JVC Home Theater System TH M303 TH M301 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM  
TH-M606/TH-M603  
Consists of XV-THM606, SP-PWM606, SP-THM606F,  
SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S/  
Consists of XV-THM603, SP-PWM603, SP-THM606F,  
SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S  
The figure is for the TH-M606.  
TH-M505/TH-M501  
Consists of XV-THM505, SP-PWM505, SP-THM505F,  
SP-THM505C and SP-THM505S/  
Consists of XV-THM501, SP-PWM501, SP-THM303F,  
SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S  
The figure is for the TH-M505.  
TH-M303/TH-M301  
Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303, SP-THM303F,  
SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S/  
Consists of XV-THM301, SP-PWM301, SP-THM303F,  
SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S  
For Customer Use:  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT1147-001C  
[J,C]  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others  
For Canada  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH  
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
For Canada  
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE  
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM  
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE  
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD  
ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE  
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.  
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s  
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides  
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies  
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding  
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as  
practical.  
CAUTION!  
To avoid personal injury or  
accidentally dropping the  
unit, have two persons  
unpack, carry, and install  
the unit.  
TH-M606: 48.8 kg/108 lbs  
TH-M603: 42.1 kg/93 lbs  
TH-M505: 32.0 kg/71 lbs  
TH-M501: 31.7 kg/70 lbs  
TH-M303: 26.2 kg/58 lbs  
TH-M301: 26.2 kg/58 lbs  
G-2  
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Introduction .....................................2  
Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................31  
Random Playback ...............................................................35  
Assembling the front and surround speakers .......................9  
Connecting to a digital component .....................................15  
Using the setup menus .......................................................38  
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................19  
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......19  
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................20  
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/  
surround speakers [SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L/R] ...........20  
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................20  
Changing the scan mode ....................................................20  
Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...21  
AV COMPU LINK remote control  
system ...........................................44  
References ....................................45  
Maintenance .......................................................................45  
Troubleshooting ..................................................................45  
Specifications .....................................................................46  
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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 (41°F and 95°F).  
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-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505 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-M606/TH-M603 only)  
M5 x 25 mm (1 inch):  
For satellite speakers (8)  
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About discs  
• The following discs cannot be played back:  
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SACD, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready),  
Photo CD, etc.  
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the  
speakers.  
• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs,  
their actual operation may be different from what is  
explained in this manual. This is due to the disc  
programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this  
system.  
Playable disc types  
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:  
DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD  
(SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.  
• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play  
discs recorded with PAL system. Note that the PAL video signal  
on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output.  
• This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files  
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 22)  
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
• 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.  
• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can  
be played back only if they are already “finalized”.  
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal  
computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format.  
This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA,  
JPEG or MPEG4 files are recorded on them.  
Discs you can play:  
DVD VIDEO  
CD  
However, some discs may not be played back because of their  
disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on  
them.  
Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3,  
WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 disc are determined by the writing  
(encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore,  
due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms  
may occur:  
DVD AUDIO  
CD-R  
Some discs may not be played back.  
Some tracks on an MP3 or WMA disc may be skipped or may  
not be played back normally.  
VCD  
CD-RW  
Some files on a JPEG or MPEG4 disc may be played back  
distortedly.  
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions  
or cautions carefully.  
SVCD  
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by  
the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of  
regular CDs.  
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing  
Corporation.  
Region code of DVD VIDEO  
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own  
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO  
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region  
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.  
Example of playable DVD:  
1 2  
3 4  
ALL  
1 2  
1
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,  
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and  
playback cannot start.  
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About discs  
Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs  
• MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW)  
require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of  
the directory/file configuration.)  
Notes on JPEG discs only  
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file  
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will  
take a longer time to be displayed.)  
• When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO  
9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.  
• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.  
• Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.  
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).  
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.  
• The system can only play MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files with  
the following file extensions;  
Notes on MPEG4 disc only  
• The system supports the types of simple profile as MPEG4 files  
(MPEG4 SP).  
• The system supports MPEG4 files recorded with the maximum  
bit rate of 384 kbps and an audio codec of G.726. (To play the  
MPEG4 file, it is required that G.726 formatted audio data is  
contained in that file.)  
• The maximum size of the played picture is at a 352 x 288 pixel  
resolution (CIF).  
MP3:  
“.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3”  
WMA: “.wma”, “.WMA” and any uppercase and lowercase  
combination (such as “.Wma”)  
JPEG: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and  
lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)  
combination (such as “.Asf”)  
• Some files may be skipped or may not be played normally.  
• If different type of files (audio (MP3/WMA), still picture  
(JPEG), and video (MPEG4) files) are recorded on a disc, set the  
FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate  
setting for the data to be read. (A pg. 39)  
• 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. 39) 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  
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. 30)  
• 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-M606 unless otherwise noted.  
Front panel (center unit)  
Display window  
pg. 24  
pg. 26 pg. 43  
pg. 23  
pg. 27  
pg. 33  
pg. 23  
pg. 23  
pg. 23 pg. 23  
pg. 23  
pg. 42  
pg. 25 pg. 42  
pg. 43  
pg. 35  
pg. 20  
pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 22  
pg. 24, 42  
pg. 19  
Disc tray (inside): pg. 22  
pg. 19  
pg. 18  
pg. 18  
Remote sensor:  
pg. 7  
pg. 22  
pg. 24  
pg. 19  
Rear panel (center unit)  
pg. 15 pg. 15 pg. 15  
pg. 8  
pg. 14 pg. 15 pg. 14  
pg. 44  
pg. 15  
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Description of parts and controls  
Powered subwoofer  
SP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501  
pg. 10, 12  
POWER ON  
lamp: pg. 18  
pg. 15  
Power cord:  
pg. 15  
Rear  
Front  
SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301  
pg. 15  
POWER ON  
lamp: pg. 18  
pg. 11, 13  
Power cord: pg. 15  
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  
pg. 16  
pg. 16  
pg. 18  
pg. 16, 17  
pg. 19  
pg. 22  
pg. 19  
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)  
type dry-cell batteries  
(supplied)  
pg. 19  
pg. 16 – 43  
pg. 16  
pg. 16  
pg. 22  
pg. 24, 42  
pg. 22, 43  
pg. 24  
pg. 22,  
43  
pg. 29  
pg. 29  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,  
replace both batteries.  
pg. 20,  
38  
CAUTION  
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
pg. 27  
pg. 17,  
24  
pg. 25  
pg. 32  
pg. 31  
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.  
