JVC TH-BC3 User Manual

ENGLISH

HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM

TH-BC3

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
Before operation, please read the instructions
carefully.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS

© 2010 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

GVT0327-002B[J]

1210WMKMDWJMM

EN

Warnings, Cautions and Others / Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

For U.S.A.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

Pour les Etats-Unis

Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur
la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non
isolée dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension
est suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution
de personnes.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un
triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter
l’utilisateur sur la présence d’opérations
d’entretien importantes au sujet desquelles
des renseignements se trouvent dans le
manuel d’instructions.

CAUTION

button in any position does not disconnect the

The
mains line.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The MAINS plug
or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.

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When the System is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.

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The power can be remote controlled.

ATTENTION

La touche , dans n’importe quelle position, ne
déconnecte pas le système du secteur. Déconnectez la
fiche de secteur pour mettre l’appareil complètement hors
tension (le témoin STANDBY s’éteint). La fiche secteur ou
un coupleur est utilisé comme dispositif de déconnexion
de l’appareil, et l’appareil déconnecté doit être prêt à être
utilisé.

Quand le système est en attente, le témoin STANDBY est

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allumé en rouge.
Quand le système est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY

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s’éteint.

L’alimentation peut être télécommandée.

CAUTION

Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

ATTENTION

Les piles ne doivent en aucun cas être exposées à une
chaleur excessive (lumière du soleil, feu, etc.).

CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

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

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

This device compiles with RSS-210 of Industry Canada
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

Cet appareil est conforme au réglement CNR-210 de
l’industrie du Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est
autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes:
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur
du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible
de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

For Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

Pour le Canada

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES
DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS
LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.

For U.S.A.
WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Pour les Etats-Unis
AVERTISSEMENT

POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES, NE PAS EXPOSER CE APPAREIL À LA PLUIE
OU À L’HUMIDITÉ.

CAUTION

Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the

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ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper
or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

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candles, on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must

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be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal
of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping

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or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

ATTENTION

Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation. (Si

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les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqués par un
journal un tissu, etc., la chaleur peut ne pas être évacuée
correctement de l’appareil.)
Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue, telle qu’une

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bougie, sur l’appareil.
Lors de la mise au rebut des piles, veuillez prendre en

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considération les problèmes de l’environnement et suivre
strictement les règles et les lois locales sur la mise au
rebut des piles.
N’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie, à l’humidité, à un

•
égouttement ou à des éclaboussures et ne placez pas des
objets remplis de liquide, tels qu’un vase, sur l’appareil.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles
de la FCC (Federal Communications Commission). Le
fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d’interférences
nuisibles, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence reçue, y compris des interférences qui
peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement.
Tout changement ou modification non expressément
approuvés par le fabricant pour conformité peut annuler
l’autorité de l’utilisateur d’utiliser l’appareil.

[European Union only]
[Union européenne seulement]

USA ONLY

CAUTION: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:

1.

Front: No obstructions and open spacing.

2.

Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas indicated by the dimensions in the illustration.

3.

Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10
cm (3-15/16”) or more.

ATTENTION: Ventilation Correcte

Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique et d’incendie, placez l’appareil en respectant ce qui suit:

Avant: Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement.

1.
Flancs/Dessus/Arrière: Aucun obstacle ne doit être placé dans les zones indiquées par les dimensions dans

2.
l’illustration.
Dessous: Poser l’appareil sur une surface plate. Laissez suffisamment d’espace pour que la ventilation puisse

3.
s’effectuer correctement en plaçant l’appareil sur un socle d’une hauteur de 10 cm ou plus.

