JVC SP-THC40S, XV-THC40, SP-THC60C, SP-THC60S, SP-THC60F User Manual

JVC

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-C60

Consists of XV-THC60, SP-PWC60,
SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC60S

TH-C50

Consists of XV-THC50, SP-PWC50,
SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC50S

TH-C40

Consists of XV-THC40, SP-PWC40,
SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C and SP-THC40S

DIGITAL

_ DIGITAL

VIDEO

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MPEG-4

ASF PLAYBACK

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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.

LVT1504-003A

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Warnings,CautionsandOthers/Misesengarde,pr6cautionset

indicationsdiverses

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

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.

CAUTION ATTENTION

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC Des changements ou modifications non approu_,_s
could void the user's authority to operate the par JVC pourront invalider l'autoritd de l'utilisateur

equipment. "topdrer cet appareil.

For 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.

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or
accidentally dropping the unit, have

two persons unpack, carry, and install
the unit.

Pour le Canada

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.

ATTENTION!

Pour _viter tonte blessure personnelle
ou toute chute accidentelle de

l'appareil, cehfi-ci doit 4tre ddballd,
transportd et installd par deux
personnes.

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TH-C60:39 kg/86 Ibs
TH-C50:33 kg/73 Ibs

TH-C40:24 kg/53 Ibs

TH-C60:39 k_86 Ibs
TH-C50:33 k_73 Ibs

TH-C40:24 k_53 Ibs

Warnings, Cautions and Others/IVlises en garde, pr6cautions et indications diverses

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. OAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are
no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all

servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class IM
laser radiation when open. Do not view directly

with optical instruments.

CAUTION

To reduce tile 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 - (3/I button!

(XV-THC60/XV-THC50/

XV-THC40)

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power oft"

completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When

installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is

easily accessible.
The d)/I 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 oft'.

The power can be remote controlled.

IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2. ATTENTION: N'ouvrez pas le couvercle

supdrieur. II n'y a aucune pibce r@arable par
l'ntilisateur 5 l'intdrieur de l'appareil; confiez

toute r@aration "_un personnel qualifid.

3. ATTENTION: Rayonnement laser visible et/ou

invisible de classe IM une t_is ouvert. Ne pas
regarder directement avec des instruments

optiques.

ATTENTION

Afin d'dviter tout risque d'dlectrocution, d'incendie,
etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas
ouvrir le coffret de l'appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l'appareil "t la pluie ni "t l'humidit&

ATTENTION - Touche &/I

(XV-THC60/XV-THC50/
XV-THC40)

Ddconnectez la fiche d'alimentation secteur pour
couper l'alimentation complbtement (le tdmoin

STANDBY s'dteint). Lors de l'installation de
l'appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement

accessible.
La touche Oil, clans n'importe quelle position, ne
ddconnecte pas le systbme dn secteur.

• Quand le systbme est en attente, le tdmoin
STANDBY est allured en rouge.

• Quand le systbme est sous tension, le tdmoin
STANDBY s'&eint.

L'alimentation ne peut pas etre tdldcommandde.

CAUTION

(SP-PWC60/SP-PWC50/

SP-PWC40)

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.

[European Union only]

m

[Union europeenne seulement]

ATTENTION

(SP-PWC60/SP-PWC50/

SP-PWC40)

L'alimentation au caisson d'extr_mes graves passe
par l'unitd centrale. Le tdmoin POWER ON vert sur

le caisson d'extr_mes graves s'allume quand le
systbme est alhnnd.

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Tableof contents

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

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

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

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

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

Playable file types ....................................................................... 4

Description of parts and controls .................. 5

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

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 8

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ...... 9

Speaker layout .......................................................................... 12

Connecting a TV ...................................................................... 12

Connecting the powered subwoofer ..................................... 13

Connecting to an analog component ................................... 13

Connecting to a digital component ...................................... 13

Connecting a USB mass storage class device ....................... 13

Connecting the power cord .................................................... 13

Operating external components with the

remote control .............................................. 14

Operating the TV ..................................................................... 14

Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .................... 15

Operating the VCR .................................................................. 15

Basic operations ............................................ 16

Turning the system on/off ...................................................... 16

Selecting the source to play .................................................... 17

Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ....................................... 17

Listening with headphones (not supplied) .......................... 17

Turning offthe sound temporarily [MUTING] ................. 17

Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] ... 17

Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ............................................................... 18

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ...... 18

Adjusting the sound ................................................................ 18

Changing the scan mode ........................................................ 18

Playback ........................................................ 19

Basic playback ........................................................................... 19

One Touch Replay ................................................................... 21

Fast-forward/fhst-reverse search ............................................ 21

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection ......................... 22

Skipping at about 5-minute intervals .................................... 22

Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ........ 22

Advanced operations ................................... 23

Using the surround mode ....................................................... 23

Using the on-screen bar .......................................................... 25

Playing from a specified position on a disc .......................... 26

Using the file control display .................................................. 27

Resume Playback ...................................................................... 28

Selecting a view angle .............................................................. 28

Selecting the subtitle ................................................................ 28

Selecting the audio ................................................................... 29

Special picture playback .......................................................... 29

Program Playback .................................................................... 30

Random Playback .................................................................... 31

Repeat Playback ........................................................................ 31

Tray lock .................................................................................... 32

Sound and other settings ......................................................... 32

Setting DVD preferences ............................. 33

Using the setup menus ............................................................ 33

Menu description ..................................................................... 33

Tuner operations .......................................... 36

Manual tuning .......................................................................... 36

Preset tuning ............................................................................. 37

Selecting the FM reception mode .......................................... 37

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast .................................... 37

AV COMPU LINK remote control system .... 38

References .................................................... 39

Maintenance ............................................................................. 39

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 39

Specifications ............................................................................40

Introduction

• Importantcautions

Installation of the system

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold;
between 5°C and 35°C (23°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 is ahvays 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.

• Safetyprecautions

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 f\_r other reasons fur an extended period of
time, disconnect the power cord plugs 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 fbllow 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 a fire or electrical shock.

Label sticker

Paste

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country befure recording from the
discs, Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright

hnvs.

Note about copyguard system

The discs are protected by copyguard system. When _u connect
the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and

the picture may not be played back correctly.

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

If awthing is missing, contact your dealer immediateb:

Remote control (1)
Batteries (2)

FM antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Power cord (1)

System cord (1)
Composite video cord (1)

Speaker cords (fur TH-C60/TH-C50)
4 m (13.2 ft): For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)

I0 m (32.8 ft): For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

• Screws
TH-C60:
M5 x 40 mm (MS x 1-5/8 inches) (4)
M4 x 20 mm (M4 x 13/16 inches) (8)

TH-CS0:
M5 x 40 mm (M5 x 1-5/8 inches) (2)

M4 x 20 mm (M4 x 13/16 inches) (4)

• Speaker cord clamps
TH-C60 (4)

TH-CS0 (2)

Aboutdiscs

This system has been designed to play back the following discs:

V I D E O DIGITAL AUDIO

VIdeogD

The _'in the list below shows available disc types and recording
formats.

DVD Video -- _,/ _,/
VCD/SVCD x'
Audio CD _i

MP3 x' _'_2
WMA _i _'×.2

JPEG _i _'_2
ASF x' _'_2

MPEG-2 \,x.3 \%2

MPEG-1 \,x3 \'x2

DivX _i _i×.2

_1 This system can play finalized discs only.

_2 Recorded with UDF Bridge format.
_3 This system may not be able to play back a file if the file size is

too large.

_2

_2

\,_.2

\,_.2

\,_.2

\,_.2

\,_.2

Notes on DVD-R and DVD-RW

• This system does not support "multi-border" disc,

• This system does not support a disc recorded with DVD VR
format.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with IS() 9660
format.

• This system supports "multi-session" discs (up to 12 sessions).

• This system cannot play "packet write" discs.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDE() discs have their own
Region Code nmnbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO

discs whose Region Code numbers include the system's Region
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.

Example of playable DVD:

Ifa DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
"REGION CODE ERROR!" appears on the TV screen and playback

cannot start,

Some discs may not be played back because of their disc
characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.

Unplayable discs

DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD,
etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the

speakers.

• It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (DVD Video Format

only) discs. "DVD" lights on the display panel when a +R/+RW
disc is loaded.

• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play
discs recorded with PAL system. Note that an PAL video signal on

a disc is converted to the NTSC signal and output.

• The Non-DVD side ofa "DualDisc" does not comply with the
"Compact Disc Digital Audio" standard. Therefbre, the use of

Non-DVD side of a D ualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.

• On some DVD VIDEOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actu,'fl
operation may he different from what is explained in this
manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc

structure, not a malfunction of this system.

DVD Logo is a trademark of D\ D Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.

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3

About discs

For all playable files

• The system can only recognize and play files with one of the
lbllowing extensions, which can be in any combination of upper
and lower case;

MP3: ".MP3", ".rap3"
WMA: ".WMA", ".wmd'

IPEG: ".IPG", ".IPEG", ".jpg", ".jpeg"
ASF: ".ASF", ".asf"

MPEG-2/MPEG- 1: ".MPG', ".MPEG", ".mpg", Lmpeg"
DivX: ".DIVX', ".DIV", ".diwx", ".div", and ".AVI', ".avi"

• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99
groups per disc/device, and the total number of the tracks (files)

that the system can play is 4000.

• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc
characteristics or recording conditions.

• MP3/WMA!IPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG- 1/DNX files require a
longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the

directory/file configuration.)

• If different kinds of files are mixed, set the FILE TYPE setting in
the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be

read ("AUDIO", "STILL PICTURE" or "VIDEO"). (See page 34.)

For MP3/WMA files

• The system supports MP3/WMA files recorded with a bit rate of
32 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
24 kHz _, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.

• If the track infbrmation (track title, artist, and album name, etc.)
is recorded, it appears in the file control display on the TV screen.

(See page 27.)

• 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 (96 _) kbps.

For WMA only

For JPEG files

• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (Ifa 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.

For ASF files

• The systenl supports the types of the advanced simple profile as
MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).

• The system supports MPEG-4 files with the fl_llowing conditions:
File format: ASF

Visual profile: MPEG-4 SP (Simple Profile)
Audio CODEC: G.726

Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF)
Max. bit rate: 384 kbps

For MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files

• The stream format should confl_rm to MPEG systenl/program
stream.

