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JVC TH-BC3 Instructions page 2

Home theater sound system

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G
etting started
DO NOT connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Preparing the remote control
Installing the unit
When you use the remote control for the first time, pull out
Install the unit on a flat and level surface to ensure the best
the insulation sheet.
sound quality.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control
The sound may be affected depending on the location
decreases, replace the battery.
in which you install it. To avoid such issues, change the
location and orientation of the unit.
To replace the battery in the remote control
For cathode-ray tube television (CRT):
If you install the unit near the TV, color distortion may
Lithium coin battery
occur. To prevent this, turn off the TV's main power
(product number: CR2025)
or unplug it before installing the unit. Wait at least 30
minutes before turning on the 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.
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:
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
Connecting external components
Attach the provided core filters to the power cord and the
You can connect an analog component to the ANALOG IN
external component cord to reduce interference.
terminal and digital components to the (OPTICAL) DIGITAL
IN 1 and (COAXIAL) DIGITAL IN 2 terminals.
Run the cable through the core filter, and wind it firmly
You can also connect a subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER
once inside. Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
PRE-OUT terminal.
To the terminal of the unit
Digital coaxial cord
RCA pin plug
RCA pin plug cord
cord
(not supplied)
TV remote pass
through cable
Rear of the unit
RCA pin plug cord (for the subwoofer)
DC power cord
Red
White
Composite video
RCA pin plug
cord
cord (not
supplied)
CAUTION
Do not damage the cord by applying expressive force when
Digital coaxial
winding.
cord (not
supplied)
DVD Player, etc.
(not supplied)
TV, etc. (not supplied)
Installing on the wall
Connecting the TV remote pass through cable
You can install the unit on the wall.
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 to the
unit, some TVs may not receive the remote control signal of
the TV. Because some TVs use different carrier frequency for
Wall
the remote control.
Rear of the unit
A: 6 – 7 mm
B: Maximum 8.5 mm
C: Maximum 6 mm
D: φ 4 mm (screw diameter)
Screw
E: Minimum 15 mm
(not supplied)
TV remote
pass
through
CAUTION
cable
The unit weighs approximately 3.4 kg. Sufficient care must
(supplied)
be taken when installing it on the wall to prevent any
accidents caused by its falling off.
Use screws, which are compatible with the strength and
material of the pillar or wall to prevent the unit from falling
off.
Do not install the unit onto a plywood or plasterboard wall;
otherwise, it will fall and sustain damage.
When installing the unit on the wall;
Be sure to have it installed on the wall by qualified
personnel.
Care must be taken when selecting a location for
installation on the wall. Injury to personnel or damage to
equipment may result if the installed unit interferes with
daily activities.
AC adaptor should not be hanging/placed above any
other items. Place the AC adaptor on the flat floor only.
Connecting external component
Connecting the TV – viewing the
with HDMI cable
video/picture from iPod on your TV
You can also connect digital components to the HDMI 1 IN
You can view a video/picture from iPod connected to the
and HDMI 2 IN terminals and HDMI OUT terminal.
unit on your TV. Connect the video input terminal on your
TV, etc. to the IPOD VIDEO terminal with the video cord
TV, etc. (not supplied)
(not supplied).
Setting the video output
Subwoofer
(not supplied)
While the source is selected to IPOD and iPod is not
HDMI cable
connected to the unit...
(not supplied)
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 iPod is
shown on the TV)
Rear of the unit
Rear of the unit
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Digital optical
cord (not
supplied)
DVD player, etc. (not supplied)
Blu-ray player, etc.
(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
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.
O
perations
Move it to the
remote sensor
of your TV
as closely as
possible, then
stick it in any
rear position of
the unit
Basic operation
Turning on/off the power
Press
.
Back
NOTE
A small amount of power is consumed even when the
power is turned off (standby mode). During standby mode,
Double-sided
the STANDBY indicator lamp on the front panel lights up.
adhesive tape
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power
(supplied)
off completely.
