JVC TH-C3 Owner's manual

Brand: JVC

Model: TH-C3

Category: DVD players

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

JVC

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

Consists of XV-THC7, SP-PWC7,

SP-THC7F, SP-THC7C and SP-THC5S

TH 6

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

4/TH-C3

Consists of XV-THC4, SP-PWC4,

SP-THC4F, SP-THC4C and SP-THC4S

Consists of XV-THC3, SP-PWC3,

SP-THC3F, SP-THC3C and SP-THC3S

DIGITAL

A_,O,V,D_O_ _

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL

SURROUND

Digt°talDirectProgressiveSeen

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

Ne. which are located either en the rear,

bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this

information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

GVT0150-001C

[J/C]

Warnings,CautionsandOthers/iVlisesengarde,pr6cautionset

indicationsdiverses

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U,S.A.

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.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

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

fkwproper grounding and, in pu'ticular, 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: '10 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 DIGH'AL APPARATUS DOES NOT

EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO

NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL

APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE

INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT

S [ANDARD ENTITLED "DIGITAL

APPARATUS," ICES-003 OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

Pour le Canada

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES

LIMI FES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES

APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES

DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME

SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:

"APPAREILS NUMERIQUES', NMB4)03

EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES

COMMUNICATIONS.

CAUTION!

'Ib avoid personal injury or

accidentMly dropping the unit, have

two persons unpack, carry, and install

the unit.

ATTENTION!

Pour dviter route blessure personnelle

eu toute chute accidentelle de

l'appareil, celui-ci deit etre ddballd,

transpertd et installd par deux

pel'sonnes.

SP-THC7:45 kg!100 Ibs

TH-C6:38 kg!84 Ibs

TH-C5:39 kg/86 Ibs

TH-C4:26 kg/58 Ibs

TH-C3:26 kg/58 Ibs

SP-THC7:45 kg/100 Ibs

TH-C6:38 kg!84 Ibs

TH-C5:39 kg!86 Ibs

TH-C4:26 kg!58 Ibs

TH-C3:26 kg/58 Ibs

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Warnings,CautionsandOthers/IVlisesengarde, precautions et indicationsdiverses

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

l. 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 personneh

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation

when open and interlock lkdled or defeated.

Avoid direct exposure to beam.

4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION

LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER

l. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE l

2. ATTENTION: N'ouvrez pas le couvercle

supdrieur. 11n'y a aucune piece rdparable par

l'utilisateur ,/l'intdrieur de l'appareil; confiez

toute rdparation ,_un personnel qualifid.

3. ATTENTION: Risque de radiations laser visible

et invisible quand l'appareil est ouvert et que le

systbme de verrouillage ne fbnctionne pas ou a

dtd mis hors service. Evitez toute exposition

directe au rayon.

4. REPRODUCTION DE UETIQUffVI'E:

ETIQUETTE DE PRECAUTION PLACEE

L'IN FERIEUR DE L'APPAREIL.

CAUTION:Visibleandinvisib!eADVARSEL:SynligogusynligVARNING: Synlig och VAR0:Avgaessa}asuo}alukitus

IlaserradiationwhenopenandI laserstr_lingn_rmaskinenerI osynlig laserstr_lningn_irIohitettunataiviallisenaoldalt_iinaI

interlockfailedor defeated]_beneflerinterlockenfejlecdenOppnasochsp_irren_ir n_kyv_lleia n_kym_tlOm_lle

AVOIDDIRECTEXPOSURETO Undg_diekteeksponeringtil urkopplad, Betrakta ej asers_teyfle. Valt9 s_teen

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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.

ATTENTION

Afin d'dviter tout risque d'dlectrocution, 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 h la pluie ni h l'humidit&

CAUTION - (3/I 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 (b/I 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 _/I

( XV-THC7/XV-THC6/XV-

THC5/XV-THC4/XV-THC3)

Ddconnectez la fiche d'alimentation secteur pour

couper l'alimentation complbtement (le tdmoin

STANDBY s'dteint).

La touche _/I, dans n'importe quelle position, ne

ddconnecte pas le systbme du secteur.

• Quand le systbme est en attente, le t&noin

S FANDBY est allumd en rouge.

• Quand le systbme est sous tension, le tdmoin

STANDBY s'dteint.

L':Uimentation ne peut pas etre tdldcommandde.

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 whenthe power is turned on.

