DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-M606/TH-M603
Consists of XV-THM606, SP-PWM606, SP-THM606F, SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S/ Consists of XV-THM603, SP-PWM603, SP-THM606F, SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S

The figure is for the TH-M606.

TH-M505/TH-M501
Consists of XV-THM505, SP-PWM505, SP-THM505F, SP-THM505C and SP-THM505S/ Consists of XV-THM501, SP-PWM501, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S

The figure is for the TH-M505.

TH-M303/TH-M301
Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S/ Consists of XV-THM301, SP-PWM301, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S

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. LVT1147-001C [J,C]

English

Warnings, Cautions and Others

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.

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-THM606/ XV-THM603/ XV-THM505/ XV-THM501/ XV-THM303/ XV-THM301)

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.

CAUTION (SP-PWM606/ SP-PWM603/ SP-PWM505/ SP-PWM501/ SP-PWM303/ SP-PWM301)

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.

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

For Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

TH-M606: 48.8 kg/108 lbs TH-M603: 42.1 kg/93 lbs TH-M505: 32.0 kg/71 lbs TH-M501: 31.7 kg/70 lbs TH-M303: 26.2 kg/58 lbs TH-M301: 26.2 kg/58 lbs

CAUTION! To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.

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Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Notes on handling .................................................................2 Supplied accessories ............................................................2

Playback ........................................ 22
Basic playback ....................................................................22 One Touch Replay ...............................................................24 Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................24 Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................24 Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........25 Playing back a bonus group ................................................25

About discs ..................................... 3

Playable disc types ...............................................................3

Description of parts and controls ... 5 Connections .................................... 8

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................................8 Assembling the front and surround speakers .......................9 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers 10 Speaker layout ....................................................................14 Connecting a TV ..................................................................14 Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................15 Connecting to an analog component ...................................15 Connecting to a digital component .....................................15 Connecting the power cord .................................................15

Advanced operations .................... 26

Using the surround mode ...................................................26 Using the on-screen bar .....................................................27 Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................29 Using the file control display ..............................................30 Resume Playback ...............................................................31 Selecting a view angle .........................................................31 Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................31 Selecting the audio .............................................................32 Special picture playback .....................................................32 Program Playback ...............................................................34 Random Playback ...............................................................35 Repeat Playback .................................................................35 Tray lock .............................................................................36 Sound and other settings ....................................................37

Operating external components with the remote control ........................ 16

Operating the TV .................................................................16 Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .......................16 Operating the VCR ..............................................................17

Setting DVD preferences .............. 38

Using the setup menus .......................................................38 Menu description ................................................................38

Basic operations ........................... 18

Turning the system on/off ...................................................18 Selecting the source to play ................................................19 Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................19 Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................19 Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................19 Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......19 Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................20 Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/ surround speakers [SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L/R] ...........20 Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................20 Changing the scan mode ....................................................20 Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...21

Tuner operations ........................... 42

Manual tuning .....................................................................42 Preset tuning ......................................................................43 Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................43 Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ..................................43

AV COMPU LINK remote control system ........................................... 44 References .................................... 45

Maintenance .......................................................................45 Troubleshooting ..................................................................45 Specifications .....................................................................46

Introduction
Notes on handling
7 Important cautions
Installation of the system Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5C and 35C (41F and 95F). Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV. Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration. Power cord Do not handle the power cord with wet hands! A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only). When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull on the plug, not the power cord. To prevent malfunctions of the system There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer. Do not insert any metallic object into the system. Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the system. Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may damage the system.
Label sticker

7 Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. Avoid high temperatures Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device. When you are away When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Do not block the vents Blocking the vents may damage the system. Care of the cabinet When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring. If water gets inside the system Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.

Supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories. The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately. Remote control (1) Batteries (2) FM antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Power cord (1) System cord (1) Composite video cord (1) Speaker cords (TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505 only) For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2) Screws (TH-M606/TH-M603 only) M5 x 25 mm (1 inch): For satellite speakers (8)

Sticker Paste

Note about copyright laws Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws. Note about copyguard system The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

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 NTSC system, and also can play discs recorded with PAL system. Note that the PAL video signal on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output. This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 22) 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

CD-R

VCD

CD-RW

SVCD

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.

DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Region code of DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the systems Region Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD:

ALL

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1 2 3 4

If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded, REGION CODE ERROR! appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start.

About discs
Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.) When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format. This system supports multi-session discs (up to 20 sessions). This system cannot play packet write discs. The system can only play MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files with the following file extensions; MP3: .MP3, .Mp3, .mP3 and .mp3 WMA: .wma, .WMA and any uppercase and lowercase combination (such as .Wma) JPEG: .jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG and any uppercase and lowercase combination (such as .Jpg) MPEG4: .asf, .ASF and any uppercase and lowercase combination (such as .Asf) If different type of files (audio (MP3/WMA), still picture (JPEG), and video (MPEG4) files) are recorded on a disc, set the FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be read. (A pg. 39) The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99 groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the system can play is 1000. For example, if you set FILE TYPE to AUDIO (A pg. 39) and play a disc that contains 500 MP3 tracks, 200 JPEG files, and 600 WMA tracks, the system can play 500 MP3 tracks and the first 500 of 600 WMA tracks. Some MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs may not be played back normally because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions. Notes on MP3/WMA discs only The system supports MP3 files recorded with a bit rate of 32 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz. If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV screen. (A pg. 30) We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 (96*) kbps. Some tracks may be skipped or may not be played back normally. * For WMA only Notes on JPEG discs only We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a longer time to be displayed.) This system can only play baseline JPEG files. Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly. Notes on MPEG4 disc only The system supports the types of simple profile as MPEG4 files (MPEG4 SP). The system supports MPEG4 files recorded with the maximum bit rate of 384 kbps and an audio codec of G.726. (To play the MPEG4 file, it is required that G.726 formatted audio data is contained in that file.) The maximum size of the played picture is at a 352 x 288 pixel resolution (CIF). Some files may be skipped or may not be played normally.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE STANDARD DEFINITION OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.

Description of parts and controls

The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M606 unless otherwise noted.

