TH-A35 TH-A32: DVD Digital Theater System

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-A35 Consists of XV-THA35 and SP-THA35
TH-A32 Consists of XV-THA32 and SP-THA35
STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO
TV VCR
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE
9 0
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH

TV VCR
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY
AUDIO VOL
TOP
MENU MENU
ENTER
CHOICE ON SCREEN
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM
RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND
SLEEP
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM
COMPACT D I G I T A L
D I G I T A L • E X
SUPER VIDEO SURROUND P R O L O G I C
VOLUME
STANDBY
PHONES
STANDBY/ON
D V D D I G I TA L T H E AT E R S Y S T E M T H - A 3 5
SOURCE SURROUND DSP
XV-THA35
VOLUME
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
SOURCE SURROUND DSP
XV-THA32
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.
LVT1009-001C
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION Note to CATV system installer:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
DO NOT OPEN
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated For U.S.A.
"dangerous voltage" within the product's This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
enclosure that may be of sufficient for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
shock to persons. harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
The exclamation point within an equilateral energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
literature accompanying the appliance. will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE to which the receiver is connected.
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch! serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The qualified service personnel.
STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect.
Spacing 15 cm or more
Caution: Proper Ventilation XV-THA35/
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Wall or obstructions XV-THA32
Locate the apparatus as follows: Front
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Stand height
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back 15 cm or more
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
Floor
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 28

Center Unit ................................................................................. 2 Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 29
Remote Control .......................................................................... 3 Repeating Playback .................................................................. 29
7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 29
Getting Started ........................................... 4 7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 29
Before Installation ...................................................................... 4 Playing Back Chapters in Random Order—Shuffle Play ........ 30
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4 Programming the Playing Order of the Chapters
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4 —Program Play .................................................................. 31
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5 DVD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 32
Speaker Layout Diagram ............................................................ 6 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 32
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 7 7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 33
Connecting Audio/Video Component ........................................ 8 7 Zoom .................................................................................... 33
TV Setting ................................................ 10 VCD/CD Playback ...................................... 34
Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. 11 Showing the On-Screen Menu ................................................. 34
Adjusting the Pictures .............................................................. 11 Showing the Information on the TV Screen ............................. 34
Basic DVD Operations ................................ 12 Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD) .......................... 35
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 12 Selecting Playback Channel ..................................................... 35
2 Select the Source .................................................................. 12 Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 35
3 Load a DVD ......................................................................... 12 Searching for a Particular Point ............................................... 36
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 12 Repeating Playback .................................................................. 36
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 12 7 Repeat Play ........................................................................... 36
6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 13 7 A–B Repeat ........................................................................... 37
7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 13 Playing Back Tracks in Random Order—Shuffle Play ............ 37
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
Basic VCD/CD Operations .......................... 14 —Program Play .................................................................. 38
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 14 VCD Special Effect Playback .................................................. 39
2 Select the Source .................................................................. 14 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 39
3 Load a VCD/CD .................................................................. 14 7 Slow Motion Playback ......................................................... 39
4 Start Playback ...................................................................... 14 7 Zoom .................................................................................... 39
5 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 14
6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 15 MP3 Playback ........................................... 40
7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 15 Starting Playback ..................................................................... 41
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 42
Basic Tuner Operations .............................. 16 Moving to a Particular Track Directly ...................................... 42
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 16 Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks
2 Select the Band .................................................................... 16 —Program Play .................................................................. 42
3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 16
JPEG Playback .......................................... 44
4 Tune into a Station ............................................................... 16
Loading the Disc ...................................................................... 44
5 Activate Surround or DSP Mode ......................................... 17
Operations Using the On-Screen Display ................................ 45
Other Basic Operations .............................. 18 Moving to a Particular File Directly ........................................ 46
Enjoying Sounds from the External Component ..................... 18 Programming the Playing Order of the Files
Listening with the Headphones —Program Play .................................................................. 46
(not available with TH-A32) ................................................ 19
Tuner Operations ....................................... 48
Adjusting the Brightness .......................................................... 19
Tuning in Stations .................................................................... 48
Turning Off the Power with the Timer ..................................... 20
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 49
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 21 Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 49
7 Dolby Surround .................................................................... 21 Setting up the DVD Preferences ................. 50
7 Dolby Digital ........................................................................ 21 Using the Choice Menus .......................................................... 50
7 DTS Digital Surround .......................................................... 21 Language Menu ........................................................................ 51
7 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes ................................ 22 Picture Menu ............................................................................ 52
Activating the Surround Mode ................................................. 22 Audio Menu ............................................................................. 53
Adjusting the Sound ................................................................. 23 Setting Menu ............................................................................ 53
Setting the Parental (Rating) Level .......................................... 54
Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD ................ 24
Operating JVC’s Components ...................... 56
Basic Disc Operations ................................ 25
Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV ............ 57
DVD Playback ........................................... 26
Showing the On-Screen Menu ................................................. 26 Maintenance ............................................. 58
Showing the Information on the TV Screen ............................. 26 Troubleshooting ......................................... 59
Selecting the Subtitles .............................................................. 27
Selecting the Audio Languages ................................................ 27 Specifications ............................................ 60
Selecting the Multi-Angle Views ............................................. 27
Disc Menu-Driven Playback .................................................... 28
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Parts Identification
Center Unit
Front Panel :except TH-A32
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
VOLUME
STANDBY
PHONES
STANDBY/ON
D V D D I G I TA L T H E AT E R S Y S T E M
SOURCE SURROUND DSP
8 9 p q w
See pages in the parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12 – 17) 9 3/8, 7, 4, and ¢ buttons
2 Disc tray (12, 14) • Pressing 3/8 also turns on the power and changes the
3 Illumination lamp source to the DVD player.
4 Display window p SOURCE button (12, 14, 16, 18, 48)
5 VOLUME control (12, 14, 16) q SURROUND button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
6 Remote sensor w DSP button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
7 PHONES jack (19) (except TH-A32)
8 0 (open/close) button (12 – 15, 25, 41)
• Pressing this button also turns on the power and
changes the source to the DVD player.
Display Window
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q
3
L C R P–SCAN 8 TITLE TRK TUNED CHP PROG REPEAT 1 A–B
DIGITAL 3
LS S
ProLogic II CD kHz
RS
STEREO VCD MP3 MHz
w e r t
Display Window
1 Audio channel indicators 9 PROG (program) indicator (31, 38)
• Indicates audio channels currently source signal. p Repeat mode indicators (29, 30, 36, 37)
2 P-SCAN indicator (11) • REPEAT, 1, and A–B
3 Disc indicators (25) q Sleep indicator (20)
• DVD, CD, VCD, and MP3 w Sound signal indicators (21, 22)
4 Playback indicators • DIGITAL, PRO LOGIC II, and DTS
• 3 (play) and 8 (pause) e STEREO indicator (49)
5 TITLE indicator (25) r Main display
6 TRK (track) indicator (25) t Frequency unit indicators
7 TUNED indicator (16, 48) • MHz (for FM station) and kHz (for AM station)
8 CHP (chapter) indicator (25)
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Remote Control
Remote Control 1 STANDBY/ON buttons

• TV button (12, 14, 56, 57)
• VCR button (56)
• AUDIO button (12 – 17)
2 SOUND button (23)
3 • Number buttons (25, 28, 30, 35, 38, 42, 43, 46, 47, 49, 55–57)
• CLEAR button (28, 32, 35, 39, 52)
• Sound setting buttons (23)
CENTER + and – buttons
1 STANDBY/ON
SUBWOOFER + and – buttons
SOUND AUDIO REAR-L + and – buttons
TV VCR
2 REAR-R + and – buttons
CENTER SUBWOOFER TEST button
1 2 3 4 SETTING button
REAR-L REAR-R 4 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 16, 18, 23, 48, 49)
3 5 6 7 8
• DVD, FM/AM, AUX
• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the power.
9 0 u
5 CONTROL buttons
4
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE i • TV CONTROL button (56, 57)
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH o • VCR CONTROL button (56)
5 TV VCR
6 TV VOL + and – buttons (56, 57)
;
6 a 7 AUDIO VOL + and – buttons (12, 14, 16, 18)
AUDIO VOL
8 TOP MENU button (28)
s 9 Menu operation buttons
7
TOP • cursor 3, 2, 5, and ∞ buttons
MENU MENU
• ENTER button
8 d p CHOICE button (11, 50–54)
9 ENTER q 7, 3, and 8 buttons
w 4 and ¢ buttons (25, 35, 41, 43, 45, 47, 56)
p f TUNING UP and DOWN buttons (16, 48)
CHOICE ON SCREEN e AUDIO button (27)
q r SUB TITLE button (27)
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW t RETURN button (35)
w g y DIMMER button (19)
e AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM h SLEEP button (20)
r j u FM MODE button (49)
RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND i PROGRESSIVE button (11)
t k o SEARCH button (28, 35)
SLEEP
y l ; TV/VIDEO button (56, 57)
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a REC/MEMORY button (49, 56)
DVD THEATER SYSTEM s MUTING button (13, 15, 16, 18)
d MENU button (28, 35)
f ON SCREEN button (26, 29– 32, 34, 36–39)
g 1 and ¡ buttons (29, 33, 36, 39, 49, 56, 57)
SLOW + and – buttons (33, 39)
h ZOOM button (33, 39, 45, 47)
j ANGLE button (27)
k SURROUND button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
l DSP button (13, 15, 17, 19, 22)
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Getting Started
Before Installation Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
General Precautions Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
• DO NOT insert any metal object into the center unit. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
• DO NOT disassemble the center unit or remove screws, covers, or the remote sensor on the center unit.
cabinet.
• DO NOT expose the center unit to rain or moisture. 1. On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
Locations
• Install the center unit in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.
• The temperature around the center unit must be between 5˚C and
35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the center unit.
Handling the center unit

• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands. 2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:
• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage
the cord.
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antennas. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
It is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is well-shielded against interference.
• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,
the preset settings such as preset FM/AM channels and sound
adjustments may be erased in a few days.
3. Replace the cover.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.

The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1) If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
• FM Antenna (1) the batteries. Use two R6P (SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell
• Video cord (1) batteries.
• Speaker cords
6 m (4)*: For left front speaker, right front speaker, center CAUTION:
speaker, and subwoofer Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
10 m (2)*: For left rear speaker and right rear speaker • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+)
to (+) and (–) to (–).
* The lengths of the speaker cords above are approximate. • Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered

wire (not supplied).
1 2 3
AM Loop Antenna
(supplied)
If FM reception is poor, connect

outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
A
N
T
E
N AM
N COAXIAL
FM Antenna (supplied) A FM 75 AM LOOP EXT
Snap the tabs on the loop into
the slots of the base to
assemble the AM loop antenna.
CENTER REAR FRONT A

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SPEAKERS SPEAKERS N
ANALOG VIDEO OUT T
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT IN E
AC IN N AM
N COAXIAL
L FM 75 AM LOOP EXT
VIDEO A
S-VIDEO Y PB PR
AUX CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Center unit
FM antenna connection AM antenna connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
terminal as temporary measure. Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and the black cord
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally. to terminal.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with a standard type • If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna. to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)
Note:
If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove
the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
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Getting Started
Speaker Layout Diagram
Left front Right front

speaker Center speaker speaker
Center unit Subwoofer

VOLUME
STANDBY
PHONES
STANDBY/ON
SOURCE SURROUND DSP
Left rear Right rear

speaker speaker
Y
CENTER REAR FRONT
SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SPEAKERS SPEAKERS
AC IN RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT
CAUTION CAUTION
SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
10 OHMS 6-8 OHMS
To subwoofer To left front speaker
To center speaker To right front speaker
To right rear speaker To left rear speaker
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Connecting the Speakers When setting the speakers
To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to
Connect the satellite speakers and subwoofer to the terminals on the place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance
rear panel using speaker cords supplied. from the listening position with each front faced toward the listener.
Color labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker Since bass sound is less-directional, but normally place it in
and the terminal to which each is to be connected. between right and left front speaker shown as below.
• The five satellite speakers can be used for any positions—center,
Subwoofer
front left and right, and rear left and right. Center speaker
• Connect the color labeled cord to the color (+) terminal, and the Right front
Left front speaker
other cord to the black (–) terminal respectively. speaker
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Connecting speaker cords to the terminals
1 2 3 Left rear Right rear

speaker speaker
If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the

listening position
You can adjust the delay time of the center speaker and rear
speakers. For in-depth information about adjusting the delay time,
see “Setting Menu” on pages 53 and 54.
1 Open the terminal clamp.
Note:
2 Insert the speaker cord. Subwoofer phase is closely related with the distance from the
listening position to the front speakers and subwoofer. You can change
the phase to obtain better bass sound by connecting the speaker
3 Close the clamp. cords to the terminals of the subwoofer inversely—the color labeled
cord to the black terminal, and the black cord to the color terminal.
Notes: CAUTION:
• If the speaker cord is covered with vinyl, remove the • When attaching the satellite speakers on the wall, have them
vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram. attached to the wall by a qualified person.
• Make sure the core wire of speaker cords do not DO NOT attach the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
expose to out of the terminals. This could cause avoid an unexpected damage of their falling from the wall, caused
short-circuit. by incorrect attachment or weakness in the wall.
• Care is required in selecting a location for attaching speakers to the
wall. Injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, may result if the
speakers are attached in a location which interferes with daily
activities.
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Getting Started
Connecting Audio/Video Component
Turn the power off to all components before connections.
Audio Component connection

Connect the other component to the center unit with the Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical
audio cord. examples.
Use the cords supplied with the other component or When you connect the other component, refer also to its
purchase them at an electric appliance store. manuals since the terminal name actually printed on the rear
vary among the components.
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic

equalizer between the source component and the center
unit, the sound output through this system may be
B Audio cord (not supplied) distorted.
DBS Tuner
Before connecting an
optical digital cord, unplug
OPTICAL the protective plug.
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT
MD Recorder
A
DBS Tuner
Center unit
A
N
ANALOG VIDEO OUT T
IN E
N AM
N COAXIAL
L FM 75 AM LOOP EXT
VIDEO A
MD Recorder
R
Y PB PR
S-VIDEO
AUX CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Cassette Deck
AUDIO
LEFT
ANALOG
IN
L RIGHT
VCR
R
B OUT
TV
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TV connection
The S-video cord and the component video cord are not supplied with this system.
Use the cords supplied with another components or purchase them at an electric appliance store.
A Video cord (supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)
B S-video cord (not supplied)
You can select one of three connection types— A , B , and C . • If your TV supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a
high quality picture by making the progressive scanning mode
• If your TV has S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video
active (see page 11.)
(Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-video cord (not
supplied) B and/or component video cord (not supplied) C .
By using these jacks, you can get a better picture quality—in the
order : Component video > S-video > Composite video.
• If you use the S-video cord to connect the TV, you select the
video signal type correctly. See “Picture Menu” on page 52.
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO B
S-VIDEO
TV
CENTER REAR FRONT A
SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SPEAKERS SPEAKERS N
ANALOG VIDEO OUT T
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT IN E
AC IN N AM
N COAXIAL
L FM 75 AM LOOP EXT
VIDEO A
S-VIDEO Y PB PR
OPTICAL AUX CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL IN
Y PB PR
CONPONENT VIDEO OUT
C
PB/CB
PR/CR
Now, you can plug the power cord of the center unit into the AC outlet.
Notes:
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna cords. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
• Connecting to a TV through a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR, may cause distortion of picture.
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TV Setting
This system supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) as

well as the conventional interlaced scanning system (480i*).
If your TV equipped with component video jacks supports the SOUND
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture by TV VCR
activating the progressive scanning mode.

