JVC TH-A9R User Manual

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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-A9R

Consists of XV-THA9R, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, and SP-XSA9

SP-XSA9

SP-XCA9

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R

SP-XSA9

CONTROL

RDS DISPLAY

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY MODE

THEATER POSITION

PTY

REC

FM/AM

DVD

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TIME

DIGEST

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

DVD MENU

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

DSP MODE

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

UPDOWN PAUSE STROBEMEMORY

SP-PWA9

INSTRUCTIONS

XV-THA9R

RM-STHA9R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

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.

LVT0562-004A

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Spacing 15 cm or more

Wall or obstructions

Stand height 5 cm or more

Front

XV-THA9R

Floor

Spacing 15 cm or more

Wall or obstructions

SP-PWA9

Front

Floor

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IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT

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

BE SURE

approved type, as originally fitted. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT

marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wires in the mains lead on this pr od uct are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If

to replace the fuse only with an identical

make any connection to the terminal which is

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions and open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 5 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.

XV-THA9R

SP-PWA9

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. Caution ––

Disconnect the XV-THA9R and SP-PWA9 main plugs to shut the power off completely. The üý button on the XV-THA9R in any position do not disconnect the meins line. The power can be remote controlled.

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.

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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

PRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION MARK, PLACED ON REAR

ENCLOSURE

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION:

open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION:

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

2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

CAUTION:

radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (e)

G-1

G-1G-1

Visible and invisible laser radiation when

Do not open the top cover. There are no user

Invisible laser

CAUTION:

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

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

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

4. Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this apparatus.

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Getting Started ......................................................2

Important cautions ................................................................ 2

Safety precautions................................................................. 2

Checking the supplied accessories........................................2

System outline ......................................................3

Installation.............................................................4

To hang satellite speakers from the wall .............................. 4

About discs ...........................................................5

Playable disc types................................................................ 5

Disc structure ........................................................................ 5

Video CDs with Playback Control function .........................5

Connections..........................................................6

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas....................... 6

Connecting the powered sub-woofer.................................... 6

Connecting the TV................................................................ 6

Connecting the TV with the SCART connector...................7

Connecting speakers .............................................................8

Connecting an audio component........................................... 9

Connecting the power cord................................................. 10

Putting batteries in the remote control................................ 10

Parts Identification ..............................................11

Principles of operation ........................................14

Operation with the remote control...................................... 14

On-screen displays.............................................................. 15

Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver

[SCREEN SAVER] ............................................................ 16

Basic operations .................................................17

To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby).. 17

To turn TV power ON and OFF ......................................... 17

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

Sub-woofer volume control and phase setting.................... 18

Muting the sound [MUTING]............................................. 18

Selecting the source to play ................................................ 18

Changing the decode mode [DECODE]............................. 19

Audio channel display indicator ......................................... 19

Using the Sleep Timer [SLEEP]......................................... 20

Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE]................................. 20

Using the DVD player .........................................22

To turn on the system and TV ............................................ 22

To insert a disc.................................................................... 22

To play a disc...................................................................... 23

Pausing................................................................................ 24

Fast forward and backward................................................. 24

Locating the beginning ....................................................... 24

Resuming playback............................................................. 25

Selecting playback from the DVD menu............................ 25

Selecting the location to view from the Video CD menu... 26 To specify the title, chapter, or track number for

playback.............................................................................. 26

To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track...... 27

To specify the chapter number for playback

[CHAP. SEARCH] ................... .......................................... 27

To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH]..........27

To select the screen for playback from the digest screen

[DIGEST]............................................................................ 28

To advance the picture one frame at a time........................ 29

Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW] ........................................ 29

To display Continuous Photos [STROBE]......................... 30

Zooming a scene [ZOOM].................................................. 31

Changing the Subtitle Language [SUBTITLE]..................31

Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO] .............. 32

Changing the audio channel [AUDIO] ............................... 32

Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE].......................... 33

Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION].. 34 Repeating a current title, chapter or track, or all tracks

[REPEAT]........................................................................... 34

Repeating a desired part [A-B REPEAT]............................35

Programming the Playing Order [PROGRAM] ..................36

Random Play [RANDOM]..................................................37

To check the DVD function status ......................................37

To check the disc information.............................................38

To check the time information ............................................38

Receiving radio broadcasts.................................40

Tuning in stations manually ................................................40

Using preset tuning.... .................................. ........................40

Selecting the FM reception mode........................................41

Beat cut................................................................................41

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive

FM stations..........................................................................42

What information can RDS signals provide?......................42

Searching for a program by PTY codes ..............................42

Switching to a broadcast program of your choice

temporarily ..........................................................................43

Preference settings.............................................44

Using the preference setting menus.....................................44

LANGUAGE MENU settings...............................45

Choosing menu language ....................................................45

Choosing audio language ....................................................45

Choosing subtitle language .................................................45

Choosing on-screen language..............................................45

DISPLAY MENU settings....................................46

Select monitor type..............................................................46

Screen saver settings ...........................................................46

On-screen guide settings .....................................................46

SYSTEM MENU setting......................................47

AUTO STANDBY..............................................................47

RESUME.............................................................................47

AV COMPULINK MODE..................................................47

Limiting playback by children..............................48

To set Parental Lock for the first time

[PARENTAL LOCK]..........................................................48

To temporarily release the Parental lock.............................49

Amplifier settings.................................................50

Basic operation for setting amplifier...................................50

Setting balance ....................................................................50

Setting tone..........................................................................51

Setting speaker size .............................................................51

Adjusting delay time ................. ........................................ ..51

Adjusting crossover.............................................................52

Adjusting LFE attenuator....................................................52

Adjusting dynamic range.....................................................52

Sound settings .................................................. ..53

Adjusting sub-woofer level.................................................53

Adjusting speaker level .......................................................53

Adjusting DSP effect...........................................................54

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video

Equipment...........................................................55

Care and handling of discs..................................57

How to handle discs ............................................................57

Troubleshooting ..................................................58

Specifications......................................................59

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Getting Started

Important cautions

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Installation of the unit

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

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

• Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• A small amount of power 1.9 W is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. (center unit only)

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

To prevent malfunction of the unit

• 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 unit.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on the market, because it may damage the unit.

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it, because damage to the unit may result.

Note about the copyguard system

• The DVD disc is protected by the copyguard system. When you connect the unit to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the unit. The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

VCR

DVD

AUX

FM/AM

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CONTROL

VCR

CENTER

TEST

REAR-L

SLEEP

REAR-R

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

EON SELECT

DVD PLAY MODE

RDS

ENTER

PTY

+PTY

EON

THEATER

DSP

POSITION

MODE

RDS DISPLAY

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

/REW

FF/

PLAY

UPDOWN

TUNING

PAUSE

REC

STOP

STROBEMEMORY

DVD MENU

RM-STHA9R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

Remote control (1) Batteries (2)

AM (MW) Loop

Antenna (1)

FM Antenna (1) AC Power Cord (1)

Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place your unit in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.

When you’re away

When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the unit.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the unit, 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 and disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the unit

Turn off the power switch and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

Video Cable (1) System Cable (1)

Speaker Cord 5 m

(16.4 ft) (3)

Satellite speaker wall

Speaker Cord 10m

(32.8 ft) (2)

Screws (2)*

bracket (2)*

* Speaker wall brackets and screws are packed

together with the satellite speakers.

Avoid getting your hand caught in the disc cover

Getting caught may injure your hand.

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System outline

This system consists of the unit containing a DVD player, a radio, and a pre-amp, as well as the powered sub-woofer, the center speaker, and four satellite speaker units. It provides a fully functional DVD cinema system by simply connecting to a TV set.

Center speaker (SP-XCA9)

Front left speaker

Satellite speaker (SP-XSA9)

Rear left speaker

Satellite speaker (SP-XSA9)

The center speaker and the satellite speakers are connected to the powered sub-woofer.

Powered sub-woofer (SP-PWA9)

The center unit and powered sub-woofer are connected with the system cable.

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R

Front right speaker

Satellite speaker (SP-XSA9)

Rear right speaker

Satellite speaker (SP-XSA9)

The TV is connected to the center unit.

Center unit (XV-THA9R)

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

/REW

REC

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

DVD

FM/AM

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TIME

DIGEST

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

DVD MENU

RM-STHA9R

AUDIOTV

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

DSP MODE

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Contains a DVD player, radio, and preamp (volume control, tone control), together with a Dolby digital decoder and DTS digital surround decoder for Dolby Surround and DTS Digital Surround effects. For some music software, the DAP mode offers the expanded sound field.

This system is capable of most operations. It may also be used to operate JVC TVs and VCRs, as well as TVs and VCRs from other manufacturers. Note that the remote control unit must be programmed with the correct

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settings when using products from other manufacturers.

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Bracket

Screw

Normal position

Tilting the speaker

Installation

The following shows an example of the system installation.

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System setting example

Satellite speaker

Center unit

Powered sub-woofer

Satellite speaker (rear left speaker)

(front left speaker)

Satellite speaker (front right speaker)

Satellite speaker (rear right speaker)

The rear speakers are placed behind the listening position.

Center speaker

To hang satellite speakers from the wall

Use the supplied bracket to fix satellite speakers to the wall.

CAUTION: ATTACHING THE BRACKETS ON THE WALL

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

Location of attachment to wall:

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

Attaching speakers to the bracket

Use the screw supplied to attach the speaker

to the bracket.

CAUTIONS:

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient place behind the powered sub-woofer.

• If the front and rear speakers are placed on the furniture etc., always ensure that they are level.

Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakers

The angle of the speaker may be adjusted along the channel in the bracket. When adjusting the angle, loosen the screw slightly, make the adjustment, and then tighten the screw firmly.

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CAUTION:

If the screw is not tightened firmly, it may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

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About discs

Playable disc types

Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows:

Playable discs

DVD

The DVD Logo is a trademark.

Video CD

Non-playable discs

• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW

• CD-R*• CD-ROM • PHOTO CD • CD-RW*

* Audio formatted CD-R and CD-RW can be played.

• Playing back discs list as “Non-playable discs” above may generate noise and damage speakers.

• Only audio can be played for CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.

Notes on DVD discs

• DVD players and DVD discs have their own Region Code numbers. This unit only can play back DVD discs whose Region Code numbers include “2”.

Audio CD

Examples of playable DVD discs:

• This unit accommodates discs for the PAL system.

Disc structure

A DVD disc is comprised of “titles”, while an Audio CD or Video CD is comprised of “tracks”. Each title may be divided into some “chapters”. For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and each movie may be divided into some chapters. In a DVD karaoke disc, each song usually has its own title number and does not have chapters. In general, each title has independent content, while each chapter in the same title has continuity.

Example: DVD disc

Example: Audio CD/Video CD

Video CDs with Playback Control function

What is Playback Control function?

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

• Menu-driven playback

You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and play an entry.

• High-resolution still image display

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

A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD with the Playback Control feature. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selection. Some discs may show moving pictures or a divided screen.

1. When a list of numbers is displayed, selecting a number shows its contents.

2. When “3333” or “SELECT” is displayed on the television screen, pressing this button jumps to the specific picture.

3. When the selection menu is re-displayed after you have played your selection, selecting a number again replays its contents.

(Some discs may show the menu screen several times.) When ¢ and 4 are shown, pressing “NEXT” or “PREV” can change the selection menu.

4. After playback, press RETURN to go back to the previous screen.

To stop playback, press STOP.

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Note:

• When a menu is displayed for a long time (about ten minutes), the screen background automatically gets dark to prevent screen burn-in while the setting is suspended.

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MAX

MIN

REVERSR NOMAL

PHASE

SUB WOOFER

CONNECTOR FROM XV - THA9

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

VOLUME

CONNECTOR TO SP-PWA9

COMPU LINK

AUX IN

ANTENNA

LOOP

AM EXT

S-VIDEO AV

COMP.

Y/C

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT AV OUT

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

CONNECTOR

TO SP-PWA9

Center unit (XV-THA9R)

Ensure that the £ mark on the plug faces down.

System cable (supplied)

Ensure that the £ mark on the plug faces to the right.

Powered sub-woofer (SP-PWA9)

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

S-video cable (not supplied)

Connect to the TV if it has an S-video input (for higher image quality). Connect the cables with the ∞ mark facing up.

Center unit (XV-THA9R)

Video cable (supplied)

To composite video input

To S-video input

Connections

CAUTION:

• Make all connection before plugging the system in an

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AC outlet.

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas

FM antenna connections

ANTENNA

A.Using the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

FM Antenna

Extend the supplled FM antenna horizontally.

LOOP

AM EXT

Outdoor FM Antenna Cable

Connecting the powered subwoofer

Use the supplied system cable to connect the powered sub-woofer (SP-PWA9).

CAUTUON:

Use the system cable provided for attaching the center unit and the sub-woofer.

B.Using the standard type connector (Not

supplied)

A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal.

Note:

• If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna. Before attaching the 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

AM (MW) antenna connections

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

ANTENNA

Notes:

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

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinylcovered wire to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM (MW) loop antenna connected.)

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AM (MW) Loop Antenna

LOOP

AM EXT

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire

Connecting the TV

Connect the TV to view video images from the unit.

ANTENNA

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

AM EXT

S-VIDEO

LOOP

AUX I

COMP.

Y/C

Connecting the TV with the SCART connector

Connections

ConnectionsConnections

AC IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT AV OUT

LOOP

AM EXT

S-VIDEO AV

AUX IN

COMP.

Y/C

CONNECTOR TO SP-PWA9

COMPU LINK

COMP.-Y/C switch

SCART Cable (Not supplied)

Connect the unit’s AV OUT connector with your TV’s SCART connector using an optional SCART cable.

• Set the COMP.-Y/C switch correctly according to your TV. If the TV only accommodates the regular (composite) video signal, set the switch to “COMP”. If the TV accommodates the Y/C signal, set the switch to Y/C so that you can enjoy better-quality pictures.

