TONE

Outputs the test tone.

RETURN

Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.

* The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the

following sequence:

Front left speaker ] Center speaker ] Front right

]

speaker ] Surround right speaker ] Surround left speaker

(back to the beginning)

]

Setting DVD preferences

Other setting menu (OTHERS)

NOTE

• You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped.

7 RESUME

You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.

•ON

Select this to activate the function.

•OFF

Select this to deactivate the function.

Parental Lock

Using this function, you can restrict playback of a DVD containing violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family members. Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled.

• This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Lock level information — Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive).

• You can set the Parental Lock only when playback is stopped.

7 ON SCREEN GUIDE

You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons. (Apg. 24)

•ON

Select this to activate the function.

•OFF

Select this to deactivate the function.

7 AUTO STANDBY

When playback ends and does not restart for more than the time you specify, this system turns off by itself.

•60

This system turns off by itself if playback does not restart within 60 minutes.

•30

This system turns off by itself if playback does not restart within 30 minutes.

•OFF

Select this to deactivate the function.

* When both the Auto Standby function and the Sleep Timer are

activated, if the shut-off time set by the Sleep Timer comes earlier than the one set by the Auto Standby function, the Sleep Timer controls shut-off time.

7 PARENTAL LOCK

You can restrict playback of a DVD containing violent scenes that is not suitable for your other family members.

Accesses the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. (See following “Parental Lock”.)

Cursor (

3/2///5

/ENTER

Number buttons

Setting Parental Lock

Press CHOICE.

Press Cursor 3/2 to display the OTHERS menu.

Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move

to “PARENTAL LOCK”, then press

ENTER.

The PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu appears on the TV screen.

)

Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move

to “COUNTRY CODE”, then press

ENTER.

Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the country code, then press ENTER.

See “Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock” (Apg. 53). The H moves to “SET LEVEL”.

Setting DVD preferences

NOTE

6 Press ENTER.

7 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select

the level of restriction, then press ENTER.

The H moves to “PASSWORD”.

• Select “NONE” to cancel this function.

8 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter a

four-digit number as your password, then press ENTER.

The H moves to “EXIT”.

9 Press ENTER.

The OTHERS menu resumes.

To return to the normal screen

Press CHOICE.

NOTE

• Remember your password, or make a note of it.

4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter

your password, then press ENTER.

• If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. You cannot go to the next steps before you enter the correct password.

5 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move

to the item you want to change, then

press ENTER.

6 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to change

the setting, then press ENTER.

7 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter

your password, then press ENTER.

The new setting is stored.

• You cannot set the Parental Lock before you set your password.

• If you go out of the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu before setting your password in step 6, the new country code and parental lock level will not become effective. The old country code and parental level will remain in effect.

• When you enter wrong passwords more than three times, the moves to “EXIT” automatically and Cursor //5 do not work. Press

to exit from the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu, then repeat

ENTER

from step 1.

• If you forget your password, enter “8888”.

Releasing Parental Lock temporarily

When you set a strict parental level, some discs may not be played back at all. When you load such a disc and try to play it, the following display appears on the TV screen. You can temporarily release the Parental Lock.

Changing the Parental Lock setting

1 Press CHOICE. 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to display the

OTHERS menu.

3 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move

to “PARENTAL LOCK”, then press

ENTER.

The PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu appears on the TV screen.

• You can only move H to “PASSWORD” or to “EXIT” before you enter your password.

1 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move

to “TEMPORARY RELEASE”, then

press ENTER.

The H moves to “PASSWORD”.

• When selecting “NOT RELEASE”, press one of 0 buttons on the center unit to remove the disc.

2 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter

your password.

Playback starts.

• If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. You cannot play the disc before you enter the correct password.

• When you enter wrong passwords more than three times, the moves to “NOT RELEASE” automatically and Cursor //5 do not work. Press one of

buttons on the center unit to remove the disc.

