JVC DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH Consists of XV-THC7, SP-THC7F, SP-THC7C SP-PWC7, and SP-THC5S o TH 6 Consists of XV-THC6, SP-THC6F, SP-THC6C SP-PWC6, and SP-THC6S TH Consists of XV-THC5, SP-THC5F, SP-THC5C TH SP-PWC5, and SP-THC5S 4/TH-C3 Consists of XV-THC4, SP-THC4F, SP-THC4C Consists of XV-THC3, SP-THC3F, SP-THC3C SP-PWC4, and SP-THC4S SP-PWC3, and SP-THC3S DIGITAL Digt°talDirect Progressive Seen DIGITAL A_,O,V,D_O _ _ INSTRUCTIONS SURROUND For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No
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Warnings,Cautionsand Others/IVlisesen garde, precautions et indicationsdiverses IMPORTANT l. CLASS FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1 LASER 2. CAUTION: PRODUCT l. PRODUIT Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personneh 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock lkdled or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: LABEL, PLACED INSIDE IMPORTANT CAUTION THE UNIT.
Table of contents Introduction ..................................... 2 Notes on handling .................................................................2 Supplied accessories ............................................................2 About discs ..................................... 3 Playabledisc types ...............................................................3 Notes on file types ................................................................3 Description of parts and controls ...
Introduction Notes • • on handling Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places Important cautions Installation of the system • Select a place which is level, dry and neither between 5°C and 35°C too hot nor too cold; Avoid high temperatures Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device.
About discs If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded, "REGION CODE ERROR!" appem:s on the TV screen and playback cannot start. This system has been designed to play back the Ibllowing DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO AU VCD/SVCD D|O AuDIQ/VIDZO • • • • _ Audio CD DIGITAL Video CD discs: AUDIO _ DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. The Non-DVD side of a "DualDisc" does not comply with the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" standard.
Descriptionof partsandcontrols Front panel (center unit) Display window r. 22 pg. 25 pg. 39 pg. 40 pg. 21 pg. 25 IDD_D_OD-P_ZI_M_! [rS_#i S_;..'_ _#_ (:..i",'i._(:,.i;"_ (:..i;'i. iii_i J_i",'iMNzlIs_r_l I II:_: := rcH_,:!!!)____,:Z! _g. 21 pg. 18 _g. 2_ _g. 211 _g. 21I _g. 39 pg. 31 pg. 21 pg. 23 pg. 16 pg. 40 Remote sensor: N@ I 33 _g. _,g. 33 pg. 32 pg. 20, 22 pg. 17 pg. 6 Rear panel (center unit) pg. 13 pg. 13 pg. 12 pg. 13 pg. 13 pg. 12 pg. 7 pg. 41 pg.
Descriptionof parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWC7/SP-PWC5 Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC5. pg. 13 POWER ON pg. 11 lamp: pg. 16 Front _, ................................................................................. Power cord: Rear pg. 13 SP-PWC6/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3 pg. 16 Power cord: Front NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind lhe po_\ered subwooler. * Do not block the ventilation openings. 5 Rear pg.
Descriptionof parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control pg. 14 W/VIDEO Oa AUDIO .............. pg. 16 pg. 14 ................ DISC DISC 2 VCR/DBS ,\_ -DISC4 DISD-----_/ MUTING pg. 20-y_ Y ,_, -, • pg. 14 pg. 20, 40 pg. 27 1 S_ j _, -', -, J pg. .............. pg. 17 AUDIO R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) pg. 17 pg. 20 H J I _-| pg, 22,39 .............. pg. 22, 30 pg. 20, 40 pg.
Connections ioonot connect the power cord until all other connections have Been made. ] If reception is poor Connecting theFM and Center unit AM loop antenna • AM loopantenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna \ Outdoor sine (not supplied) If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull the insulation coat oil and rel'nOVe.
Connections I Do not connect the power cord until all other connections • The front speakers i For tile surround (front, • center, surround)- I TH-C5 oI:TH-C5, speakers have been made. see "The sun'ound speakers Except ror'rH-c_," (, p_.,0) The front speakers -- TH-C7 For the sun'ound speakers of TH-CT, -- Except [or TH-C6" (-" pg.