Front / Face

15 cm (5-15/16")

15 cm

(5-15/16")

For U.S.A.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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Pour les Etats-Unis
Attention: Les changements ou les modifications qui ne sont pas explicitement approuvés par la partie responsable de

l’observance pourraient mettre fin au droit de l’utilisateur d’utiliser le matériel.
Remarque: Cet appareil a été testé et il s’est avéré conforme aux limites applicables à un appareil numérique de
classe B, en vertu de la Partie 15 des Règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de manière à assurer une protection
raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation résidentielle. Cet appareil produit, utilise et peut
émettre une énergie de haute fréquence et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé en conformité avec les instructions, il peut
causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. Il n’y a, toutefois, aucune garantie que des interférences
ne se produiront pas dans une installation particulière. Si cet appareil cause effectivement des interférences nuisibles
à la réception de la radio ou de la télévision, ce qu’on peut établir en mettant l’appareil en marche et à l’arrêt, nous
encourageons l’utilisateur à tenter de corriger l’interférence par une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:

réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne de réception;

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accroître la séparation entre l’appareil et le récepteur;

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brancher l’appareil dans une prise ou un circuit autre que celui auquel le récepteur est branché;

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consulter un vendeur ou un technicien radio/TV expérimenté pour obtenir de l’aide.

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15 cm (5-15/16")

10 cm (3-15/16")

Playable iPod models

• Compatible iPod:

Made for Audio Video

iPod nano (6th generation)
iPod nano (5th generation)
iPod nano (4th generation)
iPod nano (3rd generation)
iPod nano (2nd generation) –
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (2nd generation)
iPod touch
iPod classic
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G

Only for still picture

*

Also refer to the instruction manual for iPod.

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If the NOT SUPP indicator is shown on the display, the

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connected iPod is not supported.
If iPod does not play correctly, update iPod software to

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the latest version.

For details about updating iPod, check on the Apple

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web site <http://www.apple.com/>.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an

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electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and
has been certified by the developer to meet Apple

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performance standards. Apple is not responsible for
the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the
use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch

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are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

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Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDCP is the abbreviation of “High-bandwidth Digital

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Content Protection,” and is the high-reliable copy
control technology licensed by Digital Content
Protection, LLC.

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In this manual, “iPod” means iPod, iPod touch and
iPhone device. When iPod touch or iPhone device
is especially referred to, “iPod touch” or “iPhone” is
used.

Introduction

Auto power save function

When no operation is done in certain situations for 29
minutes, the unit turns off automatically. This function is
on at the initial setting. For details, refer to “Operations.”

In this manual, the remote control buttons are used for
explaining the operations unless mentioned otherwise.
However, if the System has the same or similar button
names, they can also be used for the operations.

Notes on handling

Important cautions

Installation of the System

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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).

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Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.

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Do not use the System in a location near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or
vibration.

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Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent internal heat buildup.

Power cord

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Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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A small amount of power is always consumed while the
power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

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

To prevent malfunctions of the System

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

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Do not insert any metallic objects or liquids into the
System.

Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water, and dust

Do not place the System in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the System to direct sunlight and do not
place it near any heating devices.

When you are away

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

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the System.

Care of the cabinet

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Stains on the System should be wiped off with a soft
cloth. If the System is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth
soaked in water diluted neutral detergent and wrung
well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

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Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become
damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the
following:

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DO NOT wipe it forcefully.

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DO NOT wipe it with thinners, benzines or other
organic solvents including disinfectants.

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DO NOT apply any volatile substances such as
insecticides to it.

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DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact
with it for a long time.

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Do not place anything on top of the System. Doing so
may cause the System to fall, causing malfunctioning
and/or injury.

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The manufacturer accepts absolutely no liability for any
accidents or damage resulting from inadequate assembly
or mounting, insufficient strength of attachment, misuse
or abuse, or natural disasters.

If water gets inside the System

Turn the System off and disconnect the power cord from
the wall outlet, then call the store where you purchased
this System. Using the System in this condition may cause
a fire or electrical shock.

