JVC THM65J User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-M65

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

English

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1024-010B

[US]

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 — . button! (XV-THM65)

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

button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

The

• 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-PWM65)

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 /

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS /

CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE

WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION

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

: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and

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

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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:

No obstructions

Wall or

obstructions

1 cm 1 cm

XV-THM65

10 cm

Front

No obstructions

Wall or obstructions

XV-THM65

10 cm

Wall or

obstructions

SP-PWM65

20 cm

Wall or obstructions

Front

No obstructions

15 cm15 cm

SP-PWM65

15 cm

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

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

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

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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 .....................................................15

Basic operations ............................ 18

Turning the system on/off....................................................18

Selecting the source to play.................................................19

Adjusting the volume ...........................................................19

Turning off the sound temporarily .......................................19

Adjusting the brightness ......................................................19

Using the Sleep Timer..........................................................20

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer.........................20

Adjusting the bass/treble sound...........................................20

Changing the decode mode .................................................21

Changing the scan mode .....................................................21

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

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

Playback features.................................................................24

Tuner operations............................ 26

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing ..................................26

Manual tuning......................................................................26

Preset tuning .......................................................................26

Selecting the FM reception mode.........................................27

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ...................................27

Creating realistic sound fields ......28

Using the surround mode ....................................................30

Adjusting the sound.............................................................31

Advanced operations ..................... 32

Using the on-screen bar ......................................................32

Playing from a specified position on a disc..........................33

Using the MP3 control display.............................................35

Using the JPEG control display............................................36

Selecting a view angle of DVD .............................................37

Selecting the subtitle/audio languages.................................38

Special picture playback ......................................................40

Program Playback................................................................42

Random Playback................................................................43

Repeat Playback ..................................................................43

Setting DVD preferences ...............45

Using the choice menus ......................................................45

Menu description.................................................................47

Parental Lock.......................................................................50

System setting ............................... 53

AV COMPU LINK remote control

system ............................................54

KARAOKE operations..................... 55

Basic KARAOKE operation ...................................................55

Reserving songs..................................................................56

Selecting audio ....................................................................57

Adding an effect to your voice .............................................59

Shifting the pitch of the playback sound..............................60

References ..................................... 61

Maintenance ........................................................................61

Trouble shooting..................................................................61

Glossary...............................................................................64

Index....................................................................................65

Specifications ......................................................................66

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 (1.6 watts) 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.

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

10 m: For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2) (Length of speaker cords is approximate.)

• Screws (with washer) M4 x 25 mm: For satellite speakers (16)

• AC plug adaptor (2)

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:

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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. 22)

• 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

VCD

SVCD

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 or PAL whose Region Code number includes “3”.

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

NTSC/

PA L

NTSC/

PA L

NTSC/

PA L

Region

Code

Number

3/ALL

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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.

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Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be

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

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• 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. 48)

• 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. 45 – 52)

If B 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 not be accepted.

, operations will

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 34).

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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 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 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

Front panel (center unit)

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Standby lamp (STANDBY) Apg. 18

Standby-on button (

Stop button (

Play button (

Pause button (

Reverse skip button (

Forward skip button (

Source button (SOURCE) Apg. 19

Volume control (VOLUME) Apg. 19

) Apg. 22

STANDBY/ON) Apg. 18

) Apg. 25

Rear panel (center unit)

Microphone jacks (MIC 1/2) Apg. 55

Disc trays Apg. 22

Illumination lamp Apg. 19

Remote sensor Apg. 15

Display window Apg.6,23

Open/close buttons (

Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) Apg. 22

Disc lamps Apg. 24

Microphone level control (MIC LEVEL) Apg. 55

) Apg. 22

System cord connector Apg. 10

Audio input jacks (AUDIO IN (VCR)) Apg. 13

Digital input/output jacks (DIGITAL IN/OUT) Apg. 13

Antenna terminals (ANTENNA) Apg. 9

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

Video input jacks (VCR IN) Apg. 13 VIDEO, S-VIDEO

Video output jacks (VIDEO OUT) Apg. 8 COMPONENT (Y, P

Video output signal switch (VIDEO OUT SELECT) Apg. 8 PAL , N TS C

AV COMPU LINK-III jacks Apg. 54

AC IN socket Apg. 14

B,PR)

