JVC SP-THA25 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

SOUND

VOLUME

SOURCE

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25

TH-A25

Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1111-003C

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug

fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked

with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Caution ––STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Wall or obstructions

XV-THA25

Front

Stand height 15 cm or more

Floor

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way–switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal

electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Table of Contents

Parts Identification ...................................... 2

Center Unit ................................................................................. 2

Remote Control .......................................................................... 3

Getting Started ........................................... 4

Before Installation ...................................................................... 4

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5

Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 6

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7

Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 8

Basic Disc Operations ................................ 10

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 10

2 Select the Source .................................................................. 10

3 Load a Disc .......................................................................... 10

4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 11

5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 11

6 Activate Surround ................................................................ 11

Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File .................................... 12

Stopping Playback .................................................................... 12

Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 13

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 13

2 Select the Band .................................................................... 13

3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 13

4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 13

Other Basic Operations .............................. 14

Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 14

Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 14

Adjusting the Display Brightness ............................................. 14

Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 15

Using the Test Tone .................................................................. 15

Adjusting the Sound ................................................................. 15

7 Basic sound adjustment procedure ....................................... 16

Surround Mode Introduction .................................................... 17

7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround ............................. 17

7 Dolby Pro Logic II modes .................................................... 17

Activating the Surround Mode ................................................. 18

Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD ...... 19

Disc Playback ............................................ 20

Using the On-Screen Bar ......................................................... 20

7 Showing the On-Screen Bar ................................................. 20

7 Basic operation through the On-Screen Bar ......................... 21

Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 22

Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 22

Selecting the Playback Channel ............................................... 23

Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 23

Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 23

Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 24

Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 25

Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 25

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 26

7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 26

7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 26

Special Picture Playback .......................................................... 27

7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 27

7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 27

7 Zoom .................................................................................... 27

MP3/JPEG Introduction ............................ 28

MP3/JPEG Playback ................................. 29

Starting Playback ..................................................................... 29

Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 29

Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 30

Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly ............................... 31

Repeating Playback .................................................................. 31

Browsing Pictures in the Current Folder .................................. 31

Rotating and Flipping a Picture ................................................ 31

Tuner Operations ....................................... 32

Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 32

Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 33

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 33

Using the RDS (Radio Data System)

to Receive FM Stations ...................................................... 34

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes .................................. 35

Switching to a Selected Program ............................................. 35

7 Description of the PTY codes .............................................. 36

Setting Up the DVD Preferences ................. 37

Setting the System Preferences ................................................ 37

7 The basic procedure to set up the system preferences .......... 38

7 To adjust the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ............. 38

Setting the Preferences ............................................................. 39

7 The basic procedure to set up preferences ............................ 39

7 To set the parental (rating) level ........................................... 40

7 To change the password ........................................................ 40

7 To release the parental lock temporarily .............................. 41

7 Language Code List .............................................................. 41

Operating TV............................................. 42

Maintenance ............................................. 43

Troubleshooting ......................................... 44

Specifications............................................ 45

Parts Identification

VOLUME

SOURCE

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25

6 7

4 5

MHz

RDS

PRGM

CHAP TUNEDPBC

TITLE

LINEAR PCM

L C R

S RS

5 63 42 7 8 9

Center Unit

Front Panel

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10–13) 2 Disc tray (10) 3 Remote sensor 4 Display 5 VOLUME control (11, 13) 6 0 (open/close) button (10, 12)

• Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD/CD.

7 3/8 (play/pause) button (11, 12, 29)

• Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD/CD.

8 Multi operation buttons

• 4, ¢, and 7

9 SOURCE button (10, 13, 14)

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Display

1 Audio channel indicators

• Indicates audio channels currently being reproduced.

2 Digital signal indicators (11, 17, 18)

• LINEAR PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL, and DTS.

3 TITLE indicator (11)

• Indicates the current title number with main display.

4 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator

• Goes on when the PBC function is activated.

5 CHAP (chapter) indicator (11)

• Indicates the current chapter number with main display.

Display

6 PRGM (program) indicator (33) 7 RDS indicator (34) 8 RT indicator (34) 9 Tuner mode indicators (13, 32, 33)

• ST (stereo) and TUNED

p Dolby PRO LOGIC II indicator (11, 17, 18) q Main display w Frequency unit indicators

• kHz (for AM band station) and MHz (for FM band station)

Remote Control

2 3

5 6

u i

; a s

r t

k l

z x

AUDIOTV

SLEEPDIMMER

DVD FM/AM

TV CH

AUX

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

CONTROL

TEST TONE

TOP MENU

PTY

NEWS/INFO

PTY SEARCH

CHOICE/TIME

DOWN - TUNING - UP

AUDIO

SLOW RETURN PL

RDS

RM-STHA25R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

REPEAT

SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM

ON SCREEN

TV VOL

AUDIO VOL

1234

5678

MEMORY

CANCEL

ENTER

SOUND

STEP

FM MODE

PTY

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Remote Control

1 AUDIO 2 TV

button (10, 12, 13)

button (10, 42)

3 DIMMER button (14) 4 • Number buttons

• MEMORY button (33)

• CANCEL button

5 Source selecting buttons

• DVD, FM/AM, AUX (10, 13, 14)

• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.

