English TH-F3[J_C].book Page 1 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-F3 Consists of XV-THF3, SP-THF3F and SP-THF3W INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 1 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Warnings, cautions and others (For U.S.A.) (For U.S.A.) (For U.S.A.) INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 2 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM For Canada/pour le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS”, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 3 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Warnings, cautions and others (continued) IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS / IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments. 4.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 4 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM CAUTION — Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, locate the apparatus as follows: Top/Front/Back/Sides: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm more. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 1 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Introduction Table of contents Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. Introduction Part description .............................3 Using the remote control ..............4 Inserting the batteries into the remote control ...........................................................
Convenient functions of disc/file playback Convenient functions of disc/file playback .......................................29 Playing back a disc/file in the desired order (Program playback) .................................... 29 Playing back a disc/file in a random order (Random playback) .................................... 31 Playing back a disc/file repeatedly (Repeat playback) ...................................... 31 Selecting the audio language and subtitle language ...............................
TH-F3[J_C]-02.fm Page 3 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:31 PM Introduction Part description The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. Front view Refer to “Display window” shown below.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 4 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Using the remote control Inserting the batteries into the remote control Introduction The numbers refer to the pages in which the parts are explained. Insert the batteries into the remote control by matching the polarity (+ and −) correctly. R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) • If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 5 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Preparation Preparation Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made. Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna (supplied) FM antenna (supplied) FM antenna Main unit (rear view) Stretch out the FM antenna to the best position for radio reception.
Connecting the speakers and subwoofer Connect the speakers to the main unit by connecting the colored connectors to the same color terminals on the rear of the main unit. Red Main unit (rear view) Speaker cable (4.5 m [14′9 58 ″]) Right speaker (rear view) White Speaker cable (4.5 m [14′9 5 8 ″]) Gray Blue Purple Subwoofer (rear view) Left speaker (rear view) Speaker cable (3 m [9′10 38 ″]) ■ IMPORTANT • Improper speaker cable connection reduces the stereo effect and sound quality.
TH-F3[J_C]-03.fm Page 7 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:32 PM Preparation Preparation (continued) Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made. Using the speakers with commercially available speaker stands The left and right speakers can be fitted onto commercially available speaker stands. Before fitting the speakers onto commercially available speaker stands, remove the speaker cables from the tabs and slots on the speakers.
TH-F3[J_C]-03.fm Page 8 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:32 PM After connecting a TV, follow the instructions on page 10. Connecting a TV with the [COMPONENT] terminals TV ■ IMPORTANT • Connect the main unit directly to a TV (or a monitor) without routing through a video cassette recorder (VCR). Otherwise picture distortion may occur during playback. (Routing the connection through a VCR, however, does not affect the audio quality.
TH-F3[J_C]-03.fm Page 9 Monday, March 17, 2008 1:47 PM Preparation Preparation (continued) Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made.
Selecting the video signal type 4 Press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select the video signal type suitable for the TV. • When the TV is connected to the [VIDEO] terminal, select “480I”. To view an image on the TV screen, select the video signal type correctly according to the TV after connecting the main unit to the TV. • When the TV is connected to the [COMPONENT] terminals, select “480P”. (If the TV is not compatible with a progressive video signal, select “480I”.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 11 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Basic operations Basic operations Using the number buttons Examples: 5: [5] 15: [ 10] → [1] → [5] Number buttons* 150: [ 10] → [ 10] → [1] → [5] → [0] Remote control mode selector Turning on/off the main unit Press [AUDIO F] (or [STANDBY F] on the main unit). • The power of the main unit turns on and the [STANDBY F] lamp (button) on the main unit turns off.
