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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-S3

Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, SP-THS3F, and
SP-THS3S

INSTRUCTIONS

GVT0133-001A
[J]

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Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en grade, précaution et indications diverses

CAUTION

ATTENTION

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.

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le
coffret de l’appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

CAUTION—
(XV-THS3)

button!

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

ATTENTION—Touche
(XV-THS3)

Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil
complètement hors tension (tous les témoins et toutes les
indications s’éteignent).
La touche
dans n’importe quelle position ne déconnecte
pas l’appareil du secteur.
• Quand l’appareil est en mode de veille, le témoin
STANDBY est allumé en rouge.
• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin STANDBY
s’éteint.
L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no
user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

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IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle supérieur. Il
n’y a aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur à
l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez toute réparation à un
personnel qualifié.
3. ATTENTION: Risque de radiations laser visible et
invisible quand l’appareil est ouvert ou que le systéme
de verrouillage ne fonctionne pas ou a été mis hors
service. Évitez toute exposition directe au rayon.
4. REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE: ÉT QUETTE
DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE L’INTERIEUR DE
L’APPAREIL.

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

Playback ........................................ 16

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

Basic playback ....................................................................16
One Touch Replay ...............................................................18
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................18
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................18
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........19
Playing back a bonus group ................................................19

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

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 to an analog component ...................................10
Connecting to a digital component .....................................10
Connecting the power cord .................................................10

Operating external components with
the remote control ........................ 11
Operating the TV .................................................................11
Operating the VCR ..............................................................12

Basic operations ........................... 13
Turning the system on/off ...................................................13
Selecting the source to play ................................................14
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................14
Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................14
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................14
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......14
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................15
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/
surround speakers [S.WFR, CENTER, L-SURR.-R] .............15
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................15
Changing the scan mode ....................................................15

Advanced operations .................... 20
Using the surround mode ...................................................20
Using the on-screen bar .....................................................21
Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................23
Using the file control display ..............................................24
Resume Playback ...............................................................25
Selecting a view angle .........................................................25
Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................25
Selecting the audio .............................................................26
Special picture playback .....................................................26
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 ........................... 35
Manual tuning .....................................................................35
Preset tuning ......................................................................35
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................36

AV COMPU LINK remote control
system ........................................... 37
References .................................... 38
Maintenance .......................................................................38
Troubleshooting ..................................................................38
Specifications .....................................................................39

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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 (41°F and 95°F).
• 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.
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.

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)
• Composite video cord (1)

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.

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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 system, and also can play
discs recorded with PAL system.
• 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

Audio CD

DVD AUDIO

CD-R

VCD

CD-RW

SVCD

• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready),
Photo CD, SACD, 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.

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:

If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and
playback cannot start.
About files (tracks) and folders (groups) on the disc
This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Files are sometimes grouped into folders on CD-Rs or CD-RWs by
genre, album, etc.
In this manual, “group” is also referred to as “folder”, and “track”
as “file”.
• This system recognizes up to 150 files per group, and 99 groups
per disc.
The total number of files this system can detect on a disc is up to
1000.

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About discs
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”.
• When making your own 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.
• Before playing 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.
• Some discs may not be played due to their disc characteristics,
recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in the audio
CD format.
This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3/WMA/
JPEG/MPEG4 files are recorded on them.
Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3/
WMA/JPEG/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 tracks/files on an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc may
be skipped or may not be played normally.
• Some files on a JPEG/MPEG4 disc may be played distortedly.

Notes on MP3/WMA files
• Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can
be shown on the TV. (See page 24.)
• The system can play back the MP3/WMA files recorded at 32
kbps to 320 kbps as a bit rate, and at 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, (24 kHz
for MP3 only) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz as a sampling
frequency.
• 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 kbps for
MP3 files or 96 kbps for WMA files.
Notes on 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.
Notes on MPEG4 files
• The system can play back the MPEG4 files followed the
conditions below:
File format: ASF
Visual profile: MPEG4 SP (Simple Profile)
Audio CODEC: G.726
Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF)
Max. bit rate: 384 kbps

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.)
• The system can only recognize files with one of the following
extensions, which can be in any combination of upper and lower
case:
MP3:
“.MP3”, “.mp3”
WMA: “.WMA”, “.wma”
JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”
MPEG4: “.ASF”, “.asf”
• If different kinds of the file are mixed on a disc, 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.)

