Page 2 - Warnings, Cautions and Others; IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS; CAUTION
G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others 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 : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and int...
Page 3 - For Canada; Note to CATV system installer:
Warnings, Cautions and Others G-2 For Canada CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMEN...
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 (41°F and 95°F). • Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration. Power cord • ...
Page 6 - About discs; Region code of DVD VIDEO; Playable disc types; ALL
3 About discs This system has been designed to play back the following discs:DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play discs recorded with PAL system. Note that the PAL video signal on a di...
Page 7 - Notes on MP3/WMA discs only
About discs 4 Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs • MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.) • When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format. •...
Page 8 - Description of parts and controls; Display window
5 Description of parts and controls The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M606 unless otherwise noted. Front panel (center unit) Rear panel (center unit) Display window pg. 24 pg. 26 pg. 43 pg. 23 pg. 27 pg. 20 pg. 23 pg. 25 pg. 33 pg. 42 pg. 42 pg. 43 ...
Page 9 - Powered subwoofer; NOTE
Description of parts and controls 6 Powered subwoofer SP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501 SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301 * Do not block the ventilation openings. NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer. Front Rear pg. 10, 12 Power cord: pg. 15 PO...
Page 10 - Remote control
Description of parts and controls 7 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 11 - Connections; AM loop antenna; Setting up supplied AM loop antenna; FM antenna; If reception is poor
8 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 12 - Before assembling —; Completion; This page is for
Connections 9 The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the same manner. NOTE • The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and surround speakers assembly. Before assembling — • Prepare a Phillips...
Page 13 - Before connecting the speaker cords; Continued on next page
Connections 10 CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with 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. Connecting the ...
Page 17 - Speaker layout
Connections 14 NOTE • Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV. • The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not...
Page 19 - Operating external components with the remote control; Press and hold; IMPORTANT; To set the manufacturer’s code; Press and hold; Operating the TV
16 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 20 - Operating the VCR
Operating external components with the remote control 17 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 21 - Basic operations; On the remote control:; Press; Turning the system on/off
18 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 F AUDIO. On the center unit: Press F . When DVD is selected as the source ( A pg. 19), the following messages will appear on the TV...
Page 22 - Headphone mode; To restore the sound
Basic operations 19 On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). DVD : To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). ( A pg. 22) FM/AM : To tune in an FM or AM station. ( A pg. 42) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. VCR :...
Page 23 - To check the remaining time; To change the remaining time; To cancel; Press Cursor; S L E E P; Changing the scan mode
Basic operations 20 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 24 - Press ENTER, press Cursor; When “FAILED !” appears on the TV screen
Basic operations 21 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 25 - Playback; on the; For JPEG disc; To pause playback; To stop; On-screen guide icons; Basic playback
22 Playback • The icon such as shows the types of discs 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 turns on an...
Page 26 - Playback information on the display window; DVD VIDEO; JPEG disc; D V D; D V D A; C D; J P G
Playback 23 NOTE • Up to 5 discs can be loaded.• You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD . • The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the end. • (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operati...
Page 27 - Disc information on the display window; Using; One Touch Replay
Playback 24 7 Disc information on the display window The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray. Example:When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the disc tray 5 is selected. About the disc lamps (For TH-M606/TH-M603/TH...
Page 28 - Using number buttons on the remote control; Select the bonus group.; To clear the key number entry; How to use the number buttons; K E Y
Playback 25 7 Using number buttons on the remote control 7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):While stopped, the title number is selected.During playback, the chapter number is selected.For DVD AUDIO (track): During playback or while stoppedFor VCD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC functionFor C...
Page 29 - Advanced operations; Dolby Surround; Dolby Pro Logic II; DTS Digital Surround; Using the surround mode; Available Surround modes for each input signal
26 Advanced operations • The icon such as shows the types of discs 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 . • There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a ...
Page 30 - 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 27 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source. 7 Indicators on the display window Digital signa...
Page 31 - Contents of the on-screen bar during playback; Changing the time information; Press ON SCREEN twice.
Advanced operations 28 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO VCD SVCD CD MPEG4 * * H – O are not available. A Shows disc type. B Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second). C Shows disc number. D Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD AUDIO) number...
Page 32 - To return to the menu; To correct a misentry
Advanced operations 29 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 33 - To cancel a misentry
Advanced operations 30 5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE • You can select up to the 99th chapter/track. Locating a desired position by specifying the time 7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO:During playbackFor VCD/SVCD:While stopped or during playback without PBC functionFor...
Page 34 - To clear the stored position; Resume Playback
Advanced operations 31 7 For MP3/WMA:During playback or while stoppedFor JPEG/MPEG4:While stopped 1 Press Cursor 3 / 2 / Y / 5 to select the desired group/track/file. • For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track. 2 Press 3 (play button) or ENTER. • Track playback/slide-show starts from the...
Page 35 - Playing back in slow-motion; To return to normal playback; Selecting the audio
Advanced operations 32 When using the on-screen bar: 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3 / 2 to highlight . 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press Cursor Y / 5 repeatedly to select the desired subtitle. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears....
Page 36 - When using the PAGE button:; Zooming in; Changing the VFP setting
Advanced operations 33 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 37 - To clear all programs; To check the program contents; Program Playback
Advanced operations 34 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 38 - To quit Random mode; When using the REPEAT button:; To cancel Repeat Playback; Random Playback
Advanced operations 35 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 39 - On the center unit ONLY:; Tray lock
Advanced operations 36 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 40 - Sound and other settings
Advanced operations 37 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 aga...
Page 41 - Setting DVD preferences; Basic operation on the setup menus; While stopped; The language codes list; Using the setup menus
38 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 42 - MONITOR TYPE; PICTURE SOURCE; : Speaker setting menu; TEST TONE
Setting DVD preferences 39 :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 16:9 (wide TV). • 4:3 LB (Le...
Page 44 - Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
Setting DVD preferences 41 Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock AD Andorra ER Eritrea LA Lao People’s Democratic Republic RW Rwanda AE United Arab Emirates ES Spain SA Saudi Arabia AF Afghanistan ET Ethiopia LB Lebanon SB Solomon Islands AG Antigua and Barbuda FI Finland LC Saint Lucia SC Seych...
Page 45 - Tuner operations; Press TUNING; Manual tuning
42 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 . 1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. Example:When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz. 2 Press TUNING 9 / ( repeatedly until you find the...
Page 46 - To preset the stations; Tune in the station you want to preset.; To tune in to a preset station; Preset tuning
Tuner operations 43 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 47 - AV COMPU LINK remote control system; Connecting a TV and VCR; Available functions; Automatic selection of TV input mode
44 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 48 - References; Handling Discs; To clean the disc; Cleaning the system; Maintenance
45 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 49 - Specifications
References 46 7 Center unit (XV-THM606/XV-THM603/XV-THM505/XV-THM501/XV-THM303/XV-THM301) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Digital input* 1 : DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (OPTICAL) (660 nm E 30 nm) * 1 Corresp...
Page 50 - Satellite Speakers
References 47 7 Satellite Speakers Front speakers (SP-THM606F) Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2 3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches)Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 WImpedance: 4 C Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm (9-7/8 inches ...
Page 52 - D DIGIT; Authorized Service Centers; QUALITY; HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.; Do not service the television yourself; Caution
EN 0204SKMIDEJEM © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED TH-M606/TH-M603/ TH-M505/TH-M501/ TH-M303/TH-M301 D V D DIGIT AL THEA TER SYSTEM Authorized Service Centers QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer,In order to receive ...
