JVC TH-M301, TH-M501, TH-M303 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-M606/TH-M603

Consists of XV-THM606, SP-PWM606, SP-THM606F, SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S/ Consists of XV-THM603, SP-PWM603, SP-THM606F, SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S

TH-M505/TH-M501

Consists of XV-THM505, SP-PWM505, SP-THM505F, SP-THM505C and SP-THM505S/ Consists of XV-THM501, SP-PWM501, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S

English

The figure is for the TH-M606.

TH-M303/TH-M301

Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S/ Consists of XV-THM301, SP-PWM301, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S

INSTRUCTIONS

The figure is for the TH-M505.

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.

LVT1147-001A

[J,C]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

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

CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and

3. interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

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 — F button! (XV-THM606/ XV-THM603/ XV-THM505/ XV-THM501/ XV-THM303/ XV-THM301)

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The F 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-PWM606/ SP-PWM603/ SP-PWM505/ SP-PWM501/ SP-PWM303/ SP-PWM301)

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.

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

For Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For Canada

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

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!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the

TH-M606: 48.8 kg/108 lbs TH-M603: 42.1 kg/93 lbs TH-M505: 32.0 kg/71 lbs TH-M501: 31.7 kg/70 lbs TH-M303: 26.2 kg/58 lbs TH-M301: 26.2 kg/58 lbs

unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.

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Introduction .....................................2

Notes on handling .................................................................2

Supplied accessories ............................................................2

About discs ..................................... 3

Playable disc types ...............................................................3

Description of parts and controls ... 5

Connections ....................................8

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................................8

Assembling the front and surround speakers .......................9

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers 10

Speaker layout ....................................................................14

Connecting a TV ..................................................................14

Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................15

Connecting to an analog component ...................................15

Connecting to a digital component .....................................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 .......................16

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 center/

surround speakers [SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L/R] ...........20

Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................20

Changing the scan mode ....................................................20

Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...21

Playback ........................................ 22

Basic playback ....................................................................22

One Touch Replay ...............................................................24

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................24

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................24

Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........25

Playing back a bonus group ................................................25

Advanced operations .................... 26

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

Sound and other settings ....................................................37

Setting DVD preferences .............. 38

Using the setup menus .......................................................38

Menu description ................................................................38

Tuner operations ........................... 42

Manual tuning .....................................................................42

Preset tuning ......................................................................43

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................43

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ..................................43

AV COMPU LINK remote control

system ........................................... 44

References .................................... 45

Maintenance .......................................................................45

Troubleshooting ..................................................................45

Specifications .....................................................................46

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 (41°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.

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 plug 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 fire or electrical shock.

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.

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 (TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505 only) For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

• Screws (with washer) (TH-M606/TH-M603 only) M5 x 20 mm (13/16 inch):

For satellite speakers (8)

About discs

Playable disc types

This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.

• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play discs recorded with PAL system. Note that the PAL video signal on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output.

• This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 22)

• This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

Discs you can play:

DVD VIDEO CD

DVD AUDIO CD-R

VCD CD-RW

SVCD

DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

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:

• The following discs cannot be played back: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SACD, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

• 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.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”.

• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format. This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 files are recorded on them. However, some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them. Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3, WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur:

• Some discs may not be played back.

• Some tracks on an MP3 or WMA disc may be skipped or may

not be played back normally.

• Some files on a JPEG or MPEG4 disc may be played back

distortedly.

• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.

ALL

If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start.

About discs

Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs

• MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.)

• When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.

• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

• The system can only play MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files with the following file extensions; MP3: “.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3” WMA: “.wma”, “.WMA” and any uppercase and lowercase

combination (such as “.Wma”)

JPEG: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and

lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)

MPEG4: “.asf”, “.ASF” and any uppercase and lowercase

combination (such as “.Asf”)

• If different type of files (audio (MP3/WMA), still picture (JPEG), and video (MPEG4) files) are recorded on a disc, set the FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be read. (A pg. 39)

• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99 groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the system can play is 1000. For example, if you set FILE TYPE to AUDIO (A pg. 39) and play a disc that contains 500 MP3 tracks, 200 JPEG files, and 600 WMA tracks, the system can play 500 MP3 tracks and the first 500 of 600 WMA tracks.

• Some MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs may not be played back normally because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

Notes on MP3/WMA discs only

• The system supports MP3 files recorded with a bit rate of 32 – 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.

• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV screen. (A pg. 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.

• Some tracks may be skipped or may not be played back normally. * For WMA only

Notes on JPEG discs only

• 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.

• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.

Notes on MPEG4 disc only

• The system supports the types of simple profile as MPEG4 files (MPEG4 SP).

• The system supports MPEG4 files recorded with the maximum bit rate of 384 kbps and an audio codec of G.726. (To play the MPEG4 file, it is required that G.726 formatted audio data is contained in that file.)

• The maximum size of the played picture is at a 352 x 288 pixel resolution (CIF).

• Some files may be skipped or may not be played normally.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. 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.

Description of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M606 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

Display window

pg. 24 pg. 26 pg. 43 pg. 23 pg. 27

pg. 33 pg. 42

pg. 20

Disc tray (inside): pg. 22

pg. 23

Rear panel (center unit)

pg. 23 pg. 23

pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 24, 42 pg. 19

pg. 18

pg. 25

pg. 18

pg. 43 pg. 35

pg. 42

Remote sensor:

pg. 7

pg. 19

pg. 18 pg. 24

pg. 19

pg. 15 pg. 15 pg. 15

pg. 14 pg. 14 pg. 44 pg. 15

pg. 15

pg. 8

Description of parts and controls

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501

Front

POWER ON lamp:

pg. 18

pg. 15

pg. 10, 12

Power cord:

pg. 15

Rear

SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301

Front

* Do not block the ventilation openings.

