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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

Consists of XV-THM603, SP-PWM603,
SP-THS9F, SP-THS9C and SP-THS9S

Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303,
SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and
SP-THM303S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1147-018A
[UJ]

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Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION — F button!
(XV-THM603/ XV-THM303)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely
(the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains
line.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights
red.
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION
(SP-PWM603/ SP-PWM303)
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.

TH-M603: 42.1 kg
TH-M303: 26.2 kg

G-1

CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or
accidentally dropping the unit, have
two persons unpack, carry, and
install 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
Wall or
obstructions

XV-THM603/
XV-THM303

8 cm

Front

3 cm

XV-THM603/
XV-THM303
10 cm

No
obstructions
15 cm

Wall or
obstructions

SP-PWM603/
SP-PWM303

15 cm

20 cm
Front

15 cm

No
obstructions

Wall or obstructions
SP-PWM603/
SP-PWM303

15 cm

G-2

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Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 2

Advanced operations .................... 25

Notes on handling .................................................................2
Supplied accessories ............................................................2

Using the surround mode ...................................................25
Using the on-screen bar .....................................................26
Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................28
Using the file control display ..............................................29
Resume Playback ...............................................................30
Selecting a view angle .........................................................30
Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................30
Selecting the audio .............................................................31
Special picture playback .....................................................31
Program Playback ...............................................................33
Random Playback ...............................................................34
Repeat Playback .................................................................34
Tray lock .............................................................................35
Sound and other settings ....................................................36

About discs ..................................... 3
Playable disc types ...............................................................3

Description of parts and controls ... 5
Connections .................................... 8
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................................8
Assembling the front and surround speakers ............................9
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ......10
Speaker layout ....................................................................12
Connecting a TV ..................................................................12
Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................13
Connecting to an analog component ...................................13
Connecting to a digital component .....................................13
Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch .......................................13
Connecting the power cord .................................................14

Operating external components with
the remote control ........................ 15
Operating the TV .................................................................15
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .......................15
Operating the VCR ..............................................................16

Basic operations ........................... 17
Turning the system on/off ...................................................17
Selecting the source to play ................................................18
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................18
Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................18
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................18
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......18
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................19
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/
surround speakers [SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L/R] ...........19
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................19
Changing the scan mode ....................................................19
Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...20

Playback ........................................ 21
Basic playback ....................................................................21
One Touch Replay ...............................................................23
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................23
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection ........................23
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ..........24
Playing back a bonus group ................................................24

Setting DVD preferences .............. 37
Using the setup menus .......................................................37
Menu description ................................................................37

Tuner operations ........................... 41
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing .................................41
Manual tuning .....................................................................41
Preset tuning ......................................................................42
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................42
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ..................................42

AV COMPU LINK remote control
system ........................................... 43
References .................................... 44
Maintenance .......................................................................44
Troubleshooting ..................................................................44
Specifications .....................................................................45

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Introduction
7 Safety precautions

Notes on handling

Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

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.

Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near
a heating device.
When you are away
When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of
time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants.
These may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the system
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase.
Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical
shock.

Supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.
The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied.
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• FM antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Power cord (1)
• System cord (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
• Speaker cords (TH-M603 only)
For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)
For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)
• Screws (TH-M603 only)
M5 x 25 mm:
For satellite speakers (8)
• AC plug adaptor (2)

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About discs
Playable disc types
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD
(SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.
• This system accommodates the NTSC and PAL system. When
you play an NTSC disc with the scan mode set to “PAL”
(A pg. 19), the NTSC video signal is converted to the PAL60
signal and output.
• This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 21)
• This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in
DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played
because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Discs you can play:
DVD VIDEO

DVD AUDIO

CD-R

VCD

CD-RW

SVCD

DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD:

ALL

1 2
3 4

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

• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SACD, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready),
Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs,
their actual operation may be different from what is
explained in this manual. This is due to the disc
programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this
system.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can
be played back only if they are already “finalized”.
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal
computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format.
This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA,
JPEG or MPEG4 files are recorded on them.
However, some discs may not be played back because of their
disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on
them.
Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3,
WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 disc are determined by the writing
(encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore,
due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms
may occur:
• Some discs may not be played back.
• Some tracks on an MP3 or WMA disc may be skipped or may
not be played back normally.
• Some files on a JPEG or MPEG4 disc may be played back
distortedly.
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions
or cautions carefully.
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by
the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of
regular CDs.

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About discs
Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs
• MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW)
require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of
the directory/file configuration.)
• When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO
9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
• The system can only play MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files with
the following file extensions;
MP3:
“.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3”
WMA: “.wma”, “.WMA” and any uppercase and lowercase
combination (such as “.Wma”)
JPEG: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and
lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)
MPEG4: “.asf”, “.ASF” and any uppercase and lowercase
combination (such as “.Asf”)
• If different type of files (audio (MP3/WMA), still picture
(JPEG), and video (MPEG4) files) are recorded on a disc, set the
FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate
setting for the data to be read. (A pg. 38)
• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99
groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the
system can play is 1000. For example, if you set FILE TYPE to
AUDIO (A pg. 38) and play a disc that contains 500 MP3 tracks,
200 JPEG files, and 600 WMA tracks, the system can play 500
MP3 tracks and the first 500 of 600 WMA tracks.
• Some MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs may not be played back
normally because of their disc characteristics or recording
conditions.

Notes on JPEG discs only
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will
take a longer time to be displayed.)
• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.
• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.
Notes on MPEG4 disc only
• The system supports the types of simple profile as MPEG4 files
(MPEG4 SP).
• The system supports MPEG4 files recorded with the maximum
bit rate of 384 kbps and an audio codec of G.726. (To play the
MPEG4 file, it is required that G.726 formatted audio data is
contained in that file.)
• The maximum size of the played picture is at a 352 x 288 pixel
resolution (CIF).
• Some files may be skipped or may not be played normally.