6 TV CH + and – buttons (42) 7 TV VOL + and – buttons (42) 8 AUDIO VOL + and – buttons (11, 13) 9 TOP MENU button (24) p • 3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons

• ENTER button

• NEWS/INFO button (35)

• PTY 9 and ( buttons (35)

• PTY SEARCH button (35)

q CHOICE/TIME button (23, 29, 38–40) w 3/8 button e 7 button r 4 and ¢ buttons t AUDIO button (22, 23) y SUBTITLE button (22) u • SLOW button (27)

• RDS button (34)

i RETURN button (24) o SLEEP button (14) ; SOUND button (16) a TEST TONE button (15) s CONTROL TV button (42)

IMPORTANT:

When you press CONTROL TV, some buttons on the remote control cannot work for operating the center unit. To operate the center unit, press DVD, FM/AM, or AUX depending on your target

operation.

d MUTING button (11) f TV/VIDEO button (10, 42) g MENU button (24, 31) h ON SCREEN button (20–26, 29) j STEP button (27) k • 1 and ¡ buttons

• TUNING UP and DOWN buttons (13, 32)

l ZOOM button (27) / ANGLE button (23) z • REPEAT button (26, 31)

• FM MODE button (33)

PL II button (11, 18)

Getting Started

Before Installation

General Precautions

• DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit.

• DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet.

• DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture.

Locations

• Install the center unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture.

• The temperature around the center unit must be between 5˚C and 35˚C.

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the center unit.

Handling the center unit

• 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 the plug so as not to damage the cord.

• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection, since it is well-shielded against interference.

• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord, the preset settings such as preset FM/AM channels and sound adjustments may be erased in a few days.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.

• When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.

1. On the back of the remote control, remove the

battery cover.

2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:

(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied.

• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

• Video Cord (1)

• Speaker Cords

6 m (4): For subwoofer

For the satellite speakers on the following positions: left front, right front, and center

10 m (2): For the satellite speakers on left and right rear

positions

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

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 dry-cell batteries.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+)

to (+) and (–) to (–).

• 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.

COMPOSITE

RGB

CENTER

WOOFERFRONT

REAR

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AUX

IMPEDANCE

WOOFER:MIN 3

FRONT/CENTER

MIN 6

REAR MIN 6

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).

AM Loop antenna (supplied)

FM antenna (supplied)

Cooling fan (See “About the cooling fan” below.)

FM antenna connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω terminal as temporary measure. Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM Loop antenna.

Center unit

AM antenna connection

Connect the supplied AM Loop antenna to the AM and H terminals. Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM terminal. (Keep the AM Loop antenna connected.)

Notes:

If the AM Loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.

About the cooling fan

A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring normal operation of the unit. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to intake external cool air when the internal temperature goes up.

For safety, observe the following carefully.

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the center unit.

• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• DO NOT touch the speaker cords to the cooling fan.

Getting Started

Subwoofer (WOOFER)

Left rear

position

Right front

position

Right rear

position

To the speaker on left front (White connector)

To subwoofer (WOOFER) (Purple connector)

Left front

position

Center unit

Center position

VOLUME

SOURCE

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25

VOLUME

SOURCE

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A25

CENTER

WOOFERFRONT

REAR

AUDIO IN

AUX

CENTER

WOOFERFRONT

REAR

AUDIO IN

AUX

CENTER

WOOFERFRONT

REAR

AUDIO IN

AUX

CENTER

WOOFERFRONT

REAR

AUDIO IN

AUX

To the speaker on right front (Red connector)

To the speaker on left rear (Blue connector)

IMPEDANCE

WOOFER:MIN 3

FRONT/CENTER

MIN 6

REAR

MIN 6

To the speaker on center (Green connector)

To the speaker on right rear (Gray connector)

Speaker Layout Diagram

Connecting the Speakers

Left front

speaker

Right front

speaker

Right rear

speaker

Subwoofer

Left rear

speaker

Center speaker

132

Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. The ends of the speaker cords are colored to indicate the terminals to be connected.

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

Connecting speaker cords to the speakers

• Connect the cord with a gray tube to the red (+) terminal, and the cord with a black tube to the black (–) terminal respectively.

• You can use the satellite speakers interchangeably for any position except for subwoofer. Make sure not to connect the subwoofer terminal and the satellite speaker.

Press and hold the terminal clamp.

Insert the speaker cord.