CENTER SUBWOOFER
• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. 1 2 3 4
• If your TV equipped with component video jacks does not support REAR-L REAR-R
the progressive video input, do not change the scanning mode to 5 6 7 8

TEST CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE
the progressive scanning mode (P–SCAN MODE.) 9 0
DVD DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE

* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning TV VCR
format of a video signal. TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY
• 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.

AUDIO VOL
• 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
TOP
MENU MENU
About scanning system

3/2/5/∞
The conventional scanning method to display video signals on the ENTER
TV screen is called “Interlaced scanning.” With this method, only CHOICE

half of the horizontal lines (called a “field”) are displayed at a time. CHOICE ON SCREEN
So two fields complete a single picture (frame); i.e., the first field,
containing all the odd-numbered lines, is followed by the second
field, containing all the even-numbered lines.
On the other hand, the Progressive scanning system scans all AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM
horizontal lines at a time, so you can double the number of scanning
lines displayed at a time, resulting in a flicker-free, high-density
picture. SLEEP
To enjoy the progressive scanned picture, a monitor (or TV or

projector) connected to the system must support the progressive RM-STHA35J
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video inputs.
Depending on the material source format, DVD video can be
classified into two types; film source and video source (note that
some DVD video contain both film source and video source). Film
sources are recorded as 24-frame-per-second data, while (NTSC)
video sources are recorded as 30-frame-per-second (60-field-per-
second interlaced).
When this system plays back a film source data, uninterlaced
progressive output signals are created using the original data. When
a video source is played back, the unit interleaves lines between the
interlaced lines to create the pseudo uninterlaced picture and outputs
as the progressive signals.
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Changing the Scanning Mode Adjusting the Pictures
You can select the scanning mode if your TV equipped with You can adjust parameters that affect the appearance of picture.
component video jacks supports the progressive video input. From the remote control ONLY:
1 Press CHOICE while playing back a
From the remote control ONLY: disc.
Video Enhance menu appears on TV-screen. CHOICE
1 Press DVD. DVD Video Enhance
Brightness
Edges
Color
Contrast
2 Press PROGRESSIVE. PROGRESSIVE

• Each time you press the button, the scanning 2 Press cursor 5/∞ repeatedly to
mode alternates between “INTERLACE” and
select a parameter you want to
“P–SCAN.”
adjust. ENTER
INTERLACE: • Adjust gradually to show preferable

Select this if your TV does not support the progressive video input appearance by confirming the picture.
(conventional TV).
Brightness: Controls the brightness of the screen.
P (Progressive)–SCAN:
Select this if your TV equipped with component video jacks Edges: Controls the sharpness of the screen.
supports the progressive video input. Color: Controls the color of the screen.
Contrast: Controls the contrast of the screen.
When you select the “P-SCAN”, P-SCAN indicator lights up on the
display. 3 Press cursor 3/2 repeatedly to
change the setting.
Notes:
ENTER
• If you press PROGRESSIVE while playing back a disc, playing back
stops.
• Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully
compatible with this system, resulting in the unnatural picture when
playing back a DVD in the progressive scanning mode.
In such a case, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE.”
4 Press CHOICE.
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC Video Enhance menu disappears.
customer service center. CHOICE
• All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system.
Note:
If you turn off the unit, the video enhance setting return to initial
setting.
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Basic DVD Operations
This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on

the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the center
2 Select the Source
unit if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the Press DVD. DVD
remote control. The source changes to DVD.
If operations using the center unit are different from those
using the remote control, they are then explained.
3 Load a DVD
SOUND
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
On the front panel ONLY:
TV
TV VCR
1 AUDIO Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a DVD
CENTER SUBWOOFER
correctly with its label side up.
1 2 3 4
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
9 0
2 DVD DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH TV/VIDEO

TV VCR CORRECT INCORRECT
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY MUTING
5 AUDIO VOL
AUDIO VOL
+/– • DO NOT use the disc stabilizer.
TOP
4 Start Playback
MENU MENU
ENTER
Press 3.
CHOICE ON SCREEN
The disc tray closes. “READING” appears for a
77 43 while.
• You can also start playback by closing the disc
tray using 0 on the front panel.
6 DSP RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND

6 SURROUND
SLEEP 5 Adjust the Volume
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM From the remote control :
To increase the volume,
AUDIO VOL
press and hold AUDIO VOL +.
To decrease the volume,
• For in-depth information about DVD operations, see press and hold AUDIO VOL –.
pages 24 to 33.
On the front panel : VOLUME
1 Turn On the Power To increase the volume,

turn VOLUME control clockwise.
Before turning on the system, turn on your TV and select the correct turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.
video input. (See the manual supplied with your TV.)
• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing CAUTION:
TV on the remote control, and select the video input by Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 57.) can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV
screen—into the desired language, see “ Language Menu” on Notes:
pages 51.
• By pressing AUDIO VOL + or – repeatedly, you can adjust the
volume level step by step.
Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front
• The volume level can be adjusted within 64 steps—
panel). AUDIO “MIN (minimum),” 01 to 62, and “MAX (maximum).”
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp • If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than
on the center unit lights up. The source indication level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next
selected previously appears on the display. time you turn on the unit.
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To turn off the sounds temporarily Note:
From the remote control ONLY: Before activating the Surround or DSP mode, adjust the speaker
MUTING setting to bring out the best performance from this system.
Press MUTING. For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see
“Setting Menu” on pages 53.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
• Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the sound.
6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode 7 Stop Playback

Press 7 twice.
You can enjoy three kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel Playback stops completely.
Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround), Dolby Pro • This system can memorize the end point even when you
Logic II and DSP modes. press 7 once. When you start playback again by
pressing 3, playback begins from where it has been stopped—
Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital Resume play.
and DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround takes effect only when you To remove the loaded disc
enjoy a disc encoded with its signals. Press 0.
“OPEN” appears on the display and the disc tray comes
To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround out.
When a disc encoded with the Dolby Digital or DTS Digital To close the disc tray, press 0 again.
Surround is loaded, the system detects it and starts playing the disc
automatically with Multichannel Surround activated.
– For in-depth information about surround modes, see “Creating
Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22. To prohibit disc ejection
Press and hold 6 and 4 for more than
Dolby Pro Logic II—Pro Logic II Music and Pro
3 seconds.
Logic II Movie
“LOCKED” appears on the display, and the
disc tray is locked.
To activate Pro Logic II modes
Press SURROUND. SURROUND To cancel the prohibition, press and hold
The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display 6 and 4 for more than 3 seconds.
for a while. “UNLOCK” appears on the display, and the
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode disc tray is unlocked.
changes as follows:
PL II MUSIC PL II MOVIE
To turn off the power (into standby)
PL II OFF Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front AUDIO
• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the PRO LOGIC panel).
II indicator lights up on the display. The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp
lights up.
– For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see • If you press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front
“Creating Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22. panel) while the disc tray is kept open, the disc tray closes
automatically, then the system is turned off.
• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To
DSP modes—CONCERT, STADIUM, HALL, turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
THEATER, LIVE HOUSE
To activate DSP modes

Press DSP. DSP
The current DSP mode appears on the display for a
while.
• Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as
follows:
LIVE HOUSE HALL CONCERT
DSP OFF THEATER STADIUM

– For in-depth information about DSP modes, see “Creating
Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22.
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Basic VCD/CD Operations
2 Select the Source

STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO Press DVD. DVD
TV
TV VCR
1 AUDIO
CENTER SUBWOOFER
3 Load a VCD/CD
1 2 3 4
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
9 0
2 DVD DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE
Press 0 to open the disc tray, then place a disc
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH TV/VIDEO correctly with its label side up.
TV VCR
5 AUDIO VOL
AUDIO VOL
+/–
TOP
MENU MENU
ENTER
CORRECT INCORRECT
CHOICE ON SCREEN
77 43 • When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the inner circle of the

DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW disc tray.
• Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal,
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM etc.) can damage the center unit.
• DO NOT use the disc stabilizer.
6 DSP RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND
6 SURROUND
4 Start Playback
SLEEP
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM
Press 3.
The disc tray closes. “READING” appears for a while.
• You can also start playback by closing the disc tray
• SVCD can be operated by using the VCD operation using 0 on the front panel.
procedure.
• For in-depth information about VCD/CD operations,
see pages 24, 25, and 34 to 39. 5 Adjust the Volume
1 Turn On the Power From the remote control :
To increase the volume,
AUDIO VOL

Before turning on the system, turn on your TV if necessary and
select the correct video input. (See the manual supplied with your
press and hold AUDIO VOL –.
TV.)
• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing
TV on the remote control, and select the video input by On the front panel : VOLUME
pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s, see “Operating To increase the volume,
Other Manufacturers’ TV” on page 57.) turn VOLUME control clockwise.
• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV To decrease the volume,
screen—into the desired language, see “ Language Menu” on turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.
pages 51.
CAUTION:
Press AUDIO AUDIO Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
(or STANDBY/ON on the front panel). the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
on the center unit lights up. The source indication selected
previously appears on the display.
Notes:
“MIN (minimum),” 01 to 62 and “MAX (maximum).”
• If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than
level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next
time you turn on the unit.
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To turn off the sounds temporarily
From the remote control ONLY:
7 Stop Playback
Press MUTING. MUTING Press 7 twice.
Playback stops completely.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again. • This system can memorize the end point even when
• Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the sound. you press 7 once. When you start playback again by
pressing 3, playback begins from where it has been stopped—
Resume play.
6 Activate Surround or DSP Mode To remove the loaded disc

Press 0.
You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II mode and DSP modes. “OPEN” appears on the display and the disc tray comes
out.
Dolby Pro Logic II—Pro Logic II Movie and Pro
Logic II Music To close the disc tray, press 0 again.

To prohibit disc ejection
Press SURROUND.
SURROUND On the front panel ONLY:
The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the display
for a while. Press and hold 6 and 4 for more than
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode 3 seconds.
changes as follows: “LOCKED” appears on the display, and the
disc tray is locked.
To cancel the prohibition, press and hold
PL II OFF 6 and 4 for more than 3 seconds.
• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the PRO LOGIC “UNLOCK” appears on the display, and the
II indicator lights up on the display. disc tray is unlocked.
– For in-depth information about Dolby Pro Logic II modes, see

“Creating Realistic Sound Fields” on pages 21 to 22.
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press AUDIO (or AUDIO
STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
DSP modes—CONCERT, STADIUM, HALL, The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp
THEATER, LIVE HOUSE lights up.
DSP modes take effect only when you enjoy a disc recorded using • If you press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front
Linear PCM. panel) while the disc tray is kept open, the disc tray closes
automatically, then the system is turned off.
turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
Press DSP. DSP
while.
• Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes
as follows:

Note:
Before activating the Surround or DSP mode, adjust the speaker
setting to bring out the best performance from this system.
For in-depth information about adjusting the speaker setting, see
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Basic Tuner Operations
On the front panel: SOURCE

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired band
(TUNER FM or TUNER AM) appears on the
STANDBY/ON
display.
SOUND AUDIO The last received station of the selected band is tuned into.
TV VCR 1 AUDIO • Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows:
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4 DVD TUNER FM TUNER AM
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN
9 0
2 FM/AM
3 Adjust the Volume

TV VCR
3 AUDIO VOL From the remote control : AUDIO VOL
AUDIO VOL
+/– To increase the volume,
TOP press and hold AUDIO VOL +.
MENU MENU
ENTER
VOLUME
On the front panel :

CHOICE ON SCREEN To increase the volume,
4 TUNING turn VOLUME control clockwise.
DOWN/UP DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW To decrease the volume,
turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.
5 DSP RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND 5 SURROUND CAUTION:

SLEEP
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
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can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
Notes:
“MIN (minimum),” 01 to 62 and “MAX (maximum).”
For in-depth information about tuner operations, see • If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more than
“Tuner Operations” on pages 48 to 49. level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level “25” next
time you turn on the unit.
1 Turn On the Power To turn off the sounds temporarily

Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front Press MUTING. MUTING
AUDIO
panel).
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
lights up on the center unit. • Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the sound.
The source indication selected previously appears on the
display.
4 Tune into a Station
2 Select the Band From the remote control:
Press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN until DOWN - TUNING - UP
From the remote control: the station frequency starts changing
Press FM/AM. continuously on the display.
FM/AM
The last received station of the selected band is tuned
into. The system starts searching for a station.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the system
between FM and AM. stops searching, and the TUNED indicator lights up on the display.
On the front panel:

Press and hold 4 or ¢ until the station frequency starts
changing continuously on the display.
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Notes:
AUDIO
• When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator
also lights up. To turn off the power (into standby)
• When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes step Press AUDIO (or STANDBY/ON on the front
by step.
panel) again.
The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp lights up.
turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
5 Activate Surround or DSP Mode
You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II mode and DSP modes.
Dolby Pro Logic II—Pro Logic II Movie and Pro

Logic II Music

Press SURROUND. SURROUND
for a while.
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode changes as
follows:
PL II OFF
• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the PRO LOGIC
II indicator lights up on the display.

DSP modes—CONCERT, STADIUM, HALL,

THEATER, LIVE HOUSE

Press DSP. DSP
while.
follows:

Note:
Before activating the Surround or DSP mode, adjust the speaker
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Other Basic Operations
On the front panel:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until “ANALOG IN” SOURCE
SOUND
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
or “DIGITAL IN” appears on the display.
TV VCR • Each time you press the button, the source
changes as follows:
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8 DVD TUNER FM TUNER AM
9 0 DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE AUX
2 Start playback on the external equipment.
TV VCR • For in-depth information about the external equipment, see the
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY MUTING manual supplied for it
AUDIO VOL
AUDIO VOL
+/–
3 Adjust the Volume
TOP
MENU MENU From the remote control :
3/2 To increase the volume,
ENTER AUDIO VOL
ENTER
CHOICE ON SCREEN
On the front panel :

To increase the volume, VOLUME
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM turn VOLUME control clockwise.

