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JVC SP-THS1S User's Manual

1. OD MAMENANG EO 39 1101 18511001 1 4 bk bobo rtu D 39 10410115 te eters ctos elec 40 Introduction Notes on handling Important cautions Installation of the system e Select a place which is level dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5 C and 35 C Leave sufficient distance between the system and the Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration Power cord Do not handle the power cord with wet hands A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet always pull on the plug not the power cord To prevent malfunctions of the system There are no user serviceable parts inside If anything goes wrong unplug the power cord and consult your dealer Do not insert any metallic object into the system Do not use any non standard shape disc like a heart flower or credit card etc available on the market because it may damage the system Do not use a disc with tape stickers or paste on it because it may damage the system Label sticker Paste Sticker Pu gt Ay Note about copyright laws Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the discs Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws Note about copyguard system The discs are protecte
2. VIDEO 1 Press TITLE GROUP 99 22 or is shown in the title group display area in the display window Example During DVD VIDEO playback To 1 23 45 2 While the display window shows _ _ or _ use number buttons 0 10 10 to enter the desired title or group number The system starts playback from the first chapter track file of the selected title group e For details on using the number buttons see How to use the number buttons See page 18 NOTE This feature may not work for some discs 19 Advanced operations The mark EE shows the types of discs the operation is available for The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 30 SURR SUBTITLE Remote control mode selector P lt lt 1 gt gt 4 4 MENU MENU Cursor gt lt v a ENTER ON SCREEN ANGLE Number buttons ZOOM C 100 REPEAT CANCEL A B RPT PLAY MODE SETTING RETURN VFP IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation AUDIO _ DVD 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO 2 Press DVD Available Surround modes for each input signal The V marks show available surround modes Auto PL Il PL Il Dolby ALL CH Dolby Digital BENMENMEBNEBESENEN Dolby Digital 2 channel DTS Digital Surround Multichannel DTS Digital Surround 2 channel Dolby Surround Us
3. NOTE e Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the procedure the setting at that time will be stored Program Playback B While stopped Pss eve co J urs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until program window appears on the TV screen PROGRAM USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM 2 Follow the instructions that appears on the TV screen to program the desired chapters tracks For details on using the number buttons see How to use the number buttons See page 18 The content s numbers that you have to specify for programming varies depending on the disc type DVD VIDEO Titles and chapters VCD SVCD CD Tracks e Groups and tracks e You can specify the chapters tracks whose number is up to 99 For CD SVCD VCD When the total playback time exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds will appear on the display window But it is possible to continue programming To clear the programs one by one from the last entered number Press CANCEL repeatedly To clear all programs Press You can also clear the program by turning off the system 3 Press play button to start Program Playback 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 Playb
4. ENGLISH uS gt Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select the desired subtitle 5 press ENTER 6 Press ON SCREEN The on screen bar disappears NOTE e Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop up window See The language codes list See page 31 Each time you press SUBTITLE the subtitle appears and disappears alternately See page 20 for button locations Selecting the audio B During playback of a disc containing audio in several languages DVD When using the AUDIO button 1 Press AUDIO Example DVD VIDEO ENGLISH is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded 1 3 ENGLISH ae ae VIDEO 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or Cursor to select the desired audio When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the screen 2 Press Cursor lt to highlight c 1 3 3 Press ENTER DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME OFF CHAP QD 1 3 EJ 1 3 amp 1 1 t6 c arr ENGLISH SS oua 4 Press Cursor w a to select the desired audio 5 Press ENTER Press ON SCREEN The on screen bar disappears NOTE e Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop up window See The language codes list See page 31 e ST L and is displayed when playing a VCD or SVCD respectively representing stereo left sound and right sound
5. 9 DAG TV VOL B AUDIO VOL a 3 oe OE 38 16 38 o i IEEE 08 Ca ES 18 37 SLC BA T 16 38 16 2 iS d 25 15 31 EN 12 18 c ros 21 46 Number buttons 78 28 Te SETUP SETTING KEN G uw l 17 CH CT 45 27 TREBLE 14 15 SLEEP DIMMER MIT GO 15 SC He TITLE GROUP CO CO C2 To use the buttons ANGLE QG 65 under the cover slide O CHD CO down the cover gt Putting batteries in the remote control R6P SUM 3 AA 15F type dry cell batteries Supplied If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases replace both batteries CAUTION Do not expose batteries to heat or flame Operating the system from the remote control Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit Do not hide the remote sensor Connections Donot connect the power cord other connections have been made Connecting the FM and AM MW antennas AM MW loop antenna Setting up supplied AM MW loop antenna If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove Connecting AM MW loop antenna Antenna cord Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during AM MW broadcast program reception NOTE Ma
6. shows that the corresponding speakers reproducing the channels sound If the channels sound decoded into 5 1 channel is reproduced only lights selecting the surround mode The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software When playing back 2 channel source you can select the desired surround mode manually NOTE e This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD m When playing back digital multichannel software except during SURR OFF mode The appropriate multichannel surround mode Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround or Linear PCM is automatically selected 21 m 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 Press SURR repeatedly to select the desired mode The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode appears on the display window Each time you press the button the surround mode changes For details on each mode see page 20 To turn off the surround mode Press SURR repeatedly until SURR OFF appears on the display window Storing adjustments auto memory When you turn the power off the system memorizes the current surround mode The memorized mode is automatically recalled when you turn the power on NOTE When FM or AM is selected as the source you cannot select any surround mo
7. 26 Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations Special picture playback DVD Frame by frame playback B During playback Press repeatedly Each time you press the button the still picture advances by one frame To return to normal playback Press play button Playing back in slow motion B During playback 1 Press at the point where you want to start playback in slow motion from The system pauses playback 2 Press Playback in forward slow motion starts For DVD VIDEO only e To play back in reverse slow motion press lt Each time you press the button the playback speed become faster To return to normal playback Press play button NOTE e Sound cannot be heard during slow motion playback DVD 21716491 1 Press ZOOM Each time you press ZOOM scene magnification changes 2 While zoomed in press Cursor 4 A to move zoom in area Zooming in B During playback or while paused To return to normal playback Press ZOOM repeatedly to select OFF NOTE The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc type During slide show playback of a JPEG disc zooming in is not available In such a case press M to pause slide show playback then zoom in e During playback of JPEG there may be a case where Cursor lt V A does not work in step 2 2 Changing the VFP se
8. MM DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM 51 5 Consists of XV THS1 SP WS1 SP THS1F and JVL SP THS1S i 20 DIGITAL aise NU pots CARDS eve Dem VIDEO SURROUND INSTRUCTIONS GVT0141 Mrs Warnings Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U K DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue
9. Islands Nigeria Islands CM Cameron IR iron Republic of NZ New Zealand Va Vatican City State Holy See China s OM Oman Ssin Vincent and the CO Combs IT ky PA Pmum C_ Grenadines cu DO Dominican Republic Republic of KW EEG karansan RO Romma 34 Tuner operations IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO 2 Press FM AM The buttons described below are used on pages 35 to 38 Remote control mode selector TA NEWS INFO TUNING TUNING MEMORY e PTY FM MODE MEMORY PTY SEARCH RDS DISPLAY Number buttons Manual tuning 1 Press FM AM repeatedly to select the band Example When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz 810k 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 e When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in TUNED indicator lights on the display window Whenan FM stereo program is received the ST indicator lights on the display window 99 Preset tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number
10. 1 For an Philips VCR Press then 5 ter Fisher 03 16 24 25 5 Release 5j VCR If there is more than one code listed for your brand try each one until you enter the correct one Operation Aim the remote control at the VCR IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a VCR Set the remote control mode selector to VCR The following buttons are available VCR Turns VCR on and off play button Starts playback B Stops operation Pauses playback gt gt Fast forwards video tape lt 4 lt 4 Rewinds video tape REC Press this button together with play button to start recording or together with M to pause recording CHANNEL Changes the TV channels on the VCR 12 Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the Tu rn i ng the system on off operations in this manual You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless On the remote control otherwise noted Press AUDIO ere the center unit Before using the remote control for the following operation AUDIO Press 0 1 e Set th t trol mode selector to AUDIO iE inca When DVD 18 selected as the source see page 14 the following The buttons described below are used on messages will appear on the screen pages 13 to 15 AUDIO Appears
11. 1 then O To select 37 Press 3 then 7 To correct a misentry Repeat step 4 Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations 5 press ENTER 6 Press ON SCREEN The on screen bar disappears NOTE e You can select up to the 99th chapter Locating a desired position by specifying the time You can locate a desired position by specifying the time from the beginning the disc while stopped or the current title track during playback For DVD VIDEO For VCD SVCD While stopped or during playback without PBC function For CD During playback or while stopped When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc Perform the following procedure while stopped When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of current title track Perform the following procedure during playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the screen 2 Press Cursor lt to highlight 3 Press ENTER DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME OFF CHAP QD 1 8 GJ 1 3 1 1 TIME 4 Use number buttons 0 9 to enter the time You can specify the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc while stopped or from the beginning of the current title track during playback Example To play back from a point 2 hours 34 minutes 08 seconds elapsed ee gt es gt Press 2 Press 3 TIME 2 3 TIME 2 34 P
12. Press ON SCREEN The on screen bar disappears 22 Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations Playing from a specified position on a disc You can start playing a title chapter or track you specify You can also play a disc from specified time Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen You can locate a desired scene by using these menus B Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU The menu appears on the screen DVD VIDEO Example 11213 27127 1142 Normally a DVD VIDEO which contains more than one title will have a top menu which lists the titles Press TOP MENU to show the title menu Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is shown by pressing MENU See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding its particular menu 2 Use Cursor 4 v to select a desired item 3 Press ENTER With some discs you can also select items by entering the corresponding number using number buttons Locating a desired scene using a VCD SVCD menu with PBC A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list of contained songs You can locate a specific scene by using these menus B During playback with PBC function Press RETURN repeatedly until the menu appears on the TV screen Example 1 2 3 C I We 23 2 Pr
13. TRACK Track number JPEG disc Group number File number JPG 812 123 NOTE Youcan change the time information mode except for MP3 JPEG See page 22 Youcan also check the playback information on the TV screen See page 21 Playback See page 16 for button locations 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 Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function f you do not want to use the screen saver function see page 32 One Touch Replay You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds from the current position DVD VIDEO B During playback On the remote control Press lt NOTE This function works in the same title This feature may not work for some discs Fast forward fast reverse B During playback On the remote control search DVD Press lt lt Each time you press the button the search speed changes x 2 x 5 x 10 x 20 x 60 To return to normal speed playback Press gt play button On the center unit Press and hold or lt Continuously pressing P or a lt increases the fast forward reverse search speed x 5 gt x 20 NOTE When a DVD VIDEO VCD or SVCD is played back no sound comes out during fast f
14. and track name can be shown on the See page 24 e The system can play back the MP3 files recorded at 32 kbps to 320 kbps as a bit rate and at 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz as a sampling frequency e 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 kbps Notes on JPEG files We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480 it will take a longer time to be displayed This system can only play baseline JPEG files Index of parts and controls The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described Front panel center unit Display window 17 17 17 9 35 36 Disc tray inside 16 16 13 16 16 16 18 18 14 14 14 Remote sensor 6 Rear panel center unit For future use 9 SPEAKERS E E ESL S SS 9 a N ANTENNA 10 8 10 10 7 Exi AM or AM LOOP Index of parts and controls Remote control OPEN CLOSE AUDIO 16 10 GH TV VIDEO O TV 281 0 ett n fe DVD FM AM AUX TV 26 AUDIO C 3 2
15. must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IF INDOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks fire 1 Do not remove screws covers or cabinet 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture CAUTION button XV THS1 Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely the STANDBY lamp goes off The 0 1 button in any position does not disconnect the mains line When the system is on standby the STANDBY lamp lights red When the system is turned on the STANDBY lamp goes off The power can be remote controlled CAUTION Do not block the ventilation openings or holes If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out Do not place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly Do not expose this apparatus to rain moisture dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 CAUTION Do not open the top cover Ther
16. 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 31 e See the following The language codes list for the code of each language such as AA etc The language codes list Abkhavian IN indonesian RO Rumanian Tibetan Kirghiz SO Albanian BR Brion LA Latin SR Serbian _ OR Oriya Urbek Setting DVD preferences 93 Picture menu PICTURE 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 Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16 9 wide TV 4 3 LB Letter Box conversion Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4 3 conventional TV While viewing a wide screen picture the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen 4 3 PS Pan Scan conversion Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4 3 conventional TV While viewing a wide screen picture the black bars do not appear however the left and right edges of the pictures will not be shown on the screen NOTE Even if 4 3 PS is selected the screen size may become 4 3 LB with some DVDs This depends on how DVDs are recorded m PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal pictu
17. tetera Ceteteteteetetetetes ts 6606 06 00 Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment Do ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headph
18. the station can be quickly tuned in You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM MW stations To preset the stations Tune in the station you want to preset e 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 See page 36 Example When the system is tuned in to 103 5 MHz 103 50M 2 Press MEMORY gt 103 50M TUNED While are flashing 3 Press number button s 1 10 10 to select a preset number you want e For details on using the number buttons see How to use the number buttons See page 18 Example When the preset channel 16 selected 12 103 50 gt lt TUNED 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 again 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 e Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously stored one To tune in to a preset station 1 Press FM AM repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press number button s 1 10 10 to select a preset number e For details on using the number buttons see How to use the number buttons See page 18 Tuner operations See page 35 for button locations Se
