JVC TH P3UJ P3[UJ] User Manual LVT1523 014A

User Manual: JVC TH-P3UJ TH-P3UJ English,

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LVT1523-014A

[UJ]

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

INSTRUCTIONS

TH-P3

Consists of XV-THP3, SP-WP5,

SP-THP3F, SP-THP3C and SP-THP3S

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CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

CAUTION— button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off

completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When

installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is easily

accessible.

The button in any position does not disconnect the

mains line.

• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp

lights red.

• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp

goes off.

The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

• 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/or invisible class 1M laser radiation

when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.

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:

[European Union only]

15 cm

Wall or

obstructions XV-THP3

15 cm

15 cm

15 cm

Front view

XV-THP3

15 cm

Front

No

obstructions

Wall or

obstructions

Side view

Warnings, Cautions and Others

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

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

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

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

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

Playable file types .......................................................... 4

Index of parts and controls ...................5

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

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................... 7

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)

speakers and the subwoofer ......................................... 8

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

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

Connecting an external component.......................... 10

Connecting a USB mass storage class device .......... 10

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

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

Basic operations ...................................12

Turning the system on/off ......................................... 12

Selecting the source to play ........................................ 13

Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................... 13

Listening with headphones (not supplied) .............. 13

Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] ..... 13

Adjusting the brightness of the indications

[DIMMER] ................................................................... 13

Sleep Timer [SLEEP] .................................................. 14

Adjusting the output level of the front/center/

surround speakers and subwoofer ............................ 14

Changing the scan mode ............................................ 14

Playback ...............................................15

Basic Playback ..............................................................15

One Touch Replay .......................................................17

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ................................17

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .............17

Skipping at about 5-minute intervals.........................18

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

18

Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control

display ............................................................................18

Advanced operations ..........................19

Using the surround mode ...........................................19

Using the on-screen bar ..............................................21

Playing from a specified position on a disc ..............22

Using the file control display ......................................24

Resume Playback ..........................................................25

Selecting a view angle ..................................................25

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

Selecting the audio .......................................................26

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

Program Playback ........................................................28

Random Playback ........................................................28

Repeat Playback ...........................................................29

Tray lock ........................................................................30

Sound and other settings ............................................30

Setting DVD preferences .....................31

Using the setup menus ................................................31

Menu description .........................................................31

Tuner operations .................................34

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing .......................34

Manual tuning ..............................................................34

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

Selecting the FM reception mode ..............................35

References ............................................36

Maintenance .................................................................36

Troubleshooting ...........................................................36

Specifications ................................................................37

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Table of contents

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Introduction

7Important 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.

• 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.

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.

7Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not

place it near a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended

period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the

wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the

relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths.

Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents

including disinfectants. These may cause deformation or

discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug

from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made

your purchase. Using the system in this condition may

cause a fire or electrical shock.

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)

• Composite Video cord (1)

•AC plug adapter

Notes on handling

Paste

Sticker

Label sticker Supplied accessories

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About discs

This system has been designed to play back the following

discs:

The √ in the list below shows available disc types and

recording formats.

*1This system can play finalized discs only.

*2Recorded with UDF Bridge format.

*3This system may not be able to play back a file if the file

size is too large.

• It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (DVD Video

Format only) discs. “DVD” lights on the display panel

when a +R/+RW disc is loaded.

• This system accommodates the NTSC and PAL system.

When you play an NTSC disc with the scan mode set to

“PAL” (see page 14), the NTSC video signal is converted

to the PAL60 signal and output.

• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply

with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard.

Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on

this product may not be recommended.

• On some DVD VIDEOs, 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.

DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

Notes on DVD-R and DVD-RW

• This system does not support “multi-border” disc.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with

ISO 9660 format.

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

sessions).

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

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:

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

“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and

playback cannot start.

Some discs may not be played back because of their disc

characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on

them.

Playable disc types

DVD VIDEO Audio CD

VCD SVCD

Disc type

CD-R/-RW

*1DVD-R*1DVD-RW*1

Recording

format

DVD Video — √√

DVD VR — √√

VCD/SVCD √——

Audio CD √——

MP3 √√*2√*2

WMA √√*2√*2

JPEG √√*2√*2

ASF √√*2√*2

MPEG-2 √*3√*2√*2

MPEG-1 √*3√*2√*2

DivX √√*2√*2

Unplayable discs

DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD,

SACD, etc.

Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage

the speakers.

ALL

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2

3

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About discs

For all playable files

• The system can only recognize and play files with one of

the following extensions, which can be in any

combination of upper and lower case;

MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3”

WMA: “.WMA”, “.wma”

JPEG: “. J P G”, “. JP E G”, “.j p g”, “.jp e g”

ASF: “. A SF ”, “. asf ”

MPEG-2/MPEG-1: “.MPG”, “.MPEG”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”

DivX: “.DIVX”, “.DIV”, “.divx”, “.div”, and “.AVI”, “.avi”

• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group,

99 groups per disc/device, and the total number of the

tracks (files) that the system can play is 4000.

• Some files may not be played back normally because of

their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

• MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX files

require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the

complexity of the directory/file configuration.)

• If different kinds of files are mixed, set the FILE TYPE

setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting

for the data to be read (“AUDIO”, “STILL PICTURE” or

“VIDEO”). (See page 32.)

For MP3/WMA files

• The system supports MP3/WMA files recorded with a bit

rate of 32 – 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.

• If the track information (album name, artist, and track

title, etc.) is recorded, it appears in the file control display

on the TV screen. (See page 24.)

• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at

a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of

128 (96*) kbps.

*For WMA only

For JPEG files

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

For ASF files

• The system supports the types of the advanced simple

profile as MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).

• The system supports MPEG-4 files with the following

conditions:

File format: ASF

Visual profile: MPEG-4 SP (Simple Profile)

Audio CODEC: G.726

Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF)

Max. bit rate: 384 kbps

For MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files

• The stream format should conform to MPEG system/

program stream.

• 720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30 fps) is

recommended for the highest resolution.

• This system also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576/

480 x 576/352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and 352 x 480/480 x

480/352 x 240 pixels (30 fps).

• The file format should be MP@ML (Main Profile at Main

Level)/SP@ML (Simple Profile at Main Level)/MP@LL

(Main Profile at Low Level).

• Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2

or MPEG2 Audio Layer-2.

For DivX files

• The system supports DivX 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.

• The system supports DivX files whose resolution is 720 x

480 pixels or less (30 fps), and 720 x 576 pixels or less

(25 fps).

• Audio stream should conform to Dolby Digital

(including multi channel) or MPEG1 Audio Layer-3

(MP3).

• The system does not support GMC (Global Motion

Compression).

• The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may

not be played back correctly.

• The system has its own Registration Code for DivX

playback.

