JVC TH-M45 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-M65

Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F

TH-M55

Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F

TH-M45

Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No. Serial No.

LVT1024-001B

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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

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

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-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45)

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). 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.

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

For Canada/pour le 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. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

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.

TH-M65: 43.1 kg/96 lbs TH-M55: 33.3 kg/74 lbs TH-M45: 25.2 kg/56 lbs

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the 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

Disc structure ........................................................................4

Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only ......4

Names of parts and controls ...........5

Getting started ................................. 8

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

Using the remote control .....................................................16

Basic operations ............................ 19

Turning the system on/off....................................................19

Selecting the source to play.................................................20

Adjusting the volume ...........................................................20

Listening with headphones ..................................................20

Turning off the sound temporarily .......................................20

Adjusting the brightness......................................................20

Using the Sleep Timer..........................................................21

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer.........................21

Adjusting the bass/treble sound...........................................21

Changing the decode mode .................................................22

Changing the scan mode .....................................................22

Playback ......................................... 23

Basic playback .....................................................................23

Playback features.................................................................25

Tuner operations ............................27

Manual tuning......................................................................27

Preset tuning .......................................................................27

Selecting the FM reception mode.........................................28

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ...................................28

Creating realistic sound fields ...... 29

Using the surround mode....................................................31

Adjusting the sound.............................................................32

Advanced operations ..................... 33

Using the on-screen bar ......................................................33

Playing from a specified position on a disc..........................34

Using the MP3 control display.............................................36

Using the JPEG control display............................................37

Selecting a view angle of DVD .............................................38

Selecting the subtitle/audio languages.................................39

Special picture playback ......................................................41

Program Playback................................................................43

Random Playback................................................................44

Repeat Playback ..................................................................44

Setting DVD preferences ............... 46

Using the choice menus ......................................................46

Menu description.................................................................48

Parental Lock.......................................................................51

System setting ............................... 54

AV COMPU LINK remote control

system ............................................ 55

References ..................................... 56

Maintenance ........................................................................56

Trouble shooting..................................................................56

Glossary...............................................................................59

Index....................................................................................60

Specifications ......................................................................61

Introduction

Notes on handling

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 (1.0 watt) 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.

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 DVDs, Super Video CDs (SVCDs), Video CDs (VCDs) and Audio CDs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about copyguard system

DVDs 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 5 m (16 ft): For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) 10 m (32 ft): For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

(Length of speaker cords is approximate.)

• Screws (with washer) (TH-M65 only) M4 x 25 mm (1 inch): For satellite speakers (16)

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.

About discs

Playable disc types

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

• This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 23)

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

Discs you can play:

Disc

Type

DVD NTSC 1/ALL

VCD NTSC —

SVCD NTSC —

Audio CD — —

CD-R — —

CD-RW — —

* Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can only play back DVDs recorded with the color system of NTSC whose Region Code number includes “1”.

Examples:

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 Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

• On some DVDs, Video CDs 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 back 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 back CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3 files or JPEG 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.

Mark (Logo)

Video

Format

Region

Code

Number

Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc or a JPEG 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 disc may be skipped or may not be

•

played back normally. Some files on a JPEG 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.

About MP3 discs

MP3 is an abbreviation for Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a compressed data file format. By using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data as one regular CD.

About JPEG discs

A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

Notes on MP3/JPEG discs

• MP3/JPEG 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/JPEG disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.

• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 5 sessions).

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

• The system can only play MP3/JPEG files with the following file extensions; MP3: “.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3” JPEG: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and

lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)

• If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, set the MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be read (“MP3” or “JPEG”). (A pg. 49)

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

Notes on MP3 discs only

• ID3* tags cannot be shown on the display. * An MP3 file can contain file information called an “ID3 Tag”

where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. There are two versions, ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1) and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2).

• 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 kbps.

• Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally.

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*. Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played. * Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, web, etc.

Progressive JPEG format:Used for web. Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.

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

About discs

NOTE

Submenu

Menu screen

A: Moving picture B: Still picture

Press RETURN.