Setting DVD preferences

Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock

AD An dorra ER Eritrea AE United Arab Emirates ES Spain SA Saudi Arabia AF Afghanistan ET Ethiopia LB Lebanon SB Solomon Islands AG Antigua and Barbuda FI Finland LC Saint Lucia SC Seychelles AI Anguilla FJ Fiji LI Liechtenstein SD Sudan AL Albania FK Falkland Islan ds (Malvinas) LK Sri Lanka SE Sweden AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles LS Lesotho SH Saint Helena AO Angola FO Faroe Islands LT Lithuania SI Slovenia AQ Antarctica FR France LU Luxembourg SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen AR Argentina FX France, Metropolitan LV Latvia SK Slovakia AS American Samoa GA Gabon LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya SL Sierra Leone AT Austria GB United Kingdom MA Morocco SM San Marino AU Australia GD Grenada MC Monaco SN Senegal AW Aruba GE Georgia MD Moldova, Republic of SO Somalia AZ Azerbaijan GF French Guiana MG Madagascar SR Suriname BA Bosnia and Herzegovina GH G hana MH Marshall Islands ST S ao Tome and Principe BB Barbados GI Gibraltar ML Mali SV El Salvador BD Bangladesh GL Greenland MM Myanmar SY Syrian Arab Republic BE Belgium GM Gambia MN Mongolia SZ Swaziland BF Burkina Faso GN Guinea MO Macau TC Turks and Caicos Islands BG Bulgaria GP Guadeloupe MP Northern Mariana Islands TD Chad BH Bahrain GQ Equatorial Guinea MQ Martinique TF French Southern Territories BI Burundi GR Greece MR Mauritania TG Togo BJ Benin BM Bermuda MT Malta TJ Tajikistan BN Brunei Darussalam GT Guatemala MU Mauritius TK Tokelau BO Bolivia GU Guam MV Maldives TM Turkmenistan BR Brazil GW Guinea-Bissau MW Malawi TN Tunisia BS Bahamas GY Guyana MX Mexico TO Tonga BT Bhutan HK Hong Kong MY Malaysia TP East Timor BV Bouvet Island BW Botswana NA Namibia TT Trinidad and Tobago BY Belarus HN Honduras NC New Caledonia TV Tuvalu BZ Belize HR Croatia NE N iger TW Taiwan CA Canada HT Haiti NF Norfolk Island TZ Tanzania, United Republic of CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands HU Hungary NG Nigeria UA Ukraine CF Central African Republic ID Indonesia NI Nicaragua UG Uganda CG Congo IE Ireland NL Netherlands CH Switzerland IL Israel NO Norway CI Côte d’Ivoire IN India NP Nepal US United States CK Cook Islands IO British Indian Ocean Territory NR Nauru UY Uruguay CL Chile IQ Iraq NU Niue UZ Uzbekistan CM Cameroon IR Iran (Islamic Republic of) NZ New Zealand VA Vatican City State (Holy See) CN China IS Iceland OM Oman CO Colombia IT Italy PA Panama CR Costa Rica JM Jamaica PE Peru VE Venezuela CU Cuba JO Jordan PF French Polynesia VG Virgin Islands (British) CV Cape Verde JP Japan PG Papua New Guinea VI Virgin Islands (U.S.) CX Christmas Island KE Kenya PH Ph ilippines VN Vietnam CY Cyprus KG Kyrgyzstan PK Pakistan VU Vanuatu CZ Czech Republic KH Cambodia PL Poland WF Wallis and Futuna Islands DE Germany KI Kiribati PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon WS Samoa DJ Djibouti KM Comoros PN Pitcairn YE Yemen DK Denmark KN Saint Kitts and Nevis PR Pu erto Rico YT Mayotte DM Dominica DO Dominican Republic PW Palau ZA South Africa DZ Algeria KR Korea, Republic of PY Paraguay ZM Zambia EC Ecuador KW Kuwait QA Qatar ZR Zaire EE Estonia KY Cayman Islands RE Réunion ZW Zimbabwe EG Egypt KZ Kazakhstan RO Romania EH Western Sahara RU Russian Federation

Micronesia (Fedelated States

of)

South Georgia and the South

Sandwich Islands

Heard Island and McDonald

Islands

Korea, Democratic People’s

Republic of

Lao People’s Democratic

Republic

LR Liberia SG Singapore

MS Montserrat TH Thailand Code Language

MZ Mozambique TR Turkey

PT Portugal YU Yugoslavia

RW Rwanda

United States Minor Outlying

Islands

Saint Vincent and the

Grenadines

System setting

NOTE

You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system.

• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO

Cursor (

3/2///5

NOTE

Before you start operation;

• There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

• When selecting DVD as the source, the settings of the corresponding items in the choice menus also change.

