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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
Consists of XV-THS8, SP-PWS8, SP-THS9F, SP-THS9C and SP-THS9S
Consists of XV-THS5, SP-PWS5, SP-THS5F, SP-THS5C and SP-THS5S

TH-S51

Consists of XV-THS51, SP-PWS51, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1148-003C [B]
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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:

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 F button! (XV-THS8/XV-THS5/XV-THS51)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled.

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 (SP-PWS8/SP-PWS5/SP-PWS51)
The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
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Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are shown below:
Wall or obstructions 8 cm 3 cm Front No obstructions 15 cm XV-THS8/XV-THS5/XV-THScm

Wall or obstructions

XV-THS8/ XV-THS5/ 3 cm XV-THS51
Wall or obstructions Wall or obstructions SP-PWS8/ SP-PWS5/ SP-PWScm Front SP-PWS8/SP-PWS5/ SP-PWS51

No obstructions

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 way switch 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! E43486-340B

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About discs

Playable disc types
This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW. This system accommodates the PAL system, and also can play discs recorded with NTSC system. Note that an NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to the PAL60 signal and output. This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 20) This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions. Discs you can play: DVD VIDEO CD The following discs cannot be played back: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SACD, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.
On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actual operation may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this system.

DVD AUDIO

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already finalized. This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format. This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 files are recorded on them. However, some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them. Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3, WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur: Some discs may not be played back. Some tracks on an MP3 or WMA disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally. Some files on a JPEG or MPEG4 disc may be played back distortedly. Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully. CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.

Center unit

Center unit Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)
Standard type (75 C coaxial) connector Antenna cord Outdoor FM antenna cord (not supplied)
We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is well-shielded against interference.
Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during AM (MW) broadcast program reception. NOTE
Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.
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Assembling the front and surround speakers
The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the same manner.

Copper Silver

Front speaker (2)

Surround speaker (2)

Stand (4) Screw M5 x 25 mm (supplied)

Base plate (4)

Speaker Black White
The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and surround speakers assembly.
Before assembling Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied). Take care not to drop the base plate while assembling; otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.
Stand Screw M5 x 25 mm (supplied)

Completion

Base plate

Speaker cord (supplied)

Bottom

with stand

without stand
You can route the speaker cords through one on the three grooves on the base plate depending on the speaker layout. Depending on the installing condition, you can assemble the front and surround speakers without the stands. In such a case, attach the speaker directly to the base plate instead of the stand.
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Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers
Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.
Powered subwoofer SP-PWS8
Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals. Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) White Red Green Blue Gray
Center speaker SP-THS9C Red Black Silver Copper

Front speakers SP-THS9F

Surround speakers SP-THS9S
When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer. DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Continued on next page

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Note that the illustration below is for TH-S5. Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (A pg. 18) If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs. The component video signals can be output only when you select DVD as the source to play. (A pg. 17)
7 To connect a TV with the SCART connector

TV To SCART connector*

SCART cable (not supplied)
* Some TVs SCART connectors output audio signal. In such a case, you can enjoy the TV sound through this system. NOTE
No sound signal comes out from AV (SCART) connector. Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. See Changing the scan mode (A pg. 18).
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Connecting the powered subwoofer
Center unit System cord (supplied) Powered subwoofer
Connecting to a digital component
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.
Center unit DBS* tuner MD recorder

Align the 5 marks.

Digital optical cord (not supplied)
To digital optical output
Connecting to an analog component
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

LEFT RIGHT

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite NOTE When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;
To listen to the sound, select AUX DIGITAL as the source to play. (A pg. 17) To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input mode on the TV.
RCA pin plug cord (not supplied)
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

To audio output

VCR TV Cassette recorder
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this system, the sound output through this system may be distorted. When playing a video component such as a VCR; To listen to the sound, select AUX as the source to play. (A pg. 17) To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input mode on the TV. Power cord (supplied) Power cord

How to use the number buttons
To select 3: To select 14: To select 24: To select 40: Press 3. Press +10, then 4. Press +10 twice, then 4. Press +10 three times, then 10. Or press +10 four times, then 0.

Press and hold x or 4.

Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/ reverse search speed (M5 M20). NOTE
The operation with x or 4 above is available for a disc other than MPEG4 disc. When a DVD VIDEO, VCD, SVCD, or MPEG4 disc is played back, no sound comes out during fast-forward/reverse search. When a DVD AUDIO or CD is played back, sound is intermittent and low during fast-forward/reverse search. This feature may not work for some discs.
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Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons
7 During playback or while stopped
Playing back a bonus group
Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called bonus group whose contents are not open to the public. The bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc. To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific key number (a password). The way of getting the key number depends on the disc. After getting the key number, you can play back the bonus group by following the procedure below. 7 While the BONUS indicator lights up on the display window

1 Press TITLE/

GROUP.
_ _ or _ is shown in the title/group display area in the display window. Example: During DVD VIDEO playback
1 Select the bonus group.
For selecting the group, see Locating a desired title/group using number buttons described above. The key number entry indication appears. On the TV

1 : 23 : 45

2 While the display window shows _ _
or _, use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number.
The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of the selected title/group. For details on using the number buttons, see How to use the number buttons (A pg. 22). NOTE
This feature may not work for some discs.

On the display window

2 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the
key number, then press ENTER.
When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and the BONUS indicator goes off. If you enter the wrong number, reenter the correct number. To clear the key number entry Perform whichever one of the following: Press 7. Open the disc tray. Turn off the system.

Linear/Packed PCM (Multichannel)
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7 All Channel Stereo (DSP)
All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source.
Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo
See page 24 for button locations.
7 When playing back digital multichannel software (except during SURR OFF mode)
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround or Linear/Packed PCM) is automatically selected.
7 When playing back 2 channel source
You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/ PL II MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL CH ST.) mode.
Press SURR. repeatedly to select the desired mode.
7 Indicators on the display window
Digital signal format indicators PPCM: Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals comes in. LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in. GD: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. C: Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come in. No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in. Dolby Surround/DSP mode indicators GPLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated. DSP: Lights when All Channel Stereo mode is activated. Source signal indicators, etc. Light to indicate the incoming signals. a: Lights when the left channel signal comes in. b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in. c: Lights when the right channel signal comes in. d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in. g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in. i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in. h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2 channel Dolby Surround signal comes in. SW : Always lights. The channel with shows that the corresponding speakers are reproducing the channels sound. If the channels sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only lights. The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes. For details on each mode, see page 24. To turn off the surround mode
Press SURR. repeatedly until SURR OFF appears on the display window.
Storing adjustments auto memory When you turn the power off, the system memorizes the current surround mode. The memorized mode is automatically recalled when you turn the power on. NOTE
When FM or AM is selected as the source, you cannot select any surround mode. Note that the surround mode takes no effect on MPEG4 playback. For a down-mixing prohibited DVD AUDIO disc, the system continues to output multi-channel signals with MULTI CH shown on the display window even if the surround mode is turned off during playback. On the other hand, the system outputs only the front left and front right channel signals with LR ONLY shown on the display window when you start playback with the surround mode having been set to SURR OFF.

For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track.
2 Press 3 (play button) or ENTER.
Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/ file. When you press ENTER for JPEG, only the selected file is played back. NOTE
During playback, you can locate the desired track/file by pressing x/4 or Cursor 5/Y. You can also check playback information on the display window. (A pg. 21) Some group, track and file names may not be displayed correctly depending on recording conditions. The order of groups, tracks and files may be displayed differently from the order displayed on your personal computer.
4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired

view angle.

During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the video part.

Resume Playback

When Resume Playback is set to ON (A pg. 38) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (RESUME appears on the display window.) Turning off the power (A pg. 16) Pressing 7 once Changing the source (A pg. 17) To start playback from the stored position Press 3 (play button) or DVD. There may be a case where 3 (play button) does not work after changing the source. To clear the stored position Press 7 again or open the disc tray.

Selecting the subtitle

7 During playback of a disc containing subtitles in several languages When using the SUBTITLE button:

1 Press SUBTITLE.

Example (DVD VIDEO): ENGLISH is selected out of 3 subtitle languages recorded.

Selecting a view angle

7 During playback of a disc containing multi-view angles When using the ANGLE button:
2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired

subtitle.

For SVCD An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing SUBTITLE changes the subtitles regardless of whether the subtitles are recorded or not. (Subtitles will not change if no subtitle is recorded.) NOTE
To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE. Each time you press SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately.

1 Press ANGLE.

Example: The first view angle is selected out of 3 view angles recorded.
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audio.

Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See The language codes list (A pg. 36). ST, L or R is displayed when playing a VCD or SVCD respectively representing stereo, left sound and right sound.
4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select

the desired subtitle.