Supplied accessories

Check to make sure you have all of the supplied accessories.
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Remote control RM-STHBC3J (× 1)

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AC adaptor (AA-R1904) (× 1)

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AC power cord (× 1)

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Lithium coin battery CR2025 (× 1)

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The battery has been installed in the remote control

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when shipped from the factory.

Core filter (× 2)

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TV remote pass through cable (× 1)

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Double-sided adhesive tape (× 1)

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FM antenna (× 1)

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Specifications

Output power 60 W (30 W per channel-

Audio section

Analog Input ANALOG: 1 Vrms/50 kΩ
Digital Input* DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) :

DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL) :

Speaker section

Type: Bass-Reflex Type
Speaker: Woofer: 8 cm (3-3/16”) cone × 4
Tweeter: 2.5 cm (1”) balance

Power Handling Capacity: 30 W
Impedance: 4 Ω
Frequency Range: 82 Hz to 25 kHz
Sound Pressure Level: 88 dB/W•m

General

Power Source (DC IN): DC 19 V
AC adaptor (AA-R1904): Input: AC 100 – 240 V ,

Power Consumption(in Standby mode):

0.50 W or less
Dimensions (W × H × D): 900 mm ×98 mm × 107 mm
(35-7/16” × 3-7/8” × 4-3/16”)
Mass: 3.4 kg (7.4 lbs)

Tuner

FM tuning range: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

iPod

Output power: DC 5 V

HDMI

HDMI Input: HDMI 1 IN, HDMI 2 IN*
HDMI Output: HDMI OUT
Max. Capability: 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz
Output power: DC 5 V

* Corresponding to Linear PCM (with sampling frequency

— 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)

Designs & specifications are subject to change without
notice.

measure at 1 kHz Optical
Digital In at full scale
sinewave), RMS at 4 Ω at 1
kHz, with 10% total harmonic
distortion

–21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm
±30 nm)

0.5 Vp-p/75 Ω

dome × 2

3.37 A

50 Hz/60 Hz, 1.5 A – 0.9 A
Output: DC19 V 3.37 A

1 A

55 mA

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with this System, check this list for a
possible solution before calling for service.

POWER

Power does not come on.

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The power cord is not inserted securely. Plug it in
securely.

The unit turns off suddenly.

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Auto power save function is on. Refer to “Activating/
deactivating APS (Auto Power Save)” in “Basic
operation.”

REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control does not work.

Pull out the insulation sheet.

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Sunlight is shining directly on the remote sensor. Hide

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the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
The path between the remote control and the remote

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sensor on the front panel is blocked.
Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the

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front panel.
Signals cannot reach the remote sensor. Move closer to

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the unit.
The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery.

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The remote control of the TV does not work.

If you install the unit near the TV, connect the TV remote

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pass through cable (supplied).

FM tuner

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.

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Electrostatic discharge from your body may cause noise.
If this happens, turn off and on the unit again.

External components

No sound can be heard when DIGITAL 1 or DIGITAL 2 is
selected as a source.

Check the output setting of the connected digital

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components. Set the output setting as the PCM signal
is outputted.

iPod

iPod cannot be connected firmly.

Check to see whether the connector between iPod and

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the unit is not damaged, and connect it.

iPod does not provide sound.

iPod is not properly connected. Remove iPod from the

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unit, and then connect it again.

iPod cannot be charged.

iPod is not properly connected. Remove iPod from the

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unit, and then connect it again. After connecting iPod,
turn on the power again.

HDMI

No sound can be heard when HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 source
is selected as a source.

Check the output settings on the HDMI connected

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devices. Set the audio output setting to PCM signal and
enable HDMI Audio Out.

No sound can be heard when TV ARC is selected as a
source.

Check if your TV supports this function and turn on the

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settings for ARC and set the digital audio output setting
to PCM signal on your TV.

Getting started

DO NOT connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Operations

Preparing the remote control

When you use the remote control for the first time, pull out
the insulation sheet.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control
decreases, replace the battery.