Note:

On the rear panel SCART cable is indicated as “AV OUT”. However, this terminal is designed as video output. So, no sound comes out.

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Connections

MAX

MIN

REVERSR NOMAL

PHASE

SUB WOOFER

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

VOLUME

Connections

ConnectionsConnections

Connecting speakers

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Connect the satellite speakers and center speaker to the terminals on the powered sub-woofer using the speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and terminal to which each is to be connected.

• The four satellite speakers may be used at either front or rear.

• Ensure that the left and right speakers are connected to left and right respectively, and that they are connected with the correct polarity (+ve, –ve). The white speaker cord connects to the + terminal, and the black speaker cord connects to the – terminal.

Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord.

FRONT SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTER SPEAKER

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

Connecting the front speakers

Connect the right speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS RIGHT terminal. Connect the left speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS LEFT terminal.

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

REAR SPEAKERS

Connecting the rear and center speakers

Connect the right rear speaker to the REAR SPEAKERS RIGHT terminals. Connect the left rear speaker to the REAR SPEAKERS LEFT terminals. Connect the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

Speaker cord (5 m) (16.4 ft)

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

FRONT LEFT

Fold the end of the cord to avoid short-circuit. Then,

Black

LEFT

RIGHT

while pushing the lever of the speaker terminal, insert the folded end of the cord into the terminal.

CENTER SPEAKER

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

White

Black

Rear right speaker

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

REAR SPEAKERS

Note:

• Mixing up the polarity of the speaker cords can reduce the stereo effect and sound quality.

Center speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CENTER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

SPEAKER

REAR RIGHT

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

REAR SPEAKERS

Speaker cord (10 m) (32.8 ft)

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

CAUTION :

REAR LEFT

Rear left speaker

Speaker cord (5 m) (16.4 ft)

White

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Connecting an audio component

You can connect an analog audio component, such as VCR, TV and MD recorder to this system. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

Use the cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the left jack, and the red plug to the right jack.

Connections

ConnectionsConnections

VCR

AC IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT AV OUT

LOOP

AM EXT

S-VIDEO AV

AUX IN

COMP.

Y/C

AUX IN

Audio output

CONNECTOR TO SP-PWA9

COMPU LINK

MD Recorder

Audio output

CAUTION:

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

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Connections

ConnectionsConnections

Connecting the power cord

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Before plugging the center unit and powered sub-woofer into an AC outlets, make sure that all connections have been made.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

The red STANDBY lamp on the center unit lights when the power cord is plugged in.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna cable. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the FM outdoor antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.

Center unit

AM EXT

LOOP

COMP.

Y/C

AC IN

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

AC power cord

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

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

Powered sub-woofer

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

PHASE

REVERSR NOMAL

SUB WOOFER

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

FRONT SPEAKERS

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTER

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

SPEAKER

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

REAR SPEAKERS

Putting batteries in the remote control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.

On the back of the remote control, remove the

battery cover.

Insert batteries. Make sure to match the

polarity: (+) to (–).

Replace the cover.

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

CAUTIONS:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

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

• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Notes:

• The preset settings such as preset channel and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:

– When you unplug the power cord. – When a power failure occurs.

• The speakers will not produce any sound if the powered sub-woofer power cord is removed from the AC outlet while the center unit is turned on. In this case power will not come on even when the powered sub-woofer power cord is plugged in the AC outlet. Press on the center unit, or AUDIO on the remote control to turn power on. This will turn the powered sub-woofer on and sound will be emitted from the speakers.

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Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the center unit and powered sub-woofer before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

Parts Identification

Center unit

Front panel (top view)

1 Disc cover (22) 2 SOURCE button (18) 3 SURROUND button (21) 4 DSP mode button (21) 5 DVD control buttons (23, 24,

25)

6 VOLUME +/– button (17)

Front panel (front view)

Rear panel

1 AC IN socket (10) 2 Antenna terminals (6) 3 AUX IN terminals (9) 4 Connector for powered sub-woofer (6) 5 AV COMPU LINK terminals (47) 6 Video output terminals (6, 7) 7 Region code number (5) 8 AV OUT terminal 9 Switch for selecting video output of AV OUT

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R

AC IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT AV OUT

LOOP

AM EXT

S-VIDEO AV

AUX IN

COMP.

Y/C

CONNECTOR TO SP-PWA9

1 STANDBY/ON button

and STANDBY lamp (17)

2 Display window 3 OPEN/CLOSE button (22) 4 Remote sensor

COMPU LINK

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Parts Identification

Parts IdentificationParts Identification

Display window

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Powered sub-woofer (Front)

Decode mode indicator

2 Radio indicator (40, 41) 3 Multi-information window

Displays time, status information, etc.

4 Audio channel indicator (19) 5 Radio reception mode indicator

(40, 41)

6 RESUME indicator (25) 7 REMAIN indicator (Timer

indicator) (39)

8 PROGRAM indicator (36) 9 EACH indicator (Timer

indicator) (39)

p DSP indicator (21) q SURROUND indicator (21) w RDS reception mode indicator

(42)

1 Speaker 2 POWER ON lamp (17)

(Rear)

1212

SUB WOOFER

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

CENTER SPEAKER

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

PHASE

REVERSR NOMAL

FRONT SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

REAR SPEAKERS

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

CAUTION :

1 VOLUME knob (18) 2 PHASE button (18) 3 Connector for center unit (6) 4 FRONT SPEAKERS

terminals (8)

5 CENTER SPEAKER

terminals (8)

6 REAR SPEAKERS

terminals (8)

7 Power cord (10)

Remote controls

FM/AM

AUX

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

CONTROL

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

SUBWOOFER

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PTY

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

REC

STOP

DVD MENU

RM-STHA9R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

ENTER

EON

STANDBY/ON

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

MUTING

AUDIOTV

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

+PTY

DSP

MODE

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

UPDOWN

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

DVD RDS

Parts Identification

Parts IdentificationParts Identification

1 Source selecting buttons (14, 18, 41)

AUX, FM/AM, DVD

2 DVD operating buttons

TITLE (25) SUBTITLE (31) DECODE (19) AUDIO (32) ZOOM (31) DIGEST (28) TIME (38, 39) DISPLAY (37, 38) RETURN (26) ANGLE (33) CHOICE (44)

3 Control buttons VCR/TV (55, 56) 4 SLEEP button (20) 5 SETTING button (50) 6 PLAY MODE button (34, 35, 36, 37) 7 Cursor (EON SELECT, PTY +, PTY

SEARCH, PTY –) and ENTER (EON) buttons (42, 43)

8 THEATER POSITION (RDS

DISPLAY MODE) button (42)

9 TV VOL +, – button (55) p TV/VIDEO button (55) q DVD MENU button (25) w STANDBY/ON buttons

AUDIO (17, 22) TV (17, 22, 55, 56) VCR (56)

e SOUND button (53, 54) r Number buttons t Remote control mode selector (55)

DVD, RDS

y DSP MODE button (21) u CHANNEL +, – button (55, 56) i VOLUME +, – button (17) o MUTING button (18) ; Operating buttons (23, 24, 40, 41)

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Principles of operation

The system may be operated via the remote control or the buttons on the center unit, or via the menu on the screen.

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Operation with the remote control

Select the appropriate mode for the remote control when the remote control is used for operation. The remote control mode is selected by pressing the source selecting buttons.

Press DVD:

Press FM/AM: Press AUX:

Source selecting buttons

The DVD operation buttons, number buttons, PLAY MODE button, THEATER POSITION button and operating buttons operate in DVD mode, enabling operation of the DVD, Audio CD, and Video CD discs. The number buttons and operating buttons operate in the radio mode. In Radio mode, nothing will be displayed on the TV.

Press to listen to sound inputted to the AUX jacks. In AUX mode, only the VOLUME + and – buttons ar e operable. Also, nothing will be displayed on the TV.

DVD button

STANDBY/ON

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

AUDIOTV

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

DSP

MODE

Number buttons

Set to

RDS

RDS with FM broadcasts. RDS may be used by using the cursor and pressing the ENTER

to use

FM/AM button

AUX button

DVD operating buttons

PLAY MODE

THEATER POSITION

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

FM/AM

SUBTITLE

DIGEST

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

and THEATER

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

POSITION button. Set to

DVD

to use

other than RDS.

MUTING

/REW

REC

TV/VIDEO

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

DVD MENU

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

UPDOWN

Operating buttons

RM-STHA9R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

Note:

• The remote control mode is affected by the source selecting buttons as well as the SOUND, VCR, TV buttons, and the remote control mode selector (DVD-RDS). See pages 42, 53 and 55 for details.

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On-screen displays

The center unit provides several on-screen displays. With some displays, you can set or select preferences or functions, while the others are display-only.

Opening screens

The Opening screen appears automatically in some conditions. At the bottom, the following information are indicated depending on the center unit’s status.

• NOW READING: The center unit is now reading the disc information (TOC).

• REGION CODE ERROR!: The DVD disc loaded cannot be played because the region code of the disc does not match the center unit.

• OPEN: The disc cover is now opening.

• CLOSE: The disc cover is now closing.

Opening display

NOW READING

Play mode displays

While stopped

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

During DVD playback

DVD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH

During Audio CD playback

CD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH

Status displays

DVD function status

1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2

ENGLISH ENGLISH

Disc/time (DVD)

TITLE CHAP. TIME BITRATE

1 25 2:25:25 3.3

Disc/time (Audio CD/Video CD without PBC)

1 0:08

TRACK TIME

EACH REMAIN

Mbps

During Video CD playback

VCD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL

Disc/time (Video CD with PBC)

TRACK TIME

1 25:25 PBC

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On-screen menus for setting preferences

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LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY

LANGUAGE MONITOR TYPE

SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE

PRESS KEY

SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

AUTO STANDBY RESUME AV COMPULINK MODE

DISPLAY SYSTEM

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

DISPLAY

4:3 LB

MODE 2

DISPLAY

OFF OFF

DVD 1

EXIT

SYSTEM

EXIT

SYSTEM

Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver [SCREEN SAVER]

A television monitor screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the center unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for over 5 minutes.

• Pressing any button on the center unit or the remote control unit will release the screen saver function and return to the previous display.

• You can select one of several screen saver modes available (see page 46).

DVD/Video CD/CD PLAYER

Note:

• The screen saver does not work during playing back an Audio CD or while stopped after played back an Audio CD.

EXIT

PRESS KEY

On-screen menus for setting parental lock

PARENTAL LOCK

Country Code Set Level PASSWORD

PRESS KEY ENTER

—

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EXIT

On-screen menus for using discs

The disc status and items are displayed as follows on the on-screen menus for using the disc.

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DVD

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

TUNING

UPDOWN

REC

/REW

FF/

PAUSE

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

PLAY MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

PTY SEARCH

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

RDS

ENTER

EON

VOLUME + / –

Basic operations

The basic operations for this system are as follows.

IMPORTANT

Check that remote control mode selector is set to “DVD” except when you use the RDS (Radio Data System) for receiving FM stations.

To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby)

From the remote control:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

FM/AM

SUBTITLE

DIGEST

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

Press AUDIO to turn power on.

The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the current source name (DVD, AM or FM station frequency, or AUX) appears on the display window. At this time, the disc cover slides backwards and the top buttons on the center unit appears.

Press AUDIO again to turn power off (standby).

The STANDBY lamp is lit. The disc cover slides forward to cover the top buttons on the center unit and the center unit turns off.

On the center unit:

AUDIO

To turn TV power ON and OFF

JVC TVs may be used as is with the remote control. TVs from other manufacturers require changes to the transmittable signals before they can be used with the remote control. See page 55 for details of changing the transmittable signals.

From the remote control:

Press TV to turn power on.

Press TV again to turn power off.

Adjusting volume [VOLUME]

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to “80” (maximum).

Common: From the remote control

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R

STANDBY lamp

Press to turn power on.

Press again to turn power off (standby).

The STANDBY lamp is lit. The disc cover slides forward to cover the top buttons on the center unit and the center unit turns off.

Notes:

• The powered sub-woofer power supply is linked to the center unit. The green POWER ON lamp on the powered sub-woofer lights when power is turned on, and goes off when power is turned off.

• A small amount of power is consumed in the standby mode (center unit only). Remove the AC power cord from the AC outlet to turn the center unit off completely.

On the center unit

Press VOLUME + or –.

Press VOLUME + to increase volume. Press VOLUME – to decrease volume.

CAUTION:

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

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PTY

ENTER

Selected source name appears

DVD

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

Source selecting buttons

SOURCE

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Sub-woofer volume control and

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phase setting

Use the VOLUME knob and PHASE button at the rear of the powered sub-woofer.

VOLUME knob

Mark

PHASE button

VOLUME

PHASE

REVERSR NOMAL

SUB WOOFER

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

MAX

MIN

Volume control

Turn the VOLUME knob.

Adjust to a volume appropriate for balance with the other speaker(s). The mark indicates the volume position in normal use.

• Adjust when the volume from the sub-woofer is too high or too low in relation to the volume from the front speaker.

Phase setting

Play sound through the sub-woofer and adjust the PHASE button to a position (_ REVERSE or — NORMAL) at which the lowest frequency is heard best.

Note:

• Phase is closely related to the distance from the listening position to the front speaker and sub-woofer. While listening, adjust until the lowest frequency is heard best.

Muting the sound [MUTING]

Selecting the source to play

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

DVD FM/AM

AUX

Notes:

• When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote control, the system automatically turns on.

• The cooling fan in the center unit turns on as long as the DVD is selected as the playback source. It stops when other playback source (FM/AM or AUX) is selected.

On the center unit:

Select the DVD player. Select an FM or AM broadcast.

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

Select a component connected to the AUX jacks.

From the remote control only:

Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers connected.