TH-F3[J_C]-04.fm Page 12 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:41 PM Press [VOL +] or [VOL –] repeatedly. • You can also adjust the volume by turning the [VOLUME] control on the main unit. Turning off the sound temporarily Adjusting the volume level for surround/subwoofer sound You can adjust the volume level for the left and right surround sound and the subwoofer sound respectively. 1 Press [MUTING]. • Press [MUTING] again or [VOL +] or [VOL –], or turn the [VOLUME] control on the main unit to restore the sound.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 13 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Basic operations Basic operations (continued) Selecting the headphone surround mode You can listen to surround sound via headphones connected to the [PHONES] terminal. ■When headphones are connected to the [PHONES] terminal Press [SURROUND]. • Each time you press [SURROUND], the setting toggles between “H.P. SURR” and “H.PHONE” in the display window. Selecting the surround volume level You can increase the surround volume level.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 14 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Using the sleep timer When the time you specify elapses, the main unit automatically turns off. Press [SLEEP]. • Each time you press [SLEEP], the time indicated in the display window changes. You can set the time to 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 or 180 minutes. Example: Display when the sleep timer is set to 60 minutes Changing the brightness of the display window ■When the main unit is turned on Press [DIMMER] repeatedly.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 15 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts Selecting a radio station 1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM” in the display window. • Pressing [FM/AM] selects a radio broadcast as the sound source. Number buttons* • Repeatedly pressing [SOURCE] on the main unit can also select a radio broadcast as the source. Remote control mode selector • Each time you press [FM/AM], the band toggles between “FM” and “AM”.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 16 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Listening to radio broadcasts Tuning in to a preset radio station Presetting radio stations in the main unit allows you to easily tune in to a radio station. Presetting radio stations You can store up to 30 FM radio stations and up to 15 AM radio stations. 1 Select a radio station you want to store. • Refer to “Selecting a radio station” on page 15. 2 3 Press [ENTER]. • “--” flashes in the display window for approximately 5 seconds.
TH-F3[J_C]-06.fm Page 17 Friday, March 21, 2008 11:40 AM Playing back sources from external devices Playing back sources from external devices Playing back sources from external devices 1 Press [AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN]. • Each time you press [AUDIO IN/DIGITAL IN], the display changes to “AUDIO IN” or “DGTL IN” in the display window. • “AUDIO IN” is for selecting the device connected to the [AUDIO IN] terminals.
TH-F3[J_C]-06.fm Page 18 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:33 PM Playing back a disc This part explains how to play back the types of discs shown above. Number buttons* 1 Remote control mode selector Press 0 on the remote control or on the main unit. • The disc tray ejects. 2 Place a disc on the disc tray. Printed surface 5///2/3 (cursor)/ ENTER 3 (playback) Disc tray • To play back an 8-cm (3 3 16 ″) disc, place it on the inner hollow of the disc tray. 3 Press [DVD 3].
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 19 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) Playing back a file This part explains how to play back 1) files recorded on the loaded disc, and 2) files recorded on a USB mass storage class device (hereinafter referred to as “USB device”) connected to the main unit. The operations are explained with a display of MP3 files as an example.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 20 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM 4 Press 5, /, 2 or 3 (cursor) to select a group and track. Display window on the main unit for disc/file types NOTE • You can also use the number buttons and 4 or ¢ to select a track. • You can also select a group by another method. (1) Slide the remote control mode selector to [SHIFT], (2) press [GROUP/TITLE], and then (3) use the number buttons to enter the desired group number while “_ _” is displayed in the display window.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 21 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) DVD AUDIO DVD VR ■When a disc is played back Track number Elapsed playback time ■When a disc is played back Chapter number Elapsed playback time [DISPLAY] is pressed. Group number • If the “BONUS” or “B.S.P.” indicator lights up during DVD AUDIO playback, refer to pages 34 or 36.
TH-F3[J_C]-06.fm Page 22 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:33 PM VCD/SVCD CD ■When a disc is played back Track number Playback control • You can use the menu screen to control playback of a PBC compatible disc. • To cancel the PBC function, follow the instructions below. - Specify the track number using the number buttons when the disc is stopped. - Specify the track number using 4 or ¢ when the disc is stopped, and then press [DVD 3] or 3 (playback).
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 23 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) MP3/WMA/WAV/ASF/DivX/MPEG1/ MPEG2 file ■When a file is played back JPEG file ■When a file is played back File number Track number File type Elapsed playback time [DISPLAY] is pressed. [DISPLAY] is pressed.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 24 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Messages on the TV screen When a DVD VIDEO or a USB device is selected as the source, the messages shown below are displayed on the TV screen to indicate the status of the DVD VIDEO or USB device. Indicators in the display window The indicators corresponding to the status below light up in the display window. ■Digital signal format indicators Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes in.
