JVC Home Theater System RX THSW8 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM  
Consists of XV-THSW9, RX-THSW8,  
SP-PWSW9, SP-THS9F, SP-THS9C and  
SP-THS9S  
Consists of XV-THSW8, RX-THSW8,  
SP-PWSW8, SP-THS5F, SP-THS5C and  
SP-THS7S  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LVT1150-003B  
[B]  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others  
IMPORTANT for the U.K.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the  
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or  
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an  
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your  
dealer.  
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:  
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.  
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
CAUTION — F button!  
(XV-THSW9/XV-THSW8)  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved  
type, as originally fitted.  
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely  
(the STANDBY lamp goes off).  
The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains  
line.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the  
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible  
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then  
follow the instructions given below:  
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights  
red.  
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.  
The power can be remote controlled.  
IMPORTANT.  
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or  
coloured green or green-and-yellow.  
CAUTION (SP-PWSW9/SP-PWSW8)  
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.  
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as  
follows:  
CAUTION (RX-THSW8)  
The power supply to the wireless receiver unit is linked to the  
center unit.  
• When the center unit goes into standby mode, the wireless  
receiver unit also goes into standby mode after  
approximately 10 minutes and the STANDBY/ON lamp  
lights red.  
• When the center unit is turned on, the wireless receiver unit  
is also turned on and the STANDBY/ON lamp goes off.  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the  
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the  
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.  
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.  
CAUTION  
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.  
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a  
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)  
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted  
candles, on the apparatus.  
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be  
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of  
these batteries must be followed strictly.  
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or  
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be  
taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are  
properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing  
connections.  
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off,  
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has  
a standby mode.  
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.  
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to  
watch television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved  
stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal  
electrical shock.;  
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!  
E43486-340B  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others  
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user  
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified  
service personnel.  
3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and  
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,  
PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.  
CE0682  
INCLUDES R&TTE NOTIFIED SYSTEM  
XV-THSW9/XV-THSW8/RX-THSW8  
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Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................30  
Random Playback ...............................................................34  
Assembling the front and surround speakers .......................9  
Connecting to an analog component ...................................14  
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................18  
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......18  
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................19  
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/  
surround speakers [SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L/R] ...........19  
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................19  
Changing the scan mode ....................................................19  
Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...20  
Reducing the noise of AM (MW) broadcast ........................42  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving FM  
stations ...............................................................................42  
References ....................................45  
Maintenance .......................................................................45  
Troubleshooting ..................................................................45  
Specifications .....................................................................46  
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Introduction  
7 Safety precautions  
Avoid moisture, water and dust  
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.  
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.  
Avoid high temperatures  
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near  
a heating device.  
When you are away  
When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of  
time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.  
• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.  
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 fire or electrical  
shock.  
• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it  
may damage the system.  
Label sticker  
Supplied accessories  
Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.  
The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied.  
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.  
Sticker  
Paste  
• Remote control (1)  
• Batteries (2)  
• FM antenna (1)  
Note about copyright laws  
• AM (MW) loop antenna (1)  
• 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)  
• Speaker cords  
Note about copyguard system  
For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)  
For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)  
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.  
• Screws (TH-SW9 only)  
M5 x 25 mm:  
For satellite speakers (8)  
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About discs  
• The following discs cannot be played back:  
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SACD, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready),  
Photo CD, etc.  
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the  
speakers.  
• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs,  
their actual operation may be different from what is  
explained in this manual. This is due to the disc  
programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this  
system.  
Playable disc types  
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:  
DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD  
(SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.  
• This system accommodates the PAL system, and also can play  
discs recorded with NTSC system. Note that an NTSC video  
signal on a disc is converted to the PAL60 signal and output.  
• This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files  
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 21)  
• This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in  
DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played  
because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.  
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can  
be played back only if they are already “finalized”.  
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal  
computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format.  
This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA,  
JPEG or MPEG4 files are recorded on them.  
Discs you can play:  
DVD VIDEO  
CD  
However, some discs may not be played back because of their  
disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on  
them.  
Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3,  
WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 disc are determined by the writing  
(encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore,  
due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms  
may occur:  
DVD AUDIO  
CD-R  
Some discs may not be played back.  
Some tracks on an MP3 or WMA disc may be skipped or may  
not be played back normally.  
VCD  
CD-RW  
Some files on a JPEG or MPEG4 disc may be played back  
distortedly.  
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions  
or cautions carefully.  
SVCD  
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by  
the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of  
regular CDs.  
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing  
Corporation.  
Region code of DVD VIDEO  
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own  
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO  
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region  
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.  
Example of playable DVD:  
2 3  
4 5  
ALL  
2 5  
2
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,  
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and  
playback cannot start.  
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About discs  
Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs  
• MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW)  
require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of  
the directory/file configuration.)  
Notes on JPEG discs only  
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file  
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will  
take a longer time to be displayed.)  
• When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO  
9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.  
• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.  
• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.  
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).  
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.  
• The system can only play MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files with  
the following file extensions;  
Notes on MPEG4 disc only  
• The system supports the types of simple profile as MPEG4 files  
(MPEG4 SP).  
• The system supports MPEG4 files recorded with the maximum  
bit rate of 384 kbps and an audio codec of G.726. (To play the  
MPEG4 file, it is required that G.726 formatted audio data is  
contained in that file.)  
• The maximum size of the played picture is at a 352 x 288 pixel  
resolution (CIF).  
MP3:  
“.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3”  
WMA: “.wma”, “.WMA” and any uppercase and lowercase  
combination (such as “.Wma”)  
JPEG: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and  
lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)  
combination (such as “.Asf”)  
• Some files may be skipped or may not be played normally.  
• If different type of files (audio (MP3/WMA), still picture  
(JPEG), and video (MPEG4) files) are recorded on a disc, set the  
FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate  
setting for the data to be read. (A pg. 38)  
• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99  
groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the  
system can play is 1000. For example, if you set FILE TYPE to  
AUDIO (A pg. 38) and play a disc that contains 500 MP3 tracks,  
200 JPEG files, and 600 WMA tracks, the system can play 500  
MP3 tracks and the first 500 of 600 WMA tracks.  
• Some MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs may not be played back  
normally because of their disc characteristics or recording  
conditions.  
Notes on MP3/WMA discs only  
• The system supports MP3 files recorded with a bit rate of 32 –  
320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.  
• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is  
recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV  
screen. (A pg. 29)  
• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a  
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of  
128 (96*) kbps.  
• Some tracks may be skipped or may not be played back  
normally.  
* For WMA only  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology  
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents  
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision  
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited  
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES  
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED,  
EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN  
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.  
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH  
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE  
WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE  
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625  
PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS  
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE  
CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.  
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET  
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD  
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE  
CENTER.”  
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The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-SW9 unless otherwise noted.  
Front panel (center unit)  
Display window  
pg. 26 pg. 41  
pg. 26  
pg. 32  
pg. 22  
pg. 22  
pg. 22  
pg. 22  
pg. 22  
pg. 24  
pg. 41  
pg. 41  
pg. 42  
pg. 42, 44  
pg. 34  
pg. 19  
pg. 17  
pg. 21  
pg. 21  
pg. 21  
Disc tray (inside): pg. 21  
pg. 18  
STANDBY  
VOLUME  
PHONES  
Remote sensor: pg. 7 pg. 17  
pg. 18  
pg. 18  
Rear panel (center unit)  
For future use  
pg. 14  
pg. 14  
pg. 14  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
AM LOOP  
LEFT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
AV  
Y
PB  
PR  
RIGHT  
DIGITAL  
IN  
FM 75  
AM EXT  
AC IN  
COAXIAL  
AV COMPU  
LINK-  
AUX IN  
pg. 13  
pg. 14  
pg. 8  
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Description of parts and controls  
Wireless receiver unit  
RX-THSW8  
pg. 12  
pg. 17  
Do not block the  
ventilation openings.  
CHANNEL SELECTOR  
pg. 12  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
pg. 10, 11  
Power cord:  
pg. 14  
Left side  
Front  
Rear  
Powered subwoofer  
SP-PWSW9/SP-PWSW8  
pg. 14  
pg. 10  
Do not block the  
ventilation openings.  
POWER ON lamp:  
pg. 17  
Power cord:  
pg. 14  
Rear  
Front  
NOTE  
• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind  
the powered subwoofer.  
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Remote control  
Putting batteries in the remote control  
OPEN/CLOSE  
F AUDIO  
pg. 17  
pg. 15  
pg. 16  
pg. 18  
pg. 22  
pg. 21  
pg. 15  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
TV  
VCR  
pg. 18  
DVD  
FM/AM  
AUX TV SOUND  
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)  
type dry-cell batteries  
(supplied)  
AUDIO SUBTITLE SURR. FL DISP.  
pg. 31  
pg. 30  
pg. 26  
pg. 18  
CHANNEL AUDIO VOL  
AUDIO  
TV  
pg. 15  
pg. 15  
pg. 15 – 44  
pg. 21, 44  
pg. 23, 41  
pg. 23, 43  
pg. 21, 42  
pg. 28, 43  
VCR  
TUNING  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TUNING  
PTY  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
PTY  
PTYMENU  
pg. 28  
SEARCH  
pg. 21,  
41  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,  
replace both batteries.  
ENTER  
pg. 19, 37  
pg. 26, 42  
ON  
CAUTION  
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
SCREEN  
REC  
RDS  
DISPLAY  
pg. 16,  
23  
ANGLE  
ZOOM  
pg. 24  
pg. 30  
control  
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.  
• Do not hide the remote sensor.  
Number  
buttons:  
pg. 23  
pg. 32  
pg. 32  
pg. 34  
pg. 35  
pg. 37  
pg. 36  
100+  
REPEAT A-B RPT PLAY MODE CANCEL  
pg. 33  
pg. 33, 34  
SETUP SETTING SCAN MODE RETURN  
VFP  
pg. 28  
pg. 19, 32  
TREBLE  
pg. 18  
pg. 19  
SMART  
SLEEP DIMMER S.SETUP  
pg. 19  
pg. 20  
pg. 19  
S.WFR CENTER  
L-SURR.-R  
pg. 19  
pg. 19  
RDS  
DISPLAY  
NOTE  
• To use the buttons  
under the cover, slide  
down the cover.  
