JVC TH-R3EK User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-R1

Consists of XV-THR1, SP-PWR1, SP-THS55F, SP-THS55C and SP-THS55S

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TH-R3

Consists of XV-THR3, SP-PWR3, SP-THS66F, SP-THS66C and SP-THS66S

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

A UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT

CAUTION:

8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it is

recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to

qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

CAUTION (SP-PWR1/SP-PWR3)

The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the centre 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:

8 Please read the various precautions on page G1 and G2

before installing or operating the unit.

8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-

recorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

CAUTION^A button! (XV-THR1/XV-THR3)

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.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry,

SP-THR3: 28.4 kg

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, cover or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

and install the unit.

SAFETY FIRST

The STANDBY/ON A button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. ABB shows electrical power standby and ACB shows ON.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the unit, remote control or disc.

1. DO NOT

^ in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

^ in direct sunlight. ^ in a dusty environment. ^ in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

^ on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT or remote control.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or

liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

place the unit ^

humidity.

generated.

block the unit’s ventilation openings or holes.

place heavy objects on the unit or remote control. place anything which might spill on top of the unit

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

violent shocks to the unit during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions^just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. In conditions where condensation may occur, disconnect the unit’s power plug from the wall and keep it disconnected for a few hours to let the moisture dry, then turn on the unit.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

JVC shall not be liable for any loss relating to the unit’s failure to properly record, store or playback any content (video, audio or otherwise) for any reason whatsoever. Any applicable warranties shall only cover replacement or repair of the effected unit, and shall not apply to recovery or replacement of lost content.

ATTENTION:

8 Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may cause

picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

8 Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic

fields. Do not place such appliances on top of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.

8 If there is a power outage when using the unit, the recorded

data may be erased.

8 Recorded programmes and data cannot be restored once

the disc is damaged.

CAUTION: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are shown below:

Wall or obstructions

XV-THR1/ XV-THR3

3 cm 3 cm

SP-PWR1/ SP-PWR3

15 cm 15 cm 15 cm

8 cm

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15 cm

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No obstructions

Front

No obstructions

XV-THR1/XV-THR3

SP-PWR1/SP-PWR3

Wall or obstructions

10 cm

Wall or obstructions

CONTENTS

DISC INFORMATION 2

About Discs....................................................................................2

INDEX 7

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 11

Connecting The TV And TV Antenna...........................................11

Connecting The FM And AM Antennas........................................12

Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers...........................13

Connecting The Satellite (Front, Centre, Surround) Speakers ....14

Speaker Layout............................................................................15

Connecting The Powered Subwoofer ..........................................16

Connecting To A Digital Component............................................16

Connecting The Power Cord........................................................16

INITIAL SETTINGS 17

Auto Set Up..................................................................................17

Preset Download..........................................................................18

Language .....................................................................................20

Monitor Set...................................................................................21

Speaker Set .................................................................................22

BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 25

Basic Playback.............................................................................25

Adjusting The Volume..................................................................26

Listening With Headphones .........................................................26

Setting Auto Surround And Virtual Surround Back ......................27

Playback Features .......................................................................28

Live Memory Playback.................................................................32

Using The On-screen Bar ............................................................35

Basic Recording...........................................................................39

Recording Features......................................................................40

Surround Mode ............................................................................42

Receiving Radio Broadcasts........................................................44

Using The RDS (Radio Data System) When Receiving

FM Stations ...............................................................................45

TIMER RECORDING 49

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ...................................................49

Manual Timer Programming.........................................................50

On-Disc Timer Programming .......................................................51

Check, Cancel And Change Programmes ...................................53

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ..................................54

NAVIGATION 55

Library Database Navigation .......................................................55

Basic Operation Of Original Information...................................... 56

Edit Original Information .............................................................. 58

Basic Operation Of Play List Information..................................... 59

Edit Play List Information............................................................. 60

Edit Library Information ............................................................... 63

Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation ......................................... 64

EDITING 65

DV Dubbing .................................................................................65

Edit From A Camcorder............................................................... 67

Edit To Or From Another Recorder ............................................. 68

Output/Input Set .......................................................................... 69

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 71

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver............................................. 71

Connecting/Using A Decoder ......................................................71

Remote Control Functions........................................................... 72

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .................................................. 72

Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ........................... 73

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 74

Mode Set .....................................................................................74

Scan Mode Set ............................................................................ 77

Tray Lock..................................................................................... 77

HOWVIEW System Setup ............................................................ 78

TV Tuner Set ...............................................................................79

Clock Set .....................................................................................82

Format A Disc.............................................................................. 83

Finalise A Disc............................................................................. 84

Adjusting The Centre Tone.......................................................... 85

Subwoofer Power Control............................................................ 85

Adjusting The Speaker Output Using Test Tone ......................... 85

Adjusting The Equaliser Pattern .................................................. 85

TROUBLESHOOTING 86

ON-SCREEN MESSAGE 89

APPENDIX 90

SPECIFICATIONS 92

LIST OF TERMS 94

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 1. Use this when searching for information on a specific

procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 7 - 9 illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the front display panel and the remote

control.

● The list of terms on page 94 lists frequently-used terms, and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual.

● The A mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each

major section.

DISC INFORMATION

About Discs

Recordable/Playable Discs

You can use discs with the following logos for recording and playback.

DVD-RAM

12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB 8cm: 1.4GB/2.8GB Ver. 2.0/2x speed Ver. 2.1/1x - 3x speed Ver. 2.2/5x speed

DVD-R

12 cm: 4.7 GB 8cm: 1.4GB Ver. 2.0/1x - 4x/8x speed (Video mode) Ver. 2.1/16x speed (Video mode)

● The above table is based on the information as of February 2005.

● Recording and playback may not be performed depending on the

characteristics and condition of the disc used, leading to unsatisfactory results. Using discs manufactured by JVC is recommended since they have been tested to be compatible with this unit.

DVD-RAM Discs

It is only possible to use discs which conform with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2.

● If you use a disc formatted under a different standard version,

format it on this unit before use.

● It may not be possible to record, play back, edit or dub a

DVD-RAM disc even if it conforms to the standard if it was recorded or edited on the devices from other manufacturers or on a PC, or if it has far too many titles, or if there is very little available capacity remaining on the disc.

● DVD-RAM discs recorded on this unit cannot be played back on

an incompatible DVD player.

● It is possible to record copy-once programmes of digital

broadcasts only onto 4.7/9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs. (2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs are not compatible)

● This unit does not support discs contained in cartridges. Use the

disc after removing it from the cartridge. For details on discs in TYPE2 and TYPE4 (disc removable) cartridge, refer to its instruction manual.

● While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a

programme currently being recorded, but also to watch another programme previously recorded.

DVD-RW

12 cm: 4.7 GB 8cm: 1.4GB Ver. 1.1/1x - 2x speed (Video mode/VR mode) Ver. 1.2/4x/6x speed (Video mode/VR mode)

DVD-R/RW Discs

It is only possible to use DVD-R discs which conform with DVD-R standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. It is only possible to use discs which conform with DVD-RW standard Version 1.1 or 1.2. Available in VR mode and Video mode. When a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) is finalised (A pg. 84), it can be played back on a standard DVD player as a DVD VIDEO disc. When a DVD-RW disc (VR mode) is finalised (A pg. 84), it can be played back on DVD player compatible with the VR mode of DVD-RW discs.

Before finalising^

it is possible to record on unrecorded areas of the disc, edit the disc title and programme titles, and delete programmes.

● It is impossible to record or edit DVD-R/RW discs recorded on

other devices even if they have not been finalised.

● It is impossible to overwrite recorded areas of DVD-R discs.

● Available recording capacity does not increase even if a recorded

programme is deleted from a DVD-R disc.

