JVC TH-M301 Instructions Manual
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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-M606/TH-M603
Consists of XV-THM606, SP-PWM606, SP-THM606F,
SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S/
Consists of XV-THM603, SP-PWM603, SP-THM606F,
SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S
TH-M505/TH-M501
Consists of XV-THM505, SP-PWM505, SP-THM505F,
SP-THM505C and SP-THM505S/
Consists of XV-THM501, SP-PWM501, SP-THM303F,
SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S
TH-M303/TH-M301
Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303, SP-THM303F,
SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S/
Consists of XV-THM301, SP-PWM301, SP-THM303F,
SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S
INSTRUCTIONS
The figure is for the TH-M606.
The figure is for the TH-M505.
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.
LVT1147-001A
[J,C]
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- Page 1 SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S TH-M505/TH-M501 Consists of XV-THM505, SP-PWM505, SP-THM505F, SP-THM505C and SP-THM505S/ Consists of XV-THM501, SP-PWM501, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S TH-M303/TH-M301 Consists of XV-THM303, SP-PWM303, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S/ Consists of XV-THM301, SP-PWM301, SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and SP-THM303S INSTRUCTIONS The figure is for the TH-M606.
- Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
- Page 3 TH-M606: 48.8 kg/108 lbs TH-M603: 42.1 kg/93 lbs TH-M505: 32.0 kg/71 lbs TH-M501: 31.7 kg/70 lbs TH-M303: 26.2 kg/58 lbs TH-M301: 26.2 kg/58 lbs : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH CAUTION! To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit.
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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 antennas ...8 Assembling the front and surround speakers ...9 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers 10 Speaker layout ...14 Connecting a TV ...14... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Notes on handling 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. •... -
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 NTSC system, and also can play discs recorded with PAL 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 The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M606 unless otherwise noted. Front panel (center unit) Display window pg. 24 pg. 26 pg. 43 pg. 33 pg. 23 pg. -
Page 9: Powered Subwoofer
Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501 Front SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301 Front * Do not block the ventilation openings. POWER ON pg. 18 lamp: pg. 15 pg. 15 POWER ON pg. 18 lamp: pg. 11, 13 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 pg. 16 pg. 16 pg. 22 pg. 19 pg. 16 pg. 16 pg. 22, pg. 29 pg. 20, pg. 17, pg. 25 pg. 32 pg. 31 pg. 31 pg. 33 pg. 35 pg. 38 pg. -
Page 11: Connections
Connecting the FM and AM antennas AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Connecting AM loop antenna Center unit Antenna cord •... -
Page 12: Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers
Connections 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 same manner. Front speaker Surround speaker ( u 2 ) ( u 2 ) NOTE •... -
Page 13: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers
Connections Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Powered subwoofer SP-PWM606 Front speakers SP-THM606F Center speaker SP-THM606C CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer. - Page 14 Connections Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Powered subwoofer SP-PWM603 Front speakers SP-THM606F CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
- Page 15 Connections Note that the illustration below is for TH-M505. Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Powered subwoofer TH-M505: SP-PWM505 TH-M501: SP-PWM501 Front speakers TH-M505: SP-THM505F TH-M501: SP-THM303F 4 m (13 feet) Center speaker TH-M505: SP-THM505C TH-M501: SP-THM303C For TH-M505...
- Page 16 Powered subwoofer TH-M303: SP-PWM303 TH-M301: SP-PWM301 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.
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Page 17: Speaker Layout
Connections Speaker layout Center speaker Front left 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 18: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer
Connections Connecting the powered subwoofer Center unit System cord (supplied) Align the marks. NOTE • The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type of the powered subwoofer. Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. Center unit S-video cord (not supplied) -
Page 19: Operating External Components With The Remote Control
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 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 20: Operating The Vcr
Operating external components with the remote control 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. Manufacturer Code Echostar GI Jerrold 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 Hamlin... -
Page 21: 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 22: 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, VCR or DBS). DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). ( FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. ( Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. -
Page 23: Sleep Timer [Sleep]
DVD VIDEO 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 compatible with this system. -
Page 24: 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. While DVD is selected as the source and stopped Take your position where you listen to the sound. -
Page 25: 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 22 to 25. (play button) Disc lamps (TH-M606/TH-M603/TH-M505/... - Page 26 Playback NOTE • Up to 5 discs can be loaded. • You can also start playback by pressing • 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 27: One Touch Replay
Playback 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 28: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons
Playback Using number buttons on the remote control For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter): While stopped, the title number is selected. During playback, the chapter number is selected. For DVD AUDIO (track): During playback or while stopped For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file): During playback or while stopped Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to select... -
Page 29: 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 30: Using The On-Screen Bar
Advanced operations 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 Indicators on the display window Digital signal format indicators... -
Page 31: Changing The Time Information
Advanced operations Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO SVCD MPEG4* – are not available. Shows disc type. Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second). Shows disc number. Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD AUDIO) number. -
Page 32: 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 33: 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 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 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the... -
Page 34: Resume Playback
Advanced operations For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped Press Cursor desired group/track/file. • For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track. Press (play button) or ENTER. • Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/ file. •... -
Page 35: 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 to highlight Press ENTER. Press Cursor repeatedly to select the desired subtitle. Press ENTER. Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE •... -
Page 36: 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 37: Program Playback
Advanced operations Press ENTER. Example: Press Cursor to change the setting. Press ENTER. The current VFP settings appear again. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters. Press VFP. NOTE • Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the procedure, the setting at that time will be stored. -
Page 38: Random Playback
Advanced operations Random Playback You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. While stopped Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. Press (play button). • When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts Random Playback of the next disc after completing current disc playback. -
Page 39: 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). During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor to highlight Press ENTER. -
Page 40: 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 41: 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 42 Setting DVD preferences :Picture menu (PICTURE) 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 43 Setting DVD preferences Distance menu (DISTANCE) Example: Center speaker Front left 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/10 ft •...
- Page 44 Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania AM Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia AW Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium GM Gambia Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi...
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Page 45: 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 42 to 43. Manual tuning Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. -
Page 46: Preset Tuning
Tuner operations Preset tuning 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. To preset the stations Tune in the station you want to preset. •... -
Page 47: 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. -
Page 48: References
References Maintenance 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 49: Specifications
References Specifications Center unit (XV-THM606/XV-THM603/XV-THM505/XV-THM501/ XV-THM303/XV-THM301) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Digital input* DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (OPTICAL) (660 nm 30 nm) Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency —... - Page 50 References Satellite Speakers Front speakers (SP-THM606F) Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) 3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 140 W Impedance: Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W 250 mm (9-7/8 inches inches) Mass: 3.67 kg (8.1 lbs) Surround speakers (SP-THM606S) Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches)
- Page 51 For the U.S.A.
- Page 52 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 © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...