DIMMER RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND SURROUND turn VOLUME control counterclockwise.
SLEEP
DSP
CAUTION:
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source.
If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound
energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your
speakers.
Notes:
Enjoying Sounds from the External
Component volume level step by step.
You can enjoy sounds from the external equipment connected to the “MIN (minimum),” 01 to 62 and “MAX (maximum).”
• If you have turned off the unit with the volume level set at more
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN terminal or ANALOG IN jacks on the rear
than level “25,” the volume level will be automatically set at level
panel of the center unit.
“25” next time you turn on the unit.
1 Select AUX as the source.

From the remote control: To turn off the sounds temporarily
Press AUX. AUX From the remote control ONLY:
• Each time you press the button, the source Press MUTING. MUTING
changes as follows:
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN • Pressing AUDIO VOL + or – also restores the
sound.
ANALOG IN : Select this to enjoy the external equipment

connected to the ANALOG IN jacks.
DIGITAL IN : Select this to enjoy the external equipment
connected to the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN
terminal.
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4 Activate Surround or DSP Mode Listening with the Headphones
You can enjoy three kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel (not available with TH-A32)
Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround), Dolby Pro
Logic II and DSP modes.
You can enjoy the sound with headphones.
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front
Digital Multichannel Surround—Dolby Digital panel. The speakers are diactivated and you can listen the sound
and DTS Digital Surround with the headphones.
You can enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround when you • Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack
playback Multichannel source on the external equipment. activate speakers.
To activate Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround CAUTION:

When playback source is encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Be sure to turn down the volume:
• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can
Digital Surround, the system detects it and activate Multichannel
damage both the headphones and hearing.
Surround automatically. • Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from the
– For in-depth information about surround modes, see “Creating speakers.
Dolby Pro Logic II—Pro Logic II Music and Pro Adjusting the Brightness
Logic II Movie
You can dim the indications on the display window and the
illumination lamps on the center unit.
Press SURROUND. There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
SURROUND
The current Pro Logic II mode appears on the canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
display for a while.
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II From the remote control ONLY:
mode changes as follows:
1 Press DIMMER repeatedly until DIMMER
PL II MUSIC PL II MOVIE “DIMMER (with the current setting) ” SLEEP

appears on the display.
PL II OFF • Each time you press the button, the indication in the main
• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the PRO LOGIC display changes as follows:
DIMMER* SLEEP**
* With the current level is shown.
** With the remaining time is shown.
DSP modes—CONCERT, STADIUM, HALL, 2 Press cursor 3/2 to adjust the

THEATER, LIVE HOUSE brightness level. ENTER
• The brightness level changes as

To activate DSP modes follows:
Press DSP. DSP
while. DIMMER MIN (Minimum)
• Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes
as follows:
DIMMER MID (Middle)
DSP OFF THEATER STADIUM DIMMER MAX (Maximum)

3 Press ENTER.
Notes: “OK” appears on the display and the
• On some source signals, no sounds come out from the subwoofer. brightness level changes. ENTER
• Before activating the Surround or DSP mode, adjust the speaker
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Other Basic Operations
2 Press cursor 3/2 to select the

shut-off time.
STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO ENTER
TV VCR
• The shut-off time changes as follows:
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4
REAR-L REAR-R
10 20 30 60 90
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE SLEEP OFF 150 120
9 0
(Canceled)

3 Press ENTER.
TV VCR
“OK” appears on the display and the
sleep indicator lights up. ENTER
AUDIO VOL
TOP
MENU MENU
3/2 When the shut-off time comes, the system turns off
ENTER automatically.
ENTER
CHOICE ON SCREEN
To check or change the time remaining until the

DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW shut-off time
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP (with the DIMMER
remaining time) ” appears on the display.
SLEEP
SLEEP RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND • You can change the shut-off time by pressing cursor
SLEEP 3/2 then ENTER .
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To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press cursor 3/2 repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on
the display in procedure above, then ENTER.
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
Turning Off the Power with the Timer
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is

canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

1 Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP DIMMER
(with the remaining time) ” appears on
SLEEP
the display.
• Each time you press the button, the indication in the main
display changes as follows:
DIMMER* SLEEP**
* With the current level is shown.

** With the remaining time is shown.
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
You can use the following surround to reproduce a realistic sound ■ DTS Digital Surround**
field.
Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software
• Dolby Surround
encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).
• Dolby Pro Logic II
• Dolby Digital
DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio
• DTS Digital Surround
format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
• DSP modes
Compared to Dolby Digital, audio compression rate is relatively low.
This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and
depth to the reproduced sounds. As a result, DTS Digital Surround
7 Dolby Surround features natural, solid and clear sound.
Dolby Pro Logic II*
Dolby Pro Logic II has newly developed multichannel playback When the system detects DTS Digital Surround signals, the
format to decode the 2 channel sources—stereo analog source, indicator lights up on the display.
Linear PCM digital source, and Dolby Surround encoded source—
into 5.1 channel.
Matrix-based encoding/decoding method for Dolby Pro Logic II
makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the rear treble and Exapmle:
enables stereo rear sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro Indications on the display for each surround
Logic.
Dolby Pro Logic II enables to reproduce spacious sound from • Dolby Digital
8
original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations. L C R
DIGITAL AUDIO 3
TITLE TRK TUNED CHP PROG EON RDS REPEAT 1 A–B
ProLogic II CD MHz
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes—Movie mode and Music mode: LS S RS
STEREO VCD MP3 kHz
Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)—suitable for reproduction of

Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark DOLBY SURROUND .
You can enjoy sound field very close to the one created with discrete • DTS Digital Surround
8
5.1 channel sounds. L C R
3
AUDIO
TITLE TRK TUNED CHP PROG EON RDS REPEAT 1 A–B
ProLogic II CD MHz
Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)—suitable for reproduction of LS S RS
STEREO VCD MP3 kHz
any 2 channel stereo music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep
sound by using this mode.
• When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the PRO LOGIC II • Dolby Pro Logic II Music
indicator lights up on the display window. L R 8 TITLE TRK TUNED CHP PROG EON RDS REPEAT 1 A–B
DIGITAL AUDIO 3
ProLogic II CD MHz
STEREO VCD MP3 kHz
7 Dolby Digital*
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software • Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
encoded with Dolby Digital ( ). L R 8 TITLE TRK TUNED CHP PROG EON RDS REPEAT 1 A–B
DIGITAL AUDIO 3
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch (DOLBY D) encoding method (so-called ProLogic II CD MHz
STEREO VCD MP3 kHz
discrete multichannel digital audio format) records and digitally
compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center
channel, left rear channel, right rear channel, and LFE channel • DSP
signals. L C R 8 TITLE TRK TUNED CHP PROG EON RDS REPEAT 1 A–B
DIGITAL AUDIO 3
Since each channel is completely independent from the other ProLogic II CD MHz
STEREO VCD MP3 kHz
channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain much better
sound quality with much stereo and surround effects.
When the system detects Dolby Digital signals, the DIGITAL

indicator lights up on the display.
Note:
Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories—
multichannel (up to “5.1” channel) and 2 channel software. To enjoy
surround sounds while playing Dolby Digital 2 ch software, you can
use Dolby Pro Logic II.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro ** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992–1997 Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved.
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields
■ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes Activating the Surround Mode

DSP modes have been designed to create important acoustic
surround elements. You can enjoy three kinds of surround—Digital Multichannel
The sound heard in a live house, a hall, a concert, a stadium, or a Surround (Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround), Dolby Pro
theater consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections Logic II and DSP modes.
and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly • If you activate the surround mode not available, “INVALID”
without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are appears on the display.
delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls.
These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic For Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround
surround effects. When playback source is encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS
Digital Surround, the system detects it and activate Multichannel
The following DSP modes are provided with this unit. Surround automatically.
LIVE HOUSE : Gives the feeling of a live music house with a
low ceiling. • When Dolby Digital is activated, the DIGITAL indicator lights
up on the display.
HALL : Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert
hall. • When DTS Digital Surround is activated, the indicator lights
up on the display.
CONCERT : Gives the feeling of a large hall designated
primarily for classical concert.
STADIUM : Gives feeling of an outdoor stadium. For Pro Logic II modes
THEATER : Gives the feeling of a theater.
Press SURROUND. SURROUND
These DSP modes can be used to add the acoustic surround effects
for a while.
while reproducing stereo analog software, Linear PCM digital
• Each time you press the button, Pro Logic II mode
software, or Dolby Surround encoded source and can give you a real
changes as follows:
“being there” feeling.
Note:
On some source signals, DSP mode may not work sufficiently. In that PL II OFF
case, select another preferred DSP mode.
• When Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated, the PRO LOGIC
For DSP modes

Press DSP. DSP
while.
follows:

Available surround according to the input signal format
䡬: Possible ⳯: Impossible
Pro Logic II DSP PL II OFF and

Surround Multichannel DSP OFF
Surround PLII Movie PLII Music LIVE HOUSE HALL CONCERT STADIUM THEATER (canceled)
Analog ⳯ 䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬
Input Signal format
Linear PCM ⳯ 䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬
Dolby Digital
Multichannel 䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ —
Dolby 2ch ⳯ 䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬䡬
DTS Digital
䡬 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ —
Surround
DTS 2ch ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ 䡬
MP3 ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ ⳯ 䡬
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• The test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:
Left front speaker Center speaker

STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO
SOUND TV VCR
Sound Subwoofer Right front speaker
CENTER SUBWOOFER setting
1 2 3 4 buttons Left rear speaker Right rear speaker
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
TEST TEST CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE SETTING There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
9 0
canceled before you finish, press SOUND and start from step 4
again.
TV VCR
TV VOL
4
MUTING REC/MEMORY
Adjust the speaker output CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4
AUDIO VOL
levels (–6 dB to +6 dB). REAR-L REAR-R
TOP Adjust the center speaker, rear 5 6 7 8
MENU MENU
speakers and subwoofer levels
comparing to the sound from the
ENTER front speakers.
• To adjust the center speaker level, press CENTER +/–.

CHOICE ON SCREEN
7 • To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR-L +/–.
• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press REAR-R +/–.
• To adjust the subwoofer level, press SUBWOOFER +/–.

5 Press STOP to stop the test tone.
SLEEP
RM-STHA35J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
6 Press SOUND again. SOUND
“SOUND OFF” appears on the display.
Adjusting the Sound Notes:

• If a disc is no loaded, you cannot adjust the settings.
You can adjust the following settings. • You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the test
It is recommended that you make adjustments from your actual tone.
listening point. • If there is a speaker from which no sounds comes out, check the
– Output level for the center speaker speaker’s connection (see pages 6 and 7) and setting (see pages
– Output level for the rear speakers 53 and 54).
– Output level for the subwoofer • If you press SETTING while adjusting sound, speaker settings
alternate between 5.1ch (use all sattelite speakers and subwoofer)
and 2.1ch (use only front speakers and subwoofer.)
1 Load a disc, and Press STOP. • You can output the test tone in any surround mode, or even when
The source changes to DVD and playback stops. surround mode is not activated.
• When an MP3 disc is loaded, you cannot adjust the subwoofer
output level.
2 Press SOUND. SOUND
“SOUND” appears on the display and the 10 keys
are activated for sound adjustments.
3 Press TEST to check if you can hear the TEST

9
sounds through all the speakers at the
equal level.
Test tone menu appears on the TV.
L C R
SW
LS RS
To cancel press Stop
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Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD
This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD, IMPORTANT: Before performing any operations, make sure of
Video CD, Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. the following....
• This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on • Check the connection with the TV.
CD-Rs and CD-RWs. For in-depth information about MP3, see • Turn on the TV and select the correct input on the TV to view the
“MP3 Playback” on page 40, and about JPEG, see “JPEG pictures or on-screen indications on the TV screen.
Playback” on page 44. • For DVD playback, you can change the Setup menu setting to
your preference. (See pages 50 to 55.)
Discs you can play:
If “ ” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button,
Disc Mark Video Region Code
the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do, or
Type (Logo) Format Number*
information required for that operation is not recorded in the disc.
NOTICE : In some cases, without showing “ ,” operations will
DVD 1 not be accepted.
Video ALL
Disc structure—DVD, Video CD (VCD/SVCD) and Audio CD (CD)

Video A DVD disc consists of Titles, and each title may be divided into
CD NTSC some Chapters. (See Example 1.)
PAL For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may
have its own title number, and it may be further divided into some
Super chapters.
Video On the other hand, a VCD/SVCD or CD consists of Tracks. (See
CD Example 2.)
In general, each song has its own track number. (On some discs,
each track may also be divided by Indexes.)
Audio COMPACT When playing back a VCD/SVCD with Playback Control (PBC)
CD DIGITAL AUDIO
function, you can select what to view using the menu shown on the
TV screen. (While operating a Video CD using the menu, some of
the functions such as Repeat and Track Search may not work.)
CD-R
Example 1: DVD disc