POWER ON

pg. 18

lamp:

pg. 15

pg. 11, 13

Power cord: pg. 15

Rear

NOTE

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.

Description of parts and controls

Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control

pg. 16

pg. 22

pg. 19

pg. 16

pg. 22,

pg. 29

pg. 20,

pg. 17,

pg. 25

pg. 32

pg. 31

pg. 31 pg. 33 pg. 35 pg. 38

pg. 37 pg. 19

pg. 23 pg. 26

pg. 21

pg. 18

pg. 16, 17

pg. 19

pg. 16 – 43

pg. 22 pg. 24, 42

pg. 22, 43 pg. 24

pg. 29

pg. 27

Number buttons:

pg. 25

pg. 34 pg. 34, 35 pg. 20, 33

pg. 33 pg. 20

pg. 20

pg. 29

R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)

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 hide the remote sensor.

pg. 20

NOTE

• To use the buttons under the cover, slide down the cover.

Connections

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

7 AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

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

If reception is poor

Center unit

AM loop antenna

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied)

If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Connecting AM loop antenna

Center unit

Antenna cord

7 FM antenna

Center unit

If reception is poor

Center unit

Standard type (75 C coaxial) connector

NOTE

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

FM antenna (supplied)

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

• 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 and power cords. This could cause poor reception.

Connections

Assembling the front and surround speakers

The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the same manner.

This page is for

Black

Red

Copper

Silver

(u2)

NOTE

• The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and surround speakers assembly.

Before assembling —

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

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

Surround speaker

(u2)

Stand (u4)Front speaker

Base plate (u4)

Stand

Base plate

Speaker cord (supplied)

Speaker

Stand

Completion

Screw M5 x 20 mm (13/16 inch) (supplied)

Black

White

Bottom

• You can route the speaker cords through one on the three grooves on the base plate depending on the speaker layout.

• Depending on the installing condition, you can assemble the front and surround speakers without the stands. In such a case, attach the speaker directly to the base plate instead of the stand.

with stand without stand

Connections

This page is for

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWM606

Speaker cord (supplied)

• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.

• Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the

table below:

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White

CENTER SPEAKER Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

Front speakers

SP-THM606F

4 m (13 feet) 10 m (33 feet)

4m (13feet)

Center speaker

SP-THM606C

CAUTION

• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with 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.

Copper

Surround speakers

SP-THM606S

Red

Black

Silver

Continued on next page

Connections

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWM603

This page is for

Speaker cord (supplied)

• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.

• Connect the copper 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

Center speaker

SP-THM606C

Front speakers

SP-THM606F

Red

Black

Silver

4m (13feet)

Copper

Surround speakers

SP-THM606S

4 m (13 feet) 10 m (33 feet)

CAUTION

• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with 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.

Connections

Note that the illustration below is for TH-M505.

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer

TH-M505: SP-PWM505

(

TH-M501: SP-PWM501

Front speakers

TH-M505: SP-THM505F*

(

TH-M501: SP-THM303F*

1 2

)

This page is for

Speaker cord (supplied)

• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.

• Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to

the table below:

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White

CENTER SPEAKER Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

For TH-M505

Silver

Black

4m (13feet)

Center speaker

(

4m (13feet)

TH-M505: SP-THM505C* TH-M501: SP-THM303C*

For TH-M501, the satellite speakers are equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet.

Copper

Red

1 2

)

Front/Center speakers

Surround speakers

TH-M505: SP-THM505S*

(

TH-M501: SP-THM303S*

(Bottom)

10 m (33 feet)

Surround speakers

1 2

)

Route the speaker cord through the hole on the bracket.

CAUTION

• When 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 a qualified personnel.

DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from their 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.

Continued on next page

Connections

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

This page is for

Speaker cord (supplied)

• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.

• Connect the copper 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-THM303F

Powered subwoofer

TH-M303: SP-PWM303

(

TH-M301: SP-PWM301

CAUTION

• When 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.

)

4m (13feet)

4 m (13 feet)

10 m (33 feet)

• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;

Center speaker SP-THM303C

Surround speakers

SP-THM303S

• Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel.

DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from their 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.

Connections

Speaker layout

Center speaker

Front left

speaker

Surround left

speaker

NOTE

• Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV.

• The 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.

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

• 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.

For TH-M606/TH-M603 only:

• Do not lean against the satellite speakers, as the speakers could fall down or break, possibly causing injury. Especially be careful not to let children lean against them.

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. (A pg. 39)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video

input jacks

Center unit

To component

video input

Component video cord (not supplied)

NOTE

• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (A pg. 20)

• 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” as the source to play. (A pg. 19)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S-

video jacks

Center unit

Align the 5 marks.

Composite video cord (supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

To S-video input

To composite video input

Connections

Connecting the powered subwoofer

Powered

Center unit

Align the 5 marks.

NOTE

• The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type of the powered subwoofer.

System cord (supplied)

Align the 5 marks.

subwoofer

Connecting to an analog component

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

Center unit

Connecting to a digital component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Center unit

* tuner

DBS

MD recorder

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the

source to play. (A pg. 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)

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

S-video cord

(not supplied)

Composite video

cord

(not supplied)

RCA pin plug cord (not supplied)

AB C

VCR (AC or BC)

TV (C)

Cassette recorder (C)

A To composite video output B To S-video output C 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.

Center unit Powered

Power cord

(supplied)

Plug into AC outlets.

CAUTION

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.

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

subwoofer

Power cord

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