JVC TH-C7 User manual

TH-C7

GVT0150-001C

[J/C]

TH-C5

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-C6

TH-C4/TH-C3

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

Consists of XV-THC7, SP-PWC7,

SP-THC7F, SP-THC7C and SP-THC5S

Consists of XV-THC6, SP-PWC6,

SP-THC6F, SP-THC6C and SP-THC6S

Consists of XV-THC5, SP-PWC5,

SP-THC5F, SP-THC5C and SP-THC5S

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

G-1

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.

For Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE

SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Pour le Canada

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA

PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET

POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

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.

Pour le Canada

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES

LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES

APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES

DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME

SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:

“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003

EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES

COMMUNICATIONS.

CAUTION!

To avoid personal injury or

accidentally dropping the unit, have

two persons unpack, carry, and install

the unit.

ATTENTION!

Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle

ou toute chute accidentelle de

l’appareil, celui-ci doit être déballé,

transporté et installé par deux

personnes.

SP-THC7: 45 kg/100 lbs

TH-C6: 38 kg/84 lbs

TH-C5: 39 kg/86 lbs

TH-C4: 26 kg/58 lbs

TH-C3: 26 kg/58 lbs

SP-THC7: 45 kg/100 lbs

TH-C6: 38 kg/84 lbs

TH-C5: 39 kg/86 lbs

TH-C4: 26 kg/58 lbs

TH-C3: 26 kg/58 lbs

Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

G-2

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.

IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2.

ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle

supérieur. Il n’y a aucune pièce réparable par

l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez

toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.

3.

ATTENTION: Risque de radiations laser visible

et invisible quand l’appareil est ouvert et que le

système de verrouillage ne fonctionne pas ou a

été mis hors service. Évitez toute exposition

directe au rayon.

4. REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE:

ÉTIQUETTE DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À

L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

A

TTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas

ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

CAUTION — button!

( XV-THC7/ XV-THC6/ XV-

THC5/ XV-THC4/ XV-THC3)

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off

completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).

The button in any position does not disconnect

the mains line.

• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY

lamp lights red.

• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY

lamp goes off.

The power can be remote controlled.

ATTENTION — Touche

( XV-THC7/ XV-THC6/ XV-

THC5/ XV-THC4/ XV-THC3)

Déconnectez la fiche d’alimentation secteur pour

couper l’alimentation complètement (le témoin

STANDBY s’éteint).

La touche , dans n’importe quelle position, ne

déconnecte pas le système du secteur.

• Quand le système est en attente, le témoin

STANDBY est allumé en rouge.

• Quand le système est sous tension, le témoin

STANDBY s’éteint.

L’alimentation ne peut pas être télécommandée.

CAUTION

(SP-PWC7/SP-PWC6/SP-

PWC5/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3)

The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the

center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the

subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.

ATTENTION

(SP-PWC7/SP-PWC6/SP-

PWC5/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3)

L’alimentation au caisson d’extrêmes graves passe

par l’unité centrale. Le témoin POWER ON vert sur

le caisson d’extrêmes graves s’allume quand le

système est allumé.

1

Table of contents

Introduction ..................................... 2

Notes on handling .................................................................2

Supplied accessories ............................................................2

About discs ..................................... 3

Playable disc types ...............................................................3

Notes on file types ................................................................3

Description of parts and controls ...4

Connections .................................... 7

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................................7

Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ..... 8

Speaker layout ....................................................................12

Connecting a TV ..................................................................12

Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................13

Connecting to an analog component ...................................13

Connecting to a digital component .....................................13

Connecting the power cord .................................................13

Operating external components with

the remote control ........................ 14

Operating the TV .................................................................14

Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .......................14

Operating the VCR ..............................................................15

Basic operations ...........................16

Turning the system on/off ...................................................16

Selecting the source to play ................................................17

Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................17

Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................17

Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................17

Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......17

Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................18

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ..18

Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................18

Adjusting the bass sound [BASS] .......................................18

Changing the scan mode ....................................................18

Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...19

Playback ........................................ 20

Basic playback ....................................................................20

One Touch Replay ...............................................................22

Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................22

Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................22

Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........23

Playing back a bonus group ................................................23

Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .23

Advanced operations .................... 24

Using the surround mode ...................................................24

Using the on-screen bar .....................................................25

Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................27

Using the file control display ..............................................28

Resume Playback ...............................................................29

Selecting a view angle .........................................................29

Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................29

Selecting the audio .............................................................30

Special picture playback .....................................................30

Program Playback ...............................................................32

Random Playback ...............................................................33

Repeat Playback .................................................................33

Tray lock .............................................................................34

Sound and other settings ....................................................35

Setting DVD preferences .............. 36

Using the setup menus .......................................................36

Menu description ................................................................36

Tuner operations ........................... 39

Manual tuning .....................................................................39

Preset tuning ......................................................................40

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................40

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ..................................40

AV COMPU LINK remote control

system ........................................... 41

References .................................... 42

Maintenance .......................................................................42

Troubleshooting ..................................................................42

Specifications .....................................................................43

2

Introduction

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.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• A small amount of power is always consumed while the power

cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only).

• When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always

pull on the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunctions of the system

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes

wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the system.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or

credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage

the system.

• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it

may damage the system.

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the

discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright

laws.

Note about copyguard system

The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect

the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates

and the picture may not be played back correctly.

7 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

a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of

time, disconnect the power cord plugs from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant

instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use

benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants.

These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the

wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase.

Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical

shock.

Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.

The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied.

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• FM antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Power cord (1)

• System cord (1)

• Composite video cord (1)

• Speaker cords (except for TH-C3)

For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)

For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)

• Screws

TH-C7 (for satellite speakers):

M4 x 35 mm (8)

TH-C6 (for satellite speakers):

M5 x 25 mm (4)

M4 x 55 mm (12)

TH-C5 (for satellite speakers):

M4 x 40 mm (6)

• Bottom covers (for TH-C6 only)

For satellite speakers (front and surround) (4)

Notes on handling

Paste

Sticker

Label sticker

Supplied accessories

3

About discs

This system has been designed to play back the following discs:

• 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. Therefore, the use of

Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be

recommended.

• 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.

• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their

actual operation may be different from what is explained in this

manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure,

not a malfunction of this system.

• Before playing back discs, read their instructions or cautions

carefully.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code

numbers include the system’s Region Code, which is indicated on

the rear panel.

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.

• This system can also play DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs if MP3, WMA,

and JPEG files are recorded on them with UDF Bridge format.

This system does not support “multi-border” discs.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA and

JPEG files are recorded on them with ISO 9660 format.

• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).

• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.

Some discs may not be played back because of their disc

characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.

Unplayable discs:

SACD, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc.

Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the

speakers.

For all playable files

• The system can only recognize and play files with one of the

following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper

and lower case;

MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3”

WMA: “.WMA” , “.wma”

JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”

• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99

groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the

system can play is 4000.

• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc

characteristics or recording conditions.

For MP3/WMA files

• The system supports MP3/WMA files recorded with a bit rate of

32 – 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,

24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.

• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is

recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV

screen. (A pg. 28)

• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a

sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of

128 (96*) kbps.

* For WMA only

For JPEG files

• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution.

• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.

Playable disc types

DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO

VCD/SVCD Audio CD

ALL

1

21

4

2

3

1

Example of playable DVD:

Notes on file types

This product incorporates copyright protection technology

that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual

property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology

must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for

home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

4

Description of parts and controls

Front panel (center unit)

Rear panel (center unit)

DISC 5DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1

SOURCETUNING

//

WMA

P L PCM SURR

CH

FM AM

PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST PRG RND DISC ALL

MHz

kHz

MONO

MP3 RESUME

Display window

pg. 25

pg. 40

pg. 21

pg. 25

pg. 18

pg. 29

pg. 23

pg. 21

pg. 40

pg. 33

Disc tray (inside): pg. 20

pg. 21

pg. 22

pg. 20

pg. 22

pg. 20

pg. 22

pg. 17

pg. 20, 22

pg. 16

pg. 39

pg. 33

pg. 32

pg. 39

pg. 31

Remote sensor:

pg. 6

pg. 13

pg. 41

pg. 13

pg. 7

pg. 12

pg. 13

pg. 12

Description of parts and controls

5

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWC7/SP-PWC5

Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC5.

SP-PWC6/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3

NOTE

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.

* Do not block the ventilation openings.

3

Ω

16

Ω

Front Rear

POWER ON

lamp:

pg. 16

pg. 11

Power cord:

pg. 13

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4

Ω

16

Ω

Front

Rear

POWER ON lamp:

pg. 16

pg. 11

Power cord:

pg. 13

Description of parts and controls

6

Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control

If the range or effectiveness 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.