CD-RW
• On some DVD or VCD/SVCD discs, their actual operations

may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is
due to the disc programming and disc structure, but not a
malfunction of this system.
• DVD-R discs recorded with the DVD VIDEO format can be
played back. However, some discs may not be played back
because of the disc characteristics or recording conditions. Example 2 : Video CD/Audio CD
Note that unfinalized disc cannot be played back.
• The following discs cannot be played back:
– DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW,
DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-I, (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
* Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVD Video discs have their own Region Code
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
numbers. This system only can play back DVD discs whose Region
User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be
Code numbers include “1.”
played back only if they are already “finalized.”
Examples: • The system can play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a
personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD
format or recorded in MP3 format (see page 38).
However, they may not be played back depending on their
characteristics or recording conditions.
If a DVD with the inadequate Region Code numbers is loaded,
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or
“Invalid Region” appears on the TV and playback cannot start.
cautions carefully.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit
because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them.
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the
fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.
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Basic Disc Operations
Note:
If “Password – – – –” and “Parental Locked” appear on the TV screen,
SOUND
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
Parental Lock is in use. You cannot play back a DVD containing violent
TV VCR scenes or those not suitable for your family members.
To play back such a disc, cancel the Parental Lock. (See page 55.)
CENTER SUBWOOFER Number
1 2 3 4 buttons
REAR-L REAR-R To stop playback for a moment
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE Press 8.
9 0
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE • To resume play, press 3.
TV VCR
To go to another chapter or track
AUDIO VOL Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly during playback.
• ¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next or
TOP
MENU MENU succeeding chapter or track.
• 4 : While an MP3 is played back
ENTER Goes back to the beginning of the previous track.
ENTER
While a DVD, a CD, or a VCD is played back
3 Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous
CHOICE ON SCREEN
chapter or track.
7 8
4/ ¢ DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW
To go to another track (only possible on a CD
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM and VCD without PBC) directly using the
number buttons
CENTER SUBWOOFER
SVCD can be operated by using the VCD operation Pressing the number buttons during play 1 2 3 4
procedure. allows you to start playing the track number REAR-L REAR-R
you want. 5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
To start playback 9 0
• To select number 1 to 9, press the
Press 3. corresponding number button, then press
The source is automatically changed to the DVD ENTER.
player. • To select number 15, press 1, 5, then press
“READING” appears on the display for a while, then the detected ENTER
ENTER.
disc type appears—DVD, VCD, CD, MP3 or JPEG. (If your TV is • To cancel a mis-entry, press CLEAR.
turned on, the detected disc type appears on the TV screen.)
• When a disc is not loaded, “NO DISC” appears on the display. To stop during playback
Press 7.
Example:Playback information on the display
DVD L C R 8 TITLE TRK TUNED CHP PROG EON RDS REPEAT 1 A–B
When a DVD, a VCD, or a CD is played back
DIGITAL AUDIO 3
LS S RS
ProLogic II CD
STEREO VCD MP3
MHz
kHz
Playback stops (If your TV is turned on, “7 Resume
Stop” appears on the TV screen.)
• This system can memorize the end point even when you press
Title No. Chapter No. Elapsed playing 7. When you start playback again by pressing 3, playback
time begins from where it has been stopped—Resume play.
VCD/CD L C R 8
3
TRK TUNED PROG EON RDS REPEAT 1 A–B • To stop completely, press 7 twice. (“7 Stop” appears on the
AUDIO
MP3 ProLogic II CD
STEREO VCD MP3
MHz
kHz TV screen.) The disc type appears on the display.
When an MP3 disc or JPEG disc is played back
Disc Type Track No. Elapsed playing Playback stops.
time • This system can memorize the end point even when you press
JPEG 8
7. When you start playback again by pressing 3, playback
C TRK TUNED PROG EON RDS REPEAT 1 A–B
3
ProLogic II MHz begins from the beginning of the stopped track—Resume play.
LS RS
STEREO kHz
Note:
If you open the disc tray or turn off the unit, the resume play is
File No.
canceled.
To remove the disc

Disc play starts from the first chapter or track of the selected disc. Press 0 on the front panel.
• If a menu appears while playing a DVD or VCD with PBC The disc tray comes out.
function, see “Disc Menu-Driven Playback” (for DVD) on page 28
or “Disc Menu-Driven Playback (Only for VCD)” on page 35. To close the disc tray, press 0 again.
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DVD Playback
Showing the On-screen Menu
SOUND
STANDBY/ON You can use some functions through the on-screen menu.
AUDIO
TV VCR
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4
7 Whenever a disc is loaded.
REAR-L REAR-R Press ON SCREEN.
5 6 7 8 On-screen menu appears on the TV.
9 0 Play Mode ON SCREEN
Mode Off
Repeat Off
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH Off
TV VCR
Repeat A–B
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY OSD Off
OK
AUDIO VOL
TOP
To turn off the on-screen menu
MENU MENU
Press ON SCREEN again.
5/∞
ENTER
ENTER
ON SCREEN Showing the Information on the TV Screen
CHOICE ON SCREEN
You can show the following information on the TV screen while a
disc is loaded.
AUDIO AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM ANGLE From the remote control ONLY:
SUB TITLE RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND 1 Press ON SCREEN.
SLEEP The on-screen menu appears on TV-screen.
Play Mode ON SCREEN

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Repeat Off
Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
OK
2 Press cursor 5/ ∞ repeatedly

Some DVDs contain several audio languages, subtitles, and multi- to select “OSD.”
angle views.
Play Mode ENTER
When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you
Mode Off
can select these elements recorded on the DVD.
Repeat Off
Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
Subtitles are recorded on the disc. The number OK
3 inside the mark indicates the total number of the
recorded subtitles. 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to
Several audio languages are recorded on the disc. select the disc information.
3 The number inside the mark indicates the total • Each time you press the button, OSD
ENTER
number of the recorded audio languages. changes as following:
Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc. The
3 number inside the mark indicates the total number On All
of the recorded multi-angle views.
Off
If you cannot find out whether your disc contains these features
listed above, you can check it by showing the on-screen display 4 Press cursor 5/ ∞ repeatedly
(OSD.) to select “OK,” then ENTER.
The on-screen menu disappears and the
ENTER
information appears on the TV.
For basic disc operations such as inserting a disc, starting To turn off the disc information
playback, and moving to another chapters, see “Basic DVD 1) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Off” in step 3.
Operations” on pages 12, 13, and “Basic Disc Operations” on 2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER.
page 25.
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Disc information Selecting the Audio Languages
OSD: On
1 While playing back a DVD containing audio languages (sound
00:01:16 01:40:45 track), you can select the language (sound track) to listen to.
• You can set your favorite audio language as the initial audio
language. (See page 53.)
OSD: All
1
2 3 4 5
DVD 00:01:16 01:40:45 Press AUDIO. AUDIO
Title 1/15 Chapter 2/10 Angle 1/1 Audio language indicator appears on the TV screen for a
Audio 1/3 Eng 5.1ch 48KHz while.
Subtitle Off • Each time you press the button while the indicator
appears on the TV screen, the audio language changes as follows:
6 7 8
1 : Elapsed playing time and remaining time
1/3 Eng 5.1ch 2/3 Fre 5.1ch
2 : Disc type
3 : Current title and total number of the titles on the 3/3 Spa 5.1ch
disc
• Ex.: 1st title is playing out of 15 titles recorded. Ex.: When the disc has 3 selections—English,
4 : Audio language indication French, and Spanish
• Ex.: English is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded.
See right column.
5 : Current chapter and total number of the chapters Selecting the Multi-Angle Views
in the current title
• Ex.: 2nd chapter is playing out of 10 chapters recorded. While playing back a DVD containing multi-angle views, you can
6 : Subtitle language indication view the same scene at different angles.
• Ex.: When no subtitle is displayed on the TV screen.
See below. From the remote control ONLY:
ANGLE
7 : Signal format indicator Press ANGLE.
• Signal format type—Linear PCM (stereo), Dolby Digital, The angle indicator appears on the TV screen for a
and DTS Digital Surround—and bit rate will be indicated. while.
Ex.: When the disc is encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 ch. • Each time you press the button while the angle indicator appears
on the TV screen, the view angle changes.
8 : Multi-angle view indicator
1/3 2/3
• Ex.: When only a single angle-view is recorded on the
disc. See right column.
Selecting the Subtitles

3/3
While playing back a DVD containing subtitles in different
languages, you can select the subtitle to be displayed on the TV
screen.
• You can set your favorite subtitle language as the initial language
shown on the screen. (See page 51.)
From the remote control ONLY: Ex.: When the disc has 3 multi-angle views
SUB TITLE
Press SUB TITLE.
Subtitle language indicator appears on the TV screen
for a while.
• Each time you press the button while the indicator appears on the
TV screen, the subtitle language changes as follows:
1/3 Eng 2/3 Fre
Off 3/3 Spa
Ex.: When the disc has 3 selections—English,

French, Spanish and no subtitle (OFF)
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DVD Playback
Moving to a Particular Portion Directly
You can move to another title, chapter, or particular scene in the

STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO chapter directly.
TV VCR
CENTER SUBWOOFER Number From the remote control ONLY:

1
REAR-L
2 3
REAR-R
4 buttons 1 Press SEARCH. SEARCH
5 6 7 8 The search menu appears on the TV.
9 0 Search
Time _ _:_ _:_ _
Title __
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH SEARCH Chapter __
TV VCR
AUDIO VOL
2 Press cursor 5/∞ to select the
item.
TOP
MENU MENU
ENTER
TOP MENU MENU Time : Select this to
move to a
3/2/5/∞ ENTER particular scene.
ENTER ON SCREEN Title: Select this to move to another title.
Chapter: Select this to move to another chapter.
3
CHOICE ON SCREEN
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW 1/ ¡

3 Press the number buttons to CENTER SUBWOOFER
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM 1 2 3 4
select a desired title, chapter, REAR-L REAR-R
RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND or playing time. 5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
The unit starts playback of the selected 9 0
item.
Disc Menu-Driven Playback
Disc menu-driven playback is possible while playing back a DVD How to input the title and chapter number
with menu (menu may be still pictures or moving pictures Press the number buttons corresponding to the number, then press
depending on the disc). ENTER to start playback.
• When operating a disc using the disc menu, refer also to the • To select number 5, press 5, then ENTER.
instructions supplied for the disc. • To select number 12, press 1, 2, then ENTER.
• To select number 22, press 2, 2, then ENTER.
DVD discs generally have their own menus or title lists. A menu • To cancel a mis-entry, press CLEAR.
usually contains various information about the disc and playback
selections. On the other hand, a title list usually contains titles of How to input the playing time
movies and songs recorded. Press the number buttons to input the playing time, then press
ENTER to start playback at the selected elapsed playing time.
From the remote control ONLY: • To input time “00:45:23,” press 4, 5, 2, 3, then ENTER.
TOP
1 Press MENU or TOP MENU. MENU MENU • To input time “01:23:45,” press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, then ENTER.
A menu or title list will appear on the • To cancel a mis-entry, press CLEAR.
screen.
• On some DVDs, a menu will automatically appear on the

screen after playback starts.
2 Select a desired item on the

menu or on the title list, using
cursor 3/2/5/∞ and ENTER
ENTER.
The unit starts playback of the selected
item.
• On some discs, you can also select items by pressing the
number buttons corresponding to the item numbers listed.
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Searching for a Particular Point 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to
select the repeat mode.
You can search for a particular portion while playing a disc— • Each time you press the button, ENTER
Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Search. Repeat mode changes as follows:
• No sound comes out during Variable Speed Forward/Reverse
Search.
To fast-forward the chapter—Variable Speed Chapter Repeat Title Repeat

Forward Search
Off Disc Repeat
Press ¡ during playback.
Chapter Repeat: Current chapter will be repeated. (the
• Each time you press the button, the search speed
REPEAT 1 indicator lights up.)
changes as follows:
Title Repeat: Current title will be repeated. (the
REPEAT indicator lights up.)
x2 x4
Disc Repeat: Disc will be repeated. (the REPEAT
x20 x8
indicator lights up.)
Off: Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play
is resumed.)
To resume normal play
Press 3.
4 Press cursor 5/∞ to select
“OK,” then ENTER.
ENTER
To reverse the chapter—Variable Speed Reverse
Search
From the remote control ONLY: To cancel repeat play
Press 1 during playback. 1) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Off” in step 3.
• Each time you press the button, the search speed 2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER.
changes as follows:
x2 x4
7 A–B Repeat
While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat.
x20 x8 • A–B repeat is not performed between different titles.
Example:
Press 3.
A–
Repeating Playback
Repeat play cannot be used in the following cases: A–B

• When you enjoy program play
7 Repeat Play From the remote control ONLY:

1 Press ON SCREEN.
1 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen menu appears on the TV.
The on-screen menu appears on the TV. ON SCREEN
ON SCREEN Play Mode
Play Mode Mode Off
Mode Off Repeat Off
Repeat Off Repeat A–B Off
Repeat A–B Off OSD Off
OSD Off OK
OK

“Repeat.”
Play Mode ENTER
Mode Off
Repeat Off
Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
OK
TO BE CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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DVD Playback
Playing Back Chapters in Random Order

— Shuffle Play
STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO
TV VCR You can playback chapters in random order.
1 2 3 4 buttons From the remote control ONLY:
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8 1 Press ON SCREEN.
9 0
The on-screen menu appears on the TV.
Play Mode ON SCREEN
Mode Off
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH Repeat Off
TV VCR
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
AUDIO VOL OK
TOP
MENU MENU 2 Press cursor 5/∞ to select
3/2/5/∞ “Mode.”
ENTER ENTER
ENTER
ON SCREEN Play Mode
Mode Off
CHOICE ON SCREEN Repeat Off
7
3 Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
OK
O S G OO
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to

select “Shuffle.”
“Repeat A–B.” ENTER
• Each time you press the button, play
Play Mode ENTER
Mode Off Shuffle Program
Repeat Off
Repeat A–B Off Off
OSD Off
OK
“OK”, then press ENTER.
3 Press ENTER to select the start The on-screen menu disappears. ENTER
point. ENTER
“A–” appears on the display and “ A–”
appears on the TV.
4 Press ENTER again to select 5 Press 3.

the end point. Playback starts in random order.
“A–” changes to “A–B”, then A–B ENTER
repeat begins.
The unit automatically locates point A
and starts repeated playback between points A and B.
To cancel shuffle play
5 Press ON SCREEN again. 1) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Off” in step 3.
The on-screen menu disappears. 2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER.
ON SCREEN
Notes:
To cancel A–B Repeat • When all chapters in the current title have been played once,
1) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Off” in step 3. shuffle play ends.
2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER. • The same chapter will not be played more than once during shuffle
play.
“A–B” disappears, and resume normal playback.
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Programming the Playing Order of the 6 Press cursor 3 to select the
Chapters — Program Play chapter number.
ENTER
You can arrange the chapter playback order before you start playing. Program Title/Chapter
1 2 _ _ 4 _ _ _ _ 7 _ _ _ _ 10 _ _ _ _
You can program up to 12 steps. 2 _ _ _ _ 5 _ _ _ _ 8 _ _ _ _ 11 _ _ _ _
3 _ _ _ _ 6 _ _ _ _ 9 _ _ _ _ 12 _ _ _ _
From the remote control ONLY: Play Program Clear All
1 Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen menu appears on the TV. ON SCREEN 7 Press the number button to CENTER SUBWOOFER
Play Mode 1 2 3 4
Mode Off
enter the chapter number. REAR-L REAR-R
Repeat Off 5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
Repeat A–B Off Program Title/Chapter
9 0
1 2 _ 3 4 _ _ _ _ 7 _ _ _ _ 10 _ _ _ _
OSD Off
2 _ _ _ _ 5 _ _ _ _ 8 _ _ _ _ 11 _ _ _ _
OK
3 _ _ _ _ 6 _ _ _ _ 9 _ _ _ _ 12 _ _ _ _
Play Program Clear All
• To select number 5, press 5.
“Mode.” • To select number 12, press 1, 2.
Play Mode ENTER
• To cancel a mis-entry, press CLEAR.
Mode Off
Repeat Off 8 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select
Repeat A–B Off
Off
next program step number.
OSD
OK ENTER
Program Title/Chapter
1 2 3 4 _ _ _ _ 7 _ _ _ _ 10 _ _ _ _
2 _ _ _ _ 5 _ _ _ _ 8 _ _ _ _ 11 _ _ _ _
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to 3 _ _ _ _ 6 _ _ _ _ 9 _ _ _ _ 12 _ _ _ _
select “Program.”
ENTER
• Each time you press the button, play

