Consists of XV-THS9, SP-PWS9,
SP-THS9F, SP-THS9C and SP-THS9S
English
Consists of XV-THS7, SP-PWS7, SP-THS7F,
SP-THS9C and SP-THS7S
INSTRUCTIONS
[A, US, UB, UW, UG, UX]
LVT1149-010A
Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION — F button!
(XV-THS9/XV-THS7)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely
(the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains
line.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights
red.
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION (SP-PWS9/SP-PWS7)
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
2.
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
3.
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
PLACED INSIDE 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:
• 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 plug from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants.
These may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the system
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase.
Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical
shock.
Label sticker
Sticker
Paste
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from 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 loop antenna (1)
• Power cord (1)
• System cord (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
• Speaker cords
For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)
For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)
• Screws (TH-S9 only)
M5 x 25 mm:
For satellite speakers (8)
• AC plug adaptor (2) (except for Hong Kong and Australia)
2
About discs and memory cards
Playable disc types
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD
(SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.
• This system accommodates the NTSC and PAL system. When
you play an NTSC disc with the scan mode set to “PAL”
(A pg. 18), the NTSC video signal is converted to the PAL60
signal and output.
• This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 20)
• This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in
DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played
because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Discs you can play:
DVD VIDEOCD
DVD AUDIOCD-R
VCDCD-RW
SVCD
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD:
For Australia, Central and South America
For Middle East
Except for Australia, Central and South America,
and Middle East
• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SACD, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready),
Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs,
their actual operation may be different from what is
explained in this manual. This is due to the disc
programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this
system.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can
be played back only if they are already “finalized”.
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal
computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format.
This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA,
JPEG or MPEG4 files are recorded on them.
However, some discs may not be played back because of their
disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on
them.
Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3,
WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 disc are determined by the writing
(encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore,
due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms
may occur:
• Some discs may not be played back.
• Some tracks on an MP3 or WMA disc may be skipped or may
not be played back normally.
• Some files on a JPEG or MPEG4 disc may be played back
distortedly.
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions
or cautions carefully.
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by
the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of
regular CDs.
Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs
• MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW)
require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of
the directory/file configuration.)
• When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO
9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
• The system can only play MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files with
the following file extensions;
MP3:“.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3”
WMA: “.wma”, “.WMA” and any uppercase and lowercase
combination (such as “.Wma”)
JPEG:“.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and
lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)
MPEG4: “.asf”, “.ASF” and any uppercase and lowercase
combination (such as “.Asf”)
• If different type of files (audio (MP3/WMA), still picture
(JPEG), and video (MPEG4) files) are recorded on a disc, set the
FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate
setting for the data to be read. (A pg. 37)
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and
playback cannot start.
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About discs and memory cards
• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99
groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the
system can play is 1000. For example, if you set FILE TYPE to
AUDIO (A pg. 37) and play a disc that contains 500 MP3 tracks,
200 JPEG files, and 600 WMA tracks, the system can play 500
MP3 tracks and the first 500 of 600 WMA tracks.
• Some MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs may not be played back
normally because of their disc characteristics or recording
conditions.
Notes on MP3/WMA discs/memory cards only
• The system supports MP3 files recorded with a bit rate of 32 –
320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is
recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV
screen. (A pg. 28)
• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of
128 (96*) kbps.
• Some tracks may be skipped or may not be played back
normally.
* For WMA only
Notes on JPEG discs/memory cards only
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will
take a longer time to be displayed.)
• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.
• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.
Notes on MPEG4 disc/memory card only
• The system supports the types of simple profile as MPEG4 files
(MPEG4 SP).
• The system supports MPEG4 files recorded with the maximum
bit rate of 384 kbps and an audio codec of G.726. (To play the
MPEG4 file, it is required that G.726 formatted audio data is
contained in that file.)
• The maximum size of the played picture is at a 352 x 288 pixel
resolution (CIF).
• Some files may be skipped or may not be played normally.
Playable memory cards
This system has an insertion slot for the memory cards; SD card
(SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC).
You can play back the following files:
• MP3, WMA, JPEG, and MPEG4 (simple profile/asf format)
Requirements for memory cards
• Format: Fat 12/16
• Storage type: Memory Cards up to 512 MB have been verified
for use with this system.
• Protection: Secure MMC/SD card is not available.
Notes on memory cards
• When you play a miniSD™ card, be sure to attach the miniSD™
adapter to the card before insertion.
• The playback order may differ from that of the other device such
as a digital still/video camera.
• The memory cards initialized by PC are not available.
• The system cannot play files whose file name contains 65 or
more characters.
• The system may be unable to play back some memory cards due
to their characteristics or recording conditions.
• Memory cards are precision instruments. DO NOT impact, bend,
drop, or wet them.
• If different type of files (audio (MP3/WMA), still picture
(JPEG), and video (MPEG4) files) are recorded on a disc, set the
FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate
setting for the data to be read. (A pg. 37)
SD, MultiMediaCard are trademarks of their respective product
companies.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE
WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625
PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE
CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER.”
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED,
EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.
The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-S9 unless otherwise noted.