After finalising^

After a DVD-R/RW disc (Video mode) has been finalised, it is possible to play back the recorded programmes (video and/or audio) on a standard DVD video player as a DVD VIDEO disc.

● Edited titles are displayed

as the ADVD menu B in video mode.

● It is impossible to record,

edit or delete the data either in video mode or in VR mode.

● Either in video mode or in

VR mode, although the disc can be played back

CONTENTS MENU

81 Sister Princess ED2 14/11 0:55 PR12<HDD MN26 82 GALAXY ANGLE A#04 OP 06/10 9:30 PR12<HDD 83 GALAXY ANGLE A#04 ED 06/10 9:30 PR12<HDD

84 FISHING WORLD OP 22/12 20:00 PR3

85 FISHING WORLD ED 22/12 20:00 PR3 86 RALLY CAR OP 10/04 0:30 PR3 87 RALLY CAR ED 10/04 0:30 PR3 88 Chobits #04 OP 02/05 PR10 89 Chobits #04 ED 02/05 PR10 90 Chobits #25 ED 26/09 PR10 MN32 LPCM

16.11.2002

07.10.2002

22.12.2002

04.10.2002

02.05.2002

26.09.2002

on DVD players from other manufacturers, sometimes it may not be possible to play back depending on the disc and recording conditions.

● It is impossible to record on CD-R/RW or DVD-R discs used for

authoring.

● When recording copy-once programmes of digital broadcasts,

record in VR mode using CPRM compatible DVD-RW discs.

NOTE:

The following may result if you play back a DVD-R disc recorded on another unit.

● The disc does not play.

● A mosaic pattern (block noise) appears on the screen.

● Video or audio may be dropped out.

● The unit stops during playback.

DISC INFORMATION

Discs For Playback Only

You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.

DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD

(example of region code indications)

Audio CD

CD-DA files

CD-RW

CD-DA/JPEG/ MP3 files

● Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics

and condition of the disc used.

● DTS Audio CDs can also be played back. (An optional DTS

decoder is required)

● MP3 and JPEG discs can be played back on this unit only when

they have been recorded in the ISO9660 or Joliet format and finalised.

● JPEG files that can be played back on this unit must conform to

JFIF/Baseline process, and the maximum resolution of a JPEG file is 2,812 pixels in width and 2,112 pixels in height.

● CD-R/RW discs recorded in music CD format need to be finalised

to play back on this unit.

● Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for

discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification (CD-DA). Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the Compact Disc specification.

● Depending on the intentions of the author of the software,

recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD/SVCD discs may be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.

● When switching from the first layer to the second layer of double-

layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.

● DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be

played.

● Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD

players can be played.

● It is possible to play back finalised +R/+RW (Video mode only)

discs. ADVDB lights on the front display panel when a +R/+RW disc is loaded. However, the use of +R double layer disc on this unit may not be recommended.

CD-R

CD-DA/JPEG/ MP3 files

CD-ROM

JPEG/MP3 files

Unplayable Discs

The unit may not be able to play back or it may take some time to read a disc depending on the recording status or condition of the disc, or if the disc is scratched, dirty or warped. In addition, do not attempt to play back discs in unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can lead to speaker damage.

● CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD and CD-G)

● Discs recorded in Packet Write (UDF) format

● 1.3 GB double density CDs (DDCD)

● High density CDs (HDCD)

The following discs also cannot be played back.

● Discs of a region number other than A2B

● DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)

● DVD-RAM (TYPE1)

Caution for DualDisc playback

The Non-DVD side of a ADualDiscB does not comply with the ACompact Disc Digital AudioB standard. Therefore, the use of Non-

DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.

Region Number

The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVDVIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches that of the unit. The region number for this unit is A2B. Only discs whose region number includes A2B or AALLB can be played back such as shown below.

Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using this unit.

Marks of discs in this instruction manual

Allows operation with a DVD-RAM disc.

Allows operation with a DVD-R disc.

Allows operation with a DVD-RW disc.

Allows operation with a DVDVIDEO disc.

Allows operation with a Video CD/Super Video CD (SVCD) disc.

Allows operation with an Audio CD disc.

Allows operation with a disc including MP3 files.

Allows operation with a disc including JPEG files.

DISC INFORMATION

Recording Medium And Format

DVD-RAM

● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as

possible on a disc.

● Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting

unwanted parts.

● While recording, it is possible not only to start playback of a

programme currently being recorded, but also to watch another programme previously recorded.

DVD-RW (VR mode)

● Recording and erasing can be performed as many times as

possible on a disc.

● Editing can be performed after recording, such as deleting

unwanted parts.

DVD-RW (Video mode)

● Can be played back on other DVD players after finalising.

● New recording can be performed by erasing all the data on a disc

once played back.

DVD-R

● Can be played back on other DVD players after finalising.

● Suitable when keeping a recorded disc for a long time.

File Structure Of Discs

DVD VIDEO

Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called AtitlesB. Each title has a number (title number) that can be used to select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called AchaptersB. Each chapter has a number (chapter number) that can also be used to select desired chapters. Note that some discs are not divided into titles and chapters.

When you record a programme on a DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode) disc

When you record a programme on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) disc

A single recording session results in a single title. In addition, chapter marks are automatically inserted when recording is paused. It is also possible to insert chapter marks at desired locations during playback. Once the disc has been finalised, these chapter marks are deleted and new chapter marks are assigned automatically approximately every 5 minutes.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD VIDEO disc

Title1 Title2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

● In Video mode, even before finalising, it is impossible to perform

Chapter 3

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

editing operations other than changing the disc name and/or title names and deleting programmes and/or titles.

● After finalising, it is impossible to perform editing operations.

Chapter 3

Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD

Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video CD/ SVCD discs. However, some discs are not divided into tracks.

Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD

Tr ac k 1 Tr ac k 2 Tr ac k 3 Tra c k 4

JPEG/MP3 Disc (CD-R/RW/ROM)

MP3/JPEG files put in directories nested in several levels on a disc will be organized as if they were put in single level directories (groups) by the MP3/JPEG Navigation of this unit. (A pg. 64)

File structure of a disc before starting the MP3/JPEG Navigation

Directory MP3 file JPEG file

File structure of the disc after starting the MP3/JPEG Navigation

Files are automatically grouped as follows and displayed on the MP3/JPEG Navigation screen. Data is displayed in the alphabetical order of file name. Files are grouped based on roots.

● This unit can recognise up to 9 hierarchies including directories

and files. Also, it can recognise up to 250 files in each group, and up to 99 groups on a disc.

NOTES:

● Video CD/SVCD discs that support Playback Control (PBC)

The contents of a disc are recorded into several hierarchies, and played back according to the instructions on the screen while navigating through the hierarchies. It is also possible to playback recorded tracks consecutively without activating the PBC function even when playing a PBC-compatible disc. (A pg. 31)

● Regarding the contents recorded on discs

Some files may not be played back depending on the file types and other factors.

DISC INFORMATION

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ABC3DEF

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JKLGHI6MNO

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TUV

DVDTHEATER SYSTEM

PQRS9WXYZ

TVDIRECT

PROG

PAGE

AUX MARK

CANCEL

MEMORY

OPEN/

TV/INPUT

TV AUDIO

DVD

G-CODE RECLINK SETTING

SORROUND

DBS

FM/AM

DBS

TIMER

AUDIO

DVD VIDEO Marks

Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of the disc. Check the marks indicating the contents and functions of the disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may not include a mark even for a function it supports.

Marks related to video

Number of subtitles Number of angles

Recorded under the standard 4:3 aspect ratio

Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on wide televisions, but in letter box on televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio.

Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on wide televisions, but pan and scan is used on televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio (either the left or right side of the image is cutout).