Names of parts and controls

Display window (center unit)

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Disc indicators Apg. 24

MP3 indicator Apg. 23

Channel indicator (CH) Apg. 27

Main display Apg. 23

Stereo indicator (ST) Apg. 26

Tuning indicator (TUNED) Apg. 26

Auto muting indicator (AUTO MUTING) Apg. 27

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Source signal indicators (

pg. 29

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Subwoofer indicator ( ) Apg. 29

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Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( ) Apg. 29

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Powered subwoofer

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Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) Apg. 28

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Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) Apg. 29

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Digital signal format indicators Apg. 29 Dolby Digital (

Surround indicator (SURROUND) Apg. 30

DSP indicator Apg.28–30

Progressive mode indicator (PROGRESSIVE) Apg. 21

)

Resume indicator (RESUME) Apg. 23

Repeat mode indicators Apg. 43

Karaoke indicator (KARAOKE) Apg. 55

DIGITAL), DTS (C)

Rear

System cord connector Apg. 10

Front speaker terminals (FRONT SPEAKERS) Apg. 12

Center speaker terminals (CENTER SPEAKER) Apg. 12

Surround speaker terminals (SURROUND SPEAKERS) Apg. 12

Voltage selector switch (VOLTAGE SELECTOR) Apg. 14

Power cord Apg. 14

Power lamp (POWER ON) Apg. 18

Front

Names of parts and controls

Remote control

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NOTE

• To use buttons I – and h – q, slide

down the remote control cover.

Remote control mode selector Apg.16–53 AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS

Muting button (MUTING) Apg. 19

Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) Apg. 22

TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) Apg. 16

Operating buttons

•

Play button (3) Apg. 23

•

Forward/reverse skip buttons (¢/4) Apg. 25

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Fast-forward/reverse playback buttons (¡/1) Apg. 25

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Stop button (7) Apg. 22

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Pause button (8) Apg. 22

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Tuning buttons (TUNINGª, TUNING·) Apg. 26

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Memory button (MEMORY) Apg. 27

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FM reception/Beat Cut mode button (FM MODE) Apg. 27

Top menu button (TOP MENU) Apg. 33

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Cursor buttons (3/2///5) Apg. 33

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Enter button (ENTER) Apg. 16

H •

One Touch Replay button ( ) Apg. 24

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Record button (REC) Apg. 17

Audio button (AUDIO) Apg. 38, 39

Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) Apg. 38

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VFP setting button Apg. 41

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Progressive mode button (PROGRESSIVE) Apg. 21

Choice menu button (CHOICE) Apg. 45

Setting button (SETTING) Apg. 53

Title/group button (TITLE/GROUP) Apg. 34

Repeat button (REPEAT) Apg. 43

A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) Apg. 44

Sleep button (SLEEP) Apg. 20

Dimmer button (DIMMER) Apg. 19

Surround buttons (SURROUND) Mode (MODE), On/Off (ON/OFF) Apg. 30

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Test tone button (TEST) Apg. 31

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Vocal replace button (VOCAL) Apg. 58, 59

U •

Effect button (EFFECT) Apg. 31

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Vocal effect button (EFFECT) Apg. 60

Subwoofer adjustment buttons (S.WFR +/–) Apg. 20

Center speaker adjustment buttons (CENTER +/–) Apg. 31

Standby-on button (

Source selecting buttons Apg. 19

AUDIO) Apg. 18

VCR/DBS) Apg. 16

TV) Apg. 16

DVD, FM/AM, DBS, VCR

TV/Video mode button (TV/VIDEO) Apg. 16

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Channel buttons (CHANNEL +/–) Apg. 16

