JVC Home Theater System TH M508 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

Consists of XV-THM508, SP-PWM508,

SP-THM508F, SP-THM508C and

SP-THM505S

Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303,

SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and

SP-THM303S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1147-010A

[A,US,UN,UW,UG,UX]

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are

shown below:

Wall or obstructions

8 cm

Front

Wall or

obstructions

XV-THM508/

XV-THM303

XV-THM508/

XV-THM303

3 cm

10 cm

obstructions

15 cm

Wall or obstructions

SP-PWM508/

SP-PWM303

Wall or

obstructions

20 cm

SP-PWM508/

SP-PWM303

Front

15 cm

obstructions

G-2

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Table of contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description of parts and controls ...5

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

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................................8

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

Speaker layout ....................................................................11

Connecting a TV ..................................................................11

Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................12

Connecting to an analog component ...................................12

Connecting to a digital component .....................................12

Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch .......................................13

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

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

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

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

Operating external components with

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

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

Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .......................14

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

Tuner operations ...........................40

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing .................................40

Manual tuning .....................................................................40

Preset tuning ......................................................................41

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................41

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ..................................41

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/

surround speakers [SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L/R] ...........18

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

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

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

AV COMPU LINK remote control

system ...........................................42

KARAOKE operations ....................43

Basic KARAOKE operation ..................................................43

Reserving songs .................................................................44

Selecting audio ...................................................................44

Adding an echo effect to your voice ....................................45

Shifting the pitch of the playback sound .............................45

References ....................................46

Maintenance .......................................................................46

Troubleshooting ..................................................................46

Specifications .....................................................................47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Introduction

7 Safety precautions

Notes on handling

7 Important cautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near

a heating device.

Installation of the system

• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold;

between 5°C and 35°C.

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 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)

• Composite video cord (1)

Note about copyguard system

• Speaker cords (TH-M508 only)

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-M508 only)

M4 x 20 mm:

For front speakers (8)

• AC plug adaptor (2) (except for Australia)

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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.

Playable disc types

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.

This system has been designed to play back the following discs:

DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD

(SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.

• This system accommodates the NTSC and PAL system. When

you play an NTSC disc with the scan mode set to “PAL”

(A pg. 18), the NTSC video signal 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. 20)

• 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.

However, some discs may not be played back because of their

disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on

them.

Discs you can play:

DVD VIDEO

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.

• 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.

SVCD

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:

For Australia, Central and South America

For Middle East

Except for Australia, Central and South America, and Middle

East

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”)

MPEG4: “.asf”, “.ASF” and any uppercase and lowercase

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. 37)

• 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. 37) 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. 28)

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

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

128 (96*) kbps.

• 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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Description of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M508 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

Display window

pg. 22

pg. 25 pg. 41

pg. 21

pg. 25

pg. 31

pg. 21

pg. 21 pg. 21

pg. 21

pg. 40

pg. 23 pg. 40

pg. 41

pg. 17

pg. 33

pg. 43

pg. 18

pg. 20 pg. 20 pg. 20

pg. 22, 40

Disc tray (inside): pg. 20

pg. 22 pg. 17

pg. 16

Remote sensor:

pg. 7

pg. 20

pg. 43

pg. 17

Rear panel (center unit)

For TH-M508

pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 12

pg. 8

pg. 11 pg. 12 pg. 11

pg. 42

pg. 13

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Description of parts and controls

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWM508

pg. 13

pg. 9

POWER ON

lamp: pg. 16

pg. 12

Power cord:

pg. 13

Rear

Front

SP-PWM303

pg. 12

pg. 13

POWER ON

(except for Australia)

lamp: pg. 16

pg. 10

Power cord: pg. 13

Rear

Front

* Do not block the ventilation openings.

NOTE

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

the powered subwoofer.

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Description of parts and controls

Remote control

Putting batteries in the remote control

pg. 14

pg. 16

pg. 14, 15

pg. 17

pg. 20

pg. 17

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

type dry-cell batteries

(supplied)

pg. 17

pg. 14 – 40

pg. 14

pg. 14,

pg. 20,

pg. 20

pg. 22, 40

pg. 20, 41

pg. 22

pg. 27

pg. 18,

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,

replace both batteries.

CAUTION

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

pg. 15,

pg. 25

pg. 23

Number

buttons:

pg. 23

Operating the system from the remote

control

pg. 30

pg. 29

Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.

• Do not hide the remote sensor.

pg. 32, 33

pg. 32

pg. 33

pg. 31

pg. 36

pg. 35

pg. 43

pg. 44

pg. 21

pg. 17

pg. 31

pg. 18, 31

pg. 45

pg. 44

pg. 18

pg. 27

pg. 25

pg. 19

pg. 18

NOTE

• To use the buttons

underthecover, slide

down the cover.

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

Connections

If reception is poor

Connecting the FM and

AM antennas

Center unit

AM loop antenna

7 AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna

(not supplied)

7 FM antenna

If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation

coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and

remove.

FM antenna (supplied)

Center unit

Extend the supplied FM antenna

horizontally.

Connecting AM loop antenna

If reception is poor

Center unit

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

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.

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

AM broadcast program reception.

NOTE

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

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

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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 remove.

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWM508

Front speakers

SP-THM508F

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 (RIGHT)

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)

CENTER SPEAKER

Red

White

Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

Surround speakers

SP-THM505S

(Bottom)

4 m

Speaker (rear side)

Top of the base plate

10 m

4 m

FRONT

Center speaker

SP-THM508C

Screw M4 x 20 mm

(supplied)

Route the speaker cord

through the hole on the

bracket.

Base plate

Copper

Red

Silver

Black

• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;

CAUTION

•

Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel.

DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to

avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to

incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.

Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation

on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result

if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

• 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.

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Connections

This page is for

Before connecting the

speaker cords;

Twist and pull the

insulation coat off and

remove.

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

Green

Blue

Gray

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)

Front speakers

SP-THM303F

4 m

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWM303

Center speaker

SP-THM303C

4 m

Surround speakers

SP-THM303S

10 m

• When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;

CAUTION

•

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.