Marks related to audio

Number of audio tracks

Screen includes black bands at the top and the bottom of image which has a standard 4:3 aspect ratio (letter box)

Placing A Disc

Opening the disc tray

Press M to open the disc tray.

● Pressing the button again closes the disc tray.

● Use the button to open and close the disc tray.

● Do not block the disc tray with your hand while it is opening or

closing as this may result in hardware failure.

● Do not place unplayable discs or any object other than a disc on

the disc tray.

● Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy

objects on it.

Discs without cartridges

Dolby Digital mark It has been developed by Dolby Laboratories as a digital surround system.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the DIGITAL OUT connector of the unit.

Label side facing up

Disc tray

Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Since disc size changes depending on the disc to be played back, be sure to correctly align the disc with the grooves for its size. If the disc is not in its groove, it may be scratched or otherwise damaged. To insert an 8 cm disc, place it according to the inner groove.

DVD-RAM discs contained in cartridges

Double-sided discs:

Remove the disc from the cartridge. Align the disc with the grooves on the disc tray as shown in the illustration and insert with the side you wish to play back or record facing down. If you insert the disc with ASide AB facing down, programmes are recorded on side A.

Single-sided discs:

Remove the disc from the cartridge. Align the disc with the grooves on the disc tray as shown in the illustration and insert with the label side facing up.

Care And Handling Of Discs

How to handle discs

When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the images and sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the unit to malfunction.

Label side:

Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesives on its surface.

Recording side:

Make sure that discs are not scratched and dirty on the recording side before use. Scratches and dirt on the recording side of a disc may hinder proper playback and recording. Also be careful that a DVD-RAM disc may get scratched or dirty when removed from cartridge then put back in after use.

Storage

Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their protective cases, they can be damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!

DISC INFORMATION

Maintenance of discs:

If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering to a disc, wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the centre outwards. If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water. Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.

CAUTION:

Sometimes during playback, noise may appear or images may be garbled. This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up to industry standards.) These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the malfunction of the unit.

● Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. ADolbyB,

APro LogicB and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

● ADTSB and ADTS 96/24B are trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

● SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The S

HOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

● 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 users only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

INDEX

PUL

L-O

PEN

Front View

B C D E F G H IA

VOL

SOURCEENTER

VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO

PHONES DV IN

S-VIDEO

INPUTF1

JLNMO

A Standby/On Button (A) B Disc tray C Eject Button (M) A pg. 5 D Play Button (I) A pg. 25 E Stop Button (o) A pg. 25 F Record Button (R) A pg. 39 G Enter Button (ENTER) A pg. 28 H Volume Button (VOL +/–) A pg. 26

Selection Keys (FGDE) A pg. 28

I Audio Source Button (SOURCE) A pg. 44

NOTE:

The ENTER button (G) and selection keys (H) on the unit can only be used for ALocating A Desired Scene Using The DVD MenuB (A pg. 28).

Rear View

ADE G HCB F

FM 75 COAXIAL

SP - PWR3

FM/AM ANTENNA

AM EXT

AM LOOP

OPTICALCOAXIALTO SP - PWR1

L-1/L-2 DIGITAL INPUT

COMPONENT

OUT

TV ANTENNA VIDEO OUT

L-1 INPUT / OUTPUT OUTPUTL-2 INPUT / DECODER

J Remote Sensor A pg. 9 K Front Display Panel A pg. 8 L Headphone Terminal [PHONES] A pg. 26 M S-video Input Connector [S-VIDEO] A pg. 67 N Video/Audio Input Connectors [VIDEO/AUDIO (L(MONO)/

R)] A pg. 67

O DV Input connector [DV IN (A*)] A pg. 65

* A (i.Link) refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and

extensions thereof. The i.Link standard.

A logo is used for products compliant with the

To access covered connectors, press lightly on the extreme right of PULL-OPEN then pull and open the cover slowly.

AUDIO

LEFT

RIGHT

J KI

A FM Antenna Input Connector [FM 75 K COAXIAL] A pg. 12 B AM Antenna Input Connector [AM LOOP] A pg. 12 C VHF/UHF Antenna Input/Output Connectors [TV ANTENNA

IN/OUT] A pg. 11

D Component Video Output Connectors [COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (Y/P

E L-1 Input/Output Connectors [L-1 INPUT/OUTPUT]

A pg. 11, 68, 69, 71

F L-2 Input/Decoder Connector [L-2 INPUT/DECODER]

A pg. 68, 69, 71

G Audio Output Connector [AUDIO OUTPUT] A pg. 11 H AC Power Cord A pg. 16 I Subwoofer Connecting Terminal [TO SP-PWR1/SP-PWR3]

A pg. 16

J Digital Audio Input Connectors [L-1/L-2 DIGITAL INPUT

(COAXIAL/OPTICAL)] A pg. 16

B/PR

)] A pg. 11

K Cooling Fan

● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the unit.

Do not remove it.

● Install the unit so as not to block the area around the fan.

● The unit may become hot when it is turned off, as the cooling

fan on the rear of the unit is not activated. However, the cooling fan may be activated in the following cases; ^ In the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording standby

mode (A pg. 54), slightly before the starting time of VPS/ PDC recording (A pg. 50).

^ If you connect the decoder or satellite receiver to [L-2

INPUT/DECODER], and if AL-2 SELECTB is set to ADECODERB, ASAT VIDEO/RGBB or ASAT S-VIDEO/RGBB. (A pg. 70)

^ When AJUST CLOCKB is set to AONB (A pg. 82)

(Set AJUST CLOCKB to AOFFB if you mind the noise of the fan.)

Front Display Panel

INDEX

BADCE HF GI

VPS / PDC

RESUME

DISC

XP SP LP EP FR

VCD

DVD-RAMW

TV DIRECT

L RSWC

LS RS LFES

96/24 DSP

A TV DIRECT Indicator A pg. 31 B Source signal indicators, etc.

Light to indicate the incoming signals.

: Lights when the left channel signal is detected.

: Lights when the centre channel signal is detected.

: Lights when the right channel signal is detected.

LFE

: Lights when the LFE channel signal is detected.

: Lights when the left surround channel signal is detected.

: Lights when the right surround channel signal is

detected.

: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2

channel Dolby Surround signal is detected.

ASWB : Always lights except during HEADPHONE and TV

DIRECT mode. The channel with A__B shows that the corresponding speakers are reproducing the channels’ sound. If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only A__B lights.

C RESUME Indicator A pg. 29

Lights when resume is set.

D VPS/PDC Indicator A pg. 50

Lights when checking if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal.

E VR/DV Indicator A pg. 65

AVRB : Lights when a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode is

loaded. ADVB : Lights when DV channel is being selected.

F DISC Timer Indicator A pg. 51

G Video Indicator (z) A pg. 25

H GRP/TITLE Indicator

I TUNED Indicator A pg. 44

J Video Output Indicator (q) A pg. 77

K ST Indicator A pg. 44

L TRK/CHAP. Indicator

: Lights when a disc set up for On-Disc Timer

Programming is loaded.

: Lights when timer recording other than On-Disc Timer

Programming is on stand-by or being executed.

: Lights when On-Disc Timer Programming is on stand-by

or being executed.

: Blinks quickly if you press TIMERj in the following

cases;

● Disc is not loaded.

● Clock has not been set.

● There is no programme setting.

Lights when video mode is selected by pressing TV/VIDEO.

Indicates the group (GRP) and title (TITLE) being played back. The number being played back is displayed on the Multi Display.

Lights when a radio station with sufficient signal strength is tuned.

No display: Indicates that interlace mode is engaged. q: Indicates that progressive mode is engaged. (Example) q lights when video output mode is in progressive

mode.

Lights during FM STEREO reception.

Indicates the track (TRK) and chapter (CHAP) being played back. The number being played back is displayed on the Multi Display.

