JVC TH-C90 User Manual
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-C90
Consists of XV-THC90, SP-PWC90,
SP-THC90F, SP-THC90C and SP-THC90S
TH-C60
Consists of XV-THC60, SP-PWC60,
SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC60S
TH-C20
Consists of XV-THC20, SP-PWC20,
SP-THC20F, SP-THC20C and SP-THC20S
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1504-005B
[US, UG, UX]
Warnings, Cautions and Others
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-THC90/XV-THC60/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.
CAUTION
(SP-PWC90/SP-PWC60/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.
G-1
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are
shown below:
Wall or
obstructions
obstructions
XV-THC90/XV-THC60/
XV-THC20
3 cm
Wall or
SP-PWC90/
SP-PWC60/
SP-PWC20
15 cm 15 cm
8 cm
3 cm
15 cm
20 cm
SP-THC90: 47 kg
SP-THC60: 32.5 kg
XV-THC90/XV-THC60/
XV-THC20
Front
No
obstructions
Front
No
obstructions
SP-PWC90/SP-PWC60/
SP-PWC20
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury
or accidentally dropping
the unit, have two persons
unpack, carry, and install
the unit.
Wall or
obstructions
10 cm
Wall or obstructions
15 cm
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
[European Union only]
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, surround) speakers ......
Speaker layout .......................................................................... 13
Connecting a TV ...................................................................... 13
Connecting the powered subwoofer ..................................... 14
Connecting to an analog component ................................... 14
Connecting a cassette recorder (Only for TH-C90) ........... 14
Connecting to a digital component ...................................... 14
Connecting a USB mass storage class device ....................... 15
Connecting the power cord .................................................... 15
Operating external components with the
remote control ..............................................16
Operating the TV ..................................................................... 16
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .................... 17
Operating the VCR .................................................................. 17
Basic operations ............................................18
Turning the system on/off ...................................................... 18
Selecting the source to play .................................................... 19
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ....................................... 19
Listening with headphones (not supplied) .......................... 19
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] ................. 19
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] ...19
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ............................................................... 20
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ......
Adjusting the sound ................................................................20
Changing the scan mode ........................................................ 20
20
Playback ........................................................ 21
Basic playback ...........................................................................21
One Touch Replay ...................................................................23
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ............................................23
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .........................24
Skipping at about 5-minute intervals ....................................24
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ........24
Playing back a bonus group ....................................................25
Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .....
25
Advanced operations ................................... 26
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Using the surround mode .......................................................26
Using the on-screen bar ..........................................................27
Playing from a specified position on a disc ..........................29
Using the file control display .................................................. 30
Resume Playback ......................................................................31
Selecting a view angle ..............................................................31
Selecting the subtitle ................................................................ 31
Selecting the audio ................................................................... 32
Special picture playback .......................................................... 32
Program Playback .................................................................... 34
Random Playback ....................................................................35
Repeat Playback ........................................................................35
Tray lock ....................................................................................36
Setting the sound balance .......................................................36
Setting DVD preferences ............................. 37
Using the setup menus ............................................................ 37
Menu description .....................................................................37
Tuner operations .......................................... 39
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing ..................................39
Manual tuning .......................................................................... 39
Preset tuning .............................................................................40
Selecting the FM reception mode ..........................................40
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ....................................40
Karaoke operations ...................................... 41
Basic Karaoke operations ........................................................41
Reserving songs ........................................................................ 42
Selecting audio ..........................................................................42
Adding an echo effect to your voice ......................................43
Shifting the pitch of the playback sound ..............................43
References .................................................... 44
Maintenance .............................................................................44
Troubleshooting .......................................................................44
Specifications ............................................................................45
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)
• AC plug adapters (2) (except for the countries of the Middle East)
• Speaker cords (only for TH-C90/TH-C60)
4 m: For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)
10 m: For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)
•Screws
TH-C90:
M4 x 30 mm (8)
TH-C60:
M5 x 40 mm (4)
M4 x 20 mm (8)
• Speaker cord clamps (only for TH-C60) (4)
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.
*2Recorded with UDF Bridge format.
3
*
This system may not be able to play back a file if the file size is
CD-R/-RW*
too large.
1
3
3
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:
For the countries of the Middle East
For the countries of the Southeast Asia
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 and PAL system. When
you play an NTSC disc with the scan mode set to PAL (see page
20), the NTSC video signal is converted to the PAL60 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”
• Some files may not be played back. In this case, “NOT
SUPPORTED” appears on the TV screen.
• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc
characteristics or recording conditions.
• 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.
• 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 38.)
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 30.)
• 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 39.)
• 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.
• “CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE
WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO
BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625
PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE
CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’
OUTPUT.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER.”