To replace the battery in the remote control

Lithium coin battery

(product number: CR2025)

Insert the battery into the remote control by matching the
polarities (+ and –) correctly.

NOTES

Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If

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a child accidentally swallows the battery, consult a doctor
immediately.
To prevent the battery from overheating, cracking, or

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starting a fire:

Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery, or

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dispose of it in a fire.
Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials.

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Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when throwing

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away or saving it.
Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools.

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Dispose of the battery in the proper manner, according to

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federal, state, and local regulations.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery
which contains Perchlorate material—special handling
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Connecting the FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Rear of the unit

Extend the FM antenna when connecting so that you can
obtain the best reception.

NOTES

Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other

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terminals, connecting cords or the power cord. Also, keep
the antennas away from metallic parts of the main unit,
connecting cords, and the AC power cord. Otherwise, it
could cause poor reception.
If you want to get a better reception, disconnect the supplied

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FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied) using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial type connector (IEC
or DIN45325).

Installing the unit

Install the unit on a flat and level surface to ensure the best
sound quality.

The sound may be affected depending on the location

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in which you install it. To avoid such issues, change the
location and orientation of the unit.
For cathode-ray tube television (CRT):

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If you install the unit near the TV, color distortion may

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occur. To prevent this, turn off the TV’s main power
or unplug it before installing the unit. Wait at least 30
minutes before turning on the TV’s main power again.
If the TV is still affected, move the unit further away.

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CAUTION

Do not drag or push the unit on the floor or table.

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Otherwise, the foot spacers at the bottom may peel off or
drop from the unit.

Installing on the wall

You can install the unit on the wall.

Wall

A: 6 – 7 mm

(1/4” – 5/16”)

B: Maximum 8.5 mm (3/8”)

Screw
(not supplied)

CAUTION

The unit weighs approximately 3.4 kg (7.4 lbs). Sufficient

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care must be taken when installing it on the wall to prevent
any accidents caused by its falling off.
Use screws, which are compatible with the strength and

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material of the pillar or wall to prevent the unit from falling
off.
Do not install the unit onto a plywood or plasterboard wall;

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otherwise, it will fall and sustain damage.
When installing the unit on the wall;

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Be sure to have it installed on the wall by qualified

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personnel.
Care must be taken when selecting a location for

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installation on the wall. Injury to personnel or damage to
equipment may result if the installed unit interferes with
daily activities.
AC adaptor should not be hanging/placed above any

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other items. Place the AC adaptor on the flat floor only.
Recommended mounting surface: Wooden studs. If the

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mount is to be installed on any surface other than wooden
studs, use suitable hardware (which is commercially
available).

C: Maximum 6 mm (1/4”)
D: φ 4 mm (screw diameter)
(Dia. 3/16”)
E: Minimum 15 mm (5/8”)

Connecting the TV remote pass through cable

If you install the unit near the TV, the unit may block
the remote control signal of the TV, and it may not be
transmitted to the TV unit. Connect the TV remote pass
through cable (supplied) to the unit for smooth signal
transmission.
As illustrated below, connect the TV remote pass through
cable to the IR OUT terminal. Move the cable to the remote
sensor of your TV as closely as possible.

CAUTION

Even if you connect the TV remote pass through cable to the

•

unit, some TVs may not receive the remote control signal of
the TV. Because some TVs use different carrier frequency for
the remote control.

Rear of the unit

Move it to the
remote sensor

TV remote
pass
through
cable

(supplied)

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•

•

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is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
StudioSound HD technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
SURROUND: StudioSound HD by SRS Labs. SRS
StudioSound HD™ provides an immersive and
engaging surround sound experience, while
maintaining steady volume and delivering rich bass
and clear dialog.
DRC: TruVolume by SRS Labs. TruVolume™ (designated
as DRC) maintains a steady volume for an enjoyable
viewing experience.

of your TV
as closely as
possible, then
stick it in any
rear position of
the unit

Back

Double-sided
adhesive tape

(supplied)

Basic operation

Turning on/off the power

Press .