GRP

TUNED TITLE

TRK

RDS

CHAP.

AUTO MUTE

N O P QL

NEWS

INFO

PRG RND

M AUTO MUTE Indicator A pg. 44

Lights when FM mode is in the auto muting mode.

N Radio Data System Indicator A pg. 47

ARDSB : Lights when the RDS service of a FM station is

ATA B : Traffic Announcement in your area. ANEWSB :News. AINFOB : Programme the purpose of which is to impart

O PRG/RND Indicator A pg. 38

APRGB : Lights when Programme Playback mode is set. ARNDB : Lights when Random Playback mode is set.

P Repeat Mode Indicator (x/1/A-B) A pg. 35, 36

Select Repeat Playback mode on the on-screen bar.

AxB : Whole disc is played back repeatedly. Ax 1B : A single title/chapter/track is played back

Ax A-BB : The selected part (A-B) is played back

No display : Repeat Playback mode is off.

Q Frequency Indicator A pg. 44

AkHzB lights during AM reception. AMHzB lights during FM reception.

R Digital Sound Type/Dolby Surround and DSP mode

Indicators A pg. 42

ADSPB : Lights during All Channel Stereo mode or DAP

S Disc Type Indicator

When a disc is loaded, the type of the disc (DVD-RAM, -R, -RW, VCD, CD) is indicated.

Recording Mode Indicator (XP/SP/LP/EP/FR) A pg. 39 Disc Status Indicator A pg. 25, 39

R:While recording I: During Playback W: While paused

T Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Indicator

A pg. 54

Lights when the unit is in the Auto Satellite Programme Recording standby mode.

U Multi Display

Displays clock, received channel, elapsed time, remaining time, GRP, TITLE, TRK, CHAP etc. Also displays status of the unit.

V Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Display A pg. 30, 40

Lights when remaining time of DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is displayed, and lights out when elapsed time is displayed. No display: Indicates elapsed time of the disc. Displayed: Indicates remaining time of the disc.

being received.

advice in the widest sense.

repeatedly.

D : Lights when Dolby Digital sound is being played.

: Lights when DTS sound is being played.

96/24 : Lights when DTS96/24 sound is being played.

PL II : Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II mode.

mode (A pg. 43).

A-B

kHz

MHz

INDEX

Remote Control

E F

G H

K L

OPEN/

DVD

1 2

4 5

PQRS

7 8

CANCEL

SHOWVIEW/ VIDEO Plus+

TOP MENU

REC

DISPLAY

REC MODE/

REMAIN

FM MODE

SMART

S.SET UP

SHIFT

TV/VIDEO

STOP/

TUNING

ON SCREEN

TEST TONE

FM/AM

ABC3DEF

JKLGHI

TUV

MEMORY

AUX MARK

SATj

SETTING

ENTER

RDS DISPLAY

CLEAR

TA/NEWS/INFO

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

PROGRESSIVE

SURR. L

TV AUDIO

SAT

TIMER

TV DIRECT

MNO

PROG

WXYZ

AUDIO

SURROUND

NAVIGATION PTY SEARCH

VOL

RETURN

PLAY PAUSE

SLOW

PTY

ANGLE/

LIVE CHECK

SET UP

SCAN

CENTER

S. WFRRSURR. R

I Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) A pg. 28 J Selection Keys (FGD E) A pg. 20

Enter Button (ENTER) A pg. 20

K Menu Button (MENU) A pg. 28 L Return Button (RETURN) A pg. 49, 80

RDS Display Button (RDS DISPLAY) A pg. 45

M Record Button (R) A pg. 39, 40

Stop Button (o) A pg. 25 Clear Button (CLEAR

) A pg. 37, 53, 56

Play Button (I) A pg. 25

TA/NEWS/INFO Select Button (TA/NEWS/INFO) A pg. 47 Pause Button (W) A pg. 25

N Tuning Buttons (TUNING +/–) A pg. 44

Reverse Skip Button (S) A pg. 28, 31, 34, 38 Forward Skip Button (T) A pg. 28, 31, 34, 38

Display Button (DISPLAY) Apg. 30, 50

SAT

Recording Mode Button (REC MODE) Remain Button (REMAIN ) FM Mode Button (FM MODE)

Smart Surround Set Up Button (SMART S.SET UP)

P TV Direct Button (TV DIRECT) A pg. 31

pg. 44

pg. 30

pg. 39

pg. 22

Q Programme Button (PROG) A pg. 50 R Programme Up/down Buttons (PR +/–) A pg. 39, 44 S Remote Control Selector Switch (AUDIO/TV/SAT) A pg. 72 T Volume Buttons (VOL +/–) A pg. 26, 72 U Reverse Search Button (O) A pg. 28, 34

Reverse Slow Button (SLOW –) A pg. 29 Forward Search Button (N) A pg. 28, 34 Forward Slow Button (SLOW +) A pg. 29 Programme Type+ Button (PTY +) A pg. 46 Programme Type- Button (PTY –) A pg. 46

V On-Screen Button (ON SCREEN) A pg. 10, 35

Audio Button (AUDIO ) A pg. 31 Test Tone Button (TEST TONE) A pg. 85

U V

W One Touch Replay Button (w) A pg. 29, 33

Skip Search Button (v) A pg. 29 Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE h) A pg. 30 Angle Button (ANGLE y) A pg. 30 Live Check Button (LIVE CHECK y) A pg. 34

Progressive Scan Button (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) A pg. 77 Set Up Button (SET UP) A pg. 20

X Shift Button (SHIFT) A pg. 26

Left Buttons (L +/–) A pg. 26 Centre Buttons (CENTER +/–) A pg. 26

Right Buttons (R +/–) A pg. 26 Left Surround Buttons (SURR. L +/–) A pg. 26 Subwoofer Buttons (S. WFR +/–) A pg. 26 Right Surround Buttons (SURR. R +/–) A pg. 26

A Open/Close Button (M) A pg. 5

TV/VIDEO Button (TV/VIDEO) A pg. 25 TV STANDBY/ON Button (TV A) A pg. 72 AUDIO STANDBY/ON Button (AUDIO A) A pg. 17, 53

B DVD Button (DVD) A pg. 20

FM/AM Button (FM/AM) A pg. 44, 45 SAT STANDBY/ON Button (SAT A) A pg. 73 Timer Button (TIMERj) A pg. 49, 53

C Number Keys A pg. 28, 37, 38, 58 D Cancel Button (CANCEL) A pg. 37, 53, 80 E Auxiliary Button (AUX) F Memory Button (MEMORY) A pg. 44, 56

Mark Button (MARK) A pg. 30

G SHOWVIEW/VIDEO Plus+ Button (SHOWVIEW/VIDEO

Plus+) A pg. 49 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Button (SATj) A pg. 53, 54 Setting Button (SETTING) A pg. 23 Surround Button (SURROUND) A pg. 26, 27, 43

H Navigation Button (NAVIGATION) A pg. 33, 55

Programme Type Search Button (PTY SEARCH) A pg. 46

How To Use

Before use, insert two R03 size batteries into the remote control with the polarity (F and G) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

NOTE:

If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

Operating The System From the Remote Control

Aim the remote control directly at the front panel of the centre unit.

● Do not block the remote sensor.

INDEX

1 2

AB C

On-Screen Display

When ON SCREEN on the remote control is pressed, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. To clear the operational indicators, press ON SCREEN twice.

When playing back a recorded title

A CB D E

TITLE1

TITLE14

EACH

CHAPTER1

0:01:08

CHAPTER1

0:01:23

6:04PM

PR 95

DVD-VIDEO

LPCM 2ch

A Disc type B Audio mode C Current status (playback) D Playback title number E Playback chapter number F Current playback point G Elapsed playing time

When recording

A B C

DVD-RW/VR

A Disc type B Recording mode C Current time D Recording point E Current status (recording) F Elapsed recording time G Audio mode H Recording channel number

When pressing REC MODE:

(Appears for eight seconds.)