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Key control buttons (KEY +/–) Apg. 60

Karaoke mode switch (KARAOKE ON/OFF) Apg. 55

Volume buttons (AUDIO VOL +/–) Apg. 19

Menu button (MENU) Apg. 33

On-screen button (ON SCREEN) Apg. 32

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Number buttons Apg. 16, 25, 34

•

TV returning button (TV RETURN) Apg. 16

Return button (RETURN) Apg. 4, 34

Angle button (ANGLE) Apg. 37

Decode mode button (DECODE) Apg. 21

Zoom button (ZOOM) Apg. 40

Cancel button (CANCEL) Apg. 42

Display window button (FL DISPLAY) Apg. 23

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Treble adjustment buttons (TREBLE +/–) Apg. 20

•

Reserve button (RESERVE) Apg. 56

•

Karaoke sound button (SOUND) Apg. 57

p •

Bass adjustment buttons (BASS +/–) Apg. 20

•

Karaoke on/off button (KARAOKE) Apg. 55

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Echo button (ECHO) Apg. 59

Surround speaker adjustment buttons (SURR) Apg. 31 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. 48)

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”, “P

• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (A pg. 21)

” to “PB”, “PR” to “PR” correctly.

To component video input

Component video cord (not supplied)

Green

Blue

Center unit

Red

VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (see below.)

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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. 19)

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

To composite video input

To S-video input S-video cord

Selecting the color system

The center unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel in standby mode to match the color system of your TV. Make sure that the color system of a DVD, Video CD, or SVCD disc labeled on the package matches your TV.

• If you use a multi-system TV, by setting “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu to an appropriate “MULTI” option, the system outputs a video signal by the same format recorded on the disc (i.e. if you play an NTSC disc, the system outputs a signal by the NTSC format) regardless of the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch setting. (A pg. 48)

mark on the plug to the one on the rear of the center unit.

Center unit

Composite video cord

(supplied)

(not supplied)

VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (see below.)

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.

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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

Front rightFront left

Center speaker

Powered subwoofer

Surround left

Surround right

Connecting the powered subwoofer

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

• Connect the system cord by matching the

Ensure that the 5 mark on the plug faces down.

marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer.

System cord (supplied)

Center unit

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 position. (

pg. 49)

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• 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.

• 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. Trying to remove them by force may damage them.

• 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.

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Powered

subwoofer

Getting started

NOTE

Speaker section

Stand

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

Cushion (not supplied)

Assembling the satellite speakers

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

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 ( cords to the black (

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

) terminals.

Release the clamp.

) terminals and black

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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 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.

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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.

Center unit

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

To digital optical input

* 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. 19) When connecting a video component such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.

MD recorder

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

To digital optical output

DBS tuner

Getting started

Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch

To avoid damaging the powered subwoofer, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel to the correct voltage for 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.

Powered subwoofer

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.

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1 Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the

unit.

2 Plug both power cords into AC outlets.

Center unit

Plug into AC outlets.

AC IN socket on the rear of the center

Power cord (supplied)

Power cord

Powered subwoofer

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

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

AUD IO

on the remote control or

AUD IO

STANDBY/ON

again.

STANDBY/ON

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

Getting started

Remote sensor

Using the remote control

The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system

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functions from a distance of up to 7 m away.

• You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers’ TVs (A pg. 16), VCRs (A pg. 17) and DBS tuners/CATV converters (A pg. 16).

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

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Remote control

mode selector

Karaoke mode switch

(play button)

Number buttons

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

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.

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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 . TV.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

• 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:

: Turns TV on and off.

TV VOL +/– TV/VIDEO

CHANNEL +/– 1-10, 0, +10 (100+) TV RETURN

* Be sure to set the Karaoke mode switch to

CHANNEL +/–

: Adjusts the volume.

: Selects the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

*: Changes the channels.

: Selects the channel.

: Alternates between the previously selected

channel and the current channel.

OFF

before using

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).

