JVC Th M303 Instructions

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Setting DVD preferences
 You can change the language used in the setup menus. See 
“Menu description” below.
Basic operation on the setup menus
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the 
following operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to 
AUDIO.
2Press DV D.
7While stopped
1Press SET UP.
2Follow the instructions that appears on 
the TV screen.
: Language menu (LANGUAGE)
7MENU LANGUAGE
Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.
 Select the initial language*.
7AUDIO LANGUAGE
Some DVDs have multiple audio languages.
 Select the initial audio language*.
7SUBTITLE
Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages.
 Select the initial subtitle language*.
7ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
 Select the language shown on the TV screen when operating this 
system.
* When the language you have selected is not recorded to a disc, 
the original language is automatically used as the initial 
language.
NOTE
 See the following “The language codes list” for the codes of each 
language, such as “AA”, etc.
The language codes list
Using the setup menus
Menu description
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
AA Afar IK Inupiak RN Kirundi
AB Abkhazian IN Indonesian RO Rumanian
AF Afrikaans IS Icelandic RU Russian
AM Ameharic IW Hebrew RW Kinyarwanda
AR Arabic JI Yiddish SA Sanskrit
AS Assamese JW Javanese SD Sindhi
AY Aymara KA Georgian SG Sangho
AZ Azerbaijani KK Kazakh SH Serbo-Croatian
BA Bashkir KL Greenlandic SI Singhalese
BE Byelorussian KM Cambodian SK Slovak
BG Bulgarian KN Kannada SL Slovenian
BH Bihari KO Korean (KOR) SM Samoan
BI Bislama KS Kashmiri SN Shona
BN Bengali, Bangla KU Kurdish SO Somali
BO Tibetan KY Kirghiz SQ Albanian
BR Breton LA Latin SR Serbian
CA Catalan LN Lingala SS Siswati
CO Corsican LO Laothian ST Sesotho
CS Czech LT Lithuanian SU Sundanese
CY Welsh LV Latvian, Lettish SV Swedish
DA Danish MG Malagasy SW Swahili
DZ Bhutani MI Maori TA Tamil
EL Greek MK Macedonian TE Telugu
EO Esperanto ML Malayalam TG Tajik
ET Estonian MN Mongolian TH Thai
EU Basque MO Moldavian TI Tigrinya
FA P e r s i a n M R M a r a t h i T K Tu r k m e n
FI Finnish MS Malay (MAY) TL Tagalog
FJ Fiji MT Maltese TN Setswana
FO Faroese MY Burmese TO Tonga
FY Frisian NA Nauru TR Turkish
GA Irish NE Nepali TS Tsonga
GD Scots Gaelic NL Dutch TT Tatar
GL Galician NO Norwegian TW Twi
GN Guarani OC Occitan UK Ukrainian
GU Gujarati OM (Afan) Oromo UR Urdu
HA Hausa OR Oriya UZ Uzbek
HI Hindi PA Panjabi VI Vietnamese
HR Croatian PL Polish VO Volapuk
HU Hungarian PS Pashto, Pushto WO Wolof
HY Armenian PT Portuguese XH Xhosa
IA Interlingua QU Quechua YO Yoruba
IE Interlingue RM Rhaeto-Romance ZU Zulu
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:Picture menu (PICTURE)
7MONITOR TYPE
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.
• 16:9 (Wide television conversion)Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide 
TV).
 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the 
black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.
 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion)Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the 
black bars do not appear, however, the left and right edges of 
the pictures will not be shown on the screen.
NOTE
 Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB” 
with some DVDs. This depends on how DVDs are recorded.
7PICTURE SOURCE
When you set the scan mode to PROGRESSIVE (Apg. 20), you 
can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content 
on the disc is processed by field (video source) or by frame (film 
source).
Normally set to “AUTO”.
AUTOUsed to play a disc containing both video and film source 
materials.
This system recognizes the source type (video or film) of the 
current disc according to the disc information.
 If the playback picture is unclear or noisy, or the oblique 
lines of the picture are rough, try to change to other modes.
FILMSuitable for playing back a film source disc.VIDEOSuitable for playing back a video source disc.
7SCREEN SAVER (Apg. 24)
You can activate or deactivate Screen Saver function.
7FILE TYPE
When several types of files are recorded on a disc, you can select 
which files to play. If you have changed FILE TYPE setting, be 
sure to turn the power off, then turn the power on to enable the new 
setting.
AUDIOSelect this to play MP3/WMA files. STILL PICTURESelect this to play JPEG files.VIDEOSelect this to play MPEG4 files.