Do not hide the remote sensor.  
Number  
buttons:  
pg. 25  
pg. 31  
pg. 33  
pg. 35  
pg. 38  
pg. 37  
pg. 34  
pg. 34, 35  
pg. 20, 33  
pg. 33  
pg. 20  
pg. 19  
pg. 23  
pg. 26  
pg. 21  
pg. 20  
pg. 29  
pg. 20  
pg. 20  
pg. 20  
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  
1
If reception is poor  
Center unit  
Center unit  
Outdoor FM antenna  
(not supplied)  
2
Standard type (75 C  
Outdoor FM antenna cord  
coaxial) connector  
(not supplied)  
Antenna cord  
NOTE  
• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is  
well-shielded against interference.  
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• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during  
AM broadcast program reception.  
NOTE  
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,  
connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.  
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Connections  
This page is for  
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Assembling the front and  
surround speakers  
The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The  
assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the  
same manner.  
Black  
Red  
Copper  
Silver  
Front speaker  
Surround speaker  
Stand (×4)  
(×2)  
(×2)  
Screw M5 x 25 mm (1 inch) (supplied)  
3
Base plate (×4)  
Speaker  
Black  
White  
NOTE  
• The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and  
surround speakers assembly.  
Before assembling —  
• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).  
• Take care not to drop the base plate while assembling; otherwise,  
it may cause damage to the floor or injury.  
Stand  
Screw M5 x 25 mm  
(1 inch) (supplied)  
1
Completion  
Stand  
Speaker cord  
Base plate  
(supplied)  
Bottom  
with stand  
without stand  
You can route the speaker cords through one on the three  
grooves on the base plate depending on the speaker layout.  
• Depending on the installing condition, you can assemble the  
front and surround speakers without the stands. In such a  
case, attach the speaker directly to the base plate instead of  
the stand.  
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Connections  
This page is for  
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)  
speakers  
Before connecting the speaker cords;  
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.  
Powered subwoofer  
SP-PWM606  
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  
Front speakers  
SP-THM606F  
Surround speakers  
SP-THM606S  
4 m (13 feet)  
4 m (13 feet)  
10 m (33 feet)  
Red  
Black  
Copper  
Silver  
Center speaker  
SP-THM606C  
CAUTION  
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use  
speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER  
IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of  
the powered subwoofer.  
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.  
Continued on next page  
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Connections  
This page is for  
Before connecting the  
speaker cords;  
Twist and pull the insulation coat  
off and remove.  
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:  
Powered subwoofer  
SP-PWM603  
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)  
CENTER SPEAKER  
White  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Gray  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT)  
Center speaker  
SP-THM606C  
Red  
Black  
Silver  
4 m (13 feet)  
Copper  
Front speakers  
SP-THM606F  
Surround speakers  
SP-THM606S  
4 m (13 feet)  
10 m (33 feet)  
CAUTION  
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use  
speakers with 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  
Note that the illustration below is for TH-M505.  
Before connecting the speaker cords;  
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.  
Powered subwoofer  
TH-M505: SP-PWM505  
(
)
TH-M501: SP-PWM501  
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  
Front speakers  
TH-M505: SP-THM505F*21  
TH-M501: SP-THM303F*  
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)  
Blue  
(
)
Surround speakers  
TH-M505: SP-THM505S*21  
TH-M501: SP-THM303S*  
(
)
(Bottom)  
4 m (13 feet)  
4 m (13 feet)  
Center speaker  
10 m (33 feet)  
TH-M505: SP-THM505C*21  
TH-M501: SP-THM303C*  
(
)
*1  
*2  
For TH-M505  
For TH-M501, the satellite speakers are equipped with their speaker  
cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker  
terminals on their cabinet.  
Copper  
Red  
Silver  
Black  
Route the speaker cord  
through the hole on the  
bracket.  
Front/Center  
speakers  
Surround  
speakers  
• 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.  
Continued on next page  
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Connections  
This page is for  
Before connecting the  
speaker cords;  
Twist and pull the  
insulation coat off and  
remove.  
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 (13 feet)  
Powered subwoofer  
TH-M303: SP-PWM303  
(
)
TH-M301: SP-PWM301  
Center speaker  
SP-THM303C  
4 m (13 feet)  
Surround speakers  
SP-THM303S  
10 m (33 feet)  
• 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. 39)  
Powered  
subwoofer  
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video  
input jacks  
Center unit  
TV  
To component  
video input  
Surround left  
speaker  
Surround right  
speaker  
Component video cord (not supplied)  
NOTE  
• Although the satellite speakers and the 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-M606/TH-M603 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. 20)  
• 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. 19)  
7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S-  
video jacks  
Center unit  
Composite video cord  
(supplied)  
or  
• 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  
TV  
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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  
Center unit  
System cord  
(supplied)  
Align the 5 marks.  
or  
To digital optical output  
DBS* tuner  
MD recorder  
Digital optical cord (not supplied)  
Align the 5 marks.  
NOTE  
* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite  
• The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type  
of the powered subwoofer.  
NOTE  
• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the  
source to play. (A pg. 19) When connecting a video component such  
as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.  
Connecting to an analog  
component  
Connecting the power  
cord  
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.  
