JVC TH-C30, TH-C20 User's Guide
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
SYSTÈME DVD DIGITAL CINEMA
TH-C30
Consists of XV-THC30, SP-PWC30,
SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C and SP-THC40S
Se compose de XV-THC30, SP-PWC30,
SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C et SP-THC40S
TH-C20
Consists of XV-THC20, SP-PWC20,
SP-THC20F, SP-THC20C and SP-THC20S
Se compose de XV-THC20, SP-PWC20,
SP-THC20F, SP-THC20C et SP-THC20S
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1504-002A
[C]
Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et
indications diverses
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT
EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO
NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT
STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL
APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or
accidentally dropping the unit, have
two persons unpack, carry, and install
the unit.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Pour le Canada
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES
LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES
APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS
NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL
BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”,
NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.
ATTENTION!
Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle
ou toute chute accidentelle de
l’appareil, celui-ci doit être déballé,
transporté et installé par deux
personnes.
G-1
TH-C30: 25 kg/56 lbs
TH-C20: 24 kg/53 lbs
TH-C30: 25 kg/56 lbs
TH-C20: 24 kg/53 lbs
Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
A
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are
no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3.
CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M
laser radiation when open. Do not view directly
with optical instruments.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION — button!
( XV-THC30/XV-THC20)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off
completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When
installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is
easily accessible.
The button in any position does not disconnect
the mains line.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY
lamp lights red.
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY
lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2.
ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle
supérieur. Il n’y a aucune pièce réparable par
l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez
toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.
3.
ATTENTION: Rayonnement laser visible et/ou
invisible de classe 1M une fois ouvert. Ne pas
regarder directement avec des instruments
optiques.
TTENTION
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.
ATTENTION — Touche
( XV-THC30/XV-THC20)
Déconnectez la fiche d’alimentation secteur pour
couper l’alimentation complètement (le témoin
STANDBY s’éteint). Lors de l’installation de
l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement
accessible.
La touche , dans n’importe quelle position, ne
déconnecte pas le système du secteur.
• Quand le système est en attente, le témoin
STANDBY est allumé en rouge.
• Quand le système est sous tension, le témoin
STANDBY s’éteint.
L’alimentation ne peut pas être télécommandée.
CAUTION
(SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20)
The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the
center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the
subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.
[European Union only]
[Union européenne seulement]
ATTENTION
(SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20)
L’alimentation au caisson d’extrêmes graves passe
par l’unité centrale. Le témoin POWER ON vert sur
le caisson d’extrêmes graves s’allume quand le
système est allumé.
G-2
Table of contents
Introduction ....................................................2
Notes on handling ..................................................................... 2
Supplied accessories .................................................................. 2
About discs ......................................................3
Playable disc types ..................................................................... 3
Playable file types ....................................................................... 4
Description of parts and controls ..................5
Connections .....................................................8
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 8
Connecting the satellite (front, center and surround)
speakers to the subwoofer ........................................................ 9
Speaker layout .......................................................................... 10
Connecting a TV ...................................................................... 10
Connecting the powered subwoofer ..................................... 10
Connecting to an analog component ................................... 11
Connecting to a digital component ...................................... 11
Connecting a USB mass storage class device ....................... 11
Connecting the power cord .................................................... 11
Operating external components with the
remote control ..............................................12
Operating the TV ..................................................................... 12
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .................... 12
Operating the VCR .................................................................. 13
Basic operations ............................................14
Turning the system on/off ...................................................... 14
Selecting the source to play .................................................... 15
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ....................................... 15
Listening with headphones (not supplied) .......................... 15
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] ................. 15
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] ... 15
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ............................................................... 16
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ......
Adjusting the sound ................................................................16
Changing the scan mode ........................................................ 16
16
Playback ........................................................ 17
Basic playback ...........................................................................17
One Touch Replay ...................................................................19
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ............................................20
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .........................20
Skipping at about 5-minute intervals ....................................20
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ........20
Playing back a bonus group ....................................................21
Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .....