“MUTING” appears on the display window and volume turns off. To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears on the display.

• Pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound.

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POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

EON

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

REC

STOP

DVD MENU

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

DSP

MODE

UPDOWN

MUTING

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

The source changes as shown below each time the button is pressed.

====

DVD

====

==== (back to the beginning)

AUX

Note:

• When AM or FM is selected, the receiving frequency appears on the display window. At the same time, the AM or FM indicator lights up on the display window.

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Changing the decode mode [DECODE]

You can change the decode mode for digital audio playback.

From the remote control only:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

FM/AM

Press DVD to select DVD as the source.

Press DECODE to select the decode mode.

AUX DVD

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

CENTER

The display changes as shown below each time the button is pressed.

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AUTO/PCM

====

==== (back to the beginning)

DTS

Optimized for all discs playable on this system. (Default)

DTS

Select this mode when playing a DVD disc recorded in DTS Surround. The DTS decoder will be selected as the internal decoder.

Audio channel display indicator

The audio channel indicator shows the audio channel configuration for the disc currently playing.

The indicators refer to the speaker channel as follows.

Left front speaker channel

Right front speaker channel

Center speaker channel

Right surround speaker channel

RS:

Left surround speaker channel

LS:

Rear speaker channel (monaural)

Sub-woofer channel

LFE:

The audio channel indicator indicates the type of disc currently playing as follows.

With Dolby digital 5.1 ch or DTS digital 5.1 ch surround

When to try changing the decode mode

When the decode mode is set to the default AUTO/PCM setting and a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital Surround or DTS Digital Surround is played, the internal decoder will be automatically selected before audio playback begins. Depending on the disc recorded in DTS Digital Surround, this may result in a brief loss of audio after playback starts. This is due to lost audio signals that were inputted during internal decoder selection. In these instances, lost audio can be prevented by manually selecting “DTS” beforehand.

However, please note that when the decode mode is set to DTS, you will be unable to playback audio from discs recorded in a mode other than the DTS Digital Surround.

After changing the decode mode and playing back a disc, return the decode mode to “AUTO/PCM”.

Note:

• Changing the playback source (e.g. AM/FM) will automatically return the decode mode to “AUTO/PCM”.

When a decode mode which differs from the type of disc being played is selected

Insert a DVD disc in the center unit to display the type of audio being played in the Decode mode indicator on the display window. Audio cannot be played if a decode mode which differs from the displayed mode is selected. The selected decode mode flashes to indicate that the selected decode mode does not allow audio playback.

Example:

Flashes

When DTS is selected as the decode mode for Dolby digital audio.

With Dolby digital (Lt/Rt*)

With stereo sound (e.g. Audio CD)

* Lt/Rt refers to the downmix output when connected

to a device that uses Dolby Pro Logic.

Note:

• The audio channel indicator does not show the actual speaker channel that is producing sound.

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DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

Refrections from behind

Early reflections

Direct sounds

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Using the Sleep Timer [SLEEP]

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

From the remote control:

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

PLAY

MODE

PTY

EON SELECT

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

The shut-off time changes as follows (in minutes):

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(Canceled) ==== (back to the beginning)

OFF

====

When the shut-off time comes

The system turns off automatically.

To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time

Press SLEEP once.

The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes.

• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

ENTER

====

CHOICEANGLERETURN

120

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

====

150

====

called MPEG2-Audio. (MPEG stands for “Motion Picture Expert Group” and has been originally developed for compressing video signals.) To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark , the center unit can provide you with MPEG Multichannel decoder.

Note:

• Change the decode mode from “AUTO/PCM” to “DTS” before playing an Audio CD recorded with DTS Digital Surround. For details, see page 19.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. c1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

DAP modes

The sound heard in a concert hall or club consists of direct sound and indirect sound — early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These direct sounds and indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic surround effects. The DAP mode can create these important elements, and gives you a real “being there” feeling.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on the display window.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE]

The built-in Surround Processor provides two types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — Surround mode and DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode.

Surround modes

With this system, you can use two types of the Surround mode.

Dolby Surround (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic)*

Used to watch the soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark ) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark ). Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic can be selected automatically according to software played back.

DTS Digital Surround**

DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD and DVD software. To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark , the system can provide you with DTS Digital Surround decoder. DTS Digital Surround is automatically selected according to software played back.

MPEG Multichannel

MPEG Multichannel is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on DVD software, and uses encoding method

THEATER: LIVE CLUB:

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

DANCE CLUB: HALL:

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

concert hall.

PAVILION:

Give the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.

Notes:

• The DSP modes have no effect on monaural sources.

• The DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up when the signals encoded with Dolby Digital come into the system.

• The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up when the signals encoded with Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this system is activated.

• The dts indicator lights up when the signals encoded with DTS Digital Surround come into the system.

• The effects can be adjusted when the DAP mode is selected (see page 54).

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To select the DSP mode

From the remote control:

Press DSP MODE.

The currently selected DSP mode appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes as follows each time the button is pressed subsequently.

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SURROUND ON

DANCE CLUB

(back to the beginning)

• “PRO LOGIC”, rather than “SURROUND ON”, is displayed when a source other than DVD is selected.

• Select “SURROUND ON” when playing a video with audio recorded in Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby digital, or DTS digital surround audio. Selecting “OFF” loses any surround effect, and stereo playback takes place.

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

====

HALL

====

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

ENTER

EON

MUTING

+PTY

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

100+

DSP

MODE

THEATER

====

PAVILION

DVD RDS

====

LIVE CLUB

====

DSP MODE

DSP OFF

====

When selecting DAP:

Press DSP MODE.

The currently selected DAP mode appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes as follows each time the button is pressed subsequently.

====

THEATER

====

PAVILION

====

LIVE CLUB

====

DSP OFF

====

DANCE CLUB

====

==== (back to the beginning)

HALL

Notes:

• The DSP mode indicator lights up when DAP mode is selected.

• The SURROUND indicator lights up when SURROUND mode is selected.

Notes:

• It is possible to select only “SURROUND ON” and “SURROUND OFF” when playing a Dolby digital audio or DTS digital audio DVD.

• The DSP mode indicator lights up when DSP mode other than SURROUND is selected.

• The SURROUND indicator lights up when SURROUND mode is selected.

On the center unit:

SURROUND

From the unit, SURROUND ON/OFF and DAP mode can be selected independently.

When playing a DVD disc with audio recorded in Dolby surround, Dolby digital, or DTS digital surround audio:

Press SURROUND.

The current status (e.g. “SURROUND OFF”) appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes between “SURROUND ON” and “SURROUND OFF” each time the button is pressed subsequently.

• “PRO LOGIC”, rather than “SURROUND ON”, is displayed when a source other than DVD is selected.

DSP MODE

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Using the DVD player

and represent disc types.

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To turn on the system and TV

From the remote control:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

Press AUDIO üüüü to turn power on.

• Pressing ü

Press TV üüüü to turn TV on.

• On the TV, select the TV input source to VIDEO (e.g. VIDEO 1).

• To turn on the other manufacturer’s TV with TV ü, you need to change the transmittable signal codes beforehand. See page 55.

ü on the center unit also turns on power.

üü

Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc cover.

• When the current playback source is DVD, “CLOSE” appears on the display window. On the TV, “CLOSE” message appears on the opening on-screen.

• After the disc cover is closed, “READING” appears on the display window. Then, the disc information is read and, if the current playback source is DVD, the information is displayed as described in “Display when a disc is inserted” on page 23. On the TV, while disc information is reading, “NOW READING” message appears on the opening onscreen.

Remove the disc after playback has finished.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc cover. Then, remove the disc as shown below: After that, press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc cover.

CAUTION:

Do not put anything on the disc cover since it slides back and forth, or opens. Doing so may result in damage to the unit.

Notes:

• When you use Audio CDs, since no screen other than opening screen is displayed, turning on the TV may not be required.

• For detailed power on operation including the STANDBY indicator illumination, see page 17.

To insert a disc

After turning on the system and the TV, insert a disc as follows:

On the center unit:

OPEN/CLOSE

Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc cover.

• When the current playback source is DVD, “OPEN” appears on the display window. On the TV, “OPEN” message appears on the opening on-screen.

Notes:

• The system can play back DVD, Audio CD, Video CD, CDR/CD-RW (audio-formatted) discs only. Do not insert other disc types. For details about playable disc types, see page 5.

• When OPEN/CLOSE is pressed to close the disc cover, playback automatically begins with some discs.

• You can insert a disc while playing other source (FM/AM or AUX).

• When the disc cover is open, you can directly play the disc by pressing DVD on the remote control or by selecting “DVD” with SOURCE on the center unit.

• If the Region Code of the disc does not match your system, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the opening on-screen on the TV. This means that you cannot play the disc.

• When OPEN/CLOSE is pressed in standby mode, the center unit automatically turns on and the disc cover slides backwards and opens.

Place a disc.

Place a disc with label side up so that it is securely seated.

2222

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DVD MENU

TUNING

UPDOWN

REC

/REW

FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

STOP

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

PTY SEARCH

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

ENTER

EON

DVD

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

SLEEP

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

DVD

PLAY

STOP

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Display when a disc is inserted

Opening on-screen:

NOW READING

When a DVD is inserted

Display window:

“READING”

====

“DVD”

Note:

• Playback begins immediately with some DVD discs.

When a Video CD is inserted:

Display window:

“READING”

(total number of tracks and total time display)

====

“VCD 12 48:12”

“VCD 1 4:12”

After 4 seconds

To play a disc

From the remote control:

Press PLAY or DVD.

Playback begins from the first track.

On the center unit:

(first track time)

When an Audio CD is inserted

Display window:

“READING”

(total number of tracks and total time display)

====

“CD 12 48:12”

After 4 seconds

“CD 1 4:12”

(first track time)

Press 3333.

Playback begins from the first track.

To stop the disc

On the remote control: Press STOP. On the center unit: Press 7.

Note:

• For DVD, or Video CDs recorded with PBC (playback control), pressing PLAY or TV. You may select items from the menu screen thus displayed and call up the locations to be viewed (see pages 25 and 26 for details).

may display the menu on the

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PTY

ENTER

DVD MENU

TUNING

UPDOWN

REC

/REW

FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

STOP

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

PTY SEARCH

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

ENTER

EON

4, ¢

DVD MENU

TUNING

UPDOWN

REC PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

STOP

FF/

/REW

RM-STHA9R

/REW, FF/

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On-screen guide icons

During DVD playback, you may see icons displayed over the

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picture. These have the following meanings.

Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles (see page 33).

Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages (see page 32).

Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle languages (see page 31).

A setting is possible to suppress display of these icons. The setting is entered in the on-screen menu under “On-screen guide settings” (see page 46 for details).

About invalid operation icon

When you press a button, if the unit does not accept its operation,

appears on your television screen. Operations are occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed.

Note that some operations may not be accepted. For example, some discs may not allow fast forward, fast backward or slow motion playback.

Pausing

Fast forward and backward

❏During playback

From the remote control:

Press ¡¡¡¡ or 1111.

Each time you press the button, the fast forward or backward speed changes as follows:

2× = 5× = 10× = 20× = 60×

To return to the normal speed

Press PLAY.

On the center unit:

From the remote control:

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

/REW

REC

EON

PTY SEARCH

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

DVD MENU

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

DSP

MODE

UPDOWN

PAUSE

Press PAUSE.

On the center unit:

Press 8888 .

Playback is paused. When using a DVD or Video CD disc, pressing PAUSE or 8 while paused moves to the next still picture.

Continuously press ¢¢¢¢ or 4444.

Continuously pressing the button increases the fast forward or backward speed as follows:

5× = 20×

To return to the normal speed

Release ¢ or 4.

Locating the beginning

Locates the beginning of the title or chapter with DVDs. Locates the beginning of the track with Audio CDs and Video CDs.

❏For DVD: During playback

For Audio CD: During playback or when stopped For Video CD: During playback or when stopped

From the remote control:

To resume playback

From remote control: Press PLAY. On the center unit: Press 3.

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TUNING

UPDOWN

REC

/REW

FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

STOP

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

DVD MENU

PTY SEARCH

EON SELECT

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

RDS

DVD

ENTER

EON

DVD

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

TITLE

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

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On the center unit:

4, ¢

Press ¢¢¢¢ or 4444.

Press 4 to locate the beginning of the current chapter, title, or track. Press 4 twice quickly to locate the beginning of the previous one. Press ¢ to locate the beginning of the next chapter, title, or track.

Note:

• When you play a Video CD with PBC function or a DVD disc, the center unit may locate different place, but it will generally locate the beginning of the title or chapter or track.

Resuming playback

The center unit stores the position on a disc where you want to interrupt playback at, and resumes playback from that position later. To let work the resuming playback, the item RESUME in the SYSTEM menu must be set to ON beforehand. Otherwise, set it to OFF. See page 47.

To clear the stored position

To clear the stored position, perform one of the following operations: The RESUME indicator on the display window will go out.

• Open the disc cover.

• While stopped, press STOP on the remote control or 7 on the center unit once again.

• In standby mode, press AUDIO on the remote control or

on the center unit once again to turn on the system.

Selecting playback from the DVD menu

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

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

To store the playback position

During playback, press STOP or AUDIO on the remote control.

During playback, press 7777 or on the center unit.

The center unit stores the position at which STOP or 7 is pressed, and the RESUME indicator on the display window is lit. The last stored memory overrides the previous memory.

Note:

• The interrupted position is stored even when AUDIO on the remote control, or on the center unit, is pressed to switch power OFF (standby).

To resume playback from the stored position

While stopped, press PLAY on the remote control or press 3333 on the center unit.

Playback begins from the stored position.

• When the center unit is in standby mode, you can activate resuming playback by pressing PLAY on the remote control.

• Changing the source during playback also stores the interrupted position. To resume playback from the stored position, press PLAY or DVD on the remote control. Selecting “DVD” by pressing SOURCE or pressing 3 on the center unit will also resume playback.