19. types of broadcast programs RT Radio Text Shows text messages the station sends Enhanced Other Network See page 38 NOTE RDS is not available for AM MW broadcasts RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO 2 Press FM AM To show the RDS signals information Press RDS DISPLAY while listening to an FM station Each time you press the button the indication on the display window changes PS Program Service While searching PS appears and then the station names will be displayed NO PS appears if no signal is sent PTY Program Type While searching PTY appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed PTY appears if no signal is sent RT Radio Text While searching RT appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed NO RT appears if no signal is sent Frequency Station frequency non RDS service About characters shown on the display window When PS PTY or RT signals appear on the display window some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly NOTE e If searching finishes at once PS PTY and RT will not appear on the display window 36 Tuner operations See
20. window Each time you press the button the indicator on the display window changes 1 103 50M TUNED TA NEWS INFO The program type indicator TA Traffic Announcement in your area NEWS News INFO Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced Other Network Press TA NEWS INFO repeatedly again so that the program type indicator TA NEWS INFO goes off from the display window The system exits from Enhanced Other Network standby mode and goes back to the previously selected station When an emergency broadcast Alarm signal is sent from an FM station The system automatically tunes in to the station and Alarm appears on the display window while the system receiving the emergency broadcast Note that an emergency broadcast cannot be received in the following cases e When you are listening to non RDS stations all AM MW stations some FM stations and other sources When the system is in standby mode The TEST signal is used for equipment test whether it can receive the Alarm signal correctly The TEST signal makes the system work in the same way as the Alarm signal does If the TEST signal 18 received the system automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal While receiving the TEST signal TEST appears on the display window m How the Enhanced Other Network function actually works
21. 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 COUNTRY CODE Select this when you set the code for your resident See page 34 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 f 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 EXIT Returns to OTHERS menu Be sure to exit the Parental Lock setting mode after entering your password Otherwise the changes you made won t be stored f you forget your password enter 8888 instead of your password NOTE When you enter wrong passwords three times you can select EXIT only Setting DVD preferences Country Area codes list for Parental Lock AD OO RW Republic AL_ Anguilla LL Liechtenstein EET uc Micronesia Fedelated States D AS American Samoa BD Bangladesh GL Greenland MM Myawur 5Y Syrian Arab Republie Sandwich Islands Bo MV Madws TM Turkmenistan BR Bail OW GunecBsun TN Tmisa Guyana
22. Before using the remote control for the following operation AUDIO DVD 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO 2 Press DVD The buttons described below are used on pages 16 to 19 92 OPEN CLOSE DVD O O a c 02 70 FL DISP play button Remote control mode selector CD O O O P lt TITLE GROUP 00 0000 Basic playback 1 Press OPEN CLOSE The system turns on and the disc tray comes out CD ga on the center unit functions same as OPEN CLOSE on the remote control 2 Place a disc When placing an 8 cm 3 inches di Label side up 3 inches disc 3 Press play button For MP3 The file control display see page 24 appears on the TV screen For JPEG Each file still pictures is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds slide show When stopping playback the file control display see page 24 appears on the TV screen m To pause Press Il To return to playback press gt play button To stop Press m On screen guide icons During DVD VIDEO playback the following guide icons may appear for a while on the TV screen e 75 appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi subtitle languages e 95 appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi audio languages appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi angle views P
23. Case 1 If there is no station broadcasting the program you have selected The system continues tuning in to the current station 1 When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected the system automatically switches to the station The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing 1 When the program is over the system goes back to the previously tuned station but the Enhanced Other Network function still remains activated Case 2 If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting the program you have selected The system continues to receive the station but the indicator of received PTY code starts flashing i When the program is over the indicator of received PTY code stops flashing and remains lit but the Enhanced Other Network function still remains activated NOTE n Enhanced Other Network standby mode if you change the source to play Enhanced Other Network standby mode is canceled temporarily If you change the source to FM again the system returns to Enhanced Other Network standby mode Enhanced Other Network data sent from some stations may not be compatible with this system Enhanced Other Network does not function for some FM stations with RDS service While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other Network function the station does not change even if another network station starts broadcasting a program of the same Enhanced Other Network data While listening to a progr
24. E Oo olt E tc TE Before connecting the speaker cords Twist and pull the insulation coat off 2 and remove E CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Q 16 0 Ran facce T eae J Subwoofer eBBHEBEBH O se 9 SPEAKERS wine 5 ERN 9 o E eri o CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANG 60 160 a a tc 5 5 I de Surround speakers gu 5 5 SP WS1 o 2 o 10m N 4m SP THS1S CAUTION When installing the satellite speakers on the wall Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure e Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation on a wall Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones use speakers of the same speaker impedance SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated on the rear of the center unit DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Speaker layout Center speaker Front left Front right ver m e speaker Subwoofer y l 1 1 l 1 1 Surround left S
25. Sound Pressure Level Dimensions W X H X D 128 mm X 284 mm X 337 mm Mass 3 3 kg Designs amp specifications are subject to change without notice 40 WALSAS VIN3NIO TVLISIG GAG LS HL VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED 2 en 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED 0604TMMMDWJEM
26. V without setting the manufacturer s code 1 Slide the remote control mode selector to TV 2 Press and hold Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished 3 Press ENTER 17 4 Press number buttons 1 9 0 to enter the manufacturer s code 2 digits Examples For a Hitachi TV Press O then 7 For a Toshiba TV Press 2 then 9 Manufac Manufactur Fenner 04 31 32 Philips 5 Release TV If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand try each one until you enter the correct one Operation Aim the remote control at the IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a TV e Set the remote control mode selector to TV The following buttons are available 0 1 TV Turns TV on and off TV VOL Adjusts the volume TV VIDEO Selects the input mode either TV or VIDEO CHANNEL Changes the channels 1 10 0 10 100 Selects the channel TV RETURN Alternates between the previously selected channel and the current channel Operating external components with the remote control See page 11 for button locations Operating the VCR set the manufacturer s code 1 Slide the remote control mode selector to VCR 2 Press and hold VCR Keep the button pressed until step 4 15 finished 3 Press ENTER 4 Press number buttons 1 9 0 to enter the manufacturer s code 2 digits Examples For a Panasonic VCR Press 2 then
