JVC THM303C, THM505C, THM303AS, THM505J Manual

English

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

Consists of XV-THM508, SP-PWM508,

SP-THM508F, SP-THM508C and

SP-THM505S

Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303,

SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and

SP-THM303S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1147-010A [A,US,UN,UW,UG,UX]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

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-THM508/ XV-THM303)

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-PWM508/ SP-PWM303)

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.

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.

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 invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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

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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	8 cm
	XV-THM508/
obstructions	XV-THM303
3 cm	3 cm
	15 cm

Wall or	SP-PWM508/	20 cm
obstructions	SP-PWM303
	15 cm	15 cm

	Wall or obstructions
Front	XV-THM508/
	XV-THM303
	10 cm
No
obstructions

					Wall or obstructions
	Front	SP-PWM508/
		SP-PWM303
No								15 cm
obstructions

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Table of contents

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
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers .......	9
Speaker layout ....................................................................	11
Connecting a TV ..................................................................	11
Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................	12
Connecting to an analog component ...................................	12
Connecting to a digital component .....................................	12
Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch .......................................	13
Connecting the power cord .................................................	13
Operating external components with
the remote control ........................	14
Operating the TV .................................................................	14
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .......................	14
Operating the VCR ..............................................................	15
Basic operations ...........................	16
Turning the system on/off ...................................................	16
Selecting the source to play ................................................	17
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................	17
Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................	17
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................	17
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......	17
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................	18
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/
surround speakers [SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L/R] ...........	18
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................	18
Changing the scan mode ....................................................	18
Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...	19
Playback ........................................	20
Basic playback ....................................................................	20
One Touch Replay ...............................................................	22
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................	22
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection ........................	22
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ..........	23
Playing back a bonus group ................................................	23

Advanced operations ....................	24
Using the surround mode ...................................................	24
Using the on-screen bar .....................................................	25
Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................	27
Using the file control display ..............................................	28
Resume Playback ...............................................................	29
Selecting a view angle .........................................................	29
Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................	29
Selecting the audio .............................................................	30
Special picture playback .....................................................	30
Program Playback ...............................................................	32
Random Playback ...............................................................	33
Repeat Playback .................................................................	33
Tray lock .............................................................................	34
Sound and other settings ....................................................	35
Setting DVD preferences ..............	36
Using the setup menus .......................................................	36
Menu description ................................................................	36
Tuner operations ...........................	40
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing .................................	40
Manual tuning .....................................................................	40
Preset tuning ......................................................................	41
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................	41
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ..................................	41
AV COMPU LINK remote control
system ...........................................	42
KARAOKE operations ....................	43
Basic KARAOKE operation ..................................................	43
Reserving songs .................................................................	44
Selecting audio ...................................................................	44
Adding an echo effect to your voice ....................................	45
Shifting the pitch of the playback sound .............................	45
References ....................................	46
Maintenance .......................................................................	46
Troubleshooting ..................................................................	46
Specifications .....................................................................	47

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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 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.

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-M508 only)

For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

•Screws (TH-M508 only) M4 x 20 mm:

For front speakers (8)

•AC plug adaptor (2) (except for Australia)

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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 and PAL system. When

you play an NTSC disc with the scan mode set to “PAL”

(A pg. 18), the NTSC video signal is converted to the PAL60 signal and output.

•This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 20)

•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:

For Australia, Central and South America

For Middle East

Except for Australia, Central and South America, and Middle East

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

•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.

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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. 37)

•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. 37) 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. 28)

•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.

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Description of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M508 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

Display window

pg. 22	pg. 25 pg. 41	pg. 21		pg. 25

pg. 31	pg. 21		pg. 21	pg. 21	pg. 40		pg. 41	pg. 33
pg. 18	pg.	21	pg. 21		pg. 23	pg. 40		pg. 43
	pg. 20		pg. 20	pg. 20	pg. 22, 40		pg. 17

Disc tray (inside): pg. 20

pg. 22 pg. 17

pg. 16

Remote sensor:

pg. 20

pg. 43

pg. 16

pg. 7

pg. 43

pg. 17

Rear panel (center unit)

For TH-M508

pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 12

pg. 8

pg. 11 pg. 12 pg. 11

pg. 42

pg. 13

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Description of parts and controls

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWM508

pg. 13

	POWER ON	pg. 9
	lamp: pg. 16
	pg. 12	Power cord:

pg. 13

Front	Rear
SP-PWM303
	pg. 12
	POWER ON
	lamp: pg. 16
	pg. 10
Front	Rear
* Do not block the ventilation openings.	NOTE

pg. 13

(except for Australia)