TH-F3[J_C]-06.fm Page 25 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:33 PM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) Stopping playback Pausing playback ■When a disc/file is played back ■When a disc/file is played back Press 7. Press 8. Resuming playback • To return to normal playback, press [DVD 3], [USB 3] or 3(playback). Advancing the picture frame by frame When playback is stopped in the middle, playback can be started from the stopped position.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 26 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Fast reverse/fast forward search Slow motion playback (only for moving images) ■When a disc is paused There are two methods. ■When a disc/file is played back • Press 1 or ¡. Each time you press ¡, the speed increases. To restore the normal speed, press [DVD 3], [USB 3] or 3(playback). • Hold down 4 or ¢. NOTE • For some discs/files, sound is intermittent or no sound is produced during fast reverse/fast forward search.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 27 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Basic operations of disc/file playback Basic operations of disc/file playback (continued) Skipping to the beginning of a chapter/track/file Skipping at approximately 5 minute intervals ■When a disc/file is played back You can skip within a file at approximately 5 minute intervals. This is useful especially when you want to skip within a long file. Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly. ■When a disc/file is played back Press 2 or 3 (cursor).
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 28 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Selecting a chapter/track from the menu screen ■When a disc is stopped or played back 1 ■When a disc is stopped or played back 1 Press [TOP MENU/PG] or [MENU/ PL]. Press [TOP MENU/PG] to display the original program or press [MENU/PL] to display the play list. Original program • The menu screen is displayed. • Pressing [TOP MENU/PG] may not work depending on the disc type. In this case, press [MENU/PL].
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 29 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Convenient functions of disc/file playback Playing back a disc/file in the desired order (Program playback) Number buttons* Remote control mode selector (only on a loaded disc) You can program a maximum of 99 chapters or tracks. The same chapter or track can be programmed more than once.
2 Example: TV screen for a DVD VIDEO Press the number buttons to program tracks/chapters. (Program screen) • You can refer to the program number in the display window by pressing [DISPLAY]. Display for a DVD VIDEO • Select a title number, and then a chapter number. • Before selecting a bonus group of a DVD AUDIO, cancel the “BONUS” indicator as explained in “Playing back the bonus group” on page 34. Title number Chapter number [DISPLAY] is pressed.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 31 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Convenient functions of disc/file playback (continued) Playing back a disc/file in a random order (Random playback) Playing back a disc/file repeatedly (Repeat playback) (PBC off) (only on a loaded disc) ■When a disc/file is stopped 1 Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to display “RANDOM” in the display window. ■When a disc/file is played back Press [REPEAT].
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 32 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Selecting the audio language and subtitle language Magnifying the picture ■When a disc/file is played back ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [SHIFT]. 1 Press the desired button shown below. Function Button Audio [AUDIO] language Available disc/file ■When a disc/file is played back or paused ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [SHIFT].
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 33 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Convenient functions of disc/file playback (continued) Adjusting the picture quality (VFP) 3 Press 5 or / (cursor) to select the item you want to adjust. • Each time you press 5 or / (cursor), the item changes on the TV screen as follows. - “GAMMA” Controls the brightness of neutral tints while maintaining the brightness of dark and light portions.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 34 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM For the locations of the remote control buttons, refer to page 29. Convenient functions of disc/file playback Playing back the bonus group Some DVD AUDIOs may have a special group, called “bonus group”. You can use this function when the “BONUS” indicator lights up in the display window. ■When a disc is played back ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to [SHIFT]. 1 2 Press [GROUP/TITLE]. Press ¢ repeatedly to select a bonus group.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 35 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Using the status bar and the menu bar ■When a disc/file is played back 1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice. Example: TV screen for a DVD VIDEO Status bar Menu bar 2 Press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select an item you want to operate. 3 4 Press [ENTER]. Press 5 or / (cursor) to select your desired setting. NOTE • To turn off the status bar and the menu bar, press [ON SCREEN].