Notes on MP3/WMA discs only
• The system supports MP3 files recorded with a bit rate of 32 –
320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is
recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV
screen. (A pg. 29)
• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of
128 (96*) kbps.
• Some tracks may be skipped or may not be played back
normally.
* For WMA only

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

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

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Description of parts and controls
The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M603 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)
Display window

pg. 23

pg. 26

pg. 32

pg. 42

pg. 22
pg. 19

pg. 22

pg. 26

pg. 22
pg. 22
pg. 41
pg. 42
pg. 22
pg. 22
pg. 24
pg. 41

pg. 21

pg. 21 pg. 21

pg. 23, 41

pg. 34

pg. 18

Disc tray (inside): pg. 21

pg. 23

Remote sensor:
pg. 17
pg. 17 pg. 7

pg. 21

pg. 18

Rear panel (center unit)
pg. 13

pg. 13 pg. 13

pg. 12 pg. 13 pg. 12

pg. 8

pg. 43

pg. 14

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Description of parts and controls

Powered subwoofer
SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303

pg. 13
POWER ON
lamp: pg. 17

pg. 10, 11

pg. 13
Power cord: pg. 14
Rear

Front

* Do not block the ventilation openings.

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

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Description of parts and controls

Remote control

Putting batteries in the remote control

pg. 15
pg. 17

pg. 15

pg. 15, 16
pg. 21
pg. 18
pg. 18

R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
type dry-cell batteries
(supplied)

pg. 18
pg. 15 – 41

pg. 15
pg. 15

pg. 21
pg. 23, 41
pg. 21, 42
pg. 23

pg. 21,
42
pg. 28

pg. 28

pg. 19,
37

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

pg. 16,
23

CAUTION

pg. 26

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

pg. 31

Number
buttons:

pg. 30

pg. 24

Operating the system from the remote
control

pg. 24

Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.
• Do not hide the remote sensor.

pg. 30
pg. 33

pg. 34
pg. 32

pg. 33, 34
pg. 19, 32
pg. 32
pg. 19

pg. 37
pg. 36
pg. 18
pg. 22

pg. 19

pg. 26

pg. 28

pg. 20

pg. 19

pg. 19
pg. 19

NOTE
• To use the buttons
under the cover, slide
down the cover.

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Connections

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

If reception is poor

Connecting the FM and
AM antennas

Center unit
AM loop antenna

7 AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna
(not supplied)

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

7 FM antenna
Center unit

Extend the supplied FM antenna
horizontally.

Connecting AM loop antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

If reception is poor

Center unit

Center unit
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

Standard type (75 C
coaxial) connector

Outdoor FM antenna cord
(not supplied)

Antenna cord

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

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Connections

This page is for

Assembling the front and
surround speakers

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

Black

Red

Copper
Silver

Front speaker
(×2)

Surround speaker
(×2)

Stand (×4)
Screw M5 x 25 mm (supplied)

Base plate (×4)

3
Speaker

Black

NOTE
• The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and
surround speakers assembly.

Before assembling —
• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).
• Take care not to drop the base plate while assembling; otherwise,
it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

White

Stand
Screw M5 x 25 mm
(supplied)

1
Stand

Completion
Base plate

Speaker cord
(supplied)

Bottom

• You can route the speaker cords through one of the three
grooves on the base plate depending on the speaker layout.
• Depending on the installing condition, you can assemble the
front and surround speakers without the stands. In such a
case, attach the speaker directly to the base plate instead of
the stand.

with stand

without stand

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Connections

This page is for

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)
speakers
Before connecting the
speaker cords;
Twist and pull the insulation coat
off and remove.

Speaker cord (supplied)

• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
• Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:

Powered subwoofer
SP-PWM603

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)

White

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

Red

CENTER SPEAKER

Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)

Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

Gray

Center speaker
SP-THS9C
Red
Black
Silver

4m
Copper

Surround speakers
SP-THS9S

Front speakers
SP-THS9F

10 m

CAUTION
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use
speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of
the powered subwoofer.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Continued on next page

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Connections

This page is for

Before connecting the
speaker cords;
Twist and pull the
insulation coat off and
remove.
Speaker cord (supplied)

• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
• Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)

White

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

Red

CENTER SPEAKER

Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)

Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

Gray

Front speakers
SP-THM303F

4m
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWM303
Center speaker
SP-THM303C
4m

10 m

CAUTION
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use
speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)
indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered
subwoofer.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Surround speakers
SP-THM303S

• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;
• Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel.
DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to
incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.
• Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation
on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result
if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

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Connections

Speaker layout

Connecting a TV

Center speaker
Front left
speaker

Front right
speaker
Powered
subwoofer

• You can get better picture quality in the order — Component
video > S-video > Composite video.
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a
VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.
• You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu
correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (A pg. 38)

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
Component video cord (not supplied)

NOTE
• Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are
magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this
case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV.
• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on
TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color
distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the
speakers.
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main
power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait
at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch
again.
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the
above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.
• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.
• Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place
the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance
between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.

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. 19)
• 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. 18)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite video
or S-video jack
Center unit

For TH-M603 only:
• Do not lean against the satellite speakers, as the speakers could fall
down or break, possibly causing injury. Especially be careful not to
let children lean against them.

Composite video cord
(supplied)

S-video cord
(not supplied)
Align the 5 marks.
To S-video input

To composite
video input

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Connections

Connecting the powered
subwoofer

Connecting to a digital
component
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Center unit

Powered
subwoofer

System cord
(supplied)

Align the 5 marks.

Center unit

Align the 5 marks.
DBS* tuner
MD recorder

NOTE

To digital optical output

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

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

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

Connecting to an analog
component
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
Center unit

• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the
source to play. (A pg. 18) When connecting a video component such
as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.

Setting the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR switch

S-video cord
(not supplied)

RCA pin plug
cord
(not supplied)

or
Composite video
cord
(not supplied)

VCR (A C or B C)
TV (C)
Cassette recorder (C)

A To composite video output
B To S-video output
C To audio output
NOTE
• The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be
output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from
the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.

NOTE

To avoid damaging the powered subwoofer, set the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR switch to the voltage of your area.
When you change the position of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
switch, use a tool such as a slotted screwdriver, etc.
CAUTION
DO NOT plug the power cord of the powered subwoofer
before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch to the
correct voltage.

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Connections

Connecting the power
cord
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
Center unit

Powered
subwoofer

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

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Operating external components with the remote control
The buttons described below are used on pages 15 and
16.

