SETTING

PRO LOGIC

SETUP TEST

DSP MODE

REPEAT

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SEARCH

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Number buttons (31, 38, 46, 54, 55) SLOW button (36, 42) ZOOM button (36, 42) ANGLE button (30) REPEAT button (33, 39, 46) AB REPEAT button (33, 39) CLEAR button (32, 38, 41) SEARCH button (32, 38, 46) SOUND button (22 26) SETTING button (18, 19) PRO LOGIC button (17, 19, 22, 24) SETUP button (50 53) TEST button (21) D.R.C button (24) DSP MODE button (13, 15, 22, 25) PROGRAM button (34, 35, 40, 48) SLEEP button (17) REMAIN button (31, 37)
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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. DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture.
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.

Locations

Install the center unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture. The temperature around the center unit must be between 5C and 35C (41F and 95F). 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. 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.
2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and () to ().

Speaker Layout Diagram

Left front speaker

Right front speaker

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Left rear speaker

Right rear speaker

To right rear speaker To left rear speaker
To center speaker To subwoofer
To left front speaker To right front speaker

Connecting the Speakers

Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the terminals to be connected. Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal, and the black cord to the black () terminal respectively. CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.
When setting 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.
Left front speaker Center speaker Right front speaker
Connecting speaker cords to the terminals
1 Press and hold the terminal clamp. 2 Insert the speaker cord. 3 Release the finger from the clamp.
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.
If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the listening position You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time, see Setting the Delay Time on page 18 and 19.
Note: You can change the phase of subwoofer sounds by connecting the speaker cords to the terminals inverselythe red cord to the black terminal, and the black cord to the red terminal. You may get the more effective bass sounds by changing the phase.
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. 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.

Connecting Audio/Video Component
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
Audio component connection
Connect another component to the center unit with the audio cords. Use the cords supplied with another component or purchase them at an electric appliance store. Audio cord (not supplied) Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect another component, refer also to its manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear vary among the components.
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.

PR COMPONENT OUT PB Y

DBS Tuner

MD Recorder

Cassette Deck

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.
Composite video cord (supplied)
Component video cord (not supplied) Red
Blue S-video cord (not supplied) Green
You can select one of three connection types A , B , and C. If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, PR, PB) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not supplied) B and/or component video cord (not supplied) C. By using these jacks, you can get a better picture qualityin the order : Component video > S-video > Composite video. If your TV supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by making the progressive scan mode active.
Illustrations below are typical examples. When you connect the TV, refer also to its manual since the terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among the components.

PR CONPONENT OUT PB Y

CONPONENT OUT PB Y

Red Green Blue

Now, you can plug the power cord of the center unit into the AC outlet.
Note: Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna cables. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.

TV Preparation

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 (PSCAN MODE.)

Changing the Scan Mode

You can select the scanning mode if your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the progressive video input. From the remote control ONLY:

Press DVD.

You can change the scan mode only when DVD is selected as the source and playback stops. If a disc is no loaded, go to step 3.
* 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.

2 Press 7.

Playback stops.

TUNER PRESET

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-persecond interlaced). 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.
Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for a while.
Each time you press and hold the button, the scan mode alternates between ISCAN MODE and PSCAN MODE.

PROGRESSIVE

I (Interlace)SCAN MODE : Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks does not support the progressive video input (conventional TV). P (Progressive)SCAN MODE : Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the progressive video input.

DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a hall, a theater, a pavilion, a dance club, or a live club consists of direct sound and indirect soundearly reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic surround effects. The following DSP modes are provided with this unit. THEATER HALL LIVE CLUB : Gives the feeling of a theater. : Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert hall. : Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling.
To check the speaker connections and settings using the test tone 1. Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. 2. Press TEST on the remote control. The test tone comes out from the speakers (except the subwoofer) in the order.
If there is a speaker from which no sounds comes out, check the speakers connection (see pages 7 and 8). 3. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.
DANCE CLUB : Gives a throbbing bass beat. These DSP modes can be used to add the acoustic surround effects while reproducing stereo analog software or Linear PCM digital software, and can give you a real being there feeling. When one of the DSP modes is selected, the DSP indicator lights up on the display.
Available surround according to the input signal format
Multichannel Surround Pro Logic* Pro Logic 3 Stereo THEATER HALL DSP

: Possible

:Impossible

(canceled)

Surround

LIVE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

STEREO

Analog

Input Signal format

Linear PCM Dolby Digital Multichannel Dolby Surround DTS Digital Surround
* You can use Pro Logic mode for all 2 channel sources, but surround effect does not work sufficiently except Dolby Surround encoded source.
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To adjust the output balance for the front speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until the adjustment indication for the front speakers appears on the display.
Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows:

00 F 00

00 R 00 SW

CEN REAR

SOUND PRO LOGIC DSP MODE

2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output balance.
3 : Decreases the left speaker ENTER output, or restores the right speaker output. 2 : Decreases the right speaker output, or restores the left speaker output. The output balance changes from OFF (silence), 06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction). 00 F 00 is the initial setting (the output balance is at the center position). If you have already changed the setting, another value will appear.