REC QUALITY

XP:

SP:

LP : EP: FR:

E HF G

RECORDABLE TIME

1:00

2:00

4:01 6:03 2:31 (FR150)

A Recording mode B Remaining disc time for each recording speed

When using Live Memory playback

A B

TITLE2TITLE2 0:12:27

DVD-RAM

D GE F

EACH

CHAPTER1

0:13:34

6:36PM

PR 10

A Disc type B Current time C Bar meter for recording/playback D Recording mode E Current playback time/Elapsed recording time F Audio mode G Recording channel number

DV Dubbing When capturing images from the external DV

equipment

A B

TITLE12

DVD-RW/VR

D GE F

A Disc type B Current time C Current recording point D Current status (recording) E Elapsed recording time F Sound mode G Recording channel (DV input)

DV DUBBING

AUDIO 1

A Displays when remote control is set to DV control mode. B Auto capture button C Sound monitor switch

EACH

CHAPTER--

0:00:00

--:--

During Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

TITLE13

CHAPTER1

0:13

ITR

A Record remaining time

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

Connecting The TV And TV Antenna

TV aerial cable

Mains outlet

Mains power

cord

Back of unit

To [TV ANTENNA OUT]

RF cable (supplied)

It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.

ATTENTION:

● Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) for

the basic connection to the unit.

● Connect the AC plug only after all connections to the TV has

been completed.

To [TV ANTENNA IN]

OUT

To [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/PR

(Y/P

Component video cable (not supplied)

To 75 ohm terminal

To [L-1 INPUT/ OUTPUT]

21-pin SCART

)]

cable (supplied)

LEFT

RIGHT

To [AUDIO OUTPUT]

Audio cable (not supplied)

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in

AACCESSORIESB (A pg. 92).

2 Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface. 3 Connect the unit to a TV depending on the TV and cables you

use.

8 Basic Connection To connect to a TV with 21-pin SCART input connector ^

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the [TV ANTENNA IN] connector

on the rear panel of the unit.

C Connect the [TV ANTENNA OUT] connector on the rear panel

of the unit and the TV’s aerial connector with the supplied RF cable.

D Connect the [L-1 INPUT/OUTPUT] connector on the rear panel

of the unit and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector with a supplied 21-pin SCART cable.

● The [L-1 INPUT/OUTPUT] connector accepts and delivers

either a composite signal (regular video signal), Y/C signal or RGB signal.

● Set your TV to the VIDEO, Y/C, or RGB mode according to the

type of your TV’s SCART connector.

8 Component Video Connection To connect to TV’s component video input connectors ^

A Perform steps A - C of ABasic ConnectionB. B Connect the unit’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P

connectors to the TV’s component video input connectors.

C Connect the unit’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors to the TV’s

AUDIO input connectors.

● You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.

● By using the component video connection, you can view the

images in the progressive mode. For switching to the progressive mode, refer to AScan Mode SetB (A pg. 77).

NOTES:

● Select an appropriate option of AL-1 OUTPUTB as follows

(A pg. 69):

When your TV’s SCART connector accepts:

Set AL-1 OUTPUTB to:

Composite signals ASCART VIDEOB Y/C signal (separated

luminance (brightness) and

ASCART S-VIDEOB

chrominance (colour) signals) RGB signal ASCART RGBB Component video signal ACOMPONENTB

When the setting selected is not in accordance with the TV connected and depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit, the correct picture will not appear.

● If you possess a satellite receiver, refer to AConnecting To A

Satellite ReceiverB as well. (A pg. 71)

● Connecting the FM and AM antennas (A pg. 12)

● Connecting the satellite speakers (A pg. 14)

● Connecting the powered subwoofer (A pg. 16)

● Connecting the power cord (A pg. 16)

B/PR

)]

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

Connecting The FM And AM Antennas

8 AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

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

Connecting AM loop antenna

Centre unit

If reception is poor

Centre unit

AM loop antenna

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied)

8 FM antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Centre unit

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

If reception is poor

Centre unit

Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

Antenna cord

Black

● Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during

AM reception.

NOTE:

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

White

Standard type (75 K coaxial) connector

NOTE:

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

This page is for TH-R3

Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers

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

Front speaker

(x2)

Before assembling^

● Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

● Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;

otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

Surround speaker

(x2)

Red White

Stand (x4)

Red White

BlackBlack

Speaker

Stand

When installing the front and surround speakers on the wall;

● Attach the supplied bottom cover on the bottom of each speakers

as illustrated.

Screw (supplied)

BlackBlack

Bottom

Stand

● 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.

● If attaching the stand to the speaker, remove the bottom cover by

Speaker

Stand

inserting a flat-pointed tool into the hole of the bottom cover.

cover

Connecting The Satellite (Front, Centre, Surround) Speakers

Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

TH-R1

4 m

Speaker cord

● Connect the black cords to the black (G) terminals.

● Connect the white cords to the (F) terminals

referring to the table below:

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White Front speakers SP-THS55F

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

CENTRE SPEAKER Green

416

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Grey

Powered subwoofer SP-PWR1

4 m

Surround speakers SP-THS55S

Centre speaker SP-THS55C

10 m

The satellite speakers are equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet.

TH-R3

Centre speaker

Powered subwoofer SP-PWR3

416

SP-THS66C

White

Front speakers SP-THS66F

4 m 10 m

CAUTIONS:

● When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use

speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.

● DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker

terminal.

4 m

Black

Red

Surround speakers SP-THS66S

Precautions for daily use

● When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords;

otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or injury.

● Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that they are

distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal heat build-up.

● When holding a speaker, always grasp the lower portion. (TH-R3)

● Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall

down or break, possibly causing an injury. Especially make sure that children do not lean against them. (TH-R3)

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

Speaker Layout

Front left speaker

Left surround speaker

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

● The front and centre speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid

colour distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause colour distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the speakers. ^ When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s

main power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main

power switch again. Some TV’s may still be affected even though you have followed the above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.

● The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded.

If it is located near the TV or monitor, it will probably cause colour distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the speaker near the TV or monitor.

● Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you

place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.

● When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;

^ Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified

personnel. DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.

^ Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker

installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

Centre speaker

Front right speaker

Powered subwoofer

Right surround speaker

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

Connecting The Powered Subwoofer

Centre unit

Align the J marks.

NOTE:

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

System cord (supplied)

Powered subwoofer

Align the J marks.

Connecting To A Digital Component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Digital coaxial

cord (not supplied)

To digital coaxial

output

Satellite receiver

To digital optical output

OPTICALCOAXIAL

L-1/L-2 DIGITAL INPUT

Centre unit

Connecting The Power Cord

Connect the AC plug only after all connections have been completed.

● APLEASE WAITB blinks on the front display panel when the AC

plug of the centre unit is connected into a mains outlet. And it takes approximately 30 seconds for the unit to be turned on. This is not a malfunction.

Centre unit Powered

subwoofer

Power cordPower cord

Plug into AC outlets.

ATTENTION:

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

● Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When

unplugging the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

NOTE:

When connecting a video component such as a satellite receiver, operate this system to listen to the sound.

INITIAL SETTINGS

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Programme Number Set

After the A button on the unit (or AUD IO A on the remote control) is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Programme numbers automatically.

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

need to select your language.

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (ČESKÁ

REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN), set the clock manually.

AUDIO A

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

VOL

AUDIO

SAT

Selection Keys

(FGDE)

ENTER

, by simply

● If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.

3 Press selection keys to

select the language of your choice, then press ENTER. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press selection keys to

select AAUTO SETB, then press ENTER.

