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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-M42
Consists of XV-THM42, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S
For Customer Use:
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
LVT1024-017A
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TH-M42[J].book Page 1 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. DANGER: 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 qualified service personnel. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not
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TH-M42[J].book Page 2 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND. For Canada/pour le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS
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TH-M42[J].book Page 1 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Table of contents Introduction......................................2 Creating realistic sound fields ......27 Notes on handling..................................................................2 Using the surround mode....................................................29 Supplied accessories .............................................................2 Adjusting the sound.............................................................30
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TH-M42[J].book Page 2 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Introduction Safety precautions Notes on handling Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. 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 (41°F and 95°F). When you are away Leave sufficient d
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TH-M42[J].book Page 3 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 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-M42[J].book Page 4 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 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. 44–51
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TH-M42[J].book Page 5 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 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 ( STANDBY/ON) A pg. 17 J Disc trays A pg. 21 C Stop button () A pg. 21 K Illumination lamp A pg. 18 D Play button () A pg. 21 L Remote sensor A pg. 14 E Pause button () A pg. 21 M Display window A pg.6,22 F Reverse skip button () A pg. 24 N Open/close buttons () A pg. 21 G Forward skip butto
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TH-M42[J].book Page 6 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A Disc indicators A pg. 23 I Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (PLII) A pg. 27 B MP3 indicator A pg. 22 Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 28 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 26 Digital signal format indicators A pg. 28 D Main display A pg. 22 Dolby Digital (DIGITAL), DTS () E Stereo indicator (ST) A pg. 25 J Surround indicator (SURROUND) A pg. 29 F Tuning indicator (TUNED) A pg.
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TH-M42[J].book Page 7 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Names of parts and controls A Remote control mode selector A pg. 15 – 52 Remote control AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS 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 () A pg. 22 Forward/reverse skip buttons (/) A pg. 24 Fast-forward/reverse playback buttons (/) A pg. 24 Stop button () A pg. 21 Pause button () A pg. 21 Tuning buttons (TU
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TH-M42[J].book Page 8 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 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. You can get better picture quality in the order — Component video > S-video > Composit
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TH-M42[J].book Page 9 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Getting started If reception is poor Connecting the FM and AM 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 loop antenna connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception. connected.) Twist together both wires. AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna AM loop antenna Att
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TH-M42[J]-04Start.fm Page 10 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 6:03 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 marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer. System cord (supplied) Ensure that the mark on the plug faces down. Center unit Powered subwoofer Connecting the satellite speakers Speaker layout When positioning the speakers, t
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TH-M42[J].book Page 11 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Getting started 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 subwoofer.
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TH-M42[J].book Page 12 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM 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 A To composite video output Red B To S-video output White C To audio output S-video cord RCA pin plug cord (not supplied) (not supplied) or Composite video cord C (not supplied) AB C C VCR TV Cassette recorder NOTE
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TH-M42[J].book Page 13 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 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 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-M42[J].book Page 14 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 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 (23 ft) 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
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TH-M42[J].book Page 15 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Getting started 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0. Remote control For a Toshiba TV:Press 0, then 8. mode selector Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code JVC 01 Samsung 12 Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13 Magnavox 02 Sharp 06 (play button) Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07 Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08 RCA 05 Zenith 09 5 Release TV. 6 Try operating your TV by pressing TV. Whe
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TH-M42[J].book Page 16 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Getting started 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: Examples: For a GI Jerrold product:Press 0, then 1. For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0. For an NEC VCR: Press 2, then 5. Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Echostar 21 JVC 01, 02, 03 Philips 09 GI Jerrol
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TH-M42[J].book Page 17 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 5:58 PM Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system. Turning the system on/off Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. To turn the power on IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation, Press AUDIO. Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. On the center unit: Remote control Press STANDBY/ON. mode selecto
