DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-A25
Consists of XV-THA25 and SP-THA25
SOUND
VOLUME
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
SOURCE
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1111-001B
[J]
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification...................................... 2
Center Unit ................................................................................. 2
Remote Control .......................................................................... 3
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 24
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 24
Selecting the Playback Channel ............................................... 25
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 25
Checking the Remaining Time ................................................. 25
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 26
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 27
Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 27
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 28
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 28
7 A–B Repeat .......................................................................... 28
Special Picture Playback .......................................................... 29
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 29
7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 29
7 Zoom .................................................................................... 29
Getting Started........................................... 4
Before Installation ...................................................................... 4
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5
Speaker Layout Diagram............................................................ 6
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7
Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 8
TV Settings............................................... 10
Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. 10
Operating TV............................................. 11
MP3/JPEG Introduction ............................ 30
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 12
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12
2 Select the Source.................................................................. 12
3 Load a Disc .......................................................................... 12
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 13
5 Adjust the Volume................................................................ 13
6 Activate Surround ................................................................ 13
Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File .................................... 14
Stopping Playback .................................................................... 14
MP3/JPEG Playback ................................. 31
Starting Playback ..................................................................... 31
Showing the On-Screen Bar ..................................................... 31
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 32
Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly ............................... 33
Repeating Playback .................................................................. 33
Browsing Pictures in the Current Folder .................................. 33
Rotating and Flipping a Picture................................................ 33
Tuner Operations....................................... 34
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 34
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 35
Selecting the FM Reception Mode........................................... 35
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 15
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 15
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 15
3 Adjust the Volume................................................................ 15
4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 15
Setting Up the DVD Preferences................. 36
Setting the System Preferences ................................................ 36
7 The basic procedure to set up the system preferences.......... 37
7 To adjust the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)............. 37
Setting the Preferences ............................................................. 38
7 The basic procedure to set up preferences............................ 38
7 To set the parental (rating) level ........................................... 39
7 To change the password........................................................ 39
7 To release the parental lock temporarily .............................. 40
7 Language Code List ............................................................. 40
Other Basic Operations .............................. 16
Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 16
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 16
Adjusting the Display Brightness............................................. 16
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 17
Using the Test Tone .................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Sound ................................................................. 17
7 Basic sound adjustment procedure ....................................... 18
Surround Mode Introduction .................................................... 19
7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround............................. 19
7 Dolby Pro Logic II modes .................................................... 19
Activating the Surround Mode ................................................. 20
Maintenance ............................................. 41
Troubleshooting......................................... 42
Specifications............................................ 43
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD ...... 21
Disc Playback............................................ 22
Using the On-Screen Bar ......................................................... 22
7 Showing the On-Screen Bar ................................................. 22
7 Basic operation through the On-Screen Bar ......................... 23
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Parts Identification
Center Unit
Front Panel
1
2
3
4
5
VOLUME
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A25
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
SOURCE
6
7
8
9
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON
2 Disc tray (12)
3 Remote sensor
4 Display
button and STANDBY lamp (12–15)
7 3/8 (play/pause) button (13, 14, 31)
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD/CD.
8 Multi operation buttons
5 VOLUME control (13, 15)
• 4, ¢, and 7
6 0 (open/close) button (12, 14)
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD/CD.
9 SOURCE button (12, 15, 16)
Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
LINEAR PCM
ST
P.SCAN
TITLE PBC CHAP
PRGM
TUNED
L
C
SW
S
R
k
Hz
MHz
LS
RS
8
9
p
q
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Display
1 P.SCAN indicator (10)
2 Digital signal indicators (13, 19, 20)
7 Tuner mode indicators (15, 34, 35)
• ST (stereo) and TUNED
• LINEAR PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL, and DTS.
3 TITLE indicator (13)
• Indicates the current title number with main display.
4 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator
• Goes on when the PBC function is activated.
5 CHAP (chapter) indicator (13)
8 Audio channel indicators
• Indicates audio channels currently being reproduced.
9 Dolby PRO LOGIC II indicator (13, 19, 20)
p Main display
q Frequency unit indicators
• kHz (for AM band station) and MHz (for FM band
station)
• Indicates the current chapter number with main display.
6 PRGM (program) indicator (35)
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Remote Control
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Remote Control
1 AUDIO
2 TV
button (12, 14, 15)
button (11,12)
3 DIMMER button (16)
4 • Number buttons
• MEMORY button (35)
• CANCEL button
5 Source selecting buttons
• DVD, FM/AM, AUX (10, 12, 15, 16)
• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.
6 TV CH + and – buttons (11)
7 TV VOL + and – buttons (11)
8 AUDIO VOL + and – buttons (13, 15)
9 TOP MENU button (26)
p • 3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons
• ENTER button
1
2
3
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
o
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
4
q CHOICE/TIME button (25, 31, 37–39)
w 3/8 button
e 7 button
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
SOUND
;
a
5
6
7
TV
r 4 and ¢ buttons
t AUDIO button (24, 25)
y SUBTITLE button (24)
u • SLOW button (29)
• PROGRESSIVE button (10)
i RETURN button (26)
s
d
AUDIOVOL
f
8
TOP
MENU
MENU
o SLEEP button (16)
; SOUND button (18)
a TEST TONE button (17)
s CONTROL TV button (11)
9
p
g
ENTER
h
j
q
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
IMPORTANT:
w
e
When you press CONTROL TV, some buttons on the remote control
cannot work for operating the center unit. To operate the center
unit, press DVD, FM/AM, or AUX depending on your target
operation.
DOWN -TUNING - UP
r
t
y
k
l
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
/
z
x
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
d MUTING button (13)
u
i
f TV/VIDEO button (11, 12)
g MENU button (26, 33)
h ON SCREEN button (22–28, 31)
j STEP button (29)
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM
k • 1 and ¡ buttons
• TUNING UP and DOWN buttons (15, 34)
l ZOOM button (29)
/ ANGLE button (25)
z • REPEAT button (28, 33)
• FM MODE button (35)
x
PL II button (13, 20)
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Getting Started
Before Installation
General Precautions
• DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit.
• DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
• When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the center unit.
1. On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
• DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture.
Locations
• Install the center unit in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.
• The temperature around the center unit must be between 5˚C and
35˚C.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the center unit.
Handling the center unit
• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.
• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage
the cord.
2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is well-shielded against interference.
• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,
the preset settings such as preset FM/AM channels and sound
adjustments may be erased in a few days.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
3. Replace the cover.
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1)
• FM Antenna (1)
• Video Cord (1)
• Speaker Cords
6 m (4): For subwoofer
For the satellite speakers on the following positions:
left front, right front, and center
10 m (2): For the satellite speakers on left and right rear
positions
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+)
to (+) and (–) to (–).
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied).
1
2
3
AM Loop antenna
(supplied)
If FM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
Snap the tabs on the loop into
the slots of the base to
assemble the AM Loop
antenna.
FM antenna (supplied)
AUDIO IN
CENTER
L
R
FRONT
WOOFER
REAR
REAR
AUX
IMPEDANCE
WOOFER:MIN
FRONT/CENTER
MIN
6
MIN
6
3
Center unit
Cooling fan
(See “About the cooling fan” below.)
FM antenna connection
AM antenna connection
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω
terminal as temporary measure.
Connect the supplied AM Loop antenna to the AM and H terminals.
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching
a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect
the supplied FM antenna.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
to the AM terminal. (Keep the AM Loop antenna connected.)
Notes:
If the AM Loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
About the cooling fan
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to
prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring
normal operation of the unit. The cooling fan automatically starts
rotating to intake external cool air when the internal temperature
goes up.
For safety, observe the following carefully.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
ventilation could overheat and damage the center unit.
• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or
holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the
heat may not be able to get out.)
• DO NOT touch the speaker cords to the cooling fan.
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Getting Started
Speaker Layout Diagram
Center unit
VOLUME
D
V
D
D
I
G
I
T
A
L
T
H
E
A
T
ER
S
Y
S
T
EMT
H
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A25
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
Subwoofer
(WOOFER)
SOURCE
Right front
position
Left front
position
Center position
Left rear
position
Right rear
position
AUDIO IN
CENTER
L
L
R
R
FRONT
WOOFER
REAR
AUX
REAR
MIN 6
IMPEDANCE
WOOFER:MIN 3
FRONT/CENTER
MIN 6
To the speaker
on left front
(White connector)
To subwoofer (WOOFER)
(Purple connector)
To the speaker on right rear
(Gray connector)
To the speaker
on right front
(Red connector)
To the speaker on center
(Green connector)
To the speaker on left rear
(Blue connector)
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When setting the speakers
Connecting the Speakers
To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to
place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance
from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener.
Since bass sound is non-directional, you can place a subwoofer
wherever you like. Normally place it in front of you.
Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the
rear panel using speaker cords supplied.
The ends of the speaker cords are colored to indicate the terminals to
be connected.
Center speaker
Left front
speaker
Right front
speaker
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Subwoofer
Connecting speaker cords to the speakers
• Connect the cord with a gray tube to the red (+) terminal, and the
cord with a black tube to the black (–) terminal respectively.
• You can use the satellite speakers interchangeably for any position
except for subwoofer. Make sure not to connect the subwoofer
terminal and the satellite speaker.
1
2
3
Left rear
speaker
Right rear
speaker
If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the
listening position
1 Press and hold the terminal clamp.
2 Insert the speaker cord.
You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear
speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time,
see “Adjusting the Sound” on page 17.
Notes:
3 Release the finger from the clamp.
You can change the phase of subwoofer sounds by connecting the
speaker cords to the terminals inversely—the cord with a gray tube to
the black terminal, and the cord with a black tube to the red terminal.
You may get more effective bass sounds by changing the phase.
Notes:
• If the speaker cord is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl
by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
• Make sure the core wire of speaker cords do not expose
to out of the terminals. This could cause
short-circuit.
CAUTIONS:
• When attaching the satellite speakers on the wall, have them
attached to the wall by a qualified person.
DO NOT attach the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
avoid an unexpected damage of their falling from the wall, caused
by incorrect attachment or weakness in the wall.
Connecting speaker cords to the center unit
With the Side marked ª and
· upward.
• Care is required in selecting a location for attaching speakers to the
wall. Injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, may result if the
speakers are attached in a location which interferes with daily
activities.
Speaker Connector
Insert the speaker connectors to the speaker
terminals on the rear panel.
• Make sure to match the color of the connector and the terminal.
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Getting Started
Connecting Audio/Video Component
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
TV connection
The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system.
Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store.
A
B
C
Video cord (supplied)
Component video cord (not supplied)
Red
Blue
S-video cord (not supplied)
Green
• If your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by
making the progressive scanning mode active (see page 10.)
You can select one of three connection types—
,
, and
.
A
B
C
• If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video
(Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not
supplied) and/or component video cord (not supplied)
By using these jacks, you can get a better picture quality—in the
.
B
C
order : Component video > S-video > Composite video.
A
B
TV
AUDIO IN
L
R
REAR
AUX
REAR
MIN
6
Y
C
PB/CB
PR/CR
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Audio component connection
Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical
examples.
Connect other components to the center unit with the audio
cord.
When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear
vary among the components.
Use the cord supplied with the other component or purchase
one at an electric appliance store.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
A
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a
graphic equalizer between the source component and
the center unit, the sound output through this system
may be distorted.
Audio cord (not supplied)
B
DBS Tuner
Before connecting an optical
DIGITAL IN
digital cord, unplug the
OPTICAL
protective plug.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT
MD Recorder
A
DBS Tuner
Center unit
AUDIO IN
MD Recorder
REAR
AUX
Cassette Deck
AUDIO
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
VCR
OUT
B
AUX
TV
Now, you can plug the power cord of the center unit into the AC outlet.
Notes:
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
• Connecting to a TV through a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR, may cause distortion of picture.
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TV Settings
From the remote control ONLY:
DVD
1 Press DVD.
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
SLOW
2 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
while.
PROGRESSIVE
• Each time you press and hold the button, the
scanning mode alternates between
“INTERLACE TV” and “PROGRESSIVE TV.”
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
DVD
INTERLACE TV:
Select this if your TV does not support the progressive video
input (conventional TV).
AUDIOVOL
TOP
PROGRESSIVE TV:
MENU
MENU
Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks
supports the progressive video input.
ENTER
When you select the “PROGRESSIVE TV,” P.SCAN indicator lights
up on the display.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
/
DOWN -TUNING - UP
Notes:
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
• Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully
compatible with this system, resulting in the unnatural picture when
playing back a DVD in the progressive scanning mode.
In such a case, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE TV.”
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC
customer service center.
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
PROGRESSIVE
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
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• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system.
About scanning system
The conventional scanning method to display video signals on
the TV screen is called “Interlaced scanning.” With this method,
only half of the horizontal lines (called a “field”) are displayed
at a time. So two fields complete a single picture (frame); i.e.,
the first field, containing all the odd-numbered lines, is
followed by the second field, containing all the even-numbered
lines.
On the other hand, the Progressive scanning system scans all
horizontal lines at a time, so you can double the number of
scanning lines displayed at a time, resulting in a flicker-free,
high-density picture.
To enjoy the progressive scanned picture, a monitor (or TV or
projector) connected to the system must support the progressive
video inputs.
Depending on the material source format, DVD video can be
classified into two types; film source and video source (note
that some DVD video contain both film source and video
source). Film sources are recorded as 24-frame-per-second data,
while (NTSC) video sources are recorded as 30-frame-per-
second (60-field-per-second interlaced).
Changing the Scanning Mode
This system supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) as
well as the conventional interlaced scanning system (480i*).
If your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by
activating the progressive scanning mode.
• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
• If your TV equipped with component video jacks does not support
the progressive video input, do not change the scanning mode to
the progressive scanning mode.
* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of a video signal.
• 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
• 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
You can select the scanning mode if your TV equipped with
component video jacks supports the progressive video input.
When this system plays back a film source data, uninterlaced
progressive output signals are created using the original data.
When a video source is played back, the unit interleaves lines
between the interlaced lines to create the pseudo uninterlaced
picture and outputs as the progressive signals.
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Operating TV
You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC’s TV.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products.
• To operate the TV, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.
❏ To operate a JVC’s TV
You can perform the following operations on the TV.
TV
AUDIO
TV
:
Turn on or off the TV.
Adjust the volume.
DIMMER SLEEP
TV
Number
Buttons/
MEMORY
TV VOL +/–:
TV/VIDEO:
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
Set the input mode (either TV or
VIDEO).
TV CH +/–:
Change the channels.
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
1–9, 0, MEMORY: Select the channels.
TV CH +/–
CONTROL TV
TV/VIDEO
After pressing CONTROL TV on the remote control,
you can select TV channel directly with the number
buttons and MEMORY.
CONTROL
TV VOL +/–
TV
AUDIOVOL
TOP
• For some TVs, MEMORY works to change the
channel entry between one digit and two digits.
MENU
MENU
ENTER
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
/
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
RM-STHA25J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
When you press CONTROL TV, some buttons on the remote
control cannot work for operating the system.
To operate the system, press DVD, FM/AM, or AUX.
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Basic Disc Operations
1
Turn On the Power
This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on
the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center
unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the
remote control.
If operations using the center unit are different from those
using the remote control, they are then explained.
Before turning on the system, turn on your TV and select the correct
video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.)
• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV
screen—into the desired language, see “Setting the System
Preferences” on page 36.
AUDIO
Press AUDIO
panel).
(or STANDBY/ON
on the front
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
The STANDBY lamp goes off.
The source indication selected previously appears on the
display.
1AUDIO
TV
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
2
Select the Source
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
From the remote control:
Press DVD.
2DVD
DVD
The source changes to the DVD/CD player.
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
On the front panel:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until “DVD/CD” appears
on the display.
5AUDIO VOL
+/–
AUDIOVOL
SOURCE
TOP
MENU
MENU
ENTER
3
Load a Disc
On the front panel ONLY:
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
43/8
Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc
correctly with its label side up (for double-sided
DVD, the side you want to playback up).
/
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
6
PL II
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
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CORRECT
INCORRECT
• When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the disc
tray.
• Continued use of irregular shape discs (heart-shape, octagonal,
etc.) can damage the center unit.
• DO NOT use the disc stabilizer.
For in-depth information about disc operations, see
pages 22 to 33.
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To turn off the sounds temporarily
From the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING.
4
Start Playback
Press 3/8.
MUTING
The disc tray closes. “LOADING” appears on the
display for a while.
• You can also start playback by closing the disc tray
using 0 on the front panel.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
• Adjusting the volume also restores the sound.
• Some discs show menus on the TV screen after you press 3/8.
See “Disc Menu-Driven Playback” on page 26 and refer to the
instructions supplied for the discs to use the menus.
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Activate Surround
You can enjoy two kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel
Playback Information on the display
Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and Dolby Pro
Logic II.
TITLE
CHAP
L
C
R
SW
DVD
LS
RS
Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital
and DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you
play back a disc encoded with these signals.
Title No. Chapter No. Elapsed playing
time
LINEAR PCM
L
R
CD/VCD
SW
To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround
Track No. Elapsed playing
time
When a Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel disc is loaded, the
system detects it and starts playing the disc automatically with
Multichannel Surround activated.
5
Adjust the Volume
or
indicator lights up on the display according to
the signal detected.
– For in-depth information about Multichannel Surround, see
“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 19.
From the remote control:
To increase the volume,
AUDIOVOL
press and hold AUDIO VOL +.
To decrease the volume,
press and hold AUDIO VOL –.
Dolby Pro Logic II modes—Pro Logic II Music,
Pro Logic II Movie, Matrix, and Pro Logic
On the front panel:
VOLUME
To increase the volume,
turn VOLUME control clockwise.
To decrease the volume,
To activate Pro Logic II modes
You can use these modes when playing back any 2-channel sources
either digital or analog.
turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.
Press
PL II.
PL
CAUTION:
The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display for
a while.
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode
changes as follows:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
PLII MUSIC
PLII MOVIE
PLII MATRIX
PRO LOGIC
Notes:
• By pressing AUDIO VOL + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the
volume level step by step.
STEREO
(PL II OFF)
• The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps—
“MIN (minimum),” “1” to “49,” and “MAX (maximum).”
• If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than
level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next
time you turn on the unit.
• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the
indicator lights up on the display.
– For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see
“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 19.
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Basic Disc Operations
• This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7
once when playing back a DVD (“PRESS PLAY TO
CONTINUE” appears on the TV screen). When you start playback
again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been
stopped—Resume play.
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
AUDIO
Press 7 again, then press 3/8 to play back the DVD from the
beginning.
• When you start playback an MP3 or a JPEG file again by pressing
3/8, playback begins from the beginning of the file which had
been played before you stopped playback.
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
Number buttons
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
– For in-depth information about MP3/JPEG playback, see “MP3/
JPEG Playback” on pages 31–33.
Notes:
AUDIOVOL
• The TV screen gets dark to save the screen when you leave the
system for a few minutes without any operations after stopping
playback. Press some button to restore the screen brightness.
TOP
MENU
MENU
• When the source is “DVD/CD,” the center unit turns off automatically
to save electrical consumption in the following cases:
– No playback starts for more than 20 minutes.
ENTER
ENTER
– “NO DISC” is shown on the display for more than 20 minutes.
Turn on the power again to use the system.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
7
3/8
/
To stop playback for a moment
Press 3/8.
While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes on the
display.
DOWN -TUNING - UP
¢/4
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
• To resume play, press 3/8 again.
Moving to Another Chapter/Track/File
To remove the disc
To go to another chapter (for DVD), track (for
CD and VCD), or file (for MP3 and JPEG)
Press 0.
“OPEN” appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.
Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly during playback.
• ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding chapter,
track, or file.
• 4: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous
chapter, track, or file.
To close the disc tray, press 0 again.
• If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes automatically in
a few minutes.
To turn off the power (into standby)
• You can skip some 5 minutes forward/back with pressing ¢/
4 while you are playing back a VCD track which is longer than
some 15 minutes.
AUDIO
Press AUDIO
panel).
(or STANDBY/ON
on the front
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
• If you press AUDIO
front panel) while the disc tray is kept open, the disc tray closes
automatically, then the system is turned off.
• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To
turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
(or STANDBY/ON
on the
To go to another track (only possible on a CD
and VCD without PBC) directly using the
number buttons
Pressing the number buttons before or during play allows you to start
playing the track number you want. If your TV is turned on, “SELECT
XX” (XX is the selected track number) appears on the TV screen.
• To select number 1 to 9, press the corresponding number button,
then press ENTER.
To prohibit disc ejection
On the front panel ONLY:
1
Press STANDBY/ON
control) to turn off the power.
(or AUDIO
on the remote
• To select number 15, press 1, 5, then press ENTER.
• To select number 23, press 2, 3, then press ENTER.
