JVC TH-BC3 Instructions

ENGLISH
HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM
TH-BC3
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Before operation, please read the instructions carefully.
INSTRUCTIONS
© 2011 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
I
ntroduction
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• is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
When no operation is done in certain situations for
• StudioSound HD technology is incorporated
29 minutes, the unit turns off automatically. This
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
function is on at the initial setting. For details, refer
• SURROUND: StudioSound HD by SRS Labs. SRS
to "Operations."
StudioSound HD™ provides an immersive and
engaging surround sound experience, while
In this manual, the remote control buttons
maintaining steady volume and delivering rich
are used for explaining the operations unless
bass and clear dialog.
mentioned otherwise. However, if the System has
• DRC: TruVolume by SRS Labs. TruVolume™
the same or similar button names, they can also be
(designated as DRC) maintains a steady volume
used for the operations.
for an enjoyable viewing experience.
Playable iPod models
• "Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone"
• Compatible iPod:
mean that an electronic accessory has been
Made for Audio Video
designed to connect specifically to iPod or
iPod nano (6th generation) *
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified
iPod nano (5th generation) by the developer to meet Apple performance
iPod nano (4th generation) standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with
iPod nano (3rd generation)
safety and regulatory standards. Please note
iPod nano (2nd generation) –
that the use of this accessory with iPod or
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPhone may affect wireless performance.
iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod
iPod touch (2nd generation)
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
iPod touch
in the U.S. and other countries.
iPod classic
iPhone 4
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
iPhone 3GS
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
iPhone 3G registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• HDCP is the abbreviation of "High-bandwidth
* Only for still picture
Digital Content Protection," and is the high-
reliable copy control technology licensed by
• Also refer to the instruction manual for iPod.
Digital Content Protection, LLC.
• If the NOT SUPP indicator is shown on the display,
the connected iPod is not supported.
• If iPod does not play correctly, update iPod
software to the latest version.
– For details about updating iPod, check on the
Apple web site <http://www.apple.com/>.
• In this manual, "iPod" means iPod, iPod touch
and iPhone device. When iPod touch or iPhone
device is especially referred to, "iPod touch" or
"iPhone" is used.
W
arnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION CAUTION
The button in any position does not • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
disconnect the mains line. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not
completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The be able to get out.)
MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as • Do not place any naked flame sources, such as
the disconnect device, the disconnect device lighted candles, on the apparatus.
shall remain readily operable. • When discarding batteries, environmental
• When the System is on standby, the STANDBY problems must be considered and local rules or
lamp lights red. laws governing the disposal of these batteries
• When the System is turned on, the STANDBY must be followed strictly.
lamp goes off. • Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture,
The power can be remote controlled. dripping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
CAUTION
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
moisture. such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to
prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should
be placed in the areas indicated by the
dimensions in the illustration.
3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an
adequate air path for ventilation by placing on
a stand with a height of 10 cm or more.
Front
15 cm
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• Stains on the System should be wiped off with a
Notes on handling
soft cloth. If the System is heavily stained, wipe
Important cautions it with a cloth soaked in water diluted neutral
detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a
Installation of the System
dry cloth.
• Select a place which is level, dry, and neither too
hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C. • Since the System may deteriorate in quality,
become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be
• Leave sufficient distance between the System and
careful about the following:
the TV.
– DO NOT wipe it forcefully.
• Do not use the System in a location near heat
– DO NOT wipe it with thinners, benzines or other
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
organic solvents including disinfectants.
excessive dust, or vibration.
– DO NOT apply any volatile substances such as
• Install the System in a location with adequate
insecticides to it.
ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup.
– DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in
Power cord
contact with it for a long time.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not place anything on top of the System.
• A small amount of power is always consumed
Doing so may cause the System to fall, causing
while the power cord is connected to the wall
malfunctioning and/or injury.
outlet.
• The manufacturer accepts absolutely no liability
• Do not pull on the cord to unplug the power cord.
for any accidents or damage resulting from
When unplugging the power cord, always grasp
inadequate assembly or mounting, insufficient
and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.
strength of attachment, misuse or abuse, or natural
To prevent malfunctions of the System
disasters.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If
If water gets inside the System
anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and
Turn the System off and disconnect the power cord
consult your dealer.
from the wall outlet, then call the store where you
• Do not insert any metallic objects or liquids into
purchased this System. Using the System in this
the System.
condition may cause a fire or electrical shock.
Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water, and dust
Supplied accessories
Do not place the System in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures Check to make sure you have all of the supplied
accessories.
Do not expose the System to direct sunlight and do
not place it near any heating devices. If anything is missing, contact your dealer
When you are away immediately.
When away on holiday or for other reasons for an • Remote control RM-STHBC3J (× 1)
extended period of time, disconnect the power cord • AC adaptor (AA-R1904) (× 1)
• AC power cord (× 1)
from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents • Lithium coin battery CR2025 (× 1)
Blocking the vents may damage the System. – The battery has been installed in the remote
Care of the cabinet control when shipped from the factory.
• Core filter (× 2)
• TV remote pass through cable (× 1)
• Double-sided adhesive tape (× 1)
• FM antenna (× 1)
G
etting started
Preparing the remote control
When you use the remote control for the first time,
pull out the insulation sheet.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control
decreases, replace the battery.
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To replace the battery in the remote
control
Lithium coin battery
(product number: CR2025)
Insert the battery into the remote control by
matching the polarities (+ and –) correctly.
