Consists of XV-THS11B, SP-THS11BW,
SP-THS11BF, SP-THS11BC and SP-THS11BS
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.
GVT0155-018A
[J]
Warnings, Cautions and Others /Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
CAUTION—button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely
(the STANDBY lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
Thebutton in any position does not disconnect the mains
line.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights
red.
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
ATTENTION—Touche!
Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil
complètement hors tension (le témoin STANDBY s'éteint).
Lors de l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche
soit facilement accessible.
La touche, dans n’importe quelle position, ne déconnecte
pas le système du secteur.
• Quand le système est en attente, le témoin STANDBY est
allumé en rouge.
• Quand le système est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY
s'éteint.
L'alimentation peut être télécommandée.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, 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 à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
G-1
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are
2.
no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
3.
Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open.
Do not stare into beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur ni le
coffret de l’appareil. Il n’y a aucune pièce réparable par
l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez toute
réparation à un personnel qualifié.
3. ATTENTION:
Radiation laser de classe II visibles et/ou invisible si
l’appareil est ouvert. Ne regardez pas le rayon.
4. REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE: ÉT QUETTE DE
PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE L’INTERIEUR DE
L’ AP PAR E IL .
[European Union only]
[Union européenne seulement]
CAUTION
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can
cause hearing loss.
ATTENT I ON
Une pression acoustique excessive des écouteurs ou du casque
d’écoute peut entraîner une perte auditive.
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 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
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold;
between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (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 always consumed while the power
cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• 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.
7 Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near
a heating device.
When you are away
When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of
time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants.
These may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the system
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase.
Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical
shock.
Label sticker
Sticker
Paste
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the
discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright
laws.
Note about copyguard system
The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect
the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates
and the picture may not be played back correctly.
Supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.
The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied.
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• FM antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Composite Video cord (1)
2
About discs
Playable disc types
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD VIDEO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio
CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.
• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play
discs recorded with PAL system.
• This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in
DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played
because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Discs you can play:
DVD VIDEOAudio CD
VCDSVCD
• The following discs cannot be played back:
CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the
“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actual
operation may be different from what is explained in this
manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc
structure, not a malfunction of this system.
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO
discs whose Region Code numbers include “1.”
• Example of playable DVD:
ALL
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and
playback cannot start.
1
1
21
423
Notes on DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM
• This system can also play finalized DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs
recorded in DVD VIDEO format and DVD-RWs or DVD-RAMs
recorded in DVD VR format.
• This system can also play DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs if MP3 and
JPEG files are recorded on them with UDF Bridge format.
This system does not support “multi-border” disc.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3 and JPEG
files are recorded on them with ISO 9660 format.
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
Some discs may not be played back because of their disc
characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.
For all playable files
• The system can only recognize and play files with one of the
following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper
and lower case;
MP3:“.MP3”, “.mp3”
JPEG:“.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”
• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99
groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the
system can play is 4 000.
• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc
characteristics or recording conditions.
• MP3/JPEG discs require a longer readout time. (It differs due to
the complexity of the directory/file configuration.)
• If different kinds of the file are mixed on a disc, set the FILE
TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting
for the data to be read (“AUDIO” or “STILL PICTURE”). (See
page 29.)
Notes on MP3 files
• Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can
be shown on the TV. (See page 21.)
• The system can play back the MP3 files recorded at 32 kbps to
320 kbps as a bit rate, and at 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz as a sampling frequency.
• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 kbps.
Notes on JPEG files
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will
take a longer time to be displayed.)
• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.
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 for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
3
Index of parts and controls
The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.
Front panel (center unit)
Display window
18311418
P L PCM SURR
WMA
MP3 AAC RESUME
PROGRESSIVEB.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS STRDS TA NEWS INFO PRG RND
1431
Disc tray (inside): 13
Rear panel (center unit)
FM AM
22262512
CH
14
14
14
0
13
STANDBY
10
Remote sensor: 5
MONO
32
10
73
1313
13
25
MHz
kHz
15
/ TUNING /
15
SOURCE
11
PHONES
11
VOLUME
11
8
8
76
8
4
Index of parts and controls
Remote controlPutting batteries in the remote control
STANDBY/ON
REPEAT
26
26
Number
buttons:15
11
16, 20, 28
14
11, 13
13, 32
15, 31
15, 31
11, 31
11
16
25
12, 24
12
9, 11, 12,
2, 24, 26,
27, 28
12
A-B RPTSLEEP
1
4
7
DIMMER
100
TOP MENU/PGMENU/PL
SET UPSETTING
FL DISPLAY
DVD/CD MEMORY FM MODE
TUNINGSLOW
FM/AMAUX
TITLE/
PLAY MODE CANCEL
GROUP
BASS/
TREBLE
SCAN MODE
VFP
SHIFT SPK-LEVEL
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
REMOTE CONTROL RM-STHS33J
2
5
8
ENTER
TV CHANNEL
3
6
TV/VIDEO
9
SURROUND
10
ON SCREEN
ANGLE
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
LEVEL AUDIO VOL
TV
RETURN
ZOOM
MUTING
TV VOL
10
12
9
9
18
16, 20,
27
12, 16,
28
18
15, 20
13, 32
15, 24
15, 24
23, 24
22, 23
11
25
9, 11
9, 12
R6 (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied)
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace both batteries.
CAUTION
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine and
fire.
Operating the system from the remote
control
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.
• If you operate it from a diagonal position, the operating range
(approx. 5 m (16 ft)) may be shorter.
• Do not block the remote sensor.
5
Connections
Connecting the FM and
AM antennas
7 AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
If reception is poor
Center unit
AM loop antenna
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
antenna (not supplied)
If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation
coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and
remove.
Connecting AM loop antenna
1
2
Antenna cord
3
7 FM antenna
Center unit
If reception is poor
Center unit
Standard type (75 C
coaxial) connector
NOTE
• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is
well-shielded against interference.