Adjusting Stereo Sound

You can adjust the following settings. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds. Output balance for the front speakers Output level for the subwoofer Once you adjust these items, the adjustments take effect for all the surround modes. Before you start, remember. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
To adjust the output level for the subwoofer 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select SW.
Select and play any source except Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. Cancel Dolby Surround or DSP modes if they are activated.
For deactivating Dolby Surround: Press PRO LOGIC on the remote control until STEREO appears on the display. For deactivating DSP modes: Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel) until the DSP indicator goes off from the display.
2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output level.
3 : Increases the output level. 2 : Decreases the output level. To adjust the output level for subwoofer (from 6 dB to +6 dB). SW 0dB is the initial setting. If you have already changed the settings, another value will appear.
Now, you are ready to start adjustments. To adjust the output balance for the front speakers, go to the next step. To adjust the output level for the subwoofer, go to step 4.
00 F (Front) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the front speakers. 00 R (Rear) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the rear speakers.
00 F 00 and 00 R 00 are the initial setting (the output balances are at the center position). If you have already changed the setting, another value will appear.
3 : Decreases the left speaker ENTER output, or restores the right speaker output. 2 : Decreases the right speaker output, or restores the left speaker output. Each output balance changes from OFF (silence), 06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction).
Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds. Output balance for the front speakers Output balance for the rear speakers Output level for the center speaker Output level for the rear speakers* Output level for the subwoofer * The adjustment is separately memorized for Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround), and for Dolby Pro Logic. Before you start, remember. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

3) Repeat 1) and 2) for setting the other speaker.
To adjust the output levels for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the SOUND CEN, REAR, or SW.

CEN (Center) REAR

: To adjust the output level for center speaker (from 6 dB to +6 dB). : To adjust the output level for rear speakers (from 6 dB to +6 dB).
Select and play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.
SW (Subwoofer) : To adjust the output level for subwoofer (from 6 dB to +6 dB). CEN 0dB, REAR 0dB, and SW 0dB are the initial settings. If you have already changed the settings, another value will appear.
Now, you are ready to start adjustments. To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers, go to the next step. To adjust the output level for the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer, go to step 3.
3 : Increases the output level. 2 : Decreases the output level.
To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until one of the following adjustment indications appears on the display.
3) Repeat 1) and 2) for setting the other speakers.
Activating Dynamic Range Compression
You can enjoy a powerful sound even at a low volume level by compressing the dynamic range (difference between the maximum and minimum sounds). This function takes effect only when Dolby Digital is activated. From the remote control ONLY:
D.R.C Press D.R.C. Each time you press the button, the dynamic range compression mode alternates between on and off. Select DRC ON while watching the DVD at night. (You can obtain a powerful sound at a low volume.)
00 F (Front) 00 : To adjust the output balance for the front speakers.

Adjusting Dolby Surround

You can adjust the following settings while activating Dolby Surround. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds. Output balance for the front speakers Output balance for the rear speakers Output level for the rear speakers* Output level for the subwoofer When Dolby 3 Stereo is activated, you cannot adjust the rear speakers. * The adjustment is separately memorized for Digital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround), and for Dolby Pro Logic. Dolby Surround cannot be used with DSP modes. Once one of Dolby Surround is activated, DSP modes in use will be canceled. Before you start, remember. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 3 again.

From the remote control ONLY: SUBTITLE Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the following onscreen bar appears in sequence.

DISPLAY AUDIO/ FM MODE

On-screen bar goes off.

1 : Disc type

DVD VCD SVCD CD MP3
2 : Current title and total number of the titles on the disc
Ex.: 1st title is playing out of 3 titles recorded.
3 : Current chapter and total number of the chapters in the current title
Ex.: 1st chapter is playing out of 5 chapters recorded.
4 : Elapsed playing time or remaining time
Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multiangle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. You can change the play time indication by pressing REMAIN. See page 31 for more details.
5 : Subtitle language indication
Ex.: When no subtitle is recorded on the disc. See page 30 for more details.
6 : Audio language indication
Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles. Several audio languages are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded audio languages. Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded multi-angle views. Ex.: Original sound (default) is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded. See page 30 for more details.
7 : Signal format indicator
Signal format typeLinear PCM (stereo), Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surroundwill be indicated. Ex.: When the disc is encoded with Dolby Digital.
8 : Repeat mode indicator
Ex.: When repeat mode is turned off. See page 33 for more details.
9 : Multi-angle view indicator
If you cannot find out whether your disc contains these features listed above, you can check it by showing the on-screen bar. For basic disc operations such as inserting a disc, starting playback, and moving to another chapters, see Basic DVD Operations on pages 12, 13, and Basic Disc Operations on page 28. Ex.: When only a single angle-view is recorded on the disc. See page 30 for more details.

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 49.) From the remote control ONLY: Press SUBTITLE. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen for a while. Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes as follows:

OFF /3 DEF 1/3 1/1

SUBTITLE
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views
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. From the remote control ONLY: Press ANGLE. Each time you press the button, the view angle changes.

Each time you press the button, the following indication appears on the TV screen. TIME : TRACK TIME :
To go to the next submenu

Press.

TIME : : Select this to move to a particular portion on the current disc. TRACK TIME : : Select this to move to a particular portion on the current track.
To return to the previous submenu

Press 4.

DOWN REW
To cancel the PBC playback
You can cancel the menu-driven operations (PBC function): 1 Press 7 to stop playback. 2 Press the number buttons to select a track. Normal playback starts from the selected track. TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING You can also turn on and off the PBC function by pressing MENU on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the PBC function turns on and off.
Press number buttons to select a playing time you want to search for.
The unit starts playback at the selected elapsed playing time. (The on-screen bar appears for a while.)
To input time 45:23, press 4, 5, 2, 3. To input time 09:45, press 9, 4, 5, then wait for about 5 seconds (or press ENTER). To cancel a misentry, press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last entry will be erased.

