JVC SP-PWC3 User's Manual

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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-C3

Consists of XV-THC3, SP-PWC3, SP-THC3F, SP-THC3C and SP-THC3S

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0150-003A

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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-THC3)

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-PWC3)

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

2.

CAUTION

: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3.

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.

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Caution: Proper Ventilation

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

Wall or obstructions

3 cm

XV-THC3

8 cm

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

3 cm

Front

No obstructions

XV-THC3


10 cm

15 cm


SP-PWC3 20 cm

15 cm 15 cm

Front


SP-PWC3

No 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 ................................................................3

Description of parts and controls ... 4

Connections .................................... 7

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas .........................7

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ..... 8

Speaker layout ......................................................................9

Connecting a TV ....................................................................9

Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................10

Connecting to an analog component ...................................10

Connecting to a digital component .....................................10

Connecting the power cord .................................................10

Operating external components with the remote control ........................ 11

Operating the TV .................................................................11

Operating the VCR ..............................................................12

Basic operations ........................... 13

Turning the system on/off ...................................................13

Selecting the source to play ................................................14

Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................14

Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................14

Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................14

Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......14

Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................15

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ..15

Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................15

Adjusting the bass sound [BASS] .......................................15

Changing the scan mode ....................................................15

Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...16

Playback ........................................ 17

Basic playback ....................................................................17

One Touch Replay ...............................................................19

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................19

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................19

Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........20

Playing back a bonus group ................................................20

Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .20

Advanced operations .................... 21

Using the surround mode ...................................................21

Using the on-screen bar .....................................................22

Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................24

Using the file control display ..............................................25

Resume Playback ...............................................................26

Selecting a view angle .........................................................26

Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................26

Selecting the audio .............................................................27

Special picture playback .....................................................27

Program Playback ...............................................................29

Random Playback ...............................................................29

Repeat Playback .................................................................30

Tray lock .............................................................................31

Sound settings ....................................................................31

Setting DVD preferences .............. 32

Using the setup menus .......................................................32

Menu description ................................................................32

Tuner operations ........................... 35

Manual tuning .....................................................................35

Preset tuning ......................................................................35

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................36

Reducing the noise of AM (MW) broadcast ........................36

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving FM stations ...............................................................................36

References .................................... 39

Maintenance .......................................................................39

Troubleshooting ..................................................................39

Specifications .....................................................................40

1


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.

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.

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.

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)

• Core filter (1)

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About discs

Playable disc types

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

DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO

VCD/SVCD Audio CD

• 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 2 2 5

2

4

3

5

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.

If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,

“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start.

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, and JPEG 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 and

JPEG 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.

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.

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”

• 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. 25)

• 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.

“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.”

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Description of parts and controls

Front panel (center unit)

Display window pg. 19 pg. 22 pg. 35 pg. 35 pg. 18 pg. 22

FM AM

WMA

P L PCM SURR CH

MP3 RESUME

PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST MONO

MHz kHz

RDS TA NEWS INFO PRG RND pg. 18 pg. 15 pg. 26 pg. 28 pg. 18 pg. 18 pg. 18 pg. 35 pg. 20 pg. 35 pg. 36 pg. 29 pg. 29 pg. 17 pg. 17 pg. 17 pg. 19

DISC ALL pg. 30 pg. 14

Disc tray (inside): pg. 17

/ TUNING / SOURCE pg. 14


Rear panel (center unit)

pg. 10 pg. 10 pg. 10

AUX IN pg. 7 pg. 13 pg. 13

Remote sensor:

pg. 6 pg. 17 pg. 14 pg. 9 pg. 9 pg. 10

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Powered subwoofer

SP-PWC3 pg. 10

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4

Ω 16Ω

POWER ON lamp: pg. 13 pg. 8

Front

NOTE

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

* Do not block the ventilation openings.

Rear

Power cord: pg. 10

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Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control

pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 17 pg. 14 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 17,

35 pg. 20,

24 pg. 15,

32 pg. 12,

19 pg. 20 pg. 27 pg. 26 pg. 26 pg. 28 pg. 30 pg. 32 pg. 31 pg. 38 pg. 14 pg. 18 pg. 22 pg. 16

TV/VIDEO F AUDIO

DISC 1 DISC 2 TV VCR

DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 MUTING

DVD FM/AM AUX TV SOUND

TV VOL

TUNING

CHANNEL AUDIO VOL

AUDIO

TV

VCR

TUNING

SLOW MEMORY FM MODE SLOW

TOP MENU/PG MENU/PL

ENTER

REC

ON

SCREEN

TITLE/GROUP

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE TV RETURN 100+

PAGE REPEAT PLAY MODE CANCEL

SET UP

TA/NEWS/INFO

SETTING ZOOM

PTY SEARCH

SCAN MODE

VFP

FL DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP RETURN

SURROUND SMART

S.SETUP

BASS TREBLE

FRONT L CENTER FRONT R

SURR. L S.WFR

SURR. R LEVEL pg. 13 pg. 12 pg. 14 pg. 14 pg. 11 – 38 pg. 17 pg. 19, 35 pg. 19, 27 pg. 17, 36 pg. 20, 24 pg. 22

Number buttons: pg. 19 pg. 29 pg. 29 pg. 15, 28 pg. 28 pg. 37 pg. 15 pg. 24 pg. 15 pg. 15

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.

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 cover, slide down the cover.

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Connections

Connecting the FM and

AM (MW) antennas

7 AM (MW) 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 (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

1

Center unit

2

3

Antenna cord

7 FM antenna

Center unit

FM antenna (supplied)

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

If reception is poor

Center unit

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

Standard type (75

C coaxial) connector

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

NOTE

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

• 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.

7


Connections

Connecting the satellite

(front, center, surround) speakers


Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWC3

Front speakers

SP-THC3F

FROM

XV-THC3

XV-THS55

XV-THS58

XV-THS66

4 Ω 16Ω

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 (LEFT)

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

White

Red

Green

Blue

Gray

Surround speakers

SP-THC3S

Center speaker

SP-THC3C

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.

• 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.

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.

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Connections

Speaker layout

Center speaker

Front left speaker

Front right speaker

Powered subwoofer


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. 33)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video input jacks

Center unit

TV

To component video input

Surround left speaker

Surround right 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.

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. 15)

• 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. 14)

7 To connect a TV with the SCART connector

Center unit

AV

TV

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. 15).

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Connections

Connecting the powered subwoofer

Center unit


Powered subwoofer

System cord

(supplied)

Connecting to a digital component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Center unit

Align the 5 marks.

or

To digital optical output

DBS * tuner

MD player

Align the 5 marks.

NOTE

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

Connecting to an analog component

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

Center unit

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;

• To listen to the sound, select “AUX D” as the source to play.

(

A pg. 14)

• To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input mode on the TV.

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

Center unit Powered subwoofer

RCA pin plug cord

(not supplied)

To audio output

VCR

TV

Cassette recorder

NOTE

• If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this system, the sound output through this system may be distorted.

• When playing a video component such as a VCR;

•

• To listen to the sound, select “AUX” as the source to play.

(

A pg. 14)

To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input mode on the TV.

Power cord

(Supplied)

Power cord

Plug into AC outlets.

CAUTION

• 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.

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Operating external components with the remote control

The buttons described below are used on pages 11 and

12.

TV/VIDEO

4

Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a Hitachi TV:

Press 0, then 7.

For a Toshiba TV:

Press 2, then 9.

TV VCR

TV VOL CHANNEL

REC

ENTER

TV

VCR

Remote control mode selector

(play button)

Number buttons

Manufacturer

JVC

Code

01

Akai 02, 05

Blaupunkt 03

Daewoo

Fenner

Fisher

10, 31, 32

04, 31, 32

05

Grundig

Hitachi

Inno-Hit

06

07, 08

09

Irradio 02, 05

Magnavox 10

Mitsubishi 11, 33

Miver

Nokia

03

12, 34

Manufacturer

Nordmende

Okano

Orion

Panasonic

Philips

Saba

Sanyo

Schneider

Sharp

Sony

Telefunken

Code

Thomson

Toshiba

13, 14, 18, 26 – 28

09

15

16, 17

10

13, 14, 18, 26 – 28

05

02, 05

20

21 – 25

13, 14, 18, 26 – 28

13, 14, 18,

26 – 28, 30

29

TV RETURN 100+

5

Release

If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

NOTE

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.

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

Operating the TV

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code.

1

Slide the remote control mode selector to TV.

2

Press and hold TV.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3

Press ENTER.

7 Operation

Aim the remote control at the TV.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a TV;

• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

The following buttons are available:

TV: Turns TV on and off.

TV VOL +/–:

TV/VIDEO:

Adjusts the volume.

Selects the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected channel and the current channel.

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Operating external components with the remote control

Operating the VCR

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

1

Slide the remote control mode selector to VCR.

2

Press VCR.

3

Press and hold F VCR.

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4

Press ENTER.

5

Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a Panasonic VCR:

Press 2, then 1.

For a Philips VCR:

Press 0, then 5.

Manufacturer

JVC

Code

Aiwa

01

02, 20

Bell+Howell 03, 16

Blaupunkt

CGM

04

03, 05, 16

Daewoo

Digtal

Fisher

G.E.

34

05

03, 16

06

Grundig

Hitachi

Loewe

Magnavox

Mitsubishi

07

08, 09

05, 10, 11

04, 05

12 – 15

Manufacturer

Nokia

Code

16

Nordmende 17 – 19, 31

Orion

Panasonic

20

21

Philips

Phonola

Saba

Samsung

05, 22

05

17 – 19, 23, 31

24, 25

Sanyo

Sharp

Siemens

Sony

03, 16

26, 27

07

28 – 30, 35

Telefunken 17 – 19, 31, 32

Toshiba 33

6

Release F VCR.

If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

7 Operation

Aim the remote control at the VCR.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a

VCR;

• Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.

The following buttons are available:

F VCR : Turns VCR on and off.

3 (play button): Starts playback.

7 : Stops operation.

8 : y:

Pauses playback.

Fast forwards video tape.

1:

REC:

Rewinds video tape.

Press this button together with 3 (play button) to start recording or together with 8 to pause recording.

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

See page 11 for button locations.

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Basic operations

The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless otherwise noted.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

The buttons described below are used on pages 13 to 16.

Turning the system on/off

On the remote control:

On the center unit:

Press .

When DVD is selected as the source (

A pg. 14), the following messages will appear on the TV screen.

Source selecting buttons

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

Speaker buttons

TV SOUND

DIMMER SLEEP

SMART

S.SETUP

BASS TREBLE

FRONT L CENTER FRONT R

SURR. L S.WFR

SURR. R LEVEL


BASS/

LEVEL

• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:

Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.

• “NOW READING”:

Appears when the system is reading the disc information.

• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:

Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be played back.

• “NO DISC”:

Appears when no disc is loaded.

• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:

Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.

NOTE

• The STANDBY lamp turns on when the power is turned off and turns off when the power is turned on.

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

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

• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is turned off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the

STANDBY lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the

AC outlet to turn the power off completely.

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

•

•

•

One of 0 buttons on the center unit

One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control

One of the DISC (1-5) 3 buttons or 3 on the center unit

You can use the same buttons on the remote control.

SOURCE


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Selecting the source to play


Press one of the source selecting buttons

(DVD, FM/AM, AUX or TV SOUND).

DVD:

FM/AM:

AUX:

To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.).

( A pg. 17)

To tune in an FM or AM station. (

A pg. 35)

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

To select the source from a component connected to the AUX IN jacks or DIGITAL IN jack. (

A pg. 10)

Each time you press the button, the source alternates between “AUX” and “AUX D”.

TV SOUND: To select the TV (that outputs sound signals) connected to the AV (SCART) connector. (

A pg. 9)


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

NOTE

• When a source except DVD is selected, this system does not output video signals.

• It may take time to change the source.

Adjusting the volume

[VOLUME]

CAUTION

• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source.

If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.


Press AUDIO VOL +/–.


Turn VOLUME.


Listening with headphones

(not supplied)

CAUTION

Be sure to turn down the volume;

• Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing.

• Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly output from the speakers.

While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode

( A pg. 21) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turns the subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode. “H.

PHONE” appears on the display window.

Headphone mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are output regardless of your speaker setting;

• For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are output from the headphones.

• Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the headphones.

• (For DVD AUDIO) When the disc prohibits down-mixing, only the front left and right channels are output from the headphones.

In this case, “LR ONLY” appears on the display window for a few seconds.

Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING]

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound

Perform one on the following:

• Press MUTING again.

• Press AUDIO VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).

Adjusting the brightness of the indications

[DIMMER]

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes.

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Sleep Timer [SLEEP]

The system turns off automatically when the specified period of time has passed.

Press SLEEP.

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

Example: minutes

S L E E P 6 0

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP – –” appears.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers

Press each speaker button you want to adjust the output level and then LEVEL +/–.

• FRONT L:

• FRONT R:

• SURR. L:

• SURR. R:

• CENTER:

• S.WFR:

Front Left speaker

Front Right speaker

Surround Left speaker

Surround Right speaker

Center speaker

Subwoofer

NOTE

• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the

TV screen. (

A pg. 34)

• The adjustments take effect for all sources.

Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE]

Press TREBLE and then LEVEL +/–.

NOTE


Adjusting the bass sound

[BASS]

Press BASS and then LEVEL +/–.

NOTE



Changing the scan mode

The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.

NOTE

• To use the system in PROGRESSIVE mode, it is required that the center unit is connected to the TV by using a component video cord

(not supplied). (

A pg. 9)

7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped

1

Press and hold SCAN MODE for

2 seconds.

“RGB”, “Y/C”, or “PROGRESS” appears on the display window.

2

Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired mode.

• RGB:

• Y/C:

• PROGRESS:

Select this when your TV accommodates the interlaced RGB/composite video signal.

Select this when your TV accommodates the interlaced S-video signal.

Select this when your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive video input.

You can get better picture quality in the order —

“PROGRESSIVE” > “RGB” > “Y/C” > Composite.

3

Press ENTER while the selected mode is displayed.

When “PROGRESS” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights on the display window.

NOTE

• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this is not a malfunction of the system.

• “RGB” is selected at your purchase.

• There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C”.

To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center.

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

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Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround

Setup]

NOTE

• When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart

Surround Setup again.

7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped

1

Take your position where you listen to the sound.

2

Press and hold SMART S. SETUP.

“SETTING” appears on the display window.

3

Clap your hands over your head once.

4

Make sure that “COMPLETED !” appears on the TV screen, then press

SMART S. SETUP.

The system detects your clapping sound through the satellite speakers, then automatically makes the best settings for each speaker. “COMPLETED !” appears on the TV screen when

Smart Surround Setup completes.

When “FAILED !” appears on the TV screen

The system could not detect the clapping sound correctly. In such a case, follow the instructions that appear on the TV screen.

• When the system detects the clapping sound as “FAILED !” three times, set the delay time (DELAY) and the output level (LEVEL) manually. (

A pg. 34)

To cancel

Press SMART S. SETUP.

NOTE

• You need to set the subwoofer’s output level (LEVEL) manually.

(

A pg. 15)

• In step 2, “SW ERROR” appears on the display window if the center unit and the powered subwoofer are not connected correctly by using the supplied system cord.


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Playback

• The icon such as DVD

VIDEO

shows the disc formats or file types the operation is available for.

IMPORTANT


1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2 Press DVD.


Basic playback

1

Press the desired DISC (1-5)

0 on the center unit.

• The system turns on and the disc tray comes out.

2

Place a disc.

Label side up

DVD

VIDEO

When placing an 8 cm disc

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

DISC

1

DISC 2

DISC

1

DISC 2

(play button)

DISC 1 DISC 2

DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

DVD

TITLE/GROUP

FL DISPLAY

AUDIO


TOP MENU/PG

TOP MENU/PG

ENTER

MENU/PL

MENU/PL

Number buttons


3

Press DISC (1-5).

For MP3/WMA files

The file control display (

A pg. 25) appears on the TV screen.

For JPEG files

Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control display (

A pg. 25) appears on the TV screen.

For DVD VR disc

Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the control display on the TV screen. (

A pg. 20)

7 To pause playback

Press 8.

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

7 To stop

Press 7.

•

•

•

•

7 On-screen guide icons

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

: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multisubtitle languages.

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

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

(Play), (Pause), / (Fast forward/

• reverse): appears when you perform each operation.

: the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.

NOTE

• Up to 5 discs can be loaded.

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

• The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the end. However, when DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loaded in the system, playback of the disc next to the DVD VIDEO or DVD

AUDIO will not start.

• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.

• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 34.

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Playback

7 Playback information on the display window

DVD VIDEO

Example:

When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played

Chapter number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

SURR

2 4 1 : 2 3 : 3 1

Signal and speaker indicators (

A pg. 22)

Surround mode and digital signal format (

A pg. 22)

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Title number

SURR

T 1 5

Chapter number

C 2 4


MP3/WMA file

Example:

When an MP3 is played back

Track number

1 2 3

Signal and speaker indicators

1 2 : 3 4

MP3

MP3 indicator *

1

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

(during playback only)

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

T 1 2 3

MP3

G 1 2

Track number

*1

WMA indicator lights for WMA disc.

JPEG file

File number

1 2 3 J P E G

DVD AUDIO


P L PCM

1 2

Track number Elapsed playing time


Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

P L PCM

G 3

Track number

T 1 2

VCD/SVCD/CD

Example:

When a CD is played back

Track number

L PCM

1 2


3: 3 1

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

NOTE

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

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

G 1 2

File number

F 1 2 3

DVD VR disc

Example:

During playback on the Original program*

Title number



2 2

PG

0 : 2 0 : 3 6

PG (Original program) indicator

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Title number Chapter number

P G

PG

1 C 3

Continued on next page

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Playback

Example:

During playback on the Playlist*

Title number



3 0 0 : 5 0 : 3

PL

0

PL (Playlist) indicator

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Playlist number Chapter number

P L 1 C

PL

1

* Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL, you can change the play mode. ( A pg. 20)

NOTE

• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/

JPEG). (

A pg. 23)

• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen.

(

A pg. 22)

7 Disc information on the display window

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

Example:

When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the disc tray 5 is selected.

Currently selected disc number

Currently loaded disc number

7 Screen saver

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

• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.

• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 33.

One Touch Replay

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

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

VR

7 During playback


Press .

NOTE

• This function works in the same title.

• This function is not available during the repeat playback.

• This feature may not work for some discs.


Fast-forward/fast-reverse search

7 During playback


Press y or 1.

Each time you press the button, the search speed changes.

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

To return to normal speed playback

Press 3 (play button).

Press and hold x or 4.

Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/ reverse search speed.

NOTE

• The operation with x or 4 above is available for a disc other than MP3 and WMA.

• When a DVD VIDEO, DVD VR, VCD and SVCD is played back, no sound comes out during fast-forward/reverse search.

• When a DVD AUDIO or CD is played back, sound is intermittent and low during fast-forward/reverse search.


Skip to the beginning of a desired selection

7 Using x/4 buttons

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (chapter):

During playback

For VCD/SVCD (track):

During playback without PBC function

For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG (track/file): During playback or while stopped

Press x or 4 repeatedly.

NOTE

• When playing back an MP3/JPEG file, you can make operations using the file control display. (

A pg. 25)


7 Using number buttons on the remote control

7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (title, chapter):

While stopped, the title number is selected.

During playback, the chapter number is selected.

For DVD AUDIO (track):

During playback or while stopped

For VCD/SVCD (track):

During playback without PBC function

For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG (track/file):


Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to select the desired number.

• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” below.

How to use the number buttons

To select 3:

To select 14:

To select 24:

To select 40:

Press 3.

Press +10, then 4.

Press +10 twice, then 4.

Press +10 three times, then 10.

Or press +10 four times, then 0.

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Playback

Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons

7 During playback or while stopped

1

Press TITLE/GROUP.

“_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group display area in the display window.

Example:

During DVD VIDEO playback

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

_ _

.

:

2

While the display window shows “_ _” or “_”, use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number.

The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of the selected title/group.

• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” ( A pg. 19).

NOTE


Playing back a bonus group

Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. The

DVD

AUDIO bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc.

To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key number” (a password). The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. After getting the key number, you can play back the bonus group by following the procedure below.

7 While the BONUS indicator lights up on the display window

1

Select the bonus group.

For selecting the group, see “Locating a desired title/group using number buttons” described above.

The key number entry indication appears.

On the TV


Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display

7 During playback or while stopped.

1

Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.

The control display is shown on the TV screen, and the system starts playback of the first title/playlist.

• The PLAY LIST is shown only when the playlist is on the

DVD VR disc.

TOP MENU/PG: shows the ORIGINAL PROGRAM.

Example:

ORIGINAL PROGRAM

No Date Ch Time

1 25/04/04 4ch 19:00

2 17/05/04 8ch 10:30

3 22/05/04 8ch 17:00

4 26/05/04 L-1 13:19

5 20/06/04 4ch 22:00

6 25/06/04 L-1 8:23

Title

JVC DVD World 2004

Music Festival children 001 children 002

*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6

*1: Title number

*2: Recording date

*3: Recording source (TV station, the input terminal of the recording equipment etc.)

*4: Start time of recording

*5: Title of the original program/playlist (The title may not be displayed depending on the recording equipment.)

*6: Current title

MENU/PL: shows the PLAY LIST.

Example:

PLAY LIST

No Date Chap Length Title

1 25/05/04 001 1:03:16 My JVC World

2 17/06/04 005 1:35:25

3 20/06/04 003 0:10:23 Favorite music

4 25/06/04 001 0:07:19 children001-002

On the display window

K E Y

BONUS

_ _ _ _

2

Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the key number, then press ENTER.

When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and the BONUS indicator goes off.

• If you enter the wrong number, reenter the correct number.

To clear the key number entry

Perform whichever one of the following:

• Open the disc tray.

• Turn off the system.

NOTE

• In Random Playback, tracks in the bonus group are not played back.

*7 *8 *9 *10 *5 *11

*7: Playlist number

*8: Creating date of playlists

*9: Number of chapters

*10: Total playing time

*11: Current playlist

2

Press Y/5 to select the desired title/ playlist.

The system starts playback of the selected title/playlist.

To clear the control display

• Press ENTER.

About the play mode on a DVD VR disc

• Original program (ORIGINAL PROGRAM):

The system can play back the original picture in the recorded order.

• Playlist (PLAY LIST):

The system can play back the playlist edited by the recording equipment.

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Advanced operations

• The icon such as

DVD

shows the disc formats or file types the

VIDEO operation is available for.

IMPORTANT



• There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a case, follow each instruction.


(play button) AUDIO


SLOW

MENU/PL

SLOW /

/PL /PG

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

SLOW

TOP MENU/PG

Number buttons

Using the surround mode

7 Auto Surround (AUTO SUR)

Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any conversion (downmixing or simulation, etc.). For example, a multichannel source is automatically reproduced in multichannel audio.

7 Dolby Surround

Dolby Pro Logic II* 1

Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and Dolby

Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.

Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes — Movie mode and Music mode:

• Pro Logic II Movie (MOVIE)

Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark .

• Pro Logic II Music (MUSIC)

Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources.

Dolby Digital* 1

Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).

7 DTS Digital Surround

*2

Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).

DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel digital audio format available on CD and DVD software.

SURROUND

Available Surround modes for each input signal

The

B marks show available surround modes.

Mode

Surround off

Auto

Surround

Dolby Surround

Signal SURR OFF AUTO SUR MOVIE * 3

MUSIC * 3

DOLBY

D

Dolby D

(Multichannel)

Dolby D

(2 channel)

DTS Digital

Surround

(Multichannel)

B

B

B

B

B

B

—

B

—

—

B

—

B

—

—

DTS Digital

Surround

DTS

—

—

B

DTS Digital

Surround

(2 channel)

Analog or

Linear/Packed

PCM

(2 channel)

Linear/Packed

PCM

(Multichannel)

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

B

—

B

B

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Linear

PCM

Packed

PCM

LPCM PPCM

— —

DSP

ALL

ST *

—

3

—

—

—

—

B

—

—

—

—

B

B

—

B

B

—

*1

*2

*3

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”,

“Pro Logic”, “MLP

Lossless”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS

Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

You can select these modes by pressing

SURROUND.

( A pg. 22)

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7 All Channel Stereo (DSP)

All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.

All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source.

Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo

7 Indicators on the display window

Digital signal format indicators

PPCM, SURR: Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals comes in.

Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.

LPCM, SURR:

GD, SURR:

C, SURR:

Lights when Dolby D signals come in.

Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals

No indication: come in.

No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.

Dolby Surround/DSP mode indicators

GPLII, SURR: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.

SURR: Lights when All Channel Stereo mode is activated.

Source signal indicators, etc.

Light to indicate the incoming signals.

a: Lights when the left channel signal comes in.

b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.

c: Lights when the right channel signal comes in.

d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.

g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.

i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.

h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2 channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.

SW : Always lights.

The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are reproducing the channels’ sound.

If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only

“ ” lights.

Selecting the surround mode

The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.

When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired surround mode manually.

IMPORTANT




7 When playing back digital multichannel software

(except during SURR OFF mode)

The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby D, DTS

Digital Surround or Linear/Packed PCM) is automatically selected.

7 When playing back 2 channel source

You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (MOVIE/

MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL ST) mode.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the desired mode.

The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.

For details on each mode, see page 21.

To turn off the surround mode

Press SURROUND repeatedly until SURR

OFF appears on the display window.

Storing adjustments — auto memory

When you turn the power off, the system memorizes the current surround mode. The memorized mode is automatically recalled when you turn the power on.

NOTE

• When FM or AM is selected as the source, you can select All Channel

Stereo (ALL ST) and SURR OFF mode.

• For a down-mixing prohibited DVD AUDIO disc, the system continues to output multi-channel signals with “MULTI CH” shown on the display window even if the surround mode is turned off during playback. On the other hand, the system outputs only the front left and right channel signals with “LR ONLY” shown on the display window when you start playback with the surround mode having been set to

“SURR OFF” or “H. PHONE”.

Using the on-screen bar

You can check disc information and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar.

Showing the on-screen bar

7 Whenever a disc is loaded

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

Press ON SCREEN.

Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar changes as follows on the TV screen.

Example:


Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

OFF

(The on-screen bar disappears)

(back to the beginning)

• The currently selected item shows green.

Continued on next page

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7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback

DVD VIDEO

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

DVD AUDIO

VCD

SVCD

CD

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

DVD VR disc

DVD-VR

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

PG 1 CHAP 3 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 34

ON

A Shows disc type.

B Shows audio information.

C Shows disc number.

D Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO), group (for DVD

AUDIO) number or play mode (for DVD VR).

E Shows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO and DVD VR) or track number (for other type of discs).

F Shows time information. See “Changing the time information”.


G Shows playback status.

: appears during playback.

/ : appears during fast forward/reverse.

/ : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion.

: appears when paused.

: appears when stopped.

H Select this to change time information (F). See “Changing the time information” below.

I Select this for Repeat Playback. ( A pg. 30)

J Select this for time search function. ( A pg. 25)

K Select this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO and DVD VR) or track

(for DVD AUDIO) search function. ( A pg. 24)

L Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream.

(

A pg. 27)

M Select this to change subtitle language and subpicture.

( A pg. 26)

N Select this to change view angle. ( A pg. 26)

O Select this to change the page. ( A pg. 28)

P Shows Playback Mode status.

PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. ( A pg. 29)

RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. ( A pg. 29)

Changing the time information

You can change the time information in the onscreen bar on the TV screen and the display window of the center unit.

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

7 During playback

1

Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2

Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight .

3

Press ENTER repeatedly to select the desired information.

Example:

When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.

7 VCD/SVCD/CD

• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current track

• REM: Remaining time of current track

• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc

• T. REM: Remaining time of disc

7 DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR

• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track

• REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track

• TOTAL: Elapsed time of Title/Group/Program

• T. REM: Remaining time of Title/Group/Program

4

Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

• When playing back DVD VR, “TIME” and “REM” cannot be shown.

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Playing from a specified position on a disc

You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time.

Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu

DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen.

You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.

DVD

VIDEO

7 Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded

1


The menu appears on the TV screen.

Example:

Normally, a DVD VIDEO which contains more than one title will have a “top” menu which lists the titles. Press

TOP MENU/PG to show the title menu.

Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is shown by pressing MENU/PL.

See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding its particular menu.

2

Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a desired item.

3

Press ENTER.

• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the corresponding number using number buttons.

Locating a desired scene using a VCD/

SVCD menu with PBC

A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list of contained songs. You can locate a specific scene by using these menus.

7 During playback with PBC function

1

Press RETURN repeatedly until the menu appears on the TV screen.

Example:


2

Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to select the number of the desired item.

• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” (

A pg. 19).

To return to the menu

Press RETURN.

When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV screen:

• To go to the next page, press x.

• To return to the previous page, press 4.

NOTE

• If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without using the

PBC function, perform any of the following:

•

• Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.

Press x repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed, then start playback by pressing 3 (play button).

The track number appears on the display window instead of

“PBC”.

• To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC-compatible VCD/

•

•

SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the following:


Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press 3 (play button).

Locating a desired chapter/track using the on-screen bar

7 During playback

1



DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

2

Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight /

.

3

Press ENTER.

Example:


Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

4

Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the desired chapter number.

Example:

To select 8: Press 8.

To select 10: Press 1, then 0.



To correct a misentry

Repeat step 4.

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.


NOTE

• You can select up to the 99th chapter/track.

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Locating a desired position by specifying the time

7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR:

During playback

For VCD/SVCD:

While stopped or during playback without PBC function

For CD:


DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc

Perform the following procedure while stopped.

7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the current title/track

Perform the following procedure during playback.

1



2


3

Press ENTER.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

4

Use number buttons (0-9) to enter the time.

Example:

To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds) elapsed

Press 2 Press 3

Press 4 Press 0

Press 8

To cancel a misentry

Press Cursor 2 repeatedly.

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.


NOTE

• You can specify time in hours/minutes/seconds for DVD VIDEO/

DVD AUDIO/DVD VR and in minutes/seconds for VCD/SVCD/CD.


Using the file control display

You can search and play desired groups and tracks/files using the file control display on the TV screen.

Current group/total group number

Playback mode (PROGRAM,

RANDOM, REPEAT)

Tag information (for MP3/

WMA only)

Elapsed playing time of current track (for MP3/WMA only)

Current group

Current track (file) / total track

(file) number on current group

Current track (file)

Total track (file) number on disc

Playback status

The file control display appears automatically during playback

(MP3/WMA) or while stopped.

7 For MP3/WMA:


For JPEG:

While stopped

1

Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the desired group/track/file.

• For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track.

2

Press 3 (play button) or ENTER.

• Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/ file.

• When you press ENTER for JPEG, only the selected file is played back.

NOTE

• (For MP3/WMA) During playback, you can locate the desired track/ file by pressing x/4 or Cursor 5/Y.

• You can also check playback information on the display window.

(

A pg. 18)

• Some group, track and file names may not be displayed correctly depending on recording conditions.

• The order of groups, tracks and files may be displayed differently from the order displayed on your personal computer.

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Resume Playback

When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (

A pg. 34) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (“RESUME” appears on the display window.)

• Turning off the power (

A pg. 13)

• Pressing 7 once

• Changing the source ( A pg. 14)

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

To start playback from the stored position

Press 3 (play button) or DVD.

• There may be a case where 3 (play button) does not work after changing the source.

To clear the stored position

Press 7 again or open the disc tray with the playback disc.

Selecting a view angle

7 During playback of a disc containing multi-view angles

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

When using the ANGLE button:

1

Press ANGLE.

Example:

The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles recorded.


Selecting the subtitle

7 During playback of a disc containing subtitles in several languages

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

When using the SUBTITLE button:

1

Press SUBTITLE.

Example (DVD VIDEO):

“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded.

2

Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired subtitle.

For DVD VR

• Pressing SUBTITLE activates the subtitles (subpictures) regardless of whether the subtitles are recorded or not.

(subpictures will not change if no subpictures is recorded.)

For SVCD

• An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing

SUBTITLE changes the subtitles regardless of whether the subtitles are recorded or not. (Subtitles will not change if no subtitle is recorded.)

NOTE

• To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE. Each time you press

SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately.

When using the on-screen bar:

1



2


3

Press ENTER.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

2

Press ANGLE repeatedly or press

Cursor Y/5 to select the desired view angle.


1



2


3

Press ENTER.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

4

Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired view angle.

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.


NOTE

• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the video part.

4

Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select the desired subtitle.

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.


NOTE

• To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE. Each time you press

SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately.

• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See “The language codes list” (

A pg. 32).


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Selecting the audio

7 During playback of a disc containing audio in several languages

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

When using the AUDIO button:

1

Press AUDIO.

Example (DVD VIDEO):

“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded.

DVD

VR

2

Press AUDIO repeatedly or press

Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio.


1



2


3

Press ENTER.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

4

Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio.

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.


NOTE

• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See “The language codes list” (

A pg. 32).

• “ST”, “L” or “R” is displayed when playing a VCD, SVCD or DVD

VR respectively representing “stereo”, “left sound” and “right sound”.


Special picture playback

Frame-by-frame playback

7 During playback

Press 8 repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the still picture advances by one frame.

To return to normal playback


DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

Playing back in slow-motion

7 During playback

1

Press 8 at the point where you want to start playback in slow-motion from.

The system pauses playback.

2

Press SLOW 9.

• Playback in forward slow-motion starts.

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO only:

• To play back in reverse slow-motion, press SLOW (.

Each time you press the button, the playback speed become faster.

Example: On the TV



NOTE

• Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.


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Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO

Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures

(B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically

DVD

AUDIO during playback according to the playback sequence. You can change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current group/track has selectable pictures (pages).

7 During playback and while the B.S.P. indicator lights up on the display window

When using the PAGE button:

Press PAGE repeatedly to select a desired still picture.


1



2


3

Press ENTER.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch


Changing the VFP setting

The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preference.

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

7 During playback

1

Press VFP.

The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.

Example:

4

Press Cursor 5/Y to select the desired still picture.

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.


Zooming in

7 During playback or while paused

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

1

Press ZOOM.

Each time you press ZOOM, scene magnification changes.

2

While zoomed in, press Cursor 3/2/Y/

5 to move zoom-in area.


Press ZOOM repeatedly to select ZOOM OFF.

NOTE

• The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc type.

• During slide-show playback of JPEG, zooming in is not available. In such a case, press 8 to pause slide-show playback, then zoom in.


• During playback, there may be a case where Cursor (3/2/Y/5) does not work in step 2 above.

2

Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select the VFP mode.

• NORMAL: Normally select this.

• CINEMA: Suitable for movies.

When you select “NORMAL” or “CINEMA”, press VFP to complete the setting.

• USER 1 and USER 2:

You can adjust parameters that affect picture appearance.

Only when selecting “USER 1” or “USER 2” in step

2, proceed to perform the following operation;

3

Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust.

Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred.

• GAMMA:

Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining brightness of dark and bright portions.

• BRIGHTNESS:

Controls screen brightness.

• CONTRAST:

Controls screen contrast.

• SATURATION:

Controls screen color depth.

• TINT:

Controls screen tint.

• SHARPNESS:

Controls screen sharpness.

4

Press ENTER.

Example:

5

Press Cursor Y/5 to change the setting.

6

Press ENTER.

The current VFP settings appear again.

7

Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters.

8

Press VFP.

NOTE

• Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.

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Program Playback

7 While stopped

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

1

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until program window appears on the TV screen.

USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.

USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM.

2

Follow the instructions that appear on the TV screen to program the desired chapters/tracks.


• The content’s numbers that you have to specify for programming varies depending on the disc type:

•

•

•

DVD VIDEO:

VCD, SVCD, CD:

Titles and chapters

Tracks

DVD AUDIO, MP3, WMA:

Groups and tracks

• Before you program the tracks in bonus group on a DVD

AUDIO, perform the procedure of “Playing back a bonus group” ( A pg. 20) to turn off the BONUS indicator on the display window.

• You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is up to

99.

• There may be a case that the group or title number can be entered even for discs that contain no groups or titles. In such a case, press ENTER to proceed to the Track/Chapter column.

• When you press ENTER instead of the number buttons in the Track/Chapter column, “ALL” appears and all the tracks or chapters on the selected group or title are programmed as a step.

To clear the programs one by one from the last entered number

Press CANCEL repeatedly.

To clear all programs

Press 7.

You can also clear the program by turning off the system.


3


If all of the programmed tracks/files have been played back, playback stops and the program window appears again. Note that program setting remains.

To check the program contents

During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program window appears.

To quit the Program mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program window and disappear from the TV screen.

NOTE

• There may be a case where bonus group on a DVD AUDIO cannot be played.

• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.

• Program Playback may not work for some discs.

Random Playback

You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order.

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

7 While stopped

1

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen.

2


• When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts

Random Playback of the next disc after completing current disc playback.

To quit Random mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program window and disappear from the TV screen.

You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the system.

NOTE

• The same title/track will not be played back more than once during

Random Playback.

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Repeat Playback

Repeating the current selection or all discs

7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR:

During playback

For VCD/SVCD:

During playback without PBC function or stopped

For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG:

During playback or stopped

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

When using the REPEAT button:

Press REPEAT.

1 2 1: 3 1: 0 1

Repeat mode indicator

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.

Display window

TV screen Meanings

No

DISC

ALL

1 indication

REPEAT GROUP

PG

PL

Repeats the current group for

DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/

JPEG.

Repeats the current title for

DVD VIDEO.

(For DVD VR) Repeats the current title for Original program.

(For DVD VR) Repeats the current playlist for Playlist.

Repeats all titles and tracks on the current disc for DVD VR/

VCD/SVCD/CD/MP3/WMA/

JPEG.

Repeats all the available discs.

REPEAT ALL

,

REPEAT TRACK,

REPEAT STEP

,

REPEAT STEP

Repeats the current track for

DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/

CD/MP3/WMA.

Repeats the current chapter for

DVD VIDEO/DVD VR.

Repeat mode is off.

The system plays back the disc normally.

NOTE

• When DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loaded in the system, playback of the disc next to the DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO will not start, although /REPEAT ALL on the TV screen or

ALL in the display window is shown.

• For DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, REPEAT ALL and REPEAT

DISC may not be available depending on the disc.


When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/

WMA/JPEG):

1



2


3

Press ENTER.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

4

Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select the Repeat mode.

5

Press ENTER.

6

Press ON SCREEN.


To cancel Repeat Playback

Select “OFF” in step 4.

Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat]

You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending

(point B).

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VR

7 During playback

1



2


3

Press ENTER.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

4

Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select

“A-B”.

5

Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you want to repeat (point A).

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

6

Press ENTER at the end of the part you want to repeat (point B).

A-B Repeat Playback starts.

7

Press ON SCREEN.


To cancel

Select “OFF” in step 4, then press ENTER.

NOTE

• When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD VR, A-B Repeat Playback is possible only within the same title.

• “A-B” cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.

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Tray lock

You can lock the tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection.

On the center unit ONLY:

While the system is turned off

DISC 1

Press and hold

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

• If you try to eject the disc, “LOCKED” appears to indicate that the tray is locked.

To cancel

Carry out the same operation again.

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


Sound settings

IMPORTANT


• Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

NOTE

Before you start operation;

• There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

1

Press SETTING.

Example:

D E C.

A / P C M

2

Press Cursor Y/5 to select the item you want to set.

• DEC (Decode):

When you play an external source (AUX D is selected as a source) that was encoded with Dolby D or DTS Digital

Surround, the following symptoms may occur;

• No sound comes out at the beginning of playback.

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

A/PCM (Auto/PCM):

Normally select this. The system automatically

DD: detects the incoming signals.

Select this if the symptoms above occur when

DTS: playing a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby

D.

Select this if the symptoms above occur when playing a disc (or software) encoded with DTS

Digital Surround.

3

Press Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selection.

Example:

D E C.

D D

The adjustment is set and the display automatically disappears a few seconds later.

NOTE

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

GDIGITAL or C indicator flashes.)

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Setting DVD preferences

Using the setup menus

• You can change the language used in the setup menus. See

“Menu description” below.

Basic operation on the setup menus

IMPORTANT



AUDIO.

2 Press DVD.

7 While stopped

1

Press SET UP.

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

2

Follow the instructions that appear on the TV screen.

Menu description

:Language menu (LANGUAGE)

7

MENU LANGUAGE

Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.

• Select the initial language*.

7

AUDIO LANGUAGE

Some DVDs have multiple audio languages.

• Select the initial audio language*.

7

SUBTITLE

Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages.

• Select the initial subtitle language*.

7

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

• Select the language shown on the TV screen when operating this system.

* When the language you have selected is not recorded to a disc, the original language is automatically used as the initial language.

NOTE

• See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each language, such as “AA”, etc.

The language codes list

CA Catalan

CO Corsican

CS Czech

CY Welsh

DA Danish

DZ Bhutani

EL Greek

EO Esperanto

ET Estonian

EU Basque

FA Persian

FI Finnish

FJ Fiji

FO Faroese

FY Frisian

GA Irish

AA Afar

AB Abkhazian

AF Afrikaans

AM Ameharic

AR Arabic

AS Assamese

AY Aymara

AZ Azerbaijani

IK Inupiak

IN Indonesian

IS Icelandic

IW Hebrew

JI Yiddish

JW Javanese

KA Georgian

KK Kazakh

BA Bashkir

BE Byelorussian

BG Bulgarian

BH Bihari

KL Greenlandic

KM Cambodian

KN Kannada

KO Korean (KOR)

BI Bislama KS Kashmiri

BN Bengali, Bangla KU Kurdish

BO Tibetan

BR Breton

KY Kirghiz

LA Latin

LN

LO

LT

LV

MI

NA

NE

Lingala

Laothian

Lithuanian

Latvian, Lettish

MG Malagasy

Maori

MK Macedonian

ML Malayalam

MN Mongolian

MO Moldavian

MR Marathi

MS Malay (MAY)

MT Maltese

MY Burmese

Nauru

Nepali

SS Siswati

ST Sesotho

SU Sundanese

SV Swedish

SW Swahili

TA

TE

TG

TH

TI

TK

TL

TN

TO

TR

TS

Tamil

Telugu

Tajik

Thai

Tigrinya

Turkmen

Tagalog

Setswana

Tonga

Turkish

Tsonga

RN Kirundi

RO Rumanian

RU Russian

RW Kinyarwanda

SA Sanskrit

SD Sindhi

SG Sangho

SH Serbo-Croatian

SI Singhalese

SK Slovak

SL Slovenian

SM Samoan

SN Shona

SO Somali

SQ Albanian

SR Serbian

GD Scots Gaelic

GL Galician

GN Guarani

GU Gujarati

HA Hausa

HI Hindi

HR Croatian

HU Hungarian

HY Armenian

IA Interlingua

IE Interlingue

NL Dutch

NO Norwegian

OC Occitan

OM (Afan) Oromo

OR Oriya

PA Panjabi

PL Polish

PS Pashto, Pushto

TT

UZ

VI

Tatar

TW Twi

UK Ukrainian

UR Urdu

Uzbek

Vietnamese

WO Wolof

VO Volapuk

PT Portuguese

QU Quechua

XH Xhosa

YO Yoruba

RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu

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: Picture menu (PICTURE)

7

MONITOR TYPE

You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play

DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.

• 16:9 (Wide television conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed on 16:9

(wide TV).

When you play DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 4:3, the system adjust the ratio of output signal automatically.

• 4:3 LB (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.

• 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)

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.

: Audio menu (AUDIO)

7

D. RANGE COMPRESSION

(Dynamic range compression)

You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.

• AUTO

Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its full dynamic range (no effect applied).

• ON

Select this when you want to fully apply the compression effect (useful at midnight).

NOTE

• When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the surround mode is off, the setting of D. RANGE COMPRESSION is set to ON automatically.

Ex.: 16:9 Ex.: 4:3 LB Ex.: 4:3 PS

NOTE

• Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB” with some DVDs. This depends on how DVDs are recorded.

7

PICTURE SOURCE

When you set the scan mode to “PROGRESS” (

A pg. 15), you can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content on the disc is processed by frame (film source) or by field (video source) .

Normally set to “AUTO”.

• AUTO

Used to play a disc containing both video and film source materials.

This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the current disc according to the disc information.

• If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.

• FILM

Suitable for playing back a film source disc.

• VIDEO

Suitable for playing back a video source disc.

7

SCREEN SAVER (A pg. 19)

You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function.

7

FILE TYPE

When several types of files are recorded on a disc, you can select which files to play.

• AUDIO

Select this to play MP3/WMA files.

• STILL PICTURE

Select this to play JPEG files.

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: Speaker setting menu

(SPK. SETTING)

7 Level menu (LEVEL)

FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/

CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/

SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER

While monitoring the test tone, adjust the output level of the speakers.

TEST TONE*

Outputs the test tone.

* The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the following sequence: s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left speaker s (back to the beginning)

7 Delay menu (DELAY)

Example:

Center speaker

1 ms

Subwoofer

Front left

0 ms

Front right

0 ms

: Other setting menu (OTHERS)

7

RESUME

You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.

(

A pg. 26)

7

ON SCREEN GUIDE

You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons.

( A pg. 17)

Surround left

2 ms

Surround right

2 ms

In this case, set the delay time of each speaker as follows;

• Delay time of front speakers: 0 ms

• Delay time of center speaker: 1 ms

• Delay time of surround speakers: 2 ms

FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/

CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/

SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER

Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.

Within the range from 0 ms to 15 ms. (by 1 ms)

7 Subwoofer menu (SUBWOOFER)

LEVEL

You can set the output level of the subwoofer in the -6 dB to +6 dB range.

CROSS OVER

The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer.

Select one of the cross over frequency levels according to the bass sound quality from the front/center/surround speakers.

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Tuner operations

IMPORTANT



AUDIO.

2 Press FM/AM.

NOTE

• When FM or AM is selected as the source, you can select All Channel

Stereo (ALL ST) and SURR OFF mode.


FM/AM

TUNING

MEMORY FM MODE

TUNING

AUDIO


/

TA/NEWS/INFO PTY SEARCH

Number buttons

PTY SEARCH

Manual tuning

1

Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band.

Example:

When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.

AM 8 1 0 kHz

2

Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.

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

NOTE

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

Preset tuning

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

7 To preset the stations

1

Tune in the station you want to preset.

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

A pg. 36).

Example:

When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.

FM 1 0 3. 5 0

MHz

2

Press MEMORY.

FM

CH

_ _ 1 0 3. 5 0

MHz

While “CH” and “– –” are flashing:

3

Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to select a preset number you want.


Example:

When the preset channel 1 is selected.

FM

CH

1 1 0 3. 5 0

MHz

If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

While the selected number is flashing:

4

Press MEMORY.

The selected number stops flashing.

The station is assigned to the selected preset number.

If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

5

Repeat steps 1 to 4.

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

7 To tune in to a preset station

1

Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or

AM.

2

Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to select a preset number.

• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” (

A pg. 19).

NOTE

• You can also select a preset number by pressing y/1.

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Selecting the FM reception mode

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

7 While listening to an FM station

Press FM MODE.

The FM reception mode appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes.

• AUTO:

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

• MONO:

Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. (The MONO indicator lights on the display window.) In this mode, you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station.

Reducing the noise of AM

(MW) broadcast

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

7 While listening to an AM (MW) station

Press FM MODE.

The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode changes.

• Choose “BEATCUT1” or “BEATCUT2” according to which gives clearer sound.

Using the RDS (Radio

Data System) when receiving FM stations

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.

When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.

FM 1 0 3. 5 0

MHz

RDS

RDS indicator


With the system, you can receive the following types of RDS signals:

PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station names.

PTY (Program Type):

RT (Radio Text):

Shows types of broadcast programs.

Shows text messages the station sends.

Enhanced Other Network: See page 38.

NOTE

• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.

• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting

RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

IMPORTANT



AUDIO.

2 Press FM/AM.

7 To show the RDS signals information

Press FL DISP. while listening to an FM station.

Each time you press the button, the indication on the display window changes.

PS (Program Service):

While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.

PTY (Program Type):

While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.

RT (Radio Text):

While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.

Frequency:

Station frequency (non-RDS service).

About characters shown on the display window

When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.

NOTE

• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will not appear on the display window.

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Searching for a program by PTY codes

One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels ( A pg. 35) by specifying the PTY codes.

7 To search for a program using the PTY codes

NOTE

Before you start operation;

• The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.

• To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH while searching.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

1

Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM station.

“PTY” and “SELECT” flashes alternately on the display window.

7 While “PTY” and “SELECT” is flashing alternately:

2

Press PTY 9 or PTY ( until the PTY code you want appears on the display window.

• For details, see “Description of the PTY codes”.

While the PTY code selected in step 2 is still on the display window:

3

Press PTY SEARCH again.

While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code alternate on the display window.

The system searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.

To continue searching after the first stop

Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display window are flashing.

If no program is found, “NO FOUND” appears on the display window.


Description of the PTY codes

NEWS:

AFFAIRS:

INFO:

SPORT:

EDUCATE:

DRAMA:

CULTURE:

SCIENCE:

VARIED:

POP M:

ROCK M:

EASY M:

LIGHT M:

CLASSICS:

News.

Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis.

Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.

Programs concerned with any aspect of sports.

Educational programs.

All radio plays and serials.

Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture, including language, theater, etc.

Programs about natural sciences and technology.

Used for mainly speech-based programs such as quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.

Commercial music of current popular appeal.

Rock music.

Current contemporary music considered to be

“easy-listening”.

Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc.

OTHER M:

WEATHER:

FINANCE:

Music not fitting into any of the other categories.

Weather reports and forecasts.

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.

CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.

SOCIAL: Programs about sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.

RELIGION:

PHONE IN:

TRAVEL:

LEISURE:

JAZZ:

COUNTRY:

Religious programs.

Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum.

Travel information.

Programs about recreational activities.

NATION M:

OLDIES:

FOLK M:

Jazz music.

Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern

States.

Current popular music of the nation or region in that country’s language.

Music from the so-called “golden age” of popular music.

Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation.

DOCUMENT: Programs concerning factual matters, presented in an investigative style.

TEST:

ALARM:

NONE:

Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast equipment or unit.

Emergency announcement.

No program type, undefined program, or difficult to categorize into particular types.

NOTE

• Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list.

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Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarily

Another convenient RDS service is called “Enhanced Other

Network”.

This allows the system to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases;

• When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW stations, some FM stations and other sources).

• When the system is in standby mode.

NOTE

Before you start operations;

• The Enhanced Other Network function is only applicable to preset stations.

IMPORTANT



AUDIO.

2 Press FM/AM.

Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the program type indicator

(TA/NEWS/INFO) you want appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the indicator on the display window changes.

FM

CH

1 1 0 3. 5 0

MHz

TA NEWS INFO

The program type indicator

TA: Traffic Announcement in your area.

NEWS: News.

INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.

To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced

Other Network

Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type indicator (TA/NEWS/INFO) goes off from the display window. The system exits from Enhanced Other Network standby mode and goes back to the previously selected station.

When an emergency broadcast (ALARM signal) is sent from an FM station

The system automatically tunes in to the station and “ALARM” appears on the display window while the system receiving the emergency broadcast.

Note that an emergency broadcast cannot be received in the following cases;

• When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW stations, some FM stations and other sources).

• When the system is in standby mode.


The TEST signal is used for equipment test — whether it can receive the Alarm signal correctly

The TEST signal makes the system work in the same way as the

Alarm signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the system automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal.

While receiving the TEST signal, “TEST” appears on the display window.

7 How the Enhanced Other Network function actually works

Case 1

If there is no station broadcasting the program you have selected

The system continues tuning in to the current station.

‘

When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, the system automatically switches to the station. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the system goes back to the previously tuned station, but the Enhanced Other Network function still remains activated.

Case 2

If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting the program you have selected

The system continues to receive the station but the indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the indicator of received PTY code stops flashing and remains lit, but the Enhanced Other Network function still remains activated.

NOTE

• In Enhanced Other Network standby mode, if you change the source to play, Enhanced Other Network standby mode is canceled temporarily.

If you change the source to FM again, the system returns to

Enhanced Other Network standby mode.

• Enhanced Other Network data sent from some stations may not be compatible with this system.

• Enhanced Other Network does not function for some FM stations with RDS service.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other Network function, the station does not change even if another network station starts broadcasting a program of the same Enhanced Other Network data.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other

Network function, you can only use TA/NEWS/INFO and FL

DISP. as the tuner operation buttons.

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References

Maintenance

7 Handling Discs

• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.

• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc.

• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture.

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

• DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner or benzine — to clean the disc.

7 Cleaning the system

• Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in waterdiluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

• Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or

•

•

•

•

• get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.

DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.

DO NOT wipe it strong.

DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.

DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.

DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Power does not come on.

The remote control does not work.

No sound.

No picture is displayed on the TV screen.

No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts.

Video and audio are distorted.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The power cord and/or system cord is not connected.

The batteries are exhausted.

Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor.

SOLUTION

Connect the power cord and system cord correctly.

( A pg. 10)

Replace the batteries. ( A pg. 6)

Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.

The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected.

Check the connection.

The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN and/or

DIGITAL IN correctly.

Connect the cord correctly. ( A pg. 10)

An incorrect source has been selected.

The decode mode is not set correctly.

The video cord is not connected correctly.

The disc is not playable.

Select the correct source. (

A pg. 14)

Select the proper decode mode. (

A pg. 31)

Connect the cord correctly. (

A pg. 9)

Use a playable disc. (

A pg. 3)

Change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C”. (

A pg. 15)

The scan mode is set to “PROGRESS” though the center unit is connected to the TV which does not support the progressive video input such as a conventional TV.

The disc is scratched or dirty.

A VCR is connected between the center unit and the

TV.

The monitor type is not set correctly.

Replace or clean the disc.

Connect the center unit and TV directly. (

Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (

A pg. 9)

A pg. 33)

The picture does not fit the TV screen.

Hard to listen to broadcast because of noise.

Antennas are disconnected.

(

Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.

A pg. 7)

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References

Specifications

7 Center unit (XV-THC3)

Audio section

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %

NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference.

Digital input*

1

:

DIGITAL IN: –21 dBm to –15 dBm

(OPTICAL) (660 nm E30 nm)

*

1

Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital

Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)

Video section

Video System:

Horizontal Resolution:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

PAL

500 lines

64 dB

(Composite signal when “RGB” is selected)

Video output level

Composite:

S-video-Y:

S-video-C:

Component-Y:

Component-P

RGB:

B /P R :

1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

1.0 V(p-p)/75

C

0.3 V(p-p)/75

C

1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

0.7 V(p-p)/75 C

0.7 V(p-p)/75

C

Tuner section

Tuning Range

FM:

AM (MW):

87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz

522 kHz to 1 629 kHz

General

Power Requirements:

Power Consumption:

AC 230 V , 50 Hz

19 W (at operation)

Dimensions (W M H M D):

1.4 W (in standby mode)

Mass:

400 mm M 85 mm M 399 mm

4.2 kg

7 Subwoofer (SP-PWC3)

Amplifier section

Front:

Center/Surround:

Subwoofer:

140W per channel, RMS at 4

C at

1 kHz, with 10% total harmonic distortion.

130W per channel, RMS at 4

C at

1 kHz, with 10% total harmonic distortion.

140 W, RMS at 4

C at 100 Hz, with

10% total harmonic distortion.

Speaker section

Speaker unit: 16 cm Bass-reflex

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Impedance: 4

C

Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 200 Hz

General

Power Requirements:

Power Consumption:

AC 230 V , 50 Hz

135 W (at operation)

0 W (in standby mode)


169 mm M 411 mm M 459 mm

Mass: 11.3 kg

7 Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC3

Front speakers (SP-THC3F)

Speaker unit: 8.0 cm cone

1.5 cm dome

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded


Impedance: 4

C

Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz


104.5 mm M 139 mm M 101 mm

Mass: 0.56 kg each

Center speaker (SP-THC3C)


1.5 cm dome

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded


Impedance: 4

C



137 mm M 105 mm M 104.5 mm

Mass: 0.57 kg

Surround speakers (SP-THC3S)


Bass-reflex


Impedance: 4 C



111.5 mm M 148 mm M 106.5 mm

Mass: 0.56 kg each

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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