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend the supplied FM antenna
horizontally.
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna cord
(not supplied)
• 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 and power cords. This could cause poor reception.
6
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)
speakers and the subwoofer
Front speakers
Center speaker
Speaker cord
• Connect the black cords to the black (-) terminals.
• Connect the white cords to the red (+) terminals.
Before connecting
the speaker cords;
Twist and pull the
insulation coat off
and remove.
Subwoofer
Surround speakers
CAUTION
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use
speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)
indicated on the rear of the center unit.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
7
• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;
• Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel.
DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to
incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.
• Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation
on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result
if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.
Connections
Speaker layout
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
7 To connect a TV equipped with the S-VIDEO and/or
the composite video input jacks
Center speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround left
speaker
NOTE
• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.
• The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may
cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when
installing the speakers.
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main
power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait
at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch
again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the
above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.
• The surround speakers and the subwoofer are not magnetically
shielded.
If it is located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause
color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the
speaker nearby the TV or monitor.
• Be sure to place the subwoofer to the TV’s right side. If you place the
subwoofer to the TV’s left side, keep sufficient distance between
them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.
Front right
speaker
Subwoofer
Surround right
speaker
Connecting a TV
Center unit
NOTE
• Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. (See page
12.)
S-VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
Composite video cord
(supplied)
TV
Connecting an external
component
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
Center unit
RCA pin plug cord
(not supplied)
NOTE
• If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer
between the source components and this system, the sound output
through this system may be distorted.
• When playing a video component such as a VCR;
• To listen to the sound, select “AUX” as the source to play. (See
page 11.)
• To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component
to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct
input mode on the TV.
To audio output
VCR
TV
Cassette recorder
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting 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 29.)
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video
input jacks
Center unit
Component video cord (not supplied)
NOTE
• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (See
page 12.)
• 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 video signals can be output only when you select “DVD” as the
source to play. (See page 11.)
To component
TV
video input
Connecting the power
cord
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
Center unit
Power cord
CAUTION
• Disconnect the power cord before 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.
NOTE
• Preset settings, such as preset stations and surround mode adjustment,
may be erased in a few days in the following cases;
• If you unplug the power cord of the center unit.
• If a power failure occurs.
Plug into AC outlets.
8
Operating the TV
You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC’s TV.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied for the TV.
• To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.
7 To operate a JVC’s TV
You can perform the following operations on the TV.
REPEAT
A-B RPTSLEEP
1
2
4
5
8
7
DIMMER
100
TOP MENU/PGMENU/PL
SET UPSETTING
FL DISPLAY
DVD/CD MEMORY FM MODE
TUNINGSLOW
FM/AMAUX
TITLE/
GROUP
PLAY MODE CANCEL
BASS/
TREBLE
SCAN MODE
VFP
SHIFT SPK-LEVEL
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
REMOTE CONTROL RM-STHS33J
3
6
9
10
ENTER
ANGLE
AUDI O
TV CHANNEL
LEVEL AUDIO VOL
STANDBY/ON
SURROUND
ON SCREEN
TV
TV/VIDEO
RETURN
ZOOM
SUBTITLE
MUTING
TV VOL
TV :
TV VOL +/– with SHIFT
pressed and held:
TV/VIDEO:
CHANNEL +/– with SHIFT
pressed and held:
Turn on or off the TV.
Adjust the volume.
Set the input mode
(either TV or VIDEO).
Change the channels.
9
Basic operations
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 for operations unless
otherwise noted.
The buttons described below are used on
pages 10 to 12.
REPEAT
A-B RPTSLEEP
1
2
5
4
8
7
DIMMER
100
TOP MENU/PGMENU/PL
SET UPSETTING
FL DISPLAY
DVD/CD MEMORY FM MODE
TUNINGSLOW
FM/AMAUX
TITLE/
PLAY MODE CANCEL
GROUP
BASS/
TREBLE
SCAN MODE
VFP
SHIFT SPK-LEVEL
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
REMOTE CONTROL RM-STHS33J
3
6
9
10
ENTER
ANGLE
AUDIO
TV CHANNEL
LEVEL AUDIO VOL
STANDBY/ON
TV
TV/VIDEO
SURROUND
ON SCREEN
RETURN
ZOOM
SUBTITLE
MUTING
TV VOL
Turning the system on/off
On the remote control:
Press STANDBY/ON .
On the center unit:
Press .
When DVD is selected as the source (see page 11), the following
messages will appear on the TV screen.
• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:
Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.
• “NOW READING”:
Appears when the system is reading the disc 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.
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:
Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.
NOTE
• The STANDBY lamp goes off when the power is turned on, and the
lamp lights when the power is turned off.
• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is
turned off. This is called standby mode and the STANDBY lamp
lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn
the power off completely.
• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;
• 0 on the center unit
• One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control
• 3 on the center unit.
10
Basic operations
See page 10 for button locations.
Selecting the source to
play
On the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons
(DVD/CD3, FM/AM or AUX).
DVD/CD3: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See
page 13.)
FM/AM:To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 31.)
Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
AUX:To select the external component connected to the
center unit. (See page 8.)
On the center unit:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source
name you want appears on the display
window.
NOTE
• When a source except DVD is selected, this system does not output
video signals.
• It may take time to change the source.
Adjusting the volume
[VOLUME]
Listening with headphones
(not supplied)
CAUTION
Be sure to turn down the volume;
• Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may
damage both the headphones and your hearing.
• Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly
output from the speakers.
While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode
(see page 17) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, 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.
Turning off the sound
temporarily [MUTING]
Press MUTING.
CAUTION
• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source.
If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could
permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.
On the remote control:
Press AUDIO VOL +/–.
On the center unit:
Turn VOLUME.
To restore the sound
Perform one on the following:
• Press MUTING again.
• Press AUDIO VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).
Adjusting the brightness
of the indications
[DIMMER]
Press DIMMER, with SHIFT pressed.
Each time you repeat the procedure, the brightness level changes.