Front panel (center unit)

Display window

pg. 24

pg. 26

pg. 43

pg. 23

pg. 27

pg. 33 pg. 20

pg. 23

pg. 23 pg. 23 pg. 42 pg. 43 pg. 23 pg. 23 pg. 25 pg. 42 pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 24, 42 pg. 19

pg. 35

Disc tray (inside): pg. 22

pg. 19

Remote sensor: pg. 18 pg. 18 pg. 7

pg. 22

pg. 24 pg. 19

Rear panel (center unit)

pg. 15 pg. 15 pg. 15 pg. 8

pg. 14 pg. 15 pg. 14

pg. 44

pg. 15

Description of parts and controls

Powered subwoofer
SP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501

pg. 10, 12

POWER ON lamp: pg. 18

pg. 15
Rear

Power cord:

pg. 15
Front

SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301

pg. 15
POWER ON lamp: pg. 18

pg. 11, 13
Power cord: pg. 15 Front Rear

* Do not block the ventilation openings.

NOTE
For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.

Description of parts and controls

Remote control

Putting batteries in the remote control

pg. 16 pg. 16 pg. 22 pg. 19 pg. 19 pg. 19 pg. 16 pg. 16 pg. 22, 43 pg. 29 pg. 20, 38 pg. 17, 24 pg. 25 pg. 32 pg. 31 pg. 31 pg. 33 pg. 35 pg. 38 pg. 37 pg. 19 pg. 23 pg. 26 pg. 21 pg. 20
Number buttons: R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied)

pg. 18 pg. 16, 17

pg. 16 43 pg. 22 pg. 24, 42 pg. 22, 43 pg. 24 pg. 29

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. CAUTION

pg. 27

Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Operating the system from the remote control

Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit. Do not hide the remote sensor.

pg. 25 pg. 34 pg. 34, 35 pg. 20, 33 pg. 33 pg. 20 pg. 20 pg. 29 pg. 20 pg. 20

NOTE
To use the buttons under the cover, slide down the cover.

Connections
Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

If reception is poor
Center unit AM loop antenna

7 AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied)

If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

7 FM antenna
Center unit FM antenna (supplied)

Connecting AM loop antenna

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Center unit

If reception is poor
Center unit Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)

2
Antenna cord

Standard type (75 C coaxial) connector

Outdoor FM antenna cord (not supplied)

NOTE

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 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.

Connections

This page is for

Assembling the front and surround speakers

The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the same manner.

Black

Red

Copper Silver

Front speaker (2)

Surround speaker (2)

Stand (4) Screw M5 x 25 mm (1 inch) (supplied)

Base plate (4)

3
Speaker Black White

NOTE
The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and surround speakers assembly.

Before assembling Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied). Take care not to drop the base plate while assembling; otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

Stand Screw M5 x 25 mm (1 inch) (supplied)

1
Completion
Stand

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.

Connections

This page is for

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers

Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer SP-PWM606 Speaker cord (supplied)

Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals. Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) CENTER SPEAKER Red White Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

Front speakers SP-THM606F

Surround speakers SP-THM606S

4 m (13 feet)

10 m (33 feet)

4 m (13 feet)

Red Black

Center speaker SP-THM606C

Copper

Silver

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

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Connections
Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

This page is for

Speaker cord (supplied)

Powered subwoofer SP-PWM603

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-THM606C Red Black Silver 4 m (13 feet) Copper

Front speakers SP-THM606F

Surround speakers SP-THM606S

4 m (13 feet)

10 m (33 feet)

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

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Connections
Note that the illustration below is for TH-M505. Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

This page is for

Powered subwoofer TH-M505: SP-PWM505 TH-M501: SP-PWM501

)
Speaker cord (supplied)

Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals. Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) CENTER SPEAKER Red White Green

Front speakers TH-M505: SP-THM505F*1 TH-M501: SP-THM303F*2

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT)

Blue

Surround speakers TH-M505: SP-THM505S*1 TH-M501: SP-THM303S*2 (Bottom)

(
4 m (13 feet)

4 m (13 feet)

Center speaker TH-M505: SP-THM505C*1 TH-M501: SP-THM303C*2

(
*1 For

10 m (33 feet)

TH-M505

*2 For

TH-M501, the satellite speakers are equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet.

Silver

Copper Red Route the speaker cord through the hole on the bracket.

Black

Front/Center speakers

Surround speakers

CAUTION
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.

When installing the satellite speakers on the wall; Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel. DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure. Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

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Connections
Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.
Speaker cord (supplied)

This page is for

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

Front speakers SP-THM303F

4 m (13 feet) Powered subwoofer TH-M303: SP-PWM303 TH-M301: SP-PWM301

)
4 m (13 feet)

Center speaker SP-THM303C

10 m (33 feet)

Surround speakers SP-THM303S

CAUTION
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.

When installing the satellite speakers on the wall; Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel. DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure. Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

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Connections

Speaker layout
Center speaker Front left speaker Front right speaker Powered subwoofer

Connecting a TV
You can get better picture quality in the order Component video > S-video > Composite video. Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR. You need to set MONITOR TYPE in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. (A pg. 39)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video input jacks

Center unit TV

To component video input Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Component video cord (not supplied)

NOTE
Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV. The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the speakers. When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TVs main power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TVs main power switch again. Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV. Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface. Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TVs right. If you place the powered subwoofer to the TVs left, keep sufficient distance between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.

NOTE
If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. (A pg. 20) If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type, use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs. The component video signals can be output only when you select DVD as the source to play. (A pg. 19)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite or Svideo jacks

Center unit Composite video cord (supplied) or S-video cord (not supplied) Align the 5 marks. To S-video input To composite video input

For TH-M606/TH-M603 only:

Do not lean against the satellite speakers, as the speakers could fall down or break, possibly causing injury. Especially be careful not to let children lean against them.

TV

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Connections

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

Align the 5 marks.

or DBS* tuner MD recorder Align the 5 marks. To digital optical output

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

NOTE
The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type of the powered subwoofer.

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite NOTE

Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting DBS as the source to play. (A pg. 19) When connecting a video component such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.

Connecting to an analog component

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
Center unit

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
Center unit Powered subwoofer

S-video cord (not supplied) or Composite video cord (not supplied)

RCA pin plug cord (not supplied)

Power cord (supplied)

Power cord

VCR (A C or B C) TV (C) Cassette recorder (C)

Plug into AC outlets.

A To composite video output B To S-video output C To audio output NOTE

The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.

CAUTION
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system. Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.

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Operating external components with the remote control

The buttons described below are used on pages 16 and 17.