Notes:

• When you perform the resuming operation for a Video CD

• Resuming playback does not work for Audio CDs.

• Resuming playback does not work for program play and

with the PBC function, the center unit may resume playback from a point slightly earlier than the resume point you stored.

random play.

Press DVD MENU or TITLE.

The menu appears on the TV screen.

Example

Press the

2222/3333/5555/∞∞∞∞

cursors to select a

desired item, then press ENTER.

The center unit starts playback of the selected item.

• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the corresponding number using the number buttons, which may cause the unit to automatically start playback.

About menu

Normally, a DVD disc which contains more than one title may have a “title” menu which lists the titles. In this case, the menu appears on the TV by pressing TITLE . Some DVD discs may also have a different menu which appears by pressing DVD MENU. See the instructions of each DVD disc for its particular menu.

Notes:

• When appears on the TV by pressing TITLE in step

The disc does not have a menu listing the titles.

•

When appears on the TV by pressing DVD MENU in step 1:

The disc does not have a menu.

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Selecting the location to view from

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the Video CD menu

When playing back Video CDs recorded with PBC (playback control), a list of the recorded contents may appear on the TV as a menu. The location to view may be conveniently called up from this menu screen.

❏When the menu appears on the TV during playback with PBC.

From the remote control only:

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

RETURN

Use the number buttons (1~10, +10) to select

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

ANGLERETURN

SUBWOOFER

TV RETURN FM MODE

the desired number of the item.

To select 3 on menu : Press 3. To select 11 on menu : Press +10 = 1. Playback starts from the selected item.

Example

Press RETURN to return to the menu screen.

When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” appears on the TV, the center unit generally works as follows:

• Pressing ¢ turns to the next page.

• Pressing 4 returns to the previous page. The method of the operation is different depending on the disc.

Activating the PBC function

To activate the PBC function when a PBC-compatible Video CD is being played back without the PBC function, press STOP then press PLAY. When the PBC function is activated, “PBC” appears on the display window.

You can also activate the PBC function using the on-screen display as follows:

1. Press PLAY MODE.

2. Press the 2222/3333 cursors to move the pointer to [PBC CALL],

then press ENTER.

During Video CD playback

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

CHOICE

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

To specify the title, chapter, or track number for playback

Use the number buttons to specify the title (DVDs) or track number (CDs) to begin playback from the desired location.

❏For DVD: While stopped (for title playback)

During playing back a screen other than the

menu screen (for chapter playback) For Audio CD: During playback or while stopped For Video CD: During playback without PBC function or

while stopped

From the remote control only:

CHOICEANGLERETURN

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

Press the number buttons (1~10, +10) to select

the desired title, chapter, or track number.

Selecting numbers Selecting 1~10:

Press the relevant button between 1 and 10.

Selecting 11 or higher:

To select 13: Press +10 = 3 . To select 24: Press +10 = +10 = 4. To select 40: Press +10 = +10 = +10 = 10.

The specified title, chapter, or track number appears on the display window, and playback begins from that location.

• You can also see the selected title, chapter, or track number on the on-screen display.

Notes:

• When appears on the TV. The title, chapter, or track you have selected is not contained in the disc.

• This function does not work during Video CD playback with PBC function.

VCD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL

Cancelling the PBC function

If you want to play back a PBC-compatible Video CD without activating the PBC function, start playback by using the number buttons instead of the PLAY button.

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CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

GO TO CHAPTER =

DVD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH

EON SELECT

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

RDS

DVD

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

ENTER

EON

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

REAR-L

PLAY

MODE

2, 4

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To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track

The beginning of previous or later titles, chapters, or tracks may be skipped.

❏For DVD: During playback

For Audio CD: During playback or while stopped For Video CD: During playback without PBC function or

From the remote control only:

Press ¢

• Press ¢ the required number of times to move to a later title, chapter, or track.

• Press 4 the required number of times to return to the previous title, chapter, or track.

• Press 4 once to return to the beginning of the title, chapter, or track currently playing.

Notes:

• Press ¢ or 4 on the center unit for the same operation.

• This function may not work with some DVD discs.

• This function does not work during Video CD playback with PBC function.

To specify the chapter number for playback [CHAP. SEARCH]

If the current title of a DVD disc being played is divided into chapters, you can skip to a desired chapter by specifying the chapter number using the on-screen display.

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

Press PLAY MODE.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to move the pointer to

[CHAP. SEARCH], then press ENTER.

¢ or 4

¢¢

while stopped

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

REC PAUSE

STOP

DVD MENU

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

CENTER

REAR-L

SLEEP

REAR-R

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PLAY

MODE

ENTER

PTY

EON

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

UPDOWN

STROBEMEMORY

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

DSP

MODE

2, 4

“GO TO CHAPTER = ” appears under the menu.

Press the number buttons (0 ~ 9) to enter the

desired chapter number.

The selected chapter number appears in the message area.

Example:

To select chapter number 8: Press 8. To select chapter number 37: Press 3 = 7.

Press ENTER.

The center unit starts playback from the selected chapter.

To return to the regular display

Press PLAY MODE again.

Notes:

• When the chapter number is incorrect in step 3: Overwrite the incorrect number with the correct number.

• When is displayed in the TV screen in step 4: The chapter you have selected is not contained in the disc, or chapter search does not work on the disc.

• With some discs, the center unit automatically starts searching for the chapter after entering the chapter number in step 3.

To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH]

You can play a disc from the desired position by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the disc use the TIME SEARCH function. Note that some DVD discs do not contain time information, and the TIME SEARCH function cannot be used.

❏For DVD: During playback

For Audio CD: During playback For Video CD: During playback without PBC function

From the remote control only:

Press PLAY MODE.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to move the pointer to

[TIME SEARCH], then press ENTER.

“GO TO” appears under the menu.

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TUNING

UPDOWN

REC PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

STOP

DVD

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIMEZOOM

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

DVD MENU

/REW

FF/

DIGEST

PTY SEARCH

EON SELECT

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

RDS

DVD

ENTER

EON

2,3

FF/

¢4

/REW

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(for DVD)

DVD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH

GO TO 2 : 3 4 : 0 0

Selected time

(for Audio CD)

CD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH

GO TO 0 2 : 3 4

Selected time

(for Video CD)

VCD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL

GO TO 0 2 : 3 4

Use the number buttons (0~9) to enter the

Selected time

time.

The specified time appears in the message area.

Example (for DVD):

To playback from 2(H):34(M):00(S)

To select the screen for playback from the digest screen [DIGEST]

The unit can display the opening scene of each title or chapter on a DVD or each track of a Video CD. You can select a desired title, chapter or track from the opening scenes displayed on the TV.

❏For DVD: While stopped or during playback

For Video CD: While stopped or during playback without

PBC function.

From the remote control only:

You do not have to press “0” to enter the trailing zeros (for the last two digits in the example).

Press “2”

Of course, it is possible to enter them.

• You can specify the time in

Press “3”

hour/minute/second format for DVD discs, and in minute/second format for

Press “4”

Audio and Video CDs.

Press ENTER

When you make a mistake:

Press the 2 cursor to move the cursor to an incorrect number and enter the correct number.

Press ENTER.

The center unit starts playback from the selected time.

To return to the regular display

Press PLAY MODE again.

Notes:

• When appears on the TV in step 2: The time you have selected is not contained on the disc, or the TIME SEARCH function does not work on the disc.

• During program play or random play, the TIME SEARCH function does not work.

Press DIGEST.

• DVD is stopped

Up to nine first scenes of each title may be displayed.

• DVD is playing

Up to nine first scenes of each chapter in the current title may be displayed.

• Video CD

Up to nine first scenes of each track may be displayed.

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TUNING

UPDOWN

REC

STROBEMEMORY

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

STOP

FF/

/REW

PAUSE

PTY SEARCH

RDS DISPLAY

Press the 2222/3333/5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors to select the desired title, chapter, or track.

When the disc contains more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, the digest screen will have more than one page. In this case, display a different page of the digest with the method described below.

To display the next page: Press To display the previous page: Press

¢¢¢¢

4444

Or When the selected title, chapter or track is in the upper lefthand corner of the screen, press the 2 cursor.

When the selected title, chapter, or track is in the lower right-hand corner for the screen, press the 3 cursor.

Press ENTER.

The center unit starts playback from the selected title, chapter or track.

To return to the regular display before pressing ENTER in step 3:

Press DIGEST again.

Note:

• With some discs, depending on the contents, it may take some time until all the scenes appear on the screen.

To advance the picture one frame at a time

Advancing a paused still picture one frame at a time. ❏During playback

From the remote control:

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

PTY SEARCH

DSP

MODE

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Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW]

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

Press PAUSE at the section you wish to view in slow motion.

The image will pause.

Press ¡¡¡¡ or 1111.

Pressing ¡ will playback your selection in slow motion, starting from the paused frame. Pressing 1 will playback your selection in reverse slow motion (DVD only). Each time you press either button during slow-motion, the playback speed will increase as follows:

Forward: Reverse:

Pausing slow-motion playback

Press PAUSE to pause slow-motion playback.

Restoring regular playback

Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Notes:

• Audio is automatically muted during slow-motion playback.

• Video CDs cannot be played in reverse slow-motion.

1/32 = 1/16 = 1/8 = 1/4 = 1/3 = 1/2 1/16 = 1/12 = 1/8 = 1/4 = 1/3

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

DVD MENU

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

UPDOWN

1,2

/REW

REC

Press PAUSE at the location at which the picture is to be advanced.

The picture is paused.

Press PAUSE again.

Each time you press PAUSE, the still picture advances to the next frame.

Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Note:

• You can perform the above operation using 8 button on the center unit.

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To display Continuous Photos

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[STROBE]

Nine still pictures may be displayed one after the other. ❏During playback

From the remote control:

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

DVD MENU

FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

UPDOWN

/REW

REC

Press PAUSE continuously to display

continuous photos.

When the screen appears displaying the nine pictures, release PAUSE. The screen plays back the nine pictures in strobe-like action.

• Press PAUSE during strobe playback to pause.

• Press PAUSE to display the next nine still pictures.

• Press PLAY to resume strobe playback.

To clear the strobe screen,

press PAUSE continuously until

the normal screen appears.

Notes:

• Audio is not played during strobe playback.

• You can perform the above operation using 8 button on the center unit.

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DVD

DECODE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

PTY SEARCH

EON SELECT

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

RDS

DVD

ENTER

EON

2,3

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Using the DVD playerUsing the DVD player

Zooming a scene [ZOOM]

❏During playback or while paused.

From the remote control only:

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

Press ZOOM.

“ZOOM” appears on the TV. The unit zooms in to the center part of the scene to produce a double-sized image.

SUBTITLE

DIGEST

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

+PTY

DSP

MODE

DVD RDS

Changing the Subtitle Language [SUBTITLE]

Some DVD discs contain subtitles. With such discs, you can choose which kind of subtitles to display (or turn off subtitles entirely). At the beginning of subtitled parts, appears on the TV.

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

Press SUBTITLE.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

ZOOM

Press the 2222/3333/5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors to move the

zoomed-in scene.

To pause zoom play

Press PAUSE. To resume zoom play, press PLAY.

To return to normal playback

Press ZOOM again.

Note:

• During Zoom play, the picture may be garbled or noisy.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select the desired

subtitle.

Each time you press the 2/3 cursors, the subtitle changes.

Example:

ENGLISH

1/3 ENGLISH

2/3 FRENCH

3/3 SPANISH

–/3 (off)

Press ENTER.

The Subtitle selection display disappears on the TV.

Turning subtitles ON/OFF

Press SUBTITLE. Pressing SUBTITLE toggles subtitle display ON and OFF.

Notes:

• When appears on the TV: You cannot select the subtitle.

• The selected language may abbreviated on the TV. See “Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations” in this manual.

• The Subtitle selection display will automatically disappear if you do not change the subtitle for 10 seconds.

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DVD

VCR

DECODE

TITLE

TIME

DIGEST

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

AUDIO

EON SELECT

PTY

+PTY

RDS

DVD

ENTER

EON

2,3

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Changing the audio language or

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sound [AUDIO]

Some DVD discs contain multiple audio tracks. With such discs, you can choose which audio track to listen to during playback. At the beginning of “multi-audio language” parts, appears on the TV.

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

FM/AM

AUX

TITLE

SUBTITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

CENTER

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PLAY MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

Press AUDIO.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Press AUDIO or the 2222/3333 cursors to select

the desired audio language or sound.

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

Example:

REAR-L

REAR-R

ENTER

EON

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

+PTY

DSP

MODE

DVD RDS

2,3

Changing the audio channel [AUDIO]

For in some karaoke Video CDs, one of the audio channels includes a vocal while the other does not. With such discs, you can choose to enjoy karaoke without the vocal or with the vocal by selecting the audio channel to be played back.

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

Press AUDIO.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Select the audio channel(s) to be played

back using AUDIO or the 2222/3333 cursors.

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

Example:

1 / 3 ENGLISH

Press ENTER.

The Audio selection display disappears on the TV.

Notes:

• When appears on the TV: You cannot select the audio.

• The selected language may abbreviated on the TV. See “Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations” in this manual.

• The Audio selection display will automatically disappear if you do not change the subtitle for 10 seconds.

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STEREO

STEREO:

You hear normal stereo playback. You hear the L (Left) channel signal played back

from both the left and right speakers. You hear the R (Right) channel signal played

back from both the left and right speakers.

Press ENTER.

The Audio selection display disappears on the TV.

Notes:

• When appears on the TV: You cannot select the audio.

• The Audio selection display will automatically disappear if you do not change the subtitle for 10 seconds.