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.

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.

“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH
THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625
PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION
TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER.”

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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)

Display window

Disc tray (inside): 16

35 35

Remote sensor: 6

Rear panel (center unit)

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Index of parts and controls

Remote control

Putting batteries in the remote control

13
11
12

16
11
14

14
26

21
14

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

11 – 36
16
18, 35
18
16
23

23
16, 35

15, 31

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

12, 18
19
25
27

Number
buttons: 18

27
29
29
31
30

28
28
23
15, 27

14
15

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

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

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

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Connections

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

Connecting AM loop antenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Extend the supplied FM antenna
horizontally.

1
If reception is poor
Center unit

Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)

2
Antenna cord

• 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.

Standard type (75 C
coaxial) connector

Outdoor FM antenna cord
(not supplied)

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

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

Connections

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

Front speakers

Center speaker

Speaker cord

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

Subwoofer

Surround speakers

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

Connections

Speaker layout

Connecting a TV

Center speaker
Front left
speaker

Front right
speaker
Subwoofer

• 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 32.)

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 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, it 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 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.

NOTE
• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (See
page 15.)
• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type,
use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC
plugs.
• The component video signals can be output only when you select
“DVD” as the source to play. (See page 14.)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the S-VIDEO and/or
the composite video input jacks
Center unit
Composite video cord
(supplied)

S-VIDEO cord (not supplied)

NOTE
• Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. (See page
15.)

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

Connections

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

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

Center unit

Center unit
DBS* tuner
MD recorder

RCA pin plug cord
(not supplied)

To audio output

Digital optical cord
(not supplied)

To digital optical
output

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite
NOTE
When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;

VCR
TV
Cassette recorder

NOTE
• If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer
between the source components and this system, the sound output
through this system may be distorted.
• When playing a video component such as a VCR;
• To listen to the sound, select “AUX” as the source to play. (See
page 14.)
• To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component
to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct
input mode on the TV.

• To listen to the sound, select “AUX DIGITAL” as the source to play.
(See page 14.)
• To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to
the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input
mode on the TV.

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

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.

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.

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Operating external components with the remote control
The buttons described below are used on pages 11 and
12.

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.

Remote control
mode selector

Manufacturer

Code

Manufacturer

Code

JVC

Samsung

Hitach

Sanyo

Magnavox

Sharp

Mitsubishi

Sony

Panasonic

04, 11

Toshiba

RCA

Zenith

5 Release

TV.

(play button)

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

The following buttons are available:
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.

NOTE
• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operating the TV
7 To set the manufacturer’s code
You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code.

1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to TV.

2 Press and hold

TV.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a TV;
• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

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Operating external components with the remote control
7 Operation

Operating the VCR

Aim the remote control at the VCR.

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector
to VCR.

2 Press and hold

VCR.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.
4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Panasonic VCR:
Press 1, then 7.
For an Philips VCR:
Press 0, then 9.
Manufacturer

Code

Manufacturer

Code

JVC

01, 02, 03

Philips

Emerson

11, 26

RCA

05, 06

Fisher

Samsung

Funai

10, 14-16

Sanyo

21-23

Gold Star

Sharp

27, 28

Hitachi

Shintom

Mitsubishi

Sony

18-20

NEC

Zenith

Panasonic

07, 17

5 Release

See page 11 for button locations.

IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a VCR;
Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.
The following buttons are available:
VCR
VCR:Turns VCR on and off.
3 (play button):Starts playback.
7:Stops operation.
8:Pauses playback.
¡: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.

