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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Supplied accessories .............................................................2 Using the surround mode ....................................................33 Adjusting the sound.............................................................
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 Installation of the system • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C. • Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV. • Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
TH-M45[B]-04Start.fm Page 3 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:49 PM About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (A pg. 21) • This system can also play back finalized DVD-Rs recorded in DVD VIDEO format.
TH-M45[B].book Page 4 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM About discs IMPORTANT Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen. • For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your preference. (A pg.
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 B Standby-on button (F STANDBY/ON) A pg. 17 C Stop button (7) A pg. 21 D Play button (3) A pg. 21 E Pause button (8) A pg. 21 F Reverse skip button (4) A pg. 24 G Forward skip button (¢) A pg. 24 H Source button (SOURCE) A pg. 18 Rear panel (center unit) A System cord connector A pg. 10 B Audio input jacks (AUX IN) A pg.
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 B MP3 indicator A pg. 22 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 26 D Main display A pg. 22 E Stereo indicator (ST) A pg. 25 F Tuning indicator (TUNED) A pg. 25 G Auto muting indicator (AUTO MUTING) A pg. 26 H • Source signal indicators (abcdghi) A pg. 32 • Subwoofer indicator (f) A pg. 32 • Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( ) A pg.
TH-M45[B].book Page 7 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Names of parts and controls Remote control NOTE • To use buttons I – W and g – p, slide down the remote control cover. 7 A Remote control mode selector A pg. 15 – 56 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.
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.
TH-M45[B].book Page 9 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Getting started Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception. 7 AM (MW) loop antenna Setting up supplied AM (MW) loop antenna Attach the AM (MW) loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot on the base.
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.
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 subwoofer.
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.
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.
TH-M45[B].book Page 14 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Getting started Using the remote control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m away. • You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers’ TVs (A pg. 15) and VCRs (A pg. 16). Putting batteries in the remote control Operating the system from the remote control Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center unit.
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. For a Toshiba TV:Press 2, then 9.
TH-M45[B]-04Start.fm Page 16 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:59 PM Getting started For VCR operations 7 Operation You can operate your VCR using the remote control supplied with this system. • Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your VCR. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control to operate a VCR; • Set the remote control mode selector to VCR. 7 To set the manufacturer’s code The following buttons are available: F VCR: Turns VCR on and off. 3 (play button): Starts playback.
TH-M45[B].book Page 17 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation, • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. Turning the system on/off 7 To turn the power on On the remote control: Press F AUDIO. On the center unit: Remote control mode selector Press F STANDBY/ON.
TH-M45[B]-05Basic.fm Page 18 Monday, April 14, 2003 4:01 PM Basic operations Selecting the source to play On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, AUX or TV SOUND). DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD etc.). (A pg. 21, 23) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM (MW) station. (A pg. 25) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW). AUX: To select the source from a component connected to the AUX IN jacks or DIGITAL IN jack. (A pg.
TH-M45[B].book Page 19 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Basic operations IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation, • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. Adjusting the brightness You can dim the indications on the display window and the illumination lamp level on the center unit. On the remote control: Remote control mode selector Press DIMMER.
TH-M45[B].book Page 20 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Basic operations Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer You can adjust the output level within the range from –10 to 10. On the remote control: Press S.WFR +/–. NOTE • You can also make adjustments using the choice menu shown on the TV screen. (A pg. 52) • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.
TH-M45[B]-05Basic.fm Page 21 Thursday, April 3, 2003 10:26 PM Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 35 to 47. • shows the types of discs the operation is available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. Basic playback 7 To load a disc Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
TH-M45[B]-05Basic.fm Page 22 Wednesday, April 16, 2003 4:52 PM Playback NOTE 7 Playback information on the display window • You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD. • Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback. However, the system stops playback after playback of the disc in the fifth tray. • When Video CDs/SVCDs with PBC function (A pg.
TH-M45[B].book Page 23 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Playback NOTE • You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 36) • You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (A pg. 35) 7 Disc information on the display window The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray. Example: When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the disc tray 5 is selected.
TH-M45[B].book Page 24 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Playback Fast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttons You can search for a particular point while playing a disc. You can locate the desired title, chapter, track or file by selecting its number. 7 During playback On the remote control: Press ¡/1. Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows; Forward: * Reverse: * * and are only available for DVD.
