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- Page 1 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM Consists of XV-THM603, SP-PWM603, SP-THS9F, SP-THS9C and SP-THS9S Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S INSTRUCTIONS LVT1147-018A [UJ]...
- Page 2 Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT. CAUTION! To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit. TH-M603: 42.1 kg TH-M303: 26.2 kg...
- Page 3 Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are shown below: Wall or obstructions 8 cm Front Wall or XV-THM603/ XV-THM603/ obstructions...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction ........2 Advanced operations ....25 Notes on handling ..............2 Using the surround mode ...........25 Supplied accessories ............2 Using the on-screen bar .............26 Playing from a specified position on a disc ......28 About discs ........3 Using the file control display ..........29 Playable disc types ...............3 Resume Playback ...............30... -
Page 5: Introduction
• System cord (1) • Composite video cord (1) Note about copyguard system • Speaker cords (TH-M603 only) The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3) For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2) and the picture may not be played back correctly. -
Page 6: About Discs
About discs • The following discs cannot be played back: Playable disc types DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SACD, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the This system has been designed to play back the following discs: speakers. - Page 7 About discs Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs Notes on JPEG discs only • MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) • We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will the directory/file configuration.) take a longer time to be displayed.)
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Page 8: Description Of Parts And Controls
Description of parts and controls The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M603 unless otherwise noted. Front panel (center unit) Display window pg. 23 pg. 26 pg. 42 pg. 22 pg. 26 pg. -
Page 9: Powered Subwoofer
Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303 pg. 13 POWER ON pg. 17 lamp: pg. 10, 11 pg. 13 pg. 14 Power cord: Rear Front * Do not block the ventilation openings. NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer. -
Page 10: Remote Control
Description of parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control pg. 15 pg. 17 pg. 15 pg. 15, 16 pg. 21 R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) pg. 18 type dry-cell batteries (supplied) pg. 18 pg. 18 pg. 15 – 41 pg. -
Page 11: Connections
Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. If reception is poor Connecting the FM and Center unit AM antennas AM loop antenna 7 AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not supplied) 7 FM antenna If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation... -
Page 12: Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers
Connections This page is for Assembling the front and surround speakers The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the Black same manner. Copper Silver Front speaker Surround speaker Stand (×4) (×2) (×2) -
Page 13: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers
Connections This page is for Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Speaker cord (supplied) • Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals. • Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below: Powered subwoofer SP-PWM603 FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) - Page 14 Connections This page is for Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Speaker cord (supplied) • Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals. • Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below: FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT)
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Page 15: Speaker Layout
TV’s left, keep sufficient distance (supplied) between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled. For TH-M603 only: • Do not lean against the satellite speakers, as the speakers could fall S-video cord down or break, possibly causing injury. Especially be careful not to (not supplied) let children lean against them. -
Page 16: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer
Connections Connecting the powered Connecting to a digital subwoofer component You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. Powered Center unit subwoofer Center unit System cord (supplied) Align the 5 marks. Align the 5 marks. To digital optical output tuner MD recorder NOTE... -
Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord
Connections Connecting the power cord Make sure that all other connections have been completed. Center unit Powered subwoofer Power cord Power cord (supplied) Plug into AC outlets. CAUTION • Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system. • Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord. -
Page 18: Operating External Components With The Remote Control
Operating the TV or CATV converter 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code. 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Slide the remote control mode selector Slide the remote control mode selector to TV. -
Page 19: Operating The Vcr
See page 15 for button locations. Operating external components with the remote control 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: For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 1. -
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the Turning the system on/off operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless On the remote control: otherwise noted. -
Page 21: Selecting The Source To Play
See page 17 for button locations. Basic operations Selecting the source to Listening with headphones play (not supplied) On the remote control: CAUTION Press one of the source selecting buttons Be sure to turn down the volume; • Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). -
Page 22: Sleep Timer [Sleep]
“PAL” or “NTSC ” mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC NOTE customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully •... -
Page 23: Optimizing The Speaker Settings [Smart Surround Setup]
See page 17 for button locations. Basic operations When “FAILED !” appears on the TV screen Optimizing the speaker The system could not detect the clapping sound correctly. In such a case, follow the instructions that appears on the TV screen. settings [Smart Surround •... -
Page 24: Playback
: appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle views. • (Play), (Pause), (Fast forward/ fast-reverse), (Slow-motion forward/ Disc lamps reverse): appears when you perform each operation. (TH-M603 only) • : the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do. - Page 25 See page 21 for button locations. Playback MP3/WMA disc NOTE Example: • Up to 5 discs can be loaded. When an MP3 disc is played back • You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD. Signal and speaker •...
