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JVC TH-S3 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-S3
Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, and SP-THS3F
XV-THS3 , SP-WS3
SP-THS3F
Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, SP-THS3F, and
SP-THS3S (for Hong Kong ONLY)
XV-THS3 , SP-WS3 , SP-THS3F
SP-THS3S (
)
INSTRUCTIONS
GVT0133-003A
[US/UB/UN]

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  • Page 1 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-S3 Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, and SP-THS3F XV-THS3 , SP-WS3 SP-THS3F Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, SP-THS3F, and SP-THS3S (for Hong Kong ONLY) XV-THS3 , SP-WS3 , SP-THS3F SP-THS3S ( INSTRUCTIONS GVT0133-003A [US/UB/UN]...
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others/ 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. CAUTION— button! (XV-THS3) Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
  • Page 3 Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are shown below: Wall or obstructions Wall or 8 cm XV-THS3 Front obstructions XV-THS3 3 cm 3 cm 10 cm...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ........2 Playback ........16 Notes on handling ..............2 Basic playback ..............16 Supplied accessories ............2 One Touch Replay ...............18 Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........18 About discs ........3 Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......18 Playable disc types ...............3 Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ..19 Playing back a bonus group ..........19 Index of parts and controls ....

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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 •...

  • Page 6: About Discs

    About discs Region code of DVD VIDEO Playable disc types DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region This system has been designed to play back the following discs: Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
  • Page 7 About discs Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Notes on MP3/WMA files • User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can • Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”. be shown on the TV. (See page 24.) •...

  • Page 8: Index Of Parts And Controls

    Index of parts and controls The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described. Front panel (center unit) Display window 35 35 Disc tray (inside): Remote sensor: Rear panel (center unit) See below (except for Hong Kong). Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (except for Hong Kong) Before plugging, set the correct voltage for your area with the Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage...
  • Page 9 Index of parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) 11 – 36 18, 35 16, 36 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. 15, 31 CAUTION •...

  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. If reception is poor Connecting the FM and Center unit AM antennas AM loop antenna 7 AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation 7 FM antenna...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers And The Subwoofer

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and the subwoofer Center speaker Front speakers Speaker cord • Connect the black cords to the black (-) terminals. •...

  • Page 12: Speaker Layout

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Speaker layout Connecting a TV • Distortion of picture may occur when connecting the TV via a Center speaker VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR. Front left Front right •...

  • Page 13: Connecting To An Analog Component

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Connecting to an analog Connecting to a digital component component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. Center unit Center unit tuner...

  • Page 14: Operating External Components With The Remote Control

    • Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code. Slide the remote control mode selector to TV.

  • Page 15: Operating The Vcr

    See page 11 for button locations. Operating external components with the remote control 7 Operation Operating the VCR Aim the remote control at the VCR. IMPORTANT 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Before using the remote control to operate a VCR; Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.

  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the Turning the system on/off operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless On the remote control: otherwise noted.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Source To Play

    See page 13 for button locations. Basic operations Selecting the source to Listening with headphones play (not supplied) On the remote control: CAUTION Press one of the source selecting buttons Be sure to turn down the volume; • Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may (DVD, FM/AM, AUX or AUX DIGITAL).

  • Page 18: Sleep Timer [Sleep]

    “PAL” or “NTSC.” mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. right speaker. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.

  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available Basic playback for. Press OPEN/ IMPORTANT CLOSE. Before using the remote control for the following operation; • The system turns on and the AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to disc tray comes out.
  • Page 20 Playback See page 16 for button locations. 7 Playback information on the display window MP3/WMA disc Example: DVD VIDEO When an MP3 disc is played back Example: Signal and speaker When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played indicators Track number Elapsed playing time...

  • Page 21: One Touch Replay

    See page 16 for button locations. Playback 7 Screen saver Skip to the beginning of a A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a desired selection static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).

  • Page 22: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons

    See page 16 for button locations. Playback Locating a desired title/ Playing back a bonus group using number group buttons Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. The During playback or while bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc.

  • Page 23: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available Using the surround mode for. 7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR) The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 30. This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode according to the input signals.

