JVC TH-M303/TH-M301 manual

TH-M606/TH-M603 TH-M303/TH-M301 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 ref erence . Model No . Se r i a l N o. L VT1147-001C [J,C] TH-M505/TH-M501 English D VD DIGIT AL THEA TER SYSTEM INSTR UCTIONS Consists of XV -THM606, [...]

G-1 W arnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FO R LASER PROD UCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PR ODUCT 2. CA UTION : Do not open the top cover . There are no user serviceable pa rts inside the unit; l eav e all servicin g to qualif ied service personnel. 3. CA UTION : V isible and in visible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. A v oid [...]

Warnings, Cautions and Others G-2 For Canada CA UTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLO T , FULL Y INSER T . For Canada THIS DIGIT AL APP ARA TUS DOES NO T EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FR OM DIGIT AL APP ARA TUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CA USING EQUIPMENT ST AND ARD ENTITLED “DIGIT AL [...]

1 T able of contents Introduction ..................................... 2 Notes on handling ............. ............... .............. ................. ......2 Supplied accessories ............................................................2 About discs ..................................... 3 Playable disc types ................................[...]

2 Introduction 7 Important cautions Installation of the system • Select a place which is le vel, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • Leav e suff icient distance between the system and the TV . • Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration. Power cord • Do not handle the po wer cord wit[...]

3 About discs This system has been designed to play back the following discs: D VD VIDEO, D VD A UDIO, V ideo CD (VCD), Super V ideo CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-R W . • This syste m accommodates th e NTSC system, and also ca n play discs recorded with P AL system. Note that the P AL video signal on a disc is con verted to an NTSC signal[...]

About discs 4 Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG /MPEG4 discs • MP3/WMA/JPEG/ MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-R W) require a longer readout time. (It dif fers due to the complexity of the directory/file configuratio n.) • When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG /MPEG4 dis c, select ISO 9660 Lev el 1 or Level 2 for the disc format. • This system supports “multi-sess [...]

5 Description of parts and controls The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M606 unless otherwise noted. Front panel (center unit) Rear panel (center unit) Display window pg. 24 pg. 26 pg. 43 pg. 23 pg. 27 pg. 20 pg. 23 pg. 25 pg. 33 pg. 42 pg. 42 pg. 43 pg. 35 pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 24, 42 pg. 19 Disc[...]

Description of parts and controls 6 Powered subwoofer SP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501 SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301 * Do not block the ventilation openings. NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer. Front Rear pg. 10, 12 P ower cord: pg. 15 POWER ON lamp: pg. 18 pg. 15 Front Rear PO WER ON[...]

Description of parts and controls 7 Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control If the range or effecti veness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. CAUTION • Do not expose batteries to heat or flame. Operating the system from the remote control Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit. ?[...]

8 Connections 7 AM loop antenna Setting up sup plied AM loop antenn a Connecting AM l oop antenna • T urn the loop antenna until you ha ve the best reception during AM broadcast program reception. NOTE • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception. If recep[...]

Connections 9 The following procedur e explains the front speaker assemb ly . The assembly of both the front and surround speakers ar e done in the same manner . NOTE • The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and surround speakers assembly. Before assembling — • Prepare a Phillips screwdri ver (not supplied). • T ake[...]

Connections 10 CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPED ANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the po wered subwoofer . • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal. Connecting the satellite (fr ont, center , surr ound) spea[...]

Connections 11 CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPED ANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the po wered subwoofer . • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal. Surround speakers SP-THM606S Center speaker SP-THM606C Cop[...]

Connections 12 Note that the illustration below is for TH-M505. CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPED ANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the po wered subwoofer . • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal. • When in[...]

Connections 13 CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPED ANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the po wered subwoofer . • DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal. • When installing the satellite speakers on the wall; • [...]

Connections 14 NOTE • Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep enough distanc e between the speakers and the TV. • T he speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color di[...]

Connections 15 NOTE • The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type of the powered subwoofer. Y ou can enjoy the sound of an analog component. NOTE • T he signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks. Y ou[...]

16 Operating external components with the remote control NOTE • Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. • Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. 7 To set the manufact urer’s code Y ou can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’ s code. 1 Slide the remote control mode selector[...]

Operating external components with the remote control 17 5 Press number buttons (1 -9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0 , the n 1 . For a Son y product: Press 2 , the n 0 . 6 Release F VCR/DBS. If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each one until you enter the correct [...]

18 Basic operations IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode sele ctor to A UDIO . On the remote control: Press F AUDIO. On the center unit: Press F . When D VD is selected as t he source ( A pg. 19), the follo wing messages will appear on the TV scre en. NOTE • The STAN DBY lamp turns[...]

Basic operations 19 On the remote contro l: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). DV D : T o play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). ( A pg. 22) FM/AM : T o tune in an FM or AM station. ( A pg. 42) Each time you press the butt on, the band alternates between FM and AM. VCR : T o select the source from a component conne[...]

Basic operations 20 The system turns of f automatically when the specified period of time has passed. Press SLEEP. Each time you press the button, the shut-of f time changes. Example: To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP r e peatedly . To cancel Press SLEEP r e peatedly until “S LEEP OFF” appear[...]

Basic operations 21 NOTE • When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart Surround Setup again. 7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped 1 Take your position where you listen to the sound. 2 Press and hold SMART S.SETUP. “SETTING UP” flashes on the display [...]

22 Playback • The icon such as shows the types of discs the operation is av ailable for . IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the followi ng operation; 1 Set the remote control mode se lector to A UDIO . 2P r e s s DV D . 1 Press the desired DISC (1-5) 0 on the center unit. • The system turns on and the disc tray comes out. 2 Place a [...]

Playback 23 NOTE • Up to 5 discs can be loaded. • You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD . • The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to th e end. • (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you press any buttons be[...]

Playback 24 7 Disc information on the display window The disc indicators on the display windo w show the current status of the corresponding disc tray . Example: When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the disc tray 5 is selected. About the disc lamps (For TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505 / TH-M501) The disc lamps on the center u[...]

Playback 25 7 Using number buttons on the rem ote control 7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter): While stopped, the title number is selected. During playback, the chapter number is selected. For DVD AUDIO (track): During playback or while stopped For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/ file): During p[...]

26 Advanced operations • The icon such as shows the types of discs the operation is av ailable for . IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode se lector to A UDIO . 2P r e s s DV D . • There are exceptions in th e operation mentioned abov e. In such a case, follow each instruction. 7 Au[...]

Advanced operations 27 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST .) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound fi eld using all the connected (and activ ated) speakers. All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source. 7 Indicators on the display window Digital signal format indicators PPCM: Lights when D VD A U[...]

Advanced operations 28 7 Contents of the on-scree n bar during playback DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO VCD SVCD CD MPEG4 * * H – O are not available. A Shows disc type. B Show s current transfer rate (Megabits per second). C Shows disc number . D Show s current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for D VD A UDIO) number . E Shows current chapter number (for D V[...]

Advanced operations 29 Y ou can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify . Y ou can also play a disc from specif ied time. Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu D VD VIDEOs generally have their o wn menus which show disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen. Y ou can locate a desired scene by using these menus. 7 Whene[...]

Advanced operations 30 5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE • You can select up to the 99 th chapter/track. Locating a desired position by specifying the time 7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO: During playback For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during playback without PBC function For CD: During playback or while stopped 7 Whe[...]

Advanced operations 31 7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped For JPEG/MP EG4: While stopped 1 Press Cursor 3 / 2 / Y / 5 to select the desired group/track/file. • For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the select ed track. 2 Press 3 (play button) or ENTER. • T rack playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/ fil e. • When you pre[...]

Advanced operations 32 When using the on-screen bar: 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3 / 2 to highlight . 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press Cursor Y / 5 repeatedly to select the desired subtitle. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE • To clear the subtitle, press SUBTITLE . [...]

Advanced operations 33 Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO Most D VD A UDIOs include browsable still pictu res (B.S.P .), which usually appear b y turns automatically during playback according to the playback sequence. Y ou can change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current group/track has selectab le pictures (pag[...]

Advanced operations 34 4 Press ENTER. Example: 5 Press Cursor Y / 5 to change the setting. 6 Press ENTER. The current VFP settings appe ar again. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters. 8 Press VFP. NOTE • Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the procedure, the setting at that time will be stored. 7 While stopped 1 P[...]

Advanced operations 35 Y ou can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order . 7 While stopped 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. 2 Press 3 (play button). • When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts Random Playback of the next disc after completing current disc playback. To quit Random mo de While stopped[...]

Advanced operations 36 Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat] Y ou can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B). 7 During playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3 / 2 to highlight . 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press Cursor Y / 5 repeatedly to select “A-B[...]

Advanced operations 37 IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode sele ctor to A UDIO . NOTE Before you start operation; • There is a time limit when doing th e following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again. 1 Press SETTING. Example: 2 Press Curs[...]

38 Setting DVD preferences • Y ou can change the language us ed in the setup menus. See “Menu description” below . Basic operation on the setup menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the followi ng operation; 1 Set the remote control mode se lector to A UDIO . 2P r e s s DV D . 7 While stopped 1 Press SET UP. 2 Follow the instruc[...]

Setting DVD preferences 39 :Picture menu (PICTURE) 7 MONIT OR TYPE Y ou can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play D VDs recorded in the picture’ s height/width ratio of 16:9. • 16:9 (Wide television con version) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 1 6:9 (wide TV). • 4:3 LB (Letter Box con version ) Select this whe[...]

Setting DVD preferences 40 7 Distance menu (DIST ANCE) Example: In this case, set the distance of each speak er as follo ws; • Distance of front speakers: 3.0 m/10 ft • Distance of center speaker: 2.7 m/9 ft • Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m/8 ft FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURR OUND SPEAKER Adjust the distance from the liste ning posit[...]

Setting DVD preferences 41 Countr y/Area codes list for Parental Lock AD Andorra ER Eritrea LA L ao People’ s Democratic Republic RW R w a n d a AE United Arab Emirates ES Spain SA Saudi Ar abia AF Afghanistan ET Ethiopia LB Leba non SB Solomon Islands A G Antigua and Barbuda FI Finland LC Saint L ucia SC Seychelles AI Anguilla FJ Fiji LI Liechte[...]

42 T uner operations IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the followi ng operation; 1 Set the remote control mode se lector to A UDIO . 2P r e s s FM /AM . 1 Press FM/AM repeated ly to select the band. Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz. 2 Press TUNING 9 / ( repeatedly until you find the frequency you want. When you hold do wn[...]

T uner operations 43 Once a station is assigned to a channel number , the station can be quickly tuned in. Y ou can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. 7 To preset the stations 1 Tune in the station you want to preset. • If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM receptio[...]

44 A V COMPU LINK remote control system The A V COMPU LINK remote control system allo ws you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the ce nter unit. This system is equipped with the A V COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’ s video componen ts via the video components terminals. T o use this remote c ontrol system, you ne ed to conn[...]

45 References 7 Handling Discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly . • Do not touch the shin y surface of the disc or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prev ent warping. • Be careful not to scratch the sur face of the disc when placing it back in its case[...]

References 46 7 Center un it (XV-THM606/XV-THM603 /XV-THM505/XV-THM501/ XV-THM303/XV-TH M301) Audio section T otal Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Digital input* 1 : DIGIT AL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (OPTICAL) (660 nm E 30 nm) * 1 Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolb y Digital, an[...]

References 47 7 Satellite Speakers Front speakers (SP-THM606F) Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2, 3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magne tically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4 C Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 40 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm (9-7/8 inches M 43-7/16 inches M 9-7/8 inches) Mass: 3.67 kg[...]

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