On the remote control:

)

• BAL: You can adjust the balance between the front left and front

right speakers. (Apg. 49)

• D. COMP (Dynamic Range Compression): You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even

at a low volume level when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital. (Apg. 49)

• AUDIO POS (Audio Position): Set the audio position of subwoofer so that the subwoofer

level can be automatically adjusted properly. (The smaller the number becomes, the more the level decreases automatically when listening in stereo.)

• M. OUT (Monitor Out): Select the video output jack type by which you watch DVD playback after connecting your TV. (Apg. 8) Set the video output to use AV COMPU LINK remote control system. (Apg. 55)

VIDEO: To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack. S: To watch DVD playback via the S-VIDEO jack. COMPNT (component):

To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Press Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selection.

Example:

Press SETTING.

The item you last selected appears on the display window. Example:“BAL” has been selected.

Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the item you want to set.

Each time you press the button, the items shown on the display window change as follows:

FRNT SP O CNTR SP O SURR SP O FRNT D

CNTR D D. COMP O AUDIO POS O M. OUT O (back to the beginning)

See the corresponding pages for details on the related adjustments except for “AUDIO POS” and “M. OUT”.

• FRNT SP (front speakers), CNTR SP (center speaker), SURR SP (surround speakers):

Select the size of each speaker. (Apg. 50)

• FRNT D (front speakers distance), CNTR D (center speaker distance), SURR D (surround speakers distance):

Adjust distance from the listening position to the speakers. (Apg. 50)

• CROSS: Select the cutoff frequency of the subwoofer. (Apg. 50)

• LFE ATT.: Diminish the distortion of the bass sound from the

subwoofer while playing back a disc with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. (Apg. 49)

SURR D O CROSS O LFE ATT. O BAL

• FRNT SP, CNTR SP, SURR SP:

“SML” (small) O“LRG” (large)

• FRNT D, CNTR D, SURR D:

Within the range between 1 ft and 30 ft. (by 1 ft step)

• CROSS:

“80Hz”O“100Hz”O“120Hz”O“150Hz”O“200Hz”

(back to the beginning)

• LFE ATT.:

“ON”O“OFF”

• BAL:

“L-21” to “L-1”O“CENTER”O“R-1” to “R-21”

• D. COMP:

“MID”O“MAX”O“OFF”O (back to the beginning)

• AUDIO POS:

“0”O“–2”O“–4”O“–6”O (back to the beginning)

• M. OUT:

“VIDEO”O“S”O“COMPNT”O (back to the beginning)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other items.

• If you selected “SML” for the front speakers, you cannot select “LRG” for the center and surround speakers.

• You can confirm your adjustment of speaker settings by listening to the test tone. To output the test tone, press

TEST

. (Apg. 32)

AV COMPU LINK remote control system

NOTE

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate as follows.

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video components.

Connecting a TV and VCR

CAUTION

Before connecting;

• If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR.

• For details, see page 8 and 14.

Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR using the optional AV COMPU LINK cords.

• To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the correct “M. OUT” setting. (Apg. 54)

Available functions

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the functions listed following.

One-touch video play

Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the VCR, you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other switches. This system automatically turns on and changes the source to VCR. The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture. When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place, press the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the same result.

One-touch DVD play

Simply by starting playback on the built-in DVD player, you can enjoy playback without manually setting other switches. The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.

Automatic selection of TV input mode

When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.

Automatic Power On/Off

The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system. When you turn on the system;

• If the previously selected source is “DVD”, only the TV will turn on automatically.

• If the previously selected source is “VCR”, the TV and VCR will turn on automatically.

When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn off.

AV COMPU LINK cord (not supplied)

VCR

Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV and the center unit into the AC outlets.

Turn on the connected components first, then turn on the center unit.

• When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to minimum using the TV volume control on the TV.

• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied with this system. (Press

VCR/DBS

• If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR, the VCR will not turn off and will continue recording.

References

Continued on next page

Maintenance

T o get the best performance out of this system, keep your discs and mechanism clean.

General Notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs and the mechanism clean.

• Store discs in their cases and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.

Handling Discs

• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.

• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc.

• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture.

o clean thedisc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

• DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner or benzine — to clean the disc.

Cleaning the system

• Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in waterdiluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

• Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.

DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.

•

DO NOT wipe it strong.

•

DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.

•

DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.

•

DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with

•

it for a long time.

Trouble shooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

General

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Power does not come on.

Power is not supplied to the powered subwoofer.

The system does not work correctly .

The remote control does not work.

The power cord is not connected to the center unit or an AC outlet.