If necessary, you can confirm the Registration Code of

your system using the OTHERS menu. (See page 33.)

Playable file types

• This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by

Macrovision, and is intended for home and other

limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized

by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is

prohibited.

• “CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL

HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY

COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY

CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE

PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE

SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS

RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE

CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’

OUTPUT.

IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV

SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p

AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

• USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT

COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL

STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY

A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND

NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.

• DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are

trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

• Official DivX® Ultra Certified product

• Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6)

with enhanced playback of DivX® media files and the

DivX® Media Format

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Index of parts and controls

The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.

Front panel (center unit)

Rear panel (center unit)

Display window

19 34 16 20

16 34

35

15

15

15

13

Disc tray (inside): 15 Remote sensor: 6

15 13

13

12

16 28

16

12

25

292814

10

35

18

8

7

10

99

10

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Index of parts and controls

Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,

replace both batteries.

CAUTION

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Operating the system from the remote

control

Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the

center unit.

• Do not block the remote sensor.

Number

buttons: 17

12

13

18, 22, 31

16

13, 15

15, 35

13, 15

17, 27

26, 27

25, 26

15, 35

28

14

11, 13, 14,

23, 25, 27,

29, 30, 31

28

11

11

18

18, 22,

30

14, 18,

31

21

13, 34

17, 34

20

17, 23

13

14, 27

11, 13

11, 14

29

29 14

13

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

(supplied)

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Connections

7AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

Connecting AM loop antenna

• 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 or power cords. This could cause

poor reception.

If reception is poor

7FM antenna

If reception is poor

NOTE

• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM

antenna as it is well-shielded against interference.

Connecting the FM and AM

antennas

If the antenna cord is covered with the

insulation coat, twist and pull the

insulation coat off and remove.

White Black

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire

antenna (not supplied)

AM loop antenna

(white)

Center unit

Extend the supplied FM antenna

horizontally.

Center unit FM antenna (supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna (not

supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

Center unit

Standard type (75 Ω

coaxial) connector

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

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Connections

CAUTION

• If you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use

speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE) indicated on the rear of the center unit.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker

terminal.

• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;

– Be sure to have them installed on the wall by qualified

personnel.

DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by

yourself to avoid unexpected damage from falling off the

wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall

structure.

– Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker

installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to

equipment may result if the speakers installed interfere

with daily activities.

Precautions for daily use

• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker

cords; otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing

damage or injury.

• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that the

sound is distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be

damaged by internal heat buildup.

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and

the subwoofer

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

• Connect the white cords to the red (+) terminals.

Speaker cord

SP-THP3S

Surround speakers

SP-THP3F

Front speakers

SP-WP5

Subwoofer

SP-THP3C

Center speaker

Before connecting the

speaker cords;

Twist and pull the

insulation coat off and

remove.

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

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Connections

To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you

need to place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the

same distance from the listening position.

If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance

from the listening position

You can adjust the delay time of the speakers. See “Delay

menu (DELAY)” on page 32.

NOTE

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

• The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to

avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed

properly, they may cause color distortions. So, pay attention

to the following when installing the speakers.

– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s

main power switch or unplug it before installing the

speakers. Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on

the TV’s main power switch again.

Some TVs may still be affected even though you have

followed the above. If this happens, move the speakers away

from the TV.

• The surround speakers and the subwoofer are not

magnetically shielded.

If they are located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably

cause color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not

place the speakers nearby the TV or monitor.

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

the subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance

between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing

mottled.

• You can get better picture quality in the order —

Component video > S-video > Composite video.

• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting 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.

(See page 31.)

7To connect a TV equipped with the component video

input jacks

If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy

a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode

to active. (See page 14.)

NOTE

• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the

BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the

pin plugs to BNC plugs.

• The component video signals can be output only when you

select DVD or USB MEMORY as the source to play. (See

page 13.)

7To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S-

video jack

NOTE

• Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. (See

page 14.)

• The composite and S-video signals can be output only when

you select DVD or USB MEMORY as the source to play. (See

page 13.)

Speaker layout

Front right

speaker

Center speaker

Subwoofer

Surround left

speaker

Surround right

speaker

Front left

speaker

Connecting a TV

Center unit TV

To component

video input

Component video cord (not supplied)

Center unit

TV

or

S-video cord

(not supplied)

To composite

video input

To S-video

input

Align the 5

marks.

Composite video cord (supplied)

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

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Connections

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

NOTE

• If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic

equalizer between the source components and this system,

the sound output through this system may be distorted.

• When playing a video component such as a VCR;

– To listen to the sound, select AUX as the source to play.

(See page 13.)

– To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the

component to the video input jack of the TV directly, and

select the correct input mode on the TV.

You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a

USB flash memory device, hard disc drive, multimedia card

reader, digital camera, etc. to this system.

• After connecting a USB mass storage class device to this

system and selecting USB MEMORY as the source, the

file control display appears on the TV screen. (See page

24.)

NOTE

• When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer also

to its manual.

• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the system at a

time. Do not use a USB hub.

• You cannot charge the USB mass storage class device while

connecting it to the USB MEMORY jack.

• While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device,

do not disconnect the device. It may cause a malfunction of

both the system and the device.

• JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB

mass storage class device while using this system.

• When connecting with a USB cable, use a cable less than 1 m

in length.

• This system is compatible with the USB 2.0 Full-Speed (not

compatible with the USB 1.1).

• You can play back the following types of files in a USB mass

storage class device (maximum data transfer rate: 2 Mbps):

–Music: MP3, WMA

– Picture: JPEG

– Movie: MPEG-4 (ASF), DivX (maximum frame rate of

30 fps for progressive)

• You cannot play back a file larger than 2 GB.

• When playing a file which has a large transfer rate, frames or

sounds may be dropped during playback.

• This system cannot recognize a USB mass storage class

device whose rating exceeds 5 V/500 mA.

• This system may not recognize some USB mass storage class

devices.

• This system may not play back some files even though their

formats are listed above.

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

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.

NOTE

• Preset settings, such as preset stations and surround mode

adjustment, may be erased in a few days in the following

cases;

– If you unplug the power cord of the center unit.

– If a power failure occurs.

• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the

supplied AC plug adapter.

Connecting an external

component

Connecting a USB mass

storage class device

C

enter un

i

t

To audio output

RCA pin plug cord (not supplied) VCR

TV

Cassette recorder

Center unit (on the front panel)

USB cable (not supplied)

Connecting the power cord

Center unit

Power cord

Plug into an AC outlet.

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

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Operating the TV

7To operate a JVC’s TV

You can perform the following operations on the TV.

You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC TVs.

• Refer also to the manuals supplied for the TV.

• To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.

TV: Turn on or off the TV.

TV VOL +/– with SHIFT

pressed and held:

Adjust the volume.

TV/VIDEO: Set the input mode

(either TV or VIDEO).

TV CH +/– with SHIFT

pressed and held:

Change the channels.

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Basic operations

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO.

On the center unit:

Press .

When DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source (see

page 13), the following messages will appear on the TV

screen.

NOTE

• The STANDBY lamp goes off when the power is turned on,

and the lamp lights when the power is turned off.

• A small amount of power is consumed even when the power

is turned off. 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;

–0 on the center unit

– One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control

–3 on the center unit.

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.

The buttons described below are used on pages 12 to

14.

Turning the system on/off

• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:

Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.

• “NOW READING”:

Appears when the system is reading the disc/file

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.

•“NO USB DEVICE”:

Appears when no USB mass storage class device is

connected.

• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:

Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.

• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DEVICE”:

Appears when unplayable USB mass storage class

device is connected.

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Basic operations

On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting

buttons (DVD 3, USB MEMORY 3,

FM/AM or AUX).

DVD 3: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See

page 15.)

USB MEMORY 3: To play back a file in a USB mass storage

class device. (See page 15.)

FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 34.)

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between

FM and AM.

AUX: To select the external component connected to the

center unit. (See page 10.)

On the center unit:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the

source name you want appears on

the display window.

NOTE

• When a source except DVD or USB MEMORY is selected,

this system does not output video signals.

• It may take time to change the source.

CAUTION

• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any

source. If the volume is set at a 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 +/–.

On the center unit:

Press VOLUME +/–.

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 (see page 19) currently selected, deactivates

the speakers, and activates the headphone mode.

“H.PHONE” appears on the display window.

Headphone mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are

output regardless of your speaker setting;

• For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel

signals are output from the headphones.

• Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from

the headphones.

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound

Perform one of the following:

•Press MUTING again.

•Press AUDIO VOL +/– (or VOLUME +/– on the center

unit).

Press DIMMER with SHIFT pressed.

Each time you repeat the procedure, you can change the

brightness level in 3 steps.

Selecting the source to play

Adjusting the volume

[VOLUME]

Listening with headphones

(not supplied)

Turning off the sound

temporarily [MUTING]

Adjusting the brightness of

the indications [DIMMER]

See page 12 for button locations.

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Basic operations

The system turns off automatically when the specified

period of time has passed.

Press SLEEP with SHIFT pressed.

Each time you repeat the procedure, the shut-off time

changes.

Example:

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once with SHIFT pressed.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly with SHIFT pressed.

To cancel

Press

SLEEP

repeatedly with

SHIFT

pressed, until “SLEEP

– –

”

appears.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

1Press SPK-LEVEL to show the

target speaker indication on the

display window.

Each time you press the button, the indication of the

speakers changes as follows:

2Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the

output level from –6 to 6.

NOTE

• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu

shown on the TV screen. (See page 32.)

• The adjustments take effect for all sources.

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

NOTE

• To use the system in the progressive mode, it is required that

the center unit is connected to the TV by using a component

video cord (not supplied). (See page 9.)

7While DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source

and before playback

1Press and hold SCAN MODE for 2

seconds.

The current setting appears on the display window.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to select the

desired mode.

•NTSC: Select when your TV supports the NTSC

interlaced video input only.

•NTSC PRG: Select when your TV equipped with

component jacks supports the NTSC progressive

video input.

•PAL: Select when your TV supports the PAL

interlaced video input only.

•PAL PRG: Select when your TV equipped with

component jacks supports the PAL progressive video

input.

You can get better picture quality in NTSC PRG, PAL

PRG mode than in NTSC, PAL mode.

3Press ENTER while the selected

mode is displayed.

When “NTSC PRG” or “PAL PRG” 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.

Sleep Timer [SLEEP]

Adjusting the output level of

the front/center/surround

speakers and subwoofer

FRNT L (Front left speaker) Z FRNT R (Front right

speaker) Z CENTER (Center speaker) Z SURR L

(Surround left speaker) Z SURR R (Surround right

speaker) Z SUBWFR (Subwoofer) Z (back to the

beginning)

minutes

Changing the scan mode

• 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”.

• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs

are fully compatible with this system.

See page 12 for button locations.

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Playback

• The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types

the operation is available for.

7To play a disc

1Press 0 on the

center unit.

The system turns on and the disc

tray comes out.

2Place a disc.

3Press DVD 3 (play button).

7To play a file in a USB mass storage class device

Press USB MEMORY 3 (play button).

The operations of the files in a USB mass storage class

device depend on the file types stored in the device.

For MP3/WMA files

The file control display (see page 24) appears on the TV

screen.

For JPEG files

Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about

3 seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file

control display (see page 24) appears on the TV screen.

For ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files

Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the file control

display (see page 24) on the TV screen during playback.

For DivX files

During the readout time, “READING INDEX” may appear

on the TV screen.

Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the file control

display (see page 24) on the TV screen during playback.

NOTE

• When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device,

select appropriate file type on the setup menu. (See page 32.)

7To pause

Press 8.

To continue playback, press play button for corresponding

source (DVD 3 or USB MEMORY 3).

7To stop

Press 7.

7On-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

multi-subtitle languages.

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing

multi-audio languages.

• : appears at the beginning of a scene containing

multi-angle views.

• (Play), (Pause), / (Fast

forward/fast-reverse), / (Slow-

motion forward/reverse): appears when you perform

each operation.

• : the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried

to do.

NOTE

• (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 33.

The buttons described below are used on pages 15 to

18.

Basic Playback

Number

buttons

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

Label side up When placing an 8 cm

disc

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Playback

7Playback information on the display window

DVD VIDEO

Example: When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby

Digital 5.1ch is played

DVD VR disc

Example: During playback on the Original program*1

Example: During playback on the Playlist*1

*1Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL, you can change

the play mode. (See page 18.)

VCD/SVCD/CD

Example: When a CD is played back

NOTE

• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the

elapsed playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.

MP3/WMA file

Example: When an MP3 file is played back

*2WMA indicator lights for WMA file.

ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX file

Example: When an ASF file is played

Signal and speaker indicators (See page 20.)

Chapter number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 20.)

Title number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Chapter number

Title number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Chapter number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Chapter number

Playlist number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Chapter number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Chapter number

Track number

Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)

Signal and speaker

indicators

Track number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

(during playback only)

Group number

Track number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Signal and speaker

indicators

MP3 indicator*2

Signal and speaker indicators

Group number Track number

Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)

(during playback only)

Track number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

See page 15 for button locations.

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Playback

JPEG file

NOTE

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

WMA/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX). (See page 22.)

• You can also check the playback information on the TV

screen. (See page 21.)

7Screen saver

An image may burn in on a TV screen 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 32.

You can move back the playback position by

10 seconds from the current position.

7During playback

Press .

NOTE

• This function works in the same title.

• This feature may not work for some discs.

7During playback

Press y or 1.

Each time you press the button, the

search speed changes (x2, x5, x10, x20,

x60).

To return to normal speed playback

Press play button for corresponding source (DVD 3 or

USB MEMORY 3).

NOTE

• When a CD or MP3/WMA is played back, sound is

intermittent and low during fast-forward/reverse search.

• This feature may not work for some discs/files.

• For MP3/WMA, the search speed is not shown.

• The search speed for DivX is y1, y2, y3 for forward

search, and 11, 12 and 13 for reverse search.

7Using x / 4 buttons

7For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR

(chapter): During playback

7For VCD/SVCD (track): During

playback without PBC function

7For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX

(track/file): During playback or while stopped

Press x or 4 repeatedly.

NOTE

• When playing back an MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/

MPEG-1/DivX, you can make operations using the file

control display. (See page 24.)

• This feature may not work for some discs/files.

7Using number buttons on the remote control

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

While stopped, the title number is selected.

During playback, the chapter number is selected.

7For VCD/SVCD (track):

During playback or while stopped without PBC function

7For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX

(track/file):

During playback or while stopped

Press number buttons (0-10, h10) to

select the desired number.

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

the number buttons” below.

One Touch Replay

Fast-forward/fast-reverse

search

Group number File number

File number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Skip to the beginning of a

desired selection

How to use the number buttons

To select 3: Press 3.

To select 10: Press 10.

To select 14: Press h10, 1, then 4.

To select 24: Press h10, 2, then 4.

To select 40: Press h10, 4, then 0.

To select 114: Press h10, h10, 1, 1, then 4.

See page 15 for button locations.

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Playback

While playing back a long file, you can skip

within the file at about 5-minute intervals.

7During playback

Press Cursor 3/2.

Each time you press the button, the playback position skips

to the beginning of the previous or next interval.

NOTE

• Intervals are automatically assigned from the beginning of a

file.

• This feature is available only within the same file.

• This feature may not work for some discs/files.

7During playback or while stopped

1Press TITLE/GROUP.

“– –” is shown in the title/group

display area in the display

window.

Example: During DVD VIDEO playback

2While the display window shows

“– –”, use number buttons (0-10,

h10) 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”. (See page 17.)

NOTE

• When locating a title of a DVD VR disc, PG or PL indicator

may light on the display window.

• This feature may not work for some discs/files.

.

7During playback or while stopped

1Press TOP MENU/PG or

MENU/PL.

The control display is shown on the TV screen, and the

system starts playback of the first title/playlist.

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

the DVD VR disc.

TOP MENU/PG: shows the ORIGINAL PROGRAM.

Example:

*1:Title number

*2: Recording date

*3: Recording source (TV station, the input terminal of

the recording equipment etc.)

*4: Start time of recording

*5: Title of the original program/playlist (The title may

not be displayed depending on the recording

equipment.)

*6: Current title

MENU/PL: shows the PLAY LIST.

Example:

*7:Playlist number

*8: Creating date of playlists

*9: Number of chapters

*10: Total playing time

*11: Current playlist

2Press Cursor Y/5 to select the

desired title/playlist.

The system starts playback of the selected title/playlist.

To clear the control display

Press ENTER.

Skipping at about 5-minute

intervals

Locating a desired title/

group using number buttons

Selecting the desired title/

playlist from the control

display

About the play mode on a DVD VR disc

• Original program (ORIGINAL PROGRAM):

The system can play back the original picture in the

recorded order.

• Playlist (PLAY LIST):

The system can play back the playlist edited by the

recording equipment.

See page 15 for button locations.

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• The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types

the operation is available for.

You can enjoy more realistic sound field than a stereo sound

by using the surround mode.

7Auto Surround (AUTO SUR)

This function automatically selects the appropriate

surround mode according to the input signals. For example,

a multichannel source is automatically reproduced in

multichannel audio.

7Dolby Surround

Dolby Pro Logic II*1

Dolby Pro Logic II has a developed multichannel playback

format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and

Dolby Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.

Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes — Movie mode and

Music mode:

• Pro Logic II Movie (MOVIE)

Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded

sources bearing the mark .

• Pro Logic II Music (MUSIC)

Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music

sources.

Dolby Digital*1

Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the

software encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).

• There are other encoding formats of digital surround

introduced by Dolby Laboratories, such as Dolby Digital

EX.

7DTS 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.

• There are other encoding formats of multi-channel

digital surround introduced by Digital Theater Systems,

Inc., such as DTS-ES, DTS 96/24.

The buttons described below are used on pages 19 to

30.

Using the surround mode

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

Number

buttons

A

va

il

a

bl

e

S

urroun

d

mo

d

es

f

or eac

h

i

nput s

i

gna

l

The √ marks show available surround modes.

*1Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

*2“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*3You can select these modes by pressing SURROUND. (See page 20.)

Mode Surround

off

Auto

Surround Dolby Surround DTS Digital

Surround DSP

Signal OFF AUTO SUR MOVIE*3MUSIC*3DOLBY D DTS

STADIUM

*3ALL ST*3

Dolby Digital

(Multichannel) √√—— √———

Dolby Digital

(2 channel) √√√√—— √√

DTS Digital Surround

(Multichannel) √√——— √——

DTS Digital Surround

(2 channel) √√√√—— √√

Analog or Linear PCM √√√√—— √√

Continued on the next page

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7DSP

• STADIUM

STADIUM mode adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in

an outdoor stadium.

• All Channel Stereo

All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) mode can reproduce a larger

stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated)

speakers.

All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2

channel stereo source.

7Indicators on the display window

Digital signal format indicators

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 mode indicator

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

Surround indicator

SURR: Lights when the surround mode is activated.

Source signal indicators, etc.

Light to indicate the incoming signals.

a: Lights when the front left channel

signal comes in.

b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.

c: Lights when the front 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 a 2 channel source, you can select the

desired surround mode manually.

NOTE

• This function also takes effect for the sources other than

DVD.

• For ASF, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 and DivX (except DivX version

6), the surround mode takes no effects.

7When playing back digital multichannel software

(except while OFF is selected)

The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby

Digital or DTS Digital Surround) is automatically selected.

7When playing back a 2 channel source

You can select either Dolby Pro Logic II (MOVIE/MUSIC)

or the DSP mode.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to

select the desired mode.

The surround mode is turned on and the current surround

mode appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the surround mode

changes.

For details on each mode, see “Available Surround modes

for each input signal”. (See page 19.)

To turn off the surround mode

Press SURROUND repeatedly until

“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.

Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo

Advanced operations See page 19 for button locations.

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Advanced operations

You can check disc information and you can use some

functions using the on-screen bar.

Showing the on-screen bar

7Whenever 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

• The currently selected item shows green.

7Contents of the on-screen bar during playback

DVD VIDEO

DVD VR disc

VCD

SVCD

CD

ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX

AShows disc type.

BShows audio information.

CFor DVD VIDEO: Shows current title number.

For DVD VR: Shows current play mode (PG: for

Original program, PL: for Playlist) and title number.

DFor DVD VIDEO and DVD VR: Shows current chapter

number.

For other type of discs: Shows current track number.

EShows time information. See “Changing the time

information”. (See page 22.)

FShows 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.

GSelect this to change time information (E). See

“Changing the time information”. (See page 22.)

HSelect this for Repeat Playback. (See page 29.)

ISelect this for time search function. (See page 24.)

JSelect this for chapter search function. (See page 23.)

KSelect this to change audio language or channel. (See

page 26.)

LSelect this to change subtitle language. (See page 26.)

MSelect this to change view angle. (See page 25.)

NShows Playback mode status.

PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (See

page 28.)

RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (See page

28.)

OShows Repeat mode status. (See page 29.)

Using the on-screen bar

OFF

(The on-screen bar disappears)

(back to the beginning)

See page 19 for button locations.

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Changing the time information

You can change the time information in the

on-screen bar on the TV screen and the

display window of the center unit.

7During playback

1Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3Press ENTER repeatedly to select

the desired information.

Example: When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.

7DVD VIDEO/DVD VR

• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter

• REM: Remaining time of current chapter

• TOTAL: Elapsed time of Title/Program

• T. REM: Remaining time of Title/Program

7VCD/SVCD/CD

• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current track

• REM: Remaining time of current track

• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc

• T. REM: Remaining time of disc

4Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

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

shown.

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.

7Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded

1Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.

The menu appears on the TV screen.

Normally, a DVD VIDEO which contains more than

one title will have a “top” menu which lists the titles.

Press TOP MENU/PG to show the title menu.

Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu

which is shown by pressing MENU/PL.

See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding

its particular menu.

2Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a

desired item.

3Press ENTER.

• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the

corresponding number using number buttons.

NOTE

• This feature may not work for some discs.

Playing from a specified

position on a disc

Example:

See page 19 for button locations.

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Advanced operations

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.

7During playback with PBC function

1Press RETURN repeatedly with

SHIFT pressed, until the menu

appears on the TV screen.

2Press number buttons (1-10, h10)

to select the number of the

desired item.

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

use the number buttons”. (See page 17.)

To return to the menu

Press RETURN repeatedly with SHIFT pressed, until the

menu screen appears.

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 DVD 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/PG or MENU/PL.

– Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press DVD 3 (play

button).

Locating a desired chapter using the on-

screen bar

7During playback

1Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3Press ENTER.

Example: During DVD VIDEO playback

4Press number buttons (0-9) to

enter the desired chapter number.

Example:

To select 8: Press 8.

To select 10: Press 1, then 0.

To select 20: Press 2, then 0.

To select 37: Press 3, then 7.

To correct a misentry

Repeat step 4.

5Press ENTER.

6Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

• You can select up to the 99th chapter.

Example:

See page 19 for button locations.

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Locating a desired position by specifying the

time

You can locate a desired position by specifying the time

from the beginning the disc (while stopped) or the current

title/track (during playback).

7For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR: During

playback

7For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or

during playback without PBC function

7For CD: During playback or while stopped

7When specifying the elapsed playing time from the

beginning of the disc

Perform the following procedure while stopped.

7When specifying the elapsed playing time from the

beginning of current title/track

Perform the following procedure during playback.

1Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3Press ENTER.

4Use number buttons (0-9) to enter

the time.

You can specify the elapsed playing time from the

beginning of the disc (while stopped) or from the

beginning of the current title/track (during playback).

Example: To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34

(minutes): 08 (seconds) elapsed

To cancel a misentry

Press Cursor 2 repeatedly.

5Press ENTER.

6Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

You can search and play desired groups

and tracks/files using the file control

display on the TV screen.

Example: When the source is DVD.

*1(For JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX) The Program

and Random mode are not available.

*2When the source is USB MEMORY, “USB” appears.

The file control display appears automatically during

playback (for MP3/WMA) or while stopped.

Press 2 Press 3

Press 4

Press 8

Press 0

Using the file control display

Current group / total

group number

Current track (file)

Track information

(for MP3/WMA only)

Playback mode*1 (PROGRAM,

RANDOM, REPEAT)

Elapsed playing time of

current track (except for JPEG)

Current track (file) / total track

(file) number on current group

Current group

Total track (file) number

on disc

Playback status

*2

See page 19 for button locations.

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Advanced operations

7For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped

7For JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX: While stopped

1Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select

the desired group/track/file.

• For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected

track.

• For JPEG, proceed to perform the following

operation.

2Press play button for

corresponding source (DVD 3 or

USB MEMORY 3) 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.

To skip the file during playback

Press x/4 or Cursor 5/Y.

NOTE

• You can also check playback information on the display

window. (See page 16.)

• 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.

When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (see

page 33) and you stop playback by the

following operations, the position where

playback has been stopped is stored.

(RESUME indicator lights on the display

window.)

• Turning off the power (see page 12)

• Pressing 7 once

• Changing the source (see page 13)

To start playback from the stored position

• Press play button for corresponding source (DVD 3 or

USB MEMORY 3) on the remote control or 3 (play

button) on the center unit.

• Select DVD or USB MEMORY as the source again if you

changed the source.

To clear the stored position

Press 7 again.

• Opening the disc tray or disconnecting the USB mass

storage class device also clears the stored position.

NOTE

• (For DivX) The beginning of a scene where playback has

been stopped may be stored.

7During playback of a disc containing multi-view

angles

When using the ANGLE button:

1Press ANGLE with SHIFT pressed.

Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view

angles recorded.

.

2Press ANGLE repeatedly with

SHIFT pressed, or Cursor Y/5 to

select the desired view angle.

When using the on-screen bar:

1Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3Press ENTER.

4Press Cursor Y/5 to select the

desired view angle.

5Press ENTER.

6Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

Resume Playback

Selecting a view angle

See page 19 for button locations.

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7During playback of a disc/file

containing subtitles in several

languages

When using the SUBTITLE button:

1Press SUBTITLE.

Example (DVD VIDEO): “ENGLISH” is selected out of

3 subtitle languages recorded.

2Press Cursor Y/5 to select the

desired subtitle.

For DVD VR

• Pressing SUBTITLE activates the subtitles

(subpictures) regardless of whether the subtitles are

recorded or not. (Subpictures will not change if no

subpicture is recorded.)

For SVCD

• An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing

SUBTITLE changes the subtitles regardless of whether

the subtitles are recorded or not. (Subtitles will not

change if no subtitle is recorded.)

When using the on-screen bar:

1Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3Press ENTER.

4Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to

select the desired subtitle.

5Press ENTER.

6Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-

up window. See “The language codes list”. (See page 33.)

•Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle appears and

disappears alternately.

• For DivX, you cannot operate this procedure using the on-

screen bar.

7During playback of a disc/file containing

audio in several languages

When using the AUDIO button:

1Press AUDIO.

Example (DVD VIDEO): “ENGLISH” is selected out of

3 audio languages recorded.

2Press AUDIO repeatedly or Cursor

Y/5 to select the desired audio.

When using the on-screen bar:

1Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3Press ENTER.

4Press Cursor Y/5 to select the

desired audio.

5Press ENTER.

6Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-

up window. See “The language codes list”. (See page 33.)

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

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

sound”.

When playing a SVCD, “ST1”, “ST2”, “L1”, “R1”, “L2”, or

“R2” is displayed.

• For DivX, you cannot operate this procedure using the on-

screen bar.

Selecting the subtitle Selecting the audio

See page 19 for button locations.

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Advanced operations

Frame-by-frame playback

7During playback

Press 8 repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the still

picture advances by one frame.

To return to normal playback

Press play button for corresponding source (DVD 3 or USB

MEMORY 3).

Playing back in slow-motion

7During playback

1Press 8 at the point

where you want to start playback

in slow-motion from.

The system pauses playback.

2Press SLOW 9.

Playback in forward slow-motion starts.

For DVD VIDEO only:

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

Each time you press the button, the playback speed

becomes faster (1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2).

To return to normal playback

Press DVD 3.

NOTE

• Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.

Zooming in

7During playback or while paused

1Press ZOOM with SHIFT

pressed.

Each time you repeat the procedure,

the scene magnification changes.

2While zoomed in, press Cursor 3/

2/Y/5 to move zoom-in area.

To return to normal playback

Press ZOOM repeatedly with SHIFT pressed, to select OFF.

NOTE

• The number of the magnification steps varies depending on

the disc type.

• During slide-show playback of JPEG, zooming in is not

available. In such a case, press 8 to pause slide-show

playback, then zoom in.

• During playback, there may be a case where Cursor (3/2/

Y/5) does not work in step 2.

Changing the VFP setting

The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function

enables you to adjust the picture character

according to the type of programming,

picture tone or personal preference.

7During playback

1Press VFP.

The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.

Example:

2Press 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;

3Press 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

(–3 to +3).

• BRIGHTNESS: Controls screen brightness (–8 to

+8).

• CONTRAST: Controls screen contrast (–7 to +7).

• SATURATION: Controls screen color depth (–7 to

+7).

• TINT: Controls screen tint (–7 to +7).

• SHARPNESS: Controls screen sharpness (–8 to +8).

4Press ENTER.

Example:

5Press Cursor Y/5 to change the

setting.

Special picture playback

See page 19 for button locations.

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6Press ENTER.

The current VFP settings appear again.

7Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other

parameters.

8Press VFP.

NOTE

• Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the

procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.

7While stopped

1Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

program window appears on the

TV screen.

2Follow the instructions that

appear on the TV screen to

program the desired chapters/

tracks.

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

use the number buttons”. (See page 17.)

• The content’s numbers that you have to specify for

programming varies depending on the disc/file type:

–DVD VIDEO: Titles and chapters

–VCD, SVCD, CD: Tracks

–MP3/WMA: Groups and tracks

• You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is

up to 99.

To clear the programs one by one from the last

entered number

Press CANCEL repeatedly.

To clear all programs

Press and hold CANCEL.

You can also clear the program by turning off the

system.

3Press DVD 3 to start Program

Playback.

If all of the programmed tracks/files have been played

back, playback stops and the program window appears

again. Note that program setting remains.

To check the program contents

During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program

window appears.

To quit the Program mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both

program window and “RANDOM” disappear from the TV

screen.

NOTE

•When the source is USB MEMORY, Program Playback does

not work.

• The Resume function cannot be used with Program

Playback.

• Program Playback may not work for some discs.

You can play titles or tracks on a

disc in random order.

7While stopped

1Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“RANDOM” appears on the TV

screen.

2Press DVD 3.

After playing all titles/tracks on the disc, the system

stops playback.

To quit the Random mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both

program window and “RANDOM” disappear from the TV

screen.

You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the

system.

NOTE

•When the source is USB MEMORY, Random Playback does

not work.

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

during Random Playback.

Program Playback

Random Playback

See page 19 for button locations.

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Advanced operations

Repeating the current selection

7For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR:

During playback

7For VCD/SVCD: During playback

without PBC function or while

stopped

7For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/

MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX: During playback or while

stopped

When using the REPEAT button:

Press REPEAT with SHIFT pressed.

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.

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

JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX):

1Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3Press ENTER.

4Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to

select the Repeat mode.

5Press ENTER.

6Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

To cancel Repeat Playback

Select “OFF” in step 4.

Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat]

You can repeat playback of a desired part

by specifying the beginning (point A) and

ending (point B).

7During playback

When using the A-B RPT button:

1Press A-B RPT with SHIFT pressed,

at the beginning of the part you

want to repeat (point A).

The repeat mode indicator “ ” appears on the

display window.

2Press A-B RPT again with SHIFT

pressed, at the end of the part you

want to repeat (point B).

The repeat mode indicator on the display window

changes to “ ” and A-B Repeat Playback

starts. The selected part of the disc (between point A

and B) is played repeatedly.

To cancel

Press A-B RPT, with SHIFT pressed during A-B Repeat

Playback.

Repeat Playback

Display

window

TV screen Meanings

Repeats the current

group for MP3/WMA/

JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/

MPEG-1/DivX.

REPEAT GROUP

Repeats the current title

for DVD VIDEO.

Repeats the current title

for Original program for

DVD VR.

Repeats the current

playlist for Playlist for

DVD VR.

ALL

Repeats all title/tracks/

files for DVD VR/VCD/

SVCD/CD/MP3/WMA/

JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/

MPEG-1/DivX.

REPEAT ALL

1

,Repeats the current

track for VCD/SVCD/

CD/MP3/WMA/ASF/

MPEG-2/MPEG-1/

DivX.

REPEAT TRACK,

REPEAT STEP

,Repeats the current

chapter for

DVD VIDEO/DVD VR.

No

indication

Repeat mode is off.

The system plays back

the disc/file normally.

Repeat mode indicator

See page 19 for button locations.

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When using the on-screen bar:

1Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3Press ENTER.

4Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to

select “A-B”.

5Press ENTER at the beginning of

the part you want to repeat (point

A).

6Press ENTER at the end of the part

you want to repeat (point B).

A-B Repeat Playback starts.

7Press 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.