IMPORTANT

Before playing a disc, make sure of the following;

• Check the connection with the TV.

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.

• For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your preference. (Apg.46–53)

If* appears on the TV screen when pressing a button;

The disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or the information required for that operation is not recorded on the disc. NOTICE: In some cases, without showing B, operations will not be accepted.

Disc structure

DVD

A DVD consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”. For example, if a DVD contains movies, each movie may have its

own title number and may be further divided into chapters.

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only

The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four times greater than moving pictures.

High-resolution still image display

You can display high-quality images which are four times clearer than moving pictures.

Menu-driven playback

A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD or SVCD with the Playback Control feature. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selection. Some discs may show moving pictures or a divided screen. You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and play an entry. See example illustration below about basic features of menu-driven playback (for details about the operation through the menu, also see page 35).

Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD

A Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD consists of “tracks”. In general, each track has its own track number. (On some discs, each track may also be further divided by indexes.)

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

MP3 discs

On an MP3 disc, each song is recorded as a track (file). Tracks are usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include other groups, creating hierarchical group layers. This system can recognize up to 150 tracks per group and up to 99 groups per disc.

• If there is any type of file other than MP3 files in a group (folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1 Track 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

JPEG discs

On a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file. Files are usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include other groups, creating hierarchical folder layers. This system can recognize up to 150 files per group and up to 99 groups per disc.

• If there is any type of file other than JPEG files in a group (folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.

Group 1 Group 2

• When operating a Video CD or SVCD using the menu, some functions such as Repeat Playback may not work.

File 1 File 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5

Names of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M65 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

Standby lamp (STANDBY) Apg. 19

Standby-on button (FSTANDBY/ON) Apg. 19

Stop button (7)Apg. 23

Play button (3)Apg. 23

Pause button (8)Apg. 23

Reverse skip button (4)Apg. 26

Forward skip button (

Source button (SOURCE) Apg. 20

Volume control (VOLUME) Apg. 20

)Apg. 26

Rear panel (center unit)

For TH-M55/TH-M45

Headphones jack (PHONES) Apg. 20

Disc trays Apg. 23

Illumination lamp Apg. 20

Remote sensor Apg. 16

Display window Apg.6,24

Open/close buttons (0)Apg. 23

Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) Apg. 23

Disc lamps (TH-M65 only) Apg. 25

System cord connector Apg. 10

Audio input jacks (AUDIO IN (VCR)) Apg. 14

Digital input/output jacks

(DIGITAL IN/OUT) (TH-M65) Apg. 14 Digital input jack (DIGITAL IN) (TH-M55/TH-M45) Apg. 14 Antenna terminals (ANTENNA) Apg. 9

Video output jacks (VIDEO OUT) Apg. 8

VIDEO, S-VIDEO Video input jacks (VCR IN) Apg. 14

VIDEO, S-VIDEO Video output jacks (VIDEO OUT) Apg. 8

COMPONENT (Y, P AV COMPU LINK-III jacks Apg. 55

AC IN socket Apg. 15

B,PR

)

Names of parts and controls

Display window (center unit)

A Disc indicators A pg. 25 B MP3 indicator A pg. 24 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 28 D Main display A pg. 24 E Stereo indicator (ST) A pg. 27 F Tuning indicator (TUNED) A pg. 27 G Auto muting indicator (AUTO MUTING) A pg. 28

•

Source signal indicators (=>?@CDE ) A pg. 30

• Subwoofer indicator ( ) A pg. 30

• Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( ) A pg. 30

Powered subwoofer

I • Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (

• Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 30

• Digital signal format indicators A pg. 30 Dolby Digital (

J Surround indicator (SURROUND) A pg. 31 K DSP indicator A pg.29–31 L Progressive mode indicator (PROGRESSIVE) A pg. 22 M Resume indicator (RESUME) A pg. 24 N Repeat mode indicators A pg. 44

/DIGITAL), DTS (+)

/PLII) A pg. 29

Rear

A System cord connector A pg. 10 B Front speaker terminals (FRONT SPEAKERS) A pg. 12, 13 C Center speaker terminals (CENTER SPEAKER) A pg. 12, 13 D Surround speaker terminals (SURROUND SPEAKERS) A pg. 12, 13 E Power cord A pg. 15 F Power lamp (POWER ON) A pg. 19

Front (SP-PWM65)

Front (SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45)

Names of parts and controls

Remote control

NOTE

• To use buttons I – and g – p, slide

down the remote control cover.