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DECODE

TITLE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

TIME

DIGEST

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICERETURN

SOUND

ZOOM

ANGLE

PTY SEARCH

EON SELECT

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

RDS

DVD

ENTER

EON

2,3

The selected camera angle

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Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE]

You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. You can select one of these viewing angles from the normal screen or on-screen display. At the beginning of “multi-angle” parts, appears on the TV.

Using the ANGLE button

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

TIME

2,3

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

DIGEST

ANGLE

SUBWOOFER

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PTY SEARCH

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

ENTER

EON

DISPLAY

SOUND

CHOICERETURN

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

DSP

MODE

Selecting an angle from the angle list display

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

Hold down ANGLE for more than 1 second.

Up to nine camera angles recorded on a disc appear on the TV.

Press ANGLE.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Press ANGLE or the 2222/3333 cursors to select

the desired angle.

Each time you press the button, the angle changes.

Example:

1 / 3

2 / 3

3 / 3

Press ENTER.

The Angle selection display disappears on the TV.

Note:

• When appears on the TV: The current scene is not recorded from multiple angles.

• The Angle selection display will automatically disappear if you do not change the subtitle for 10 seconds.

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Press the 2222/3333/5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors to select the

desired angle.

Press ENTER.

The selected angle appears on the TV.

Note:

• When appears on the TV: The current scene is not recorded from multiple angles.

• During the operation above, audio is muted.

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THEATER 1

THEATER 2

THEATER 3

THEATER OFF

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

PLAY

MODE

PTY SEARCH

EON SELECT

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

RDS

DVD

ENTER

EON

REPEAT TITLE

DVD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH

REPEAT TITLE (current title repeat)

REPEAT CHAPTER (current chapter repeat)

No indication (off)

The selected repeat mode appears on the TV.

REPEAT ALL

CD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH

Selected repeat mode

REPEAT ALL

VCD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL

Selected repeat mode

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Selecting the Picture Character

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[THEATER POSITION]

You can select the quality of the image from among four options (OFF, 1, 2, and 3) according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences.

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

Press THEATER POSITION to select the

desired picture character.

Each time you press the button, the picture character changes as follows:

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

THEATER 1

+PTY

100+

DSP

MODE

DVD RDS

Repeating a current title, chapter or track, or all tracks [REPEAT]

❏For DVD: During playback

For Audio CD: During playback or while stopped For Video CD: During playback without PBC function or while

stopped

From the remote control only:

Press PLAY MODE.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to move the pointer to

[REPEAT], then press ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the repeat mode changes as follows:

For DVD

“THEATER OFF” is the normal position. Selecting a higher number results in a darker picture character.

To turn off the on-screen display

Press ENTER.

• The THEATER POSITION screen will automatically close if left idle for more than 5 seconds.

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Selected picture character

The current title or chapter will be repeated.

For Audio CD and Video CD (for Audio CD)

(for Video CD)

REPEAT ALL (all track repeat)

REPEAT 1 (current track repeat)

No indication

(off)

The current track or all tracks is/are played repeatedly.

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CD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH

A 0:0:16 B 0:1:31

Point A Point B

VCD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL

A 0:0:16 B 0:1:31

Point A Point B

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To stop repeat playback

Press STOP.

• When a DVD disc is set, the center unit stops playback and quits repeat mode.

• When an Audio or Video CD is set, the center unit stops playback but remains in repeat mode.

To quit repeat playback without stopping playback

Move the pointer to [REPEAT] and press ENTER repeatedly until the [REPEAT] display turns off.

Tu turn off the on-screen display

Press PLAY MODE.

Notes:

• If appears when pressing ENTER in step 2 during DVD playback.

You cannot repeat the title or chapter because of the disc contents.

• With some DVD discs, repeat function does not work.

• Repeat play function cannot be used during Video CD playback with PBC function.

Repeating a desired part [A-B REPEAT]

❏During playback

From the remote control only:

Press PLAY MODE.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to move the pointer to [A-B REPEAT], then press ENTER at the beginning of the part you want to repeat (point A).

SETTING

PLAY MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

+PTY

100+

DSP

MODE

DVD RDS

2,3

(for Audio CD)

(for Video CD)

To quit A-B repeat playback

Press STOP. The center unit stops playback and quits A-B repeat mode.

Quitting A-B repeat mode without stopping playback

Move the pointer to [A-B REPEAT] and press ENTER. Pressing the 4 or ¢ will also quit A-B repeat mode.

To turn off the on-screen display

Press PLAY MODE.

Notes:

• If appears when pressing ENTER in step 2 during

DVD playback.

You cannot repeat the selected portion because of the disc contents.

• The A-B REPEAT function cannot be used during program or random playback.

• With DVD discs, A-B repeat playback is possible only within a single title.

Press ENTER at the end of the part you want to repeat (point B).

The unit locates “A” and starts repeat playback between “A” and “B”.

(for DVD)

DVD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH

A 0:00:16 B 0:01:16

Point A Point B

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CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

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Programming the Playing Order

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[PROGRAM]

You can play titles or tracks on a disc in the desired order using the Program function.

❏While stopped

From the remote control only:

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

ENTER

EON

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

MUTING

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

DSP

MODE

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

UPDOWN

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PLAY

Press PLAY MODE.

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

/REW

REC

PTY SEARCH

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to move the pointer to

[PROGRAM] and press ENTER.

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

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The program table appears under the menu bar (as shown above). The PROGRAM indicator appears on the display window.

Select the titles or tracks in the desired order

using the number buttons (1~10, +10).

Up to 18 titles or tracks can be programmed. You may select the same titles or track more than once.

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Selecting numbers Selecting 1~10:

Press the relevant button between 1 and 10.

Selecting 11 or higher:

To select 13: Press +10 = 3 . To select 24: Press +10 = +10 = 4. To select 40: Press +10 = + 10 = +10 = 10.

If you mistakenly select the wrong title or track number press STOP to delete the entered program. Then re-select the titles or tracks you wish.

Press PLAY to start program play.

When all of the programmed titles or tracks have finished playback, the center unit stops. Since the program remains, program playback can be used again.

• You can use repeat playback together with program playback for DVDs, Audio CDs and Video CDs. Select REPEAT ALL to repeatedly play back the all programmed tracks. For details, see page 34.

To turn off the on-screen display

Press PLAY MODE.

To quit program playback and clear the program

Press STOP and then PLAY MODE to display the on-screen on the TV. Then, press STOP once again. Now, the program is cleared. Then, press ENTER. The PROGRAM indicator on the display window goes off. Turning off the power, switching source, or opening the disc cover will also clear the program.

To temporarily exit program playback and clear the program

There are two ways to do this operation:

• While stopped and the on-screen play mode menu is not displayed on TV, press STOP.

• While stopped, press PLAY MODE to display the on-screen on the TV. Then, move the pointer to [PROGRAM] and press ENTER to exit the program playback. Since the program remains, program playback can be used again.

Notes:

• With some DVD discs, program playback does not work.

• During program playback, you can skip to the next title or track by pressing beginning of the current title or track by pressing cannot skip back to the previous title or track.)

• During program playback, you can see the current title or track by pressing the PLAY MODE. The current title or track illuminates in yellow on the on-screen display. (To turn off the on-screen display, press PLAY MODE again.)

. Also, you can skip back to the

. (You

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The programmed title/track number is shown under each program number.

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SETTING

DVD

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

ENGLISH ENGLISH

1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2

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Random Play [RANDOM]

You can play titles or tracks in random order. ❏While stopped

From the remote control only:

Press PLAY MODE.

The on-screen display appears on the TV.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to move the pointer to

[RANDOM] and press ENTER.

“RANDOM” appears on the display window, and random playback begins.

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PLAY MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

ENTER

EON

+PTY

100+

DSP

MODE

DVD RDS

To check the DVD function status

You can check the DVD function status of the DVD disc. ❏During DVD playback

From the remote control only:

Press DISPLAY once.

The on-screen display appears on the TV, and the current selections of the camera angle, audio language and subtitle language are displayed.

• When all tracks have been played once, random play ends.

• You can use repeat playback together with random playback. Select REPEAT ALL to repeatedly play back the all tracks on the disc. For details, see page 34.

To quit random playback

Press STOP.

Note:

• The same track will not be played back more than once during random play.

To turn off the DVD function status display

Press DISPLAY twice.

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DVD

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

1 2

(

)

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Using the DVD playerUsing the DVD player

To check the disc information

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You can check the disc information of the disc. ❏During playback

From the remote control only:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

Time

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

FM/AM

AUX

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

Press DISPLAY once for a Audio CD or Video

CD, or twice for a DVD disc.

The disc information display appears on the TV.

(for DVD)

TITLE CHAP. TIME BITRATE

1 25 2:25:25 3.3

Current chapter number

Current title number

Mbps

Transmission rate

To check the time information

You can check the time information of the disc. ❏For Audio CD: During playback

For Video CD: During playback without PBC function.

From the remote control only:

Press DISPLAY once.

The time information display appears on the TV.

Press TIME.

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

For Audio CD

EACH

(current track elapsed time)

EACH REMAIN

(current track remaining time)

(for Audio CD or Video CD playing without PBC)

1 0:08

TRACK TIME

EACH

Time mode

Time

Current track number

(for Video CD playing with PBC)

TRACK TIME

1 25:25 PBC

PBC on status

Time

Current track number

To turn off the on-screen display

Press DISPLAY again.

Note:

• With DVD discs, you can directly enter the disc information on-screen by pressing TIME during playback.

TOTAL

(disc elapsed time)

TOTAL REMAIN

disc remaining time

For Video CD playing without PBC

EACH

(current track elapsed time)

EACH REMAIN

(current track remaining time)

The selected time information is displayed on the TV, as well as on the display window.

To turn off the on-screen display

Press DISPLAY again.

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To check time on the display window

You can check the time information on the display window, rather than using the on-screen menu.

❏During playback or while stopped

From the remote control only:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

FM/AM

AUX

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

Press TIME repeatedly.

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

= EACH = EACH REMAIN = No indication (TOTAL) = REMAIN = (back to the beginning)

The time indicator (REMAIN/EACH) lights up on the display window.

During playback

REMAIN: Disc remaining time TOTAL: Disc elapsed time EACH: Current track elapsed time EACH REMAIN: Current track remaining time

While stopped

REMAIN: Total playback time of the disc EACH/TOTAL: 0:00 EACH REMAIN: Playback time of the current track

By pressing ¢ or 4, playback time for other tracks can be check.

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■■

TUNING

UPDOWN

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PTY SEARCH

EON SELECT

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

PLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

STOP

DVD

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

RDS

DVD

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

ENTER

EON

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

AUX

FM/AM

REC

/REW

FF/

2,4

Receiving radio broadcasts

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

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Tuning in stations manually

Using preset tuning

From the remote control only:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

VCR

Press FM/AM to select the band.

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

/REW

REC

DVD

FM/AM

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TIME

DIGEST

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

+PTY

DSP

MODE

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

UPDOWN

PAUSE

DVD RDS

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

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

To store the preset stations

Before you start, remember...

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

From the remote control only:

Press TUNING UP (FF/¢

DOWN (4

4/REW) repeatedly until you find

¢) or TUNING

¢¢

the frequency you want.

• When you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing. When you releases the button, tuning automatically stops at the next station of sufficient signal strength.

You can use the sound effect, if you want. See “Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE]” on page 20.

Note:

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

• When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up.

• On the unit, FM and AM can be selected by repeatedly pressing SOURCE. The frequency last tuned appears on the display window, but you cannot tune in to the other station using

or 4 on the center unit.

Tune in the station you want to preset (see

“Tuning in stations manually”).

If you want to store the FM reception mode for this stations, select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM reception mode” on page 41.

Press MEMORY (¶¶¶¶ REC).

“CH - -” flashes and the channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 10 seconds.

Use the number buttons (1~10, +10) to select a

channel number while the channel number position is flashing.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

• For channel number 15, press +10 = 5.

• For channel number 20, press +10 = 10.

• For channel number 30, press +10 = +10 = 10.

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VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

PLAY

REAR-L

EON SELECT

DVD

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

AUX

FM/AM

Press MEMORY (¶¶¶¶ REC) again while the selected channel number is flashing.

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

Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want.

To erase a stored preset station

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

Note:

• The preset stations will be erased in a few days, if the system is unplugged or power failure occurs.

To tune in a preset station

From the remote control only:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

VCR

Press FM/AM.

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

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

Press the number buttons (1~10, +10) to select

DVD

FM/AM

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TIME

DIGEST

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

a preset channel number.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

• For channel number 15, press +10 = 5.

• For channel number 20, press +10 = 10.

• For channel number 30, press +10 = +10 = 10.

Receiving radio broadcasts

Receiving radio broadcastsReceiving radio broadcasts

Selecting the FM reception mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy

You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.

• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station.

From the remote control only:

Press FM MODE.

Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between “AUTO” and “MONO.”

AUTO:

“AUTO MUTING” appears on the display window and the AUTO MUTING indicator lights up on the display window. When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations.

MONO:

“MONO” appears on the display window and the AUTO MUTING indicator goes off on the display window. Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into the stations.

Beat cut

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

From the remote control only:

Press FM MODE.

Each time you press the button, operation toggles between “BEAT CUT 1” and “BEAT CUT 2” on the display window. Choose the setting that gives clearer sound.

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Receiving radio broadcasts

EON SELECT

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

PLAY MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

REAR-L

PTY SEARCH

EON SELECT

RDS DISPLAY

PTY

+PTY

RDS

DVD

ENTER

EON

1,3

RDS selected

Receiving radio broadcasts

Receiving radio broadcastsReceiving radio broadcasts

Using the RDS (Radio Data System)

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to receive FM stations

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.

When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.

With the center unit, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.

PS (Program Service):

Shows commonly known station names.

PTY (Program Type):

Shows types of broadcast programs.

RT (Radio Text):

Shows text messages the station sends.

EON (Enhanced Other Network):

See page 43.

Notes:

• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.

• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

IMPORTANT

Set the remote cotnrol mode selector to RDS before using RDS.

What information can RDS signals provide?

You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.

From the remote control only:

DVD RDS

+PTY

EON

DSP

MODE

RDS selected

RDS DISPLAY MODE (THEATER POSITION)

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

ENTER

PTY SEARCH

About characters shown in the display window

When the display shows PS, PTY, or RT signals, the following characters are used.

• The display window cannot differentiate upper case and lower case letters and always uses upper case letters.

• The display window cannot show accented letters, “A,” for instance, may stand for accented “A’s” like “Å, Ä, Ã, Á, À, and Â.”

Note:

• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will not appear on the display window.

Searching for a program by PTY codes

One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (see page 40) by specifying the PTY codes.

To search for a program using the PTY codes

Before you start, remember...

• The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.

• To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH while searching.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

• When pressing the buttons on the primary remote control, make sure that you have selected the FM station using the primary remote control.

From the remote control only:

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

To show the RDS signals

Press RDS DISPLAY MODE (THEATER POSITION) while listening to an FM station.

• Each time you press the button, the display change to show you the following information:

= PS = PTY = RT = Frequency = (back to the beginning)

PS (Program Service):

PTY (Program Type):

RT (Radio Text):

Frequency:

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While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.

While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.

While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent. Station frequency (non-RDS service)

Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM station.

“PTY SELECT” flashes on the display window.

Press and hold PTY – or PTY + until the PTY code you want appears on the display window, while “PTY SELECT” is flashing.

The display gives you the PTY codes described to the right.

Press PTY SEARCH again, while the PTY code selected in the previous step is still on the display window.

While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code alternate on the display window. The center unit searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.

To continue searching after the first stop

Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display window are flashing. If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the display window.

PTY codes

Receiving radio broadcasts

Receiving radio broadcastsReceiving radio broadcasts

Press EON SELECT until the program type you

want appears on the display window.

• Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:

TA = NEWS = INFO = TA/NEWS = TA/INFO =

NEWS/INFO

TA/NEWS/INFO = (back to the beginning)

Switching to a broadcast program of your choice temporarily

Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other Network)”. The EON indicator lights up while receiving a station with the EON code. This allows the center unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases:

• When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM (MW) and some FM stations).

• When listening to sources other than FM broadcasts.

• When the center unit is in standby mode.

Before you start, remember...

• The EON function is only applicable to preset stations.

From remote control only:

Press EON (ENTER) so that the last selected

program type appears on the display window.

The center unit enters EON standby mode. When the center unit is in EON standby mode, the center unit is ready to receive the EON data (TA/NEWS/INFO) you select.

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

REAR-R

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

+PTY

100+

DSP

MODE

DVD RDS

RDS selected

TA: NEWS: INFO:

Traffic Announcement in your area. News. Program the purpose of which is to import advice on the widest sense.

CASE 1:

When the program you have selected is broadcast on another station while FM is selected.

When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, the center unit automatical ly switches to the station. The indicator for the received program type starts flashing.

When the program is over, the center unit returns to the previously selected station, but still remains in the EON standby mode. The indicator for the received program type stops flashing an remains lit.

CASE 2:

When the selected program is broadcast on the station you have selected.

The center unit continues to receive the station, but the indicator for the received program type starts flashing.

When the program is over, the indicator for the received program type stops flashing and remains lit, but the center unit remains in the EON standby mode.

To stop listening to the program selected by EON

Press EON so that the program type (TA/NEWS/INFO) indicator goes off from the display window. The center unit enters EON off mode and goes back to the previously selected station.

• Each time you press EON, the EON mode alternates between standby mode and off mode.

Notes:

• EON data sent from some stations may not be compatible with the center unit.

• In EON standby mode, if you change the source, EON standby mode is canceled temporarily.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, you cannot use source selected buttons and PTY SEARCH button.

When an emergency broadcast (ALARM signal) is sent from an FM station:

Emergency broadcasts are selected automatically only when an FM station broadcasting the RDS signal is selected. Emergency broadcasts are not selected while AM (MW) and non-RDS stations are selected, while other sources are selected, or while the center unit is in the standby mode.

The TEST signal is used for equipment test — whether it can receive the ALARM signal correctly.

The TEST signal makes the center unit work in the same way as the ALARM signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the center unit automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal. While receiving the test signal, “TEST” appears on the display window.

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Referred to as a “tab”.

This arrow is referred to as a “pointer”.

Items

Preference settings

You can set various preferences for playback via three dedicated on-screen displays.

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Using the preference setting menus

The procedure how to set the preferences is explained here.

From the remote control only:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

ENTER

EON

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICE

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

+PTY

DSP

MODE

DVD RDS

FM/AM

AUX

TITLE

SUBTITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

RETURN

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

PLAY MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

ANGLE

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

EON SELECT

PTY SEARCH

3,5

On-screen menu components

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY SYSTEM

DISPLAY

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

EXIT

Press DVD.

If no disc is inserted, proceed to the next step. If a DVD or Video CD disc is inserted, press STOP. If an Audio CD disc is inserted, remove it.

Press CHOICE.

One of the preference menus appears on the TV. There are three preference menus: LANGUAGE, DISPLAY and SYSTEM.

Move the pointer to the desired tab using the

2222/3333 cursors.

The selected preference menu opens.

Move the pointer to the desired item using

the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select the desired

option in the item.

When you select one of options, it is set for the item.

Repeat settings for other items.

• To continue settings in the same menu screen, repeat steps 4 and 5.

• To change the menu screen, press the 5/∞ cursors until the pointer moves to the tab.

To close the preference menu screen

Press CHOICE again.

Or Move the pointer to “EXIT” by pressing the 5/∞ cursors, then press ENTER.

SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

MONITOR TYPE SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE

PRESS KEY

LANGUAGE

AUTO STANDBY RESUME AV COMPULINK MODE

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY

4:3 LB

MODE 2

OFF OFF

DVD 1

SYSTEM

EXIT

SYSTEM

EXIT

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MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

EXIT

AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

DISPLAY SYSTEM

PRESS KEY

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

EXIT

AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

DISPLAY SYSTEM

PRESS KEY

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS (French)

DEUTSCH (German)

English

German

French

LANGUAGE MENU settings

Choosing menu language

Some DVD discs feature menu display in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for menu display.

Open the LANGUAGE menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to MENU LANGUAGE using

the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors.

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY SYSTEM

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

EXIT

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select a default

menu language.

Pressing the cursors toggles between the following options.

j ENGLISH jjjj SPANISH jjjj FRENCH jjjj

CHINESE jjjj GERMAN jjjj ITALIAN jjjj JAPANESE

j language code (AA ~ ZU) jjjj

(See “Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations”.)

Note:

• When the selected language is not available on the disc, display will switch to an available language.

Choosing subtitle language

Some DVD discs feature subtitle display in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for subtitle display.

Open the LANGUAGE menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

using the 5555/∞

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select a default

menu language.

Pressing the cursors toggles between the following options.

j ENGLISH jjjj SPANISH jjjj FRENCH jjjj

jj CHINESE jjjj GERMAN jjjj ITALIAN jjjj JAPANESE j

j language code (AA ~ ZU) j

(See “Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations”.)

Note:

• When the selected language is not available on the disc, subtitle display will switch to an available language.

∞ cursors.

∞ ∞

Choosing audio language

Some DVD discs feature audio playback in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for audio playback.

Open the LANGUAGE menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to AUDIO LANGUAGE using

the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors.

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY SYSTEM

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

EXIT

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select a default

menu language.

Pressing the cursors toggles between the following options.

j ENGLISH jjjj SPANISH jjjj FRENCH jjjj

jj CHINESE jjjj GERMAN jjjj ITALIAN jjjj JAPANESE j

j language code (AA ~ ZU) j

(See “Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations”.)

Note:

• When the selected language is not available on the disc, audio playback will switch to an available language.

Choosing on-screen language

You can select the on-screen display language to be displayed.

Open the LANGUAGE menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

using the 5555/∞

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select the on-

screen language you want to display.

∞ cursors.

∞ ∞

BILDSCHIRMMENUE-SPRACHE

DEUTSCH

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MONITOR TYPE

4:3 LB

MODE 2

EXIT

SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE

PRESS KEY

SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

DISPLAY

MONITOR TYPE

4:3 LB

MODE 2

EXIT

SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE

PRESS KEY

SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

DISPLAY

DISPLAY MENU settings

Select monitor type

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Most movie DVD discs are recorded for wide-screen TVs with a height/width ratio of 16:9. It is possible to optimize playback of these wide-screen TV images for viewing on a regular TV with a height/width ratio of 4:3.

Open the DISPLAY menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to MONITOR TYPE using the

5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors.

LANGUAGE

MONITOR TYPE SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE

PRESS KEY

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select monitor

type.

Pressing the cursors toggles between the following monitor configurations.

4:3 LB (Letter Box Conversion):

SYSTEM

DISPLAY

4:3 LB

MODE 2

EXIT

Select this option for playback on a TV with a height/width ratio of 4:3. The image will be displayed with a black bar at the top and bottom of the screen. The left and right edges of the image are preserved.

Screen saver settings

Set the screen saver to prevent screen burn.

Open the DISPLAY menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to SCREEN SAVER using the

5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select a screen

saver mode.

Pressing the cursors toggles between the following screen saver modes:

MODE 1: MODE 2:

OFF:

Notes:

• Please be wary of screen burn when the screen saver is turned OFF.

• The screen saver function does not work for Audio CDs.

The picture gets dark. The “screen saver” picture appears and its

brightness changes. The screen saver function is off.

On-screen guide settings

4:3 PS (Pan-scan Conversion):

Select this option for playback on a TV with a height/width ratio of 4:3. The image will be displayed with the right and left edges cropped. No black gap will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

16:9 WIDE (Wide Television Screen 16:9):

Select this option for playback on a widescreen TV.

Note:

• If the DVD disc is not optimized for Pan-scan, the image will be shown in 4:3 LB (Letter Box Conversion), even if 4:3 PS (Pan-scan Conversion) is selected.

During DVD playback, an on-screen guide displaying symbols or letters over the DVD image can be set ON or OFF.

Open the DISPLAY menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to ON SCREEN GUIDE using

the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select ON or OFF.

Pressing the cursors toggles between ON and OFF.

Icons and letters are displayed.

ON:

Icons and letters are not displayed.

OFF:

Examples of “on-screen guide”

, ,

icons or characters:

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AUTO STANDBY

OFF

EXIT

RESUME

DVD 1

AV COMPULINK MODE

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY

LANGUAGE

SYSTEM

AV COMPU LINK jacks

These jacks are provided for use in the future. They are currently not used.

SYSTEM MENU setting

AUTO STANDBY

When the system is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 minutes in the source DVD, the system enters standby mode automatically.

Open the SYSTEM menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to AUTO STANDBY using

the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors.

DISPLAY

DVD 1

OFF OFF

SYSTEM

EXIT

LANGUAGE

AUTO STANDBY RESUME AV COMPULINK MODE

PRESS KEY

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select the time.

Pressing the cursor toggles between the following options:

Time is set to 60 minutes.

60:

Time is set to 30 minutes.

30:

The auto standby function is off.

OFF:

RESUME

You can select the resume function to be on or off. See page 25.

AV COMPULINK MODE

This mode is prepared for use in the future. To set this mode is unnecessary.

COMPU LINK

Open the SYSTEM menu.

See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44.

Move the pointer to RESUME using the 5555/∞∞∞∞

cursors.

DISPLAY

DVD 1

OFF OFF

SYSTEM

EXIT

LANGUAGE

AUTO STANDBY RESUME AV COMPULINK MODE

PRESS KEY

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select ON or OFF.

Pressing the cursor toggles between “ON” and “OFF”.

Pressing PLAY while stopped or on standby starts

ON:

playback from the resume point if it is memorized. Pressing PLAY while stopped or on standby starts

OFF:

playback from the beginning of the disc.

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TIME

DIGEST

DISPLAY

ZOOM

Country Code

—

----

EXIT

Set Level PASSWORD

PARENTAL LOCK

CURRENT PASSWORD? PRESS 0 9KEY

Limiting playback by children

This function restricts playback of DVD discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user.

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For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes.

To set Parental Lock for the first time [PARENTAL LOCK]

❏While a DVD disc is stopped or no disc is inserted

From the remote control only:

RETURN

ANGLE

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PLAY MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

/REW

REC

Press ENTER while holding down STOP.

The PARENTAL LOCK on-screen display appears on the TV.

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

ENTER

EON

PLAY

TUNING

STOP

CHOICE

MUTING

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

+PTY

DSP

MODE

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

UPDOWN

PAUSE

DVD RDS

1,2,3, 4,6

Press ENTER or the ∞∞∞∞ cursor.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number

buttons (0~9).

If you enter an undesired password, reenter the password.

Press ENTER.

The parental level and password are set. The pointer moves to “EXIT”.

To turn off the PARENTAL LOCK on-screen display

Press ENTER again.

To change the settings

❏While a DVD disc is stopped or no disc is inserted

Press ENTER while holding down STOP.

The Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV.

Enter your current 4-digit password using the

number buttons (0 to 9) and press ENTER.

If you enter the wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY……” appears on the TV, and you cannot go to next step.

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors to move the pointer to

“Country Code”, then press the 2222/3333 cursors

to select “GB” for country code and press

ENTER or the ∞∞∞∞ cursor.

(See “Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock”.)

Country code

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors to move the pointer to

“Set Level”, then press the 2222/3333 cursors to select the parental lock level.

Each time you press the 2/3 cursors, the parental level changes as follows:

= “1” ~ “8” ==== “–” (No restriction) =

beginning)

(back to the

Use the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors to move the pointer to

“Set Level”, then use the 2222/3333 cursors to select the parental lock level.

