English TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-01Cov1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:35 PM DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-M606/TH-M603 Consists of XV-THM606, SP-PWM606, SP-THM606F, SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S/ Consists of XV-THM603, SP-PWM603, SP-THM606F, SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S The figure is for the TH-M606. TH-M505/TH-M501 Consists of XV-THM505, SP-PWM505, SP-THM505F, SP-THM505C and SP-THM505S/ Consists of XV-THM501, SP-PWM501, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S The figure is for the TH-M505.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 1 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others 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. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 2 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM Warnings, Cautions and Others For Canada CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For 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-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-03TOC.fm Page 1 Thursday, February 5, 2004 7:08 PM Table of contents Introduction ..................................... 2 Playback ........................................ 22 Notes on handling .................................................................2 Supplied accessories ............................................................2 Basic playback ....................................................................22 One Touch Replay ..................................
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 2 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:36 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 (41°F and 95°F). • Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV. • Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 3 Friday, January 30, 2004 7:17 PM About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW. • This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play discs recorded with PAL system. Note that the PAL video signal on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 4 Thursday, February 5, 2004 2:31 PM About discs Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs • MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.) • When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format. • This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions). • This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 5 Monday, February 23, 2004 5:13 PM 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) Display window pg. 24 pg. 26 pg. 33 pg. 43 pg. 23 pg. 20 pg. 23 pg. 27 pg. 23 pg. 23 pg. 42 pg. 43 pg. 23 pg. 23 pg. 25 pg. 42 pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 24, 42 pg. 35 pg. 19 pg. 19 Disc tray (inside): pg. 22 Remote sensor: pg. 18 pg. 18 pg.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 6 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501 pg. 10, 12 POWER ON lamp: pg. 18 pg. 15 Power cord: pg. 15 Rear Front SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301 pg. 15 POWER ON lamp: pg. 18 pg. 11, 13 Power cord: pg. 15 Rear Front * Do not block the ventilation openings. NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 7 Friday, January 30, 2004 7:18 PM Description of parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control pg. 16 pg. 18 pg. 16 pg. 16, 17 pg. 22 pg. 19 pg. 19 R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) pg. 19 pg. 16 – 43 pg. 16 pg. 22 pg. 24, 42 pg. 22, 43 pg. 24 pg. 16 pg. 22, 43 pg. 29 pg. 29 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. pg. 20, 38 CAUTION pg. 27 pg.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 8 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 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-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 9 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:41 PM Connections This page is for Assembling the front and surround speakers 2 The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the same manner.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 10 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM Connections This page is for Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Powered subwoofer SP-PWM606 Speaker cord (supplied) • Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 11 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM Connections This page is for Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Speaker cord (supplied) • Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 12 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM Connections This page is for Note that the illustration below is for TH-M505. Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Powered subwoofer TH-M505: SP-PWM505 TH-M501: SP-PWM501 ( ) Speaker cord (supplied) • Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 13 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM Connections This page is for Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Speaker cord (supplied) • Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 14 Thursday, February 5, 2004 2:32 PM Connections 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. • You need to set “MONITOR TYPE” in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 15 Friday, February 6, 2004 2:40 PM Connections 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 recorder Digital optical cord (not supplied) Align the 5 marks. NOTE • The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type of the powered subwoofer.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-04Start.fm Page 16 Friday, January 30, 2004 7:18 PM Operating external components with the remote control The buttons described below are used on pages 16 and 17. 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0. For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 17 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM See page 16 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-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-05Basic.fm Page 18 Monday, February 23, 2004 5:25 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. The buttons described below are used on pages 18 to 21.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 19 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM See page 18 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. 22) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 42) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-05Basic.fm Page 20 Thursday, February 5, 2004 2:33 PM See page 18 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 SLEEP 6 0m i n To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly. To cancel Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-05Basic.fm Page 21 Friday, February 6, 2004 2:45 PM See page 18 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.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-05Basic.fm Page 22 Monday, February 23, 2004 5:27 PM Playback • The icon such as available for. shows the types of discs the operation is 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) 0 on the center unit. • The system turns on and the disc tray comes out. The buttons described below are used on pages 22 to 25. 2 Place a disc.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-05Basic.fm Page 23 Friday, February 6, 2004 2:55 PM See page 22 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. • (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-05Basic.fm Page 24 Thursday, February 5, 2004 2:36 PM See page 22 for button locations. Playback 7 Disc information on the display window The disc indicators on the display window 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. Currently selected disc number Fast-forward/fast-reverse search 7 During playback On the remote control: Press y or 1.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-05Basic.fm Page 25 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:42 PM See page 22 for button locations. Playback 7 Using number buttons on the remote control 7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter): While stopped, the title number is selected. During playback, the chapter number is selected.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 26 Thursday, February 5, 2004 7:11 PM Advanced operations • The icon such as available for. shows the types of discs the operation is Using the surround mode IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. • There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a case, follow each instruction.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 27 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:05 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) All Channel Stereo (ALL CH 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-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 28 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:05 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO 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-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 29 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:05 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations Playing from a specified position on a disc You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time. Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen. You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 30 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:05 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations 5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN. NOTE • You can specify time in hours/minutes/seconds for DVD VIDEO/ DVD AUDIO and in minutes/seconds for VCD/SVCD/CD. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE • You can select up to the 99th chapter/track.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 31 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:05 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped 1 Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the desired group/track/file. • For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track. 2 Press 3 (play button) or ENTER. • Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/ file. • When you press ENTER for JPEG, only the selected file is played back.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 32 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:05 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations 4 Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired When using the on-screen bar: 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. audio. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight 3 Press ENTER. . 5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE 4 Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select the desired subtitle.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 33 Thursday, February 5, 2004 2:48 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations 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 the page) manually when the current group/track has selectable pictures (pages). 7 During playback and while the B.S.P.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 34 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:06 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations 4 Press ENTER. 2 Follow the instructions that appears 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 • For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” (A pg. 25).
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 35 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:32 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations Random Playback Display window You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. 7 While stopped TV screen REPEAT GROUP* 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.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 36 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:06 PM See page 26 for button locations. Advanced operations Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat] Tray lock You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B). You can lock trays 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. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-06Advanced.fm Page 37 Thursday, January 29, 2004 4:19 PM See page 26 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.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 38 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 PM Setting DVD preferences Using the setup menus NOTE • See the following “The language codes list” for the codes 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-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-07Settings.fm Page 39 Friday, January 30, 2004 7:23 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 16:9 (wide TV).
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-07Settings.fm Page 40 Friday, January 30, 2004 7:23 PM Setting DVD preferences 7 Distance menu (DISTANCE) 7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK) Example: You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent scenes that is not suitable for your other family members. • This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Lock level information — Level 1 (most restrictive) to Level 8 (least restrictive).
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TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 42 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 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. The buttons described below are used on pages 42 to 43. Example: When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz. 810k 2 Press TUNING 9/( repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-07Settings.fm Page 43 Friday, January 30, 2004 7:23 PM See page 42 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-M606-505-501-303-301[JC].book Page 44 Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:36 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-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-07Settings.fm Page 45 Thursday, February 5, 2004 2:49 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.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-08Spec.fm Page 46 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 2:44 PM References Specifications 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501) Amplifier section Front/Center/Surround: 7 Center unit (XV-THM606/XV-THM603/XV-THM505/XV-THM501/ XV-THM303/XV-THM301) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference.
TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-08Spec.fm Page 47 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:37 PM References 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, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: 4C 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 (8.1 lbs) Surround speakers (SP-THM606S) Speakers: 5.
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TH-M606-505-501-303-301[JC]-09Cov4.fm Page 52 Thursday, March 25, 2004 12:58 PM TH-M606/TH-M603/ TH-M505/TH-M501/ TH-M303/TH-M301 For the U.S.A.
