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TH-S66

GVT0152-001B

[B]

TH-S55

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

INSTRUCTIONS

Consists of XV-THS66, SP-PWS66,

SP-THS66F, SP-THS66C and

SP-THS66S

Consists of XV-THS55, SP-PWS55,

SP-THS55F, SP-THS55C and SP-THS55S

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G-1

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the

plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or

the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an

appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your

dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved

type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the

fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible

shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then

follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT.

DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is

marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or

coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as

follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

CAUTION — button!

(XV-THS66/XV-THS55)

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely

(the STANDBY lamp goes off).

The button in any position does not disconnect the mains

line.

• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights

red.

• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.

The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION (SP-PWS66/SP-PWS55)

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

The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the

power is turned on.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a

newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be

considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of

these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user

serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified

service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,

PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or

accidentally dropping the

unit, have two persons

unpack, carry, and install

the unit.

SP-THS66: 29.0 kg

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

G-2

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:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be

taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are

properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing

connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off,

withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has

a standby mode.

Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to

watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved

stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal

electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

E43486-340B

PHONES

8 cm

Wall or

obstructions

XV-THS66/

XV-THS55

3 cm 3 cm

15 cm

XV-THS66/XV-THS55

10 cm

Front

No

obstructions

Wall or obstructions

SP-PWS66/

SP-PWS55

20 cm

15 cm 15 cm

Wall or

obstructions SP-PWS66/SP-PWS55

15 cm

Front

No

obstructions

Wall or obstructions

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Table of contents

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

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

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

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

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

Notes on file types ................................................................4

Description of parts and controls ...5

Connections .................................... 8

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas .........................8

Assembling the front and surround speakers .......................9

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ... 10

Speaker layout ....................................................................12

Connecting a TV ..................................................................12

Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................13

Connecting to an analog component ...................................13

Connecting to a digital component .....................................13

Connecting the power cord .................................................13

Operating external components with

the remote control ........................ 14

Operating the TV .................................................................14

Operating the VCR ..............................................................15

Basic operations ........................... 16

Turning the system on/off ...................................................16

Selecting the source to play ................................................17

Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................17

Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................17

Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................17

Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......17

Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................18

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ..18

Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................18

Adjusting the bass sound [BASS] .......................................18

Changing the scan mode ....................................................18

Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...19

Playback ........................................ 20

Basic playback ....................................................................20

One Touch Replay ...............................................................22

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................22

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................22

Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........23

Playing back a bonus group ................................................23

Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .23

Advanced operations .................... 24

Using the surround mode ...................................................24

Using the on-screen bar .....................................................25

Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................27

Using the file control display ..............................................28

Resume Playback ...............................................................29

Selecting a view angle .........................................................29

Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................29

Selecting the audio .............................................................30

Special picture playback .....................................................30

Program Playback ...............................................................32

Random Playback ...............................................................33

Repeat Playback .................................................................33

Tray lock .............................................................................34

Sound and other settings ....................................................35

Setting DVD preferences .............. 36

Using the setup menus .......................................................36

Menu description ................................................................36

Tuner operations ........................... 39

Manual tuning .....................................................................39

Preset tuning ......................................................................39

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................40

Reducing the noise of AM (MW) broadcast ........................40

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving FM

stations ...............................................................................40

References .................................... 43

Maintenance .......................................................................43

Troubleshooting ..................................................................43

Specifications .....................................................................44

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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 (center unit only).

• When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always

pull on the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunctions of the system

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes

wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or

credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage

the system.

• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it

may damage the system.

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 plugs from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Care of the cabinet

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

instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use

benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants.

These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the

wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase.

Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical

shock.

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 (MW) loop antenna (1)

• Power cord (1)

• System cord (1)

• Speaker cords (TH-S66 only)

For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)

For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

• Screws (TH-S66 only)

M5 x 25 mm:

For satellite speakers (4)

• Bottom covers

For satellite speakers (front and surround) (4)

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:

• DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

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

“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of

Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be

recommended.

• This system accommodates the PAL system, and also can play

discs recorded with NTSC system. Note that an NTSC video

signal on a disc is converted to the PAL60 signal and output.

• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their

actual operation may be different from what is explained in this

manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure,

not a malfunction of this system.

• Before playing back discs, read their instructions or cautions

carefully.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code

numbers include the system’s Region Code, which is indicated on

the rear panel.

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

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

playback cannot start.

Notes on DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM

• This system can also play finalized DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs

recorded in DVD VIDEO format and DVD-RWs or DVD-RAMs

recorded in DVD VR format.

• This system can also play DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs if MP3, WMA,

JPEG, MPEG-4 and DivX files are recorded on them with UDF

Bridge format.

This system does not support “multi-border” discs.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA,

JPEG, MPEG-4 and DivX files are recorded on them with ISO

9660 format.

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

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

Some discs may not be played back because of their disc

characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.

Unplayable discs:

SACD, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc.

Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the

speakers.

Playable disc types

DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO

VCD/SVCD Audio CD

ALL 252 5

3

4

2

Example of playable DVD:

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About discs

4

For all playable files

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

following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper

and lower case;

MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3”

WMA: “.WMA” , “.wma”

JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”

MPEG-4: “.ASF”, “.asf”

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

• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99

groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the

system can play is 4000.

• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc

characteristics or recording conditions.

For MP3/WMA files

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

32 – 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,

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

• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is

recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV

screen. (Apg. 28)

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

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

128 (96*) kbps.

* For WMA only

For JPEG files

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

• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.

For MPEG-4 files

• The system supports the types of the advanced simple profile as

MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).

• The system supports MPEG-4 files followed the condition

below:

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 DivX files

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

• The system supports the 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 MPEG 1 Audio Layer-2 or

MPEG 1 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. (Apg. 38)

• “Official DivX CertifiedTM product”

“Plays DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX® VOD video content

(in compliance with DivX CertifiedTM technical requirements)”

“DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of

DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.”

Notes on 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.

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Description of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit, the subwoofer and satellite speakers used in this manual are of TH-S66 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

Rear panel (center unit)

PHONES

WMA

P L PCM SURR CH

FM AM

PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST RDS TA NEWS INFO PRG RND

MHz

kHz

MONO

MP3 RESUME

Display window

pg. 25 pg. 39 pg. 21 pg. 25

pg. 18

pg. 21

pg. 23

pg. 31

pg. 39

pg. 40

pg. 42 pg. 33

pg. 20 pg. 20

pg. 20

pg. 17

Disc tray (inside): pg. 20

pg. 16 Remote sensor: pg. 7

pg. 20

pg. 17

pg. 16

pg. 29

pg. 21 pg. 32

pg. 21 pg. 22

pg. 17

pg. 33

FM 75

AM LOOP

COAXIAL

AM EXT

PRPBY

AV

AC IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

IN

OPTICAL

AUX IN

RIGHT

LEFT

pg. 13

pg. 13

pg. 13

pg. 8

pg. 13 pg. 12

pg. 12

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Description of parts and controls

6

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWS66/SP-PWS55

NOTE

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind

the powered subwoofer.