The power cord of the subwoofer is not connected to an AC outlet.

The system cord is not connected. Connect the system cord. (A pg. 10) Lightning or electronic noise interferes with operation

of the microcomputer. Immediately after beginning to heat the room, the

system was moved to a cold location causing condensation to form inside.

It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit.

There is something obstructing the remote sensor. Remove any obstacles. (A pg. 16) The remote control is not aimed at the remote sensor on

the center unit or components. The remote control mode selector is set at an incorrect

position. The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. (A pg. 16) The batteries have been inserted the wrong way round

(+/–). The remote control is not set to operate the DVD player

or tuner (FM/AM).

Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor. Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight. The remote control signals are not set correctly. Enter the correct manufacturer’s code. (A pg. 17, 18)

Connect the power cord correctly. (A pg. 15)

Turn off the system, plug the power cord firmly into an AC outlet, and turn on the system again. (A pg. 15, 19)

Switch the power off, then disconnect/reconnect the power plug.

Switch the power off and leave the system a few hours before switching the power on again.

Move closer to the center unit. (Operate the remote control within 7 m (23 ft) of the center unit.) (A pg. 16)

Aim the remote control at the remote sensor on the equipment you want to operate. (A pg. 16)

Set the selector to the correct position. (A pg. 19)

Insert the batteries correctly. (A pg. 16)

For the DVD player, press DVD before you perform the operations. (A pg. 23) For the tuner, press FM/AM before you perform the operations. (A pg. 27)

References

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (A pg. 10 – 13)

There is a short in the speaker cord. Reconnect the speaker cord.

Sound from one front speaker only.

No sound from the center and/or surround speakers.

Bass sound is heard reinforced when listening in stereo.

The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR) and/or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly.

An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. (A pg. 20) Muting is on. Press MUTING to cancel muting. (A pg. 20) The decode mode is not set correctly. Select the proper decode mode. (A pg. 22) The speaker cord is not connected correctly. Connect the speaker cord correctly. (A pg. 10)

Left-right balance is not set properly. Adjust the balance properly. (A pg. 49, 54) The speaker setting is incorrect. Set the speaker setting properly. (A pg. 49, 54)

Appropriate bass level for stereo sound is not selected. Set “AUDIO POS” properly. (A pg. 54)

Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 14)

DVD Playback

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

No picture is displayed on the TV screen.

No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts.

A disc cannot be played. The center unit’s and disc’s Region Code numbers are

A disc cannot be played and “0:00” is displayed on the display window.

Video and audio are distorted.

The picture does not fit the TV screen.

No subtitle appears on the TV screen though you have selected a certain language as your initial subtitle language.

Audio language is different from the one you have selected as your initial audio language.

The video cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 8)

TV input selection is incorrect. Select the correct input on the TV. The disc is not playable. Use a playable disc. (A pg. 3) The scan mode is set to “PROGRESSIVE” though the

center unit is connected to the TV which does not support the progressive video input such as a conventional TV.

incompatible. Parental Lock is in use. Enter password to change the Parental Lock level.

The disc is loaded with its label and data sides inverted. Load the disc correctly. (A pg. 23)

The unplayable disc is loaded. Replace the disc. (A pg. 3) The disc is scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc. (A pg. 2)

A VCR is connected between the center unit and the TV.

With some discs, a picture may be blurred when setting “PICTURE SOURCE” to “FILM” or “AUTO”.

The monitor type is not set correctly. Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (A pg. 49)

The TV is not set correctly. Set the TV properly.

—

Change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. (A pg. 22)

Replace the disc. (A pg. 3)

(A pg. 51)

Connect the center unit and TV directly. (A pg. 8)

Set “PICTURE SOURCE” to “VIDEO (NORMAL)” or “VIDEO (ACTIVE)”. (A pg. 49)

Some DVDs are programmed to always display no subtitle initially. If this happens, press SUBTITLE on the remote control after starting play. (A pg. 39)

Some DVDs are programmed to always use the original language initially. If this happens, press AUDIO on the remote control after starting play. (A pg. 39)

References

MP3 Playback

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc.

Not MP3 files but JPEG files are played.

The MP3 control display appears on the TV screen, but no operation can be performed.

MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file names.

MP3 files are not recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2.

The different types of files are recorded to the disc. The disc which contains the different types of files may

The MP3/JPEG setting is set to “JPEG”. When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded to a

No MP3 files or JPEG files are recorded to the disc, or the disc is an unplayable disc (such as CD-ROM).