PBC operation concept

You can search for a particular point while playing a discVariable Speed Forward/Reverse Search. No sound comes out during Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Search on a VCD.
To fast-forward the tracksVariable Speed Forward Search
Press during playback or pause. Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows:
Note: While operating a VCD using menu, some of the functions such as repeat play may not work.
To reverse the tracksVariable Speed Reverse Search
Press 1 during playback or pause. Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows:
Note: When the on-screen bar is shown on the screen, Repeat mode indication also changes as follows:

REPEAT:ONE

REPEAT:DISC
While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat. An interval of more than 5 seconds is required between point A and point B. Example:
From the remote control ONLY: PROGRAM

AB REPEAT

Repeat play cannot be used in the following cases: When you play back a VCD using the PBC function When you enjoy program play

REPEAT A changes to REPEAT AB, then AB Repeat begins. The unit automatically locates point A and starts repeated playback between points A and B.

REPEAT A-B REPEAT

From the remote control ONLY: Press REPEAT repeatedly. The indication corresponding to the selected mode appears on your TV. Each time you press the button, repeat mode changes as follows:
REPEAT:ONE REPEAT:DISC REPEAT OFF : Current track will be repeated. : All the tracks will be repeated. : Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play is resumed.)
Programming the Playing Order of the TracksProgram Play
You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. From the remote control ONLY:
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks you want.
The tracks are played in the order you have programed and the PROGRAM indicator lights up.
After all the tracks you programed are played back, the PROGRAM MENU screen appears on the TV screen again.

PROGRAM MENU TRACK 5

To stop during play

TRACK 10 NEXT

Press 7 or PROGRAM on the remote control. The PROGRAM MENU screen appears on the TV screen. If you press 3/8 while this screen is shown, the system starts program play.

PROGRAM MENU TRACK

TRACK 10 NEXT 1
PROGRAM MENU TRACK 5 CHOOSE : 117 PREVIOUS
PROGRAM Press PROGRAM. The PROGRAM MENU screen goes off, and the opening screen appears. (The program you made is still kept in memory.) If you press 3/8 while this screen is shown, the unit starts normal playback.
Track numbers you can select in the next step
Press 3 or 2 to select a track number, then ENTER.
3 : Increases the number. 2 : Decreases the number. You can also select a track number using the number buttons.

PROGRAM MENU TRACK

PROGRAM You can check the program contents by pressing PROGRAM. The PROGRAM MENU screen appears on the TV screen. If you press the button during playback, the program play will stop.
Selecting Playback Channel
When you play back a karaoke VCD or CD, you can only select either the left channel or right channel to listen to.
Press AUDIO/FM MODE repeatedly. AUDIO/ FM MODE The on-screen bar appears on the screen for a while. Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows:

AUDIO:LEFT AUDIO:RIGHT

TUNER PRESET DOWN REW VCR CHANNEL TUNING UP FF

AUDIO:STEREO

AUDIO:STEREO (LR) : Select this to listen to both channel sounds. AUDIO:LEFT (L) : Select this to listen to the left channel sounds. AUDIO:RIGHT (R) : Select this to listen to the right channel sounds.
REMEMBER that after playing back a karaoke VCD or CD using AUDIO:LEFT or AUDIO:RIGHT, select AUDIO:STEREO to restore normal stereo playback.

Operations Using the On-Screen Display
TV/VIDEO PROGRESSIVE TV CHANNEL
When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following on-screen display appears on the TV screen. (The contents of this on-screen display varies according to the discthe way MP3 tracks were recorded on the disc.) Only the first 8 letters of the titles appear on the TV screen. From the remote control ONLY: Button ENTER /5 To do Start playback or go into a directory. Select a track or directory.

5 ENTER

Number buttons

REPEAT SEARCH

MP3 On-Screen Display Operations

5 and ENTER

To SUMMER
Start playing SPRING1.MP3

SPRING

To FALL
SPRING1.MP3 SPRING2.MP3 SPRING3.MP3 SPRING4.MP3 SPRING5.MP3
Start playing SPRING2.MP3

Start playing LIAR.MP3

Start playing SPRING3.MP3
Note: If you press 2, the cursor moves to current playback track.
Moving to a Particular Track Directly
You can move to a particular track on the disc directly. From the remote control ONLY:
On an MP3 disc, AB Repeat cannot be used. You can enjoy only Repeat play.
TRACK appears on the TV screen.
To repeat playbackRepeat Play
REPEAT Press REPEAT repeatedly. The indication corresponding to the selected mode appears on the TV screen. Each time you press the button, repeat mode changes as follows:
Press the number buttons to select a track number you want.
The system starts playback from the selected track.

REPEAT:RANDOM REPEAT OFF

REPEAT:ONE REPEAT:DIR
To select number 5, press 5 (then ENTER). To select number 10, press 1, 0 (then ENTER). To select number 23, press 2, 3 (then ENTER). To select number 123, press 1, 2, 3.
Note: When you want to move to another file (track) directly, you can move to it simply by pressing the number buttons (without pressing SEARCH in step 1).
REPEAT:RANDOM : All tracks recorded on the disc will be played once at random (random play), and random play will be repeated. REPEAT:ONE : Current track will be repeated. REPEAT:DIR : Tracks in the current directory will be repeated. REPEAT:DISC : All tracks on the disc will be repeated. REPEAT OFF : Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play is resumed.)