When setting the speakers

To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener. Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a subwoofer wherever you like. Normally place it in front of you.

If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the listening position

You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time, see “Adjusting the Sound” on page 15.

Release the finger from the clamp.

Notes:

• If the speaker cord is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl

by twisting it as shown in the diagram.

• Make sure the core wire of speaker cords do not expose

to out of the terminals. This could cause short-circuit.

Connecting speaker cords to the center unit

With the Side marked ª and

· upward.

Speaker Connector

Insert the speaker connectors to the speaker terminals on the rear panel.

• Make sure to match the color of the connector and the terminal.

Notes:

You can change the phase of subwoofer sounds by connecting the speaker cords to the terminals inversely—the cord with a gray tube to the black terminal, and the cord with a black tube to the red terminal. You may get more effective bass sounds by changing the phase.

CAUTIONS:

• When attaching the satellite speakers on the wall, have them attached to the wall by a qualified person. DO NOT attach the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid an unexpected damage of their falling from the wall, caused by incorrect attachment or weakness in the wall.

• Care is required in selecting a location for attaching speakers to the wall. Injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, may result if the speakers are attached in a location which interferes with daily activities.

Getting Started

COMPOSITE

RGB

COMPOSITE

RGB

COMPOSITE

RGB

REAR

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AUX

REAR

MIN 6

COMPOSITE

RGB

Connecting Audio/Video Component

Turn the power off to all components before connections.

TV connection

The SCART cable is not supplied with this system. Use the cable supplied with the other component or purchase one at an electric appliance store.

Video cord (supplied) SCART cable (not supplied)

You can connect TV with either the composite video cord (A) or the SCART cable (B).

For using the SCART cable (B)

Turn off the power of the system and your TV before setting RGB/ COMPOSITE selector.

• If RGB input is equipped for your TV, set RGB/COMPOSITE selector on the rear panel to “RGB.” You can get a better picture quality by using RGB out setting.

• If RGB input is not equipped for your TV, set RGB/COMPOSITE selector to “COMPOSITE.”

Notes:

The AV OUT on this unit is not compatible with the S-VIDEO signal.

RGB/COMPOSITE selector

Notes:

The SCART terminal on the rear panel is indicated as “AV OUT.” However, this terminal is designed as video output. So, no audio signals are emitted through this terminal.

Audio component connection

COMPOSITE

RGB

REAR

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AUX

DBS Tuner

Center unit

MD Recorder

Cassette Deck

OUT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

VCR

MD Recorder

DIGITAL

OPTICAL OUT

DBS Tuner

AUDIO IN

AUX

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

Connect other components to the center unit with the audio cord. Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase one at an electric appliance store.

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Audio cord (not supplied)

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

Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear vary among the components.

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source component and the center unit, the sound output through this system may be distorted.

Notes:

Now, you can plug the power cord of the center unit into the AC outlet.

• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.

• Connecting to a TV through a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR, may cause distortion of picture.

AUDIOTV

SLEEPDIMMER

DVD FM/AM

TV CH

AUX

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

CONTROL

TEST TONE

TOP MENU

PTY

NEWS/INFO

PTY SEARCH

CHOICE/TIME

AUDIO

SLOW RETURN PL

RDS

RM-STHA25R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM

ON SCREEN

TV VOL

AUDIO VOL

1234

5678

MEMORY

CANCEL

ENTER

SOUND

REPEAT

FM MODE

STEP

PTY

DOWN - TUNING - UP

Basic Disc Operations

DVD

SOURCE

AUDIO

This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the remote control. If operations using the center unit are different from those using the remote control, they are then explained.

DVD

AUDIO

Turn On the Power

Before turning on the system, turn on your TV and select the correct video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.)

• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing on the remote control, and select the video input by

TV pressing TV/VIDEO.

• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV

screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the System Preferences” on page 37.

Press AUDIO

(or STANDBY/ON on the front

panel).

The STANDBY lamp goes off. The source indication selected previously appears on the display.

Select the Source

TV/VIDEO

AUDIO VOL +/–

For in-depth information about disc operations, see pages 20 to 31.

MUTING

3/8

PL II

From the remote control: Press DVD.

The source changes to the DVD/CD player.

On the front panel: Press SOURCE repeatedly until “DVD/CD” appears on the display.

Load a Disc

On the front panel ONLY: Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc correctly with its label side up (for double-sided DVD, the side you want to playback up).

CORRECT INCORRECT

• When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the disc

tray.

• Continued use of irregular shape discs (heart-shape, octagonal,

etc.) can damage the center unit.

• DO NOT use the disc stabilizer.

AUDIO VOL

MUTING

PLII MUSIC PLII MOVIE

STEREO

(PL II OFF)

PRO LOGIC

PLII MATRIX

VOLUME

CHAP

TITLE

L C R

LINEAR PCM

L R

Start Playback

Press 3/8.

