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JVC TH-M65 Instructions Manual

JVC TH-M65 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-M65
Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F
TH-M55
Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F
TH-M45
Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1024-001B
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  • Page 1 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-M65 Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F TH-M55 Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F TH-M45 Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and DANGER interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. : Do not open the top cover. There are no user CAUTION serviceable parts inside the Unit;...
  • Page 3 CAUTION! To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, TH-M65: 43.1 kg/96 lbs and install the unit. TH-M55: 33.3 kg/74 lbs TH-M45: 25.2 kg/56 lbs...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction........2 Creating realistic sound fields ..29 Notes on handling..............2 Using the surround mode ............31 Supplied accessories .............2 Adjusting the sound.............32 About discs ........3 Advanced operations ..... 33 Playable disc types ..............3 Using the on-screen bar ............33 Disc structure ................4 Playing from a specified position on a disc......34 Playback Control function (PBC) —...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    (Length of speaker cords is approximate.) • Screws (with washer) (TH-M65 only) M4 x 25 mm (1 inch): For satellite speakers (16) This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.

  • Page 6: About Discs

    About discs Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc Playable disc types or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur: This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Some discs may not be played back.

  • Page 7: Disc Structure

    About discs IMPORTANT Playback Control function Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; (PBC) — VCD and SVCD • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view only the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts And Controls

    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 J Headphones jack (PHONES) A pg. 20 B Standby-on button (F STANDBY/ON) A pg.

  • Page 9: Powered Subwoofer

    Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A Disc indicators A pg. 25 I • Dolby Pro Logic II indicator ( / PLII) A pg. 29 B MP3 indicator A pg. 24 • Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 30 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg.
  • Page 10 Names of parts and controls A Remote control mode selector A pg. 17 – 54 Remote control 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 Operating buttons •...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started Connections • 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 displays, connect the TV to the center unit.
  • Page 12 Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas If reception is poor Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connecting cords and power cords.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer

    • When you position the satellite speakers in a relatively high place, NOTE such as the top of your bookshelf, place them on a flat and level For TH-M65 only: surface. • Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place •...
  • Page 14 Getting started This page is for % Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only) Fix the stand to the speaker section. Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two • Be sure to tighten the screws firmly. parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first Speaker section assemble them by following the procedure below.
  • Page 15 Getting started This page is for % Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M65) Each speaker (SP-THM65F) can be used as a front or surround speaker. CAUTION • When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
  • Page 16 Getting started This page is for % 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 powered subwoofer.

  • Page 17: Connecting To An Analog Component

    To digital optical input DBS tuner MD recorder * For TH-M65 only: This system can send digital audio signals to digital component such as MD recorder or AV receiver. NOTE • Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the source to play. (A pg. 20) When connecting a video component such as a DBS...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cord

    Getting started 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. Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Getting started Operating the system from the remote Using the remote control control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center functions from a distance of up to 7 m (23 ft) away. unit.
  • Page 20 For DBS tuner or CATV converter operations % To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the signal. remote control supplied with this system.
  • Page 21 Getting started Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0.

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control • One of the DISC (1-5) buttons or on the center unit. • You can use the same buttons on the remote control except after pressing FM/AM. Illumination lamp Disc lamps (TH-M65 only)

  • Page 23: Selecting The Source To Play

    On the center unit: Turn VOLUME. You can dim the indications on the display window, the illumination lamp level and the disc lamps (TH-M65 only) on the • Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase volume. center unit. • Turn VOLUME counterclockwise to decrease volume.

  • Page 24: Using The Sleep Timer

    Basic operations To change the remaining time until the shut-off time IMPORTANT Press SLEEP repeatedly. Before using the remote control for the • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. following operation, AUDIO • Set the remote control mode selector to To cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0min”...

  • Page 25: Changing The Decode Mode

    DVD in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully...

  • Page 26: Playback

    Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. Basic playback For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45. • shows the types of discs the operation is % To load a disc available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
  • Page 27 Playback % Playback information on the display window NOTE (play button) or DVD. • You can also start playback by pressing • Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays Example: When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback.