• 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.

•

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.

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

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Connections

Speaker layout

Connecting a TV

• You can get better picture quality in the order — Component

video > S-video > Composite video.

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

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

Center speaker

Front left

speaker

Front right

speaker

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

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

Powered

subwoofer

7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video

input jacks

Center unit

To component

video input

Surround left

speaker

Surround right

speaker

Component video cord (not supplied)

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.

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

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

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

again.

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

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

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

• Be sure to place the 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.

For TH-M508 only:

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. 18)

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

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

plugs.

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

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

7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite video

or S-video jack

Center unit

Composite video cord

(supplied)

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

down or break, possibly causing injury. Especially be careful not to

let children lean against them.

S-video cord

(not supplied)

Align the 5 marks.

To S-video input

To composite

video input

NOTE

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

“Changing the scan mode” (A pg. 18).

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Connections

Connecting the powered

subwoofer

Connecting to a digital

component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Powered

subwoofer

Center unit

TH-M303

Center unit

SP-PWM508

System cord

(supplied)

Align the 5 marks.

TH-M508

SP-PWM303

Align the 5 marks.

NOTE

• The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type

of the powered subwoofer.

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

Connecting to an analog

component

To digital optical

To digital optical output

input*¹

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

DBS*²tuner

MD recorder

Center unit

For TH-M508 only:

This system can send digital audio signals to digital component

such as MD recorder or AV receiver. For details of output signal

selection, see “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” (A pg. 37).

DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

S-video cord

(not supplied)

RCA pin plug

NOTE

cord

• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the

source to play. (A pg. 17) When connecting a video component such

as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.

• When DBS is selected as the source, PCM signal is output from

DIGITAL OUT.

(not supplied)

Composite video

cord

(not supplied)

VCR (A C or B C)

TV (C)

Cassette recorder (C)

A To composite video output

B To S-video output

C To audio output

NOTE

• The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be

output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from

the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.

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Connections

Setting the VOLTAGE

SELECTOR switch

To avoid damaging the powered subwoofer, set the VOLTAGE

SELECTOR switch to the voltage of your area.

Connecting the power

cord

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

When you change the position of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR

switch, use a tool such as a slotted screwdriver, etc.

Center unit

Powered

subwoofer

CAUTION

DO NOT plug the power cord of the powered subwoofer

before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch to the

correct voltage.

SP-PWM508

Power cord

(supplied)

Power cord

Plug into AC outlets.

CAUTION

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging

the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.

• If the AC outlets do not match the AC plugs, use the supplied AC plug

adaptors.

SP-PWM303 (except for Australia)

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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 14 and

15.

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a Hitachi TV:

Press 1, then 0.

For a Toshiba TV:

Press 0, then 8.

Manufacturer

JVC

Code Manufacturer

Code

Samsung

Sharp

Hitachi

Magnavox

Mitsubishi

Panasonic

RCA

Sony

Remote control

mode selector

Toshiba

04, 11 Zenith

(play button)

5 Release F TV.

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

try each one until you enter the correct one.

7 Operation

Aim the remote control at the TV.

IMPORTANT

Number

buttons

Before using the remote control to operate a TV;

• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

The following buttons are available:

F TV:

Turns TV on and off.

Adjusts the volume.

Selects the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

TV VOL +/–:

TV/VIDEO:

CHANNEL +/–:

Changes the channels.

1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected

channel and the current channel.

NOTE

• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.

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

Operating the DBS tuner

or CATV converter

Operating the TV

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

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

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to TV.

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press and hold F TV.

2 Press DBS.

3 P^Ker^ee^ps^ths^{e b}E^utN^tonT^pE^reR^ss.^{ed until step 4 is finished.}

3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.

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Operating external components with the remote control

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

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a GI Jerrold product:

Examples:

For a Philips VCR:

Press 0, then 1.

For a Sony product:

Press 2, then 0.

Press 0, then 9.

For an NEC VCR:

Press 2, then 5.

Manufacturer

Echostar

GI Jerrold

Hamlin

Code

Manufacturer Code

JVC

01, 02, 03

Philips

RCA

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

Emerson

Fisher

11, 26

05, 06

15, 16, 17, 18

13, 14

Samsung

Pioneer

Funai

10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo

21, 22, 23

27, 28

RCA

Gold Star

Hitachi

Mitsubishi

NEC

Sharp

Scientific Atlanta

Sony

09, 10

Shintom

Sony

18, 19, 20

Zenith

11, 12

Zenith

Panasonic

07, 17

6 Release F VCR/DBS.

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

one until you enter the correct one.

6 Release F VCR/DBS.

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

one until you enter the correct one.

7 Operation

Aim the remote control at the DBS tuner or CATV converter.

7 Operation

Aim the remote control at the VCR.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a

DBS tuner or CATV converter;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a

VCR;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

2 Press DBS.

VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR.

The following buttons are available:

F VCR/DBS:

Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and

off.

Changes the channels.

The following buttons are available:

F VCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off.

3 (play button): Starts playback.

CHANNEL +/–:

1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

7 :

8 :

Stops operation.

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.

Operating the VCR

REC:

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

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

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

NOTE

When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;

2 Press VCR.

• The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after you have changed

the remote control mode selector to AUDIO or TV. When operating

VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to press

VCR or DBS after setting the remote control mode selector.

3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.

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Basic operations

The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the

operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center

unit same as on the remote control for operations unless

otherwise noted.

Turning the system on/off

On the remote control:

Press F AUDIO.

On the center unit:

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following

operation;

Press F.

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

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

messages will appear on the TV screen.

The buttons described below are used on

pages 16 to 19.

• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:

Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.

• “NOW READING”:

Appears when the system is reading the disc information.

• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:

Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not

match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be

played back.

Source

selecting

buttons

Remote control

mode selector

• “NO DISC”:

Appears when no disc is loaded.

• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:

Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

NOTE

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

off when the power is turned on.

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

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

turned on.