The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears on the display for a while.

• You can also start playback by closing the disc tray

using 0 on the front panel.

• Some discs show menus on the TV screen after you press 3/8.

See “Disc Menu-Driven Playback” on page 24 and refer to the instructions supplied for the discs to use the menus.

Playback Information on the display

DVD

Title No. Chapter No. Elapsed playing

time

CD/VCD

To turn off the sounds temporarily

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

• Adjusting the volume also restores the sound.

Activate Surround

You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and Dolby Pro Logic II.

Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you play back a disc encoded with these signals.

Adjust the Volume

Track No. Elapsed playing

time

From the remote control: To increase the volume,

press and hold AUDIO VOL +.

To decrease the volume,

press and hold AUDIO VOL –.

On the front panel: To increase the volume,

turn VOLUME control clockwise.

To decrease the volume,

turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.

CAUTION:

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

Notes:

• By pressing AUDIO VOL + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the volume level step by step.

• The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps— “MIN (minimum),” “1” to “49,” and “MAX (maximum).”

• If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next time you turn on the unit.

To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround

When a Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel disc is loaded, the system detects it and starts playing the disc automatically with Multichannel Surround activated.

or indicator lights up on the display according to

the signal detected. – For in-depth information about Multichannel Surround, see

“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 17.

Dolby Pro Logic II modes—Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II Movie, Matrix, and Pro Logic

To activate Pro Logic II modes

You can use these modes when playing back any 2-channel sources either digital or analog.

Press

The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display for a while.

• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode

• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the

– For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see

PL II.

changes as follows:

indicator lights up on the display.

“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 17.

DOWN - TUNING - UP

AUDIO

SOURCE

Basic Disc Operations

AUDIOTV

SLEEPDIMMER

Number buttons

1234

5678

DVD FM/AM

TV CH

TV VOL

TOP MENU

PTY

CHOICE/TIME

MEMORY

AUX

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO

AUDIO VOL

NEWS/INFO

ENTER

PTY SEARCH

CANCEL

SOUND

TEST TONE

MUTING

PTY

ON SCREEN

STEP

¢/4

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM

Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File

To go to another chapter (for DVD), track (for CD and VCD), or file (for MP3 and JPEG)

Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly during playback.

• ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding chapter,

track, or file.

• 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous

chapter, track, or file.

• You can skip some 5 minutes forward/back with pressing ¢/

4 while you are playing back a VCD track which is longer than some 15 minutes.

To go to another track (only possible on a CD and VCD without PBC) directly using the number buttons

Pressing the number buttons before or during play allows you to start playing the track number you want. If your TV is turned on, “SELECT XX” (XX is the selected track number) appears on the TV screen.

• To select number 1 to 9, press the corresponding number button,

then press ENTER.

• To select number 15, press 1, 5, then press ENTER.

• To select number 23, press 2, 3, then press ENTER.

Stopping Playback

To stop playback

Press 7.

Playback stops.

AUDIO

ENTER

3/8

• This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7

once when playing back a DVD (“PRESS PLAY TO CONTINUE” appears on the TV screen). When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been stopped—Resume play. Press 7 again, then press 3/8 to play back the DVD from the beginning.

• When you start playback an MP3 or a JPEG file again by pressing

3/8, playback begins from the beginning of the file which had been played before you stopped playback.

– For in-depth information about MP3/JPEG playback, see “MP3/

JPEG Playback” on pages 29–31.

Notes:

• The TV screen gets dark to save the screen when you leave the system for a few minutes without any operations after stopping playback. Press some button to restore the screen brightness.

• When the source is “DVD/CD,” the center unit turns off automatically to save electrical consumption in the following cases: –No playback starts for more than 20 minutes. –“NO DISC” is shown on the display for more than 20 minutes. Turn on the power again to use the system.

To stop playback for a moment

Press 3/8.

While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the display.

• To resume play, press 3/8 again.

To remove the disc

Press 0.

“OPEN” appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.

To close the disc tray, press 0 again.

• If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes automatically in

a few minutes.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel).

The STANDBY lamp lights up.

• If you press AUDIO

(or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) while the disc tray is kept open, the disc tray closes automatically, then the system is turned off.

• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.

To prohibit disc ejection

On the front panel ONLY:

1 Press STANDBY/ON

control) to turn off the power.

The STANDBY lamp lights up.

2 Press and hold SOURCE for more than 5 seconds.

“LOCKED” appears on the display for a moment and the disc tray is locked.

To unlock the disc tray, turn off the power, then press and hold SOURCE for more than 5 seconds. “UNLOCKED” appears on the display for a moment and the disc tray is unlocked.

(or AUDIO on the remote

• You can neither lock nor unlock the disc tray while the system is turned on.

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