Add correct file extension (.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3 or .MP3) to their file names. (Apg. 3)

Replace the disc. (Record MP3 files using a compliant application.)

not be played because of its disc characteristics or recording conditions.

disc, set “MP3/JPEG” to “MP3” to play MP3 files. (Apg. 49)

Replace the disc. (Apg. 3)

JPEG Playback

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

A disc cannot be played. No JPEG files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc.

Not JPEG files but MP3 files are played.

JPEG files do not have the correct file extension in their file names.

JPEG files are not recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2.

The MP3/JPEG setting is set to “MP3”. When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded to a

Add correct file extension (.jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG or any uppercase and lowercase combination such as “.Jpg”) to their file names. (Apg. 3)

Replace the disc. (Record JPEG files using a compliant application.)

disc, set “MP3/JPEG” to “JPEG” to play JPEG files. (Apg. 49)

FM/AM

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Hard to listen to broadcast because of noise.

Continuous static during FM broadcasts.

Antennas are disconnected. Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.

The AM loop antenna is too close to the center unit. Change the position and direction of the AM loop

The supplied FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

Beat Cut mode is not set properly while listening to an AM broadcast.

The received signal is too weak. Connect an external FM antenna (Apg. 9), or contact

The station is too far away. Select another station.

antenna. Extend the FM antenna to the best position.

Try to change the Beat Cut mode. (Apg. 28)

your dealer.

Others

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

One-touch DVD play does not work though you have connected AV COMPU LINK cord correctly.

The system suddenly turns off by itself.

The video output jack type to watch the DVD playback is not set correctly.

The Sleep Timer or Auto Standby function is activated. Turn the functions off. (Apg. 21, 51)

Set “M. OUT” properly to watch the DVD playback. (Apg. 54)

NOTE

• Problems may be caused by components connected to the center unit, so also read all manuals for the connected components carefully.

References

Glossary

Aspect ratio

The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.

Chapter

Refers to individual chapters included in a title.

Composite video signal

Refers to video signal comprised of three kinds of signals combined: an image signal made up of luminance and chrominance signals using the frequency multiplication technique; burst signal providing the basis for color reproduction; and synchronization signal.

Component video signal

A video signal system where parts of information necessary for reproducing image signal comprised of the three primary colors of light are transmitted via separate signal lines. Types of signal, such as R/G/B, Y/P

Disc menu

A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multiangles, etc. recorded on a DVD.

Interlaced scan

In the conventional video system, a picture is shown on the display monitor in two halves. The Interlaced scan system places lines of the second half of the picture in-between lines of the first half of the picture.

JPEG

A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

Letter box

A method of displaying wide images like movies in the center of a 4:3 TV screen with no part of the image deleted, by placing black bands on the top and bottom of the screen. This name has resulted from the screen form looking literally like a letter box.

Linear PCM (PCM: Pulse Code Modulation)

A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing, with no data compression used in conversion.

MP3

A file format with a sound data compression system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

B/PR

, etc., are available.

Multiangle

By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called the multiangle function.

Multichannel

DVD is specified to have each sound track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.

Multilanguage

When a title is created to cope with multiple languages, it is generally called a multilanguage title.

Parental Lock

A feature of this system to automatically determine whether or not to reproduce particular DVD software by comparing its parental level (a measure of undesirability of scenes, etc. from educational viewpoint) set for the software beforehand with that set on this system by the user; if the software’s level is less restrictive than the user-set level, it will be reproduced.

Playback control (PBC)

Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactivetype software as well as software having a search function.

Progressive scan

Progressive scan displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a single frame. This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.

Region Code

A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the regions designated beforehand. All the countries in the world are divided into six regions, each region being identified by a specified Region Code (or region number). If the Region Code given to a disc includes a numeral which matches one in the Region Code of a player, the player can play back the disc.

Sampling frequency

Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to digital data. Sampling frequency numerically represents how many times the original analog signal is sampled per second.

Surround

A system for creating three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

Transfer rate

The rate of transferring digital data. Usually the measure is in baud per second. The DVD system applies a variable transfer rate system for high efficiency.