4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturers code (2 digits).
Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0. For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.
Manufacturer JVC Hitachi Magnavox Code 01 10 02 03 04, 11 05 Manufacturer Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith Code 12 06 07 08 09

Remote control mode selector (play button)

Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA

5 Release F TV.
If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the TV.
Number buttons

IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a TV; Set the remote control mode selector to TV. The following buttons are available: F TV: Turns TV on and off. TV VOL +/: Adjusts the volume. TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or VIDEO). CHANNEL +/: Changes the channels. 1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel. TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected channel and the current channel.

NOTE
Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice. Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.

Operating the TV
7 To set the manufacturers code
You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturers code.

Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter

7 To set the manufacturers code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to TV.

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press and hold F TV.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

2 Press DBS. 3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

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See page 16 for button locations.

5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturers code (2 digits).
Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0.
Manufacturer Echostar GI Jerrold Hamlin Pioneer RCA Scientific Atlanta Sony Zenith Code 21 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 15, 16, 17, 18 13, 14 19 09, 10 20 11, 12

5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturers code (2 digits).
Examples: For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. For an NEC VCR: Press 2, then 5.
Manufacturer JVC Emerson Fisher Funai Gold Star Hitachi Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Code 01, 02, 03 11, 26 29 10, 14, 15, 16 12 04 13 25 07, 17 Manufacturer Philips RCA Samsung Sanyo Sharp Shintom Sony Zenith Code 09 05, 06 24 21, 22, 23 27, 28 30 18, 19, 20 08

6 Release F VCR/DBS.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

6 Release F VCR/DBS.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct one.

7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the DBS tuner or CATV converter. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a DBS tuner or CATV converter; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to VCR/DBS. 2 Press DBS. The following buttons are available: F VCR/DBS: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and off. CHANNEL +/: Changes the channels. 1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

7 Operation
Aim the remote control at the VCR. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a VCR; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to VCR/DBS. 2 Press VCR. The following buttons are available: F VCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off. 3 (play button): Starts playback. 7: Stops operation. 8 : Pauses playback. y: Fast forwards video tape. 1: Rewinds video tape. REC: Press this button together with 3 (play button) to start recording or together with 8 to pause recording. CHANNEL +/: Changes the TV channels on the VCR. NOTE When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;
The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after you have changed the remote control mode selector to AUDIO or TV. When operating VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to press VCR or DBS after setting the remote control mode selector.

Operating the VCR

7 To set the manufacturers code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR. 3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

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The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless otherwise noted. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
The buttons described below are used on pages 18 to 21.

Turning the system on/off

On the remote control:

Press F AUDIO.
On the center unit:

Press F.
When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 19), the following messages will appear on the TV screen.

Source selecting buttons

Remote control mode selector

Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE: Appears when opening or closing the disc tray. NOW READING: Appears when the system is reading the disc information. REGION CODE ERROR!: Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be played back. NO DISC: Appears when no disc is loaded. CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC: Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.

NOTE
The STANDBY lamp turns on when the power is turned off and turns off when the power is turned on. The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on. A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is turned off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the STANDBY lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely. You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons; One of 0 buttons on the center unit One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control One of the DISC (1-5) 3 buttons or 3 on the center unit. You can use the same buttons on the remote control except after pressing FM/AM.

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See page 18 for button locations.

Selecting the source to play

On the remote control:

Listening with headphones (not supplied)

CAUTION Be sure to turn down the volume;
Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing. Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly output from the speakers.

Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).
DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (A pg. 22) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 42) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. VCR: To select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg. 15) DBS: To select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 15) On the center unit:

While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode (A pg. 26) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turn the subwoofers power off, and activates the headphone mode. HEADPHONE appears on the display window. Headphone mode When using the headphones, the following signals are output regardless of your speaker setting; For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are output from the headphones. Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the headphones. (DVD AUDIO) When the disc prohibits down-mixing, only the front left and right channels are output from the headphones. In this case, L/R ONLY appears on the display window for a few seconds.

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source name you want appears on the display window.
NOTE
When AM, FM or DBS is selected as the source, the system does not output video signals. It may take time to change the source.

Adjusting the volume [VOLUME]

CAUTION
Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.

Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING]

Press MUTING.
To restore the sound Perform one on the following: Press MUTING again. Press AUDIO VOL +/ (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL + or .

On the center unit:

Turn VOLUME.

Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER]

Press DIMMER.
Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes.

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See page 18 for button locations.

Sleep Timer [SLEEP]

The system turns off automatically when the specified period of time has passed.

Changing the scan mode

The system can be accommodated to your TVs scan mode. NOTE To use the system in PROGRESSIVE mode, it is required that the center unit is connected to the TV by using a component video cord
(not supplied). (A pg. 14)

Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. Example:
minutes

7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped

SLEEP

6 0m i n

1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for

2 seconds.
INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE appears on the display window.

To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly. To cancel Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears. Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired

mode.
Select this when your TV supports the interlaced video input only. PROGRESSIVE: Select this when your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive video input. You can get better picture quality in PROGRESSIVE mode than in INTERLACE mode. INTERLACE:

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/surround speakers [SUBWFR, CENTER, SURR L/R]
Press S.WFR +/ to adjust the subwoofer. Press CENTER +/ to adjust the center speaker. Press SURR.-L +/ to adjust the surround left speaker. Press SURR.-R +/ to adjust the surround right speaker.
NOTE
You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the TV screen. (A pg. 39) The adjustments take effect for all sources. You cannot make this adjustment when FM or AM is selected as the source.

3 Press ENTER while the selected mode

is displayed.
When PROGRESSIVE is selected, the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights on the display window. NOTE
Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this is not a malfunction of the system. INTERLACE is selected at your purchase. There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to INTERLACE. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.

Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE]

Press TREBLE +/.
NOTE
The adjustments take effect for all sources.

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See page 18 for button locations.

Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup]

NOTE
When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart Surround Setup again.

When FAILED ! appears on the TV screen The system could not detect the clapping sound correctly. In such a case, follow the instructions that appears on the TV screen. When the system detects the clapping sound as FAILED ! three times, set the distance (DISTANCE) and the output level (LEVEL) manually (A pg. 39). To cancel Press SMART S.SETUP. NOTE
You need to set the subwoofers output level (LEVEL) manually. (A pg. 20 or 39) In step 2, SW ERROR appears on the display window if the center unit and the powered subwoofer are not connected correctly by using the supplied system cord.

7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped

1 Take your position where you listen to

the sound.

2 Press and hold SMART S.SETUP.

SETTING UP flashes on the display window.