  • Page 24: Using The On-Screen Bar

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) 7 When playing back 2 channel source All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/ stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.

  • Page 25: Changing The Time Information

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback F Shows playback status. appears during playback. DVD VIDEO : appears during fast forward/reverse. : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion. (This function is not available for MPEG4.) appears when paused.

  • Page 26: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to Playing from a specified select the number of the desired item. position on a disc • For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons”.

  • Page 27: Using The File Control Display

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. Using the file control Press ON SCREEN. display The on-screen bar disappears. You can search and play desired groups and NOTE tracks/files using the file control display on • You can select up to the 99th chapter/track. the TV screen.

  • Page 28: Resume Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: 7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped Press ON SCREEN twice. For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight desired group/track/file.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Audio

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ON SCREEN.

  • Page 30: Changing The Vfp Setting

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded Changing the VFP setting on DVD AUDIO The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures enables you to adjust (B.S.P), which usually appear by turns automatically during the picture character according to the type of programming, picture playback according to the playback sequence.

  • Page 31: Program Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. To clear the programs one by one from the last entered number Example: Press CANCEL repeatedly. To clear all programs Press 7. You can also clear the program by turning off the system. Press Cursor Y/5 to change the Press 3 (play button) to start Program setting.

  • Page 32: Repeat Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/ Repeat Playback WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc): Press ON SCREEN twice. Repeating the current selection The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 7 For DVD VIDEO: During playback Press ENTER.

  • Page 33: Tray Lock

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Sound and other settings Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. NOTE Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight • This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD. •...

  • Page 34: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences NOTE Using the setup menus • See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each language, such as “AA”, etc. • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description”. The language codes list Basic operation on the setup menus AA Afar...
  • Page 35 Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) : Picture menu (PICTURE) 7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION 7 MONITOR TYPE (Dynamic range compression) You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 36 Setting DVD preferences 7 Distance menu (DISTANCE) 7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK) You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent Example: scenes that is not suitable for your other family members. Center • This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Subwoofer speaker Lock level information —...
  • Page 37 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...

  • Page 38: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations IMPORTANT Manual tuning Before using the remote control for the following operation; AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the AUDIO. band. 2 Press FM/AM. Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz. The buttons described below are used on pages 35 and 8 1 0 k Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until...

  • Page 39: Preset Tuning

    See page 35 for button locations. Tuner operations Preset tuning Selecting the FM reception mode 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. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.

  • Page 40: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    AV COMPU LINK remote control system The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or IMPORTANT audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such When you make video connection between the player and another as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and...

  • Page 41: References

    References To clean the disc Maintenance Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. • DO NOT use any solvent — such as 7 Handling Discs conventional record cleaner, spray, • Remove the disc from its case by holding it thinner or benzine —...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    References 7 Front speakers (SP-THS3F) Specifications Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically-shielded Type) 7 Center unit (XV-THS3) 8.0 cm cone M 1 Speaker: Power Handling Capacity: 52 W Audio section Impedance: 52 W per channel, RMS at 6 C at 1 Front/Center/Surround: Frequency Range: 85 Hz to 20 000 Hz...
  • Page 43 EN, CS © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0404TMMMDWJEM...
  • Page 44 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTEMA DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SISTEMA DE CINEMA DE DVD DIGITAL TH-S3 Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, and SP-THS3F Consta de XV-THS3, SP-WS3 y SP-THS3F Consta do XV-THS3, SP-WS3 e SP-THS3F INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUÇÕES GVT0133-013A [UW]...
  • Page 45 Warnings, Cautions and Others/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/Advertências, precauções e outras notas CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a 2.
  • Page 46 Warnings, Cautions and Others/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/Advertências, precauções e outras notas IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 47 Table of contents Introduction ........2 Playback ........16 Notes on handling ..............2 Basic playback ..............16 Supplied accessories ............2 One Touch Replay ...............18 Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........18 About discs ........3 Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......18 Playable disc types ...............3 Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ..19 Playing back a bonus group ..........19 Index of parts and controls ....

  • Page 48: Introduction

    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 •...

  • Page 49: About Discs

    About discs Region code of DVD VIDEO Playable disc types DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region This system has been designed to play back the following discs: Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
  • Page 50 About discs Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Notes on MP3/WMA files • User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can • Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”. be shown on the TV. (See page 24.) •...

  • Page 51: Index Of Parts And Controls

    Index of parts and controls The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described. Front panel (center unit) Display window 35 35 Disc tray (inside): Remote sensor: Rear panel (center unit) See below. Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Before plugging, set the correct voltage for your area with the Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage...
  • Page 52 Index of parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) 11 – 36 18, 35 16, 36 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. 15, 31 CAUTION •...

  • Page 53: Connections

    Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. If reception is poor Connecting the FM and Center unit AM antennas AM loop antenna 7 AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation 7 FM antenna...

  • Page 54: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers And The Subwoofer

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and the subwoofer Center speaker Front speakers Speaker cord • Connect the black cords to the black (-) terminals. •...

  • Page 55: Speaker Layout

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Speaker layout Connecting a TV • Distortion of picture may occur when connecting the TV via a Center speaker VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR. Front left Front right •...

  • Page 56: Connecting To An Analog Component

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Connecting to an analog Connecting to a digital component component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. Center unit Center unit tuner...

  • Page 57: Operating External Components With The Remote Control

    • Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code. Slide the remote control mode selector to TV.

  • Page 58: Operating The Vcr

    See page 11 for button locations. Operating external components with the remote control 7 Operation Operating the VCR Aim the remote control at the VCR. IMPORTANT 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Before using the remote control to operate a VCR; Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.

  • Page 59: Basic Operations

    Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the Turning the system on/off operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless On the remote control: otherwise noted.

  • Page 60: Selecting The Source To Play

    See page 13 for button locations. Basic operations Selecting the source to Listening with headphones play (not supplied) On the remote control: CAUTION Press one of the source selecting buttons Be sure to turn down the volume; • Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may (DVD, FM/AM, AUX or AUX DIGITAL).

  • Page 61: Sleep Timer [Sleep]

    “PAL” or “NTSC.” mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. right speaker. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.

  • Page 62: Playback

    Playback • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available Basic playback for. Press OPEN/ IMPORTANT CLOSE. Before using the remote control for the following operation; • The system turns on and the AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to disc tray comes out.
  • Page 63 Playback See page 16 for button locations. 7 Playback information on the display window MP3/WMA disc Example: DVD VIDEO When an MP3 disc is played back Example: Signal and speaker When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played indicators Track number Elapsed playing time...

  • Page 64: One Touch Replay

    See page 16 for button locations. Playback 7 Screen saver Skip to the beginning of a A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a desired selection static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).

  • Page 65: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons

    See page 16 for button locations. Playback Locating a desired title/ Playing back a bonus group using number group buttons Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. The During playback or while bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc.

  • Page 66: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available Using the surround mode for. 7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR) The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 30. This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode according to the input signals.

  • Page 67: Using The On-Screen Bar

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) 7 When playing back 2 channel source All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/ stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.
  • Page 68 See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback F Shows playback status. appears during playback. DVD VIDEO : appears during fast forward/reverse. : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion. (This function is not available for MPEG4.) appears when paused.

  • Page 69: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to Playing from a specified select the number of the desired item. position on a disc • For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons”.

  • Page 70: Using The File Control Display

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. Using the file control Press ON SCREEN. display The on-screen bar disappears. You can search and play desired groups and NOTE tracks/files using the file control display on • You can select up to the 99th chapter/track. the TV screen.

  • Page 71: Resume Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: 7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped Press ON SCREEN twice. For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight desired group/track/file.

  • Page 72: Selecting The Audio

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ON SCREEN.
  • Page 73 See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded Changing the VFP setting on DVD AUDIO The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures enables you to adjust (B.S.P), which usually appear by turns automatically during the picture character according to the type of programming, picture playback according to the playback sequence.