REPEAT:RANDOM

REPEAT:DIR

Tuner Operations

Tuning in Stations

From the remote control:

TV/VIDEO PROGRESSIVE TV CHANNEL TV VOLUME VCR CONTROL
Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
AUDIO/ FM MODE TUNER PRESET DOWN TUNING
FM/AM TUNER PRESET UP TUNING +
Press and hold TUNING + or until you find VCR CHANNEL the frequency you want.
TUNING + : Increases the frequency. B.SEARCH TUNING : Decreases the frequency.

TUNING F.SEARCH

Note: 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 programed to be played back in the original language.
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I Basic language selecting procedure
Ex. : To select the desired language as the initial language for AUDIO. From the remote control ONLY:
Introducing the DVD Preference (System)
You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances.

Press SETUP.

Language selection menu of the Setup menu appears on the TV screen.
On the system setting menu, you can set the following:

LANGUAGES

SYSTEM 4 : 3 LB

TV SCREEN RATING LEVEL

Press (or 5) to select (highlight) one of the language items.
Pop-up window appears (where the language names are listed).
indicates the current setting.
TV SCREEN: Select the TV screen size for playing back a DVD recorded with 16:9 wide screen video signal. 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. 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. 16:9 : Select 16:9 when the aspect ratio of the TV is 16:9. (Set the screen size to full on your TV.) RATING LEVEL :You can select this to restrict playback of DVDs containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. (See page 52 for detailed operations.)

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

CHINESE ENGLISH FRENCH ENGLISH GERMAN JAPANESE RUSSIAN
indicates that more languages are listed, but not shown.
Press (or 5) to select (highlight) the language you want, then press ENTER.
The setting is stored (and the pop-up window goes off). When you want to cancel the setting you have just made, press RETURN without pressing ENTER. (Pop-up menu also goes off.)
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select the other language items listed.

To erase the Setup menu

Press (or 5) to select (highlight) one of the system setting items listed on the menu.

TV SCREEN

RATING LEVEL
Pop-up window appears (where the selectable settings are listed). indicates the current setting.

SYSTEM

4:3:LBLB 4: OFF 3 PS 16 : 9
Press (or 5) to select (highlight) the proper setting, then press ENTER.

General Notes

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.

Cleaning the unit

Stains on the unit Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit 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 unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following. DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth. DO NOT wipe it strong. DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine. DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it. DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.

Handling Discs

Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. 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 solventsuch as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzineto clean the disc.

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 The power cord is not connected correctly. It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the center unit. There is something obstructing the remote sensor. The VCR CONTROL button has been pressed. The battery is flat. The battery has been inserted the wrong way round (+/). Sunlight is falling directly on the detector. SOLUTION Insert the plug into the socket. Come close to the center unit. Avoid any obstacles. Press DVD or FM/AM to operate the system. (See page 54.) Replace the battery. Insert the battery correctly.

No sound.

Sound is emitted from only one speaker. No video. No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts. A disc cannot be played. WRONG DISC FORMAT appears on the TV screen. Pictures and sounds are distorted.
Pictures are distorted when progressive mode is selected. The edge is missing on the picture image. Continuous static during FM broadcasts.
The system does not work correctly.
The VCR cannot be operated using this remote control.
Shade the remote control from direct sunlight. Reconnect the speaker cord. There is a short in the speaker cord. Connect the cord properly. (See page 9.) The audio cord is not connected properly. Select the correct source. An incorrect source has been selected. (See pages 12 to 17.) Press MUTING to cancel muting. Muting is on. The disc is copyprotected CD. Replace the disc. The speaker cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cord properly. (See page 8.) Left-right balance is incorrect. Adjust balance. (See pages 22 to 26.) The video cord is not connected properly. Connect the cord properly. (See page 10.) TV input selection is incorrect. Select the correct input. The scan mode is set to PSCAN MODE Change the scan mode to ISCAN though the system is connected to the TV MODE. (See page 11.) which does not support the progressive video input such as a conventional TV. Replace the disc. (See page 27.) The system and disc region code numbers are incompatible. The disc causes the parental (rating) error. Enter password to change the parental (rating) level. (See page 52.) Replace the disc. (See page 27.) The disc is recorded with color system of PAL. Replace the disc. The CDR/CDRW does not contain any MP3 files. 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. Progressive Mode may not be set Change Progressive Mode appropriately for the current disc. (See page 17.) Initial setup (TV screen size) was incorrect. Set TV screen size correctly. (See pages 50 and 51.) Connect an external FM antenna The received signal is too weak. (see page 6), or contact your dealer. Select another station. The station is too far away. The antenna is not connected correctly. Check the connection. (See page 6.) Lightning or electronic noise interferes with Switch power off, and remove and re-insert operation of the microcomputer. the power plug in the socket. Immediately after heating the room, the unit Turn off the power, plug off and leave the was moved to a cold location causing unit a few hours before switching power on condensation to form inside. again. The remote control is not set for VCR Press VCR CONTROL to operate the VCR. operations. (See page 54.) The VCR is not a JVCs product. This remote control can operate a JVCs VCR whose remote control code is set to A code.