3 Press ENTER, press Cursor Y/5 to

select the distance between the front speakers and the listening position, then press ENTER.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select START,

then press ENTER.

5 Clap your hands over your head once. 6 Make sure that COMPLETED !
appears on the TV screen, then press SMART S.SETUP.
The system detects your clapping sound through the satellite speakers, then automatically makes the best settings for each speaker. COMPLETED ! appears on the TV screen when Smart Surround Setup completes.

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The icon such as available for. shows the types of discs the operation is

Basic playback

IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD.
The buttons described below are used on pages 22 to 25.

1 Press the desired

DISC (1-5) 0 on the center unit.
The system turns on and the disc tray comes out.

2 Place a disc.
Label side up When placing an 8 cm (3 inches) disc

(play button)

Remote control mode selector

3 Press DISC (1-5).

For MP3/WMA disc The file control display (A pg. 30) appears on the TV screen. For JPEG disc Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control display (A pg. 30) appears on the TV screen. For MPEG4 disc Pressing TOP MENU or MENU shows the file control display (A pg. 30) on the TV screen during playback.

7 To pause playback
Number buttons

Press 8.
To return to playback, press 3 (play button).

7 To stop

Press 7.
7 On-screen guide icons
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the TV screen; : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multisubtitle languages. : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio languages. : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle views.
Disc lamps (TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505/ TH-M501 only)

(Play),

(Pause),

(Fast forward/

fast-reverse), / (Slow-motion forward/ reverse): appears when you perform each operation. : the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.

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NOTE
Up to 5 discs can be loaded. You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD. The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the end. (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen. If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 40.

See page 22 for button locations.

MP3/WMA disc Example: When an MP3 disc is played back

Track number Signal and speaker indicators

TR123
MP3 indicator*2

12 : 34

7 Playback information on the display window

DVD VIDEO Example: When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played
Chapter number Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)

Elapsed playing time (minute:second) (during playback only)

Pressing FL DISPLAY *2
Group number

MP 3 0 : 02 : 31

G12T123
Track number

Signal and speaker indicators (A pg. 27) Surround mode and digital signal format (A pg. 26)

*2

WMA indicator lights for WMA disc.

Group number File number

JPEG disc Pressing FL DISPLAY

Title number Chapter number

J PG G1 2 F 1 2 3
MPEG4 disc
Track number

DVD
DVD AUDIO

TR123
Signal and speaker indicators

10 : 31

1 : 23 : 45
Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second)

Elapsed playing time (minute:second) (during playback only)

Track number

Pressing FL DISPLAY
Group number Track number

Pressing FL DISPLAY
Group number Track number

ASF T 1
NOTE

G12T123
Signal and speaker indicators

DVDA G1
VCD/SVCD/CD Example: When a CD is played back
Track number

Signal and speaker indicators

You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/ JPEG/MPEG4). (A pg. 28) You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (A pg. 27)

CD
*1
*1

10 : 31

Elapsed playing time (minute:second)

VCD indication appears for VCD/SVCD.

NOTE
When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed playing time does not appear, but PBC appears.

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7 Disc information on the display window
The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray. Example: When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the disc tray 5 is selected.
Currently selected disc number

See page 22 for button locations.

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search
7 During playback On the remote control:

Press y or 1.
Each time you press the button, the search speed changes (M2, M5, M10, M20, M60).

Currently loaded disc number

To return to normal speed playback Press 3 (play button). On the remote control and the center unit:

About the disc lamps (For TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505/ TH-M501) The disc lamps on the center unit also show the disc status. Only the disc lamp currently selected lights.

Press and hold x or 4.

Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/ reverse search speed (M5 M20). 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.

7 Screen saver
A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function). Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function. If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 39.

One Touch Replay

You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds from the current position. 7 During playback On the remote control:

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection

7 Using x/4 buttons
7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter): During playback For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file): During playback or while stopped

Press
NOTE

This function works in the same title. This feature may not work for some discs.

Press x or 4 repeatedly.
NOTE
When playing back an MP3/JPEG disc, you can make operations using the file control display. (A pg. 30) This feature may not work for some discs.

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7 Using number buttons on the remote control
7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter): While stopped, the title number is selected. During playback, the chapter number is selected. For DVD AUDIO (track): During playback or while stopped For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file): During playback or while stopped

See page 22 for button locations.

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

Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to select the desired number.

For details on using the number buttons, see How to use the number buttons below.

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

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.

On the display window

Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons

7 During playback or while stopped

KEY

____

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. NOTE
In Random Playback, tracks in the bonus group are not played back.

1 Press TITLE/
GROUP.
_ _ or _ is shown in the title/group display area in the display window. Example: During DVD VIDEO playback

T__

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 above. NOTE
This feature may not work for some discs.

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The icon such as available for. shows the types of discs the operation is

Using the surround mode

7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR)
Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any conversion (downmixing or simulation, etc.). For example, a multichannel source is automatically reproduced in multichannel audio.

IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a case, follow each instruction.
The buttons described below are used on pages 26 to 37.

7 Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II*1 Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources stereo source and Dolby Surround encoded source into a 5.1 channel. Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes Movie mode and Music mode:
Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)

(play button)

Remote control mode selector

Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark .
Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)

Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources.

Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER

Dolby Digital*1 Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).

7 DTS Digital Surround*2

Number buttons

Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ). DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel digital audio format available on CD and DVD software.

Available Surround modes for each input signal The B marks show available surround modes.
Mode Signal
Dolby Digital (Multichannel) Dolby Digital (2 channel) DTS Digital Surround (Multichannel) DTS Digital Surround (2 channel) Analog (VCR) or Linear/Packed PCM (2 channel) Surround off SURR OFF Auto Surround AUTO SURR Dolby Surround PL II PL II MOVIE*3 MUSIC*3 Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround DTS Linear PCM LPCM Packed PCM PPCM
*1

DSP ALL CH ST.*3

B B B
B

B B B
B

B B B

B B B

B B B
*2

*3

B B

B B

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, MLP Lossless, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. You can select these modes by pressing SURROUND. (A pg. 27)

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 26 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 SURROUND 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 26. To turn off the surround mode

Press SURROUND 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.

Using the on-screen bar

You can check disc information and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar.

Showing the on-screen bar

7 Whenever a disc is loaded

Selecting the surround mode

The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired surround mode manually. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

Press ON SCREEN.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar changes as follows on the TV screen. Example: During DVD VIDEO playback

OFF (The on-screen bar disappears) (back to the beginning)

The currently selected item shows green.

