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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-M42 Consists of XV-THM42, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
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1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION — F button! (XV-THM42) Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The F button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others For Canada/pour le Canada : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH CAUTION WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION : POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
Table of contents Introduction........2 Creating realistic sound fields ..27 Notes on handling..............2 Using the surround mode ............29 Supplied accessories .............2 Adjusting the sound.............30 About discs ........3 Advanced operations ..... 31 Playable disc types ..............3 Using the on-screen bar ............31 Disc structure ................4 Playing from a specified position on a disc......32 Playback Control function (PBC) —...
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 Avoid high temperatures Installation of the system Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near •...
About discs Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc Playable disc types or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software This system has been designed to play back the following discs: and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur: Some discs may not be played back.
About discs IMPORTANT Playback Control function Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; (PBC) — VCD and SVCD • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view only the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.
Names of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) A Standby lamp (STANDBY) A pg. 17 I Volume control (VOLUME) A pg. 18 B Standby-on button (F STANDBY/ON) A pg. 17 J Disc trays A pg. 21 C Stop button (7) A pg. 21 K Illumination lamp A pg.
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Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A Disc indicators A pg. 23 Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) A pg. 27 • B MP3 indicator A pg. 22 Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 28 • C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 26 Digital signal format indicators A pg.
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Names of parts and controls A Remote control mode selector A pg. 15 – 52 Remote control AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS 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.
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.
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Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas If reception is poor Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connecting cords and power cords.
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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 # marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer. System cord (supplied) Ensure that the...
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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.
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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. Center unit A To composite video output B To S-video output C To audio output White...
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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. Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit.
Getting started Operating the system from the remote Using the remote control control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center functions from a distance of up to 7 m (23 ft) away. unit.
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For DBS tuner or CATV converter operations 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the signal. remote control supplied with this system.
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Getting started Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. Press 2, then 0.
Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you Turning the system on/off enjoy this system. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. 7 To turn the power on IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the Press F AUDIO.
Basic operations Selecting the source to Turning off the sound play temporarily On the remote control: On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons Press MUTING. (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). “MUTING” appears on the display window and the sound turns off. DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD etc.).
Basic operations To change the remaining time until the shut-off time IMPORTANT Press SLEEP repeatedly. Before using the remote control for the • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. following operation, AUDIO • Set the remote control mode selector to To cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0min”...
DVD in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully...
Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. Basic playback For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 31 to 43. • shows the types of discs the operation is 7 To load a disc available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
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Playback 7 Playback information on the display window NOTE (play button) or DVD. • You can also start playback by pressing • Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays Example:When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback.
Playback NOTE Playback features • You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 32) • You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. IMPORTANT (A pg. 31) Before using the remote control for the 7 Disc information on the display window following operation;...
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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 7 During playback desired title, chapter, track or file by On the remote control: selecting its number. Press ¡/1.
Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to Manual tuning go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation; Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 1 Set the remote control mode selector to band.
Tuner operations Press MEMORY. Selecting the FM The channel number position starts flashing on the display reception mode window for about 5 seconds. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. •...
Creating realistic sound fields 7 DTS Digital Surround You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software • Dolby Surround encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( Dolby Pro Logic II •...
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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. Early reflections GDIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.
Creating realistic sound fields IMPORTANT Using the surround mode Before using the remote control for the following operation; The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround • Set the remote control mode selector to mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. AUDIO.
Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control: Press TEST. Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level. “TEST TONE” and the corresponding signal indicator starts flashing on the display window, and the test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order;...
Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback 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. NOTE •...
Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: During DVD playback Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD (back to the beginning) 7 During playback or while stopped • TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track Press ON SCREEN twice. •...
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Advanced operations Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter Cursor number to be played using the on-screen bar. /ENTER 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Number buttons Press ENTER.
Advanced operations Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter NOTE the desired title or group number. • You can also use the 10 button to enter “0”. • The +10 button is not used by this function. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of •...
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. (play button) To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Cursor Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. /ENTER To start playback by specifying the track number Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter...
Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting a view angle of Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Press ENTER.
Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting the subtitle/ Press ON SCREEN twice. audio languages The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be Press ENTER.
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Advanced operations Press Cursor //5 to select the desired When using the on-screen bar: audio language. Press ON SCREEN twice. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to move The pop-up window disappears.
Advanced operations To return to normal playback Press 3 (play button). Special picture playback NOTE This system provides special picture playback functions including • Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. Zooming in (play button) 7 During playback or while paused Press ZOOM.
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Advanced operations Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select Changing the VFP setting a parameter you want to adjust. The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as enables you to adjust the picture character preferred.
Advanced operations Example for 4 A Program Playback You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order Example for 4 B from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once.
Advanced operations Repeating the current selection or all Random Playback discs 7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG: You can play titles or tracks During playback on a disc in random order. For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function When using the REPEAT button: Press REPEAT.
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Advanced operations Press A-B REPEAT again at the end of NOTE the part you want to repeat (point B). • If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press (play button) to start Repeat Playback. The repeat mode indicator on the display window changes to •...
Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) (A A A A pg. 47) You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV You can adjust sound settings. screen.
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Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus Press ENTER. The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on IMPORTANT the choice menu. Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
Setting DVD preferences 7 SUBTITLE Menu description Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages. • Select the initial subtitle language*. OFF (no indication of subtitles), ENGLISH, SPANISH, Language menu (LANGUAGE) FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below) NOTE 7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE •...
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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 You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
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Setting DVD preferences 7 CROSS OVER* 7 Level menu (LEVEL) Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use CENTER SPEAKER /SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER a small speaker in any position, this system automatically SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER /SUB WOOFER reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to Adjust the output level of related speakers.
Setting DVD preferences Other setting menu (OTHERS) Parental Lock NOTE Using this function, you can restrict playback of a DVD containing • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family stopped.
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Setting DVD preferences Press ENTER. 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.
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Setting DVD preferences Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra Eritrea RW Rwanda Lao People’s Democratic Republic United Arab Emirates Spain Saudi Arabia Afghanistan Ethiopia Lebanon Solomon Islands Antigua and Barbuda Finland Saint Lucia Seychelles Anguilla Fiji Liechtenstein Sudan Albania Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Sri Lanka Sweden...
System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • BAL: • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers. (A pg. 47) IMPORTANT •...
• To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 52) equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components...
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture. Trouble shooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. General PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
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References PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound. 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 AUDIO IN (VCR) Connect the cord correctly.
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References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file Add correct file extension (.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3 or .MP3) names.
References Multiangle Glossary By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called Aspect ratio the multiangle function. The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The Multichannel horizontal vs.
% Subwoofer (SP-PWM45) Specifications Amplifier section 80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C Front/Center/Surround: % Center unit (XV-THM42) (Center/Surround)/80 W per channel, RMS at 4 C (Front) Audio section at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % distortion.
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References % Center Speaker (SP-THM45C) Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D):103 mm M 115 mm M 100 mm (4-1/16 inches M 4-9/16 inches M 3-15/16 inches) Mass: 0.64 kg (1.5 lbs)
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To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free: 1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com...
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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM SYSTÈME CINÈMA NUMÉRIQUE DVD TH-M42 Consists of XV-THM42, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S Se compose de XV-THM42, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F et SP-THM45S INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1024-018A...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ATTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1.
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Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION — . button! Note to CATV system installer: (XV-THM42) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
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Table of contents Introduction........2 Creating realistic sound fields ..27 Notes on handling..............2 Using the surround mode ............29 Supplied accessories .............2 Adjusting the sound.............30 About discs ........3 Advanced operations ..... 31 Playable disc types ..............3 Using the on-screen bar ............31 Disc structure ................4 Playing from a specified position on a disc......32 Playback Control function (PBC) —...
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 Avoid high temperatures Installation of the system Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near •...
About discs Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc Playable disc types or a JPEG 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: This system has been designed to play back the following discs: Some discs may not be played back.
About discs IMPORTANT Playback Control function Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; (PBC) — VCD and SVCD • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view only the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.
Names of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) A Standby lamp (STANDBY) A pg. 17 I Volume control (VOLUME) A pg. 18 B Standby-on button (F STANDBY/ON) A pg. 17 J Disc trays A pg. 21 C Stop button (7) A pg. 21 K Illumination lamp A pg.
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Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A Disc indicators A pg. 23 Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) A pg. 27 • B MP3 indicator A pg. 22 Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 28 • C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 26 Digital signal format indicators A pg.
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Names of parts and controls A Remote control mode selector A pg. 15 – 52 Remote control AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS 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.
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.
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Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas If reception is poor Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connecting cords and power cords.
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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...
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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.
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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. Center unit A To composite video output B To S-video output C To audio output White...
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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. Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit.
Getting started Operating the system from the remote Using the remote control control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center functions from a distance of up to 7 m away. unit.
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For DBS tuner or CATV converter operations 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the signal. remote control supplied with this system.
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Getting started Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0.
Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you Turning the system on/off enjoy this system. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. 7 To turn the power on IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation, Press F AUDIO.
Basic operations Selecting the source to Turning off the sound play temporarily On the remote control: On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons Press MUTING. (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). “MUTING” appears on the display window and the sound turns off. DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD etc.).
Basic operations To change the remaining time until the shut-off time IMPORTANT Press SLEEP repeatedly. Before using the remote control for the • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. following operation, AUDIO • Set the remote control mode selector to To cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0min”...
DVD in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully...
Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. Basic playback For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 31 to 43. • shows the types of discs the operation is 7 To load a disc available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
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Playback 7 Playback information on the display window NOTE • You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD. • Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays Example:When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback.
Playback NOTE Playback features • You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 32) • You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. IMPORTANT (A pg. 31) Before using the remote control for the 7 Disc information on the display window following operation;...
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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 7 During playback desired title, chapter, track or file by On the remote control: selecting its number. Press ¡/1.
Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to Manual tuning go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation; Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 1 Set the remote control mode selector to band.
Tuner operations Press MEMORY. Selecting the FM The channel number position starts flashing on the display reception mode window for about 5 seconds. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. •...
Creating realistic sound fields 7 DTS Digital Surround You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software • Dolby Surround encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( Dolby Pro Logic II •...
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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. Early reflections GDIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.
Creating realistic sound fields IMPORTANT Using the surround mode Before using the remote control for the following operation; The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround • Set the remote control mode selector to mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. AUDIO.
Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control: Press TEST. Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level. “TEST TONE” and the corresponding signal indicator starts flashing on the display window, and the test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order;...
Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback 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. NOTE •...
Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: During DVD playback Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD (back to the beginning) 7 During playback or while stopped • TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track Press ON SCREEN twice. •...
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Advanced operations Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter Cursor number to be played using the on-screen bar. ( 3 / 2 / / / 5 ) /ENTER 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice.
Advanced operations Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter NOTE the desired title or group number. • You can also use the 10 button to enter “0”. • The +10 button is not used by this function. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of •...
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. (play button) To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Cursor Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. ( 3 / 2 / / / 5 ) /ENTER To start playback by specifying the track number...
Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting a view angle of Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Press ENTER.
Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting the subtitle/ Press ON SCREEN twice. audio languages The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be Press ENTER.
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Advanced operations Press Cursor //5 to select the desired When using the on-screen bar: audio language. Press ON SCREEN twice. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to move The pop-up window disappears.
Advanced operations To return to normal playback Press 3 (play button). Special picture playback NOTE This system provides special picture playback functions including • Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. Zooming in (play button) 7 During playback or while paused Press ZOOM.
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Advanced operations Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select a Changing the VFP setting parameter you want to adjust. The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as enables you to adjust the picture character preferred.
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 Example for 4 B from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once.
Advanced operations Repeating the current selection or all Random Playback discs 7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG: You can play titles or tracks During playback on a disc in random order. For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function When using the REPEAT button: Press REPEAT.
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Advanced operations Press A-B REPEAT again at the end of NOTE the part you want to repeat (point B). • If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press 3 (play button) to start Repeat Playback. The repeat mode indicator on the display window changes to •...
Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) (A A A A pg. 47) You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV You can adjust sound settings. screen.
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Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus Press ENTER. The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on IMPORTANT the choice menu. Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
Setting DVD preferences 7 SUBTITLE Menu description 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 menu (LANGUAGE) language codes from AA to ZU (see below) NOTE 7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE •...
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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 You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
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Setting DVD preferences 7 CROSS OVER* 7 Level menu (LEVEL) Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use CENTER SPEAKER /SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER a small speaker in any position, this system automatically SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER /SUB WOOFER reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to Adjust the output level of related speakers.
Setting DVD preferences Other setting menu (OTHERS) Parental Lock NOTE Using this function, you can restrict playback of a DVD containing • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family stopped.
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Setting DVD preferences Press ENTER. 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.
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Setting DVD preferences Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra Eritrea RW Rwanda Lao People’s Democratic Republic United Arab Emirates Spain Saudi Arabia Afghanistan Ethiopia Lebanon Solomon Islands Antigua and Barbuda Finland Saint Lucia Seychelles Anguilla Fiji Liechtenstein Sudan Albania Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Sri Lanka Sweden...
System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • BAL: • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers. (A pg. 47) IMPORTANT •...
• To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 52) equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components...
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture. Trouble shooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. General PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
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References PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound. 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 AUDIO IN (VCR) Connect the cord correctly.
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References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file Add correct file extension (.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3 or .MP3) names.
References Multiangle Glossary By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called Aspect ratio the multiangle function. The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The Multichannel horizontal vs.
7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM45) Specifications Amplifier section 80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C Front/Center/Surround: 7 Center unit (XV-THM42) (Center/Surround)/80 W per channel, RMS at 4 C (Front) Audio section at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % distortion.
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References 7 Center Speaker (SP-THM45C) Speakers: 8.0 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D):103 mm M 115 mm M 100 mm Mass: 0.64 kg 7 Accessories •...