Press ENTER.

Enter your new 4-digit password using the

number buttons (0 to 9) and press ENTER.

The new setting is effective.

To turn off the PARENTAL LOCK on-screen display

Press ENTER again.

Notes:

• When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in step 2 above, the pointer moves to “EXIT” automatically

and the Parental Lock on-screen and repeat from the first step.

• If you forget your password in step 2, enter “8888.”

cursors do not work. Press EXIT to exit

∞

• “1” is the strictest level. Discs rated higher than the level you selected are restricted.

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To temporarily release the Parental lock

When you set the parental level strictly, some discs may not be played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it, the Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV, and the unit will ask you whether you want the parental lock to be temporarily released or not.

Use the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors to move the pointer to

select YES or NO, then press ENTER.

If you select YES, the pointer moves to the PASSWORD field. When selecting NO, remove the disc.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number

buttons (0 to 9).

If you enter the wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY…” appears on the TV, and you cannot go to next step.

• The Parental lock is released, and the center unit starts playback.

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Note:

• When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in step 2 above, the pointer moves to “NO” automatically and

the Lock on-screen and remove the disc.

cursors do not work. Press EXIT to exit Parental

∞

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Perform amplifier settings (balance, tone, speaker size and delay time, crossover frequency, LFE (Low Frequency Effect) level and

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dynamic range) for the powered sub-woofer unit to obtain optimum listening performance.

Note:

• Before starting settings, be sure that each speaker is properly installed and your listening position is fixed, since some setting items should be changed according to your listening position with respect to the installed speakers.

Basic operation for setting amplifier

The basic operation for setting each item is as follows: ❏While stopped or during playback

From the remote control only:

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

PLAY MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

EON SELECT

ENTER

EON

PTY SEARCH

EFFECT

TEST

100+

+PTY

DSP

MODE

DVD RDS

CROSSOVER*

When using a small speaker with weak bass as a front, center or rear speaker, you can redirect bass audio to the sub-woofer.

LFE ATT. LFE (Low Frequency Effect) attenuator

When bass sound is distorted while playing back the program recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS surround, you can lower the sound level using LFE attenuator.

D.RANGE COMP.

You can compress the dynamic range. This may be used when you play back surround effects at night. This function work only for the program recorded in Dolby Digital.

* When you use the supplied speakers with this

system, you do not need to change the initial settings for these items.

Press the 2222/3333 cursors to select the desired

option.

When you select one of options, it is set for the item.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

Setting balance

Adjust the balance between the front L/R speakers.

Press SETTING.

The system enters power amplifier setting mode and the setting item you have lastly selected appears on the display window.

Press SETTING.

The system enters power amplifier setting mode and the setting item you have lastly selected appears on the display window.

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors to select the desired

item.

Each time you press the button, the setting item shown on the display window changes as follows:

j L/R BALANCE jjjj BASS jjjj TREBLE jjjj FRONT

SPK jjjj CENTER SPK jjjj REAR SPK jjjj CENTER DELAY jjjj REAR DELAY jjjj CROSSOVER jjjj LFE ATT. jjjj D.RANGE COMP. j

L/R BALANCE

Balance between the right and left front speakers

BASS

Bass (low frequency sound) for the front speakers

TREBLE

Treble (high frequency sound) for the front speakers

FRONT SPK*

Setting the size of the front speakers

CENTER SPK*

Setting the size of the center speaker

REAR SPK*

Setting the size of the rear speakers

CENTER DELAY

Setting the delay time for the center speaker

REAR DELAY

Setting the delay time for the rear speakers

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors until “L/R BALANCE”

appears on the display window.

• After a while, the current setting appears.

Within 5 seconds, press the 2222/3333 cursors to

adjust the balance.

Each time you press the button, the balance level changes as follows:

R-21 to R-1 jjjj CNTR jjjj L-1 to L-21

• R-21 to R-1:

• CNTR:

• L-1 to L-21:

Holding down the button continuously changes the level.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

The output from the right speaker decreases. (R-21: R channel signal is muted.)

The outputs from both speakers are the same.

The output from the left speaker decreases. (L-21: L channel signal is muted.)

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Setting tone

Adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the front speakers.

Press SETTING.

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors until “BASS” or

“TREBLE” appears on the display.

• After a while, the current setting value appears.

Within 5 seconds, press the 2222/3333 cursors to

adjust the bass or treble.

Each time you press the button, the setting value changes 2 steps at a time between –10 and +10. (0: flat level) Holding down the button continuously changes the value.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

Setting speaker size

Select the speaker size according to the speakers you are using.

• When you use the supplied speakers with this system, set the speaker size as follows: FRONT SPK: SMALL CENTER SPK: SMALL REAR SPK: SMALL

CAUTION:

When using this system’s front, center, or rear speakers, select “SMALL” for each. Selecting “LARGE” may result in speaker damage.

• CENTER SPK

Pressing the button toggles between the following settings. When the FRONT SPK is selected “SMALL”:

SMALL* jjjj NONE

When the FRONT SPK is selected “LARGE”:

j LARGE jjjj SMALL* jjjj NONE j

• REAR SPK

Pressing the button toggles between the following settings. When the FRONT SPK is selected “SMALL”:

SMALL* jjjj NONE

When the FRONT SPK is selected “LARGE”:

j LARGE jjjj SMALL* jjjj NONE j

* Select when the supplied speakers with this system

are used.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

Adjusting delay time

The delay time for the center speaker and rear speakers is calculated by comparing the distance between the rear/center speakers and the listening point with the distance between the front speakers and the listening point.

Press SETTING.

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors until the following

item appears on the display window.

• CENTER DELAY

For setting the delay time for the center speaker

• REAR DELAY

For setting the delay time for the rear speakers

• After a while, the current setting appears.

Press SETTING.

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors until the following

item appears on the display window.

• FRONT SPK

For setting the left and right front speaker size

• CENTER SPK

For setting the center speaker size

• REAR SPK

For setting the left and right rear speaker size

• After a while, the current setting appears.

Within 5 seconds, press the 2222/3333 cursors to

select the speaker size.

Select “LARGE” when the cone speaker imbedded in the speaker being used has a diameter of 12 cm or more. Select “SMALL” when the diameter is less than 12 cm. Select “NONE” when the speaker is not connected, or is not in use.

• When the speakers supplied with this system are used, select “SMALL” for each speaker.

• FRONT SPK

Pressing the button toggles between the following settings.

SMALL* jjjj LARGE

Within 5 seconds, press the 2222/3333 cursors to

select the delay time.

• CENTER DELAY

Pressing the button changes the delay time between 0 ms and 5 ms. When the distance between the listening point and the center speaker is close to the distance to the front speakers, set the delay time to 0 ms. Increase the delay time when the distance to the center speaker is shorter.

• A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to a 30 cm change in distance.

• REAR DELAY

Pressing the button changes the delay time between 0 ms and 15 ms. When the distance between the listening point and the rear speakers is close to the distance to the front speakers, set the delay time to 0ms. Increase the delay time when the distance to the rear speakers is shorter.

• A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to a 30 cm change in distance.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

Notes:

• When the center speaker size is set to “NONE” (not used), you cannot adjust CENTER DELAY.

• When the rear speaker size is set to “NONE” (not used), you cannot adjust REAR DELAY.

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Adjusting crossover

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When using a small speaker with weak bass as a front, center, or rear speaker, you can redirect bass audio to the sub-woofer. Select a crossover frequency to match the size of the small speaker being used.

• When you use the supplied speakers with this system, set the crossover frequency as follows: CROSSOVER: 200Hz

Press SETTING.

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors until “CROSSOVER”

appears on the display window.

• After a while, the current setting appears.

Within 5 seconds, press the 2222/3333 cursors to

select the crossover frequency.

Pressing the button changes the crossover frequency as follows:

j 200Hz jjjj 120Hz jjjj 100Hz j

Crossover frequency Speaker diameter

100Hz approx. 10 cm (4”) 120Hz approx. 8 cm (3-3/16”) 200Hz* approx. 4 cm (1-5/8”)

* Select when the supplied speakers with this system

are used.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

Adjusting dynamic range

You can compress the dynamic range. This may be used when you play back surround effects at night. This function work only for the program recorded in Dolby Digital.

• The initial setting of D. RANGE COMP is “MID”.

Press SETTING.

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors until “D. RANGE

COMP” appears on the display window.

• After a while, the current setting appears.

Within 5 seconds, press the 2222/3333 cursors to

select the setting.

Pressing the button changes the dynamic range compression as follows:

j MAX jjjj MID jjjj OFF j

The dynamic range is fully compressed.

MAX:

The dynamic range is compressed a little. (Initial

MID:

setting) The dynamic range is not compressed.

OFF:

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

Note:

• To enjoy original sound, you should set to “MID” or “OFF”.

Note:

• When “LARGE” is set for the front, center and rear speakers, you cannot adjust CROSSOVER.

Adjusting LFE attenuator

When bass sound is distorted while playing back the program recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS surround, you can lower the sound level through the LFE attenuator.

• Normally, LFE ATT should be set to “OFF”.

Press SETTING.

Press the 5555/∞∞∞∞ cursors until “LFE ATT.”

appears on the display window.

• After a while, the current setting appears.

Within 5 seconds, press the 2222/3333 cursors to

select “ON” or “OFF”.

Pressing the button toggles between “ON” and “OFF”.

Select when bass sound is distorted.

ON:

Select to turn off LFE ATT. effect.

OFF:

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

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DVD

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-R

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

FM/AM

AUX

SOUND

AUDIOTV

STANDBY/ON

2,4

Sound settings

You can adjust the sub-woofer output level, output level of each speaker using a test tone, and DSP effect, to obtain preferable sound for you. Note that you need to adjust them at the position you will listen to.

Adjusting sub-woofer level

You can adjust the sub-woofer output level to increase or decrease the sound volume from the sub-woofer.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

VCR

DVD

FM/AM

AUX

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

PTY SEARCH

Press SOUND.

The system enters sound setting mode.

Press SUBWOOFER +/– to adjust the level.

You can adjust the sub-woofer output level between +10 dB and –10 dB. (0 dB: Rated level)

• After 5 seconds, the display returns to the one before entering the sound setting mode.

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

ENTER

EON

CHOICEANGLERETURN

TIME

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

DSP

MODE

1 2

Adjusting speaker level

While playing a noise-like test tone, you can adjust the output level of each speaker by increasing or decreasing the sound volume from the speaker.

Press SOUND.

The system enters sound setting mode.

Press TEST to play a test tone.

“TEST TONE L” appears on the display window and the test tone is played from the speakers in the following order.

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TEST TONE L

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TEST TONE RS

• The speaker which is set to “OFF” (not used) in “Setting speaker size” will be skipped. See page 51.

While listening, adjust each speaker level.

You can adjust each speaker output level between +10 dB and –10 dB. (0 dB: Rated level) When you press the following button, the current setting value appears on the display window.

• TEST TONE L (Left front speaker)

Just listen for your reference.

• TEST TONE C (Center speaker)

Press CENTER +/– to adjust the level.

• TEST TONE R (Right front speaker)

Just listen for your reference.

• TEST TONE RS (Right rear speaker)

Press REAR R +/– to adjust the level.

• TEST TONE LS (Left rear speaker)

Press REAR L +/– to adjust the level.

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TEST TONE C

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TEST TONE LS

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TEST TONE

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Press TEST to stop the test tone.

• After 5 seconds, the display returns to the one before entering the sound setting mode.

Note:

• You can adjust the speaker level without playing a test tone. In this case, perform only steps 1 and 3.

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Sound settings

Sound settingsSound settings

Adjusting DSP effect

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You can adjust the strength of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effect for each DAP mode so that you can customize sound effect. About the DAP, See “Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE]” on page 20.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

VCR

DVD

FM/AM

AUX

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

DIGEST

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PTY SEARCH

REAR-L

REAR-R

ENTER

EON

AUDIO

TIME

DISPLAY

SOUND

CHOICEANGLERETURN

EFFECT

TEST

100+

DVD RDS

+PTY

DSP

MODE

2 3

Press DSP MODE to select one of DSP

modes.

The current DSP mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follows.

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SURROUND ON*

DANCE CLUB

====

HALL

====

THEATER

PAVILION

= =

====

LIVE CLUB

====

DSP OFF

====

(back to the beginning)

* “PRO LOGIC” appears when the current source is

not DVD.

Press SOUND.

The system enters sound setting mode.

Press EFFECT to select the desired effect

level.

The current effect level appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows.

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DSP EFFECT 1

EFFECT 3

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• The greater number, the greater effect.

Repeat steps 1-3 for other DSP mode.

• After 5 seconds, the display returns to the one before entering the sound setting mode.

Note:

• If DAP mode is not selected, you cannot adjust the DSP effect.

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DSP EFFECT 2

DSP EFFECT 4

jjjj

DSP

jjjj

DSP EFFECT 5

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Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment

This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs and TVs. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control.

When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. To operate these components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturer’s code each for VCR and TV.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV

ENTER

EON

STOP

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

MUTING

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

+PTY

MODE

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

VCR

100+

DVD RDS

DSP

UPDOWN

FM/AM

AUX

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

CENTER

REAR-L

SLEEP

REAR-R

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

EON SELECT

PLAY

MODE

PTY

THEATER

POSITION

RDS DISPLAY

PTY SEARCH

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

REC

DVD MENU

RM-STHA9R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s TV

Press and hold TV .

Keep press until step 3 is finished.

Press TV.

Enter manufacturer’s code (2 digits) using

buttons 1 - 9, and 0.

See the list below to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, then 1. For a Hitachi product, press 0, then 7.

Release TV .

The following buttons can be used for operating the TV:

TV : TV VOL +/–: TV/VIDEO:

Turns on and off the TV. Adjusts the volume. Sets the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).