27. VIDEO 1 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly or Cursor w A to select the desired view angle When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the screen 2 Press Cursor lt to highlight 1 3 3 Press ENTER DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME OFF CHAP QD 1 8 CJ 1 3 1 3 1 4 Press Cursor w a to select the desired view angle 5 Press ENTER Press ON SCREEN The on screen bar disappears Advanced operations Selecting the subtitle B During playback of a disc containing subtitles in several languages DVD When using the SUBTITLE button 1 Press SUBTITLE Example DVD VIDEO ENGLISH is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded tJ 1 3 ENGLISH a ae VIDEO 2 Press Cursor w a to select the desired subtitle For SVCD e An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles Pressing SUBTITLE changes the subtitles regardless of whether the subtitles are recorded or not Subtitles will not change if no subtitle is recorded NOTE Each time you press SUBTITLE the subtitle appears and disappears alternately When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to highlight amp 1 3 3 Press ENTER DVD VIDEO 64Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP 3 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME OFF CHAP QD 1 8 11 3 amp 1 1
28. WFR 4 to adjust the subwoofer Press CENTER to adjust the center speaker Press SURR L to adjust the surround left speaker Press SURR R to adjust the surround right speaker NOTE Youcan also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the TV screen See page 32 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 15 See page 13 for button locations Changing the video signal The system can be accommodated to your TV s video signal B While DVD is selected as the source and before playback Press and hold SCAN MODE for 2 seconds The current setting appears on the display window 2 Press Cursor 4 to select the desired mode RGB Select when your TV accommodates the interlaced RGB composite video signal E Y C Select when your TV accommodates the interlaced S video signal You can get better picture quality in the order RGB gt Y C gt Composite 3 Press ENTER while the selected mode is shown on the display window NOTE Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER this is not a malfunction of the system e RGB is selected at your purchase Playback The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available for IMPORTANT
29. YF YN YP Continued on next page 20 Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations m All Channel Stereo DSP 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 Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo E SN N N Indicators on the display window Digital signal format indicators LPCM Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in DOD Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in Lights when DTS Digital Surround signals come in No indication No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in Dolby Surround DSP mode indicators DOPLII Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated DSP Lights when All Channel Stereo mode is activated Source signal indicators etc SW ES Light to indicate the incoming signals LFEILS S IRS Lights when the front left channel signal dS comes in Kel Lights when the center channel signal comes in KB Lights when the front right channel signal comes in Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in IE Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2 channel Dolby Surround signal comes in SW Always lights The channel with
30. ack stops and the program window appears To quit the Program mode While stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program window and RANDOM disappears from the screen NOTE e The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback e Program Playback may not work for some discs You can play titles or tracks Random Playback on a disc in random order DVD While stopped 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until RANDOM appears on the TV screen 2 Press play button After playing all titles tracks on the disc the system stops playback and quits the Random mode To quit the Random mode While stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program window and RANDOM disappear from the TV screen You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the system NOTE The same title track will not be played back more than once during Random Playback 26 Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations Repeat Playback Repeating the current selection For DVD VIDEO During playback DVD For VCD SVCD Maus During playback without PBC function D For CD MP3 JPEG C During playback or stopped When using the REPEAT button Press REPEAT C 1 1 31 01 Repeat mode indicator Each time you press REPEAT the Repeat mode changes Display ee exeo Repeats the current group for REPEAT MP3 JPEG disc Se GROUP 85 Repeats the current titl
31. acteristics of an MP3 JPEG 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 e Some tracks files on an MP3 JPEG disc may be skipped or may not be played normally e Some files on a JPEG disc may be played distortedly Notes on MP3 JPEG discs MP3 JPEG discs either CD R or CD RW require a longer readout time It differs due to the complexity of the directory file configuration The system can only recognize files with one of the following extensions which can be in any combination of upper and lower case MP3 MP3 mp3 JPEG JPG JPEG jpg jpeg f different kinds of the file are mixed on a disc set the FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be read AUDIO or STILL PICTURE See page 32 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 Notes on MP3 files e Tag information album name artist name
32. alog 10 Connecting to a digital component 10 Connecting the power 10 Operating external components with the remote control 11 Operaung The beber deas Rea cet s eoa 11 Operating the VOR cii dove bap tdt dr 12 Basic operations es 13 Turning the system on off eene 13 Selecting the source to play 14 Adjusting the volume VOLUME 14 Listening with headphones not supplied 14 Turning off the sound temporarily MUTING 14 Adjusting the brightness of the indications DIMMER 14 21890 5 15 Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center surround speakers S WFR CENTER L SURR R 15 Adjusting the treble sound TREBLE 15 Changing the video 10 15 PIayDacK 16 BASIC DIAY DACK bed ra seed edet 16 rie 18 Fast forward fast reverse search 18 Skip to
33. am tuned in by the Enhanced Other Network function you can only use TA NEWS INFO and RDS DISPLAY as the tuner operation buttons 98 References To clean the disc Maintenance Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge m Handling Discs DO NOT use any solvent such as conventional record cleaner spray thinner or benzine to clean the disc Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping Cleaning the system e 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 Be careful not to scratch the surface of the dry cloth disc when placing it back in its case Since the system may deteriorate in quality become damaged or Avoid exposure to direct sunlight get its paint peeled off be careful about the following temperature extremes and moisture DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth DO NOT wipe it strong DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine e 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 The power cord is not connected Connect the powe
34. d 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 Safety precautions Avoid moisture water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places Avoid high temperatures Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device When you are away When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet Do not block the vents Blocking the vents may damage the system Care of the cabinet When cleaning the system use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically coated cloths Do not use benzene thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants These may cause deformation or discoloring If water gets inside the system Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet then call the store where you made your purchase Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock 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 Remote control 1 e Batteries 2 FM antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 About 01565 Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the fol
35. de Using the on screen bar You can check disc information and you can use some functions using the on screen bar Showing the on screen bar Whenever a disc is loaded DVD EE Press ON SCREEN Each time you press the button the on screen bar changes as follows on the TV screen Example During DVD VIDEO playback TITLE 1 TIME 00 01 40 gt DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME OFF 1 8 GI 1 3 amp 1 1 V OFF The on screen bar disappears DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps back to the beginning The currently selected item shows green Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations Contents of the on screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO 3 5 DVD VIDEO 64Mbps 3 00 01 40 TIME OFF CHAP QD 1 8 1 3 amp 1 1 m m m VCD 4 5 VCD PROGRAM TIME 00 04 58 TIME C orF OD ST ti SVCD p P SVCD PROGRAM TIME 00 04 58 TIME OD 571 1 4 mimm CD PROGRAM TRACK 14 TIME 00 04 58 TIME COOFF Shows disc type Shows current transfer rate Megabits per second Shows current title number Shows current chapter number for DVD VIDEO or track number for other type of discs gt e 1 H e Shows time information See Changing the time information 6 Shows playback status appears