TITLE/GROUP  
ANGLE  
ZOOM  
PAGE  
TV RETU
100+  
REPEAT -
SLSETUP  
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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 (MW) antennas  
Center unit  
AM (MW) loop  
antenna  
7 AM (MW) loop antenna  
Setting up supplied AM (MW) 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  
Extend the supplied FM antenna  
horizontally.  
Connecting AM (MW) loop antenna  
1
Center unit  
If reception is poor  
Center unit  
Outdoor FM antenna  
(not supplied)  
2
Standard type (75 C  
Outdoor FM antenna cord  
coaxial) connector  
(not supplied)  
Antenna cord  
NOTE  
• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is  
well-shielded against interference.  
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• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during  
AM (MW) broadcast program reception.  
NOTE  
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,  
connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.  
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Connections  
This page is for  
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Assembling the front and  
surround speakers  
The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The  
assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the  
same manner.  
Black  
Red  
Copper  
Silver  
Front speaker  
Surround speaker  
Stand (×4)  
(×2)  
(×2)  
Screw M5 x 25 mm (supplied)  
3
Base plate (×4)  
Speaker  
Black  
White  
NOTE  
• The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and  
surround speakers assembly.  
Before assembling —  
• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).  
• Take care not to drop the base plate while assembling; otherwise,  
it may cause damage to the floor or injury.  
Stand  
Screw M5 x 25 mm  
(supplied)  
1
Completion  
Stand  
Speaker cord  
Base plate  
(supplied)  
Bottom  
with stand  
without stand  
You can route the speaker cords through one of the three  
grooves on the base plate depending on the speaker layout.  
• Depending on the installing condition, you can assemble the  
front and surround speakers without the stands. In such a  
case, attach the speaker directly to the base plate instead of  
the stand.  
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Connections  
This page is for  
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)  
speakers  
Before connecting the speaker  
cords;  
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and  
Red  
Center speaker  
SP-THS9C  
remove.  
Black  
Silver  
Copper  
Front speakers  
SP-THS9F  
Powered subwoofer  
SP-PWSW9  
Speaker cord (supplied)  
• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.  
• Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring  
to the table below:  
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)  
CENTER SPEAKER  
White  
Red  
4 m  
Green  
Blue  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)  
Gray  
4 m  
Wired connection  
When you perform Smart  
Surround Setup function  
(A pg. 20), connect the  
surround speakers to the  
powered subwoofer, not to the  
wireless receiver unit.  
Surround speakers  
SP-THS9S  
Wireless receiver  
unit RX-THSW8  
10 m  
CAUTION  
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use  
speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)  
indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered  
subwoofer.  
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.  
Continued on next page  
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Connections  
This page is for  
Before connecting the speaker cords;  
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.  
Copper  
Red  
Silver  
Black  
Front speakers  
SP-THS5F  
Speaker cord (supplied)  
• Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.  
• Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring  
to the table below:  
4 m  
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)  
CENTER SPEAKER  
White  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)  
Powered subwoofer  
SP-PWSW8  
Gray  
4 m  
Wired connection  
When you perform Smart  
Surround Setup function  
(A pg. 20), connect the  
surround speakers to the  
powered subwoofer, not to the  
wireless receiver unit.  
Center speaker  
SP-THS5C  
Surround speakers  
SP-THS7S  
(Bottom)  
Route the speaker cord  
through the hole on the  
bracket.  
10 m  
Wireless receiver unit  
RX-THSW8  
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Connections  
Setting up the wireless receiver unit  
CAUTION  
• DO NOT cover the front panel of the center unit with any metallic  
object, otherwise the radio wave cannot reach the wireless receiver  
unit.  
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use  
speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)  
indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered  
subwoofer.  
1 Make sure that the CHANNEL  
SELECTOR is set to the 1 position.  
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.  
• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;  
Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel.  
DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to  
avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to  
incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.  
CHANNEL SELECTOR  
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.  
Wireless receiver unit  
2 Fully extend the telescopic antenna  
upright.  
• If necessary, turn the telescopic antenna until you have the  
best reception while hearing the sound of the surround  
speakers.  
NOTE  
• When other DVD digital cinema system or wireless device is nearby  
this system, interference or noise may result. In such a case, change  
the channel on both the center unit and the wireless receiver unit of  
this system.  
Example: When the channel 4 is selected  
CHANNEL SELECTOR  
Wireless receiver unit  
WR L S C H : 4  
Center unit (See “WRLS CH” in “Sound and other settings”  
(A pg. 36).)  
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Connections  
Speaker layout  
Connecting a TV  
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a  
VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.  
You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu  
correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (A pg. 38)  
Center speaker  
Front left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
Powered  
subwoofer  
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video  
input jacks  
Center unit  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
TV  
Y
P
B
PR  
To component  
video input  
Surround left  
speaker  
Surround right  
speaker  
Component video cord (not supplied)  
Wireless receiver unit  
NOTE  
• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high  
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.  
(A pg. 19)  
• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type,  
use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC  
plugs.  
NOTE  
• Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are  
magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this  
case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV.  
• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on  
TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color  
distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the  
speakers.  
• The component video signals can be output only when you select  
“DVD” as the source to play. (A pg. 18)  
7 To connect a TV with the SCART connector  
– 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.  
Center unit  
TV  
AV  
Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the  
above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.  
• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.  
• Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place  
the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance  
between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.  
• Do not locate the wireless receiver unit too close to the center unit.  
Doing so may cause noise over the radio reception.  
To SCART  
connector*  
SCART cable (not supplied)  
* Some TV’s SCART connectors output audio signal. In such a  
case, you can enjoy the TV sound through this system.  
NOTE  
• No sound signal comes out from “AV” (SCART) connector.  
• Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. See  
“Changing the scan mode” (A pg. 19).  
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Connecting the powered  
subwoofer  
Connecting to a digital  
component  
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.  
Powered  
subwoofer  
Center unit  
Center unit  
System cord  
(supplied)  
DBS* tuner  
MD recorder  
Align the 5 marks.  
Align the 5 marks.  
OPTICAL  
To digital optical  
output  
(not supplied)  
DIGITAL  
IN  
Connecting to an analog  
component  
* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite  
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.  
NOTE  
When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;  
To listen to the sound, select AUX DIGITALas the source to play.  
(A pg. 18)  
Center unit  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to  
the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input  
mode on the TV.  
AUX IN  
Connecting the power  
cord  
RCA pin plug cord  
(not supplied)  
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.  
Center unit  
Powered  
subwoofer  
Wireless  
receiver unit  
To audio output  
VCR  
Cassette recorder  
AC IN  
NOTE  
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer  
between the source components and this system, the sound output  
through this system may be distorted.  
Power cord  
(supplied)  
Power cord  
When playing a video component such as a VCR;  
To listen to the sound, select AUXas the source to play.  
(A pg. 18)  
To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component  
to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct  
input mode on the TV.  
Plug into AC outlets.*  
* To prevent noise over the radio reception, be sure to connect the  
wireless receivers power cord to an AC outlet separately located  
from the one the center unit and the powered subwoofer are  
connected.  
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 15 and  
16.  
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).  
Examples:  
For a Hitachi TV:  
Press 0, then 7.  
For a Toshiba TV:  
Press 2, then 9.  
TV VIDEO  
TV  
VCR  
Manufac-  
turer  
Manufactur-  
er  
Code  
Code  
JVC  
Akai  
01  
Nordmende  
Okano  
13, 14, 18, 26 – 28  
02, 05  
09  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL  
Blaupunkt 03  
Orion  
15  
Remote control  
mode selector  
TV  
Daewoo  
Fenner  
Fisher  
10, 31, 32  
Panasonic  
Philips  
16, 17  
VCR  
04, 31, 32  
05  
10  
(play button)  
Saba  
13, 14, 18, 26 – 28  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Inno-Hit  
Irradio  
06  
Sanyo  
05  
07, 08  
09  
Schneider  
Sharp  
02, 05  
20  
ENTER  
02, 05  
Sony  
21 – 25  
REC  
Magnavox 10  
Telefunken  
13, 14, 18, 26 – 28  
13, 14, 18,  
26 – 28, 30  
Mitsubishi 11, 33  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
Miver  
Nokia  
03  
29  
Number  
buttons  
12, 34  
TV RETURN  
100+  
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  
NOTE  
Aim the remote control at the TV.  
• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.  
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control to operate a TV;  
• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.  
Operating the TV  
The following buttons are available:  
F TV:  
Turns TV on and off.  
Adjusts the volume.  
Selects the input mode (either TV or  
VIDEO).  
7 To set the manufacturer’s code  
TV VOL +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code.  
1 Slide the remote control mode selector  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Changes the channels.  
to TV.  
1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.  
TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected  
channel and the current channel.  
2 Press and hold F TV.  
3 PKereepsthse bEutNtonTpEreRss.ed until step 4 is finished.  
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Operating external components with the remote control  
7 Operation  
Operating the VCR  
7 To set the manufacturer’s code  
Aim the remote control at the VCR.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control to operate a VCR;  
Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.  
1 Slide the remote control mode selector  
The following buttons are available:  
to VCR.  
F VCR:  
Turns VCR on and off.  
2 Press and hold F VCR.  
3 (play button): Starts playback.  
7 :  
8 :  
y
Stops operation.  
3 PKereepsthse bEutNtonTpEreRss.ed until step 4 is finished.  
Pauses playback.  
Fast forwards video tape.  
Rewinds video tape.  
Press this button together with 3 (play button) to  
start recording or together with 8 to pause  
recording.  
:
1:  
4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter  
REC:  
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).  
Examples:  
For a Panasonic VCR:  
CHANNEL +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.  
Press 2, then 1.  
For an Philips VCR:  
Press 0, then 5.  
Manufac-  
turer  
Manufac-  
turer  
Code  
Code  
JVC  
01  
Nokia  
16  
Aiwa  
02, 20  
Nordmende 17 – 19, 31  
Bell+Howell 03, 16  
Orion  
20  
Blaupunkt  
CGM  
04  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Phonola  
Saba  
21  
03, 05, 16  
34  
05, 22  
Daewoo  
Digtal  
05  
05  
17 – 19, 23, 31  
24, 25  
Fisher  
03, 16  
06  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
G.E.  
03, 16  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Loewe  
07  
Sharp  
26, 27  
08, 09  
05, 10, 11  
04, 05  
12 – 15  
Siemens  
Sony  
07  
28 – 30, 35  
17 – 19, 31, 32  
33  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Telefunken  
Toshiba  
5 Release F VCR.  
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each  
one until you enter the correct one.  
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Basic operations  
The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the  
operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center  
unit same as on the remote control for operations unless  
otherwise noted.  
On the remote control:  
Press F AUDIO.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
On the center unit:  
Press F.  
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.  
When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 18), the following  
messages will appear on the TV screen.  
The buttons described below are used on  
pages 17 to 20.  
F AUDIO  
MUTING  
DVD  
FM/AM  
AUX TV SOUND  
Source  
selecting  
buttons  
• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:  
Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.  
• “NOW READING”:  
AUDIO VOL  
AUDIO  
Remote control  
mode selector  
Appears when the system is reading the disc information.  
• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:  
Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not  
match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be  
played back.  
• “NO DISC”:  
Appears when no disc is loaded.  
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:  
Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.  
Cursor  
(3/2/Y/5)/  
ENTER  
ENTER  
SCAN MODE  
NOTE  
TREBLE  
• Both the STANDBY and STANDBY/ON lamps turn 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.  
SMART  
SLEEP DIMMER S.SETUP  
S.WFR CENTER  
L-SURR.-R  
• When the wireless receiver unit does not receive any radio wave for  
approximately 10 minutes, the unit automatically turns off.  
• Even though the wireless receiver unit is turned off, the unit  
automatically turns on by receiving the radio wave from the center  
unit.  
• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is  
turned off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the  
STANDBY lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the  
AC outlet to turn the power off completely.  
• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;  
OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control or 0 on the center unit  
One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control  
3 on the center unit. You can use the same buttons on the remote  
control except after pressing FM/AM.  
STANDBY/ON  
lamp  
STANDBY  
VOLUME  
PHONES  
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Basic operations  
play  
On the remote control:  
CAUTION  
Be sure to turn down the volume;  
Press one of the source selecting buttons  
(DVD, FM/AM, AUX or TV SOUND).  
• 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:  
To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.).  
(A pg. 21)  
FM/AM:  
To tune in an FM or AM (MW) station. (A pg. 41)  
Each time you press the button, the band alternates  
between FM and AM (MW).  
While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the  
center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode  
(A pg. 25) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turn the  
subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode.  
“HEADPHONE” appears on the display window.  
AUX:  
To select the source from a component connected to  
the AUX IN jacks or DIGITAL IN jack. (A pg. 14)  
Each time you press the button, the source alternates  
between “AUX” and “AUX DIGITAL”.  
Headphone mode  
When using the headphones, the following signals are output  
regardless of your speaker setting;  
TV SOUND: To select the TV (that outputs sound signals)  
connected to the AV (SCART) connector. (A pg. 13)  
• For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are  
output from the headphones.  
• Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the  
headphones.  
• (DVD AUDIO) When the disc prohibits down-mixing, only the  
front left and right channels are output from the headphones. In  
this case, “L/R ONLY” appears on the display window for a few  
seconds.  
On the center unit:  
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source  
name you want appears on the display  
window.  
NOTE  
• When a source except DVD is selected, this system does not output  
video signals.  
• It may take time to change the source.  
Turning off the sound  
temporarily [MUTING]  
Adjusting the volume  
[VOLUME]  
Press MUTING.  
To restore the sound  
Perform one on the following:  
• Press MUTING again.  
• Press AUDIO 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 its high level, the sudden blast of sound could  
permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.  
On the remote control:  
Adjusting the brightness  
of the indications  
[DIMMER]  
Press DIMMER.  
Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes.  
Press AUDIO VOL + or –.  
On the center unit:  
Turn VOLUME.  
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Sleep Timer [SLEEP]  
The system turns off automatically when the specified period of  
time has passed.  
Changing the scan mode  
The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.  
NOTE  
Press SLEEP.  
Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.  
• To use the system in PROGRESSIVE mode, it is required that the  
center unit is connected to the TV by using a component video cord  
(not supplied). (A pg. 13)  
Example:  
minutes  
7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped  
1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for  
S L E E P 6 0m i n  
2 seconds.  
“RGB”, “Y/C”, or “PROGRESSIVE” appears on the display  
2 wPirnedosws. Cursor 3/2 to select the desired  
To check the remaining time  
Press SLEEP once.  
mode.  
To change the remaining time  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
• RGB:  
Select this when your TV accommodates  
the interlaced RGB/composite video  
signal.  
To cancel  
• Y/C:  
Select this when your TV accommodates  
the interlaced S-video signal.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.  
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.  
• PROGRESSIVE: Select this when your TV equipped with  
component jacks supports the progressive  
video input.  
Adjusting the output level  
of the subwoofer and  
center/surround speakers  
[SUBWFR, CENTER,  
SURR L/R]  
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is displayed.  
When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE  
indicator lights on the display window.  
Press S.WFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer.  
Press CENTER +/– to adjust the center  
speaker.  
NOTE  
• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this  
is not a malfunction of the system.  
• “RGB” is selected at your purchase.  
Press SURR.-L +/– to adjust the surround  
left speaker.  
Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround  
right speaker.  
• There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are  
not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural  
picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan  
mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C”.  
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC  
customer service center.  
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. (A pg. 38)  
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.  
• You cannot make this adjustment when FM or AM is selected as the  
source.  
Adjusting the treble  
sound [TREBLE]  
Press TREBLE +/–.  
NOTE  
• The adjustments take effect for all sources.  
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Basic operations  
When “FAILED !” appears on the TV screen  
The system could not detect the clapping sound correctly. In such a  
case, follow the instructions that appears on the TV screen.  
• When the system detects the clapping sound as “FAILED !” three  
times, set the distance (DISTANCE) and the output level  
(LEVEL) manually (A pg. 38).  
Optimizing the speaker  
settings [Smart Surround  
Setup]  
To cancel  
Press SMART S.SETUP.  
Be sure to connect the surround speakers to the powered  
subwoofer before performing Smart Surround Setup  
function. (A pg. 10 or 11)  
NOTE  
• You need to set the subwoofer’s output level (LEVEL) manually.  
(A pg. 19 and 38)  
• In step 2, “SW ERROR” appears on the display window if the center  
unit and the powered subwoofer are not connected correctly by using  
the supplied system cord.  
NOTE  
• When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or  
replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart  
Surround Setup again.  
7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped  
1 Take your position where you listen to  
the sound.  
2 Press and hold SMART S.SETUP.  
3 PSrEeTsTIsNGEUNPTEflaRsh,espornetshesdiCspulayrswoinrdoYw. /5 to  
select the distance between the front  
speakers and the listening position,  
then press ENTER.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select START,  
then press ENTER.  
5 Clap your hands over your head once.  
6 Make sure that “COMPLETED !”  
appears on the TV screen, then press  
SMART S.SETUP.  
The system detects your clapping sound through the satellite  
speakers, then automatically makes the best settings for each  
speaker. “COMPLETED !” appears on the TV screen when  
Smart Surround Setup completes.  
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Playback  
• The icon such as  
available for.  
shows the types of discs the operation is  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
AUDIO.  
2 Press DVD.  
1 Press OPEN/  
CLOSE.  
• The system turns on and the  
disc tray comes out.  
2 Pl0acoen thae dceinstecr .unit can also be used.  
The buttons described below are used on pages 21 to 24.  
When placing an 8 cm  
disc  
Label side up  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD  
FL DISP.  
3 Press 3 (play button).  
(play button)  
AUDIO  
Remote control  
mode selector  
For MP3/WMA disc  
The file control display (A pg. 29) appears on the TV screen.  
For JPEG disc  
Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3  
seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control  
display (A pg. 29) appears on the TV screen.  
ENTER  
For MPEG4 disc  
Pressing TOP MENU or MENU shows the file control display  
(A pg. 29) on the TV screen during playback.  
TITLE/GROUP  
7 To pause playback  
Press 8.  
Number buttons  
To return to playback, press 3 (play button).  
100+  
7 To stop  
Press 7.  
7 On-screen guide icons  
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may  
appear for a while on the TV screen;  
: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-  
subtitle languages.  
: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio  
languages.  
: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle  
views.  
(Play),  
(Pause),  
/
(Fast forward/  
fast-reverse),  
/
(Slow-motion forward/  
reverse): appears when you perform each operation.  
: the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.  
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Playback  
MP3/WMA disc  
Example:  
When an MP3 disc is played back  
NOTE  
• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you  
press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.  
• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 39.  
Signal and speaker  
indicators  
Track number  
7 Playback information on the display window  
DVD VIDEO  
Example:  
T R 1 2 3 1 2 : 3 4  
When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played  
MP3 indicator*2  
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)  
(during playback only)  
Elapsed playing time  
(hour:minute:second)  
Chapter number  
Pressing FL DISP.  
C 1 0 : 0 2 : 3 1  
2
Group number  
*
Signal and speaker indicators (A pg. 26)  
Surround mode and digital signal format (A pg. 25)  
MP 3 G 1 2 T 1 2 3  
Track number  
Pressing FL DISP.  
*2 WMA indicator lights for WMA disc.  
Title number  
Chapter number  
JPEG disc  
Group number  
File number  
D V D T 1 C 1  
J P G G 1 2 F 1 2 3  
DVD AUDIO  
Signal and speaker indicators  
MPEG4 disc  
Track number  
T 1 1 : 2 3 : 4 5  
T R 1 2 3 1 0 : 3 1  
Track number  
Elapsed playing time  
(hour:minute:second)  
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)  
(during playback only)  
Pressing FL DISP.  
Group number  
Pressing FL DISP.  
Group number  
Track number  
Track number  
D V D A G 1 T 1  
A S F G 1 2 T 1 2 3  
VCD/SVCD/CD  
Signal and speaker indicators  
Example:  
When a CD is played back  
Track number  
Signal and speaker  
indicators  
NOTE  
• You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/  
JPEG/MPEG4). (A pg. 27)  
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen.  
(A pg. 26)  
C D 1 1 0 : 3 1  
1
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)  
*
*1 VCD indication appears for VCD/SVCD.  
NOTE  
• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed  
playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.  
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Playback  
7 Screen saver  
Skip to the beginning of a  
desired selection  
A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long  
time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a  
static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver  
function).  
Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.  
If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 38.  
7 Using x/4 buttons  
7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter):  
During playback  
For VCD/SVCD (track):  
One Touch Replay  
You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds  
from the current position.  
During playback without PBC function  
For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file):  
During playback or while stopped  
Press x or 4 repeatedly.  
7 During playback  
NOTE  
On the remote control:  
When playing back an MP3/WMA disc, you can make operations  
using the file control display. (A pg. 29)  
This feature may not work for some discs.  
Press  
.
NOTE  
7 Using number buttons on the remote control  
This function works in the same title.  
This feature may not work for some discs.  
7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):  
While stopped, the title number is selected.  
During playback, the chapter number is selected.  
For DVD AUDIO (track):  
For VCD/SVCD (track):  
During playback without PBC function  
For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file):  
During playback or while stopped  
Fast-forward/fast-reverse  
search  
7 During playback  
On the remote  
control:  
Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to select  
the desired number.  
For details on using the number buttons, see How to use the  
number buttonsbelow.  
Press y or 1.  
Each time you press the button, the search speed changes (M2,  
M5, M10, M20, M60).  
How to use the number buttons  
To return to normal speed playback  
Press 3 (play button).  
To select 3:  
To select 14:  
To select 24:  
To select 40:  
Press 3.  
Press +10, then 4.  
Press and hold x or 4.  
Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/  
reverse search speed (M5 M20).  
Press +10 twice, then 4.  
Press +10 three times, then 10.  
Or press +10 four times, then 0.  
NOTE  
The operation with x or 4 above is available for a disc other  
than MPEG4 disc.  
When a DVD VIDEO, VCD, SVCD, or MPEG4 disc is played back,  
no sound comes out during fast-forward/reverse search.  
When a DVD AUDIO or CD is played back, sound is intermittent and  
low during fast-forward/reverse search.  
This feature may not work for some discs.  
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Playback  
Locating a desired title/  
group using number  
buttons  
Playing back a bonus  
group  
Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called bonus  
groupwhose contents are not open to the public. The  
bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc.  
To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific key  
number(a password). The way of getting the key number depends  
on the disc. After getting the key number, you can play back the  
bonus group by following the procedure below.  
7 During playback or while  
1stPoprpeedss TITLE/  
GROUP.  
_ _or _is shown in the title/group display area in the  
display window.  
7 While the BONUS indicator lights up on the display window  
Example:  
During DVD VIDEO playback  
1 Select the bonus group.  
For selecting the group, see Locating a desired title/group  
using number buttonsdescribed above.  
_ _  
T
1 : 2 3 : 4 5  
The key number entry indication appears.  
On the TV  
2 While the display window shows “_ _”  
or “_”, use number buttons (0-10, +10)  
to enter the desired title or group  
number.  
On the display window  
_ _ _ _  
K E Y  
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(A pg. 23).  
2 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the  
key number, then press ENTER.  
NOTE  
When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and  
the BONUS indicator goes off.  
This feature may not work for some discs.  
If you enter the wrong number, reenter the correct number.  
To clear the key number entry  
Perform whichever one of the following:  
Press 7.  
Open the disc tray.  
Turn off the system.  
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• The icon such as  
available for.  
shows the types of discs the operation is  
Using the surround mode  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
AUDIO.  
2 Press DVD.  
7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR)  
Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any  
conversion (downmixing or simulation, etc.). For example, a  
multichannel source is automatically reproduced in multichannel  
audio.  
• There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a  
case, follow each instruction.  
7 Dolby Surround  
1
Dolby Pro Logic II*  
The buttons described below are used on pages 25 to 36.  
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:  
AUDIO SUBTITLE SURR.  
(play button)  
AUDIO  
Remote control  
mode selector  
• Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)  
Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources  
bearing the mark  
.
• Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)  
Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
1
Dolby Digital*  
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software  
encoded with Dolby Digital (  
).  
ENTER  
Cursor  
(3/2/Y/5)/  
ENTER  
ON  
2
SCREEN  
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.  
ANGLE  
ZOOM  
PAGE  
Number buttons  
100+  
REPEAT A-B RPT PLAY MODE CANCEL  
SETTING  
RETURN  
VFP  
Available Surround modes for each input signal  
The B marks show available surround modes.  
*1  
Surround  
off  
Auto  
DTSDigital Linear Packed  
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.  
Mode  
Dolby Surround  
DSP  
Surround  
Surround  
PCM  
PCM  
ALL  
CH  
AUTO  
SURR  
PL II  
PL II  
Dolby  
Signal  
SURR OFF  
DTS  
LPCM  
PPCM  
MOVIE*3 MUSIC*3 Digital  
ST.*3  
Dolby Digital  
(Multichannel)  
B
B
B
B
B
Dolby Digital  
(2 channel)  
B
B
B
*2  
*3  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
(Multichannel)  
B
B
B
B
B
DTS Digital  
Surround  
(2 channel)  
B
B
B
You can select these  
modes by pressing  
SURR.. (A pg. 26)  
Analog (VCR) or  
Linear/Packed  
PCM  
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
(2 channel)  
Linear/Packed  
PCM  
(Multichannel)  
B
B
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7 All Channel Stereo (DSP)  
7 When playing back 2 channel source  
All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger  
stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.  
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo  
source.  
You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/  
PL II MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL CH ST.) mode.  
Press SURR. repeatedly to select the  
desired mode.  
The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode  
appears on the display window.  
Normal stereo sound  
All Channel Stereo  
Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.  
For details on each mode, see page 25.  
To turn off the surround mode  
Press SURR. repeatedly until SURR OFF  
appears on the display window.  
7 Indicators on the display window  
Digital signal format indicators  
Storing adjustments — auto memory  
PPCM:  
Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals  
comes in.  
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.  
No digital signal indicator lights when analog  
signals come in.  
NOTE  
• When FM or AM is selected as the source, you cannot select any  
surround mode.  
No indication:  
• Note that the surround mode takes no effect on MPEG4 playback.  
• For a down-mixing prohibited DVD AUDIO disc, the system  
continues to output multi-channel signals with “MULTI CH” shown  
on the display window even if the surround mode is turned off during  
playback. On the other hand, the system outputs only the front left and  
front right channel signals with “LR ONLY” shown on the display  
window when you start playback with the surround mode having been  
set to “SURR OFF”.  
Dolby Surround/DSP mode indicators  
GPLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.  
DSP:  
Lights when All Channel Stereo mode is activated.  
Source signal indicators, etc.  
Light to indicate the incoming signals.  
a: Lights when the left channel signal comes  
in.  
b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.  
c: Lights when the right channel signal comes in.  
d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.  
g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.  
i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.  
h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2  
channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.  
SW : Always lights.  
Using the on-screen bar  
You can check disc information and you can use some functions  
using the on-screen bar.  
Showing the on-screen bar  
7 Whenever a disc is  
The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are  
reproducing the channels’ sound.  
loaded  
If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only  
” lights.  
Press ON SCREEN.  
Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar changes as  
follows on the TV screen.  
Selecting the surround mode  
The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround  
mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.  
When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired  
surround mode manually.  
Example:  
During DVD VIDEO playback  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.  
OFF  
7 When playing back digital multichannel  
(The on-screen bar disappears)  
software (except during SURR OFF mode)  
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS  
Digital Surround or Linear/Packed PCM) is automatically selected.  
(back to the beginning)  
• The currently selected item shows green.  
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F Shows playback status.  
appears during playback.  
: appears during fast forward/reverse.  
7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback  
DVD VIDEO  
:
/
/
: appears during playback in forward slow-motion/  
reverse slow-motion.  
:
:
appears when stopped.  
G Select this to change time information (E). See “Changing the  
time information” below.  
DVD AUDIO  
H Select this for Repeat Playback. (A pg. 34)  
I Select this for time search function. (A pg. 29)  
J Select this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO) or track (for DVD  
AUDIO) search function. (A pg. 28)  
K Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream.  
(A pg. 31)  
L Select this to change subtitle language. (A pg. 30)  
M Select this to change view angle. (A pg. 30)  
N Select this to change the page. (A pg. 32)  
O Shows Playback Mode status.  
PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (A pg. 33)  
RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (A pg. 34)  
P Shows Repeat Mode status. (A pg. 34)  
VCD  
SVCD  
CD  
Changing the time information  
You can change the time  
information in the on-screen  
bar on the TV screen and the  
display window of the center unit.  
7 During playback  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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MPEG4*  
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the  
desired information.  
* 7 N are not available.  
Example:  
When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.  
A Shows disc type.  
B Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second).  
C Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD  
AUDIO) number.  
D Shows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO) or track  
number (for other type of discs).  
• TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track  
• REM:  
Remaining time of current chapter/track  
• TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc  
• T. REM: Remaining time of disc  
E Shows time information. See “Changing the time information”  
below.  
4 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
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Advanced operations  
2 Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
Playing from a specified  
position on a disc  
select the number of the desired item.  
number buttons” (A pg. 23).  
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.  
When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV  
screen:  
Locating a desired scene from the DVD  
menu  
• To go to the next page, press x.  
• To return to the previous page, press 4.  
DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show  
disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen.  
You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.  
NOTE  
• If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without using the  
PBC function, perform any of the following:  
7 Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded  
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”.  
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.  
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 or MENU.  
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 which contains more than one title  
will have a “top” menu which lists the titles. Press  
TOP MENU to show the title menu.  
Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is  
shown by pressing MENU.  
7 During playback  
See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding its  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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desired item.  
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3 Press ENTER.  
3 Press ENTER.  
• With some discs, you can also select items by entering the  
corresponding number using number buttons.  
Example:  
During DVD VIDEO playback  
Locating a desired scene using a VCD/  
SVCD menu with PBC  
A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own  
menus such as a list of contained songs. You can  
locate a specific scene by using these menus.  
4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the  
desired chapter number.  
Example:  
7 During playback with PBC function  
To select 8:  
To select 10:  
To select 20:  
To select 37:  
Press 8.  
1 Press RETURN repeatedly until the  
Press 1, then 0.  
Press 2, then 0.  
Press 3, then 7.  
menu appears on the TV screen.  
Example:  
To correct a misentry  
5 RPerpeeastssteEp 4N. TER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
• You can select up to the 99th chapter/track.  
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Locating a desired position by specifying  
the time  
Using the file control  
display  
7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD  
You can search and play desired groups and  
tracks/files using the file control display on  
the TV screen.  
AUDIO:  
During playback  
For VCD/SVCD:  
While stopped or during playback without PBC function  
Current group/total group Playback mode (PROGRAM,  
For CD:  
number  
RANDOM, REPEAT)  
During playback or while stopped  
Elapsed playing time of current  
track (for MP3/WMA/MPEG4  
only)  
Tag information (for MP3/  
WMA only)  
7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the  
beginning of the disc  
Perform the following procedure while stopped.  
7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the  
beginning of the current title/track  
Perform the following procedure during playback.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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Current group  
Current track (file)  
4 Use number buttons (0-9) to enter the  
Current track (file) / total track  
(file) number on current group  
Total track (file)  
number on disc  
time.  
Example:  
Playback status  
To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds)  
elapsed  
The file control display appears automatically during playback  
(MP3/WMA) or while stopped.  
Press 2  
Press 4  
Press 3  
Press 0  
Press 8  
To cancel a misentry  
5 PPrersessCsursEorN2TrEepRea.tedly.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
• You can specify time in hours/minutes/seconds for DVD VIDEO/  
DVD AUDIO and in minutes/seconds for VCD/SVCD/CD.  
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7 For MP3/WMA:  
2 Press ANGLE repeatedly or press  
Cursor Y/5 to select the desired view  
angle.  
During playback or while stopped  
For JPEG/MPEG4:  
1WPhirleesstosppCedursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the  
When using the on-screen bar:  
desired group/track/file.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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.
• Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/  
file.  
• When you press ENTER for JPEG, only the selected file is  
played back.  
NOTE  
• During playback, you can locate the desired track/file by pressing  
x/4 or Cursor 5/Y.  
• You can also check playback information on the display window.  
(A pg. 22)  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired  
view angle.  
• 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.  
5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
When Resume Playback is set to  
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
“ON” (A pg. 39) and you stop  
playback by the following  
operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored.  
(“RESUME” appears on the display window.)  
• Turning off the power (A pg. 17)  
• Pressing 7 once  
Selecting the subtitle  
7 During playback of a disc containing  
subtitles in several languages  
• Changing the source (A pg. 18)  
When using the SUBTITLE button:  
To start playback from the stored position  
Press 3 (play button) or DVD.  
1 Press SUBTITLE.  
• There may be a case where 3 (play button) does not work after  
changing the source.  
Example (DVD VIDEO):  
“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded.  
To clear the stored position  
Press 7 again or open the disc tray.  
Selecting a view angle  
2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired  
subtitle.  
7 During playback of a disc containing multi-view  
angles  
For SVCD  
When using the ANGLE button:  
• 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.)  
1 Press ANGLE.  
Example:  
The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles recorded.  
NOTE  
• To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE. Each time you press  
SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately.  
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When using the on-screen bar:  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired  
audio.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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3 Press ENTER.  
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5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up  
window. See “The language codes list” (A pg. 37).  
• “ST”, “L” or “R” is displayed when playing a VCD or SVCD  
respectively representing “stereo”, “left sound” and “right sound”.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
the desired subtitle.  
Special picture playback  
5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
Frame-by-frame playback  
7 During playback  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
Press 8 repeatedly.  
• To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE. Each time you press  
SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately.  
• Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up  
window. See “The language codes list” (A pg. 37).  
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
Each time you press the button, the  
still picture advances by one frame.  
To return to normal playback  
Press 3 (play button).  
NOTE  
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
Selecting the audio  
7 During playback of a disc  
containing audio in several  
languages  
Playing back in slow-motion  
7 During playback  
When using the AUDIO button:  
1 Press 8 at the point  
where you want to start playback in  
slow-motion from.  
1 Press AUDIO.  
Example (DVD VIDEO):  
2 PThreessysstemypaus.es playback.  
“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded.  
• Playback in forward slow-motion starts.  
For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO only:  
• To play back in reverse slow-motion, press 1.  
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or press  
Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio.  
Each time you press the button, the playback speed become  
faster.  
Example: On the TV  
When using the on-screen bar:  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
To return to normal playback  
Press 3 (play button).  
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NOTE  
• Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.  
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
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Advanced operations  
Selecting browsable still picture recorded  
on DVD AUDIO  
NOTE  
• The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc  
type.  
Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures  
(B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically  
during playback according to the playback sequence. You  
can change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current  
group/track has selectable pictures (pages).  
• During slide-show playback of a JPEG disc, zooming in is not  
available. In such a case, press 8 to pause slide-show playback, then  
zoom in.  
• During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
• During MPEG4 playback, there may be a case where Cursor (3/2/  
Y/5) does not work in step 2 above.  
7 During playback and while the B.S.P. indicator lights up on the  
display window  
When using the PAGE button:  
Changing the VFP setting  
Press PAGE repeatedly to select a desired  
still picture.  
The VFP (Video Fine  
Processor) function  
enables you to adjust  
the picture character according to the type of programming, picture  
tone or personal preference.  
When using the on-screen bar:  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
7 During playback  
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3 Press ENTER.  
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1 Press VFP.  
The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.  
Example:  
4 Press Cursor 5/Y to select the desired  
still picture.  
5 Press ENTER.  
2 Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select  
the VFP mode.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
• NORMAL:Normally select this.  
• CINEMA: Suitable for movies.  
When you select “NORMAL” or “CINEMA”, press VFP to  
complete the setting.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
Zooming in  
• USER 1 and USER 2:  
7 Duringplaybackor  
You can adjust parameters that affect picture  
appearance.  
while paused  
Only when selecting “USER 1” or “USER 2” in step  
2, proceed to perform the following operation;  
1 Press ZOOM.  
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5 to move zoom-in area.  
3 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
a parameter you want to adjust.  
Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as  
preferred.  
To return to normal playback  
Press ZOOM repeatedly to select ZOOM OFF.  
• GAMMA:  
Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining  
brightness of dark and bright portions.  
• BRIGHTNESS:  
Controls screen brightness.  
• CONTRAST:  
Controls screen contrast.  
• SATURATION:  
Controls screen color depth.  
• TINT:  
Controls screen tint.  
• SHARPNESS:  
Controls screen sharpness.  
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Advanced operations  
4 Press ENTER.  
2 Follow the instructions that appears on  
the TV screen to program the desired  
chapters/tracks.  
Example:  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
• The content’s numbers that you have to specify for  
programming varies depending on the disc type:  
5 Press Cursor Y/5 to change the  
setting.  
DVD VIDEO:  
VCD, SVCD, CD:  
DVD AUDIO, MP3, WMA:  
Groups and tracks  
Titles and chapters  
Tracks  
6 Press ENTER.  
7 TRhee pcuerraentt sVtFePpsesttin3gstoapp6eatroagaaind.just other  
• Before you program the tracks in bonus group on a DVD  
AUDIO, perform the procedure of “Playing back a bonus  
group” (A pg. 24) to turn off the BONUS indicator on the  
display window.  
You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is up to  
99.  
• (For CD, SVCD or VCD) When the total playback time  
exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds, “–:–” will appear on the  
display window. But, it is possible to continue  
programming.  
parameters.  
8 Press VFP.  
NOTE  
• Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the  
procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.  
• (For DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, MP3 or WMA) When  
you press ENTER instead of the number buttons in the  
Track/Chaper column, “ALL” appears and all the tracks or  
chapters on the selected group or title are programmed as a  
step.  
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 window appears on the TV  
screen.  
To clear all programs  
Press 7.  
You can also clear the program by turning off the system.  
3 Press 3 (play button).  
If all of the programmed tracks/files have been played back,  
playback stops and the program window appears again. Note  
that program setting remains.  
To check the program contents  
During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program window  
appears.  
To quit the Program mode  
While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program  
window and  
disappear from the TV screen.  
NOTE  
• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.  
• Program Playback may not work for some discs.  
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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/MPEG4 disc.  
REPEAT GROUP  
Repeats the current title for  
DVD VIDEO.  
7 While stopped  
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
Repeats all tracks/files for VCD/  
SVCD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/  
MPEG4 disc.  
ALL  
1
appears on the TV screen.  
REPEAT ALL  
,
2 Press 3 (play button).  
Repeats the current track for  
DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/CD/  
MP3/WMA/MPEG4 disc.  
To quit Random mode  
REPEAT TRACK,  
REPEAT STEP  
While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program  
window and  
disappear from the TV screen.  
,
Repeats the current chapter for  
DVD VIDEO.  
You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the system.  
REPEAT STEP  
NOTE  
Repeat mode is off.  
The system plays back the disc  
normally.  
No  
indication  
• The same title/track will not be played back more than once during  
Random Playback.  
NOTE  
• For DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, REPEAT ALL may not be  
available depending on the disc.  
Repeat Playback  
When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/  
WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc):  
Repeating the current selection  
7 For DVD VIDEO:  
During playback  
For VCD/SVCD:  
During playback without PBC  
function or stopped  
For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/  
JPEG/MPEG4:  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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3 Press ENTER.  
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During playback or stopped  
When using the REPEAT button:  
Press REPEAT.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
C 1 1 : 3 1 : 0 1  
the Repeat mode.  
5 Press ENTER.  
Repeat mode indicator  
Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
To cancel Repeat Playback  
Select “OFF” in step 4.  
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Advanced operations  
To cancel  
Select “OFF” in step 4, then press ENTER.  
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).  
NOTE  
• When playing back a DVD VIDEO, A-B Repeat Playback is possible  
only within the same title.  
• “A-B” cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.  
7 During playback  
When using the A-B RPT button:  
Tray lock  
You can lock the tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection.  
1 Press A-B RPT at the beginning of the  
part you want to repeat (point A).  
The repeat mode indicator “  
” appears on the display  
On the center unit ONLY:  
While the system is turned off  
2 wPirnedosws. A-B RPT again at the end of the  
part you want to repeat (point B).  
The repeat mode indicator on the display window changes to  
” and A-B Repeat Playback starts. The selected part  
Press and hold  
of the disc (between point A and B) is played repeatedly.  
• The system turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the display  
window.  
• If you try to eject the disc, “LOCKED” appears to indicate that  
the tray is locked.  
To cancel  
Press A-B RPT during A-B Repeat Playback.  
To cancel  
Carry out the same operation again.  
• The system turns on and “UNLOCKED” appears on the display  
window.  
When using the on-screen bar:  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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3 Press ENTER.  
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4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
“A-B”.  
5 Press ENTER at the beginning of the  
part you want to repeat (point A).  
6 Press ENTER at the end of the part you  
want to repeat (point B).  
7 AP-rBeRsespeOat PNlaySbCackRsEtarEtsN. .  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
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Advanced operations  
3 Press Cursor 3/2 to make an  
Sound and other settings  
adjustment or selection.  
Example:  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
• Set the remote control mode selector to  
--  
B A L : R  
5
AUDIO.  
The adjustment is set and the display automatically disappears  
a few seconds later.  
NOTE  
Before you start operation;  
• There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is  
cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
NOTE  
• When “DOLBY D” or “DTS” is selected, if a signal encoded with  
another digital format comes in, you cannot listen to the sound. (The  
GD or C indicator flashes.)  
1 Press SETTING.  
Example:  
B A L : C E N T E R  
2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the item  
you want to set.  
• BAL (Balance):  
You can adjust the balance between the front left and front  
right speakers.  
• DEC (Decode):  
When you play an external source (AUX DIGITAL is  
selected as a source) that was encoded with Dolby Digital or  
DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;  
• No sound comes out at the beginning of playback.  
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters  
or tracks.  
AUT/PCM (Auto/PCM):  
Normally select this. The system  
automatically detects the incoming signals.  
DOLBY D: Select this if the symptoms above occur  
when playing a disc (or software) encoded  
with Dolby Digital.  
DTS:  
Select this if the symptoms above occur  
when playing a disc (or software) encoded  
with DTS Digital Surround.  
• WRLS SP (Wireless speaker):  
You can activate or deactivate the wireless transmission  
function for the wireless receiver unit.  
ON:  
Select this when you connect the surround  
speakers via the wireless receiver unit.  
Select this when you connect the surround  
speakers to the powered subwoofer.  
OFF:  
• WRLS CH (Wireless channel):  
You can select the desired wireless channel (1, 2, 3, or 4) for  
the wireless receiver unit depending on the condition of the  
reception. Note that the channel on the center unit and the  
wireless receiver unit should be the same. (A pg. 12)  
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Setting DVD preferences  
NOTE  
Using the setup menus  
You can change the language used in the setup menus. See  
• See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each  
language, such as “AA”, etc.  
“Menu description” below.  
The language codes list  
Basic operation on the setup menus  
AA Afar  
IK Inupiak  
IN Indonesian  
IS Icelandic  
IW Hebrew  
RN Kirundi  
RO Rumanian  
RU Russian  
RW Kinyarwanda  
SA Sanskrit  
SD Sindhi  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
AB Abkhazian  
AF Afrikaans  
AM Ameharic  
AR Arabic  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
JI  
Yiddish  
AUDIO.  
2 Press DVD.  
AS Assamese  
AY Aymara  
AZ Azerbaijani  
BA Bashkir  
BE Byelorussian  
BG Bulgarian  
BH Bihari  
JW Javanese  
TOP MENU  
PTYMENU  
KA Georgian  
KK Kazakh  
SG Sangho  
SEARCH  
SH Serbo-Croatian  
SI Singhalese  
SK Slovak  
KL Greenlandic  
KM Cambodian  
KN Kannada  
KO Korean (KOR)  
KS Kashmiri  
ENTER  
Cursor  
(3/2/Y/5)/  
ON  
SCREEN  
REC  
ENTER  
SL Slovenian  
SM Samoan  
SN Shona  
RDS  
DISPLAY  
BI Bislama  
BN Bengali, Bangla KU Kurdish  
SO Somali  
SETUP  
BO Tibetan  
BR Breton  
CA Catalan  
CO Corsican  
CS Czech  
KY Kirghiz  
LA Latin  
SQ Albanian  
SR Serbian  
SS Siswati  
7 While stopped  
LN Lingala  
LO Laothian  
LT Lithuanian  
ST Sesotho  
SU Sundanese  
1 Press SET UP.  
CY Welsh  
LV Latvian, Lettish SV Swedish  
DA Danish  
DZ Bhutani  
EL Greek  
MG Malagasy  
MI Maori  
SW Swahili  
TA Tamil  
MK Macedonian  
ML Malayalam  
MN Mongolian  
MO Moldavian  
MR Marathi  
TE Telugu  
TG Tajik  
EO Esperanto  
ET Estonian  
EU Basque  
FA Persian  
FI Finnish  
FJ Fiji  
TH Thai  
TI Tigrinya  
TK Turkmen  
TL Tagalog  
TN Setswana  
TO Tonga  
TR Turkish  
TS Tsonga  
TT Tatar  
MS Malay (MAY)  
MT Maltese  
2 Follow the instructions that appears on  
the TV screen.  
FO Faroese  
FY Frisian  
GA Irish  
MY Burmese  
NA Nauru  
NE Nepali  
Menu description  
GD Scots Gaelic  
GL Galician  
GN Guarani  
GU Gujarati  
HA Hausa  
NL Dutch  
NO Norwegian  
OC Occitan  
TW Twi  
UK Ukrainian  
UR Urdu  
:Language menu (LANGUAGE)  
OM (Afan) Oromo  
OR Oriya  
UZ Uzbek  
VI Vietnamese  
VO Volapuk  
WO Wolof  
XH Xhosa  
YO Yoruba  
7 MENU LANGUAGE  
HI Hindi  
PA Panjabi  
Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.  
• Select the initial language*.  
HR Croatian  
HU Hungarian  
HY Armenian  
IA Interlingua  
IE Interlingue  
PL Polish  
PS Pashto, Pushto  
PT Portuguese  
QU Quechua  
7 AUDIO LANGUAGE  
Some DVDs have multiple audio languages.  
• Select the initial audio language*.  
RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu  
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  
:Audio menu (AUDIO)  
7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION  
:Picture menu (PICTURE)  
7 MONITOR TYPE  
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play  
DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.  
• 16:9 (Wide television conversion)  
(Dynamic range compression)  
You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a  
low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.  
• AUTO  
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide  
TV).  
• 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)  
Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its  
full dynamic range (no effect applied).  
• ON  
Select this when you want to fully apply the compression  
effect (useful at midnight).  
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3  
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the  
black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.  
• 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)  
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3  
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the  
black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edges of  
the pictures will not be shown on the screen.  
NOTE  
• When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the  
surround mode is off, the setting of D. RANGE COMPRESSION is  
set to ON automatically.  
:Speaker setting menu  
(SPK. SETTING)  
Ex.: 16:9  
Ex.: 4:3 LB  
Ex.: 4:3 PS  
NOTE  
7 Level menu (LEVEL)  
• Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB”  
with some DVDs. This depends on how DVDs are recorded.  
CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/  
SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER/SUBWOOFER  
While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround  
speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers.  
7 PICTURE SOURCE  
When you set the scan mode to PROGRESSIVE (A pg. 19), you  
can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content  
on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film  
source).  
TEST TONE*  
Outputs the test tone.  
RETURN  
Normally set to “AUTO”.  
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.  
• AUTO  
Used to play a disc containing both video and film source  
materials.  
* The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the  
following sequence:  
This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the  
current disc according to the disc information.  
• If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique  
lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.  
• FILM  
Suitable for playing back a film source disc.  
• VIDEO  
Suitable for playing back a video source disc.  
s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right  
speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left  
speaker s (back to the beginning)  
NOTE  
• Before you turn on the test tone, be sure to select AUTO SURR as the  
surround mode. (A pg. 25)  
• When the reception becomes poor, the test tone is heard from both the  
left and right surround speakers at the same time. In such a case,  
displace the center unit and the wireless receiver unit close to each  
other, or turn the telescopic antenna for better reception.  
7 SCREEN SAVER (A pg. 23)  
You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function.  
7 FILE TYPE  
When several types of files are recorded on a disc, you can select  
which files to play. If you have changed FILE TYPE setting, be  
sure to turn the power off, then turn the power on to enable the new  
setting.  
• AUDIO  
Select this to play MP3/WMA files.  
• STILL PICTURE  
Select this to play JPEG files.  
• VIDEO  
Select this to play MPEG4 files.  
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Setting DVD preferences  
7 Distance menu (DISTANCE)  
Example:  
7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK)  
You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent  
scenes that is not suitable for your other family members.  
• This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental  
Lock level information — Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8  
(least restrictive).  
Center  
speaker  
Subwoofer  
Front right  
3.0 m  
2.7 m  
2.4 m  
2.1 m  
COUNTRY CODE  
Front left  
Select this when you set the code for your resident.  
(A pg. 40)  
SET LEVEL  
Select this when you set the level of restriction.  
PASSWORD  
This item is selected automatically when some changes  
are made on Parental Lock setting. Enter a four-digit  
number as your password with number buttons 0-9, then  
press ENTER.  
Surround left  
Surround right  
• If you have failed to enter your correct password three  
times, you cannot select an item other than EXIT. In such a  
case, press ENTER to exit the mode, then try the setting  
again.  
In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows;  
• Distance of front speakers:  
• Distance of center speaker:  
3.0 m  
2.7 m  
EXIT  
• Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m  
Returns to OTHERS menu.  
FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND  
SPEAKER  
Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.  
Within the range from 0.3 m to 9.0 m. (by 0.3 m)  
• Be sure to exit the Parental Lock setting mode after  
entering your password. Otherwise, the changes you made  
won’t be stored.  
• If you forget your password, enter “8888” instead of your  
password.  
RETURN  
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.  
NOTE  
• When you enter wrong passwords three times, you can only select  
EXIT.  
7 RESUME  
You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.  
(A pg. 30)  
7 ON SCREEN GUIDE  
You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons.  
(A pg. 21)  
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Setting DVD preferences  
Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock  
AD Andorra  
ER Eritrea  
ES Spain  
RW Rwanda  
Lao People’s Democratic  
Republic  
LA  
AE United Arab Emirates  
AF Afghanistan  
SA Saudi Arabia  
SB Solomon Islands  
SC Seychelles  
SD Sudan  
ET Ethiopia  
LB Lebanon  
AG Antigua and Barbuda  
FI  
FJ  
Finland  
Fiji  
LC Saint Lucia  
AI  
Anguilla  
LI  
Liechtenstein  
AL Albania  
FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas)  
LK Sri Lanka  
LR Liberia  
SE Sweden  
AM Armenia  
SG Singapore  
SH Saint Helena  
Micronesia (Fedelated States  
FM  
of)  
AN Netherlands Antilles  
AO Angola  
LS Lesotho  
FO Faroe Islands  
FR France  
LT Lithuania  
LU Luxembourg  
LV Latvia  
SI  
SJ  
Slovenia  
AQ Antarctica  
AR Argentina  
AS American Samoa  
AT Austria  
Svalbard and Jan Mayen  
FX France, Metropolitan  
GA Gabon  
SK Slovakia  
LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya  
MA Morocco  
SL Sierra Leone  
SM San Marino  
GB United Kingdom  
GD Grenada  
AU Australia  
MC Monaco  
SN Senegal  
AW Aruba  
GE Georgia  
MD Moldova, Republic of  
MG Madagascar  
MH Marshall Islands  
ML Mali  
SO Somalia  
AZ Azerbaijan  
BA Bosnia and Herzegovina  
BB Barbados  
GF French Guiana  
GH Ghana  
SR Suriname  
ST Sao Tome and Principe  
SV El Salvador  
GI  
Gibraltar  
BD Bangladesh  
BE Belgium  
GL Greenland  
GM Gambia  
MM Myanmar  
MN Mongolia  
MO Macau  
SY Syrian Arab Republic  
SZ Swaziland  
BF Burkina Faso  
BG Bulgaria  
GN Guinea  
TC Turks and Caicos Islands  
TD Chad  
GP Guadeloupe  
GQ Equatorial Guinea  
GR Greece  
MP Northern Mariana Islands  
MQ Martinique  
MR Mauritania  
MS Montserrat  
MT Malta  
BH Bahrain  
TF French Southern Territories  
TG Togo  
BI  
BJ  
Burundi  
Benin  
TH Thailand Code Language  
South Georgia and the South  
Sandwich Islands  
GS  
BM Bermuda  
TJ  
Tajikistan  
BN Brunei Darussalam  
BO Bolivia  
GT Guatemala  
GU Guam  
MU Mauritius  
MV Maldives  
TK Tokelau  
TM Turkmenistan  
TN Tunisia  
BR Brazil  
GW Guinea-Bissau  
GY Guyana  
MW Malawi  
BS Bahamas  
MX Mexico  
TO Tonga  
BT Bhutan  
HK Hong Kong  
MY Malaysia  
TP East Timor  
TR Turkey  
BV Bouvet Island  
BW Botswana  
BY Belarus  
MZ Mozambique  
NA Namibia  
Heard Island and McDonald  
Islands  
HM  
TT Trinidad and Tobago  
TV Tuvalu  
HN Honduras  
HR Croatia  
HT Haiti  
NC New Caledonia  
NE Niger  
BZ Belize  
TW Taiwan  
CA Canada  
NF Norfolk Island  
NG Nigeria  
TZ Tanzania, United Republic of  
UA Ukraine  
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands  
CF Central African Republic  
CG Congo  
HU Hungary  
ID  
IE  
IL  
IN  
IO  
IQ  
IR  
IS  
Indonesia  
Ireland  
Israel  
NI  
Nicaragua  
UG Uganda  
NL Netherlands  
NO Norway  
NP Nepal  
United States Minor Outlying  
Islands  
UM  
CH Switzerland  
CI  
Côte d’Ivoire  
India  
US United States  
CK Cook Islands  
CL Chile  
British Indian Ocean Territory NR Nauru  
UY Uruguay  
Iraq  
NU Niue  
UZ Uzbekistan  
CM Cameroon  
CN China  
Iran (Islamic Republic of)  
NZ New Zealand  
OM Oman  
VA Vatican City State (Holy See)  
Iceland  
Italy  
Saint Vincent and the  
Grenadines  
VC  
CO Colombia  
CR Costa Rica  
CU Cuba  
IT  
PA Panama  
JM Jamaica  
JO Jordan  
PE Peru  
VE Venezuela  
PF French Polynesia  
PG Papua New Guinea  
PH Philippines  
PK Pakistan  
VG Virgin Islands (British)  
CV Cape Verde  
CX Christmas Island  
CY Cyprus  
JP  
Japan  
VI  
Virgin Islands (U.S.)  
KE Kenya  
VN Vietnam  
KG Kyrgyzstan  
KH Cambodia  
VU Vanuatu  
CZ Czech Republic  
DE Germany  
DJ Djibouti  
PL Poland  
WF Wallis and Futuna Islands  
WS Samoa  
KI  
Kiribati  
PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon  
PN Pitcairn  
KM Comoros  
YE Yemen  
DK Denmark  
DM Dominica  
DO Dominican Republic  
DZ Algeria  
KN Saint Kitts and Nevis  
PR Puerto Rico  
PT Portugal  
YT Mayotte  
YU Yugoslavia  
ZA South Africa  
ZM Zambia  
Korea, Democratic People’s  
Republic of  
KP  
PW Palau  
KR Korea, Republic of  
KW Kuwait  
PY Paraguay  
QA Qatar  
EC Ecuador  
ZR Zaire  
EE Estonia  
KY Cayman Islands  
KZ Kazakhstan  
RE Réunion  
ZW Zimbabwe  
EG Egypt  
RO Romania  
RU Russian Federation  
EH Western Sahara  
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IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
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 (MW) stations.  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
AUDIO.  
2 Press FM/AM.  
7 To preset the stations  
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.  
The buttons described below are used on pages 41 to 44.  
• 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” (A pg. 42).  
FM/AM  
Example:  
When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.  
AUDIO  
Remote control  
mode selector  
1 0 3 . 5 0M  
TUNING  
PTY  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TUNING  
PTY  
2 Press MEMORY.  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
PTY  
PTY  
SEARCH  
PTY SEARCH  
While “CH” and “– –” are flashing:  
RDS  
RDS DISPLAY  
3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to  
DISPLAY  
select a preset number you want.  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
number buttons” (A pg. 23).  
Number buttons  
Example:  
When the preset channel 1 is selected.  
1 1 0 3 . 5 0M  
If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2  
again.  
Manual tuning  
While the selected number is flashing:  
4 Press MEMORY.  
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the  
The selected number stops flashing.  
band.  
The station is assigned to the selected preset number.  
If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2  
Example:  
5 aRgaeinp.eat steps 1 to 4.  
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.  
8 1 0 k  
• Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously  
stored one.  
2 Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until  
you find the frequency you want.  
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or  
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.  
AM.  
2 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to  
select a preset number.  
NOTE  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED  
indicator lights on the display window.  
number buttons” (A pg. 23).  
• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the  
display window.  
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See page 41 for button locations.  
Tuner operations  
With the system, you can receive the following types of RDS  
signals:  
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.  
PS (Program Service):  
PTY (Program Type):  
RT (Radio Text):  
Shows commonly known station names.  
Shows types of broadcast programs.  
Shows text messages the station sends.  
Enhanced Other Network: See page 44.  
7 While listening to an FM station  
Press FM MODE.  
The FM reception mode appears on the display window.  
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes.  
• AUTO MUTING:  
When a program is broadcast in stereo, you will hear stereo  
sound. (The ST indicator lights on the display window.) When in  
monaural, you will hear monaural sound. This mode is also  
useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO  
MUTING indicator lights on the display window.  
• MONO:  
NOTE  
• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.  
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting  
RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
AUDIO.  
2 Press FM/AM.  
Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo  
effect. (The ST indicator goes off.) In this mode, you will hear  
noise until you are tuned in to a station. (The AUTO MUTING  
indicator also goes off.)  
7 To show the RDS signals information  
Press RDS DISPLAY while listening to an  
FM station.  
Each time you press the button, the indication on the display  
window changes.  
Reducing the noise of AM  
(MW) broadcast  
When listening to an AM (MW) broadcast with a lot of noise  
interference, you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the  
noise.  
PS (Program Service):  
While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be  
displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.  
PTY (Program Type):  
While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast  
program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.  
RT (Radio Text):  
7 While listening to an AM (MW) station  
Press FM MODE.  
While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station  
sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.  
Frequency:  
The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window.  
Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode changes.  
• Choose “BEAT CUT 1” or “BEAT CUT 2” according to which  
gives clearer sound.  
Station frequency (non-RDS service).  
About characters shown on the display window  
When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some  
special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.  
Using the RDS (Radio  
Data System) when  
receiving FM stations  
NOTE  
• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will not appear  
on the display window.  
RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with  
their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their  
station names, as well as information about what type of program  
they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.  
When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service,  
the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.  
1 0 3 . 5 0M  
RDS indicator  
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Tuner operations  
Description of the PTY codes  
Searching for a program by PTY codes  
One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a  
particular kind of program from the preset channels (A pg. 41) by  
specifying the PTY codes.  
News:  
News.  
Affairs:  
Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the  
news — debate, or analysis.  
Info:  
Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice  
in the widest sense.  
7 To search for a program using the PTY codes  
NOTE  
Sport:  
Programs concerned with any aspect of sports.  
Educational programs.  
Educate:  
Drama:  
Culture:  
Before you start operation;  
• The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.  
• To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH  
while searching.  
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
All radio plays and serials.  
