Page 2 - ATTENTION
G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en grade, précaution et indications diverses 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. CAUTION— button! (XV-THS3/XV-THS2) Disconnect the mains plu...
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
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. • This system can also play finalized ...
Page 7 - Notes on MP3/WMA files
About discs 4 Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”. • When making your own disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format. • This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions...
Page 8 - Index of parts and controls; Display window
5 Index of parts and controls The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described. Front panel (center unit) Rear panel (center unit) Display window 21 35 17 21 15 17 19 27 35 35 36 29 16 16 16 14 Disc tray (inside): 16 Remote sensor: 6 16 14 14 13 17 17 18 18 ...
Page 9 - Remote control; CAUTION; NOTE
Index of parts and controls 6 Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries. CAUTION • Do not expose batteries to heat or flame. Operating the system from the remote control Aim the remote control directly...
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 12 - Speaker layout
Connections 9 Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. NOTE • Although the satellite speakers and the 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 magneti...
Page 14 - Operating external components with the remote control; To set the manufacturer’s code; Press and hold; Operation; IMPORTANT; Operating the TV
11 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 15 - Operating the VCR
Operating external components with the remote control 12 7 To set the manufacturer’s code 1 Slide the remote control mode selector to VCR. 2 Press and hold VCR. Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits...
Page 16 - Basic operations; On the remote control:; Turning the system on/off
13 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 (see page 14), the following messages will appear on the TV ...
Page 18 - 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 15 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 SLEE...
Page 19 - Playback; For JPEG; To pause; Press; To stop; Press; On-screen guide icons; Basic playback
16 Playback • The mark 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 OPEN/CLOSE. • The system turns on and the disc tray comes out. • 0 on the cen...
Page 20 - Playback information on the display window; DVD VIDEO; JPEG disc; D V D; J P G
Playback 17 7 Playback information on the display window DVD VIDEO Example:When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played DVD AUDIO VCD/SVCD/CD Example:When a CD is played back NOTE • “VCD” appears instead of “CD” when loading a VCD or SVCD.• When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is play...
Page 21 - Screen saver; Using; Using number buttons on the remote control; One Touch Replay
Playback 18 7 Screen saver A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function).• Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function....
Page 22 - Select the bonus group.; To clear the key number entry; K E Y
Playback 19 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. T...
Page 23 - Advanced operations; Dolby Surround; Dolby Pro Logic II; Dolby Digital; DTS Digital Surround; Available Surround modes for each input signal; Continued on next page; Using the surround mode
20 Advanced operations • The mark 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 . 7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR) This function automatically selects the appropr...
Page 24 - 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 21 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 25 - Contents of the on-screen bar during playback; Changing the time information; Press ON SCREEN twice.
Advanced operations 22 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO VCD SVCD CD MPEG4* * 7 — r are not available. A Shows disc type. B Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second). C Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD AUDIO) number. D Shows current chap...
Page 26 - To return to the menu; To correct a misentry
Advanced operations 23 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 27 - To cancel a misentry
Advanced operations 24 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 You can locate a desired position by specifying the time from the beginning the disc (while stopped) or the cu...
Page 28 - To skip the file during playback; Resume Playback
Advanced operations 25 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 29 - When using the AUDIO button:; Playing back in slow-motion; To return to normal playback; Selecting the audio
Advanced operations 26 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 30 - When using the PAGE button:; Zooming in; Changing the VFP setting
Advanced operations 27 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 curren...
Page 31 - To clear all programs; To check the program contents; To quit the Random mode; Program Playback
Advanced operations 28 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 32 - Repeating the current selection; When using the REPEAT button:; To cancel Repeat Playback; Repeat Playback
Advanced operations 29 Repeating the current selection 7 For DVD VIDEO:During playbackFor VCD/SVCD:During playback without PBC functionFor DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4:During playback or stopped When using the REPEAT button: Press REPEAT. Each time you press REPEAT , the Repeat mode changes. NOTE • W...
Page 33 - Tray lock; Sound and other settings
Advanced operations 30 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 “A-B”. 5 Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you want to repeat (point A). 6 Pre...
Page 34 - Setting DVD preferences; Basic operation on the setup menus; While stopped; The language codes list; Using the setup menus
31 Setting DVD preferences • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description”. 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 Press S...
Page 35 - MONITOR TYPE; PICTURE SOURCE; : Speaker setting menu; TEST TONE
Setting DVD preferences 32 : 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 (L...
Page 37 - Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
Setting DVD preferences 34 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 38 - Tuner operations; Press TUNING; To preset the stations; Tune in the station you want to preset.; To tune in to a preset station; Manual tuning; Preset tuning
35 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 40 - AV COMPU LINK remote control system; Connection and setup
37 AV COMPU LINK remote control system The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and amplifier/receiver support the JVC AV COMPU LINK system and are tied with the...
Page 41 - References; Handling Discs; To clean the disc; Cleaning the system; Maintenance
38 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 42 - Audio section; Video section; Specifications
References 39 TH-S3 7 Center unit (XV-THS3) Audio section Front/Center/Surround: 52 W per channel, RMS at 6 C at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. Subwoofer: 52 W, RMS at 6 C at 100 Hz, with10 % total harmonic distortion. Digital input*: OPTICAL DIGITAL IN: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm E 30 ...