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7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
DVD VIDEO

See page 26 for button locations.

DVD AUDIO

VCD

SVCD

G Shows playback status. : appears during playback. / : appears during fast forward/reverse. / : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion. : appears when paused. : appears when stopped. H Select this to change time information (F). See Changing the time information below. I Select this for Repeat Playback. (A pg. 35) J Select this for time search function. (A pg. 30) K Select this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO) or track (for DVD AUDIO) search function. (A pg. 29) L Select this to change audio language, channel, or stream. (A pg. 32) M Select this to change subtitle language. (A pg. 31) N Select this to change view angle. (A pg. 31) O Select this to change the page. (A pg. 33) P Shows Playback Mode status. PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (A pg. 34) RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (A pg. 35) Q Shows Repeat Mode status. (A pg. 35)

Changing the time information

CD You can change the time information in the on-screen bar on the TV screen and the display window of the center unit. 7 During playback

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. MPEG4*

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight . 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the

desired information.
Example: When elapsed playing time of disc is selected. TIME: REM: TOTAL: T. REM: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track Remaining time of current chapter/track Elapsed time of disc Remaining time of disc

* H O are not available. A B C D Shows disc type. Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second). Shows disc number. Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD AUDIO) number. E Shows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO) or track number (for other type of discs). F Shows time information. See Changing the time information below.

4 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.

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See page 26 for button locations.

Playing from a specified position on a disc

You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time.

2 Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to

select the number of the desired item.
For details on using the number buttons, see How to use the number buttons (A pg. 25). To return to the menu Press RETURN. When NEXT or PREVIOUS is shown on the TV screen: To go to the next page, press x. To return to the previous page, press 4. NOTE
If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the following: Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped. Press x repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed, then start playback by pressing 3 (play button). The track number appears on the display window instead of PBC. To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC-compatible VCD/ SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the following: Press TOP MENU or MENU. Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press 3 (play button).

Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu

DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene by using these menus. 7 Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The menu appears on the TV screen.
Example:

Normally, a DVD VIDEO which contains more than one title will have a top menu which lists the titles. Press TOP MENU to show the title menu. Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is shown by pressing MENU. See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding its particular menu.

Locating a desired chapter/track using the on-screen bar

7 During playback

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a

desired item.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

.

3 Press ENTER.
With some discs, you can also select items by entering the corresponding number using number buttons.

3 Press ENTER.
Example: During DVD VIDEO playback

Locating a desired scene using a VCD/ SVCD menu with PBC

A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list of contained songs. You can locate a specific scene by using these menus. 7 During playback with PBC function

4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the

desired chapter number.
Example: To select 8: To select 10: To select 20: To select 37: Press 8. Press 1, then 0. Press 2, then 0. Press 3, then 7.

1 Press RETURN repeatedly until the

menu appears on the TV screen.
Example:

To correct a misentry Repeat step 4.

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5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE
You can select up to the 99th chapter/track.

NOTE
You can specify time in hours/minutes/seconds for DVD VIDEO/ DVD AUDIO and in minutes/seconds for VCD/SVCD/CD.

Locating a desired position by specifying the time

7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO: During playback For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during playback without PBC function For CD: During playback or while stopped

Using the file control display

You can search and play desired groups and tracks/files using the file control display on the TV screen.
Current group /total group number Playback mode (PROGRAM, RANDOM, REPEAT) Elapsed playing time of current track (for MP3/WMA/MPEG4 only)

Tag information (for MP3/ WMA only)

7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc
Perform the following procedure while stopped.

7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the current title/track
Perform the following procedure during playback.

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 3 Press ENTER.

Current group

Current track (file) Total track (file) number on disc Playback status

4 Use number buttons (0-9) to enter the

time.
Example: To play back from a point 2 (hours): 34 (minutes): 08 (seconds) elapsed
Press 2 Press 4 Press 8 Press 3 Press 0

Current track (file) / total track (file) number on current group

The file control display appears automatically during playback (MP3/WMA) or while stopped.

To cancel a misentry Press Cursor 2 repeatedly.

5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

Continued on next page

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7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped

See page 26 for button locations.

2 Press ANGLE repeatedly or press

Cursor Y/5 to select the desired view angle.
When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the

desired group/track/file.
For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track.

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

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. 23) Some group, track and file names may not be displayed correctly depending on recording conditions. The order of groups, tracks and files may be displayed differently from the order displayed on your personal computer.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 3 Press ENTER.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired

view angle.

5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE
During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the video part.

Resume Playback
When Resume Playback is set to ON (A pg. 40) 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. 18) Pressing 7 once Changing the source (A pg. 19) 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 with the playback disc.

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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When using the on-screen bar:

See page 26 for button locations.

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired

audio. .

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 3 Press ENTER.

5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE
Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See The language codes list (A pg. 38). ST, 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.

5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE
To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE. Each time you press SUBTITLE, subtitle appears and disappears alternately. Some subtitle or audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See The language codes list (A pg. 38). During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the video part.

Special picture playback

Frame-by-frame playback
7 During 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
During DVD AUDIO playback, this feature is available only for the video part.

Selecting the audio

7 During playback of a disc containing audio in several languages When using the AUDIO button:

Playing back in slow-motion

7 During playback

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.
When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 3 Press ENTER.

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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See page 26 for button locations.

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:

NOTE
The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc type. During slide-show playback of a JPEG disc, zooming in is not available. In such a case, press 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.

When using the on-screen bar:

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 3 Press ENTER.

1 Press VFP.
The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen. Example:

4 Press Cursor 5/Y to select the desired

still picture.

5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears.

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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See page 26 for button locations.

4 Press ENTER.
Example:

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. 25). 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

8 Press VFP.
NOTE
Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.

Program Playback
7 While stopped

Before you program the tracks in bonus group on a DVD AUDIO, perform the procedure of Playing back a bonus group (A pg. 25) to turn off the BONUS indicator on the display window. You can specify the chapters/tracks whose number is up to 99. There may be a case that the group or title number can be entered even for discs that contain no groups or titles. In such a case, press ENTER to proceed to the Track/Chapter column. When you press ENTER instead of the number buttons in the Track/Chapter column, ALL appears and all the tracks or chapters on the selected group or title are programmed as a step. To clear the programs one by one from the last entered number Press CANCEL repeatedly. To clear all programs Press 7. You can also clear the program by turning off the system.