• 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® video (including DivX® 6) with
enhanced playback of DivX
Format
®
Ultra Certified product
®
media files and the DivX® Media
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
23
27 40 22 27
39
20 3125
22 40
Disc tray (inside): 21
22
24
22
34
41
35
15
3933
21 21 21 23, 39 19
Remote sensor: 7
35, 36
41
19
192118 18
Rear panel (center unit)
Only for TH-C90: 14
14
15 13 1413
IMPORTANT
Illustrations used in this manual are of TH-C90 unless mentioned
otherwise.
14
8
14
5
Description of parts and controls
Powered subwoofer
Front
SP-PWC60SP-PWC90 SP-PWC20
POWER ON
lamp:
18
Rear
SP-PWC60SP-PWC90 SP-PWC20
11
14
See below.
Power cord: 15
12
14
NOTE
• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind
the powered subwoofer.
POWER ON
lamp:
18
POWER ON
lamp:
14
See below.
Power cord: 15
* Do not block the ventilation openings to allow proper air
circulation by the cooling fan.
12
See below.
Power cord:
18
15
Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Before plugging, set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of the powered subwoofer.
Voltage selector switch
Voltage selector switch
For SP-PWC90
For SP-PWC60/SP-PWC20
6
Description of parts and controls
Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control
19
21
Number
buttons:
31, 32, 42
21, 31, 33
24
16
41 - 43
25, 29
20 - 42
27 - 36
17, 23
21, 40
24, 39
31, 33
35
34, 35
22
37
36
20, 33
19
18
17
16
16
16, 43
16 - 41
25, 29
16, 19
19
21, 40
21
23, 32
33
27
34, 42
24
29
20
20
20
20
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.
• The button shaded in the illustration (TAPE) is only for THC90.
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
2
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the satellite (front,
center, surround) speakers
7 Assembling the front speakers — TH-C90
Front speaker (SP-THC90F) (2) Base plate (2)
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
Red Clear
Black
Black striped
7 Connecting the center and surround speakers — TH-C90
Center speaker
(SP-THC90C) (1)
Surround speaker
(SP-THC90S) (2)
Base plate
Screw M4 x 30 mm
(supplied)
Direction of the base plate:
Make the short side front when fixing the base plate.
Speaker (front side)
CAUTION
• NEVER insert your finger in between the speaker and the base plate,
as it may get hurt.
Red
Black
To remove the speaker grilles:
The speaker grilles of the satellite speakers are removable.
The following procedure explains the removal of SP-THC90S’s
speaker grille. You can remove speaker grilles of other speakers by
the same procedure.
Holes
Clear
Black striped
Projections
Speaker grille
9
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
7 Assembling the front and surround speakers — TH-C60
Front speaker
(SP-THC60F) (2)
• Check the model name of each speaker from the label on the
rear to locate each speaker correctly.
Assembled speakers
With stand: Refer to steps 1 to 3.Without stand: Refer to steps
Surround
speaker
(SP-THC60S) (2)
or
Stand (4)
2 and 3.
Base plate (4)
3
Black
Red
White
You can route the speaker cord
by using speaker cord clamp
(supplied).
7 Connecting the center speaker — TH-C60
Center speaker (SP-THC60C) (1)
Black
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 (supplied)
2
When assembling a speaker without stand:
Speaker
A: Use these screws (M4 x
45 mm) when assembling the
speaker with the base plate.
Base plate
Red White
Black
For TH-C20, 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.
Black
Stand (or speaker
directly)*
* When assembling the speaker with the base plate, use the
screws A.
Screw M4 x 20 mm
(supplied)*
10
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
7 Connecting the satellite speakers to the subwoofer — TH-C90
Before connecting the speaker cords;
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and
remove.
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWC90
Speaker cord
• Connect the black striped cords to the black (r) terminals.
• Connect the clear 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
Front speakers
SP-THC90F
Center speaker
SP-THC90C
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 surround 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.
Surround speakers
SP-THC90S
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.
• 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.
7 Connecting the satellite speakers to the subwoofer — TH-C60/TH-C20
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-C20: SP-PWC20
Center speaker
TH-C60: SP-THC60C
TH-C20: SP-THC20C
Front speakers
TH-C60: SP-THC60F
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-C60: SP-THC60S
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.
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:
• 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
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 38.
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 38.)
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 20.)
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 19.)
7 T o connec t a TV equ ippe d 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
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NOTE
• Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. (See page 20.)
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the powered
subwoofer
Center unit
Align the 5 marks. Align the 5 marks.
System cord
(supplied)
Powered
subwoofer
Connecting to an analog
component
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
Center unit
S-video cord
(not supplied)
or
Composite video
cord
(not supplied)
12 3
3 or 2 3)
VCR (1
TV (3)
Cassette recorder (3)
RCA pin plug
cord
(not supplied)
Connecting a cassette recorder
(Only for TH-C90)
You can enjoy playing tape and also recording tracks/files from this
system.