• “A-B” cannot be selected during playback with PBC function.

You can lock the tray and prohibit unwanted disc ejection.

On the center unit ONLY:

While the system is on standby mode, press 0 with 7

pressed and held.

• “LOCKED” appears on the display window.

• If you try to eject the disc, “LOCKED” appears to indicate

that the tray is locked.

To cancel

Carry out the same operation again.

• “UNLOCKED” appears on the display window.

NOTE

• Before you start the operation;

There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the

setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

1Press SETTING with SHIFT

pressed.

Example:

2Press Cursor Y/5 to select the

item you want to set.

•BAL. (Balance):

You can adjust the balance of the sound between “R

(right) –21” and “L (left) –21”. To set the balance to

normal, select “CNTR (center)”.

•AUX. LVL (Aux level):

You can select the audio input level through AUX IN

(VCR) terminal.

AUX. LVL1: Normally select this.

AUX. LVL2: Select this when the source from the

component connected to the AUX IN

(VCR) terminal is too quiet with “AUX.

LVL1” selected.

3Press Cursor 3/2 to make an

adjustment or selection.

Example:

The adjustment display automatically disappears a few

seconds later with the current setting.

Tray lock

Press and hold

Sound and other settings

Advanced operations See page 19 for button locations.

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

See “Menu description” below.

Basic operation on the setup menus

7While stopped

1Press SET UP with SHIFT pressed.

2Follow the instructions that

appear on the TV screen.

: Language menu (LANGUAGE)

7MENU LANGUAGE

Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.

• Select the initial menu language*.

7AUDIO LANGUAGE

Some DVDs have multiple audio languages.

• Select the initial audio language*.

7SUBTITLE

Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages.

• Select the initial subtitle language*.

7ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

• Select the language shown on the TV screen when

operating this system.

*When the language you have selected is not recorded to a

disc, the original language is automatically used as the

initial language.

NOTE

• See “The language codes list” (see page 33) for the code of

each language, such as “AA”, etc.

: Picture menu (PICTURE)

7MONITOR 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.

NOTE

• 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

multi-color system TV, the system outputs PAL or NTSC

video signal according to the disc/file, regardless of the scan

mode setting (see page 14).

Using the setup menus

Menu description

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

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

Setting DVD preferences

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Setting DVD preferences

7PICTURE SOURCE

You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether

the content on the disc/file is processed by field (video

source) or by frame (film source).

Normally set to “AUTO”.

•AUTO

Used to play a disc/file containing both video and film

source materials.

This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of

the current disc/file according to the disc/file

information.

–If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique

lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other

modes.

•FILM

Suitable for playing back a film source disc/file.

•VIDEO

Suitable for playing back a video source disc/file.

7SCREEN SAVER (See page 17.)

You can activate or deactivate screen saver function.

7FILE TYPE

When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device,

you can select which files to play.

•AUDIO

Select this to play MP3/WMA files.

• STILL PICTURE

Select this to play JPEG files.

•VIDEO

Select this to play ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX files.

: Audio menu (AUDIO)

7D. RANGE COMPRESSION

(Dynamic range compression)

You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even

at a low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby

Digital.

•AUTO

Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with

its full dynamic range (no effect applied).

•ON

Select this when you want to fully apply the compression

effect (useful at midnight).

NOTE

• When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the

surround mode is off, the setting of D. RANGE

COMPRESSION is set to ON automatically.

: Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING)

7Level menu (LEVEL)

FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/

CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/

SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER

While monitoring the test tone, adjust the output level of

the speakers.

You can adjust the output level in the -6 dB to +6 dB range.

TEST TONE*

Outputs the test tone.

*The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in

the following sequence:

s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front

right speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround

left speaker s (back to the beginning)

NOTE

• Adjustment of subwoofer output level is not available.

7Delay menu (DELAY)

Example:

Set to “0 ms” for the furthest speaker from your position as

the basis for the delay time setting.

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

• Delay time of front speakers: 0 ms

• Delay time of center speaker: 1 ms

• Delay time of surround speakers: 2 ms

FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/

CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/

SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER

Adjust the distance from the listening position to the

speakers.

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

Subwoofer

Front left

0 ms

Center speaker

1 ms

Front right

0 ms

Surround left

2 ms

Surround right

2 ms

1 ms increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to

about 30 cm decrease (or increase) in distance.

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7Subwoofer menu (SUBWOOFER)

LEVEL

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

+6 dB range.

CROSS OVER

The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to

and be reproduced by the subwoofer.

Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the

size of the small speaker connected.

•120Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

speaker is about 8 cm.

•150Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

speaker is about 6 cm.

•200Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

speaker is about 5 cm.

: Other setting menu (OTHERS)

7RESUME (See page 25.)

You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.

7ON SCREEN GUIDE

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

(See page 15.)

7DivX registration menu (DivX REGISTRATION)

The system has its own Registration Code for DivX

playback.

You can confirm the code of your system.

• Once you play back a disc created by using the

Registration Code, the system’s code is overwritten by a

totally different new one for copyright protection

purpose.

The language codes list

AA Afar EL Greek IN Indonesian ML Malayalam RW Kinyarwanda TI Tigrinya

AB Abkhazian EO Esperanto IS Icelandic MN Mongolian SA Sanskrit TK Turkmen

AF Afrikaans ET Estonian IW Hebrew MO Moldavian SD Sindhi TL Tagalog

AM Ameharic EU Basque JI Yiddish MR Marathi SG Sangho TN Setswana

AR Arabic FA Persian JW Javanese MS Malay (MAY) SH Serbo-Croatian TO Tonga

AS Assamese FI Finnish KA Georgian MT Maltese SI Singhalese TR Turkish

AY Aymara FJ Fiji KK Kazakh MY Burmese SK Slovak TS Tsonga

AZ Azerbaijani FO Faroese KL Greenlandic NA Nauru SL Slovenian TT Tatar

BA Bashkir FY Frisian KM Cambodian NE Nepali SM Samoan TW Twi

BE Byelorussian GA Irish KN Kannada NL Dutch SN Shona UK Ukrainian

BG Bulgarian GD Scots Gaelic KO Korean (KOR) NO Norwegian SO Somali UR Urdu

BH Bihari GL Galician KS Kashmiri OC Occitan SQ Albanian UZ Uzbek

BI Bislama GN Guarani KU Kurdish OM (Afan) Oromo SR Serbian VI Vietnamese

BN Bengali, Bangla GU Gujarati KY Kirghiz OR Oriya SS Siswati VO Volapuk

BO Tibetan HA Hausa LA Latin PA Panjabi ST Sesotho WO Wolof

BR Breton HI Hindi LN Lingala PL Polish SU Sundanese XH Xhosa

CA Catalan HR Croatian LO Laothian PS Pashto, Pushto SV Swedish YO Yoruba

CO Corsican HU Hungarian LT Lithuanian PT Portuguese SW Swahili ZU Zulu

CS Czech HY Armenian LV Latvian, Lettish QU Quechua TA Tamil

CY Welsh IA Interlingua MG Malagasy RM

Rhaeto-Romance

TE Telugu

DA Danish IE Interlingue MI Maori RN Kirundi TG Tajik

DZ Bhutani IK Inupiak MK Macedonian RO Rumanian TH Thai

Setting DVD preferences

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Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and some

countries use 10 kHz spacing.

You can only change the AM tuner interval spacing while

selecting AM as the band.

On the center unit ONLY:

7To change the interval spacing into 10 kHz

Press 8 while holding down 7.

7To change the interval spacing into 9 kHz

Press 3 while holding down 7.

1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select

the band.

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

2Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly

until you find the frequency you

want.

When you hold down the button until the system starts

searching for stations and then release it, the system

stops searching automatically when a station of

sufficient signal strength is tuned in to.

NOTE

• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator

lights on the display window.

The buttons described below are used on pages 34 and

35.

Number

buttons

Setting the AM tuner interval

spacing

Manual tuning

Tuner operations

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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.

7To preset the stations

1Tune 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” on the right

column.

Example: When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.

2Press MEMORY.

While “_ _” are flashing:

3Press number button(s) (1-10,

h10) to select a preset number

you want.

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

use the number buttons”. (See page 17.)

Example: When the preset channel 1 is selected.

If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from

step 2 again.

While the selected number is flashing:

4Press MEMORY.

“STORED” appears on the display window.

The station is assigned to the selected preset number.

If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from

step 2 again.

5Repeat steps 1 to 4.

• Storing a new station to a used number erases the

previously stored one.

7To tune in to a preset station

1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select

FM or AM.

2Press number button(s) (1-10,

h10) to select a preset number.

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

use the number buttons”. (See page 17.)

• You can also select a preset number by pressing

Cursor 3 and 2.

When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy,

you can change the FM reception mode to improve the

reception.

7While listening to an FM station

Press FM MODE.

The FM reception mode appears on the display window.

Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode

changes.

•AUTO:

When a program is broadcast in stereo, you will hear

stereo sound. (The ST indicator lights on the display

window.) When in monaural, you will hear monaural

sound. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise

between stations.

•MONO:

Reception will be improved although you will lose the

stereo effect. (The MONO indicator lights on the display

window.) In this mode, you will hear noise until you are

tuned in to a station.

Preset tuning

Selecting the FM reception

mode

Tuner operations See page 34 for button locations.

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7Handling 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,

extreme temperature and moisture.

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a

straight line from center to edge.

• DO NOT use any solvent — such

as conventional record cleaner,

spray, thinner or benzine — to

clean the disc.

7Cleaning 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 water diluted 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 forcefully.

–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.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Power does not come on. The power cord is not connected. Connect the power cord correctly. (See page

10.)

The remote control does

not work.

The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. (See page 6.)

Sunlight is shining directly on the remote

sensor.

Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.

The remote control does

not work as expected.

The remote control mode is not for the

desired source.

Before operation, press one of the source

selecting buttons for the desired source.

No sound. The speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (See page 8.)

An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. (See page 13.)

No picture is displayed on

the TV screen.

The video cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cable correctly. (See page 9.)

The disc or file is not playable. Use a playable disc or file. (See pages 3 and 4.)

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 “NTSC PRG” or “PAL

PRG” though the center unit is connected to

the TV which does not support the

progressive video input.

Change the scan mode to “PAL” or “NTSC”.

(See page 14.)

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. (See

page 9.)

The picture does not fit

the TV screen.

The monitor type is not set correctly. Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (See page

31.)

The broadcast is hard to

hear because of noise.

Antennas are disconnected. Reconnect the antennas correctly and

securely. (See page 7.)

The system suddenly

turns off.

The playback level of the current source is too

high.

Play back the source with lower volume level.

References

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References

7Center unit (XV-THP3)

Audio section

Front/Surround: 40 W per channel, RMS at 3 Ω at

1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic

distortion.

Center: 100 W, R M S a t 4 Ω at 1 kHz, with

10 % total harmonic distortion.

Subwoofer: 100 W, R M S a t 4 Ω at 30 Hz, with

10 % total harmonic distortion.

Video section

Video System: PAL/NTSC

Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB

Video output level

Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω

S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω

S-video-C: For PAL:

0.3 V(p-p)/75 Ω

For NTSC:

0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω

Component (Interlace/Progressive):

Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω

PB/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω

USB storage

USB specification: Compatible with the USB 2.0 Full-

Speed

Compatible device: Mass Storage Class

Compatible file system: FAT16, FAT32

Bus power supply: Max. 500 mA

Tuner section

Tuning Range

FM: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz

AM: At 10 kHz intervals

530 kHz to 1 710 kHz

At 9 kHz intervals

531 kHz to 1 710 kHz

Speaker impedance

Front/Surround: 3 Ω to 16 Ω

Center/Subwoofer: 4 Ω to 16 Ω

General

Power Requirements: AC 110 V - 240 V , 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption: 60 W (at operation)

1.4 W (in standby mode)

Dimensions (W M H M D):

435 mm M 70 mm M 308 mm

Mass: 3.0 kg

7Subwoofer (SP-WP5)

Type: Bass-Reflex Type

Speaker: 16 cm cone M 1

Power Handling Capacity: 100 W

Impedance: 4 Ω

Frequency Range: 35 Hz to 200 Hz

Sound Pressure Level: 75 dB/W·m

Dimensions (W M H M D):

129 mm M 284 mm M 337 mm

Mass: 3.1 kg

7Satellite speakers

Front speakers (SP-THP3F)

Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type

(Magnetically-shielded Type)

Speaker: 6.5 cm cone M 1

Power Handling Capacity: 40 W

Impedance: 3 Ω

Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Sound Pressure Level: 75 dB/W·m

Dimensions (W M H M D):

92 mm M 99 mm M 95.5 mm

Mass: 0.45 kg each

Center speaker (SP-THP3C)

Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type

(Magnetically-shielded Type)

Speaker: 6.5 cm cone M 1

Power Handling Capacity: 100 W

Impedance: 4 Ω

Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Sound Pressure Level: 76 dB/W·m

Dimensions (W M H M D):

92 mm M 99 mm M 95.5 mm

Mass: 0.45 kg

Surround speakers (SP-THP3S)

Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type

Speaker: 6.5 cm cone M 1

Power Handling Capacity: 40 W

Impedance: 3 Ω

Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz

Sound Pressure Level: 72 dB/W·m

Dimensions (W M H M D):

92 mm M 99 mm M 95.5 mm

Mass: 0.48 kg each

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

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