JVC SP-PWM303 Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S INSTRUCTIONS LVT1147-003A...
- Page 2 • When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION (SP-PWM303) The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
3 cm Wall or 20 cm obstructions SP-PWM303 15 cm “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction ... 2 Notes on handling ...2 Supplied accessories ...2 About discs ... 3 Playable disc types ...3 Description of parts and controls ... 5 Connections ... 8 Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas ...8 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ..9 Speaker layout ...10 Connecting a TV ...10 Connecting the powered subwoofer ...11... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Notes on handling 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. •... -
Page 6: About Discs
About discs Playable disc types 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 PAL system, and also can play discs recorded with NTSC system. - Page 7 About discs Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs • MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file configuration.) • When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format. •...
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Page 8: Description Of Parts And Controls
Description of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) Display window pg. 20 pg. 22 pg. 38 pg. 29 pg. 19 pg. 16 pg. 19 pg. 18 Disc tray (inside): Rear panel (center unit) pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. -
Page 9: Powered Subwoofer
Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWM303 Front NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer. pg. 11 POWER ON pg. 14 lamp: pg. 9 Do not block the ventilation openings. -
Page 10: Remote Control
Description of parts and controls Remote control pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 18 pg. 15 pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 18, pg. 25 pg. 16, pg. 13, pg. 21 pg. 28 pg. 27 pg. 27 pg. 29 pg. 31 pg. 34 pg. -
Page 11: Connections
Connections Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas 7 AM (MW) loop antenna Setting up supplied AM (MW) loop antenna If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Connecting AM (MW) loop antenna Center unit Antenna cord •... -
Page 12: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Powered subwoofer SP-PWM303 CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer. -
Page 13: Speaker Layout
Connections Speaker layout Center speaker Front left Front right speaker speaker Surround left speaker NOTE • Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV. •... -
Page 14: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer
Connections Connecting the powered subwoofer Center unit System cord (supplied) Align the 5 marks. Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. Center unit RCA pin plug cord (not supplied) Cassette recorder NOTE • If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this system, the sound output through this system may be distorted. -
Page 15: Operating External Components With The Remote Control
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code. Slide the remote control mode selector to TV. -
Page 16: Operating The Vcr
Operating external components with the remote control Operating the VCR 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Slide the remote control mode selector to VCR. Press and hold F VCR. Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished. Press ENTER. Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). -
Page 17: Basic Operations
Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless otherwise noted. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation;... -
Page 18: Selecting The Source To Play
Basic operations Selecting the source to play On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, AUX or TV SOUND). DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (A pg. 18) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM (MW) station. (A pg. 38) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW). -
Page 19: Sleep Timer [Sleep]
DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C”. To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center. • All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system. -
Page 20: Optimizing The Speaker Settings [Smart Surround Setup]
Basic operations Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] NOTE • When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart Surround Setup again. 7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped Take your position where you listen to the sound. -
Page 21: Playback
Playback • The icon such as shows the types of discs the operation is available for. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. The buttons described below are used on pages 18 to 21. (play button) Basic playback Press the desired... - Page 22 Playback NOTE • Up to 5 discs can be loaded. • You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD. • The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the end.
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Page 23: One Touch Replay
Playback 7 Disc information on the display window The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray. Example: When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the disc tray 5 is selected. -
Page 24: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons
Playback Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons 7 During playback or while stopped Press TITLE/ GROUP. “_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group display area in the display window. Example: During DVD VIDEO playback T _ _ 1 : 2 3 : 4 5 While the display window shows “_ _”... -
Page 25: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations • The icon such as shows the types of discs the operation is available for. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. • There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a case, follow each instruction. -
Page 26: Using The On-Screen Bar
Advanced operations 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. Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo 7 Indicators on the display window... -
Page 27: Changing The Time Information
Advanced operations Example: During DVD VIDEO playback (The on-screen bar disappears) (back to the beginning) • The currently selected item shows green. 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO SVCD MPEG4* H – O are not available. See page 22 for button locations. -
Page 28: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc
Advanced operations Playing from a specified position on a disc 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. -
Page 29: Using The File Control Display
Advanced operations Press ENTER. Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE • You can select up to the 99th chapter/track. Locating a desired position by specifying the time 7 For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO: During playback For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during playback without PBC function For CD: During playback or while stopped 7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the... -
Page 30: Resume Playback
Advanced operations 7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the desired group/track/file. • For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track. Press 3 (play button) or ENTER. • Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/ file. -
Page 31: Selecting The Audio
Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ENTER. Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select the desired subtitle. Press ENTER. Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. -
Page 32: Changing The Vfp Setting
Advanced operations 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 current group/track has selectable pictures (pages). -
Page 33: Program Playback
Advanced operations Only when selecting “USER 1” or “USER 2” in step 2, proceed to perform the following operation; Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust. Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred. -
Page 34: Random Playback
Advanced operations Random Playback You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. 7 While stopped Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. Press 3 (play button). • When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts Random Playback of the next disc after completing current disc playback. -
Page 35: Tray Lock
Advanced operations Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat] You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B). 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ENTER. -
Page 36: Sound And Other Settings
Advanced operations Sound and other settings IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. NOTE Before you start operation; • There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again. -
Page 37: Setting Dvd Preferences
Setting DVD preferences Using the setup menus • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description” below. Basic operation on the setup menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. - Page 38 Setting DVD preferences :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).
- Page 39 Setting DVD preferences 7 Distance menu (DISTANCE) Example: Center speaker Front right Front left 3.0 m 2.7 m 2.4 m 2.1 m Surround left Surround right In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows; • Distance of front speakers: 3.0 m •...
- Page 40 Setting DVD preferences Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra Eritrea United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Albania Falkland Islands (Malvinas) AM Armenia Micronesia (Fedelated States Netherlands Antilles Angola Faroe Islands Antarctica France Argentina France, Metropolitan American Samoa Gabon...
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Page 41: Tuner Operations
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. The buttons described below are used on pages 38 to 41. FM/AM AUDIO TUNING TA/NEWS/INFO TUNING MEMORY FM MODE SEARCH... -
Page 42: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode
Tuner operations Selecting the FM reception mode When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. 7 While listening to an FM station Press FM MODE. The FM reception mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes. -
Page 43: Searching For A Program By Pty Codes
Tuner operations Searching for a program by PTY codes One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (A pg. 38) by specifying the PTY codes. 7 To search for a program using the PTY codes NOTE Before you start operation;... - Page 44 Tuner operations Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “Enhanced Other Network”. This allows the system to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases;...
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Page 45: References
References Maintenance 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. -
Page 46: Specifications
2.0 W (in standby mode) Dimensions (W M H M D): 400 mm M 85 mm M 380 mm Mass: 4.3 kg 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM303) Amplifier section 80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C Front/Center/Surround: (Center/Surround)/ 120 W per channel,... - Page 47 © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0304SKMIDEJEM...