: Audio menu (AUDIO)
7D. RANGE COMPRESSION
(Dynamic range compression)
You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a 
low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital.
AUTOSelect this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its 
full dynamic range (no effect applied).
ONSelect this when you want to fully apply the compression 
effect (useful at midnight).
NOTE
 When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the 
surround mode is off, the setting of D. RANGE COMPRESSION is 
set to ON automatically.
: Speaker setting menu 
(SPK. SETTING)
7Level menu (LEVEL)
CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/
SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER/SUBWOOFER
While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround 
speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers.
TEST TONE*
Outputs the test tone.
RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.
* The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the 
following sequence:
s Front left speaker s Center speaker s Front right 
speaker s Surround right speaker s Surround left 
speaker s (back to the beginning)
NOTE
 Before you turn on the test tone, be sure to select AUTO SURR as the 
surround mode. (Apg. 26)
Ex.: 16:9 Ex.: 4:3 LB Ex.: 4:3 PS
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7Distance menu (DISTANCE)
Example:
In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows;
Distance of front speakers:  3.0 m/10 ft
Distance of center speaker:  2.7 m/9 ft
Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m/8 ft
FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND 
SPEAKER
Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.
Within the range from 0.3 m/1 ft to 9.0 m/30 ft. (by 0.3 m/
1 ft)
RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.
: Other setting menu (OTHERS)
7RESUME
You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. 
(Apg. 31)
7ON SCREEN GUIDE
You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons. 
(Apg. 22)
7Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK)
You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent 
scenes that is not suitable for your other family members.
This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental 
Lock level information — Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 
(least restrictive).
COUNTRY CODE
Select this when you set the code for your resident. 
(Apg. 41)
SET LEVEL
Select this when you set the level of restriction.
PA S S W O R D
This item is selected automatically when some changes 
are made on Parental Lock setting. Enter a four-digit 
number as your password with number buttons 0-9, then 
press ENTER.
If you have failed to enter your correct password three 
times, you cannot select an item other than EXIT. In such a 
case, press ENTER to exit the mode, then try the setting 
again.
EXIT
Returns to OTHERS menu.Be sure to exit the Parental Lock setting mode after 
entering your password. Otherwise, the changes you made 
won’t be stored.
If you forget your password, enter “8888” instead of your 
password.
NOTE
When you enter wrong passwords three times, you can only select  
EXIT.
Subwoofer
Front left
Center 
speaker
Front right
3.0 m
2.7 m
2.4 m
2.1 m
Surround leftSurround right
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Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
AD Andorra ER Eritrea
LALao People’s Democratic 
RepublicRW R w a n d a
AE United Arab Emirates ES Spain SA Saudi Arabia
AF Afghanistan ET Ethiopia LB Lebanon SB Solomon Islands
AG Antigua and Barbuda FI Finland LC Saint Lucia SC Seychelles
AI Anguilla FJ Fiji LI Liechtenstein SD Sudan
AL Albania FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas) LK Sri Lanka SE Sweden
AM Armenia
FMMicronesia (Fedelated States 
of)LR Liberia SG Singapore
AN Netherlands Antilles LS Lesotho SH Saint Helena
AO Angola FO Faroe Islands LT Lithuania SI Slovenia
AQ Antarctica FR France LU Luxembourg SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen
AR Argentina FX France, Metropolitan LV Latvia SK Slovakia
AS American Samoa GA Gabon LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya SL Sierra Leone
AT Austria GB United Kingdom MA Morocco SM San Marino
AU Australia GD Grenada MC Monaco SN Senegal
AW Aruba GE Georgia MD Moldova, Republic of SO Somalia
AZ Azerbaijan GF French Guiana MG Madagascar SR Suriname
BA Bosnia and Herzegovina GH Ghana MH Marshall Islands ST Sao Tome and Principe
BB Barbados GI Gibraltar ML Mali SV El Salvador
BD Bangladesh GL Greenland MM Myanmar SY Syrian Arab Republic
BE Belgium GM Gambia MN Mongolia SZ Swaziland
BF Burkina Faso GN Guinea MO Macau TC Turks and Caicos Islands
BG Bulgaria GP Guadeloupe MP Northern Mariana Islands TD Chad
BH Bahrain GQ Equatorial Guinea MQ Martinique TF French Southern Territories
BI Burundi GR Greece MR Mauritania TG Togo
BJ Benin
GSSouth Georgia and the South 
Sandwich IslandsMS Montserrat TH Thailand Code Language
BM Bermuda MT Malta TJ Tajikistan
BN Brunei Darussalam GT Guatemala MU Mauritius TK Tokelau
BO Bolivia GU Guam MV Maldives TM Turkmenistan