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM

TH-A30R

Consists of XV-THA30R, SP-XA30, SP-XSA30 and SP-WA30

STANDBY/ON AUDIO

TV/VIDEO

RDS DISPLAY

DISPLAY

TV CHANNEL

AUDIO/ FM MODE SUBTITLE

TV VOLUME

VCR CONTROL
TUNER PRESET DOWN REW VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH UP FF
VOLUME TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING
STANDBY AUDIO/FM MODE STANDBY/ON DSP VOLUME SOURCE
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A30R

D I G I T A L

SURROUND

RM-STHA30R

DVD CINEMA SYSTEM

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.

LVT0945-010B

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Warnings, Cautions and Others
IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution STANDBY/ON switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Spacing 15 cm or more

XV-THA30R
Wall or obstructions Front
Stand height 15 cm or more
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DONT continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any wayswitch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DONT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DONT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DONT listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal electrical shock.; NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry!

Table of Contents

Parts Identification.. 2
Center Unit... 2 Remote Control... 3 Moving to a Particular Portion Directly.. 29 Searching for a Particular Point.. 30 Repeating Playback... Repeat Play... AB Repeat... 30 Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters Program Play... 31 DVD Special Effect Playback.. Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback. Slow Motion Playback.. Zoom... 33

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
Basic DVD Operations.. 10
Turn On the Power... 10 Select the Source... 10 Load a DVD... 10 Start Playback... 10 Adjust the Volume... 10 Activate Surround or DSP Mode... 11 Stop Playback... 11 Turn On the Power... 12 Select the Source... 12 Load a VCD/CD... 12 Start Playback... 12 Adjust the Volume... 12 Activate DSP Mode... 13 Stop Playback... 13

VCD/CD Playback.. 34

Showing the On-Screen Bar... 34 Checking the Remaining Time.. 34 Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD). 35 Moving to a Particular Portion Directly.. 35 Searching for a Particular Point.. 35 Repeating Playback... Repeat Play... AB Repeat... 36 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks Program Play... 37 Selecting Playback Channel... 38 VCD Special Effect Playback.. Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback. Slow Motion Playback.. Zoom... 39
Basic VCD/CD Operations. 12
Basic Tuner Operations.. 14
Turn On the Power... 14 Select the Band... 14 Adjust the Volume... 14 Tune into a Station... 14
MP3 Introduction.. 40 MP3 Playback.. 41
Starting Playback... 41 Operations Using the On-Screen Display.. 42 Moving to a Particular Track Directly.. 43 Repeating Playback... 43
Other Basic Operations.. 15
Enjoying Sounds from the External Component. 15 Turning Off the Power with the Timer.. 15

Tuner Operations.. 44

Tuning in Stations... 44 Using Preset Tuning... 45 Selecting the FM Reception Mode.. 45 Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations.. 46 Searching for a Program by PTY Codes.. Description of the PTY codes... 48

Speaker Settings.. 16

Setting the Delay Time... 16
Creating Realistic Sound Fields. 18
7 Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround.. Dolby Surround... DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes.. 19 Adjusting Stereo Sound.. 20 Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround. 21 Activating Dynamic Range Compression.. 21 Adjusting Dolby Surround.. 22 Adjusting DSP Modes.. 23
Setting up the DVD Preferences.. 50
Setting the Initial Languages.. 50 Introducing the DVD Preference (System).. 51 Setting the Parental (Rating) Level.. 53
Disc IntroductionDVD/VCD/CD. 25 Basic Disc Operations.. 26 DVD Playback.. 27
Showing the On-Screen Bar... 27 Selecting the Subtitles.. 28 Selecting the Audio Languages.. 28 Selecting the Multi-Angle Views.. 28 Checking the Remaining Time.. 29 Disc Menu-Driven Playback.. 29

Operating JVCs Components.. 54 Operating Other Manufacturers TV. 55 Maintenance.. 56 Troubleshooting... 57 Specifications.. 58
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Parts Identification

Center Unit

Front Panel 7 8

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10 14) 2 AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45) 3 Multi operation buttons 4, , and Disc tray (10, 12) (open/close) button (10 13, 32, 37, 41) Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD player. 6 Display window 7 Remote sensor 8 3/8 (play/pause) button (10, 12, 26, 41) Pressing this button also turns on the power and changes the source to the DVD player. 9 DSP button (11, 13, 23) p VOLUME + and buttons (10, 12, 14) q SOURCE button (14, 15, 44, 45) w Illumination lamp (10, 12, 14)

Display window

LINEAR PCM L LS C LFE S RS R

TUNED ST RDS

PROGRAM

PBC MHz DSP kHz

Display
1 Sound signal indicators (11, 13, 18) PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS, and LINEAR PCM 2 TITLE indicator (26) 3 RDS indicator (46) 4 Tuner mode indicators (14, 44, 45) TUNED and ST (stereo) 5 PROGRAM indicator (31, 37, 45) 6 DSP indicator (23) 7 PBC (Play Back Control) indicator (34) 8 Frequency unit indicators MHz (for FM station) and kHz (for AM station) 9 Audio channel indicators Indicates audio channels currently being played back. p Main display

Remote Control

STANDBY/ON

t y u i o

w e r t y u i o
STANDBY/ON AUDIO button (10 14) VCR button (54) button (10, 12, 54, 55) TV STEP button (33, 39) DISPLAY button (27, 34) AUDIO/FM MODE button (28, 38, 45) SUBTITLE button (28) Source selecting buttons (14, 15, 44) DVD, FM/AM, AUX Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power. 4, 7, 3/8, and buttons TUNER PRESET UP and DOWN buttons (45) FF (Fast-forward) and REW (Rewind) buttons VCR CHANNEL + and buttons (54) TUNING + and buttons (14, 44) F. (Forward) SEARCH and 1 B. (Back) SEARCH buttons Menu operation buttons 3, 2, 5, and buttons ENTER button VOLUME + and buttons (10, 12, 14) TOP MENU button (29) MENU button (29, 35) TV/VIDEO button (10, 12, 54, 55) RDS DISPLAY button (46) TV CHANNEL + and buttons (54, 55) TV VOLUME + and buttons (54, 55) VCR CONTROL buttons (54)

IMPORTANT:

If you press VCR CONTROL, this remote control will work ONLY for the JVCs VCR. When you want to operate the system again, press DVD or FM/AM.
; MUTING button (10, 13) a RETURN button (35, 51, 52) To open the cover of the remote control, push here, then slide downward.