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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

The following buttons are available:

VCR/DBS

CHANNEL +/– 1-10, 0, +10 (100+)

* Be sure to set the Karaoke mode switch to

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

DBS

: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and

off.

*: Changes the channels.

: Selects the channel.

OFF

before using

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 code 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

The following buttons are available:

VCR/DBS

(play button): Starts playback.

: Stops operation.

: Pauses playback.

: Fast forwards video tape.

: Rewinds video tape.

REC

: Press this button together with

CHANNEL +/– 1-10, 0

* Be sure to set the Karaoke mode switch to

CHANNEL +/–

VCR

: Turns VCR on and off.

(play button)

to start recording or together with recording.

*: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

: Selects the channel. (for the JVC’s VCR only)

OFF

to pause

before using

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 DBS 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

Message area

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

AUD IO.

Remote control

mode selector

Source selecting buttons

Turning the system on/off

To turn the power on

On the remote control:

Press . AUDIO.

On the center unit:

Press . STANDBY/ON.

The STANDBY lamp goes off.

When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 19), 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”: Appears when opening or closing the selected disc tray.

• “NOW READING”: Appears when the system is reading the disc information.

• “REGION CODE ERROR!”: Appears when the Region Code of the DVD does not match the code the center unit supports. The DVD cannot be played back.

•“NO DISC”: Appears when no disc is loaded to the selected disc tray.

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To turn the power off

On the remote control:

Press . AUDIO again.

On the center unit:

Press . STANDBY/ON again.

The STANDBY lamp lights.

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

• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is turned off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the STANDBY lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely.

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

One of 0 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 3 on the center unit.

Illumination lamp Disc lamps

Basic operations

Selecting the source to play

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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. 22, 24) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 26)

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. 13)

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

DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 13)

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.

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 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.

• DIMMER2: Dims the display window more than DIMMER1 and turns off the illumination lamp.

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 “60” (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.

Basic operations

NOTE

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation,

• Set the remote control mode selector to

Remote control

mode selector

AUDIO

Karaoke mode switch

To change the remaining time until the shut-off time

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0min” appears on the display window.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

• When DVD is selected as the source to play, the system can also turn off automatically if playback is not restarted within the length of time you have specified (Auto Standby function). (Apg. 50)

• When both the Sleep Timer and Auto Standby function are activated, if the shut-off time set by the Auto Standby function comes earlier than the one set by the Sleep Timer, the Auto Standby function controls shut-off time.

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer

You can adjust the output level within the range from –10 to +10.

On the remote control:

Press S.WFR +/–.

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Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

On the remote control:

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes as follows;

0min (cancelled) ] 10min (minutes) ] 20min ] 30min

]

60min ] 90min ] 120min ] 150min ] (back to the

]

beginning)

To check the remaining time until the shut-off time

Press SLEEP once.

• The remaining time until the shut-off time appears on the display window for a while.

• You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (Apg. 49)

• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.

Adjusting the bass/treble sound

You can adjust each enhancement level from the front speakers within the range from –10 to +10.

Before you start operation;

• Set the Karaoke mode switch to

On the remote control:

Press BASS +/– for bass sound. Press TREBLE +/– for treble sound.

• You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (Apg. 48)

• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.

• You can adjust bass/treble enhancement level only for front left/right channel. However, the supplied speakers cannot add the effective change to the bass sound because of their cutoff frequency even if the bass sound adjustment is made. (Apg. 49) To change the bass enhancement level more efficiently, adjust the output level of the subwoofer. (A “Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer”) (When you change the front speakers to the larger ones and select “LARGE” for the front speakers in the SIZE sub-menu (Apg. 49), the effective adjustment of bass sound is also possible by pressing

BASS +/–

OFF

Basic operations

NOTE

Changing the decode mode

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When you play a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;

• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.

• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks.

In these cases, change the decode mode to “DOLBY D” (for Dolby Digital) or “DTS” (for DTS Digital Surround).

