JVC TH-S55B, TH-S66B User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-S66

Consists of XV-THS66, SP-PWS66, SP-THS66F, SP-THS66C and SP-THS66S

TH-S55

Consists of XV-THS55, SP-PWS55, SP-THS55F, SP-THS55C and SP-THS55S

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0152-001A

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT.

DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

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-THS66/XV-THS55)

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 (SP-PWS66/SP-PWS55)

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

CAUTION

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

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

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

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

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

CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the

SP-THS66: 29.0 kg

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

G-1

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Caution: Proper Ventilation

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

Wall or

obstructions

XV-THS66/ XV-THS55

3 cm 3 cm

Wall or

SP-PWS66/ SP-PWS55

15 cm 15 cm

8 cm

20 cm

PHONES

15 cm

Front

No obstructions

Front

No obstructions

XV-THS66/XV-THS55

SP-PWS66/SP-PW S55

Wall or obstructions

10 cm

Wall or obstructions

15 cm

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal

electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Table of contents

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

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

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

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

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

Notes on file types ................................................................4

Description of parts and controls ... 5

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

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas .........................8

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

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

Speaker layout ....................................................................12

Connecting a TV ..................................................................12

Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................13

Connecting to an analog component ...................................13

Connecting to a digital component .....................................13

Connecting the power cord .................................................13

Operating external components with

the remote control ........................ 14

Operating the TV .................................................................14

Operating the VCR ..............................................................15

Playback ........................................ 20

Basic playback ....................................................................20

One Touch Replay ...............................................................22

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................22

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................22

Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........23

Playing back a bonus group ................................................23

Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .23

Advanced operations .................... 24

Using the surround mode ...................................................24

Using the on-screen bar .....................................................25

Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................27

Using the file control display ..............................................28

Resume Playback ...............................................................29

Selecting a view angle .........................................................29

Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................29

Selecting the audio .............................................................30

Special picture playback .....................................................30

Program Playback ...............................................................32

Random Playback ...............................................................33

Repeat Playback .................................................................33

Tray lock .............................................................................34

Sound and other settings ....................................................35

Basic operations ........................... 16

Turning the system on/off ...................................................16

Selecting the source to play ................................................17

Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................17

Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................17

Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................17

Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......17

Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................18

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ..18

Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................18

Adjusting the bass sound [BASS] .......................................18

Changing the scan mode ....................................................18

Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...19

Setting DVD preferences .............. 36

Using the setup menus .......................................................36

Menu description ................................................................36

Tuner operations ........................... 39

Manual tuning .....................................................................39

Preset tuning ......................................................................39

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................40

Reducing the noise of AM (MW) broadcast ........................40

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving FM

stations ...............................................................................40

References .................................... 43

Maintenance .......................................................................43

Troubleshooting ..................................................................43

Specifications .....................................................................44

Introduction

Notes on handling

7 Important cautions

Installation of the system

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C.

• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.

• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only).

• When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull on the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunctions of the system

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the system.

• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may damage the system.

7 Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plugs from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.

Label sticker

Sticker

Paste

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about copyguard system

The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

Supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories. The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• FM antenna (1)

• AM (MW) loop antenna (1)

• Power cord (1)

• System cord (1)

• Speaker cords (TH-S66 only) For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

• Screws (TH-S66 only) M5 x 25 mm:

For satellite speakers (4)

• Bottom covers For satellite speakers (front and surround) (4)

• Core filter (1)

About discs

Playable disc types

This system has been designed to play back the following discs:

DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO

VCD/SVCD Audio CD

Notes on DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM

• This system can also play finalized DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and DVD-RWs or DVD-RAMs recorded in DVD VR format.

• This system can also play DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs if MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 and DivX files are recorded on them with UDF Bridge format. This system does not support “multi-border” discs.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 and DivX files are recorded on them with ISO 9660 format.

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

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

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

• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.

• This system accommodates the PAL system, and also can play discs recorded with NTSC system. Note that an NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to the PAL60 signal and output.

• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actual operation may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this system.

• Before playing back discs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.

Example of playable DVD:

ALL

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

Some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.

Unplayable discs:

SACD, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

About discs

Notes on file types

For all playable files

• The system can only recognize and play files with one of the following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper and lower case; MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3” WMA: “.WMA” , “.wma” JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg” MPEG-4: “.ASF”, “.asf” DivX: “.DIVX”, “.DIV”, “.divx”, “.div”, and “.AVI”, “.avi”

• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99 groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the system can play is 4000.

• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

For MP3/WMA files

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

• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV screen. (A pg. 28)

• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 (96*) kbps. * For WMA only

For JPEG files

• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution.

• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.

For MPEG-4 files

• The system supports the types of the advanced simple profile as MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).

• The system supports MPEG-4 files followed the condition below: File format: ASF Visual profile: MPEG-4 SP (Simple Profile) Audio CODEC: G.726 Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF) Max. bit rate: 384 kbps

For DivX files

• The system supports DivX 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.

• The system supports the DivX files whose resolution is 720 x 480 pixels or less (30 fps), and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps).

• Audio stream should conform to MPEG 1 Audio Layer-2 or MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3).

• The system does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression).

• The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be played back correctly.

• The system has its own Registration Code for DivX playback. If necessary, you can confirm the Registration Code of your system using the OTHERS menu. (A pg. 38)

• “Official DivX Certified “Plays DivX

5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX® VOD video content

(in compliance with DivX Certified

product”

technical requirements)”

“DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.”

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. “CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.