VCR.

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

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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.

Turning the system on/off
On the remote control:

Press

AUDIO.

On the center unit:
AUDIO

The buttons described below are used on
pages 13 to 15.

Source
selecting
buttons
Remote control
mode selector

Press

When DVD is selected as the source (see page 14), 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 goes off when the power is turned on, and the
lamp lights when the power is turned off.
• A small amount of the 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;
• OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control or 0 on the center unit
• One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control
• 3 on the center unit. You can use the same buttons on the remote
control except after pressing FM/AM.

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See page 13 for button locations.

Basic operations

Selecting the source to
play
On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons
(DVD, FM/AM, AUX or AUX DIGITAL).
To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See
page 16.)
FM/AM:
To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 35.)
Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
AUX:
To select the source from a component connected to
the AUX IN jacks. (See page 10.)
AUX DIGITAL:To select the source from a component connected to
the DIGITAL IN jack. (See page 10.)
DVD:

On the center unit:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source
name you want appears on the display
window.
NOTE
• When a source except DVD is selected, this system does not output
video signals.
• It may take time to change the source.

Adjusting the volume
[VOLUME]
CAUTION
• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source.
If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could
permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.

On the remote control:

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
(see page 20) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, 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).

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

Turn VOLUME.

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

Changing the scan mode
The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.
• To use the system in progressive mode, it is required that the
center unit is connected to the TV using a component video cord
(not supplied) in advance. (See page 9.)
7 While DVD is selected as the source and before playback

1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for
2 seconds.

SLEEP

6 0m i n

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
[S.WFR, CENTER,
L-SURR.-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. (See page 32.)
• 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.

The current setting appears on the display window.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired
mode.

• INTERLACE:

Select when your TV accommodates the
interlaced S-video/composite signal.
• PROGRESSIVE: Select when your TV equipped with
component jacks supports the progressive
video input.
You can get better picture quality in the order —
“PROGRESSIVE” > S-video > Composite.

3 Press ENTER while the selected mode
is shown on the display window.

When “PROGRESSIVE” 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 “INTERLACE”.
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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Playback
• The mark

shows the types of discs the operation is available

Basic playback

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

1 Press OPEN/
CLOSE.

• The system turns on and the
disc tray comes out.
• 0 on the center unit functions same as OPEN/CLOSE on
the remote control.

AUDIO

The buttons described below are used on pages 16 to 19.

2 Place a disc.
When placing an 8 cm
(3 inches) disc

Label side up

3 Press 3 (play button).
(play button)

Remote control
mode selector

For MP3/WMA
The file control display (see page 24) appears on the TV screen.
For JPEG
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 MPEG4 disc
Pressing TOP MENU or MENU shows the file control display (see
page 24) on the TV screen during playback.

7 To pause

Press 8.
Number buttons

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

7 To stop

Press 7.
7 On-screen guide icons
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may
appear for a while on the TV screen;
•
: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multisubtitle languages.
•
: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio
languages.
•
: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle
views.
•

(Play),

(Pause),

(Fast forward/

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.

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Playback

See page 16 for button locations.

7 Playback information on the display window
DVD VIDEO
Example:
When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played

Signal and speaker
indicators

Track number

Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)

Chapter number

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

TR123

12 : 34

0 : 02 : 31
MP3 indicator*

Signal and speaker indicators (See page 21.)
Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 21.)

* WMA indicator lights for WMA disc.
Pressing FL DISP.

Pressing FL DISP.

Group number

Chapter number

Title number

DVD

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

MP 3

G12T123
Track number

DVD AUDIO

NOTE
Signal and speaker indication

• “WMA” appears instead of “MP3” when playing a WMA track .

JPEG disc
Group number

Track number

File number

J PG G1 2 F 1 2 3

Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)

MPEG4
Pressing FL DISP.
Group number

Track number

Signal and speaker
indicators

Track number

R123
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)
(during playback only)

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

Pressing FL DISP.

Track number

Signal and speaker
indicators

Group number

ASF
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

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

Track number

G12T123

NOTE
• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/
JPEG/MPEG4). (See page 22.)
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (See
page 21.)

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Playback
7 Screen saver
A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long
time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a
static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver
function).
• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.
• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 32.

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

Press

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

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

Press ¡ or 1.
Each time you press the button, the search speed changes ( x 2, x 5,
x 10, x 20, x 60).
To return to normal speed playback
Press 3 (play button).
On the center unit:
(This function does not take effect for MPEG4.)

Press and hold ¢ or 4.

Skip to the beginning of a
desired selection
7 Using ¢/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 ¢ or 4 repeatedly.
NOTE
• When playing back an MP3/JPEG disc, you can make operations
using the file control display. (See page 24.)
• This feature may not work for some discs.

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.

Continuously pressing ¢ or 4 increases the fast-forward/
reverse search speed ( x 5 → x 20).
NOTE
• When a DVD VIDEO, VCD, SVCD or MPEG4 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.

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Playback

Locating a desired title/
group using number
buttons
During playback or while
stopped.

1 Press TITLE/
GROUP.

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

T__

1 : 23 : 45

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”.
The key number entry indication appears.
On the TV

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”. (See page 18.)

NOTE
• This feature may not work for some discs.

On the display window

KEY

____

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

When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and
the BONUS indicator goes off.
• If you enter the wrong number, the key number entry
indication still appears on the TV screen. In this case,
reenter the correct number.
To clear the key number entry
Perform whichever one of the following:
• Press 7.
• Open the disc tray.
• Turn off the system.

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Advanced operations
• The mark

shows the types of discs the operation is available

Using the surround mode

for.

7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR)

The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 30.

This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode
according to the input signals. For example, a multichannel source
is automatically reproduced in multichannel audio.

7 Dolby Surround

(play button)

Remote control
mode selector

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 (PL II MOVIE)

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

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 (
).

Number buttons

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

AUDIO

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

Auto
Surround

SURR
OFF

AUTO
SURR

PL II
MOVIE*3

PL II
MUSIC*3

Dolby Digital
(Multichannel)

—

Dolby Digital
(2 channel)

DTS Digital
Surround
(Multichannel)

DTS Digital
Surround
(2 channel)

—

Packed PCM
(Multichannel)

—

Packed PCM
(2 channel)

—

Analog (VCR) or
Linear PCM

—

Mode
Signal

DTS Digital
Surround

DSP

Dolby
Digital

DTS

ALL CH
ST.*3

—

Dolby Surround

Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless”,
and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
You can select these modes by
pressing SURR. (See page 21.)

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Advanced operations
7 All Channel Stereo (DSP)

7 When playing back 2 channel source

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.

You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/
PL II MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL CH ST.) mode.

Normal stereo sound

All Channel Stereo

Press SURR. repeatedly to select the
desired mode.
The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode
appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.
For details on each mode, see page 20.
To turn off the surround 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 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.

Press SURR. 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.
• 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

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.

Press ON SCREEN.

Selecting the surround mode

Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback

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

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.
NOTE
• This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD.
• The surround mode does not take effects for MPEG4 files.

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.

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

• The currently selected item shows green.

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

DVD AUDIO

VCD

SVCD

F Shows playback status.
:
appears during playback.
/
: appears during fast forward/reverse.
/
: appears during playback in forward slow-motion/
reverse slow-motion. (This function is not available
for MPEG4.)
:
appears when paused.
:
appears when stopped.
G Select this to change time information (E). See “Changing the
time information”.
H Select this for Repeat Playback. (See page 29.)
I Select this for time search function. (See page 24.)
J Select this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO) or track (for DVD
AUDIO) search function. (See page 23.)
K Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream. (See
page 26.)
L Select this to change subtitle language. (See page 25.)
M Select this to change view angle. (See page 25.)
N Select this to change the page. (See page 27.)
O Shows Playback Mode status.
PROGRAM:appears during Program Playback. (See page 28.)
RANDOM:appears during Random Playback. (See page 28.)
P Shows Repeat Mode status. (See page 29.)

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*

* 7 — r are not available.
A Shows disc type.
B Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second).
C Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD
AUDIO) number.
D Shows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO) or track
number (for other type of discs).
E Shows time information. See “Changing the time information”.

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

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

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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Advanced operations

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.

Locating a desired scene using a VCD/
SVCD menu with PBC
A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own
menus such as a list of contained songs. You can
locate a specific scene by using these menus.
7 During playback with PBC function

1 Press RETURN repeatedly until the
menu appears on the TV screen.
Example:

2 Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to

select the number of the desired item.

• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons”. (See page 18.).
To return to the menu
Press RETURN repeatedly 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 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

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

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

To correct a misentry
Repeat step 4.

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Advanced operations

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.

Using the file control
display

The on-screen bar disappears.

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

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

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).

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 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

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
Current group

Perform the following procedure during playback.

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

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

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

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

Current track (file)

Total track (file)
number on disc
Playback status

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

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

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Advanced operations
7 For MP3/WMA:
During playback or while stopped
For JPEG/MPEG4:
While stopped

When using the on-screen bar:

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

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

desired group/track/file.

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

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

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.
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 17.)
• 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.

Resume Playback
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” appears on the display window.)
• Turning off the power (see page 13)
• Pressing 7 once
• Changing the source (see page 14)
To start playback from the stored position
(“RESUME” disappears.)
• Press 3 (play button) on the remote control or the center unit.
• Select DVD as the source again if you changed the source.
To clear the stored position
Press 7 again or open the disc tray.

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 ANGLE repeatedly or Cursor Y/
5 to select the desired view angle.

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

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE
• During playback of DVD AUDIO, 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.

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
• Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle appears and
disappears alternately.

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Advanced operations

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”. (See page 31.)
• “ST”, “L” and “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
• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up
window. See “The language codes list”. (See page 31.)
• Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle appears and disappears
alternately.
• 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 playback of DVD AUDIO, 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.

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or Cursor Y/5
to select the desired audio.

Each time you press the button, the playback speed become
faster.
To return to normal playback
Press 3 (play button).

When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

NOTE

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

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

For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO only:
• To play back in reverse slow-motion, press 1.

• 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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Advanced operations

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).

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.
7 During playback

7 During playback and while the B.S.P. indicator lights up on the
display window
When using the PAGE button:

1 Press VFP.
The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.
Example:

Press PAGE repeatedly to select a desired
still picture.
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.

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 OFF.
NOTE
• 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 playback of DVD AUDIO, this feature is available only for
the video part.
• During playback of JPEG/MPEG4, there may be a case where Cursor
(3/2/Y/5) does not work in step 2.

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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Advanced operations

4 Press ENTER.
Example:

5 Press Cursor Y/5 to change the
setting.

6 Press ENTER.
The current VFP settings appear again.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other
parameters.

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

To clear the programs one by one from the last
entered number
Press CANCEL repeatedly.
To clear all programs
Press 7.
You can also clear the program by turning off the system.

3 Press 3 (play button) 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” disappears from the TV screen.
NOTE

Program Playback

• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.
• Program Playback may not work for some discs.

7 While stopped

Random Playback

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

program window appears on the TV
screen.

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

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“RANDOM” appears on the TV screen.

2 Press 3 (play button).
After playing all titles/tracks on the disc, the system stops
playback and quits the Random mode.
USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.
USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM.

2 Follow the instructions that appears 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 18.)
• The content’s numbers that you have to specify for
programming varies depending on the disc type:
•
•
•

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

DVD VIDEO:
Titles and chapters
VCD, SVCD, CD:
Tracks
DVD AUDIO, MP3, WMA, MPEG4:
Groups and tracks

• Before you program the tracks in bonus group on a DVD
AUDIO, perform the procedure of “Playing back a bonus
group” (see page 19) to turn off the BONUS indicator on the
display window.
• You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is up to
99.
• (For CD, SVCD or VCD) When the total playback time
exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds, “–:–” will appear on the
display window. But, it is possible to continue
programming.

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Advanced operations

When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/
WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc):

Repeat Playback
Repeating the current selection

the Repeat mode.

Press REPEAT.

1 : 31 : 01
Repeat mode indicator

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.
Display
window

TV screen

REPEAT GROUP

Meanings

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

ALL

No
indication

REPEAT ALL

Repeats all tracks/files for
VCD/SVCD/CD/MP3/WMA/
JPEG/MPEG4 disc.

REPEAT TRACK,
REPEAT STEP

Repeats the current track for
DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/
CD/MP3/WMA/MPEG4 disc.

REPEAT STEP

Repeats the current chapter for
DVD VIDEO.
Repeat mode is off.
The system plays back the disc
normally.

5 Press ENTER.
6 Press 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).
7 During playback
When using the A-B RPT button:

1 Press A-B RPT at the beginning of the
part you want to repeat (point A).
The repeat mode indicator “
window.

” appears on the display

2 Press A-B RPT again 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.

NOTE
• For DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, REPEAT ALL may not be
available depending on the disc.

To cancel
Press A-B RPT during A-B Repeat Playback.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select

When using the REPEAT button:

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

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

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

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

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Advanced operations
When using the on-screen bar:

Sound and other settings

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
• This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD.
• Before you start operation;
There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is
cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

1 Press SETTING.
Example:

4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select

BAL : CENTER

“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.

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

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 (AUX DIGITAL 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 (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.
• A. POS (Audio Position):
Set the audio position of subwoofer so that the subwoofer
level can be automatically adjusted properly. (The smaller
the number becomes, the more the level decreases
automatically when listening in stereo.)

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

BAL :

Press and hold

• The system turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the display
window.
• If you try to eject the disc, “LOCKED” appears to indicate that
the tray is locked.
To cancel
Carry out the same operation again.
• The system turns on and “UNLOCKED” appears on the display
window.

-- 5

The adjustment display automatically disappears a few
seconds later with the current setting.
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
GDIGITAL 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”.

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.

AUDIO

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)

The language codes list
AA Afar

Inupiak

RN Kirundi

AB Abkhazian

Indonesian

RO Rumanian

Icelandic

RU Russian

Hebrew

RW Kinyarwanda

Afrikaans

AM Ameharic
AR Arabic

Yiddish

Sanskrit

Javanese

Sindhi
Sangho

Assamese

AY Aymara

KA Georgian

AZ Azerbaijani

KK Kazakh

Serbo-Croatian

BA Bashkir

Singhalese

Byelorussian

Greenlandic

KM Cambodian

Slovak

BG Bulgarian

KN Kannada

Slovenian

BH Bihari

KO Korean (KOR)

SM Samoan

Bislama

Kashmiri

Shona

BN Bengali, Bangla

KU Kurdish

Somali

BO Tibetan

KY Kirghiz

Albanian

BR Breton

Latin

Serbian

CA Catalan

Lingala

Siswati

CO Corsican

Laothian

Sesotho

Lithuanian

Sundanese

CY Welsh

Latvian, Lettish

Swedish

DA Danish

MG Malagasy

SW Swahili

DZ Bhutani

Maori

Tamil

Greek

MK Macedonian

Telugu

Esperanto

ML Malayalam

Tajik

Estonian

MN Mongolian

Thai

Czech

Basque

MO Moldavian

Tigrinya

Persian

MR Marathi

Turkmen

Finnish

MS Malay (MAY)

Tagalog

Fiji

MT Maltese

Setswana

Faroese

MY Burmese

Tonga

Frisian

NA Nauru

Turkish

GA Irish

Nepali

Tsonga

GD Scots Gaelic

Dutch

Tatar

GL Galician

NO Norwegian

GN Guarani

OC Occitan

UK Ukrainian

GU Gujarati

OM (Afan) Oromo

UR Urdu

HA Hausa

OR Oriya

Uzbek

Panjabi

Vietnamese

Polish

VO Volapuk

Hindi

TW Twi

7 MENU LANGUAGE

HR Croatian

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

HU Hungarian

Pashto, Pushto

WO Wolof

HY Armenian

Portuguese

XH Xhosa

7 AUDIO LANGUAGE

Interlingua

QU Quechua

Interlingue

RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU

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.

YO Yoruba
Zulu

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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 (Wide television conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV).

• 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.

• 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edges of
the pictures will not be shown on the screen.

Ex.: 16:9

Ex.: 4:3 LB

Ex.: 4:3 PS

(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.
• ON

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

• AUTO

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

NOTE

7 Level menu (LEVEL)

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

CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER/
SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/SUB WOOFER
Adjust the output level of related speakers.
TEST TONE*

7 PICTURE SOURCE
When you set the scan mode to PROGRESSIVE (see page 15), 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”.
• VIDEO

Suitable for playing back a video source disc.

• FILM

Suitable for playing back a film source disc.

• 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)

7 SCREEN SAVER (See page 18.)
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.
After changing 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.

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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

3.0 m (10 ft)
2.7 m (9 ft)
2.4 m (8 ft)
2.1 m (7 ft)

Surround left

Surround right

In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows;
• Distance of front speakers:
3.0 m (10 ft)
• Distance of center speaker:
2.7 m (9 ft)
• Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m (8 ft)
FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND
SPEAKER
Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.
Within the range from 0.3 m (1 ft) to 9.0 m (30 ft) by 0.3 m
(1 ft).

RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.

COUNTRY CODE
Select this when you set the code for your resident. (See
page 34.)

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 select “EXIT”
only.

: Other setting menu (OTHERS)
7 RESUME (See page 25.)
You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.

7 ON SCREEN GUIDE
You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons. (See page
16.)

7 AV COMPULINK MODE
You must set this item correctly to use the AV COMPU LINK
system. (See page 37.)

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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
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

UM 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.

Preset tuning
AUDIO

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

The buttons described below are used on pages 35 and
36.

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”. (See page 36.)
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.

Remote control
mode selector

2 Press MEMORY.

While “– –” are flashing:

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

Number buttons

• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the
number buttons”. (See page 18.).
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:

Manual tuning

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the
band.

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.

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”. (See page 18.).

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Tuner operations

See page 35 for button locations.

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.)

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AV COMPU LINK remote control system
The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or
audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such
as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and
amplifier/receiver support the JVC AV COMPU LINK system and
are tied with the JVC AV COMPU LINK cable(s), simply starting
the player will automatically make all necessary settings on the
television and/or amplifier/receiver to allow you to enjoy the
playback.

IMPORTANT
When you make video connection between the player and another
device (such as a TV) via the composite, S-video or component
jacks, as well as AV COMPU LINK connection, see also the
instruction manual of the other device.
Notes for connection
• There may be no description about connections to the player in
the instruction manual of a television or VCR. However, a
television or VCR with AV COMPU LINK terminals indicating
“II,” “EX” or “III” can be connected to the player.

Operation
Connection and setup
Using an AV COMPU LINK cable, connect the AV COMPU LINK
terminals of each component to one another.
• The center unit setting for AV COMPU LINK is controlled using
the OTHERS menu in the preference display (see page 33).
• Refer also to the instruction supplied with your TV or VCR.

The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video and/
or audio by simply pressing Play on the source component (the
component which plays back the video or audio, such as a DVD
player or VCR). You do not even have to switch on power on the
TV.

1 Turn on the main power of the
television.

2 Insert a disc (or tape) into the source

Center unit

component.