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Hitachi TV:
Press 1, then 0.
For a Toshiba TV:
Press 0, then 8.
Manufacturer

Code

Manufacturer

Code

JVC

Samsung

Hitachi

Sharp

Magnavox

Sony

Remote control
mode selector

Mitsubishi

Toshiba

Panasonic

04, 11

Zenith

(play button)

RCA

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

7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the TV.
Number
buttons

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 F TV.
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a TV;
• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.
The following buttons are available:
F TV:
Turns TV on and off.
TV VOL +/–:
Adjusts the volume.
TV/VIDEO:
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.

Operating the DBS tuner
or CATV converter
7 To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to VCR/DBS.

2 Press DBS.
3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.
Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

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Operating external components with the remote control

5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:
For a GI Jerrold product:
Press 0, then 1.
For a Sony product:
Press 2, then 0.

Examples:
For a Philips VCR:
Press 0, then 9.
For an NEC VCR:
Press 2, then 5.

Manufacturer

Code

Manufacturer

Code

Manufacturer

Code

Echostar

JVC

01, 02, 03

Philips

GI Jerrold

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

Emerson

11, 26

RCA

05, 06

Hamlin

15, 16, 17, 18

Fisher

Samsung

Pioneer

13, 14

Funai

10, 14, 15, 16

Sanyo

21, 22, 23

RCA

Gold Star

Sharp

27, 28

Scientific Atlanta

09, 10

Hitachi

Shintom

Sony

Mitsubishi

Sony

18, 19, 20

Zenith

11, 12

NEC

Zenith

Panasonic

07, 17

6 Release F VCR/DBS.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one.

7 Operation

6 Release F VCR/DBS.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each
one until you enter the correct one.

Aim the remote control at the DBS tuner or CATV converter.

7 Operation

IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a
DBS tuner or CATV converter;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
VCR/DBS.
2 Press DBS.

Aim the remote control at the VCR.

The following buttons are available:
F VCR/DBS:
Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and
off.
CHANNEL +/–:
Changes the channels.
1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

Operating the VCR
7 To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR.
3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.
Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a
VCR;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
VCR/DBS.
2 Press VCR.
The following buttons are available:
F VCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off.
3 (play button): Starts playback.
7:
Stops operation.
8 :
Pauses playback.
y:
Fast forwards video tape.
1:
Rewinds video tape.
REC:
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.
NOTE
When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;
• The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after you have changed
the remote control mode selector to AUDIO or TV. When operating
VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to press
VCR or DBS after setting the remote control mode selector.

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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 17 to 20.

Source
selecting
buttons

Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER

Remote control
mode selector

Turning the system on/off
On the remote control:

Press F AUDIO.
On the center unit:

Press F.
When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 18), the following
messages will appear on the TV screen.

• “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 except after
pressing FM/AM.

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Basic operations

Selecting the source to
play
On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons
(DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).
DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (A pg. 21)
FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 41)
Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
VCR: To select the source from a component connected to the
VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg. 13)
DBS: To select the source from a component connected to the
DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 13)
On the center unit:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source
name you want appears on the display
window.
NOTE
• When AM, FM or DBS is selected as the source, the 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.

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL + or –.
On the center unit:

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. 25) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turn the
subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode.
“HEADPHONE” 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.
• (DVD AUDIO) When the disc prohibits down-mixing, only the
front left and right channels are output from the headphones. In
this case, “L/R 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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Basic operations

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

SLEEP

6 0m i n

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. 12)

7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped

1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for
2 seconds.
Currently selected mode appears on the display window.

To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Adjusting the output level
of the subwoofer and
center/surround speakers
[SUBWFR, CENTER,
SURR L/R]
Press S.WFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer.
Press CENTER +/– to adjust the center
speaker.
Press SURR.-L +/– to adjust the surround
left speaker.
Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround
right speaker.
NOTE
• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the
TV screen. (A pg. 38)
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.
• You cannot make this adjustment when FM or AM is selected as the
source.

Adjusting the treble
sound [TREBLE]
Press TREBLE +/–.
NOTE
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired
mode.
• PAL:

Select this when your TV supports the
PAL interlaced video input only.
• PAL PROG.:
Select this when your TV equipped with
component jacks supports the PAL
progressive video input.
• NTSC:
Select this when your TV supports the
NTSC interlaced video input only.
• NTSC PROG.: Select this when your TV equipped with
component jacks supports the NTSC
progressive video input.
You can get better picture quality in “PAL PROG.” or “NTSC
PROG.” mode than in PAL or NTSC mode.

3 Press ENTER while the selected mode
is displayed.
When “PAL PROG.” or “NTSC PROG.” 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.
• 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 “PAL” or “NTSC ”.
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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Basic operations

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.

When “FAILED !” appears on the TV screen
The system could not detect the clapping sound correctly. In such a
case, follow the instructions that appears on the TV screen.
• When the system detects the clapping sound as “FAILED !” three
times, set the distance (DISTANCE) and the output level
(LEVEL) manually (A pg. 38).
To cancel
Press SMART S.SETUP.
NOTE
• You need to set the subwoofer’s output level (LEVEL) manually.
(A pg. 19 or 38)
• 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.

2 Press and hold SMART S.SETUP.

“SETTING UP” flashes on the display window.

3 Press ENTER, press Cursor Y/5 to
select the distance between the front
speakers and the listening position,
then press ENTER.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select START,
then press ENTER.

5 Clap your hands over your head once.
6 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.

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Playback
• The icon such as
available for.

shows the types of discs the operation is

IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the
following operation;
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.

The buttons described below are used on pages 21 to 24.

2 Place a disc.
Label side up

(play button)

Remote control
mode selector

When placing an 8 cm disc

3 Press DISC (1-5).
For MP3/WMA disc
The file control display (A pg. 29) appears on the TV screen.
For JPEG disc
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. 29) appears on the TV screen.
For MPEG4 disc
Pressing TOP MENU or MENU shows the file control display
(A pg. 29) on the TV screen during playback.

7 To pause playback
Number buttons

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.
•
Disc lamps
(TH-M603 only)

(Play),

(Pause),

(Fast forward/

fast-reverse),
/
(Slow-motion forward/
reverse): appears when you perform each operation.
•
: the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.

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Playback
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.
• (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 39.

7 Playback information on the display window

MP3/WMA disc
Example:
When an MP3 disc is played back

TR123
MP3 indicator*2

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

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)
(during playback only)

MP 3

12 : 34

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)

Chapter number

Signal and speaker
indicators

Track number

Group number

G12T123

0 : 02 : 31
Track number

Signal and speaker indicators (A pg. 26)
Surround mode and digital signal format (A pg. 25)

*2 WMA

indicator lights for WMA disc.

JPEG disc
Group number

File number

Pressing FL DISPLAY
Title number

DVD

J PG G1 2 F 1 2 3

Chapter number

MPEG4 disc
Track number

DVD AUDIO

TR123

10 : 31

Signal and speaker indicators

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)
(during playback only)

1 : 23 : 45

Track number

Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)

Pressing FL DISPLAY
Group number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

ASF

Group number

DVDA G1

*1 VCD

Signal and speaker indicators

1
NOTE

Signal and speaker
indicators

Track number

G12T123

Track number

VCD/SVCD/CD
Example:
When a CD is played back

Track number

• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/
JPEG/MPEG4). (A pg. 27)
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen.
(A pg. 26)

10 : 31

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

indication appears for VCD/SVCD.

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

Continued on next page

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Playback
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

Fast-forward/fast-reverse
search
7 During playback
On the remote
control:

Press y or 1.
Each time you press the button, the search speed changes (M2,
M5, M10, M20, M60).

Currently loaded disc number

To return to normal speed playback
Press 3 (play button).

About the disc lamps (For TH-M603)
The disc lamps on the center unit also show the disc status. Only
the disc lamp currently selected lights.

On the remote control and the center unit:

7 Screen saver

Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/
reverse search speed (M5 → M20).

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 38.

One Touch Replay
You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds
from the current position.
7 During playback

Press and hold x or 4.
NOTE
• The operation with x or 4 above is available for a disc other
than MPEG4 disc.
• When a DVD VIDEO, VCD, SVCD, or MPEG4 disc 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.
• This feature may not work for some discs.

Skip to the beginning of a
desired selection

On the remote control:

Press

NOTE
• This function works in the same title.
• This feature may not work for some discs.

7 Using x/4 buttons
7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter):
During playback
For VCD/SVCD (track):
During playback without PBC function
For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file):
During playback or while stopped

Press x or 4 repeatedly.
NOTE
• When playing back an MP3/WMA disc, you can make operations
using the file control display. (A pg. 29)
• This feature may not work for some discs.

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Playback
7 Using number buttons on the remote control
7 For DVD VIDEO (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/MPEG4 (track/file):
During playback or while stopped

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.

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

On the display window

Locating a desired title/
group using number
buttons

____

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

7 During playback or while
stopped

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.

1 Press TITLE/
GROUP.
“_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group display area in the
display window.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback

T__

KEY

1 : 23 : 45

To clear the key number entry
Perform whichever one of the following:
• Press 7.
• Open the disc tray.
• Turn off the system.
NOTE
• In Random Playback, tracks in the bonus group are not played back.

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” above.
NOTE
• This feature may not work for some discs.

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Advanced operations
• The icon such as
available for.

shows the types of discs the operation is

Using the surround mode

IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
AUDIO.
2 Press DVD.
• There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a
case, follow each instruction.

7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR)
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:

The buttons described below are used on pages 25 to 36.

(play button)

Remote control
mode selector

• Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)

Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources
bearing the mark
.
• Pro Logic II Music (PL II 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 (
).

Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER

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.

Number buttons

Available Surround modes for each input signal
The B marks show available surround modes.
Surround
off

Auto
Surround

SURR OFF

AUTO
SURR

Dolby Digital
(Multichannel)

—

Dolby Digital
(2 channel)

DTS Digital
Surround
(Multichannel)

DTS Digital
Surround
(2 channel)

DTS Digital
Surround

Linear
PCM

Packed
PCM

DSP

Dolby
Digital

DTS

LPCM

PPCM

ALL
CH
ST.*3

—

Analog (VCR) or
Linear/Packed
PCM
(2 channel)

—

Linear/Packed
PCM
(Multichannel)

—

Mode
Signal

Dolby Surround
PL II
PL II
MOVIE*3 MUSIC*3

Manufactured under
license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, “MLP
Lossless”, and the
double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are
registered trademarks
of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
*3 You can select these
modes by pressing
SURROUND.
(A pg. 26)

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Advanced operations
7 All Channel Stereo (DSP)
All Channel Stereo (ALL CH 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 When playing back digital multichannel software
(except during SURR OFF mode)
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, 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 (PL II MOVIE/
PL II MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL CH ST.) mode.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the
desired mode.
7 Indicators on the display window
Digital signal format indicators
PPCM:
Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals
comes in.
LPCM:
Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.
GD:
Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
C:
Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals
come in.
No indication:
No digital signal indicator lights when analog
signals come in.
Dolby Surround/DSP mode indicators
GPLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.
DSP:
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
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

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 25.
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 cannot select any
surround mode.
• Note that the surround mode takes no effect on MPEG4 playback.
• 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
front 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”.

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

Press ON SCREEN.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar changes as
follows on the TV screen.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback

OFF
(The on-screen bar disappears)
(back to the beginning)

• The currently selected item shows green.

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7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
DVD VIDEO

DVD AUDIO

VCD

SVCD

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. 34)
J Select this for time search function. (A pg. 29)
K Select this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO) or track (for DVD
AUDIO) search function. (A pg. 28)
L Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream.
(A pg. 31)
M Select this to change subtitle language. (A pg. 30)
N Select this to change view angle. (A pg. 30)
O Select this to change the page. (A pg. 32)
P Shows Playback Mode status.
PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (A pg. 33)
RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (A pg. 34)
Q Shows Repeat Mode status. (A pg. 34)

Changing the time information
CD

You can change the time
information in the on-screen
bar on the TV screen and the
display window of the center unit.
7 During playback

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
MPEG4*

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight
.
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the
desired information.

* H – O are not available.
A
B
C
D

Shows disc type.
Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second).
Shows disc number.
Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD
AUDIO) number.
E Shows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO) or track
number (for other type of discs).
F Shows time information. See “Changing the time information”
below.

Example:
When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.
•
•
•
•

TIME:
REM:
TOTAL:
T. REM:

Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track
Remaining time of current chapter/track
Elapsed time of disc
Remaining time of disc

4 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.

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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.
7 Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
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 to show the title menu.
Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is
shown by pressing MENU.
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.