Programs concerning any aspect of national or  
regional culture, including language, theater, etc.  
Science:  
Varied:  
Programs about natural sciences and technology.  
Used for mainly speech-based programs such as  
quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.  
1 Press PTY SEARCH while listening to  
an FM station.  
Pop M:  
Commercial music of current popular appeal.  
Rock music.  
“PTY SELECT” flashes on the display window.  
Rock M:  
Easy M:  
Current contemporary music considered to be  
“easy-listening”.  
While “PTY SELECT” is flashing:  
2 Press PTY 9 or PTY ( until the PTY  
Light M:  
Classics:  
Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.  
code you want appears on the display  
Performances of major orchestral works,  
symphonies, chamber music, etc.  
window.  
• For details, see “Description of the PTY codes”.  
Other M:  
Weather:  
Finance:  
Children:  
Social:  
Music not fitting into any of the other categories.  
Weather reports and forecasts.  
While the PTY code selected in step 2 is still on the display  
window:  
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.  
Programs targeted at a young audience.  
3 Press PTY SEARCH again.  
Programs about sociology, history, geography,  
psychology and society.  
While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code  
alternate on the display window.  
Religion:  
Religious programs.  
The system searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds  
the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.  
Phone In: Involving members of the public expressing their  
views either by phone or at a public forum.  
To continue searching after the first stop  
Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display  
window are flashing.  
If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the display  
window.  
Travel:  
Leisure:  
Jazz:  
Travel information.  
Programs about recreational activities.  
Jazz music.  
Country:  
Songs which originate from, or continue the  
musical tradition of the American Southern States.  
Nation M: Current popular music of the nation or region in  
that country’s language.  
Oldies:  
Music from the so-called “golden age” of popular  
music.  
Folk M:  
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a  
particular nation.  
Document: Programs concerning factual matters, presented in  
an investigative style.  
TEST:  
Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast  
equipment or unit.  
Alarm !:  
None:  
Emergency announcement.  
No program type, undefined program, or difficult to  
categorize into particular types.  
NOTE  
• Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be  
different from the above list.  
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See page 41 for button locations.  
Tuner operations  
The TEST signal is used for equipment test — whether it  
can receive the Alarm signal correctly  
Switching to broadcast program of your  
choice temporarily  
The TEST signal makes the system work in the same way as the  
Alarm signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the system  
automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal.  
While receiving the TEST signal, “TEST” appears on the display  
window.  
Another convenient RDS service is called “Enhanced Other  
Network”.  
This allows the system to switch temporarily to a broadcast  
program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different  
station except in the following cases;  
7 How the Enhanced Other Network function actually  
• When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW  
stations, some FM stations and other sources).  
• When the system is in standby mode.  
works  
Case 1  
NOTE  
Before you start operations;  
• The Enhanced Other Network function is only applicable to preset  
stations.  
If there is no station broadcasting the program you have  
selected  
The system continues tuning in to the current station.  
When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected,  
the system automatically switches to the station. The indicator of  
received PTY code starts flashing.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
AUDIO.  
2 Press FM/AM.  
When the program is over, the system goes back to the previously  
tuned station, but the Enhanced Other Network function still  
remains activated.  
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the  
program type indicator (TA/NEWS/INFO)  
you want appears on the display window.  
Case 2  
If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting the  
program you have selected  
The system continues to receive the station but the indicator of  
received PTY code starts flashing.  
Each time you press the button, the indicator on the display window  
changes.  
When the program is over, the indicator of received PTY code stops  
flashing and remains lit, but the Enhanced Other Network function  
still remains activated.  
1 1 0 3 . 5 0M  
The program type indicator  
NOTE  
• In Enhanced Other Network standby mode, if you change the source  
to play, Enhanced Other Network standby mode is canceled  
temporarily.  
If you change the source to FM again, the system returns to  
Enhanced Other Network standby mode.  
TA:  
Traffic Announcement in your area.  
NEWS: News.  
INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the  
widest sense.  
• Enhanced Other Network data sent from some stations may not be  
compatible with this system.  
• Enhanced Other Network does not function for some FM stations  
with RDS service.  
• While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other Network  
function, the station does not change even if another network station  
starts broadcasting a program of the same Enhanced Other Network  
data.  
• While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other Network  
function, you can only use TA/NEWS/INFO and RDS DISPLAY as  
the tuner operation buttons.  
To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced  
Other Network  
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type  
indicator (TA/NEWS/INFO) goes off from the display window. The  
system exits from Enhanced Other Network standby mode and goes  
back to the previously selected station.  
When an emergency broadcast (Alarm ! signal) is sent  
from an FM station  
The system automatically tunes in to the station and “Alarm !”  
appears on the display window while the system receiving the  
emergency broadcast.  
Note that an emergency broadcast cannot be received in the  
following cases;  
• When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW  
stations, some FM stations and other sources).  
• When the system is in standby mode.  
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References  
To clean the disc  
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line  
from center to edge.  
• DO NOT use any solvent — such as  
conventional record cleaner, spray,  
thinner or benzine — to clean the disc.  
Maintenance  
7 Handling Discs  
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at  
the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.  
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or  
bend the disc.  
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 strong.  
DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.  
DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.  
DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with  
it for a long time.  
Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Power does not come  
on.  
The power cord and/or system cord is not connected.  
Connect the power cord and system cord correctly.  
(A pg. 14)  
The remote control does The batteries are exhausted.  
not work.  
Replace the batteries. (A pg. 7)  
Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor.  
Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.  
No sound.  
The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (A pg. 14)  
The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN and/or  
DIGITAL IN correctly.  
Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 14)  
An incorrect source has been selected.  
The decode mode is not set correctly.  
Select the correct source. (A pg. 18)  
Select the proper decode mode. (A pg. 36)  
Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 13)  
Use a playable disc. (A pg. 3)  
No picture is displayed The video cord is not connected correctly.  
on the TV screen.  
The disc is not playable.  
No picture is displayed The scan mode is set to “PROGRESSIVE” though the Change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C”. (A pg. 19)  
on the TV screen, the center unit is connected to the TV which does not  
picture is blurred, or the support the progressive video input such as a  
picture is divided into  
two parts.  
conventional TV.  
Video and audio are  
distorted.  
The disc is scratched or dirty.  
Replace or clean the disc.  
A VCR is connected between the center unit and the  
TV.  
Connect the center unit and TV directly. (A pg. 13)  
The picture does not fit The monitor type is not set correctly.  
the TV screen.  
Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (A pg. 38)  
Hard to listen to  
broadcast because of  
noise.  
Antennas are disconnected.  
Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.  
(A pg. 8)  
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7 Subwoofer (SP-PWSW9/SP-PWSW8)  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
Front/Center/Surround:  
80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C  
7
Center unit (XV-THSW9/XV-THSW8)  
(Center/Surround)/120 W per channel,  
RMS at 4 C (Front)  
at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
Wireless section  
Transmission frequency: CH1: 863.3 MHz  
CH2: 863.7 MHz  
Subwoofer:  
120 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with  
10 % total harmonic distortion.  
CH3: 864.1 MHz  
CH4: 864.5 MHz  
Speaker section  
Speaker unit:  
Audio section  
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %  
16 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically  
Shielded  
30 Hz to 200 Hz  
NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for  
Frequency Range:  
reference.  
Digital input*1:  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
DIGITAL IN:  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm  
AC 230 V  
, 50 Hz  
(OPTICAL)  
(660 nm E30 nm)  
110 W (at operation)  
0 W (in standby mode)  
1
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital  
Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Video section  
170 mm M 412 mm M 444 mm  
12.0 kg  
Video System:  
PAL  
Mass:  
Horizontal Resolution:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
500 lines  
64 dB  
7 Satellite Speakers  
(Composite signal when “RGB” is selected)  
Video output level  
Front speakers (SP-THS9F)  
Speakers: 5.5 cm M 2,  
Composite:  
S-video-Y:  
S-video-C:  
Component-Y:  
Component-PB/PR:  
RGB:  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C  
0.3 V(p-p)/75 C  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 C  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 C  
3.0 cm  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 120 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
4 C  
95 Hz to 40 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Tuner section  
Tuning Range  
FM:  
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm  
3.67 kg  
Mass:  
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz  
522 kHz to 1 629 kHz  
Surround speakers (SP-THS9S)  
AM (MW):  
Speakers:  
5.5 cm M 2  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 80 W  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 230 V  
, 50 Hz  
20 W (at operation)  
2.0 W (in standby mode)  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
6 C  
90 Hz to 30 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
435 mm M 57 mm M 319 mm  
3.0 kg  
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm  
3.77 kg  
Mass:  
Mass:  
Center speaker (SP-THS9C)  
Speakers: 5.5 cm M 2,  
7 Wireless receiver unit (RX-THSW8)  
Wireless section  
3.0 cm  
Reception frequency:  
CH1: 863.3 MHz  
CH2: 863.7 MHz  
CH3: 864.1 MHz  
CH4: 864.5 MHz  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 80 W  
Impedance:  
6 C  
Frequency Range:  
90 Hz to 40 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Amplifier section  
209 mm M 85 mm M 92 mm  
0.87 kg  
Surround:  
50 W per channel, RMS at 6 C  
at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
Mass:  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 230 V  
25 W (at operation)  
, 50 Hz  
2.0 W (in standby mode)  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
80 mm M 191 mm M 150 mm  
Mass:  
0.93 kg  
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Center speaker (SP-THS5C)  
Speakers:  
7 Satellite Speakers  
Front speakers (SP-THS5F)  
Speakers:  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
8.0 cm  
1.5 cm  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
8.0 cm  
1.5 cm  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 80 W  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Impedance:  
6 C  
Power Handling Capacity: 120 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Frequency Range:  
90 Hz to 20 kHz  
4 C  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
90 Hz to 20 kHz  
137.5 mm M 105 mm M 108 mm  
Mass:  
0.67 kg  
106 mm M 139.5 mm M 102 mm  
Mass:  
0.67 kg  
Surround speakers (SP-THS7S)  
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Speakers:  
8.0 cm  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 80 W  
Impedance:  
6 C  
Frequency Range:  
80 Hz to 20 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm  
Mass:  
0.52 kg  
EN  
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