36. de is off the setting of D RANGE COMPRESSION is set to ON automatically 9 Speaker setting menu SPK SETTING m Level menu LEVEL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER SUB WOOFER Adjust the output level of related speakers TEST TONE Outputs the test tone RETURN Returns to the SPK SETTING menu The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the following sequence gt Front left speaker Center speaker gt Front right speaker Surround right speaker Surround left speaker gt back to the beginning 32 Setting DVD preferences m Distance menu DISTANCE Example speaker Do L Front right IN N Center Subwoofer In this case set the distance of each speaker as follows Distance of front speakers 3 0m Distance of center speaker 2 7m e Distance of surround speakers 2 4 m FRONT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers Within the range from 0 3 m to 9 0 m by 0 3 m RETURN Returns to the SPK SETTING menu J Other setting menu OTHERS m RESUME See page 25 You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function ON SCREEN GUIDE You can activate or deactivate the on screen guide icons See page 16 JJ Parental lock menu PARENTAL LOCK You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent scenes that is not suitable for
37. during playback g g appears during fast forward reverse appears during playback in forward slow motion reverse slow motion o appears when paused appears when stopped Select this to change time information 57 See Changing the time information Select this for Repeat Playback See page 29 Select this for time search function See page 24 Select this for chapter search function See page 23 Select this to change audio language channel or stream See page 26 Select this to change subtitle language See page 26 Select this to change view angle See page 25 Shows Playback Mode status PROGRAM appears during Program Playback See page 28 RANDOM appears during Random Playback See page 28 N e A Changing the time information You can change the time information in the on screen bar on veo SVCD the TV screen and the display window of the center unit B During playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the screen 2 Press Cursor 4 to highlight tive 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the desired information Example When elapsed playing time of disc is selected TOTAL 1 25 58 e TIME Elapsed playing time of current chapter track e REM Remaining time of current chapter track TOTAL Elapsed time of disc T REM Remaining time of disc 4
38. e are no user serviceable parts inside the unit leave all servicing to qualified service personnel 3 CAUTION Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated Avoid direct exposure to beam 4 REPRODUCTION OF LABEL CAUTION LABEL PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT CAUTION Visible and invisible ADVARSEL Synlig og usynlig VARNING Synlig och VARO Avattaessa ja suojalukitus laser radiation when open and laserstrling maskinen er osynlig laserstralning n r ohitettuna tai viallisena olet alttiina interlock failed or defeated aben eller interlocken fejler den ppnas och sp rren ar n kyv lle ja n kymatt m lle AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO Undg direkte eksponering til urkopplad Betrakta ej lasers teilylle V lt d s kohdisturnista suoraan itseesi f Caution Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage place the apparatus on a level surface The minimal clearances are shown below Front view Side view Wall or obstructions Wall or obstructions XV THS1 3 51 10cm No obstructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SOME DOS AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured CeCe CeCe
39. e for DVD VIDEO Repeats all tracks files for C ALL VCD SVCD CD MP3 JPEG REPEAT ALL disc e mack e sreP STEP Repeats the current track for REPEAT TRACK VCD SVCD CD MP3 disc REPEAT ECL e owe STEP Repeats the current chapter for Repeat mode is off C 0FF The system plays back the disc normally No indication NOTE ForDVD VIDEO REPEAT ALL may not be available depending on the disc 29 When using the on screen bar except for MP3 JPEG disc 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the TV screen 2 Press Cursor lt to highlight e orr 3 Press ENTER DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP TOTAL 01 01 40 gt TIME OFF CHAP QD 1 8 CJ 1 3 amp 1 1 OFF a ae Press Cursor w a 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 Repeating a desired part A B Repeat DVD B During playback When using the A B RPT button 1 Press RPT at the beginning of the part you want to repeat point A The repeat mode indicator window 2 Press A B RPT again at the end of the part you want to repeat point B The repeat mode indicator on the display window changes to A and Repeat Playback starts The selected part of the disc between point A and B is played repeatedly
40. enlarging upon the news debate or analysis Info Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense Sport Programs concerned with any aspect of sports Educate Educational programs Drama All radio plays and serials Culture Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture including language theater etc Science Programs about natural sciences and technology Varied Used for mainly speech based programs such as quizzes panel games and personality interviews Pop M Commercial music of current popular appeal Rock M Rock music Easy M Current contemporary music considered to be easy listening Light M Classics Instrumental music and vocal or choral works Performances of major orchestral works symphonies chamber music etc Other M Music not fitting into any of the other categories Weather Weather reports and forecasts Finance Stock Market reports commerce trading etc Children Social Programs about sociology history geography psychology and society Phone In Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum Travel Travel information Leisure Programs about recreational activities Jazz Jazz music Programs targeted at a young audience Country Songs which originate from or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern States Nation M Current popular music of the nation o
41. ess number buttons 1 10 10 to select the number of the desired item For details on using the number buttons see How to use the number buttons See page 18 To return to the menu Press RETURN repeatedly until the menu screen appears When NEXT or PREVIOUS is shown on the TV screen go to the next page press PM e To return to the previous page press ka a NOTE If you want to play a PBC compatible VCD SVCD without using the PBC function perform any of the following e Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped e Press P repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed then start playback by pressing play button The track number appears on the display window instead of PBC To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC compatible VCD SVCD without using the PBC function perform any of the following Press TOP MENU or MENU e Press Bi twice to stop playback then press play button Locating a desired chapter using the on screen bar B During playback 5 play DVD VIDEO 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the screen 2 Press Cursor lt to highlight cue 3 Press ENTER DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP TIME 00 01 40 gt TIME OFF CHAP QD 1 8 1 3 amp 1 1 CHAPTER 4 Press number buttons 0 9 to enter the desired chapter number Example To select 8 Press 8 To select 10 Press
42. ile connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit the system automatically cancels the surround mode see page 20 currently selected deactivates the speakers and activates the headphone mode HEADPHONE appears on the display window Headphone mode When using the headphones the following signals are output regardless of your speaker setting For2 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 Turning off the sound temporarily MUTING Press MUTING To restore the sound Perform one on the following Press MUTING again Press AUDIO VOL or turn VOLUME on the center unit Adjusting the brightness of the indications DIMMER Press DIMMER Each time you press the button the brightness level changes 14 Basic operations Sleep Timer SLEEP The system turns off automatically when the specified period of time has passed Press SLEEP Each time you press the button the shut off time changes Example minutes SLEEP sm To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly To cancel Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center surround speakers S WFR CENTER L SURR R Press S