4

Ω

16

Ω

FROM

XV-THC3

XV-THS55

XV-THS58

XV-THS66

Front Rear

POWER ON lamp:

pg. 16

pg. 10

Power cord:

pg. 13

pg. 13

Do not block the

ventilation openings.

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Description of parts and controls

7

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 hide the remote sensor.

OPEN/CLOSE

TV/VIDEO

DVD

TOP MENU/PG

REC

MENU/PL

PTY SEARCH

ON

SCREEN

AUDIO

MUTING

FM/AM

SUBTITLE

TV

AUX

SURROUND

TV VOL CHANNEL AUDIO VOL

TUNING

TA/NEWS/INFO

AUDIO

VCR

TV SOUND

FL DISP.

AUDIO

VCR

TV

TUNING

FM MODEMEMORY

ENTER

TITLE/GROUP

ANGLE

VFP

ZOOM

PA G E

REPEAT

SET UP

SLEEP

FRONT L FRONT R

LEVEL

S.WFR

TV RETURN

A-B RPT

SETTING

SMART

S.SETUP

CENTER

PLAY MODE

RETURN

DIMMER

100+

CANCEL

SCAN MODE

TREBLE

BASS

SURR. RSURR. L

SLOW SLOW

TITLE/GROUP

ANGLE

VFP

ZOOM

PA G E

REPEAT

SETUP

SLEEP

TV RETURN

A-B RPT

SETTING

SMART

S.SETUP

PLAY MODE

RETURN

DIMMER

100+

CANCEL

SCAN MODE

TREBLE

NOTE

• To use the buttons

under the cover, slide

down the cover.

pg. 14

pg. 14

pg. 14

p

g. 20,

39

pg. 27

pg. 18, 36

p

g. 15,

22

pg. 23

pg. 29

pg. 29

pg. 31

pg. 36

pg. 33

pg. 35

pg. 17

pg. 17

pg. 25

Number

buttons:

pg. 22

pg. 32, 33

pg. 18, 31

pg. 31

pg. 18 pg. 18

pg. 27

pg. 18

pg. 32

pg. 30

pg. 20

pg. 34

pg. 42

pg. 19

pg. 41

R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)

type dry-cell batteries

(supplied)

pg. 14

pg. 17

pg. 20

pg. 20, 40

pg. 21, 40

pg. 25

pg. 16

pg. 15

pg. 17

pg. 14 – 42

pg. 22, 39

pg. 22, 30

pg. 27

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Connections

7AM (MW) loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM (MW) loop antenna

Connecting AM (MW) loop antenna

• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during

AM (MW) broadcast program reception.

NOTE

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,

connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.

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 (MW) antennas

If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation

coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and

remove.

1Center unit

2

3

Antenna cord

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna

(not supplied)

AM (MW) loop

antenna

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 C

coaxial) connector

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

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Connections

9

The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The

assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the

same manner.

Before assembling —

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;

otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

1

2

3

When installing the front and surround speakers on the

wall;

• Attach the supplied bottom cover on the bottom of each speakers

as illustrated.

• 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.

• If attaching the stand to the speaker, remove the bottom cover by

inserting a flat-pointed tool into the hole of the bottom cover.

Assembling the front and

surround speakers

Stand (×4)

Front speaker

(×2)

Surround speaker

(×2)

Stand

Black

White

Black

Black

White

Red

Speaker

Stand

Stand Screw (supplied)

Black

Red White

Black

Speaker

White

Black

Bottom

cover

This page is for TH-S66

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

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Connections

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CAUTION

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

speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)

indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered

subwoofer.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Precautions for daily use

• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords;

otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or injury.

• When holding a speaker, always grasp the lower portion.

• Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall down

or break, possibly causing an injury. Especially be careful that

children do not lean against them.

• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that they are

distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal

heat buildup.

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)

speakers

4

Ω

16

Ω

FROM

XV-THC3

XV-THS55

XV-THS58

XV-THS66

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

• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:

Speaker cord (supplied)

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

CENTER SPEAKER Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

Before connecting the

speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat

off and remove.

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWS66

Surround speakers

SP-THS66S

Center speaker

SP-THS66C

White

Black

Black Red

Front speakers

SP-THS66F

4m 10m

4m

This page is for TH-S66

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

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Connections

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The satellite speakers are equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker terminals on their

cabinet.

CAUTION

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

speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)

indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered

subwoofer.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

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 they are

distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal

heat buildup.

4

Ω

16

Ω

FROM

XV-THC3

XV-THS55

XV-THS58

XV-THS66

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

• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals

referring to the table below:

Speaker cord

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

CENTER SPEAKER Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWS55

Front speakers

SP-THS55F

Surround speakers

SP-THS55S

Center speaker

SP-THS55C

This page is for TH-S55

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

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12

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

• The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color

distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may

cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when

installing the speakers.

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

power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait

at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch

again.

Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the

above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.

• The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded.

If it is located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause

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

speaker nearby the TV or monitor.

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

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

between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.

• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a

VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.

• You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu

correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (Apg. 37)

7To connect a TV equipped with the component video

input jacks

NOTE

• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high

quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.

(Apg. 18)

• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type,

use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC

plugs.

• The component video signals can be output only when you select

“DVD” as the source to play. (Apg. 17)

7To connect a TV with the SCART connector

* Some TV’s SCART connectors output audio signal. In such a

case, you can enjoy the TV sound through this system.

NOTE

• No sound signal comes out from “AV” (SCART) connector.

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

“Changing the scan mode” (Apg. 18).

Speaker layout

Front right

speaker

Center speaker

Powered

subwoofer

Surround left

speaker

Surround right

speaker

Front left

speaker

Connecting a TV

P

R

P

B

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Center unit

To component

video input

TV

Component video cord (not supplied)

AV

Center unit

TV

SCART cable (not supplied)

To SCART

connector*

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

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13

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.

(Apg. 17)

•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 enjoy the sound of a digital component.

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;

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

(Apg. 17)

• 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.

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.

Connecting the powered

subwoofer

Connecting to an analog

component

FROM

XV-THC3

XV-THS55

XV-THS58

XV-THS66

Powered

subwoofer

System cord

(supplied)

Center unit

Align the 5 marks. Align the 5 marks.

AUX IN

RIGHT

LEFT

RCA pin plug cord

(not supplied)

Center unit

VCR

TV

Cassette recorder

To audio output

Connecting to a digital

component

Connecting the power

cord

DIGITAL

IN

OPTICAL

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

To digital optical

output

DBS* tuner

MD player

Center unit

AC IN

Center unit Powered

subwoofer

Power cord

(Supplied)

Power cord

Plug into AC outlets.