• A small amount of 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;

•

One of 0 buttons on the center unit

One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control

One of the DISC (1-5) 3 buttons or 3 on the center unit.

You can use the same buttons on the remote control except after

pressing FM/AM.

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Basic operations

Selecting the source to

play

Listening with headphones

(not supplied)

On the remote control:

CAUTION

Be sure to turn down the volume;

Press one of the source selecting buttons

(DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).

• 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. 20)

FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 40)

Each time you press the button, the band alternates

between FM and AM.

While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the

center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode

(A pg. 24) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turn the

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

“HEADPHONE” appears on the display window.

VCR: To select the source from a component connected to the

VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg. 12)

DBS: To select the source from a component connected to the

DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 12)

Headphone mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are output

regardless of your speaker setting;

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

output from the headphones.

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

headphones.

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

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

this case, “L/R ONLY” appears on the display window for a few

seconds.

On the center unit:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source

name you want appears on the display

window.

NOTE

• When AM, FM or DBS is selected as the source, the system does not

output video signals.

• It may take time to change the source.

Adjusting the volume

[VOLUME]

Turning off the sound

temporarily [MUTING]

CAUTION

Press MUTING.

• 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.

To restore the sound

Perform one on the following:

• Press MUTING again.

• Press AUDIO VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL + or –.

On the center unit:

Adjusting the brightness

of the indications

[DIMMER]

Turn VOLUME.

Press DIMMER.

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

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Basic operations

Sleep Timer [SLEEP]

The system turns off automatically when the specified period of

time has passed.

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. 11)

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.

2 P^Cur^re^res^nts^lyC^seu^lecr^ts^edo^mr^o3^de/^a2^ppeat^ro^{s o}sⁿe^thl^ee^dc^ist^plt^ah^ye^wid^nde^os^w.ired

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

mode.

• PAL:

Select this when your TV supports the

PAL interlaced video input only.

Select this when your TV equipped with

component jacks supports the PAL

progressive video input.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

• PAL PROG.:

To cancel

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

• NTSC:

Select this when your TV supports the

NTSC interlaced video input only.

• NTSC PROG.: Select this when your TV equipped with

component jacks supports the NTSC

progressive video input.

You can get better picture quality in “PAL PROG.” or “NTSC

PROG.” mode than in PAL or NTSC mode.

Adjusting the output level

of the subwoofer and

center/surround speakers

[SUBWFR, CENTER,

SURR L/R]

Press S.WFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer.

Press CENTER +/– to adjust the center

speaker.

3 Press ENTER while the selected mode

is displayed.

When “PAL PROG.” or “NTSC PROG.” is selected, the

PROGRESSIVE indicator lights on the display window.

NOTE

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

is not a malfunction of the system.

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 “PAL” or “NTSC ”.

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. 37)

• 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. 37).

Optimizing the speaker

settings [Smart Surround

Setup]

NOTE

To cancel

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

replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart

Surround Setup again.

Press SMART S.SETUP.

NOTE

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

(A pg. 18 or 37)

7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped

• 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.

1 Take your position where you listen to

the sound.

2 Press and hold SMART S.SETUP.

3 ^“P^Sr^Ee^Ts^TIs^NGE^UN^PT^”E^flaR^sh,^esp^orⁿe^ts^hes^diC^spu^layrs^woⁱⁿr^doY^w./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

Basic playback

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the

following operation;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2 Press DVD.

1 Press the desired

DISC (1-5) 0 on the

center unit.

• The system turns on and the

disc tray comes out.

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

2 Place a disc.

Label side up

When placing an 8 cm

disc

3 Press DISC (1-5).

(play button)

Remote control

mode selector

For MP3/WMA disc

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

For MPEG4 disc

Pressing TOP MENU or MENU shows the file control display

(A pg. 28) on the TV screen during playback.

7 To pause playback

Press 8.

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

Number buttons

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),

reverse): appears when you perform each operation.

(Slow-motion forward/

Disc lamps

(TH-M508 only)

•

: 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

• Up to 5 discs can be loaded.

• You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD.

• The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop

playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the

end.

Signal and speaker

indicators

Track number

• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you

press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.

• If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 38.

T R 1 2 3 1 2 : 3 4

MP3 indicator*²

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

(during playback only)

7 Playback information on the display window

DVD VIDEO

Example:

Pressing FL DISPLAY

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

Group number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Chapter number

MP 3 G 1 2 T 1 2 3

C 1 0 : 0 2 : 3 1

Track number

Signal and speaker indicators (A pg. 25)

WMA indicator lights for WMA disc.

Surround mode and digital signal format (A pg. 24)

JPEG disc

Group number

File number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

J P G G 1 2 F 1 2 3

Title number

Chapter number

MPEG4 disc

D V D T 1 C 1

Track number

DVD AUDIO

T R 1 2 3 1 0 : 3 1

Signal and speaker indicators

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

(during playback only)

T 1 1 : 2 3 : 4 5

Track number

Elapsed playing time

(hour:minute:second)

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

Track number

Pressing FL DISPLAY

Group number

A S F G 1 2 T 1 2 3

Track number

Signal and speaker indicators

D V D A G 1 T 1

NOTE

VCD/SVCD/CD

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

JPEG/MPEG4). (A pg. 26)

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

(A pg. 25)

Example:

When a CD is played back

Track number

Signal and speaker

indicators

C D 1 1 0 : 3 1

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

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 Disc information on the display window

The disc indicators on the display window show the current status

of the corresponding disc tray.

Fast-forward/fast-reverse

Example:

When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the

disc tray 5 is selected.

7 During playback

On the remote

control:

Currently selected

disc number

Press y or 1.

Each time you press the button, the search speed changes (M2,

M5, M10, M20, M60).

Currently loaded disc number

To return to normal speed playback

Press 3 (play button).

About the disc lamps (For TH-M508)

The disc lamps on the center unit also show the disc status. Only

the disc lamp currently selected lights.

On the remote control and the center unit:

Press and hold x or 4.

Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/

reverse search speed (M5 → M20).

7 Screen saver

A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long

time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a

static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver

function).

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.

• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.

• If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 37.

• This feature may not work for some discs.

One Touch Replay

You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds

from the current position.

Skip to the beginning of a

desired selection

7 During playback

On the remote control:

7 Using x/4 buttons

Press

7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter):

NOTE

During playback

• This function works in the same title.

• This feature may not work for some discs.

For VCD/SVCD (track):

During playback without PBC function

For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file):

During playback or while stopped

Press x or 4 repeatedly.

NOTE

• When playing back an MP3/WMA disc, you can make operations

using the file control display. (A pg. 28)

• This feature may not work for some discs.

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Playback

7 Using number buttons on the remote control

Playing back a bonus

7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):

While stopped, the title number is selected.

During playback, the chapter number is selected.

group

Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus

group” whose contents are not open to the public. The

bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc.

To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key

number” (a password). The way of getting the key number depends

on the disc. After getting the key number, you can play back the

bonus group by following the procedure below.

For DVD AUDIO (track):

During playback or while stopped

For VCD/SVCD (track):

During playback without PBC function

For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file):

During playback or while stopped

Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to select

the desired number.

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

number buttons” below.

7 While the BONUS indicator lights up on the display window

1 Select the bonus group.

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

using number buttons” described above.

How to use the number buttons

The key number entry indication appears.

To select 3:

To select 14:

To select 24:

To select 40:

Press 3.

Press +10, then 4.

Press +10 twice, then 4.

Press +10 three times, then 10.

Or press +10 four times, then 0.

On the TV

On the display window

_ _ _ _

K E Y

Locating a desired title/

group using number

buttons

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

key number, then press ENTER.

7 During playback or while

When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and

the BONUS indicator goes off.

1^stP^opr^pe^edss TITLE/

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

GROUP.

To clear the key number entry

Perform whichever one of the following:

• Press 7.

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

display window.

• Open the disc tray.

• Turn off the system.

Example:

During DVD VIDEO playback

NOTE

_ _

1 : 2 3 : 4 5

• In Random Playback, tracks in the bonus group are not played back.

2 While the display window shows “_ _”

or “_”, use number buttons (0-10, +10)

to enter the desired title or group

number.

The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of

the selected title/group.

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

number buttons” above.

NOTE

• This feature may not work for some discs.

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Advanced operations

• 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

Dolby Pro Logic II*

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

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:

(play button)

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.

Dolby Digital*

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software

encoded with Dolby Digital (

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.

Number buttons

Available Surround modes for each input signal

The B marks show available surround modes.

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

PCM

ALL

AUTO

SURR

PL II

Dolby

Signal

SURR OFF

DTS

LPCM

PPCM

MOVIE*³MUSIC*³Digital

ST.*³

Dolby Digital

(Multichannel)

—

Dolby Digital

(2 channel)

—

DTS Digital

Surround

(Multichannel)

—

DTS Digital

Surround

(2 channel)

—

You can select these

modes by pressing

SURROUND.

Analog (VCR) or

Linear/Packed

PCM

—

(A pg. 25)

(2 channel)

Linear/Packed

PCM

(Multichannel)

—

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Advanced operations

7 All Channel Stereo (DSP)

7 When playing back digital multichannel software

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.

(except during SURR OFF mode)

The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS

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

7 When playing back 2 channel source

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

PL II MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL CH ST.) mode.

Normal stereo sound

All Channel Stereo

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the

desired mode.

The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode

appears on the display window.

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

7 Indicators on the display window

Digital signal format indicators

For details on each mode, see page 24.

PPCM:

Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals

comes in.

To turn off the surround mode

LPCM:

GD:

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.

Press SURROUND repeatedly until SURR

OFF appears on the display window.

Storing adjustments — auto memory

No indication:

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.

Dolby Surround/DSP mode indicators

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

NOTE

DSP:

Lights when All Channel Stereo mode is activated.

• When FM or AM is selected as the source, you cannot select any

surround mode.

Source signal indicators, etc.

Light to indicate the incoming signals.

• 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”.

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

The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are

reproducing the channels’ sound.

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

using the on-screen bar.

“

” lights.

Showing the on-screen bar

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.

7 Whenever a disc is

loaded

Press ON SCREEN.

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

follows on the TV screen.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following

operation;

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

Example:

During DVD VIDEO playback

OFF

(The on-screen bar disappears)

(back to the beginning)

• The currently selected item shows green.

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G 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 paused.

appears when stopped.

H Select this to change time information (F). See “Changing the

time information” below.

DVD AUDIO

I Select this for Repeat Playback. (A pg. 33)

J Select this for time search function. (A pg. 28)

K Select this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO) or track (for DVD

AUDIO) search function. (A pg. 27)

L Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream.

(A pg. 30)

M Select this to change subtitle language. (A pg. 29)

N Select this to change view angle. (A pg. 29)

O Select this to change the page. (A pg. 31)

P Shows Playback Mode status.

PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (A pg. 32)

RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (A pg. 33)

Q Shows Repeat Mode status. (A pg. 33)

VCD

SVCD

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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3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the

desired information.

Example:

* H – O are not available.

When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.

A Shows disc type.

B Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second).

C Shows disc number.

D Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD

AUDIO) number.

E 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

4 Press ON SCREEN.

F Shows time information. See “Changing the time information”

below.

The on-screen bar disappears.

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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:

• To go to the next page, press x.

Locating a desired scene from the DVD

• 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.

7 During playback

Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is

shown by pressing MENU.

See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding its

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

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desired item.

3 Press ENTER.

Example:

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

corresponding number using number buttons.

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

Repeat step 4.

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Advanced operations

5 Press ENTER.

NOTE

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

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

6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

NOTE

Using the file control

display

You can search and play desired groups and

tracks/files using the file control display on

the TV screen.

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

Locating a desired position by specifying

the time

7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD

AUDIO:

During playback

Current group /total group Playback mode (PROGRAM,

number

RANDOM, REPEAT)

For VCD/SVCD:

While stopped or during playback without PBC function

Elapsed playing time of current

track (for MP3/WMA/MPEG4

only)

For CD:

Tag information (for MP3/

WMA only)

During playback or while stopped

7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the

beginning of the disc

Perform the following procedure while stopped.

7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the

beginning of the current title/track

Perform the following procedure during playback.

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3 Press ENTER.

Current group

Current track (file)

Current track (file) / total track (file)

number on current group

Total track (file)

number on disc

4 Use number buttons (0-9) to enter the

Playback status

time.

Example:

The file control display appears automatically during playback

(MP3/WMA) or while stopped.

To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds)

elapsed

Press 2

Press 4

Press 3

Press 0

Press 8

To cancel a misentry

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6 Press ON SCREEN.

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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:

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When using the on-screen bar:

desired group/track/file.

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

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3 Press ENTER.

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

file.

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

played back.

NOTE

• 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. 21)

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

Resume Playback

When Resume Playback is set to

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

video part.

“ON” (A pg. 38) and you stop

playback by the following

operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored.

(“RESUME” appears on the display window.)

• Turning off the power (A pg. 16)

• Pressing 7 once

Selecting the subtitle

7 During playback of a disc containing

subtitles in several languages

• Changing the source (A pg. 17)

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 with the playback disc.

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.

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. 36).

• “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. 36).

• 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):

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“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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3 Press ENTER.

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.

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3 Press ENTER.

1 Press VFP.

The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen.

Example:

4 Press Cursor 5/Y to select the desired

still picture.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select

5 Press ENTER.

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 During playback or

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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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

number buttons” (A pg. 23).

• 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.

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

AUDIO, perform the procedure of “Playing back a bonus

group” (A pg. 23) to turn off the BONUS indicator on the

display window.

• You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is up to

99.

• There may be a case that the group or title number can be

entered even for discs that contain no groups or titles. In

such a case, press ENTER to proceed to the Track/Chapter

column.

parameters.

8 Press VFP.

NOTE

• Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the

procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.

• When you press ENTER instead of the number buttons in

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

or chapters on the selected group or title are programmed as

a step.

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.

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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.

USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.

USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM.

To quit the Program mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program

window and

disappear from the TV screen.

NOTE

• There may be a case where bonus group on a DVD AUDIO cannot be

played.

• The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback.

• Program Playback may not work for some discs.

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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 on the

current disc for VCD/SVCD/

CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/

MPEG4.

appears on the TV screen.

DISC

REPEAT DISC

2 Press 3 (play button).

• When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts

Random Playback of the next disc after completing current

disc playback.

Repeats all the available discs.

ALL

REPEAT ALL

Repeats the current track for

DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/

CD/MP3/WMA/MPEG4 disc.

To quit Random mode

While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program

REPEAT TRACK,

REPEAT STEP

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 all

available discs normally.

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

Random Playback.

indication

NOTE

Repeat Playback

• For DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, REPEAT ALL and REPEAT

DISC may not be available depending on the disc.

Repeating the current selection or all

discs

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

WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc):

7 For DVD VIDEO:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

During playback

For VCD/SVCD:

During playback without PBC

function or stopped

For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/

JPEG/MPEG4:

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3 Press ENTER.

During playback or stopped

When using the REPEAT button:

Press REPEAT.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select

the Repeat mode.

C 1 1 : 3 1 : 0 1

5 Press ENTER.

Repeat mode indicator

6 Press ON SCREEN.

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.

The on-screen bar disappears.

To cancel Repeat Playback

Select “OFF” in step 4.

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Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat]

You can repeat playback of a

desired part by specifying the

beginning (point A) and

ending (point B).

Tray lock

You can lock trays and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection.

On the center unit ONLY:

While the system is turned off

7 During playback

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

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3 Press ENTER.

Press and hold

• The system turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the display

window.

• If you try to eject discs, “LOCKED” appears to indicate that

trays are locked.

To cancel

4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select

Carry out the same operation again.

• The system turns on and “UNLOCKED” appears on the display

window.

“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).

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The on-screen bar disappears.

To cancel

Select “OFF” in step 4, then press ENTER.

NOTE

• When playing back a DVD VIDEO, A-B Repeat Playback is possible

only within the same title.

• “A-B” cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.

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Advanced operations

• M. OUT (Monitor Out):

Select the video output jack type by which you watch DVD

playback after connecting your TV. (A pg. 11)

Set the video output to use AV COMPU LINK remote

control system. (A pg. 42)

Sound and other settings

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following

operation;

VIDEO: To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack.

COMPNT (component):

To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks.

• DiscIll (For TH-M508):

To watch DVD playback via the S-VIDEO jack.

• Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

NOTE

Before you start operation;

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

cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

When you select DVD as the source and leave the system in

stop mode for 5 minutes, the disc lamps starts illuminating.

1 Press SETTING.

3 Press Cursor 3/2 to make an

adjustment or selection.

Example:

B A L : C E N T E R

B A L : R

2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the item

The adjustment is set and the display automatically disappears

a few seconds later.

you want to set.

• BAL (Balance):

You can adjust the balance between the front left and front

right speakers.

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.)

• DEC (Decode):

When you play an external source (DBS 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.

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Setting DVD preferences

NOTE

Using the setup menus

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

language, such as “AA”, etc.

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

“Menu description” 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

Yiddish

AUDIO.

2 Press DVD.

AS Assamese

AY Aymara

AZ Azerbaijani

BA Bashkir

BE Byelorussian

BG Bulgarian

BH Bihari

JW Javanese

KA Georgian

KK Kazakh

SG Sangho

SH Serbo-Croatian

SI Singhalese

SK Slovak

KL Greenlandic

KM Cambodian

KN Kannada

KO Korean (KOR)

KS Kashmiri

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

SL Slovenian

SM Samoan

SN Shona

BI Bislama

BN Bengali, Bangla KU Kurdish

SO Somali

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

Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.

• Select the initial language*.

HI Hindi

PA Panjabi

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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

You can select the appropriate mode according to the type of the

device connected to DIGITAL OUT connector. (TH-M508 only)

• PCM ONLY

: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.

• 16:9/16:9 MULTI (Wide television conversion)

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

TV).

Select this when you connect the linear PCM digital input of

other audio equipment (amplifier, MD, or DAT deck, etc.).

• DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

Select this when you connect the digital input connector of a

Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifire with a built-in Dolby

Digital decoder.

• 4:3 LB/4:3 MULTI LB (Letter Box conversion)

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

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

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

• 4:3 PS/4:3 MULTI PS (Pan Scan conversion)

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

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

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

the pictures will not be shown on the screen.

• STREAM/PCM

Select this when you connect the digital input connector of an

amplifier with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG

multichannel decoder.

NOTE

• When DBS is selected as the source, PCM signal is output from

DIGITAL OUT.

7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION

(Dynamic range compression)

Ex.: 16:9

Ex.: 4:3 LB

Ex.: 4:3 PS

You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a

low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.

• AUTO

NOTE

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

become “4:3 LB” or “4:3 MULTI LB” with some DVDs. This

depends on how DVDs are recorded.

• When selecting “MULTI” options as the monitor type for the multi-

color system TV, this system outputs PAL or NTSC video signal

according to the disc, regardless of the scan mode setting. (A pg. 18)

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).

7 PICTURE SOURCE

NOTE

When you set the scan mode to PROGRESSIVE (A pg. 18), 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).

• 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.

Normally set to “AUTO”.

• AUTO

:Speaker setting menu

(SPK. SETTING)

Used to play a disc containing both video and film source

materials.

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

current disc according to the disc information.

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

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

• FILM

Suitable for playing back a film source disc.

• VIDEO

Suitable for playing back a video source disc.

7 Level menu (LEVEL)

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.

TEST TONE*

Outputs the test tone.

RETURN

7 SCREEN SAVER (A pg. 22)

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

Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.

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

following sequence:

s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right

speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left

speaker s (back to the beginning)

setting.

• AUDIO

Select this to play MP3/WMA files.

• STILL PICTURE

Select this to play JPEG files.

• VIDEO

NOTE

• Before you turn on the test tone, be sure to select AUTO SURR as the

surround mode. (A pg. 24)

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. 39)

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.

:Other setting menu (OTHERS)

7 RESUME

You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.

(A pg. 29)

7 ON SCREEN GUIDE

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

(A pg. 20)

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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

AE United Arab Emirates

AF Afghanistan

SA Saudi Arabia

SB Solomon Islands

SC Seychelles

SD Sudan

ET Ethiopia

LB Lebanon

AG Antigua and Barbuda

Finland

Fiji

LC Saint Lucia

Anguilla

Liechtenstein

AL Albania

FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

LK Sri Lanka

LR Liberia

SE Sweden

AM Armenia

SG Singapore

SH Saint Helena

Micronesia (Fedelated States

of)

AN Netherlands Antilles

AO Angola

LS Lesotho

FO Faroe Islands

FR France

LT Lithuania

LU Luxembourg

LV Latvia

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

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

Burundi

Benin

TH Thailand Code Language

South Georgia and the South

Sandwich Islands

BM Bermuda

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

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

Indonesia

Ireland

Israel

Nicaragua

UG Uganda

NL Netherlands

NO Norway

NP Nepal

United States Minor Outlying

Islands

CH Switzerland

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

CO Colombia

CR Costa Rica

CU Cuba

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

Japan

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

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

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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Tuner operations

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the

following operation;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

AUDIO.

2 Press FM/AM.

Setting the AM tuner

interval spacing

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries

use 10 kHz spacing.

• The initial setting is as follows:

10 kHz (For Central and South America)

9 kHz (Except for Central and South America)

The buttons described below are used on pages 40 to 41.

On the center unit ONLY:

7 When AM is selected as the source

To select the 10 kHz interval

Remote control

mode selector

Press and hold 7, then press 8. “10k STEP” appears on the display

window.

To select the 9 kHz interval

Press and hold 7, then press 3. “9k STEP” appears on the display

window.

Manual tuning

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the

band.

Example:

Number buttons

When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.

8 1 0 k

2 Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until

you find the frequency you want.

When you hold down the button until the system starts

searching for stations and then release it, the system stops

searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal

strength is tuned in to.

NOTE

• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED

indicator lights on the display window.

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

display window.

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Tuner operations

Preset tuning

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

quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

Selecting the FM

reception mode

When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can

change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.

7 To preset the stations

7 While listening to an FM station

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:

1 Tune in the station you want to preset.

• If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM

station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting

the FM reception mode” below.

Example:

When the system is tuned in to 103.50 MHz.

1 0 3 . 5 0 M

2 Press MEMORY.

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.)

_ _

1 0 3 . 5 0 M

While “CH” and “– –” are flashing:

Reducing the noise of AM

broadcast

When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference,

you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise.

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

select a preset number you want.

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

number buttons” (A pg. 23).

Example:

When the preset channel 1 is selected.

7 While listening to an AM station

Press FM MODE.

The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window.

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

• Choose “BEAT CUT 1” or “BEAT CUT 2” according to which

gives clearer sound.

1 1 0 3 . 5 0 M

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

again.

While the selected number is flashing:

4 Press MEMORY.

The selected number stops flashing.

The station is assigned to the selected preset number.

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

5 ^aR^gaeⁱⁿp^.eat steps 1 to 4.

• Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously

stored one.

7 To tune in to a preset station

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or

AM.

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

select a preset number.

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

number buttons” (A pg. 23).

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AV COMPU LINK remote control system

The AV COMPU LINK remote

control system allows you to operate

Available functions

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use

the functions listed following.

JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is

equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to

operate JVC’s video components via the video components

terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect

the video components you want to operate as follows.

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video

components.

One-touch video play

Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the

VCR, you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other

switches. This system automatically turns on and changes the

source to VCR.

The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the

appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.

When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place, press

the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the

same result.

Connecting a TV and VCR

CAUTION

Before connecting;

• If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into

the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

One-touch DVD play

Simply by starting playback on the built-in DVD player, you can

enjoy playback without manually setting other switches. The TV

automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the

appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.

1 Connect the center unit to a TV and

VCR.

2 ^•C^Fo^on^{r d}n^ee^tac^ilst^,t^sh^eee^pac^ge^en¹¹t^aeⁿr^du¹²n^.it to a TV and VCR

using the optional AV COMPU LINK

cords.

Automatic selection of TV input mode

When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system,

the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate

position so that you can view the playback picture.

Automatic Power On/Off

The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system.

When you turn on the system;

Center unit

• If the previously selected source is “DVD”, only the TV will turn

on automatically.

• If the previously selected source is “VCR”, the TV and VCR will

turn on automatically.

When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn off.

NOTE

• If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR, the VCR will

not turn off and will continue recording.

AV COMPU LINK cord

(not supplied)

VCR

3 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV

and the center unit into the AC outlets.

4 Turn on the connected components

first, then turn on the center unit.

• When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV

COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to

minimum using the TV volume control on the TV.

• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied

with this system. (Press F VCR/DBS.)

NOTE

• To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the

correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 35)

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KARAOKE operations

• The icon such as

available for.

shows the types of discs the operation is

Basic KARAOKE

operation

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control for the following

operation;

1 Connect a

• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

microphone to

MIC 1 or MIC 2 on the center unit.

The buttons described below are used on pages 43 to 45.

2 Press the KARAOKE button so that

appears on the display window.

3 Start playback.

4 ^ST^eu^er^“Bn^asM^icI^pC^layL^baE^ckV^”E^(AL^pt^go^{. 2}a⁰⁾d^.just the

microphone’s volume.

• This control adjust the output volume of both MIC 1 and

MIC 2 together.

5 Sing along with the playback of the

song.

To turn off KARAOKE function

Press KARAOKE so that

disappears from the display window.

To repeat a disc/chapter/title/ track during KARAOKE

mode

Set the Repeat mode. (A pg. 33)

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)

To enjoy Karaoke using a menu screen

See “Playing from a specified position on a disc” (A pg. 27).

NOTE

• While playback is paused, no sound (voice) via the microphone is

heard from the speakers.

• You cannot turn on KARAOKE function while playing back an

MPEG4/DVD AUDIO disc.

Number

buttons

• KARAOKE function will be canceled when you change the source by

pressing a source selecting button or when an MPEG4/DVD AUDIO

disc playback automatically starts.

• When KARAOKE function is on:

• The volume indication on the display window automatically turns

up by a few levels but the change of the indication does not affect

on the hearing.

• The output level of the DIGITAL OUT jack is lowered.

• The surround mode (A pg. 24) is canceled.

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See page 43 for button locations.

KARAOKE operations

Reserving songs

Selecting audio

Most Karaoke discs have the capability of adding “Guide vocal” or

“Guide melody” to the Karaoke accompaniment.

You can reserve your desired

songs (tracks/chapters) to play

in the order of your choice.

Up to 12 songs can be reserved with this function.

Selecting audio channel(s) [AUDIO]

7 While stopped with KARAOKE function turned on

With most DVD Karaoke discs, you can

select audio channel(s) among some options

called “with guide vocal”, “with guide

melody”, and “accompaniment only”, etc. to enjoy Karaoke to your

preference.

1 Press RESERVE.

2 ^TP^hr^ee^res^ss^ervn^atu^iom^{n li}b^ste^ar^ppb^eau^rst^otⁿo^tn^hes^T(^V1^s-^c1^re0^en,^.+10) to

select your desired song to reserve by

specifying the disc, group/title, and

track/chapter numbers.

7 During playback

1 Press ON SCREEN.

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the

Example:

To specify “track/chapter 2” of “disc 1”: Press 1 s 1 s 2

desired audio channel.

To specify “track/chapter 14” of “disc 3”: Press 3 s 1 s

+10 s 4

Each time you press AUDIO, audio channel changes as

follows;

To specify “track/chapter 20” of “disc 3”: Press 3 s 1 s

+10 s 10

Example for a video CD, super VCD:

ST s L s R s (back to the beginning)

• ST: To listen to L (left) and R (right) audio channel.

No Disc Gr/Tt Tr/Chap

• L:

• R:

To listen to L (left) audio channel.

To listen to R (right) audio channel.

NOTE

• When “

” appears on the TV screen, the disc does not contain

multi audio channels or this operation is prohibited.

To erase a reserved song

Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired song (disc, group/title,

and title/track numbers), then press CANCEL.

Masking the vocal recorded on a normal

disc [VOCAL MASK]

To add a song to the reservation list

You can enjoy Karaoke with a

Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired song (disc, group/title,

and title/track numbers), then specify a new disc, group/title,

and title/track numbers. The new song is inserted before the

selected song.

normal disc (containing no

multiplex audio or multi-

sound Karaoke audio, etc.) by attenuating the frequencies around a

human voice with this function. Note that this setting is applied

only to the current disc.

3 Repeat step 2 to reserve the rest of your

selection.

7 During playback with KARAOKE function turned on

4 Press 3 (play button) to start playback

1 Press VOCAL.

Each time you press VOCAL, vocal mask function turns on

and off alternately.

of the reserved songs.

To hide or show the reservation list

Press RESERVE. Each time you press RESERVE, the reservation

list disappears/appears from/on the TV screen.

NOTE

• The voice may not be masked enough with some discs.

NOTE

• When “

” appears in step 2, 12 songs have already been reserved

and you cannot make more reservations.

• While the reservation list is not displayed on the TV screen, you

cannot start playback of the reserved songs by pressing 3 (play

button). Be sure to press RESERVE to display the reservation list

before you start playback.

• You can additionally reserve a song next to the current playing song

even during playback. In such a case, perform the procedure above

from step 1 through 3.

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KARAOKE operations

Adding an echo effect to

your voice

7 During playback with

KARAOKE function

turned on

Press ECHO repeatedly to select the

desired effect level.