BR Brazil GW Guinea-Bissau MW Malawi TN Tunisia
BS Bahamas GY Guyana MX Mexico TO Tonga
BT Bhutan HK Hong Kong MY Malaysia TP East Timor
BV Bouvet Island
HMHeard Island and McDonald 
IslandsMZ Mozambique TR Turkey
BW Botswana NA Namibia TT Trinidad and Tobago
BY Belarus HN Honduras NC New Caledonia TV Tuvalu
BZ Belize HR Croatia NE Niger TW Taiwan
CA Canada HT Haiti NF Norfolk Island TZ Tanzania, United Republic of
CC Cocos (Keeling) Islands HU Hungary NG Nigeria UA Ukraine
CF Central African Republic ID Indonesia NI Nicaragua UG Uganda
CG Congo IE Ireland NL Netherlands
UMUnited States Minor Outlying 
Islands
CH Switzerland IL Israel NO Norway
CI Côte d’Ivoire IN India NP Nepal US United States
CK Cook Islands IO British Indian Ocean Territory NR Nauru UY Uruguay
CL Chile IQ Iraq NU Niue UZ Uzbekistan
CM Cameroon IR Iran (Islamic Republic of) NZ New Zealand VA Vatican City State (Holy See)
CN China IS Iceland OM Oman
VCSaint Vincent and the 
Grenadines
CO Colombia IT Italy PA Panama
CR Costa Rica JM Jamaica PE Peru VE Venezuela
CU Cuba JO Jordan PF French Polynesia VG Virgin Islands (British)
CV Cape Verde JP Japan PG Papua New Guinea VI Virgin Islands (U.S.)
CX Christmas Island KE Kenya PH Philippines VN Vietnam
CY Cyprus KG Kyrgyzstan PK Pakistan VU Vanuatu
CZ Czech Republic KH Cambodia PL Poland WF Wallis and Futuna Islands
DE Germany KI Kiribati PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon WS Samoa
DJ Djibouti KM Comoros PN Pitcairn YE Yemen
DK Denmark KN Saint Kitts and Nevis PR Puerto Rico YT Mayotte
DM Dominica
KPKorea, Democratic People’s 
Republic ofPT Portugal YU Yugoslavia
DO Dominican Republic PW Palau ZA South Africa
DZ Algeria KR Korea, Republic of PY Paraguay ZM Zambia
EC Ecuador KW Kuwait QA Qatar ZR Zaire
EE Estonia KY Cayman Islands RE Réunion ZW Zimbabwe
EG Egypt KZ Kazakhstan RO Romania
EH Western Sahara RU Russian Federation
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Tuner operations
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the 
following operation; 
1 Set the remote control mode selector to 
AUDIO.
2Press FM/AM.
1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 
band.
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.
2Press TUNING9/( repeatedly until 
you find the frequency you want.
When you hold down the button until the system starts 
searching for stations and then release it, the system stops 
searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal 
strength is tuned in to.
NOTE
 When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED 
indicator lights on the display window.
 When an FM stereo program is received, the ST indicator lights on the 
display window. The buttons described below are used on pages 42 to 43.
Number buttons Remote control 
mode selector
Manual tuning
810k  
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Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be 
quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
7To preset the stations
1Tune in the station you want to preset.
• If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM 
station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting 
the FM reception mode” below.
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.
2Press MEMORY.
While “CH” and “– –” are flashing:
3Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to 
select a preset number you want.
 For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the 
number buttons” (Apg. 25).
Example:
When the preset channel 1 is selected.
If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 
again.
While the selected number is flashing:
4Press MEMORY.
The selected number stops flashing.
The station is assigned to the selected preset number.
If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 
again.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4.
 Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously 
stored one.
7To tune in to a preset station
1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or 
AM.
2Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to 
select a preset number.
 For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the 
number buttons” (Apg. 25).When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can 
change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.
7While listening to an FM station
Press FM MODE.
The FM reception mode appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes.
• AUTO MUTING:
When a program is broadcast in stereo, you will hear stereo 
sound. (The ST indicator lights on the display window.) When in 
monaural, you will hear monaural sound. This mode is also 
useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO 
MUTING indicator lights on the display window.
MONO:
Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo 
effect. (The ST indicator goes off.) In this mode, you will hear 
noise until you are tuned in to a station. (The AUTO MUTING 
indicator also goes off.)
When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference, 
you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise.
7While listening to an AM station
Press FM MODE.
The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode changes.
 Choose “BEAT CUT 1” or “BEAT CUT 2” according to which 
gives clearer sound.
Preset tuning
103.5 M 
__
103.5 M
1 103.5 M
Selecting the FM 
reception mode
Reducing the noise of AM 
broadcast
See page 42 for button locations.
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AV COMPU LINK remote control system
The AV COMPU LINK remote 
control system allows you to operate 
JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is 
equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to 
operate JVC’s video components via the video components 
terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect 
the video components you want to operate as follows.
 Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video 
components.
Connecting a TV and VCR
CAUTION
Before connecting;
 If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into 
the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.
1Connect the center unit to a TV and 
VCR.
 For details, see page 14 and 15.
2Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR 
using the optional AV COMPU LINK 
cords.
3Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV 
and the center unit into the AC outlets.
4Turn on the connected components 
first, then turn on the center unit.
 When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV 
COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to 
minimum using the TV volume control on the TV.
 When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied 
with this system. (Press F VCR/DBS.)
NOTE
 To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the 
correct “M. OUT” setting. (Apg. 37)
Available functions
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use 
the functions listed following.
One-touch video play
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the 
VCR, you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other 
switches. This system automatically turns on and changes the 
source to VCR.
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the 
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place, press 
the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the 
same result.
One-touch DVD play
Simply by starting playback on the built-in DVD player, you can 
enjoy playback without manually setting other switches. The TV 
automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the 
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic selection of TV input mode
When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system, 
the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate 
position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic Power On/Off
The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system.
When you turn on the system;
 If the previously selected source is “DVD”, only the TV will turn 
on automatically.
 If the previously selected source is “VCR”, the TV and VCR will 
turn on automatically.
When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn off.
NOTE
 If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR, the VCR will 
not turn off and will continue recording.
TVAV COMPU LINK cord
(not supplied)
VCR Center unit
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References
7Handling Discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at 
the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.
 Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or  bend the disc.
 Put the disc back in  its case after use to 
prevent warping.
 Be careful not to scratch the surface of the  disc when placing it  back in its case. 
 Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature  extremes and moisture. To clean the disc 
Wipe the disc with a soft 
cloth in a straight line 
from center to edge.
• DO NOT use any solvent — such as 
conventional record cleaner, spray, 
thinner or benzine — to clean the disc.
7 Cleaning the system
 Stains on the system should be wi ped off with a soft cloth. If the 
system is heavily stai ned, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-
diluted neutral detergent and wrung  well, then wipe clean with a 
dry cloth.
 Since the system may deteriorate  in quality, become damaged or 
get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.
DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
DO NOT wipe it strong.
DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
DO NOT apply any volatile substance  such as insecticides to it.
DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with 
it for a long time.
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Power does not come 
on. The power cord and/or system cord
 is not connected. Connect the power  cord and system cord correctly. 
( A pg. 15)
The remote control does 
not work. The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. (
Apg. 7)
Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sens or. Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord  is not connected. Check the connection. (Apg. 15)
The audio cord is not c onnected to AUDIO IN (VCR) 
and/or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly. Connect the cord correctly. (
Apg. 15)
An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. ( Apg. 19)
The decode mode is not set correct ly. Select the proper decode mode. ( Apg. 37)
No picture is  displayed 
on the TV screen. The video cord is not connected co
rrectly. Connect the cord correctly. ( Apg. 14)
The disc is not playable. Use a playable disc. ( Apg. 3)
No picture is  displayed 
on the TV screen, the 
picture is blurred, or the 
picture is divided into 
two parts. The scan mode is set to “PROGRESSIVE” though the 
center unit is connected to the TV which does not 
support the progressive video input such as a 
conventional TV.
Change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. (
Apg. 20)
Video and audio are 
distorted. The disc is scratched or dirt
y. Replace or clean the disc.
A VCR is connected betwee n the center unit and the 
TV. Connect the center uni
t and TV directly. (Apg. 14)
The picture does not fit 
the TV screen. The monitor type is not
 set correctly. Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. ( Apg. 39)
Hard to listen to 
broadcast because of 
noise. Antennas are disconnected. R
econnect the antennas correctly and securely. 
( A pg. 8)
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7Center unit 
(XV-THM606/XV-THM603/XV-THM505/XV-THM501/
XV-THM303/XV-THM301)
Audio section
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %
NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for 
reference.