  • Page 28: Playback Features

    When loading a disc; • Only after a DISC button is pressed the system starts reading the information of the disc on the specified tray. After that, the disc indicators/lamps (TH-M65 only) show the current disc status correctly. % Tray lock...
  • Page 29 Playback Fast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttons You can search for a particular point while playing a disc. You can locate the 7 During playback desired title, chapter, track or file by On the remote control: selecting its number. Press ¡/1.

  • Page 30: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to Manual tuning go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation; Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 1 Set the remote control mode selector to band.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    Tuner operations Press MEMORY. Selecting the FM The channel number position starts flashing on the display reception mode window for about 5 seconds. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. •...

  • Page 32: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating realistic sound fields % DTS Digital Surround You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software • Dolby Surround encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( Dolby Pro Logic II •...
  • Page 33 Creating realistic sound fields 7 Indicators on the display window Creating sound field Reflections from behind Digital signal format indicators LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in. Early reflections GDIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.

  • Page 34: Using The Surround Mode

    Creating realistic sound fields IMPORTANT Using the surround mode Before using the remote control for the following operation; The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround • Set the remote control mode selector to mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. AUDIO.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Sound

    Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control: 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 order;...

  • Page 36: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback 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 •...

  • Page 37: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: During DVD playback Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD (back to the beginning) 7 During playback or while stopped • TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track Press ON SCREEN twice. •...
  • Page 38 Advanced operations Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter Cursor number to be played using the on-screen bar. /ENTER 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Number buttons Press ENTER.

  • Page 39: Using The Mp3 Control Display

    Advanced operations Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter NOTE the desired title or group number. • You can also use the 10 button to enter “0”. • The +10 button is not used by this function. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of •...

  • Page 40: Using The Jpeg Control Display

    Advanced operations To select the other group Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group. (play button) To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Cursor Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. /ENTER To start playback by specifying the track number Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter...

  • Page 41: Selecting A View Angle Of Dvd

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting a view angle of Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Press ENTER.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Subtitle/Audio Languages

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting the subtitle/ Press ON SCREEN twice. audio languages The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be Press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Audio Language

    Advanced operations Press Cursor //5 to select the desired When using the on-screen bar: audio language. Press ON SCREEN twice. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to move The pop-up window disappears.

  • Page 44: Special Picture Playback

    Advanced operations To return to normal playback Press 3 (play button). Special picture playback NOTE This system provides special picture playback functions including • Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. Zooming in (play button) 7 During playback or while paused Press ZOOM.

  • Page 45: Changing The Vfp Setting

    Advanced operations Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select Changing the VFP setting a parameter you want to adjust. The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as enables you to adjust the picture character preferred.

  • Page 46: Program Playback

    Advanced operations Example for 4 A Program Playback You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order Example for 4 B from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once.

  • Page 47: Random Playback

    Advanced operations Repeating the current selection or all Random Playback discs 7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG: You can play titles or tracks During playback on a disc in random order. For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function When using the REPEAT button: Press REPEAT.

  • Page 48: Repeating A Desired Part

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG When using the on-screen bar: disc): Press ON SCREEN twice. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press ENTER.

  • Page 49: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) (A A A A pg. 49) You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV You can adjust sound settings. screen.
  • Page 50 Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus Press ENTER. The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on IMPORTANT the choice menu. Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

  • Page 51: Menu Description

    Setting DVD preferences 7 SUBTITLE Menu description Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages. • Select the initial subtitle language*. OFF (no indication of subtitles), ENGLISH, SPANISH, Language menu (LANGUAGE) FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below) NOTE 7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE •...
  • Page 52 Setting DVD preferences Picture menu (PICTURE) Audio menu (AUDIO) 7 MONITOR TYPE 7 L/R BALANCE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 53 • 150 Hz (Select this when using the supplied speakers * • You cannot select “CENTER SPEAKER” when one of the for TH-M65/TH-M45.) DAP modes (A pg. 29) is selected as the surround mode. Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker (A pg.

  • Page 54: Parental Lock

    Setting DVD preferences Other setting menu (OTHERS) Parental Lock NOTE Using this function, you can restrict playback of a DVD containing • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family stopped.