After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on a TV:

CHANNEL +/– : 1 - 10, 0, 100+ (+10):

Changes the channels. Selects the channels.

100+ (+10) button will function as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

Note:

• Refer to the manual supplied with your TV.

Try to operate your TV by pressing TV .

When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

If there are more than one code listed for your brand

try each one until the correct one is entered.

of TV,

Manufacturer Code

JVC 01 AKAI 02, 05 BLAUPANKT 03 FENNER 04, 31, 32 FISHER 05 GRUNDIG 06 HITACHI 07, 08 INNO-HIT 09 IRRADIO 02, 05 MAGNAVOX 10 MITSUBISHI 11, 33 MIVER 03 NOKIA 12, 34 NORDMENDE 13, 14, 18, 26, 27, 28 OKANO 09 ORION 15 PANASONIC 16, 17 PHILIPS 10 SABA 13, 14, 18, 26, 27, 28 SAMSUNG 10, 19, 32 SANYO 05 SCHNEIDER 02, 05 SHARP 20 SONY 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 TELEFUNKEN 13, 14, 18, 26, 27, 28 THOMSON 13, 14, 18, 26, 27, 28, 30 TOSHIBA 29 DEAWOO 10, 31, 32

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

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Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video EquipmentOperating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR

EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish

Press and hold VCR .

Keep press until step 3 is finished.

Press VCR.

Enter manufacturer’s code (2 digits) using buttons 1 - 9, and 0.

See the list below to find the code.

Examples:

For a JVC product, press 0, then 1. For a PHILIPS product, press 0, then 5.

Release VCR .

Following button can be used for operating the VCR: VCR : Turns on and off the VCR. After pressing VCR, you can perform the following

operations on the VCR:

PLAY:

1111

¡¡¡¡

: STOP: PAUSE:

¶¶¶¶

REC:

CHANNEL +/– : 1 - 10, 0, 100+ (+10):

Note:

• Refer to the manual supplied with your VCR.

Starts playback. Rewinds a video tape. Fast winds a video tape. Stops operation. Pauses. Starts recording or enters recording

pause. Changes the TV channels on the VCR. Selects the TV channels.

100+ (+10) button will function as the ENTER button if your VCR requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR .

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

If there are more than one code listed for your brand of VCR,

JVC 01 AIWA 02, 20 BELL+HOWELL 03, 16 BLAUPUNKT 04 CGM 03, 05, 16 DIGTAL 05 FISHER 03, 16 G.E. 06 GRUNDIG 07 HITACHI 08, 09 LOEWE 10, 11, 05 MAGNAVOX 04, 05 MITSUBISHI 12, 13, 14, 15 NOKIA 16 NORDMENDE 17, 18, 19, 31 ORION 20 PANASONIC 21 PHILIPS 05, 22 PHONOLA 05 SABA 23, 17, 18, 19, 31 SAMSUNG 24, 25 SANYO 03, 16 SHARP 26, 27 SIEMENS 07 SONY 28, 29, 30, 35 TELEFUNKEN 17, 18, 19, 31, 32 TOSHIBA 33 DEAWOO 34

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

try each one until the correct one is entered.

Manufacturer Code

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Care and handling of discs

How to handle discs

When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the image sand sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the player to malfunction.

Label side

Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesive on its surface.

Storage

Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their protective cases, they can be damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!

Maintenance of discs

If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering to a disc, wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water. Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.

Cleaning the lens

If the lens in the laser pickup is dirty, video image irregularities, sound dropout, etc., could occur. Open the disc cover and clean the lens as shown below:

• Use a blower (available from a camera store) to blow dust off the lens.

Blower

Lens

• If there are fingerprints, etc. on the lens, gently wipe clean with a cotton swab.

Cotton swab

CAUTIONS:

• Do not use irregular shape discs (heat-shape , octagonal, etc.). Using these discs can damage the center unit.

• Sometimes during playback, noise or images may be garbled. This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up to industry standards.) These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the malfunction of the center unit.

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Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish

Power does not come on. The power cord. Insert the plug into the socket. Power is not supplied to the powered sub-

woofer

The remote control does not work. It is too far from the center unit, or is not

The remote control does not work as expected.

No sound. The system cable is not connected. Check the connection.

Sound is emitted from only one speaker. The speaker cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cord properly.

No video. The video cord is not connected properly. Connect the cord properly.

Cannot play a disc.A non-PAL disc has been inserted.

Video and audio are distorted. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc.

The edge is missing on the video image. Initial setup (monitor type) was incorrect. Run through initial setup again correctly.

Continuous static during FM broadcasts. The received signal is too weak. Connect an external FM antenna, or contact

Unit does not work correctly. Lightning or electronic noise interferes with

Troubleshooting

The power cord has been pulled out of the AC outlet. The system cable is not connected.

facing the center unit. There is something obstructing the remote sensor.

The battery is flat. Replace the battery. The battery has been inserted the wrong way

round (+/–). Sunlight is falling directly on the detector. Shade the remote control from direct

The entered manufacturer’s code number is incorrect.

The remote control mode selector position is incorrect.

The speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. There is a short in the speaker cord. Reconnect the speaker cord and press on the

The powered sub-woofer power supply is off. Insert the plug firmly into the socket and

The audio cord is not connected properly. Connect the cord properly. An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. Muting is on. Press MUTING to cancel mute.

Left-right balance is incorrect. Adjust balance.

TV input selection is incorrect. Select the correct input.

The unit and disc region numbers (local numbers) are incompatible.

A video deck is connected between the center unit and the TV.

The TV has been set up incorrectly. Set up the TV correctly.

The station is too far away. Select another station. The antenna is not connected correctly. Check the connection.

operation of the microcomputer. Immediately after beginning to heat the

room, the unit was moved to a cold location causing condensation to form inside.

Press the on the center unit to switch power OFF, and then press it again to switch power ON.

Avoid any obstacles within approximately 5 m of the detector on the remote control.

Insert the battery correctly.

sunlight. Enter the correct code number.

Set it to the correct position. Normally, it should be set to “DVD” unless you use the RDS (Radio Data System) for receiving FM stations.

center unit to restart the system.

press on the center unit to switch power off, and then press it again to switch power on.

Replace the disc.

Connect the center unit and TV directly.

your dealer.

Switch power off, and remove and re-insert the power plug in the socket.

Switch power off and leave the unit a few hours before switching power on again.

Note:

• Problem may be caused by the components connected to the system. So, please read the manuals for the components carefully.

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Center unit (XV-THA9R)

Specifications

Audio section

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %

AUX Input Level 290 mV/47 kΩ

Video section

Horizontal Resolution 500 lines

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 68 dB

Output Level S-video-Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω

Tuner section

Tuning Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

Usable Sensitivity FM: 17.8 dbf (2.1 µV/75 Ω)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 360 mm × 77 mm × 253 mm (14-3/16 inches × 3-1/16 inches × 9-31/32 inches)

Power Requirements AC 230 V Ó, 50 Hz

Power Consumption 20 W (at operation)

S-video-C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω Composite: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω

AM: 522 kHz to 1,629 kHz

AM loop antenna: 630 µV/m

Mass 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)

1.9 W (in standby mode)

Powered Sub-woofer (SP-PWA9)

Amplifier section

Output Power Front/Rear/Center: 20 W × 5, 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD

: 30 W × 5, 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Sub-woofer : 100 W, 4 Ω, 100 Hz, 0.7 % THD

: 140 W, 4 Ω, 100 Hz, 10 % THD

Speaker section

Speaker 20 cm (7.9 inches), bass-reflex

Frequency Range 25 Hz to 200 Hz

Dimensions (W × H × D) 240 mm × 435 mm × 455 mm (9-1/2 inches × 17-3/16 inches × 17-15/16 inches)

Mass 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs)

Power Requirements AC 230 V Ó, 50 Hz

Power Consumption 120 W (at operation)

0 W (in standby mode)

Satellite Speakers (SP-XSA9)

Speakers 7 cm × 4 cm (2-15/16 inches × 1-5/8 inches) bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity 30 W

Frequency Range 95 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W × H × D) 65 mm × 122 mm × 117 mm (2-9/16 inches × 4-13/16 inches × 4-5/8 inches)

Mass 360 g (0.79 lbs)

Center Speaker (SP-XCA9)

Speakers 7 cm × 4 cm (2-3/4 inches × 1-5/8 inches) bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity 30 W

Frequency Range 95 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W × H × D) 122 mm × 65 mm × 115 mm (4-13/16 inches × 2-9/16 inches × 4-9/16 inches)

Mass 360 g (0.79 lbs)

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations

When you select the subtitle language or sound, the languages shown below are displayed as abbreviations. To select the desired language, select the abbreviation corresponding the language you want to.

EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish

AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DZ EL EO ET EU FA FI FJ FO FY GA GD GL GN GU HA HI HR HU HY IA IE

Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua Interlingue

IK IN IS IW JI JW KA KK KL KM KN KO KS KU KY LA LN LO LT LV MG MI MK ML MN MO MR MS MT MY NA NE NL NO OC OM OR PA PL PS PT QU RM

Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Hebrew Yiddish Javanese Georgian Kazakh Greenlandic Cambodian Kannada Korean (KOR) Kashmiri Kurdish Kirghiz Latin Lingala Laothian Lithuanian Latvian, Lettish Malagasy Maori Macedonian Malayalam Mongolian Moldavian Marathi Malay (MAY) Maltese Burmese Nauru Nepali Dutch Norwegian Occitan (Afan) Oromo Oriya Panjabi Polish Pashto, Pushto Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance

RN RO RU RW SA SD SG SH SI SK SL SM SN SO SQ SR SS ST SU SV SW TA TE TG TH TI TK TL TN TO TR TS TT TW UK UR UZ VI VO WO XH YO ZU

Kirundi Rumanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tonga Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapuk Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu

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Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock

This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 48.

AD AE AF AG AI AL AM AN AO AQ AR AS AT AU AW AZ BA BB BD BE BF BG BH BI BJ BM BN BO BR BS BT BV BW BY BZ CA CC CF CG CH CI CK CL

Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia Brazil Bahamas Bhutan Bouvet Island Botswana Belarus Belize Canada Cocos (Keeling) Islands Central African Republic Congo Switzerland Côte d’Ivoire Cook Islands Chile

CM CN CO CR CU CV CX CY CZ DE DJ DK DM DO DZ EC EE EG EH ER ES ET FI FJ FK

FO FR FX GA GB GD GE GF GH GI GL GM GN GP GQ

Cameroon China Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Cape Verde Christmas Island Cyprus Czech Republic Germany Djibouti Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic Algeria Ecuador Estonia Egypt Western Sahara Eritrea Spain Ethiopia Finland Fiji Falkland Islands

(Malvinas) Micronesia

(Fedelated States of) Faroe Islands France France, Metropolitan Gabon United Kingdom Grenada Georgia French Guiana Ghana Gibraltar Greenland Gambia Guinea Guadeloupe Equatorial Guinea

GR GS

GT GU GW GY HK HM

HN HR HT HU ID IE IL IN IO

IQ IR IS IT JM JO JP KE KG KH KI KM KN KP

KR KW KY KZ LA

LB LC

Greece South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Guatemala Guam Guinea-Bissau Guyana Hong Kong Heard Island and McDonald Islands Honduras Croatia Haiti Hungary Indonesia Ireland Israel India British Indian Ocean

Territory Iraq Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iceland Italy Jamaica Jordan Japan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Cambodia Kiribati Comoros Saint Kitts and Nevis Korea, Democratic

People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait Cayman Islands Kazakhstan Lao People’s Democratic

Republic Lebanon Saint Lucia

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LI LK LR LS LT LU LV LY MA MC MD MG MH ML MM MN MO MP

MQ MR MS MT MU MV MW MX MY MZ NA NC NE NF NG NI NL NO NP NR NU NZ OM PA

Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana

Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua Netherlands Norway Nepal Nauru Niue New Zealand Oman Panama

PE PF PG PH PK PL PM

PN PR PT PW PY QA RE RO RU RW SA SB SC SD SE SG SH SI SJ SK SL SM SN SO SR ST SV SY SZ TC TD TF

TG TH

Peru French Polynesia Papua New Guinea Philippines Pakistan Poland Saint Pierre and

Miquelon Pitcairn Puerto Rico Portugal Palau Paraguay Qatar Réunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands Seychelles Sudan Sweden Singapore Saint Helena Slovenia Svalbard and Jan Mayen Slovakia Sierra Leone San Marino Senegal Somalia Suriname Sao Tome and Principe El Salvador Syrian Arab Republic Swaziland Turks and Caicos Islands Chad French Southern Territories Togo Thailand

TJ TK TM TN TO TP TR TT TV TW

UA UG UM

US UY UZ VA

VE VG VI VN VU WF

WS YE YT YU ZA ZM ZR ZW

Tajikistan Tokelau Turkmenistan Tunisia Tonga East Timor Turkey Trinidad and Tobago Tuvalu Taiwan, Province of

China Tanzania, United

Republic of Ukraine Uganda United States Minor

Outlying Islands United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vatican City State

(Holy See) Saint Vincent and the

Grenadines Venezuela Virgin Islands (British) Virgin Islands (U.S.) Viet Nam Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna

Islands Samoa Yemen Mayotte Yugoslavia South Africa Zambia Zaire Zimbabwe

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plu g, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made an d in accordance with the manu facturer ’s instructio ns. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮✮

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

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipmen t. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case -this could result in a fatal electrical shock.;

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

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

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JVC TH-A9R User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Table of Contents

Getting Started

System outline

Installation

About discs

Connections

Parts Identification

Principles of operation

Basic operations

Using the DVD player

Receiving radio broadcasts

Preference settings

LANGUAGE MENU settings

DISPLAY MENU settings

SYSTEM MENU setting

Limiting playback by children

Amplifier settings

Sound settings

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment

Care and handling of discs

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations

Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock