Page 2 - Warnings, Cautions and Others; CAUTION —; CAUTION
G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION — . button! (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45) 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...
Page 3 - For Canada/pour le Canada; Note to CATV system installer:
Warnings, Cautions and Others G-2 For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION : POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUA...
Page 4 - Table of contents
1 Table of contents Introduction ...................................... 2 Notes on handling ..................................................................2Supplied accessories .............................................................2 About discs ...................................... 3 Play...
Page 5 - Introduction; Important cautions; Notes on handling; Supplied accessories
2 Introduction % 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 •Do n...
Page 6 - About discs; Playable disc types
3 About discs This system has been designed to play back the following discs:DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW.•This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. ( A pg. 23) •This system can also play back finalized DVD-Rs ...
Page 7 - IMPORTANT; NOTE; Disc structure
About discs 4 IMPORTANT Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; •Check the connection with the TV.•Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen. •For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your pref...
Page 8 - Names of parts and controls
5 Names of parts and controls The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M65 unless otherwise noted. Front panel (center unit) A Standby lamp (STANDBY) A pg. 19 B Standby-on button ( F STANDBY/ON) A pg. 19 C Stop button ( 7 ) A pg. 23 D Play button ( 3 ) A p...
Page 9 - Powered subwoofer
Names of parts and controls 6 Display window (center unit) A Disc indicators A pg. 25 B MP3 indicator A pg. 24 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 28 D Main display A pg. 24 E Stereo indicator (ST) A pg. 27 F Tuning indicator (TUNED) A pg. 27 G Auto muting indicator (AUTO MUTING) A pg. 28 H • Source sign...
Page 10 - Remote control
Names of parts and controls 7 Remote control NOTE •To use buttons I – W and g – p , slide down the remote control cover. A Remote control mode selector A pg. 17 – 54 AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS B Muting button (MUTING) A pg. 20 C Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) A pg. 23 D TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) A pg. 17 E Op...
Page 11 - Getting started; Connecting a TV; To connect a TV through the component video input jacks; To connect a TV through the composite or S-video jacks; Connections
8 Getting started • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. •Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the components you are going to connect. Connecting a TV To view pictures and on-screen disp...
Page 12 - Connecting the FM and AM antennas; Setting up supplied AM loop antenna; FM antenna; Connecting supplied FM antenna
Getting started 9 Connecting the FM and AM antennas Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception. % AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the l...
Page 13 - Connecting the powered subwoofer; Speaker layout
Getting started 10 Connecting the powered subwoofer Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied).•Connect the system cord by matching the # marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer. Connecting the satellite speake...
Page 14 - Before assembling —; Join the stand to the speaker section.; This page is for
Getting started 11 % Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only) Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first assemble them by following the procedure below. Before assembling — •Prepare a Phillips screwdri...
Page 16 - Be sure to identify each speaker
Getting started 13 % Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M55/TH-M45) TH-M55: Each speaker (SP-THM55F) can be used as a front or surround speaker.TH-M45: Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THM45C/SP-THM45F/SP-THM45S) and connect them to the corresponding terminals of the...
Page 17 - Connecting to an analog component; Connecting to a digital component
Getting started 14 Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this system. Use RCA pin plug cords (not supplied) for connection. NOTE •The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be output only from t...
Page 18 - Connecting the power cord
Getting started 15 Connecting the power cord Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer. CAUTION •Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.•Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.•Do not pu...
Page 19 - Putting batteries in the remote control; Insert the batteries.; Using the remote control
Getting started 16 The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m (23 ft) away.•You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers’ TVs ( A pg. 17), VCRs ( A pg. 18) and DBS tuners/CATV converters ( A pg. 17)...
Page 20 - For TV operations; Press and hold; Operation; To set the manufacturer’s code
Getting started 17 For TV operations You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system.•Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control signal. 1 Slide the remote contro...
Page 21 - For VCR operations; Try operating your VCR by pressing
Getting started 18 4 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 . 5 Release DBS. 6 Try operating your DBS tuner or CATV converter by pressing . VCR/DBS. When your DBS tuner or C...
Page 22 - Basic operations; To turn the power on; Press; Opening screen; To turn the power off; On the remote control:; Press; Turning the system on/off
19 Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system.•Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation, •Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO . % To turn the pow...
Page 23 - Headphone mode; Adjusting the volume
Basic operations 20 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 CD etc.). ( A pg. 23, 25) FM/AM : To tune in an FM or AM station. ( A pg. 27) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. VC...
Page 24 - To check the remaining time until the shut-off time; To change the remaining time until the shut-off time; To cancel the Sleep Timer; Using the Sleep Timer
Basic operations 21 IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation, •Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO . Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night. On the remote contro...
Page 25 - Press DECODE to select the decode mode.; Changing the scan mode
Basic operations 22 When you play a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;•Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.•Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. In these cases, change the decode mod...
Page 26 - Playback; To load a disc; When loading an MP3 disc; When loading a JPEG disc; To pause playback; To remove a disc; Basic playback
23 Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player.For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45. • shows the types of discs the operation is available for. •Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for th...
Page 27 - To clear the stored position; To prevent screen burn-out with the screen saver; Playback information on the display window; DVD; Continued on next page
Playback 24 NOTE •You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD . •Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback. However, the system stops playback after playback of the disc in the fifth tray. •Whe...
Page 28 - Disc information on the display window; Tray lock; To unlock trays; One Touch Replay; Playback features
Playback 25 NOTE •You can change the time information mode. ( A pg. 34) •You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. ( A pg. 33) 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 ...
Page 29 - To return to normal speed playback
Playback 26 Fast-forward/fast-reverse search You can search for a particular point while playing a disc. 7 During playback On the remote control: Press ¡ / 1 . Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows;Forward: Reverse: * and are only available for DVD. To return to normal ...
Page 30 - Tuner operations; Press TUNING; To preset the stations; Tune in the station you want to preset.; Manual tuning
27 Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO . 2 Press FM/AM . On the remote control: 1 Press FM...
Page 31 - To erase a stored preset station; To tune in to a preset station
Tuner operations 28 2 Press MEMORY. The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds. While the channel number position is flashing: 3 Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to select a channel number. The channel number and the CH indicator start flashing. Examples:...
Page 32 - Creating realistic sound fields; Dolby Surround; Dolby Pro Logic II; DTS Digital Surround
29 Creating realistic sound fields You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Dolby Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Digital • DTS Digital Surround• DSP modes • DAP modes • All Channel Stereo % Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II * Dolby Pro Logic II has a ne...
Page 33 - Creating sound field; Indicators on the display window; Digital signal format indicators; Available Surround modes for each input signal
Creating realistic sound fields 30 Creating sound field All Channel Stereo 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.•When All Channel Stereo...
Page 34 - When playing back digital multichannel software; When playing back 2 channel source; To turn off the surround mode; Storing adjustments — auto memory; Using the surround mode
Creating realistic sound fields 31 IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; •Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO . The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.When playing back 2 ch...
Page 35 - Press TEST again to stop the test tone.; Adjusting the sound
Creating realistic sound fields 32 On the remote control: 1 Press TEST. Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level.“TEST TONE” and the corresponding signal indicator starts flashing on the display window, and the test tone comes out of the speakers in the following ...
Page 36 - Advanced operations; Showing the on-screen bar; Contents of the on-screen bar during playback; Using the on-screen bar
33 Advanced operations This section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control. • shows the types of discs an operation is available for. •Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. NOTE •If “ B ” appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, the dis...
Page 37 - Basic operation on the on-screen bar; Changing the time information; To turn off the on-screen bar
Advanced operations 34 Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD 7 During playback or while stopped 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.•The currently selected item shows green. 2 Press Cursor 3 / 2 to move H to . 3 Press ENTE...
Page 38 - To select the number; Press ON SCREEN twice.; To correct a misentry
Advanced operations 35 Locating a desired scene using a Video CD/SVCD menu with PBC A Video CD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list of contained songs. You can locate a specific scene by using these menus. ( A pg. 4) 7 When the menu appears on the TV screen during playback with...
Page 39 - MP3 control display; If you select the track while stopped
Advanced operations 36 2 Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of the selected title/group. Example:To select 8: Press 8 . To select 10: Press 10 . Or press +10 , then 0 . To select 20: Press +10 , then...
Page 40 - JPEG control display
Advanced operations 37 To select the other group Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor / / 5 to select the desired group. To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. To start playback by specify...
Page 41 - Selecting a view angle; When using the ANGLE button:
Advanced operations 38 While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Selecting a view angle 7 During playback When using the ANGLE button: 1 Press ANGLE. The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen. Example: The first view angle is ...
Page 42 - Selecting the subtitle language; When using the SUBTITLE button:; Selecting the audio language; When using the AUDIO button:
Advanced operations 39 When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed on the TV screen.When a DVD contains audio (sound track) in several languages, you can also select the language (sound track) to listen to.•You can...
Page 43 - Selecting the audio channel
Advanced operations 40 4 Press Cursor / / 5 to select the desired audio language. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. 5 Press ENTER. The pop-up window disappears. To turn off the on-screen bar Press ON SCREEN . NOTE •Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. ...