When DVD or DBS is selected as the source

On the remote control:

Press DECODE to select the decode mode.

The current decode mode appears on the display window.

Example:When “AUTO/PCM” is selected.

Each time you press the button, the decode mode changes as follows;

AUTO/PCM ] DOLBY D ] DTS ] (back to the

]

beginning)

• AUTO/PCM: Normally select this. The system automatically

detects the incoming signals.

• DOLBY D: Select this if the symptoms above occur when

playing a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital.

• DTS: Select this if the symptoms above occur when

playing a disc (or software) encoded with DTS Digital Surround.

NOTE

• When “DOLBY D” or “DTS” is selected, if a signal encoded with another digital format comes in, you cannot listen to the sound. (The

DIGITAL or C indicator flashes.)

• Changing the source returns the decode mode to “AUTO/PCM” automatically.

Changing the scan mode

This system supports the progressive scan system (525p*) as well as the conventional interlaced scan system (525i*). If your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.

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

• If your TV equipped with component jacks does not support the progressive video input, do not change the scan mode to the progressive scan mode.

* 525p and 525i indicate the number of scanning lines and

scanning format of an image signal.

525p indicates 525 scanning lines with progressive format.

•

525i indicates 525 scanning lines with interlaced format.

•

When DVD is selected as the source

On the remote control:

1 Press DVD. 2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for

3 seconds.

Each time you perform this operation, the scan mode changes as follows;

INTERLACE O PROGRESSIVE

• INTERLACE: Select this if your TV equipped with component jacks supports the interlaced video input only.

• PROGRESSIVE:Select this if your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive video input.

When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights.

• When “PAL” is selected on the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (Apg. 8), the scan mode is fixed to “INTERLACE”. So the scan mode cannot be changed.

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

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

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When placing an 8 cm disc

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This section explains basic operations of DVD player. For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 32 to 44.

• shows the types of discs the operation is available for.

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

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2Press DVD .

Remote control

mode selector

Basic playback

To load a disc

Up to 5 discs can be loaded.

1 Press

for a desired disc tray on the

center unit to open the disc tray.

The system turns on and the disc tray comes out.

2 Place a disc on the disc tray.

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(play button)

To start playback

3 Press the selected DISC (1-5) button.

The system starts playback after closing the disc tray. You can use the same buttons on the center unit for operations unless otherwise noted.

When loading an MP3 disc

The MP3 control display (A pg. 35) appears on the TV screen and playback starts from the first track in the first group after pressing the DISC button in step 3. When all tracks in a group have been played, the system starts playback of tracks in the next group.

When loading a JPEG disc

The slide-show* playback starts from the first file in the first group after pressing the DISC button in step 3. When stopping playback of a JPEG disc, the JPEG control display (A pg. 36) appears on the TV screen. * Slide-show Each file (still picture) is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds, then changed to the next file one after another automatically. When all files in a group have been played, the system starts playback of files in the next group.

To pause playback

Press 8.

To return to normal playback, press 3 (play button).

To stop playback

Press 7.

To change the playback disc while playing back the another disc

Press the desired DISC (1-5) button.

• If no disc is set in the specified tray, the system starts playback of the disc in the next tray automatically.

To remove a disc

for a desired disc tray on the center unit.

Press

Playback

NOTE

Signal and speaker indicators

Chapter number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Surround mode and digital signal format

Disc indicators

Title number

Each time FL DISPLAY is pressed, the indications alternate between those shown above and below.

Chapter number

Track number

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

Signal and speaker

indicators

Disc indicators

Track number

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

(during playback only)

Group number Track number

Each time FL DISPLAY is pressed, the indications alternate between those shown above and below.

Signal and speaker

indicators

Disc indicators

MP3 indicator

Group number

Disc indicators

File number

NOTE

• You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or

• Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays

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back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback. However, the system stops playback after playback of the disc in the fifth tray.