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 36 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Function list TIME Time display selection Changes the time information in the display window and the status bar. Instead of steps 3 and 4 on page 35, press [ENTER] repeatedly. Each time [ENTER] is pressed, the display changes on the status bar. ■ When a disc is played back TOTAL : Elapsed playback time of the current title/group. T.REM : Remaining time of the current title/group. TIME : Elapsed playback time of the current chapter/track.
TH-F3[J_C]-07.fm Page 37 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:34 PM For the locations of the remote control buttons, refer to page 29. Convenient functions of disc/file playback Using the status bar and the menu bar (continued) Playing back a specified part repeatedly (A-B repeat playback) (PBC off) You can play back a desired part repeatedly by specifying a start point (A) and an end point (B). ■When a disc is played back 1 Press [ON SCREEN] twice. • The menu bar appears. (Refer to page 35.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 38 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Basic operations You can use the preference screen to change the initial settings of the main unit according to the environment where the main unit is used. ■When a disc/file is stopped or no disc is loaded (“NO DISC” is displayed in the display window) 1 Press [SET UP]. • The preference screen appears on the TV screen. Remote control mode selector 2 5///2/3 (cursor)/ ENTER Use 5, /, 2, 3 (cursor) and [ENTER] to operate the preference screen.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 39 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Changing the initial settings with the preference screen (continued) PICTURE Items MONITOR TYPE Contents ( : initial setting) Select the display method suitable for your TV. 16 : 9 NORMAL : For a widescreen TV whose aspect ratio is fixed at 16:9. When a conventional screen picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3 is input, black bars appear on the left and right sides of the screen.
? AUDIO Items DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Contents ( : initial setting) Select the output signal type suitable to the device connected to the [DIGITAL OUT] terminal. Refer to “List of relationships of DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signals” on page 41.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 41 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Convenient functions of disc/file playback Changing the initial settings with the preference screen (continued) List of relationships of DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT preference items and output signals Playback disc/file 48 kHz, 16/20/24-bit linear PCM DVD VIDEO 96 kHz linear PCM DVD VIDEO 48/96/192 kHz, 16/20/24-bit linear PCM DVD AUDIO 44.1/88.2/176.
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TH-F3[J_C]-08.fm Page 43 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:31 PM Playing back sound from an iPod Playing back sound from an iPod You can listen to the sound from an iPod. You can also operate the iPod using the remote control of this system. NOTE • Depending on your iPod model or playback content, you may not obtain the explained result even after following the operation in this manual. • This manual explains the operations assuming that you are using an iPod model with a click wheel on its front surface.
CAUTION NOTE • Do not connect or disconnect the iPod when the main unit is on. • Do not touch the pins of the iPod or the pins of the docking station for iPod. • Do not carry the main unit with an iPod connected. You may drop them and damage the connector part. • When you turn off the main unit or select a source other than “IPod” in the display window, the connected iPod enters sleep mode.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 45 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Playing back sound from an iPod Playing back sound from an iPod (continued) Changing the time when the backlight turns on Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly. • Each time you press [DISPLAY], the setting changes in the display window as follows. - “B.LIGHT1” Turns on the backlight for approximately 30 seconds after a button is pressed to operate the iPod. - “B.LIGHT2” The backlight stays on.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 46 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM You can operate your TV, digital broadcast satellite (DBS) and video cassette recorder (VCR) using the remote control of this system. Operating a TV using the remote control Setting the manufacturer code Number buttons*/ TV RETURN/ 100+ ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to the lowest position. Remote control mode selector 1 2 3 4 3 (playback) * For the number button usage, refer to “Using the number buttons” on page 11.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 47 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Operating external devices using the remote control Operating external devices using the remote control (continued) Using the remote control for the TV operation Before the TV operation, select the remote control mode for the TV. Operating a DBS using the remote control Setting the manufacturer code ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to the lowest position.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 48 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Using the remote control for the DBS operation Operating a VCR using the remote control Before the DBS operation, select the remote control mode for the DBS. ■ IMPORTANT • Slide the remote control mode selector to the lowest position. 1 2 Press [DBS]. Operate the remote control by pointing it at the DBS. Remote control button [DBS/VCR F] [CH +/–] Number buttons (1-9, 0, 10) Usage Turns on/off the DBS. Changes channels. Selects the channels.
TH-F3[J_C]-09.fm Page 49 Monday, March 17, 2008 1:48 PM Operating external devices using the remote control Operating external devices using the remote control (continued) 5 Release [DBS/VCR F]. NOTE • It is recommended that you slide the remote control mode selector to [AUDIO] after using this function. Most of the other functions can be used when the remote control mode selector is at [AUDIO]. • Manufacturer codes are subject to change without notice.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 50 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is device controlling signals optionally employed for the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard. When devices equipped with CEC are connected, each device can control the others. This system is compatible with some basic functions of HDMI CEC.
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Safety Precautions Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. Avoid high temperatures Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near heating equipment. When you are away When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cable plug from the wall outlet. Do not block the vents Blocking the vents may damage the system.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 53 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Reference Notes on discs/files Playable disc/file types Playable discs *1 Playable files recorded on a disc *1 Playable files recorded on a USB device *2 • Even though listed above, some types may be unplayable. *1 Discs should be finalized before being played back. *2 This system may not recognize some USB devices. This system cannot play back a file whose data volume is more than 2 gigabytes and a file whose data transfer rate is more than 2 Mbps.
Unplayable discs • The following discs cannot be played back: • DVD-ROM (except for MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/ DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 format), DVD-RAM, CDROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc. • Playing back these discs generates noise and may damage the speakers. • Damaged discs and discs with an unusual shape (other than a disc of 12 cm or 8 cm (4 3 4 ″ or 3 3 16 ″) in diameter) cannot be played back.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 55 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Reference Notes on discs/files (continued) Notes on DivX discs/files • The system supports DivX 5.x, 4.x and 3.11. • The system supports DivX files with a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels or less (30 fps) and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps). • Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2, MPEG Audio Layer-3 (MP3) or Dolby Digital. • The system does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression).
Data hierarchy Handling discs DVD VIDEO/DVD VR A DVD VIDEO consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into “chapters”. A DVD VR consists of “original programs” or “play lists” and each original program/play list may be divided into “chapters”. Title 1/Original program 1/ Play list 1 • Do not use a commercially-available non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.), because it may damage the system.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 57 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Reference Troubleshooting ■General Problem Power does not come on. Possible cause The power cable is not connected to an AC outlet. Possible solution Connect the power cable correctly. You cannot operate any Some specific operations are button. restricted. This is not a malfunction. The remote control does The batteries are running low. not work. Replace the batteries. You cannot operate the main unit using the remote control.
■General (continued) Problem No sound is produced. Possible cause Possible solution Reference page The speakers are not connected correctly. Connect the speakers correctly. Headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphone plug. 13 The sound is turned off. Restore the sound. 12 If “NO AUDIO” is displayed in the display window, the disc may have been produced through illegal copying. Check the disc at the store where it was purchased. The sound is weak and can hardly be heard.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 59 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Reference Troubleshooting (continued) ■For a loaded disc Problem Possible cause Possible solution A disc cannot be played If “REGION CODE ERROR!” Confirm the region code number back. appears on the TV screen, the compatible with this system. region code number of a disc is not compatible with this system. (only for a DVD VIDEO) If “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC” Confirm the disc type playable with appears on the TV screen, the this system.
■For a connected USB device Problem Files on a USB device cannot be played back. MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, ASF, DivX, MPEG1 or MPEG2 file cannot be played back. Possible cause Possible solution If “CANNOT PLAY THIS DEVICE” appears on the TV screen, the files on a USB device are not playable. The connected USB device may include files of different types (MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, ASF, DivX, MPEG1 or MPEG2). Check that the file types recorded on the USB device are compatible with this system.
TH-F3[J_C].book Page 61 Monday, March 17, 2008 11:45 AM Reference Specifications Main unit (XV-THF3) Tuner FM frequency: AM frequency: Type: 87.5 MHz – 108.
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