9 Repeat steps 5 to 8 to program other chapters
you want.
Shuffle Program
10 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to
Off select “Play Program”, then
press ENTER. ENTER
4 Press cursor 5/∞ to select The Program menu disappears and
“OK”, then press ENTER. PROG indicator appears on the display.
The Program menu appears on the TV. ENTER
The chapters are played in the order you
have programmed.
Title Number
Chapter Number
1 _ _ _ _ 4 _ _ _ _ 7 _ _ _ _ 10 _ _ _ _
To stop during playback
2 _ _ _ _ 5 _ _ _ _ 8 _ _ _ _ 11 _ _ _ _ Press 7.
3 _ _ _ _ 6 _ _ _ _ 9 _ _ _ _ 12 _ _ _ _
5 Press the number button to CENTER SUBWOOFER

1 2 3 4
enter a title number. REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
1 _ 2 _ _ 4 _ _ _ _ 7 _ _ _ _ 10 _ _ _ _
9 0
2 _ _ _ _ 5 _ _ _ _ 8 _ _ _ _ 11 _ _ _ _
3 _ _ _ _ 6 _ _ _ _ 9 _ _ _ _ 12 _ _ _ _

• To select number 12, press 1, 2.
TO BE CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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DVD Playback
DVD Special Effect Playback
SOUND
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO 7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback
TV VCR
You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a
CENTER SUBWOOFER DVD.
1 2 3 4
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8 From the remote control ONLY:
CLEAR TEST
9
CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE
0 1 Press 8 once during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen.
8 PAUSE
TV VCR
AUDIO VOL
TOP
MENU MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
ENTER
ON SCREEN 2 Press 8 repeatedly to advance the
CHOICE ON SCREEN
picture frame by frame.
3 8 • Each time you press the button, the picture
advances frame by frame.
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW SLOW +/–
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM 83 STEP 83 STEP 83 STEP 83 STEP 83 STEP 83 STEP
ZOOM
SLEEP
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DVD THEATER SYSTEM
Press 3.
To exit from program play

1) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Off” in step 3 on page 31.
2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then ENTER.
To check the program contents

1) Press ON SCREEN.
2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “Mode.”
3) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Program” again even
though “Program” is selected in Step 2.
4) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then ENTER.
The program menu appears on the TV.
To disappear program contents, press ON SCREEN twice.
To erase the stored program

1) Repeat steps 1 to 4 on page 31.
2) Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select “Clear All”, then ENTER.
To modify the program

You can modify the program while the program menu screen is
shown on the TV screen.
• To erase a step: Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select (highlight) an
title or chapter in unwanted step, then press CLEAR.
• To modify a step: Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select (highlight) a
title or chapter you want to modify, then perform steps 5 to 8 on
page 31. (Before entering a new number, press CLEAR)
• To add a step: Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select (highlight) an
empty program step, then perform steps 5 to 8 on page 31.
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7 Slow Motion Playback 7 Zoom
You can enjoy slow motion playback while playing a DVD. You can zoom on the picture while playing back a DVD.
From the remote control ONLY: From the remote control ONLY:
1 Press 8 at the point where you want to 1 Press ZOOM. ZOOM
start playback in slow-motion. The zoom indicator appears on the TV.
A still picture appears on the TV screen.
2 Press SLOW + or SLOW –. SLOW

• Each time you press the button, slow
motion speed changes as follows.
Forward: • Each time you press the button while the indicator appears, the
1/ 5 1/ 4 magnification changes as follows:
1/ 2 1/ 3 No Zoom
Zoom out (12 steps) Zoom in (12 steps)
Reverse:
1/ 5 1/ 4
1/ 1
2 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to move
1/ 2 1 /3 the portion you want to watch.
ENTER
To cancel the zoom

Press 3.
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VCD/CD Playback
Showing the Information on the TV Screen
You can show the following information on the TV screen while a

STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO disc is loaded.
TV VCR
CENTER SUBWOOFER
Number
1 2 3 4 buttons
5
REAR-L
6 7
REAR-R
8
1 Press ON SCREEN.
TEST CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE The on-screen menu appears on TV-screen.
9 0 ON SCREEN
Play Mode
Mode Off
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH SEARCH Repeat Off
TV VCR Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
OK
AUDIO VOL
TOP
MENU MENU
2 Press cursor 5/∞ repeatedly to
MENU
5/∞ select “OSD.”
ENTER ENTER
Play Mode ENTER
ON SCREEN Mode Off
CHOICE ON SCREEN
Repeat Off
3 Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
4 /¢ DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW
OK
RETURN RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND select the disc information.
SLEEP • Each time you press the button, OSD ENTER
changes as following:
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On All
Off
4 Press cursor 5/∞ repeatedly to select “OK,”

• SVCD can be operated by using the VCD operation then ENTER.
procedure.
The on-screen menu disappears and the information appears on
• For basic disc operations such as inserting a disc, starting
the screen.
playback, and moving to another tracks, see “Basic VCD/
CD Operations” on pages 14, 15, and “Basic Disc
Operations” on page 25.
To turn off the disc information
1) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Off” in step 3.
Showing the On-screen Menu 2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER.
You can use some functions through the on-screen menu. Disc information
7 Whenever a disc is loaded. OSD: On 1

Press ON SCREEN.
00:01:16 01:06:35
ON SCREEN OSD: All 2 1
Play Mode 3
Mode Off
Repeat Off VCD 2.0 00:01:16 01:06:35
Repeat A–B Off Track 1/15
OSD Off
OK
1 : Elapsed playing time and remaining time

To turn off the on-screen menu 2 : Disc type and VCD version number
Press ON SCREEN again. • VCD version number appears when only VCD is loaded
(On some VCD, the version number is not shown).
3 : Current track and total number of the tracks on
the disc
• Ex.: 1st track is playing out of 15 tracks recorded.
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Disc Menu–Driven Playback (Only for VCD) Moving to a Particular Portion Directly
The Play Back Control function (PBC) allows you to operate the
You can move to a particular portion (scene) on the track directly.
VCD using menus.
• PBC function is canceled when you use this function.
When you start playing a VCD with PBC function, a menu will
automatically appear on the TV screen.
• A menu may be a list of items, divided screens, or some moving
pictures. (See “PBC operation concept” below.) 1 Press SEARCH during playback or pause. SEARCH
When a menu appears, you can select a desired item on the menu. • Each time you press the button, the following
• When a list of items is displayed on the TV screen, press the indication appears on the TV screen.
number buttons to select an item.
Track Search Disc Search
• When “3” or “SELECT” is displayed on the TV screen, press
3 to start playback.
canceled
From the remote control ONLY: 2 Press cursor 5/∞ to select the
To go to the next submenu item (only for Disc search.)
Press ¢. Track Search: ENTER
To return to the previous submenu Time : Select this to move to a

particular portion on the
Press 4. current track.
Disc Search:
Time : Select this to move to a particular portion on the
PBC operation current disc.
concept Track: Select this to move to a particular track on the current
disc.
3 Press number buttons to select

1
CENTER
2
SUBWOOFER
3 4
a desired track or playing REAR-L REAR-R
time. 5
TEST
6 7
CLEAR SETTING
8
The unit starts playback of the selected 9 0

item.
To cancel the PBC playback How to input the playing time
You can turn on and off the PBC function by pressing MENU • To input time “09:45,” press 9, 4, 5, then ENTER.
MENU on the remote control. Each time you press the • To input time “45:23,” press 4, 5, 2, 3, then ENTER.
button, the PBC function turns on and off. • To cancel a misentry, press CLEAR.
Note: How to input the track number

If you select shuffle play, program play, or repeat play, the PBC Press the number buttons corresponding to the number, then
function is canceled.
press ENTER to start playback.
• To select number 5, press 5, then ENTER.
To activate the PBC function • To select number 12, press 1, 2, then ENTER.
1) Press ON SCREEN. • To cancel a misentry, press CLEAR.
3) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “PBC.” Note:
4) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK,” then press ENTER. When playing back is stopped, you can use only Disc Search.
Selecting Playback Channel

When you play back VCD or CD, you can only select either the left
channel or right channel to listen to.
Press AUDIO repeatedly. AUDIO

Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes
as follows:
Stereo \ Left channel \ Right channel

\ (back to the begininng)
Notes:
• While activating Surround mode or DSP mode, this function does
not work.
• On some discs, this function does not work.
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VCD/CD Playback
Repeating Playback
STANDBY/ON Repeat play cannot be used in the following cases:

SOUND AUDIO
TV VCR • When you enjoy program play
1
CENTER
2
SUBWOOFER
3 4
7 Repeat Play
REAR-L REAR-R From the remote control ONLY:
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE 1 Press ON SCREEN.
9 0
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE ON SCREEN
Play Mode
TV VCR
Mode Off
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY Repeat Off
Repeat A–B Off
AUDIO VOL OSD Off
OK
TOP
MENU MENU
3/2/5/∞ 2 Press cursor 5/∞ to select “Repeat.”
ENTER
ENTER
Play Mode
ON SCREEN ENTER
Mode Off
CHOICE ON SCREEN Repeat Off
3 Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
1/¡ OK

Searching for a Particular Point select the repeat mode.
• Each time you press the button, Repeat ENTER
You can search for a particular portion while playing a disc— mode changes as follows:
Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Search.
• No sound comes out during Variable Speed Forward/Reverse Single All
Search on a VCD.
Off
To fast-forward the tracks—Variable Speed
Forward Search
Single: Current track be repeated. (REPEAT
From the remote control ONLY: 1 indicator lights up.)
Press ¡ during playback. All: Disc will be repeated. (REPEAT
• Each time you press the button, the search speed indicator lights up.)
changes as follows: Off: Repeat play is canceled. (Normal play
is resumed.)
x2 x4
x20 x8 4 Press cursor 5/∞ to select

“OK,” then ENTER.
To resume normal play ENTER
The on-screen menu disappears and
Press 3. repeat playback starts.
To reverse the tracks—Variable Speed Reverse To cancel repeat play

Search 1) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Off” in step 3.
2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER.
Press 1 during playback.
• Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as
follows:
x2 x4
x20 x8

Press 3.
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7 A–B Repeat Playing Back Tracks in Random Order
While playing, you can also select a portion you want to repeat. — Shuffle Play
Example: You can playback chapters in random order.

A– 1 Press ON SCREEN.
Play Mode ON SCREEN
Mode Off
A–B Repeat Off
Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
OK
1 Press ON SCREEN. 2 Press cursor 5/∞ to select
The on-screen menu appears on the TV. “Mode.”
ON SCREEN ENTER
Play Mode Play Mode
Mode Off Mode Off
Repeat Off Repeat Off
Repeat A–B Off Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off OSD Off
OK OK

“Repeat A–B.” 3 Press ENTER repeatedly to
Play Mode ENTER select “Shuffle.”
Mode Off ENTER
Repeat Off • Each time you press the button, play
Repeat A–B Off
OSD Off
OK
Shuffle Program
3 Press ENTER to select the start Off PBC*
point.
“A–” appears on the display and “ A–” ENTER * Appears when only VCD with PBC is loaded
appears on the TV.
4 Press ENTER again to select The on-screen menu disappears. ENTER
the end point.
“A–” changes to “A–B”, then A–B repeat ENTER
begins.
The unit automatically locates point A
and starts repeated playback between 5 Press 3.
points A and B. playback starts in random order.
5 Press ON SCREEN again.

The on-screen menu disappears.
ON SCREEN
To cancel shuffle play
To cancel A–B Repeat 2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER.
2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER.
Notes:
“A–B” disappears, and resume normal playback.
• When all tracks have been played once, shuffle play ends.
• The same track will not be played more than once during shuffle
play.
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VCD/CD Playback
STANDBY/ON
SOUND
TV VCR
AUDIO select “Program.” ENTER
CENTER SUBWOOFER Number • Each time you press the button, play
1 2 3 4 buttons mode changes as follows:
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE Shuffle Program
9 0
Off PBC*
TV VCR
* Appears when only VCD with PBC is loaded
AUDIO VOL 4 Press cursor 5/∞ to select

TOP
MENU MENU
The Program menu appears on the TV. ENTER
3/2/5/∞
ENTER Track Number
ENTER
Program
3 ON SCREEN 1 ___ 4 ___ 7 ___ 10 _ _ _
CHOICE ON SCREEN
2 ___ 5 ___ 8 ___ 11 _ _ _
7 8 3 ___ 6 ___ 9 ___ 12 _ _ _
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW SLOW +/–
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM ZOOM

5 Press the number button to
1
CENTER
2
SUBWOOFER
3 4
enter a track number. REAR-L REAR-R
SLEEP Program 5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
1 _12 4 ___ 7 ___ 10 _ _ _
9 0
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2 ___ 5 ___ 8 ___ 11 _ _ _
3 ___ 6 ___ 9 ___ 12 _ _ _

Programming the Playing Order of the 6 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select

Tracks — Program Play next program step.
ENTER
Program
You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing. 1 12 4 ___ 7 ___ 10 _ _ _
You can program up to 12 steps. 2 ___ 5 ___ 8 ___ 11 _ _ _
3 ___ 6 ___ 9 ___ 12 _ _ _
1 Press ON SCREEN.
7 Repeat steps 5 to 6 to program other tracks you
Play Mode ON SCREEN want.
Mode Off
Repeat Off 8 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select
Repeat A–B Off “Play Program”, then press
OSD Off ENTER
OK
ENTER.
The Program menu disappears and
the PROG indicator appears on the
2 Press cursor 5/∞ to select display.
“Mode.” The tracks are played in the order you have programmed.
Play Mode
ENTER
Mode Off
Repeat Off
Repeat A–B Off To stop during playback
OSD Off
OK Press 7.
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To exit from program play 7 Slow Motion Playback
From the remote control ONLY: You can enjoy slow motion playback while playing a VCD.
1) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Off” in step 3 on page 38.
2) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then press ENTER. From the remote control ONLY:
Playback changes to normal play and the stored program is cleared. 1 Press 8 at the point where you want to
start playback in slow-motion.
To check the program contents A still picture appears on the TV screen.
1) Press ON SCREEN.
3) Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Program” again even 2 Press SLOW +. SLOW
though “Program” is selected in Step 2. • Each time you press the button, slow motion
4) Press cursor 5/∞ to select “OK”, then ENTER. speed changes as follows.
The program menu appears on the TV.
To disappear program contents, press ON SCREEN twice.
1/ 5 1/ 4
To erase the stored program

1/ 2 1/ 3
1) Repeat steps 1 to 4 on page 38.
2) Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select “Clear All”, then ENTER.
To modify the program To resume normal play

You can modify the program while the program menu screen is Press 3.
shown on the TV.
• To erase a step: Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select (highlight) an
unwanted track, then press CLEAR.
• To modify a step: Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select (highlight) a
track you want to modify, then perform steps 5 to 6 on page 38
(Before entering a new number, press CLEAR). 7 Zoom
• To add a step: Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select (highlight) an You can zoom on the picture while playing back a VCD.
empty program step, then perform steps 5 to 6 on page 38.
VCD Special Effect Playback 1 Press ZOOM. ZOOM
The zoom indicator appears on the TV.
7 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback
You can advance the still picture frame by frame while playing a
VCD.

1 Press 8 once during playback.
A still picture appears on the TV screen. • Each time you press the button while the indicator appears, the
magnification changes as follows:
8 PAUSE
No Zoom
Zoom out (12 steps) Zoom in (12 steps)
2 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to move

2 Press 8 repeatedly to advance the the portion you want to watch.
picture frame by frame. ENTER
• Each time you press the button, the picture
advances frame by frame.
83 STEP 83 STEP 83 STEP 83 STEP 83 STEP 83 STEP
To cancel the zoom

Press 3.

Press 3.
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MP3 Playback
This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can playback

Example: MP3 disc structure and playback order
MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.
• Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably.
Hierarchies
What is MP3? Root
1
MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) 1
2
Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression
ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format, one
CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a
2 4
regular CD can. 3
5
* Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio data 3 6
will consume. The measuring unit used is Kbps (1000 bits per
second). 7
4
8
To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most 9
popular bit rate for encoding (recording) is 128 Kbps.
5 6 -
=
MP3 File Compatibility 0 ~
• This system can only read MP3 files that are recorded in the
format that is compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2.
• The system can play MP3 files only with the following file
extensions: “.MP3,” “.Mp3,” “.mP3,” and “.mp3.” 7 !
• This unit can show ID3v1* tags on the TV-screen. @
* An MP3 file can contain file information called “ID3 Tag” where #
8 $
its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. There are %
two versions—ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1) and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag ^
version 2). 9 &
• This unit is not compatible with ID3v2. *
(
Disc structure—How are MP3 files recorded : Indicates folders

and played back?
“MP3 files (tracks)” can be recorded in “folders,” in PC : Indicates files (tracks)
terminology.
During recording, the files and folders can be arranged in a way
similar to arranging files and folders of computer data.
“Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file and directory can be
linked to the root.
In compliance with ISO 9660, the maximum allowable depth of
nested folders—so-called “hierarchy”—is eight (inclusive of the
root).
Playback order, files search order, and folder search order of the
MP3 files recorded on a disc are determined by the writing (or
encoding) application; therefore, playback order may be different
from the one you have intended while recording the folders and the
files.
NOTES for MP3 disc

• MP3 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time.
(It differs due to the complexity of the folder/file configuration.)
• When an MP3 disc is loaded, you cannot adjust the subwoofer
output level.
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The on-screen display
STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO
TV VCR 1 2 3 4 5
Play Track 1/28 00:00:17
CENTER SUBWOOFER _ CARD Brow Disc
1 2 3 4 1 SOLITAIRE 6 CRIBBAGE.
REAR-L REAR-R 2 BEZIQUE.m 7 HEART.MP3
5 6 7 8 3 BRIDGE.mp3 8 OLDMAID.M
CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE
4 CANASTA.m 9 PINOCLE.M
TEST
5 COPAC.MP3 10 RUMMY.MP3
9 0
File:BEZIQUE.mp3
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE Artist: Album:
Song: Comments:
Genre: Year:
TV VCR
6 7
AUDIO VOL
1 : Track number
TOP
MENU MENU
2 : Current folder name
3/2/5/∞
ENTER 3 : Current track (file) and total number of the tracks
ENTER
in the current folder
3
• Ex.: 1st track is playing out of 28 tracks recorded.
CHOICE ON SCREEN
7 8 4 : Play mode
5 : Elapsed playing time
6 : Playback track (highlight)
7 : File information
• If the MP3 file has ID3v1 tag, file information appears.
SLEEP
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To go to another track
Press ¢ or 4 during playback.
For in-depth information about a disc to be played back, see • ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track.
“Disc Introduction—DVD/VCD/CD” on page 24.
Starting Playback • 4 : Skip to the beginning of the previous track.

It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3
disc.
1 Insert an MP3 disc.

After detecting the disc, on-screen display appears on the TV. To stop playback for a moment
Stop Track 1/28 Press 8.
_ CARD Brow Disc
1
2
SOLITAIRE
BEZIQUE.m
6
7
CRIBBAGE.
HEART.MP3
To resume play, press 3.
3 BRIDGE.mp3 8 OLDMAID.M
File:BEZIQUE.mp3 To stop during playback

Artist: Album:
Song: Comments: Press 7.
Genre: Year:
To start playback again

2 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select
Press 3.
the track, then press ENTER. The marked (highlight) track starts playback.
Playback starts. ENTER
To remove the disc

Press 0 on the front panel.
Note: The disc tray comes out.
If the loaded disc is not recorded in the audio CD format, MP3 format,
or JPEG format, “Error” appears on the TV screen. To close the disc tray, press 0 again.
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MP3 Playback
To start playback of the

selected track
SOUND
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select the track, ENTER
TV VCR then press ENTER.
1 2 3 4 buttons
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
Notes:
9 0 • Only 10 tracks can be shown on the TV.
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE To move to next 10 tracks, press cursor 3 repeatedly.
To move to previous 10 tracks, press cursor 2 repeatedly.
TV VCR • If you move to another folder, playing back stops.
Moving to a Particular Track Directly

AUDIO VOL
TOP
MENU MENU
You can move to a particular track on the current folder directly.
3/2/5/∞
ENTER ENTER
3
Press the number buttons to CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4
select a track number you REAR-L REAR-R
CHOICE ON SCREEN
7 8 want. 5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
The system starts playback from the
9 0
selected track.
• To select number 5, press 5 then press ENTER.
• To select number 10, press 1, 0 then press ENTER.
SLEEP • To select number 23, press 2, 3 then press ENTER.
• To select number 123, press 1, 2, 3 then press ENTER.
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Programming the Playing Order of the

Operations Using the On-Screen Display Tracks — Program Play
It is recommended to turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 You can arrange the track playback order before you start playing.
disc.
When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following on-screen
display appears on the TV screen. (The contents of this on-screen
1 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to
display varies according to the disc—the way MP3 tracks were select “Brow Disc,” then press
recorded on the disc.) ENTER. ENTER
“Brow Disc (Browse Disc) ” changes
to “Crea Prog (Create Program).”
Stop Track 1/28 00:00:00
_ CARD Crea Prog
1 SOLITAIRE 6 CRIBBAGE.
Button To do 2 BEZIQUE.m 7 HEART.MP3
ENTER Start playback or go into a folder.
3/2 /5/∞ Select a track or folder. 2 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select

the track.
Stop Track 1/28 00:00:00 ENTER
_ CARD Crea Prog
2 BEZIQUE.m 7 HEART.MP3
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3 Press ENTER. You can perform following operation same as in normal playback.
The selected track is marked (highlight).
Stop Track 1/28 00:00:00 ENTER To go to another track
_ CARD Crea Prog Press ¢ or 4 during playback.
1 SOLITAIRE 6 CRIBBAGE. • ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track.
2 BEZIQUE.m 7 HEART.MP3
• 4 : Skip to the beginning of the previous track.
• If you press ENTER again, the marked track is canceled.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program other tracks you

want.
To stop playback for a moment
Stop Track 1/28 00:00:00
_ CARD Crea Prog Press 8.
2 BEZIQUE.m 7 HEART.MP3 To resume play, press 3.
To stop during playback
• You can select the track in another folders.
• You cannot select same track more than once during program Press 7.
play.
5 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select To start playback again

“Crea Prog,” then press Press 3.
ENTER. ENTER
“Crea Prog (Create Program)” changes
To start playback of the selected track
to “Brow Prog (Browse Program),” and
selected tracks appear on the TV. Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select the
track, then press ENTER.
Stop Track 1/28 00:00:00
Selected Files: Brow Prog ENTER
1 BRIDGE.mp3 6 CANASTA.m
2 RUMMY.MP3
3 CRIBBAGE.
4 OLDMAID.M
5 HEART.MP3
To move to a particular track directly

6 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to Press the number buttons to select a CENTER SUBWOOFER
select the start track, then track number you want. 1 2 3 4
ENTER • To select number 5, press 5 then press REAR-L REAR-R
press ENTER. 5 6 7 8
The tracks are played in the order you ENTER. TEST CLEAR SETTING
have programmed. • To select number 10, press 1, 0 then press 9 0

ENTER.
• To select number 23, press 2, 3 then press
ENTER.
ENTER
Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select “Brow
Prog,” then press ENTER.
“Brow Prog (Browse Program)” changes
to “Brow Disc (Browse disc).”
Playback stops and the stored program is cleared.
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JPEG Playback
What is JPEG?
A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint
Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image SOUND
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
quality in spite of its high compression ratio. TV VCR

1 2 3 4 buttons
Disc structure REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
On a JPEG disc, each still picture (material) is recorded as a file. TEST CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE
Files are usually grouped into a folder. Folders can also include 9 0
another folders, creating hierarchical folder layers. DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE
This system simplifies the hierarchical construction of a disc and CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH
manages folders by “groups.” TV VCR
This system can recognize up to 999 items in one folder, items
including subfolders and files. AUDIO VOL
• If there is any type of files other than JPEG files in a folder, those
files are also counted in the total number of 999. TOP
MENU MENU
3/2/5/∞
NOTES for JPEG disc ENTER
ENTER
• JPEG discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout 3
time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file
CHOICE ON SCREEN
configuration.) 7 8
• When making a JPEG disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 as
the disc format. 4 /¢ DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 5 sessions).

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM ZOOM
• The system can play JPEG files only with the following file RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND
extensions: “.jpg,” “.jpeg,” “.JPG,” “.JPEG” and any uppercase SLEEP

and lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”).
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file RM-STHA35J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will
take a longer time to be shown.)
• This system can play only baseline JPEG files*. Progressive JPEG
files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played.
• Some JPEG discs may not be played back because of their disc
characteristics or recording conditions.
* • Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, web, etc. Loading the Disc
• Progressive JPEG format: Used for web.
• Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.
Insert a JPEG disc.
After detecting the disc, on-screen display appears on the TV.
Stop Track 1/22

_ Color Brow Disc
1 Rainbow 6 GREEN.JPG
2 AZURE.JPG 7 ORANGE.JP
3 BLACK.JPG 8 PURPLE.JP
4 BLUE.JPG 9 WHITE.JPG
5 CYAN.JPG 10 YELLOW.JP
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Operations Using the On-Screen Display To stop the slide-show playback temporarily
Press 8 on the remote control.
The on-screen display
1 2 3 4
Stop Track 1/22 00:00:00 To resume the slide-show playback
_ Color Brow Disc
1 Rainbow 6 GREEN.JPG Press 3.
5 CYAN.JPG 10 YELLOW.JP
5
To stop the slide-show playback completely
1 : File number
Press 7.
2 : Current folder name
3 : Current file and total number of the files in the
current folder
• Ex.: 1st file is playing out of 22 files recorded.
4 : Play mode To skip files forward
Press ¢.
5 : Playback file (highlight)
• When press 3 to start playback slide-show, playback starts
this (highlight) file.
To skip files backward
Press 4.
Button To do
To rotate a still picture
ENTER Start playback or go into a folder. Press cursor 3/2/5/∞.
When the slide-show stops and the picture is
3/ 2 / 5 / ∞ Select a file or folder. rotated on the TV.
ENTER
3: ANGLE 90
∞: ANGLE 180
2: ANGLE 270
To select the file. 5: ANGLE 0
Press cursor 3/2/5/∞.
ENTER To return to normal angle, press the button again or press 5.
Note:
Only 10 files can be shown on the TV.
To move to next 10 files, press cursor 3 repeatedly. To zoom in a still picture
To move to previous 10 files, press cursor 2 repeatedly. ZOOM
Press ZOOM.
The zoom indicator appears on the TV.
• Each time you press the button while the indicator
To show the selected file only appears, the magnification changes as follows:
Press ENTER.
The selected file (still picture) is shown on ENTER No Zoom
the TV. Zoom ✕ 4 Zoom ✕ 1.25
12 steps
Notes
The picture size changes automatically to fit the TV-screen. • While the picture is zoomed in, press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to move
the portion you want to watch.
To cancel the zoom, press 3.

To start the slide-show playback
Press 3.
Each file (still picture) is shown on the TV for about
few seconds, then changed to the next file one after
another.
• The showing time varies depending on the file size or other factor.
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JPEG Playback
Programming the Playing Order of the

Files — Program Play
STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO
TV VCR
You can arrange the file playback order before you start playing.
1 2 3 4 buttons From the remote control ONLY:
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8 1 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select
9 0
“Brow Disc,” then press
ENTER
ENTER.
“Brow Disc (Browse Disc) ” changes to
TV VCR “Crea Prog (Create Program).”
Stop Track 1/22 00:00:00
_ Color Crea Prog
AUDIO VOL
TOP 2 AZURE.JPG 7 ORANGE.JP
MENU MENU 3 BLACK.JPG 8 PURPLE.JP
3/2/5/∞ 4 BLUE.JPG
5 CYAN.JPG
9
10
WHITE.JPG
YELLOW.JP
ENTER ENTER
3
CHOICE ON SCREEN 2 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select
7 8
the file.
4 /¢ ENTER
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW Stop Track 1/22 00:00:00
_ Color Crea Prog
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM ZOOM 1 Rainbow 6 GREEN.JPG
RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND 3 BLACK.JPG 8 PURPLE.JP
SLEEP 5 CYAN.JPG 10 YELLOW.JP
3
RM-STHA35J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM Press ENTER.
The selected file is marked (highlight).
Stop Track 1/22 00:00:00 ENTER
_ Color Crea Prog
Moving to a Particular File Directly 5 CYAN.JPG 10 YELLOW.JP
You can move to a particular file on the current folder directly.