Remote control mode selector Apg. 17 – 54

AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS Muting button (MUTING) Apg. 20

Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) Apg. 23

TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) Apg. 17

Operating buttons

• Play button (3)Apg. 24

• Forward/reverse skip buttons (¢/4)Apg. 26

• Fast-forward/reverse playback buttons (¡/1)Apg. 26

• Stop button (7)Apg. 23

• Pause button (8)Apg. 23

• Tuning buttons (TUNINGª, TUNING·)Apg. 27

• Memory button (MEMORY) Apg. 28

• FM reception/Beat Cut mode button (FM MODE) Apg. 28 Top menu button (TOP MENU) Apg. 34

• Cursor buttons (3/2///5)Apg. 34

• Enter button (ENTER) Apg. 17

• One Touch Replay button ( ) Apg. 25

• Record button (REC) Apg. 18 Audio button (AUDIO) Apg. 39, 40

Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) Apg. 39

• VFP setting button Apg. 42

• Progressive mode button (PROGRESSIVE) Apg. 22 Choice menu button (CHOICE) Apg. 46

Setting button (SETTING) Apg. 54

Title/group button (TITLE/GROUP) Apg. 35

Repeat button (REPEAT) Apg. 44

A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) Apg. 45

Sleep button (SLEEP) Apg. 21

Dimmer button (DIMMER) Apg. 20

Surround buttons (SURROUND)

Mode (MODE), On/Off (ON/OFF) Apg. 31 Effect button (EFFECT) Apg. 32

Test tone button (TEST) Apg. 32

Subwoofer adjustment buttons (S.WFR+/–) Apg. 21

Center speaker adjustment buttons (CENTER +/–) Apg. 32

Standby-on button (FAUDIO) Apg. 19

Standby-on button (FVCR/DBS) Apg. 17

Standby-on button (FTV) Apg. 17

Source selecting buttons Apg. 20

DVD, FM/AM, DBS, VCR TV/Video mode button (TV/VIDEO) Apg. 17

Channel buttons (CHANNEL +/–) Apg. 17

Volume buttons (AUDIOVOL +/–) Apg. 20

Menu button (MENU) Apg. 34

On-screen button (ON SCREEN) Apg. 33

• Number buttons Apg. 17, 26, 35

• TV returning button (TV RETURN) Apg. 17 Return button (RETURN) Apg.4,35

Angle button (ANGLE) Apg. 38

Decode mode button (DECODE) Apg. 22

Zoom button (ZOOM) Apg. 41

Cancel button (CANCEL) Apg. 43

Display window button (FL DISPLAY) Apg. 24

Treble adjustment buttons (TREBLE +/–) Apg. 21

Bass adjustment buttons (BASS +/–) Apg. 21

Surround speaker adjustment buttons (SURR) Apg. 32

Left (L +/–), Right (R +/–)

Getting started

Connections

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

• Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the components you are going to connect.

Connecting a TV

To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect the TV to the center unit.

• 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. 49)

To connect a TV through the component video input jacks

If your TV has component video input jacks, connect them using a component video cord (not supplied) to view a high quality picture.

• Connect “Y” to “Y”, “PB” to “PB”, “PR” to “PR” correctly.

• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (A pg. 22)

Center unit

Green

To component video input

Component vide o 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” as the source to play. (Apg. 20)

To connect a TV through the composite or S-video jacks

Connect the TV using the composite video cord (supplied) or an S-video cord (not supplied). If your TV has an S-video (Y/C-separation) jack, you can get better picture quality than by using composite video connection.