To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE. Each time you press SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately. Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See The language codes list (A pg. 36). During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the video part.

Special picture playback

Frame-by-frame playback

Press 8 repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the still picture advances by one frame. To return to normal playback Press 3 (play button). NOTE

Selecting the audio

7 During playback of a disc containing audio in several languages When using the AUDIO button:
Playing back in slow-motion

1 Press AUDIO.

Example (DVD VIDEO): ENGLISH is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded.

1 Press 8 at the point

where you want to start playback in slow-motion from.
The system pauses playback.

2 Press y.

Playback in forward slow-motion starts. For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO only: To play back in reverse slow-motion, press 1. Each time you press the button, the playback speed become faster. Example: On the TV
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or press
Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio.
To return to normal playback Press 3 (play button). NOTE
Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the video part.
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Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO
Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures (B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically during playback according to the playback sequence. You can change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current group/track has selectable pictures (pages). 7 During playback and while the B.S.P. indicator lights up on the display window When using the PAGE button:
The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc type. During slide-show playback of a JPEG disc, zooming in is not available. In such a case, press 8 to pause slide-show playback, then zoom in. During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the video part. During MPEG4 playback, there may be a case where Cursor (3/2/ Y/5) does not work in step 2 above.

Changing the VFP setting

The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preference. 7 During playback
Press PAGE repeatedly to select a desired still picture.

1 Press VFP.

The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen. Example:
4 Press Cursor 5/Y to select the desired

still picture.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select

the VFP mode.

NORMAL: Normally select this. CINEMA: Suitable for movies. When you select NORMAL or CINEMA, press VFP to complete the setting. USER 1 and USER 2: You can adjust parameters that affect picture appearance. Only when selecting USER 1 or USER 2 in step 2, proceed to perform the following operation;

Zooming in

7 During playback or while paused

1 Press ZOOM.

Each time you press ZOOM, scene magnification changes.
2 While zoomed in, press Cursor 3/2/Y/

5 to move zoom-in area.

To return to normal playback Press ZOOM repeatedly to select ZOOM OFF.
3 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select
a parameter you want to adjust.
Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred. GAMMA: Controls brightness of neutral tints while maintaining brightness of dark and bright portions. BRIGHTNESS: Controls screen brightness. CONTRAST: Controls screen contrast. SATURATION: Controls screen color depth. TINT: Controls screen tint. SHARPNESS: Controls screen sharpness.
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4 Press ENTER.

2 Follow the instructions that appears on
the TV screen to program the desired chapters/tracks.
For details on using the number buttons, see How to use the number buttons (A pg. 22). The contents numbers that you have to specify for programming varies depending on the disc type:
5 Press Cursor Y/5 to change the

setting.

6 Press ENTER.
The current VFP settings appear again.
7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other

parameters.

DVD VIDEO: Titles and chapters VCD, SVCD, CD: Tracks DVD AUDIO, MP3, WMA: Groups and tracks

Within the range from 0.3 m to 9.0 m. (by 0.3 m)
If you have failed to enter your correct password three times, you cannot select an item other than EXIT. In such a case, press ENTER to exit the mode, then try the setting again.

Returns to OTHERS menu.

Be sure to exit the Parental Lock setting mode after entering your password. Otherwise, the changes you made wont be stored. If you forget your password, enter 8888 instead of your password. NOTE
When you enter wrong passwords three times, you can only select EXIT.
: Other setting menu (OTHERS)

7 RESUME

You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. (A pg. 29)