NOTE

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A small amount of power is consumed even when the
power is turned off (standby mode). During standby mode,
the STANDBY indicator lamp on the front panel lights up.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power
off completely.

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You can also turn on the power by pressing one of the input
buttons (DIGITAL, ANALOG/FM, HDMI, or iPod 6).

Activating/deactivating APS (Auto Power Save)

The System automatically turns off to save the power.

Press and hold APS.

Each time you press and hold the button, the indicator
changes as follows:
APS ON (on) |\ APS OFF (off)

The System automatically turns off to save the power

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when one of the following situations continues for 29
minutes:
For all sources:

The volume is set to 0

–

Muting is activated

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For DIGITAL 1/DIGITAL 2:

When the optical cord or coaxial cord is not connected,

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or there is no signal.

For TV ARC (Audio Return Channel):

When HDMI OUT is not connected, or there is no signal.

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For iPod:

When iPod is not connected to the unit.

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For HDMI 1/HDMI 2

When HDMI 1 IN/HDMI 2 IN is not connected, or there

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is no signal.
When one of the situations occurs...
The APS indicator is shown for 2 seconds every 1 minute
and starts flashing 30 seconds before the System turns
off.

Buttons and lamps on the front panel

6

1

3

Selecting the input source

Press one of the input buttons repeatedly to select
the input source.

Each time you press each button, the source changes as
follows:

ANALOG/FM:
ANALOG IN (for the analog connection) |\ FM
DIGITAL:
DIGITAL 1 (for the optical connection) \ DIGITAL 2 (for the
coaxial connection) \ TV ARC (for HDMI OUT with ARC)*
HDMI:
HDMI 1 IN (for HDMI 1)|\ HDMI 2 IN (for HDMI 2)

* To use TV ARC, set CEC to ON, and make sure your TV

supports this function and has the correct settings.

Adjusting the volume

Press VOLUME +/–.

CAUTION

•

Set the volume to the minimum level before starting any
source. If the volume is set to a high level, the sudden blast
of sound may damage your hearing and blow out the
speakers.

Turning off the sound temporarily

Press MUTING.

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To restore the sound, press the button again or adjust the
volume.

Changing the display brightness

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, the display brightness
changes as follows:

4

2

5

7

9

8

DIM OFF (normal) \ DIM 1 (darker)\ DIM 2 (darkest)

Making sound clearer

You can enjoy sounds recorded at low level—Dynamic
Range Compression (DRC).

Press DRC.

Each time you press the button, the indicator and effect
change as follows:
DRC OFF (off) |\ DRC ON (on)

Adjusting the sound level

You can adjust the bass and treble sound level within the
range of –3 to +3.

1 Press SETTING to enter the setting mode.

– BASS: Adjusts the bass sound level.
– TRE: Adjusts the treble sound level.

2 Press 4 or ¢ to select the item you want to

set.

3 Press UP or DOWN to adjust the level.

NOTE

The change in the bass and treble sound level of the

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speakers differ depending on the incoming signal of the
input source.

Using the surround mode

You can listen to a more realistic sound than stereo sound
using surround.

1

(power) button and STANDBY indicator lamp

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STANDBY indicator lamp lights up while the power is
turned off.

2 FM/INPUT button

Press the button repeatedly to select the input source
or FM.

3 SURROUND button and SURROUND indicator lamps

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The indicator lamp lights up if a surround mode is on.

4 iPod 6 button

Press the button to play back iPod.

5 VOLUME +/– buttons

Adjusts the volume within the range of 0(VOL MIN) to
40(VOL MAX).

6 Remote sensor

Receives the signal from the remote control.

7 Tray for iPod dock

Push the tray to open the dock for iPod.

8 Display

Shows the volume level, the FM station’s frequency that
the unit is receiving, the current source and the settings.

