JVC TH-M603 manual About discs, Playable disc types, Discs you can play, Region code of DVD Video

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About discs

Playable disc types

This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.

This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play discs recorded with PAL system. Note that the PAL video signal on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output.

This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 22)

This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

Discs you can play:

DVD VIDEO

CD

DVD AUDIO

CD-R

VCD

CD-RW

SVCD

DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.

Example of playable DVD:

ALL

1

1 2

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

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

The following discs cannot be played back:

DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SACD, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc.

Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actual operation may be different from what is explained in this manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure, not a malfunction of this system.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”.

This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD format. This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 files are recorded on them.

However, some discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.

Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3, WMA, JPEG or MPEG4 disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur:

Some discs may not be played back.

Some tracks on an MP3 or WMA disc may be skipped or may not be played back normally.

Some files on a JPEG or MPEG4 disc may be played back distortedly.

Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.

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Contents Figure is for the TH-M606 Figure is for the TH-M505Important for Laser Products For Canada Table of contents Introduction Supplied accessoriesSafety precautions Important cautionsDiscs you can play About discsPlayable disc types Region code of DVD VideoAbout discs Rear panel center unit Description of parts and controlsFront panel center unit Display windowDo not block the ventilation openings Powered subwooferPower on lamp pg Power cord Rear Power cord pg FrontRemote control Operating the system from the remote controlR6P SUM-3/AA 15F type dry-cell batteries supplied AM loop antenna Connecting the FM and AM antennasConnections FM antennaAssembling the front and surround speakers Before assemblingCompletion Connecting the satellite front, center, surround speakers Before connecting the speaker cordsTwist and pull the insulation coat off and remove 13 feet Speaker cord supplied Red Black Silver 4 m 13 feet Copper Surround speakers10 m 33 feet Terminals on their cabinet 13 feet 10 m 33 feet Surround speakers SP-THM303SConnecting a TV Speaker layoutFor TH-M606/TH-M603 only Connecting to an analog component Connecting the powered subwooferConnecting to a digital component Connecting the power cordOperating the DBS tuner or Catv converter Operating external components with the remote controlOperating the TV Release F TVRelease F VCR/DBS Operating external components with the remote controlOperating the VCR Start recording or together with 8 to pausePress F Audio Basic operationsTurning the system on/off Press FAdjusting the brightness of the indications Dimmer Adjusting the volume VolumeListening with headphones not supplied Selecting the source to playChanging the scan mode Sleep Timer SleepAdjusting the treble sound Treble E E P 6 0 m i nOptimizing the speaker settings Smart Surround Setup Setting UP flashes on the display windowWhen Failed ! appears on the TV screen Playback Basic playback1 2 0 0 2 33 4 3 G 1 2 T 1 2One Touch Replay Fast-forward/fast-reverse searchSkip to the beginning of a desired selection Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons Playing back a bonus group2 3 4 Auto Surround Auto Surr Using the surround modeAdvanced operations Dolby SurroundPress Surround repeatedly to select the desired mode Using the on-screen barSelecting the surround mode Showing the on-screen barContents of the on-screen bar during playback Changing the time informationPress on Screen twice Playing from a specified position on a disc Locating a desired scene using a VCD/ Svcd menu with PBCLocating a desired chapter/track using the on-screen bar Locating a desired scene from the DVD menuPress Enter Press on Screen Using the file control displayLocating a desired position by specifying the time Beginning of the discResume Playback Selecting a view angleSelecting the subtitle Frame-by-frame playback Selecting the audioSpecial picture playback Playing back in slow-motionChanging the VFP setting Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AudioZooming Program Playback Press Cursor Y/5 to change the setting Press EnterRepeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters Press VFP Press 3 play buttonRepeating the current selection or all discs Random PlaybackRepeat Playback 1 3 1 0Tray lock Repeating a desired part A-B RepeatSound and other settings L C E N T E RL R Setting DVD preferences Using the setup menusMenu description Speaker setting menu Picture menu PictureAudio menu Audio Center Other setting menu OthersThis case, set the distance of each speaker as follows Front left Surround left Surround rightCountry/Area codes list for Parental Lock 0 k Manual tuningTuner operations Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the bandReducing the noise of AM broadcast Preset tuningSelecting the FM reception mode 3 MAvailable functions AV Compu Link remote control systemConnecting a TV and VCR Connect the center unit to a TV and VCRCleaning the system MaintenanceTroubleshooting ReferencesSubwoofer SP-PWM606 SpecificationsXV-THM303/XV-THM301 Subwoofer SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501Satellite Speakers For the U.S.A Authorized Service Centers Toll Free 1 800Page Page Page Page Page Page

TH-M603, TH-M303, TH-M501, TH-M606, TH-M301 specifications

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