References

Index

A-B Repeat Playback.................................................................... 45

All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ....................................... 30 – 32

Angle............................................................................................. 38

Audio CD.................................................................................... 3, 4

Audio language (AUDIO LANGUAGE) ............................... 39, 48

Auto standby (AUTO STANDBY) .............................................. 51

AUTO/PCM.................................................................................. 22

AV COMPU LINK....................................................................... 55

Bass (BASS) ........................................................................... 21, 49

Beat cut mode (BEAT CUT) ........................................................ 28

CD-R............................................................................................... 3

CD-RW ........................................................................................... 3

Chapter............................................................................................ 4

Choice menu ......................................................................... 46 – 52

Audio menu (AUDIO)............................................................ 49

Distance menu (DISTANCE)................................................. 50

Language menu (LANGUAGE)............................................. 48

Level menu (LEVEL)............................................................. 50

Other setting menu (OTHERS) .............................................. 51

Picture menu (PICTURE)....................................................... 49

Size menu (SIZE) ................................................................... 50

Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING) ................................ 49

Component video............................................................................ 8

Composite video ....................................................................... 8, 14

Crossover (CROSS OVER).................................................... 50, 54

DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode .............................. 29 – 32

Dance club (DANCE CLUB)......................................... 29 – 32

Hall (HALL)................................................................... 29 – 32

Live club (LIVE CLUB)................................................. 29 – 32

Pavilion (PAVILION) .................................................... 29 – 32

Decode mode ................................................................................ 22

Dimmer ......................................................................................... 20

Dolby Digital ........................................................................ 29 – 31

Dolby Pro Logic II................................................................ 29 – 31

Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)............................... 29 – 31

Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)................................ 29 – 31

DSP mode ............................................................................. 29 – 32

DTS Digital Surround........................................................... 29 – 31

DVD Video (DVD)..................................................................... 3, 4

Dynamic range compression

(D.RANGE COMPRESSION) ............................................... 49, 54

Menu language (MENU LANGUAGE)........................................48

Monitor type (MONITOR TYPE).................................................49

16:9 AUTO..............................................................................49

16:9 NORMAL........................................................................49

4:3 LB......................................................................................49

4:3 PS ......................................................................................49

MP3........................................................................................3, 4, 36

Muting............................................................................................20

On-screen bar.................................................................................33

On-screen guide icons (ON SCREEN GUIDE) ......................24, 51

On-screen language (ON SCREEN LANGUAGE) ......................48

Parental Lock (PARENTAL LOCK).............................................51

Picture source (PICTURE SOURCE) ...........................................49

Playback Control function (PBC)..............................................4, 35

Program Playback (PROGRAM) ..................................................43

Progressive mode (PROGRESSIVE) ............................................22

Random Playback..........................................................................44

Region Code ..............................................................................3, 19

Repeat Playback.............................................................................44

Resume Playback (RESUME).................................................24, 51

Screen saver (SCREEN SAVER)............................................24, 49

Sleep Timer....................................................................................21

Slow-motion ..................................................................................41

Subtitle language (SUBTITLE)...............................................39, 48

Super Video CD (SVCD) ............................................................3, 4

Surround mode.......................................................................29 – 32

S-video.......................................................................................8, 14

Test tone (TEST TONE)..........................................................32, 50

Title..................................................................................................4

Track................................................................................................4

Tray lock........................................................................................25

Treble (TREBLE) ....................................................................21, 49

Video CD (VCD).........................................................................3, 4

Video Fine Processor (VFP)..........................................................42

Zoom..............................................................................................41

Frame-by-frame playback............................................................. 41

Group .............................................................................................. 4

Interlace mode (INTERLACE)..................................................... 22

JPEG ..................................................................................... 3, 4, 37

Left/Right speaker balance (L/R BALANCE)........................ 49, 54

Low frequency effect attenuater (LFE ATT.)......................... 49, 54

References

Specifications

Center unit (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45)

Audio section

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %

NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for

reference.

Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Analog input:

AUDIO IN (VCR): 290 mV/47 kC

Digital input*:

DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm

(OPTICAL) (660 nm E30 nm)

* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital

Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)

Digital output (XV-THM65 only):

DIGITAL OUT –21 dBm to –15 dBm

(OPTICAL) (660 nm E30 nm)

Video section

Color System: NTSC Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB Video output level

Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 C Component-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C Component-P

Video input sensitivity/Impedance (VCR IN)

Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 C

Tuner section

Tuning Range

FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz

General

Power Requirements: AC 120 V Ó, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 20 W (at operation)

Dimensions (W M H M D):400 mm M 85 mm M 386 mm

Mass: 4.6 kg (10.2 lbs)