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / LANGUAGE SET

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA NORSK

SET UP

RETURN

DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO

SUOMI DANSK

SELECT

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

● Auto Channel Set is

performed.

● When Auto Channel Set

is completed, ASCAN COMPLETEDB appears on the TV screen.

ATTENTION:

AAUTOB blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the unit or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, APR1B or AcB as illustrated on page 19.

● When you have

connected the unit to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / CHANNEL SET

AUTO SET

T-V LINK

AUTO SET

T-V LINK

SELECT

PLEASE WAIT...

SELECT

SET UP

RETURN

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / CHANNEL SET

SET UP

RETURN

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

AUTO SET

CANCEL

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

cable (A pg. 11) and the TV is turned on, the unit automatically performs the Preset Download (A pg. 18) even if you select AAUTO SETB for Auto Set Up function.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit.

● The unit’s mains power cord should be connected to a mains

outlet.

● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1.

● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO.

● Press DVD on the remote control.

1 Press A on the unit or AUDIO A on the remote control to

turn on the unit. The Country Set display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press selection keys

to select your country’s name, then press ENTER.

NOTES:

● If you have selected

ABELGIUMB or ASUISSEB, go to step 3.

● If you have selected

AMAGYARORSZÁGB, AČESKÁ REPUBLIKAB, APOLSKAB or AOTHER EASTERNB, press ENTER, the Clock Set

screen appears. Set the clock manually (A pg. 82), then go to step 4.

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / COUNTRY SET

EXIT

SELECT

SET UP

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

ATTENTION:

Once you have performed AAuto Set UpB, even if the unit’s memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Programme numbers remain in the unit’s memory and the unit will not perform AAuto Set UpB again. Perform clock set manually after turning on the unit. (A pg. 82) If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

● TV Tuner setting (A pg. 79)

● Clock setting (A pg. 82)

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform TV tuner setting. (A pg. 79)

NOTES:

● In areas where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) (A pg. 50) signal, the unit can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Programme Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press A or SET UP while AAuto

Set UpB is in progress, AAuto Set UpB will be interrupted. Be sure to turn off the unit power once and try again from step 1.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by AAuto Set UpB, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. (A pg. 80, AINFORMATIONB)

After AAuto Set UpB is completed, perform AMonitor SetB (A pg. 21). If you need to set the language, refer to ALanguageB on page 20 before proceeding to perform AMonitor SetB.

Preset Download

Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Programme Number Set

ATTENTION:

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

AUDIO A

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

VOL

PR +/

Selection Keys

(FGDE)

ENTER

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the unit to your TV via a 21-pin SCART cable (A pg. 11), the unit will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the AAuto Set UpB in step 4 on page 17. After downloading, the unit sets the clock and Guide Programme numbers automatically.

●

Perform steps 1 to 3 of AAuto Set UpB (A pg. 17) before continuing.

1 Press selection keys to select AT-V LI NK B, then press ENTER

for confirmation.

● T-V LINK setting is

performed.

● When T-V LINK

setting is completed, ASCAN COMPLETEDB appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen resumes.

ATTENTION:

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from APR1B…APR3B…; do NOT press any button on the unit or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, APR1B or A- - : - -B as illustrated on page 19.

● If you press any button on the unit or remote control while

downloading is in progress, it will be interrupted.

NOTES:

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

● In areas where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) (A pg. 50) signal, the unit can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Programme Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press A or SET UP while

downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted. Be sure to turn off the unit power once and try again from the beginning.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

● On this unit, the characters available for station names (ID) are

A–Z, 0–9, –, Z, + and & (space). Some names of downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV. (A pg. 81)

After APreset DownloadB is completed, perform AMonitor SetB (A pg. 21).

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / CHANNEL SET

AUTO SET

T-V LINK

SET UP

RETURN

INITIAL SET UP

INITIAL SET UP / CHANNEL SET

SET UP

RETURN

AUTO SET

T-V LINK

SELECT

PLEASE WAIT...

SELECT

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

INITIAL SETTINGS

Results Of Auto Set Up/Preset Download Appearing On The Front Display Panel

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using the PR +/– button(s).

● If station names (ID – A pg. 91) have also been stored in the

unit’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top right corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the unit is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip

channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 80 and 81.

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, APR1B (channel position) is displayed.

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, A-- : --B is displayed.

A Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1, then

make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using the PR +/– button(s).

● If station names (ID – A pg. 91) have also been stored in the

unit’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top right corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the unit is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip

channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 80 and 81.

B Perform AClock SetB (A pg. 82).

ATTENTION:

After making sure the cables are connected properly, turn off the unit’s power once, then turn the unit’s power back on again. The Country Set display appears on the TV screen. Perform AAuto Set UpB (A pg. 17) or APreset DownloadB (A pg. 18) again.

IMPORTANT:

● To check if the Guide Programme numbers have been set

correctly, perform the S

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored

correctly, and Auto Guide Programme Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Programme numbers are not set properly when you timer record a TV programme using the S system, the unit will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the S sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly. (A pg. 49)

● Your unit memorises all detected stations even if reception of

some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an unacceptable picture. (A pg. 80, ADelete A ChannelB)

HOWVIEW Timer Programming. (A pg. 49)

HOWVIEW

HOWVIEW system, be

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

The language for the on-screen display will be set automatically when the Country setting has been made in step 2 of AAuto Set UpB on page 17 (unless you have selected ABELGIUMB or ASUISSEB), as shown below.

SUOMI B SUOMI ITALIA B ITALIANO PORTUGAL DEUTSCHLAND POLSKA NORGE SVERIGE DANMARK ÖSTERREICH

ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA

B ENGLISH MAGYARORSZÁG B ENGLISH B DEUTSCH ESPAÑA B ESPAÑOL B ENGLISH NEDERLAND B NEDERLANDS B NORSK GREECE B ENGLISH B SVENSKA OTHER WESTERN B ENGLISH B DANSK B DEUTSCH OTHER EASTERN B ENGLISH B ENGLISH

If you want to change the language setting manually, see AOn- screen Language SetB (A pg. 20).

Just Clock

Your unit is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set AJUST CLOCKB to AONB. (A pg. 82)

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the unit to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (A pg. 11), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK,

Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to an input mode such as EXT1 automatically whenever you start playback. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Unit Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the unit. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set A DIRECT RECB to AONB. (A pg. 75)

INITIAL SETTINGS

Language

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1.

● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO.

● Press DVD on the remote control.

DVD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

VOL

AUDIO

SAT

Selection Keys

(FGDE)

ENTER

SET UP

On-screen Language Set

This unit offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages.

1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Press selection keys to select AFUNCTION SET UPB, then

press ENTER for confirmation.

3 Press selection keys to

select ADISPLAY SETB, then press ENTER for confirmation.

4 Press selection keys to

select AON SCREEN LANGUAGEB, then press ENTER.

5 Press selection keys to

select your desired

DVD SET UP FUNCTIO N SET UP INITIAL SET UP

VIDEO IN/OUT

RECORDING SET

SUPERIMPOSE

GREY BACK

DIMMER

POWER SAVE

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

DISPLAY SET

AUTO

BRIGHT

OFF

ENGLISH

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

OTHERS

language, then press ENTER.

6 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set

Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio and subtitles in multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the default language as you like.

● The procedure shows how to set AMENU LANGUAGEB as an

example.

1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Press selection keys to select ADVD SET UPB, then press

ENTER for confirmation.

3 Press selection keys

to select ALANGUAGE SETB, then press ENTER for confirmation.

4 Press selection keys

to select AMENU LANGUAGEB, then press ENTER for confirmation.

5 Press selection keys

to select your desired language, then press ENTER.

● See ALanguage Code ListB (A pg. 90).