Connections • I The front and surround speakers i Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. I TH-C6 3 The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the salne manner. Speaker Stand Front speaker (x21 Surround speaker (x2) Stand (×4) 4 Red White Base plate (x4) Black Before assembling -• Prcpare a Phillips scrcw&iver (not supplied).
Connections • I Do not connect The front speakers -- TH-C4 • the power cord until all other connections have been made. I The center speaker The [ollowing procedure explains assembly of other center speakers Front speaker (x2) SP-THC5C assembly. The is done in the same manner.
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 oft and remove. Powered subwoofer TH-C7:SP-PWC7 TH-C6:SP-PWC6 TH-C5:SP-PWC5 TH-C4:SP-PWC4 TH-C3:SP-PWC3 Speaker cord Front TH-C7: TH-C6: TH-C5: TH-C4: TH-C3: @ \ speakers SP-THC7F SP-THC6F SP-THC5F SP-THC4F SP-THC3F @ referring to the table below: FRONT SPEAKEP, S (LEFT) White FRONT SPEAK
Connections I Do not connect Center speaker Front right Powered subwoofer the power cord until all other connections have been made. I • You can get better picture quality in the order -- Component vide() > 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. • You need to set "MONITOR TYPE" in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV. C -" pg.
Connections I Do Connecting subwoofer the not connect powered the power cord until all other connections Connecting component have been made• I to a digital You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.
Operatingexternal componentswith the remote control 4 15. buttons described below are used on pages 14 and The TV O0 code (2 digits). VCFgDB_ = 00"-"'"00 0 © VOR DB8 CHANNEL VCR,DBS +/- - Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code JVC Ol Samsung 12 Sharp 06 Sony 07 Toshiba 08 Zenith 09 Hitachi TV VOL +/- ,CHANNEL (1-9, 0) to enter Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0. For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.
Operating externalcomponentswiththe remote control 5 Press number buttons the manufacturer's (1-9, 0) to enter 5 code (2 digits). Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0. 6 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer's code (2 digits). Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Echnstar 21 JVC OI. 02, 03 Philips 09 GI Jerrold 01.02.1)3.04. Emerson I I. 26 RCA 05. 06 Hamlin 15. 16.
Basicoperations 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 lbr opcrations unless otherwise noted. Turning On the remote the system on/off control: Press ¢/I AUDIO. IMPORTANT On the center unit: Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. Press d)/i. When DVD is selected as the source C _ Pg.
Basicoperations I See Selecting On the remote Listening control: Press one of the source selecting (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). page 16 for button locations. I with headphones CAUTION buttons DVD: '1"oplay back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). ( "pg. 20) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. C -_Pg. 39) Each time you press tile button, the band altcrnates between FM and AM. VCR: To select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR)jacks. (-'pg.
Basicoperations I See Changing The system turns off automatically when the specified period of time has passed. Press SLEEP. the 'l]_e system can be accommodated Example: minutes to your TV's scan mode. • While DVD is selected as the source and stopped ] Press and hold SCAN MODE for 2 seconds. "INT-LACE" or "PROGRESS" window. To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. 2 Press Cursor appears on the display =,-/_ to select the desired mode.
Basicoperations settings I See [Smart Surround NOTE • When you change/he positioning ()f tile speakers or listener, or replace the supplied speakers with o/her ones, perform Smart Surround Setup again. • While DVD is selected as the source and stopped 1 Take your position the sound. 2 where you listen to Press and hold SMART S. SETUP. "SET FING" appears on tile display window. 3 4 Clap your hands over your head once. Make sure that "COMPLETED !" appears on the TV screen, then press SMART S.
Playback • The icon such as [] shows the disc tormats or lile types tile operation is available f'or. IMPORTANT 1 Press the desired Be[ore using tile remote control [or the following opcration; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. The buttons described _A on the center unit. <;>@ AUDI t DISC (1-5) • l'he system turns on and the disc tray DVD colnes 2 ()tit. Place a disc. below are used on pages 20 to 23.