21
Advanced operations ................................... 22
Using the surround mode .......................................................22
Using the on-screen bar ..........................................................23
Playing from a specified position on a disc ..........................25
Using the file control display .................................................. 26
Resume Playback ......................................................................27
Selecting a view angle ..............................................................27
Selecting the subtitle ................................................................ 27
Selecting the audio ................................................................... 28
Special picture playback .......................................................... 28
Program Playback .................................................................... 30
Random Playback ....................................................................31
Repeat Playback ........................................................................31
Tray lock ....................................................................................32
Sound and other settings .........................................................32
Setting DVD preferences ............................. 33
Using the setup menus ............................................................ 33
Menu description .....................................................................33
Tuner operations .......................................... 35
Manual tuning .......................................................................... 35
Preset tuning .............................................................................36
Selecting the FM reception mode ..........................................36
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ....................................36
AV COMPU LINK remote control system .... 37
References .................................................... 38
Maintenance .............................................................................38
Troubleshooting .......................................................................38
Specifications ............................................................................39
1
Introduction
Notes on handling
7 Important cautions
Installation of the system
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold;
between 5°C and 35°C.
• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.
• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
Power cord
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• A small amount of power is always consumed while the power
cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only).
• When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always
pull on the plug, not the power cord.
To prevent malfunctions of the system
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.
• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or
credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage
the system.
• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may
damage the system.
Label sticker
Sticker
Paste
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the
discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright
laws.
Note about copyguard system
The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect
the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and
the picture may not be played back correctly.
7 Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near
a heating device.
When you are away
When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of
time, disconnect the power cord plugs from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants.
These may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the system
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using
the system in this condition may cause a fire or electrical shock.
Supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.
The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied.
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
•Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• FM antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
•Power cord (1)
•System cord (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
2
About discs
Playable disc types
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO
VCD/SVCD Audio CD
The √ in the list below shows available disc types and recording
formats.
Disc type
Recording
format
DVD Video — √√
DVD Audio — √√
DVD VR — √√
VCD/SVCD √ ——
Audio CD √ ——
MP3 √√*
WMA √√*
JPEG √√*
ASF √√*
MPEG-2 √√*
MPEG-1 √√*
DivX √√*
1
*
This system can play finalized discs only.
CD-R/-RW*
*2Recorded with UDF Bridge format.
1
DVD-R*
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
DVD-RW*
2
√*
2
√*
2
√*
2
√*
2
√*
2
√*
2
√*
1
Notes on DVD-R and DVD-RW
• This system does not support “multi-border” disc.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with ISO 9660
format.
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system's Region
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD:
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and playback
cannot start.
Some discs may not be played back because of their disc
characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.
Unplayable discs
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD,
etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
• It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (DVD Video Format
only) discs. “DVD” lights on the display panel when a +R/+RW
disc is loaded.
• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play
discs recorded with PAL system. Note that an PAL video signal on
a disc is converted to the NTSC signal and output.
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the
“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs,
their actual operation may be different from what is explained
in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc
structure, not a malfunction of this system.
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
3
About discs
Playable file types
For all playable files
• The system can only recognize and play files with one of the
following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper
and lower case;
MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3”
WMA: “. W MA”, “. wm a”
JPEG: “. J P G”, “. JP E G”, “.jp g ”, “. j p eg ”
ASF: “.A S F ”, “.a s f ”
MPEG-2/MPEG-1: “.MPG”, “.MPEG”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”
DivX: “.DIVX”, “.DIV”, “.divx”, “.div”, and “.AVI”, “.avi”
• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99
groups per disc/device, and the total number of the tracks (files)
that the system can play is 4000.
• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc
characteristics or recording conditions.
• MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX files require a
longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the
directory/file configuration.)
• If different kinds of files are mixed, set the FILE TYPE setting in
the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be
read (“AUDIO”, “STILL PICTURE” or “VIDEO”). (See page 34.)
For MP3/WMA files
• The system supports MP3/WMA files recorded with a bit rate of
32 – 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is
recorded, it appears in the file control display on the TV screen.
(See page 26.)
• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 (96*)
kbps.
* For WMA only
For JPEG files
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will
take a longer time to be displayed.)
• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.
For ASF files
• The system supports the types of the advanced simple profile as
MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).
• The system supports MPEG-4 files with the following conditions:
File format: ASF
Visual profile: MPEG-4 SP (Simple Profile)
Audio CODEC: G.726
Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF)
Max. bit rate: 384 kbps
For MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files
• The stream format should conform to MPEG system/program
stream.
• 720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30 fps) is
recommended for the highest resolution.
• This system also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576/480 x 576/
352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and 352 x 480/480 x 480/352 x 240 pixels
(30 fps).
• The file format should be MP@ML (Main Profile at Main Level)/
SP@ML (Simple Profile at Main Level)/MP@LL (Main Profile at
Low Level).
• Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or
MPEG2 Audio Layer-2.
For DivX files
• The system supports DivX 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.
• The system supports DivX files whose resolution is 720 x 480
pixels or less (30 fps), and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps).
• Audio stream should conform to Dolby Digital (including multi
channel) or MPEG1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3).
• The system does not support GMC (Global Motion
Compression).
• The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be
played back correctly.
• The system has its own Registration Code for DivX playback.
• If necessary, you can confirm the Registration Code of your
system using the OTHERS menu. (See page 35.)
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS
PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES.
• DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks
of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
• Official DivX
• Plays all versions of DivX
enhanced playback of DivX® media files and the DivX® Media
Format
®
Ultra Certified product
®
video (including DivX® 6) with
4
Description of parts and controls
Front panel (center unit)
The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.
Display window
19
23
35
36
18
23
18
20
30
3529
17 17 17 20, 35 15
Remote sensor: 7
31
15
11
16 2721
18 36 31
Disc tray (inside): 17
18
1517, 1914 14
5
Description of parts and controls
Rear panel (center unit)
10
11
10 11
11
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20
Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC30.
10
8
37
11
POWER ON
lamp: 14
Front Rear
NOTE
• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind
the powered subwoofer.
* Do not block the ventilation openings to allow proper air
circulation by the cooling fan.
10
9
Power cord: 11
6
Description of parts and controls
Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control
Number
buttons:
21, 25
16, 33
13, 19
17, 36
20, 35
27, 29
27, 28
30, 31
17, 27, 29
16, 29
15
17
20
23
31
18
33
32
15
14
12, 13
12
12
12
12 - 35
21, 25
12, 15
15
17, 36
17
20, 28
29
22
30
20
25
16
16
16
16
R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-cell
batteries (supplied)
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
both batteries.
CAUTION
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Operating the system from the remote control
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.
• Do not block the remote sensor.
7
2
Connections
Connecting the FM and AM
antennas
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
If reception is poor
Center unit
7 AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna
If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation
coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and
remove.
Connecting AM loop antenna
1
Center unit
AM loop antenna
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna
(not supplied)
7 FM antenna
Center unit
If reception is poor
Center unit
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend the supplied FM antenna
horizontally.
Outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied)
Antenna cord
3
• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during
AM broadcast program reception.
NOTE
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,
connecting cords or power cords. This could cause poor reception.
Standard type (75 Ω
coaxial) connector
NOTE
• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is
well-shielded against interference.
Outdoor FM antenna cord (not
supplied)
8
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the satellite (front, center and surround) speakers to the
subwoofer
Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC30.
Before connecting the speaker cords;
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.
Powered subwoofer
TH-C30: SP-PWC30
TH-C20: SP-PWC20
Center speaker
TH-C30: SP-THC40C
TH-C20: SP-THC20C
Front speakers
TH-C30: SP-THC40F
TH-C20: SP-THC20F
Speaker cord
• Connect the black cords to the black (r) terminals.
• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals
referring to the table below:
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red
CENTER SPEAKER Green
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray
Surround speakers
TH-C30: SP-THC40S
TH-C20: SP-THC20S
CAUTION
• If you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of
the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated
near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;
– Be sure to have them installed on the wall by qualified personnel.
DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
avoid unexpected damage from falling off the wall due to incorrect
installation or weakness in wall structure.
– Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation
on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result
if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.
9
Precautions for daily use
• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords;
otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or injury.
• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that the sound is
distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal
heat buildup.
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Speaker layout
To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to
place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance
from the listening position.
Center speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround left
speaker
If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the
listening position
You can adjust the delay time of the speakers. See “Delay menu
(DELAY)” on page 34.
NOTE
• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.
• The front and center speakers are magnetically sh ielded to avoid color
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause
color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing
the speakers.
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main
power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait
at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch
again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the
above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.
• The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded.
If they are located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause
color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the speakers
nearby the TV or monitor.
• Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place
the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance
between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.
Front right
speaker
Powered
subwoofer
Surround right
speaker
Connecting a TV
• You can get better picture quality in the order — Component
video > S-video > Composite video.
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a
VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.
• You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu
correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (See page 34.)
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video input
jacks
• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.
(See page 16.)
Center unit
To component
video input
Component video cord (not supplied)
NOTE
• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type,
use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC
plugs.
• The component video signals can be output only when you select
DVD or USB MEMORY as the source to play. (See page 15.)
7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S-video jacks
Center unit
Composite video cord (supplied)
or
S-video cord
(not supplied)
Align the 5 marks.
To S-video input
TV
TV
To composite
video input
Connecting the powered
subwoofer
Center unit
Align the 5 marks. Align the 5 marks.
System cord
(supplied)
Powered
subwoofer
10
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting to an analog
component
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
Center unit
S-video cord
(not supplied)
or
Composite video
(not supplied)
1
2 To S -v i d eo o u t p u t
3 To a u di o o u t p ut
NOTE
• The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be
output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from
the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.
cord
12 3
3 or 2 3)
VCR (1
TV (3)
Cassette recorder (3)
To composite video output
RCA pin plug
cord
(not supplied)
Connecting to a digital
component
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.
Center unit
Connecting a USB mass storage
class device
You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB
flash memory device, hard disc drive, multimedia card reader,
digital camera, etc. to this system.
• After connecting a USB mass storage class device to this system
and selecting “USB MEMORY” as the source, the control screen
appears on the TV screen. (See page 26.)
USB cable (not supplied)
NOTE
• When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer also to its
manual.
• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the system at a time. Do
not use a USB hub.
• You cannot charge the USB mass storage class device while
connecting it to the USB MEMORY jack.
• While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device, do not
disconnect the device. It may cause a malfunction of both the system
and the device.
• JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB mass
storage class device while using this system.
• When connecting with a USB cable, use a cable less than 1 m in
length.
• This system is compatible with the USB 2.0 Full-Speed (not
compatible with the USB 1.1).
• You can play back the following types of files in a USB mass storage
class device (maximum data transfer rate: 2Mbps):
–Music: MP3, WMA
– Picture: JPEG
– Movie: MPEG-4 (ASF), DivX (maximum frame rate of 30 fps for
progressive)
• You cannot play back a file larger than 2GB.
• When playing a file which has a large transfer rate, frames or sounds
may be dropped during playback.
• This system cannot recognize a USB mass storage class device whose
rating exceeds 5V/500 mA.
• This system may not recognize some USB mass storage class devices.
• This system may not playback some files even though their formats
are listed above.
.
Center unit (on the
front panel
DBS* tuner
MD player
* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite
NOTE
• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the
source to play. (See page 15.) When connecting a video component
such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.
To digital optical output
Digital optical cord (not supplied)
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Connecting the power cord
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
Center unit Powered
Power cord
(Supplied)
Plug into AC outlets.
CAUTION
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging
the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.
subwoofer
Power cord
Operating external components with the remote control
The buttons described below are used on pages 12 and 13.
Number
buttons
Remote
control mode
selector
4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0.
For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01* Samsung 12
Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13, 14
Magnavox 02 Sharp 06
Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07
Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08
Philips 15 Zenith 09
RCA 05
* “01” is the initial setting.
5 Release F TV.
If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand,
try each one until you enter the correct one.
7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the TV.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a TV;
• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.
(play button)
NOTE
• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.
Operating the TV
7 To set the manufacturer’s code
1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to TV.
2 Press and hold F TV.
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.
3 Press ENTER.
The following buttons are available:
F TV: Turns TV on and off.
TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume.
TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or
VIDEO).
CH +/–: Changes the channels.
1-10, 0, h10 (100+): Selects the channel.
TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected
channel and the current channel.
NOTE
• The operating buttons may differ depending on manufacturers.
Operating the DBS tuner or
CATV converter
7 To set the manufacturer’s code
1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to VCR/DBS.
2 Press DBS.
3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.
Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.
4 Press ENTER.
Continued on the next page
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Operating external components with the remote control
See page 12 for button locations.
5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a GI Jerrold product:
Press 0, then 1.
For a Sony product:
Press 2, then 0.
Manufacturer Code
Echostar 21
GI Jerrold 01*, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
Hamlin 15, 16, 17, 18
Pioneer 13, 14
RCA 19
Scientific Atlanta 09, 10
Sony 20
Zenith 11, 12
* “01” is the initial setting.
6 Release F VCR/DBS.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one.
7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the DBS tuner or CATV converter.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a
DBS tuner or CATV converter;
1 Set the remote control mode selector
to VCR/DBS.
2 Press DBS.
The following buttons are available:
F VCR/DBS: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and
off.
CH +/–: Changes the channels.
1-10, 0, h10 (100+): Selects the channel.
Operating the VCR
7 To set the manufacturer’s code
1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to VCR/DBS.
2 Press VCR.
3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.
Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Philips VCR:
Press 0, then 9.
For an NEC VCR:
Press 2, then 5.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01*, 02, 03 Philips 09
Emerson 11, 26 RCA 05, 06
Fisher 29 Samsung 24
Funai 10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo 21, 22, 23
Gold Star 12 Sharp 27, 28
Hitachi 04 Shintom 30
Mitsubishi 13 Sony 18, 19, 20
NEC 25 Zenith 08
Panasonic 07, 17
* “01” is the initial setting.
6 Release F VCR/DBS.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one.
7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the VCR.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a
VCR;
1 Set the remote control mode selector
to VCR/DBS.
2Press VCR.
The following buttons are available:
F VCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off.
3 (play button): Starts playback.
7: Stops operation.
8:Pauses playback.
y:Fast forwards video tape.
1: Rewinds video tape.
REC: Press this button together with 3 (play
button) to start recording or together with 8
to pause recording.
CH +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.
NOTE
• When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;
– The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after you have changed
the remote control mode selector to AUDIO or TV. When operating
VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to
press VCR or DBS after setting the remote control mode selector.
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Basic operations
The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the
operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center
unit same as on the remote control for operations unless
otherwise noted.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
The buttons described below are used on pages 14 to 16.
Source
selecting
buttons
Remote
control mode
selector
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
Turning the system on/off
On the remote control:
Press F AUDIO.
On the center unit:
Press F.
When DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source (see page
15), the following messages will appear on the TV screen.
• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:
Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.
• “NOW READING”
Appears when the system is reading the disc/file information.
• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:
Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not
match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be
played back.
•“NO DISC”:
Appears when no disc is loaded.
• “NO USB DEVICE”:
Appears when no USB mass storage class device is connected.
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:
Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DEVICE”:
Appears when unplayable USB mass storage class device is
connected.
NOTE
• The STANDBY lamp turns on when the power is turned off and turns
off when the power is turned on.
• The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The
POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is
turned on.
• A small amount of power is consumed even when the power is turned
off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the STANDBY
lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet
to turn the power off completely.
• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;
– One of the DISC (1-5) buttons (with SHIFT pressed) on the remote
control
– One of the DISC (1-5) 0 buttons on the center unit
– One of the source selecting buttons or 3 on the remote control
– One of the DISC (1-5) 3 buttons or 3 on the center unit.
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Basic operations
See page 14 for button locations.
Selecting the source to play
On the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons
(DVD, USB MEMORY, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).
DVD:
To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See page 17.)
USB MEMORY:
To playback a file in a USB mass storage class device. (See “To play a
file in a USB mass storage class device” on page 17.)
FM/AM:
To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 35.) Each time you press
the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
VCR:
To select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN
jacks and AUX IN (VCR) jacks. (See page 11.)
DBS:
To select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL
IN (DBS) jack. (See page 11.)
On the center unit:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source
name you want appears on the display
window.
NOTE
• When AM, FM or DBS is selected, this system does not output video
signals.
• It may take time to change the source.
Adjusting the volume
[VOLUME]
CAUTION
• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source.
If the volume is set at a high level, the sudden blast of sound could
permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.
On the remote control:
Press VOL +/–.
On the center unit:
Turn VOLUME.
• To increase the volume, turn VOLUME clockwise.
• To decrease the volume, turn VOLUME counterclockwise.
Listening with headphones
(not supplied)
CAUTION
Be sure to turn down the volume;
• Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may
damage both the headphones and your hearing.
• Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly
output from the speakers.
While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode
(see page 22) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turns the
subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode.
“H. PHONE” appears on the display window.
Headphone mode
When using the headphones, the following signals are output
regardless of your speaker setting;
• For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are
output from the headphones.
• Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the
headphones.
• (For DVD AUDIO) When the disc prohibits down-mixing, only
the front left and right channels are output from the headphones.
Turning off the sound
temporarily [MUTING]
Press MUTING.
To restore the sound
Perform one of the following:
•Press MUTING again.
•Press VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).
Adjusting the brightness of the
indications [DIMMER]
Press DIMMER.
Each time you press the button, you can change the brightness level
in 3 steps.
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Basic operations
See page 14 for button locations.
Sleep Timer [SLEEP]
The system turns off automatically when the specified period of
time has passed.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.
Example:
minutes
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP – –” appears.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
Adjusting the output level of
the subwoofer and speakers
1 Press SPK LEVEL to show the target
speaker indication on the display
window.
Each time you press the button, the indication of the speakers
changes as follows:
FRNT L (Front Left speaker) Z FRNT R (Front Right
speaker) Z CENTER (Center speaker) Z SURR L
(Surround Left speaker) Z SURR R (Surround Right
speaker) Z SUBWFR (Subwoofer) Z (back to the
beginning)
2 Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the output
level from –6 to +6.
NOTE
• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on
the TV screen. (See page 34.)
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.
Changing the scan mode
The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.
NOTE
• To use the system in the progressive mode, it is required that the
center unit is connected to the TV by using a component video cord
(not supplied). (See page 10.)
7 While DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source and
stopped
1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for
2seconds.
Currently selected scan mode appears on the display window.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired
mode.
Each time you press the button, the scan mode changes as
follows:
• 480i*: Select this to change the scan mode to interlace mode.
• 480p*: Select this to change the scan mode to progressive
mode.
* 480i and 480p indicate the number of scanning lines and
scanning format of a video signal.
–480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
–480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
• You can get better picture quality in the progressive mode
than in the interlace mode.
3 Press ENTER while the selected mode is
displayed.
When the progressive mode is selected, the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights on the display window.
NOTE
• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this is
not a malfunction of the system.
• There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are
not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural
picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan
mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to the interlace mode.
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
customer service center.
• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system.
Adjusting the sound
1 Press TREBLE/BASS to show “TRE” or
“BASS” on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the indication alternates
between “TRE” and “BASS”.
• TRE: Select this to adjust treble sound.
• BASS: Select this to adjust bass sound.
2 Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the level from
– 10 to +10 (in 2 steps).
NOTE
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.
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Playback
• The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types the
operation is available for.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the
following operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector
to AUDIO.
2 Press DVD or USB MEMORY.
The buttons described below are used on pages 17 to 21.
Number
buttons
Remote
control mode
selector
Basic playback
7 To play a disc
1 Press the desired DISC (1-5)
0 on the center unit.
• The system turns on and the disc tray comes
out.
2 Place a disc.
When placing an 8 cm discLabel side up
3 Press DISC (1-5), with SHIFT pressed.
NOTE
• Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
• You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD.
• The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop
playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the
end. However, when DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loaded in the
system, playback of the disc next to the DVD VIDEO or DVD
AUDIO will not start.
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
(play button)
7 To play a file in a USB mass storage class device
Press USB MEMORY.
The operations of the files in a USB mass storage class device
depend on the file types stored in the device.
For MP3/WMA files
The file control display (see page 26) appears on the TV screen.
For JPEG files
Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3
seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control
display (see page 26) appears on the TV screen.
For ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files
Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the file control display
(see page 26) on the TV screen during playback.
For DivX files
During the readout time, “READING INDEX” may appear on the
TV screen.
Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the file control display
(see page 26) on the TV screen during playback.
NOTE
• When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device, select
appropriate file type on the set up menu. (See page 34.)
7 To pause playback
Press 8.
To continue playback, press 3 (play button).
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7 To stop
Press 7.
NOTE
• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you
press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.
Playback
See page 17 for button locations.
7 On-screen guide icons
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may
appear for a while on the TV screen;
• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-subtitle
languages.
• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio
languages.
• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle
views.
• (Play), (Pause), / (Fast forward/
fast-reverse), / (Slow-motion forward/
reverse): appears when you perform each operation.
• : the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.
NOTE
• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 35.
7 Playback information on the display window
DVD VIDEO
Example: When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch
is played
Chapter number
Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
VCD/SVCD/CD
Example: When a CD is played back
Track number
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)
Signal and speaker
indicators
NOTE
• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed
playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.
MP3/WMA file
Example: When an MP3 file is played back
Track number
MP3 indicator*
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)
Signal and speaker
indicators
(during playback only)
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Signal and speaker indicators (See page 23.)
Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 23.)
Pressing FL DISPLAY
DVD AUDIO
Title number
Track number Elapsed playing time
Chapter number
Signal and speaker indicators
(hour:minute:second)
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Group number
Track number
Group number
Track number
* WMA indicator lights for WMA file.
JPEG file
File number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Group number File number
Continued on the next page
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Playback
See page 17 for button locations.
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX file
Example: When an ASF file is played.
Track number
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)
(during playback only)
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Group number
Track number
Signal and speaker indicators
DVD VR disc
Example: During playback on the Original program*
Chapter number
Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Title number
Example: During playback on the Playlist*
Chapter number
Chapter number
Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
7 Disc information on the display window
The disc indicators on the display window show the current status
of the corresponding disc tray.
Example: When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the
disc in the disc tray 5 is selected.
Currently selected disc
number
Currently loaded disc number
7 Screen saver
An image may burn in on a TV screen if a static picture is displayed
for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the
screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen
saver function).
• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.
• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 34.
One Touch Replay
You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds
from the current position.
7 During playback
On the remote control:
Press .
NOTE
• This function works in the same title.
• This function is not available during the repeat playback.
• This feature may not work for some discs.
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Playlist number
Chapter number
* Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL, you can change the play
mode. (See page 21.)
NOTE
• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX). (See page 24.)
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (See
page 23.)
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Playback
Fast-forward/fast-reverse
search
7 During playback
On the remote control:
Press y or 1.
Each time you press the button, the search
speed changes (x2, x5, x10, x20, x60).
To return to normal speed playback
Press 3 (play button).
On the center unit:
Press and hold x or 4.
Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/
reverse search speed (x5, x20).
NOTE
•The operation with x or 4 above is available for a disc/file other
than MP3, WMA, ASF, MPEG-2. MPEG-1, and DivX.
• When a DVD VIDEO, DVD VR, VCD, SVCD, or ASF/MPEG-2/
MPEG-1/DivX is played back, no sound comes out during fastforward/reverse search.
• When a DVD AUDIO, CD, or MP3/WMA is played back, sound is
intermittent and low during fast-forward/reverse search.
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.
• For MP3/WMA, the search speed is not shown.
• The search speed for DivX is y1, y2, y3 for forward search,
and 11, 12 and 13 for reverse search.
Skip to the beginning of a
desired selection
7 Using x/4 buttons
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (chapter): During
playback
7 For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback
without PBC function
7 For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX (track/file): During playback or
while stopped
Press x or 4 repeatedly.
NOTE
• When playing back an MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/
file, you can make operations using the file control display. (See
DivX
page 26.)
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.
7 Using number buttons on the remote control
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (title, chapter):
While stopped, the title number is selected.
During playback, the chapter number is selected.
7 For DVD AUDIO (track):
During playback or while stopped
7 For VCD/SVCD (track):
During playback or while stopped without PBC function
7 For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX
(track/file):
During playback or while stopped
Press number buttons (0-10, h10) to
select the desired number.
See page 17 for button locations.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons” below.
How to use the number buttons
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 10: Press 10.
To select 14: Press h10, 1, then 4.
To select 24: Press h10, 2, then 4.
To select 40: Press h10, 4, then 0.
To select 114: Press h10, h10, 1, 1, then 4.
Skipping at about 5-minute
intervals
You can skip within the file at about 5-minute intervals.
This is useful especially when you want to skip within a
long file.
7 During playback
Press Cursor 3/2.
Each time you press the button, the playback position skips to the
beginning of the previous or next interval. Each interval is about
5minutes.
NOTE
• Intervals are automatically assigned from the beginning of a file.
• This feature is available only within the same file.
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.
Locating a desired title/group
using number buttons
7 During playback or while stopped
1 Press TITLE/GROUP.
“– –” is shown in the title/group display area
in the display window.
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback
2 While the display window shows “– –”,
use number buttons (0-10, h10) to
enter the desired title or group
number.
The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of
the selected title/group.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons” above.
NOTE
• When locating a title of a DVD VR disc, PG or PL indicator may light
on the display window.
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.
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Playback
See page 17 for button locations.
Playing back a bonus group Selecting the desired title/
Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus
group” whose contents are not open to the public. The
bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc. To
play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key
number” (a password). The way of getting the key number depends
on the disc. After getting the key number, you can play back the
bonus group by following the procedure below.
7 While the BONUS indicator lights up on the display window
1 Select the bonus group.
For selecting the group, see “Locating a desired title/group
using number buttons” described on page 20.
The key number entry indication appears.
On the TV
On the display window
playlist from the control
display
7 During playback or while stopped.
1 Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.
The control display is shown on the TV screen, and the system
starts playback of the first title/playlist.
• The PLAY LIST is shown only when the playlist is on the
DVD VR disc.
TOP MENU/PG: shows the ORIGINAL PROGRAM.
Example:
DVD
VR
2 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the
key number, then press ENTER.
When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and
the BONUS indicator goes off.
• If you enter the wrong number, reenter the correct number.
To clear the key number entry
Perform whichever one of the following:
•Press 7.
• Open the disc tray.
• Turn off the system.
NOTE
• In Random Playback, tracks in the bonus group are not played back.
*1:Title number
*2: Recording date
*3: Recording source (TV station, the input terminal of the
recording equipment etc.)
*4: Start time of recording
*5: Title of the original program/playlist (The title may not be
displayed depending on the recording equipment.)
*6: Current title
MENU/PL: shows the PLAY LIST.
Example:
*7:Playlist number
*8: Creating date of playlists
*9: Number of chapters
*10: Total playing time
*11:Current playlist
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2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired
title/playlist.