Power cord: pg. 13

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

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Description of parts and controls

Remote control

Putting batteries in the remote control

	pg. 14
	pg. 14	pg. 16
	pg. 20	pg. 14, 15
		pg. 17
	pg. 17	pg. 17
	pg. 14	pg. 14 – 40
	pg. 14,	pg. 20
	45	pg. 22, 40
	pg. 20,	pg. 20, 41
	41	pg. 22
	pg. 27	pg. 27
	pg. 18,
	36
	pg. 15,
	22	pg. 25

	pg. 23	Number
	pg. 30	buttons:
		pg. 23
	pg. 29
	pg. 29	pg. 32, 33
	pg. 33	pg. 32
		pg. 31
	pg. 31
		pg. 18, 31
	pg. 36
		pg. 45
	pg. 35
		pg. 44
	pg. 43	pg. 18
	pg. 44
	pg. 21	pg. 18
	pg. 17	pg. 27
	pg. 25
	pg. 19	pg. 18
	pg. 18
	pg. 18
		NOTE
		• To use the buttons
		under the cover, slide
		down the cover.

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.

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Connections

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

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

If reception is poor

Center unit

AM loop antenna

7 AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied 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

7 FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Center unit

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

1	Center unit	If reception is poor
		Center unit
			Outdoor FM antenna
			(not supplied)
2		Standard type (75 C
			Outdoor FM antenna cord
		coaxial) connector
			(not supplied)
		Antenna cord
		NOTE
3		• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is
		well-shielded against interference.

•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.

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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-PWM508
Front speakers
SP-THM508F	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

Surround speakers SP-THM505S (Bottom)

4 m

Speaker (rear side)	Top of the base plate	10 m
	FRONT	4 m Center speaker
		SP-THM508C

Screw M4 x 20 mm (supplied)

			Route the speaker cord
	Base plate	Copper	through the hole on the
			bracket.
	Silver
		Red
	Black

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.

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Connections	This page is for

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

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

4 m

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWM303

Center speaker

SP-THM303C

4 m

	10 m	Surround speakers
		SP-THM303S

	CAUTION		• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;
			•	Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel.
	• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use
				DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
	speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)
				avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to
	indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered
				incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.
	subwoofer.
			•	Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation
	• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.			on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result
				if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

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Connections

Speaker layout

	Center speaker
Front left	Front right
speaker	speaker
	Powered
	subwoofer

Surround left	Surround right
speaker	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-M508 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.

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. 37)

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

Center unit

TV

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. 18)

•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. 17)

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

Center unit

Composite video cord (supplied)

or
S-video cord
(not supplied)
Align the 5 marks.
To S-video input	To composite
	video input
	TV

NOTE

•Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. See “Changing the scan mode” (A pg. 18).

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Connections

Connecting the powered subwoofer

		Powered
		subwoofer
Center unit	System cord	SP-PWM508
	(supplied)
Align the 5 marks.		or
		SP-PWM303
		Align the 5 marks.

NOTE

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

Connecting to an analog component

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

Center unit

	S-video cord
	(not supplied)	RCA pin plug
	or	cord
		(not supplied)
	Composite video
	cord
	(not supplied)
	A B	C
	VCR (A C or B C)
		TV (C)
	Cassette recorder (C)

ATo composite video output

BTo S-video output

CTo audio output

NOTE

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

Connecting to a digital component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Center unit

TH-M303

TH-M508

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

To digital optical

To digital optical output

input*1

DBS*2 tuner

MD recorder

*1 For TH-M508 only:

This system can send digital audio signals to digital component such as MD recorder or AV receiver. For details of output signal selection, see “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” (A pg. 37).

*2 DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

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

•When DBS is selected as the source, PCM signal is output from DIGITAL OUT.

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Connections

Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch

To avoid damaging the powered subwoofer, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch to the voltage of your area.

When you change the position of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch, use a tool such as a slotted screwdriver, etc.

CAUTION

DO NOT plug the power cord of the powered subwoofer before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch to the correct voltage.

SP-PWM508

SP-PWM303 (except for Australia)

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

Center unit	Powered
	subwoofer

Power cord	Power cord
(supplied)

Plug into AC outlets.

CAUTION

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

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

•If the AC outlets do not match the AC plugs, use the supplied AC plug adaptors.

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