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Page 26: One Touch Replay
Currently loaded disc number To return to normal speed playback Press 3 (play button). About the disc lamps (For TH-M603) On the remote control and the center unit: The disc lamps on the center unit also show the disc status. Only Press and hold x or 4. -
Page 27: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons
See page 21 for button locations. Playback 7 Using number buttons on the remote control Playing back a bonus 7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter): group While stopped, the title number is selected. During playback, the chapter number is selected. Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus For DVD AUDIO (track): group”... -
Page 28: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations • The icon such as shows the types of discs the operation is Using the surround mode available for. IMPORTANT 7 Auto Surround (AUTO SURR) Before using the remote control for the following Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any operation;... -
Page 29: Using The On-Screen Bar
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) 7 When playing back digital multichannel software (except during SURR OFF mode) All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo Digital Surround or Linear/Packed PCM) is automatically selected. -
Page 30: Changing The Time Information
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback G Shows playback status. appears during playback. DVD VIDEO : appears during fast forward/reverse. : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/ reverse slow-motion. appears when paused. appears when stopped. -
Page 31: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to Playing from a specified select the number of the desired item. position on a disc • For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons”... -
Page 32: Using The File Control Display
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. NOTE • You can specify time in hours/minutes/seconds for DVD VIDEO/ Press ON SCREEN. DVD AUDIO and in minutes/seconds for VCD/SVCD/CD. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE Using the file control •... -
Page 33: Resume Playback
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations 7 For MP3/WMA: Press ANGLE repeatedly or press During playback or while stopped Cursor Y/5 to select the desired view For JPEG/MPEG4: angle. While stopped Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the When using the on-screen bar: desired group/track/file. -
Page 34: Selecting The Audio
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press Cursor Y/5 to select the desired audio. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ON SCREEN. -
Page 35: Changing The Vfp Setting
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded NOTE on DVD AUDIO • The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the disc type. Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures • During slide-show playback of a JPEG disc, zooming in is not (B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically available. -
Page 36: Program Playback
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations Press ENTER. Follow the instructions that appears on the TV screen to program the desired Example: chapters/ tracks. • For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” (A pg. 24). Press Cursor Y/5 to change the •... -
Page 37: Random Playback
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations Display Random Playback TV screen Meanings window Repeats the current group for You can play titles or DVD AUDIO/MP3/WMA/ tracks on a disc in REPEAT GROUP JPEG/MPEG4 disc. random order. Repeats the current title for 7 While stopped DVD VIDEO. -
Page 38: Tray Lock
See page 25 for button locations. Advanced operations Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat] Tray lock You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the You can lock trays and prohibit the unwanted disc ejection. beginning (point A) and On the center unit ONLY: ending (point B). -
Page 39: Sound And Other Settings
NOTE VIDEO OUT jacks. Before you start operation; • DiscIll (For TH-M603): • There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is When you select DVD as the source and leave the system in cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again. -
Page 40: Setting Dvd Preferences
Setting DVD preferences NOTE Using the setup menus • See the following “The language codes list” for the code of each language, such as “AA”, etc. • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description” below. The language codes list Basic operation on the setup menus AA Afar... - Page 41 Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) :Picture menu (PICTURE) 7 D. RANGE COMPRESSION 7 MONITOR TYPE (Dynamic range compression) You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
- Page 42 Setting DVD preferences 7 Distance menu (DISTANCE) 7 Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK) You can restrict playback of a DVD VIDEO containing violent Example: scenes that is not suitable for your other family members. Center • This setting takes effect only for DVDs containing the Parental Subwoofer speaker Lock level information —...
- Page 43 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...
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Page 44: Tuner Operations
Tuner operations IMPORTANT Setting the AM tuner Before using the remote control for the interval spacing following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries 2 Press FM/AM. use 10 kHz spacing. -
Page 45: Preset Tuning
See page 41 for button locations. Tuner operations Preset tuning Selecting the FM reception mode 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. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. -
Page 46: Av Compu Link Remote Control System
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is the functions listed following. equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components... -
Page 47: References
References To clean the disc Maintenance Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge. • DO NOT use any solvent — such as 7 Handling Discs conventional record cleaner, spray, • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at thinner or benzine —... -
Page 48: Specifications
References 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303) Specifications Amplifier section 80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C Front/Center/Surround: (Center/Surround)/ 120 W per channel, 7 Center unit (XV-THM603/XV-THM303) RMS at 4 C (Front) Audio section at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % distortion. - Page 49 References 7 Satellite Speakers 7 Satellite Speakers Front speakers (SP-THM303F) Front speakers (SP-THS9F) Speakers: 8.0 cm Speakers: 5.5 cm M 2, Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded 3.0 cm Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Impedance: Power Handling Capacity: 120 W Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Impedance:...
- Page 50 Mains (AC) Line Instruction SP-PWM603/ SP-PWM303 CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.