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
SOURCE
2
Press and hold SOURCE for more than 5 seconds.
“LOCKED” appears on the display for a moment and
the disc tray is locked.
Stopping Playback
To stop playback
Press 7.
Playback stops.
To unlock the disc tray, turn off the power, then press and hold
SOURCE for more than 5 seconds.
“UNLOCKED” appears on the display for a moment and the disc
tray is unlocked.
• You can neither lock nor unlock the disc tray while the system is
turned on.
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Basic Tuner Operations
On the front panel:
SOURCE
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band (FM
or AM) appears on the display.
TV
AUDIO
The last received station of the selected band is tuned into.
• Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows:
DIMMER SLEEP
1AUDIO
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
DVD/CD
AM
DIGITAL IN
AUX
FM
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
2FM/AM
3
Adjust the Volume
From the remote control:
To increase the volume,
3AUDIO VOL
+/–
AUDIOVOL
AUDIOVOL
press and hold AUDIO VOL +.
To decrease the volume,
press and hold AUDIO VOL –.
TOP
MENU
MENU
ENTER
On the front panel:
VOLUME
To increase the volume,
turn VOLUME control clockwise.
To decrease the volume,
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
/
4 TUNING
turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.
DOWN -TUNING - UP
UP/DOWN
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
4
Tune into a Station
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
From the remote control:
Press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN until the DOWN -TUNING - UP
station frequency starts changing continuously
on the display.
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The system starts searching for a station.
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the system
stops searching, and the
indicator lights up on the display.
For in-depth information about tuner operations, see
“Tuner Operations” on pages 34 and 35.
On the front panel:
1 Press 7 so that “MANUAL” appears on the display.
2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until the station frequency starts
changing continuously on the display.
1
Turn On the Power
The system starts searching for a station.
Press AUDIO
panel).
The STANDBY lamp goes off.
(or STANDBY/ON
on the front
AUDIO
Notes:
• When an FM stereo program is received, the
indicator also
The source indication selected previously appears on the
display.
lights up.
• When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes step
by step.
2
Select the Band
To turn off the power (into standby)
From the remote control:
Press AUDIO
panel).
(or STANDBY/ON
on the front
AUDIO
Press FM/AM.
FM/AM
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby
mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC
power cord.
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Other Basic Operations
2 Start playback on the external component.
• For in-depth information about the external component, see
the manual supplied with it.
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
DIMMER
AUX
SLEEP
Notes:
• When “DIGITAL IN” is selected as the source and the Dolby Digital
or DTS multi-channel signal is detected, Multichannel Surround is
activated automatically.
For in-depth information about Multichannel Surround, see
“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 19.
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
• You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II mode when you playback any 2-
channel sources, either digital or analog.
For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see
“Surround Mode Introduction” on page 19.
AUDIOVOL
Turning Off the Power with the Timer
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.
From the remote control ONLY:
TOP
MENU
MENU
ENTER
SLEEP
Press SLEEP.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
“SLEEP” and the shut-off time appear on the display.
• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes
as follows:
/
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
10
20
150
30
60
90
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
120
OFF
(Canceled)
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
When the shut-off time comes, the system turns off automatically.
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To check or change the time remaining until the
shut-off time
Press SLEEP once.
SLEEP
The remaining time (in minutes) appears on the display.
• By pressing SLEEP, you can change the shut-off time.
Enjoying Sounds from the External
Component
To cancel the Sleep Timer
You can enjoy sounds from the external components connected to
the AUDIO IN jacks and the DIGITAL IN terminal on the rear panel
of the center unit.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears on the
display.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
SLEEP
1Select AUX or DIGITAL IN as the source.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
From the remote control:
Press AUX.
AUX
You can dim the display.
• Each time you press the button, the source changes as
follows:
From the remote control ONLY:
AUX
DIGITAL IN
Press DIMMER.
DIMMER
On the front panel:
• Each time you press the button, the brightness level of the
display changes as follows:
SOURCE
Press SOURCE repeatedly until “DIGITAL IN” or
“AUX” appears on the display.
Dim
Dimmer
DVD/CD
AM
DIGITAL IN
AUX
Canceled
(Normal Display)
FM
DIGITAL IN: select this to enjoy the external component
connected to DIGITAL IN terminal.
AUX:
select this to enjoy the external component
connected to AUDIO IN jacks.
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
I To adjust speaker output level
You can adjust the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers,
and subwoofer while listening to the test tone.
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
Press 3/2 while the test tone is coming out of
L-F.BLANCE-R
CENTER
the speaker you want to adjust.
The speaker output level appears on the display.
3: Increases the output level (to +06 dB).
2: Decreases the output level (to –06 dB).
1
2
6
0
3
4
ENTER
REAR
BASS
SUBWOOFER
5
7
8
TREBLE
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
SOUND
SOUND
To stop the test tone, press TEST TONE again.
TEST TONE
TV
Notes:
• You cannot use this function while playing back a disc. Stop the disc
playback to use this function when the source is DVD/CD.
• If no sounds come out of a speaker, check the speaker’s
connection (see pages 6 and 7).
AUDIOVOL
TOP
MENU
MENU
• You cannot adjust the output level of rear speakers separately. See
“Adjusting the Sound” below to adjust the balance of rear speakers.
3/2
ENTER
Adjusting the Sound
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
/
You can adjust the sound balance and the tone.
It is recommended to turn on your TV and make adjustments from
your actual listening point.
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
You can adjust the following settings:
PL II
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
FRONT BALANCE: To adjust the output balance for the front
speakers (from –00 to –06, OFF*).
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REAR BALANCE: To adjust the output balance for the rear
speakers (from –00 to –06, OFF*).
CEN LEVEL:
REAR LEVEL:
S/W LEVEL:
BASS:
To adjust the output level of the center
speaker (from –06 dB to +06 dB).
To adjust the output level of the rear
speakers (from –06 dB to +06 dB).
Using the Test Tone
You can check whether each speaker is connected properly.
To adjust the output level of the
subwoofer (from –06 dB to +06 dB).
From the remote control ONLY:
To adjust the output level of the bass
tone (from –10 dB to +10 dB, at 2 dB
step).
1 Press PL II repeatedly to activate all the
TREBLE:
C-DLY:
To adjust the output level of the treble
tone (from –10 dB to +10 dB, at 2 dB
step).
speakers.
The audio channel indicators light up on the display as follows
when all the speakers are activated:
To adjust delay time for the center
speaker when the digital multichannel
surround is activated (from 0 msec to 5
msec).
L
C
R
SW
LS
RS
• You can also activate all the speakers by loading a digital
multichannel disc.
R-DLY:
To adjust delay time of the rear speakers
for each surround mode.
2 Press TEST TONE.
TESTTONE
* When you set to OFF, no sound comes out from the speaker.
The test tone comes out of the speakers in the following
order:
Notes:
Left front speaker
Center speaker
Right front speaker
Right rear speaker
You can also adjust the output level (CEN LEVEL, REAR LEVEL, and
S/W LEVEL) while using the test tone. See “Using the Test Tone” on
the left column.
Subwoofer
Left rear speaker
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
• You can also adjust the sound setting referring to the display
on the center unit. Refer to the display indication when you
want to adjust the sound using sources other than discs.
I Basic sound adjustment procedure
Ex. : To adjust the front speaker balance
From the remote control ONLY:
Sound adjustment indication on the display
Ex.: Front balance
L
C
R
1 Play the disc you want to use for the sound
SW
LS
RS
adjustment.
Left front level
Ex.: Center level
Right front level
SOUND
2 Press SOUND repeatedly until “FRONT
BALANCE” and the adjustment bar
L
C
R
SW
appear on the TV screen.
LS
RS
Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the
TV screen changes as follows:
Center output
level
Ex.: Rear delay time
L
L
R
R
FRONT BALANCE
REAR BALANCE
L
C
R
SW
LS
RS
Rear delay time
CEN LEVEL 0dB
REAR LEVEL 0dB
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items.
S/W (subwoofer) LEVEL 0dB
BASS 00dB
• On delay time adjustment
You can adjust and store the delay time setting for each
surround mode. Select the surround mode you want to adjust
before starting delay time adjustment.
TREBLE 00dB
• Adjustable range
1 2
* *
C-DLY
R-DLY
Digital Multichannel
Surround:
C-DLY: 0 msec to 5 msec
R-DLY: 0 msec to 15 msec
1 3
* *
Dolby Pro Logic II modes (R-DLY only)
PLII MUSIC:
PLII MOVIE:
PLII MATRIX:
PRO LOGIC:
0 msec to 15 msec
*1: No adjustment bar appears on the TV screen when you
adjust the delay time. Refer to the display on the center unit
to adjust the delay time.
*2: “C-DLY” is adjustable only when the digital multichannel
surround (Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround) is
activated.
*3: “R-DLY” is adjustable only when the digital multichannel
surround or one of Dolby Pro Logic II modes is activated.
10 msec to 25 msec
0 msec to 15 msec
10 msec to 25 msec
1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to
30 cm increase (or decrease) in distance.
Center speaker
Left front
speaker
Right front
speaker
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, press SOUND and start from step 2
again.
Subwoofer
3.0 m
2.7 m
2.4 m
2.1 m
3 Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output
balance (–00 to –06, OFF).
ENTER
3: Decreases the left speaker output, or
restores the right speaker output.
2: Decreases the right speaker output, or
restores the left speaker output.
Left rear
speaker
Right rear
speaker
Ex.: In this case, set R-DLY to “3MS”
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I Dolby Pro Logic II modes
Surround Mode Introduction
*
Dolby Pro Logic II
You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound
field.
• Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
• Dolby Pro Logic II modes
Dolby Pro Logic II is the multichannel playback format to decode
any 2 channel (stereo) sources—either digital or analog—into 5.1
channel.
Matrix-based encoding/decoding method for Dolby Pro Logic II
makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the rear treble and
enables stereo rear sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro
Logic.
I Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be
connected and activated.
Dolby Pro Logic II enables to reproduce spacious sound from
original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations.
Dolby Pro Logic II has four modes—Music mode, Movie mode,
Matrix mode, and Pro Logic mode:
Dolby Digital*
Pro Logic II Music (PLII MUSIC)—suitable for reproduction of
any 2 channel stereo music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep
sound by using this mode.
Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
encoded with Dolby Digital (
).
Dolby Digital encoding method (so-called discrete 5.1 channel
digital audio format) records and digitally compresses the left front
channel, right front channel, center channel, left surround channel,
right surround channel, and LFE channel signals (total 6 channels,
but LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, called 5.1
channel).