• If you press ENTER again, the marked file is canceled.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program
Press the number buttons to CENTER SUBWOOFER
other files you want.
1 2 3 4
select a file number you want. REAR-L REAR-R
Stop Track 1/22 00:00:00
ENTER
The system starts playback from the 5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
_ Color Crea Prog
selected file. 9 0 1 Rainbow 6 GREEN.JPG
• To select number 5, press 5 then press 4 BLUE.JPG 9 WHITE.JPG
ENTER. 5 CYAN.JPG 10 YELLOW.JP
• To select number 23, press 2, 3 then press ENTER. • You can select the files in another folders.
• To select number 123, press 1, 2, 3 then press ENTER. • You cannot select same file more than once during program
play.
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5 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select To stop during playback
“Crea Prog,” then press Press 7.
ENTER
ENTER.
“Crea Prog (Create Program)” changes
to “Brow Prog (Browse Program),” and To start playback again
selected files appear on the TV. Press 3.
Stop Track 1/22 00:00:00
Selected Files: Brow Prog
1 BLACK.JPG 6 AZURE.JPG
2 PURPLE.JP To rotate a still picture
3 GREEN.JPG
4 WHITE.JPG Press cursor 3/2/5/∞.
5 CYAN.JPG
ENTER
6 Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select

the start file.
ENTER
To zoom in a still picture
ZOOM
Press ZOOM.
7 Press 3 or ENTER.
The selected files are
played in the order you ENTER
have programmed. To start playback of the selected file
Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select the file,
then press ENTER.
ENTER
Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select “Brow Prog,” then press
ENTER.
“Brow Prog (Browse Program)” changes to “Brow Disc (Browse
To move to a particular track directly
disc).” Press the number buttons to select a file CENTER SUBWOOFER
number you want. 1 2 3 4

Playback stops and the stored program is cleared. REAR-L REAR-R
• To select number 5, press 5 then press 5 6 7 8
ENTER. TEST CLEAR SETTING
• To select number 10, press 1, 0 then 9 0
press ENTER.
You can perform following operation same as in normal playback.
To go to another file
Press ¢ or 4 during playback.
• ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next file.
• 4 : Skip to the beginning of the previous file.
To stop playback for a moment

Press 8.
To resume play, press 3.
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Tuner Operations
Tuning in Stations
From the remote control:

SOUND
TV
STANDBY/ON
VCR
AUDIO 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM/AM
Number band.
CENTER SUBWOOFER
buttons The last received station of the selected band is tuned
1 2 3 4
REAR-L REAR-R in.
5 6 7 8 • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between
TEST CLEAR SETTING FM MODE FM MODE
9 0
FM and AM.
FM/AM DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE
TV
CONTROL
VCR
TV/VIDEO SEARCH
2 Press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN - TUNING - UP
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY PROGRAM DOWN until you find the frequency
AUDIO VOL
you want.
• TUNING UP : Increases the frequency.
TOP
MENU MENU • TUNING DOWN : Decreases the frequency.
ENTER The system starts searching for stations and stops when a station
ENTER
of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
CHOICE ON SCREEN • You can use the number button to enter the station frequency
TUNING directly
UP/DOWN DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW 1 /¡
AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM On the front panel:

RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until the SOURCE
SLEEP
desired band appears on the display.
The last received station of the selected band is
RM-STHA35J tuned in.
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
• Each time you press the button, the source changes as follows:
DVD TUNER FM TUNER AM
DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN
For basic tuner operations, see “Basic Tuner Operations” on page
16.
2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until
you find the frequency you want.
• ¢ : Increases the frequency.
• 4 : Decreases the frequency.
The system starts searching for stations and stops when a station
of sufficient signal strength is tuned in.
Notes:
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED
indicator lights up on the display.
• When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator
also lights up.
• When you press the button repeatedly, the frequency changes step
by step.
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Using Preset Tuning To tune in a preset station
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the FM/AM
quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
band.
The last received station of the selected band is
To store the preset stations automatically tuned in.
From the remote control ONLY: • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between
REC/MEMORY
Press and hold MEMORY for a while. FM and AM.
“AUTO SAVE” appears on the display, and automatic
2
CENTER SUBWOOFER
preset starts. Press the number button to 1 2 3 4
Local stations with the strong signals are searched for and stored select a preset station. REAR-L REAR-R
automatically in the band. When FM preset is over, the band 5 6 7 8

• To select number 1 to 9, press the TEST CLEAR SETTING
changes to AM and automatic preset starts. 9 0
corresponding number button, then
press ENTER.
To store the preset stations • To select number 15, press 1, 5 then press ENTER.
From the remote control ONLY: • To cancel a mis-entry, press CLEAR.
1 Tune in the station you want to preset (see

“Tuning in Stations”). • You can press ¡/1 to select the preset station.
L R TUNED
¡: Increases the preset number.
1: Decreases the preset number.
STEREO MHz
Selecting the FM Reception Mode

2 Press MEMORY. REC/MEMORY
“SAVE TO” appears on the display. When an stereo FM program tuned currently is noisy, you can
change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.
L R TUNED
STEREO
Press FM MODE. FM MODE
The STEREO indicator goes off from the display and

3 Press the number button to 1
CENTER
2
SUBWOOFER
3 4 the program loses the stereo effect.
select a preset number. REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
• To select number 1 to 9, press the 9 0 To resume the stereo effect, press FM MODE again. FM MODE
corresponding number button. The stereo effect resumes.
Note:
The FM reception mode will also resumes in the following cases:
4 Press ENTER to store the • When you change the frequency, the preset number, or the band
preset station. • When you change the source (If you use SOURCE button on the
“SAVED” appears on the display and the ENTER
unit, the FM reception mode is memoried.)
station is assigned to the selected preset • When you turn off the system
number.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations

you want.
To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored
one.
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Setting up the DVD Preferences
Using the Choice Menus

STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO You can adjust the initial setting of DVD playback according to your
TV VCR preference or needs through five choice menus.
CENTER SUBWOOFER
• You need to turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on
1 2 3 4 the TV.
REAR-L REAR-R
• You can select the choice menu only when DVD is selected as the
5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTINGFM MODE source and playback stops.
9 0 • You can only use the remote control for the choice menu operations.
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE • You can change the language used in the choice menus. See page
53.
TV VCR
Language Picture Audio Setting Rating
AUDIO VOL
TOP
MENU MENU
3/2/5/∞
ENTER
ENTER
CHOICE
CHOICE ON SCREEN
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW Language: You can select the initial languages for the disc
menu, audio, and subtitle.
You can also select the language used on the TV
RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND screen while operating this system.
SLEEP Picture: You can select the desired options concerning a
picture or monitor screen.
RM-STHA35J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM Audio: The Audio menu is not used for this system.
Setting: You can make the speaker settings according to the
layout of your speakers.
Rating: You can change the setting the parental lock.
See “Setting the Parental (Rating) Level” on page
54.
Basic procedure through the choice menus

1 Press CHOICE.
The choice menu appears on the TV.

CHOICE
2 Press cursor 3/2 repeatedly to

select one of the choice
menus—Language, Picture, ENTER
Audio, Setting, or Rating.
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3 Press ENTER Language Menu
The selected menu appears on the TV.
Language Picture Audio Setting Rating ENTER

You can select your favorite language you listen to or read on the TV
screen.
When you operate this system or watch a DVD, you will be able to
operate the system or to enjoy a DVD in the language you have
Dynamic Range Off selected and stored.
C.Delay 0 ms
S.Delay 0 ms
Speaker Set LR C LS RS SW On the Language menu, you can select the following:
Test Tone

Example: When the Setting menu is selected.
4 Press cursor 5/∞ repeatedly to

On Screen
Subtitle
English
English
select the item you want to set Audio English
DVD Menu English
up. ENTER Restore default
On Screen: Select the indication language shown on the

TV screen while operating the system. (ex.
5 Press ENTER PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, etc.)
• Each time you press the button, the Subtitle: Select the subtitle language you read while
setting of the item changes.
ENTER watching a DVD.
Language Picture Audio Setting Rating Audio: Select the language you listen to while
watching a DVD.
DVD Menu: Select the menu language recorded on a DVD
Dynamic Range Off which you use while operating the DVD’s own
C.Delay 2 ms menu.
S.Delay 0 ms
Speaker Set LR C LS RS SW Restore default: All choice menu settings (except for
Test Tone “Interlace” setting in the Picture menu, Rating
level and the password in the Rating menu)
Example: When the C.Delay is selected.
return to initial setting.
If you select this item and press ENTER,
Notes:
“System Reset” appears on the TV.
• Some choice menus consist of two pages. Selecting “Next Page” To reset the settings, select “OK” and press
and pressing ENTER makes its next menu appear on the TV. ENTER. All choice menu settings return to
• Some items in the choice menus consist of sub-menus to set up.
initial setting, the choice menu disappears and
Selecting them and pressing ENTER makes its sub-menu appear
on the TV. You can set them using cursor 5/ ∞ and ENTER (as the disc is loaded again.
explained in this basic procedure).
To return from the sub-menu, cursor 2.
Languages you can select on this menu
To move to another choice menu You can select the following languages separately for each listed
item on the menu.
Press cursor 5 when the top of the items in the menu is selected.
• For “On screen,”“Audio,” and “DVD Menu”:
English, French, and Spanish.
• For “Subtitle” :
English, French, Spanish, Auto and Off.
Note:
The original language will be selected as the initial language
regardless of your setting in the following cases:
• If the language you have selected is not recorded on the disc.
• If the disc is programmed to be played back in the original
language.
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Monitor Type: Select the TV screen size for playing back a

STANDBY/ON DVD recorded with 16:9 wide screen video
SOUND AUDIO
TV VCR signal.
• 4:3 Letter Box: Select “4:3 Letter Box” when
CENTER SUBWOOFER
the aspect ratio of your TV is
1 2 3 4
REAR-L REAR-R 4:3. While viewing a wide
5 6 7 8 screen picture, the black bars
9 0
appear on the top and the bottom of the
screen.
• 4:3 Pan-Scan: Select “4:3 Pan-Scan” when
CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH the aspect ratio of your TV is
TV VCR
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY 4:3. While viewing a wide
screen picture, the black bars
AUDIO VOL do not appear, however, the left and right
TOP
edge sides of the pictures will not be shown
MENU MENU on the screen.
3/2/5/∞
• 16:9 Wide: Select “16:9 Wide” when
ENTER
ENTER the aspect ratio of the TV
CHOICE is 16:9. (Set the screen
size to full on your TV.)
CHOICE ON SCREEN
TV System: You cannot select this item.
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW Interlace: Select the video signal type.
• CVBS S_Video: Select this when you use the S-Video cord to
connect a TV.
RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND • CVBS YUV: Select this when you do not use the S-Video
cord to connect a TV.
SLEEP
Progressive: You cannot select this item.
RM-STHA35J
DVD THEATER SYSTEM TE Mode: You can select the TE (Transition Effect) mode.
• On: When the picture changes and appears on the
TV, the picture appears with transition effect.
• Off: The picture appears without effect.
Pause/Still: You can change this mode to get better pictures
when the picture is unclear or noisy.
Normally select “AUTO.” If the picture on a disc
Picture Menu
is unclear or noisy, select “Frame” or “Field.”
• Frame: Select this when the small text or fine
You can select the desired options concerning a picture or monitor
patterns cannot be seen clearly.
screen.
• Field: Select this when the moving picture is noisy.
• Auto: Normally select this mode. The system
On the Picture menu, you can set the following:
selects the appropriate mode automatically.
Monitor type 4:3Letter Box

TV System NTSC
Interlace CVBS YUV
Progressive YPBPR
Next Page
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Audio Menu 7 Setting the delay time
Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and the
The Audio menu is not used for this system. rear speakers, comparing to that of the sounds from the front
speakers. If the distance to the center speaker and/or the rear
speakers from your listening point is almost the same as from the
front speakers, select “0 ms (msec).”
D Digital Off
DTS Off
MP3 Off
CD Off Center speaker
Next Page Left front Subwoofer Right front
speaker speaker
D Digital / DTS / MP3 / CD / PCM / DownSampling : 3.0 m

• Off 2.7 m
2.4 m
2.1 m
Setting Menu
You can make the speaker settings according to the layout of your
speakers.
Left rear Right rear
speaker speaker
On the Setting menu, you can set the following:

1 msec increase in delay time corresponds to 30 cm (1 ft.)

increase in distance.
Dynamic Range Off
C.Delay 0 ms
S.Delay
Ex. : In this case, set C.Delay to “1 ms” and R.Delay to
0 ms
Speaker Set LR C LS RS SW “3 ms”
Test Tone
7 Speaker setting
Dynamic Range:You can enjoy a powerful sound at night even at
a low volume level when listening to the sound Language Picture Audio Setting Rating
with Dolby Digital.
• On: Select this when you want to apply the
compression effect fully (useful at midnight.) Subwoofer On
• Off: Select this when you want to enjoy surround Surround Small
with its full dynamic range (no effect Center Small
Front Speaker Small
applied.)
Return
C.Delay: To register delay time for center speaker—from
0 msec to 5 msec. See “Setting the delay time”
Subwoofer: You cannot select this item.
on right column.
Surround / Center / Front Speaker:
R.Delay: To register delay time for rear speakers—from 0 Select the speaker setting according to the layout
msec to 15 msec. See “Setting the delay time” of your speakers. (You cannot select “Off” for
on right column. the front speakers.)
Speaker Set: Enters Speaker setting sub-menu. See “Speaker • Small: Select this when the cone speaker unit built in
setting” on right column. the speaker is smaller than 12 cm (43/4 inches).
(Select this when using the supplied speakers.)
Test Tone: The test tone menu appears on the TV and the • Off: Select this when the center speaker and/or
test tone comes out from the speakers in the rear speakers are not connected or not in use.
order. See “Adjusting the Sound” on page 23. If you want to enjoy monaural source with
• If a disc is not loaded, the test tone does not the front speakers, select “Off” for the center
come out. speaker.
• If there is a speaker from which no sounds
comes out, check the speaker’s connection (see Return: Return to the Setting menu.
pages 6 and 7.)
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SOUND
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO
1 Press CHOICE.
TV VCR The choice menu appears on the TV.
CHOICE
1 2 3 4 buttons
REAR-L REAR-R 2 Press cursor 3 repeatedly to
5 6 7 8
select “Rating.”
9 0
ENTER

TV VCR
AUDIO VOL
3 Press ENTER.
The Rating menu appears on the TV.
TOP
MENU MENU ENTER
3/2/5/∞ Language Picture Audio Setting Rating
ENTER
ENTER
CHOICE
Password ––––
CHOICE ON SCREEN Rating 1. Kid Safe
SLEEP
4 Press the number buttons to CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4
RM-STHA35J
enter the password (4 digits), REAR-L REAR-R
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
then ENTER. 5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
“ ” changes to “ ” on the menu. 9 0
• If you forget your password, enter

“1987”

Setting the Parental (Rating) Level
ENTER
Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing

Password
violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members.
Rating ****
1. Kid Safe
Nobody can play such a disc unless this function is canceled (See
“To release the parental lock temporarily” below.)
• This setting takes effect only for the DVDs containing the rating
level information—“1. Kid Safe” (most restrictive) to “8. Adult”
(least restrictive).
Password ––––
Rating 1. Kid Safe
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5 Press cursor ∞ to select 7 To change the password
“Rating.”
Language Picture Audio Setting Rating ENTER 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of “Setting the Parental
(Rating) Level” procedure.
Password –––– 2 Press the number buttons to CENTER SUBWOOFER

1 2 3 4
Rating 1. Kid Safe enter a new password (4 REAR-L REAR-R
digits), then ENTER. 5 6 7 8
TEST CLEAR SETTING
“ ” changes to “ ” on the menu. 9 0
Your new password is now stored.