  • Page 55: Releasing Parental Lock Temporarily

    Setting DVD preferences Press ENTER. Press number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. • If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. You cannot go to the next steps before you enter the correct password.
  • Page 56 Setting DVD preferences Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra Eritrea RW Rwanda Lao People’s Democratic Republic United Arab Emirates Spain Saudi Arabia Afghanistan Ethiopia Lebanon Solomon Islands Antigua and Barbuda Finland Saint Lucia Seychelles Anguilla Fiji Liechtenstein Sudan Albania Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Sri Lanka Sweden...

  • Page 57: System Setting

    System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • BAL: • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers. (A pg. 49) IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 58: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    • To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 54) equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components...

  • Page 59: References

    • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture. Trouble shooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. General PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE...

  • Page 60: Dvd Playback

    References 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) Connect the cord correctly.

  • Page 61: Mp3 Playback

    References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file Add correct file extension (.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3 or .MP3) names.

  • Page 62: Glossary

    References Multiangle Glossary By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called Aspect ratio the multiangle function. The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The Multichannel horizontal vs.

  • Page 63: Index

    References Index Menu language (MENU LANGUAGE) ........48 Monitor type (MONITOR TYPE) ..........49 16:9 AUTO................49 16:9 NORMAL................49 A-B Repeat Playback..............45 4:3 LB..................49 All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ........30 – 32 4:3 PS ..................49 Angle..................... 38 MP3..................3, 4, 36 Audio CD ..................

  • Page 64: Specifications

    References % Subwoofer (SP-PWM65) Specifications Amplifier section 100 W per channel, RMS at 4 C at Front/Center/Surround: % Center unit (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45) 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. Audio section 120 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with Subwoofer: Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % 10 % total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 65 Mass: 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) (The length of the above speaker cords are approximate.) • Screws (with washer) (TH-M65 only) M4 x 25 mm (1 inch): For the satellite speakers (16) Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 66 To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free: 1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com...
  • Page 68 © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0303SKMIDEJEM...
  • Page 69 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM SYSTÈME CINÈMA NUMÉRIQUE DVD TH-M65 Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F Se compose de XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C et SP-THM65F TH-M55 Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F Se compose de XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C et SP-THM55F...
  • Page 70 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions 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. ATTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1.
  • Page 71 (le témoin STANDBY s’éteint). La touche F, dans n’importe quelle position, ne déconnecte ATTENTION! TH-M65: 43.1 kg pas le système du secteur. Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle TH-M55: 33.3 kg • Quand le système est en attente, le témoin STANDBY est ou toute chute accidentelle de TH-M45: 25.2 kg...
  • Page 72 Table of contents Introduction........2 Creating realistic sound fields ..29 Notes on handling..............2 Using the surround mode ............31 Supplied accessories .............2 Adjusting the sound.............32 About discs ........3 Advanced operations ..... 33 Playable disc types ..............3 Using the on-screen bar ............33 Disc structure ................4 Playing from a specified position on a disc......34 Playback Control function (PBC) —...

  • Page 73: Introduction

    (Length of speaker cords is approximate.) • Screws (with washer) (TH-M65 only) M4 x 25 mm: For satellite speakers (16) This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.

  • Page 74: About Discs

    About discs Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc Playable disc types or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur: This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Some discs may not be played back.

  • Page 75: Disc Structure

    About discs IMPORTANT Playback Control function Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; (PBC) — VCD and SVCD • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view only the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.

  • Page 76: Names Of Parts And Controls

    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 J Headphones jack (PHONES) A pg. 20 B Standby-on button (F STANDBY/ON) A pg.
  • Page 77 Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A Disc indicators A pg. 25 Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (GPLII) A pg. 29 • B MP3 indicator A pg. 24 Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) A pg. 30 • C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 28 Digital signal format indicators A pg.
  • Page 78 Names of parts and controls A Remote control mode selector A pg. 17 – 54 Remote control 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 Operating buttons Play button (3) A pg.