Since each channel is completely independent from the other
channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain much better
sound quality with much stereo and surround effects.
Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE)—suitable for reproduction of
DOLBY SURROUND
Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark
.
You can enjoy sound field very close to the one created with discrete
5.1 channel sounds.
Pro Logic II Matrix (PLII MATRIX)—suitable for reproduction
of monaural sources.
Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC)—suitable for reproduction of sources
encoded with Dolby Surround.
• When one of Dolby Pro Logic II modes is activated, the
indicator lights up on the display.
When the system detects Dolby Digital signals, the
indicator lights up on the display.
DTS Digital Surround**
Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
encoded with DTS (
or
).
DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio
format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
Compared to Dolby Digital, audio compression rate is relatively low.
This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and
depth to the reproduced sounds. As a result, DTS Digital Surround
features natural, solid and clear sound.
When the system detects DTS signals, the
on the display.
indicator lights up
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro
Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1997 Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved.
**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
Activating the Surround Mode
You can enjoy Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and
DTS Digital Surround) and Dolby Pro Logic II.
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
To activate Digital Multichannel Surround
When you start playback a Dolby Digital or DTS multichannel disc,
the system detects it and activate Multichannel Surround
automatically.
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
• When Dolby Digital is detected, the
up on the display.
• When DTS Digital Surround is detected, the
up on the display.
indicator lights
indicator lights
AUDIOVOL
TOP
MENU
MENU
To activate Dolby Pro Logic II modes
You can use Dolby Pro Logic II when you playback any 2 channel
sources, either digital or analog.
ENTER
Press
PL II.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
PL
The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display for
a while.
/
DOWN -TUNING - UP
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode
changes as follows:
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
PL II
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
PLII MUSIC
PLII MOVIE
PLII MATRIX
PRO LOGIC
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
STEREO
(PL II OFF)
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• When one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes is activated, the
indicator lights up on the display.
Available surround according to the input signal format
‡: Possible ×: Impossible
Digital
Multichannel
Surround
Pro Logic II
canceled
Surround
PLII MUSIC PLII MOVIE PLII MATRIX PRO LOGIC (STEREO)
Analog
×
×
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
Linear PCM
Dolby Digital
Multichannel
‡
×
×
×
×
×
Dolby Digital
2 ch
×
‡*
‡*
‡*
‡*
‡*
Dolby
Surround
×
‡*
‡*
‡*
‡*
‡*
DTS Digital
Multichannel
‡
×
×
×
×
×
DTS 2 ch
MP3
×
×
×
×
×
×
‡
‡
* Some discs have a certain fixed
surround mode which cannot be
changed.
‡
‡
‡
‡
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Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD
This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD,
DVD-R, DVD-RW,Video CD (VCD), SuperVideo CD (SVCD),Audio
CD (CD), CD-R, and CD-RW.
• This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on
CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3
and JPEG are, see “MP3/JPEG Introduction” on page 30.
If “ ” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, the
disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do, or
information required for that operation is not recorded in the disc.
NOTICE : In some cases, without showing “ ,” operations will
not be accepted.
Disc structure—DVD,Video CD (VCD/SVCD) andAudio CD (CD)
A DVD consists of Titles, and each title may be divided into some
Chapters. (See Example 1.)
For example, if a DVD contains some movies, each movie may have
its own title number, and it may be further divided into some
chapters.
Discs you can play:
Disc
Type
Mark
(Logo)
Color
System
Region Code
Number*
DVD
Video
1
ALL
On the other hand, a VCD/SVCD/CD consists of Tracks. (See
Example 2.)
In general, each song has its own track number. (On some discs,
each track may also be divided by Indexes.)
When playing back a VCD/SVCD with Playback Control (PBC)
function, you can select what to view using the menu shown on the
TV screen. (While operating a VCD/SVCD using the menu, some of
the functions such as Repeat and Track Search may not work.)
Video
CD
NTSC
Super
Video
CD
Example 1: DVD
COMPACT
Audio
CD
DIGITAL AUDIO
• On some DVD or VCD/SVCD discs, their actual operations
may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is
due to the disc programming and disc structure, but not a
malfunction of this system.
Example 2: VCD/SVCD/CD
• DVD-R/RW discs recorded with the DVD VIDEO format can be
played back. However, some discs may not be played back
because of the disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Note that unfinalized disc cannot be played back.
• 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.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be
played back only if they are already “finalized.”
• The system can play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a
personal computer if they have been recorded in the VCD/SVCD
format, audio CD format, MP3 format, and JPEG format (see page
30).
However, they may not be played back depending on their
characteristics or recording conditions.
* Note on Region Code
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or
cautions carefully.
DVD players and DVD have their own Region Code numbers. This
system only can play back DVD whose Region Code numbers
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this system
because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if
the built-in lens is dirty.
include “1.”
Examples:
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the
fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by
If a DVD with the inadequate Region Code numbers is loaded,
“REGION ERR” appears on the display and playback cannot
start.
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.
IMPORTANT: Before performing any operations, make sure of
the following....
• Check the connection with the TV.
• Turn on the TV and select the correct input on the TV to view the
pictures or on-screen indications on the TV screen.
• For DVD playback, you can change the Setup menu setting to
your preference. (See pages 38 to 40.)
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Disc Playback
Using the On-Screen Bar
You can only use the remote control for the operations
in this “Disc Playback” section.
You can check the following information on a disc while the disc is
loaded, and you can use some functions through the on-screen bar.
7 Showing the On-Screen Bar
From the remote control ONLY:
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
Press ON SCREEN.
• Each time you press the button, the following
on-screen bar appears on the TV screen in sequence.
ON SCREEN
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
• DVD
DVD
01/05
004/030
0:00:28
1/1
AUDIOVOL
DVD
EN 1/3
DE 02/17
OFF
D
TOP
MENU
MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
ENTER
The on-screen bar disappears
ON SCREEN
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
• SVCD
/
SVCD
01/01
LR
OFF
1/2
0:00:28
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
SVCD
1/4
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
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The on-screen bar disappears
• VCD/CD
CD
01/12
LR
OFF
0:00:28
• For basic disc operations such as inserting a disc, starting
playback, and moving to another chapters/tracks, see “Basic
Disc Operations” from pages 12 to 14.
*
*
The on-screen bar disappears
icon appears when you play back a VCD.
VCD
•
shows which types of disc are supported for the
operations explained in each section.
Notes:
Some discs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multi-
angle views.
DVD and SVCD on-screen bar consist of two pages.You can also
press 3 repeatedly to select next page instead of pressing
ON SCREEN.
When you find the following marks on the disc or its package, you
can select these elements recorded on the disc.
Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number
inside the mark indicates the total number of the
3
recorded subtitles.
Several audio languages are recorded on the disc.
The number inside the mark indicates the total
number of the recorded audio languages.
3
Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc. The
number inside the mark indicates the total number
of the recorded multi-angle views.
3
If you cannot find out whether your disc contains these features
listed above, you can check it by showing the on-screen bar.
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Contents of the on-screen bar
7 Basic operation through the On-Screen Bar
See the corresponding pages for details of each function.
•
•
: Disc Type icon
DVD SVCD VCD CD
Ex.: To select “
TITL (Repeat Title)” for the repeat mode
: Title icon
during DVD play.
Shows current title and total number of the titles on the disc.
•
: Chapter icon
1 Press ON SCREEN.
The following on-screen bar appears on the TV
screen.
Shows current chapter and total number of the chapters in the
current title.
ON SCREEN
•
: Track icon
DVD
01/05
004/030
0:00:28
1/1
Shows current track and total number of the tracks on the disc.
•
: Time icon
Shows the elapsed playing time or remaining time. See page 25.
2 Press 3/2 repeatedly to select
OFF.”
“
•
: Multi-angle icon
ENTER
The color of the icon changes when
selected.
• Each time you press the button, the
Shows current angle and total number of the angle views in the
scene. See page 25.
selected icon changes one after another.
•
: Audio language icon
Shows current audio language and total number of languages in
the current chapter or track. See page 24.
DVD
EN 1/3
DE 02/17
OFF
D
D
•
: Sound signal icon (Ex.: Dolby Digital)
When the sound signal is Dolby Digital or DTS, the sound signal
icon appears.
3 Press 5/∞ repeatedly to select
the desired option.
• Each time you press the button, the
options change.
•
: Subtitle language icon
ENTER
Shows current subtitle language and total number of languages
in the current chapter or track. See page 24.
•
: Sound channel icon
Shows current output sound channel. See page 25.
DVD
EN 1/3
DE 02/17
TITL
D
•
:Repeat mode icon
Shows current Repeat Play mode. See page 28.
ENTER
4 Press ENTER.
The setting changes.
5 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
ON SCREEN
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Disc Playback
DVD
EN 1/3
DE 02/17
FR 2/3
OFF
D
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
EN 1/3
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
ES 3/3
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
Ex.: When the DVD has 3 audio languages—
English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES).
4 Press ENTER.
ENTER
The setting changes.
AUDIOVOL
5 Press ON SCREEN.
TOP
MENU
MENU
The on-screen bar disappears.
ON SCREEN
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
Notes:
ENTER
CHOICE/TIME
Language names are not appear on the on-screen bar when you play
back an SVCD.
ON SCREEN
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
/
To change the DVD audio language with one
button
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
AUDIO
ANGLE
AUDIO
Press AUDIO.
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
SUBTITLE
• Each time you press the button, the audio language
changes as follows:
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
AUDIO: 2/3 AC-3 5.1 FR
AUDIO: 3/3 AC-3 5.1 ES
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AUDIO: 1/3 AC-3 5.1 EN
Ex.: When the DVD has 3 audio languages—
English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES).
Selecting the Audio Languages
While playing back a DVD/SVCD containing audio languages
(sound track), you can select the language (sound track) to listen to.
• You can set your favorite audio language as the initial audio
language (for DVD only). (See page 38.)
Selecting the Subtitles
While playing back a DVD containing subtitles in different
languages, you can select the subtitle to be displayed on the TV
screen.
• You can set your favorite subtitle language as the initial language
shown on the screen. (See page 38.)
1 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
ON SCREEN
Press SUBTITLE.
SUBTITLE
2 Press 3/2 repeatedly to select
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen for a while.
• Each time you press the button, the subtitle language
changes as follows:
“
.”
ENTER
ENTER
The color of the icon changes when
selected.
SUBTITLE 01/03 EN
SUBTITLE OFF
SUBTITLE 02/03 FR
SUBTITLE 03/03 ES
3 Press 5/∞ repeatedly to select
the desired language.