3 Press 3 of the source component.
The following actions are performed automatically:
• Turning on the television power.
• Setting the source of the television to the external input
(VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, or VIDEO-3).

• If you connect the center unit to a television via AV COMPU
LINK, set the center unit’s AV COMPU LINK setting as follows.
• When connecting to the VIDEO-1 input terminal of the
television: DVD2
• When connecting to the VIDEO-2 input terminal of the
television: DVD3
• When connecting to the VIDEO-3 input terminal of the
television: DVD1

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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 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 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 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 falling 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.

The position of the remote control mode selector is
incorrect.

Set the selector to the correct position.

No sound.

The speaker cord is not connected.

Check the connection. (See page 8.)

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

Connect the cord correctly. (See page 10.)

An incorrect source has been selected.

Select the correct source. (See page 14.)

The decode mode is not set correctly.

Select the proper decode mode. (See page 30.)

No picture is displayed
on the TV screen.

The video cord is not connected correctly.

Connect the cord correctly. (See page 9.)

The disc is not playable.

Use a playable disc. (See page 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 “PROGRESSIVE” though the
center unit is connected to the TV which does not
support the progressive video input.

Change the scan mode to “INTERLACE.” (See page
15.)

No sound from the
speakers and
“NO AUDIO” is
displayed on the display
window.

Water-mark on DVD AUDIO is detected and playback
has been prohibited.

Consult the selling agency of the disc.

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 32.)

Hard to listen to
broadcast because of
noise.

Antennas are disconnected.

Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (See
page 7.)

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Specifications
7 Center unit (XV-THS3)
Audio section

Front/Center/Surround: 52 W per channel, RMS at 6 C
at 1 kHz, with 10 % total
harmonic distortion.
Subwoofer:
52 W, RMS at 6 C at 100 Hz,
with10 % total harmonic
distortion.
Digital input*:
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN:
–21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm)
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital
Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)

Video section
Video System:
Horizontal Resolution:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Video output level
Composite:
S-video-Y:
S-video-C:
Component-Y:
Component-PB/PR:

1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
0.3 V(p-p)/75 C
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
0.7 V(p-p)/75 C

Tuner section
Tuning Range
FM:
AM:

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
530 kHz to 1 710 kHz

General
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:

NTSC
500 lines
64 dB

AC 120 V
, 60 Hz
80 W (at operation)
1.0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W M H M D): 360 mm M 65 mm M 370 mm
(14-3/16 in. M 2-9/16 in. M 14-5/8 in.)
Mass:
5.3 kg (11.7 lbs)

7 Front speakers (SP-THS3F)
Type:

1-Way Bass-Reflex Type
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker:
8.0 cm (3-3/16 in.) cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 52 W
Impedance:
6C
Frequency Range:
85 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level:
82 dB/W·m
Dimensions (W M H M D): 105 mm M 118 mm M 98 mm
(4-3/16 in. M 4-11/16 in. M 3-7/8 in.)
Mass:
0.60 kg (1.4 lbs) each

7 Center speaker (SP-THS3F)
Type:

7 Surround Speakers (SP-THS3S)
Type:

1-Way Bass-Reflex Type
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker:
8.0 cm (3-3/16 in.) cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 52 W
Impedance:
6C
Frequency Range:
85 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level:
80 dB/W·m
Dimensions (W M H M D): 111 mm M 138 mm M 104 mm
(4-3/8 in. M 5-7/16 in. M 4-1/8 in.)
Mass:
0.55 kg (1.3 lbs) each

7 Subwoofer (SP-WS3)
Type:

1-Way Bass-Reflex Type
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker:
16 cm (6-5/16 in.) cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 52 W
Impedance:
6C
Frequency Range:
40 Hz to 1 800 Hz
Sound Pressure Level:
85 dB/W·m
Dimensions (W M H M D): 139 mm M 350 mm M 408 mm
(5-1/2 in. M 13-13/16 in. M 16-1/8 in.)
Mass:
4.0 kg (8.9 lbs)

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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