M/AM TV

TOP ME NU ME NU

VOLU M

B.S EARC H

CO VC NT R RO

VC R TU CHAN NING NE

F.S EARC H

LU ME RE TURN MU TIN G
SLO OW AN GL E RE PE A AT CLEA R GO NT PT YPTY 5 SEARCH
PT Y+ SETT ING PRO LOGIC SO UN D

L DIG ES T

SE T UP TEST DSP MO DE TONE ON E

ZO SC OM /PAL /PA

RE A <> PE AT B A TO RE MA IN

PROG RAM

EFFE CT SLEE P

Inside of the Cover

TOP MENU MENU RETURN MUTING
DVD RM-S CIN THA3 EMA 0R SYST EM
Inside of the Cover 1 Number buttons (29, 35, 43, 54, 55) PTY + and buttons (47) PTY SEARCH button (47) 2 SLOW button (33, 39) 3 ZOOM button (33, 39) 4 ANGLE button (28) 5 REPEAT button (30, 36, 43) 6 AB REPEAT button (31, 36) 7 CLEAR button (29, 35, 38) 8 SEARCH button (29, 35, 43) 9 SOUND button (20 24) p SETTING button (16, 17) q PRO LOGIC button (15, 17, 22) w SETUP button (51 53) e TEST button (19) r D.R.C button (21) t DSP MODE button (11, 13, 20, 23) y PROGRAM button (31, 32, 37, 45) u SLEEP button (15) i REMAIN button (29, 34)

PTY SEARCH

PTY + SETTING

PRO LOGIC

SETUP TEST

DSP MODE

REPEAT

A-B REPEAT PROGRAM

p q w e r t y u i

SEARCH

REMAIN

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. DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture.
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.

Locations

Install the center unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture. The temperature around the center unit must be between 5C and 35C (41F and 95F). 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. 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.

Notes: By pressing VOLUME + or repeatedly, you can adjust the volume level step by step. The volume level can be adjusted within 51 steps MIN (minimum), 01 to 49, and MAX (maximum).
To turn off the sounds temporarily
From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again. Pressing VOLUME + or also restores the sound.
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6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode
You can enjoy two kinds of surroundDigital Multichannel Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround) and DSP modes.

7 Stop Playback

TUNER PRESET Press 7 twice. Playback stops completely and DVD appears on the display. (The DVD player goes on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.) This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7 once. When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been stoppedResume play.
Digital Multichannel SurroundDolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you enjoy a disc encoded with its signalsthe DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS indicator lights up on the display.
To remove the loaded disc
Press 0. OPEN appears on the display and the disc tray comes out.
Sound signal indicators on the display
To close the disc tray, press 0 again. If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes automatically after 3 minutes.
To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround
When a disc encoded with the Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround is loaded, the system detects it and starts playing the disc automatically with Multichannel Surround activated. For in-depth information about surround modes, see Creating Realistic Sound Fields on pages 18 and 21.
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press STANDBY/ON AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON on the front panel). AUDIO The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp lights up. AUDIO (or If you press STANDBY/ON on the front panel) while the disc tray is kept STANDBY/ON 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.
DSP modesTHEATER, HALL, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB
DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using Linear PCMthe LINEAR PCM indicator lights up on the display.

To activate DSP modes

Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel). The DSP indicator lights up and the current DSP mode appears on the display for a while. Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follows:

REW VCR CHANNEL TUNING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH FF
To adjust the output balance for the front speakers 1) Press SOUND repeatedly until the adjustment indication for the front speakers appears on the display.
Each time you press the button, the adjustment indication on the display changes as follows:

00 F 00

00 R 00 SW

CEN REAR

SOUND PRO LOGIC DSP MODE
2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output balance.
3 : Decreases the left speaker ENTER output, or restores the right speaker output. 2 : Decreases the right speaker output, or restores the left speaker output. The output balance changes from OFF (silence), 06 (most reduction) to 00 (no reduction). 00 F 00 is the initial setting (the output balance is at the center position). If you have already changed the setting, another value will appear.