• Connect the S-video cord by matching the / mark on the plug to the one on the rear of the center unit.

To composite video input

To S-video input S-video cord

Composite video cord

(not supplied)

Blue

(supplied)

Red

Center unit

Getting started

NOTE

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied)

AM loop antenna

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Center unit

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.

AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot on the base.

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

If reception is poor

Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

• Twist together both wires.

FM antenna

Connecting supplied FM antenna

Press and hold down the terminal clamp.

Insert the antenna cord.

Release finger from the clamp.

• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception.

If reception is poor

Connect an outdoor FM antenna with standard type (75 C coaxial) connector.

• Disconnect the supplied FM antenna before attaching a 75 C coaxial connector (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna).

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

Getting started

NOTE

Front rightFront left

Center speaker

Powered subwoofer

Surround left

Surround right

TH-M65

Connecting the powered subwoofer

Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied).

• Connect the system cord by matching the # marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer.

System cord (supplied)

Ensure that the the plug faces down.

mark on

Connecting the satellite speakers

Speaker layout

When positioning the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound from this system you need to place all satellite speakers at the same distance from the listening position with the front of each speaker facing toward the listener.

When you cannot place them at the same distance from the listening position, you can make adjustment so that speakers operate as if they are placed at the best pos iti on. (AAAA pg. 50)

• Normally place the powered subwoofer in front of you. (Since bass sound is non-directional, you do not need to place it at the same distance as the other speakers.)

NOTE

• Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep the distance between them to the TV to over 10 cm (4 inches).

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

• When you position the satellite speakers in a relatively high place, such as the top of your bookshelf, place them on a flat and level surface.

• Speaker grilles are not removable (except SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F). Trying to remove them by force may damage them.

TH-M55/TH-M45

• The illustrations of speakers are of TH-M55.

Center unit

Powered

subwoofer

For TH-M65 only:

• 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.

• 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.

Surround left Surround right

Center

speaker

Powered

subwoofer

Front rightFront left

Getting started

NOTE

Speaker section

Stand

Screws (4) (supplied, M4 x 25 mm)

Cushion (not supplied)

Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only)

Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first assemble them by following the procedure below.

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3 Fix the stand to the speaker section.

• Be sure to tighten the screws firmly.

Speaker section

Before assembling —

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver.

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

• Ensure enough space exists for assembly and installation.

• Spread a large, thick cloth on the floor where you assemble the speakers, so you can protect the floor and the speaker itself.

Stand

1 Connect the speaker connectors to the

stand connectors.

• Be sure to connect the speaker connectors by matching their sizes.

Front

Speaker connectors

Front

Repeat the procedure from step 1 to assemble the other satellite speakers.

• Use the speaker after assembly is fully and correctly done.

• It is recommended to place a cushion under the speaker section. You can tighten the screws easily by placing the speaker section horizontally.

Stand

Speaker section

Rear

2 Join the stand to the speaker section.

Stand

Speaker section

Getting started

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M65)

Each speaker (SP-THM65F) can be used as a front or surround speaker.

CAUTION

• When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Center speaker

(SP-THM65C)

Front speakers

(SP-THM65F)

Press and hold the clamp.

• Connect the white cords to the red (ª) terminals and black cords to the black (·) terminals.

Insert the bare end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

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Release the clamp.

Red

Black

White

Red

White

Insert the speaker cords into the speaker terminals.

Black

Surround speakers

(SP-THM65F)

Black

Powered subwoofer

Route the speaker cord as shown at right.

• Be sure to remove all slack from the cord so that the speaker cord lies flat.

Getting started

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M55/TH-M45)

TH-M55: Each speaker (SP-THM55F) can be used as a front or surround speaker. TH-M45: Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THM45C/SP-THM45F/SP-THM45S) and connect them to the corresponding terminals

of the powered subwoofer.

CAUTION

• When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Front speakers (TH-M55: SP-THM55F, TH-M45: SP-THM45F)

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Center speaker

(SP-THM55C)

Press and hold the clamp.

