TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC]-01Cov1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 4:04 PM DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-C7 Consists of XV-THC7, SP-PWC7, SP-THC7F, SP-THC7C and SP-THC5S TH-C6 Consists of XV-THC6, SP-PWC6, SP-THC6F, SP-THC6C and SP-THC6S TH-C5 Consists of XV-THC5, SP-PWC5, SP-THC5F, SP-THC5C and SP-THC5S TH-C4/TH-C3 Consists of XV-THC4, SP-PWC4, SP-THC4F, SP-THC4C and SP-THC4S Consists of XV-THC3, SP-PWC3, SP-THC3F, SP-THC3C and SP-THC3S INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC]-02Warning.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 6, 2005 4:06 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 2 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER 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. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 1 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Table of contents Introduction ..................................... 2 Playback ........................................ 20 Notes on handling .................................................................2 Supplied accessories ............................................................2 Basic playback ....................................................................20 One Touch Replay ...............................................
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 2 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM 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 Installation of the system • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C. • Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV. • Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 3 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO VCD/SVCD Audio CD If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and playback cannot start. Notes on DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM • This system can also play finalized DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and DVD-RWs or DVD-RAMs recorded in DVD VR format.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 4 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Description of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) Display window pg. 25 pg. 22 pg. 39 pg. 25 pg. 21 pg. 40 FM AM P L PCM SURR CH WMA MP3 RESUME PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST MONO pg. 21 pg. 18 MHz kHz PRG RND pg. 33 pg. 32 pg. 39 pg. 21 pg. 21 pg. 29 pg. 40 pg. 21 pg. 23 pg. 31 pg. 20 DISC ALL pg. 22 pg. 20 pg. 22 / TUNING pg. 33 pg. 17 / Disc tray (inside): pg. 20 SOURCE pg. 17 DISC 1 pg.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 5 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWC7/SP-PWC5 Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC5. pg. 13 3Ω POWER ON lamp: 16Ω pg. 11 pg. 16 Front Rear Power cord: pg. 13 SP-PWC6/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3 pg. 13 CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4Ω 16Ω pg. 11 POWER ON lamp: pg. 16 Power cord: Front NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 6 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Description of parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control pg. 14 F AUDIO TV/VIDEO pg. 16 pg. 14 pg. 20 DISC 1 DISC 2 TV VCR/DBS DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 MUTING pg. 15 pg. 17 pg. 17 DVD FM/AM TV VOL VCR DBS R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) pg. 17 CHANNEL AUDIO VOL AUDIO TV pg. 14 pg. 14 pg. 20, 40 pg. 27 VCR/DBS TUNING SLOW pg. 23 pg. 30 pg. 29 pg. 29 pg. 31 pg.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 7 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. If reception is poor Connecting the FM and AM antennas Center unit 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 coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 8 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers 7 The front speakers — TH-C5 For the surround speakers of TH-C5, see “The surround speakers — Except for TH-C6” (A pg. 10) 7 The front speakers — TH-C7 For the surround speakers of TH-C7, see “The surround speakers — Except for TH-C6” (A pg.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 9 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. 7 The front and surround speakers — TH-C6 3 The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the same manner.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 10 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connections 7 The front speakers — TH-C4 7 The center speaker The following procedure explains SP-THC5C assembly. The assembly of other center speakers is done in the same manner.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 11 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC6. Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 12 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Speaker layout Connecting a TV Center speaker Front left speaker Front right speaker Powered subwoofer • You can get better picture quality in the order — Component video > S-video > Composite video. • Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 13 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. Connecting the powered subwoofer Connecting to a digital component You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. Center unit Powered subwoofer System cord (supplied) Align the 5 marks. Center unit or DBS* tuner MD player To digital optical output Digital optical cord (not supplied) Align the 5 marks.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 14 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Operating external components with the remote control The buttons described below are used on pages 14 and 15. the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0. For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 15 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 14 for button locations. Operating external components with the remote control 5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter 5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0. Examples: For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. For an NEC VCR: Press 2, then 5.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 16 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless otherwise noted. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. On the remote control: Press AUDIO. On the center unit: Press .
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 17 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 16 for button locations. Basic operations Selecting the source to play On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (A pg. 20) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 39) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 18 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 16 for button locations. Basic operations Sleep Timer [SLEEP] The system turns off automatically when the specified period of time has passed. Press SLEEP. Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. Example: minutes S L E E P 6 0 Changing the scan mode The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 19 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 16 for button locations. Basic operations Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] 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” appears on the display window.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 20 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Playback DVD • The icon such as VIDEO shows the disc formats or file types the operation is available for. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. Basic playback 1 Press the desired DISC (1-5) 2 Place a disc. When placing an 8 cm disc DISC DISC DISC 3 DISC 4 VR • The system turns on and the disc tray comes out.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 21 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 20 for button locations. Playback 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 the end. However, when DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loaded in the system, playback of the disc next to the DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO will not start.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 22 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 20 for button locations. Playback Example: During playback on the Playlist* Fast-forward/fast-reverse search Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second) Title number 3 0 7 During playback 0: 5 0: 3 0 VR Press y or 1. PL (Playlist) indicator Each time you press the button, the search speed changes. Pressing FL DISPLAY Playlist number To return to normal speed playback Press 3 (play button).
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 23 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 20 for button locations. Playback Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons 7 During playback or while stopped 1 Press TITLE/GROUP. DVD DVD VIDEO AUDIO “_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group display area in the display window. Example: During DVD VIDEO playback _ _. 1: 2 3: 4 5 2 While the display window shows “_ _” or “_”, use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 24 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Advanced operations DVD shows the disc formats or file types the • The icon such as VIDEO operation is available for. Using the surround mode IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. • There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a case, follow each instruction.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 25 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 26 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO Dolby D 2/0 . 0ch DVD AUDIO Dolby D 2/0 . 0ch VCD SVCD G Shows playback status. : appears during playback. / : appears during fast forward/reverse. / : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion. : appears when paused. : appears when stopped. H Select this to change time information (F).
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 27 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations 2 Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to Playing from a specified position on a disc select the number of the desired item. • For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” (A pg. 22). You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 28 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations Locating a desired position by specifying the time 7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR: During playback For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during playback without PBC function For CD: During playback or while stopped DVD DVD VIDEO AUDIO DVD VR Using the file control display You can search and play desired groups and tracks/files using the file control display on the TV screen.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 29 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations Resume Playback When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (A pg. 38) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (“RESUME” appears on the display window.) • Turning off the power (A pg. 16) • Pressing 7 once • Changing the source (A pg.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 30 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting the audio 7 During playback of a disc containing audio in several languages Special picture playback DVD DVD VIDEO AUDIO DVD VR Frame-by-frame playback When using the AUDIO button: 7 During playback 1 Press AUDIO. Press 8 repeatedly. DVD DVD DVD VIDEO AUDIO VR Each time you press the button, the still picture advances by one frame.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 31 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures DVD (B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically AUDIO during playback according to the playback sequence. You can change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current group/track has selectable pictures (pages). 7 During playback and while the B.S.P.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 32 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations 4 Press ENTER. 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the TV screen to program the desired chapters/tracks. Example: 5 Press Cursor Y/5 to change the setting. • 6 Press ENTER. • • The current VFP settings appear again. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters. 8 Press VFP.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 33 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations Display window Random Playback You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. DVD DVD VIDEO AUDIO TV screen REPEAT GROUP 7 While stopped Repeats the current group for DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/ JPEG. Repeats the current title for DVD VIDEO. 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. 2 Press 3 (play button).
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 34 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat] You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B). DVD DVD VIDEO AUDIO Tray lock DVD VR You can lock the tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection. On the center unit ONLY: While the system is turned off 7 During playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 35 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 24 for button locations. Advanced operations Sound and other settings IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. NOTE Before you start operation; • There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again. 1 Press SETTING. Example: D E C.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 36 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Setting DVD preferences Using the setup menus NOTE • 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” below. Basic operation on the setup menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 37 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) : Picture menu (PICTURE) 7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION 7 MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9. • 16:9 (Wide television conversion) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed on 16:9 (wide TV).
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 38 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Setting DVD preferences 7 Subwoofer menu (SUBWOOFER) LEVEL You can set the output level of the subwoofer in the -6 dB to +6 dB range. CROSS OVER The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer. Select one of the cross over frequency levels according to the bass sound quality from the front/center/surround speakers.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 39 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM Tuner operations IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press FM/AM. Manual tuning 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. NOTE • When FM or AM is selected as the source, you can select All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) and SURR OFF mode. The buttons described below are used on pages 39 to 40. Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 40 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM See page 39 for button locations. Tuner operations Preset tuning 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. 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 reception mode” below.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 41 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM AV COMPU LINK remote control system The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate as follows.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 42 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM References To clean the disc Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. Maintenance 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 shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping. • Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 43 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM References Specifications 7 Center unit (XV-THC7/XV-THC6/XV-THC5/XV-THC4/XV-THC3) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Digital input*1: DIGITAL IN (DBS): (OPTICAL) –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm) *1 Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 44 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM References 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWC3) 7 Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC6 Amplifier section Front: Front speakers (SP-THC6F) Speaker unit: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2 1.5 cm (5/8 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 170 W Impedance: 3C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 250 mm M 1 104 mm M 250 mm (9-7/8 inches M 43-1/2 inches M 9-7/8 inches) Mass: 2.6 kg (5.
TH-C3C4C5C6C7[JC].book Page 45 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:29 PM References 7 Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC5 Front speakers (SP-THC5F) Speaker unit: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2 Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 170 W Impedance: 3C Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 230 mm M 1 103.5 mm M 285 mm (9-1/16 inches M 43-1/2 inches M 11-5/16 inches) Mass: 3.5 kg (7.8 lbs) each Center speaker (SP-THC5C) Speaker unit: 5.
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