Description of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit, the subwoofer and satellite speakers used in this manual are of TH-S66 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

Display window

pg. 25 pg. 39 pg. 21 pg. 25

FM AM

P L PCM SURR

WMA

MP3 RESUME

PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST RDS TA NEWS INFO PRG RND

pg. 21

pg. 18

pg. 29

pg. 31

pg. 21

pg. 16

pg. 21

pg. 20

pg. 22

pg. 20

pg. 23

pg. 20

pg. 39

pg. 17

pg. 20

MONO

pg. 42

pg. 40

pg. 17

Disc tray (inside): pg. 20

pg. 16

Remote sensor: pg. 7

pg. 32

MHz kHz

pg. 33

PHONES

pg. 17

Rear panel (center unit)

pg. 13

AC IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRPBY

pg. 12

pg. 13

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

pg. 13

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX IN

AM LOOP

AM EXT

ANTENNA

pg. 8

FM 75

COAXIAL

Description of parts and controls

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWS66/SP-PWS55

POWER ON lamp:

pg. 16

Front

NOTE

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

pg. 13

pg. 10

FROM XV-THC3 XV-THS55 XV-THS58 XV-THS66

4Ω16

Do not block the

Ω

ventilation openings.

Power cord:

pg. 13

Rear

Description of parts and controls

TITLE/GROUP

ANGLE

VFP

ZOOM

PAG E

REPEAT

SETUP

SLEEP

TV RETURN

A-B RPT

SETTING

SMART

S.SETUP

PLAY MODE

RETURN

DIMMER

100+

CANCEL

SCAN MODE

TREBLE

Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control

AUX

SURROUND

FM MODEMEMORY

AUDIO

VCR

TV SOUND

FL DISP.

AUDIO

VCR

TUNING

MENU/PL

SCREEN

pg. 16 pg. 14

pg. 15

pg. 17

pg. 21, 40

pg. 25 pg. 17

pg. 14 – 42

pg. 20 pg. 22, 39

pg. 22, 30 pg. 20, 40 pg. 27

pg. 18, 36

pg. 25

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

type dry-cell batteries

(supplied)

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries.

CAUTION

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

pg. 20

OPEN/CLOSE

pg. 14

pg. 17

pg. 30

pg. 29

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

DVD

FM/AM

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

TV VOL CHANNEL AUDIO VOL

pg. 14

pg. 27

TUNING

SLOW SLOW

TOP MENU/PG

g. 20,

ENTER

g. 15,

REC

pg. 23

pg. 29

pg. 31

pg. 31 pg. 33

pg. 34 pg. 36

pg. 35

pg. 42

pg. 17

pg. 19

pg. 18

TITLE/GROUP

ANGLE

ZOOM

PAG E

TV RETURN

A-B RPT

SETTING

SMART

S.SETUP

CENTER

S.WFR

PLAY MODE

RETURN

PTY SEARCH

BASS

SURR. RSURR. L

REPEAT

SET UP

TA/NEWS/INFO

DIMMER

SLEEP

FRONT L FRONT R

100+

CANCEL

SCAN MODE

VFP

TREBLE

LEVEL

Number buttons:

pg. 22

pg. 32 pg. 32, 33

pg. 18, 31

pg. 27

pg. 41

pg. 18

Operating the system from the remote control

Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.

• Do not hide the remote sensor.

NOTE

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

Connections

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas

7 AM (MW) loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM (MW) loop antenna

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

If reception is poor

Center unit

AM (MW) loop

antenna

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied)

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

Connecting AM (MW) loop antenna

Center unit

Antenna cord

7 FM antenna

Center unit

If reception is poor

Center unit

Standard type (75 C coaxial) connector

NOTE

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

FM antenna (supplied)

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during AM (MW) broadcast program reception.

NOTE

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

Connections

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

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.

Red

This page is for

White

TH-S66

Front speaker

(×2)

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

(×2)

Stand (×4)

Red

Black

White

Black

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.

Black

White

Black

Screw (supplied)

Stand

Speaker

Stand

Black

White

Bottom

cover

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

Connections

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

This page is for

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Speaker cord (supplied)

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWS66

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

• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

CENTER SPEAKER Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

TH-S66

Front speakers

SP-THS66F

FROM XV-THC3 XV-THS55 XV-THS58 XV-THS66

4Ω16

Center speaker

Ω

SP-THS66C

White

Black

Red

Surround speakers

SP-THS66S

4m 10m

CAUTION

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

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

Precautions for daily use

• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords; otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or injury.

• When holding a speaker, always grasp the lower portion.

• Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall down or break, possibly causing an injury. Especially be careful that children do not lean against them.

• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that they are distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal heat buildup.

Connections

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

This page is for

TH-S55

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

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Speaker cord

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

• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals

referring to the table below:

Front speakers

SP-THS55F

FROM XV-THC3 XV-THS55 XV-THS58 XV-THS66

4Ω16

Ω

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

CENTER SPEAKER Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

Powered subwoofer SP-PWS55

Center speaker SP-THS55C

CAUTION

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

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

Surround speakers

SP-THS55S

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 buildup.

Connections

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

Speaker layout

Center speaker

Front left

speaker

Surround left

speaker

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

• The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the speakers. – When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main

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

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

• The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded. If it is located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the speaker nearby 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.

Front right speaker

Powered subwoofer

Surround right speaker

Connecting a TV

• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.

• You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (A pg. 37)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video

input jacks

Center unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRPBY

To component

video input

Component video cord (not supplied)

NOTE

• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (A pg. 18)

• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs.

• The component video signals can be output only when you select “DVD” as the source to play. (A pg. 17)

7 To connect a TV with the SCART connector

Center unit

To SCART

connector

SCART cable (not supplied)

* Some TV’s SCART connectors output audio signal. In such a

case, you can enjoy the TV sound through this system.

NOTE

• No sound signal comes out from “AV” (SCART) connector.

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

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