  • Page 79: Getting Started

    Getting started Connections • 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 displays, connect the TV to the center unit.
  • Page 80 Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas If reception is poor Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connecting cords and power cords.
  • Page 81 NOTE surface. For TH-M65 only: • Speaker grilles are not removable (except SP-THM55C and • Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place SP-THM55F).
  • Page 82 Getting started This page is for 7 Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only) Fix the stand to the speaker section. Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two • Be sure to tighten the screws firmly. parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first Speaker section assemble them by following the procedure below.
  • Page 83 Getting started This page is for 7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M65) Each speaker (SP-THM65F) can be used as a front or surround speaker. CAUTION • When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
  • Page 84 Getting started This page is for 7 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 powered subwoofer.
  • Page 85 To digital optical input DBS tuner MD recorder * For TH-M65 only: This system can send digital audio signals to digital component such as MD recorder or AV receiver. NOTE • Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the source to play. (A pg. 20) When connecting a video component such as a DBS...
  • Page 86 Getting started 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. Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit.

  • Page 87: Putting Batteries In The Remote Control

    Getting started Operating the system from the remote Using the remote control control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center functions from a distance of up to 7 m away. unit.
  • Page 88 For DBS tuner or CATV converter operations 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the signal. remote control supplied with this system.
  • Page 89 Getting started Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0.

  • Page 90: Basic Operations

    One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control • One of the DISC (1-5) buttons or 3 on the center unit. • You can use the same buttons on the remote control except after pressing FM/AM. Illumination lamp Disc lamps (TH-M65 only)

  • Page 91: Selecting The Source To Play

    On the center unit: Turn VOLUME. You can dim the indications on the display window, the illumination lamp level and the disc lamps (TH-M65 only) on the • Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase volume. center unit. • Turn VOLUME counterclockwise to decrease volume.

  • Page 92: Using The Sleep Timer

    Basic operations To change the remaining time until the shut-off time IMPORTANT Press SLEEP repeatedly. Before using the remote control for the • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. following operation, AUDIO • Set the remote control mode selector to To cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0min”...

  • Page 93: Changing The Decode Mode

    DVD in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “INTERLACE”. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully...

  • Page 94: Playback

    Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. Basic playback For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45. • shows the types of discs the operation is 7 To load a disc available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
  • Page 95 Playback 7 Playback information on the display window NOTE • You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD. • Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays Example: When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback.

  • Page 96: Playback Features

    When loading a disc; • Only after a DISC button is pressed the system starts reading the information of the disc on the specified tray. After that, the disc indicators/lamps (TH-M65 only) show the current disc status correctly. 7 Tray lock...
  • Page 97 Playback Fast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttons You can search for a particular point while playing a disc. You can locate the desired title, chapter, 7 During playback track or file by On the remote control: selecting its number. Press ¡/1.

  • Page 98: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to Manual tuning go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation; Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 1 Set the remote control mode selector to band.

  • Page 99: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    Tuner operations Press MEMORY. Selecting the FM The channel number position starts flashing on the display reception mode window for about 5 seconds. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. •...

  • Page 100: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating realistic sound fields 7 DTS Digital Surround You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software • Dolby Surround encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( Dolby Pro Logic II •...
  • Page 101 Creating realistic sound fields Creating sound field 7 Indicators on the display window Reflections from behind Digital signal format indicators LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in. Early reflections GDIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.

  • Page 102: Using The Surround Mode

    Creating realistic sound fields IMPORTANT Using the surround mode Before using the remote control for the following operation; The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround • Set the remote control mode selector to mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. AUDIO.

  • Page 103: Adjusting The Sound

    Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control: 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 order;...

  • Page 104: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback 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 •...

  • Page 105: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: During DVD playback Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD (back to the beginning) 7 During playback or while stopped • TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track Press ON SCREEN twice. •...
  • Page 106 Advanced operations Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter Cursor number to be played using the on-screen bar. (3/2///5) /ENTER 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Number buttons Press ENTER.

  • Page 107: Using The Mp3 Control Display

    Advanced operations Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter NOTE the desired title or group number. • You can also use the 10 button to enter “0”. • The +10 button is not used by this function. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of •...

  • Page 108: Using The Jpeg Control Display

    Advanced operations To select the other group Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group. (play button) To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Cursor Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. (3/2///5) /ENTER To start playback by specifying the track number...