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

program window appears on the TV screen.

3 Press 3 (play button).

If all of the programmed tracks/files have been played back, playback stops and the program window appears again. Note that program setting remains. To check the program contents During playback, press 7. Playback stops and the program window appears. To quit the Program mode While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program window and disappear from the TV screen. NOTE
There may be a case where bonus group on a DVD AUDIO cannot be played. The Resume function cannot be used with Program Playback. Program Playback may not work for some discs.

USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS. USE CANCEL TO DELETE THE PROGRAM.

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Random Playback
You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. 7 While stopped

Display window

TV screen

Meanings

REPEAT GROUP*

Repeats the current group for DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/ JPEG/MPEG4 disc. Repeats the current title for DVD VIDEO.

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

appears on the TV screen.

2 Press 3 (play button).

When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts Random Playback of the next disc after completing current disc playback. To quit Random mode While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program window and disappear from the TV screen. You can also clear the Random mode by turning off the system. NOTE
The same title/track will not be played back more than once during Random Playback.

DISC

REPEAT DISC*

Repeats all tracks on the current disc for VCD/SVCD/ CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ MPEG4. Repeats all the available discs.

ALL

REPEAT ALL* ,

REPEAT TRACK, REPEAT STEP , REPEAT STEP

Repeats the current track for DVD AUDIO/VCD/SVCD/ CD/MP3/WMA/MPEG4 disc. Repeats the current chapter for DVD VIDEO. Repeat mode is off. The system plays back all available discs normally.

No indication

Repeat Playback
Repeating the current selection or all discs
7 For DVD VIDEO: During playback For VCD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function or stopped For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/ JPEG/MPEG4: During playback or stopped When using the REPEAT button:

* During playback of a JPEG disc, REPEAT GROUP, REPEAT DISC and REPEAT ALL do not appear on the TV screen. NOTE
When the Program mode is active with a DVD AUDIO, VCD, SVCD, or CD, the Repeat mode changes in the same manner. Note that, however, in the mode the system repeats all the programmed tracks, instead of all tracks on the disc. For DVD VIDEO and DVD AUDIO, REPEAT ALL and REPEAT DISC may not be available depending on the disc.

When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/ WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc):

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

Press REPEAT.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 3 Press ENTER.

1 : 31 : 01
Repeat mode indicator

Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select

the Repeat mode.

5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN.

The on-screen bar disappears. To cancel Repeat Playback Select OFF in step 4.

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See page 26 for button locations.

Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat]

You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B). 7 During playback

Tray lock
You can lock trays and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection. On the center unit ONLY: While the system is turned off

1 Press ON SCREEN twice.

The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 3 Press ENTER.

Press and hold

The system turns on and LOCKED appears on the display window. If you try to eject discs, LOCKED appears to indicate that trays are locked.

4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select

A-B.

5 Press ENTER at the beginning of the

part you want to repeat (point A).

To cancel Carry out the same operation again. The system turns on and UNLOCKED appears on the display window.

6 Press ENTER at the end of the part you

want to repeat (point B).
A-B Repeat Playback starts.

7 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears. To cancel Select OFF in step 4, then press ENTER. NOTE
When playing back a DVD VIDEO, A-B Repeat Playback is possible only within the same title. A-B cannot be selected during Program and Random Playback.

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See page 26 for button locations.

Sound and other settings

IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. NOTE Before you start operation;
There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

M. OUT (Monitor Out): Select the video output jack type by which you watch DVD playback after connecting your TV. (A pg. 14) Set the video output to use AV COMPU LINK remote control system. (A pg. 44) VIDEO: To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack. S: To watch DVD playback via the S-VIDEO jack. COMPNT (component): To watch DVD playback via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. DiscIll (For TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505/TH-M501): When you select DVD as the source and leave the system in stop mode for 5 minutes, the disc lamps starts illuminating.

1 Press SETTING.
Example:

3 Press Cursor 3/2 to make an

adjustment or selection.
Example:

BAL : CENTER

2 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the item

you want to set.
BAL (Balance): You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers. DEC (Decode): When you play an external source (DBS is selected as a source) that was encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur; No sound comes out at the beginning of playback. Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. AUT/PCM (Auto/PCM): Normally select this. The system automatically detects the incoming signals. DOLBY D: Select this if the symptoms above occur when playing a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital. DTS: Select this if the symptoms above occur when playing a disc (or software) encoded with DTS Digital Surround.

BAL :

-- 5

The adjustment is set and display automatically disappears a few seconds later. NOTE
When DOLBY D or DTS is selected, if a signal encoded with another digital format comes in, you cannot listen to the sound. (The GDIGITAL or C indicator flashes.)

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Using the setup menus
You can change the language used in the setup menus. See Menu description below. NOTE
See the following The language codes list for the codes of each language, such as AA, etc.

Basic operation on the setup menus

IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD.

The language codes list

AA Afar AB Abkhazian AF Afrikaans AM Ameharic AR Arabic AS Assamese AY Aymara AZ Azerbaijani BA Bashkir BE Byelorussian BG Bulgarian BH Bihari BI Bislama BN Bengali, Bangla BO Tibetan BR Breton CA Catalan CO Corsican CS Czech CY Welsh DA Danish DZ Bhutani EL ET FA Greek Estonian Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian EO Esperanto EU Basque IK IN IS IW JI Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Hebrew Yiddish RN Kirundi RO Rumanian RU Russian RW Kinyarwanda SA SD SG SH SI SK SL SN SO SQ SR SS ST SU SV TA TE Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Tamil Telugu

JW Javanese KA Georgian KK Kazakh KL Greenlandic KM Cambodian KN Kannada KO Korean (KOR) KS Kashmiri KU Kurdish KY Kirghiz LA Latin LN Lingala LO Laothian LT LV MI Lithuanian Latvian, Lettish Maori

Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER

SM Samoan

7 While stopped

1 Press SET UP.

MG Malagasy MK Macedonian ML Malayalam MN Mongolian MO Moldavian MR Marathi MS Malay (MAY) MT Maltese MY Burmese NA Nauru NE Nepali NL Dutch NO Norwegian OC Occitan OM (Afan) Oromo OR Oriya PA PL PS PT Panjabi Polish Pashto, Pushto Portuguese

SW Swahili

TG Tajik TH Thai TI TL TO TR TS TT Tigrinya Tagalog Tonga Turkish Tsonga Tatar TK Turkmen TN Setswana

2 Follow the instructions that appears on

the TV screen.

FI FJ FO FY

Menu description
:Language menu (LANGUAGE)
7 MENU LANGUAGE
Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages. Select the initial language*.

GA Irish GD Scots Gaelic GL Galician GN Guarani GU Gujarati HA Hausa HI Hindi HR Croatian HU Hungarian HY Armenian IA IE Interlingua Interlingue

TW Twi UK Ukrainian UR Urdu UZ Uzbek VI Vietnamese VO Volapuk WO Wolof XH Xhosa YO Yoruba

7 AUDIO LANGUAGE
Some DVDs have multiple audio languages. Select the initial audio language*.

QU Quechua

RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu

7 SUBTITLE
Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages. Select the initial subtitle language*.

7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
Select the language shown on the TV screen when operating this system. * When the language you have selected is not recorded to a disc, the original language is automatically used as the initial language.

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:Picture menu (PICTURE)

7 MONITOR TYPE
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the pictures height/width ratio of 16:9.
16:9 (Wide television conversion)

: Audio menu (AUDIO)

7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION
(Dynamic range compression) You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.
AUTO

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide TV).
4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)

Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its full dynamic range (no effect applied).
ON

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.
4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)

Select this when you want to fully apply the compression effect (useful at midnight). NOTE
When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the surround mode is off, the setting of D. RANGE COMPRESSION is set to ON automatically.

Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edges of the pictures will not be shown on the screen.

Ex.: 16:9

Ex.: 4:3 LB

Ex.: 4:3 PS

: Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING)

7 Level menu (LEVEL)
CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/ SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER/SUBWOOFER While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers. TEST TONE*
Outputs the test tone.

NOTE
Even if 4:3 PS is selected, the screen size may become 4:3 LB with some DVDs. This depends on how DVDs are recorded.

7 PICTURE SOURCE
When you set the scan mode to PROGRESSIVE (A pg. 20), you can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film source). Normally set to AUTO.
AUTO

RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.

Used to play a disc containing both video and film source materials. This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the current disc according to the disc information. If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.
FILM

* The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the following sequence:
s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left speaker s (back to the beginning)

Suitable for playing back a film source disc.

VIDEO

NOTE
Before you turn on the test tone, be sure to select AUTO SURR as the surround mode. (A pg. 26)

Suitable for playing back a video source disc.

7 SCREEN SAVER (A pg. 24)

You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function.

7 FILE TYPE
When several types of files are recorded on a disc, you can select which files to play. If you have changed FILE TYPE setting, be sure to turn the power off, then turn the power on to enable the new setting.
AUDIO

Select this to play MP3/WMA files.

STILL PICTURE

Select this to play JPEG files.

VIDEO

Select this to play MPEG4 files.

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7 Distance menu (DISTANCE)
Example:
Center speaker Subwoofer Front right Front left 3.0 m 2.7 m 2.4 m 2.1 m

7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK)

You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent scenes that is not suitable for your other family members. This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Lock level information Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive).

COUNTRY CODE
Select this when you set the code for your resident. (A pg. 41)

SET LEVEL
Select this when you set the level of restriction.

PASSWORD
This item is selected automatically when some changes are made on Parental Lock setting. Enter a four-digit number as your password with number buttons 0-9, then press ENTER.

Surround left

Surround right

In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows; Distance of front speakers: 3.0 m/10 ft Distance of center speaker: 2.7 m/9 ft Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m/8 ft FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND SPEAKER Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.
Within the range from 0.3 m/1 ft to 9.0 m/30 ft. (by 0.3 m/ 1 ft)

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.

EXIT
Returns to OTHERS menu.

RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING 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. 31)

7 ON SCREEN GUIDE
You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons. (A pg. 22)

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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

Heard Island and McDonald HM Islands HN HR HT HU ID IE IL IN IO IQ IR IS IT JM JO JP KE KG KH KI KM KN KP KR KW KY KZ Honduras Croatia Haiti Hungary Indonesia Ireland Israel India British Indian Ocean Territory Iraq Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iceland Italy Jamaica Jordan Japan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Cambodia Kiribati Comoros Saint Kitts and Nevis Korea, Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait Cayman Islands Kazakhstan

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IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press FM/AM.
The buttons described below are used on pages 42 to 43.

Manual tuning

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the

band.
Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.

810k

2 Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until

you find the frequency you want.
When you hold down the button until the system starts searching for stations and then release it, the system stops searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in to.
Remote control mode selector

NOTE
When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights on the display window. When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the display window.

Number buttons

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See page 42 for button locations.

Preset tuning
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

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

7 To preset the stations

1 Tune in the station you want to preset.

If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM station, select the reception mode you want. See Selecting the FM reception mode below. Example: When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.

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:

103 . 5 M

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:

2 Press MEMORY.
__ 103 . 5 M

Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. (The ST indicator goes off.) In this mode, you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station. (The AUTO MUTING indicator also goes off.)

While CH and are flashing:

3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to

select a preset number you want.
For details on using the number buttons, see How to use the number buttons (A pg. 25). Example: When the preset channel 1 is selected.

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast

When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference, you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise. 7 While listening to an AM station

Press FM MODE.
The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode changes. Choose BEAT CUT 1 or BEAT CUT 2 according to which gives clearer sound.

103 . 5 M

If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 again. While the selected number is flashing:

4 Press MEMORY.
The selected number stops flashing. The station is assigned to the selected preset number. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4.
Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously stored one.

7 To tune in to a preset station

1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or

AM.

2 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to

select a preset number.
For details on using the number buttons, see How to use the number buttons (A pg. 25).

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AV COMPU LINK remote control system

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVCs video components via the video components terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate as follows. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video components.

Available functions
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the functions listed following. One-touch video play Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the VCR, you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other switches. This system automatically turns on and changes the source to VCR. The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture. When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place, press the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the same result. One-touch DVD play Simply by starting playback on the built-in DVD player, you can enjoy playback without manually setting other switches. The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture. Automatic selection of TV input mode When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture. Automatic Power On/Off The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system. When you turn on the system; If the previously selected source is DVD, only the TV will turn on automatically. If the previously selected source is VCR, the TV and VCR will turn on automatically. When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn off. NOTE
If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR, the VCR will not turn off and will continue recording.