Center unit  
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.  
Center unit  
Powered  
subwoofer  
S-video cord  
(not supplied)  
RCA pin plug  
cord  
or  
(not supplied)  
Composite video  
cord  
(not supplied)  
Power cord  
(supplied)  
Power cord  
A
B
C
VCR (A C or B C)  
TV (C)  
Cassette recorder (C)  
Plug into AC outlets.  
CAUTION  
A To composite video output  
B To S-video output  
C To audio output  
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.  
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging  
the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.  
NOTE  
• 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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Operating external components with the remote control  
4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter  
The buttons described below are used on pages 16 and  
17.  
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  
12  
01  
10  
02  
03  
Samsung  
Sharp  
Hitachi  
06  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
RCA  
Sony  
07  
Remote control  
mode selector  
Toshiba  
08  
04, 11 Zenith  
05  
09  
(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  
Before using the remote control to operate a TV;  
• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.  
Number  
buttons  
The following buttons are available:  
F TV:  
TV VOL +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
Turns TV on and off.  
Adjusts the volume.  
Selects the input mode (either TV or  
VIDEO).  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Changes the channels.  
1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.  
TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected  
channel and the current channel.  
NOTE  
• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.  
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.  
Operating the 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  
1 Slide the remote control mode selector  
to TV.  
to VCR/DBS.  
2 Press and hold F TV.  
2 Press DBS.  
3 PKereepsthse bEutNtonTpEreRss.ed until step 4 is finished.  
3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.  
4 PKereepsthse bEutNtonTpEreRss.ed until step 5 is finished.  
Continued on next page  
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Operating external components with the remote control  
5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter  
5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter  
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).  
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  
Manufacturer Code  
21  
JVC  
01, 02, 03  
Philips  
RCA  
09  
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08  
Emerson  
Fisher  
11, 26  
29  
05, 06  
24  
15, 16, 17, 18  
13, 14  
19  
Samsung  
Pioneer  
Funai  
10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo  
21, 22, 23  
27, 28  
30  
RCA  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
Mitsubishi  
NEC  
12  
Sharp  
Scientific Atlanta  
Sony  
09, 10  
20  
04  
Shintom  
Sony  
13  
18, 19, 20  
08  
Zenith  
11, 12  
25  
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 :  
y
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.  
1:  
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.  
4 PKereepsthse bEutNtonTpEreRss.ed until step 5 is finished.  
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Basic operations  
The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the  
operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center  
unit same as on the remote control for operations unless  
otherwise noted.  
On the remote control:  
Press F AUDIO.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
On the center unit:  
Press F.  
• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.  
When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 19), the following  
messages will appear on the TV screen.  
The buttons described below are used on  
pages 18 to 21.  
• “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  
(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. 22)  
FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 42)  
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. 26) 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. 15)  
DBS: To select the source from a component connected to the  
DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 15)  
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. 14)  
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.  
“INTERLACE” or “PROGRESSIVE” appears on the display  
2 wPirnedosws. Cursor 3/2 to select the desired  
To check the remaining time  
Press SLEEP once.  
mode.  
To change the remaining time  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
• INTERLACE: Select this when your TV supports the  
interlaced video input only.  
• PROGRESSIVE: Select this when your TV equipped with  
component jacks supports the progressive  
video input.  
To cancel  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.  
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.  
You can get better picture quality in PROGRESSIVE mode  
3 tPharneisn sINETENRTLAECRE mwohdei.le the selected mode  
Adjusting the output level  
of the subwoofer and  
center/surround speakers  
[SUBWFR, CENTER,  
SURR L/R]  
is displayed.  
When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE  
indicator lights on the display window.  
NOTE  
• Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this  
is not a malfunction of the system.  
• “INTERLACE” is selected at your purchase.  
Press S.WFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer.  
Press CENTER +/– to adjust the center  
speaker.  
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 “INTERLACE”.  
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC  
customer service center.  
• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully  
compatible with this system.  
NOTE  
• You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the  
TV screen. (A pg. 39)  
• 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. 39).  
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. 20 or 39)  
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 PSrEeTsTIsNGEUNPTEflaRsh,espornetshesdiCspulayrswoinrdoYw. /5 to  
select the distance between the front  
speakers and the listening position,  
then press ENTER.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select START,  
then press ENTER.  
5 Clap your hands over your head once.  
6 Make sure that “COMPLETED !”  
appears on the TV screen, then press  
SMART S.SETUP.  
The system detects your clapping sound through the satellite  
speakers, then automatically makes the best settings for each  
speaker. “COMPLETED !” appears on the TV screen when  
Smart Surround Setup completes.  
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Playback  
• The icon such as  
available for.  
shows the types of discs the operation is  
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 22 to 25.  
2 Place a disc.  
Label side up  
When placing an 8 cm  
(3 inches) disc  
3 Press DISC (1-5).  
(play button)  
Remote control  
mode selector  
For MP3/WMA disc  
The file control display (A pg. 30) 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. 30) appears on the TV screen.  
For MPEG4 disc  
Pressing TOP MENU or MENU shows the file control display  
(A pg. 30) 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/  
Disc lamps  
(TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505/  
TH-M501 only)  
fast-reverse),  
reverse): appears when you perform each operation.  
/
(Slow-motion forward/  
: the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.  
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Playback  
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 40.  
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  
2
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. 27)  
*2 WMA indicator lights for WMA disc.  
Surround mode and digital signal format (A pg. 26)  
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  
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. 28)  
• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen.  
(A pg. 27)  
Example:  
When a CD is played back  
Track number  
Signal and speaker  
indicators  
C D 1 1 0 : 3 1  
1
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)  
*
*1 VCD indication appears for VCD/SVCD.  
NOTE  
• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed  
playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.  
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Playback  
7 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  
search  
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-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505/  
TH-M501)  
On the remote control and the center unit:  
The disc lamps on the center unit also show the disc status. Only  
the disc lamp currently selected lights.  
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 39.  
• This feature may not work for some discs.  
One Touch Replay  
You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds  
Skip to the beginning of a  
desired selection  
from the current position.  
7 During playback  
On the remote control:  
7 Using x/4 buttons  
Press  
.
7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter):  
During playback  
NOTE  
For VCD/SVCD (track):  
• This function works in the same title.  
• This feature may not work for some discs.  
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/JPEG disc, you can make operations  
using the file control display. (A pg. 30)  
• 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  
group  
7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):  
While stopped, the title number is selected.  
During playback, the chapter number is selected.  
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):  
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.  
1stPoprpeedss 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  
_ _  
T
1 : 2 3 : 4 5  
• In Random Playback, tracks in the bonus group are not played back.  
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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• The icon such as  
available for.  
shows the types of discs the operation is  
Using the surround mode  
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.  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
AUDIO.  
2 Press DVD.  
• There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a  
case, follow each instruction.  
7 Dolby Surround  
Dolby Pro Logic II*1  
The buttons described below are used on pages 26 to 37.  
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*1  
Cursor  
(3/2/Y/5)/  
ENTER  
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software  
encoded with Dolby Digital (  
).  
2
7 DTS Digital Surround*  
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software  
encoded with DTS Digital Surround (  
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel  
digital audio format available on CD and DVD software.  
).  
Number buttons  
Available Surround modes for each input signal  
The B marks show available surround modes.  
*1  
Surround  
off  
Auto  
DTSDigital Linear Packed  
Manufactured under  
license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby”,  
“Pro Logic”, “MLP  
Lossless”, and the  
double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS  
Digital Surround” are  
registered trademarks  
of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
Mode  
Dolby Surround  
DSP  
Surround  
Surround  
PCM  
PCM  
ALL  
CH  
AUTO  
SURR  
PL II  
PL II  
Dolby  
Signal  
SURR OFF  
DTS  
LPCM  
PPCM  
MOVIE*3 MUSIC*3 Digital  
ST.*3  
Dolby Digital  
(Multichannel)  
B
B
B
B
B
Dolby Digital  
(2 channel)  
B
B
B
*2  
*3  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
(Multichannel)  
B
B
B
B
B
DTS Digital  
Surround  
(2 channel)  
B
B
B
You can select these  
modes by pressing  
SURROUND.  
Analog (VCR) or  
Linear/Packed  
PCM  
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
(A pg. 27)  
(2 channel)  
Linear/Packed  
PCM  
(Multichannel)  
B
B
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7 All Channel Stereo (DSP)  
7 When playing back digital multichannel software  
(except during SURR OFF mode)  
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS  
Digital Surround or Linear/Packed PCM) is automatically selected.  
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.  
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 26.  
PPCM:  
Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals  
comes in.  
To turn off the surround mode  
LPCM:  
GD:  
C:  
Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.  
Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.  
Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals  
come in.  
No digital signal indicator lights when analog  
signals come in.  
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.  
a: Lights when the left channel signal comes  
in.  
• 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”.  
b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.  
c: Lights when the right channel signal comes in.  
d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.  
g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.  
i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.  
h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2  
channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.  
SW : Always lights.  
Using the on-screen bar  
You can check disc information and you can use some functions  
using the on-screen bar.  
The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are  
reproducing the channels’ sound.  
If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only  
” lights.  
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 stopped.  
H Select this to change time information (F). See Changing the  
time informationbelow.  
DVD AUDIO  
I Select this for Repeat Playback. (A pg. 35)  
J Select this for time search function. (A pg. 30)  
K Select this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO) or track (for DVD  
AUDIO) search function. (A pg. 29)  
L Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream.  
(A pg. 32)  
M Select this to change subtitle language. (A pg. 31)  
N Select this to change view angle. (A pg. 31)  
O Select this to change the page. (A pg. 33)  
P Shows Playback Mode status.  
PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (A pg. 34)  
RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (A pg. 35)  
Q Shows Repeat Mode status. (A pg. 35)  
VCD  
SVCD  
CD  
Changing the time information  
You can change the time  
information in the on-screen  
bar on the TV screen and the  
display window of the center unit.  
7 During playback  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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MPEG4*  
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the  
desired information.  
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  
number buttons(A pg. 25).  
Playing from a specified  
position on a disc  
select the number of the desired item.  
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 NEXTor PREVIOUSis shown on the TV  
Locating a desired scene from the DVD  
menu  
DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show  
disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen.  
You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.  
screen:  
To go to the next page, press x.  
To return to the previous page, press 4.  
NOTE  
If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without using the  
PBC function, perform any of the following:  
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 topmenu 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.  
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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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  
For VCD/SVCD:  
While stopped or during playback without PBC function  
Current group /total group Playback mode (PROGRAM,  
number  
RANDOM, REPEAT)  
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.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
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3 Press ENTER.  
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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  
5 PPrersessCsursEorN2TrEepRea.tedly.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
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7 For MP3/WMA:  
2 Press ANGLE repeatedly or press  
Cursor Y/5 to select the desired view  
angle.  
During playback or while stopped  
For JPEG/MPEG4:  
1WPhirleesstosppCedursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the  
When using the on-screen bar:  
desired group/track/file.  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
2 PrFeorsMsP33/WM(pAl,apylaybbauctktsotanrts)forormEthNe sTelEecRted. track.  
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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. 23)  
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.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired  
view angle.  
5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
When Resume Playback is set to  
During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
ON(A pg. 40) and you stop  
playback by the following  
operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored.  
(RESUMEappears on the display window.)  
Turning off the power (A pg. 18)  
Pressing 7 once  
Selecting the subtitle  
7 During playback of a disc containing  
subtitles in several languages  
Changing the source (A pg. 19)  
When using the SUBTITLE button:  
To start playback from the stored position  
Press 3 (play button) or DVD.  
There may be a case where 3 (play button) does not work after  
1 Press SUBTITLE.  
Example (DVD VIDEO):  
changing the source.  
ENGLISHis 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.  
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5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
NOTE  
Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up  
window. See The language codes list(A pg. 38).  
• “ST, Lor Ris displayed when playing a VCD or SVCD  
respectively representing stereo, left soundand right sound.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
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.  
Each time you press the button, the  
still picture advances by one frame.  
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. 38).  
During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
To return to normal playback  
Press 3 (play button).  
NOTE  
During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
Selecting the audio  
7 During playback of a disc  
containing audio in several  
languages  
Playing back in slow-motion  
7 During playback  
When using the AUDIO button:  
1 Press 8 at the point  
where you want to start playback in  
slow-motion from.  
1 Press AUDIO.  
Example (DVD VIDEO):  
2 PThreessysstemypaus.es playback.  
ENGLISHis selected out of 3 audio languages recorded.  
Playback in forward slow-motion starts.  
For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO only:  
To play back in reverse slow-motion, press 1.  
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or press  
Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio.  
Each time you press the button, the playback speed become  
faster.  
Example: On the TV  
When using the on-screen bar:  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
To return to normal playback  
Press 3 (play button).  
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.
NOTE  
Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback.  
During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the  
video part.  
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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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.
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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Advanced operations  
4 Press ENTER.  
2 Follow the instructions that appears on  
the TV screen to program the desired  
chapters/ tracks.  
Example:  
• For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the  
• The content’s numbers that you have to specify for  
programming varies depending on the disc type:  
5 Press Cursor Y/5 to change the  
setting.  
DVD VIDEO:  
VCD, SVCD, CD:  
DVD AUDIO, MP3, WMA:  
Groups and tracks  
Titles and chapters  
Tracks  
6 Press ENTER.  
7 TRhee pcuerraentt sVtFePpsesttin3gstoapp6eatroagaaind.just other  
• Before you program the tracks in bonus group on a DVD  
AUDIO, perform the procedure of “Playing back a bonus  
group” (A pg. 25) 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.  
3 PYoruecsansal3so cl(eparlathye pbrougrtatmonby).turning off the system.  
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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Advanced operations  
Display  
window  
TV screen  
Meanings  
Random Playback  
You can play titles or  
tracks on a disc in  
random order.  
Repeats the current group for  
DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/  
JPEG/MPEG4 disc.  
REPEAT  
GROUP*  
Repeats the current title for  
DVD VIDEO.  
7 While stopped  
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
Repeats all tracks 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  
1
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.  
No  
indication  
* During playback of a JPEG disc, “REPEAT GROUP”, “REPEAT  
DISC” and “REPEAT ALL” do not appear on the TV screen.  
Repeat Playback  
NOTE  
• When the Program mode is active with a DVD AUDIO, VCD,  
SVCD, or CD, the Repeat mode changes in the same manner.  
Repeating the current selection or all  
discs  
Note that, however, in the “  
” mode the system repeats all the  
programmed tracks, instead of all tracks on the disc.  
• For DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, REPEAT ALL and REPEAT  
DISC may not be available depending on the disc.  
7 For DVD VIDEO:  
During playback  
For VCD/SVCD:  
During playback without PBC  
function or stopped  
For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/  
JPEG/MPEG4:  
When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/  
WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc):  
1 Press ON SCREEN twice.  
During playback or stopped  
2 PThreeosn-sscrCeeunrbsaroarpp3ears/2on thteoThVisgcrheelnig. ht  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
When using the REPEAT button:  
Press REPEAT.  
C 1 1 : 3 1 : 0 1  
Repeat mode indicator  
Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.  
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select  
the Repeat mode.  
5 Press ENTER.  
6 Press ON SCREEN.  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
To cancel Repeat Playback  
Select “OFF” in step 4.  
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Advanced operations  
Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat]  
You can repeat playback of a  
desired part by specifying the  
beginning (point A) and  
ending (point B).  
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.  
2 PThreeosn-sscrCeeunrbsaroarpp3ears/2on thteoThVisgcrheelnig. ht  
3 Press ENTER.  
.
Press and hold  
The system turns on and LOCKEDappears on the display  
window.  
If you try to eject discs, LOCKEDappears 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 UNLOCKEDappears 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).  
7 AP-rBeRsespeOat PNlaySbCackRsEtarEtsN. .  
The on-screen bar disappears.  
To cancel  
Select OFFin step 4, then press ENTER.  
NOTE  
When playing back a DVD VIDEO, A-B Repeat Playback is possible  
only within the same title.  
• “A-Bcannot 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. 14)  
Set the video output to use AV COMPU LINK remote  
control system. (A pg. 44)  
Sound and other settings  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the following  
operation;  
VIDEO: To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack.  
S:  
COMPNT (component):  
To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT  
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.  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
• DiscIll (For TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505/TH-M501):  
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:  
Example:  
B A L : C E N T E R  
--  
B A L : R  
5
2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the item  
The adjustment is set and 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  
GDIGITAL 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  
You can change the language used in the setup menus. See  
• See the following “The language codes list” for the codes of each  
language, such as “AA”, etc.  
“Menu description” below.  
The language codes list  
Basic operation on the setup menus  
AA Afar  
IK Inupiak  
IN Indonesian  
IS Icelandic  
IW Hebrew  
RN Kirundi  
RO Rumanian  
RU Russian  
RW Kinyarwanda  
SA Sanskrit  
SD Sindhi  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
AB Abkhazian  
AF Afrikaans  
AM Ameharic  
AR Arabic  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
JI  
Yiddish  
AUDIO.  
2 Press DVD.  
AS Assamese  
AY Aymara  
AZ Azerbaijani  
BA Bashkir  
BE Byelorussian  
BG Bulgarian  
BH Bihari  
JW Javanese  
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  
HI Hindi  
PA Panjabi  
Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.  