Adjusting Stereo Sound

You can adjust the following settings. It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual listening point while listening to reproduced sounds. Output balance for the front speakers Output level for the subwoofer Once you adjust these items, the adjustments take effect for all the surround modes. Before you start, remember. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
To adjust the output level for the subwoofer 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select SW.
Select and play any source except Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. Cancel Dolby Surround or DSP modes if they are activated.
For deactivating Dolby Surround: Press PRO LOGIC on the remote control until STEREO appears on the display. For deactivating DSP modes: Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel) until the DSP indicator goes off from the display.
2) Press 3 or 2 to adjust the output level.
3 : Increases the output level. 2 : Decreases the output level. The output level changes from 6 to +6. SW 0dB is the initial setting. If you have already changed the settings, another value will appear.
Now, you are ready to start adjustments. To adjust the output balance for the front speakers, go to the next step. To adjust the output level for the subwoofer, go to step 4.
Adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

SW (Subwoofer) : To adjust the output level for subwoofer (from 6 dB to +6 dB). When selecting 3 STEREO, you cannot adjust the output levels for the rear speakers. CEN 0dB, REAR 0dB, and SW 0dB are the initial settings. If you have already changed the settings, another value will appear.
Select and play any source except Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. Press DSP MODE (or DSP on the front panel) repeatedly to select the desired DSP mode.
The DSP indicator lights up on the display while the DSP modes are activated. Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follows:
Now, you are ready to start the adjustment. To adjust the output balance for the front speakers and the rear speakers, go to the next step. To adjust the output level for the rear speakers and the subwoofer, go to step 4 on the next page.
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To adjust the output level for the rear speakers and the subwoofer. SOUND 1) Press SOUND repeatedly to select the REAR or SW.

SOUND REAR

: To adjust the output level for rear speakers (from 6 dB to +6 dB).
SW (Subwoofer) : To adjust the output level for subwoofer (from 6 dB to +6 dB). REAR 0dB and SW 0dB are the initial setting. If you have already changed the setting, another value will appear.
Disc IntroductionDVD/VCD/CD
This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, Video CD, Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. This system can also play back MP3 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about what MP3 is, see MP3 Introduction on page 40. 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 will not be accepted. , operations

Discs you can play:

Disc Type DVD Video Mark (Logo) Video Format Region Code Number* 2 ALL Disc structureDVD, Video CD (VCD/SVCD) and Audio CD (CD) A DVD disc consists of Titles, and each title may be divided into some Chapters. (See Example 1.) For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number, and it may be further divided into some chapters. On the other hand, a VCD/SVCD or 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 Video CD using the menu, some of the functions such as Repeat and Track Search may not work.)

Pressing the number buttons before or during play allows you to start playing the title/track number you want. (If your TV is turned on, the on-screen bar is pulled down automatically on the TV screen.) To select number 1 to 9, press the corresponding number button (then press ENTER or wait for 5 seconds). To select number 15, press 1, 5. To select number 23, press 2, 3.

To start playback

Press 3/8. The source is automatically changed to the DVD player. WAIT appears on the display for a while, then the detected disc type appearsDVD, VCD, CD, or MP3. (If your TV is turned on, the mark corresponding to the detected disc type appears on the TV screen.) When a disc is not loaded, NO DISC appears on the display. Disc play starts from the first chapter or track of the selected disc. If a menu appears while playing a DVD or VCD with PBC function, see Disc Menu-Driven Playback (for DVD) on page 29 or Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) on page 35.
Note: If WRONG PARENTAL CODE appears on the TV screen, Parental Lock is in use. You cannot play back a DVD containing violent scenes or those not suitable for your family members. To play back such a disc, cancel the Parental Lock. (See page 53.)

To stop during playback

Press 7. STOP appears (If your TV is turned on, on the TV screen.) When an MP3 disc is played back, playback stops completely. This system can memorize the end point even when you press 7. When you start playback again by pressing 3/8, playback begins from where it has been stoppedResume play. To stop completely, press 7 twice. (7 STOP appears on the TV screen.) The disc type appears on the display. The DVD player goes on working for 3 minutes after playback stops.

To remove the disc

Playback information on the display
Title No. Chapter No. Elapsed playing time
Press 0 on the front panel. The disc tray comes out. To close the disc tray, press 0 again. If you do not press the button, the disc tray closes automatically 3 minutes after.

VCD/CD

Track No. Elapsed playing time

DVD Playback

Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multiangle views. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD.
Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded subtitles. Several audio languages are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded audio languages. Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded multi-angle views.

Note: When the on-screen bar is shown on the TV screen, repeat mode indication also changes as follows:
To fast-forward the chapterVariable Speed Forward Search
From the remote control ONLY: Press during playback or pause. Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows:

F.SEARCH

REPEAT:CHAPTER

REPEAT:TITLE

7 AB Repeat
While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat. AB repeat is not performed between different titles. An interval of more than 5 seconds is required between point A and point B. Example:

x2 PLAY (Normal play)

REPEAT:A

REPEAT:AB

Press AB REPEAT to select the start point.
RPT A appears on the display and REPEAT:A appears on the TV screen.

Press ENTER.

PROGRAM MENU TITLE CHAPT 1 2 3 4 5 CHOOSE : 15 PREVIOUS 10

SELECT: ENTER

TITLE CHAPT NEXT
Press AB REPEAT again to select the end point.
RPT A changes to RPT AB and REPEAT:A changes to REPEAT:AB, then AB repeat begins. The unit automatically locates point A and starts repeated playback between points A and B.