Connecting a TV and VCR

CAUTION Before connecting;
If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

1 Connect the center unit to a TV and

VCR.
For details, see page 14 and 15.

2 Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR

using the optional AV COMPU LINK cords.
Center unit

AV COMPU LINK cord (not supplied)

TV

VCR

3 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV

and the center unit into the AC outlets.

4 Turn on the connected components

first, then turn on the center unit.
When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to minimum using the TV volume control on the TV. When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied with this system. (Press F VCR/DBS.) NOTE
To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the correct M. OUT setting. (A pg. 37)

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Maintenance
7 Handling Discs
Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc. Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture. To clean the disc Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.
DO NOT use any solvent such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner or benzine to clean the disc.

7 Cleaning the system

Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in waterdiluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth. Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following. DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth. DO NOT wipe it strong. DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine. DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it. DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Power does not come on. The remote control does not work. No sound.

The power cord and/or system cord is not connected. The batteries are exhausted. Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR) and/or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly. An incorrect source has been selected. The decode mode is not set correctly.

Connect the power cord and system cord correctly. (A pg. 15) Replace the batteries. (A pg. 7) Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight. Check the connection. (A pg. 15) Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 15) Select the correct source. (A pg. 19) Select the proper decode mode. (A pg. 37) Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 14) Use a playable disc. (A pg. 3) Change the scan mode to INTERLACE. (A pg. 20)

No picture is displayed on the TV screen. No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts. Video and audio are distorted. The picture does not fit the TV screen. Hard to listen to broadcast because of noise.

The video cord is not connected correctly. The disc is not playable. The scan mode is set to PROGRESSIVE though the center unit is connected to the TV which does not support the progressive video input such as a conventional TV. The disc is scratched or dirty. A VCR is connected between the center unit and the TV. The monitor type is not set correctly. Antennas are disconnected.

Replace or clean the disc. Connect the center unit and TV directly. (A pg. 14) Set MONITOR TYPE properly. (A pg. 39) Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (A pg. 8)

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Specifications
7 Center unit (XV-THM606/XV-THM603/XV-THM505/XV-THM501/ XV-THM303/XV-THM301)
Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %
NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference.

7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501)
Amplifier section Front/Center/Surround: 140 W (80 W*2) per channel, RMS at 4 C (Center/Surround)/ 140 W (120 W*2) per channel, RMS at 4 C (Front) at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 300 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 25 cm (9-7/8 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded 20 Hz to 200 Hz

Subwoofer: Speaker section Speaker unit: Frequency Range: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption:

Digital input*1: DIGITAL IN (DBS): (OPTICAL)

21 dBm to 15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm)

*1 Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)

Video section Video System: NTSC Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB Video output level Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 C Component-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C 0.7 V(p-p)/75 C Component-PB/PR: Video input sensitivity/Impedance (VCR IN) Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 C Tuner section Tuning Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz General Power Requirements: AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption: 18 W (at operation) 2.0 W (in standby mode) Dimensions (W M H M D): 400 mm M 85 mm M 380 mm (15-3/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M 15 inches) Mass: 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)

AC 120 V , 60 Hz 155 W (at operation) 0 W (in standby mode) Dimensions (W M H M D): 256 mm M 482 mm M 460 mm (10-1/8 inches M 19 inches M 18-1/8 inches) Mass: 18.5 kg (41 lbs) *2 For SP-PWM501

7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301)
Amplifier section Front/Center/Surround: 115 W (100 W*3) per channel, RMS at 4 C (Center/Surround)/ 125 W (115 W*3) per channel, RMS at 4 C (Front) at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 125 W (120 W*3), RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded 30 Hz to 200 Hz

Subwoofer:

Speaker section Speaker unit: Frequency Range: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption:

7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM606)
Amplifier section Front/Center/Surround: 140 W per channel, RMS at 4 C at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 300 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 25 cm (9-7/8 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded 25 Hz to 200 Hz

Subwoofer: Speaker section Speaker unit: Frequency Range: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption:

AC 120 V , 60 Hz 125 W (at operation) 0 W (in standby mode) Dimensions (W M H M D): 168.5 mm M 412 mm M 444 mm (6-11/16 inches M 16-1/4 inches M 17-1/2 inches) Mass: 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs) *3 For SP-PWM301

AC 120 V , 60 Hz 155 W (at operation) 0 W (in standby mode) Dimensions (W M H M D): 256 mm M 482 mm M 460 mm (10-1/8 inches M 19 inches M 18-1/8 inches) Mass: 18.5 kg (41 lbs)

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7 Satellite Speakers
Front speakers (SP-THM606F) Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2, 3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 40 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm (9-7/8 inches M 43-7/16 inches M 9-7/8 inches) Mass: 3.67 kg (8.1 lbs) Surround speakers (SP-THM606S) Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2 Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 30 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm (9-7/8 inches M 43-7/16 inches M 9-7/8 inches) Mass: 3.77 kg (8.4 lbs) Center speaker (SP-THM606C) Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2, 3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 40 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 209 mm M 85 mm M 92 mm (8-1/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M 3-5/8 inches) Mass: 0.87 kg (2.0 lbs) Center speaker (SP-THM505C) Speakers: Woofer: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Tweeter: 1.5 cm (5/8 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 137 mm M 105 mm M 104.5 mm (5-7/16 inches M 4-3/16 inches M 4-1/8 inches) Mass: 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)

7 Satellite Speakers
Front speakers (SP-THM303F) Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 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 (4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M 4-1/16 inches) Mass: 0.69 kg (1.6 lbs) Surround speakers (SP-THM303S) Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm (4-7/16 inches M 5-1/2 inches M 4-1/4 inches) Mass: 0.63 kg (1.4 lbs) Center speaker (SP-THM303C) Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 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 (4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M 4-1/16 inches) Mass: 0.69 kg (1.6 lbs)

7 Satellite Speakers
Front speakers (SP-THM505F) Speakers: Woofer: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Tweeter: 1.5 cm (5/8 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 104.5 mm M 139 mm M 101 mm (4-1/8 inches M 5-1/2 inches M 4 inches) Mass: 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs) Surround speakers (SP-THM505S) Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4C Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm (4-7/16 inches M 5-1/2 inches M 4-1/4 inches) Mass: 0.52 kg (1.2 lbs)

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TH-M606/TH-M603/ TH-M505/TH-M501/ TH-M303/TH-M301

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM