JVC TH-C50, TH-C60, TH-C40 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-C60

Consists of XV-THC60, SP-PWC60,

SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC60S

TH-C50

Consists of XV-THC50, SP-PWC50,

SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC50S

TH-C40

Consists of XV-THC40, SP-PWC40,

SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C and SP-THC40S

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT1504-003A [J]

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.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ATTENTION

Des changements ou modifications non approuvés par JVC pourront invalider l’autorité de l’utilisateur à opérer cet appareil.

For Canada	Pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT	CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES
EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO	LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES
NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL	APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE	DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT	SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:
STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL	“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003
APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE	EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.	COMMUNICATIONS.

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.

ATTENTION!

Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle ou toute chute accidentelle de l’appareil, celui-ci doit être déballé, transporté et installé par deux personnes.

TH-C60: 39 kg/86 lbs TH-C50: 33 kg/73 lbs TH-C40: 24 kg/53 lbs

TH-C60: 39 kg/86 lbs TH-C50: 33 kg/73 lbs TH-C40: 24 kg/53 lbs

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

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.

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.

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.

CAUTION — button! (XV-THC60/XV-THC50/ XV-THC40)

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.

ATTENTION — Touche

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

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-PWC60/SP-PWC50/ SP-PWC40)

The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.

ATTENTION (SP-PWC60/SP-PWC50/ SP-PWC40)

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.

[European Union only]

[Union européenne seulement]

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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, surround) speakers ......	9
Speaker layout ..........................................................................	12
Connecting a TV ......................................................................	12
Connecting the powered subwoofer .....................................	13
Connecting to an analog component ...................................	13
Connecting to a digital component ......................................	13
Connecting a USB mass storage class device .......................	13
Connecting the power cord ....................................................	13
Operating external components with the
remote control ..............................................	14
Operating the TV .....................................................................	14
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter ....................	15
Operating the VCR ..................................................................	15
Basic operations ............................................	16
Turning the system on/off ......................................................	16
Selecting the source to play ....................................................	17
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] .......................................	17
Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................	17
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .................	17
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] ...	17
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...............................................................	18
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ......	18
Adjusting the sound ................................................................	18
Changing the scan mode ........................................................	18

Playback ........................................................	19
Basic playback ...........................................................................	19
One Touch Replay ...................................................................	21
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ............................................	21
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .........................	22
Skipping at about 5-minute intervals ....................................	22
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ........	22
Advanced operations ...................................	23
Using the surround mode .......................................................	23
Using the on-screen bar ..........................................................	25
Playing from a specified position on a disc ..........................	26
Using the file control display ..................................................	27
Resume Playback ......................................................................	28
Selecting a view angle ..............................................................	28
Selecting the subtitle ................................................................	28
Selecting the audio ...................................................................	29
Special picture playback ..........................................................	29
Program Playback ....................................................................	30
Random Playback ....................................................................	31
Repeat Playback ........................................................................	31
Tray lock ....................................................................................	32
Sound and other settings .........................................................	32
Setting DVD preferences .............................	33
Using the setup menus ............................................................	33
Menu description .....................................................................	33
Tuner operations ..........................................	36
Manual tuning ..........................................................................	36
Preset tuning .............................................................................	37
Selecting the FM reception mode ..........................................	37
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ....................................	37
AV COMPU LINK remote control system ....	38
References ....................................................	39
Maintenance .............................................................................	39
Troubleshooting .......................................................................	39
Specifications ............................................................................	40

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 (23°F and 95°F).

•Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.

•Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.