ATTENTION

(SP-PWC7/SP-PWC6/SP-

PWC5/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3)

U_imentation au caisson d'extr&nes graves passe

pro"l'unitd centrale. Le tdmoin POWER ON vert sur

le caisson d'extr&nes graves s'allume quand le

systbme est allured.

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Table of contents

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

Noteson handling .................................................................2

Suppliedaccessories ............................................................2

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

Playabledisc types ...............................................................3

Noteson file types ................................................................3

Description of parts and controls ...4

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

Connectingthe FMand AM antennas....................................7

Connectingthesatellite(front, center,surround)speakers.....8

Speakerlayout ....................................................................12

Connectinga TV ..................................................................12

Connectingthe poweredsubwoofer ....................................13

Connectingto an analogcomponent ...................................13

Connectingto a digital component .....................................13

Connectingthe powercord .................................................13

Operating external components with

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

Operatingthe TV .................................................................14

Operatingthe DBStuner or CATVconverter .......................14

Operatingthe VCR ..............................................................15

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

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

Selectingthe 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

SleepTimer [SLEEP]...........................................................18

Adjusting the output level ofthe subwoofer and speakers ..18

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

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

Changingthe scan mode ....................................................18

Optimizingthe speakersettings [Smart Surround Setup] ...19

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

Basicplayback ....................................................................20

OneTouch Replay...............................................................22

Fast-forward/fast-reversesearch ........................................22

Skipto the beginning of a desiredselection .......................22

Locating adesiredtitle/group using number buttons .........23

Playingback a bonusgroup ................................................23

Selectingthe desiredtitle/playlist from the control display .23

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

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

Usingthe on-screen bar .....................................................25

Playingfrom a specified position on adisc .........................27

Usingthe file control display ..............................................28

ResumePlayback ...............................................................29

Selectinga view angle.........................................................29

Selectingthe subtitle ..........................................................29

Selectingthe audio .............................................................30

Specialpicture playback .....................................................30

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

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

RepeatPlayback .................................................................33

Traylock .............................................................................34

Soundand other settings ....................................................35

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

Usingthe setup menus .......................................................36

Menudescription ................................................................36

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

Manualtuning .....................................................................39

Presettuning ......................................................................40

Selectingthe FM reception mode ........................................40

Reducingthe noise of AM broadcast ..................................40

AV COMPU LINK remote control

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction

Notes on handling

• 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 dealea

• 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.) awtilable 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

Paste

Label sticker

• 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 lbr 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 Rfllow the relevant

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

benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants.

These may cause delbrmation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

'lhrn the system off and disconnect the powcr 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.

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country beR)re 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 systcm to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates

and the picture may not be played back correctly.

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 (11

• AM loop antcnna( 11

• Power cord (11

• System cord (11

• Composite video cord (1)

• Speaker cords (except fbr TH-C3)

For satellite (fi'ont left/right) and center speakers (3)

For satellite speakers (sun'ound left/right) (2)

• Screws

TH-C7 (for satellite speakers):

M4 x 35 mm (8)

TH-C6 (for satellite speakers):

M5 x 25 mm (4)

M4x 55 mm (12)

TH-C5 (for satellite speakers):

M4 x 4(1 mm (6)

• Bottom covers (fbr TH-C6 only)

For satellite speakers (flTontand surround) (4)

Aboutdiscs

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

DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO

VCD/SVCD

Video CD _

AU D|O AuDIQ/VIDZO _

Audio CD

DIGITAL 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. Therefore, the use of

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

recom mended.

• 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 NFSC signal and output.

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

actual operation may be dil'i'crent 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 phty back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code

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

the rear panel.

Example of playable DVD:

If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,

"REGION CODE ERROR!" appem:s 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-bordcr" discs.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• This system can also phly 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

R_llowing extensions, which can be in any combination of upper

and lower case;

MP3: ".MP3", ".rap3"

WMA: 'LWMA", 'qwma"

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

chm'acteristics or recording conditions.

For MP3/WMA files

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

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

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

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

recorded on a disc, it appem's in lhe file control display on the TV

screen. (: -" pg. 28)

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

sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfcr 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.

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.

Descriptionofpartsandcontrols

Frontpanel (center unit)

Display window

r.22 pg. 25 pg. 39 pg. 40 pg. 21 pg. 25

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pg. 18 pg. 31 pg. 21 pg. 23 pg. 40 pg. 32

pg. 16 Remote sensor:

pg. 6

pg. 20, 22 pg. 17

Rear panel (center unit)

pg. 13 pg. 13 pg. 13 pg. 7

pg. 12 pg. 13 pg. 12 pg. 41 pg. 13

Descriptionofparts andcontrols

Powered subwoofer

SP-PWC7/SP-PWC5

Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC5.

Front

POWER ON

lamp:

pg. 16

pg. 13

pg. 11

_,.................................................................................Power cord:

Rear

pg. 13

SP-PWC6/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3

Front

pg. 16

Power cord:

Rear pg. 13

NOTE

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind lhe po_\ered subwooler.

* Do not block the ventilation openings.

Descriptionofparts andcontrols

Remote control

Putting batteries in the remote control

pg. 14

pg. 14................

W/VIDEO Oa AUDIO

..............pg. 16

DISC 1 DISC 2 VCR/DBS

y_ Y

,\_ -- pg.

pg.20-- DISC4DISD-----_/MUTING

,_, S_ j _, ..............pg. 17

-, -', -, AUDIO pg. 17

• J pg. 20

pg. 14 H pg, 22,39

pg. 20, JI _-| ..............pg. 22, 30

40 pg. 20, 40

pg. 27 pg. 27

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

type dry-cell batteries

(supplied)

pg. 18,

If'the range or effectiveness ofthe remote control decreases,

replace both batteries.

CAUTION

• Do not expose batteries to heat or llame,

Operatingthe system from the remote

control

Aim thc rcmotc control dircctly to thc f'ront pancl of'thc ccntcr unit.

• Do not hide the remote sensor.

pg. 18

NOTE

" rF()use the buttons

under thecover, slide

down d_e cover.

Connections ioonot connect the power cord until all other connections have Been made. ]

Connecting theFM and

• AM loopantenna

Setting up supplied AM loop antenna

If reception is poor

AM loop antenna

Outdoor sine

(not supplied)

I-covered wire antenna

Center unit

If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation

coat, twist and pull the insulation coat oil and

rel'nOVe.

Connecting AM loop antenna

Center unit

• FIVIantenna

FM antenna (supplied)

Center unit

_,,,,_ ,_xtend the supplied FM antenna

/ horizontally.

If reception is poor

Center unit

Outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied)

Antenna cord

Standard type (75 £_

coaxial) connector

Outdoor FM antenna cord

(not supplied)

NOTE

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

well-shielded against interlerence.

• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during

AM broadcast program reccption.

NOTE

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,

connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.

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

• The front speakers i TH-C5

For tile surround speakers oI:TH-C5, see "The sun'ound speakers

(front, center, surround)- Exceptror'rH-c_,"(, p_.,0)

• The front speakers -- TH-C7

For the sun'ound speakers of TH-CT, see "The surround speakers

-- Except [or TH-C6" (-" pg. 10)

Front speaker Base plate

(x2) (x2)

Before assembling --

• Prcpare a Phillips scrcwdriver (not supplied).

• "l'_Lkecare not to &op any compencnt part while assembling;

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

Front speaker Base plate

(x2) (x2)

Before assembling --

• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

• 'l_ke care not to drop any component pm't while assembling;

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

Base plate

Speaker (rear side)

Top of base plate

Screw M4 x 35 mm

c_k, < (supplied)

Base plate ¢_

CAUTION

• NEVER insert your linger in betv\ een the speaker and the base plate,

as it may get hurt.

Black

Red White

Screw M4 x 40 mm

(supplied)

Speaker (bottom)

CAUTION

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

as it may get hurt.

_ ed White

Black Black

I [ \

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

• The front and surround speakers 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 Surround speaker Stand 4

(x21 (x2) (×4)

Base plate

(x4)

Before assembling --

• Prcpare a Phillips scrcw&iver (not supplied).

• "l_&ecare not to drop any component part while assembling;

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

o o

Stand

Base plate

\ + J Screw.M4 x 55 mm

' _ (supplied)

Red White

Black Black

Speaker j

Stand .._f J,

_}....White

Black

Screw M5 x 25 mm

(supplied)

When installing the front and surround speakers on the

wall;

• Attach ll_esupplied bottom cover on the bottom of each speakers

as illustrated.

Bottom

cover

• 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 oft"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 resuh

if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities.

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

inserting a fiat-pointed tool into the hole of the bottom covcn

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

• The front speakers -- TH-C4 • The center speaker

The [ollowing procedure explains SP-THC5C assembly. The

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

Front speaker

(x2) Center speaker

(xl)

White

Black

• The surround speakers -- Except for TH-C6

Surround speaker

(x2)

For TH-C3, the front, SUtToundand center speakers m'e equipped

with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit

instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet.

Front speaker Surround speaker Center speaker

Speaker

(bottom)

Red White "

Connections

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

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

Front speakers

TH-C7: SP-THC7F

TH-C6: SP-THC6F

TH-C5: SP-THC5F

TH-C4: SP-THC4F

TH-C3: SP-THC3F

@ @

\ !

Center speaker _

TH-C7: SP-THC7C _ l)

TH-C6: SP-THC6C

TH-C5: SP-THC5C

TH-C4: SP-THC4C

TH-C3: SP-THC3C

Speaker cord

• Connect Ibe black cords te the black (@) terminals.

• Connect the white cords to the (@) terminals

referring to the table below:

FRONT SPEAKEP, S (LEFT) White

FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red

CENTER SPEAKER Green

SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue

SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray

CAUTION

• When you connect speakers o/her than the supplied nnes, use

speakers of lhe same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)

indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear ol 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 Ibat 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.

Connections

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

power

Center speaker

Front right

Powered

subwoofer

Surround left "-.. / Surround right

speaker "- -_ speaker

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

• The front andcenter speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color

distortinns on TVs. tiowever, il not installed properly, they may

cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the folk)wing when

installing/he speakers.

When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn ofl 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 alfected even though you have followed/lie

above. II this happens, move the speakers away from/he 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/he powered subwoofer to the TV's right. If you place

the powered subwoofer to the TV's left, keep sulficient distance

between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.

• 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. 37)

• To connecta TV equipped with the component video

Center unit

input jacks

r- GOMPONENT,-I

Y P_ P_

To component _ e e

video input

Component video cord (not supplied)

NOTE

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

quality picture by se/ting the progressive scan mode to active.

( pg. 18)

• If the component vide() input jacks nf your TV are of the BNC type,

use a plug adapter (notsupplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC

plugs.

• The component vide() signals can be nuq_ut only when you select

"DVD" as/lie source to play. (e pg. 17)

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

video jacks

Center unit

Composite video cord

_4-,,,,m ,:1IZ1_ (supplied)

"_" or

" (net supplied) J

Align the • mark_

To S-video input [q

To composite

video input

Connections I Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made• I

Connecting the powered

subwoofer

Center unit System cord

(supplied)

Align the • marks•

Powered

subwoofer

Align the • marks•

Connecting to a digital

component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

I DBS* tuner

MD player

Center unit [ DIGITAL IN '1

] TO digital optical output /

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

NOTE

• The _ay nl connecting the system cord varies depending on the type

of the po_ ered sub_ noler.

* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

• Only digilal audio signals can be input _qlen selecting "L)BS" as/he

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

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

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

Center unit

A DIO IN(VCR)_

S-video cord

(not supplied)

VCR (@ @ or@ @) I

TV (L3)) -._

Cassette recorder (C3))

@ 'lb composite video output

@ '11) S-video output

@ Te audio output

Composite video /

cord

(not supplied)

RCA pin plug

co rd

(not supplied)

NOTE

• The signals input/o the VIDEO jack ol the VCI), IN jacks v\ill be

output only from the VIDEO jack olthe VIDEO OUT jacks, not li'om

the S VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

Center unit Powered

subwoofer

Power cord

(Supplied)

Power cord

Plug into AC outlets•

CAUTION

• Disconnect |he power cord before cleaning or moving/he system.

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

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

Operatingexternalcomponentswith the remotecontrol

The buttons described below are used on pages 14 and

15.

TV/VIDEO -

VCR =

TV VOL +/- ,-

CHANNEL +/- -

•=

REC -

TV RETURN =

TV/V_DEO

TV VCFgDB_

O0 =

00"-"'"00

VOR DB8

0 ©

TVVOL CHANNEL

VCR,DBS

= Remote control

mode selector

o ll,,-

(play button)

Number

NOTE

• Manufacturers' codes are subject to change _\ithout notice.

• Set the codes again after rephtcing the batteries of the remote control.

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.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC Ol Samsung 12

Hitachi 10 Sharp 06

Magnavox 02 Sony 07

Mitsubishi 03 Toshiba 08

Panasonic 04, 11 Zenith 09

RCA 05

Release ¢_1TV.

If there is more than one code listed ['er corresponding brand,

try each one until you enter the con'ect one.

• Operation

Aim the remote control tit the TV.

IMPORTANT

Bet'oreusing the remote control to operate a TV;

• Set the remote control mode selector to TV.

The following buttons _u'eavailable:

(b/I TV: Turns TV on and off.

TV VOL +1-: Adjusts the vohlme.

TWVIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

CHANNEL +1-: Changes the channels.

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

TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected

channel and the curl'ent channel.

• To set the manufacturer's code

You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturcr's code.

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to TV.

2 Press and hold ¢/1TV.

Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.

3 Press ENTER.

• Toset themanufacturer'scode

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press DBS.

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

Operating externalcomponentswiththe remotecontrol

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.

Manufacturer Code

Echnstar 21

GI Jerrold 01.02.1)3.04. 05.06. 07.08

Hamlin 15. 16. 17, 18

Pinneer 13. 14

RCA 19

Scientific Atlanta 09. 10

Snny 20

Zenith I I. 12

6 Release 0/I VCR/DBS.

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

one until you enter the correct one.

• Operation

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

IMPORTANT

Be_)re using the remote control to operate a

DBS tuner or CATV convcrtcr;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

2 PressDBS.

VCR/DBS

The following buttons are available:

O/I VCR/DBS: 'lklrns DBS tuner or CNI'V converter on and

off'.

CHANNEL +/-: Changes the channels.

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

• To set the manufacturer's code

1 Slide the remote control mode selector

to VCR/DBS.

2 Press VCR.

Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.

4 Press ENTER.

See page 14 for button locations. [

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

the manufacturer's code (2 digits).

Examples:

For a Phi)ips VCR:

Press 0, then 9.

For an NEC VCR:

Press 2, then 5.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

JVC OI. 02, 03 Philips 09

Emerson I I. 26 RCA 05. 06

Fisher 29 Samsung 24

Funai 10, 14, 15. 16 Sanyn 21.22. 23

Gold Star 12 Sharp 27. 28

Hitachi 04 Shintnm 30

Mitsubishi 13 Snny 18. 19.20

NEC 25 Zenith 08

Panasnnic 07. 17

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

one until you enter the correct one.

• Operation

Aim the remote control at the VCR.

IMPORTANT

Be_)re using the remote control to operate a

VCR;

1 Set the remote control mode selector to

VCR/DBS.

2 PressVCR

,_<) ve_

VCR/OBS

The following buttons m'e available:

O/I VCR/DBS: 'lklrns VCR on and off.

I_ (play button): Starts playback.

• : Stops operation.

n : Pauses playback.

I_ : Fast fk)rwards video tape.

41-_1: Rewinds vide() tape.

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

start recording or together with II to pause

recording.

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

NOTE

When operating a VCR or DBS mnerlCATV 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 isnot necessary to press

VCR or DBS after setting )he remote control mode selector.

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.

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 16 to 19.

Turning the system on/off

On the remote control:

Press ¢/I AUDIO.

On the center unit:

Press d)/i.

When DVD is selected as the source C _ Pg. 17), the following

messages will appear on the TV screen.

Source

selecting

buttons

Cursor

(_.I',91TIA)!

ENTER

SLEEP

DIMMER

SMART

S.SETUP

Speaker

buttons

@ @ @

0000

sc M00E

AUDIO

o Remote control

mode selector

AUDIO VOL +/-

=SCAN MODE

BASS/

TREBLE

LEVEL

• "OPEN"/"CLOS E":

Appem's when opening or closing the disc tray.

• "NOW READING":

Appem's when the system is reading the disc inlbrmation.

• "REGION CODE ERROR!":

Appe_wswhen the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not

match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be

played back.

• "NO DISC":

Appe_u's when no disc is loaded.

• "CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC":

Appem's when unplayable disc is loaded.

NOTE

• TheSTANDBYlampturnson_\henthepoweristurnedoflandturns

nil when tl_epower is turned on.

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

POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when tile 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 lkom the

AC outlet to turn the power off completely.

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

• One ol _ buttons on the center unit

• One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control

• One of the DISC (1-5) _ buttons or I,_ on the center unit

You can use the same buttons on the remote control.

O/I VOLUME

STANDBY

PHONES

Basicoperations ISee page 16 for button locations. I

Selecting Listening with headphones

On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons

(DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).

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. 13)

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

DIGITAL IN (DBS) .jack. C -" 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,/his system does not output video

signals.

• It may take time to change the source.

CAUTION

• Always set the v(_lume tominimum level belbre starting any source.

lithe wflume is set at itshigh level, the sudden blast nf sound could

pennanently 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 d_e 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

ou/put from the speakers.

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

center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode

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

subwoofcr'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 lhe 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.

Turning off the sound

temporarily [MUTI NG]

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound

Perform one on the following:

• Press MUTING again.

• Press AUDIO VO/+/- (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).

Press DIMMER.

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

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