• 720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30 fps) is
recommended fl_r the highest resolution.

• This system also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576/480 x 576/
352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and 352 x 480/480 x 480/352 x 240 pixels

(30 fps).

• The file [brmat should be MP_a)ML (Main Profile at Main Level)/
SP@ML (Simple Profile at Main Level)/MP@LL (Main Profile at

Low Level).

• Audio streams should confurm to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or
MPEG2 Audio Layer-2.

For DivX files

• The system supports DivX 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.

• The system supports DivX files whose resolution is 720 x 480
pixels or less (30 fps), and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps).

• Audio stream should conf\_rm to Dolby Digital (including multi
channel) or MPEGI Audio Layer-3 (MP3).

• The system does not support GMC (Global Motion
Compression).

• The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be
played back correctl)c

• The system has its own Registration Code fbr DivX playback.

• If necessary, you can confirm the Registration Code of your
system using the OTHERS menu. (See page 35.)

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended fbr home and other limited

viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS
PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER

ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES.

• DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks
of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

• Official DivX ®Ultra Certified product

• Plays all versions ofDivX ®video (including DivX ®6) with
enhanced playback of DivX ® media files and the DivX ® Media

Format

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Descriptionof partsandcontrols

Frontpanel(centerunit)

The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.

Display window

21

24 36 37 20 24

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1314

1214

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12

Rearpanel (center unit)

18 20 37 36 31 3I, 32

76 76 79 73 77

13

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73

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Descriptionof partsandcontrols

Poweredsubwoofer

SP-PWC60/SP-PWC50

i

13

SP-PWC40

POWER ON
lamp: 15

Front

._ POWER ON

"-- ".... _l lamp: 76

11

/

Front Rear

Power cord: 13

Rear

Power cord: 13

NOTE

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind

the powered subwoof_r.

Do not block the ventilation openings to allow proper air
circulation by the cooling fan.

Descriptionof partsandcontrols

Remotecontrol

17--

_C_ DBsCZ?

19--

l _ DISC 5

Number

buttons: 22 --

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Putting batteries in the remote control

R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-ceil
batteries (supplied)

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
both batteries.

CAUTION

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Operating the systemfrom the remote control

Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.

• Do not block the remote sensor.

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Connections [ Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. ]

If reception is poor

Center unit

• AMloopantenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

_, If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation

//_ coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off andremove.

Connecting AM loop antenna

Center unit

AM loop antenna_ c_

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna

(not supplied)

• FMantenna

Center unit

_,_,_ _xtend the supplied FM antenna

/ hurizontallv.

If reception is poor

Center unit

fM¢i

FM antenna (supplied)

Outdoor FMantenna (not

2

_-- Antenna cord

3

• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during
AM broadcast program reception.

NOTE

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

,¢-<

Standard type (75 f_
coaxial) connector

NOTE

• We recommend that you use coaxial cable [-;ortbe FM antenna as it is

well-shielded against interf_'rence.

Outdoor FM antenna cord (not

supplied) T

supplied)

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Connections [ Donot connectthe powercorduntilallother connectionshavebeenmade. ]

Before assembling --

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;
otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injur_,c

• Assemblingthespeakers-- TH-C60_TH-CSO

• For TH-C60: Assemble front speakers and surround speakers.

• For TH-C50: Assemble front speakers.
For the surround speakers of TH-C50, see "Connecting the

surround speakers -- TH-C50". (See page 10.)

ForTH-C60

_ Stand

I _,,, (2) Screw MS x 40 mm/M5 x 1-5/8

'_"g'peaker

I \42 ch°s/supp'°dl

B

2 stand:

Front speaker Surround

(SP-THC6OF)(2) speaker

(SP-THC60S) (2)

• Check file model name of each speaker from the label on the
rear to locate eacll speaker correctly.

For TH-CSO

Stand (4)

Base plate (4)

@: Use these screws (M4 x
45 mm/M4 x 1-13/16 inches)

when assembling the speaker

the base plate.

(SP-THC6OF)(2)

Stand (2)Front speaker Base plate (2)

Assembled speakers

or

With stand: Refer to steps 1 to Without stand: Refer to steps

3. 2 and 3.

Stand (or speaker
directly) _

When assembling the speaker with the base plate, use the
screws @.

f

Red White

You can route the speaker cord
by using speaker cord clamp
(supplied).

Screw M4 x 20 mm/M4
x 13/16 inches

(supplied) _

Base plate

Connections [ Donot connectthe powercordunti_allother connectionshavebeenmade. ]

• Connectingthesurroundspeakers-- TH-CSO

Surround speaker (SP-THC50S)(2)

___" Speaker

(bottom)

Red White

• Connectingthecenterspeaker-- TH-C60/TH-C50

Center speaker (SP-THC60C) (1)

Red White

Black Black

For TH-C40, the front, surround and center speakers are
equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their

speaker unit instead ofhaving speaker terminals on their cabinet.

Front speaker

(SP-THC40F)

Surround speaker Centerspeaker

(SP-THC40S) (SP-THC40C)

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Connections [ Donot connectthe powercorduntilallother connectionshavebeenmade. ]

• Connectingthesatellitespeakersto thesubwoofer

Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC60.

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer
TH-C60:SP-PWC60
TH-C50:SP-PWC50

TH-C40:SP-PWC40

TH-C60:SP-THC60F
TH-C50:SP-THC60F
TH-C40:SP-THC40F

Frontspeakers

@ @

@ @ @ @ @ @

Speaker cord

Connect the black cords to the black (@) terminals.
Connect the white cords to the (@) terminals

referring to the table below:

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

CENTER SPEAKER
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

White

Red
Green
Blue

Gray

Centerspeaker
TH-C60:SP-THC60C

TH-C50:SP-THC60C
TH-C40:SP-THC40C

CAUTION

• If you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of

the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated
near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofi.'r.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;

- Be sure to have them installed on the wall by qualified personnel.
DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
avoid unexpected damage from thlling off the wall due to incorrect

installation or weakness in wall structure.
Care must be taken in selecting a location lbr speaker installation

on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result

if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

Surround speakers
TH-C60:SP-THC60S

TH-C50:SP-THC50S
TH-C40:SP-THC40S

÷

Precautions for daily use

• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords;

otherwise, the speakers may fiall over, causing damage or injur_

• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that the sound is
distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal

heat buildup.

For TH-C60/TH-C50:

• When holding a speaker, always grasp the lower portion.

• Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall down
or break, possibly causing an iniur?c Especially be careful that

children do not lean against them.

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Connections [ Donot connectthe powercorduntilallother connectionshavebeenmade. ]

NOTE

• This system outputs the signal to HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal

Tu obtain the best possible sound from this system, :ou need to
place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance

from the listening position.

Center speaker

Powered
subwoofer

/

Y

Surround left "'. .-" Surround right

speaker " speaker

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

listening position
Yuu can adjust the delay time of the speakers. See "Delay menu

(DELAY)"on page 35.

NOTE

• Place the satellite speakers o1"_a fiat and level surfhce.

• The front and center speakers aremagnetically shielded to avoid color
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause

color distortions. So, pay attention to the *bllowingwhen installing
the speakers.

When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn offthe TV's main
power switch or unplug it befZ_reinstalling the speakers. Then wait

at least 30 minutes bef_re turning on the TV's main power switch
again.

Some TVs may still be affected even though you have tbllowed the
above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.

• The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded.
If they are located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause
color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the speakers
nearby the TV or monitor.

• Besure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV's right. Ifyou place
the powered subwoof}r to the TV's left, keep suftlcient distance
between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.

only when the source is DVD.

• This system outputs the audio signal of 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz
Linear PCM from HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal. To activate or

deactivate the audio signal output from HDMI terminal, see page 34.

• HDMI indicator lights on the display window when the system and
the TV recognize each other and are ready to send and receive signals.

• When you enjoy HDCP contents, sound and picture may not be
transmitted to the speakers and TV tbr a fi.'wseconds in the beginning

lbr confirmation.

What is HDMI?

The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the
standard interl:ace for the next-generation TV. By connecting this

system and a TV with the HDMI cable, digital video signals and
audio signals are transmitted through the cable. You can enjoy

digital video and sound without AD/DA conversion with easy
connection.

In addition, this system is compatible with HDCP (High-
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), and HDCP contents can

be viewed if you connect a HDCP compatible TV to this system.

• Toconnecta IV equippedwith the componentvideoinput

jacks

• With analog video connection, you can get better picture quality
in the order -- Component video > S-video > Composite video.

• If }_ur TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.

(See page 18.)

To component _ _

videoinput

Center unit 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 or USB MEMORY as the source to play. (See page 17.)

• 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 (See page 34.)

• ToconnectaIV equippedwiththe HDMIjack

HDMI connection allows you to enjoy high quality picture on your
HDMI equipped TV with high-definition digital video signals.

• You can select the type of video signal from 480p, 1080i, or 720p.
(See page 18.)

Center unit ]

To HDMI input

HDMI cable (not supplied)

• ToconnectaTVequippedwiththecompositeorS-videojacks

Center unit

_ Composite video cord (supplied)

or 1

(not supplied)

Align the • marks.

[_ S-video cord 1

To S-video input

To composite
video input

TV

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Connections [ Donot connectthe powercorduntilallother connectionshavebeenmade. ]

Powered

Center unit System cord subwoofer

Align the • marks. Align the • marks.

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

Center unit

(not supplied) vJ ,-_v,_,

or /

Composite video

S-video cord l ii

cord

(not supplied)

@ To composite video output
@ To S-video output

@ Tu audio output

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.

(supplied) _a_

A0XINIWR)

RCApin plug
cord

(not supplied)

r

VCR (@ @ or @@)TV(@) ICassette recorder (@)

You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB
flash memory device, hard disc drive, multimedia card reader,

digit_fl camera, etc. to this system.

• Alter connecting a USB mass storage class device to this system
and selecting USB MEMORY as the source, the file control

display appears on the TV screen. (See page 27.)

USB cable (not supplied) _ Center unit (on the

front panel

NOTE

• When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer also to its
manual.

• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the system at a time. Do
not use a USB hub.

• You cannot charge the USB mass storage class device while
connecting it to the USB MEMORY jack.

• While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device, do not
disconnect the device. It may cause a malfi.mction of both the system

and the device.

• JVC bears no responsibility fbr any loss ofdata in the USB mass
storage class device while using this system.

• When connecting with a USB cable, use a cable less than 1 m (3.3 _})
in length.

• This system is compatible with the USB 2.0 Full- Speed (not
compatible with the USB 1.1).

• You can playback the _bllowing types of files in a USB mass storage
class device (maximum data transf_'r rate: 2 Mbps):

- Music: MP3, WMA

Picture: IPEG
Movie: MPEG-4 (ASF), DivX (maximum flame rate of 30 _s fi_r
progressive)

• You cannot playback a file larger than 2 GB.

• When playing a file which has a large transfer rate, flames or sounds
may be dropped during playback.

• This system cannot recognize a USB mass storage class device whose
rating exceeds 5 V/500 mA.

• This system may not recognize some USB mass storage class devices.

• This system may not play back some files even though their fbrmats
are listed above.

Yuu can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Center unit

MD player

DBS×.tuner

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting "DBS" as the
source to play. (See page 17.) When connecting a video component
such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.

13

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

Centerunit

Power cord

(Supplied)

CAUTION

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

• 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.

AC IN

Plug into AC outlets.

Powered
subwoofer

Power cord

Operatingexternalcomponentswith the remote control

I The buttons described below are used on 14 and 15. I

DBS
VCR --

®®

Number

buttons

TV RETURN--

ENTER

RE(

®®

loo+

@®

pages

VCWDBS

...... B Oil TV

TW

ill m -- CH +/-

TV VOL

0/I VCR/DBS

Remote

control mode
selector

TVVOL+_

II

(play button)

I

• Tosetthemanufacturer'scode

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to TV.

2 Press and hold ©/I TV.

Keep the button pressed mrtil step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

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

the manufacturer's code (2 digits).

Examples:
For a Hitachi TV: Press l, then 0.
For a Toshiba TV: Press O, then 8.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
]VC 01" Samsung 12

Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13, 14
Magnavox 02 Sharp 06
Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07

Pmlasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08
Philips 15 Zenith 09

RCA 05

*"0l" is the initial setting.

5

Release ©/I TV.

If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand,
try each one until you enter the correct one.

NOTE

• Manufhcturers' codes are subject to change without notice.

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

• Operation

Aim the remote control at the T\(

IMPORTANT

Be_re using the remote control to operate a TV;

• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

The %llowing buttons are available:

©/I TV: Turns TV on and oK

TV VO k +/-: Adjusts the volume.
TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

CH +/-: Changes the channels.
1-10, O, > 10 (100+): Selects the channel.

TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected

channel and the current channel.

NOTE

• The operating buttons may difi%rdepending on manuihcturers.

14

Operating external components with the remote control [ Seepage14forbuttonlocations. [

• T0setthe manufacturer'sc0de

• Tosetthe manufacturer'scode

I Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR.

3 Press and hold ©/I VCR/DBS.

Press DBS.

Press and hold ©/I VCR/DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

5 Press number buttons (1-9, O) to enter

the manufacturer's code (2 digits).

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

For a So W product: Press 2, then 0.

Manufacturer

Echostar
GI lerrold
Hamlin
Pioneer
RCA
Scientific Atlanta

Sony
Zenith

"01" is the initial setting.

6 Release 0/I VCR/DBS.

If there is more than one code listed tbr your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one

Code
21

01_,02,03,04,05,06,07,08

15,16,17,18
13,14

19
09,10
20

ll,12

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

Press number buttons (1-9, O) to enter
the manufacturer's code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a Philips VCR: Press O, then 9.
For an NEC VCR: Press 2, then 5.

Manufacturer Code

WC 01% 02, 03
Emerson 11, 26
Fisher 29
Funai 10, 14, 15, 16
Gold Star 12
Hitachi 04
Mitsubishi 13
NEC 25
P_masonic 07, 17

"01" is the initial setting.

6

Release ©/I VCR/DBS.

If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one.

Manufacturer Code
Philips 09

RCA 05, 06
Samsung 24

Sanyo 21, 22, 23
Sharp 27, 28

Shintom 30
Sony 18, 19, 20

Zenith 08

• Operation

Aim the remote control at the DBS tuner or CATV converter.

IMPORTANT

Be%re using the remote control to
operate a DBS tuner or CATV converter;

1 Set the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press DBS.

The following buttons are available:

O/I VCR/DBS: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and

off.

CH +/-: Changes the channels.
1-10, 0, >10 (100+): Selects the channel.

• Operation

Aim the remote control at the VCR.

IMPORTANT

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:

©II VCR/DBS:

(play button):

mE:

I1:

_:
41_1:

REC:

CH +/-: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

NOTE

• When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/('ATV converter;

- The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after }_u have changed
the remote control mode selector to AUDIO or TV. When operating

VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to
press VCR or DBS after setting the remote control mode selector.

Turns VCR on and oft'.
Starts playback.

Stops operation.
Pauses playback.

Fast %rwards video tape.
Rewinds video tape.
Press this button together with _- (play

button) to start recording or together with ||
to pause recording.

15

Basicoperations

The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the
operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center

unit same as on the remote control _br operations unless
otherwise noted.

IMPORTANT

Befl_re using the remote control fl_r the flAlowing
operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

I The buttons described below are used on pages 16 to 18. I

AUDIO _

On the remote control:

Press ©/I AUDIO•

On the center unit:

Press ©/I.

When DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source (see page

17), the following messages will appear on the TV screen.

gource

selecting

button s

DISC 1-5 --

Cursor

ENTER

SCAN MODE II

DVD MEMORY FM/AM AUDIO

• USR I

D_sc I oBsc2 DRSC3 lJ

@@@ol

D_sc@4 _

©©©
©©©

_ CZ2 CZ2CZ2
CZ2 _2 CZBCZ2

-- 0/I AUDIO

Remote

selector

I

VOL +/-

MUTING

/pl0ybottont

SLEEP

LEVEL +_
SPK LEVEL

• "OPEN"/"CLOSE":

Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.

• "NOW READING"
Appears when the system is reading the disc/file information.

• "REGION CODE ERROR!":
Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not

match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be
played back.

• "NO DISC":
Appears when no disc is loaded.

• "NO USB DEVICE":
Appears when no USB mass storage class device is connected.

• "CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC":
Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.

• "CANNOT PLAY THIS DEVICE":
Appears when unplayable USB mass storage class device is

connected.

NOTE

• The STANDBY lamp on the center unit lights red when the power is
turned off_The lamp goes offwhen the power is turned on.

• 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 power isconsumed even when the power isturned
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 offcompletely.

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

One of the DISC (1-5) buttons (with SHIFT pressed) on the remote
control

One of the DISC (1-5) _A buttons on the center unit
One of the source selecting buttons or I_ (playbutton) on the

remote control
One of the DISC (1-5) I_ buttons or I_ on the center unit.

STANDBY lamp PHONES

DISC 1 -5 --A/_

16

Basicoperations [ See page 16 for button locations. I

On the remote control:

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

DVD:

Tu play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See page 19.)

USBMEMORY:

To play back a file in a USB inass storage class device. (See "To play
a file in a USB mass storage class device" on page 19.)

FM/AM:

Tu tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 36.) Each time you press
the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

VCR:

Tu select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN

jacks and AUX IN (VCR) jacks. (See page 13.)

DBS:
Tu select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL

IN (DBS) jack. (See page 13.)

On the center unit:

CAUTION

Besure 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 fl'om the speakers.

While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode

(see page 23) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turns the
subwoofer's power oft; and activates the headphone mode.

"H. PHONE" appears on the display window.

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 from the headphones.

• Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the
headphones.

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

window.

NOTE

• When AM, FM or DBS is selected, this system does not output video

signals.

• It may take time to change the source.

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound

Per%rm one of the following:

• Press MUTING again.

• Press VOk +/- (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).

CAUTION

• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source.

If the volume is set at a high level, the sudden blast of sound could
permanently damage }_ur hearing and/or blow out the speakers.

On the remote control:

Press VOL +/-.

On the center unit:

Turn VOLUME.

• To increase the volume, turn VOLUME clockwise.

• To decrease the volume, turn VOLUME counterclockwise.

Press DIMMER•

Each time you press the button, you can change the brightness level
in 3 steps.

17

Basicoperations [ See page 16 for button locations. I

The system turns off automatically when the specified period of
time has passed.

Press SLEEP•

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

[--(off)'10"20"30"60"90" 120" 150" ]

(back to the beginning) (Unit: rain.)

Example:

minutes

SLEEP

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEPrepeatedl,_z

To cancel

Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP - "appears.

• Turning offthe power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

I Press SPK LEVEL to show the target

speaker indication on the display

window.

Each time you press the button, the indication of the speakers
changes as follows:

FRNT L (Front Left speaker) "_ FRNT R (Front Right
speaker) _ CENTER (Center speaker) _I, SURR L

(Surround Left speaker) _ SURR R (Surround Right
speaker) "* SUBWFR (Subwoofer) ,,*- (back to the

beginning)

2 Press LEVEL +/- to adjust the output

level from -6 to +6.

NOTE

• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on
the TV screen. (gee page 35.)

• The adjustments take efi-}ct *br all sources.

I Press TREBLE/BASS to show"TRE" or

"BASS" on the display window•

Each time you press the button, the indication alternates

between "TRE" and "BASS".

• TRE: Select this to adjust treble sound.

• BASS: Select this to adjust bass sound.

2 Press LEVEL +/- to adjust the level from

- lOto +10 (in 2 steps).

NOTE

• The adjustments take efl}ct for all sources.

The system can be accommodated to your TV_ scan mode.

NOTE

• To use the system in the progressive mode, it is required that the
center unit is connected to the TV by using an HDMI cable or a
component video cord (not supplied). (See page 12.)

• While DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source and
stopped

Press and hold SCAN MODE for

2 seconds.

Currently selected scm_ mode appears on the display window.

2 Press Cursor I_1_1 to selectthe desired

mode•

Each time you press the button, the scan mode changes as
follows:

• When connecting the TV with the component video cord:

1480i_-_480p _ ]

• When connecting the TV with the HDMI cable:

AUTO -_ 480p _ -_ 1080i _ -_ 720p _ -_ (back to the
beginning)

• When selecting "AUTO", the system outputs the video
signal to get the best picture quality on your TV according
to the High-Definition video signal compatibility of the
TV.

• When selecting "AUTO", "1080i", or "720p", the system
up-com_ert the 480i or 480p signal to 1080i or 720p.

• When "1080i" or "720p" is selected, the HD indicator lights
on the display window

480i, 480p, 1080i, mM 720p indicate the number of scanning
lines and scanning fl_rmat of a video signal.

- 480i/1080i indicates 480/1080 scanning lines with
interlaced format.

480p/720p indicates 480/720 scanning lines with
progressive format.

• Generally, }_u can get better picture quality by selecting the
larger the number of scanning lines.

• You can get better picture quality in the progressive mode
than in the interlace mode.

3 Press ENTER while the selected mode is

displayed.

When the progressive mode is selected, the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights on the display window.

NOTE

• ('hanging the scan mode does not take efli.,ct when connecting the TV
with the S video or the composite video cord.

• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this is
not a malfunction of the system.

• 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 VIDEO in the progressive scan
mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to the interlace mode.
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local IVC

customer service center.

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

18

Playback

• The icon such as [] shows the disc formats or file types the
operation is available fur.

IMPORTANT

Be_\_re using the remote control for the
fullowing operation;

1 Set the remote control mode selector

to AUDIO.

2 Press DVD or USB MEMORY.

I The buttons described below are used on pages 19 to 22. I

USB j

MEMORY i

DYD USB

AUDIO_

DVD

_-_ USB

-- MEMORY

MEMORY

DISC

Number

buttons

®®®1

@® omoto

control mode
selector

• Toplaya disc

7 Press the desired DISC (1-5)

on the center unit•

• The system turns on and the disc tray comes

ont.

2 Placea disc•

Label side up When placing an 8 cm disc

3 Press DISC (1-5), with SHIFT pressed•

NOTE

• Up to 5 discs can be loaded.

• You can also start playback by pressing the fbllowing buttons;

DVD or I_ (play button) on the remote control

- DISC(I-5) I_ or I_ on the center unit.

• The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop
pla}4_ack or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the
end. However, when DVD VIDEO is loaded in the system, playback

of the disc next to the DVD VIDEO will not start.

Cursor

(_,-/,.9)/

ENTER

FL DISPLAY !

SHIFT --

iC23 EZB C23

SHIFT

GROUP

II

(play button)

TITLE/
GROUP

• T0playafile ina USBmassstorageclassdevice

Press USB MEMORY•

The operations of the files in a USB mass storage class device
depend on the file types stored in the device.

• For details on connecting a USB mass storage class device, see
"Connecting a USB mass storage class device". (See page 13.)

• When playing the following files...

• For MP3/WMA files

The file control display (see page 27) appears on the TV screen.

• For JPEG files

Each tile (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3
seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control

display (see page 27) appears on the TV screen.

• For ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files

When stopping playback, the file control display (see page 27)
appears on the TV screen.

• For DivXfiles

During the readout time, "Reading Index.." may appear on the
TV screen. When stopping playback, the file control display (see

page 27) appears on the TV screen.

NOTE

• When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device, select
appropriate file type on the setup menu. (See page 34.)

• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though ynu
press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.

19

I

DISC 1 -5 A/_

• Topauseplayback

Press II.

To continue playback, press I,_ (play button).

• Tostop

Press II.

Playback [ See page 19 for button locations. I

• On-screenguideicons

During DVD VIDEO phlyback, the following guide icons may
appear l\)r a while on the TV screen;

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

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

• @: appears at the beginning of a scene cont_dning nmlti-angle
views.

• O (Play), O (Pause), _ / _ (Fast _\)rward/
fast-reverse), _ / _ (Slow-motion forward/

reverse): appears when you perform each operation.

• Q : the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.

NOTE

• Ifynu do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 35.

• Playbackinformationonthedisplaywindow

DVD VIDEO

Example: When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5. i ch
is played.

Elapsed playing time

Chapter number (hour:minute:second)

MP3/WMA file

Example: When an MP3 file is played back.

Signal and speaker

Track number indicators

MP3 indicator* Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)

(during playback only)

_ Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

Track number

* WMA indicator lights for WMA file.

JPEG file

Example: When slide-show is played back.

File number

l Signal and speaker indicators (See page 24.)

Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 24.)

_ Pressing FL DISPLAY

Title number Chapter number

ano _--_- sw_Bu

SUrR _ [] []

VCD/SVCD/CD

Example: When a CD is played back.

Track number Signal and speaker

Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)

NOTE

• / r

• %hen a V('D or SV('D xsith PBC function is phwed, the elapsed
playing time does not appear, but "PBC' appears.

indicators

[_ J P

_ Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number File number

ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX file

Example: When an ASF file is played.

Track number

[

[0:1

Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)

(during playback only)

_ Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number Track number

E e sw

Signal and speaker

indicators

0:

I

NOTE

• You can change the time inlbrmation mode (except lbr MP3/WMA/
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG 1/DivX). (See page 25.)

• You can also check the pla}4_ack inlbrmation on the TV screen. (gee
page 25.)

2O

Playback [ See page 19 for button locations. I

• Discinformationonthedisplaywindow

The disc indicators on the display window show the current status
of the corresponding disc tra}_

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

disc in the disc tray 5 is selected.

number

i_ Currently selected disc

Currently loaded disc number

• Screen saver

An image may burn in on a TV screen if a static picture is displayed
tbr a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the

screen ifa 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 34.

You can move back the playback position by I0 seconds
from the current position.

• During playback

Press C-.

NOTE

• This function works in the same title.

• This fi.,aturemay not work for some discs.

• During playback

On the remote control:

Press )-_ or <<.

Each time you press the button, the search
speed changes.

To return to normal speed playback

Press I_ (play button).

On the center unit:

Press and hold _1 or I<<.

Continuously pressing _-I_1 or I<1< increases the fast-f\)rward/
reverse search speed.

NOTE

• When a DVD VIDEO, VCD, SV('D, or ASF/MPE(; 2/MPE(;- 1/

DivX is played back, no sound comes out during fhst- fbrward/reverse

search.

• When a CD or MP3/WMA is played back, sound is intermittent
during fZastdbrward/reverse search.

• This fi.,aturemay not work fbr some discs/files.

• For MP3/WMA:

The fast-forward/reverse search speed is not shown.

- The fast-forward/reverse search works within a same track.

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Playback [ See page 19 for button locations. I

You can skip within the file at about 5-minute intervals.

• UsingIz_l_l/14_l buttons

• For DVD VIDE(-) (chapter): During playback

• For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback
without PBC function

• For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/
MPEG-I/DivX (track/file): During playback or while stopped

Press I_1_1or I<4 repeatedly•

NOTE

• WhenplayingbackanMP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/

DivX file, }_u can make operations using the file control display. (See
page 27.)

• This ti.,ature may not work tbr some discs/files.

• Usingnumberbuttonsonthe remotecontrol

• For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):
While stopped, the title nmnber is selected.

During playback, the chapter nmnber is selected.

• For VCD/SVCD (track):
During playback or while stopped without PBC function

• For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX
(track/file):

During playback or while stopped

Press number buttons (0-10, _10) to
select the desired number.

• For details on using the number buttons, see "How to use the
number buttons" below.

How to use the number buttons

To select 3: Press 3.
To select 10: Press 10.
To select 14: Press 2>10, 1, then 4.

To select 24: Press 2>10, 2, then 4.
To select 40: Press 1>10, 4, then 0.

To select 114: Press 1>10, 1>10, 1, 1, then 4.

This is useful especially when you want to skip within a
long file.

• During playback

Press Cursor I_/<1.

Each time you press the button, the playback position skips to the
beginning of the previous or next interval. Each interval is about

5 minutes.

NOTE

• Intervals are automatically assigned *)comthe beginning of a file.

• This ti.,ature is available only within the same file.

• This feature may not work *br some discs/files.

• During playback or while stopped

Press TITLE/GROUP.

"- -" is shown in the title/group display area
in the display window.

Example: During DVD VIDEO playback

2

While the display window shows "- -"

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.

• For details on using the number buttons, see "How to use the
number buttons" on the left cohmm.

NOTE

• Tbis ti:ature may not work ior some discs/files.

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Advancedoperations

• The icon such as [] shows the disc tbrmats or file types the

operation is available fur.

IMPORTANT

Befl_re using the remote control for the fullowing
operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

• There are exceptions in the operation mentioned
above. In such a case, fbllow each instruction.

The buttons described below are used on pages 23 to 32.

AUDIO _

You can enjoy more realistic sound field than a stereo sound by
using the surround mode.

• AutoSurround(AUTOSUR)

Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any
conversion (dmvnnfixing or simulation, etc.). For example, a

multichannel source is atttomatically reproduced in multichannel
atMio.

Number __

buttons

ZOOM

®®®
®®®
®®®
@®@

/

/

]

F_

,.J

F_

_J

i

UDIq control mode

} Remote

__ selector

-- MENU

(play button)

--11

SLOW O

ANGLE
SURROUND

CANCEL

• D01bySurr0und

Dolby Pro Logic II .1

Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed nmltichannel playback
format to decode all 2 channel sources -- stereo source and Dolby

Surround encoded source -- into a 5.1 channel.
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes Movie mode and Music mode:

• Pro Logic II Movie (MOVIE)

Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surr(mnd encoded sources
bearing the mark EID_.

• Pro Logic II Music (MUSIC)

Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo nmsic sources.

Dolby Digital .1

Used to reproduce nmltichannel soundtracks of the software
encoded with Dolby Digital (_).

• There are other encoding fbrmats of digital surround introduced
by Dolby Laboratories, such as Dolby Digital EX.

• DTSDigitalSurround_2

Used to reproduce nmltichannel soundtracks of the software
encoded with DTS Digital Surround (_).

DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete nmltichannel
digit_fl audio furmat available on CD and DVD software.

• There are other encoding formats of nmlti-channel digit*fl
surround introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., such as

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24.

RETURN

VFP

Available Surround modes for each input signal

The \' marks show available surround modes.

Mode Surround

Signal MOVIE .3 MUSIC _3 DOLBY D DTS STADIUM .3
Dolby D _ _ \, __ __

(Multichannel)
Dolby D _i' ' _ _ '

(2 channel)
DTS Digital Surround _ _ _ _, __

(Multichannel)

DTS Digital Surround _i' ' _ _ _1

(2 channel)
Analog (VCR) or Linear PCM xi _1 _i' _1 _ _ _1

off

OFF

Auto

Surround

AUTO SUR

Dolby Surround

DTS Digital

Surround

DSP

.1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby'; "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

.2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
_3 You can select these modes by pressing SURROUND. (See page 24.)

ALL ST.3

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• DSP

STADIUM

STADIUM mode adds clarity and spreads the sound, like ill an
outdoor stadium,

All Channel Stereo

All Channel Stereo (ALL 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.

Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo

• Indicatorsonthedisplaywindow

Digital signal format indicators

LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.

rl[1 D: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
_t't: Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come

in.

No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog

signals come in.

Dolby Surround mode indicator

1313PLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.

Surround indicator

SURR: Lights when tile surround mode is activated.

Source signal indicators, etc. SW _ _

Light to indicate tile incoming signals. _ I1_ _ I-_

E1 : Lights when the left channel signal comes

in.

I_1 : Lights when the center channel signal comes in.
rill: Lights when the right chmmel signal comes in.

: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.

I1_ : Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.
IIN : Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.

IBI : Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2

channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.

SW (Subwoofer): Always lights.

Selecting the surround mode

The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround
mode for input signal from digital nmltichannel software.

When playing back a 2 channel source, you can select the desired
surround mode manuall)_

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the I\_llowing
operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

• Whenplayingbackdigitalmultichannel

software(exceptwhileOFFisselected)

Tile appropriate nmltichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital or
DTS Digital Surround) is automatically sdected.

• Whenplayingbacka2channelsource

You can select either Dolby Pro Logic II (MOVIE/MUSIC) or tile
DSP mode.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the
desired mode•

Tile surround mode is turned on and tile current surromad mode
appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.
For details on each mode, see 'Available Surround modes 12)r each

input signal". (See page 23.)
To turn off the surround mode

Press SURROUND repeatedly until "OFF"

appears on the display window.

Storing adjustments -- auto memory

When you turn tile power off, the system memorizes the current
surround mode. The memorized mode is automatically recalled

when you turn the power on.

NOTE

• For ASK MPEG_2, MPEG 1 and DivX (except DivX w'rsion 6), the

surround mode takes no efl}cts.

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.

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Shows disc type,
Shows audio in%rmation.

a

Shows disc number.

{4

Yuu can check disc information and yon can use some functions

using the on-screen bar.

Shows current title number.

{2

For DVD VIDEO: Shows current chapter number.
For other type of discs: Shows current track number.

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 VIDEO playback

OFF

(The on-screen bar disappears)

(back to the beginnin 9)

• The currently selected item shows as green with an arrow.

Shows time information. See "(;hanging the time informatioff'
bdow.

[r Shows playback status.

_: appears during playback.

/ _: appears during l:ast forward/reverse.
/ _: appears during playback in lbrward slow-motion

reverse slow-motion.
_: appears when paused.

_: appears when stopped.

18 Select this to change time information (<). See "Changing the

time inf\_rmatioff' below.
Select this lbr Repeat Phwback. (See page 31.)

{10 Select this lbr time search function. (See page 27.)
! Select this lbr chapter search function. (See page 26.)
!2 Select this to change audio language or channel. (See page 29.)

i3 Select this to change subtitle language and snbpicture. (See page

28.)

14 Select this to change view angle. (See page 28.)

15, Shows Playback mode status.

PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (See page 30.)
RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (See page 31.)

16 Shows Repeat mode status. (See page 31.)

• Contentsoftheon-screenbarduringplayback

DVD VIDEO

Changingthe 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

7 Press ON SCREEN twice.

VCD

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor I_/_1 to highlight

3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the

desired information•

SVCD

CD

ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX

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Example: When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.

• DVD VIDEO

• Time: Elapsed playing time of current chapter

• REM: Remaining time of current chapter

• TOTAL: Elapsed time of title

• T. REM: Remaining time of title

• VCD/SVCD/CD

• Time: Elapsed playing time of current track

• REM: Remaining time of current track

• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc

• T. REM: Remaining time of disc

4

Press ON SCREEN•

The on-screen bar disappears.

Advanced operations [ See page 23 for buttonlocations. I

Locating a desired chapter using the 0n-screenbar

• During playback

I Press ON SCREEN twice.

Yuu can start playing a title, chapter or track yon specie)r.Yon can

also play a disc frona specified time.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor I_/< to highlight

Locating a desired scenefrom the DVDmenu

DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show
disc contents and you can display then1 on the TV screen.

You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.

• Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The menu appears on the TV screen.

Normally, a DVD VIDEO which contains more than one title
will have a "top" menu which lists the titles. Press TOP MENU

to show the title menu.
Some discs may also have a different menu which is shown by

pressing MENU.
See the instructions _br each discs regarding its particular
nlenn.

2 Use Cursor I_/</V/A to selecta

desired item.

3 Press ENTER•

4

Press number buttons (0-9, _10) to
enter the desired chapter number.

Exanrple:
To select 8: Press 8.

To select 10: Press :>10, 1, then O.
To select 20: Press :>10, 2, then O.

To select 37: Press :>10, 3, then 7.

To correct a misentry

Repeat step 4.

Press ENTER.

Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

3 Press ENTER.

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

NOTE

• This feature may not work ior some discs.

NOTE

• You can select up to the 99th chapter.

Locating a desired scene usinga VCD/SVCDmenu

with PBC

A VCD 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.

• During playback with PBC function

I Press RETURN repeatedly until the

menu appears on the TV screen.

2 Press number buttons (O-10, _10) to

select the number of the desired item.

• For details on using the number buttons, see "How to use the
number buttons". (See page 22.)

To return to the menu

Press RETURN repeatedly until the menu screen appears.

When "NEXT" or "PREVIOUS" is shown on the TV screen:

• To go to the next page, press _!.

• To return to the previous page, press I-_1_.

NOTE

• / ? r

Ifyott want to play a PBC compatible VCD/S'_ ('D xsitlaout using the
PBC function, perform any of the fbllowing:

Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.
Press _-I_-I repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed,

then start playback by pressing I_ (play button). The track number

appears on the display window instead of"PBC".

• To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC compatible VCD/
SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the fbllowing:

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

- Press • twice to stop playback, then press I_ (play button).

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Advanced operations [ See page 23 fnr buttonlocations. I

Locating a desired position by specifying the time

• For DVD VIDEO: During playback

• For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during
playback without PBC function

• For CD: During playback or while stopped

• When specifyingthe elapsed playing time from the

beginning ofthe disc

Per_brm the following procedure while stopped.

• Whenspecifyingtheelapsedplayingtimefromthe

beginningofthecurrenttitle/track

Per_brm the following procedure during playback.

I Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor I_/_1 to highlight

Press ENTER.

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

time.

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

_=> =:>

Press2 Press3

Youcan search and play desired groups and tracks/
files using the file control display on the TV
screen.

Example: When the source is DVD.

Current group/total group Playback mode ×.] (PROGRAM,

number RANDOM, REPEAT)

Track information (for MP3/

WMA only)

Elapsed playing time of current

track (except for JPEG)

I

Current group Current track (file)

Current track (file) / total track (file)

number on current group

Total track (file)
number on disc

To correct a misentry

Press Cursor _ repeatedb_

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

Press 4 Press 0

Press 8

Playback status

_1 (For JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX) The Program and

Random mode are not available.

_2 When the source is USB MEMORY, "USB" appears.

The file control display appears atttomatically during playback
(MP3/WMA) or while stopped.

• For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped

• For ]PEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX: While stopped

7 Press Cursor I_/_I/W/A to selectthe

desired group/track/file.

• For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track.

2 Press I_ (play button) or ENTER.

• Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/file.

• When you press ENTER for pEG, only the selected file is
played back.

NOTE

• (For MP3/WMA) During playback, _tt can locate the desired track/

file by pressing I,*lbt/1414l or Cursor A/V.

• You can also check playback infbrmation on the display window. (See
page 20.)

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

• The order of groups, tracks, and files maybe displayed dift_rently
I?om the order displayed on your personal computer.

• The extension of the file may not be displayed if the file name is too
long.

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Advanced operations [ See page 23 for buttonlocations. I

When Resume Playback is set to "ON" (see page

35) and you stop playback by the following
operations, the position where playback has been

stopped is stored. (RESUME indicator lights on
the display window.)

• Turning off the power (See page 16.)

• Pressing • once

• Changing the source (See page 17.)

To start playback from the stored position

Press _- (play button) or DVD.

• There may be a case when P,- (play button) does not work after

changing the source. In this case, select DVD as a source.

• Pressing DISC (1-5) (with SHIFTpressed) on the remote control or
DISC (1-5) _- on the center unit also resumes disc playback.

To clear the stored position

Press • again.

• Opening the disc tray with the playback disc also clears the stored
position.

NOTE

• This ftmctkm is not awdlable when USB MEMORY is selected as the

sonrce.

• (For DivX) The beginning of a scene where playback has been
stopped may be stored.

• During playback of a disc/file containing
subtitles in several languages

When usingthe SUBTITLEbutton:

I Press SUBTITLE•

Example (DVD VIDEO): "ENGLISH" is selected out of 3
subtitle languages recorded.

2 Press Cursor VIA to select the desired

subtitle.

For SVCD

• An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing SUBTITLE
changes the subtitles regardless of whether the subtitles are

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

When usingthe on-screen bar:

/ Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor I_/< to highlight

3 Press ENTER.

• During playback of a disc containing nmlti-view angles

When usingthe ANGLEbutton:

I Press ANGLE.

Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles
recorded.

2 Press ANGLE repeatedly, or press

Cursor VIA to select the desired view
angle•

When usingthe on-screen bar:

/ Press ON SCREEN twice•

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor I_ 1< to highlight

Press ENTER.

4 Press Cursor V/A to selectthe desired

view angle.

5 Press ENTER.

6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

4 Press Cursor VIA repeatedly to select

the desired subtitle•

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN•

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

• To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE.Each time you press SUBTITLE,

subtitle appears and disappears alternately.

• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up
window. See "The language codes list". (See page 33.)

• For DivX, }_u cannot operate this procedure using the on-screen bar.

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Advanced operations [ See page 23 for buttonlocations. I

• During playback of a disc/file containing
attdio in several languages

When using the AUDIO button:

I Press AUDIO.

Example (DVD VIDEO): "ENGLISH" is selected out of 3 attdio

languages recorded.

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or press Cursor

V/A to select the desired audio.

When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor I_/_1 to highlight

Press ENTER.

4 Press Cursor V/A to selectthe desired

audio.

5 Press ENTER.

6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up

window. See "The language codes list". (See page 33.)

• "ST", "L", or "R" is displayed when playing a VCD respectively
representing "stereo", "left sound" and "right sound".
When playing a SVCD, "ST 1", "ST2", "L1", "RI", "L2", or "R2" is
displayed.

• For DivX, you cannot operate this procedure using the on- screen bar.

Frame-by-frameplayback

• During playback

Press II repeatedly.

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

To return to normal playback

Press I_ (play button)

Playing back in sl0w-m0ti0n

• During playback

1 Press II at the point where

you want to start playback in slow-

motion from.

The system pauses playback.

2 PressSLOW _.

Phwback in forward slow-motion starts
For DVD VIDEO only:

• To play back in reverse slow-motion, press SLOW @.
Each time you press the button, the playback speed becomes

faster.

Example: On the TV

To return to normal playback

Press I_ (phwbutton).

NOTE

• Sotmd cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.

Zooming in

• Duringplayback0rwhilepaused

Press ZOOM with SHIFT

pressed.

Each time you press ZOOM with SHIFT pressed, scene
magnification changes.

2 While zoomed in, press Cursor I_/_1/

V/A to move zoom-in area.

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To return to normal playback

Press ZOOM repeatedly with SHIFT pressed, to select ZOOM X 1.

NOTE

• The number of the magnification stepsvaries depending on the disc
type.

• During slide-show pla_4_ack of JPEG, zooming in is not available. In
such a case, press II to pause slide show playback, then zoom in.

• During playback, there may be a case where Cursor (_- /_1/•/• )
does not work in step 2 above.

Advanced operations [ See page 23 for buttonlocations. I

Changingthe VFPsetting

The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function
enables you to adjust the picture character
according to the type of progranaming,

picture tone or personal preference.

• During playback

I Press VFP.

The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.

Example:

• While stopped

1 Press PLAYMODE

repeatedly until program

window appears on the TV screen•

PRG indicator lights on the display window.

2 Press Cursor I_/_1 repeatedly to

select

the VFP mode.

• NORMAL: Normally select this.

• CINEMA: Suitable lbr movies.

When you select "NORMAL" or "CINEMA", press VFP to

complete the setting.

• USER 1and USER 2: Yuu can adjust parameters that affect
picture appearance.

Only when selecting "USER 1" or "USER 2" in step 2, proceed

to perform the following operation;

3 Press Cursor V/A repeatedly to select

a parameter you want to adjust.

Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as

preferred.

• GAMMA:
Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining

brightness of dark and bright portions.

• BRIGHTNESS:
Controls screen brightness.

• CONTRAST:
Controls screen contrast.

• SATURATION:
Controls screen color depth.

• TINT:
Controls screen tint.

• SHARPNESS:
Controls screen sharpness.

4 Press ENTER.

Example:

5 Press Cursor VIA to change the

setting•

6 Press ENTER•

The current VFP settings appear again.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other

parameters•

8 Press VFP.

NOTE

• Althougla the setting display disappears in the middle of the

procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.

2 Follow the instructions that appear on

the TV screen to program the desired

chapters/tracks.

• For details on using the number buttons, see "How to use the
number buttons". (See page 22.)

• The content's numbers that you have to specify for
progrmnming varies depending on the disc/file type

DVD VIDEO: Titles and chapters

- VCD, SVCD, CD: Tracks

MP3, WMA: Groups and tracks

• You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is up to

99.

• There may be a case that the group or title number can be
entered even for discs that contain no groups or titles. In such

a case, press ENTER to proceed to the Track/Chapter column.

• %then you press ENTER instead of the munber buttons in the
Track/Chapter cohmm, "ALL" appears and all the tracks or
chapters on the selected group or title are programmed as a

step.

To clear the programs one by one from the last entered
number

Press CANCEL repeatedly.

To clear all programs

Press l.
You can also clear the program by turning oft" the system.

3 Press I_ (play button).

If all of the programmed tracks/files have been played back,
playback stops and the program window appears again. Note

that program setting remains.

To check the program contents

During playback, press II. Playback stops and the program window
appears.

To quit the Program mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program
window and {_ disappear from the TV screen.

NOTE

• When the source is USB MEMORY, Program Playback does not
work.

• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.

• DISC (1-5) on the remote control and DISC (1-5) I_ on the center unit
do not work during Program Playback.

• Program Playback may not work ior some discs.

3O

Advanced operations [ See page 23 for buttonlocations. I

Yuu can play titles or tracks on a disc in random

order.

• While stopped

I Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

appears on the TV screen.

RND indicator lights on the display window.

2 Press I_ (play button).

• When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts
Random Playback of the next disc after completing current

disc playback.

To quit Random mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program
window and _ disappear from the TV screen.

You can also clear the Random mode by turning offthe system.

NOTE

• Wlaen the source is USB MEMORY, Random Playback does not

work.

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

Repeating the current selection or all discs

• For DVD VIDEO: During playback

• For VCD/SVCD: During playback without PBC
function or while stopped

• For CD/MP3/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/
DivX: During playback or while stopped

When using the REPEAT button:

Press REPEAT.

Display Meanings

window

DISC

ALL

No Repeat mode is off.

indication The system plays back the disc/

NOTE

• When DVI) VIDEO is loaded in the system, playback of the disc next

to the DVD VIDEO will not start, although ;/REPEAT ALL
on the TV screen or _ ALL in the display window is shown.

• For DVD VIDEO, REPEAT ALL and REPEAT DISC may not be
available depending on the disc.

When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/WMA/JPEG/

ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX):

TV screen

Repeats the current group fur

REPEATGROUP

REPEAT DISC

REPEATALL

REPEATTRACK
REPEAT STEP

_ H,_}, _:_g DVD VIDEO.

MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/
MPEG-2/MPEG- 1/DivX.

Repeats the current title fbr
DVD VIDEO.

Repeats all titles and tracks on
the current disc for VCD/

SVCD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG- 1/DivX.

Repeats all the available discs/
files.

Repeats the current track for
VCD/SVCD/CD/MP3/WMA/

ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG- 1/DivX.

Repeats the current chapter fbr

file normall?_

/ Press ON SCREEN twice•

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor I_/< to highlight

3 Press ENTER.

1 2 1:3 1"0 1 "C)_']I

Repeat mode indicator

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.

4

Press Cursor •/A repeatedly to select
the Repeat mode.

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

Tocancel Repeat Playback

Select "OFF" in step 4.

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Advanced operations [ See page 23 for buttonlocations. I

Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat]

You can repeat playback of a desired part by

specifying the beginning (point A) and
ending (point B).

• During playback

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press Cursor I_/_1 to highlight

Press ENTER.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the l\dlowing
operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

NOTE

• Before you start operation; There is a time limit wl_en

doing the ibllowing steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish,
start fl'om step 1again.

AUDIO _

7 Press SETTING•

Example:

4

Press Cursor •/A repeatedly to select
"A-B".

5

Press ENTER at the beginning of the
part you want to repeat (point A).

The repeat mode indicator "_,- A - " appears on the display

windouc

6 Press ENTER at the end of the partyou

want to repeat (point B).

The repeat mode indicator on the display window changes to
"_-_ A - B" and A-B Repeat Playback starts.

7 Press ON SCREEN•

The on-screen bar disappears.

To cancel

Select "OFF" in step 4, then press ENTER.

NOTE

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

• When playing back a VCD, 8VCD, or CD, A-B Repeat Playback is
possible only within the same track.

• "A B" cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.

• "A B" cannot be selected during playback with PBC function.

BAL. CNTR

2 Press Cursor •/A to select the item

you want to set.

• BAL. (Balance):

You can adjust the balance of the sound between "R (right)
21" and "L (left) 21'_To set the balance to normal, select

"CNTR (center)".

• MON. (Monitor Out):
Select the video output jack type by which you watch DVD

playback after connecting your TV. (See page 12.) Set the
video output to use A\ COMPU LINK remote control

system. (See page 38.)

VIDEO: To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack.
S: To watch DVD playback via the S-VIDEO jack.

COMP (Component):

To watch D\ D playback xia the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.

HDMh To watch DVD playback via the HDMI

MONITOR OUT terminal.

r T

hen selecting this setting, A\ COMPU LINK

remote control system does not work.

T r

3 Press Cursor I_/_1 to make an

adjustment or selection•

Example:

You can lock the tray and prohibit unwanted disc ejection.

On the center unit ONLY:

While the system is turned oft"

DISC 1

Pressand hold

• "LOCKED" appears on the display window.

• If you try to eject the disc, "LOCKED" appears to indicate that

the tray is locked.

To cancel

Carry out the same operation again.

• "UNLOCKED" appears on the display window.

\ i

BAL. L -I 1

The adjustment is set and the display atttomatically disappears
a few seconds later.

32

SettingDVDpreferences

• You can change the language used in the setup menus. See "Menu
description" below.

Basicoperation on the setup menus

IMPORTANT

Befl_re using the remote control for the
following operation;

I Set the remote control mode selector

to AUDIO.

2 Press DVD or USB MEMORY.

Cursor

(_ /.,_/ "_"/A )/

ENTER

SET UP --

SET UP

AUDIO

_-_ USB

l _ DVD

MEMORY

::-S

C::_E:2

• While stopped

I Press SET UP.

2 Follow the instructions that appear on

the TV screen•

_: Languagemenu(LANGUAGE)

• MENULANGUAGE

Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple hmguages.

• Select the initial language*.

• AUDIOLANGUAGE

Some DVDs have nmltiple audio languages.

• Select the initial audio hmguage*.

NOTE

• See the following "The language codes list" fbr the code of each

language, such as "AA", etc.