9 DRC indicator lamp

DRC indicator lamp lights up if DRC is on.

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Press SURROUND.

Each time you press the button, the indicator and effect
change as follows:
SURR OFF (off) |\ SURR ON (on)

Listening to FM radio

Selecting the station

1 Press FM.
2 Press UP or DOWN to select the station.

Press and hold 4 or ¢ for 2 seconds, then release it

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to change the frequency automatically until a station of
sufficient signal strength is tuned in.

Presetting stations

You can preset up to 30 stations.

Manual preset

If you want to preset stations manually, press MEMORY
while tuning into a station you want to preset. Then press
UP/DOWN to select a preset number. Store the station by
pressing MEMORY.

Auto preset

Press and hold A.PRESET for 2 seconds

Stations are preset automatically.

Improving the FM reception

When an FM stereo (FM) broadcast is hard to receive or
noisy, select the monaural reception (MONO) mode.

Press FM MODE.

To restore stereo reception, press FM MODE again.

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Using the core filter

Attach the provided core filters to the power cord and the
external component cord to reduce interference.

Run the cable through the core filter, and wind it firmly
once inside. Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

To the terminal of the unit

Digital coaxial cord

TV remote pass
through cable

RCA pin plug cord (for the subwoofer)

Composite video
cord

CAUTION

Do not damage the cord by applying expressive force when

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winding.

RCA pin plug cord

DC power cord

Connecting external components

You can connect an analog component to the ANALOG IN
terminal and digital components to the (OPTICAL) DIGITAL
IN 1 and (COAXIAL) DIGITAL IN 2 terminals.
You can also connect a subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER
PRE-OUT terminal.

Subwoofer

RCA pin plug
cord
(not supplied)

Rear of the unit

WhiteRed

RCA pin plug
cord (not
supplied)

Digital coaxial
cord (not
supplied)

DVD Player, etc.
(not supplied)

TV, etc. (not supplied)

(not supplied)

Digital optical
cord (not
supplied)

Connecting external component

with HDMI cable

You can also connect digital components to the HDMI 1 IN
and HDMI 2 IN terminals and HDMI OUT terminal.

TV, etc. (not supplied)

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

Rear of the unit

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

DVD player, etc. (not supplied)

Blu-ray player, etc.

(not supplied)

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

Connecting the TV – viewing the

video/picture from iPod on your TV

You can view a video/picture from iPod connected to the
unit on your TV. Connect the video input terminal on your
TV, etc. to the IPOD VIDEO terminal with the video cord
(not supplied).

Setting the video output

While the source is selected to IPOD and iPod is not
connected to the unit...

Press and hold iPod 6 (main unit).

Each time you press and hold the button, the indicator and
effect changes as follows:
VIDEOOFF (the video/picture from iPod is shown on iPod
itself) |\VIDEO ON (the video/picture from iPod is
shown on the TV)

Rear of the unit

Composite
video cord
(not supplied)

TV, etc. (not supplied)

Connecting the power cord

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the
unit. Then connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC
adaptor, and plug it in a wall outlet.

CAUTION

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the

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unit.
To avoid the risk of fire and to prevent damage,

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Do not use any AC adaptors other than the one supplied.

–

Do not use the supplied AC adaptor for other equipment.

–

Playing back iPod

Connecting iPod

While the unit is in standby...

1 Push the tray (7) to open the tray.
2 Connect iPod to the connector.

iPod

Setting up the HDMI functions

You can change the settings of HDMI functions with the menu on the display.

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HDMI function optionally includes the controlling signals employed for the High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) standard - Consumer Electronics Control (CEC).
When devices equipped with CEC are connected, each device can control the others. This system is compatible with
some basic functions of CEC. For example, when you start playback on a connected DVD/BD player, the unit and
connected TV compatible with CEC automatically turns on.

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For details about the CEC function, refer to the operation manuals of the connected CEC devices.

NOTE

The CEC function may not work on some CEC devices.

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The HDMI functions may not work depending on the setting or status of the unit or the connected devices.

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You cannot connect iPod to the unit if it is covered by something or with

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accessories attached. Remove them before connecting.
Keep iPod in a straight position while connecting/disconnecting it.

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Do not carry the unit with iPod connected. It might cause damage to the

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dock for iPod or you might drop iPod.
Do not touch or hit the iPod terminal pins or connector pins in the dock

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for iPod directly. Doing so might cause damage to the connector pins.
While the power is turned on, or during Standby with HDMI Pass

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Through ON, iPod can be charged.

Playing back

Press iPod 6.

While the power is turned off, simply pressing iPod 6 turns on the

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power and plays back iPod.

1 Press SETTING to enter setting mode.
2 Press 4 or ¢ to select the item you want to set. (the setting mode changes as follows:)

BASS \ TRE \ PASS THR \ A. OUT \ CEC CTRL (\ PWR CTRL \ SYS A. \ TV IN)*

3 Press UP or DOWN to toggle ON or OFF.

For TV IN, pressing UP or DOWN may cause the setting to change as follows:
OFF \ D1 \ ARC

4 Repeat 2 and 3 to set up other items.

To exit from the menu, press SETTING.

Skipping forward/back

Press and hold ¢ or 4.

Displaying a menu/Returning to the previous menu

Press MENU.

Pausing/resuming playback

Press iPod 6.

Selecting an item on the menu

Press UP or DOWN, then press SELECT.

Skipping to the next track

Press ¢.

Skipping back to the previous track

Press 4 twice or more repeatedly.

Returning to the beginning of the track

Press 4 once.

NOTES

Operate iPhone or iPod touch itself in the following cases:

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When operating the home button.

–

When selecting application icons on the home screen.

–
–

When dragging the slider.

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Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio
sources with high recording levels. If distortion occurs, it is
recommended to turn off the equalizer of iPod.

Putting iPod in sleep mode

While iPod is connected to the unit...

Press and hold iPod 6.

Item Contents

HDMI Pass
Through
(PASS THR)

HDMI Audio
Out
(A. OUT)

CEC
(CEC CTRL)

PWR Control*
(PWR CTRL)

System Audio*
(SYS A.)

TV in*
(TV IN)

* The power consumption will be increased.
* These are the settings for the CEC function which are selectable only when CEC is ON.

ON: The audio and video signal are transmitted to the TV connected to HDMI OUT terminal even if

the unit is on standby.*

The STANDBY lamp lights orange while the unit is on standby.

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OFF: The audio and video signal are not transmitted to the TV connected to HDMI OUT terminal

while the unit is on standby.

NOTE

To toggle between HDMI 1 IN and HDMI 2 IN during standby, press and hold the HDMI input button for

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2 seconds.
If HDMI 1 is selected, STANDBY indicator lamp blinks once. If HDMI 2 is selected, STANDBY indicator

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lamp blinks twice.

TV: The audio signal is emitted from the TV connected to HDMI OUT terminal.
AMP: The audio signal is emitted from the speakers of the unit.

NOTE

If you select ON for System Audio*, you cannot change this setting (AUTO appears).•

ON: Activates the CEC function.
OFF: Deactivates the CEC function.

ON: The unit automatically turns on when you start playback on a connected DVD/BD player, and

turns off when you turn off the TV connected to HDMI terminals.

OFF: Deactivates this function.

ON: The audio signal is emitted from the speakers of the unit (if the TV supports System Audio and

you have made the correct settings on the TV), and the volume control for this System can be
operated by the TV remote control.

OFF: Deactivates this function.

D1: The input source of the unit is changed to “DIGITAL 1” automatically if you change the input

source from HDMI to another on the TV.

ARC: The input source of the unit is changed to “TV ARC” automatically if you change the input

source from HDMI to another on the TV.

OFF: Deactivates this function.