Center unit
RCA pin plug cord
(not supplied)
RCA pin plug cord
(not supplied)
To audio inputTo audio output
Cassette recorder
NOTE
• The surround mode takes effect for the signals output from the TAPE
OUT jacks. When recording to a tape, set the surround mode to
“OFF”. (See page 26.)
Connecting to a digital
component
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.
Center unit
1
To composite video output
2 To S -v i d eo o u t put
3 To a u di o o u tput
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.
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 19.) 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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Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
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 30.)
USB cable (not supplied)
NOTE
• When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer also to its
manual.
• Connect one US B 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: 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.
.
Center unit (on the
front panel)
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
Center unit
Power cord (supplied)
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWC90
SP-PWC60/SP-PWC20
Power cord
Power cord
CAUTION
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging
the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.
• If the AC outlets do not match the AC plugs, use the supplied AC plug
(except for the countries of the Middle East).
adapter
Plug into AC outlet.
Plug into AC outlet.
Plug into AC outlet.
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Operating external components with the remote control
The buttons described below are used on pages 16 and 17.
Number
buttons
Remote
control mode
selector
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.
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
(play button)
NOTE
• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.
* “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
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.
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Operating external components with the remote control
See page 16 for button locations.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 AU DIO.
The buttons described below are used on pages 18 to 20.
Source
selecting
buttons
Remote
control mode
selector
Cursor
(3/2)/
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
19), 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.
STANDBY lamp
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 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 18 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, DBS or
TAPE *) .
DVD:
To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See page 21.)
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 21.)
FM/AM:
To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 39.) 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 14.)
DBS:
To select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL
IN (DBS) jack. (See page 14.)
TAP E* :
To select the source from a component connected to the TAPE IN
jacks. (See page 14.)
On the center unit:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source
name you want appears on the display
window.
NOTE
• When AM, FM, DBS or TAPE* is selected, this system does not
output video signals.
• It may take time to change the source.
* Only for TH-C90
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 26) 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 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.
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 18 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
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 38.)
• The adjustments take effect for all sources other than FM/AM. For
FM/AM, adjust the level separately by repeating the procedure above.
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.
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 13.)
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.
• NT. 480I: Select when your TV supports the NTSC
interlaced video input only.
• NT. 480P: Select when your TV equipped with component
jacks supports the NTSC progressive video input.
• PAL. 576I: Select when your TV supports the PAL interlaced
video input only.
• PAL. 576P: Select when your TV equipped with component
jacks supports the PAL progressive video input.
You can get better picture quality in the progressive mode
(“NT. 480P” or “PAL. 576P”) than in the interlace mode
(“NT. 480I” or “PAL. 576I”).
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.
• 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 21 to 25.
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 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 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 details on connecting a USB mass storage class device, see
“Connecting a USB mass storage class device”. (See page 15.)
7 When playing the following files...
• For MP3/WMA files
The file control display (see page 30) 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 30) 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 30) 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 30) on the TV screen during playback.
NOTE
• When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device, select
appropriate file type on the setup menu. (See page 38.)
• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you
press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.
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7 To pause playback
Press 8.
To continue playback, press 3 (play button).
7 To stop
Press 7.
Playback
See page 21 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 39.
7 Playback information on the display window
DVD VIDEO
Example: When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
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*
Signal and speaker
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)
(during playback only)
indicators
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Signal and speaker indicators (See page 27.)
Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 27.)
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 a WMA file.
JPEG file
Example: When slide-show is played back
File number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Group number File number
Continued on the next page
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Playback
See page 21 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
DVD VR disc
Example: During playback on the Original program*
Chapter number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Title number
Signal and speaker indicators
Track number
Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
Chapter number
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 38.
One Touch Replay
You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds
from the current position.
7 During playback
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.
Example: During playback on the Playlist*
Chapter number
Pressing FL DISPLAY
Playlist number
* Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL, you can change the play
mode. (See page 25.)
NOTE
• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX). (See page 28.)
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (See
page 27.)
Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
Chapter number
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
• 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.
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Playback
See page 21 for button locations.
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 30.)
• 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.
• 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” on the left column.
NOTE
• When locating a title of a DVD VR disc, the 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 21 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 24.
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 a 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
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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 AU DIO.
• There are exceptions in the operation mentioned
above. In such a case, follow each instruction.
The buttons described below are used on pages 26 to 36.
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.
1
1
2
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
3
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.
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 27.)
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Advanced operations
See page 26 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 (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.
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 26.)
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 AU DIO.
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(The on-screen bar disappears)
OFF
(back to the beginning)
• The currently selected item shows green.
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