B/PR

: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 C

1.0 W (in standby mode)

(15-3/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M 151/14 inches)

Subwoofer (SP-PWM65)

Amplifier section

Front/Center/Surround: 100 W per channel, RMS at 4C at

Subwoofer: 120 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with

Speaker section

Speaker unit: 20 cm (8 inches) Bass-reflex,

Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz

General

Power Requirements: AC 120 V Ó, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 150 W (at operation)

Dimensions (W M H M D):235 mm M 355 mm M 492 mm

Mass: 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)

Subwoofer (SP-PWM55)

Amplifier section

Front/Center/Surround: 100 W per channel, RMS at 4C at

Subwoofer: 120 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with

Speaker section

Speaker unit: 16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex,

Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 200 Hz

General

Power Requirements: AC 120 V Ó, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 150 W (at operation)

Dimensions (W M H M D):216 mm M 353 mm M 485 mm

Mass: 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)

Subwoofer (SP-PWM45)

Amplifier section

Front/Center/Surround: 80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C

Subwoofer: 120 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with

Speaker section

Speaker unit: 16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex,

Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 200 Hz

General

Power Requirements: AC 120 V Ó, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 140 W (at operation)

Dimensions (W M H M D):216 mm M 353 mm M 485 mm

Mass: 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)

1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.

10 % total harmonic distortion.

Magnetically Shielded

0 W (in standby mode)

(9-5/16 inches M 14 inches M 19-3/8 inches)

1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.

10 % total harmonic distortion.

Magnetically Shielded

0 W (in standby mode)

(8-9/16 inches M 13-15/16 inches M 19-1/8 inches)

(Center/Surround)/120 W per channel, RMS at 4 C (Front) at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.

10 % total harmonic distortion.

Magnetically Shielded

0 W (in standby mode)

(8-9/16 inches M 13-15/16 inches M 19-1/8 inches)

References

Satellite Speakers (SP-THM65F)

Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2

Power Handling Capacity: 100 W Impedance: 4 C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W

Mass: 3.77 kg (8.3 lbs)

Center Speaker (SP-THM65C)

Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2

Power Handling Capacity: 100 W Impedance: 4 C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W

Mass: 0.95 kg (2.1 lbs)

Satellite Speakers (SP-THM55F)

Speakers:

Woofer: 10.0 cm (3-15/16 inches) Tweeter: 4.0 cm (1-5/8 inches)

Power Handling Capacity: 100 W Impedance: 4 C Frequency Range: 65 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W

Mass: 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

Center Speaker (SP-THM55C)

Speakers:

Woofer: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Tweeter: 4.0 cm (1-5/8 inches)

Power Handling Capacity: 100 W Impedance: 4 C Frequency Range: 65 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W

Mass: 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)

M H M D):250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm

M H M D):258 mm M 75 mm M 81 mm

M H M D):140 mm M 228 mm M 167 mm

M H M D):326 mm M 119 mm M 164 mm

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

(9-7/8 inches inches)

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

(10-3/16 inches inches)

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

(5-9/16 inches inches)

M 43-7/16 inches M 9-7/8

M 3 inches M 3-1/4

M 9 inches M 6-5/8

M 2

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

(12-7/8 inches 6-1/2 inches)

M 4-11/16 inches M

Satellite Speakers

Front speakers (SP-THM45F)

Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)

Power Handling Capacity: 120 W Impedance: 4 C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W

Mass: 0.64 kg (1.5 lbs)

Surround speakers (SP-THM45S)

Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)

Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: 6 C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W

Mass: 0.52 kg (1.2 lbs)

Center Speaker (SP-THM45C)

Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)

Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: 6 C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W

Mass: 0.64 kg (1.5 lbs)

Accessories

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• FM antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Power cord (1)

• System cord (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

• Speaker cords

5 m (16 ft): For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) 10 m (32 ft): For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

(The length of the above speaker cords are approximate.)

• Screws (with washer) (TH-M65 only)

M4 x 25 mm (1 inch): For the satellite speakers (16)

M H M D):103 mm M 115 mm M 100 mm

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

(4-1/16 inches 3-15/16 inches)

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

(4-1/16 inches 3-15/16 inches)

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

(4-1/16 inches 3-15/16 inches)

M 4-9/16 inches M

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

Authorized Service Centers

QUALITY SERVICE

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722

http://www.jvc.com

Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800) 537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

Caution

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.

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Accessories

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