• Do not hide the remote sensor.

TV/VIDEO

TOP MENU/PG

REC

MENU/PL

ON

SCREEN

DVD

MUTING

FM/AM VCR

TV

TV VOL CHANNEL AUDIO VOL

TUNING

F AUDIO

VCR/DBS

DBS

AUDIO

VCR/DBS

TV

TUNING

FM MODEMEMORY

ENTER

TITLE/GROUP

AUDIO

VFP

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

PAG E

SET UP

SURROUND

FRONT L FRONT R

LEVEL

S.WFR

TV RETURN

REPEAT

SETTING

SMART

S.SETUP

CENTER

PLAY MODE

ZOOM

FL DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP RETURN

100+

CANCEL

SCAN MODE

TREBLE

BASS

SURR. RSURR. L

SLOW SLOW

DISC 1

DISC 3

DISC 2

DISC 4 DISC 5

NOTE

• To use the buttons

under the cover, slide

down the cover.

pg. 14

p

g. 20,

40

p

g. 18,

36

pg. 23

pg. 30

pg. 29

pg. 36

pg. 31

pg. 35

pg. 17

pg. 20

pg. 25

Number

buttons:

pg. 22

pg. 31

pg. 18

pg. 29

pg. 24

pg. 18

pg. 27

pg. 17

pg. 14

pg. 33

pg. 20

pg. 17

pg. 22, 39

pg. 17

pg. 16

pg. 15

pg. 20

pg. 14 – 39

pg. 22, 30

pg. 20, 40

pg. 27

pg. 14

pg. 27

p

g. 15,

22

pg. 19

pg. 18

pg. 18, 31

pg. 32, 33

pg. 32

R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)

type dry-cell batteries

(supplied)

7

Connections

7 AM loop antenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

Connecting AM loop antenna

• Turn the loop antenna until you have 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 reception is poor

7 FM antenna

If reception is poor

NOTE

• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is

well-shielded against interference.

Connecting the FM and

AM antennas

If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation

coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and

remove.

1

Center unit

2

3

Antenna cord

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna

(not supplied)

AM loop antenna

Center unit

Extend the supplied FM antenna

horizontally.

Center unit

FM antenna (supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

Center unit

Standard type (75 C

coaxial) connector

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connections

8

7 The front speakers — TH-C7

For the surround speakers of TH-C7, see “The surround speakers

— Except for TH-C6” (A pg. 10)

Before assembling —

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;

otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

1

CAUTION

• NEVER insert your finger in between the speaker and the base plate,

as it may get hurt.

2

7 The front speakers — TH-C5

For the surround speakers of TH-C5, see “The surround speakers

— Except for TH-C6” (A pg. 10)

Before assembling —

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;

otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

1

CAUTION

• NEVER insert your finger in between the speaker and the base plate,

as it may get hurt.

2

Connecting the satellite

(front, center, surround)

speakers

Front speaker

(x2)

Base plate

(x2)

FRONT

Top of base plate

Speaker (rear side)

Base plate

Screw M4 x 35 mm

(supplied)

Black

Red

White

Black

Front speaker

(x2)

Base plate

(x2)

Speaker (bottom)

Screw M4 x 40 mm

(supplied)

Base plate

Black

Red

White

Black

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connections

9

7 The front and surround speakers — TH-C6

The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The

assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the

same manner.

Before assembling —

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;

otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.

1

2

3

4

When installing the front and surround speakers on the

wall;

• Attach the supplied bottom cover on the bottom of each speakers

as illustrated.

• Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified

personnel.

• DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to

avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall due to

incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure.

• Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation

on a wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result

if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

• If attaching the stand to the speaker, remove the bottom cover by

inserting a flat-pointed tool into the hole of the bottom cover.

Stand

(×4)

Front speaker

(×2)

Surround speaker

(×2)

Base plate

(×4)

Stand

Base plate

Screw M4 x 55 mm

(supplied)

Speaker

Stand

Screw M5 x 25 mm

(supplied)

Black

Red

White

Black

Speaker

White

Black

Bottom

cover

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connections

10

7 The front speakers — TH-C4

7 The surround speakers

— Except for TH-C6

1

2

7 The center speaker

The following procedure explains SP-THC5C assembly. The

assembly of other center speakers is done in the same manner.

Front speaker

(×2)

Black

White

Black

White

Black

Red

Surround speaker

(×2)

Speaker

(bottom)

Red

White

Black

For TH-C3, the front, surround and center speakers are equipped

with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit

instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet.

Center speaker

(×1)

Red

White

Black

Center speakerSurround speakerFront speaker

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connections

11

Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC6.

CAUTION

• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use

speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)

indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered

subwoofer.

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Precautions for daily use

• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords;

otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or injury.

• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that they are

distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal

heat buildup.

(For TH-C7, TH-C6 and TH-C5)

• When holding a speaker, always grasp the lower portion.

• Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall down

or break, possibly causing an injury. Especially be careful that

children do not lean against them.

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4

Ω

16

Ω

• Connect the black cords to the black (r) terminals.

• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals

referring to the table below:

Speaker cord

FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

CENTER SPEAKER Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

Before connecting the speaker cords;

Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.

Powered subwoofer

TH-C7: SP-PWC7

TH-C6: SP-PWC6

TH-C5: SP-PWC5

TH-C4: SP-PWC4

TH-C3: SP-PWC3

Front speakers

TH-C7: SP-THC7F

TH-C6: SP-THC6F

TH-C5: SP-THC5F

TH-C4: SP-THC4F

TH-C3: SP-THC3F

Surround speakers

TH-C7, TH-C5: SP-THC5S

TH-C6: SP-THC6S

TH-C4: SP-THC4S

TH-C3: SP-THC3S

Center speaker

TH-C7: SP-THC7C

TH-C6: SP-THC6C

TH-C5: SP-THC5C

TH-C4: SP-THC4C

TH-C3: SP-THC3C

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connections

12

• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.

• The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color

distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may

cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when

installing the speakers.

– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main

power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers. Then wait

at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power switch

again.

Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the

above. If this happens, move the speakers away from the TV.

• The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded.

If it is located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause

color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the

speaker nearby the TV or monitor.

• Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place

the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance

between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.

• 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. (A pg. 37)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video

input jacks

NOTE

• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high

quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.

(A pg. 18)

• If the component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type,

use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC

plugs.

• The component video signals can be output only when you select

“DVD” as the source to play. (A pg. 17)

7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S-

video jacks

Speaker layout

Front right

speaker

Center speaker

Powered

subwoofer

Surround left

speaker

Surround right

speaker

Front left

speaker

Connecting a TV

Center unit

To component

video input

TV

Component video cord (not supplied)

Composite video cord

(supplied)

To composite

video input

S-video cord

(not supplied)

TV

To S-video input

Center unit

or

Align the 5 marks.

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connections

13

NOTE

• The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type

of the powered subwoofer.

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

NOTE

• The 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.

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the

source to play. (A pg. 17) When connecting a video component such

as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

CAUTION

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging

the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.

Connecting the powered

subwoofer

Connecting to an analog

component

Powered

subwoofer

System cord

(supplied)

Center unit

Align the 5 marks.

or

RCA pin plug

cord

(not supplied)

A To composite video output

B To S-video output

C To audio output

12 C

Center unit

VCR (

13 or 23)

TV (

C)

Cassette recorder (

C)

Composite video

cord

(not supplied)

S-video cord

(not supplied)

or

Connecting to a digital

component

Connecting the power

cord

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

To digital optical output

DBS

* tuner

MD player

Center unit

Center unit Powered

subwoofer

Power cord

(Supplied)

Power cord

Plug into AC outlets.

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

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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 manufacturer’s code

You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code.

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to TV.

2 Press and hold TV.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

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.

5 Release TV.

If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand,

try each one until you enter the correct one.

7 Operation

Aim the remote control at the TV.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a TV;

• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

The following buttons are available:

TV: Turns TV on and off.

TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume.

TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected

channel and the current channel.

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press DBS.

3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

The buttons described below are used on pages 14 and

15.

Operating the TV

TV/VIDEO

REC

VCR

TV

TV VOL CHANNEL

VCR/DBS

DBS

VCR/DBS

TV

ENTER

TV RETURN

100+

Remote control

mode selector

Number

buttons

(play button)

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC 01 Samsung 12

Hitachi 10 Sharp 06

Magnavox 02 Sony 07

Mitsubishi 03 Toshiba 08

Panasonic 04, 11 Zenith 09

RCA 05

Operating the DBS tuner

or CATV converter

Operating external components with the remote control

15

5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a GI Jerrold product:

Press 0, then 1.

For a Sony product:

Press 2, then 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 one.

7 Operation

Aim the remote control at the DBS tuner or CATV converter.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a

DBS tuner or CATV converter;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

2Press DBS.

The following buttons are available:

F VCR/DBS: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and

off.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1-10, 0, +10 (100+): Selects the channel.

7 To set the manufacturer’s code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR.

3 Press and hold F VCR/DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

5 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter

the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a Philips VCR:

Press 0, then 9.

For an NEC VCR:

Press 2, then 5.

6 Release F VCR/DBS.

If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each

one until you enter the correct one.

7 Operation

Aim the remote control at the VCR.

IMPORTANT

Before using the remote control to operate a

VCR;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR.

The following buttons are available:

F VCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off.

3 (play button): Starts playback.

7 : Stops operation.

8 : Pauses playback.

y: Fast forwards video tape.

1: Rewinds video tape.

REC: Press this button together with 3 (play button) to

start recording or together with 8 to pause

recording.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

NOTE

When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;

• The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after you have changed

the remote control mode selector to AUDIO or TV. When operating

VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to press

VCR or DBS after setting the remote control mode selector.

Manufacturer Code

Echostar 21

GI Jerrold 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

Hamlin 15, 16, 17, 18

Pioneer 13, 14

RCA 19

Scientific Atlanta 09, 10

Sony 20

Zenith 11, 12

Operating the VCR

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC 01, 02, 03 Philips 09

Emerson 11, 26 RCA 05, 06

Fisher 29 Samsung 24

Funai 10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo 21, 22, 23

Gold Star 12 Sharp 27, 28

Hitachi 04 Shintom 30

Mitsubishi 13 Sony 18, 19, 20

NEC 25 Zenith 08

Panasonic 07, 17

See page 14 for button locations.

16

Basic operations

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 .

When DVD is selected as the source (A pg. 17), the following

messages will appear on the TV screen.

NOTE

• The STANDBY lamp turns on when the power is turned off and turns

off when the power is turned on.

• The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The

POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is

turned on.

• A small amount of the power is consumed even when the power is

turned off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the

STANDBY lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the

AC outlet to turn the power off completely.

• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;

• One of 0 buttons on the center unit

• One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control

• One of the DISC (1-5) 3 buttons or 3 on the center unit

You can use the same buttons on the remote control.

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.

The buttons described below are used on

pages 16 to 19.

FRONT L FRONT R

LEVEL

S.WFR

SMART

S.SETUP

CENTER

DIMMER SLEEP

TREBLE

BASS

SURR. RSURR. L

LEVEL

BASS/

Source

selecting

buttons

Remote control

mode selector

Cursor

(3/2/Y/5)/

ENTER

Speaker

buttons

DISC 5DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1

SOURCE

Turning the system on/off

• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:

Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.

• “NOW READING”:

Appears when the system is reading the disc information.

• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:

Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not

match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be

played back.

• “NO DISC”:

Appears when no disc is loaded.

• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:

Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.

Basic operations

17

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.

VCR: To select the source from a component connected to the

VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg. 13)

DBS: To select the source from a component connected to the

DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 13)

On the center unit:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source

name you want appears on the display

window.

NOTE

• When AM, FM or DBS is selected, this system does not output video

signals.

• It may take time to change the source.

CAUTION

• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source.

If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could

permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL +/–.

On the center unit:

Turn VOLUME.

CAUTION

Be sure to turn down the volume;

• Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may

damage both the headphones and your hearing.

• Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly

output from the speakers.

While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the

center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode

(A pg. 24) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turns the

subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode. “H.

PHONE” appears on the display window.

Headphone mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are output

regardless of your speaker setting;

• For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are

output from the headphones.

• Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the

headphones.

• (For DVD AUDIO) When the disc prohibits down-mixing, only

the front left and right channels are output from the headphones.

In this case, “LR ONLY” appears on the display window for a

few seconds.

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound

Perform one on the following:

• Press MUTING again.

• Press AUDIO VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes.

Selecting the source to

play

Adjusting the volume

[VOLUME]

Listening with headphones

(not supplied)

Turning off the sound

temporarily [MUTING]

Adjusting the brightness

of the indications

[DIMMER]

See page 16 for button locations.

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