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. 24).
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 TOP MENU or MENU.
• 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 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

3 Press ENTER.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback

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:

4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the
desired chapter number.
Example:
To select 8:
To select 10:
To select 20:
To select 37:

Press 8.
Press 1, then 0.
Press 2, then 0.
Press 3, then 7.

To correct a misentry
Repeat step 4.

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5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.

NOTE
• You can specify time in hours/minutes/seconds for DVD VIDEO/
DVD AUDIO and in minutes/seconds for VCD/SVCD/CD.

The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE
• You can select up to the 99th chapter/track.

Locating a desired position by specifying
the time
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD
AUDIO:
During playback
For VCD/SVCD:
While stopped or during playback without PBC function
For CD:
During playback or while stopped

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/MPEG4
only)

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 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight
3 Press ENTER.

Current group

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.
The on-screen bar disappears.

Current track (file)

Current track (file) / total track (file)
number on current group

Total track (file)
number on disc
Playback status

The file control display appears automatically during playback
(MP3/WMA) or while stopped.

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7 For MP3/WMA:
During playback or while stopped
For JPEG/MPEG4:
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.

2 Press ANGLE repeatedly or press
Cursor Y/5 to select the desired view
angle.
When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight
3 Press ENTER.

NOTE
• 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. 22)
• 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.

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

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.

Resume Playback
When Resume Playback is set to
“ON” (A pg. 39) 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. 17)
• Pressing 7 once
• Changing the source (A pg. 18)
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.

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

Selecting the subtitle
7 During playback of a disc containing
subtitles in several languages
When using the SUBTITLE button:

1 Press SUBTITLE.
Example (DVD VIDEO):
“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded.

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
When using the ANGLE button:

1 Press ANGLE.
Example:
The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles recorded.

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

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4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired

When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

audio.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight
3 Press ENTER.

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE

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

• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up
window. See “The language codes list” (A pg. 37).
• “ST”, “L” or “R” is displayed when playing a VCD or SVCD
respectively representing “stereo”, “left sound” and “right sound”.

Special picture playback

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.

Frame-by-frame playback

The on-screen bar disappears.

7 During playback

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. 37).
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the
video part.

Press 8 repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the
still picture advances by one frame.
To return to normal playback
Press 3 (play button).
NOTE
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the
video part.

Selecting the audio
7 During playback of a disc
containing audio in several
languages

Playing back in slow-motion

When using the AUDIO button:

1 Press 8 at the point

7 During playback

1 Press AUDIO.

where you want to start playback in
slow-motion from.

Example (DVD VIDEO):
“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded.

The system pauses playback.

2 Press y.
• Playback in forward slow-motion starts.
For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO only:
• To play back in reverse slow-motion, press 1.

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or press
Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio.
When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight
3 Press ENTER.

Each time you press the button, the playback speed become
faster.
Example: On the TV

To return to normal playback
Press 3 (play button).
NOTE
• Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the
video part.

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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
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:

• The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc
type.
• During slide-show playback of a JPEG disc, zooming in is not
available. In such a case, press 8 to pause slide-show playback, then
zoom in.
• During DVD AUDIO playback , this feature is available only for the
video part.
• During MPEG4 playback, there may be a case where Cursor 3/2/
Y/5 does not work in step 2 above.

Changing the VFP setting

Press PAGE repeatedly to select a desired
still picture.
When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

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

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight
3 Press ENTER.

NOTE

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.
The on-screen bar disappears.

Zooming in
7 During playback or
while paused

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.
To return to normal playback
Press ZOOM repeatedly to select ZOOM OFF.

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.

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4 Press ENTER.

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

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

• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons” (A pg. 24).
• The content’s numbers that you have to specify for
programming varies depending on the disc type:
•
•
•

DVD VIDEO:
Titles and chapters
VCD, SVCD, CD:
Tracks
DVD AUDIO, MP3, WMA:
Groups and tracks

7 While stopped

• Before you program the tracks in bonus group on a DVD
AUDIO, perform the procedure of “Playing back a bonus
group” (A pg. 24) 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.

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

To clear the programs one by one from the last
entered number
Press CANCEL repeatedly.

parameters.

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

Program Playback

program window appears on the TV
screen.

To clear all programs
Press 7.
You can also clear the program by turning off the system.

3 Press 3 (play button).
If all of the programmed tracks/files have been played back,
playback stops and the program window appears again. Note
that program setting remains.

USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.
USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM.

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.

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Random Playback

Display
window

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

TV screen

REPEAT GROUP

2 Press 3 (play button).
• 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.

DISC

ALL

REPEAT DISC

Repeats all the available discs.
,

REPEAT TRACK,
REPEAT STEP
,

NOTE

Repeat Playback
Repeating the current selection or all
discs

Repeats all tracks on the
current disc for VCD/SVCD/
CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/
MPEG4.

REPEAT ALL

REPEAT STEP

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

Repeats the current group for
DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/
JPEG/MPEG4 disc.
Repeats the current title for
DVD VIDEO.

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
appears on the TV screen.

Meanings

No
indication

Repeats the current track for
DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/
CD/MP3/WMA/MPEG4 disc.
Repeats the current chapter for
DVD VIDEO.
Repeat mode is off.
The system plays back all
available discs normally.

NOTE
• 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/MPEG4 disc):

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

7 For DVD VIDEO:
During playback
For VCD/SVCD:
During playback without PBC
function or stopped
For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/
JPEG/MPEG4:
During playback or stopped

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight
3 Press ENTER.

When using the REPEAT button:

Press REPEAT.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select
1 : 31 : 01
Repeat mode indicator

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.

the Repeat mode.

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
To cancel Repeat Playback
Select “OFF” in step 4.

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Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat]

Tray lock

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

You can lock trays and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection.
On the center unit ONLY:
While the system is turned off

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.

Press and hold

• The system turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the display
window.
• If you try to eject discs, “LOCKED” appears to indicate that
trays are locked.

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).

6 Press ENTER at the end of the part you
want to repeat (point B).
A-B Repeat Playback starts.

7 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
To cancel
Select “OFF” in step 4, then press ENTER.
NOTE
• When playing back a DVD VIDEO, A-B Repeat Playback is possible
only within the same title.
• “A-B” cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.

To cancel
Carry out the same operation again.
• The system turns on and “UNLOCKED” appears on the display
window.

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Sound and other settings
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
• 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.

• M. OUT (Monitor Out):
Select the video output jack type by which you watch DVD
playback after connecting your TV. (A pg. 12)
Set the video output to use AV COMPU LINK remote
control system. (A pg. 43)
VIDEO: To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack.
S:
To watch DVD playback via the S-VIDEO jack.
COMPNT (component):
To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
• DiscIll (For TH-M603):
When you select DVD as the source and leave the system in
stop mode for 5 minutes, the disc lamps starts illuminating.

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

Example:

BAL : CENTER

2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the item
you want to set.
• BAL (Balance):
You can adjust the balance between the front left and front
right speakers.
• DEC (Decode):
When you play an external source (DBS is selected as a
source) that was encoded with Dolby Digital 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.
AUT/PCM (Auto/PCM):
Normally select this. The system automatically
detects the incoming signals.
DOLBY D: Select this if the symptoms above occur when
playing a disc (or software) encoded with
Dolby Digital.
DTS:
Select this if the symptoms above occur when
playing a disc (or software) encoded with DTS
Digital Surround.

Example:

BAL :

-- 5

The adjustment is set and the display automatically disappears
a few seconds later.
NOTE
• When “DOLBY D” or “DTS” is selected, if a signal encoded with
another digital format comes in, you cannot listen to the sound. (The
GD or C indicator flashes.)

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Setting DVD preferences
Using the setup menus

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

• You can change the language used in the setup menus. See
“Menu description” below.

Basic operation on the setup menus
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the
following operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
AUDIO.
2 Press DVD.

The language codes list
AA Afar

Inupiak

RN Kirundi

AB Abkhazian

Indonesian

RO Rumanian
RU Russian

Icelandic

AM Ameharic

Afrikaans

Hebrew

RW Kinyarwanda

AR Arabic

Yiddish

JW Javanese

Sindhi

KA Georgian

Sangho

AZ Azerbaijani

KK Kazakh

Serbo-Croatian

BA Bashkir

KL Greenlandic

Singhalese

KM Cambodian

Slovak
Slovenian

Assamese

AY Aymara

Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER

7 While stopped

1 Press SET UP.

2 Follow the instructions that appears on
the TV screen.

Menu description
:Language menu (LANGUAGE)

Byelorussian

Sanskrit

BG Bulgarian

KN Kannada

BH Bihari

KO Korean (KOR)

SM Samoan

Shona

BN Bengali, Bangla

Bislama

KU Kurdish

Kashmiri

Somali

BO Tibetan

KY Kirghiz

Albanian

BR Breton

LA Latin

Serbian

CA Catalan

LN Lingala

Siswati

CO Corsican

LO Laothian

Sesotho

Czech

Lithuanian

Sundanese

CY Welsh

Latvian, Lettish

Swedish

DA Danish

MG Malagasy

SW Swahili

DZ Bhutani

Maori

Tamil

MK Macedonian

Telugu

EO Esperanto

ML Malayalam

TG Tajik

Greek

MN Mongolian

TH Thai

EU Basque

Estonian

MO Moldavian

Persian

MR Marathi

TK Turkmen

Finnish

MS Malay (MAY)

Fiji

MT Maltese

TN Setswana

Faroese

MY Burmese

Frisian

NA Nauru

Turkish

GA Irish

NE Nepali

Tsonga

GD Scots Gaelic

NL Dutch

Tatar

GL Galician

NO Norwegian

TW Twi

Tigrinya
Tagalog
Tonga

GN Guarani

OC Occitan

UK Ukrainian

GU Gujarati

OM (Afan) Oromo

UR Urdu
UZ Uzbek

HA Hausa

OR Oriya

7 MENU LANGUAGE

Panjabi

Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.
• Select the initial language*.

HR Croatian

Polish

VO Volapuk

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.

Hindi

Vietnamese

HU Hungarian

Pashto, Pushto

WO Wolof

HY Armenian

Portuguese

XH Xhosa

Interlingua

QU Quechua

Interlingue

RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu

YO Yoruba

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Setting DVD preferences

: Audio menu (AUDIO)

:Picture menu (PICTURE)

7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION

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.
• 16:9/16:9 MULTI (Wide television conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV).
• 4:3 LB/4:3 MULTI 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/4:3 MULTI 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.

Ex.: 16:9

Ex.: 4:3 LB

(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.

: Speaker setting menu
(SPK. SETTING)

Ex.: 4:3 PS

NOTE

7 Level menu (LEVEL)

• Even if “4:3 PS” or “4:3 MULTI PS” is selected, the screen size may
become “4:3 LB” or “4:3 MULTI LB” with some DVDs. This
depends on how DVDs are recorded.
• When selecting “MULTI” options as the monitor type for the multicolor system TV, this system outputs PAL or NTSC video signal
according to the disc, regardless of the scan mode setting. (A pg. 19)

CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/
SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER/SUBWOOFER
While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround
speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers.
TEST TONE*

7 PICTURE SOURCE
When you set the scan mode to PROGRESSIVE (A pg. 19), you
can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content
on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film
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.

Outputs the test tone.

RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.

* 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)

NOTE
• Before you turn on the test tone, be sure to select AUTO SURR as the
surround mode. (A pg. 25)

• FILM

Suitable for playing back a film source disc.
• VIDEO

Suitable for playing back a video source disc.

7 SCREEN SAVER (A pg. 23)
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. If you have changed FILE TYPE setting, be
sure to turn the power off, then turn the power on to enable the new
setting.
• AUDIO

Select this to play MP3/WMA files.
• STILL PICTURE

Select this to play JPEG files.
• VIDEO

Select this to play MPEG4 files.

Continued on next page

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Setting DVD preferences
7 Distance menu (DISTANCE)

7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK)

Example:

You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent
scenes that is not suitable for your other family members.
• This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental
Lock level information — Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8
(least restrictive).

Center
speaker

Subwoofer
Front right

Front left

Surround left

3.0 m
2.7 m
2.4 m
2.1 m

Surround right

In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows;
• Distance of front speakers:
3.0 m
• Distance of center speaker:
2.7 m
• Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m
FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND
SPEAKER
Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.
Within the range from 0.3 m to 9.0 m. (by 0.3 m)

RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.

: Other setting menu (OTHERS)
7 RESUME
You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.
(A pg. 30)

7 ON SCREEN GUIDE
You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons.
(A pg. 21)

COUNTRY CODE
Select this when you set the code for your resident.
(A pg. 40)

SET LEVEL
Select this when you set the level of restriction.

PASSWORD
This item is selected automatically when some changes
are made on Parental Lock setting. Enter a four-digit
number as your password with number buttons 0-9, then
press ENTER.

• If you have failed to enter your correct password three
times, you cannot select an item other than EXIT. In such a
case, press ENTER to exit the mode, then try the setting
again.

EXIT
Returns to OTHERS menu.

• Be sure to exit the Parental Lock setting mode after
entering your password. Otherwise, the changes you made
won’t be stored.
• If you forget your password, enter “8888” instead of your
password.
NOTE
• When you enter wrong passwords three times, you can only select
EXIT.

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Setting DVD preferences

Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
AD
AE
AF
AG
AI
AL
AM
AN
AO
AQ
AR
AS
AT
AU
AW
AZ
BA
BB
BD
BE
BF
BG
BH
BI
BJ
BM
BN
BO
BR
BS
BT
BV
BW
BY
BZ
CA
CC
CF
CG
CH
CI
CK
CL
CM
CN
CO
CR
CU
CV
CX
CY
CZ
DE
DJ
DK
DM
DO
DZ
EC
EE
EG
EH

Andorra
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Antigua and Barbuda
Anguilla
Albania
Armenia
Netherlands Antilles
Angola
Antarctica
Argentina
American Samoa
Austria
Australia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Barbados
Bangladesh
Belgium
Burkina Faso
Bulgaria
Bahrain
Burundi
Benin
Bermuda
Brunei Darussalam
Bolivia
Brazil
Bahamas
Bhutan
Bouvet Island
Botswana
Belarus
Belize
Canada
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Central African Republic
Congo
Switzerland
Côte d’Ivoire
Cook Islands
Chile
Cameroon
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Cape Verde
Christmas Island
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Germany
Djibouti
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Algeria
Ecuador
Estonia
Egypt
Western Sahara

ER
ES
ET
FI
FJ
FK

Eritrea
Spain
Ethiopia
Finland
Fiji
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Micronesia (Fedelated States
of)

FO
FR
FX
GA
GB
GD
GE
GF
GH
GI
GL
GM
GN
GP
GQ
GR

Faroe Islands
France
France, Metropolitan
Gabon
United Kingdom
Grenada
Georgia
French Guiana
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Gambia
Guinea
Guadeloupe
Equatorial Guinea
Greece

South Georgia and the South
Sandwich Islands

GT
GU
GW
GY
HK

Guatemala
Guam
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Hong Kong

Heard Island and McDonald
HM Islands
HN
HR
HT
HU
ID
IE
IL
IN
IO
IQ
IR
IS
IT
JM
JO
JP
KE
KG
KH
KI
KM
KN

Honduras
Croatia
Haiti
Hungary
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
India
British Indian Ocean Territory
Iraq
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iceland
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Japan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Cambodia
Kiribati
Comoros
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Korea, Democratic People’s
Republic of

KR
KW
KY
KZ

Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Cayman Islands
Kazakhstan

Lao People’s Democratic
Republic

LB
LC
LI
LK
LR
LS
LT
LU
LV
LY
MA
MC
MD
MG
MH
ML
MM
MN
MO
MP
MQ
MR
MS
MT
MU
MV
MW
MX
MY
MZ
NA
NC
NE
NF
NG
NI
NL
NO
NP
NR
NU
NZ
OM
PA
PE
PF
PG
PH
PK
PL
PM
PN
PR
PT
PW
PY
QA
RE
RO
RU

Lebanon
Saint Lucia
Liechtenstein
Sri Lanka
Liberia
Lesotho
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Latvia
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Morocco
Monaco
Moldova, Republic of
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
Mali
Myanmar
Mongolia
Macau
Northern Mariana Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Montserrat
Malta
Mauritius
Maldives
Malawi
Mexico
Malaysia
Mozambique
Namibia
New Caledonia
Niger
Norfolk Island
Nigeria
Nicaragua
Netherlands
Norway
Nepal
Nauru
Niue
New Zealand
Oman
Panama
Peru
French Polynesia
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pakistan
Poland
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Pitcairn
Puerto Rico
Portugal
Palau
Paraguay
Qatar
Réunion
Romania
Russian Federation

RW
SA
SB
SC
SD
SE
SG
SH
SI
SJ
SK
SL
SM
SN
SO
SR
ST
SV
SY
SZ
TC
TD
TF
TG
TH
TJ
TK
TM
TN
TO
TP
TR
TT
TV
TW
TZ
UA
UG

Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Solomon Islands
Seychelles
Sudan
Sweden
Singapore
Saint Helena
Slovenia
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Slovakia
Sierra Leone
San Marino
Senegal
Somalia
Suriname
Sao Tome and Principe
El Salvador
Syrian Arab Republic
Swaziland
Turks and Caicos Islands
Chad
French Southern Territories
Togo
Thailand Code Language
Tajikistan
Tokelau
Turkmenistan
Tunisia
Tonga
East Timor
Turkey
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Taiwan
Tanzania, United Republic of
Ukraine
Uganda

United States Minor Outlying
Islands

US
UY
UZ
VA

United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City State (Holy See)

Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines

VE
VG
VI
VN
VU
WF
WS
YE
YT
YU
ZA
ZM
ZR
ZW

Venezuela
Virgin Islands (British)
Virgin Islands (U.S.)
Vietnam
Vanuatu
Wallis and Futuna Islands
Samoa
Yemen
Mayotte
Yugoslavia
South Africa
Zambia
Zaire
Zimbabwe

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Tuner operations
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the
following operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
AUDIO.
2 Press FM/AM.

Setting the AM tuner
interval spacing
Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries
use 10 kHz spacing.
• 9 kHz interval spacing is the initial setting.

The buttons described below are used on pages 41 to 42.

On the center unit ONLY:

7 When AM is selected as the source

Remote control
mode selector

To select the 10 kHz interval
Press and hold 7, then press 8. “10k STEP” appears on the display
window.
To select the 9 kHz interval
Press and hold 7, then press 3. “9k STEP” appears on the display
window.