• Connect the white cords to the red (ª) terminals and black cords to the black (·) terminals.

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Insert the bare end of the speaker cord into the terminal.

Release the clamp.

TH-M55 TH-M45

Center speaker (SP-THM45C)

Surround speakers

(TH-M55: SP-THM55F, TH-M45: SP-THM45S)

CAUTION

When installing the satellite speakers of TH-M45 and the front/surround speakers of TH-M55 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.

Powered

subwoofer

Black

White

Red

Getting started

Connecting to an analog component

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this system. Use RCA pin plug cords (not supplied) for connection.

Center unit

Red White

S-video cord

(not supplied)

Composite video cord

(not supplied)

RCA pin plug cord (not supplied)

AB C

VCR

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.

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

TV Cassette recorder

Connecting to a digital component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component such as a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) tuner or MD recorder with this system. Use digital optical cord (not supplied) for connection.

Before connecting a digital optical cord, unplug the protective plug.

TH-M55 TH-M45

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

DBS tuner

* For TH-M65 only:

This system can send digital audio signals to digital component such as MD recorder or AV receiver.

NOTE

• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the source to play. (Apg. 20) When connecting a video component such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.

TH-M65

To digital optical output

MD recorder

Center unit

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

To digital optical input

Getting started

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer.

1 Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center

unit.

2 Plug both power cords into AC outlets.

Center unit

Plug into AC outlets.

Power cord (supplied)

Power cord

CAUTION

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

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• 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.

NOTE

• Keep power cords away from other connected cords. The power cords may cause noise or screen interference.

• Preset settings, such as preset stations and surround mode adjustment, may be erased in a few days in the following cases;

If you unplug the power cord of the center unit.

•

If a power failure occurs.

•

• The speakers will not produce any sound if the power cord of the powered subwoofer is removed from the AC outlet while the center unit is turned on. In this case, press then press

AUDIO

on the remote control or

AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

again.

STANDBY/ON

on the center unit to turn the power off, plug in the powered subwoofer,

Powered subwoofer

Getting started

Remote sensor

Using the remote control

The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m (23 ft) away.

• You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers’ TVs (A pg. 17), VCRs (A pg. 18) and DBS tuners/CATV converters (A pg. 17).

Putting batteries in the remote control

Before using the remote control, first put in the 2 supplied batteries.

1 Remove the battery

cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert the batteries.

• Make sure to match polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

Operating the system from the remote control

Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.

• To control other components, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component. Refer also to their instruction manuals.

• To operate the remote control properly, do not hide the remote sensor by placing any obstructions in front of it.

3 Replace the cover.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type drycell batteries.

CAUTION

• Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries; Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may

•

differ in voltage. Always replace both batteries at the same time.

•

Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

•

Getting started

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Remote control

mode selector

(play button)

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 Magnavox 02 Sharp 06 Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07 Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08 RCA 05 Zenith 09

Number buttons

For TV operations

You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

To set the manufacturer’s code

You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control signal.

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to TV.

2 Press and hold

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

TV.

3 Press ENTER.

5 Release

TV.

6 Try operating your TV by pressing

TV.

When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

Before using the remote control to operate a TV;

• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

The following buttons are available:

. TV: Turns TV on and off. TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume. TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels. 1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel. TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected

channel and the current channel.

For DBS tuner or CATV converter operations

You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your DBS tuner or CATV converter.

To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press and hold DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

Getting started

NOTE

IMPORTANT

NOTE

4 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 Hamin/Regal 15, 16, 17, 18 Pioneer 13, 14 RCA 19 Scientific Atlanta 09, 10 Sony 20 Zenith 11, 12

5 Release DBS. 6 Try operating your DBS tuner or CATV

converter by pressing . VCR/DBS.

When your DBS tuner or CATV converter turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

NOTE

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a DBS tuner or CATV converter; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

2Press DBS. The following buttons are available:

F VCR/DBS: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and

off.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels. 1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

For VCR operations

You can operate your VCR using the remote control supplied with this system.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your VCR.

