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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-M45
Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1024-003B
[B]
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TH-M45[B].book Page 1 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ens
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TH-M45[B].book Page 2 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS A CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE B WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to q
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TH-M45[B]-02Warning.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 31, 2003 8:29 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are shown below: No obstructions Wall or obstructions Front Wall or 1 cm 1 cm XV-THM45 XV-THM45 obstructions 10 cm No obstructions 10 cm Wall or Wall or obstructions obstructions 20 cm Front SP-PWM45 SP-PWM45 No obstructions 15 cm 15 cm 15 cm G
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TH-M45[B].book Page 4 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including
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TH-M45[B]-03TOC.fm Page 1 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:48 PM Table of contents Introduction......................................2 Creating realistic sound fields ......31 Notes on handling..................................................................2 Using the surround mode....................................................33 Supplied accessories .............................................................2 Adjusting the sound.............................................................34
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TH-M45[B]-04Start.fm Page 2 Friday, April 18, 2003 4:42 PM Introduction 7 Safety precautions Notes on handling Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. 7 Important cautions Avoid high temperatures Installation of the system Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; a heating device. between 5°C and 35°C. When you are away Leave sufficient distance betwe
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TH-M45[B]-04Start.fm Page 3 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:49 PM About discs Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software Playable disc types and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur: This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Some discs may not be played back.
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TH-M45[B].book Page 4 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM About discs IMPORTANT Playback Control function Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; Check the connection with the TV. (PBC) — VCD and SVCD Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view only the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen. For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu-driven preference. (A pg. 48 –
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TH-M45[B].book Page 5 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Names of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) A Standby lamp (STANDBY) A pg. 17 I Volume control (VOLUME) A pg. 18 B Standby-on button (F STANDBY/ON) A pg. 17 J Headphones jack (PHONES) A pg. 18 C Stop button (7) A pg. 21 K Disc trays A pg. 21 D Play button (3) A pg. 21 L Illumination lamp A pg. 19 E Pause button (8) A pg. 21 M Remote sensor A pg. 14 F Reverse skip button (4) A pg. 24 N Display window A pg.6,22 G Forward skip but
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TH-M45[B]-04Start.fm Page 6 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:50 PM Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A Disc indicators A pg. 23 I Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) A pg. 31 B MP3 indicator A pg. 22 Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 32 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 26 Digital signal format indicators A pg. 32 D Main display A pg. 22 Dolby Digital (GDIGITAL), DTS (C) E Stereo indicator (ST) A pg. 25 J Surround indicator (SURROUND) A pg. 33 F Tuning indicator (TUNED) A p
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TH-M45[B].book Page 7 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Names of parts and controls A Remote control mode selector A pg.15–56 Remote control AUDIO, TV, VCR B Muting button (MUTING) A pg. 18 C Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) A pg. 21 D TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) A pg. 15 E Operating buttons Play button (3) A pg. 22 Forward/reverse skip buttons (¢/4) A pg. 24 Fast-forward/reverse playback buttons (¡/1) A pg. 24 Stop button (7) A pg. 21 Pause button (8) A pg. 21 Tuning buttons (TUNINGª,
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TH-M45[B].book Page 8 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Getting started Connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the components you are going to connect. Connecting a TV To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect the TV to the center unit. Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a VCR, or to a TV with a
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TH-M45[B].book Page 9 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Getting started If reception is poor Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM (MW) loop connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception. antenna connected.) Twist together both wires. 7 AM (MW) loop antenna Setting up supplied AM (MW) loop antenna
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TH-M45[B].book Page 10 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Getting started Connecting the powered subwoofer Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied). Connect the system cord by matching the 5 marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer. System cord (supplied) Ensure that the 5 mark on the plug faces down. Center unit Powered subwoofer Connecting the satellite speakers 7 Speaker layout When positioning the speakers, to obta
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TH-M45[B]-04Start.fm Page 11 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:51 PM Getting started 7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THM45C/SP-THM45F/SP-THM45S) and connect them to the corresponding terminals of the powered subwoofer. CAUTION • When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofe
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TH-M45[B]-04Start.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 8:14 AM Getting started Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this system. Use RCA pin plug cords (not supplied) for connection. Center unit Red White RCA pin plug cord (not supplied) To audio output To audio output To audio output VCR TV Cassette recorder Connecting to a digital component You can enjoy the sound of a digital component such as a DBS (D
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TH-M45[B].book Page 13 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Getting started Connecting the power cord Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer. 1 Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit. 2 Plug both power cords into AC outlets. Powered subwoofer Center unit Plug into AC outlets. Power cord (supplied) Power cord CAUTION Disconnect the power cord before cle
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TH-M45[B].book Page 14 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Getting started Operating the system from the remote Using the remote control control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center functions from a distance of up to 7 m away. unit. You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to To control other components, aim the remote control directly at operate other manufacturers’ TVs (A pg.
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TH-M45[B]-04Start.fm Page 15 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:59 PM Getting started 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 0, then 7. Remote control For a Toshiba TV:Press 2, then 9. mode selector Manufac- Manufactur- Code Code turer er JVC 01 Nordmende 13, 14, 18, 26 – 28 Akai 02, 05 Okano 09 Blaupunkt 03 Orion 15 (play button) Daewoo 10, 31, 32 Panasonic 16, 17 Fenner 04, 31, 32 Philips 10 Fisher 05 Saba 13, 14, 18, 26 – 28 Gr