7 ON SCREEN GUIDE

You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons. (A pg. 20)
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Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
AD AE AF AG AI AL AM AN AO AQ AR AS AT AU AW AZ BA BB BD BE BF BG BH BI BJ BM BN BO BR BS BT BV BW BY BZ CA CC CF CG CH CI CK CL CM CN CO CR CU CV CX CY CZ DE DJ DK DM DO DZ EC EE EG EH Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia Brazil Bahamas Bhutan Bouvet Island Botswana Belarus Belize Canada Cocos (Keeling) Islands Central African Republic Congo Switzerland Cte dIvoire Cook Islands Chile Cameroon China Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Cape Verde Christmas Island Cyprus Czech Republic Germany Djibouti Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic Algeria Ecuador Estonia Egypt Western Sahara ER ES ET FI FJ FK FM FO FR FX GA GB GD GE GF GH GI GL GM GN GP GQ GR GS GT GU GW GY HK Eritrea Spain Ethiopia Finland Fiji Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Micronesia (Fedelated States of) Faroe Islands France France, Metropolitan Gabon United Kingdom Grenada Georgia French Guiana Ghana Gibraltar Greenland Gambia Guinea Guadeloupe Equatorial Guinea Greece South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Guatemala Guam Guinea-Bissau Guyana Hong Kong LA LB LC LI LK LR LS LT LU LV LY MA MC MD MG MH ML MM MN MO MP MQ MR MS MT MU MV MW MX MY MZ NA NC NE NF NG NI NL NO NP NR NU NZ OM PA PE PF PG PH PK PL PM PN PR PT PW PY QA RE RO RU Lao Peoples Democratic Republic Lebanon Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua Netherlands Norway Nepal Nauru Niue New Zealand Oman Panama Peru French Polynesia Papua New Guinea Philippines Pakistan Poland Saint Pierre and Miquelon Pitcairn Puerto Rico Portugal Palau Paraguay Qatar Runion Romania Russian Federation RW SA SB SC SD SE SG SH SI SJ SK SL SM SN SO SR ST SV SY SZ TC TD TF TG TH TJ TK TM TN TO TP TR TT TV TW TZ UA UG UM US UY UZ VA VC VE VG VI VN VU WF WS YE YT YU ZA ZM ZR ZW Rwanda Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands Seychelles Sudan Sweden Singapore Saint Helena Slovenia Svalbard and Jan Mayen Slovakia Sierra Leone San Marino Senegal Somalia Suriname Sao Tome and Principe El Salvador Syrian Arab Republic Swaziland Turks and Caicos Islands Chad French Southern Territories Togo Thailand Code Language Tajikistan Tokelau Turkmenistan Tunisia Tonga East Timor Turkey Trinidad and Tobago Tuvalu Taiwan Tanzania, United Republic of Ukraine Uganda United States Minor Outlying Islands United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vatican City State (Holy See) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Venezuela Virgin Islands (British) Virgin Islands (U.S.) Vietnam Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna Islands Samoa Yemen Mayotte Yugoslavia South Africa Zambia Zaire Zimbabwe

When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights on the display window. When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the display window.
7 To tune in to a preset station
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or
2 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to

select a preset number.

For details on using the number buttons, see How to use the number buttons (A pg. 22).
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See page 40 for button locations.
Selecting the FM reception mode
When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. 7 While listening to an FM station
With the system, you can receive the following types of RDS signals: PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station names. PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast programs. RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station sends. Enhanced Other Network: See page 43. NOTE
RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts. RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Press FM MODE.

The FM reception mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes.

AUTO MUTING:

When a program is broadcast in stereo, you will hear stereo sound. (The ST indicator lights on the display window.) When in monaural, you will hear monaural sound. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights on the display window.

MONO:

Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. (The ST indicator goes off.) In this mode, you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station. (The AUTO MUTING indicator also goes off.)
7 To show the RDS signals information
Press RDS DISPLAY while listening to an FM station.
Each time you press the button, the indication on the display window changes. PS (Program Service): While searching, PS appears and then the station names will be displayed. NO PS appears if no signal is sent. PTY (Program Type): While searching, PTY appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. NO PTY appears if no signal is sent. RT (Radio Text): While searching, RT appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. NO RT appears if no signal is sent. Frequency: Station frequency (non-RDS service). About characters shown on the display window When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly. NOTE

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Front speakers (SP-THS5F) Speakers: Woofer: 8.0 cm Tweeter: 1.5 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 120 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 106 mm M 139.5 mm M 102 mm Mass: 0.67 kg Surround speakers (SP-THS5S) Speakers: 8.0 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: 6C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm Mass: 0.51 kg Center speaker (SP-THS5C) Speakers: Woofer: 8.0 cm Tweeter: 1.5 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: 6C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 137.5 mm M 105 mm M 108 mm Mass: 0.67 kg
Front speakers (SP-THM303F) Speakers: 8.0 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 120 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm Mass: 0.69 kg Surround speakers (SP-THM303S) Speakers: 8.0 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: 6C Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm Mass: 0.63 kg Center speaker (SP-THM303C) Speakers: 8.0 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: 6C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm Mass: 0.69 kg
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
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