• Select the initial language*.  
HR Croatian  
HU Hungarian  
HY Armenian  
IA Interlingua  
IE Interlingue  
PL Polish  
PS Pashto, Pushto  
PT Portuguese  
QU Quechua  
7 AUDIO LANGUAGE  
Some DVDs have multiple audio languages.  
• Select the initial audio language*.  
RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu  
7 SUBTITLE  
Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages.  
• Select the initial subtitle language*.  
7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
• Select the language shown on the TV screen when operating this  
system.  
* When the language you have selected is not recorded to a disc,  
the original language is automatically used as the initial  
language.  
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Setting DVD preferences  
:Audio menu (AUDIO)  
7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION  
:Picture menu (PICTURE)  
7 MONITOR TYPE  
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play  
DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.  
• 16:9 (Wide television conversion)  
(Dynamic range compression)  
You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a  
low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.  
• AUTO  
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide  
TV).  
• 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)  
Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its  
full dynamic range (no effect applied).  
• ON  
Select this when you want to fully apply the compression  
effect (useful at midnight).  
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3  
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the  
black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.  
• 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)  
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3  
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the  
black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edges of  
the pictures will not be shown on the screen.  
NOTE  
• When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the  
surround mode is off, the setting of D. RANGE COMPRESSION is  
set to ON automatically.  
:Speaker setting menu  
(SPK. SETTING)  
Ex.: 16:9  
Ex.: 4:3 LB  
Ex.: 4:3 PS  
NOTE  
7 Level menu (LEVEL)  
• Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB”  
with some DVDs. This depends on how DVDs are recorded.  
CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/  
SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER/SUBWOOFER  
While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround  
speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers.  
7 PICTURE SOURCE  
When you set the scan mode to PROGRESSIVE (A pg. 20), you  
can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content  
on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film  
source).  
TEST TONE*  
Outputs the test tone.  
RETURN  
Normally set to “AUTO”.  
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.  
• AUTO  
Used to play a disc containing both video and film source  
materials.  
* The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the  
following sequence:  
This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the  
current disc according to the disc information.  
• If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique  
lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.  
• FILM  
Suitable for playing back a film source disc.  
• VIDEO  
Suitable for playing back a video source disc.  
s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right  
speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left  
speaker s (back to the beginning)  
NOTE  
• Before you turn on the test tone, be sure to select AUTO SURR as the  
surround mode. (A pg. 26)  
7 SCREEN SAVER (A pg. 24)  
You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function.  
7 FILE TYPE  
When several types of files are recorded on a disc, you can select  
which files to play. If you have changed FILE TYPE setting, be  
sure to turn the power off, then turn the power on to enable the new  
setting.  
• AUDIO  
Select this to play MP3/WMA files.  
• STILL PICTURE  
Select this to play JPEG files.  
• VIDEO  
Select this to play MPEG4 files.  
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Setting DVD preferences  
7 Distance menu (DISTANCE)  
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).  
Example:  
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. 41)  
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/10 ft  
2.7 m/9 ft  
EXIT  
Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m/8 ft  
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/1 ft to 9.0 m/30 ft. (by 0.3 m/  
1 ft)  
Be sure to exit the Parental Lock setting mode after  
entering your password. Otherwise, the changes you made  
wont be stored.  
If you forget your password, enter 8888instead of your  
password.  
RETURN  
NOTE  
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.  
When you enter wrong passwords three times, you can only select  
EXIT.  
7 RESUME  
You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function.  
(A pg. 31)  
7 ON SCREEN GUIDE  
You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons.  
(A pg. 22)  
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Setting DVD preferences  
Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock  
AD Andorra  
ER Eritrea  
ES Spain  
RW Rwanda  
Lao People’s Democratic  
Republic  
LA  
AE United Arab Emirates  
AF Afghanistan  
SA Saudi Arabia  
SB Solomon Islands  
SC Seychelles  
SD Sudan  
ET Ethiopia  
LB Lebanon  
AG Antigua and Barbuda  
FI  
FJ  
Finland  
Fiji  
LC Saint Lucia  
AI  
Anguilla  
LI  
Liechtenstein  
AL Albania  
FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas)  
LK Sri Lanka  
LR Liberia  
SE Sweden  
AM Armenia  
SG Singapore  
SH Saint Helena  
Micronesia (Fedelated States  
FM  
of)  
AN Netherlands Antilles  
AO Angola  
LS Lesotho  
FO Faroe Islands  
FR France  
LT Lithuania  
LU Luxembourg  
LV Latvia  
SI  
SJ  
Slovenia  
AQ Antarctica  
AR Argentina  
AS American Samoa  
AT Austria  
Svalbard and Jan Mayen  
FX France, Metropolitan  
GA Gabon  
SK Slovakia  
LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya  
MA Morocco  
SL Sierra Leone  
SM San Marino  
GB United Kingdom  
GD Grenada  
AU Australia  
MC Monaco  
SN Senegal  
AW Aruba  
GE Georgia  