• If you do not release the parental lock (“ ” appears on the
TV), cannot select “Rating.” Language Picture Audio Setting Rating
ENTER
select the level you want. Password
• Each time you press the button, the ENTER Rating ****
1. Kid Safe
parental (rating) level changes.
7 Press cursor 5 to select CENTER SUBWOOFER

1 2 3 4
“Password”, then press the REAR-L REAR-R
number buttons to enter the 5

TEST
6
CLEAR SETTING
7 8
password (4 digits) and 9 0

ENTER.
“ ” changes to “ ” on the menu,
and the parental level changes. Password ––––
ENTER Rating 1. Kid Safe
7 To release the parental lock temporarily

When you set a strict parental level, some discs may not be played
back at all.
If you try to playback such a disc, you need to input the password to
release parental lock temporarily (“Password – – – –” and ”Parental
Locked” appear on the TV.)
You cannot play the disc before you enter the correct password.
When you enter wrong passwords more than three times, “Parental
Lock” appears on the TV and playback stops.
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Operating JVC’s Components
You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products.
– This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A code.
• To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product.
❏ To operate a JVC’s TV
CONTROL
After pressing CONTROL TV on the TV VCR
STANDBY/ON remote control, you can perform the
SOUND AUDIO
TV VCR following operations on the TV.
TV
1 2 3 4 TV : Turn on or off the TV.
buttons
REAR-L REAR-R
5 6 7 8
TV VOL +/–: Adjust the volume.
9 0
TV/VIDEO: Set the input mode (either TV or
VIDEO).
CONTROL TV DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE
1 – 9, 0: Select the channel.
TV VCR
1/ ¡: Change the channels.
TV VOL +/– TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY
AUDIO VOL
TOP
MENU MENU
ENTER
CHOICE ON SCREEN
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW 1/ ¡

❏ To operate a JVC’s VCR CONTROL

After pressing CONTROL VCR on the
TV VCR
remote control, you can perform the
following operations on the VCR.
STANDBY/ON
SOUND AUDIO VCR : Turn on or off the VCR.
TV VCR
VCR 1/ ¡: Change the channels.
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4 Number 1 – 9, 0: Select TV channel on the VCR.
REAR-L REAR-R buttons 3: Start playback.
5 6 7 8
TEST
9
CLEAR SETTING FM MODE
0
7: Stop operation.
DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE 8: Pause playback. To release it,
press 3.
CONTROL VCR CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH
TV VCR REC(¶): Press this button with 3 to start
TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY REC recording.
AUDIO VOL Press this button and 8, to enter
recording pause. To release it,
TOP
MENU MENU Press 8.
¢: Fast-wind a tape.
ENTER 4: Rewind a tape.
3
CHOICE ON SCREEN IMPORTANT:
7 8 When you press CONTROL TV or CONTROL VCR, some
4/ ¢ DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW
1/ ¡ buttons on the remote control cannot work for operating the
system.
To operate the system, press DVD, FM/AM or AUX .
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Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV
❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating a

You can use the remote control to operate other TV
manufactures’ TV.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. 1. Press CONTROL TV.
• To operate the other products, aim the remote control 2. Press and hold TV .
directly at the remote sensor on the target product. 3. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0.
4. Press 7.
5. Release TV .
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.
STANDBY/ON
SOUND
TV VCR
AUDIO TV : Turn on or off the TV.
TV
TV VOL +/–: Adjust the volume.
CENTER SUBWOOFER
1 2 3 4 Number TV/VIDEO: Set the input mode (either TV or
REAR-L REAR-R buttons VIDEO)
5 6 7 8
1 – 9, 0: Select the channel.
9 0
1/ ¡: Change the channels.
CONTROL TV DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE

TV VCR
TV VOL +/– TV VOL MUTING REC/MEMORY
6. Try to operate your TV by pressing TV .
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct
AUDIO VOL code.
TOP
MENU MENU If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV,
try each one until the correct one is entered.
ENTER
CHOICE ON SCREEN
7 Manufacturers’ codes for TV
DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW 1/ ¡ Manufacturer Codes

JVC 01, 23, 24, 25
FUNAI 32
RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND GRUNDIG 19
SLEEP HITACHI 10
LG (GOLDSTAR) 18
RM-STHA35J MAGNAVOX 02
DVD THEATER SYSTEM
MITSUBISHI 03
NEC 20
NOKIA 31
PANASONIC 04, 11
PHILIPS 02
RCA 05
SAMSUNG 12, 33, 34, 35
SANYO 13, 16
SHARP 06
SONY 07
THOMSON 26
TOSHIBA 08, 14
ZENITH 09
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If

they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the
equipment.
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Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and
mechanism clean.
General Notes Cleaning the unit

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your • Stains on the unit
discs, and the mechanism clean. Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained,
• Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves. wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and
• Keep the disc tray closed when not in use. wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
• Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or
get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.
— DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
Handling Discs — DO NOT wipe it strong.
— DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
— DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to
• Remove the disc from its case by
it.
holding it at the edge while
— DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with
pressing the center hole lightly.
it for a long time.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of
the disc, or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after
use to prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the

surface of the disc when placing it
back in its case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes, and
moisture.
To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a
straight line from center to edge.
DO NOT use any solvent—such as conventional record

cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine—to clean the disc.
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Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Power does not come on. The power cord is not plugged in. Insert the plug into the socket.
The remote control does not work. • It is too far from the center unit, or is not • Come close to the center unit.
facing the center unit.
• There is something obstructing the remote • Avoid any obstacles.
sensor.
• The CONTROL VCR or CONTROL TV • Press DVD, FM/AM or AUX to operate
button has been pressed. the system. (See page 56)
• The battery is flat. • Replace the battery.
• The battery has been inserted the wrong • Insert the battery correctly.
way round (+/–).
• Sunlight is falling directly on the detector. • Shade the remote control from direct
sunlight.
No sound. • There is a short in the speaker cord. • Reconnect the speaker cord.
• The audio cord is not connected properly. • Connect the cord properly. (See page 8.)
• An incorrect source has been selected. • Select the correct source. (See pages 12 to
18.)
• Muting is on. • Press MUTING to cancel muting.
• The disc is copy–protected CD. • Replace the disc.
Sound is emitted from only one speaker. • The speaker cord is not connected correctly. • Connect the cord properly. (See page 7.)
No video. • The video cord is not connected properly. • Connect the cord properly. (See page 9.)
• TV input selection is incorrect. • Select the correct input.
A disc cannot be played. • The system and disc region code numbers • Replace the disc. (See page 24.)
are incompatible.
• The disc causes the parental (rating) error. • Enter password to change the parental
(rating) level. (See page 54.)
“Error” appears on the TV screen. • The CD-R/RW is not recorded in the audio • Replace the disc.
CD format, MP3 format, or JPEG format.
Video and audio are distorted. • The disc is dirty. • Clean the disc.
• A VCR is connected between the center unit • Connect the center unit and TV directly.
and the TV.
The moving picture is noisy. • “Pause/Still” mode may not be set • Select “Field” on “Pause/Still” mode.
appropriately for the current disc. (See page 52.)
The edge is missing on the video image. • Initial setup (Monitor Type) was incorrect. • Set Monitor Type correctly.
(See page 52.)
No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the • The scanning mode is set to “P-SCAN” • Change the scanning mode to
picture is blurred, or the picture is divided though the system is connected to the TV “INTERLACE.” (See page 11.)
into two parts. which does not support the progressive
video input such a conventional TV.
Continuous static during FM broadcasts. • The received signal is too weak. • Connect an external FM antenna (see page 5),
or contact your dealer.
• The station is too far away. • Select another station.
• The antenna is not connected correctly. • Check the connection. (See page 5.)
The system does not work correctly. • Lightning or electronic noise interferes with • Switch power off, and remove and re-insert
operation of the microcomputer. the power plug in the socket.
• Immediately after beginning to heat the • Switch power off and leave the unit a few
room, the unit was moved to a cold location hours before switching power on again.
causing condensation to form inside.
The VCR cannot be operated using this • The remote control is not set for VCR • Press CONTROL VCR to operate the VCR.
remote control. operations. (See page 56.)
• The VCR is not a JVC’s product. • This remote control can operate a JVC’s
VCR whose remote control code is set to A
code.
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Specifications
Center unit (XV-THA35) Audio section

Amplifier section Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
Analog input:
Front/Center/Rear:
AUX (“AUX IN”): 500 mV/47 kΩ
45 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz,
Digital input*:
with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion.
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL):
Subwoofer: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm)
100 watts, min. RMS at 10 ohms as 100 Hz, * Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital
with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
Audio section
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Video section
Analog input: Color System: NTSC
AUX (“AUX IN”): 500 mV/47 kΩ Horizontal Resolution: 480 lines
Digital input*: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL): Output Level
–21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm) VIDEO(Composite): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital S-VIDEO(Y): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, (C): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Video section PB/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Color System: NTSC
Horizontal Resolution: 480 lines Tuner section
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB Tuning Range FM: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Output Level AM: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
VIDEO(Composite): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
S-VIDEO(Y): 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω General
(C): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω Readable Discs: DVD VIDEO, Video CD,
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Super Video CD, Audio CD,
Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω CD–R/RW (Audio CD, Video CD,
PB/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω Super Video CD, MP3 disc, and
JPEG disc), DVD–R (Video format)
Tuner section Power Requirements: AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Tuning Range FM: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Power Consumption: 180 W (at operation)
AM: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz 2 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 360 mm × 65 mm × 360 mm
General (14 3/16 in.× 2 9/16 in.×14 3/16 in.)
Readable Discs: DVD VIDEO, Video CD, Mass: 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs)
Super Video CD, Audio CD,
CD–R/RW (Audio CD, Video CD,
Super Video CD, MP3 disc, and
JPEG disc), DVD–R (Video format) Subwoofer (SP-WA35)
Power Requirements: AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Speaker: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)
Power Consumption: 180 W (at operation)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
2 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 360 mm × 65 mm × 360 mm Power Handling Capacity: 100 W
(14 3/16 in.× 2 9/16 in.×14 3/16 in.) Impedance: 10 Ω (min)
Mass: 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs) Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 202 mm × 330 mm × 341 mm
(8 in. × 13 in. ×13 7/16 in.)
Mass: 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
Center unit (XV-THA32)
Amplifier section Satellite Speakers (SP-THA35F)
Front/Center/Rear: Speakers: 8 cm (3 3/16 in.)
40 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms as 1 kHz, Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Power Handling Capacity: 45 W
Subwoofer: Impedance: 6 Ω (min)
100 watts, min. RMS at 10 ohms as 100 Hz,
with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 92 mm × 97.5 mm × 92 mm
(3 5/8 in. × 3 7/8 in.× 3 5/8 in.)
Mass: 650 g (1.5 lbs)
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
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LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date
of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS LABOR
1 YR 90 DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service
centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts
thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen
size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the
name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by
JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number
or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE
TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. Wayne, NJ 07470
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF RE-
FURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACK-
AGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:

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

Purchase data : Name of dealer :
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Authorized Service Centers
®
QUALITY SERVICE
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722
http://www.jvc.com
Dear Customer,
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before
operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest
authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
Do not service the television yourself
Caution
To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable
parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
Accessories
To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or
on the web at www.JVC.com
BT-51005-5
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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-A35 Consists of XV-THA35 and SP-THA35

TH-A32 Consists of XV-THA32 and SP-THA35

CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH

DOWN - TUNING - UP SLOW

AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE ZOOM

RETURN DIMMER DSP SURROUND

SOURCE SURROUND DSP

SOURCE SURROUND DSP

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CAUTION Note to CATV system installer:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect.

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Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Moving to a Particular Portion Directly ................................... 28

Front Panel :except TH-A32

SOURCE SURROUND DSP

See pages in the parentheses for details.

See pages in the parentheses for details.

Remote Control 1 STANDBY/ON buttons

Before Installation Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Handling the center unit

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.

• Remote Control (1)

If AM reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered

If FM reception is poor, connect

CENTER REAR FRONT A

AUX CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

FM antenna connection AM antenna connection

Speaker Layout Diagram

Left front Right front

Center unit Subwoofer

SOURCE SURROUND DSP

Left rear Right rear

To subwoofer To left front speaker

To center speaker To right front speaker

To right rear speaker To left rear speaker

Connecting speaker cords to the terminals

1 2 3 Left rear Right rear

If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the

Connecting Audio/Video Component

Turn the power off to all components before connections.

Audio Component connection

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic

AUX CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

A Video cord (supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)

B S-video cord (not supplied)

OPTICAL AUX CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONPONENT VIDEO OUT

This system supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) as

activating the progressive scanning mode.

the progressive video input, do not change the scanning mode to 5 6 7 8

DVD DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE

• 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.

About scanning system

TV screen is called “Interlaced scanning.” With this method, only CHOICE

To enjoy the progressive scanned picture, a monitor (or TV or

2 Press PROGRESSIVE. PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE: • Adjust gradually to show preferable

This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on

2 DVD DVD FM/AM AUX PROGRESSIVE

CONTROL TV/VIDEO SEARCH TV/VIDEO