11
Basic operations
See page 10 for button locations.
Sleep Timer [SLEEP]
The system turns off automatically when the specified period of
time has passed.
Press SLEEP, with SHIFT pressed.
Each time you repeat the procedure, the shut-off time changes.
Example:
minutes
SL
EE
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP, with SHIFT pressed once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly, with SHIFT pressed.
To cancel
Press SLEEP repeatedly, with SHIFT pressed until “SLEEP - -”
appears.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
60
P
Adjusting the output level
of the front/center/
surround speakers and
subwoofer
1 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:
FRONTL Z FRONTR Z CENTER Z
SURR(surround) L
SUBWFR
Z (back to the beginning)
Z SURR(surround) R Z
2 Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the output
level from –6 to 6.
Adjusting the sound
1 Press BASS/TREBLE to show “BASS”
or “TREBLE” on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the indication alternates
between “BASS” and “TREBLE”.
2 Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the level from
–8 to 8.
NOTE
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.
Changing the scan mode
The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.
• To use the system in progressive mode, it is required that the
center unit is connected to the TV using a component video cord
(not supplied) in advance. (See page 8.)
7 While DVD is selected as the source and before playback
1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for
2 seconds, with SHIFT pressed.
The current setting appears on the display window.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired
mode.
• INTER,:Select when your TV supports the
interlaced video input only.
• PROGRESS:Select when your TV equipped with
component jacks supports the progressive
video input.
You can get better picture quality in the order —
Composite video s S-video s Component video
3 Press ENTER while the selected mode
is displayed.
When “PROGRESS” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights on the display window.
NOTE
• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this
is not a malfunction of the system.
NOTE
• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the
TV screen. (See page 30.)
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.
• 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 “INTER,”.
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
customer service center.
• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system.
12
Playback
• The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available
for.
The buttons described below are used on pages 13 to 16.
3
6
9
10
ENTER
ANGLE
AUDIO
TV CHANNEL
LEVEL AUDIO VOL
STANDBY/ON
TV
TV/VIDEO
SURROUND
ON SCREEN
RETURN
ZOOM
SUBTITLE
MUTING
TV VOL
Number
buttons
REPEAT
A-B RPTSLEEP
1
2
4
5
8
7
DIMMER
100
TOP MENU/PGMENU/PL
SET UPSETTING
FL DISPLAY
DVD/CD MEMORY FM MODE
TUNINGSLOW
FM/AMAUX
TITLE/
GROUP
PLAY MODE CANCEL
BASS/
TREBLE
SCAN MODE
VFP
SHIFT SPK-LEVEL
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
REMOTE CONTROL RM-STHS33J
Basic playback
1 Press 0 on the
center unit.
• The system turns on and the
disc tray comes out.
2 Place a disc.
When placing an 8 cm
Label side up
(3 inches) disc
3 Press DVD/CD3 (play button).
For MP3
The file control display (see page 21) appears on the TV screen.
For JPEG
Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3
seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control
display (see page 21) appears on the TV screen.
For DVD VR disc
Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the control display
on the TV screen (see page 16).
7 To pause
Press 8.
To return to playback, press 3 (play button).
7 To stop
Press 7.
7 On-screen guide icons
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may
appear for a while on the TV screen;
•: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multisubtitle languages.
•: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio
languages.
•: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle
views.
• (Play), (Pause), / (Fast forward/
fast-reverse), / (Slow-motion forward/
reverse): appears when you perform each operation.
•: the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.
NOTE
• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you
press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.
• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 30.
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Playback
See page 13 for button locations.
7 Playback information on the display window
DVD VIDEO
Example:
When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played
Elapsed playing time
Chapter number
SURR
2
Signal and speaker indicators (See page 18.)
Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 18.)
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Title number
T
SURR
DVD VR disc
Example:
During playback on the Original program*
Title number
1
4
.
1
5
.
Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
(hour:minute:second)
3
::
3
2
C
1
Chapter number
2
4
VCD/SVCD/CD
Example:
When a CD is played back
Track number
LPCM
NOTE
• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed
playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.
MP3 file
MP3
MP3 indicator
Pressing FL DISPLAY
1
2
.
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)
Track number
2
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)
Group number
3
.
Signal and speaker
3
3
:
1
Signal and speaker
:
3
11
4
2
(during playback only)
indicators
indicators
22
.
2/
PG (Original program) indicator
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Title number
G
P
Example:
During playback on the Playlist*
Title number
0
3
.
PL
PL (Playlist) indicator
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Playlist number
L
P
00::263
Chapter number
1C3
.
Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
00::503
Chapter number
1C1
.
2
2
1
MP3
JPEG file
Pressing FL DISPLAY
NOTE
• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/JPEG).
(See page 19.)
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (See
page 18.)
G
File number
1
2
Group number
G
1
T
.
Track number
3
.
2
.
1
J
E
P
File number
1
F
2
3
G
3
* Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL, you can change the
play mode. (See page 16.)
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Playback
7 Screen saver
A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long
time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a
static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver
function).
• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.
• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 29.
One touch replay
You can move back the playback position by
10 seconds from the current position.
7 During playback
On the remote control:
Press .
NOTE
• This function works in the same title.
• This feature may not work for some discs.
See page 13 for button locations.
Fast-forward/fast-reverse
search
7 During playback
On the remote control:
Press y or 1.
Each time you press the button, the
search speed changes (x2, x5, x10,
x20, x60).
To return to normal speed playback
Press DVD /CD
On the center unit:
Press and hold x or 4.
Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/
reverse search speed (x5=x20).
NOTE
• When a DVD VIDEO, DVD VR, VCD or SVCD is played back, no
sound comes out during fast-forward/reverse search.
• When a CD is played back, sound is intermittent and low during fast-
forward/reverse search.
• This feature may not work for some discs.
• For MP3,
3 (play button).
the search speed is not shown.
Skip to the beginning of a
desired selection
7 Using x / 4 buttons
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR
(chapter): During playback
For VCD/SVCD (track):
During playback without PBC function
For CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while
stopped
Press x or 4 repeatedly.
NOTE
• When playing back an MP3/JPEG, you can make operations using the
file control display. (See page 21.)
• This feature may not work for some discs.
7 Using number buttons on the remote control
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (title, chapter):
While stopped, the title number is selected.
During playback, the chapter number is selected.
For VCD/SVCD (track):
During playback without PBC function
For CD/MP3/JPEG (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.
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How to use the number buttons
To select 3:Press 3.
To select 14:Press +10, then 4.
To select 24:Press +10 twice, then 4.
To select 40:Press +10 three times, then 10.
Or press +10 four times, then 0.
Playback
See page 13 for button locations.
Locating a desired title/
group using number
buttons
7 During playback or while stopped.
1 Press TITLE/GROUP.
“_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group
display area in the display window.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback
__
.
::
3
1
2
5
4
2 While the display window shows “_ _”
or “_”, 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”. (See page 15.)
NOTE
• This feature may not work for some discs.
Selecting the desired
title/playlist from the
control display
7 During playback or while stopped.
1 Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.
The control display is shown on the TV screen, and the system
starts playback of the first title/playlist.
• The PLAY LIST is shown only when the playlist is on the
DVD VR disc.
TOP MENU/PG: shows the ORIGINAL PROGRAM.
Example:
*1: Title number
*2: Recording date
*3: Recording source (TV station, the input terminal of the
recording equipment etc.)
*4: Start time of recording
*5: Title of the original program/playlist (The title may not be
displayed depending on the recording equipment.)
*6: Current title
MENU/PL: shows the PLAY LIST.
Example:
*7: Playlist number
*8: Creating date of playlists
*9: Number of chapters
*10:Total playing time
*11:Current playlist
2 Press Y/5 to select the desired title/
playlist.
The system starts playback of the selected title/playlist.
To clear the control display
• Press ENTER.
About the play mode on a DVD VR disc
• Original program (ORIGINAL PROGRAM):
The system can play back the original picture in the recorded
order.
• Playlist (PLAY LIST):
The system can play back the playlist edited by the recording
equipment.
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Advanced operations
• The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available
for.
The buttons described below are used on pages 17 to 27.
3
6
9
10
ENTER
ANGLE
AUDIO
TV CHANNEL
LEVEL AUDIO VOL
STANDBY/ON
TV
TV/VIDEO
SURROUND
ON SCREEN
RETURN
ZOOM
SUBTITLE
MUTING
TV VOL
Number
buttons
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
REPEAT
A-B RPTSLEEP
1
2
4
5
8
7
DIMMER
100
TOP MENU/PGMENU/PL
SET UPSETTING
FL DISPLAY
DVD/CD MEMORY FM MODE
TUNINGSLOW
FM/AMAUX
TITLE/
GROUP
PLAY MODE CANCEL
BASS/
TREBLE
SCAN MODE
VFP
SHIFT SPK-LEVEL
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
REMOTE CONTROL RM-STHS33J
Using the surround mode
7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR)
This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode
according to the input signals. For example, a multichannel source
is automatically reproduced in multichannel audio.
7 Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II*
Dolby Pro Logic II has a developed multichannel 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 Surround encoded sources
bearing the mark .
• Pro Logic II Music (MUSIC)
Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources.
Dolby Digital*
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software
encoded with Dolby Digital ().
7 DTS Digital Surround*
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software
encoded with DTS Digital Surround ().
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel
digital audio format available on CD and DVD software.
1
1
2
Available Surround modes for each input signal
The B marks show available surround modes.
Signal
Dolby Digital
(Multichannel)
Dolby Digital
(2 channel)
DTS Digital
Surround
(Multichannel)
DTS Digital
Surround
(2 channel)
Analog or Linear
PCM
Mode
Surround
off
SURR
OFF
Auto
Surround
AUTO
SURR
Dolby Surround
MOVIE*3MUSIC*
BB——B——
BBBB—— B
BB——— B—
BBBB—— B
BBBB—— B
3
Dolby
Digital
DTS Digital
Surround
DTSALL ST*
DSP
*1
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, and the double-D
3
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
*3
You can select these modes by
pressing SURROUND. (See
page 18.)
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Advanced operations
See page 17 for button locations.
7 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 soundAll Channel Stereo
7 Indicators on the display window
Digital signal format indicators
LPCM, SURR:Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.
GD, SURR:Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
C, SURR:Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals
come in.
No indication:No digital signal indicator lights when analog
signals come in.
Dolby Surround mode indicators
GPLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.
Source signal indicators, etc.
Light to indicate the incoming signals.
a: Lights when the front left channel signal
comes in.
b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.
c: Lights when the front right channel signal comes in.
d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.
g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.
i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.
h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2
channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.
SW : Always lights.
The channel with “” shows that the corresponding speakers are
reproducing the channels’ sound.
If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only
“” lights.
7 When playing back 2 channel source
You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (MOVIE/
MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL ST) mode.
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the
desired mode.
The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode
appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.
For details on each mode, see page 17.
To turn off the surround mode
Press SURROUND repeatedly until “SURR
OFF” appears on the display window.
Storing adjustments — auto memory
When you turn the power off, the system memorizes the current
surround mode. The memorized mode is automatically recalled
when you turn the power on.
Using the on-screen bar
You can check disc information and you can use some functions
using the on-screen bar.
Showing the on-screen bar
7 Whenever a disc is loaded
Press ON SCREEN.
Each time you press the button, the onscreen bar changes as follows on the TV
screen.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback
Selecting the surround mode
The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround
mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.
When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired
surround mode manually.
NOTE
• This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD.
• For FM/AM and AUX, you can select All Channel Stereo (ALL ST)
or SURR OFF.
7 When playing back digital multichannel software
(except during SURR OFF mode)
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS
Digital Surround or Linear PCM) is automatically selected.
(The on-screen bar disappears)
OFF
(back to the beginning)
• The currently selected item shows green.
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Advanced operations
See page 17 for button locations.
7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
DVD VIDEO
DVD VR
VCD
SVCD
CD
F Shows playback status.
:appears during playback.
/ : appears during fast forward/reverse.
/ : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/
reverse slow-motion.
:appears when paused.
:appears when stopped.
G Select this to change time information (E). See “Changing the
time information”.
H Select this for Repeat Playback. (See page 26.)
I Select this for time search function. (See page 21.)
J Select this for chapter search function. (See page 20.)
K Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream. (See
page 23.)
L Select this to change subtitle language. (See page 23.)
M Select this to change view angle. (See page 22.)
N Shows Playback Mode status.
PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (See page 25.)
RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (See page 25.)
Changing the time information
You can change the time information in the
on-screen bar on the TV screen and the
display window of the center unit.
7 During playback
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
A Shows disc type.
B Shows audio information.
C Shows current title number.
D Shows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO and DVD VR)
or track number (for other type of discs).
E Shows time information. See “Changing the time information”.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the
desired information.
Example:
When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.
7 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
7 DVD VIDEO/DVD VR
• TIME:Elapsed playing time of current chapter
• REM:Remaining time of current chapter
• TOTAL: Elapsed time of Title/Program
• T. REM: Remaining time of Title/Program
4 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE
• When playing back DVD VR, “TIME” and “REM” cannot be shown.
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Advanced operations
Playing from a specified
position on a disc
You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can
also play a disc from specified time.
Locating a desired scene from the DVD
menu
DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show
disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen.
You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.
7 Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded
1 Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.
The menu appears on the TV screen.
Example:
See page 17 for button locations.
2 Press number buttons (1-10, +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 15.)
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 x.
• To return to the previous page, press 4.
NOTE
• If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without using the
PBC function, perform any of the following:
• Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.
• Press x repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed,
then start playback by pressing 3 (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 following:
• Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.
• Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press 3 (play button).
Normally, a DVD VIDEO which contains more than one title
will have a “top” menu which lists the titles. Press
TOP MENU/PG to show the title menu.
Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is
shown by pressing MENU/PL.
See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding its
particular menu.
2 Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a
desired item.
3 Press ENTER.
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the
corresponding number using number buttons.
Locating a desired scene using a VCD/
SVCD menu 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.
7 During playback with PBC function
1 Press RETURN repeatedly, with SHIFT
pressed until the menu appears on the
TV screen.
Example:
Locating a desired chapter using the onscreen bar
7 During playback
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback
4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the
desired chapter number.
Example:
To select 8:Press 8.
To select 10:Press 1, then 0.
To select 20:Press 2, then 0.
To select 37:Press 3, then 7.
To correct a misentry
Repeat step 4.
5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE
• You can select up to the 99th chapter.
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Advanced operations
See page 17 for button locations.
Locating a desired position by specifying
the time
You can locate a desired position by specifying the time from the
beginning the disc (while stopped) or the current title/track (during
playback).
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR:
During playback
For VCD/SVCD:
While stopped or during playback
without PBC function
For CD:
During playback or while stopped
7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the
beginning of the disc
Perform the following procedure while stopped.
7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the
beginning of current title/track
Perform the following procedure during playback.
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER.
Using the file control
display
You can search and play desired groups and
tracks/files using the file control display on
the TV screen.
Current group / total group
number
Track information
(for MP3 only)
Current group
Playback mode (PROGRAM,
RANDOM, REPEAT)
Elapsed playing time of current
track (for MP3 only)
Current track (file)
4 Use number buttons (0-9) to enter the
time.
You can specify the elapsed playing time from the beginning
of the disc (while stopped) or from the beginning of the current
title/track (during playback).
Example:
To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds)
elapsed
Press 2Press 3
Press 4
Press 8
To cancel a misentry
Press Cursor 2 repeatedly.
Press 0
5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE
• You can specify time in hours/minutes/seconds for DVD VIDEO/
DVD VR and in minutes/seconds for VCD/SVCD/CD.
Current track (file) / total track
(file) number on current group
The file control display appears automatically during playback (for
MP3) or while stopped.
Total track (file)
number on disc
Playback status
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Advanced operations
7 For MP3:
During playback or while stopped
For JPEG:
While stopped
1 Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the
desired group/track/file.
• For MP3, playback starts from the selected track.
• For JPEG, proceed to perform the following operation.
2 Press DVD/CD3 or ENTER.
• Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/
file.
• When you press ENTER for JPEG, only the selected file is
played back.
To skip the file during playback
Press x/4 or Cursor 5/Y.
NOTE
• You can also check playback information on the display window.
(See page 14.)
• Some group, track and file names may not be displayed correctly
depending on recording conditions.
• The order of groups, tracks and files may be displayed differently
from the order displayed on your personal computer.
See page 17 for button locations.
Selecting a view angle
7 During playback of a disc containing multi-view angles
When using the ANGLE button:
1 Press ANGLE, with SHIFT pressed.
Example:
The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles recorded.
2 Press ANGLE repeatedly, with SHIFT
pressed or Cursor Y/5 to select the
desired view angle.
When using the on-screen bar:
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
Resume playback
When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (see
page 30) and you stop playback by the
following operations, the position where
playback has been stopped is stored.
(“RESUME” appears on the display
window.)
• Turning off the power (see page 10)
• Pressing 7 once
• Changing the source (see page 11)
To start playback from the stored position
(“RESUME” disappears.)
• Press 3 (play button) on the remote control or the center unit.
• Select DVD as the source again if you changed the source.
To clear the stored position
Press 7 again or open the disc tray.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired
view angle.
5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
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Advanced operations
See page 17 for button locations.
Selecting the subtitleSelecting the audio
7 During playback of a disc
containing subtitles in several
languages
When using the SUBTITLE button:
1 Press SUBTITLE.
Example (DVD VIDEO):
“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded.
2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired
subtitle.
For DVD VR
•Pressing SUBTITLE activates the subtitles (subpictures)
regardless of whether the subtitles are recorded or not.
(Subpictures will not change if no subpicture is recorded.)
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.)
NOTE
• Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle appears and
disappears alternately
When using the on-screen bar:
.
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER.
7 During playback of a disc containing
audio in several languages
When using the AUDIO button:
1 Press AUDIO.
Example (DVD VIDEO):
“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded.
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or Cursor Y/5
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.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the 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 28.)
• “ST”, “L” and “R” is displayed when playing a DVD VR, VCD or
SVCD respectively representing “stereo”, “left sound” and “right
sound”.
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select
the desired subtitle.
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 28.)
• Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle appears and disappears
alternately.
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Advanced operations
See page 17 for button locations.
Special picture playback
Frame-by-frame playback
7 During playback
Press 8 repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the still
picture advances by one frame.
To return to normal playback
Press DVD/CD3.
Playing back in slow-motion
7 During playback
1 Press 8 at the point
where you want to start
playback in slow-motion form.
The system pauses playback.
2 Press SLOW .
• Playback 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 become
faster.
To return to normal playback
Press DVD/CD3.
NOTE
• Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.
Zooming in
7 During playback or while paused
1 Press ZOOM, with SHIFT
pressed.
Each time you repeat the procedure,
the scene magnification changes.
2 While zoomed in, press Cursor 3/2/Y/
5 to move zoom-in area.
Changing the VFP setting
The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function
enables you to adjust the picture character
according to the type of programming,
picture tone or personal preference.
7 During playback
1 Press VFP.
The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.
Example:
2 Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select
the VFP mode.
• NORMAL:Normally select this.
• CINEMA: Suitable for movies.
When you select “NORMAL” or “CINEMA”, press VFP to
complete the setting.
•USER 1andUSER 2:
You 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 Y/5 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.
To return to normal playback
Press ZOOM repeatedly, with SHIFT pressed to select OFF.
NOTE
• The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc
type.
• During slide-show playback of JPEG, zooming in is not available. In
such a case, press 8 to pause slide-show playback, then zoom in.
• During JPEG playback, there may be a case where Cursor (3/2/Y/
5) does not work in step 2.
Continued on next page
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Advanced operations
See page 17 for button locations.
4 Press ENTER.
Example:
5 Press Cursor Y/5 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
• Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the
procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.
Program playback
7 While stopped
To clear the programs one by one from the last
entered number
Press CANCEL repeatedly.
To clear all programs
Press 7.
You can also clear the program by turning off the system.
3 Press DVD/CD3 to start Program
Playback.
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 7. Playback stops and the program window
appears.
To quit the Program mode
While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program
window and “RANDOM” disappears from the TV screen.
NOTE
• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.
• Program Playback may not work for some discs.
Random playback
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
program window appears on the TV
screen.
USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.
USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM.
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 15.)
• The content’s numbers that you have to specify for
programming varies depending on the disc type:
• DVD VIDEO:Titles and chapters
• VCD, SVCD, CD:Tracks
• MP3:Groups and tracks
• You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is up to
99.
• (For CD, SVCD or VCD) When the total playback time
exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds, “–:–” will appear on the
display window. But, it is possible to continue
programming.
You can play titles or tracks
on a disc in random order.
7 While stopped
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“RANDOM” appears on the TV screen.
2 Press 3 (play button).
After playing all titles/tracks on the disc, the system stops
playback and quits the Random mode.
To quit the Random mode
While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program
window and “RANDOM” disappear from the TV screen.
You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the system.
NOTE
• The same title/track will not be played back more than once during
Random Playback.
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Advanced operations
Repeat playback
Repeating the current selection
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR:
During playback
For VCD/SVCD:
During playback without PBC
function or stopped
For CD/MP3/JPEG:
During playback or stopped
See page 17 for button locations.
When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/
JPEG):
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER.
When using the REPEAT button:
Press REPEAT, with SHIFT pressed.
11
2
Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.
Display
window
ALL
1
No
indication
TV screenMeanings
REPEAT GROUP
PG
PL
REPEAT ALL
,
REPEAT TRACK,
REPEAT STEP
,
REPEAT STEP
:
.
0
3
1
1
:
Repeat mode indicator
Repeats the current group for
MP3/JPEG.
Repeats the current title for
DVD VIDEO.
Repeats the current title for
Original program for DVD VR.
Repeats the current playlist for
Playlist for DVD VR.
Repeats all title/tracks/files for
DVD VR/VCD/SVCD/CD/
MP3/JPEG.
Repeats the current track for
VCD/SVCD/CD/MP3.
Repeats the current chapter for
DVD VIDEO/DVD VR.
Repeat mode is off.
The system plays back the disc
normally.
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select
the Repeat mode.
5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
To cancel Repeat Playback
Select “OFF” in step 4.
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).
7 During playback
When using the A-B RPT button:
1 Press A-B RPT, with SHIFT pressed at
the beginning of the part you want to
repeat (point A).
The repeat mode indicator “” appears on the display
window.
2 Press A-B RPT again, with SHIFT
pressed at the end of the part you want
to repeat (point B).
The repeat mode indicator on the display window changes to
“” and A-B Repeat Playback starts. The selected
part of the disc (between point A and B) is played repeatedly.
NOTE
• For DVD VIDEO, REPEAT ALL may not be available depending on
the disc.
To cancel
Press A-B RPT, with SHIFT pressed during A-B Repeat Playback.
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Advanced operations
When using the on-screen bar:
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select
“A-B”.
5 Press ENTER at the beginning of the
part you want to repeat (point A).
6 Press ENTER at the end of the part you
want to repeat (point B).
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.
• “A-B” cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.
• “A-B” cannot be selected during playback with PBC function.
See page 17 for button locations.
Balance setting
You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right
speakers.
NOTE
• This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD.
• Before you start operation;
There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is
cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
1 Press SETTING, with SHIFT pressed.
Example:
BALCTR
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to make an
adjustment or selection.
