Page 2 - Pour le Canada; : POUR EVITER LES CHOCS; For Canada
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 ...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS; IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses G-2 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT2. 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 : Vis...
Page 4 - Table of contents
1 Table of contents Introduction ..................................... 2 Notes on handling .................................................................2Supplied accessories ............................................................2 About discs ..................................... 3 Playable...
Page 5 - Introduction; Important cautions; Notes on handling; Supplied accessories
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 th...
Page 6 - About discs; Region code of DVD VIDEO; Playable disc types; ALL; Notes on file types
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 thi...
Page 7 - Description of parts and controls; Display window
4 Description of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) Rear panel (center unit) DISC 5 DISC 4 DISC 3 DISC 2 DISC 1 SOURCE TUNING / / WMA P L PCM SURR CH FM AM PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST PRG RND DISC ALL MHzkHz MONO MP3 RESUME Display window pg. 25 pg. 40 pg. 21 pg. 25 pg. 18 ...
Page 8 - Powered subwoofer; Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC5.; NOTE
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...
Page 9 - Remote control
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 di...
Page 10 - Connections; AM loop antenna; Setting up supplied AM loop antenna; FM antenna; If reception is poor
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. ...
Page 11 - Before assembling —; The front speakers; FRONT
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...
Page 12 - The front and surround speakers
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 compo...
Page 14 - Precautions for daily use; Before connecting the speaker cords
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 s...
Page 15 - • The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded.; • You can get better picture quality in the order — Component; Speaker layout
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...
Page 16 - You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.; You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.; Make sure that all other connections have been completed.; To composite video output
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 t...
Page 17 - Operating external components with the remote control; Press and hold; IMPORTANT; TV; To set the manufacturer’s code; Operating the TV
14 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 Sl...
Page 18 - Release; DBS; VCR; Operating the VCR
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...
Page 19 - Basic operations; On the remote control:; Press; LEVEL; Turning the system on/off
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 sc...
Page 20 - DVD; Be sure to turn down the volume
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 :...
Page 21 - To check the remaining time; Press Cursor; S L E E P; Changing the scan mode
Basic operations 18 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: To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly. To cancel Press SLE...
Page 22 - While DVD is selected as the source and stopped; Clap your hands over your head once.; When “FAILED !” appears on the TV screen
Basic operations 19 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...
Page 23 - Playback; To pause playback; To stop; On-screen guide icons; Basic playback
20 Playback • The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types the operation is available for. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO . 2 Press DVD . 1 Press the desired DISC (1-5) 0 on the center unit. • The system...
Page 24 - Playback information on the display window; DVD VIDEO; JPEG file; J P E G; P G; FL DISPLAY
Playback 21 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. However, when DVD VIDEO or DVD AUDIO is loade...
Page 25 - Disc information on the display window; To return to normal speed playback; Using; One Touch Replay; P L
Playback 22 Example:During playback on the Playlist* * Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL , you can change the play mode. ( A pg. 23) NOTE • You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/ JPEG). ( A pg. 26) • You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. ( A pg. 25) 7 Dis...
Page 26 - Select the bonus group.; To clear the key number entry; To clear the control display; K E Y; About the play mode on a DVD VR disc
Playback 23 7 During playback or while stopped 1 Press TITLE/GROUP. “_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group display area in the display window. Example:During DVD VIDEO playback 2 While the display window shows “_ _” or “_”, use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number....
Page 27 - Advanced operations; Dolby Surround; Dolby Pro Logic II; DTS Digital Surround; SLOW; Using the surround mode; Available Surround modes for each input signal; SURROUND
24 Advanced operations • The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types the operation is available for. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation;• Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO . • There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a ca...
Page 28 - Indicators on the display window; Digital signal format indicators; Selecting the surround mode; When playing back 2 channel source; To turn off the surround mode; Showing the on-screen bar; Using the on-screen bar
Advanced operations 25 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) All Channel Stereo (ALL 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. 7 Indicators on the display window Digital signal fo...
Page 29 - Contents of the on-screen bar during playback; Changing the time information; Press ON SCREEN twice.
Advanced operations 26 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO VCD SVCD CD DVD VR disc A Shows disc type. B Shows audio information. C Shows disc number. D Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO), group (for DVD AUDIO) number or play mode (for DVD VR). E Shows current chapter...
Page 30 - Use Cursor; To return to the menu; To correct a misentry
Advanced operations 27 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 ...
Page 31 - To cancel a misentry
Advanced operations 28 Locating a desired position by specifying the time 7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR:During playbackFor VCD/SVCD:While stopped or during playback without PBC functionFor CD:During playback or while stopped 7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the dis...
Page 32 - To start playback from the stored position; When using the ANGLE button:; Resume Playback; Selecting the subtitle
Advanced operations 29 When Resume Playback is set to “ON” ( A pg. 38) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (“RESUME” appears on the display window.)• Turning off the power ( A pg. 16) • Pressing 7 once • Changing the source ( A p...
Page 33 - When using the AUDIO button:; Playing back in slow-motion; To return to normal playback; Selecting the audio; Special picture playback
Advanced operations 30 7 During playback of a disc containing audio in several languages When using the AUDIO button: 1 Press AUDIO. Example (DVD VIDEO):“ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded. 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly or press Cursor Y / 5 to select the desired audio. When using the...
Page 34 - When using the PAGE button:; Zooming in; ZOOM; Changing the VFP setting; VFP
Advanced operations 31 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 curre...
Page 35 - To check the program contents; Program Playback
Advanced operations 32 4 Press ENTER. 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 parameters. 8 Press VFP. NOTE • Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the procedure, the setting a...
Page 36 - To quit Random mode; REPEAT; To cancel Repeat Playback; Random Playback
Advanced operations 33 You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. 7 While stopped 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. 2 Press 3 (play button). • When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts Random Playback of the next disc after completing current dis...
Page 37 - On the center unit ONLY:; To cancel; Tray lock
Advanced operations 34 Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat] You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B). 7 During playback 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3 / 2 to highlight . 3 Press ENTER....
Page 38 - Before you start operation; To watch DVD playback via the VIDEO jack.; Sound and other settings; D D
Advanced operations 35 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 ag...
Page 39 - Setting DVD preferences; • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See; Basic operation on the setup menus; While stopped; Follow the instructions that appear on; MENU LANGUAGE; The language codes list; Using the setup menus
36 Setting DVD preferences • 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 . 7 While stopped 1 P...
Page 40 - MONITOR TYPE; PICTURE SOURCE; : Speaker setting menu; SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER
Setting DVD preferences 37 : Picture menu (PICTURE) 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 fixed on 16:9 (wide TV).Whe...
Page 42 - Tuner operations; Press TUNING; Manual tuning
39 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 . NOTE • When FM or AM is selected as the source, you can select All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) and SURR OFF mode. 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to selec...
Page 43 - To preset the stations; Tune in the station you want to preset.; To tune in to a preset station; Preset tuning
Tuner operations 40 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 mo...
Page 44 - AV COMPU LINK remote control system; Connecting a TV and VCR; Available functions; Automatic selection of TV input mode
41 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 r...
Page 45 - References; Handling Discs; To clean the disc; Cleaning the system; Maintenance
42 References 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. • Be careful not to scratch the surface of the...
Page 46 - Center unit; Specifications
References 43 7 Center unit (XV-THC7/XV-THC6/XV-THC5/XV-THC4/XV-THC3) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Digital input* 1 : DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (OPTICAL) (660 nm E 30 nm) * 1 Corresponding to Linear PCM...
Page 47 - Amplifier section; Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC7; inches
References 44 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWC3) Amplifier section Front: 140W per channel, RMS at 4 C at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. Center/Surround: 130W per channel, RMS at 4 C at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. Subwoofer: 140 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic disto...
Page 48 - Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC5; Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC4; Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
References 45 7 Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC5 Front speakers (SP-THC5F) Speaker unit: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2 Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 170 WImpedance: 3 C Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 230 mm M 1 103.5 mm M 285 mm (9-1/16 inches M 43-1...
Page 51 - VD DIGI
EN 0105TMMMDWJEM © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited TH-C7/TH-C6/ TH-C5/TH-C4/ TH-C3 D VD DIGI TAL THE AT E R SYSTEM
