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Starting playback
Be sure to reduce the volume on the System to the 
minimum level before connecting an iPod. Adjust the 
volume after playback has started.
1Connect an iPod while the System is turned off.
• Face the arrow-mark side up when connecting the 
plug.
2Turn on the System, then select “IPod” as the 
source. ( 11)
“CONNECT” appears on the display. If an iPod is not 
connected firmly, “NO CONNE” appears.
3Start playing the iPod.
• Press 3 (play button) again if iPod does not start 
playback.
Play/pause/search/skip
*Operate on your iPod to skip to the next/previous item while 
playing back a video. 
• The iPod enters sleep mode when you turn off the System 
or select another source.
• To show still pictures in the iPod, play back in slide-show 
mode on the iPod.
DO NOT connect or disconnect the iPod when the 
System is turned on.
DO NOT touch the iPod terminal pins or the 
connector pins.
When the iPod is not charged through the System, 
the iPod may not be turned on from the System.
If the sound is distorted when audio sources with 
high recording levels are played, you are 
recommended to deactivate the equalizer on your 
iPod.
To view a video/picture from the iPod on the TV, 
connect the System to the TV via the composite or S-
video jacks. (8)
You cannot send any data to your iPod from the 
System.
TH-D5/TH-D4 only: To disconnect the 
iPod cable from the iPod, press the 
buttons on the sides, then pull it out.
The iPod battery is charged only when 
“IPod” is selected as the source.
If the iPod which is not listed in “Playable digital devices” 
( 3) is connected, the iPod may not be operated from 
the System. In this case, deactivate the iPod battery charge 
function so that the iPod may be operated, but the iPod 
cannot be charged through the System.
To use the battery charge function, perform the above 
procedure again. “P.ON” appears on the display.
Set the remote control mode before 
operation.
Before selecting the video 
source to play
Make the appropriate setting for 
video output on the iPod.
 Stand for iPod
(supplied) Connection cable for
iPod (supplied)
TH-D5/TH-D4:
 Docking station for iPod
(supplied)
TH-D60/TH-D50:
* Attach the dock adapter (supplied for the iPod or 
separately purchased) before placing the iPod. 
(32)*
To do
Start playback
Pause playback
Fast-forward/fast-reverse 
search
Skip to the next/previous 
item*
To deactivate the battery charge function
«Hold«Hold
“P.OFF” appears on the display.«Hold
iPod playback
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Before operating external components from the remote 
control, set the manufacturer’s code.
1Set the remote control mode (see above).
2Press and hold   for the target component 
until the setting is finished. 
3
4
Enter the manufacturer’s code.
See “Manufacturer’s code list” for the 
manufacturer’s code. ( 30)
5Release .
If there is more than one code listed 
for the corresponding brand, try each one until you 
enter the correct one.
Set the codes after replacing batteries of the remote 
control.Set the remote control mode before operating each 
external component (see the left column).
Operating the TV
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV 
converter
Operating the VCR
Setting the manufacturer’s code
 For TVFor DBS tuner or 
CATV converter For VCR
Set the remote control mode before 
operation.
For TV
For DBS tuner or CATV converter
For VCR
Preparation
Make the audio input setting before 
operation. ( 14)
«Hold«Hold
Operating external components
TVTurns the power on and off
TV VOL +/– Adjusts the volume
TV/VIDEO Selects the input mode (either 
TV or VIDEO)
CH +/– Changes the channels
1-10, 0, h10 (100+) Selects the channels
TV RETURN Alternates between the 
previously selected channel 
and the current channel
VCR/DBSTurns the power on and off
CH +/– Changes the channels
1-10, 0, h10 (100+) Selects the channels
VCR/DBSTurns the power on and off
3 (play button) Starts playback
7Stops playback
8Pauses playback
yFast-forwards the tape
1Rewinds the tape
REC Press this button together with 3 
(play button) to start recording or 
together with 8 to enter recording- 
pause.
CH +/– Changes the TV channels
0 - 9 Selects the TV channels
Operating external components
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TV
DBS tuner or CATV converter
VCR
* Initial setting
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without 
notice.