The language codeslist

AA Mhr IK hmpiak RN Kirundi
AB AbMmzian IN Indonesian RO Rumanian

AF Afrikaans IS Icelandic RW Kinyarwanda
AM Ameharic IW Hebrew SA Sanskrit

AR Arabic ]I Yiddish SD Sindhi
AS Assamese JW Javanese SG Sangho

AY Aymara KA Georgian SH Serbo Croatian
AZ Azerbaijani KK Kazakh SI Singhalese

BA Bashkir KL Greenlandic SK Slovak
BE Byelorussian KM Cambodiml SL Sloveniml

BG Bulgarian KN Kannada SM Samurai
BH Bihari KO Korean (KOR) SN Shona
BI Bislama KS Kashmiri SO Somali

BN Bengali, Bangla KU Kurdish SQ Albaniml
BO Tibetan KY Kirghiz SR Serbian

BR Breton LA Latin SS Siswati
CA Catalan LN Lingala ST Sesotho

CO Corsican LO Laothiml SU Sundanese
CS Czech LT Lithuanian SV Swedish

CY Welsh LV Latviml, Lettish SW Swahili
DA Danish MG Malagasy TA Tamil

DZ Bhutani MI Maori TE Telugu
EL Greek MK Macedonian TG Tajik
EO Esperanto ML Malayalam TH Thai
ET Estonian MN Mongolian TI Tigrinya
EU Basque MO Moldavian TK Turkmen
FA Persian MR Marathi TL Tagalog
FI Finnish MS Malay (MAY) TN Setswana
FJ Fiji MT Maltese TO Tonga

FO Faroese MY Burmese TR Turkish
FY Frisiml NA Nauru TS Tsonga

GA Irish NE Nepali TT Tatar
GD Scots Gaelic NL Dutch TW Twi

GL Galician NO Norwegi_m UK Ukrainian
GN Guarani OC Occitan UR Urdu

GU Gujarati OM (Afim) Oromo UZ Uzbek
HA Hausa OR Oriya VI Vietnmnese
HI Hiudi PA Panjabi VO Volapuk

HR Croatian PL Polish W(-) Wolof
HU Hungarian PS Pashto, Pushto XH Xhosa

HY Armenian PT Portuguese YO "xUruba
IA Interlingua QU Quechua ZU Zulu
IE Interlingue RM Rhaeto Romance

• SUBTITLE

Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages.

• Select the initial subtitle language".

• ONSCREENLANGUAGE

• Select the hmguage shown on the TV screen when operating this

system.

When the language you have selected is not recorded to a disc,
the original language is automatically used as the initial language.

33

Setting DVDpreferences

• MONITORTYPE

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.

• 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (comrentional
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.

• 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)

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

on the top and the bottom of the screen.

• 16:9 (Wide television conversion)

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

When you play DVDs recorded in the picture's height/width ratio
of 4:3, the system adjust the ratio of output signal atttomatically.

Ex.: 4:3 PS Ex.: 4:3 LB Ex.: 16:9

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.

• PICTURESOURCE

When you set the scan mode to "480p" or "720p" (see page 18), you

can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content
on the disc/file is processed by flame (film source) or by field (video

source).

Normally set to "AUTO".

• AUTO

Used to play a disc/file containing both video and fihn source
materials.

This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the
current disc/file according to the disc/file information.

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

• FILM

Suitable fbr playing back a fihn source disc/file.

• VIDEO (NORMAL)
Suitable fbr playing back a video source disc/file with relatively a

few nlovements.

• VIDEO (ACTIVE)

Suitable fbr playing back a video source disc/file with relatively a
lot of movements.

• FILETYPE

When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device, you can
select which files to play.

• AUDIO

Select this to play MP3/WMA files.

• STILL PICTURE

Select this to play JPEG files.

• VIDEO

Select this to play ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX files.

• HDMIDVICOLOR

When connecting the TV by using HDMI cable, you can adjust the
picture appearance, such as image quality, color intensity, and black

fading.

• STANDARD

Select this when you need no picture adjustment.

• ENHANCE

This system automatically makes picture adjustment suitable for
the picture.

• HDMIOUT

When connecting the TV by using HDMI cable, you can select the
type of video signal output from HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal.

Normally set to "AUTO".

• AUTO

This system automatically select the video signal type and outputs
according to the type of TV connected with HDMI cable.

• RGB

Select this when no picture appears on the TV with "AUTO"
setting. The video signal output is fixed to RGB.

_:Audio menu (AUDIO)

• D.RANGECONTROL

(Dynamic range control)
You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a low

volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.

• WIDE RANGE

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

• NORMAL

Normally select this to activate this function.

• TV MODE

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

NOTE

• When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the

surround mode is off; the setting of D. RANGE CONTROL is set to
NORMAL automatically.

• SCREENSAVER(See page21.)

You can acti'_:tte or deactivate screen saver function.

• HDMIAUDIOOUT

You can select whether the system outputs the audio signal with the

video signal from HDMI MONITOR OUT ternfinal or not.

34

Setting DVDpreferences

peaker setting menu (SPK.SETTING)

• Levelmenu(LEVEL)

FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/CENTER
SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/SURROUND LEFT
SPEAKER

While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround

speakers volume as nmch as that of the front speakers.

Yuu can adjust the output level in the -6 dB to +6 dB range.

TEST TONE*

Outputs the test tone.

* The test tone comes out of all of the activated s _eakers in the

fbllowing sequence:

=> Front left speaker =:5 Center speaker _ Front right

speaker :=> Surround right speaker :=> Surround left speaker

:=> (back to file beginning)

NOTE

• Adjustnient of subwoof_r output level is not available.

• Delaymenu (DELAY)

Example:

Center speaker

Front

0 ms

/ / /

i i ,'

i '

Surround le_

2 ms

• Subwoofer menu (SUBW00FER)

LEVEL

You can set the output level of the subwoofer ill the -6 dB to +6 dB
range.

CROSS OVER

The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be
reproduced by the subwoofer.

Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of
the small speaker connected.

• 120Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is

about 8 cin (3-3/16 inches).

• 150Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is

about 6 cm (2-3/8 inches).

• 200Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is

about 5 cm (2 inches).

_: Other setting menu (OTHERS)

• RESUME

You cau activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. (See page

28.)

• ONSCREENGUIDE

You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons. (See page

20.)

• DivX registrationmenu(DivXREGISTRATION)

Tile systenl has its own Registration Code fur DivX playback.
You can confirm the code of your system.

• Once you phly back a disc created by using the Registration Code,
the system's code is overwritten by a totally different new one for

copyright protection purpose.

1ms increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to about

30 cm (1 ft) decrease (or increase) in distance.

Set to "0 ills" for the furthest speaker from your position as the basis
for the delay time setting.

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

• Delay time of front speakers: 0 nls

• Delay time of center speaker: 1 nls

• Delay time of surround speakers: 2 nrs

FRONTLEFTSPEAKER/FRONTRIGHT SPEAKER/CENTER
SPEAKER/SURROUNDRIGHTSPEAKER/SURROUNDLEFT

SPEAKER

Adjust the distance from the listening positiou to the speakers.
Within the r,'mge from 0 ms to 15 ms (by 1 ms).

35

Tuneroperations

IMPORTANT

Be_\_re using the remote control for the
fullowing operation;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2 Press FM/AM.

I The buttons described below used 36 and 37. I

are on

FM/AM _ I

_ FM/AM

pages

_CC2

Number

buttons

®®®
®®®

J

J

®®®

Remote

_ ontrol mode

selector

Cursor

(_/.<)

On the remote control:

I Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the

band.

I

Example:
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.

" 810,.,

2 Press TUNING @/@ repeatedly until

you find the frequency you want.

When you hold down the button until the system starts
searching _\)r stations and then release it, the system stops

searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal
strength is tuned in to.

On the center unit:

Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the

band (FM or AM).

2 Press TUNING +/- repeatedly until you

find the frequency you want.

NOTE

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

TUNING

o/© I

-- FM MODE

_TUNING 0

36

Toner operations [ See page 36 for button locations. I

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.

• Topresetthestations

7 Tune in the station you want to preset•

• If you want to store the FM reception mode _br an FM

station, select the reception mode you want. See "Selecting
the FM reception mode" on the right column.

Example: When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.

_" 1 0 3.50"'

2 Press MEMORY.

'_-,',_"_ 1 0 3.5 0 "'

-'. CH -- --_.

While "CH" and "_ _" are flashing:

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

• While listening to an FM station

Press FM MODE.

The FM reception mode appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes.

• AUTO:
When a program is broadcast in stereo, ?_u 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.

• MONO:
Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo

effect. (The MONO indicator lights on the disphLv window.) In
this mode, you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station.

3 Press number button(s) (1-10, _10) to

select a preset number you want.

• For details on using the nmnber buttons, see "How to use the
number buttons". (See page 22.)

Example: When the preset channel 1 is selected.

When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference,

you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise.

• While listening to an AM station

Press FM MODE.

The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode changes.

If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2
again.

While the selected number is flashing:

• Choose "BEATCUTI" or "BEATCUT2" according to which gives
clearer sound.

4 Press MEMORY.

"STORED" appears on the display window.
The station is assigned to the selected preset nmnber.

If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2
again.

5 Repeat steps I to 4.

• Storing a new station to a used number erases the previo_ sly
stored one.

• Totune into apresetstation

7 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or

AM.

2 Press number button(s) (1-10, _10) to

select a preset number.

• For details on using the number buttons, see "How to use the
number buttons". (See page 22.)

NOTE

• You can also select a preset number by pressing Cursor I_ / _1.

37

AVCOMPULINKremotecontrolsystem

The AV COMPU LINK remote AII_Ia'_IIABII I Iltlll
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

temfinals. 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
conlponeFlts.

• When connecting your TV to this system by using HDMI cable,
you cannot use the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.

hwalV ql_VlTIr _ kll_il_L

ConnectingaTVandVCR

CAUTION

Befbre colmecting;

• If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into
the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

1 Connect the center unit to a TV and

VCR.

• For details, see pages 12 and 13.

2 Connect the center unit to a TV and

VCR using the optional AV COMPU

LIN K cords•

AV COMPU LINK cord
(not supplied)

Available functions

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the
functions listed fl_llowing.

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 (_) 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 offalong with the system.
When you turn on the system;

• If the previously selected source is "DVD'; only the TV will turn
on automaticall}_

• If the previously selected source is "VCR', the TV and VCR will
turn on automaticall}_

When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn otT.

NOTE

• If you turn oI_t'the system while recording on the V('R, the V('R will
not turn offand will continue recording.

AV COMFULIN_: AV COMPULI_):

TV VCR

3 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV

and the center unit into the AC outlets•

4 Turn on the connected components

first, then turn on the center unit•

• When turning on the TV _br the first time after the AV
COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV _olume to minimum

using the TV volume control on the T\_

• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied
with this system. (Press ©/I VCR/DBS.)