Front panel (center unit)
Display window
pg. 25pg. 40pg. 21pg. 25
pg. 31pg. 39
pg. 21
pg. 18
Disc tray (inside): pg. 20
Rear panel (center unit)
pg. 21pg. 21
pg. 21pg. 21
pg. 23
pg. 39
pg. 16
pg. 17
Remote sensor: pg. 7
pg. 40pg. 33
pg. 20
pg. 20
pg. 20
PHONES
pg. 16
pg. 17
pg. 17
pg. 20
pg. 20
VOLUMESD/MMCSTANDBY
pg. 12
pg. 13
LEFT
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
(VCR)
AM LOOP
AM EXT
ANTENNA
pg. 8
FM 75
COAXIAL
pg. 13
AC IN
pg. 41
AV COMPU
LINK-
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PRPBY
pg. 12
pg. 12
OUT
pg. 13
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
pg. 13
VCR IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
(DBS)
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Description of parts and controls
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWS9/SP-PWS7
Front
POWER ON lamp:
pg. 16
pg. 12
pg. 10
Do not block the
ventilation openings.
pg. 13
(except for Hong Kong
and Australia)
Power cord:
pg. 13
Rear
NOTE
• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind
the powered subwoofer.
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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 controlPutting batteries in the remote control
pg. 20
pg. 14
pg. 17
pg. 30
pg. 29
pg. 14
pg. 14
pg. 27
pg. 20,
40
pg. 15,
22
pg. 23
pg. 29
pg. 31
pg. 31
pg. 33
pg. 34
pg. 36
pg. 35
pg. 18
pg. 21
pg. 17
pg. 18
OPEN/CLOSE
MUTING
TV/VIDEO
DVD
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
TV VOLCHANNEL AUDIO VOL
TUNING
TOP MENU
REC
TITLE/GROUP
ANGLE
ZOOM
TV RETURN
PAG E
A-B RPT
REPEAT
SETUP
SETTING
SLEEP
FL DISPLAY
S.WFR
CARD
DIMMER
CENTER
TV
FM/AM
SURR.
FM MODEMEMORY
ENTER
PLAY MODE
SCAN MODE
VFP
SMART
S.SETUP
L-SURR.-R
F AUDIO
VCR/DBS
VCR
DBS
AUDIO
VCR/DBS
TUNING
MENU
ON
SCREEN
100+
CANCEL
RETURN
TREBLE
pg. 16
pg. 14
pg. 15
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
pg. 17
type dry-cell batteries
(supplied)
pg. 25
pg. 17
TV
pg.14–39
pg. 20
pg. 22, 39
pg. 22
pg. 20, 40
pg. 27
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
pg. 18, 36
replace both batteries.
CAUTION
pg. 25
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Operating the system from the remote
control
Number
buttons:
pg. 23
pg. 32
pg. 32, 33
pg. 27
pg. 18, 31
pg. 18
pg. 19
pg. 18
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.
• Do not hide the remote sensor.
7
pg. 18
NOTE
• To use the buttons
under the cover, slide
down the cover.
Connections
Connecting the FM and
AM antennas
7 AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
If reception is poor
Center unit
AM loop antenna
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna
(not supplied)
If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation
coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and
remove.
Connecting AM loop antenna
1
Center unit
2
3
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 broadcast program reception.
NOTE
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,
connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.
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Connections
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.
2
Black
This page is for
Red
Copper
Silver
(×2)
NOTE
• The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and
surround speakers assembly.
Before assembling —
• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).
• Take care not to drop the base plate while assembling; otherwise,
it may cause damage to the floor or injury.
Surround speaker
(×2)
Stand (×4)Front speaker
Base plate (×4)
1
Stand
Base plate
Speaker cord
(supplied)
3
Speaker
Stand
Completion
Screw M5 x 25 mm (supplied)
Black
White
Screw M5 x 25 mm
(supplied)
Bottom
• You can route the speaker cords through one of the three
grooves on the base plate depending on the speaker layout.
• Depending on the installing condition, you can assemble the
front and surround speakers without the stands. In such a
case, attach the speaker directly to the base plate instead of
the stand.
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with standwithout stand
Connections
This page is for
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)
speakers
Before connecting the
speaker cords;
Twist and pull the insulation coat
off and remove.
Speaker cord (supplied)
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWS9
Front speakers
SP-THS9F
• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
• Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)White
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)Red
CENTER SPEAKERGreen
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)Blue
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)Gray
Center speaker
SP-THS9C
Red
Black
4m
Copper
Surround speakers
SP-THS9S
Silver
4m10m
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.
Continued on next page
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Connections
Before connecting the
speaker cords;
Twist and pull the insulation coat
off and remove.
This page is for
Speaker cord (supplied)
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWS7
Front speakers
SP-THS7F
• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
• Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)White
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)Red
CENTER SPEAKERGreen
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)Blue
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)Gray
Center speaker
SP-THS9C
Red
Black
4m
Copper
Surround speakers
SP-THS7S
(Bottom)
Silver
4m10m
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.
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Route the speaker cord
through the hole on the
bracket.
• 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.
Connections
Speaker layout
Center speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround left
speaker
NOTE
• Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are
magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this
case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV.
• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on
TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color
distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the
speakers.
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main
power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait
at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch
again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the
above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.
• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.
• Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place
the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance
between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.
Front right
speaker
Powered
subwoofer
Surround right
speaker
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video
input jacks
Center unit
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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” or “CARD” as the source to play. (A pg. 17)
PRPBY
To component
video input
Component video cord (not supplied)
TV
7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite video
or S-video jack
Center unit
Align the 5 marks.
Composite video cord
(supplied)
or
S-video cord
(not supplied)
To S-video input
To composite
video input
TV
Connecting a TV
• You can get better picture quality in the order — Component
video > S-video > Composite video.
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a
VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.
• You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu
correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (A pg. 37)
NOTE
• Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. See
“Changing the scan mode” (A pg. 18).
Connecting the powered
subwoofer
Powered
Center unit
Align the 5 marks.Align the 5 marks.
System cord
(supplied)
subwoofer
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