• When Video CDs/SVCDs with PBC function (Apg. 4) or DVD that automatically go to the menu screen and wait for the next instruction, the system does not move to the next disc. In such a case, select the item to be played back from the menu. (Apg. 34)

• You can check playback information on the display window and the TV screen. (Apg. 32)

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

• When you play back a JPEG disc, press buttons after the whole picture appears on the TV screen. The system cannot accept operations even though you press buttons while showing a picture.

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

• If a black screen continuously appears in the slide-show playback, the file currently being played may be a non-baseline JPEG file. In this case, select a playable file (a baseline JPEG file). For example, press

take a long time to select another file.

Resume Playback (DVD/Video CD/SVCD only)

When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (A pg. 50) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (The RESUME indicator lights.)

• Turning off the power (A pg. 18)

• Pressing

• Changing the source (A pg. 19)

to open the JPEG control display, etc. Note that it may

DVD

Playback information on the display window

DVD

Example:When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played

Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD

Example:When a Video CD is played back

To start playback from the stored position

(The RESUME indicator goes off.)

• Press the selected DISC button or control or the center unit.

• Select DVD as the source again if you changed the source.

To clear the stored position

again or open the disc tray with the playback disc.

Press

• When the stored position has been cleared, playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

To prevent screen burn-out with the screen saver

A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).

• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.

• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 48.

On-screen guide icons

During DVD playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the TV screen;

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-

subtitle languages.

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio

languages.

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle

views.

• (Play), (Pause), / (Fast forward/

fast-reverse), / (Slow-motion forward/ reverse): appears when you perform each operation.

” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, the disc

• If “

cannot accept an operation you have tried to do or information required for that operation is not recorded to the disc.

NOTE

• In some cases, without showing “B”, operations will not be accepted.

• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 50.

(play button) on the remote

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

MP3 disc

JPEG disc

Playback

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Number buttons

(play button)

Remote control

mode selector

NOTE

• You can change the time information mode. (Apg. 33)

• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (Apg. 32)

Disc information on the display window

The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray.

Example:When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the

Currently loaded disc numbers

About the disc lamps

The disc lamps on the center unit also show the disc status.

Disc Lamp

Loaded Red

Selected Green

No disc Off

NOTE

When loading a disc;

• Only after a

disc in the disc tray 5 is selected.

Currently selected disc number ( appears beside the disc number)

button is pressed the system starts reading the information of the disc on the specified tray. After that, the disc indicators/lamps show the current disc status correctly.

DISC

Playback features

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Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUD IO.

2 Press DVD.

You can lock trays and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection by children.

On the center unit ONLY:

While the system is turned off

Press and hold 7, then press 0 for DISC 1.

• The system turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the display window.

• If you try to eject discs, “LOCKED” appears and indicates that trays are locked.

To unlock trays

When the system is turned off, press and hold DISC 1.

• The system turns on and “UNLOCKED” appears on the display window.

Tray lock

, then press 0 for

One Touch Replay

You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds from the current position.

During playback

On the remote control:

Press .

• This function works between chapters in the same title.

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

Playback

NOTE

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search

You can search for a particular point while playing a disc.

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During playback

On the remote control:

Press

Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows; Forward:

Reverse:

* and are only available for DVD.

To return to normal speed playback

Press

On the remote control and the center unit:

Press and hold

Continuously pressing ¢/4 increases the fast-forward/reverse search speed as follows;

To return to normal speed playback

Release the button.

NOTE

• When a DVD, Video CD or SVCD is played back, no sound comes

• When an Audio CD is played back, sound is intermittent and low

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

¡/1

(play button).

¢/4

out during fast-forward/reverse search.

during fast-forward/reverse search.

Locating a desired selection using number buttons

You can locate the desired title, chapter, track or file by selecting its number.

For DVD (title, chapter):

While stopped (the title number is selected.) During playback (the chapter number is selected.)

For Video CD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC

function For Audio CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while

stopped

On the remote control:

Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to select the desired title, chapter or track number.

Examples: To select 3: Press 3.