6 Press SET UP to complete the setting.

NOTE:

When the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default menu language is played back.

DVD SET UP FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP

LANGUAGE SET

MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE OFF

SET UP

EXIT

AUDIO OUTPUT UTILITY

ENGLISH

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

SELECT

ENGLISH

INITIAL SETTINGS

Monitor Set

You can select the monitor type depending on the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1.

● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO.

● Press DVD on the remote control.

DVD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

VOL

AUDIO

SAT

Selection Keys

(FGDE)

ENTER

SET UP

1 Press SET UP to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Press selection keys to

select AFUNCTION SET UPB, then press ENTER.

3 Press selection keys to

select AVIDEO IN/OUTB, then press ENTER.

4 Press selection keys to

select AMONITOR TYPEB, then press ENTER.

5 Press selection keys to

select the desired setting, then press ENTER.

6 Press SET UP to

complete the setting.

*The boldface settings below indicate the settings at your purchase.

8 MONITOR TYPE ^ 4:3LB / 4:3PS / 16:9AUTO / 16:9FIX

4:3LB (Letter Box conversion):

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.

4:3PS (Pan&Scan): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges of the pictures will not be shown on the screen.

16:9AUTO (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV).

16:9FIX (Wide television conversion): Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV). The unit automatically adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when playing back a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3.

Pan&Scan/Letter Box

In general, DVDVIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen TV with 16:9 aspect ratio. Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio. There are two styles to display the image, APan&ScanB (PS) and ALetter BoxB (LB).

Pan&Scan

The right and left side of the image are cut off. The image fills the screen.

● The picture will be shown in the A4:3LBB mode

depending on the disc even if the A4:3PSB mode is selected.

Letter Box

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the image. The image itself appears in 16:9 aspect ratio.

DVD SET UP FUNCTIO N SET UP INITIAL SET UP

VIDEO IN/OUT

RECORDING SET

MONITOR TYPE

F-1 INPUT

L-1 INPUT

L-1 OUTPUT

L-2 SELECT

SET UP

EXIT

DVD SET UP FUNCTIO N SET UP INITIAL SET UP

RECORDING SET

MONITOR TYPE

F-1 INPUT

L-1 INPUT

L-1 OUTPUT

L-2 SELECT

SET UP

EXIT

SELECT

DISPLAY SET

4:3LB

VIDEO

SCART VIDEO

S-VIDEO/RGB

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

DISPLAY SET

4:3LB

VIDEO

16:9AUTO

VIDEO

16:9FIX

SCART VIDEO

S-VIDEO/RGB

SELECT WITH [CURSORS] THEN PRESS [ENTER]

4:3LB 4:3PS

OTHERS

Speaker Set

To obtain superior sound effects, you need to perform the speaker and subwoofer setting after all connections have been completed.

● Turn on the unit.

● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO.

● Press DVD on the remote control.

DVD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

AUDIO

SAT

INITIAL SETTINGS

NOTES:

● In order to set the speaker information effectively using the Smart

Surround Setup, the AC plug of all devices, which are potential noise sources, connected to the unit or subwoofer should be removed.

● Before starting Smart Surround Setup, set the speaker

information correctly with respect to each speaker except for the subwoofer.

● When the setting is made using Smart Surround Setup, the

speaker distance and output level you have set before will be invalid.

● If you have turned off the front display panel, cancel Dimmer.

Otherwise, you cannot see the information on the front display panel during Smart Surround Setup.

● Smart Surround Setup may not be properly performed if the

clapping sound is blocked.

● When you change the speakers, perform the procedures from

step 1 again.

SETTING

VOL

Selection Keys

(FGDE)

ENTER

SMART S.SET UP

Smart Surround Setup

The distance from the listening position to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effects. By using Smart Surround Setup, the following are automatically calculated by one simple action^clapping hands.

● Speaker distance (with comparison to the nearest speaker)

● Speaker output level (except the subwoofer)

1 Take position from where you listen to the sound.

● Make sure the speaker cables are securely connected.

2 Press and hold SMART S.SET UP until ASETTING UPB blinks

on the front display panel.

L R

3 After confirming that ASETTING UPB stops blinking, clap your

hand over your head once while ASETTING UPB still remains lit.

● The unit starts detecting the level of the sound coming

through each speakers (except the subwoofer).

When the clapping sound is detected successfully,

ASUCCESSFULB appears on the front display panel, and the values set are shown as follows.

Example:

RS LS

A Standard channel (the nearest speaker).

This speaker position now works as the reference position (0 m) and the distance of the other speakers is shown by the difference with this reference speaker position.

B L: Left front speaker

R: Right front speaker C: Centre speaker LS: Left surround speaker RS: Right surround speaker

C Difference of each speaker position in distance (m) D Output level (-6 dB – +6 dB) of each speaker

When the clapping sound is not detected correctly,

ASETTING UPB appears again after one of the following messages appears. In this case, repeat step 3. SILENT:

● The unit detects sound from only the left and right front speakers.

● The unit detects no sound from the front speakers and detects

sound from at least one of the other speakers.

SILENT-ALL:

● The unit did not detect any sound from any speakers for about

12 seconds.

FAI LED:

● The unit cannot detect sound from the left or right front speaker.

When 3 consecutive detections failed,

MANUAL:

● Smart Surround Setup ends after the message is displayed.

Perform ASetting The Speaker DistanceB (A pg. 23).

INITIAL SETTINGS

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1.

● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO.

● Press DVD on the remote control.

DVD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

VOL

AUDIO

SAT

SETTING

Selection Keys

(FGDE)

ENTER

CENTRE

FRNT L

SURR L

FRNT R

2.4m

2.1m

Set the distance as follows for the above case:

● Front speaker 3.0 m

● Centre speaker 3.0 m

● Surround speaker 2.7 m

3.3m

3.0m

2.7m

SURR R

There is a time limit when performing the following setting. If the time is up before completing the setting, re-perform from the beginning.

Setting The Speaker Distance

● This operation is not necessary if the Smart Surround Setup is

successful.

● By setting the distance, the unit automatically sets the delay time

of each speaker such that sound from each speaker can be heard at the same time.

1 Press SETTING.

The item of the setting performed most recently is displayed on the front display panel.

2 Press F or G to display the speaker setting on the front display

panel.

Changes in the order of FRNT LNFRNT RNCENTER NSURR LNSURR R.

3 Press selection keys to select the distance.

Each time you press D or E, the speaker distance changes from 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m interval.

4 Repeat steps 2 - 3 as necessary.

Speaker distance

INITIAL SETTINGS

Setting The Crossover Frequency

By setting the crossover frequency, frequencies lower than the frequency being set is output from the subwoofer.

1 Press SETTING.

The item of the setting performed most recently is displayed on the front display panel.

2 Press F or G to display ACROSS :B on the front display panel. 3 Press D or E to select the frequency.

Each time you press D or E, the display changes as follows: 80HzN100HzN120HzN150HzN200HzN (back to the beginning)

Select one of the crossover frequency according to size of the connected speaker.

80Hz

100Hz

120Hz

150Hz

Select this when using cone speaker that is about 12 cm.

Select this when using cone speaker that is about 10 cm.

Select this when using cone speaker that is about 8 cm.

Select this when using cone speaker that is about 6 cm. (Default)

Setting The Midnight Mode

You can enjoy powerful sounds at night by setting the midnight mode.

1 Press SETTING.

The item of the setting performed most recently is displayed on the front display panel.

2 Press F or G to display ANIGHT :B on the front display panel. 3 Press D or E to select the mode.

Each time you press D or E, the display changes as follows: NIGHT : 1NNIGHT : 2NNIGHT : OFFN (back to the beginning)

Select one of the following modes.

NIGHT : 1

NIGHT : 2

NIGHT : OFF

Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range slightly.