Ex.: When the DVD has 3 selections—English,
French, Spanish and no subtitle (OFF)
Notes:
You can also change the subtitle by using the on-screen bar.
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Selecting the Playback Channel
Checking the Remaining Time
While playing back a disc, you can check the remaining time.
From the remote control ONLY:
When you play back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD, you can select
the left channel or right channel to listen to.
AUDIO
Press AUDIO repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes
as follows:
Press CHOICE/TIME during play.
The on-screen bar and the current playing time
indication appear on the TV screen.
CHOICE/TIME
• Each time you press the button, the following indication appears
on the TV screen:
MONO LEFT
MONO RIGHT
STEREO
For DVD
MONO LEFT: Select this to listen to the left channel sound.
MONO RIGHT: Select this to listen to the right channel sound.
CHAPTER REMAIN
TITLE ELAPSED
CHAPTER ELAPSED
TITLE REMAIN
STEREO:
Select this to listen to both channel sounds.
REMEMBER to select “STEREO” to restore normal stereo
playback after playing back a karaoke VCD/SVCD or CD using
“MONO LEFT” or “MONO RIGHT.”
TITLE ELAPSED:
Select this to show the elapsed playing time of the current title.
TITLE REMAIN:
Select this to show the remaining time of the current title.
CHAPTER ELAPSED:
Select this to show the elapsed playing time of the current
chapter.
CHAPTER REMAIN:
Select this to show the remaining time of the current chapter.
Notes:
• You can also change the playback channel by using the on-screen
bar.
• This function does not work on a DTS CD though the mode
indication appears and changes.
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views
For VCD/SVCD/CD
TRACK REMAIN
TOTAL ELAPSED
TRACK ELAPSED
TOTAL REMAIN
While playing back a DVD containing multi-angle views, you can
view the same scene at different angles.
• When you play back the DVD containing multi-angle views,
appears on the TV screen.
TRACK ELAPSED:
Select this to show the elapsed playing time of the current track.
TRACK REMAIN:
From the remote control ONLY:
ANGLE
Press ANGLE.
• Each time you press the button, the view angle changes.
Select this to show the remaining time of the current track.
TOTAL ELAPSED:
Select this to show the total elapsed playing time of the disc.
TOTAL REMAIN:
1/3
2/3
Select this to show the total remaining time of the disc.
3/3
Ex.: When the disc has 3 multi-angle views
Notes:
• You can also change the view angle by using the on-screen bar.
• When the on-screen bar is shown on the TV screen, Multi-angle
view indication also changes as follows:
1/3
2/3
3/3
• You cannot change the view angle in the chapter where
does
not appear even if the on-screen bar indicate multi-angle view (the
on-screen bar shows the number of angles contained in the current
title, not chapter).
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Disc Playback
For VCD/SVCD
Some VCDs and SVCDs have menus for interactive operations or a
contents search function. The Play Back Control function (PBC)
allows you to operate the VCD/SVCD using such menus.
When you start playing a VCD/SVCD with PBC function, a menu
will automatically appear on the TV screen. (“MENU” will also
appear on the display.)
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
Number
buttons
• Some VCDs or SVCDs with PBC function do not show menus
automatically. This is due to their disc structures.
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
• A menu may be a list of items, divided screens, or some moving
pictures. See “PBC operation concept” below.
When a menu appears, you can select a desired item on the menu.
• When a list of items is displayed on the TV screen, press the
number buttons to select an item.
AUDIOVOL
• When “3” or “SELECT” is displayed on the TV screen, press
3/8 to start playback.
MENU
TOP
MENU
MENU
TOP MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
To go to the next submenu
ENTER
Press ¢.
ON SCREEN
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
3/8
/
To return to the previous submenu
Press 4.
DOWN -TUNING - UP
¢/4
¡/1
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
RETURN
To cancel the PBC playback
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
You can cancel the menu-driven operations (PBC function):
1 Press 7 to stop playback.
2 Press the number buttons to select a track, then press ENTER.
Normal playback starts from the selected track.
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• You can also turn on and off the PBC function by
MENU
pressing MENU on the remote control. Each time you
press the button, the PBC function turns on and off.
Disc Menu-Driven Playback
For DVD
PBC operation
concept
Disc menu-driven playback is possible while playing back a DVD
with menu (the menu may consist of still pictures or moving pictures
depending on the disc).
• When operating a DVD using the DVD menu, refer also to the
instructions supplied for the DVD.
DVD generally have their own menus or title lists. A menu usually
contains various information about the disc and playback selections.
On the other hand, a title list usually contains titles of movies and
songs recorded.
From the remote control ONLY:
MENU
1 Press MENU or TOP MENU.
Notes:
A menu or title list will appear on the TV screen.
“MENU” appears on the display.
• On some DVDs, a menu will automatically appear
While operating a VCD/SVCD using menu, some of the functions
such as repeat play may not work.
TOP
MENU
on the screen after playback starts.
2 Select a desired item on the menu
or on the title list, using 3/2/5/∞
ENTER
and ENTER.
The unit starts playback of the selected item.
• On some DVDs, you can also select items
by pressing the number buttons
corresponding to the item numbers listed.
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Notes:
Moving to a Particular Portion
Directly
• You can also select a desired title, chapter or track by using 5/∞ in
step 3.
• You can move to another track directly by simply pressing the
corresponding number buttons, then ENTER while playing back a
CD/ VCD/SVCD (you can skip steps 1 and 2).
• Some DVDs reject the playing time input. This is due to their disc
structures, and not a malfunction.
You can move to another title, chapter, track, or particular portion in
the chapter/title (DVD) or the disc (CD/VCD/SVCD) directly.
From the remote control ONLY:
1 Press ON SCREEN.
Searching for a Particular
Point
The on-screen bar will appear on the TV screen.
ON SCREEN
2 Press 3/2 to select one of the
icons below.
You can search for a particular point while playing a disc—Variable
Speed Forward/Reverse Search.
ENTER
• No sound comes out during Variable Speed Forward/Reverse
Search except for CD double-speed search.
For DVD
: Select this to move to another title.
• Normal playback begins automatically when playback moves to
the next or previous title/track.
: Select this to move to another chapter.
: Select this to move to a particular portion.
• You can input the chapter elapsed time when the on-screen
bar shows the chapter elapsed/remaining time. While the
title elapsed/remaining time is shown, you can input the
title elapsed time. See “Checking the Remaining Time” on
page 25 to change the time indication.
To fast-forward the chapter/track—Variable
Speed Forward Search
From the remote control ONLY:
Press ¡ during playback or pause.
• Each time you press the button, the search speed changes
and is shown on the TV screen as follows:
For VCD/SVCD/CD
: Select this to move to another track.
: Select this to move to a particular portion.
• You can only input the total elapsed time of the disc even
if the track elapsed/remaining time is shown.
FF 4x
FF 8x
FF (Fast Forward)2x
PLAY (Normal play)
FF 32x
To reverse the chapter/track—Variable Speed
Reverse Search
From the remote control ONLY:
3 Press the number buttons to
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
7
4
8
select a desired title, chapter,
track, or playing time, then
press ENTER.
Press 1 during playback or pause.
MEMORY
CANCEL
The system starts playback of the
selected item.
• Each time you press the button, the search speed changes
and is shown on the TV screen as follows:
FR 4x
FR 8x
FR (Fast Reverse)2x
How to input the title, chapter and track
number
PLAY (Normal play)
FR 32x
Select the title/chapter/track number with the number buttons, then
press ENTER to start playback.
• To select number 5, press 5.
To resume normal play
Press 3/8.
• To select number 12, press 1, 2.
• To select number 22, press 2, 2.
Notes:
The displayed search speed is an approximate value.
About 3 seconds after you pressed number buttons, playback
starts automatically from the selected title/chapter/track without
pressing ENTER.
How to input the playing time
Press the number buttons to input the playing time, then press
ENTER to start playback from the selected elapsed playing time.
• To input time “00:45:23,” press 4, 5, 2, 3.
• To input time “01:23:45,” press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• To cancel a mis-entry, press CANCEL.
Each time you press the button, the last entry will be erased.
About 3 seconds after you pressed number buttons, playback
starts automatically from the selected time without pressing
ENTER.
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Disc Playback
For VCD/SVCD/CD
REPEAT:TRACK
(REPT TRACK)*
REPEAT:DISC
(REPT DISC)*
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
REPEAT:OFF
(REPEAT OFF)*
* appearing on the display
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
REPEAT:TRACK: Current track will be repeated.
REPEAT:DISC:
REPEAT:OFF:
All the disc will be repeated.
Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play is
resumed.)
AUDIOVOL
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select “REPEAT:OFF.”
TOP
MENU
MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
ENTER
7 A–B Repeat
ON SCREEN
STEP
During playback, you can also select a portion you want to repeat.
• A–B repeat is not performed between different titles.
• An interval of more than 5 seconds is required between point A
and point B.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
3/8
/
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
ZOOM
Example:
REPEAT:A–
REPEAT:A–B
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
SLOW
REPEAT
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
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From the remote control ONLY:
Repeating Playback
1 Press ON SCREEN.
During the VCD playback using the PBC function, you can only use
the A-B repeat function.
The on-screen bar will appear on the TV screen.
ON SCREEN
7 Repeat Play
From the remote control ONLY:
2 Press 3/2 to select the repeat
mode icon “ ” on the on
screen bar.
ENTER
ENTER
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the repeat
REPEAT
mode.
FM MO
The repeat mode appears on the TV screen and the display.
• Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes as follows:
3 Press 5/∞ repeatedly to select
For DVD
“
A-.”
REPEAT:TITLE
(REPT TITLE)*
REPEAT:CHAPTER
(REPT CHAPT)*
REPEAT:OFF
(REPEAT OFF)*
4 Press ENTER to select the start point.
ENTER
ENTER
“REPEAT A–” appears on the display and “
changes to “ A–?” on the on-screen bar.
A–”
* appearing on the display
REPEAT:CHAPTER: Current chapter will be repeated.
5 Press ENTER again to select the end
point.
REPEAT:TITLE:
REPEAT:OFF:
Current title will be repeated.
Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play is
resumed.)
“REPEAT A–” changes to “REPEAT A–B” and “
A–?” changes to “
A–B,” then A–B repeat begins.
The unit automatically locates point A and starts repeated
playback between points A and B.
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To cancel A–B Repeat
7 Slow Motion Playback
Press 5/∞ to select “
OFF” in step 3, then press ENTER.
You can enjoy slow motion playback while playing a DVD, VCD, or
SVCD.
“REPEAT A-B” disappears from the display and “REPEAT:OFF”
appears on the TV screen.
From the remote control ONLY:
SLOW
Press SLOW repeatedly during playback or pause.
• Each time you press the button, slow motion speed
PROGRESSI
On some DVDs, A–B Repeat may not be used even within the
same title. This is due to their disc structures, and not a
malfunction of the unit.
changes and is shown on the TV screen as follows:
For DVD:
1/4
1/8
SF
SF(Slow Forward)1/2
(Normal play)
SF
PLAY
1/8
1/4
SR
SR(Slow Reverse)1/2
SR
Special Picture Playback
For SVCD/VCD:
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback
1/4
1/6
SF
SF(Slow Forward)1/2
SF
You can advance the motion picture frame by frame.
(Normal play)
PLAY
From the remote control ONLY:
Notes:
1 Press STEP once during playback.
STEP
Reverse slow playback does not work with SVCD/VCDs.
Playback is paused and “STEP” appears on the TV
screen.
7 Zoom
You can zoom in on the picture while playing back a DVD, VCD, or
SVCD.
STEP
From the remote control ONLY:
ZOOM
1 Press ZOOM.
The zoom indicator and “SELECT ZOOM POSITION”
appears on the TV screen.
SELECT ZOOM POSITION
2 Press STEP repeatedly to advance the
STEP
Zoom indicator
+
picture frame by frame.
• Each time you press the button, the picture advances
frame by frame.
2 Press 3/2/5/∞ to move the area
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
ENTER
you want to watch.
3 Press ENTER.
ENTER
• Each time you press the button while the indication
appears, the magnification changes as follows:
To resume normal play
Press 3/8.
ZOOM x1.5
ZOOM x2
ZOOM x2
ZOOM x3
ZOOM x1.5 ZOOM OFF
+
• You can move the zoomed area with pressing 3/2/5/∞
repeatedly.
To cancel the ZOOM
Press ZOOM again.
Notes:
You cannot zoom a JPEG picture.
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MP3/JPEG Introduction
This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder and JPEG
decoder. You can play back MP3 tracks (files) and JPEG files
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
• Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably in the
MP3 explanation.
What is JPEG?
A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint
Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image
quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
Disc structure
Notes:
On a JPEG disc, each still picture (material) is recorded as a file.
Files are usually grouped into a folder. Folders can also include
another folders, creating hierarchical folder layers.
This system can play back a disc containing both MP3 and JPEG
files.
• A maximum of 5 000 images can be stored on one CD.
• If there is any type of files other than JPEG files in a folder, those
files are also counted in the total number of 5 000.
What is MP3?
MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG)
Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression
ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format, one
CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a
regular CD can.
* Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio data
will consume. The measuring unit used is Kbps (1000 bits per
second).
NOTES on JPEG discs
• JPEG discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout
time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file
configuration.)
• When making a JPEG disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 or
Joliet as the disc format.
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 99 sessions).
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
• The system can read or play JPEG files only with the extension
code—“.jpg”.
• Some JPEG discs may not be played back because of their disc
characteristics or recording conditions.
To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most
popular bit rate for encoding (recording) is 128 Kbps.
MP3 File Compatibility
• This system can only read MP3 files that are recorded in the
format that is compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, and
Joliet.
• The system can read or play MP3 files only with the extension
code—“.mp3”.
For in-depth information about a disc to be played back, see
“Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD” on page 21.
Disc structure—How are MP3 files recorded
and played back?
“MP3 files (tracks)” can be recorded in “directories (or folders),” in
PC terminology.
During recording, the files and directories can be arranged in a way
similar to arranging files and folder/directories of computer data.
“Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file and directory can be
linked to the root.
Playback Information on the display
L
R
SW
MP3
In compliance with ISO 9660, the maximum allowable depth of
nested directories—so-called “hierarchy”—is 300 (inclusive of the
root).
Playback order, files search order, and directory search order of the
MP3 files recorded on a disc are determined by the writing (or
encoding) application; therefore, playback order may be different
from the one you have intended while recording the folders/
directories and the files.
File name
File No.
L
R
SW
Elapsed playing
time
L
R
SW
JPEG
File No. Fixed to “0: 00: 00”
Note on MP3 discs
MP3 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time.
(It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.)
L
R
SW
File name
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MP3/JPEG Playback
To stop playback for a moment
MENU
MENU
Press 3/8.
The picture stays on the TV screen when you play back
a JPEG file.
ENTER
ENTER
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
To resume play, press 3/8 again or ENTER.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
7
3/8
/
To stop during playback
Press 7.
• The picture disappears and the on-screen display appears
on the TV screen when you stop playing back a JPEG file.
DOWN -TUNING - UP
4/¢
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
To remove the disc
Press 0.
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“OPEN” appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.
To close the disc tray, press 0 again.
Showing the On-Screen Bar
Starting Playback
You can show the following information on the TV screen while a
disc is loaded.
It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back MP3 or
JPEG files.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press ON SCREEN.
• Each time you press the button, the following on-screen
bar appears and disappears.
Insert a disc.
After detecting the disc, playback starts automatically.
• The contents recorded on the disc are shown on the TV screen
while playing back an MP3 file.
ON SCREEN
The on-screen bar
• JPEG files (still pictures) are automatically shown on TV screen
one after another with the on-screen bar.
• Press ON SCREEN to show the on-screen bar.
1
2
3
0001/0003
0:00:28
OFF
On-screen bar
0002/0003
0:00:28
OFF
1: Current file and total number of the items in the
current folder
ROOT
ALPHA
BETA
GAMMA
DELTA
..
AAA
ALFA01
BRAVO02
CHINA03
0
1
2
3
4
• Ex.: 1st file is playing out of 3 files in the current folder.
On-screen display
2: Time indicator
Each time you press CHOICE/TIME while playing back
MP3 files, the indication changes between the elapsed
playing time and the remaining time of the current file.
The indication is fixed “0:00:00” when a JPEG file is played
back.
Notes:
• If the loaded disc is recorded in an unplayable format, “WRONG
DISC” appears on the display. See also “Disc Introduction—DVD/
VCD/SVCD/CD” on page 21 for the disc compatibility.
• The picture size of the JPEG file changes automatically to fit the TV
screen.
3: Repeat mode indicator
You can check the current repeat mode. The indication
• You cannot zoom a JPEG picture.
changes according to the repeat mode as follows:
TRACK
DIR
To go to another file
REPEAT:TRACK
REPEAT:DIR
Press ¢ or 4 during playback.
• ¢: Skip to the beginning of the next file.
• 4: Skip to the beginning of the current or
previous file.
OFF
DISC
REPEAT OFF
REPEAT:DISC
See “Repeating Playback” on page 33 for the detail of each
repeat mode.
Notes:
It requires a longer time to read out data when playback moves to files
in another folder. It is not malfunction. The time varies with the number
and type of files in the folder.
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MP3/JPEG Playback
The on-screen display
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
0001/0003
0:00:28
OFF
3
1
Number
buttons
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
..
..
AAA
ANT01
BULL02
COOT03
DOG04
ELEPHANT05
FOX06
0
4
5
ALPHA
BETA
GAMMA
DELTA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
6
7
1 : Folder column
AUDIOVOL
• Ex.: 4 folders exist in the current level: ALPHA, BETA,
GAMMA, and DELTA.
TOP
MENU
MENU
MENU
3/2/5/∞
2 : Current folder
ENTER
The name of the current folder is highlighted.
ENTER
3 : Content column
The contents of the current folder are shown on this column.
• Ex.: 1 folder and 6 or more* files in the current folder.
* Only 7 file/folder names can be shown on the column at
once. You can scroll the column with ∞/5 buttons.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
/
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
4 : Top cells
You can move back to the folder that contains the current
folder by selecting the top cell of either column.
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
REPEAT
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
5 : Current file (Ex.: MP3 file)
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The name of the current file is highlighted.
6 : Item number
Use this number when you select a particular file or folder
with the number buttons.
7 : Item type indicator
The item type (folder, MP3 file, or JPEG file) is shown.
Operations Using the On-Screen Display
Notes:
You can select the file to play back on the on-screen display while
playback is stopped.
• Only the first 11 letters of the file or folder name appear on the TV
screen.
• The file extensions—“.mp3” and “.jpg” —are not displayed.
From the remote control ONLY:
Button
To do
ENTER
Start playback or go into a folder.
Select a file or folder.
3/2/5/∞
To start playback of the selected file
Press 3/2/5/∞ to select the file, then press
ENTER.
The system starts playback from the selected file.
ENTER
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Selecting a Particular File/Folder Directly
You can move to a particular file/folder in the current folder directly.
From the remote control ONLY:
Browsing Pictures in the Current Folder
You can browse pictures in the current folder in smaller size.
JPEG file ONLY:
MENU
Press the number buttons to select a file/folder
number (item number) you want, then press
ENTER.
1 Press MENU.
JPEG files in the current folder are shown on nine
windows.
Selected picture
The system starts playback from the selected file.
0001/0003
0:00:28
OFF
..
..
AAA
ANT01
BULL02
COOT03
DOG04
ELEPHANT05
FOX06
0
Item numbers
ALPHA
BETA
GAMMA
DELTA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Select to go to the previous page (4)
or the next page (¢).
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
7
4
8
• To select number 5, press 5, then
ENTER.
• To select number 10, press 1, 0, then
ENTER.
2 Press 3/2/5/∞ to select the
desired picture, then press
ENTER
• To select number 23, press 2, 3, then
ENTER.
• To select number 123, press 1, 2, 3, then ENTER.
ENTER.
Normal playback starts from the file you
select.
Notes:
Notes:
When selecting the number of a folder, the contents of the folder
appear on the content column.
• The pictures appearing on the windows at first vary with the picture
you have selected or played back before pressing MENU.
• It requires a longer time to show pictures on the windows. The time
varies with the number and size of items in the current folder.
Repeating Playback
A–B repeat cannot be used when MP3 or JPEG files are played
back. You can enjoy only repeat play.
Rotating and Flipping a Picture
You can rotate/flip a picture during JPEG file playback.
To repeat playback—Repeat Play
JPEG file ONLY:
Press 3/2/5/∞.
The picture rotates/flips each time you press the buttons.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press REPEAT repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, repeat mode changes and
REPEAT
FM MO
appears on the TV screen as follows:
3: Rotate the picture 90˚ clockwise.
2: Rotate the picture 90˚ counter-clockwise.
5: Flip the picture vertically.
REPEAT:TRACK
REPEAT:OFF
REPEAT:DIR
∞: Flip the picture horizontally.
REPEAT:DISC
Ex.: Flipping a picture
REPEAT:TRACK: Current file will be repeated. The picture
Pressing ∞ once
stand still when playing back a JPEG file.
REPEAT:DIR:
Files in the current folder (directory) will
be repeated.
REPEAT:DISC:
REPEAT:OFF:
All files on the disc will be repeated.
Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play is
resumed.)
Pressing 5 once
Notes:
You can check the repeat mode with on-screen bar. See “Showing the
On-Screen Bar” on page 31 for the detail.
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Tuner Operations
Tuning in Stations
TV
AUDIO
From the remote control:
DIMMER SLEEP
FM/AM
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
band.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned
in.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between
MEMORY
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
FM/AM
FM and AM.
DOWN -TUNING - UP
2 Press and hold TUNING UP or
AUDIOVOL
DOWN.
TOP
• TUNING UP:
Increases the frequency.
MENU
MENU
• TUNING DOWN: Decreases the frequency.
ENTER
The system starts searching for stations and stops when a station
of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
• When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes
step by step.
/
TUNING
UP/DOWN
DOWN -TUNING - UP
¢/4
On the front panel:
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
SOURCE
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until the
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
FM MODE
desired band (FM or AM) appears on the
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
display.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
• Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows:
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DVD/CD
AM
DIGITAL IN
AUX
FM
For basic tuner operations, see “Basic Tuner Operations” on page
15.
2 Press 7 so that “MANUAL” appears on
the display.
• Each time you press the button, the operation mode of
¢ and 4 buttons alternates between “PRESET” and
“MANUAL.”
PRESET:
Select this for using ¢ and 4 as the
buttons to select the preset station.
MANUAL: Select this for using ¢ and 4 as the
buttons to change the frequency manually.
3 Press and hold ¢ or 4.
• ¢: Increases the frequency.
• 4: Decreases the frequency.
The system starts searching for stations and stops when a station
of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
• When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes
step by step.
Notes:
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the
indicator lights up on the display.
• When an FM stereo program is received, the
indicator also
lights up.
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To tune in a preset station
From the remote control:
Using Preset Tuning
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be
quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
FM/AM
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the
band.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned
in.
To store the preset stations
From the remote control ONLY:
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between
FM and AM.
1 Tune in the station you want to preset (see
“Tuning in Stations”).
2 Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until the
desired preset station appears on the
display.
ST
TUNED
L
R
SW
MHz
• ¢: Increases the preset number.
• 4: Decreases the preset number.
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
• Press and hold ¢ or 4 to change the preset number
continuously.
2 Press MEMORY.
MEMORY
The preset number appears on the display and the
PRGM (program) indicator flashes.
On the front panel:
SOURCE
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until the
ST
PRGM
TUNED
MHz
desired band appears on the display.
L
R
SW
Preset number
2 Press 7 so that “PRESET” appears on the
display.
• Each time you press the button, the operation mode of
¢ and 4 buttons alternates between “PRESET” and
“MANUAL.”
3 Press ¢ or 4 to select a preset
number.
• Press and hold ¢ or 4 to change the preset
number continuously.
PRESET:
Select this for using ¢ and 4 as the
buttons to select the preset station.
MANUAL: Select this for using ¢ and 4 as the
4 Press MEMORY to store the preset station.
The PRGM indicator goes off, and the station is
assigned to the selected preset number.
MEMORY
buttons to change the frequency manually.
3 Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations
the desired preset station appears on
you want.
the display.
• ¢: Increases the preset number.
• 4: Decreases the preset number.
To erase a stored preset station
Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored
one.
• Press and hold ¢ or 4 to change the preset number
continuously.
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
When an stereo FM program tuned currently is noisy, you can
change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press FM MODE.
REPEAT
The
indicator goes off from the display and the
program loses the stereo effect.
FM MODE
To resume the stereo effect, press FM MODE again.
The stereo effect resumes.
Notes:
Be sure to change the FM reception mode to stereo when you change
a station.
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Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Setting the System Preferences
You can only use the remote control for the setup menu
operations.
You can set the system preferences to match it to your usage and
operating circumstances.
On the general setting menu, you can set the following:
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
- - GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
OSD LANG
BLACK LEVEL
DRC
ENGLISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
MAIN PAGE
SPANISH
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
TV DISPLAY: Select the TV screen size for playing back a DVD
recorded with 16:9 wide screen video signal.
AUDIOVOL
• WIDE:
Select “WIDE” when the
aspect ratio of the TV is
16:9. (Set the screen size to
full on your TV.)
TOP
MENU
MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
ENTER
CHOICE/TIME
• 4:3 LB:
Select “4:3 LB (Letter Box)”
when the aspect ratio of your TV
is 4:3. While viewing a wide
screen picture, the black bars
appear on the top and the bottom
of the screen.
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
STEP
/
DOWN -TUNING - UP
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
• 4:3 PS:
Select “4:3 PS (Pan-Scan)”
when the aspect ratio of your TV
is 4:3. While viewing a wide
screen picture, the black bars do
not appear, however, the left and right edge
sides of the pictures will not be shown on the
screen.
SLOW RETURN
PL
REPEAT
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM
OSD LANG (OSD language): Select the indication language
shown on the TV screen while operating the system. (Ex. PLAY,
STOP, PAUSE, etc.)
You can select the following languages: English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish.
On the setup menu, you can do the two main important settings—
system preference (GENERAL SETUP) menu and DVD preference
(PREFERENCES) menu.
• Setup menu can only be displayed while a disc is not playing.
(The DVD/CD must be selected as the source.)
BLACK LEVEL: Select the TV screen brightness.
ON: Make the screen brightness darker.
OFF: Make the screen brightness normal.
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression): You can enjoy a powerful
sound at night even at a low volume when listening to the sound
with Dolby Digital. The higher the tab is set, the deeper the
effect becomes.
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I The basic procedure to set up the system
4 Press 3.
preferences
The current setting on the sub menu is highlighted.
Ex.: To select the TV screen size.
5 Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting.
1 Press CHOICE/TIME.
The main page of the setup menu appears on the TV
6 Press ENTER.
ENTER
CHOICE/TIME
screen.
The selected setting is highlighted.
SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE
7 Press 2 and repeat steps 3 to 6 to set up other
GENERAL SETUP
PREFERENCES
items.
EXIT SETUP
To return to the main page
Press 3/2/5/∞ to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press ENTER.
To erase the setup menu
Press CHOICE/TIME.
2 Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight)
“GENERAL SETUP,” then press
ENTER
I To adjust the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
ENTER.
The general page appears on the TV screen.
The general setup menu is shown on the left
column, and the sub menu for the selected (highlighted) item is
shown on the right column.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of “The basic procedure to
set up the system preferences” to select
(highlight) “DRC.”
The DRC adjustment tab appears on the right column.
- - GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY
- - GENERAL PAGE --
General
setup menu
OSD LANG
BLACK LEVEL
DRC
ENGLISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
TV DISPLAY
OSD LANG
BLACK LEVEL
DRC
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
FULL
6/8
Sub menu
for the
selected item
–
–
–
–
–
MAIN PAGE
SPANISH
4/8
2/8
MAIN PAGE
–
–
OFF
Adjustment tab
Select to return to
the main page.
2 Press 3.
“DRC” gets dark and the adjustment tab becomes adjustable.
3 Press 5/∞ to select (highlight) the
menu item you want to adjust.
Select “TV DISPLAY” here. The sub menu
for “TV DISPLAY” appears on the right
column.
ENTER
3 Press 5/∞ to move the tab to the desired setting.
5: Increase the effect.
∞: Decrease the effect.
- - GENERAL PAGE --
To return to the main page
Press 3/2/5/∞ to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press ENTER.
TV DISPLAY
OSD LANG
BLACK LEVEL
DRC
WIDE
4:3 LB
4:3 PS
To erase the setup menu
MAIN PAGE
Press CHOICE/TIME.
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Setting Up the DVD Preferences
Languages you can select on this menu
You can select the following languages separately for “AUDIO,”
“SUBTITLE,” and “DISC MENU.”
TV
AUDIO
English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, and
Italian*.
DIMMER SLEEP
Number
buttons
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
* You can set languages other than those above as the audio
language or the subtitle language by selecting “Others.” See “The
basic procedure to set up preferences” below for the detail.
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
SOUND
Notes:
TV
The original language will be selected as the initial language
regardless of your setting in the following cases:
• If the language you have selected is not recorded on the disc.
• If the disc is programmed to be played back in the original
language.
AUDIOVOL
TOP
MENU
MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
I The basic procedure to set up preferences
ENTER
Ex.: To select the desired language as the initial language for
CHOICE/TIME
“AUDIO.”
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
1 Press CHOICE/TIME.
The main page of the setup menu appears on the TV
CHOICE/TIME
screen.
Setting the Preferences
SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
PREFERENCES
You can select your favorite language to listen to or read on the TV
screen. You can also restrict playback of DVDs containing violent
scenes or those not suitable for your family members.
EXIT SETUP
On the preferences menu, you can set the following:
- - PREFERENCES PAGE - -
2 Press ∞ (or 5) to select (highlight)
AUDIO
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
CHINESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
“PREFERENCES,” then press
Preferences
menu
ENTER
Sub menu
for the
selected
item
ENTER.
The preferences page appears on the TV
screen. The main menu of the preferences is
on the left column, and the sub menu for the selected
(highlighted) item is shown on the right column.
MAIN PAGE
OTHERS
- - PREFERENCES PAGE - -
Select to return to
the main page.
AUDIO
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
CHINESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
AUDIO:
Select the language you listen to while
watching a DVD.
MAIN PAGE
OTHERS
SUBTITLE:
DISC MENU:
Select the subtitle language you read
while watching a DVD.
Select the menu language recorded on a
DVD which you use while operating the
DVD’s own menu.
3 Press 5/∞ to select (highlight) the
menu item you want to adjust.
Select “AUDIO” in this case. The sub menu
for “AUDIO” appears on the right column.
ENTER
PARENTAL:
Select the restriction level of DVD
playback (parental level).
• This setting takes effect only for the
DVDs containing the rating level
information—Level 1 (most restrictive)
to Level 8 (least restrictive).
4 Press 3.
The current setting on the sub menu is highlighted.
PASSWORD:
Change the password of PARENTAL.
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I To change the password
5 Press 5/∞ to select the desired setting.
Select the audio language in this case.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 of “The basic procedure to
set up preferences” (select “PASSWORD” in step
3) to select “CHANGE” then press ENTER.
The “PASSWORD CHANGE PAGE” appears.
6 Press ENTER.
ENTER
The selected language is highlighted.
• When you select “OTHERS,” the “INPUT
LANGUAGE CODE” page appears. Press the number buttons
to enter the code (4 digits) of the language you want to set,
then press ENTER. The language code list is on page 40.
PASSWORD CHANGE PAGE
OLD PASSWORD:
NEW PASSWORD:
CONFIRM PWD:
7 Press 2 and repeat steps 3 to 6 to set up other
items.
To return to the main page
Press 3/2/5/∞ to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press ENTER.
2 Press the number button to enter the current
password (4 digits) in the “OLD PASSWORD”
To erase the setup menu
Press CHOICE/TIME.
box.
Four asterisks appear in the box after entering the right
password.
• When shipped from the factory, the password is “7890.”
I To set the parental (rating) level
Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing
violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members.
Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled.
• This setting takes effect only for the DVDs containing the rating
level information—Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least
restrictive).
To clear the password entry, press ENTER.
You can enter the password again from the first digit.
• A wrong password is automatically cleared after entering the
last digit.
3 Press the number button to enter a new password
(4 digits) in the “NEW PASSWORD” box.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 of “The basic procedure to
set up preferences” (select “PARENTAL” in step
3) to select the desired parental level, then press
ENTER.
Four asterisks appear in the box after entering the new password.
4 Press the number button to enter the new
password (4 digits) again in the “CONFIRM
The “PASSWORD VERIFY PAGE” appears.
PWD” box to verify the password.
Four asterisks appear in the box after entering the right new
password.
PASSWORD VERIFY PAGE
INPUT PASSWORD:
• The entered passwords in the “NEW PASSWORD” box and
“CONFIRM PWD” box are cleared when you enter a wrong
password. Start from step 3 again in that case.
• You cannot cancel the password change after step 4. Repeat
steps 1 to 4 to change the password again to restore the old
password.
To erase the setup menu
Press CHOICE/TIME.
2 Press the number button to
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
7
4
8
enter the password (4 digits),
then press ENTER.
The preferences page appears again
and the selected parental level is
highlighted.
• When shipped from the factory, the password is “7890.”
To clear the password entry, press ENTER.
You can enter the password again from the first digit.
• A wrong password is automatically cleared after entering the
last digit.
To erase the setup menu
Press CHOICE/TIME.
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Setting Up the DVD Preferences
7 To release the parental lock temporarily
When you set a strict parental level, some discs may not be played
back at all.
If you try to play back such a disc, you need to input the password to
release parental lock temporarily (“INPUT PASSWD:” appears on
the TV.) You cannot play the disc before you enter the correct
password.
When you enter a wrong password, “PASSWD WRONG” appears
on the TV and playback is refused.
TV
AUDIO
DIMMER SLEEP
Number
buttons
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
MEMORY
CANCEL
9
0
SOUND
TV
AUDIOVOL
TOP
MENU
MENU
ENTER
CHOICE/TIME
ON SCREEN
I Language Code List
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
6565
6566
6570
6577
6582
6583
6588
6590
6665
6669
6671
6672
6678
6679
6682
6765
6779
6783
6789
6865
6869
6890
6976
6978
6979
6983
6984
6985
7065
7073
7074
Afar
7079
7082
7089
7165
7168
7176
7178
7185
7265
7273
7282
7285
7289
7365
7378
7383
7384
7387
7465
7473
7487
7565
7575
7576
7577
7578
7579
7583
7585
7589
7665
Faroese
French
Frisian
7678
7679
7684
7686
7771
7773
7775
7776
7778
7779
7782
7783
7784
7789
7865
7869
7876
7879
7982
8065
8076
8083
8084
8185
8277
8279
8285
8365
8368
8372
8373
Lingala
8375
8376
8377
8378
8379
8381
8382
8385
8386
8387
8465
8469
8471
8472
8473
8475
8476
8479
8482
8484
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
8779
8872
8979
9072
9085
Slovak
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Sudanese
Swedish
Swahili
Tamil
Telugu
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Tonga
Turkish
Tatar
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Ameharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bengali; Bangla
Tibetan
Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian, Lettish
Malagasy
Maori
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Malay
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
Nepali
Dutch
Norwegian
Oriya
Panjabi
Polish
Pashto, Pushto
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
Rumanian
Russian
Irish
Scots Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Hindi
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Indonesian
Icelandic
Italian
Hebrew
Japanese
Yiddish
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Korean
Welsh
Danish
German
Bhutani
Greek
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
English
Uzbek
Esperanto
Spanish
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Vietnamese
Volapük
Wolof
Kashmiri
Kurdish
Kirghiz
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Serbo-Croatian
Singhalese
Xhosa
Yoruba
Chinese
Zulu
Fiji
Latin
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Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and
mechanism clean.
General Notes
Cleaning the unit
In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your
discs, and the mechanism clean.
• Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
• Keep the disc tray closed when not in use.
• Stains on the unit
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.
• 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.
Handling Discs
— 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
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Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.
PROBLEM
Power does not come on.
The remote control does not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Insert the plug into the socket.
• Come close to the center unit.
The power cord is not plugged in.
• It is too far from the center unit, or is not
facing the center unit.
• There is something obstructing the remote
sensor.
• Avoid any obstacles.
• The CONTROL TV button has been
pressed.
• Press DVD, FM/AM, or AUX to operate
the system. (See page 11.)
• The battery is flat.
• Replace the battery.
• The battery has been inserted the wrong
way round (+/–).
• Insert the battery correctly.
• Sunlight is falling directly on the remote
sensor.
• Shade the remote sensor from direct
sunlight.
No sound.
• There is a short in the speaker cord.
• The audio cord is not connected properly.
• An incorrect source has been selected.
• Reconnect the speaker cord.
• Connect the cord properly. (See page 9.)
• Select the correct source.
(See pages 12 to 16.)
• Muting is on.
• Press MUTING to cancel muting.
Sound is emitted from only one speaker.
No video.
• The speaker cord is not connected correctly. • Connect the cord properly. (See page 7.)
• Left-right balance is incorrect.
• Adjust balance. (See page 17.)
• The video cord is not connected properly.
• TV input selection is incorrect.
• Connect the cord properly. (See page 8.)
• Select the correct input.
A disc cannot be played.
• The system and disc region code numbers
are incompatible.
• Replace the disc. (See page 21.)
• The disc causes the parental (rating) error. • Enter password to change the parental
(rating) level. (See page 39.)
“WRONG DISC” appears on the display.
• An incompatible disc is loaded. (See page • Replace the disc.
21.)
“NO DISC” appears on the display though a • The disc is dirty.
• Clean the disc.
disc is inserted.
• The disc is scratched.
• Replace the disc.
Video and audio are distorted.
• The disc is dirty.
• Clean the disc.
• A VCR is connected between the center unit • Connect the center unit and TV directly.
and the TV.
The edge is missing on the video image.
• Initial setup (TV screen size) is incorrect.
• Set TV screen size correctly.
(See page 36.)
No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the • The scanning mode is set to
• Change the scanning mode to
picture is blurred, or the picture is divided
into two parts.
“PROGRESSIVE TV” though the system
is connected to the TV which does not
support the progressive video input.
“INTERLACE TV.” (See page 10.)
Continuous static during FM broadcasts.
• The received signal is too weak.
• Connect an external FM antenna
(see page 5), or contact your dealer.
• Select another station.
• The station is too far away.
• The antenna is not connected correctly.
• Check the connection. (See page 5.)
The system does not work correctly.
• Lightning or electronic noise interferes with • Switch power off, and remove and re-insert
operation of the microcomputer. the power plug in the socket.
• Abrupt change of the temperature inside the • Switch power off and leave the unit a few
unit from cold to hot causes condensation of hours before switching power on again.
the unit inside.
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Specifications
Center unit (XV-THA25)
Subwoofer (SP-WA25)
Amplifier section
Speaker:
15 cm (5 15/16 in.)
Bass-reflex, magnetically shielded
Front/Center/Rear:
Power Handling Capacity: 55 W
30 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into
6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion
Impedance:
3 Ω (min)
30 Hz to 200 Hz
Frequency Range:
Dimensions (W × H × D): 210 mm × 382 mm × 338 mm
(8 5/16 in. × 15 1/16 in. × 13 5/16 in.)
Subwoofer:
55 W, min. RMS, driven into 3 Ω at 100 Hz,
with no more than 10% total harmonic
distortion
Mass:
6 kg (13.3 lbs)
Satellite Speakers (SP-XTHA25)
Speakers:
8 cm (3 3/16 in.)
Bass-reflex, magnetically shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 30 W
Audio section
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
Analog input:
AUX (“AUDIO IN”): 500 mV/47 kΩ
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB
Impedance:
6 Ω (min)
80 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency Range:
Dimensions (W × H × D): 105 mm × 114 mm × 116 mm
(4 3/16 in. × 4 1/2 in. × 4 5/8 in.)
Mass:
Digital input*:
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL): –24 dBm to –14.5 dBm
(700 nm 50 nm)
640 g (1.5 lbs)
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital
Surround (with sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
Video section
Color System:
NTSC
Horizontal Resolution: 480 lines
Output Level
VIDEO OUT (Composite): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
S-VIDEO (Y): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
(C): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
P
B/PR
:
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Tuner section
Tuning Range
FM: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz
AM: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity
FM: 8.0 dBf (0.9 µV/75 Ω)
AM loop antenna: 650 µV/m
General
Readable Discs:
DVD VIDEO, Video CD,
Super Video CD, Audio CD,
CD-R/RW (Audio CD, Video CD,
Super Video CD, MP3, JPEG),
DVD-R/RW (Video format)
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:
AC 120 V , 60 Hz
110 W (at operation)
2 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 360 mm × 65 mm × 404 mm
(14 3/16 in. × 2 9/16 in. × 15 15/16 in.)
Mass:
6.3 kg (13.9 lbs)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date
of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS
LABOR
1 YR
90 DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service
centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts
thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen
size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the
name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by
JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number
or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE
TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF RE-
FURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACK-
AGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No. :
Serial No. :
Purchase data :
Name of dealer :
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Authorized Service Centers
®
QUALITY
SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722
Dear Customer,
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before
operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest
authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Do not service the television yourself
Caution
To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable
parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
Accessories
To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or
on the web at www.JVC.com
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