The system starts playback of the selected title/playlist.
To clear the control display
Press ENTER.
About the play mode on a DVD VR disc
• Original program (ORIGINAL PROGRAM):
The system can play back the original picture in the recorded
order.
• Playlist (PLAY LIST):
The system can play back the playlist edited by the recording
equipment.
Available S
l
Advanced operations
• The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types the
operation is available for.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
• There are exceptions in the operation mentioned
above. In such a case, follow each instruction.
The buttons described below are used on pages 22 to 32.
Number
buttons
Remote
control m ode
selector
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
(play button)
Using the surround mode
You can enjoy more realistic sound field than a stereo sound by
using the surround mode.
7 Auto Surround (AUTO SUR)
Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any
conversion (downmixing or simulation, etc.). For example, a
multichannel source is automatically reproduced in multichannel
audio.
7 Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback
format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and Dolby
Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes — Movie mode and Music mode:
•Pro Logic II Movie (MOVIE)
Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources
bearing the mark .
• Pro Logic II Music (MUSIC)
Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources.
Dolby Digital*
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software
encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).
• There are other encoding formats of digital surround introduced
by Dolby Laboratories, such as Dolby Digital EX.
7 DTS Digital Surround*
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software
encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel
digital audio format available on CD and DVD software.
• There are other encoding formats of multi-channel digital
surround introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., such as
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24.
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urround modes for each input signa
The √ marks show available surround modes.
Signal OFF AUTO SUR MOVIE*
Dolby D
(Multichannel)
Dolby D
(2 channel)
DTS Digital Surround
(Multichannel)
DTS Digital Surround
(2 channel)
Linear/Packed PCM
(Multichannel)
Analog (VCR) or Linear/
Packed PCM (2 channel)
Mode Surround
off
√√—— √ —————
√√√√————√√
√√——— √ —— — —
√√√√————√√
√√——— — √√ ——
√√√√————√√
Auto
Surround
Dolby Surround
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MUSIC*3DOLBY D DTS LPCM PPCM STADIUM*3ALL ST*
DTS Digital
Surround
Linear
PCM
Packed
PCM
DSP
*1Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
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“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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You can select these modes by pressing SURROUND. (See page 23.)
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Advanced operations
See page 22 for button locations.
7 DSP
• STADIUM
STADIUM mode adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an
outdoor stadium.
• All Channel Stereo
All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) mode can reproduce a larger stereo
sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo
source.
Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo
7 Indicators on the display window
Digital signal format indicators
PPCM: Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals
comes in.
LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.
GD: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
C: Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come
in.
No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog
signals come in.
Dolby Surround mode indicator
GPLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.
Surround indicator
SURR: Lights when the surround mode is activated.
Source signal indicators, etc.
Light to indicate the incoming signals.
a: Lights when the left channel signal comes
in.
b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.
c: Lights when the right channel signal comes in.
d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.
g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.
i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.
h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2
channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.
SW : Always lights.
The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are
reproducing the channels’ sound.
If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only
“” lights.
7 When playing back digital multichannel software (except
while OFF is selected)
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS
Digital Surround or Linear/Packed PCM) is automatically selected.
7 When playing back a 2 channel source
You can select either Dolby Pro Logic II (MOVIE/MUSIC) or the
DSP mode.
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the
desired mode.
The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode
appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.
For details on each mode, see “Available Surround modes for each
input signal”. (See page 22.)
To turn off the surround mode
Press SURROUND repeatedly until “OFF”
appears on the display window.
Storing adjustments — auto memory
When you turn the power off, the system memorizes the current
surround mode. The memorized mode is automatically recalled
when you turn the power on.
NOTE
• For a down-mixing prohibited DVD AUDIO disc, the system
continues to output multi-channel signals with “MULTI CH” shown
on the display window even if the surround mode is turned off during
playback. On the other hand, the system outputs only the front left
and right channel signals with “LR ONLY” shown on the display
window when you start playback with the surround mode having
been set to “OFF” or “H. PHONE”.
• For ASF, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 and DivX (except DivX version 6), the
surround mode takes no effects.
Using the on-screen bar
You can check disc information and you can use some functions
using the on-screen bar.
Showing the on-screen bar
7 Whenever a disc is loaded
Press ON SCREEN.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar
changes as follows on the TV screen.
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback
Selecting the surround mode
The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround
mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.
When playing back a 2 channel source, you can select the desired
surround mode manually.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
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(The on-screen bar disappears)
OFF
(back to the beginning)
• The currently selected item shows green.
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