Manufacturer’s code list
JVC01*Samsung12
Hitachi10Sanyo13, 14
Magnavox02Sharp06
Mitsubishi03Sony07
Panasonic04, 11Toshiba08
Philips15Zenith09
RCA05
Echostar21
G.I.01*, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
Hamlin15, 16, 17, 18
Jerrold01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
Pioneer13, 14
RCA19
Scientific Atlanta09, 10
Sony20
Zenith11, 12
JVC 01*, 02, 03 Philips 09
Emerson 11, 26 RCA 05, 06
Fisher 29 Samsung 24
Funai 10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo 21, 22, 23
Gold Star 12 Sharp 27, 28
Hitachi 04 Shintom 30
Mitsubishi 13 Sony 18, 19, 20
NEC 25 Zenith 08
Panasonic 07, 17
Language code list
AA AfarIW HebrewRO Rumanian
AB AbkhazianJI YiddishRW Kinyarwanda
AF AfrikaansJW JavaneseSA Sanskrit
AM AmeharicKA GeorgianSD Sindhi
AR ArabicKK KazakhSG Sangho
AS AssameseKL GreenlandicSHSerbo- 
CroatianAY AymaraKM Cambodian
AZ AzerbaijaniKN KannadaSI Singhalese
BA BashkirKOKorean 
(KOR)SL Slovenian
BE ByelorussianSM Samoan
BG BulgarianKS KashmiriSN Shona
BH BihariKU KurdishSO Somali
BI BislamaKY KirghizSQ Albanian
BNBengali, 
BanglaLA LatinSR Serbian
LN LingalaSS Siswati
BO TibetanLO LaothianST Sesotho
BR BretonLT LithuanianSU Sundanese
CA CatalanLVLatvian, 
LettishSV Swedish
CO CorsicanSW Swahili
CY WelshMG MalagasyTA Tamil
DA DanishMI MaoriTE Telugu
DZ BhutaniMK MacedonianTG Tajik
EL GreekML MalayalamTH Thai
EO EsperantoMN MongolianTI Tigrinya
ET EstonianMO MoldavianTK Turkmen
EU BasqueMR MarathiTL Tagalog
FA PersianMS Malay (MAY)TN Setswana
FI FinnishMT MalteseTO Tonga
FJ FijiMY BurmeseTR Turkish
FO FaroeseNA NauruTS Tsonga
FY FrisianNE NepaliTT Tatar
GA IrishNL DutchTW Twi
GD Scots GaelicNO NorwegianUK Ukrainian
GL GalicianOC OccitanUR Urdu
GN GuaraniOM (Afan) OromoUZ Uzbek
GU GujaratiVI Vietnamese
HA HausaOR OriyaVO Volapuk
HI HindiPA PanjabiWO Wolof
HR CroatianPSPashto, 
PushtoXH Xhosa
HY ArmenianYO Yoruba
IA InterlinguaPT PortugueseZU Zulu
IE InterlingueQU Quechua
IK InupiakRMRhaeto- 
RomanceIN Indonesian
IS IcelandicRN Kirundi
References
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Messages and icons shown on the TV 
during disc/file playback
You can change the setting so that the on-screen 
guide icons do not appear on the TV. ( 24)
Messages shown on the display while 
listening to the XM Satellite Radio
Power does not come on.
ZThe power plug is not inserted securely. Plug it in 
securely.
Unable to operate the System from the remote 
control.
ZThe path between the remote control and the remote 
sensor on the center unit is blocked.
ZThe batteries are exhausted.
No sound is heard.
ZThe speaker connections and/or audio cord connections 
are incorrect or loose. ( 5, 8, 9)
ZHeadphones are connected.
The sound is distorted
ZThe speaker layout ( 6) does not match the speaker 
position mode ( 12).
No picture appears on the TV.
ZThe video cord connections are incorrect or loose. 
( 7 – 9)
The picture does not fit the TV.
ZThe monitor type is not set correctly. ( 23)
No picture is displayed on the TV, the picture is 
blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts.
ZThe scanning mode is set to the progressive mode even 
though the TV connected to the System does not support 
progressive video input. ( 14)
Messages and icons shown on 
the TV and display
OPEN/CLOSE Opening or closing the disc tray
NOW READING Reading the disc/file information
READING 
INDEX...Reading the DivX file
REGION CODE 
ERROR!The Region Code of the DVD 
Video disc does not match the 
code the System supports. 
(3)
NO DISCNo disc or an unfinalized disc is 
loaded.
NO USB 
DEVICENo USB mass storage class 
device is loaded.
CANNOT PLAY 
THIS DISCAn unplayable disc is loaded.
CANNOT PLAY 
THIS DEVICEAn unplayable USB mass storage 
class device is connected.
RESTRICTED 
DEVICEiPod is connected to the USB 
MEMORY terminal.
NOT SUPPORT The file cannot be played back.
The operation is unacceptable.
Playback
Pause
Fast-forward/fast-reverse
Forward/reverse slow-motion playback
The scene contains multi-audio languages.
The scene contains multi-subtitle 
languages.
The scene contains multi-angle views.
NO SIGNL No signal is received.
CHECK 
XM TUNERThe XM Mini-Tuner is not properly 
installed or the XM Mini-Tuner 
Home Dock is not properly 
connected.
CHECK 
ANTENNAXM antenna is not properly 
connected.
LOADINGLoading the channel information 
and audio data.
OFF AIRThe selected channel is not 
currently broadcasting any signal.
UPDATING Updating the latest encryption.
- - - - -
No text information for the selected 
channel is available.
Preset number 
and “- - - - -”
CH- - -
The selected channel does not 
exist or is not subscribed yet.
Preset number 
and “CH- - -”
Troubleshooting
References
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No picture is displayed on the TV or no sound 
comes out through the HDMI connection.
ZThe connected TV is not HDCP-compatible. (“HDCP 
ERR” appears on the display.)
ZDisconnect the HDMI cable and connect it again, or use 
a shorter cable.
Video and audio are distorted.
ZThe disc is scratched or dirty.
ZAudio/video files have not been properly copied on to the 
USB mass storage class device.
ZA VCR is connected between the center unit and the TV. 
Connect the center unit and TV directly. ( 7)
VCD/SVCD operation cannot be performed.
ZSome functions do not work for VCDs/SVCDs when the 
PBC function is used.
No sound is heard from the external components, 
or the video and audio do not match.
ZThe selected audio input is not appropriate. Select the 
audio input to match the component connected. 
(14)
The iPod does not play even though “CONNECT” 
appears on the display.
ZThe battery of the iPod is exhausted. Leave the iPod 
connected for at least 10 minutes.
The iPod cannot be operated from the System.
ZThe iPod battery charge function is deactivated. 
(28)
ZThe iPod is not compatible with the System. Check the 
compatibility. ( 3)
iPod is not charged.
ZThe source is not “IPod.”
ZThe iPod battery charge function is deactivated. 
(28)
The broadcast is hard to hear because of noise.
ZAntenna connections are incorrect or loose. ( 7)
ZThe AM loop antenna is too close to the System.
ZThe FM Antenna is not properly extended and positioned. 
(7)• This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright 
protection technology must be authorized by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited 
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by 
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.
• USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT 
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL 
STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE 
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PERSONAL 
AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.
• DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are 
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
• Official DivX
® Ultra Certified product
• Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) 
with enhanced playback of DivX® media files and the 
DivX® Media Format
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
• DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo 
Licensing Corporation.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 
and other countries.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered 
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC.
• HDCP is the abbreviation of “High-bandwidth Digital 
Content Protection,” and is the high-reliable copy 
control technology licensed by Digital Content 
Protection, LLC.
• XM Ready
® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite 
Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
Attaching the dock adapter to the docking station
Dock adapter (supplied
for iPod or separately
purchased)
Docking station
To detach the dock adapter 
from the docking station:
Push the slot then pull up to 
remove the dock adapter.Disconnect the docking station from the 
center unit when attaching/detaching the 
dock adapter.
Take care not to damage the terminal on 
the docking station when attaching/
detaching the dock adapter.
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Center unit (XV-THD60/XV-THD50/XV-
THD5/XV-THD4)
Output power
Front/Surround:
For XV-THD60/XV-THD50
: 200 W per channel, RMS at 
3Ω at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
For XV-THD5
: 180 W per channel, RMS at 3Ω at 1 kHz, 
with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
For XV-THD4
: 167 W per channel, RMS at 3Ω at 1 kHz, 
with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
Center:
For XV-THD60/XV-THD50
: 200 W, RMS at 3Ω at 
1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
For XV-THD5
: 180 W, RMS at 3Ω at 1 kHz, with 10 % 
total harmonic distortion.
For XV-THD4
: 167 W, RMS at 3Ω at 1 kHz, with 10 % 
total harmonic distortion.
Subwoofer:
For XV-THD60/XV-THD50
: 200 W, RMS at 3Ω at 
100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
For XV-THD5
: 200 W, RMS at 3Ω at 100 Hz, with 10 % 
total harmonic distortion.
For XV-THD4
: 167 W, RMS at 3Ω at 100 Hz, with 10 % 
total harmonic distortion.
Audio section
Digital Input*
1
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm 
±30 nm)
COAXIAL*2:0.5V(p-p)/75Ω
Video section
Video System:  NTSC
Horizontal Resolution:  500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  64 dB
Video Output Level (VIDEO OUT)
Composite video: 1.0 V(p-p)/75Ω
S-video (Y): 1.0 V(p-p)/75Ω
(C): 0.286 V(p-p)/75Ω
Component (Y): 1.0 V(p-p)/75Ω
(P
B/PR):0.7V(p-p)/75Ω
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance
(VIDEO IN)
Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75Ω
S-video (Y): 1.0 V(p-p)/75Ω
(C): 0.286 V(p-p)/75ΩHDMI
HDMI Input (VIDEO 1 IN)*
2:
PASS THROUGH (up to 
225 MHz)
HDMI Output (MONITOR OUT):
480p/720p/1080i
USB storage
USB Specification: Compatible with USB 2.0 Full-
Speed
Compatible Device: Mass Storage Class
Compatible File System: FAT16, FAT32
Bus Power Supply: Max. 500 mA
Tuner section
Tuner Range
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
General
Power Requirements: AC 120 V  , 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 160 W (during operation)
1.3 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W 
× H × D):
435 mm × 115 mm × 270 mm
(17-3/16 inches × 4-3/8 inches × 10-11/16 inches)
Mass: 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs)
*
1Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS 
Digital Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
*2Only for XV-THD60
Subwoofer
For SP-THD6W (TH-D60)
Type: Bass-Reflex Type
Speaker: 20 cm (7-7/8 inches) cone × 1
Power Handling Capacity: 200 W
Impedance: 3Ω
Frequency Range: 28 Hz to 200 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 74 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W × H × D):
353.5 mm × 351 mm × 248 mm
(13-15/16 inches 
× 13-7/8 inches × 9-13/16 inches)
Mass: 8.5 kg (18.8 lbs)
For SP-THD5W (TH-D50/TH-D5/TH-D4)
Type: Bass-Reflex Type
Speaker: 16 cm (6-5/16 inches) cone × 1
Power Handling Capacity: 200 W
Impedance: 3Ω
Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 200 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 74 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W 
× H × D):
353.5 mm × 351 mm × 174 mm
(13-15/16 inches × 13-7/8 inches × 6-7/8 inches)
Mass: 6.3 kg (13.9 lbs)
Specifications
References
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Satellite speakers (For TH-D60)
Front speakers (SP-THD6F)
Ty p e :
2-Way Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically Shielded Type)
Speaker: 8 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone 
× 1
3 cm (1-3/16 inches) dome 
× 1
Power Handling Capacity: 200 W
Impedance: 3Ω
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 78 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W × H × D):
200 mm x 574 mm x 200 mm
(7-7/8 inches 
× 22-5/8 inches × 7-7/8 inches)
Mass: 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) each 
Center speaker (SP-THD6C)
Ty p e :
1-Way 2-Speaker Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically 
Shielded Type)
Speaker: 8 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone 
× 2
Power Handling Capacity: 200 W
Impedance: 3 Ω
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 83 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W × H × D):
435 mm × 99 mm × 93.5 mm
(17-3/16 inches 
× 3-15/16 inches × 3-11/16 inches)
Mass: 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs)
Surround speakers (SP-THD6S)
Ty p e :
1-Way Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically Shielded Type)
Speaker: 8 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone 
× 1
Power Handling Capacity: 200 W
Impedance: 3Ω
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 75 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W × H × D):
98.5 mm 
× 214.5 mm × 93.5 mm
(3-15/16 inches × 8-1/2 inches × 3-11/16 inches)
Mass: 0.85 kg (1.9 lbs) each
Satellite speakers (For TH-D50/TH-D5/
TH-D4)
Front speakers (SP-THD5F)
Ty p e :
1-Way Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically Shielded Type)
Speaker: 8 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone 
× 1
Power Handling Capacity: 200 W
Impedance: 3Ω
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 79 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W × H × D):
98.5 mm 
× 214.5 mm × 93.5 mm
(3-15/16 inches × 8-1/2 inches × 3-11/16 inches)
Mass: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) each
Center speaker (SP-THD5C)
Ty p e :
1-Way 2-Speaker Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically 
Shielded Type)
Speaker: 8 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone 
× 2
Power Handling Capacity: 200 W
Impedance: 3 Ω
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 83 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W × H × D):
435 mm × 99 mm × 93.5 mm
(17-3/16 inches 
× 3-15/16 inches × 3-11/16 inches)
Mass: 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs)
Surround speakers (SP-THD5S)
Ty p e :
1-Way Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically Shielded Type)
Speaker: 8 cm (3-3/16 inches) cone 
× 1
Power Handling Capacity: 200 W
Impedance: 3Ω
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 75 dB/W
•m
Dimensions (W × H × D):
98.5 mm 
× 214.5 mm × 93.5 mm
(3-15/16 inches × 8-1/2 inches × 3-11/16 inches)
Mass: 0.85 kg (1.9 lbs) each
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
Dimensions of the wall-mount attachment on the center and surround speakers:
SP-THD6C/SP-THD5C SP-THD6S/SP-THD5S
Unit: mm (inch)
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							DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
0107RYMMDWJEM EN
© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
TH-D60/TH-D50/
TH-D5/TH-D4
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