  • Page 74: Program Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. To clear the programs one by one from the last entered number Example: Press CANCEL repeatedly. To clear all programs Press 7. You can also clear the program by turning off the system. Press Cursor Y/5 to change the Press 3 (play button) to start Program setting.

  • Page 75: Repeat Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/ Repeat Playback WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc): Press ON SCREEN twice. Repeating the current selection The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 7 For DVD VIDEO: During playback Press ENTER.

  • Page 76: Tray Lock

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Sound and other settings Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. NOTE Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight • This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD. •...

  • Page 77: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences NOTE Using the setup menus • See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each language, such as “AA”, etc. • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description”. The language codes list Basic operation on the setup menus AA Afar...
  • Page 78 Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) : Picture menu (PICTURE) 7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION 7 MONITOR TYPE (Dynamic range compression) You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 79 Setting DVD preferences 7 Distance menu (DISTANCE) 7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK) You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent Example: scenes that is not suitable for your other family members. Center • This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Subwoofer speaker Lock level information —...
  • Page 80 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...

  • Page 81: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations IMPORTANT Manual tuning Before using the remote control for the following operation; AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the AUDIO. band. 2 Press FM/AM. Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz. The buttons described below are used on pages 35 and 8 1 0 k Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until...

  • Page 82: Preset Tuning

    See page 35 for button locations. Tuner operations Preset tuning Selecting the FM reception mode 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. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.

  • Page 83: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    AV COMPU LINK remote control system The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or IMPORTANT audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such When you make video connection between the player and another as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and...

  • Page 84: References

    References To clean the disc Maintenance Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. • DO NOT use any solvent — such as 7 Handling Discs conventional record cleaner, spray, • Remove the disc from its case by holding it thinner or benzine —...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    References 7 Front speakers (SP-THS3F) Specifications Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically-shielded Type) 7 Center unit (XV-THS3) 8.0 cm cone M 1 Speaker: Power Handling Capacity: 52 W Audio section Impedance: 52 W per channel, RMS at 6 C at 1 Front/Center/Surround: Frequency Range: 85 Hz to 20 000 Hz...
  • Page 86 EN, SP, PR © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0504TMMMDWJEM...
  • Page 87 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-S3 Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, and SP-THS3F INSTRUCTIONS GVT0133-015A [UX]...
  • Page 88 Warnings, Cautions and Others/ CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a 2.
  • Page 89 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION : Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open CAUTION and interlock failed or defeated.
  • Page 90 Table of contents Introduction ........2 Playback ........16 Notes on handling ..............2 Basic playback ..............16 Supplied accessories ............2 One Touch Replay ...............18 Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........18 About discs ........3 Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......18 Playable disc types ...............3 Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ..19 Playing back a bonus group ..........19 Index of parts and controls ....

  • Page 91: Introduction

    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 •...

  • Page 92: About Discs

    About discs Region code of DVD VIDEO Playable disc types DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region This system has been designed to play back the following discs: Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
  • Page 93 About discs Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Notes on MP3/WMA files • User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can • Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”. be shown on the TV. (See page 24.) •...

  • Page 94: Index Of Parts And Controls

    Index of parts and controls The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described. Front panel (center unit) Display window 35 35 Disc tray (inside): Remote sensor: Rear panel (center unit) See below. Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Before plugging, set the correct voltage for your area with the Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage...
  • Page 95 Index of parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) 11 – 36 18, 35 16, 36 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. 15, 31 CAUTION •...

  • Page 96: Connections

    Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. If reception is poor Connecting the FM and Center unit AM antennas AM loop antenna 7 AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation 7 FM antenna...

  • Page 97: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers And The Subwoofer

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and the subwoofer Front speakers Center speaker Speaker cord • Connect the black cords to the black (-) terminals. •...

  • Page 98: Speaker Layout

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Speaker layout Connecting a TV • Distortion of picture may occur when connecting the TV via a Center speaker VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR. Front left Front right •...

  • Page 99: Connecting To An Analog Component

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Connecting to an analog Connecting to a digital component component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. Center unit Center unit tuner...

  • Page 100: Operating External Components With The Remote Control

    • Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code. Slide the remote control mode selector to TV.

  • Page 101: Operating The Vcr

    See page 11 for button locations. Operating external components with the remote control 7 Operation Operating the VCR Aim the remote control at the VCR. IMPORTANT 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Before using the remote control to operate a VCR; Slide the remote control mode selector Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.

  • Page 102: Basic Operations

    Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the Turning the system on/off operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless On the remote control: otherwise noted.

  • Page 103: Selecting The Source To Play

    See page 13 for button locations. Basic operations Selecting the source to Listening with headphones play (not supplied) On the remote control: CAUTION Press one of the source selecting buttons Be sure to turn down the volume; • Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may (DVD, FM/AM, AUX or AUX DIGITAL).

  • Page 104: Sleep Timer [Sleep]

    “PAL” or “NTSC.” mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. right speaker. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.

  • Page 105: Playback

    Playback • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available Basic playback for. Press OPEN/ IMPORTANT CLOSE. Before using the remote control for the following operation; • The system turns on and the AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to disc tray comes out.
  • Page 106 Playback See page 16 for button locations. MP3/WMA disc 7 Playback information on the display window Example: DVD VIDEO When an MP3 disc is played back Example: Signal and speaker When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played indicators Track number Elapsed playing time...

  • Page 107: One Touch Replay

    See page 16 for button locations. Playback 7 Screen saver Skip to the beginning of a A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a desired selection static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).

  • Page 108: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons

    See page 16 for button locations. Playback Locating a desired title/ Playing back a bonus group using number group buttons Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. The During playback or while bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc.

  • Page 109: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available Using the surround mode for. 7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR) The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 30. This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode according to the input signals.

  • Page 110: Using The On-Screen Bar

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) 7 When playing back 2 channel source All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/ stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.
  • Page 111 See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback F Shows playback status. DVD VIDEO appears during playback. : appears during fast forward/reverse. : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion. (This function is not available for MPEG4.) appears when paused.

  • Page 112: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to Playing from a specified select the number of the desired item. position on a disc • For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons”.

  • Page 113: Using The File Control Display

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. Using the file control Press ON SCREEN. display The on-screen bar disappears. You can search and play desired groups and NOTE tracks/files using the file control display on • You can select up to the 99th chapter/track. the TV screen.

  • Page 114: Resume Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: 7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped Press ON SCREEN twice. For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight desired group/track/file.

  • Page 115: Selecting The Audio

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired When using the on-screen bar: audio. Press ON SCREEN twice. Press ENTER. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ON SCREEN.
  • Page 116 See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded Changing the VFP setting on DVD AUDIO The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures enables you to adjust (B.S.P), which usually appear by turns automatically during the picture character according to the type of programming, picture playback according to the playback sequence.

  • Page 117: Program Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. To clear the programs one by one from the last entered number Example: Press CANCEL repeatedly. To clear all programs Press 7. You can also clear the program by turning off the system. Press Cursor Y/5 to change the Press 3 (play button) to start Program setting.

  • Page 118: Repeat Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/ Repeat Playback WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc): Press ON SCREEN twice. Repeating the current selection The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 7 For DVD VIDEO: During playback Press ENTER.

  • Page 119: Tray Lock

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Sound and other settings Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. NOTE Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight • This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD. •...

  • Page 120: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences NOTE Using the setup menus • See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each language, such as “AA”, etc. • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description”. The language codes list Basic operation on the setup menus AA Afar...
  • Page 121 Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) : Picture menu (PICTURE) 7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION 7 MONITOR TYPE (Dynamic range compression) You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 122 Setting DVD preferences 7 Distance menu (DISTANCE) 7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK) You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent Example: scenes that is not suitable for your other family members. Center • This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Subwoofer speaker Lock level information —...
  • Page 123 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...

  • Page 124: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations IMPORTANT Manual tuning Before using the remote control for the following operation; AUDIO Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. band. 2 Press FM/AM. Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz. The buttons described below are used on pages 35 and 8 1 0 k Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until...

  • Page 125: Preset Tuning

    See page 35 for button locations. Tuner operations Preset tuning Selecting the FM reception mode 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. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.

  • Page 126: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    AV COMPU LINK remote control system The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or IMPORTANT audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such When you make video connection between the player and another as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and...

  • Page 127: References

    References To clean the disc Maintenance Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. • DO NOT use any solvent — such as 7 Handling Discs conventional record cleaner, spray, • Remove the disc from its case by holding it thinner or benzine —...

  • Page 128: Specifications

    References 7 Front speakers (SP-THS3F) Specifications Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically-shielded Type) 7 Center unit (XV-THS3) Speaker: 8.0 cm cone M 1 Power Handling Capacity: 52 W Audio section Impedance: 52 W per channel, RMS at 6 C at 1 Front/Center/Surround: Frequency Range: 85 Hz to 20 000 Hz...
  • Page 129 EN, AR, PE © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0604TMMMDWJEM...
  • Page 130 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-S3 Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, SP-THS3F, and SP-THS3S INSTRUCTIONS GVT0133-016A [UJ]...
  • Page 131 Warnings, Cautions and Others 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. CAUTION— button! (XV-THS3) Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
  • Page 132 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT : Do not open the top cover. There are no user CAUTION serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and CAUTION interlock failed or defeated.
  • Page 133 Table of contents Introduction ........2 Playback ........16 Notes on handling ..............2 Basic playback ..............16 Supplied accessories ............2 One Touch Replay ...............18 Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........18 About discs ........3 Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......18 Playable disc types ...............3 Locating a desired title/group using number buttons ..19 Playing back a bonus group ..........19 Index of parts and controls ....

  • Page 134: Introduction

    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 •...

  • Page 135: About Discs

    About discs Region code of DVD VIDEO Playable disc types DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region This system has been designed to play back the following discs: Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
  • Page 136 About discs Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Notes on MP3/WMA files • User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can • Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”. be shown on the TV. (See page 24.) •...

  • Page 137: Index Of Parts And Controls

    Index of parts and controls The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described. Front panel (center unit) Display window 35 35 Disc tray (inside): Remote sensor: Rear panel (center unit) See below. Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Before plugging, set the correct voltage for your area with the Use a screwdriver to rotate the voltage selector so that the voltage...
  • Page 138 Index of parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) 11 – 36 18, 35 16, 36 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. 15, 31 CAUTION •...

  • Page 139: Connections

    Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. If reception is poor Connecting the FM and Center unit AM antennas AM loop antenna 7 AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation 7 FM antenna...

  • Page 140: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers And The Subwoofer

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and the subwoofer Center speaker Front speakers Speaker cord • Connect the black cords to the black (-) terminals. •...

  • Page 141: Speaker Layout

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Speaker layout Connecting a TV • Distortion of picture may occur when connecting the TV via a Center speaker VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR. Front left Front right •...

  • Page 142: Connecting To An Analog Component

    Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections Connecting to an analog Connecting to a digital component component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. Center unit Center unit tuner...

  • Page 143: Operating External Components With The Remote Control

    • Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code. Slide the remote control mode selector to TV.

  • Page 144: Operating The Vcr

    See page 11 for button locations. Operating external components with the remote control 7 Operation Operating the VCR Aim the remote control at the VCR. IMPORTANT 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Before using the remote control to operate a VCR; Set the remote control mode selector to VCR.

  • Page 145: Basic Operations

    Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the Turning the system on/off operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless On the remote control: otherwise noted.

  • Page 146: Selecting The Source To Play

    See page 13 for button locations. Basic operations Selecting the source to Listening with headphones play (not supplied) On the remote control: CAUTION Press one of the source selecting buttons Be sure to turn down the volume; • Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may (DVD, FM/AM, AUX or AUX DIGITAL).

  • Page 147: Sleep Timer [Sleep]

    “PAL” or “NTSC.” mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. right speaker. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.

  • Page 148: Playback

    Playback • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available Basic playback for. Press OPEN/ IMPORTANT CLOSE. Before using the remote control for the following operation; • The system turns on and the AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to disc tray comes out.
  • Page 149 Playback See page 16 for button locations. 7 Playback information on the display window MP3/WMA disc Example: DVD VIDEO When an MP3 disc is played back Example: Signal and speaker When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played indicators Track number Elapsed playing time...

  • Page 150: One Touch Replay

    See page 16 for button locations. Playback 7 Screen saver Skip to the beginning of a A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a desired selection static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).

  • Page 151: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons

    See page 16 for button locations. Playback Locating a desired title/ Playing back a bonus group using number group buttons Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus group” whose contents are not open to the public. The During playback or while bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc.

  • Page 152: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available Using the surround mode for. 7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR) The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 30. This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode according to the input signals.

  • Page 153: Using The On-Screen Bar

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) 7 When playing back 2 channel source All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/ stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.
  • Page 154 See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback F Shows playback status. appears during playback. DVD VIDEO : appears during fast forward/reverse. : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion. (This function is not available for MPEG4.) appears when paused.

  • Page 155: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to Playing from a specified select the number of the desired item. position on a disc • For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons”.

  • Page 156: Using The File Control Display

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. Using the file control Press ON SCREEN. display The on-screen bar disappears. You can search and play desired groups and NOTE tracks/files using the file control display on • You can select up to the 99th chapter/track. the TV screen.

  • Page 157: Resume Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: 7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped Press ON SCREEN twice. For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight desired group/track/file.

  • Page 158: Selecting The Audio

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ON SCREEN.
  • Page 159 See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded Changing the VFP setting on DVD AUDIO The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures enables you to adjust (B.S.P), which usually appear by turns automatically during the picture character according to the type of programming, picture playback according to the playback sequence.

  • Page 160: Program Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. To clear the programs one by one from the last entered number Example: Press CANCEL repeatedly. To clear all programs Press 7. You can also clear the program by turning off the system. Press Cursor Y/5 to change the Press 3 (play button) to start Program setting.

  • Page 161: Repeat Playback

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for MP3/ Repeat Playback WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc): Press ON SCREEN twice. Repeating the current selection The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 7 For DVD VIDEO: During playback Press ENTER.

  • Page 162: Tray Lock

    See page 20 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Sound and other settings Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. NOTE Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight • This function also takes effect for the sources other than DVD. •...

  • Page 163: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences NOTE Using the setup menus • See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each language, such as “AA”, etc. • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description”. The language codes list Basic operation on the setup menus AA Afar...
  • Page 164 Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) : Picture menu (PICTURE) 7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION 7 MONITOR TYPE (Dynamic range compression) You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 165 Setting DVD preferences 7 Distance menu (DISTANCE) 7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK) You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent Example: scenes that is not suitable for your other family members. Center • This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Subwoofer speaker Lock level information —...
  • Page 166 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...

  • Page 167: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations IMPORTANT Manual tuning Before using the remote control for the following operation; AUDIO 1 Set the remote control mode selector to Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the AUDIO. band. 2 Press FM/AM. Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz. The buttons described below are used on pages 35 and 8 1 0 k Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until...

  • Page 168: Preset Tuning

    See page 35 for button locations. Tuner operations Preset tuning Selecting the FM reception mode 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. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.

  • Page 169: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    AV COMPU LINK remote control system The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or IMPORTANT audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such When you make video connection between the player and another as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and...

  • Page 170: References

    References To clean the disc Maintenance Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. • DO NOT use any solvent — such as 7 Handling Discs conventional record cleaner, spray, • Remove the disc from its case by holding it thinner or benzine —...

  • Page 171: Specifications

    References 7 Front speakers (SP-THS3F) Specifications Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type (Magnetically-shielded Type) 7 Center unit (XV-THS3) Speaker: 8.0 cm cone M 1 Power Handling Capacity: 52 W Audio section Impedance: 52 W per channel, RMS at 6 C at 1 Front/Center/Surround: Frequency Range: 85 Hz to 20 000 Hz...
  • Page 172 © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0404TMMMDWJEM...

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