MD Moldova, Republic of  
MG Madagascar  
MH Marshall Islands  
ML Mali  
SO Somalia  
AZ Azerbaijan  
BA Bosnia and Herzegovina  
BB Barbados  
GF French Guiana  
GH Ghana  
SR Suriname  
ST Sao Tome and Principe  
SV El Salvador  
GI  
Gibraltar  
BD Bangladesh  
BE Belgium  
GL Greenland  
GM Gambia  
MM Myanmar  
MN Mongolia  
MO Macau  
SY Syrian Arab Republic  
SZ Swaziland  
BF Burkina Faso  
BG Bulgaria  
GN Guinea  
TC Turks and Caicos Islands  
TD Chad  
GP Guadeloupe  
GQ Equatorial Guinea  
GR Greece  
MP Northern Mariana Islands  
MQ Martinique  
MR Mauritania  
MS Montserrat  
MT Malta  
BH Bahrain  
TF French Southern Territories  
TG Togo  
BI  
BJ  
Burundi  
Benin  
TH Thailand Code Language  
South Georgia and the South  
Sandwich Islands  
GS  
BM Bermuda  
TJ  
Tajikistan  
BN Brunei Darussalam  
BO Bolivia  
GT Guatemala  
GU Guam  
MU Mauritius  
MV Maldives  
TK Tokelau  
TM Turkmenistan  
TN Tunisia  
BR Brazil  
GW Guinea-Bissau  
GY Guyana  
MW Malawi  
BS Bahamas  
MX Mexico  
TO Tonga  
BT Bhutan  
HK Hong Kong  
MY Malaysia  
TP East Timor  
TR Turkey  
BV Bouvet Island  
BW Botswana  
BY Belarus  
MZ Mozambique  
NA Namibia  
Heard Island and McDonald  
Islands  
HM  
TT Trinidad and Tobago  
TV Tuvalu  
HN Honduras  
HR Croatia  
HT Haiti  
NC New Caledonia  
NE Niger  
BZ Belize  
TW Taiwan  
CA Canada  
NF Norfolk Island  
NG Nigeria  
TZ Tanzania, United Republic of  
UA Ukraine  
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands  
CF Central African Republic  
CG Congo  
HU Hungary  
ID  
IE  
IL  
IN  
IO  
IQ  
IR  
IS  
Indonesia  
Ireland  
Israel  
NI  
Nicaragua  
UG Uganda  
NL Netherlands  
NO Norway  
NP Nepal  
United States Minor Outlying  
Islands  
UM  
CH Switzerland  
CI  
Côte d’Ivoire  
India  
US United States  
CK Cook Islands  
CL Chile  
British Indian Ocean Territory NR Nauru  
UY Uruguay  
Iraq  
NU Niue  
UZ Uzbekistan  
CM Cameroon  
CN China  
Iran (Islamic Republic of)  
NZ New Zealand  
OM Oman  
VA Vatican City State (Holy See)  
Iceland  
Italy  
Saint Vincent and the  
Grenadines  
VC  
CO Colombia  
CR Costa Rica  
CU Cuba  
IT  
PA Panama  
JM Jamaica  
JO Jordan  
PE Peru  
VE Venezuela  
PF French Polynesia  
PG Papua New Guinea  
PH Philippines  
PK Pakistan  
VG Virgin Islands (British)  
CV Cape Verde  
CX Christmas Island  
CY Cyprus  
JP  
Japan  
VI  
Virgin Islands (U.S.)  
KE Kenya  
VN Vietnam  
KG Kyrgyzstan  
KH Cambodia  
VU Vanuatu  
CZ Czech Republic  
DE Germany  
DJ Djibouti  
PL Poland  
WF Wallis and Futuna Islands  
WS Samoa  
KI  
Kiribati  
PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon  
PN Pitcairn  
KM Comoros  
YE Yemen  
DK Denmark  
DM Dominica  
DO Dominican Republic  
DZ Algeria  
KN Saint Kitts and Nevis  
PR Puerto Rico  
PT Portugal  
YT Mayotte  
YU Yugoslavia  
ZA South Africa  
ZM Zambia  
Korea, Democratic People’s  
Republic of  
KP  
PW Palau  
KR Korea, Republic of  
KW Kuwait  
PY Paraguay  
QA Qatar  
EC Ecuador  
ZR Zaire  
EE Estonia  
KY Cayman Islands  
KZ Kazakhstan  
RE Réunion  
ZW Zimbabwe  
EG Egypt  
RO Romania  
RU Russian Federation  
EH Western Sahara  
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Tuner operations  
IMPORTANT  
Before using the remote control for the  
following operation;  
Manual tuning  
1 Set the remote control mode selector to  
AUDIO.  
2 Press FM/AM.  
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the  
band.  
Example:  
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.  
The buttons described below are used on pages 42 to 43.  
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  
Remote control  
mode selector  
• 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.  
Number buttons  
42  
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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.  
When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can  
change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.  
7 To preset the stations  
7 While listening to an FM station  
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.  
Press FM MODE.  
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:  
• 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 103.5 MHz.  
1 0 3 . 5 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.)  
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. 25).  
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 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 aRgaeinp.eat steps 1 to 4.  
• Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously  
stored one.  
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. 25).  
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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 CFoonr dneetacilst, tsheeepacgee n14taenrdu15n. 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  
TV  
3 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV  
and the center unit into the AC outlets.  
4 Turn on the connected components  
• 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. 37)  
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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. 15)  
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. 15)  
The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR)  
and/or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly.  
Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 15)  
An incorrect source has been selected.  
The decode mode is not set correctly.  
Select the correct source. (A pg. 19)  
Select the proper decode mode. (A pg. 37)  
Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 14)  
Use a playable disc. (A pg. 3)  
No picture is displayed The video cord is not connected correctly.  
on the TV screen.  
The disc is not playable.  
No picture is displayed The scan mode is set to “PROGRESSIVE” though the Change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. (A pg. 20)  
on the TV screen, the center unit is connected to the TV which does not  
picture is blurred, or the support the progressive video input such as a  
picture is divided into  
two parts.  
conventional TV.  
Video and audio are  
distorted.  
The disc is scratched or dirty.  
Replace or clean the disc.  
A VCR is connected between the center unit and the  
TV.  
Connect the center unit and TV directly. (A pg. 14)  
The picture does not fit The monitor type is not set correctly.  
the TV screen.  
Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (A pg. 39)  
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-PWM505/SP-PWM501)  
Amplifier section  
Specifications  
Front/Center/Surround:  
140 W (80 W*2) per channel, RMS at  
4 C (Center/Surround)/ 140 W  
(120 W*2) per channel, RMS at 4 C  
(Front)  
at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
7
Center unit  
(XV-THM606/XV-THM603/XV-THM505/XV-THM501/  
XV-THM303/XV-THM301)  
Audio section  
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %  
Subwoofer:  
300 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with  
10 % total harmonic distortion.  
NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for  
reference.  
Speaker section  
Speaker unit:  
Digital input*1:  
25 cm (9-7/8 inches) Bass-reflex,  
Magnetically Shielded  
20 Hz to 200 Hz  
DIGITAL IN (DBS): 21 dBm to 15 dBm  
(OPTICAL)  
(660 nm E30 nm)  
Frequency Range:  
1
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital  
Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)  
General  
Video section  
Video System:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 120 V  
155 W (at operation)  
, 60 Hz  
NTSC  
Horizontal Resolution:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Video output level  
Composite:  
500 lines  
64 dB  
0 W (in standby mode)  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
256 mm M 482 mm M 460 mm  
(10-1/8 inches M 19 inches M  
18-1/8 inches)  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 C  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 C  
S-video-Y:  
S-video-C:  
Component-Y:  
Component-PB/PR:  
Mass:  
18.5 kg (41 lbs)  
*2For SP-PWM501  
7 Subwoofer  
Video input sensitivity/Impedance (VCR IN)  
Composite:  
S-video-Y:  
S-video-C:  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C  
1.0 V(p-p)/75 C  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 C  
(SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301)  
Amplifier section  
Front/Center/Surround:  
115 W (100 W*3) per channel, RMS at  
Tuner section  
Tuning Range  
FM:  
4 C (Center/Surround)/ 125 W  
(115 W*3) per channel, RMS at 4 C  
(Front)  
at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
125 W (120 W*3), RMS at 4 C at  
100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
530 kHz to 1 710 kHz  
AM:  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
Subwoofer:  
AC 120 V  
, 60 Hz  
18 W (at operation)  
2.0 W (in standby mode)  
Speaker section  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
400 mm M 85 mm M 380 mm  
(15-3/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M 15  
inches)  
Speaker unit:  
16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex,  
Magnetically Shielded  
30 Hz to 200 Hz  
Frequency Range:  
Mass:  
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 120 V  
125 W (at operation)  
0 W (in standby mode)  
, 60 Hz  
7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM606)  
Amplifier section  
Front/Center/Surround:  
140 W per channel, RMS at 4 C at  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic  
distortion.  
168.5 mm M 412 mm M 444 mm  
(6-11/16 inches M 16-1/4 inches M  
17-1/2 inches)  
Subwoofer:  
300 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with  
10 % total harmonic distortion.  
Mass:  
*3For SP-PWM301  
12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)  
Speaker section  
Speaker unit:  
25 cm (9-7/8 inches) Bass-reflex,  
Magnetically Shielded  
25 Hz to 200 Hz  
Frequency Range:  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 120 V  
155 W (at operation)  
, 60 Hz  
0 W (in standby mode)  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
256 mm M 482 mm M 460 mm  
(10-1/8 inches M 19 inches M 18-1/8  
inches)  
Mass:  
18.5 kg (41 lbs)  
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Center speaker (SP-THM505C)  
Speakers:  
7 Satellite Speakers  
Front speakers (SP-THM606F)  
Speakers:  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)  
1.5 cm (5/8 inches)  
5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2,  
3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches)  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Impedance:  
4 C  
4 C  
Frequency Range:  
90 Hz to 20 kHz  
95 Hz to 40 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
137 mm M 105 mm M 104.5 mm  
(5-7/16 inches M 4-3/16 inches M  
4-1/8 inches)  
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm  
(9-7/8inchesM43-7/16inches M9-7/8  
inches)  
Mass:  
0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)  
Mass:  
3.67 kg (8.1 lbs)  
7 Satellite Speakers  
Surround speakers (SP-THM606S)  
Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Front speakers (SP-THM303F)  
Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
Impedance:  
4 C  
4 C  
Frequency Range:  
90 Hz to 30 kHz  
90 Hz to 20 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm  
(9-7/8inchesM43-7/16inches M9-7/8  
inches)  
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm  
(4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M  
4-1/16 inches)  
Mass:  
3.77 kg (8.4 lbs)  
Mass:  
0.69 kg (1.6 lbs)  
Center speaker (SP-THM606C)  
Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2,  
3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches)  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Surround speakers (SP-THM303S)  
Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
4 C  
Impedance:  
4 C  
80 Hz to 20 kHz  
Frequency Range:  
90 Hz to 40 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm  
(4-7/16 inches M 5-1/2 inches M  
4-1/4 inches)  
209 mm M 85 mm M 92 mm  
(8-1/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M  
3-5/8 inches)  
Mass:  
0.63 kg (1.4 lbs)  
Mass:  
0.87 kg (2.0 lbs)  
Center speaker (SP-THM303C)  
Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
7 Satellite Speakers  
Front speakers (SP-THM505F)  
Speakers:  
Impedance:  
Frequency Range:  
4 C  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)  
1.5 cm (5/8 inches)  
90 Hz to 20 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm  
(4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M  
4-1/16 inches)  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Impedance:  
4 C  
Frequency Range:  
90 Hz to 20 kHz  
Mass:  
0.69 kg (1.6 lbs)  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
104.5 mm M 139 mm M 101 mm  
(4-1/8 inches M 5-1/2 inches M  
4 inches)  
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Mass:  
0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)  
Surround speakers (SP-THM505S)  
Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)  
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded  
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W  
Impedance:  
4 C  
Frequency Range:  
80 Hz to 20 kHz  
Dimensions (W M H M D):  
111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm  
(4-7/16 inches M 5-1/2 inches M  
4-1/4 inches)  
Mass:  
0.52 kg (1.2 lbs)  
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