NOTE

• To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the
correct "MON." (Monitor Out) setting. (See page 32.)

38

References

To clean the disc

\,gipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line
from center to edge.

• HandlingDiscs

• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at
the edge while pressing the center hole lightl)_

• Do not touch the shi W 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, extreme
temperature and moisture.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Puwer does nut come on. The puwer curd and/or system cord is nut connected. Connect the puwer curd and system cord correctly (See

The remote control does The batteries are exhausted, Replace the batteries. (See page 7.)

not work. Sunlight is shining directly on the remote sensor Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection.

The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN (VC'R) and/ Connect the cord correctly. (See page 13,)
or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly.

An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. (See page 17.)

No picture is displayed The video cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cord correctly. (See page 12.)
on the TV screen. The disc or file is not playable. Use a playable disc or file. (See pages 3 and 4.)

No picture is displayed The scan mode is set to "480p" though the center unit is Change the scan mode to "480i". (See page 18.)
on the TV screen, the connected to the TV which does not support the

picture is blurred, or the progressive video input such as a conventional TV

picture is divided into

tWO parts.

Video and attdio are The disc is scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc.
distorted. A \rCR is connected between the center unit and the Connect the center unit and TV directl)c (See page 12.)

TXfi

The picture does not fit The monitor type is not set correctly. Set "MONITOR TYPE" properb L (See page 34.)
the TV screen.

No picture is displayed A video or audio lbrmat not compatible with this Check the video or audio lbrmat of the signal to see if it
on the T\ or no sound system and/or TV is played, is compatible with this system and/or T\(

come out through A HDCP-compatible TV is not connected. Connect a HDCP-compatible T_Z (See page 12.)
HDMI connection.

The broadcast is hard to Antennas are disconnected. Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (See
hear because of noise, page 8.)

r

The system failed to recognize the T\ connected u ith Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it again.
the HDMI cable.

A HDMI cable longer than 5 m (15 ft) is used. Use a HDMI cable shorter than 5 m (15 ft) to assure

? r

• DO NOT use any solvent -- such as

conventional record cleaner, spray,
thinner or benzine -- to clean the disc.

• Cleaningthesystem

• Stains un the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the
system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-

diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a
dry cloth.

• Since the system may deteriorate in qualit)% become damaged or
get its paint peeled oft, be careful about the fbllowing.

DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.

- DO NOT wipe it furcefully.

- DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.

DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.
DO NOT allow aW rubber or plastic to remain in contact with

it fur a long time.

page 13.)

stable operation and picture quality.

39

References

• Center unit (XV-THC60/XV-THC50/XV-THC40)

Audio section

Digital input* 1:

DIGITAL IN (DBS): 21 dBm to 15dBm
(OPTICAL) (660 nm +30 nm)

_1 Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital

Surround (with sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz)

Video section

Video System: NTSC

Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB

Video output level

Composite: 1.0V(p-p)/75 f2
S-video-Y: 1.0V(p-p)/75 f2

S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 f2
Component-Y: 1.0V(p-p)/75 f2

Component-Pt_/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 f2

Video input sensitivity/Impedance (VCR IN)

Composite: 1.0V(p-p)/75 f2
S-video-Y: 1.0V(p-p)/75 f2

S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 f2

HDMI

HDMI Output (Ver. 1.0):

USBstorage

USB specification:

Compatible device:
Compatible file system:

Bus power supply:

Tuner section

Tuning Range

FM:
AM:

General

Power Requirements: AC 120 V _'_, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 25 W (at operation)

Dimensions (W X H X D):

Mass: 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)

MONITOR OUT

Compatible with the USB 2.0 Full-
Speed

Mass Storage Class
FAT16, FAT32

Max. 500 mA

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
530 kHz to 1710 kHz

0.6 W (in standby mode)

400 mm X 85 mm X 316 mm
(15-314 inches )< 3-318 inches )<

12-1/2 inches)

• Subw00fer(SP-PWC60/SP-PWCS0)

Amplifier section

Front/Center/Surround:

Subwoofer:

Speaker section

Speaker unit:
Power Handling Capacity:

hupedance:
Frequency Range:

Sound Pressure Level:

General

Power Requirements:
Power Consmuption:

Dimensions (W X H X D):

Mass: 12.3 kg (27.2 lbs)

200 W per channel, RMS at 3 f2 at

1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic

distortion.
200 W, RMS at 3 f2 at 100 Hz, with

10 % total harmonic distortion.

16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex

200 W
3f_)

30 Hz to 200 Hz

74 dB/W.m

AC 120 V _>*, 60 Hz

180 W (at operation)

0 W (in standby mode)

171 mm X 411 mm X 458 mm
(6-314 inches X 16-3/16 inches X 18-

1/16 inches)

4O

References

• Subw00fer(SP-PWC40)

Amplifier section

Front/Center/Surround:

Subwoofer:

Speaker section

Speaker unit:
Power Handling Capacity:

Impedance:
Frequency Range:

Sound Pressure Level:

General

Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:

167 W per channel, RMS at 3 f2 at
1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic

distortion.

167 W, RMS at 3 f2 at 100 Hz, with
10 % total harmonic distortion.

16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex
170 W

3f2
30 Hz to 200 Hz

73 dB/W.m

AC 120 V _\_, 60 Hz

160 W (at operation)

0 W (in standby mode)

Dimensions (W X H X D):

170 mm X 411 mm X 458 mm

(6-314 inches X 16-3116 inches X 18-

1116inches)

Mass: 11.5kg (25.4 lbs)

• Satellite Speakers-- SP-XTHC60

Front speakers (SP-THC6OF)

Type: 1-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type

(Magnetically shielded Type)

Speaker:
Power Handling Capacity:

hupedance:
Frequency Range:

Sound Pressure Level:

5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) cone X 2

200 \'V
3f2

100 Hz to 20 000 Hz
78 dB/W.m

Dimensions (W X H X D):

280 mm X 1 106 mm X 280 mm

(11-1116 inches X 43-9/16 inches X
11-1/16 inches)

Mass: 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) each

Center speaker (SP-THC60C)

Type: 1-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type

(Magnetically shielded Type)

Speaker:
Power Handling Capacity:

Impedance:
Frequency Range:

Sound Pressure Level:

6.5 cm (2-9/16 inches) cone X 2
200 W
3f).

90 Hz to 20 000 Hz

81 dB/W.m

Dimensions (W X H X D):

250 mm X 85 nnu X 91 mm

(9-718 inches X 3-3/8 inches X 3-5/
8 inches)

Mass: 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)

Surround speakers (SP-THC60S)

Type:
Speaker:

Power Handling Capacity:
hupedance:

Frequency Range:
Sound Pressure Leveh

2-way 3-speaker Bass reflex type

5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) cone )< 2

3.0 cm (1-3116 inches) dome X 1
200 \'V
3f2

100 Hz to 20 000 Hz
78 dB/W.m

Dimensions (W X H X D):

280 mm X 1 114 mm X 280 mm

(11-1116 inches )< 43-718 inches )<
11-1116 inches)

Mass: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) each

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• Satellite Speakers-- SP-XTHCSO

Front speakers (SP-THC6OF)

Type: 1-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type

(Magnetically shielded Type)

Speaker:
Power Handling Capacity:

Impedance:
Frequency Range:

Sound Pressure Level:

Dimensions (W X H X D):

Mass: 3.3 kg (7.3 Ibs) each

Center speaker (SP-THC60C)

Type: 1-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type

5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) cone X 2
200 W

3f-)

100 Hz to 20 000 Hz

78 dB/W.m

280 mm X 1 106 mm X 280 mm
(11-1/16 inches X 43-9/16 inches X

11-1/ 16 inches)

(Magnetically shielded Type)

Speaker:
Power Handling Capacity:

Impedance:
Frequency Range:

Sound Pressure Level:

6.5 cm (2-9/16 inches) cone X 2
200 W
3f2

90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
81 dB/W.m

Dimensions (W X H X D):

250mm X 85mm X 91mm
(9-7/8 inches X 3-3/8 inches X 3-5/

8 inches)

Mass: 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)

Surround speakers (SP-THCSOS)

Type:
Speaker:

Power Handling Capacity:
Impedance:

Frequency Range:
Sound Pressure Level:

1-way Bass reflex type

8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone X 1
200 W

3f2
80 Hz to 20 000 Hz

70 dB/W.m

Dimensions (W X H X D):

111.5 mm X 148 nnn X 106.5 mm
(4-7/16 inches X 5-7/8 inches X 4-I/
4 inches)

Mass: 0.44 kg (0.98 Ibs) each

• Satellite Speakers-- SP-XTHC40

Front speakers (SP-THC4OF)

Type: 2-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type

(Magnetically shielded Type)

Speaker:

Power Handling Capacity:
hnpedance:

Frequency Range:
Sound Pressure Level:

8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone X 1

1.5 cm (5/8 inches) dome X 1
170 \,V

3f2

80 Hz to 20 000 Hz
77 dB/W.m

Dimensions (W X H X D):

104.5 mm X 139 mm X 101 mm
(4-1/8 inches X 5-1/2 inches X

4 inches)

Mass: 0.56 kg (1.3 lbs) each

Center speaker (SP-THC40C)

Type: 2-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type

(Magnetically shielded Type)

Speaker:

8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone X 1

1.5 cm (5/8 inches) dome X I

Power Handling Capacity:
hnpedance:

Frequency Range:
Sound Pressure Level:

170 \,V

3f2

80 Hz to 20 000 Hz
77 dB/W.m

Dimensions (W X H X D):

137 mm X 105 mm X 104.5 mm
(5-7/16 inches X 4-3/16 inches X 4-

1/8 inches)

Mass: 0.57 kg (1.3 lbs)

Surround speakers (SP-THC40S)

Type: 1-way Bass reflex type
Speaker: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone X 1

Power Handling Capacity: 170 W
hnpedance: 3 f2

Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 70 dB/W.m

Dimensions (W X H X D):

111.5 mm X 148 mm X 106.5 mm
(4-7/16 inches X 5-7/8 inches X 4-1/

4 inches)

Mass: 0.56 kg (1.3 lbs) each

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

• HDCP is the abbreviation of"High-Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection;' and is the high-reliable copy control technology

licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC.

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Retain this information for future reference.

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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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