Page 44 - Playing back in slow-motion; To pause slow-motion playback; Zooming in; While zoomed in, press Cursor; To return to normal playback; Special picture playback
Advanced operations 41 This system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. Frame-by-frame playback 7 During playback Press 8 repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the still picture advances by one frame. To return to normal playback Press 3 (...
Page 45 - Changing the VFP setting; To select a VFP mode; To adjust picture appearance manually; To return to the normal screen; To activate your setting
Advanced operations 42 Changing the VFP setting The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preference. NOTE Before you start operation; •The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done...
Page 46 - To erase an order; To check the program contents; To stop Program Playback; Program Playback
Advanced operations 43 You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once. 7 While stopped 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor ! / t...
Page 47 - To stop and quit Random Playback; To stop Repeat Playback; Random Playback
Advanced operations 44 You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. 7 While stopped 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor ! / to move 0 to . Example: For Audio CD 3 Press ENTER. The system starts Random Playback.After playing all titles/track...
Page 48 - Repeating a desired part
Advanced operations 45 When using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG disc): 1 Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3 / 2 to move H to . 3 Press ENTER. The following pop-up window appears under the selected item. 4 Press Cursor / / 5 repeatedly to select t...
Page 49 - Setting DVD preferences; Choice menus; Using the choice menus
46 Setting DVD preferences You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV screen.•Adjustments are possible only when selecting DVD as the source. •Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.•You can onl...
Page 50 - Basic operation on the choice menus; To set other items on the same choice menu
Setting DVD preferences 47 Basic operation on the choice menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation;1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO . 2 Press DVD . 1 Press CHOICE. The language menu (LANGUAGE) appears on the TV screen. 2 Press Cursor 3 / 2 repeatedly ...
Page 51 - MENU LANGUAGE; Menu description; The language codes list
Setting DVD preferences 48 : Language menu (LANGUAGE) NOTE •You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is stopped. 7 MENU LANGUAGE Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.•Select the initial language*. ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, I...
Page 54 - RESUME; ON SCREEN GUIDE; AUTO STANDBY; PARENTAL LOCK; Setting Parental Lock; Parental Lock
Setting DVD preferences 51 : Other setting menu (OTHERS) NOTE •You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped. 7 RESUME You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. • ON Select this to activate the function. • OFF Select this to deactivate the function. 7 ON SCREEN GUIDE Y...
Page 55 - Changing the Parental Lock setting; Releasing Parental Lock temporarily
Setting DVD preferences 52 6 Press ENTER. 7 Press Cursor / / 5 repeatedly to select the level of restriction, then press ENTER. The H moves to “PASSWORD”. •Select “NONE” to cancel this function. 8 Press number buttons (0-9) to enter a four-digit number as your password, then press ENTER. The H moves...
Page 56 - Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
Setting DVD preferences 53 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 57 - System setting
54 System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system.•The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; •Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO . NOTE Before you start operation; •The...
Page 58 - AV COMPU LINK remote control system; Connecting a TV and VCR; Available functions; Automatic selection of TV input mode
55 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 59 - References; General; Trouble shooting; General Notes; To clean the disc; Cleaning the system; Maintenance
56 References Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. General Trouble shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Power does not come on. The power cord is not connected to the center unit or an AC outlet. C...
Page 60 - DVD Playback
References 57 DVD Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. ( A pg. 10 – 13) There is a short in the speaker cord. Reconnect the speaker cord. The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR) and/or DIGITAL IN (DBS...
Page 61 - MP3 Playback
References 58 MP3 Playback JPEG Playback FM/AM Others NOTE •Problems may be caused by components connected to the center unit, so also read all manuals for the connected components carefully. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the ...
Page 62 - Glossary
References 59 Aspect ratio The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. Chapter Refers to individual chapters included in a title. Composite video signal Refers to video signal compris...
Page 63 - Index
References 60 A A-B Repeat Playback .................................................................... 45All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ....................................... 30 – 32Angle ............................................................................................. 38Audio CD ......
Page 64 - Specifications
References 61 % Center unit (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)Analog input: AUDIO IN (VCR): 290 mV/47 k C Digital input*: DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 d...
Page 65 - Satellite Speakers
References 62 % Satellite Speakers (SP-THM65F) Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2 Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 100 WImpedance: 4 C Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D): 250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm (9-7/8 inches M 43-7/16 inches M 9-7/8 inches) Mass:...
Page 66 - Authorized Service Centers; QUALITY; HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; Do not service the television yourself; Caution
63 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 the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repairs are ...
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