JVC DVD Player TH C30 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM  
TH-C30  
Consists of XV-THC30, SP-PWC30,  
SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C and SP-THC40S  
TH-C20  
Consists of XV-THC20, SP-PWC20,  
SP-THC20F, SP-THC20C and SP-THC20S  
For Customer Use:  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT1504-001A  
[J]  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses  
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER  
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1  
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are  
no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M  
laser radiation when open. Do not stare into  
beam or view directly with optical instruments.  
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION  
LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.  
2. ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle  
supérieur. Il n’y a aucune pièce réparable par  
l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez  
toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.  
3. ATTENTION: Rayonnement laser visible et/ou  
invisible de classe 1M une fois ouvert. Ne pas  
fixer le faisceau ni regarder directement avec des  
instruments optiques.  
4. REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE:  
ÉTIQUETTE DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À  
LINTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL.  
ATTENTION  
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.  
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie,  
etc.:  
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas  
ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.  
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.  
CAUTION —  
button!  
ATTENTION — Touche  
( XV-THC30/XV-THC20)  
( XV-THC30/XV-THC20)  
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off  
completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When  
installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is  
easily accessible.  
Déconnectez la fiche d’alimentation secteur pour  
couper l’alimentation complètement (le témoin  
STANDBY s’éteint). Lors de l’installation de  
l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement  
accessible.  
The  
button in any position does not disconnect  
the mains line.  
La touche  
, dans n’importe quelle position, ne  
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY  
lamp lights red.  
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY  
lamp goes off.  
déconnecte pas le système du secteur.  
• Quand le système est en attente, le témoin  
STANDBY est allumé en rouge.  
• Quand le système est sous tension, le témoin  
STANDBY s’éteint.  
The power can be remote controlled.  
Lalimentation ne peut pas être télécommandée.  
CAUTION  
ATTENTION  
(SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20)  
(SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20)  
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.  
L’alimentation au caisson d’extrêmes graves passe  
par l’unité centrale. Le témoin POWER ON vert sur  
le caisson d’extrêmes graves s’allume quand le  
système est allumé.  
[European Union only]  
[Union européenne seulement]  
G-2  
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Table of contents  
Introduction ....................................................2  
Notes on handling ..................................................................... 2  
Supplied accessories .................................................................. 2  
Playback ........................................................ 17  
Basic playback ...........................................................................17  
One Touch Replay ...................................................................19  
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ............................................20  
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .........................20  
Skipping at about 5-minute intervals ....................................20  
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ........20  
Playing back a bonus group ....................................................21  
Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .....21  
About discs ......................................................3  
Playable disc types ..................................................................... 3  
Playable file types ....................................................................... 4  
Description of parts and controls ..................5  
Connections .....................................................8  
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 8  
Connecting the satellite (front, center and surround)  
Advanced operations ................................... 22  
Using the surround mode .......................................................22  
Using the on-screen bar ..........................................................23  
Playing from a specified position on a disc ..........................25  
Using the file control display ..................................................26  
Resume Playback ......................................................................27  
Selecting a view angle ..............................................................27  
Selecting the subtitle ................................................................27  
Selecting the audio ...................................................................28  
Special picture playback ..........................................................28  
Program Playback ....................................................................30  
Random Playback ....................................................................31  
Repeat Playback ........................................................................31  
Tray lock ....................................................................................32  
Sound and other settings .........................................................32  
speakers to the subwoofer ........................................................ 9  
Speaker layout .......................................................................... 10  
Connecting a TV ...................................................................... 10  
Connecting the powered subwoofer ..................................... 10  
Connecting to an analog component ................................... 11  
Connecting to a digital component ...................................... 11  
Connecting a USB mass storage class device ....................... 11  
Connecting the power cord .................................................... 11  
Operating external components with the  
remote control ..............................................12  
Operating the TV ..................................................................... 12  
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .................... 12  
Operating the VCR .................................................................. 13  
Setting DVD preferences ............................. 33  
Using the setup menus ............................................................33  
Menu description .....................................................................33  
Basic operations ............................................14  
Turning the system on/off ...................................................... 14  
Selecting the source to play .................................................... 15  
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ....................................... 15  
Listening with headphones (not supplied) .......................... 15  
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] ................. 15  
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] ... 15  
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ............................................................... 16  
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ......16  
Adjusting the sound ................................................................ 16  
Changing the scan mode ........................................................ 16  
Tuner operations .......................................... 35  
Manual tuning ..........................................................................35  
Preset tuning .............................................................................36  
Selecting the FM reception mode ..........................................36  
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ....................................36  
AV COMPU LINK remote control system .... 37  
References .................................................... 38  
Maintenance .............................................................................38  
Troubleshooting .......................................................................38  
Specifications ............................................................................39  
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Introduction  
7 Safety precautions  
Avoid moisture, water and dust  
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.  
Notes on handling  
7 Important cautions  
Installation of the system  
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold;  
between 5°C and 35°C.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.  
• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.  
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.  
Power cord  
Do not block the vents  
Blocking the vents may damage the system.  
• 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.  
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.  
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.  
If water gets inside the system  
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the  
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using  
the system in this condition may cause a fire or electrical shock.  
• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may  
damage the system.  
Supplied accessories  
Label sticker  
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)  
Sticker  
Paste  
• Batteries (2)  
• FM antenna (1)  
• AM loop antenna (1)  
Note about copyright laws  
• Power cord (1)  
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the  
discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright  
laws.  
• System cord (1)  
• Composite video cord (1)  
Note about copyguard system  
The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect  
the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and  
the picture may not be played back correctly.  
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About discs  
Notes on DVD-R and DVD-RW  
• This system does not support “multi-border” disc.  
Playable disc types  
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:  
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with ISO 9660  
format.  
DVD VIDEO  
DVD AUDIO  
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).  
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.  
Region code of DVD VIDEO  
VCD/SVCD  
Audio CD  
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own  
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO  
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system's Region  
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.  
Example of playable DVD:  
The in the list below shows available disc types and recording  
1 2  
3 4  
formats.  
ALL  
1 2  
1
Disc type  
1
1
1
CD-R/-RW*  
DVD-R*  
DVD-RW*  
Recording  
format  
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,  
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and playback  
cannot start.  
DVD Video  
DVD Audio  
DVD VR  
VCD/SVCD  
Audio CD  
MP3  
Some discs may not be played back because of their disc  
characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.  
2
2
*  
*  
Unplayable discs  
2
2
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD,  
WMA  
*  
*  
etc.  
2
2
JPEG  
*  
*  
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the  
speakers.  
2
2
ASF  
*  
*  
2
2
MPEG-2  
MPEG-1  
DivX  
*  
*  
2
2
*  
*  
2
2
*  
*  
1
*
*
This system can play finalized discs only.  
Recorded with UDF Bridge format.  
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• It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (DVD Video Format  
only) discs. “DVD” lights on the display panel when a +R/+RW  
disc is loaded.  
• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play  
discs recorded with PAL system. Note that an PAL video signal on  
a disc is converted to the NTSC signal and output.  
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the  
“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of  
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be  
recommended.  
• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs,  
their actual operation may be different from what is explained  
in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc  
structure, not a malfunction of this system.  
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing  
Corporation.  
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About discs  
For JPEG files  
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file  
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will  
take a longer time to be displayed.)  
Playable file types  
For all playable files  
• This system can only play baseline JPEG 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;  
For ASF files  
• The system supports the types of the advanced simple profile as  
MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).  
• The system supports MPEG-4 files with the following conditions:  
File format: ASF  
Visual profile: MPEG-4 SP (Simple Profile)  
Audio CODEC: G.726  
Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF)  
Max. bit rate: 384 kbps  
MP3: .MP3, “.mp3”  
WMA: .WMA”, “.wma”  
JPEG: .JPG, “.JPEG, “.jpg, “.jpeg”  
ASF: .ASF, “.asf ”  
MPEG-2 /MPEG-1: .MPG, “.MPEG, “.mpg, “.mpeg”  
DivX: .DIVX, “.DIV, “.divx, “.div, and .AVI, “.avi”  
• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99  
groups per disc/device, and the total number of the tracks (files)  
that the system can play is 4000.  
For MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files  
• The stream format should conform to MPEG system/program  
stream.  
• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc  
characteristics or recording conditions.  
• MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX files require a  
longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the  
directory/file configuration.)  
• If different kinds of files are mixed, set the FILE TYPE setting in  
the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be  
read (AUDIO, STILL PICTURE” or “VIDEO”). (See page 34.)  
• 720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30 fps) is  
recommended for the highest resolution.  
• This system also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576/480 x 576/  
352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and 352 x 480/480 x 480/352 x 240 pixels  
(30 fps).  
• The file format should be MP@ML (Main Profile at Main Level)/  
SP@ML (Simple Profile at Main Level)/MP@LL (Main Profile at  
Low Level).  
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.  
• Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or  
MPEG2 Audio Layer-2.  
• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is  
recorded, it appears in the file control display on the TV screen.  
(See page 26.)  
For DivX files  
• The system supports DivX 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.  
• The system supports DivX files whose resolution is 720 x 480  
pixels or less (30 fps), and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps).  
• Audio stream should conform to Dolby Digital (including multi  
channel) or MPEG1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3).  
• The system does not support GMC (Global Motion  
Compression).  
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  
• The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be  
played back correctly.  
• The system has its own Registration Code for DivX playback.  
• If necessary, you can confirm the Registration Code of your  
system using the OTHERS menu. (See page 35.)  
• 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.  
• USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT  
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS  
PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER  
ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
ACTIVITIES.  
• DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks  
of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.  
®
• Official DivX Ultra Certified product  
• Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with  
®
®
enhanced playback of DivX media files and the DivX Media  
Format  
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Description of parts and controls  
Front panel (center unit)  
The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.  
Display window  
23  
18  
36  
19  
23  
35  
16  
18  
20  
21  
30  
27  
18  
29  
18  
36  
35  
31  
31  
17  
17  
17  
20, 35  
15  
Remote sensor: 7  
Disc tray (inside): 17  
15  
14  
14  
17, 19  
11  
15  
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Description of parts and controls  
Rear panel (center unit)  
8
11  
10  
11  
10  
37  
10  
11  
11  
Powered subwoofer  
SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20  
Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC30.  
10  
9
POWER ON  
lamp: 14  
Power cord: 11  
Front  
Rear  
NOTE  
• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind  
the powered subwoofer.  
* Do not block the ventilation openings to allow proper air  
circulation by the cooling fan.  
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Description of parts and controls  
Remote control  
Putting batteries in the remote control  
14  
15  
17  
12, 13  
12  
12  
R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-cell  
batteries (supplied)  
Number  
buttons: 20  
12  
12 - 35  
21, 25  
21, 25  
16, 33  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace  
both batteries.  
12, 15  
CAUTION  
23  
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
15  
Operating the system from the remote control  
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.  
• Do not block the remote sensor.  
13, 19  
17, 36  
20, 35  
27, 29  
27, 28  
31  
17, 36  
17  
20, 28  
29  
22  
30  
20  
25  
30, 31  
18  
16  
16  
33  
32  
17, 27, 29  
16  
16  
16, 29  
15  
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Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.  
Connections  
If reception is poor  
Connecting the FM and AM  
antennas  
Center unit  
7 AM loop antenna  
AM loop antenna  
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna  
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna  
(not supplied)  
If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation  
coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and  
remove.  
7 FM antenna  
FM antenna (supplied)  
Center unit  
Connecting AM loop antenna  
Extend the supplied FM antenna  
horizontally.  
1
Center unit  
If reception is poor  
Center unit  
Outdoor FM antenna (not  
supplied)  
2
Standard type (75  
coaxial) connector  
Outdoor FM antenna cord (not  
supplied)  
Antenna cord  
3
NOTE  
• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is  
well-shielded against interference.  
Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during  
AM broadcast program reception.  
NOTE  
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,  
connecting cords or power cords. This could cause poor reception.  
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Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.  
Connections  
Connecting the satellite (front, center and surround) speakers to the  
subwoofer  
Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC30.  
Before connecting the speaker cords;  
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.  
Speaker cord  
Powered subwoofer  
TH-C30: SP-PWC30  
TH-C20: SP-PWC20  
• Connect the black cords to the black (r) terminals.  
• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals  
referring to the table below:  
Front speakers  
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)  
CENTER SPEAKER  
White  
Red  
TH-C30: SP-THC40F  
TH-C20: SP-THC20F  
Green  
Blue  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray  
Surround speakers  
TH-C30: SP-THC40S  
TH-C20: SP-THC20S  
Center speaker  
TH-C30: SP-THC40C  
TH-C20: SP-THC20C  
Precautions for daily use  
CAUTION  
• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords;  
otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or injury.  
• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that the sound is  
distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal  
heat buildup.  
• If 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.  
• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;  
– Be sure to have them installed on the wall by qualified personnel.  
DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to  
avoid unexpected damage from falling off the wall due to incorrect  
installation or weakness in wall structure.  
– Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation  
on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result  
if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.  
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Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.  
Connections  
Speaker layout  
Connecting a TV  
To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to  
place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance  
from the listening position.  
You can get better picture quality in the order — Component  
video > S-video > Composite video.  
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a  
VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.  
You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu  
correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (See page 34.)  
Center speaker  
Front left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video input  
Powered  
subwoofer  
jacks  
• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high  
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.  
(See page 16.)  
Center unit  
TV  
To component  
video input  
Surround left  
speaker  
Surround right  
speaker  
Component video cord (not supplied)  
If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the  
listening position  
You can adjust the delay time of the speakers. See “Delay menu  
(DELAY)” on page 34.  
NOTE  
• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type,  
use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC  
plugs.  
• The component video signals can be output only when you select  
DVD or USB MEMORY as the source to play. (See page 15.)  
NOTE  
• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.  
• The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color  
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause  
color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing  
the speakers.  
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main  
power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait  
at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch  
again.  
7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S-video jacks  
Center unit  
Composite video cord (supplied)  
or  
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 they are located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause  
color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the speakers  
nearby the TV or monitor.  
S-video cord  
(not supplied)  
Align the 5 marks.  
To S-video input  
To composite  
video input  
• 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.  
TV  
Connecting the powered  
subwoofer  
Powered  
subwoofer  
System cord  
Center unit  
(supplied)  
Align the 5 marks.  
Align the 5 marks.  
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Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.  
Connections  
Connecting to an analog  
component  
Connecting a USB mass storage  
class device  
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.  
You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB  
flash memory device, hard disc drive, multimedia card reader,  
digital camera, etc. to this system.  
Center unit  
• After connecting a USB mass storage class device to this system  
and selecting “USB MEMORY” as the source, the control screen  
appears on the TV screen. (See page 26.)  
USB cable (not supplied)  
Center unit (on the  
front panel  
S-video cord  
(not supplied)  
RCA pin plug  
cord  
or  
NOTE  
(not supplied)  
Composite video  
cord  
• When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer also to its  
manual.  
• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the system at a time. Do  
not use a USB hub.  
• You cannot charge the USB mass storage class device while  
connecting it to the USB MEMORY jack.  
(not supplied)  
1
2
3
VCR (1 3 or 2 3)  
TV (3)  
Cassette recorder (3)  
• While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device, do not  
disconnect the device. It may cause a malfunction of both the system  
and the device.  
• JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB mass  
storage class device while using this system.  
• When connecting with a USB cable, use a cable less than 1 m in  
length.  
• This system is compatible with the USB 2.0 Full-Speed (not  
compatible with the USB 1.1).  
1 To composite video output  
2 To S-video output  
3 To audio output  
NOTE  
• You can play back the following types of files in a USB mass storage  
class device (maximum data transfer rate: 2Mbps):  
– Music: MP3, WMA  
• The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be  
output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from  
the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.  
– Picture: JPEG  
– Movie: MPEG-4 (ASF), DivX (maximum frame rate of 30 fps for  
progressive)  
• You cannot play back a file larger than 2GB.  
• When playing a file which has a large transfer rate, frames or sounds  
may be dropped during playback.  
• This system cannot recognize a USB mass storage class device whose  
rating exceeds 5V/500 mA.  
Connecting to a digital  
component  
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.  
• This system may not recognize some USB mass storage class devices.  
• This system may not playback some files even though their formats  
Center unit  
are listed above.  
.
Connecting the power cord  
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.  
To digital optical output  
DBS* tuner  
MD player  
Center unit  
Powered  
subwoofer  
Digital optical cord (not supplied)  
* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite  
NOTE  
• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the  
source to play. (See page 15.) When connecting a video component  
such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.  
Power cord  
(Supplied)  
Power cord  
Plug into AC outlets.  
CAUTION  
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.  
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging  
the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.  
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Operating external components with the remote control  
4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter  
The buttons described below are used on pages 12 and 13.  
the manufacturers code (2 digits).  
Examples:  
For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0.  
For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
Code Manufacturer  
Code  
12  
01*  
10  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Sharp  
Hitachi  
13, 14  
06  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
Philips  
02  
Number  
buttons  
03  
Sony  
07  
04, 11 Toshiba  
08  
15  
05  
Zenith  
09  
RCA  
Remote  
control mode  
selector  
* “01” is the initial setting.  
5 Release F TV.  
If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand,  
try each one until you enter the correct one.  
7 Operation  
Aim the remote control at the TV.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control to operate a TV;  
• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.  
The following buttons are available:  
(play button)  
F TV:  
Turns TV on and off.  
Adjusts the volume.  
Selects the input mode (either TV or  
VIDEO).  
Changes the channels.  
TV VOL +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
CH +/–:  
NOTE  
1-10, 0, h10 (100+): Selects the channel.  
• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.  
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.  
TV RETURN:  
Alternates between the previously selected  
channel and the current channel.  
NOTE  
Operating the TV  
• The operating buttons may differ depending on manufacturers.  
7 To set the manufacturer’s code  
Operating the DBS tuner or  
CATV converter  
1 Slide the remote control mode selector  
to TV.  
2 Press and hold F TV.  
7 To set the manufacturer’s code  
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.  
1 Slide the remote control mode selector  
3 Press ENTER.  
to VCR/DBS.  
2 Press DBS.  
3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.  
Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.  
4 Press ENTER.  
Continued on the next page  
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Operating external components with the remote control  
5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter  
5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter  
the manufacturers code (2 digits).  
Examples:  
the manufacturers code (2 digits).  
Examples:  
For a GI Jerrold product:  
Press 0, then 1.  
For a Philips VCR:  
Press 0, then 9.  
For an NEC VCR:  
Press 2, then 5.  
For a Sony product:  
Press 2, then 0.  
Manufacturer  
Echostar  
GI Jerrold  
Hamlin  
Code  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
Code  
Manufacturer  
Philips  
Code  
09  
21  
01*, 02, 03  
11, 26  
29  
01*, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08  
Emerson  
Fisher  
RCA  
05, 06  
24  
15, 16, 17, 18  
13, 14  
19  
Samsung  
Pioneer  
Funai  
10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo  
21, 22, 23  
27, 28  
30  
RCA  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
12  
Sharp  
Scientific Atlanta  
Sony  
09, 10  
20  
04  
Shintom  
Sony  
Mitsubishi  
NEC  
13  
18, 19, 20  
08  
Zenith  
11, 12  
25  
Zenith  
Panasonic  
07, 17  
* “01” is the initial setting.  
* “01” is the initial setting.  
6 Release F VCR/DBS.  
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each  
one until you enter the correct one.  
6 Release F VCR/DBS.  
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each  
one until you enter the correct one.  
7 Operation  
Aim the remote control at the DBS tuner or CATV converter.  
7 Operation  
Aim the remote control at the VCR.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control to operate a  
DBS tuner or CATV converter;  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control to operate a  
VCR;  
1
Set the remote control mode selector  
to VCR/DBS.  
1
Set the remote control mode selector  
2
Press DBS.  
to VCR/DBS.  
2
Press VCR.  
The following buttons are available:  
F VCR/DBS:  
Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and  
The following buttons are available:  
off.  
F VCR/DBS:  
Turns VCR on and off.  
CH +/–:  
Changes the channels.  
3 (play button):  
Starts playback.  
1-10, 0, h10 (100+): Selects the channel.  
7:  
8:  
Stops operation.  
Pauses playback.  
Fast forwards video tape.  
Rewinds video tape.  
y
:
1:  
REC:  
Operating the VCR  
Press this button together with 3 (play  
button) to start recording or together with 8  
to pause recording.  
7 To set the manufacturer’s code  
CH +/–:  
Changes the TV channels on the VCR.  
1 Slide the remote control mode selector  
NOTE  
to VCR/DBS.  
• When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;  
• The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after you have changed the  
remote control mode selector to AUDIO or TV. When operating VCR  
or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to press VCR  
or DBS after setting the remote control mode selector.  
2 Press VCR.  
3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.  
Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.  
4 Press ENTER.  
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Basic operations  
The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the  
operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center  
unit same as on the remote control for operations unless  
otherwise noted.  
Turning the system on/off  
On the remote control:  
Press FAUDIO.  
On the center unit:  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
Press F.  
When DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source (see page  
15), the following messages will appear on the TV screen.  
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.  
The buttons described below are used on pages 14 to 16.  
Source  
selecting  
buttons  
• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:  
Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.  
• “NOW READING”  
Appears when the system is reading the disc/file information.  
• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:  
Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not  
match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be  
played back.  
• “NO DISC”:  
Remote  
control mode  
selector  
Appears when no disc is loaded.  
• “NO USB DEVICE”:  
Appears when no USB mass storage class device is connected.  
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:  
Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.  
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DEVICE”:  
Appears when unplayable USB mass storage class device is  
connected.  
Cursor  
(3/2/Y/5)/  
ENTER  
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 power is consumed even when the power is turned  
off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the STANDBY  
lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet  
to turn the power off completely.  
• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;  
– One of the DISC (1-5) buttons (with SHIFT pressed) on the remote  
control  
– One of DISC (1-5) 0 buttons on the center unit  
– One of the source selecting buttons or 3 on the remote control  
– One of the DISC (1-5) 3 buttons or 3 on the center unit.  
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Basic operations  
Selecting the source to play  
On the remote control:  
Listening with headphones  
(not supplied)  
Press one of the source selecting buttons  
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.  
(DVD, USB MEMORY, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).  
DVD:  
To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See page 17.)  
USB MEMORY:  
To playback a file in a USB mass storage class device. (See page “To  
play a file in a USB mass storage class device” on page 17.  
While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the  
center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode  
(see page 22) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turns the  
subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode.  
“H. PHONE” appears on the display window.  
FM/AM:  
To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 35.) Each time you press  
the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.  
VCR:  
To select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN  
jacks and AUX IN (VCR) jacks. (See page 11.)  
Headphone mode  
When using the headphones, the following signals are output  
regardless of your speaker setting;  
DBS:  
To select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL  
IN (DBS) jack. (See page 11.)  
• 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.  
On the center unit:  
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source  
name you want appears on the display  
window.  
NOTE  
Turning off the sound  
temporarily [MUTING]  
• When AM, FM or DBS is selected, this system does not output video  
signals.  
• It may take time to change the source.  
Press MUTING.  
To restore the sound  
Perform one of the following:  
• Press MUTING again.  
Adjusting the volume  
[VOLUME]  
• Press VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).  
CAUTION  
• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source.  
If the volume is set at a high level, the sudden blast of sound could  
permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.  
Adjusting the brightness of the  
indications [DIMMER]  
On the remote control:  
Press DIMMER.  
Press VOL +/–.  
On the center unit:  
Each time you press the button, you can change the brightness level  
in 3 steps.  
Turn VOLUME.  
To increase the volume, turn VOLUME clockwise.  
To decrease the volume, turn VOLUME counterclockwise.  
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Basic operations  
Sleep Timer [SLEEP]  
Changing the scan mode  
The system turns off automatically when the specified period of  
time has passed.  
The system can be accommodated to your TVs scan mode.  
NOTE  
Press SLEEP.  
• To use the system in the progressive mode, it is required that the  
center unit is connected to the TV by using a component video cord  
(not supplied). (See page 10.)  
Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.  
Example:  
7 While DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source and  
minutes  
stopped  
1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for  
2 seconds.  
Currently selected scan mode appears on the display window.  
To check the remaining time  
Press SLEEP once.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired  
mode.  
To change the remaining time  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the scan mode changes as  
follows:  
480i*: Select this to change the scan mode to interlace mode.  
480p*: Select this to change the scan mode to progressive  
mode.  
To cancel  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP – –” appears.  
Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.  
* 480i and 480p indicate the number of scanning lines and  
scanning format of a video signal.  
480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.  
480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.  
You can get better picture quality in the progressive mode  
than in the interlace mode.  
Adjusting the output level of  
the subwoofer and speakers  
1 Press SPK LEVEL to show the target  
speaker indication on the display  
window.  
3 Press ENTER while the selected mode is  
displayed.  
When the progressive mode is selected, the PROGRESSIVE  
indicator lights on the display window.  
Each time you press the button, the indication of the speakers  
changes as follows:  
NOTE  
FRNT L (Front Left speaker) Z FRNT R (Front Right  
speaker) Z CENTER (Center speaker) Z SURR L  
(Surround Left speaker) Z SURR R (Surround Right  
speaker) Z SUBWFR (Subwoofer) Z (back to the  
beginning)  
• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this is  
not a malfunction of the system.  
• There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are  
not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural  
picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan  
mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to the interlace mode.  
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC  
customer service center.  
2 Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the output  
level from –6 to +6.  
NOTE  
• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully  
compatible with this system.  
• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on  
the TV screen. (See page 34.)  
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.  
Adjusting the sound  
1 Press TREBLE/BASS to show “TRE” or  
“BASS” on the display window.  
Each time you press the button, the indication alternates  
between “TRE” and “BASS.  
• TRE: Select this to adjust treble sound.  
• BASS: Select this to adjust bass sound.  
2 Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the level from  
– 10 to +10 (in 2 steps).  
NOTE  
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.  
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Playback  
• The icon such as  
shows the disc formats or file types the  
operation is available for.  
Basic playback  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
7 To play a disc  
1 Press the desired DISC (1-5)  
1
Set the remote control mode selector  
0 on the center unit.  
to AUDIO.  
2
Press DVD or USB MEMORY.  
• The system turns on and the disc tray comes  
out.  
The buttons described below are used on pages 17 to 21.  
2 Place a disc.  
Label side up  
When placing an 8 cm disc  
3 Press DISC (1-5), with SHIFT pressed.  
NOTE  
• Up to 5 discs can be loaded.  
Number  
buttons  
• You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD.  
• The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop  
playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the  
end. However, when DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loaded in the  
system, playback of the disc next to the DVD VIDEO or DVD  
AUDIO will not start.  
Remote  
control mode  
selector  
7 To play a file in a USB mass storage class device  
Press USB MEMORY.  
Cursor  
(3/2/Y/5)/  
ENTER  
The operations of the files in a USB mass storage class device  
depend on the file types stored in the device.  
For MP3/WMA files  
The file control display (see page 26) appears on the TV screen.  
For JPEG files  
(play button)  
Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3  
seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control  
display (see page 26) appears on the TV screen.  
For ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files  
Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the file control display  
(see page 26) on the TV screen during playback.  
For DivX files  
During the readout time, “READING INDEX” may appear on the  
TV screen.  
Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL shows the file control display  
(see page 26) on the TV screen during playback.  
NOTE  
• When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device, select  
appropriate file type on the set up menu. (See page 34.)  
7 To pause playback  
Press 8.  
To continue playback, press 3 (play button).  
7 To stop  
Press 7.  
NOTE  
• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you  
press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.  
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Playback  
VCD/SVCD/CD  
Example: When a CD is played back  
7 On-screen guide icons  
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may  
appear for a while on the TV screen;  
Signal and speaker  
indicators  
Track number  
: 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),  
fast-reverse),  
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)  
(Pause),  
/
(Fast forward/  
/
(Slow-motion forward/  
NOTE  
reverse): appears when you perform each operation.  
• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed  
playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.  
: the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.  
NOTE  
MP3/WMA file  
Example: When an MP3 file is played back  
• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 35.  
Signal and speaker  
7 Playback information on the display window  
Track number  
indicators  
DVD VIDEO  
Example: When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch  
is played  
Elapsed playing time  
(hour:minute:second)  
MP3 indicator*  
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)  
(during playback only)  
Chapter number  
Pressing FL DISPLAY  
Group number  
Signal and speaker indicators (See page 23.)  
Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 23.)  
Pressing FL DISPLAY  
Track number  
* WMA indicator lights for WMA file.  
Title number  
Chapter number  
JPEG file  
File number  
DVD AUDIO  
Signal and speaker indicators  
Pressing FL DISPLAY  
Group number  
File number  
Track number  
Elapsed playing time  
(hour:minute:second)  
Pressing FL DISPLAY  
Group number  
Track number  
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Playback  
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX file  
Example: When an ASF file is played.  
7 Disc information on the display window  
The disc indicators on the display window show the current status  
of the corresponding disc tray.  
Track number  
Example: When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the  
disc in the disc tray 5 is selected.  
Currently selected disc  
number  
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)  
(during playback only)  
Pressing FL DISPLAY  
Currently loaded disc number  
Group number  
Track number  
7 Screen saver  
An image may burn in on a TV screen if a static picture is displayed  
for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the  
screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen  
saver function).  
• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.  
• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 34.  
Signal and speaker indicators  
DVD VR disc  
Example: During playback on the Original program*  
Elapsed playing time  
(hour:minute:second)  
Chapter number  
One Touch Replay  
You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds  
from the current position.  
DVD DVD  
VIDEO VR  
7 During playback  
Pressing FL DISPLAY  
On the remote control:  
Title number  
Chapter number  
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.  
Example: During playback on the Playlist*  
Elapsed playing time  
(hour:minute:second)  
Chapter number  
Pressing FL DISPLAY  
Playlist number  
Chapter number  
* Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL, you can change the play  
mode. (See page 21.)  
NOTE  
• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/  
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX). (See page 24.)  
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (See  
page 23.)  
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Playback  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
number buttons” below.  
Fast-forward/fast-reverse  
search  
How to use the number buttons  
To select 3:  
Press 3.  
To select 10: Press 10.  
7 During playback  
To select 14: Press h10, 1, then 4.  
To select 24: Press h10, 2, then 4.  
To select 40: Press h10, 4, then 0.  
To select 114: Press h10, h10, 1, 1, then 4.  
On the remote control:  
Press y or 1.  
Each time you press the button, the search  
speed changes (x2, x5, x10, x20, x60).  
To return to normal speed playback  
Press 3 (play button).  
Skipping at about 5-minute  
intervals  
On the center unit:  
Press and hold x or 4.  
Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/  
reverse search speed (x5, x20).  
You can skip within the file at about 5-minute intervals.  
This is useful especially when you want to skip within a  
long file.  
7 During playback  
NOTE  
• The operation with x or 4 above is available for a disc/file other  
than MP3, WMA, ASF, MPEG-2. MPEG-1, and DivX.  
• When a DVD VIDEO, DVD VR, VCD, SVCD, or ASF/MPEG-2/  
MPEG-1/DivX is played back, no sound comes out during fast-  
forward/reverse search.  
Press Cursor 3/2.  
Each time you press the button, the playback position skips to the  
beginning of the previous or next interval. Each interval is about  
5 minutes.  
NOTE  
• When a DVD AUDIO, CD, or MP3/WMA is played back, sound is  
intermittent and low during fast-forward/reverse search.  
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.  
• Intervals are automatically assigned from the beginning of a file.  
• This feature is available only within the same file.  
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.  
• For MP3/WMA, the search speed is not shown.  
• The search speed for DivX is y 1, y 2, y 3 for forward search,  
and 11, 12 and 13 for reverse search.  
Locating a desired title/group  
using number buttons  
Skip to the beginning of a  
desired selection  
7 During playback or while stopped  
1 Press TITLE/GROUP.  
“– –” is shown in the title/group display area  
in the display window.  
7 Using x/4 buttons  
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (chapter): During  
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback  
playback  
7 For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback  
without PBC function  
7 For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/  
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX (track/file): During playback or  
while stopped  
Press x or 4 repeatedly.  
NOTE  
2 While the display window shows “– –,  
use number buttons (0-10, h10) to  
enter the desired title or group  
number.  
• When playing back an MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/  
DivX file, you can make operations using the file control display. (See  
page 26.)  
The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of  
the selected title/group.  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
number buttons” above.  
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.  
7 Using number buttons on the remote control  
NOTE  
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR (title, chapter):  
While stopped, the title number is selected.  
During playback, the chapter number is selected.  
7 For DVD AUDIO (track):  
• When locating a title of a DVD VR disc, PG or PL indicator may light  
on the display window.  
• This feature may not work for some discs/files.  
During playback or while stopped  
7 For VCD/SVCD (track):  
During playback or while stopped without PBC function  
7 For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX  
(track/file):  
During playback or while stopped  
Press number buttons (0-10, h10) to  
select the desired number.  
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Playback  
Playing back a bonus group  
Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus  
group” whose contents are not open to the public. The  
bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc. To  
play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key  
number” (a password). The way of getting the key number depends  
on the disc. After getting the key number, you can play back the  
bonus group by following the procedure below.  
Selecting the desired title/  
playlist from the control  
display  
DVD  
AUDIO  
7 During playback or while stopped.  
DVD  
VR  
1 Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.  
The control display is shown on the TV screen, and the system  
starts playback of the first title/playlist.  
7 While the BONUS indicator lights up on the display window  
• The PLAY LIST is shown only when the playlist is on the  
DVD VR disc.  
1 Select the bonus group.  
For selecting the group, see “Locating a desired title/group  
using number buttons” described above.  
TOP MENU/PG: shows the ORIGINAL PROGRAM.  
Example:  
The key number entry indication appears.  
On the TV  
On the display window  
*1: Title number  
2 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the  
*2: Recording date  
key number, then press ENTER.  
When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and  
the BONUS indicator goes off.  
*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  
• If you enter the wrong number, reenter the correct number.  
To clear the key number entry  
Perform whichever one of the following:  
• Press 7.  
MENU/PL: shows the PLAY LIST.  
Example:  
• Open the disc tray.  
Turn off the system.  
NOTE  
• In Random Playback, tracks in the bonus group are not played back.  
*7: Playlist number  
*8: Creating date of playlists  
*9: Number of chapters  
*10: Total playing time  
*11: Current playlist  
2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired  
title/playlist.  
The system starts playback of the selected title/playlist.  
To clear the control display  
Press ENTER.  
About the play mode on a DVD VR disc  
• Original program (ORIGINAL PROGRAM):  
The system can play back the original picture in the recorded  
order.  
• Playlist (PLAY LIST):  
The system can play back the playlist edited by the recording  
equipment.  
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Advanced operations  
• The icon such as  
shows the disc formats or file types the  
operation is available for.  
Using the surround mode  
You can enjoy more realistic sound field than a stereo sound by  
using the surround mode.  
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.  
7 Auto Surround (AUTO SUR)  
Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any  
conversion (downmixing or simulation, etc.). For example, a  
multichannel source is automatically reproduced in multichannel  
audio.  
The buttons described below are used on pages 22 to 32.  
7 Dolby Surround  
Dolby Pro Logic II*1  
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback  
format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and Dolby  
Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.  
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes — Movie mode and Music mode:  
• Pro Logic II Movie (MOVIE)  
Number  
buttons  
Remote  
controlmode  
selector  
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  
Cursor  
(3/2/Y/5)/  
ENTER  
encoded with Dolby Digital (  
).  
• There are other encoding formats of digital surround introduced  
by Dolby Laboratories, such as Dolby Digital EX.  
(play button)  
2
7 DTS Digital Surround*  
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software  
encoded with DTS Digital Surround (  
).  
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel  
digital audio format available on CD and DVD software.  
• There are other encoding formats of multi-channel digital  
surround introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., such as  
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24.  
Available Surround modes for each input signal  
The marks show available surround modes.  
Mode Surround  
off  
Auto  
DTS Digital Linear Packed  
Dolby Surround  
DSP  
Surround  
Surround  
PCM  
PCM  
3
3
3
3
Signal  
OFF  
AUTO SUR MOVIE* MUSIC* DOLBY D  
DTS  
LPCM PPCM STADIUM* ALL ST*  
Dolby D  
(Multichannel)  
Dolby D  
(2 channel)  
DTS Digital Surround  
(Multichannel)  
DTS Digital Surround  
(2 channel)  
Linear/Packed PCM  
(Multichannel)  
Analog (VCR) or Linear/  
Packed PCM (2 channel)  
1
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby, Pro Logic, MLP Lossless, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
You can select these modes by pressing SURROUND. (See page 23.)  
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3
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Advanced operations  
7 DSP  
7 When playing back digital multichannel software (except  
• STADIUM  
while OFF is selected)  
STADIUM mode adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an  
outdoor stadium.  
• All Channel Stereo  
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS  
Digital Surround or Linear/Packed PCM) is automatically selected.  
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.  
7 When playing back a 2 channel source  
You can select either Dolby Pro Logic II (MOVIE/MUSIC) or the  
DSP mode.  
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the  
Normal stereo sound  
All Channel Stereo  
desired mode.  
The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode  
appears on the display window.  
Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.  
For details on each mode, see Available Surround modes for each  
input signal”. (See page 22.)  
To turn off the surround mode  
7 Indicators on the display window  
Digital signal format indicators  
Press SURROUND repeatedly until “OFF”  
appears on the display window.  
PPCM:  
Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals  
comes in.  
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.  
LPCM:  
GD:  
C:  
Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.  
Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.  
Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come  
in.  
NOTE  
No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog  
signals come in.  
• 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 “OFF” or “H. PHONE”.  
Dolby Surround mode indicator  
GPLII:  
Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.  
Surround indicator  
SURR:  
Lights when the surround mode is activated.  
• For ASF, MPEG-2, MPEG-1 and DivX (except DivX version 6), the  
surround mode takes no effects.  
Source signal indicators, etc.  
Light to indicate the incoming signals.  
a: Lights when the left channel signal comes  
in.  
Using the on-screen bar  
You can check disc information and you can use some functions  
using the on-screen bar.  
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.  
Showing the on-screen bar  
7 Whenever a disc is loaded  
Press ON SCREEN.  
The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are  
reproducing the channels’ sound.  
Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar  
changes as follows on the TV screen.  
If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only  
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback  
” lights.  
Selecting the surround mode  
The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround  
mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.  
When playing back a 2 channel source, you can select the desired  
surround mode manually.  
OFF  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
(The on-screen bar disappears)  
(back to the beginning)  
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.  
• The currently selected item shows green.  
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Advanced operations  
7 Shows playback status.  
: appears during playback.  
7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback  
DVD VIDEO  
/
/
: appears during fast forward/reverse.  
: appears during playback in forward slow-motion/  
reverse slow-motion.  
: appears when paused.  
: appears when stopped.  
8 Select this to change time information (F). See “Changing the  
time information” below.  
DVD AUDIO  
9 Select this for Repeat Playback. (See page 31.)  
0 Select this for time search function. (See page 26.)  
K For DVD VIDEO and DVD VR: Select this for chapter search  
function. (See page 25.)  
For DVD AUDIO: Select this for track search function. (See page  
25.)  
L Select this to change audio language or channel. (See page 28.)  
M Select this to change subtitle language and subpicture. (See page  
27.)  
VCD  
N Select this to change view angle. (See page 27.)  
O Select this to change the page. (See page 29.)  
P Shows Playback Mode status.  
PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (See page 30.)  
RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (See page 31.)  
Q Shows Repeat Mode status. (See page 31.)  
SVCD  
Changing the time information  
You can change the time information in the on-  
DVD DVD DVD  
VIDEO AUDIO VR  
screen bar on the TV screen and the display  
CD  
window of the center unit.  
7 During playback  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
.
DVD VR disc  
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the  
desired information.  
Example: When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.  
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX  
7 DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR  
• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track  
• REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track  
• TOTAL: Elapsed time of Title/Group/Program  
T. REM: Remaining time of Title/Group/Program  
1 Shows disc type.  
7 VCD/SVCD/CD  
2 Shows audio information.  
• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current track  
• REM: Remaining time of current track  
• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc  
3 Shows disc number.  
4 For DVD VIDEO: Shows current title number.  
For DVD AUDIO: Shows current group number.  
For DVD VR: Shows current play mode (PG: for Original  
program, PL: for Playlist) and title number.  
5 For DVD VIDEO and DVD VR: Shows current chapter number.  
For other type of discs: Shows current track number.  
6 Shows time information. See “Changing the time information”.  
T. REM: Remaining time of disc  
4 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
• When playing back DVD VR, “TIME” and “REM” cannot be shown.  
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Advanced operations  
2 Press number buttons (1-10, h10) to  
Playing from a specified  
position on a disc  
select the number of the desired item.  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
number buttons. (See page 20.)  
You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can  
also play a disc from specified time.  
To return to the menu  
Press RETURN repeatedly until the menu screen appears.  
When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV screen:  
To go to the next page, press x.  
Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu  
DVD VIDEOs and DVD AUDIOs generally have their  
own menus which show disc contents and you can  
DVD DVD  
VIDEO AUDIO  
To return to the previous page, press 4.  
NOTE  
display them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired  
scene by using these menus.  
• 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”.  
7 Whenever a DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loaded  
1 Press TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL.  
The menu appears on the TV screen.  
Example:  
• 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  
Normally, a DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO 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 discs may also have a different menu which is shown by  
pressing MENU/PL.  
See the instructions for each discs regarding its particular  
menu.  
7 During playback  
DVD DVD DVD  
VIDEO AUDIO VR  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
/
.
2 Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a  
desired item.  
3 Press ENTER.  
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback  
3 Press ENTER.  
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the  
corresponding number using number buttons.  
NOTE  
• This feature may not work for some discs.  
4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the  
desired chapter number.  
Example:  
Locating a desired scene using a VCD/SVCD menu  
with PBC  
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.  
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.  
To correct a misentry  
Repeat step 4.  
7 During playback with PBC function  
1 Press RETURN repeatedly until the  
menu appears on the TV screen.  
5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
Example:  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
• You can select up to the 99th chapter/track.  
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Advanced operations  
Locating a desired position by specifying the time  
Using the file control display  
You can search and play desired groups and tracks/  
files using the file control display on the TV  
screen.  
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR:  
DVD DVD DVD  
VIDEO AUDIO VR  
During playback  
7 For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during  
playback without PBC function  
7 For CD: During playback or while stopped  
Example: When the source is DVD.  
1
Current group/total group  
number  
Playback mode* (PROGRAM,  
RANDOM, REPEAT)  
7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the  
beginning of the disc  
Perform the following procedure while stopped.  
Track information (for MP3/  
WMA only)  
Elapsed playing time of current  
track (except for JPEG)  
7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the  
beginning of the current title/track  
Perform the following procedure during playback.  
2
*
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
4 Use number buttons (0-9) to enter the  
time.  
Example: To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08  
(seconds) elapsed  
Current group  
Current track (file)  
Current track (file) / total track (file)  
number on current group  
Total track (file)  
number on disc  
Press 2  
Press 4  
Press 8  
Press 3  
Press 0  
Playback status  
1
2
*
(For ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX) The program and Random  
mode are not available.  
When the source is USB MEMORY, USB” appears.  
*
To cancel a misentry  
The file control display appears automatically during playback  
(MP3/WMA) or while stopped.  
Press Cursor 2 repeatedly.  
5 Press ENTER.  
7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped  
7 For JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX: While stopped  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
1 Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the  
desired group/track/file.  
• For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track.  
2 Press 3 (play button) or ENTER.  
• Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/file.  
• When you press ENTER for JPEG, only the selected file is  
played back.  
NOTE  
• (For MP3/WMA) During playback, you can locate the desired track/  
file by pressing x/4 or Cursor 5/Y.  
• You can also check playback information on the display window. (See  
page 18.)  
• Some group, track and file names may not be displayed correctly  
depending on recording conditions.  
• The order of groups, tracks, and files may be displayed differently  
from the order displayed on your personal computer.  
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Advanced operations  
NOTE  
Resume Playback  
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (see page  
35) and you stop playback by the following  
operations, the position where playback has been  
stopped is stored. (RESUME indicator lights on  
the display window.)  
Selecting the subtitle  
7 During playback of a disc/file containing  
Turning off the power (See page 14.)  
• Pressing 7 once  
subtitles in several languages  
• Changing the source (See page 15.)  
When using the SUBTITLE button:  
To start playback from the stored position  
Press 3 (play button) or corresponding source button (DVD or USB  
MEMORY).  
• There may be a case when 3 (play button) does not work after  
changing the source. In this case, select DVD or USB MEMORY  
as a source.  
1 Press SUBTITLE.  
Example (DVD VIDEO): “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3  
subtitle languages recorded.  
• Pressing DISC (1-5) (with SHIFT pressed) on the remote control or  
DISC (1-5) 3 on the center unit also resumes disc playback.  
To clear the stored position  
Press 7 again.  
2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired  
subtitle.  
• Opening the disc tray with the playback disc or disconnecting the  
USB mass storage class device also clears the stored position.  
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.)  
NOTE  
• (For DivX) The beginning of a scene where playback has been  
stopped may be stored.  
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.)  
Selecting a view angle  
7 During playback of a disc containing multi-view  
DVD DVD  
VIDEO AUDIO  
angles  
When using the on-screen bar:  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
When using the ANGLE button:  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
1 Press ANGLE with SHIFT pressed.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles  
recorded.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
2 Press ANGLE repeatedly with SHIFT  
pressed, or press Cursor Y/5 to select  
the desired view angle.  
the desired subtitle.  
5 Press ENTER.  
When using the on-screen bar:  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
NOTE  
• To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE. Each time you press SUBTITLE,  
subtitle appears and disappears alternately.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up  
window. See “The language codes list”. (See page 33.)  
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
• For DivX, you cannot operate this procedure using the on-screen bar.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired  
view angle.  
5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
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Advanced operations  
Selecting the audio  
Special picture playback  
7 During playback of a disc/file containing audio  
Frame-by-frame playback  
in several languages  
7 During playback  
When using the AUDIO button:  
Press 8 repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the still  
picture advances by one frame.  
1 Press AUDIO.  
Example (DVD VIDEO): “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio  
languages recorded.  
To return to normal playback  
Press 3 (play button).  
Playing back in slow-motion  
7 During playback  
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or press Cursor  
Y/5 to select the desired audio.  
1 Press 8 at the point where  
you want to start playback  
When using the on-screen bar:  
in slow-motion from.  
The system pauses playback.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press SLOW 9.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
• 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 (1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2).  
Example: On the TV  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired  
audio.  
To return to normal playback  
Press 3 (play button).  
5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
NOTE  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
• Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.  
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
NOTE  
• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up  
window. See “The language codes list”. (See page 33.)  
• “ST”, “L”, or “R” is displayed when playing a VCD respectively  
representing “stereo”, “left sound” and “right sound”.  
When playing a SVCD, “ST1”, ST2”, “L1”, “R1”, “L2”, or “R2” is  
displayed.  
• For DivX, you cannot operate this procedure using the on-screen bar.  
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Advanced operations  
Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD  
AUDIO  
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.  
Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures (B.S.P.),  
which usually appear by turns automatically during  
DVD  
AUDIO  
playback according to the playback sequence. You can  
change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current  
group/track has selectable pictures (pages).  
7 During playback  
1 Press VFP.  
7 During playback and while the B.S.P. indicator lights up on the  
The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.  
display window  
Example:  
When using the PAGE button:  
Press PAGE repeatedly to select a desired  
still picture.  
When using the on-screen bar:  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
2 Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select  
the VFP mode.  
• NORMAL: Normally select this.  
• CINEMA: Suitable for movies.  
When you select “NORMALor “CINEMA, press VFP to  
complete the setting.  
• USER 1 and USER 2: You can adjust parameters that affect  
picture appearance.  
4 Press Cursor 5/Y to select the desired  
still picture.  
Only when selecting “USER 1” or “USER 2” in step 2, proceed  
to perform the following operation;  
5 Press ENTER.  
3 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
a parameter you want to adjust.  
Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as  
preferred.  
Zooming in  
• GAMMA:  
Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining  
brightness of dark and bright portions (–3 to +3).  
• BRIGHTNESS:  
Controls screen brightness (–8 to +8).  
• CONTRAST:  
Controls screen contrast (–7 to +7).  
• SATURATION:  
7 During playback or while paused  
1 Press ZOOM with SHIFT  
pressed.  
Each time you press ZOOM with SHIFT  
pressed, scene magnification changes.  
Controls screen color depth (–7 to +7).  
• TINT:  
Controls screen tint (–7 to +7).  
• SHARPNESS:  
Controls screen sharpness (–8 to +8).  
2 While zoomed in, press Cursor 3/2/  
Y/5 to move zoom-in area.  
To return to normal playback  
Press ZOOM repeatedly with SHIFT pressed, to select 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 playback, there may be a case where Cursor (3/2/Y/5)  
does not work in step 2 above.  
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Advanced operations  
4 Press ENTER.  
2 Follow the instructions that appear on  
the TV screen to program the desired  
Example:  
chapters/tracks.  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
number buttons. (See page 20.)  
• The content’s numbers that you have to specify for  
programming varies depending on the disc/file type:  
– DVD VIDEO: Titles and chapters  
5 Press Cursor Y/5 to change the  
setting.  
– VCD, SVCD, CD: Tracks  
6 Press ENTER.  
– 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” (see page 21) to turn off the BONUS indicator on the  
display window.  
You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is up to  
99.  
• There may be a case that the group or title number can be  
entered even for discs that contain no groups or titles. In such  
a case, press ENTER to proceed to the Track/Chapter column.  
• When you press ENTER instead of the number buttons in the  
Track/Chapter column, ALLappears and all the tracks or  
chapters on the selected group or title are programmed as a  
step.  
The current VFP settings appear again.  
7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other  
parameters.  
8 Press VFP.  
NOTE  
• Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the  
procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.  
Program Playback  
7 While stopped  
To clear the programs one by one from the last entered  
number  
Press CANCEL repeatedly.  
1 Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until program  
To clear all programs  
Press and hold CANCEL.  
You can also clear the program by turning off the system.  
window appears on the TV screen.  
PRG indicator lights on the display window.  
3 Press 3 (play button).  
If all of the programmed tracks/files have been played back,  
playback stops and the program window appears again. Note  
that program setting remains.  
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  
• When the source is USB MEMORY, Program Playback does not  
work.  
• There may be a case where bonus group on a DVD AUDIO cannot be  
played.  
• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.  
• Program Playback may not work for some discs.  
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Advanced operations  
Display  
window  
TV screen  
Meanings  
Random Playback  
You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random  
order.  
Repeats the current group for  
DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/  
JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/  
DivX.  
REPEAT GROUP  
7 While stopped  
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
Repeats the current title for  
DVD VIDEO.  
appears on the TV screen.  
(For DVD VR) Repeats the  
current title for Original  
program.  
RND indicator lights on the display window.  
PG  
PL  
2 Press 3 (play button).  
• When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts  
Random Playback of the next disc after completing current  
disc playback.  
(For DVD VR) Repeats the  
current playlist for Playlist.  
Repeats all titles and tracks on  
the current disc for DVD VR/  
VCD/SVCD/CD/MP3/WMA/  
JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/  
DivX.  
To quit Random mode  
While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program  
REPEAT DISC  
DISC  
ALL  
window and  
disappear from the TV screen.  
You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the system.  
NOTE  
Repeats all the available discs/  
files.  
• When the source is USB MEMORY, Random Playback does not  
work.  
REPEAT ALL  
• The same title/track will not be played back more than once during  
Random Playback.  
,
Repeats the current track for  
DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/  
CD/MP3/WMA/ASF/MPEG-  
2/MPEG-1/DivX.  
REPEAT TRACK,  
REPEAT STEP  
1
Repeat Playback  
Repeats the current chapter for  
DVD VIDEO/DVD VR.  
,
Repeating the current selection or all discs  
Repeat mode is off.  
The system plays back the disc/  
file normally.  
No  
indication  
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD VR: During playback  
7 For VCD/SVCD: During playback without PBC  
function or stopped  
7 For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/JPEG/ASF/  
MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX: During playback or  
stopped  
NOTE  
• When DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loaded in the system,  
playback of the disc next to the DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO will  
not start, although  
/REPEAT ALL on the TV screen or  
ALL in the display window is shown.  
When using the REPEAT button:  
• For DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, REPEAT ALL and REPEAT  
DISC may not be available depending on the disc.  
Press REPEAT.  
When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/WMA/JPEG/  
ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX):  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
Repeat mode indicator  
Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
the Repeat mode.  
5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
To cancel Repeat Playback  
Select “OFF” in step 4.  
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Advanced operations  
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).  
Sound and other settings  
DVD DVD DVD  
VIDEO AUDIO VR  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
7 During playback  
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.  
NOTE  
• Before you start operation; There is a time limit when  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish,  
1staPrtrfreomssstSepE1TagTaiInN. G.  
Example:  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
“A-B”.  
5 Press ENTER at the beginning of the  
2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the item  
part you want to repeat (point A).  
you want to set.  
BAL. (Balance):  
You can adjust the balance of the sound between “R (right) –  
21” and “L (left) –21. To set the balance to normal, select  
“CNTR (center).  
The repeat mode indicator “  
window.  
” appears on the display  
MON. (Monitor Out):  
Select the video output jack type by which you watch DVD  
playback after connecting your TV. (See page 10.) Set the  
video output to use AV COMPU LINK remote control  
system. (See page 37.)  
6 Press ENTER 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.  
VIDEO: To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack.  
7 Press ON SCREEN.  
S:  
To watch DVD playback via the S-VIDEO jack.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
COMP (Component):  
To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
To cancel  
Select “OFF” in step 4, then press ENTER.  
3 Press Cursor 3/2 to make an  
NOTE  
adjustment or selection.  
• When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD VR, A-B Repeat Playback is  
possible only within the same title.  
Example:  
• “A-B” cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.  
• “A-B” cannot be selected during playback with PBC function.  
The adjustment is set and the display automatically disappears  
a few seconds later.  
Tray lock  
You can lock the tray and prohibit unwanted disc ejection.  
On the center unit ONLY:  
While the system is turned off  
Press and hold  
• “LOCKED” appears on the display window.  
• If you try to eject the disc, “LOCKED” appears to indicate that  
the tray is locked.  
To cancel  
Carry out the same operation again.  
• “UNLOCKED” appears on the display window.  
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Setting DVD preferences  
NOTE  
Using the setup menus  
You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu  
description” below.  
• See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each  
language, such as “AA”, etc.  
The language codes list  
Basic operation on the setup menus  
AA Afar  
IK Inupiak  
RN Kirundi  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
AB Abkhazian  
AF Afrikaans  
AM Ameharic  
AR Arabic  
AS Assamese  
AY Aymara  
AZ Azerbaijani  
BA Bashkir  
BE Byelorussian  
BG Bulgarian  
BH Bihari  
BI Bislama  
BN Bengali, Bangla  
BO Tibetan  
BR Breton  
CA Catalan  
CO Corsican  
CS Czech  
IN Indonesian  
RO Rumanian  
RW Kinyarwanda  
SA Sanskrit  
SD Sindhi  
SG Sangho  
IS  
IW Hebrew  
JI Yiddish  
Icelandic  
1
Set the remote control mode selector  
to AUDIO.  
JW Javanese  
KA Georgian  
KK Kazakh  
KL Greenlandic  
KM Cambodian  
KN Kannada  
KO Korean (KOR)  
KS Kashmiri  
KU Kurdish  
2
Press DVD or USB MEMORY.  
SH Serbo-Croatian  
SI  
Singhalese  
SK Slovak  
SL Slovenian  
SM Samoan  
SN Shona  
SO Somali  
SQ Albanian  
SR Serbian  
SS Siswati  
ST Sesotho  
SU Sundanese  
SV Swedish  
SW Swahili  
TA Tamil  
Cursor  
(3/2/Y/5)/  
ENTER  
KY Kirghiz  
LA Latin  
LN Lingala  
LO Laothian  
LT Lithuanian  
LV Latvian, Lettish  
MG Malagasy  
MI Maori  
MK Macedonian  
ML Malayalam  
MN Mongolian  
MO Moldavian  
MR Marathi  
MS Malay (MAY)  
MT Maltese  
MY Burmese  
NA Nauru  
NE Nepali  
NL Dutch  
7 While stopped  
CY Welsh  
1 Press SET UP.  
DA Danish  
DZ Bhutani  
EL Greek  
EO Esperanto  
ET Estonian  
EU Basque  
FA Persian  
FI Finnish  
FJ Fiji  
FO Faroese  
FY Frisian  
GA Irish  
GD Scots Gaelic  
GL Galician  
GN Guarani  
GU Gujarati  
HA Hausa  
TE Telugu  
TG Tajik  
TH Thai  
TI Tigrinya  
TK Turkmen  
TL Tagalog  
TN Setswana  
TO Tonga  
TR Turkish  
TS Tsonga  
TT Tatar  
TW Twi  
UK Ukrainian  
UR Urdu  
UZ Uzbek  
VI Vietnamese  
WO Wolof  
2 Follow the instructions that appear on  
the TV screen.  
NO Norwegian  
OC Occitan  
OM (Afan) Oromo  
OR Oriya  
Menu description  
:Language menu (LANGUAGE)  
HI Hindi  
PA Panjabi  
HR Croatian  
HU Hungarian  
HY Armenian  
IA Interlingua  
IE Interlingue  
PL Polish  
VO Volapuk  
XH Xhosa  
YO Yoruba  
ZU Zulu  
7 MENU LANGUAGE  
PS Pashto, Pushto  
PT Portuguese  
QU Quechua  
RM Rhaeto-Romance  
Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.  
• Select the initial language*.  
7 AUDIO LANGUAGE  
Some DVDs have multiple audio languages.  
• Select the initial audio language*.  
7 SUBTITLE  
Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages.  
• Select the initial subtitle language*.  
7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
• Select the language shown on the TV screen when operating this  
system.  
* When the language you have selected is not recorded to a disc,  
the original language is automatically used as the initial language.  
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Setting DVD preferences  
: Picture menu (PICTURE)  
: Audio menu (AUDIO)  
7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION  
7 MONITOR TYPE  
(Dynamic range compression)  
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)  
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 the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed on 16:9 (wide  
TV).  
When you play DVDs recorded in the pictures height/width ratio  
of 4:3, the system adjust the ratio of output signal automatically.  
4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)  
Select this when you want to fully apply the compression effect  
(useful at midnight).  
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.  
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.  
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.  
: Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING)  
7 Level menu (LEVEL)  
FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/CENTER  
SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/SURROUND LEFT  
SPEAKER  
While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround  
speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers.  
You can adjust the output level in the -6 dB to +6 dB range.  
Ex.: 16:9  
Ex.: 4:3 LB  
Ex.: 4:3 PS  
NOTE  
• Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB” with  
some DVDs. This depends on how DVDs are recorded.  
TEST TONE*  
Outputs the test tone.  
* The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the  
following sequence:  
s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right  
speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left speaker  
s (back to the beginning)  
7 PICTURE SOURCE  
When you set the scan mode to “480p” (see page 16), you can obtain  
optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content on the disc/  
file is processed by frame (film source) or by field (video source).  
Normally set to AUTO”.  
• AUTO  
Used to play a disc/file containing both video and film source  
materials.  
This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the  
current disc/file according to the disc/file information.  
If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines of  
the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.  
• FILM  
NOTE  
• Adjustment of subwoofer output level is not available.  
7 Delay menu (DELAY)  
Example:  
Subwoofer  
Suitable for playing back a film source disc/file.  
• VIDEO  
Center speaker  
1 ms  
Suitable for playing back a video source disc/file.  
Front right  
0 ms  
7 SCREEN SAVER (See page 19.)  
Front left  
3.0 m  
(10 ft)  
0 ms  
You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function.  
2.7 m  
(9 ft)  
2.4 m  
(8 ft)  
7 FILE TYPE  
When several types of files are recorded on a disc/device, you can  
select which files to play.  
2.1 m  
(7 ft)  
Surround left  
2 ms  
• AUDIO  
Select this to play MP3/WMA files.  
• STILL PICTURE  
Surround right  
2 ms  
Select this to play JPEG files.  
• VIDEO  
Select this to play ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX files.  
1 ms increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to about  
30 cm (1 ft) decrease (or increase) in distance.  
Set to “0 ms” for the furthest speaker from your position as the basis  
for the delay time setting.  
In this case, set the delay time of each speaker as follows;  
• Delay time of front speakers: 0 ms  
• Delay time of center speaker: 1 ms  
• Delay time of surround speakers: 2 ms  
FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/CENTER  
SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/SURROUND LEFT  
SPEAKER  
Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.  
Within the range from 0 ms to 15 ms. (by 1 ms)  
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Setting DVD preferences  
7 Subwoofer menu (SUBWOOFER)  
: Other setting menu (OTHERS)  
LEVEL  
You can set the output level of the subwoofer in the -6 dB to +6 dB  
range.  
7 RESUME  
You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. (See page  
27.)  
CROSS OVER  
The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be  
reproduced by the subwoofer.  
Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of  
the small speaker connected.  
120Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is  
about 8 cm.  
150Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is  
about 6 cm.  
200Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is  
about 5 cm.  
7 ON SCREEN GUIDE  
You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons. (See page  
18.)  
7 DivX registration menu (DivX REGISTRATION)  
The system has its own Registration Code for DivX playback.  
You can confirm the code of your system.  
• Once you play back a disc created by using the Registration Code,  
the system’s code is overwritten by a totally different new one for  
copyright protection purpose.  
Tuner operations  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
Manual tuning  
On the remote control:  
1
Set the remote control mode selector to  
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the  
AUDIO.  
2
Press FM/AM.  
band.  
Example:  
The buttons described below are used on pages 35 and 36.  
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.  
2 Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until  
you find the frequency you want.  
When you hold down the button until the system starts  
searching for stations and then release it, the system stops  
searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal  
strength is tuned in to.  
Number  
buttons  
On the center unit:  
Remote  
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the  
band (FM or AM).  
control mode  
selector  
2 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly until you  
find the frequency you want.  
NOTE  
Cursor  
• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on  
the display window.  
(3/2)  
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Tuner operations  
Preset tuning  
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be  
quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.  
Selecting the FM reception  
mode  
When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can  
change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.  
7 To preset the stations  
7 While listening to an FM station  
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.  
Press FM MODE.  
• If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM  
station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting  
the FM reception mode” on the right.  
The FM reception mode appears on the display window.  
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes.  
• AUTO:  
Example: When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.  
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.  
2 Press MEMORY.  
While “CH” and “_ _” are flashing:  
Reducing the noise of AM  
broadcast  
When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference,  
you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise.  
3 Press number button(s) (1-10, h10) to  
select a preset number you want.  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
number buttons. (See page 20.)  
Example: When the preset channel 1 is selected.  
7 While listening to an AM station  
Press FM MODE.  
The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window.  
Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode changes.  
• Choose “BEATCUT1” or “BEATCUT2” according to which gives  
clearer sound.  
If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2  
again.  
While the selected number is flashing:  
4 Press MEMORY.  
“STORED” appears on the display window.  
The station is assigned to the selected preset number.  
If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2  
again.  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4.  
• Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously  
stored one.  
7 To tune in to a preset station  
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or  
AM.  
2 Press number button(s) (1-10, h10) to  
select a preset number.  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
number buttons. (See page 20.)  
NOTE  
• You can also select a preset number by pressing Cursor 3/2.  
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AV COMPU LINK remote control system  
The AV COMPU LINK remote  
Available functions  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the  
functions listed following.  
control system allows you to operate  
JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is  
equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to  
operate JVCs video components via the video components  
terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect  
the video components you want to operate as follows.  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video  
components.  
One-touch video play  
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the  
VCR, you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other  
switches. This system automatically turns on and changes the  
source to VCR.  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place, press  
the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the  
same result.  
Connecting a TV and VCR  
CAUTION  
Before connecting;  
• If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into  
the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.  
One-touch DVD play  
Simply by starting playback on the built-in DVD player, you can  
enjoy playback without manually setting other switches. The TV  
automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
1 Connect the center unit to a TV and  
VCR.  
• For details, see page 10 and 11.  
Automatic selection of TV input mode  
2 Connect the center unit to a TV and  
VCR using the optional AV COMPU  
LINK cords.  
When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system,  
the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate  
position so that you can view the playback picture.  
Automatic Power On/Off  
Center unit  
The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system.  
When you turn on the system;  
• If the previously selected source is “DVD, only the TV will turn  
on automatically.  
• If the previously selected source is “VCR”, the TV and VCR will  
turn on automatically.  
When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn off.  
AV COMPU LINK cord  
(not supplied)  
NOTE  
• If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR, the VCR will  
not turn off and will continue recording.  
TV  
VCR  
3 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV  
and the center unit into the AC outlets.  
4 Turn on the connected components  
first, then turn on the center unit.  
• When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV  
COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to minimum  
using the TV volume control on the TV.  
• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied  
with this system. (Press F VCR/DBS.)  
NOTE  
• To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the  
correct “MON.” (Monitor Out) setting. (See page 32.)  
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To clean the disc  
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line  
from center to edge.  
Maintenance  
• DO NOT use any solvent — such as  
conventional record cleaner, spray,  
thinner or benzine — to clean the disc.  
7 Handling Discs  
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at  
the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.  
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or  
bend the disc.  
7 Cleaning the system  
• Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the  
system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-  
diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a  
dry cloth.  
• 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.  
• Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or  
get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.  
-DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.  
-DO NOT wipe it forcefully.  
-DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.  
-DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.  
-DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it  
for a long time.  
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. (See  
pages 10 and 11.)  
The remote control does The batteries are exhausted.  
Replace the batteries. (See page 7.)  
not work.  
Sunlight is shining 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.  
The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN (VCR) and/ Connect the cord correctly. (See page 11.)  
or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly.  
An incorrect source has been selected.  
The video cord is not connected correctly.  
The disc or file is not playable.  
Select the correct source. (See page 15.)  
Connect the cord correctly. (See page 10.)  
Use a playable disc or file. (See pages 3 and 4.)  
No picture is displayed  
on the TV screen.  
No picture is displayed  
on the TV screen, the  
The scan mode is set to “480p” though the center unit is Change the scan mode to “480i. (See page 16.)  
connected to the TV which does not support the  
picture is blurred, or the progressive video input such as a conventional TV.  
picture is divided into  
two parts.  
Video and audio are  
distorted.  
The disc is scratched or dirty.  
Replace or clean the disc.  
A VCR is connected between the center unit and the  
TV.  
Connect the center unit and TV directly. (See page 10.)  
The picture does not fit The monitor type is not set correctly.  
the TV screen.  
Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (See page 34.)  
Hard to listen to  
broadcast because of  
noise.  
Antennas are disconnected.  
Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (See  
page 8.)  
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7 Subwoofer (SP-PWC30)  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
Front/Center/Surround:  
167 W per channel, RMS at 3 at  
1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
167 W, RMS at 3 at 100 Hz, with  
10 % total harmonic distortion.  
7 Center unit (XV-THC30/XV-THC20)  
Audio section  
Subwoofer:  
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02 %  
NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for  
reference.  
Speaker section  
Speaker unit:  
Power Handling Capacity: 170 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Sound Pressure Level:  
General  
Digital input*1:  
16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex  
DIGITAL IN (DBS):  
(OPTICAL)  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm  
(660 nm E30 nm)  
3 Ω  
*1 Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital  
Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz)  
30 Hz to 200 Hz  
73 dB/W·m  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 120 V  
160 W (at operation)  
0 W (in standby mode)  
, 60 Hz  
Video section  
Video System:  
Horizontal Resolution:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Video output level  
Composite:  
NTSC  
500 lines  
64 dB  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
170 mm M 411 mm M 458 mm  
(6-3/4 inches M 16-3/16 inches M 18-  
1/16 inches)  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-video-Y:  
S-video-C:  
Component-Y:  
Component-PB/PR:  
Mass:  
11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)  
7 Subwoofer (SP-PWC20)  
Amplifier section  
Video input sensitivity/Impedance (VCR IN)  
Composite:  
S-video-Y:  
S-video-C:  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Front/Center/Surround:  
135 W per channel, RMS at 4 at  
1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
135 W, RMS at 4 at 100 Hz, with  
10 % total harmonic distortion.  
Subwoofer:  
USB storage  
USB specification:  
Compatible with the USB 2.0 Full-  
Speed  
Mass Storage Class  
FAT16, FAT32  
Max. 500 mA  
Speaker section  
Speaker unit:  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Sound Pressure Level:  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex  
Compatible device:  
Compatible file system:  
Bus power supply:  
4 Ω  
30 Hz to 200 Hz  
74 dB/W·m  
Tuner section  
Tuning Range  
FM:  
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
530 kHz to 1 710 kHz  
AC 120 V  
, 60 Hz  
AM:  
135 W (at operation)  
0 W (in standby mode)  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
AC 120 V  
, 60 Hz  
170 mm M 411 mm M 458 mm  
(6-3/4 inches M 16-3/16 inches M 18-  
1/16 inches)  
25 W (at operation)  
0.6 W (in standby mode)  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Mass:  
11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)  
400 mm M 85 mm M 316 mm  
(15-3/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M  
12-1/2 inches)  
Mass:  
3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)  
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7 Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC30  
Front speakers (SP-THC40F)  
7 Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC20  
Front speakers (SP-THC20F)  
Type:  
2-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type  
Type:  
1-way Bass reflex type  
(Magnetically shielded Type)  
8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone M 1  
1.5 cm (5/8 inches) dome M 1  
(Magnetically shielded Type)  
Speaker:  
Speaker:  
8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone M 1  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Power Handling Capacity: 170 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Sound Pressure Level:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
4 Ω  
3 Ω  
90 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
78 dB/W·m  
80 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
77 dB/W·m  
Sound Pressure Level:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm  
(4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M 4-1/  
16 inches)  
104.5 mm M 139 mm M 101 mm  
(4-1/8 inches M 5-1/2 inches M  
4 inches)  
Mass:  
0.55 kg (1.3 lbs) each  
Mass:  
0.56 kg (1.3 lbs) each  
Center speaker (SP-THC20C)  
Center speaker (SP-THC40C)  
Type:  
1-way Bass reflex type  
Type:  
2-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type  
(Magnetically shielded Type)  
(Magnetically shielded Type)  
8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone M 1  
1.5 cm (5/8 inches) dome M 1  
Speaker:  
8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone M 1  
Speaker:  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
4 Ω  
Power Handling Capacity: 170 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Sound Pressure Level:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
90 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
78 dB/W·m  
3 Ω  
Sound Pressure Level:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
80 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
77 dB/W·m  
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm  
(4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M 4-1/  
16 inches)  
137 mm M 105 mm M 104.5 mm  
(5-7/16 inches M 4-3/16 inches M 4-  
1/8 inches)  
Mass:  
0.55 kg (1.3 lbs)  
Surround speakers (SP-THC20S)  
Type:  
Speaker:  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Sound Pressure Level:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Mass:  
0.57 kg (1.3 lbs)  
1-way Bass reflex type  
8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone M 1  
Surround speakers (SP-THC40S)  
Type:  
1-way Bass reflex type  
8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone M 1  
Speaker:  
4 Ω  
Power Handling Capacity: 170 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Sound Pressure Level:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
90 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
76 dB/W·m  
3 Ω  
80 Hz to 20 000 Hz  
70 dB/W·m  
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm  
(4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M 4-1/  
16 inches)  
111.5 mm M 148 mm M 106.5 mm  
(4-7/16 inches M 5-7/8 inches M 4-1/  
4 inches)  
Mass:  
0.63 kg (1.4 lbs) each  
Mass:  
0.56 kg (1.3 lbs) each  
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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