Digital input*1:
DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm
(OPTICAL) (660 nm E30 nm)
*1Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital 
Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
Video section
Video System: NTSC
Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB
Video output level
Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 C
Component-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
Component-P
B/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 C
Video input sensitivity/Impedance (VCR IN)
Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-C: 0.286 V(p-p)/75 C
Tuner section
Tuning 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: 18 W (at operation)
2.0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W M H M D):
400 mm M 85 mm M 380 mm
(15-3/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M 15 
inches)
Mass: 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)
7Subwoofer (SP-PWM606)
Amplifier section
Front/Center/Surround: 140 W per channel, RMS at 4C at 
1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic 
distortion.
Subwoofer: 300 W, RMS at 4C at 100 Hz, with 
10 % total harmonic distortion.
Speaker section
Speaker unit: 25 cm (9-7/8 inches) Bass-reflex, 
Magnetically Shielded
Frequency Range: 25 Hz to 200 Hz
General
Power Requirements: AC 120 V  , 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 155 W (at operation)
0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W M H M D):
256 mm M 482 mm M 460 mm
(10-1/8 inches M 19 inches M 18-1/8 
inches)
Mass: 18.5 kg (41 lbs)
7Subwoofer (SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501)
Amplifier section
Front/Center/Surround: 140 W (80 W*2) per channel, RMS at 
4 C (Center/Surround)/ 140 W 
(120 W*
2) per channel, RMS at 4 C 
(Front)
at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic 
distortion.
Subwoofer: 300 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with 
10 % total harmonic distortion.
Speaker section
Speaker unit: 25 cm (9-7/8 inches) Bass-reflex, 
Magnetically Shielded
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 200 Hz
General
Power Requirements: AC 120 V  , 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 155 W (at operation)
0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W M H M D):
256 mm M 482 mm M 460 mm
(10-1/8 inches M 19 inches M 
18-1/8 inches)
Mass: 18.5 kg (41 lbs)
*
2For SP-PWM501
7Subwoofer 
(SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301)
Amplifier section
Front/Center/Surround: 115 W (100 W*3) per channel, RMS at 
4 C (Center/Surround)/ 125 W 
(115 W*
3) per channel, RMS at 4 C 
(Front)
at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic 
distortion.
Subwoofer: 125 W (120 W*
3), RMS at 4 C at 
100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic 
distortion.
Speaker section
Speaker unit: 16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex, 
Magnetically Shielded
Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 200 Hz
General
Power Requirements: AC 120 V  , 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 125 W (at operation)
0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W M H M D):
168.5 mm M 412 mm M 444 mm
(6-11/16 inches M 16-1/4 inches M 
17-1/2 inches)
Mass: 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
*
3For SP-PWM301
Specifications
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7Satellite Speakers
Front speakers (SP-THM606F)
Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2,
3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 40 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm
(9-7/8 inches M 43-7/16 inches M 9-7/8 
inches)
Mass: 3.67 kg (8.1 lbs)
Surround speakers (SP-THM606S)
Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 30 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm
(9-7/8 inches M 43-7/16 inches M 9-7/8 
inches)
Mass: 3.77 kg (8.4 lbs)
Center speaker (SP-THM606C)
Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2,
3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 40 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
209 mm M 85 mm M 92 mm
(8-1/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M 
3-5/8 inches)
Mass: 0.87 kg (2.0 lbs)
7Satellite Speakers
Front speakers (SP-THM505F)
Speakers:
Woofer: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)
Tweeter: 1.5 cm (5/8 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
104.5 mm M 139 mm M 101 mm
(4-1/8 inches M 5-1/2 inches M 
4 inches)
Mass: 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
Surround speakers (SP-THM505S)
Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm
(4-7/16 inches M 5-1/2 inches M 
4-1/4 inches)
Mass: 0.52 kg (1.2 lbs)Center speaker (SP-THM505C)
Speakers:
Woofer: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)
Tweeter: 1.5 cm (5/8 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
137 mm M 105 mm M 104.5 mm
(5-7/16 inches M 4-3/16 inches M 
4-1/8 inches)
Mass: 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs)
7Satellite Speakers 
Front speakers (SP-THM303F)
Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm
(4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M 
4-1/16 inches)
Mass: 0.69 kg (1.6 lbs)
Surround speakers (SP-THM303S)
Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
111.5 mm M 139 mm M 106.5 mm
(4-7/16 inches M 5-1/2 inches M 
4-1/4 inches)
Mass: 0.63 kg (1.4 lbs)
Center speaker (SP-THM303C)
Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm
(4-3/16 inches M 4-3/4 inches M 
4-1/16 inches)
Mass: 0.69 kg (1.6 lbs)
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
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