Manual tuning

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the
band.
Number buttons

Example:
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.

810k

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 a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED
indicator lights on the display window.
• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the
display window.

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See page 41 for button locations.

Tuner operations

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” below.
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 103.50 MHz.

1 0 3 . 5 0M

2 Press MEMORY.
__

1 0 3 . 5 0M

While “CH” and “– –” are flashing:

3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to
select a preset number you want.
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons” (A pg. 24).
Example:
When the preset channel 1 is selected.

1 0 3 . 5 0M

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

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 MUTING:

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

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

Reducing the noise of AM
broadcast
When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference,
you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise.
7 While listening to an AM 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 “BEAT CUT 1” or “BEAT CUT 2” according to which
gives clearer sound.

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. 24).

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AV COMPU LINK remote control system
The AV COMPU LINK remote
control system allows you to operate
JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is
equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to
operate JVC’s video components via the video components
terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect
the video components you want to operate as follows.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video
components.

Connecting a TV and VCR
CAUTION
Before connecting;
• If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into
the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

1 Connect the center unit to a TV and
VCR.
• For details, see page 12 and 13.

2 Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR
using the optional AV COMPU LINK
cords.

Available functions
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use
the functions listed following.
One-touch video play
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the
VCR, you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other
switches. This system automatically turns on and changes the
source to VCR.
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place, press
the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the
same result.
One-touch DVD play
Simply by starting playback on the built-in DVD player, you can
enjoy playback without manually setting other switches. The TV
automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic selection of TV input mode
When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system,
the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate
position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic Power On/Off
The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system.
When you turn on the system;
• If the previously selected source is “DVD”, only the TV will turn
on automatically.
• If the previously selected source is “VCR”, the TV and VCR will
turn on automatically.
When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn off.

Center unit

NOTE
• If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR, the VCR will
not turn off and will continue recording.

AV COMPU LINK cord
(not supplied)

VCR

3 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV
and the center unit into the AC outlets.

4 Turn on the connected components
first, then turn on the center unit.
• When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV
COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to
minimum using the TV volume control on the TV.
• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied
with this system. (Press F VCR/DBS.)
NOTE
• To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the
correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 36)

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

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.

• 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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Power does not come
on.

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

Connect the power cord and system cord correctly.
(A pg. 14)

The remote control does
not work.

The batteries are exhausted.

Replace the batteries. (A pg. 7)

Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor.

Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.

No sound.

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

Check the connection. (A pg. 13)

The audio cord is not connected to VCR IN and/or
DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly.

Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 13)

An incorrect source has been selected.

Select the correct source. (A pg. 18)

The decode mode is not set correctly.

Select the proper decode mode. (A pg. 36)

The video cord is not connected correctly.

Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 12)

No picture is displayed
on the TV screen.

The disc is not playable.

Use a playable disc. (A pg. 3)

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

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

Change the scan mode to “PAL” or “NTSC ”.
(A pg. 19)

Video and audio are
distorted.

The disc is scratched or dirty.

Replace or clean the disc.

A VCR is connected between the center unit and the
TV.

Connect the center unit and TV directly. (A pg. 12)

The picture does not fit
the TV screen.

The monitor type is not set correctly.

Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (A pg. 38)

Hard to listen to
broadcast because of
noise.

Antennas are disconnected.

Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.
(A pg. 8)

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References

Specifications

7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303)
Amplifier section
Front/Center/Surround:

7 Center unit (XV-THM603/XV-THM303)
Audio section
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %
NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for
reference.

Digital input*1:
DIGITAL IN (DBS):
(OPTICAL)

–21 dBm to –15 dBm
(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:
NTSC/PAL selectable
Horizontal Resolution:
500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
64 dB
Video output level
Composite:
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-Y:
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-C:
0.286 V (0.3 V*2) (p-p)/75 C
Component-Y:
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
0.7 V(p-p)/75 C
Component-PB/PR:
Video input sensitivity/Impedance (VCR IN)
Composite:
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-Y:
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-C:
0.286 V (0.3 V*2) (p-p)/75 C
*2 For PAL system

Tuner section
Tuning Range
FM:
AM:

General
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:

87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz
531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
(at 9 kHz intervals)
530 kHz to 1 600 kHz
(at 10 kHz intervals)

AC 110 – 240 V
, 50/60 Hz
18 W (at operation)
2.0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W M H M D):
400 mm M 85 mm M 380 mm
Mass:
4.3 kg

Subwoofer:
Speaker section
Speaker unit:
Frequency Range:
General
Power Requirements:

80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C
(Center/Surround)/ 120 W per channel,
RMS at 4 C (Front)
at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic
distortion.
120 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with 10
% total harmonic distortion.
16 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically
Shielded
30 Hz to 200 Hz

AC 110 V/127 V/220 – 240 V
selectable with the voltage selector,
50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
110 W (at operation)
0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W M H M D):
168.5 mm M 412 mm M 444 mm
Mass:
12.0 kg

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References
7 Satellite Speakers

7 Satellite Speakers

Front speakers (SP-THS9F)
Speakers:
5.5 cm M 2,
3.0 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 120 W
Impedance:
4C
Frequency Range:
95 Hz to 40 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm
Mass:
3.67 kg

Front speakers (SP-THM303F)
Speakers:
8.0 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance:
4C
Frequency Range:
90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm
Mass:
0.69 kg

Surround speakers (SP-THS9S)
Speakers:
5.5 cm M 2
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 80 W
Impedance:
6C
Frequency Range:
90 Hz to 30 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm
Mass:
3.77 kg
Center speaker (SP-THS9C)
Speakers:
5.5 cm M 2,
3.0 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 80 W
Impedance:
6C
Frequency Range:
90 Hz to 40 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
209 mm M 85 mm M 92 mm
Mass:
0.87 kg

Surround speakers (SP-THM303S)
Speakers:
8.0 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance:
4C
Frequency Range:
80 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm
Mass:
0.63 kg
Center speaker (SP-THM303C)
Speakers:
8.0 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance:
4C
Frequency Range:
90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm
Mass:
0.69 kg

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Mains (AC) Line Instruction

TH-M603/TH-M303

SP-PWM603/
SP-PWM303

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

CAUTION for mains (AC) line
BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains
(AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the
voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this
equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector
switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric
shock.

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