Example:
BALR
The adjustment display automatically disappears a few
seconds later with the current setting.
--
5
Tray lock
You can lock the tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection.
On the center unit ONLY:
While the system is on standby mode, press 0 , with 7 pressed
and held.
Press and hold
• The system turns on and “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.
• The system turns on and “UNLOCKED” appears on the display
window.
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Setting DVD preferences
Using the setup menus
• You can change the language used in the setup menus. See
“Menu description”.
Basic operation on the setup menus
TOP MENU/PGMENU/PL
SET UPSETTING
7 While stopped
ENTER
FL DISPLAY
DVD/CD MEMORY FM MODE
TUNINGSLOW
FM/AMAUX
TITLE/
GROUP
SCAN MODE
VFP
SHIFT SPK-LEVEL
ANGLE
AUDIO
PLAY MODE CANCEL
BASS/
TV CHANNEL
TREBLE
ON SCREEN
RETURN
ZOOM
SUBTITLE
MUTING
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
1 Press SET UP, with SHIFT pressed.
2 Follow the instructions that appear on
the TV screen.
Menu description
:Language menu (LANGUAGE)
7 MENU LANGUAGE
Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.
• Select the initial menu language*.
7 AUDIO LANGUAGE
Some DVDs have multiple audio languages.
• Select the initial audio language*.
7 SUBTITLE
Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages.
• Select the initial subtitle language*.
NOTE
• See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each
language, such as “AA”, etc.
The language codes list
AA AfarIKInupiakRN Kirundi
AB AbkhazianINIndonesianRO Rumanian
AF AfrikaansISIcelandicRU Russian
AM AmeharicIW HebrewRW Kinyarwanda
AR ArabicJIYiddishSA Sanskrit
AS AssameseJW JavaneseSD Sindhi
AY AymaraKA GeorgianSG Sangho
AZ AzerbaijaniKK KazakhSH Serbo-Croatian
BA BashkirKL GreenlandicSISinghalese
BE ByelorussianKM CambodianSK Slovak
BG BulgarianKN KannadaSL Slovenian
BH BihariKO Korean (KOR)SM Samoan
BIBislamaKS KashmiriSN Shona
BN Bengali, BanglaKU KurdishSO Somali
BO TibetanKY KirghizSQ Albanian
BR BretonLA LatinSR Serbian
CA CatalanLN LingalaSSSiswati
CO CorsicanLO LaothianST Sesotho
CS CzechLT LithuanianSU Sundanese
CY WelshLV Latvian, LettishSV Swedish
DA DanishMG MalagasySW Swahili
DZ BhutaniMI MaoriTA Tamil
EL GreekMK MacedonianTE Telugu
EO EsperantoML MalayalamTG Tajik
ET EstonianMN MongolianTH Thai
EU BasqueMO MoldavianTITigrinya
FA P er si anMR M ara th iT K Tur km en
FIFinnishMS Malay (MAY)TL Tagalog
FJFijiMT MalteseTN Setswana
FO FaroeseMY BurmeseTO Tonga
FY FrisianNA NauruTR Turkish
GA IrishNE NepaliTS Tsonga
GD Scots GaelicNL DutchTT Tatar
GL GalicianNO NorwegianTW Twi
GN GuaraniOC OccitanUK Ukrainian
GU GujaratiOM (Afan) OromoUR Urdu
HA HausaOR OriyaUZ Uzbek
HIHindiPA PanjabiVIVietnamese
HR CroatianPLPolishVO Volapuk
HU HungarianPS Pashto, PushtoWO Wolof
HY ArmenianPT PortugueseXH Xhosa
IAInterlinguaQU QuechuaYO Yoruba
IEInterlingueRM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu
7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
• Select the language 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.
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Setting DVD preferences
:Picture menu (PICTURE)
7 MONITOR TYPE
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play
DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
• 16:9 (Wide television conversion)
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV).
• 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.
• 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edges of
the pictures will not be shown on the screen.
Ex.: 16:9Ex.: 4:3 LBEx.: 4:3 PS
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.
7 PICTURE SOURCE
You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the
content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame
(film source).
Normally set to “AUTO”.
•AUTO
Used to play a disc containing both video and film source
materials.
This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the
current disc according to the disc information.
• If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique
lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.
•FILM
Suitable for playing back a film source disc.
•VIDEO
Suitable for playing back a video source disc.
7 SCREEN SAVER (See page 15.)
You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function.
: Audio menu (AUDIO)
7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION
(Dynamic range compression)
You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a
low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.
•AUTO
Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its
full dynamic range (no effect applied).
•ON
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 COMPRESSION is
set to ON automatically.
7 FILE TYPE
When several types of files are recorded on a disc, you can select
which files to play.
•AUDIO
Select this to play MP3 files.
• STILL PICTURE
Select this to play JPEG files.
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Setting DVD preferences
: Speaker setting menu
(SPK. SETTING)
7 Level menu (LEVEL)
FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/
CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/
SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER
While monitoring the test tone, adjust the output level of the
speakers.
You 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 speakers in the
following sequence:
s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right
speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left
speaker s (back to the beginning)
7 Delay menu (DELAY)
Example:
Center
speaker
1 ms
Front left
0 ms
Subwoofer
Front right
0 ms
:Other setting menu (OTHERS)
7 RESUME (See page 22.)
You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.
7 ON SCREEN GUIDE
You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons. (See page
13.)
Surround left
2 ms
In this case, set the delay time of each speaker as follows;
• Delay time of front speakers: 0 ms
• Delay time of center speaker: 1 ms
• Delay time of surround speakers: 2 ms
FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/
CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/
SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER
Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.
Within the range from 0 ms to 15 ms. (by 1 ms)
Surround right
2 ms
7 Subwoofer menu (SUBWOOFER)
LEVEL
You can set the output level of the subwoofer in 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 cross over frequency levels according to the bass
sound quality from the front/center/surround speakers.
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Tuner operations
The buttons described below are used on pages 31 and
32.
REPEAT
A-B RPTSLEEP
Number
buttons
1
4
7
DIMMER
100
TOP MENU/PGMENU/PL
SET UPSETTING
FL DISPLAY
DVD/CD MEMORY FM MODE
TUNINGSLOW
FM/AMAUX
TITLE/
GROUP
PLAY MODE CANCEL
SCAN MODE
VFP
SHIFT SPK-LEVEL
2
5
8
BASS/
TREBLE
ENTER
3
6
9
10
ANGLE
AUDIO
TV CHANNEL
TV
TV/VIDEO
SURROUND
ON SCREEN
RETURN
ZOOM
SUBTITLE
MUTING
Manual tuning
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the
band.
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.
AM
0
8
1
kHz
2 Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until
you find the frequency you want.
When you hold down the button until the system starts
searching for stations and then release it, the system stops
searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal
strength is tuned in to.
NOTE
• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the
display window.
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Tuner operations
See page 31 for button locations.
Preset tuning
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be
quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
7 To preset the stations
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.
• If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM
station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting
the FM reception mode”.
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.
FM
103.5
MHz
2 Press MEMORY.
FM
CH
While “– –” are flashing:
_
_
10
3
MHz
5
.
3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to
select a preset number you want.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons”. (See page 15.)
Example:
When the preset channel 1 is selected.
Selecting the FM
reception mode
When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can
change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.
7 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, you will hear stereo
sound. (The ST indicator lights on the display window.) When in
monaural, you will hear monaural sound. This mode is also
useful to suppress static noise between stations.
•MONO:
Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo
effect. (The MONO indicator lights on the display window.) In
this mode, you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station.
FM
If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2
again.
While the selected number is flashing:
1103.5
CH
MHz
4 Press MEMORY.
The selected number stops flashing.
The station is assigned to the selected preset number.
If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2
again.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4.
• Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously
stored one.
7 To tune in to a preset station
1 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 15.)
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References
To clean the disc
Maintenance
7 Handling Discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it
at the edge while pressing the center hole
lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc
or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after use to
prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the
disc when placing it back in its case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes and moisture.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESOLUTION
Power does not come
on.
The remote control does
not work.
The remote control does
not work as expected.
No sound.The speaker cord is not connected.Check the connection. (See page 7.)
No picture is displayed
on the TV screen.
No picture is displayed
on the TV screen, the
picture is blurred, or the
picture is divided into
two parts.
Video and audio are
distorted.
The picture does not fit
the TV screen.
Hard to listen to
broadcast because of
noise.
The system suddenly
turns off.
The power cord is not connected.Connect the power cord correctly. (See page 8.)
The batteries are exhausted.Replace the batteries. (See page 5.)
Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor.Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
The remote control mode is not for the desired source.Before operation, press one of the source selecting
An incorrect source has been selected.Select the correct source. (See page 11.)
The video cable is not connected correctly.Connect the cable correctly. (See page 8.)
The disc is not playable.Use a playable disc. (See page 3.)
The scan mode is set to “PROGRESS” though the
center unit is connected to the TV which does not
support the progressive video input.
The disc is scratched or dirty.Replace or clean the disc.
A VCR is connected between the center unit and the
TV.
The monitor type is not set correctly.Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (See page 29.)
Antennas are disconnected.Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (See
The playback level of the current source is too high.Play back the source with lower volume level.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight
line from center to edge.
• DO NOT use any solvent — such as
conventional record cleaner, spray,
thinner or benzine — to clean the
disc.
7 Cleaning the system
• Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the
system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water
diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a
dry cloth.
• Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or
get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.
• DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
• DO NOT wipe it strong.
• DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
• DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.
• DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with
it for a long time.
buttons for the desired source.
Change the scan mode to “INTER,”. (See page 12.)
Connect the center unit and TV directly. (See page 8.)
page 6.)
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References
Specifications
7
Center unit (XV-THS11B)
Audio section
Front/Center/Surround:33 W per channel, RMS at 6 C at 1 kHz,
Subwoofer:40 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with 10%
Video section
Video System:NTSC
Horizontal Resolution:500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:64 dB
Video output level
Composite:1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-Y:1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 C
Component (Interlace/Progressive):
Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
B/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 C
P
Tuner section
Tuning Range
FM:87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM:530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
Speaker impedance
Front/Center/Surround:6 C to 16 C
Subwoofer:4 C to 16 C
General
Power Requirements:AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Power Consumption:135 W (at operation)
Dimensions (W M H M D):
Mass:5.3 kg
with 10% total harmonic distortion.
total harmonic distortion.
1.3 W (in standby mode)
360 mm M 65 mm M 370 mm
7 Front speakers (SP-THS11BF)
Type:1-Way Bass-Reflex Type
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker:8.0 cm cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 33 W
Impedance:6 C
Frequency Range:90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level:84 dB/W·m
Dimensions (W M H M D):
92 mm M 101 mm M 95 mm
Mass:0.58 kg each
7 Center speaker (SP-THS11BC)
Type:1-Way Bass-Reflex Type
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker:8.0 cm cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 33 W
Impedance:6 C
Frequency Range:90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level:85 dB/W·m
Dimensions (W M H M D):
92 mm M 101 mm M 95 mm
Mass:0.65 kg
7 Surround speakers (SP-THS11BS)
Type:1-Way Bass-Reflex Type
Speaker:8.0 cm cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 33 W
Impedance:6 C
Frequency Range:90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level:82 dB/W·m
Dimensions (W M H M D):
92 mm M 101 mm M 95 mm
Mass:0.56 kg each
7 Subwoofer (SP-THS11BW)
Type:1-Way Bass-Reflex Type
Speaker:15.0 cm cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 40 W
Impedance:4 C
Frequency Range:40 Hz to 1 800 Hz
Sound Pressure Level:84 dB/W·m
Dimensions (W M H M D):
129 mm M 284 mm M 337 mm
Mass:3.0 kg
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.