  • Page 109: Selecting A View Angle Of Dvd

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting a view angle of Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Press ENTER.

  • Page 110: Selecting The Subtitle/Audio Languages

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting the subtitle/ Press ON SCREEN twice. audio languages The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be Press ENTER.
  • Page 111 Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language. Press ON SCREEN twice. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to move The pop-up window disappears.

  • Page 112: Special Picture Playback

    Advanced operations To return to normal playback Special picture playback Press 3 (play button). NOTE This system provides special picture playback functions including • Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. Zooming in (play button) 7 During playback or while paused Press ZOOM.
  • Page 113 Advanced operations Changing the VFP setting Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust. The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as enables you to adjust the picture character preferred.

  • Page 114: Program Playback

    Advanced operations Program Playback Example for 4 A You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any Example for 4 B order from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once. Selected title/track number Selected group number...

  • Page 115: Random Playback

    Advanced operations Repeating the current selection or all Random Playback discs You can play titles or tracks 7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG: During playback on a disc in random order. For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function When using the REPEAT button: Press REPEAT.
  • Page 116 Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG When using the on-screen bar: disc): Press ON SCREEN twice. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press ENTER.

  • Page 117: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) (A pg. 49) You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV You can adjust sound settings. screen. • Adjustments are possible only when selecting DVD as the source.
  • Page 118 Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus Press ENTER. The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on IMPORTANT the choice menu. Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

  • Page 119: Menu Description

    Setting DVD preferences 7 SUBTITLE Menu description Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages. • Select the initial subtitle language*. OFF (no indication of subtitles), ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and Language menu (LANGUAGE) language codes from AA to ZU (see below) NOTE 7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE •...
  • Page 120 Setting DVD preferences Picture menu (PICTURE) Audio menu (AUDIO) 7 MONITOR TYPE 7 L/R BALANCE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 121 • 150 Hz (Select this when using the supplied speakers * • You cannot select “CENTER SPEAKER” when one of the for TH-M65/TH-M45.) DAP modes (A pg. 29) is selected as the surround mode. Select this when the cone speaker unit in the smallest speaker (A pg.

  • Page 122: Parental Lock

    Setting DVD preferences Other setting menu (OTHERS) Parental Lock NOTE Using this function, you can restrict playback of a DVD containing • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family stopped.
  • Page 123 Setting DVD preferences Press ENTER. Press number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. • If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. You cannot go to the next steps before you enter the correct password.
  • Page 124 Setting DVD preferences Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra Eritrea RW Rwanda Lao People’s Democratic Republic United Arab Emirates Spain Saudi Arabia Afghanistan Ethiopia Lebanon Solomon Islands Antigua and Barbuda Finland Saint Lucia Seychelles Anguilla Fiji Liechtenstein Sudan Albania Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Sri Lanka Sweden...

  • Page 125: System Setting

    System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • BAL: • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers. (A pg. 49) IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 126: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    • To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 54) equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components...

  • Page 127: References

    • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture. Trouble shooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. General PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 128 References 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) Connect the cord correctly.
  • Page 129 References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file Add correct file extension (.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3 or .MP3) names.

  • Page 130: Glossary

    References Multiangle Glossary By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called Aspect ratio the multiangle function. The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The Multichannel horizontal vs.

  • Page 131: Index

    References Index Menu language (MENU LANGUAGE) ........48 Monitor type (MONITOR TYPE) ..........49 16:9 AUTO................49 16:9 NORMAL................49 A-B Repeat Playback..............45 4:3 LB..................49 All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ........30 – 32 4:3 PS ..................49 Angle..................... 38 MP3..................3, 4, 36 Audio CD ..................

  • Page 132: Specifications

    References 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM65) Specifications Amplifier section 100 W per channel, RMS at 4 C at Front/Center/Surround: 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic 7 Center unit (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45) distortion. Audio section 120 W, RMS at 4 C at 100 Hz, with Subwoofer: Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % 10 % total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 133 10 m: For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2) (The length of the above speaker cords are approximate.) • Screws (with washer) (TH-M65 only) M4 x 25 mm: For the satellite speakers (16) Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 134 EN, FR © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0403SKMIDEJEM...

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