43. ing the surround mode Auto Surround AUTO SURR This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode according to the input signals For example a multichannel source is automatically reproduced in multichannel audio m Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II has a 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 e Pro Logic Il Movie PL II MOVIE Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark DO e Pro Logic II Music PL II MUSIC Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources Dolby Digital Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital QObo 1 GITAL m DTS Digital Surround Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software DIGITAL SURROUND DTS Digital Surround DTS is another discrete multichannel digital audio format available on CD and DVD software Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc You can select these modes by pressing SURR See page 21 DTS Digital Surround Anal VCR Wer YT
44. io signal In such a case you can enjoy the TV sound through this system NOTE No sound signal comes out from AV SCART connector Select the appropriate video signal according to your TV See page 15 Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog TN unit HH RCA pin plug cord not supplied NOTE e If you connect a sound enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this system the sound output through this system may be distorted When playing a video component such as a VCR To listen to the sound select AUX as the source to play See page 14 To see the picture connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly and select the correct input mode on the TV Connecting to a digital component You can enjoy the sound of a digital component Center unit DBS tuner MD recorder a To digital optical Digital optical cord output not supplied DBS Direct Broadcasting Satellite NOTE When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner To listen to the sound select AUX DIGITAL as the source to play See page 14 e To see the picture connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly and selec
45. it You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning point A and ending point appears on the display To cancel Press A B RPT during A B Repeat Playback Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations When using the on screen bar 1 Press ON SCREEN twice The on screen bar appears on the screen 2 Press Cursor lt to highlight e orr 3 Press ENTER DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 TOTAL 01 01 40 gt TIME OFF QD 1 8 GJ 1 3 amp 1 1 OFF y Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select 5 Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you want to repeat point A DVD VIDEO 6 1Mbps TITLE 1 CHAP TOTAL 01 01 40 gt TIME C A CHAP QD 1 8 GI 1 3 amp 1 1 6 Press ENTER at the end of the part you want to repeat point B A B Repeat Playback starts 7 Press ON SCREEN The on screen bar disappears To cancel Select OFF in step 4 then press ENTER NOTE When playing back a DVD VIDEO A B Repeat Playback is possible only within the same title e cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback Tray lock You can lock the tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection The system turns on and LOCKED appears on the display window If you try to eject the disc LOCKED appears to indicate that the tray is loc
46. ke sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals connecting cords and power cords This could cause poor reception If reception is poor Center unit AM MW loop antenna SS Outdoor single vinyl covered wire antenna not supplied FM antenna FM ant Center unit antenna supplied GN 50 an Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally If reception is poor Center unit 50 an Outdoor FM antenna not supplied Standard type 75 Q Outdoor FM antenna cord coaxial connector not supplied NOTE We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is well shielded against interference Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting the satellite front center surround speakers and the subwoofer SP THS1F Front speakers Center speaker Q 0 Speaker cord Connect the black cords to the black terminals Connect the white cords to the red terminals 7 1 3 A 3 0
47. ked On the center unit ONLY While the system is turned off Press and hold To cancel Carry out the same operation again The system turns on and UNLOCKED appears on the display window Sound and other settings NOTE This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD 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 1 Press SETTING Example BAL CENTER 2 Press Cursor Vv A to select the item you want to set BAL Balance You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers DEC Decode When you play an external source AUX DIGITAL is selected as a source that was encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround the following symptoms may occur No sound comes out at the beginning of playback Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks AUT 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 A POS Audio Position Set the audio position of subwoofer so that the subwoofer level can be automatically adjusted properly The smaller the number becomes the more the le
48. lay M Cause Ca Fast forward fast reverse CE Slow motion forward reverse appears when you perform each operation e the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do NOTE For JPEG The system cannot accept operations even though you press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen f you do not want the on screen guide icons to appear see page 33 16 Playback See page 16 for button locations Playback information on the display window DVD VIDEO Example When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5 1ch is played Elapsed playing time Chapter number hour minute second CTs Signal and speaker indicators See page 21 Surround mode and digital signal format See page 21 0 02 31 Pressing FL DISP Chapter number Title number VCD SVCD CD Example When a CD is played back Signal and speaker Track number C D 05 70700 19 10 31 mu ats LR eo Moo Elapsed playing time minute second NOTE e VCD appears instead of CD when loading a VCD or SVCD When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played the elapsed playing time does not appear but PBC appears 17 MP3 disc Signal and speaker Track number indicators TR123 12 34 MP3 indicator Elapsed playing time minute second during playback only Pressing FL DISP Group number G12 1123 GROUP
49. lecting the FM reception mode When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception While listening to an FM station Press FM MODE The FM reception mode appears on the display window Each time you press the button the FM reception mode changes e 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 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 Using the RDS Radio Data System when receiving FM stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals For example the stations send their station names as well as information about what type of program they broadcast such as sports or music etc When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service the RDS indicator lights up on the display window 103 50M TUNED RDS indicator With the system you can receive the following types of RDS signals PS Program Service Shows commonly known station names PTY Program Type Shows
50. lowing discs DVD VIDEO Video CD VCD Super Video CD SVCD Audio CD CD CD R and CD RW e This system accommodates the PAL system and also can play discs recorded with NTSC system Note that an NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to the PAL60 signal and output e 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 Discs you can play DVD VIDEO Audio CD DI DIGITAL AUDIO VCD CD R COMPACT aise Video CU VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO SVCD CD RW IS DIGITAL AUDIO SUPER VIDEO VIDEO ReWritable The following discs cannot be played back DVD AUDIO DVD ROM DVD RAM CD ROM CD I CD I Ready Photo CD SACD etc Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers On some DVD VIDEOs VCDs or SVCDs their actual operation may be different from what is explained in this manual This is due to the disc programming and disc structure not a malfunction of this system DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation Region code of DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system s Region Code which is indicated on the rear panel Example of playable DVD 2 3 44 2 85 22 If a DVD with an impro
51. onding to Linear PCM Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround with sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Video section Video System PAL Horizontal Resolution 500 lines Signal to Noise Ratio 64 dB Composite signal when RGB is selected Video output level Composite 1 0 V p p 75 S video Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q S video C 0 3 V p p 75 Q Tuner section Tuning Range FM 87 50 MHz to 108 00 MHz AM 522 kHz to 1 629 kHz General AC 230 V 50 Hz 75 W at operation 1 0 W in standby mode Dimensions W X H X D 360 mm X 65 mm X 370 mm Mass 5 3 kg Power Requirements Power Consumption Front Center speakers SP THS1F Type Way Bass Reflex Type Magnetically shielded Type Speaker 8 0cm cone X 1 Power Handling Capacity 55 W Impedance 6 0 Frequency Range 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz Sound Pressure Level 80 0 dB W m Dimensions W X H X D 106 mm X 119 5 mm X 102 mm Mass 0 49 kg each Surround speakers SP THS1S Type Way Bass Reflex Type Magnetically shielded Type Speaker 8 0cm cone X 1 Power Handling Capacity 55 W Impedance Frequency Range 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz Sound Pressure Level 80 dB W m Dimensions W X H X D 106 mm X 119 5 mm X 102 mm Mass 0 56 kg each m Subwoofer SP WS1 Type Way Bass Reflex Type Magnetically shielded Type Speaker 16 0 cm cone X 1 Power Handling Capacity 55 W Impedance 6 0 30 Hz to 150 Hz 76 dB W m Frequency Range