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

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Operating external components with the remote control

NOTE

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.

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

7To set the manufacturer’s code

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

1Slide the remote control mode selector

to TV.

2Press and hold TV.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3Press ENTER.

4Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a Hitachi TV:

Press 0, then 7.

For a Toshiba TV:

Press 2, then 9.

5Release TV.

If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand,

try each one until you enter the correct one.

7Operation

Aim the remote control at the TV.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a TV;

• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

The following buttons are available:

TV: Turns TV on and off.

TV VOL +/–: 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.

The buttons described below are used on pages 14 and

15.

Operating the TV

TV/VIDEO

REC

TV VCR

VCR

TV

ENTER

TV RETURN

100+

Remote control

mode selector

Number

buttons

(play button)

Manufac-

turer Code Manufactur-

er Code

JVC 01 Nordmende 13, 14, 18, 26 – 28

Akai 02, 05 Okano 09

Blaupunkt 03 Orion 15

Daewoo 10, 31, 32 Panasonic 16, 17

Fenner 04, 31, 32 Philips 10

Fisher 05 Saba 13, 14, 18, 26 – 28

Grundig 06 Sanyo 05

Hitachi 07, 08 Schneider 02, 05

Inno-Hit 09 Sharp 20

Irradio 02, 05 Sony 21 – 25

Magnavox 10 Telefunken 13, 14, 18, 26 – 28

Mitsubishi 11, 33 Thomson 13, 14, 18,

26–28, 30

Miver 03 Toshiba 29

Nokia 12, 34

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7To set the manufacturer’s code

You can operate a JVC VCR without setting the manufacturer’s

code.

1Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR.

2Press and hold VCR.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3Press ENTER.

4Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a Panasonic VCR:

Press 2, then 1.

For a Philips VCR:

Press 0, then 5.

5Release VCR.

If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each

one until you enter the correct one.

7Operation

Aim the remote control at the VCR.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a VCR;

Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.

The following buttons are available:

VCR: Turns VCR on and off.

3 (play button): Starts playback.

7: Stops operation.

8: Pauses playback.

y: Fast forwards video tape.

1: Rewinds video tape.

REC: Press this button together with 3 (play button) to

start recording or together with 8 to pause

recording.

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

Operating the VCR

Manufac-

turer Code Manufac-

turer Code

JVC 01 Nokia 16

Aiwa 02, 20 Nordmende 17 – 19, 31

Bell+Howell 03, 16 Orion 20

Blaupunkt 04 Panasonic 21

CGM 03, 05, 16 Philips 05, 22

Daewoo 34 Phonola 05

Digtal 05 Saba 17 – 19, 23, 31

Fisher 03, 16 Samsung 24, 25

G.E. 06 Sanyo 03, 16

Grundig 07 Sharp 26, 27

Hitachi 08, 09 Siemens 07

Loewe 05, 10, 11 Sony 28 – 30, 35

Magnavox 04, 05 Telefunken 17 – 19, 31, 32

Mitsubishi 12 – 15 Toshiba 33

See page 14 for button locations.

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Basic operations

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following

operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO.

On the center unit:

Press .

When DVD is selected as the source (Apg. 17), the following

messages will appear on the TV screen.

NOTE

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

off when the power is turned on.

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

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

turned on.

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

turned off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the

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

AC outlet to turn the power off completely.

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

•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.

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 16 to 19.

DVD

MUTING

FM/AM AUX

AUDIO VOL

AUDIO

TV SOUND

AUDIO

ENTER

SLEEP

FRONT L FRONT R

LEVEL

S.WFR

SMART

S. SETUP

CENTER

SCAN MODE

TREBLE

BASS

SURR. RSURR. L

BASS/

LEVEL

Source

selecting

buttons

Remote control

mode selector

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

Speaker

buttons

PHONES

STANDBY

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 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.

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On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons

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

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

(Apg. 20)

FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM (MW) station. (Apg. 39)

Each time you press the button, the band alternates

between FM and AM (MW).

AUX: To select the source from a component connected to

the AUX IN jacks or DIGITAL IN jack. (Apg. 13)

Each time you press the button, the source alternates

between “AUX” and “AUX D”.

TV SOUND: To select the TV (that outputs sound signals)

connected to the AV (SCART) connector. (Apg. 12)

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.

CAUTION

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

If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could

permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL +/–.

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

(Apg. 24) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turns the

subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode. “H.

PHONE” appears on the display window.

Headphone mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are output

regardless of your speaker setting;

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

output from the headphones.

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

headphones.

• (For DVD AUDIO) When the disc prohibits down-mixing, only

the front left and right channels are output from the headphones.

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

few seconds.

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound

Perform one on the following:

• Press MUTING again.

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

unit).

Press DIMMER.

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

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 16 for button locations.

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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:

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP – –” appears.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Press each speaker button you want to

adjust the output level and then LEVEL +/–.

•FRONT L: Front Left speaker

•FRONT R: Front Right speaker

•SURR. L: Surround Left speaker

•SURR. R: Surround Right speaker

•CENTER: Center speaker

•S.WFR: Subwoofer

NOTE

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

TV screen. (Apg. 37)

• The adjustments take effect for all sources.

• You cannot make this adjustment when FM or AM is selected as the

source and “SURR OFF” is selected as the surround mode.

Press TREBLE and then LEVEL +/–.

NOTE

• The adjustments take effect for all sources.

Press BASS and then LEVEL +/–.

NOTE

• The adjustments take effect for all sources.

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

NOTE

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

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

(not supplied). (Apg. 12)

7While DVD is selected as the source and stopped

1Press and hold SCAN MODE for

2 seconds.

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

window.

2Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired

mode.

• RGB: Select this when your TV accommodates

the interlaced RGB/composite video

signal.

• Y/C: Select this when your TV accommodates

the interlaced S-video signal.

• PROGRESS: Select this when your TV equipped with

component jacks supports the progressive

video input.

You can get better picture quality in the order —

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

3Press ENTER while the selected mode

is displayed.

When “PROGRESS” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE

indicator lights on the display window.

NOTE

• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this

is not a malfunction of the system.

• “RGB” is selected at your purchase.

Sleep Timer [SLEEP]

Adjusting the output level

of the subwoofer and

speakers

Adjusting the treble

sound [TREBLE]

SLEEP60

minutes

Adjusting the bass sound

[BASS]

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 “RGB” or “Y/C”.

To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC

customer service center.

• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully

compatible with this system.

See page 16 for button locations.

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NOTE

• When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or

replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart

Surround Setup again.

7While DVD is selected as the source and stopped

1Take your position where you listen to

the sound.

2Press and hold SMART S. SETUP.

“SETTING” appears on the display window.

3Clap your hands over your head once.

4Make sure that “COMPLETED !”

appears on the TV screen, then press

SMART S. SETUP.

The system detects your clapping sound through the satellite

speakers, then automatically makes the best settings for each

speaker. “COMPLETED !” appears on the TV screen when

Smart Surround Setup completes.

When “FAILED !” appears on the TV screen

The system could not detect the clapping sound correctly. In such a

case, follow the instructions that appear on the TV screen.

• When the system detects the clapping sound as “FAILED !” three

times, set the delay time (DELAY) and the output level (LEVEL)

manually. (Apg. 37)

To cancel

Press SMART S. SETUP.

NOTE

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

(Apg. 18)

• In step 2, “SW ERROR” appears on the display window if the center

unit and the powered subwoofer are not connected correctly by using

the supplied system cord.

Optimizing the speaker

settings [Smart Surround

Setup]

See page 16 for button locations.

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Playback

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

operation is available for.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the

following operation;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2Press DVD.

1Press OPEN/CLOSE.

• The system turns on and the disc tray

comes out.

•0 on the center unit can also be used.

2Place a disc.

3Press 3 (play button).

For MP3/WMA files

The file control display (Apg. 28) 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 (Apg. 28) appears on the TV screen.

For MPEG-4 files

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

display (Apg. 28) on the TV screen during playback.

For DivX files

During a readout time, “READING INDEX” may appear on the

TV screen.

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

display (Apg. 28) on the TV screen during playback.

For DVD VR disc

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

on the TV screen. (Apg. 23)

7To pause playback

Press 8.

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

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.

The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 23.

DVD

VIDEO

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

TOP MENU/PG MENU/PL

FL DISP.

AUDIO

ENTER

TITLE/GROUP

100+

TOP MENU/PG

MENU/PL

Remote

control mode

selector

(play button)

Number

buttons

Basic playback

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DivX

Label side up When placing an 8 cm

disc

Continued on next page

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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 38.

7Playback information on the display window

DVD VIDEO

Example:

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

DVD AUDIO

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 is played back

JPEG file

MPEG-4/DivX file

Example:

When an MPEG-4 is played.

1

11

SURR

C

2

2

3

3

::

SURR

T

24

4

5

.

.

Signal and speaker indicators (Apg. 25)

Chapter number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Surround mode and digital signal format (Apg. 25)

Title number

Pressing FL DISP.

Chapter number

P LPCM SURR

112

2

2345

::

P LPCM SURR

T1

G3

.

.

Track number Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Group number

Signal and speaker indicators

Pressing FL DISP.

Track number

L PCM 12

.

1

3

3:

Track number

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

Signal and speaker

indicators

11

MP3

2

23

34

1

1

MP3

2

23

GT

.

.

:

Track number

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

(during playback only)

Group number

Track number

Pressing FL DISP.

Signal and speaker

indicators

MP3 indicator*1

*1 WMA indicator lights for WMA disc.

123JPEG

1212

GF3

.

.

Group number File number

File number

Pressing FL DISP. twice

111

233

0:

13

G122

T

.

.

Signal and speaker indicators

Group number Track number

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

(during playback only)

Track number

Pressing FL DISP.

See page 20 for button locations.

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DVD VR disc

Example:

During playback on the Original program*

Example:

During playback on the Playlist*

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

play mode. (Apg. 23)

NOTE

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

JPEG/MPEG-4/DivX). (Apg. 26)

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

(Apg. 25)

7Screen 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 37.

You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds

from the current position.

7During playback

On the remote control:

Press .

NOTE

• This function works in the same title.

• This function is not available during the repeat playback.

• This feature may not work for some discs.

7During playback

On the remote control:

Press y or 1.

Each time you press the button, the search speed

changes.

To return to normal speed playback

Press 3 (play button).

Press and hold x or 4.

Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/

reverse search speed.

NOTE

•When a DVD VIDEO, DVD VR, VCD, SVCD or MPEG-4/DivX 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.

7Using x/4 buttons

7For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (chapter):

During playback

For VCD/SVCD (track):

During playback without PBC function

For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4/DivX (track/

file): During playback or while stopped

Press x or 4 repeatedly.

NOTE

•When playing back an MP3/JPEG file, you can make operations

using the file control display. (Apg. 28)

•When playing back a DivX file, pressing Cursor 3/2 may skip the

scene a few minutes forward/backward.

•This feature may not work for some discs.

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.

For DVD AUDIO (track):

During playback or while stopped

For VCD/SVCD (track):

During playback without PBC function

For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4/DivX(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.

One Touch Replay

PG

22

PG

PG

00::263

1.C3

Title number

PG (Original program) indicator

Pressing FL DISP.

Title number Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Chapter number

PL

PL1. C 1

PL

3000::503

Playlist number

PG (Original program) indicator

Pressing FL DISP.

Title number Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Chapter number

DVD

VR

DVD

VIDEO

Fast-forward/fast-reverse

search

Skip to the beginning of a

desired selection

How to use the number buttons

To select 3: Press 3.

To select 14: Press +10, then 4.

To select 24: Press +10 twice, then 4.

To select 40: Press +10 three times, then 10.

Or press +10 four times, then 0.

DivX

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DivX

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7During playback or while stopped

1Press TITLE/GROUP.

“_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group

display area in the display window.

Example:

During DVD VIDEO playback

2While 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” (Apg. 22).

NOTE

• This feature may not work for some discs.

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.

7While the BONUS indicator lights up on the display window

1Select the bonus group.

For selecting the group, see “Locating a desired title/group

using number buttons” described above.

The key number entry indication appears.

On the TV

On the display window

2Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the

key number, then press ENTER.

When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and

the BONUS indicator goes off.

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

To clear the key number entry

Perform whichever one of the following:

•Open the disc tray.

•Turn off the system.

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 Y/5 to select the desired title/

playlist.

The system starts playback of the selected title/playlist.

To clear the control display

•Press ENTER.

Locating a desired title/

group using number

buttons

Playing back a bonus

group

__ 12345

::

.

KEY ____

BONUS

.::

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.

ORIGINAL PROGRAM

No Date Ch Time Title

1 25/04/04 4ch 19:00 JVC DVD World 2004

2 17/05/04 8ch 10:30

3 22/05/04 8ch 17:00 Music Festival

4 26/05/04 L-1 13:19 children 001

5 20/06/04 4ch 22:00

6 25/06/04 L-1 8:23 children 002

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

PLAY LIST

No Date Chap Length Title

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

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

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

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

*8

*7 *9 *10 *5 *11

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

operation is available for.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following

operation;

•Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

•There are exceptions in the operation mentioned

above. In such a case, follow each instruction.

7Auto Surround (AUTO SUR)

Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any

conversion (downmixing or simulation, etc.). For example, a

multichannel source is automatically reproduced in multichannel

audio.

7Dolby Surround

Dolby Pro Logic II*1

Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback

format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and Dolby

Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.

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

mode:

• Pro Logic II Movie (MOVIE)

Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources

bearing the mark .

• Pro Logic II Music (MUSIC)

Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources.

Dolby Digital*1

Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software

encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).

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.

The buttons described below are used on pages 24 to 35.

DVD

VIDEO

TOP MENU/PG MENU/PL

ON

SCREEN

AUDIO SUBTITLE

SURROUND

AUDIO

ENTER

ANGLE

VFP

ZOOM

PA G E

REPEAT

A-B RPT

SETTING

PLAY MODE

RETURN

100+

CANCEL

SLOW SLOW

/PL

/PG

SLOW /

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

Number

buttons

(play button) Remote control

mode selector

Using the surround mode

Available Surround modes for each input signal

The B marks show available surround modes.

Mode Surround

off

Auto

Surround Dolby Surround DTS Digital

Surround

Linear

PCM

Packed

PCM DSP

SURR OFF AUTO SUR MOVIE*3MUSIC*3DOLBY

DDTS LPCM PPCM

Signal ALL

ST*3

DOLBY D

(Multichannel) BB——B————

DOLBY D

(2 channel) BBBB————B

DTS Digital

Surround

(Multichannel)

BB——— B———

DTS Digital

Surround

(2 channel)

BB

BB—— ——B

Analog (VCR) or

Linear/Packed

PCM

(2 channel)

BBBB————B

Linear/Packed

PCM

(Multichannel)

BB——— — BB—

*1 Manufactured under

license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”,

“Pro Logic”, “MLP

Lossless”, and the

double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

*2 “DTS” and “DTS

Digital Surround” are

registered trademarks

of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

*3 You can select these

modes by pressing

SURROUND.

(Apg. 25)

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7All Channel Stereo (DSP)

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

sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.

All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo

source.

7Indicators on the display window

Digital signal format indicators

PPCM, SURR: Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals

comes in.

LPCM, SURR: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.

GD, SURR: Lights when DOLBY D signals come in.

C, SURR: 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, SURR: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is

activated.

SURR: Lights when All Channel Stereo mode is

activated.

Source signal indicators, etc.

Light to indicate the incoming signals.

a: Lights when the left channel signal comes

in.

b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.

c: Lights when the right channel signal comes in.

d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.

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

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

h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2

channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.

SW : Always lights.

The channel with “” shows that the corresponding speakers are

reproducing the channels’ sound.

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

“” lights.

Selecting the surround mode

The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround

mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.

When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired

surround mode manually.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following

operation;

•Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

7When playing back digital multichannel software

(except during SURR OFF mode)

The appropriate multichannel surround mode (DOLBY D, DTS

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

7When playing back 2 channel source

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

MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL ST) mode.

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the

desired mode.

The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode

appears on the display window.

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

For details on each mode, see page 24.

To turn off the surround mode

Press SURROUND repeatedly until SURR

OFF appears on the display window.

Storing adjustments — auto memory

When you turn the power off, the system memorizes the current

surround mode. The memorized mode is automatically recalled

when you turn the power on.

NOTE

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

Stereo (ALL ST) and SURR OFF mode.

• Note that the surround mode takes no effect on MPEG-4/DivX

playback.

• For a down-mixing prohibited DVD AUDIO disc, the system

continues to output multi-channel signals with “MULTI CH” shown

on the display window even if the surround mode is turned off during

playback. On the other hand, the system outputs only the front left and

right channel signals with “LR ONLY” shown on the display window

when you start playback with the surround mode having been set to

“STEREO” or “H. PHONE”.

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.

Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo

Using the on-screen bar

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DivX

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

OFF

(The on-screen bar disappears)

(back to the beginning)

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7Contents of the on-screen bar during playback

DVD VIDEO

DVD AUDIO

VCD

SVCD

CD

MPEG-4/DivX*

*7–N are not available.

DVD VR disc*

AShows disc type.

BShows audio information.

CShows current title (for DVD VIDEO), group (for DVD

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

DShows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO and DVD VR)

or track number (for other type of discs).

EShows time information. See “Changing the time information”.

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” below.

HSelect this for Repeat Playback. (Apg. 33)

ISelect this for time search function. (Apg. 28)

JSelect this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO and DVD VR) or track

(for DVD AUDIO) search function. (Apg. 27)

KSelect this to change audio language, channel, or stream.

(Apg. 30)

LSelect this to change subtitle language and subpicture.

(Apg. 29)

MSelect this to change view angle. (Apg. 29)

NSelect this to change the page. (Apg. 31)

OShows Playback Mode status.

PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (Apg. 32)

RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (Apg. 33)

PShows Repeat Mode status. (Apg. 33)

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.

•TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track

•REM: Remaining time of current chapter/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.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

DVD-VR PG 1

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch CHAP 3

TOTAL 0

:

00

:

34

ON

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

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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.

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 until the

menu appears on the TV screen.

2Press 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” (Apg. 22).

To return to the menu

Press RETURN.

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

screen:

•To go to the next page, press x.

•To return to the previous page, press 4.

NOTE

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

PBC function, perform any of the following:

•Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.

•Press x repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed,

then start playback by pressing 3 (play button).

The track number appears on the display window instead of

“PBC”.

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

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

•Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.

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

Locating a desired chapter/track 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/track.

Playing from a specified

position on a disc

DVD

VIDEO

Example:

Example:

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

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Locating a desired position by specifying

the time

7For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR:

During playback

For VCD/SVCD:

While stopped or during playback without PBC

function

For 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 the 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.

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.

NOTE

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

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

You can search and play desired groups and

tracks/files using the file control display on

the TV screen.

*(For MPEG 4/DivX) The Program and Random mode are not

available.

The file control display appears automatically during playback

(MP3/WMA) or while stopped.

7For MP3/WMA:

During playback or while stopped

For JPEG/MPEG-4/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.

2Press 3 (play button) or ENTER.

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

file.

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

played back.

NOTE

• (For MP3/WMA) During playback, you can locate the desired track/

file by pressing x/4 or Cursor 5/Y.

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

(Apg. 21)

• 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.

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

Press 2 Press 3

Press 4

Press 8

Press 0

Using the file control

display

DivX

Current group/total group

number

Current track (file)

Tag information (for MP3/

WMA only)

Playback mode* (PROGRAM,

RANDOM, REPEAT)

Elapsed playing time of current

track (for MP3/WMA/MPEG-4/

DivX only)

Playback status

Current track (file) / total track

(file) number on current group

Current group

Total track (file)

number on disc

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When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (Apg. 38)

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 (Apg. 16)

•Pressing 7 once

•Changing the source (Apg. 17)

To start playback from the stored position

Press 3 (play button) or DVD.

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

changing the source.

To clear the stored position

Press 7 again or open the disc tray.

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.

Example:

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

2Press ANGLE repeatedly or press

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.

NOTE

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

video part.

7During playback of a disc 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 subpictures is recorded.)

For SVCD

•An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing

SUBTITLE changes the subtitles regardless of whether the

subtitles are recorded or not. (Subtitles will not change if no

subtitle is recorded.)

NOTE

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

SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately.

When using the on-screen bar:

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

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

SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately.

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

window. See “The language codes list” (Apg. 36).

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

video part.

Resume Playback

Selecting a view angle

DivX

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

Selecting the subtitle

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DivX

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

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7During playback of a disc 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 press

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” (Apg. 36).

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

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

sound”.

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 3 (play button).

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/DVD AUDIO only:

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

Each time you press the button, the playback speed become

faster.

Example: On the TV

To return to normal playback

Press 3 (play button).

NOTE

• Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.

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

video part.

Selecting the audio

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DivX

Special picture playback

DivX

DVD

VR

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

VR

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Selecting browsable still picture recorded

on DVD AUDIO

Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures

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

during playback according to the playback sequence. You

can change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current

group/track has selectable pictures (pages).

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

display window

When using the PAGE button:

Press PAGE repeatedly to select a desired

still picture.

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 5/Y to select the desired

still picture.

5Press ENTER.

6Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

Zooming in

7During playback or while paused

1Press ZOOM.

Each time you press ZOOM, 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 to select ZOOM OFF.

NOTE

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

type.

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

such a case, press 8 to pause slide-show playback, then zoom in.

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

video part.

• During MPEG-4/DivX playback, there may be a case where Cursor

(3/2/Y/5) does not work in step 2 above.

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.

•BRIGHTNESS:

Controls screen brightness.

•CONTRAST:

Controls screen contrast.

•SATURATION:

Controls screen color depth.

•TINT:

Controls screen tint.

•SHARPNESS:

Controls screen sharpness.

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

DivX

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DivX

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

See page 24 for button locations.

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4Press ENTER.

Example:

5Press Cursor Y/5 to change the

setting.

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” (Apg. 22).

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

programming varies depending on the disc type:

•DVD VIDEO: Titles and chapters

•VCD, SVCD, CD: Tracks

•DVD AUDIO, MP3, WMA:

Groups and tracks

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

AUDIO, perform the procedure of “Playing back a bonus

group” (Apg. 23) 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.

•(For DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, MP3 or WMA) When

you press ENTER instead of the number buttons in the

Track/Chapter column, “ALL” appears and all the tracks or

chapters on the selected group or title are programmed as a

step.

To clear the programs one by one from the last

entered number

Press CANCEL repeatedly.

To clear all programs

Press 7.

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

3Press 3 (play button).

If all of the programmed tracks/files have been played back,

playback stops and the program window appears again. Note

that program setting remains.

To check the program contents

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

appears.

To quit the Program mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program

window and disappear from the TV screen.

NOTE

• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.

• Program Playback may not work for some discs.

Program Playback

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

See page 24 for button locations.

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You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random

order.

7While stopped

1Press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until

appears on the TV screen.

2Press 3 (play button).

To quit Random mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program

window and disappear from the TV screen.

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

NOTE

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

Random Playback.

Repeating the current selection

7For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR:

During playback

For VCD/SVCD:

During playback without PBC function or

stopped

For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/JPEG/

MPEG-4/DivX:

During playback or stopped

When using the REPEAT button:

Press REPEAT.

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.

NOTE

• For DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, REPEAT ALL may not be

available depending on the disc.

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

WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4/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.

Random Playback

Repeat Playback

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

DivX

11

:31:01

2

.

Repeat mode indicator

Display

window TV screen Meanings

Repeats the current group for

DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/

JPEG/MPEG-4/DivX.

REPEAT GROUP

Repeats the current title for

DVD VIDEO.

(For DVD VR) Repeats the

current title for Original

program.

(For DVD VR) Repeats the

current playlist for Playlist.

ALL

Repeats all title/tracks/files for

DVD VR/VCD/SVCD/CD/

MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4/

DivX.

REPEAT ALL

1

,Repeats the current track for

DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/CD/

MP3/WMA/MPEG-4/DivX.

REPEAT TRACK,

REPEAT STEP

,Repeats the current chapter for

DVD VIDEO/DVD VR.

REPEAT STEP

No

indication

Repeat mode is off.

The system plays back the disc

normally.

PG

PL

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

See page 24 for button locations.

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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 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 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 during A-B Repeat Playback.

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.

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

On the center unit ONLY:

While the system is turned off

•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.

DVD

VR

DVD

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

Dolby D

2/0 . 0ch

Tray lock

Press and hold

See page 24 for button locations.

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IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following

operation;

•Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

NOTE

Before you start operation;

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

cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

1Press SETTING.

Example:

2Press Cursor Y/5 to select the item

you want to set.

•DEC (Decode):

When you play an external source (AUX DIGITAL is

selected as a source) that was encoded with DOLBY D or

DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;

•No sound comes out at the beginning of playback.

•Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters

or tracks.

A/PCM (Auto/PCM):

Normally select this. The system

automatically detects the incoming signals.

DD: Select this if the symptoms above occur

when playing a disc (or software) encoded

with DOLBY D.

DTS: Select this if the symptoms above occur

when playing a disc (or software) encoded

with DTS Digital Surround.

•BAL (Balance):

You can adjust the balance between the front left and front

right speakers.

3Press Cursor 3/2 to make an

adjustment or selection.

Example:

The adjustment is set and the display automatically disappears

a few seconds later.

NOTE

• When “DD” or “DTS” is selected, if a signal encoded with another

digital format comes in, you cannot listen to the sound. (The

GDIGITAL or C indicator flashes.)

Sound and other settings

A

E

D/M

C. C

P

E

DDD

C.

See page 24 for button locations.

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Setting DVD preferences

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

“Menu description” below.

Basic operation on the setup menus

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the

following operation;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2Press DVD.

7While stopped

1Press SET UP.

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 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 following “The language codes list” for the code of each

language, such as “AA”, etc.

The language codes list

Using the setup menus

Menu description

ENTER

SET UP

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

AA Afar IK Inupiak RN Kirundi

AB Abkhazian IN Indonesian RO Rumanian

AF Afrikaans IS Icelandic RU Russian

AM Ameharic IW Hebrew RW Kinyarwanda

AR Arabic JI Yiddish SA Sanskrit

AS Assamese JW Javanese SD Sindhi

AY Aymara KA Georgian SG Sangho

AZ Azerbaijani KK Kazakh SH Serbo-Croatian

BA Bashkir KL Greenlandic SI Singhalese

BE Byelorussian KM Cambodian SK Slovak

BG Bulgarian KN Kannada SL Slovenian

BH Bihari KO Korean (KOR) SM Samoan

BI Bislama KS Kashmiri SN Shona

BN Bengali, Bangla KU Kurdish SO Somali

BO Tibetan KY Kirghiz SQ Albanian

BR Breton LA Latin SR Serbian

CA Catalan LN Lingala SS Siswati

CO Corsican LO Laothian ST Sesotho

CS Czech LT Lithuanian SU Sundanese

CY Welsh LV Latvian, Lettish SV Swedish

DA Danish MG Malagasy SW Swahili

DZ Bhutani MI Maori TA Tamil

EL Greek MK Macedonian TE Telugu

EO Esperanto ML Malayalam TG Tajik

ET Estonian MN Mongolian TH Thai

EU Basque MO Moldavian TI Tigrinya

FA Persian MR Marathi TK Turkmen

FI Finnish MS Malay (MAY) TL Tagalog

FJ Fiji MT Maltese TN Setswana

FO Faroese MY Burmese TO Tonga

FY Frisian NA Nauru TR Turkish

GA Irish NE Nepali TS Tsonga

GD Scots Gaelic NL Dutch TT Tatar

GL Galician NO Norwegian TW Twi

GN Guarani OC Occitan UK Ukrainian

GU Gujarati OM (Afan) Oromo UR Urdu

HA Hausa OR Oriya UZ Uzbek

HI Hindi PA Panjabi VI Vietnamese

HR Croatian PL Polish WO Wolof

HU Hungarian PS Pashto, Pushto VO Volapuk

HY Armenian PT Portuguese XH Xhosa

IA Interlingua QU Quechua YO Yoruba

IE Interlingue RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu

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: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 (Wide television conversion)

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

(wide TV).

When you play DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width

ratio of 4:3, the system adjust the ratio of output signal

automatically.

• 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3

(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the

black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.

• 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3

(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the

black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edges of

the pictures will not be shown on the screen.

NOTE

• Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB”

with some DVDs. This depends on how DVDs are recorded.

7PICTURE SOURCE

When you set the scan mode to “PROGRESS” (Apg. 18), you can

obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content on

the disc is processed by frame (film source) or by field (video

source) .

Normally set to “AUTO”.

•AUTO

Used to play a disc containing both video and film source

materials.

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

current disc according to the disc information.

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

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

•FILM

Suitable for playing back a film source disc.

• VIDEO

Suitable for playing back a video source disc.

7SCREEN SAVER (Apg. 22)

You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function.

7FILE TYPE

When several types of files are recorded on a disc, you can select

which files to play.

• AUDIO

Select this to play MP3/WMA files.

• STILL PICTURE

Select this to play JPEG files.

• VIDEO

Select this to play MPEG-4/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 center and surround

speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers.

TEST TONE*

Outputs the test tone.

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

following sequence:

s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right

speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left

speaker s (back to the beginning)

7Delay menu (DELAY)

Example:

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)

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

Subwoofer

Front left

0 ms

Center

speaker

1 ms

Front right

0 ms

Surround left

2 ms

Surround right

2 ms

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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 cross over frequency levels according to the bass

sound quality from the front/center/surround speakers.

:Other setting menu (OTHERS)

7RESUME

You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.

(Apg. 29)

7ON SCREEN GUIDE

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

(Apg. 20)

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 played 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.

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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.

2Press FM/AM.

NOTE

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

Stereo (ALL ST) and SURR OFF mode.

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.

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be

quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (MW) 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” (Apg. 40).

Example:

When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.

2Press MEMORY.

7While “CH” and “– –” are flashing

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

select a preset number you want.

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

number buttons” (Apg. 22).

Example:

When the preset channel 1 is selected.

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

again.

7While the selected number is flashing

4Press 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.

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, +10) to

select a preset number.

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

number buttons” (Apg. 22).

NOTE

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

The buttons described below are used on pages 39 to 42.

Manual tuning

PTY SEARCH

FM/AM

TUNING

TA/NEWS/INFO

FL DISP.

AUDIO

TUNING

FM MODEMEMORY

TREBLE

FL DISP.

PTY SEARCH

Number buttons

Remote control

mode selector

810

AM

kHz

Preset tuning

103

.50

FM MHz

__103.50

CH

FM MHz

11

03.50

CH

FM MHz

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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.

When listening to an AM (MW) broadcast with a lot of noise

interference, you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the

noise.

7While listening to an AM (MW) station

Press FM MODE.

The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window.

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

•Choose “BEATCUT1” or “BEATCUT2” according to which

gives clearer sound.

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with

their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their

station names, as well as information about what type of program

they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.

When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service,

the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.

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

signals:

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

PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast programs.

RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station sends.

Enhanced Other Network: See page 42.

NOTE

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

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

RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the

following operation;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2 Press FM/AM.

7To show the RDS signals

information

Press FL DISP. while listening to an FM

station.

Each time you press the button, the indication on the display

window changes.

PS (Program Service):

While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be

displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.

PTY (Program Type):

While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast

program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.

RT (Radio Text):

While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station

sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.

Frequency:

Station frequency (non-RDS service).

About characters shown on the display window

When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some

special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.

NOTE

• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will not appear

on the display window.

Selecting the FM

reception mode

Reducing the noise of AM

(MW) broadcast

Using the RDS (Radio

Data System) when

receiving FM stations

103.50

FM

RDS

MHz

RDS indicator

See page 39 for button locations.

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Searching for a program by PTY codes

One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a

particular kind of program from the preset channels (Apg. 39) by

specifying the PTY codes.

7To search for a program using the PTY codes

NOTE

Before you start operation;

• The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.

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

while searching.

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is

canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

1Press PTY SEARCH while listening to

an FM station.

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

window.

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

2Press PTY 9 or PTY ( until the PTY

code you want appears on the display

window.

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

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

window:

3Press PTY SEARCH again.

While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code

alternate on the display window.

The system searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds

the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.

To continue searching after the first stop

Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display

window are flashing.

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

window.

Description of the PTY codes

NOTE

• Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be

different from the above list.

NEWS: News.

AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon

the news — debate, or analysis.

INFO: Programs the purpose of which is to impart

advice in the widest sense.

SPORT: Programs concerned with any aspect of sports.

EDUCATE: Educational programs.

DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.

CULTURE: Programs concerning any aspect of national or

regional culture, including language, theater,

etc.

SCIENCE: Programs about natural sciences and

technology.

VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based programs such as

quizzes, panel games and personality

interviews.

POP M: Commercial music of current popular appeal.

ROCK M: Rock music.

EASY M: Current contemporary music considered to be

“easy-listening”.

LIGHT M: Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.

CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral works,

symphonies, chamber music, etc.

OTHER M: Music not fitting into any of the other

categories.

WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.

FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.

CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.

SOCIAL: Programs about sociology, history, geography,

psychology and society.

RELIGION: Religious programs.

PHONE IN: Involving members of the public expressing

their views either by phone or at a public forum.

TRAVEL: Travel information.

LEISURE: Programs about recreational activities.

JAZZ: Jazz music.

COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or continue the

musical tradition of the American Southern

States.

NATION M: Current popular music of the nation or region in

that country’s language.

OLDIES: Music from the so-called “golden age” of

popular music.

FOLK M: Music which has its roots in the musical culture

of a particular nation.

DOCUMENT: Programs concerning factual matters, presented

in an investigative style.

TEST: Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast

equipment or unit.

ALARM: Emergency announcement.

NONE: No program type, undefined program, or

difficult to categorize into particular types.

See page 39 for button locations.

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Switching to broadcast program of your

choice temporarily

Another convenient RDS service is called “Enhanced Other

Network”.

This allows the system to switch temporarily to a broadcast

program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different

station except in the following cases;

•When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW

stations, some FM stations and other sources).

•When the system is in standby mode.

NOTE

Before you start operations;

• The Enhanced Other Network function is only applicable to preset

stations.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the

following operation;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2Press FM/AM.

Press TA/NEWS/INFO

repeatedly until the program type indicator

(TA/NEWS/INFO) you want appears on the

display window.

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

changes.

TA: Traffic Announcement in your area.

NEWS: News.

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

widest sense.

To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced

Other Network

Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type

indicator (TA/NEWS/INFO) goes off from the display window. The

system exits from Enhanced Other Network standby mode and goes

back to the previously selected station.

When an emergency broadcast (ALARM signal) is sent

from an FM station

The system automatically tunes in to the station and “ALARM”

appears on the display window while the system receiving the

emergency broadcast.

Note that an emergency broadcast cannot be received in the

following cases;

•When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW

stations, some FM stations and other sources).

•When the system is in standby mode.

The TEST signal is used for equipment test — whether it

can receive the Alarm signal correctly

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

Alarm signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the system

automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal.

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

window.

7How the Enhanced Other Network function actually

works

Case 1

If there is no station broadcasting the program you have

selected

The system continues tuning in to the current station.

‘

When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected,

the system automatically switches to the station. The indicator of

received PTY code starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the system goes back to the previously

tuned station, but the Enhanced Other Network function still

remains activated.

Case 2

If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting the

program you have selected

The system continues to receive the station but the indicator of

received PTY code starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the indicator of received PTY code stops

flashing and remains lit, but the Enhanced Other Network function

still remains activated.

NOTE

• In Enhanced Other Network standby mode, if you change the source

to play, Enhanced Other Network standby mode is canceled

temporarily.

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

Enhanced Other Network standby mode.

• Enhanced Other Network data sent from some stations may not be

compatible with this system.

• Enhanced Other Network does not function for some FM stations

with RDS service.

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

function, the station does not change even if another network station

starts broadcasting a program of the same Enhanced Other Network

data.

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

function, you can only use TA/NEWS/INFO and FL DISP. as the

tuner operation buttons.

1103

.50

CH

FM

TA NEWS INFO

MHz

The program type indicator

See page 39 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, temperature

extremes and moisture.

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line

from center to edge.

• DO NOT use any solvent — such as

conventional record cleaner, spray,

thinner or benzine — to clean the disc.

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 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.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Power does not come

on.

The power cord and/or system cord is not connected. Connect the power cord and system cord correctly.

(Apg. 13)

The remote control does

not work.

The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. (Apg. 7)

Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor. Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.

No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (Apg. 13)

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

DIGITAL IN correctly.

Connect the cord correctly. (Apg. 13)

An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. (Apg. 17)

The decode mode is not set correctly. Select the proper decode mode. (Apg. 35)

No picture is displayed

on the TV screen.

The video cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cord correctly. (Apg. 12)

The disc is not playable. Use a playable disc. (Apg. 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 “PROGRESS” though the

center unit is connected to the TV which does not

support the progressive video input such as a

conventional TV.

Change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C”. (Apg. 18)

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. (Apg. 12)

The picture does not fit

the TV screen.

The monitor type is not set correctly. Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (Apg. 37)

Hard to listen to

broadcast because of

noise.

Antennas are disconnected. Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.

(Apg. 8)

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Center unit (XV-THS66/XV-THS55)

Audio section

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %

NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for

reference.

Digital input*1:

DIGITAL IN: –21 dBm to –15 dBm

(OPTICAL) (660 nm E30 nm)

*1Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital

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

Video section

Video System: PAL

Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB

(Composite signal when “RGB” is selected)

Video output level

Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

S-video-C: 0.3 V(p-p)/75 C

Component-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

Component-PB/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 C

RGB: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 C

Tuner section

Tuning Range

FM: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz

AM (MW): 522 kHz to 1 629 kHz

General

Power Requirements: AC 230 V , 50 Hz

Power Consumption: 17 W (at operation)

1.3 W (in standby mode)

Dimensions (W M H M D):

435 mm M 55 mm M 304 mm

Mass: 2.5 kg

7Subwoofer (SP-PWS66/SP-PWS55)

Amplifier section

Front: 140 W per channel, RMS at 4 C at

1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic

distortion.

Center/Surround: 130 W per channel, RMS at 4 C at

1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic

distortion.

Subwoofer: 140 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with

10 % total harmonic distortion.

Speaker section

Speaker unit: 16 cm Bass-reflex

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Impedance: 4 C

Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 200 Hz

General

Power Requirements: AC 230 V , 50 Hz

Power Consumption: 135 W (at operation)

0 W (in standby mode)

Dimensions (W M H M D):

170 mm M 411 mm M 451 mm

Mass: 11.5 kg

7Satellite Speakers

Front speakers (SP-THS66F)

Speaker unit: 5.5 cm M 2

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Impedance: 4 C

Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

250 mm M 1 104 mm M 250 mm

Mass: 2.6 kg

Center speaker (SP-THS66C)

Speaker unit: 5.5 cm M 2

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Impedance: 4 C

Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

320 mm M 75 mm M 92 mm

Mass: 0.9 kg

Surround speakers (SP-THS66S)

Speaker unit: 5.5 cm M 2

Bass-reflex

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Impedance: 4 C

Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

250 mm M 1 104 mm M 250 mm

Mass: 2.5 kg

Specifications

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7Satellite Speakers

Front speakers (SP-THS55F)

Speaker unit: 8.0 cm

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Impedance: 4 C

Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm

Mass: 0.51 kg

Center speaker (SP-THS55C)

Speaker unit: 5.5 cm M 2

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Impedance: 4 C

Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

209 mm M 85 mm M 92 mm

Mass: 0.85 kg

Surround speakers (SP-THS55S)

Speaker unit: 8.0 cm

Bass-reflex

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Impedance: 4 C

Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

111.5 mm M 148 mm M 106.5 mm

Mass: 0.56 kg

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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