Playback I See NOTE MP3#NMA file • Up to 5 discs can be loaded. • You can also start playback by pressing I_ (play button) or DVD. • The system plays back avai]able discs sequentially until you stop playback or until/he disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the end. floweret, when DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loaded in the system, playback o17/hedisc next to the DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO will not start.
Playback I See page 20 for button locations. Example: I During playback on the Playlist* Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second) Title number swn • During playback [] ? On the remote PL (Playlist) Press =,-_ or _. indicator FL DISPLAY Pressing Playlist number control: Chapter number Each time you press the button, changes. the search To return playback Press _ to normal speed (play button).
Playback I See Locating a desired title/ group using number butt()ns • During playback 1 Press Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display • During playback or while stopped. or while stopped 1 Press TITLE/GROUP. _ _" or "" is shown in the title/group display areal in the display window. TOP MENU/PG TOP MENU/PG: 2 1:2 3:4 or MENU/PL. The control display is shown on the TV screen, mid the system stm'ts playback of the first title/playlist.
Advancedoperations • The icon such as [] operation is available shows the disc tbrmats or file types the Using t'or. IMPORTANT • Bet'ore using tile remote control t'or the t'ollowing operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. • There arc exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a case, f'ollow each instruction. The buttons described ] Remote control mode selector Ii,-Ii,SLOW@/@ II TOP MENU/PL (_I_I.IA)I ENTER • DoIbySurround Dolby Pro Logic II .
Advancedoperations • I See All Channel Stereo (DSP) • All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) mode can reproduce sound field using all the connected (and activated) a larger stereo speakers. All Channel source. 2 channel Stereo Normal can be used while reproducing stereo sound All Channel stereo Stereo page 24 for button locations.
Advancedoperations • Contents of the on-screen bar during playback I See page 24 for button locations. 7 Shows playback status. appears during playback. I DVD VIDEO _/_: O appears during fast lbrward/reverse. / O: appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion. appears when paused. DVD AUDIO O: appears when stopped. Select this to change time information ([6). See "Changing the time information" below. Select this lbr Repeat Playback. (7" pg.
Advancedoperations I See 2 page 24 for button locations. I Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to select the number of the desired item. • For details on using the number buttons, see "How to use tile number buttons" (7" pg. 22). You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time. Locatinga desiredscenefromthe DVD menu DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen.
Advancedoperations I See page 24 for button locations. Locating a desired position by specifying the time I • For DVD VIDEO/DVD During playback AUDIO/DVD VR: You can search and play desired groups and tracks/files using the file control display on the TV screen.
Advancedoperations Resume I See Selecting Playback When Resume Playback is set to "ON" and you stop playback by the li)llowing • 'l_lrning ofl'the power (:- • Pressing • once • Changing the source (- pg pg is When 1 ran 1/3 _[ Press Cursor subtitle. I'/A For SVCD • An SVCD can contain up to four subtitles. Pressing SUBTITLE changes the subtitles regardless of whether the subtitles m'e recorded or not. (Subtitles will not change if' no subtitle is recorded.) using the ANGLE button: ANGLE.
Advancedoperations I See page 24 for button locations. • During playback ofa disc containing audio in several languages Frame-by-frameplayback When • During playback 1 using the AUDIO Press button: I Press II repeatedly. AUDIO. Example (DVD VIDEO): "ENGLISH" is selected out of3 audio languages recorded. Each time you press the button, the still picture advances by one frame. To return to normal playback Press _ (play button).
Advancedoperations I See Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures (B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically during playback according to the playback sequence. You can change the picture (turn tile page) manually when the current group/track has selectable pictures (pages). • During playback and while the B.S.P. indicator lights up on the display window When using the PAGE button: Press PAGE repeatedly still picture.
Advancedoperations 4 I See 2 Press ENTER. page 24 for button locations. Follow the instructions that appear the TV screen to program chapters/tracks. 5 Press Cursor _,/A 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. NOTE • Although the setting display disappears in the middle ol tile procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.
Advancedoperations I See page 24 for button locations. Display window ¢:_...) GF_OUP You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. Meanings TV screen REPEAT GROUP Repeats the current group for DV D AUDIO/MP3/W M A/ JPEG. • While stopped 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. 2 C_..)TITLE Repeats the current title for DVD VIDEO. CtDPG (For DVD VR) Repeats the current title for Original program. _PL (For DVD VR) Repeats the current playlist for Playlist. e.
Advancedoperations I See page 24 for button locations. Repeatinga desiredpart [A-BRepeat] You can repeat playback of"a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B). You can lock tile tray and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection. On the center unit ONLY" While tbe system is turned ol_l • During playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. DISCI The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3 Press 4 5 _/_ to highlight _ OFF. | Press and hold ENTER.
Advancedoperations Sound and I See page 24 for button locations. I other settings 3 Press Cursor adjustment _/_ to make an or selection. Example: IMPORTANT Bet'ore using the remote control [or the [ollowing operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. NOTE DEC. DD The adjustment is set and the display automatically disappears a few seconds later. Before you start operation; NOTE • There is a time limit v\hen doing the lbllov\ ing steps.
SettingDVDpreferences NOTE • See the lbll(w\ ing "The language language, such as "AA", etc. codes list" for the code of each • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See "Menu description" below.
Setting DVDpreferences menu(AUDIO) Picture menu(PICTURE) • 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). When you play DVDs recorded in the picture's height/width ratio of 4:3, the system adjust the ratio of output signal automatically.
Setting DVDpreferences • Subwoofermenu (SUBWOOFER) _: Other setting menu (OTHERS) LEVEL • RESUME You can set the output level of the subwoofer in the -6 dB to +6 dB range. CROSS OVER Tbe signals below tbe preset fi'equency rcproduced by the subwooi_r. You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. (-" pg. 29) • ON SCREEN level will be sent to and be Select one of the cross over frequency levels according sound quality from die fi'ont/center/surround speakers.
Tuneroperations IMPORTANT Be_re using the remote control R_rthe following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press FM/AM AUDIO FM/AM Press FM/AM band. • When FM or AM is selected as the source, you can select All Channel Stere() (ALL ST) and SURR OFF mode. described below are used on pages 39 to 40. to select the Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.
Tuneroperations I See page 39 for button locations. 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. • 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. Example: When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz. FM 2 Press 1 0 3.50M,, MEMORY. _, .... 1 0 3.
AVCOiViPU LINKremotecontrolsystem The AV COMPU LINK remote Al/_A_ll I l&l_ control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-Ill, which adds a function to operate JVC's video components via the video components tennimfls. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate as follows. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video components.
References To clean the disc • 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. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. • DO NOT use any solvent -- such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner or benzine -- to clean the disc.
References • Subwoofer(SP-PWC6) Amplifier section Front/Center/Sun-ound: • Center unit (XV-THC7/XV-THC6/XV-THC5/XV-THC4/XV-THC3) Audio section 'l_tal Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: "I]lis value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Digitatl input a ] : DIGITAL IN (DBS): -21 dBm to -15 dBm (OPTICAL) (660 nm +30 nm) ,: I Corresponding/o Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency 32 kliz, 44.
References • Subw00ler (SP-PWC3) • Amplifier section Front: Front Satellite Speakers -- SP-XTHC6 speakers (SP-THC6F) 140W per channel, RMS at 4 '2"2at 1 kHz, with 10 _ total harmonic distortion. Speaker Center/Surround: 130W per channel, RMS at 4 '2"2at 1 kHz, with 10 _ total harmonic distortion. Subwoofer: 140 W, RMS at 4 '2"2at 100 Hz, with 10 _ total harmonic distortion.
References • Satellite Speakers -- Surround SP-XTHC5 Front speakers (SP-THC5F) Speaker unit: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) X 2 Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 170 W hnpedance: 3 '2) Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W X H X D): 23()ram X [ 1()3.5 mm X 285 mm (9-[/[6 inches X 43-1/2 inches X 11-5/16 inches) Mass: 3.5 kg (7.8 Ibs) each Center speaker (SP-THC5C) Speaker unit: 5.
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