52. one of the source selecting buttons DVD FM AM AUX or TV SOUND DVD To play back a disc DVD VIDEO VCD etc See page 16 FM AM To tune in an FM or AM MW station See page 35 Each time you press the button the band alternates between FM and AM MW AUX To select the source from a component connected to the AUX IN jacks or DIGITAL IN jack See page 10 Each time you press the button the source alternates between AUX and AUX DIGITAL TV SOUND To select the TV that outputs sound signals connected to the AV SCART connector See page 9 On the center unit Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source name you want appears on the display window NOTE When a source except DVD is selected this system does not output video signals It may take time to change the source Adjusting the volume VOLUME CAUTION Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source If the volume is set at its high level the sudden blast of sound could permanently damage your hearing and or blow out the speakers On the remote control Press AUDIO VOL or On the center unit Turn VOLUME Listening with headphones not supplied CAUTION Be sure to turn down the volume Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly output from the speakers Wh
53. ones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry E43486 340B Table of contents Introduction 2 Notes on handling enne 2 Supplied accessories eeennn 2 About discs BERR RRR RRR RRR RRR RRR RR RRR Re eee eee eee 3 PlaVADISUISCTV 3 Index of parts and controls 5 Connections BEB RRR RRR RR RR RRR RR RR RRR Eee eee 7 Connecting the FM and MW antennas Connecting the satellite front center surround speakers and 18 51 0018 24620 9 Speaker 100 9 Connec ing 9 Connecting to an an
54. orward reverse search e When a CD is played back sound is intermittent and low during fast forward reverse search This feature may not work for some discs Skip to the beginning of a desired selection VIDEO B For DVD VIDEO chapter During playback CD JPEG For VCD SVCD track During playback without PBC function For CD MP3 JPEG track file During playback or while stopped Press or lt lt repeatedly NOTE When playing back an MP3 JPEG disc you can make operations using the file control display See page 24 This feature may not work for some discs m Using buttons DVD SVCD m Using number buttons on the remote control B For DVD VIDEO title chapter While stopped the title number is selected During playback the chapter number is selected For VCD SVCD track During playback without PBC function For CD MP3 JPEG 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 How to use the number buttons To select 3 Press 3 To select 14 Press 10 then 4 Press 10 twice then 4 Press 10 three times then 10 Or press 10 four times then To select 24 To select 40 18 Playback See page 16 for button locations Locating a desired title group using number buttons B During playback or while stopped
55. page 35 for button locations Searching for a program by PTY codes One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels see page 35 by specifying the PTY codes To search for a program using the PTY codes NOTE Before you start operation The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations To stop searching any time during the process press PTY SEARCH while searching e There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again 1 Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM station PTY SELECT flashes on the display window While PTY SELECT is flashing 2 Press PTY or PTY until the PTY code you want appears on the display window For details see Description of the PTY codes While the PTY code selected in step 2 is still on the display window 3 Press PTY SEARCH again While searching SEARCH and the selected PTY code alternate on the display window The system searches 30 preset FM stations stops when it finds the one you have selected and tunes in that station To continue searching after the first stop Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display window are flashing If no program is found NOT FOUND appears on the display window 97 Description of the PTY codes News News Affairs Topical program expanding or
56. per Region Code number is loaded REGION CODE ERROR appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start About files tracks and folders groups on the disc This system can also play MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD Rs and CD RWs Files are sometimes grouped into folders on CD Rs or CD RWs by genre album etc In this manual group is also referred to as folder and track as file This system recognizes up to 150 files per group and 99 groups per disc The total number of files this system can detect on a disc 1s up to 1000 About discs Notes on CD R and CD RW e User edited CD Rs Recordable and CD RWs Rewritable can be played back only if they are already finalized When making your own disc select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format This system supports multi session discs up to 20 sessions This system cannot play packet write discs e Before playing CD Rs or CD RWs read their instructions or cautions carefully CD RWs may require a longer readout time This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD RWSs is lower than that of regular CDs e Some discs may not be played due to their disc characteristics recording conditions or damage or stain on them This system can play CD Rs or CD RWs recorded in the audio CD format This system can also play CD Rs or CD RWs if MP3 or JPEG files are recorded on them Especially the configuration and char
57. r cord correctly See page 10 on The remote control does The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries See page 6 not work Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight The remote control does The remote control mode is not for the desired source Before operation press one of the source selecting not work as expected buttons for the desired source The position of the remote control mode selector 15 Set the selector to the correct position incorrect No sound The speaker cord is not connected Check the connection See page 8 The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN and or Connect the cord correctly See page 10 DIGITAL IN correctly distorted A VCR is connected between the center unit and the Connect the center unit and TV directly See page 9 TV The picture does not fit The monitor type is not set correctly Set MONITOR TYPE properly See page 32 the screen Hard to listen to Antennas are disconnected Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely See broadcast because of page 7 noise 39 References Specifications Center unit XV THS1 Audio section Front Center Surrouond 52 W per channel RMS at 6 Q at 1 kHz with 10 total harmonic distortion Subwoofer 52 W RMS at 6 at 100 Hz with 10 total harmonic distortion Digital input OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 21 dBm to 15 dBm 660 nm 30 nm Corresp
58. r region in that country s language Oldies Music from the so called golden age of popular music Folk M Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation Document Programs concerning factual matters presented in an investigative style TEST Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast equipment or unit Alarm Emergency announcement None No program type undefined program or difficult to categorize into particular types NOTE e Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list Tuner operations See page 35 for button locations Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called Enhanced Other Network This allows the system to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice TA NEWS and or INFO from a different station except in the following cases e When you are listening to non RDS stations all AM MW stations some FM stations and other sources When the system is in standby mode NOTE Before you start operations The Enhanced Other Network function is only applicable to preset stations IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO 2 Press FM AM Press TA NEWS INFO repeatedly until the program type indicator TA NEWS INFO you want appears on the display
59. re quality by selecting whether the content on the disc is processed by field video source or by frame film source Normally set to AUTO e AUTO Used to play a disc containing both video and film source materials This system recognizes the source type video or film of the current disc according to the disc information f 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 e VIDEO Suitable for playing back a video source disc m SCREEN SAVER See page 18 You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function FILE TYPE When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc you can select which files to play After changing FILE TYPE setting be sure to turn the power off then turn the power on to enable the new setting e AUDIO Select this to play MP3 files STILL PICTURE Select this to play JPEG files Audio menu AUDIO RANGE COMPRESSION Dynamic range compression You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital e AUTO Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its full dynamic range no effect applied Select this when you want to fully apply the compression effect useful at midnight NOTE When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the surround mo