To set the manufacturer’s code

4 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

5 Release VCR. 6 Try operating your VCR by pressing

. VCR/DBS.

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code. If there is more than one cord listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operation

Before using the remote control to operate a VCR; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR. The following buttons are available:

F VCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off. 3 (play button): Starts playback. 7 : Stops operation. 8 : Pauses playback. ¢: Fast forwards video tape. 4: Rewinds video tape.

REC: Press this button together with 3 (play button) to

start recording or together with 8 to pause recording.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

2 Press and hold VCR. 3 Press ENTER.

to VCR/DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

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 VCR or D BS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to press

VCR

after setting the remote control mode selector.

DBS

or TV. When operating

AUDIO

Basic operations

NOTE

This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system.

• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation,

• Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

Remote control

mode selector

Source selecting buttons

Turning the system on/off

To turn the power on

On the remote control:

Press

On the center unit:

Press

The STANDBY lamp goes off. When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 20), the opening

screen* appears on the TV screen. * Opening screen

The following messages may appear in the message area depending on the status of this system.

• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:

• “NOW READING”:

• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:

• “NO DISC”:

AUDIO.

STANDBY/ON.

Appears when opening or closing the selected disc tray.

Appears when the system is reading the disc information.

Appears when the Region Code of the DVD does not match the code the center unit supports. The DVD cannot be played back.

Appears when no disc is loaded to the selected disc tray.

Message area

To turn the power off

On the remote control:

Press

On the center unit:

Press

The STANDBY lamp lights.

• The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The

• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is

• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;

AUDIO again.

STANDBY/ON again.

POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.

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.

One of  buttons on the center unit

•

One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control

•

One of the

•

You can use the same buttons on the remote control except after pressing

DISC (1-5)

FM/AM

buttons or ! on the center unit.

Illumination lamp

Disc lamps (TH-M65 only)

Basic operations

CAUTION

Selecting the source to play

On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).

DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD etc.). (A pg. 23, 25) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 27)

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 AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg. 14)

DBS: To select the source from a component connected to the

DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 14)

On the center unit:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source name you want appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows;

DVD ] AM ] FM ] VCR ] DBS ] (back to the

]

beginning)

The selected source name appears on the display window. Example:When “VCR” is selected.

NOTE

• When AM, FM or DBS is selected as the source, this system does not output video signals.

Adjusting the volume

CAUTION

• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.

You can adjust the volume level within the range from “0” (minimum) to “70” (maximum).

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL + or –.

• Press + to increase volume.

• Press – to decrease volume.

On the center unit:

Turn VOLUME.

• Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase volume.

• Turn VOLUME counterclockwise to decrease volume.

The volume level appears on the display window.

Listening with headphones

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.

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit. This cancels the surround mode (A pg. 31) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turn the subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode. “HEADPHONE” appears on the display window.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack cancels the headphone mode and activates the speakers at the previously selected surround mode.

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 directly from the left and right headphones.

• For multi-channel sources, the front left and right, center and surround channel signals are down-mixed and then output from the headphones. You can enjoy the down-mixed multi-channel sound source using the headphones.

Turning off the sound temporarily

On the remote control:

Press MUTING.

“MUTING” appears on the display window and the sound turns off.

To restore the sound

Press MUTING again.

• Pressing AUDIO VOL +/– (or turning VOLUME on the center unit) also restores the sound.

Adjusting the brightness

You can dim the indications on the display window, the illumination lamp level and the disc lamps (TH-M65 only) on the center unit.

On the remote control:

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes as follows;

OFF ] DIMMER1 ] DIMMER2 ] (back to the

]

beginning)

• OFF: Returns to the normal level.

• DIMMER1:Dims the display window, the illumination lamp and

the disc lamps (TH-M65 only).

• DIMMER2:Dims the display window more than DIMMER1 and

turns off the illumination lamp.

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Table of contents

Supplied accessories

Powered subwoofer

Remote control

Getting started

Connections

Using the remote control

Basic operations

Adjusting the volume

Listening with headphones