Each time you press ECHO, vocal option changes as follows;

OFF s 1 s 2 s 3 s (back to the beginning)

As the number increases, the effect will be emphasized.

(Normally set the level to “2”.)

E C H O 2

To cancel the sound effect

Select “OFF” in the procedure above.

Shifting the pitch of the

playback sound

You can sharp/flat the pitch of

a song recorded on a disc by a

halftone interval to match

your voice range. Note that this setting is applied only to the current

title/track.

7 During playback with KARAOKE function turned on

1 Press KEY CTL +/–.

The following indication appears on the TV screen.

For DVD VIDEO/VCD/SVCD/CD: (pop-up window)

KEY CONT

• Be sure to go to the next step within five seconds while the

pop-up window is displayed on the TV screen.

For MP3/WMA: (in the file control display)

KEY CONT +2

2 Press KEY CTL +/– repeatedly to adjust

the pitch (–6 to +6).

• Press KEY CTL + to sharp and KEY CTL – to flat the

pitch.

To resume normal playback

Select “0” in the procedure above.

NOTE

• Depending on the type of the recorded source (such as a DTS Digital

Surround software, etc.), you may not be able to shift the pitch.

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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. 13)

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. 12)

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

DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly.

Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 12)

An incorrect source has been selected.

The decode mode is not set correctly.

Select the correct source. (A pg. 17)

Select the proper decode mode. (A pg. 35)

Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 11)

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 “PAL PROG.” or “NTSC

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

on the TV screen, the

PROG.” though the center unit is connected to the TV (A pg. 18)

picture is blurred, or the which does not support the progressive video input

picture is divided into

two parts.

such as a 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. 11)

The picture does not fit The monitor type is not set correctly.

the TV screen.

Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (A pg. 37)

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-PWM508)

Amplifier section

Specifications

Front/Center/Surround:

140 W per channel, RMS at 4 C

(Center/Surround)/ 140 W per channel,

RMS at 4 C (Front)

at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic

distortion.

300 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with

10 % total harmonic distortion.

Center unit (XV-THM508/XV-THM303)

Audio section

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %

NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for

Subwoofer:

reference.

Digital input*¹:

DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm

Speaker section

Speaker unit:

(OPTICAL)

(660 nm E30 nm)

25 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically

Shielded

20 Hz to 200 Hz

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

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

Frequency Range:

Video section

General

Power Requirements:

Video System:

NTSC/PAL selectable

500 lines

64 dB

AC 110 V/127 V/220 – 240 V

selectable with the voltage selector,

50 Hz/60 Hz

170 W (at operation)

0 W (in standby mode)

Horizontal Resolution:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Video output level

Composite:

Power Consumption:

Dimensions (W M H M D):

Mass:

1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

S-video-Y:

S-video-C:

Component-Y:

Component-P^B/PR:

1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

0.286 V (0.3 V*²) (p-p)/75 C

1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

256 mm M 482 mm M 460 mm

18.5 kg

0.7 V(p-p)/75 C

Video input sensitivity/Impedance (VCR IN)

Composite:

S-video-Y:

S-video-C:

1.0 V(p-p)/75 C

0.286 V (0.3 V*²) (p-p)/75 C

7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM303)

Amplifier section

Front/Center/Surround:

80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C

* For PAL system

Tuner section

Tuning Range

FM:

(Center/Surround)/ 120 W per channel,

RMS at 4 C (Front)

at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic

distortion.

87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz

531 kHz to 1 602 kHz

(at 9 kHz intervals)

530 kHz to 1 600 kHz

(at 10 kHz intervals)

AM:

Subwoofer:

120 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with 10

% total harmonic distortion.

Speaker section

Speaker unit:

16 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically

Shielded

General

Power Requirements:

AC 110 – 240 V

(except for Australia)

AC 240 V , 50 Hz

(for Australia only)

18 W (at operation)

2.0 W (in standby mode)

, 50/60 Hz

Frequency Range:

30 Hz to 200 Hz

General

Power Requirements:

AC 110 V/127 V/220 – 240 V

selectable with the voltage selector,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Power Consumption:

Dimensions (W M H M D):

Mass:

(except for Australia)

AC 240 V

, 50 Hz

400 mm M 85 mm M 380 mm

4.3 kg

(for Australia only)

110 W (at operation)

0 W (in standby mode)

Power Consumption:

Dimensions (W M H M D):

Mass:

168.5 mm M 412 mm M 444 mm

12.0 kg

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7 Satellite Speakers

Front speakers (SP-THM303F)

Front speakers (SP-THM508F)

Speakers:

8.0 cm

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Woofer:

Tweeter:

10.0 cm M 2

4.0 cm

Impedance:

4 C

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Frequency Range:

90 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

Impedance:

4 C

106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm

Frequency Range:

60 Hz to 20 kHz

Mass:

0.69 kg

Dimensions (W M H M D):

250 mm M 1065.5 mm M 310 mm

7.2 kg

Surround speakers (SP-THM303S)

Mass:

Speakers:

8.0 cm

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Surround speakers (SP-THM505S)

Speakers:

8.0 cm

Impedance:

Frequency Range:

4 C

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

80 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

Impedance:

4 C

111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm

0.63 kg

Frequency Range:

80 Hz to 20 kHz

Mass:

Dimensions (W M H M D):

111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm

0.52 kg

Center speaker (SP-THM303C)

Mass:

Speakers:

8.0 cm

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

Center speaker (SP-THM508C)

Speakers:

Impedance:

Frequency Range:

4 C

Woofer:

Tweeter:

8.0 cm M 2

4.0 cm

90 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded

Power Handling Capacity: 140 W

106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm

0.69 kg

Mass:

Impedance:

4 C

Frequency Range:

65 Hz to 20 kHz

Dimensions (W M H M D):

326 mm M 119 mm M 170 mm

2.5 kg

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass:

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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for

SP-PWM303 for Australia)

SP-PWM508

SP-PWM303

CAUTION for mains (AC) line

BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage

corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the

outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to

prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

For SP-PWM303

For SP-PWM508

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