PLAY: 3

FINISH: PROGRAM
Title numbers you can select in the next step

To cancel AB Repeat

Press AB REPEAT again. RPT OFF appears on the display and REPEAT OFF appears on the TV screen.
Press 3 or 2 to select a title number, then ENTER.
3 : Increases the number. 2 : Decreases the number. You can also select a title number using the number buttons.
PROGRAM MENU T I T L E CHAPT 2 3 4 5 CHOOSE : 19 PREVIOUS 10
When the on-screen bar is shown on the TV screen, Repeat mode indication also changes as follows:

T I T L E CHAPT NEXT

On some DVDs, AB Repeat may not be used even within the same title. This is due to their disc structures, and not a malfunction of the unit.
Chapter numbers you can select in the next step
Programming the Playing Order of the ChaptersProgram Play
You can arrange the chapter playback order before you start playing. You can program up to 20 steps. Before making a program, make sure that the TV is turned on and the correct input is selected on the TV. From the remote control ONLY:
Press 3 or 2 to select a chapter number, then ENTER.
3 : Increases the number. 2 : Decreases the number. You can also select a chapter number using the number buttons.
PROGRAM MENU T I T L E CHAPT 8 10

Load a disc.

If the current playing source is not the DVD player, press 3/8, then 7 before going to the next step.

PREVIOUS

Press PROGRAM.
The PROGRAM MENU screen appears on the TV screen. PROGRAM appears on the display.
To select all chapters in the selected title as one program step, simply press ENTER without selecting any number. ALL appears on the chapter number position.

TV VCR TV/VIDEO

MP3 File Compatibility
This system can only read MP3 files that are recorded in the format that is compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2. The system can read or play MP3 files only with the extension code.mp3. ID3* tags cannot be shown on the display. * An MP3 file can contain file information called ID3 Tag where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. There are two versionsID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1) and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2).
Disc structureHow 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. In compliance with ISO 9660, the maximum allowable depth of nested directoriesso-called hierarchyis eight (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.
For in-depth information about a disc to be played back, see Disc IntroductionDVD/VCD/CD on page 25.
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.)
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MP3 Playback

Starting Playback
It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc.

The on-screen bar

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Press 0 to load a disc.

After detecting the disc, playback starts. The on-screen bar and the contents recorded on the MP3 disc will be shown on the TV if it is turned on.

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2 : Current track (file) and total number of the tracks on the disc

3 : Bit rate

Ex.: Bit rate used for recording the loaded disc is 128 Kbps. (See the previous page.)
4 : Repeat mode indicator
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Ex.: When repeat mode is turned off. See page 43 for more details.
5 : Elapsed playing time and the total playing time of the current track 6 : Sound indication
Indicates sound input level. (Only appears during playback.)

To go to another track

REPEAT:ONE REPEAT:DIR
To select number 5, press 5 (then ENTER). To select number 10, press 1, 0 (then ENTER). To select number 23, press 2, 3 (then ENTER). To select number 123, press 1, 2, 3.
When you want to move to another file (track) directly, you can move to it simply by pressing the number buttons (without pressing SEARCH in step 1).
REPEAT:RANDOM : All tracks recorded on the disc will be played once at random (random play), and random play will be repeated. REPEAT:ONE : Current track will be repeated. REPEAT:DIR : Tracks in the current directory will be repeated. REPEAT:DISC : All tracks on the disc will be repeated. REPEAT OFF : Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play is resumed.)

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Tuner Operations

Tuning in Stations

From the remote control:

TV/VIDEO RDS DISPLAY TV CHANNEL TV VOLUME VCR CONTROL
Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band.
AUDIO/ FM MODE TUNER PRESET DOWN TUNING
FM/AM TUNER PRESET UP TUNING +
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
Press and hold TUNING + or until you find the B.SEARCH frequency you want.
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TUNING + : Increases the frequency. TUNING : Decreases the frequency. The system starts searching for stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in. On the front panel:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band appears on the display.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows:
For basic tuner operations, see Basic Tuner Operations on page 14. * WAIT appears on the display.
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.
Press and hold or 4 until you find the frequency you want.
: Increases the frequency. 4 : Decreases the frequency.
Notes: When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the indicator lights up on the display. indicator also When an FM stereo program is received, the lights up. When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes step by step.
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Using Preset Tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 15 FM and 15 AM stations.

To stop during searching

Press PTY SEARCH again.
I Description of the PTY codes:
NEWS: AFFAIRS: INFO: SPORT: EDUCATE: DRAMA: CULTURE: SCIENCE: VARIED: POP M: ROCK M: EASY M: LIGHT M: CLASSICS: OTHER M: News. Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the newsdebate, or analysis. Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. Programs concerned with any aspect of sports. Educational programs. All radio plays and serials. Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture, including language, theater, etc. Programs about natural sciences and technology. Used for mainly speech-based programs such as quizzes, panel games and personality interviews. Commercial music of current popular appeal. Rock music. Current contemporary music considered to be easylistening. Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works. Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc. Music not fitting into any of the other categories. TRAVEL: LEISURE: JAZZ: COUNTRY: WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts. FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.
CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience. SOCIAL A: Programs about sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.
RELIGION: Religious programs. PHONE IN: Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum. Travel information. Programs about recreational activities. Jazz music. Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern States.
NATIONAL: Current popular music of the nation or region in that countrys language. OLDIES: FOLK M: Music from the so-called golden age of popular music. Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation.
DOCUMENT:Programs concerning factual matters, presented in an investigative style.
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list.
FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 FM 5 FM 6 FM 7 FM 8 FM 9 FM 10 FM 11 FM 12 FM 13 FM 14 FM 15 AM 1 AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 12 AM 13 AM 14 AM 15
Setting up the DVD Preferences
Setting the Initial Languages
You can select your favorite language you listen to or read on the TV screen. When you operate this system or watch a DVD, you will be able to operate the system or to enjoy a DVD in the language you have selected and stored. On the language selection menu, you can select the following: