TH-M42
Class 1 Laser Product
Install the unit
For Canada/pour le Canada
Table of contents
Supplied accessories
Safety precautions
Introduction
Important cautions
About discs
Playable disc types
Discs you can play
About MP3 discs
Disc structure
Playback Control function PBC VCD and Svcd only
Front panel center unit
Names of parts and controls
Rear panel center unit
Display window center unit
Powered subwoofer
Names of parts and controls
Remote control
AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS
Connecting a TV
Getting started
Connections
To connect a TV through the component video input jacks
AM loop antenna
Connecting the FM and AM antennas
FM antenna
Connecting the satellite speakers
Connecting the powered subwoofer
Speaker layout
Connecting the satellite front, center, surround speakers
Before connecting the speaker cords
When installing the satellite speakers on the wall
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove
Connecting to a digital component
Connecting to an analog component
To composite video output To S-video output To audio output
Connecting the power cord
Plug into AC outlets Power cord supplied
Using the remote control
Putting batteries in the remote control
Operating the system from the remote control
Replace the cover
For TV operations
For DBS tuner or Catv converter operations
Release F TV Try operating your TV by pressing
Press Enter
For VCR operations
Basic operations
Turning the system on/off
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the brightness
Selecting the source to play
Turning off the sound temporarily
Using the Sleep Timer
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer
Adjusting the bass/treble sound
Press Sleep
Changing the decode mode
Changing the scan mode
Press Decode to select the decode mode
Press DVD Press and hold Progressive for Seconds
Playback
Basic playback
Place a disc on the disc tray
Press the selected Disc 1-5 button
On-screen guide icons
Resume Playback DVD/Video CD/SVCD only
Playback information on the display window
Playback features
One Touch Replay
Press and hold 7, then press 0for Disc
Disc information on the display window
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search
Locating a desired selection using number buttons
Locating the beginning of a desired selection
Manual tuning
Preset tuning
Tune in the station you want to preset
Tuner operations
Selecting the FM
Reception mode
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast
Creating realistic sound fields
Dolby Surround
DTS Digital Surround
DSP modes
Indicators on the display window
Digital signal format indicators
Available Surround modes for each input signal
Creating sound field
Using the surround mode
Press Surround Mode
When playing back digital multichannel software
When playing back 2 channel source
Adjusting the sound
Adjust the speaker output levels -10 to +10
Press Test
Press Test again to stop the test tone
Using the on-screen bar
Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
Advanced operations
Showing the on-screen bar
Playing from a specified position on a disc
Basic operation on the on-screen bar
Changing the time information
Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons
Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar
Press TITLE/GROUP
Using the MP3 control
Display
Time
Use number buttons 0-9 to enter the time
Using the Jpeg control display
Press number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the track number
Press number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the file number
Press Menu
Selecting a view angle
Selecting a view angle
Press Angle
Press Angle repeatedly to select the desired view angle
Selecting the subtitle language
Selecting the subtitle/ audio languages
Selecting the audio language
Selecting the audio channel
Advanced operations Press Cursor //5 to select the desired
Audio language Press on Screen twice
Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio channel
Special picture playback
Frame-by-frame playback
Playing back in slow-motion
Zooming
Changing the VFP setting
Program Playback
Press Cursor !/ to move 0 to Press Enter
Repeat to program following orders
Press ! play button to start Program Playback
Random Playback
Repeat Playback
Repeating the current selection or all discs
Press Repeat
Repeating a desired part
Using the choice menus
Setting DVD preferences
Choice menus
Basic operation on the choice menus
Press Choice
Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option
To set other items on the same choice menu
Menu description
Language codes list
Language menu Language
Picture menu Picture
Speaker setting menu
Audio menu Audio
This item is fixed to USE
Adjust the output level of related speakers
This case, set the distance of each speaker as follows
Other setting menu Others
Setting Parental Lock
Parental Lock
Parental Lock sub-menu appears on the TV screen
Press number buttons 0-9 to enter your password
Changing the Parental Lock setting
Releasing Parental Lock temporarily
Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
System setting
Press Setting
Press Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selection
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other items
AV Compu Link remote control system
Connecting a TV and VCR
Available functions
Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR
Maintenance
Trouble shooting
References
General
DVD Playback
Jpeg Playback
MP3 Playback
Others
Glossary
Refers to individual chapters included in a title
Index
Specifications
Center unit XV-THM42
Subwoofer SP-PWM45
Satellite Speakers
Accessories
Center Speaker SP-THM45C
Authorized Service Centers
Toll Free 1 800
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TH-M42 DVD Digital Theater System
DVD Digital Theater System Système Cinèma Numérique DVD
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
System setting AV Compu Link remote control Playback
English
Introduction
About discs
Group Press
Names of parts and controls
Display window center unit
Remote control
Getting started
Outdoor FM antenna not supplied
Connecting the powered subwoofer
Connecting the satellite front, center, surround speakers
Connecting to an analog component
Connecting the power cord
Using the remote control
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct
Try each one until you enter the correct one
Release VCR Try operating your VCR by pressing
Remote control mode selector Source selecting buttons
Selecting the source to play
Using the Sleep Timer
Changing the decode mode
With the label side up When placing an 8 cm disc
Playback
Disc
Press 4once
Press ¢as many times as required
Press 4as many times as required
Tuner operations
Selecting the FM
Creating realistic sound fields
Source signal indicators, etc
PL II Movie PL II Music Live Club Dance
Adjusting the sound
Advanced operations
Playing from a specified position on a disc
Number of the desired item
Press number buttons 1-10, +10 to select
System starts playback from the selected item Window
Using the MP3 control
Using the Jpeg control display
DVD
Selecting the subtitle/ audio languages
Selecting the audio channel
Press 3 play button
Press Cursor //5repeatedly to select a
Press 3 play button to start Program Playback
Discs
Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes
Cyclically
Repeat mode Press Enter at the beginning
To cancel Repeat Playback To cancel A-B Repeat Playback
Setting DVD preferences
English
Menu Language Subtitle
Language
Picture menu Picture Audio menu Audio
Monitor Type R Balance
Front SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND
Parental Lock
Changing the Parental Lock setting
Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
System setting
AV Compu Link remote control system
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line
DVD Playback
FM/AM
Interlaced scan Progressive scan
Surround mode
Specifications
Center Speaker SP-THM45C
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