60. ress 4 Press 0 TIME 2 34 0_ gt TIME 2 34 08 Press 8 To cancel a misentry Press Cursor lt 4 repeatedly 5 Press ENTER 6 Press ON SCREEN The on screen bar disappears NOTE Youcan specify time in hours minutes seconds for DVD VIDEO and in minutes seconds for VCD SVCD CD Using the file control display nz You can search and play desired groups and tracks files using the file control display on the Current group total group Playback mode PROGRAM number RANDOM REPEAT TV screen Tag information Elapsed playing time of current for MP3 only track for MP3 only PROGRAMI GES OC Track 10 30 Total 1000 01 Cloudy mp3 02 Fair mp3 03 Fog mp3 04 Hail mp3 05 Indian summer mp3 Track Information 06 Rain mp3 Title 07 Shower mp3 Weather 08 Snow mp3 Artist 09 T r Thunder mo3 TT Wind mp3 12 Winter sky rhp3 Current group Current track file Current track file total track file number on current group Total track file number on disc Playback status The file control display appears automatically during playback for MP3 or while stopped Continued on next page 24 Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations For MP3 During playback or while stopped For JPEG While stopped Press Cursor 4 v A to select the desired group track file For MP3 playback starts from the selected
61. t the correct input mode on the TV Connecting the power cord Make sure that all other connections have been completed Center unit CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 0 16 0 Power cord M Plug into AC outlets CAUTION Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord When unplugging the cord always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord NOTE Preset settings such as preset stations and surround mode adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases If you unplug the power cord of the center unit Ifa power failure occurs 10 Operating external components with the remote control The buttons described below are used on pages 11 and 12 O lt 4 lt 20 TV VIDEO VCR TV 4 lt lt r o I gt 2 2 r TV VOL e Remote control E 2 VCR mode selector CHANNEL gt Ge play button 4 4 c o i ENTER REC Number buttons 100 GD TV RETURN 100 C5 C9 CO CO CO O CO CO NOTE Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice e Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control Operating the TV B osetthe manufacturer s code You can operate a JVC T
62. the beginning of a desired selection 18 Locating a desired title group using number buttons 19 Advanced operations 20 Using the surround mode enne 20 Using the on screen Dar enne 21 Playing from a specified position on a disc 23 Using the file control 01 24 Resume EUR IS PACA 25 Selecting a view angle 25 Selecting the SuDttUE sad sac 26 8 16 41 ie 26 Special 01116 018 0 0 0 5 1 21 PROOKAMCH AV 040 5562 29 Random 29 RODEAUPIAYDACK 29 30 Sound and other settings 30 Setting DVD preferences 31 Using the setup 31 Menu description Sara ci rd 31 Tuner operations eon 35 Manual tuning 35 PIOS CUMING 35 Selecting the FM reception mode 36 Using the RDS Radio Data System when receiving FM hues a E 36 References
63. track For JPEG proceed to perform the following operation 2 Press play button or ENTER Track playback slide show starts from the selected track file When you press ENTER for JPEG only the selected file is played back To skip the file during playback Press 1 or Cursor A V NOTE Youcan also check playback information on the display window See page 17 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 Resume Playback When Resume Playback is set to ON see page 33 and you stop playback by the SVCD following operations the position where playback has been stopped is stored appears the display window Turning off the power see page 13 e Pressing Bl once Changing the source see page 14 To start playback from the stored position RESUME disappears Press 9 play button on the remote control or the center unit e Select DVD as the source again if you changed the source To clear the stored position Press again or open the disc tray 25 Selecting a view angle B During playback of a disc containing multi view angles When using the ANGLE button Press ANGLE Example The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles recorded amp 1 3 DVD
64. tting The Video Fine Processor function enables you to adjust the type of programming picture tone or personal preference picture character according to the B During playback Press VFP The current settings appear on the screen Example NORMAL GAMMA 0 BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION TINT SHARPNESS 2 Press Cursor 4 repeatedly to select the VFP mode NORMAL Normally select this CINEMA Suitable for movies When you select NORMAL or CINEMA press VFP to complete the setting USER 1 and USER 2 You can adjust parameters that affect picture appearance Only when selecting USER 1 or USER 2 in step 2 proceed to perform the following operation 3 Press Cursor w a repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred GAMMA Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining brightness of dark and bright portions BRIGHTNESS Controls screen brightness CONTRAST Controls screen contrast e SATURATION Controls screen color depth TINT Controls screen tint e SHARPNESS Controls screen sharpness Advanced operations See page 20 for button locations 4 Press ENTER Example D Press Cursor w a to change the setting 6 Press ENTER The current VFP settings appear again 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters 8 Press
65. urround right speaker d speaker NOTE Although the satellite speakers and the 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 it 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 subwoofer to the TV s right If you place the subwoofer to the TV s left keep sufficient distance between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled Connecting a TV e Distortion of picture may occur when connecting the TV via a VCR or to a TV with a built in VCR You need to set MONITOR TYPE in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV See page 32 Center unit TV AV CEN To SCART 4 connector SCART cable not supplied Some TV s SCART connectors output aud
66. vel decreases automatically when listening in stereo 3 Press Cursor 4 to make an adjustment or selection Example BAL R 95 The adjustment display automatically disappears a few seconds later with the current setting 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 IX DIGITAL or E18 indicator flashes 30 Setting DVD preferences Using the setup menus e You can change the language used in the setup menus See Menu description Basic operation on the setup menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation AUDIO DvD 1 Set the remote control mode selector to Q AUDIO 2 Press DVD SET UP B While stopped 1 Press SET UP LANGUAGE A j ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT 4 gt USE AY 4 gt TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER 2 TO EXIT PRESS SETUP 2 Follow the instructions that appears on the TV screen Menu description Language menu LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages e Select the initial menu language AUDIO LANGUAGE Some DVDs have multiple audio languages e Select the initial audio language m SUBTITLE Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages e Select the initial subtitle language ON SCREEN LANGUAGE e Select the language shown on the TV
67. when opening closing the disc tray selecting buttons NOW READING Appears when the system is reading the disc information Remote control REGION CODE ERROR mode selector Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not match the code the system supports The disc cannot be played back NO DISC Appears when no disc is loaded CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC Appears when unplayable disc is loaded AUDIO VOL ENTER y O OOO O O C2 NOTE COO The STANDBY lamp goes off when the power is turned on and the lamp lights when the power is turned off A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is O O CD CD turned off This is called standby mode and the STANDBY lamp lights in this mode Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn SCAN MODE the power off completely e You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons TREBLE OPEN CLOSE on the remote control or amp on the center unit One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control SURR R gt on the center unit You can use the same buttons on the remote S WFR SURR R control except after pressing FM AM DIMMER SLEEP CENTER SURR L STANDBY PHONES 13 Basic operations See page 13 for button locations Selecting the source to play On the remote control Press

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