Select this when you want to maximise the compression effect. (Ideal for midnight)

Select this when playing back using full dynamic range. (Midnight mode not activated) (Default)

200Hz

Select this when using cone speaker that is about 5 cm.

BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

Basic Playback

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1.

● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO.

● Press DVD on the remote control.

M o

DVD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Selection Keys

(FGDE)

ENTER

TV/VIDEO

AUDIO

SAT

VOL

VOL +/–

To play back an MP3/JPEG disc, see APlayback With MP3/JPEG NavigationB (A pg. 64).

1 Load a disc.

● For details, refer to APlacing A DiscB (A pg. 5).

● Pressing M also closes the disc tray.

● Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is

loaded.

2 Press I to start playback.

● If you load a DVD disc whose region code does not match the

unit, AREGION CODE ERROR CHECK DISCB appears on the TV screen. For details, refer to ARegion NumberB (A pg. 3).

● With Video CD/SVCD discs with PBC control or some DVD

discs, the menu display may appear on the TV screen after starting playback. In this case, select an item which you want to play back from the menu. For details, refer to APlayback Control (PBC) FunctionB (A pg. 31) or ALocating A Desired Scene Using The DVD MenuB (A pg. 28).

● The Library Database Navigation also enables you to search

and scan the beginning of the desired titles. (A pg. 56)

8 Direct playback with Library Database Navigation

You can playback the desired title by specifying the track number of the Audio CD.

A During playback or while stopped, press the number keys to

enter the track number.

● To select track 8, press the number key A8B.

● To select track 21, press the number keys A2B and A1B.

● To select track 100, press the number keys A1B, A0B then A0B

again.

B Press ENTER while the track number is blinking.

● The entry will be disregarded if ENTER is not pressed within 5

seconds while the track number is blinking.

● If the number entered exceeds the number of tracks recorded

on the Audio CD, A7B appears on the TV screen. The entry will be disregarded.

● The TV screen will display the 3 digit number. The front

display panel displays only the 2 digit number.

ATTENTION:

● It takes approximately 30 seconds to read a disc depending on

the type and condition of the disc since this unit is multi-disc compatible (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R). It may even take several minutes when a disc is dirty, scratched or warped.

● It may take a few seconds to start playback. This is not a

malfunction.

● Forward/reverse high-speed search and other operations

cannot be performed while playback is stopped.

To Pause Playback

1 Press W to pause playback.

● To resume normal playback, press I.

To Stop Playback

1 Press o to stop playback.

● When a recordable disc is played, playback stops and a

programme received with the unit’s tuner resumes on the TV screen.

● When a playback-only disc is played, playback stops and the

TV screen becomes all blue when you press o. Pressing o again resumes a programme received with the unit’s tuner.

● If M is pressed during playback, playback stops, then the disc

tray opens.

NOTE:

When the Library Database Navigation screen appears, choose a thumbnail image of the desired title on the TV screen, then press ENTER. (A pg. 56)

Each time you press TV/VIDEO, the unit switches between video mode (or connected external mode) and TV mode. (A pg. 8) AzB lights on the front display panel when video mode is selected. (A pg. 8)

Adjusting The Volume

BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

During HEADPHONE: Not adjustable except for L and R. During TV DIRECT: All speakers not adjustable.

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1.

● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO.

● Press DVD on the remote control.

DVD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

SHIFT

VOL

AUDIO

SAT

VOL +/–

Speaker output adjustment buttons

There is a time limit when performing the following setting. If the time is up before completing the setting, re-perform from the beginning.

Listening With Headphones

ATTENTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume;

● before connecting or putting on the headphones, as high

volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing.

● before removing the headphones, as high volume will result in

a full blast from the speakers.

You can enjoy stereo software as well as multi-channel software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the front channels while playing multi-channel software.) Connect the headphones to the headphone jack [PHONES] on the front panel of the centre unit.

● If Surround is activated, A3D H PHONEB lights up for a few

seconds and ADSPB lights on the front display panel.

● If Surround is deactivated, AHEADPHONEB lights up for a few

seconds on the front display panel.

● When the headphone is inserted, the unit switches between

A3D H PHONEB mode and AHEADPHONEB mode each time

SURROUND is pressed.

● There is no sound output from the speakers when the headphone

is inserted.

3D Headphone Mode^3D H PHONE

You can also enjoy the Surround mode through the headphones. If Surround is activated, 3D headphone mode will be activated regardless of the software type being played. A3D H PHONEB and ADSPB light on the front display panel.

Adjusting The Volume

The volume is always set to the lowest level before operation starts no matter what source (sound source) is to be played back. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy may impair your hearing or damage your speakers.

Press VOL +/– on the remote control.

+ : To increase the volume.

- : To turn down the volume.

Adjusting The Output Level Of Each Speaker

Adjust with the speaker output adjustment buttons for each speaker.

● Press CENTER +/– to adjust the centre speaker.

● Press L+/– to adjust the left front speaker.

● Press R+/– to adjust the right front speaker.

● Press SHIFT and S. WFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer.

● Press SHIFT and SURR. L +/– to adjust the left surround

speaker.

● Press SHIFT and SURR. R +/– to adjust the right surround

speaker.

Speaker

● Adjustment cannot be made for speakers whose indication is not

lighted. During SURR OFF: C, SL and SR not adjustable. During AUTO SURR (with 2-channel signal input): C, SL and SR not adjustable.

Can be set from -6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB interval.

BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

Setting Auto Surround And Virtual Surround Back

● Turn on the unit.

● Turn on the TV and select an input mode such as EXT1.

● Set the remote control selector switch to AUDIO.

● Press DVD on the remote control.

DVD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

SETTING

There is a time limit when performing the following setting. If the time is up before completing the setting, re-perform from the beginning.

Setting Auto Surround

Auto Surround works when the unit detects the incoming digital signal. In other words, it is activated under the following cases.

● When a digital sound source is selected.

● When the input mode changes from analogue to digital.

1 Press SURROUND repeatedly. 2 AAUTO SURRB lights on the front display panel. 3 Each time you press SURROUND, the Surround mode

switches in the following order.

VOL

AUDIO

SAT

SURROUND

Selection Keys

(FGDE)

ENTER

Speaker output adjustment buttons

● If a multi-channel signal is detected,

an appropriate Surround mode will be activated.

● If a Dolby Digital II-channel signal with

surround signal is detected,

AUTO SURR

PL II MOVIE will be selected.

● If a Dolby Digital II-channel signal

without surround signal is detected, ASURR OFFB will be selected.

● If a Linear PCM signal is detected,

nothing changes.

SURR OFF Deactivates Auto Surround.

Setting Virtual Surround Back

You can enjoy the effect of Virtual Surround Back when playing back Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES software without Surround Back speakers. This function creates sound effects from behind as if Surround Back speakers are connected.

1 Press SETTING.

The item of the setting performed most recently is displayed on the front display panel.

2 Press selection keys to display AVRTL SB :B on the front

display panel.

3 Press selection keys to select AVRTL SB : ONB.

L RSWC

LS RS LFE

Switches between ON-OFF.

VIRTUAL

SURROUND

BACK ON

VIRTUAL

SURROUND

BACK OFF

AVRTL SB : ONB lights on the front display panel when playing back Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES software.

Select to deactivate Virtual Surround Back.

L RSWC

LS RS LFE

AUTO SURRNDOLBY D (or DTS)*NTHEATER1N THEATER2NHALL1NHALL2NLIVE CLUBNDANCE CLUBN PAV I LI O N NALL CH STNSURR OFFN (back to the beginning)

* The display changes as follows according to the sound source.

● During 2-channel source

NPL II MOVIENPL II MUSIC

● During DUAL MONO

NDUAL MONON

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