TH-M45[B].book Page 25 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press FM/AM. Manual tuning On the remote control: 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW).
TH-M45[B]-06Tuner.fm Page 26 Thursday, April 3, 2003 9:52 PM Tuner operations 2 Press MEMORY. The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds. While the channel number position is flashing: 3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to select a channel number. The channel number and the CH indicator start flashing. Examples: For channel number 3: Press 3. For channel number 14: Press +10, then 4. (For FM stations only) For channel number 24: Press +10 twice, then 4.
TH-M45[B]-06Tuner.fm Page 27 Monday, April 14, 2003 4:01 PM Tuner operations Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving FM stations 7 To show the RDS signals information On the remote control: Press RDS DISPLAY while listening to an FM station. RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
TH-M45[B].book Page 28 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Tuner operations Searching for a program by PTY codes The PTY codes appears on the display window in the order of the table below. One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (A pg. 25) by specifying the PTY codes. 7 To search for a program using the PTY codes NOTE Before you start operation; • The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.
TH-M45[B].book Page 29 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Tuner operations Description of the PTY codes News: News. Affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis. Info: Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. Sport: Programs concerned with any aspect of sports. Educate: Educational programs. Drama: All radio plays and serials.
TH-M45[B].book Page 30 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Tuner operations To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced Other Network Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type indicator (TA/News/Info) goes off from the display window. The system exits from Enhanced Other Network standby mode and goes back to the previously selected station.
TH-M45[B].book Page 31 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Creating realistic sound fields You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Dolby Surround • • Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital • DTS Digital Surround • DSP modes • • DAP modes All Channel Stereo 7 DTS Digital Surround** Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).
TH-M45[B]-07Sound.fm Page 32 Tuesday, April 22, 2003 11:51 AM Creating realistic sound fields 7 Indicators on the display window Creating sound field Reflections from behind Digital signal format indicators LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in. GDIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. C: Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come in. No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.
TH-M45[B].book Page 33 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Creating realistic sound fields IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. Remote control mode selector Using the surround mode The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired surround mode manually.
TH-M45[B].book Page 34 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control: 1 Press TEST. Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level.
TH-M45[B].book Page 35 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations This section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control. • shows the types of discs an operation is available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.
TH-M45[B].book Page 36 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: During DVD playback Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD 7 During playback or while stopped • • • • 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. • The currently selected item shows green. (back to the beginning) TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc T.
TH-M45[B].book Page 37 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations Locating a desired chapter using the onscreen bar Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter number to be played using the on-screen bar. 7 During playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Number buttons 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to 3 Press ENTER. . The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
TH-M45[B].book Page 38 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations 2 Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of the selected title/group. Example: To select 8: Press 8. To select 10: Press 10. Or press +10, then 0. To select 20: Press +10, then 10. Or press +10 twice, then 0. To select 25: Press +10 twice, then 5. • Specify the number within 5 seconds after pressing TITLE/ GROUP (i.e.
TH-M45[B].book Page 39 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations To select the other group Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group. To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. To start playback by specifying the track number (play button) Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the track number. Example: To select 3: Press 3.
TH-M45[B].book Page 40 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting a view angle of DVD While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to 3 Press ENTER. . The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
TH-M45[B].book Page 41 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting the subtitle/ audio languages When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed on the TV screen. When a DVD contains audio (sound track) in several languages, you can also select the language (sound track) to listen to. • You can also select specific audio channel(s) on Video CDs/ SVCDs.
TH-M45[B].book Page 42 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations 4 Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. 5 Press ENTER. The pop-up window disappears. To turn off the on-screen bar Press ON SCREEN. NOTE When using the on-screen bar: 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to 3 Press ENTER. . The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
TH-M45[B].book Page 43 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations Special picture playback This system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. (play button) To return to normal playback Press 3 (play button). NOTE • Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. Zooming in 7 During playback or while paused 1 Press ZOOM. Each time you press ZOOM, scene magnification changes as follows; Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER ] x 1 (normal size) ] x 1.
TH-M45[B].book Page 44 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations Changing the VFP setting The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preference. NOTE Before you start operation; • The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done for more than about 10 seconds. If the setting screen disappears before you finish, start from step 1 again.
TH-M45[B].book Page 45 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Advanced operations Program Playback Example for 4 A You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once. Example for 4 B Selected title/ track number Selected group number Selected disc number (play button) 5 Repeat step 4 to program following orders.
TH-M45[B]-08Advanced.fm Page 46 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:22 PM Advanced operations Repeating the current selection or all discs Random Playback 7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG: During playback For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. When using the REPEAT button: 1 Press REPEAT. Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes cyclically.
TH-M45[B]-08Advanced.fm Page 47 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:22 PM Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG disc): When using the on-screen bar: 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to 3 Press ENTER. . 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to move H to 3 Press ENTER. . The following pop-up window appears under the selected item.
TH-M45[B].book Page 48 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Setting DVD preferences You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV screen. • Adjustments are possible only when selecting DVD as the source. : Audio menu (AUDIO) (A pg. 51) You can adjust sound settings. Using the choice menus • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. • You can only use the remote control for choice menu operations.
TH-M45[B]-09Settings.fm Page 49 Thursday, April 3, 2003 9:52 PM Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus 4 Press ENTER. The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on the choice menu. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. Cursor (3/2///5) /ENTER 5 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired option. Example: When “FILM” is selected. 1 Press CHOICE.
TH-M45[B].book Page 50 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Setting DVD preferences Menu description : Language 7 SUBTITLE Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages. • Select the initial subtitle language*. OFF (no indication of subtitles), ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below) menu (LANGUAGE) NOTE 7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE • You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is stopped.
TH-M45[B].book Page 51 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Setting DVD preferences : Picture menu (PICTURE) : Audio menu (AUDIO) 7 MONITOR TYPE 7 L/R BALANCE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9. You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers. • 16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV).
TH-M45[B].book Page 52 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Setting DVD preferences 7 CROSS OVER* 7 Level menu (LEVEL) Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this system automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to one of the large speakers. To use this function properly, set crossover frequency level according to the size of the smallest speaker connected.
TH-M45[B]-09Settings.fm Page 53 Monday, April 14, 2003 4:15 PM Setting DVD preferences : Other setting menu (OTHERS) NOTE • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped. 7 RESUME You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. • ON Select this to activate the function. Parental Lock Using this function, you can restrict playback of a DVD containing violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family members.
TH-M45[B].book Page 54 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM Setting DVD preferences 6 Press ENTER. 4 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. • If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. You cannot go to the next steps before you enter the correct password. 5 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to move H to the item you want to change, then 7 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the level of restriction, then press ENTER.
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TH-M45[B].book Page 56 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. Cursor (3/2///5) • LFE ATT.: Diminish the distortion of the bass sound from the subwoofer while playing back a disc with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. (A pg.
TH-M45[B].book Page 57 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM References To clean the disc Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. Maintenance To get the best performance out of this system, keep your discs and mechanism clean. 7 General Notes In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs and the mechanism clean. • Store discs in their cases and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
TH-M45[B].book Page 58 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM References PROBLEM No sound. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (A pg. 10 – 11) There is a short in the speaker cord. Reconnect the speaker cord. The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN and/or DIGITAL IN correctly. Connect the cord correctly. (A pg. 12) An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. (A pg. 18) Muting is on.
TH-M45[B].book Page 59 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file names. MP3 files are not recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2. The different types of files are recorded to the disc. Not MP3 files but JPEG files are played. The MP3/JPEG setting is set to “JPEG”.
TH-M45[B].book Page 60 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:52 PM References Glossary Aspect ratio The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. Chapter Refers to individual chapters included in a title.
TH-M45[B]-10IX.fm Page 61 Thursday, April 3, 2003 9:53 PM References Index A A-B Repeat Playback.................................................................... 47 All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ....................................... 32 – 34 Angle............................................................................................. 40 Audio CD .................................................................................... 3, 4 Audio language (AUDIO LANGUAGE) .............................
TH-M45[B]-11Spec.fm Page 62 Monday, April 14, 2003 4:19 PM References Specifications 7 Center unit (XV-THM45) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Analog input: AUX IN: 290 mV/47 kC Digital input*: DIGITAL IN: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (OPTICAL) (660 nm E30 nm) * Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.
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