NOTES
• Store the battery in a place where children cannot
reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
• To prevent the battery from overheating, cracking, or
starting a fire:
[European Union only]
– Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the
battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
– Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
– Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when
throwing away or saving it.
– Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar
tools.
• Dispose of the battery in the proper manner,
according to federal, state, and local regulations.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Using the core filter
To reduce interference, be sure to attach the
provided core filters to the power cord and the
external component cord.
Run the cable through the core filter, and wind it
firmly once inside. Close the core filter until it clicks
shut.
(To the terminal of the unit)
Digital coaxial cord
RCA pin plug cord
TV remote pass
through cable
RCA pin plug cord (for the subwoofer)
DC power cord
Composite video
cord
CAUTION
• Do not damage the cord by applying expressive force
when winding.
DO NOT connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
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Installing on the wall
Connecting the FM antenna
You can install the unit on the wall.
FM antenna (supplied)
Rear of the unit
Wall
Extend the FM antenna when connecting so that
you can obtain the best reception.
NOTES
Screw
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any
(not supplied)
other terminals, connecting cords or the power cord.
Also, keep the antennas away from metallic parts of
the main unit, connecting cords, and the AC power
CAUTION
cord. Otherwise, it could cause poor reception.
• The unit weighs approximately 3.4 k
• If you want to get a better reception, disconnect the
care must be taken when installing it on the wall to
supplied FM antenna, and connect to an outdoor FM
prevent any accidents caused by its falling off.
antenna (not supplied) using a 75 Ω wire with coaxial
• Use screws, which are compatible with the strength
type connector (IEC or DIN45325).
and material of the pillar or wall to prevent the unit
from falling off.
Installing the unit
• Do not install the unit onto a plywood or
plasterboard wall; otherwise, it will fall and sustain
Install the unit on a flat and level surface to ensure
damage.
the best sound quality.
• When installing the unit on the wall;
• The sound may be affected depending on the
– Be sure to have it installed on the wall by qualified
location in which you install it. To avoid such
personnel.
issues, change the location and orientation of the
– Care must be taken when selecting a location
unit.
for installation on the wall. Injury to personnel or
• For cathode-ray tube television (CRT):
damage to equipment may result if the installed
– If you install the unit near the TV, color distortion
unit interferes with daily activities.
may occur. To prevent this, turn off the TV's main
– AC adaptor should not be hanging/placed above
power or unplug it before installing the unit.
any other items. Place the AC adaptor on the flat
Wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the
floor only.
TV's main power again.
– If the TV is still affected, move the unit further
away.
CAUTION
• Do not drag or push the unit on the floor or table.
Otherwise, the foot spacers at the bottom may peel
off or drop from the unit.
Connecting the TV – viewing Connecting external
the video/picture from iPod on components
your TV
You can connect an analog component to the
ANALOG IN terminal and digital components to the
You can view a video/picture from iPod connected
(OPTICAL) DIGITAL IN 1 and (COAXIAL) DIGITAL IN 2
to the unit on your TV. Connect the video input
terminals.
terminal on your TV, etc. to the IPOD VIDEO terminal
You can also connect a subwoofer to the
with the video cord (not supplied).
SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT terminal.
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Setting the video output
While the source is selected to IPOD and iPod is not
connected to the unit...
Press and hold iPod 6 (main unit).
Each time you press and hold the button, the
indicator and effect changes as follows:
VIDEOOFF (the video/picture from iPod is shown on
iPod itself) |\VIDEO ON (the video/picture from
Rear of the unit
iPod is shown on the TV)
Rear of the unit
Red
Composite
video cord
(not supplied)
DVD Player, etc.
(not supplied)
TV, etc. (not supplied)
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Connecting the TV remote pass through
cable
If you install the unit near the TV, the unit may block
the remote control signal of the TV, and it may
not be transmitted to the TV unit. Connect the TV
remote pass through cable (supplied) to the unit for
smooth signal transmission.
As illustrated below, connect the TV remote pass
through cable to the IR OUT terminal. Move the
cable to the remote sensor of your TV as closely as
possible.
CAUTION
• Even if you connect the TV remote pass through cable
A: 6 – 7 mm
to the unit, some TVs may not receive the remote
B: Maximum 8.5 mm
control signal of the TV. Because some TVs use
C: Maximum 6 mm
D: φ 4 mm (screw diameter)
different carrier frequency for the remote control.
E: Minimum 15 mm
Rear of the unit
g. Sufficient
Move it to the
remote sensor of
your TV as closely
as possible, then
TV remote stick it in any rear
position of the
pass through
cable unit.
(supplied)
Back
Double-sided
adhesive tape
(supplied)
Connecting external
component with HDMI cable
You can also connect digital components to the
HDMI 1 IN and HDMI 2 IN terminals and HDMI OUT
terminal.
TV, etc. (not supplied)
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Subwoofer
(not supplied)
RCA pin plug
cord
(not supplied)
Rear of the unit
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
White
DVD player, etc. (not supplied)
RCA pin plug Digital optical
Blu-ray player, etc.
cord cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied) (not supplied)
Digital coaxial
cord
(not supplied)
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Connecting the power cord
Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN jack
on the unit. Then connect the supplied AC power
cord to the AC adaptor, and plug it in a wall outlet.
CAUTION
TV, etc. (not supplied)
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving
the unit.
• To avoid the risk of fire and to prevent damage,
– Do not use any AC adaptors other than the one
supplied.
– Do not use the supplied AC adaptor for other
equipment.