Power cord

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

•A small amount of power is 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)

•Speaker cords (for TH-C60/TH-C50)

4 m (13.2 ft): For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) 10 m (32.8 ft): For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

•Screws TH-C60:

M5 x 40 mm (M5 x 1-5/8 inches) (4) M4 x 20 mm (M4 x 13/16 inches) (8)

TH-C50:

M5 x 40 mm (M5 x 1-5/8 inches) (2) M4 x 20 mm (M4 x 13/16 inches) (4)

•Speaker cord clamps

TH-C60 (4)

TH-C50 (2)

2

About discs

Playable disc types

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

DVD VIDEO		Audio CD

VCD	SVCD

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

Disc type
Recording	CD-R/-RW*1	DVD-R*1	DVD-RW*1
format
DVD Video	—	√	√
VCD/SVCD	√	—	—
Audio CD	√	—	—
MP3	√	√*2	√*2
WMA	√	√*2	√*2
JPEG	√	√*2	√*2
ASF	√	√*2	√*2
MPEG-2	√*3	√*2	√*2
MPEG-1	√*3	√*2	√*2
DivX	√	√*2	√*2

*1 This system can play finalized discs only. *2 Recorded with UDF Bridge format.

*3 This system may not be able to play back a file if the file size is too large.

•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, 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.

Notes on DVD-R and DVD-RW

•This system does not support “multi-border” disc.

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

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

•This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with ISO 9660 format.

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

•This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO players and DVD 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.

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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: “.WMA”, “.wma”

JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”

ASF: “.ASF”, “.asf”

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 track information (track title, artist, and album name, etc.) is recorded, it appears in the file control display on the TV screen. (See page 27.)

•We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of

128 (96*) kbps.

* For WMA only

For JPEG files

•We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (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® Ultra Certified product

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

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
21	24	36	37	20	24

	18	20	20				30	28
12	18		20	37	36			31	31, 32
					19	19	19	21, 36	17

Disc tray (inside): 19

Remote sensor: 7

17

16

16

19

13

17

Rear panel (center unit)

13

13

8

13	12	38	12
12	13		13

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Description of parts and controls

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWC60/SP-PWC50

		13
	POWER ON	11
	lamp: 16
		Power cord: 13
Front		Rear

SP-PWC40

	13
	11
	POWER ON
	lamp: 16
	Power cord: 13
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.

6

Description of parts and controls

Remote control

Putting batteries in the remote control

	17	16
		15
	19	14
		14
	Number
	buttons: 22	14, 15
		14 - 36
		26
	26
	18 - 37	14, 17
	25 - 32
		17
	15, 21	19, 37
	19, 37	19
	22, 36	21, 29
	28, 29	28
	29	24
	31	30
		22
	30, 31
		26
	20
		18
	33
	32	18
	19, 29
	18, 30	18
	17	18

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.

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Connections

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

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

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

If reception is poor

Center unit

AM loop antenna

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna

(not supplied)

7 FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Center unit

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Center unit

If reception is poor

Center unit

2

Standard type (75 Ω

coaxial) connector

Antenna cord

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna cord (not supplied)

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.

NOTE

•We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is well-shielded against interference.

8

Connections

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

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers

7Assembling the speakers — TH-C60/TH-C50

7For TH-C60: Assemble front speakers and surround speakers.

7For TH-C50: Assemble front speakers.

For the surround speakers of TH-C50, see “Connecting the surround speakers — TH-C50”. (See page 10.)

For TH-C60

						Stand (4)	Base plate (4)
Front speaker			Surround
(SP-THC60F) (2)			speaker
			(SP-THC60S) (2)

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

For TH-C50

Front speaker	Stand (2)	Base plate (2)
(SP-THC60F)(2)

Assembled speakers

or

With stand: Refer to steps 1 to	Without stand: Refer to steps
3.	2 and 3.

Before assembling —

•Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

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

1

Speaker

Stand

Screw M5 x 40 mm/M5 x 1-5/8 inches (supplied)

2When assembling a speaker without stand:

Speaker

Stand (or speaker directly)*

A: Use these screws (M4 x 45 mm/M4 x 1-13/16 inches) when assembling the speaker with the base plate.

Base plate

Screw M4 x 20 mm/M4 x 13/16 inches (supplied)*

*When assembling the speaker with the base plate, use the screws A.

3

Red White

Black

Black

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

9

Connections

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

7 Connecting the surround speakers — TH-C50

Surround speaker (SP-THC50S) (2)

1

Speaker (bottom)

2

Red

White

Black

Black

7 Connecting the center speaker — TH-C60/TH-C50

Center speaker (SP-THC60C) (1)

Red White

Black

Black

For TH-C40, the front, surround and center speakers are equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet.

Front speaker	Surround speaker	Center speaker
(SP-THC40F)	(SP-THC40S)	(SP-THC40C)

10

Connections

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

7 Connecting the satellite speakers to the subwoofer

Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC60.

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer

TH-C60: SP-PWC60

TH-C50: SP-PWC50

TH-C40: SP-PWC40

Center speaker

TH-C60: SP-THC60C TH-C50: SP-THC60C TH-C40: SP-THC40C

CAUTION

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

•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.

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-C60: SP-THC60S

TH-C50: SP-THC50S

TH-C40: SP-THC40S

Precautions for daily use

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

For TH-C60/TH-C50:

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

•Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall down or break, possibly causing an injury. Especially be careful that children do not lean against them.

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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	Front right
speaker	speaker
	Powered
	subwoofer

Surround left	Surround right
speaker	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 35.

NOTE

•Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.

•The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the speakers.

– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main

power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch again.

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

•The surround speakers 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.

Connecting a TV

•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 HDMI jack

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

•You can select the type of video signal from 480p, 1080i, or 720p.

(See page 18.)

Center unit

TV

To HDMI input

HDMI cable (not supplied)

NOTE

•This system outputs the signal to HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal only when the source is DVD.

•This system outputs the audio signal of 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz Linear PCM from HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal. To activate or deactivate the audio signal output from HDMI terminal, see page 34.

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

•When you enjoy HDCP contents, sound and picture may not be transmitted to the speakers and TV for a few seconds in the beginning for confirmation.

What is HDMI?

The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the standard interface for the next-generation TV. By connecting this system and a TV with the HDMI cable, digital video signals and audio signals are transmitted through the cable. You can enjoy digital video and sound without AD/DA conversion with easy connection.

In addition, this system is compatible with HDCP (HighBandwidth Digital Content Protection), and HDCP contents can be viewed if you connect a HDCP compatible TV to this system.

7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video input jacks

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

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

(See page 18.)

TV

To component video input

Center unit	Component video cord (not supplied)

NOTE

•If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs.

•The component video signals can be output only when you select DVD or USB MEMORY as the source to play. (See page 17.)

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 composite
To S-video input
	video input
	TV

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Connections

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

Connecting the powered subwoofer

	System cord	Powered
Center unit		subwoofer
	(supplied)
Align the 5 marks.		Align the 5 marks.

Connecting to an analog component

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

Center unit

S-video cord
(not supplied)		RCA pin plug
or		cord
		(not supplied)
Composite video
cord
(not supplied)
1	2	3
	VCR (1 3 or 2 3)
		TV (3)
	Cassette recorder (3)

1 To composite video output

2 To S-video output

3 To audio output

NOTE

•The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.

Connecting to a digital component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Center unit

To digital optical output

DBS* tuner

MD player

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

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

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

USB cable (not supplied)	Center unit (on the
	front panel

NOTE

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

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

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

•While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device, do not disconnect the device. It may cause a 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 (3.3 ft) 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: 2 Mbps):

–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 2 GB.

•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 5 V/500 mA.

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

•This system may not play back some files even though their formats

are listed above.

.

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

Center unit	Powered
	subwoofer

Power cord	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.

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Operating external components with the remote control

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

Number

buttons

Remote control mode selector

(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

1Slide 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.

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.

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
CH +/–:	VIDEO).
	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.

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Operating external components with the remote control

See page 14 for button locations.

Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

1Slide 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.

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

1Slide 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.

2 Press 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
CH +/–:	to pause recording.
	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 16 to 18.

Source selecting buttons

Remote control mode selector

Cursor

(3/2)/

ENTER

(play button)

STANDBY lamp

Turning the system on/off

On the remote control:

Press FAUDIO.

On the center unit:

Press F.

When DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source (see page 17), 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 on the center unit lights red when the power is turned off. The lamp goes 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 (play button) 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 16 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 19.)

USB MEMORY:

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

FM/AM:

To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 36.) 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 13.)

DBS:

To select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (See page 13.)

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 23) 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.

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 16 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 as follows:

– – (off) Z 10 Z 20 Z 30 Z 60 Z 90 Z 120 Z 150 Z
(back to the beginning)	(Unit: min.)

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

1Press 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)

2Press 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 35.)

•The adjustments take effect for all sources.

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.

2Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the level from

– 10 to +10 (in 2 steps).

NOTE

• 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 an HDMI cable or a component video cord (not supplied). (See page 12.)

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

1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for

2 seconds.

Currently selected scan mode appears on the display window.

2 Press Cursor 3/2to select the desired mode.

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

7When connecting the TV with the component video cord:

480i* mZ480p*

7When connecting the TV with the HDMI cable:

AUTO Z 480p* Z 1080i* Z 720p* Z (back to the beginning)

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

•When selecting “AUTO”, “1080i”, or “720p”, the system up-convert the 480i or 480p signal to 1080i or 720p.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 Press ENTER while the selected mode is displayed.

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

NOTE

•Changing the scan mode does not take effect when connecting the TV with the S-video or the composite video cord.

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

•There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to the interlace mode. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center.

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

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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 19 to 22.

Number buttons

Remote control mode selector

Cursor (3/2)/

ENTER

(play button)

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.

Label side up

When placing an 8 cm disc

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

NOTE

•Up to 5 discs can be loaded.

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

–DVD or 3 (play button) on the remote control

–DISC(1-5) 3 or 3 on the center unit.

•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 is loaded in the system, playback of the disc next to the DVD VIDEO will not start.

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 details on connecting a USB mass storage class device, see “Connecting a USB mass storage class device”. (See page 13.)

7 When playing the following files...

•For MP3/WMA files

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

•For JPEG files

Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control display (see page 27) appears on the TV screen.

•For ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files

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

•For DivX files

During the readout time, “Reading Index...” may appear on the TV screen. When stopping playback, the file control display (see page 27) appears on the TV screen.

NOTE

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

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

7 To pause playback

Press 8.

To continue playback, press 3 (play button).

7 To stop

Press 7.

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Playback

See page 19 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 5.1 ch is played.

MP3/WMA file

Example: When an MP3 file is played back.

Track number	Signal and speaker
				indicators

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

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

Track number

* WMA indicator lights for WMA file.

		Elapsed playing time	JPEG file
	Chapter number		Example: When slide-show is played back.
		(hour:minute:second)
			File number

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

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Title number	Chapter number

VCD/SVCD/CD

Example: When a CD is played back.

Track number	Signal and speaker
			indicators

Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)

NOTE

•When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

File number

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

Example: When an ASF file is played.

Track number	Signal and speaker
		indicators

Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second) (during playback only)

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

Track number

NOTE

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

•You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (See page 25.)

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Playback

See page 19 for button locations.

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

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.

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.

NOTE

•When a DVD VIDEO, VCD, SVCD, or ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/ DivX is played back, no sound comes out during fast-forward/reverse search.

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

•This feature may not work for some discs/files.

•For MP3/WMA:

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

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

Press.

NOTE

•This function works in the same title.

•This feature may not work for some discs.

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Playback

See page 19 for button locations.

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection

7 Using x/4buttons

7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter): During playback

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

7For 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/

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

•This feature may not work for some discs/files.

7Using number buttons on the remote control

7For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):

While stopped, the title number is selected.

During playback, the chapter number is selected.

7For VCD/SVCD (track):

During playback or while stopped without PBC function

7For 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.

•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 5 minutes.

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

2While 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” on the left column.

NOTE

• This feature may not work for some discs/files.

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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 23 to 32.

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

Number buttons

Remote control mode selector

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

(play button)

Available Surround modes for each input signal

The √ marks show available surround modes.

Dolby Pro Logic II*1

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*1

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*2

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.

Mode	Surround	Auto	Dolby Surround			DTS Digital	DSP
	off	Surround				Surround
Signal	OFF	AUTO SUR	MOVIE*3	MUSIC*3	DOLBY D	DTS	STADIUM*3		ALL ST*3
Dolby D	√	√	—	—	√	—	—		—
(Multichannel)
Dolby D	√	√	√	√	—	—	√		√
(2 channel)
DTS Digital Surround	√	√	—	—	—	√	—		—
(Multichannel)
DTS Digital Surround	√	√	√	√	—	—	√		√
(2 channel)
Analog (VCR) or Linear PCM	√	√	√	√	—	—	√		√

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*3 You can select these modes by pressing SURROUND. (See page 24.)

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Advanced operations

See page 23 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

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 (Subwoofer): 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.

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.

7 When playing back digital multichannel software (except while OFF is selected)

The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround) 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 23.)

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 ASF, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 and DivX (except DivX version 6), the surround mode takes no effects.

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Advanced operations

See page 23 for button locations.

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

OFF

(The on-screen bar disappears)

(back to the beginning)

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

7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback

DVD VIDEO

VCD

SVCD

CD

ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX

1Shows disc type.

2Shows audio information.

3Shows disc number.

4Shows current title number.

5For DVD VIDEO: Shows current chapter number. For other type of discs: Shows current track number.

6Shows time information. See “Changing the time information” below.

7Shows playback status.

: appears during playback.

/ : appears during fast forward/reverse.

/ : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion.

: appears when paused. : appears when stopped.

8Select this to change time information (F). See “Changing the time information” below.

9Select this for Repeat Playback. (See page 31.)

0 Select this for time search function. (See page 27.)

KSelect this for chapter search function. (See page 26.)

LSelect this to change audio language or channel. (See page 29.)

MSelect this to change subtitle language and subpicture. (See page 28.)

NSelect this to change view angle. (See page 28.)

OShows Playback mode status.

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

PShows Repeat mode status. (See page 31.)

Changing the time information

You can change the time information in the on-screen bar on the TV screen and the display window of the center unit.

7 During playback

1	Press ON SCREEN twice.
2	The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
	Press Cursor 3/2to highlight			.
3	Press ENTER repeatedly to select the

desired information.

Example: When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.

7DVD VIDEO

•Time: Elapsed playing time of current chapter

•REM: Remaining time of current chapter

•TOTAL: Elapsed time of title

•T. REM: Remaining time of title

7VCD/SVCD/CD

• Time: Elapsed playing time of current track

• REM: Remaining time of current track

• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc

• T. REM: Remaining time of disc

4 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

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Advanced operations

See page 23 for button locations.

Playing from a specified position on a disc

You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time.

Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu

DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.

7 Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The menu appears on the TV screen.

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

Some discs may also have a different menu which is shown by pressing MENU.

See the instructions for each discs regarding its particular menu.

2 Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a desired item.

3 Press ENTER.

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

NOTE

• This feature may not work for some discs.

Locating a desired scene using a VCD/SVCD menu with PBC

A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list of contained songs. You can locate a specific scene by using these menus.

7 During playback with PBC function

1 Press RETURN repeatedly until the menu appears on the TV screen.

2Press number buttons (0-10, h10) to select the number of the desired item.

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

To return to the menu

Press RETURN repeatedly until the menu screen appears.

When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV screen:

•To go to the next page, press x.

•To return to the previous page, press 4.

NOTE

•If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the following:

–Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.

–Press x repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed, then start playback by pressing 3(play button). The track number appears on the display window instead of “PBC”.

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

–Press TOP MENU or MENU.

–Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press 3 (play button).

Locating a desired chapter using the on-screen bar

7 During playback
1	Press ON SCREEN twice.
2	The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
	Press Cursor 3/2to highlight																	.
3	Press ENTER.

4Press number buttons (0-9, h10) to enter the desired chapter number.

Example:

To select 8: Press 8.

To select 10: Press h10, 1, then 0.

To select 20: Press h10, 2, then 0.

To select 37: Press h10, 3, then 7.

To correct a misentry

Repeat step 4.

5 Press ENTER.

6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

• You can select up to the 99th chapter.

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