To select 14: Press +10, then 4. To select 24: Press +10 twice, then 4. To select 40: Press +10 three times, then 10. The specified title, chapter, track or file number appears on the display window and playback begins from that location.

• While playing a DVD, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, number buttons may be used for selecting an item in the menu. (Apg. 33)

• While playing a Video CD or SVCD with the PBC function, if a menu is shown on the TV screen, number buttons are used for selecting an item in the menu. (Apg. 34)

Locating the beginning of a desired selection

You can locate the beginning of a chapter, track or file.

For DVD (chapter): During playback

For Video CD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function

For Audio CD/MP3/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while stopped

To skip chapters, tracks or files forward

Press

To skip to the beginning of the current chapter, track or file

Press

To skip chapters, tracks or files backward

Press

NOTE

• This function may not work for some DVDs.

• When playing a Video CD or SVCD with the PBC function, ¢ and

• When playing back an MP3/JPEG disc, you can make operations

as many times as required.

once.

as many times as required.

may be used for the operations of menu-driven playback.

(Apg. 4, 34)

using the MP3/JPEG control display. (Apg. 35, 36)

Tuner operations

NOTE

After a few seconds

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You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2Press FM/AM.

Remote control

mode selector

Manual tuning

On the remote control:

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. The selected band appears on the display window, then the last received station appears.

Example:When AM is selected

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Number buttons

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing.

• 9 kHz interval spacing is the initial setting.

On the center unit ONLY:

2 Press TUNING

or TUNING· repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.

When you hold down the button until the system starts searching for stations and then release it, the system stops searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in to.

• TUNING

• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights on the display window.

• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the display window.

: Increases frequency.

: Decreases frequency.

Preset tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

To preset the stations

Before you start operation;

• There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

When AM is selected as the source

To select the 10 kHz interval

Press and hold display window. Now the 10 kHz interval is selected.

To select the 9 kHz interval

Press and hold 7, then press ¢. “9k STEP” appears on the display window. Now the 9 kHz interval is selected.

, then press ¢. “10k STEP” appears on the

1 Tune in the station you want to preset.

• For the detailed procedure, see “Manual tuning”.

• If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM reception mode” (A pg. 27).

Tuner operations

2 Press MEMORY.

The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds.

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While the channel number position is flashing:

3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to

select a channel number.

The channel number and the CH indicator start flashing.

Examples: For channel number 3: Press 3.

For channel number 14: Press +10, then 4.

(For FM stations only) For channel number 24: Press +10 twice, then 4. For channel number 30: Press +10 twice, then 10.

While the selected number is flashing:

4 Press MEMORY again.

The selected number stops flashing. The station is assigned to the selected preset number.

Selecting the FM reception mode

When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.

• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station. See “Preset tuning” (A pg. 26).

While listening to an FM station

On the remote control:

Press FM MODE.

The FM reception mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between “AUTO MUTING” and “MONO”.

• AUTO MUTING:

When a program is broadcast in stereo, you will hear stereo sound. (The ST indicator lights on the display window.) When in monaural, you will hear monaural sound. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights on the display window.

•MONO:

Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. (The ST indicator goes off.) In this mode, you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station. (The AUTO MUTING indicator also goes off.)

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all

the stations you want.

To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously stored one.

To tune in to a preset station

On the remote control:

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

2 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to

select a preset channel number.

Examples: For channel number 3: Press 3.

For channel number 14: Press +10, then 4.

(For FM stations only) For channel number 24: Press +10 twice, then 4. For channel number 30: Press +10 twice, then 10.

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast

When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference, you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise.

While listening to an AM station

On the remote control:

Press FM MODE.

The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode alternates between “BEAT CUT 1” and “BEAT CUT 2”.

• Choose “BEAT CUT 1” or “BEAT CUT 2” according to which gives clearer sound.

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JVC THM65J User Manual

Table of contents

Introduction

About discs

Names of parts and controls

Getting started

Basic operations

Playback

Tuner operations