You can also turn on the power by pressing one of the input
buttons (DIGITAL, ANALOG, HDMI, or iPod 6).
Activating/deactivating APS (Auto Power Save)
The System automatically turns off to save the power.
Press and hold APS.
Each time you press and hold the button, the indicator
changes as follows:
APS ON (on) |\ APS OFF (off)
The System automatically turns off to save the power
when one of the following situations continues for 29
minutes:
For all sources:
The volume is set to 0
Muting is activated
For DIGITAL 1/DIGITAL 2:
When the optical cord or coaxial cord is not connected,
or there is no signal.
For TV ARC (Audio Return Channel):
When HDMI OUT is not connected, or there is no signal.
For iPod:
When iPod is not connected to the unit.
Playing back iPod
iPod
Connecting iPod
While the unit is in standby...
1
Push the tray (7) to open the tray.
2
Connect iPod to the connector.
Composite
video cord
You cannot connect iPod to the unit if it is covered by
(not supplied)
something or with accessories attached. Remove them
before connecting.
Keep iPod in a straight position while connecting/
disconnecting it.
Do not carry the unit with iPod connected. It might cause
damage to the dock for iPod or you might drop iPod.
Do not touch or hit the iPod terminal pins or connector
pins in the dock for iPod directly. Doing so might cause
damage to the connector pins.
While the power is turned on, or during Standby with
HDMI Pass Through ON, iPod can be charged.
Playing back
Press iPod 6.
While the power is turned off, simply pressing iPod 6
turns on the power and plays back iPod.
Skipping forward/back
TV, etc. (not supplied)
Press and hold ¢ or 4.
Pausing/resuming playback
Press iPod 6.
Skipping to the next track
Press ¢.
Skipping back to the previous track
Press 4 twice or more repeatedly.
Buttons and lamps on the front panel
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
8
For HDMI 1/HDMI 2
Adjusting the volume
When HDMI 1 IN/HDMI 2 IN is not connected, or there
Press VOLUME +/–.
is no signal.
When one of the situations occurs...
CAUTION
The APS indicator is shown for 2 seconds every 1 minute
Set the volume to the minimum level before starting any
and starts flashing 30 seconds before the System turns
source. If the volume is set to a high level, the sudden blast
off.
of sound may damage your hearing and blow out the
Selecting the input source
speakers.
Turning off the sound temporarily
Press one of the input buttons repeatedly to select
the input source.
Press MUTING.
Each time you press each button, the source changes as
To restore the sound, press the button again or adjust the
follows:
volume.
ANALOG:
ANALOG IN (for the analog connection)
Changing the display brightness
DIGITAL:
Press DIMMER.
DIGITAL 1 (for the optical connection) \ DIGITAL 2 (for the
Each time you press the button, the display brightness
coaxial connection) \ TV ARC (for HDMI OUT with ARC)*1
changes as follows:
HDMI:
DIM OFF (normal) \ DIM 1 (darker)\ DIM 2 (darkest)
HDMI 1 IN (for HDMI 1)|\ HDMI 2 IN (for HDMI 2)
Making sound clearer
*1 To use TV ARC, set CEC to ON, and make sure your TV
supports this function and has the correct settings.
You can enjoy sounds recorded at low level—Dynamic
Range Compression (DRC).
Press DRC.
Each time you press the button, the indicator and effect
change as follows:
DRC OFF (off) |\ DRC ON (on)
Setting up the HDMI functions
You can change the settings of HDMI functions with the
menu on the display.
HDMI function optionally includes the controlling signals
employed for the High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) standard - Consumer Electronics Control (CEC).
When devices equipped with CEC are connected, each
device can control the others. This system is compatible
with some basic functions of CEC. For example, when you
start playback on a connected DVD/BD player, the unit
and connected TV compatible with CEC automatically
turns on.
For details about the CEC function, refer to the operation
manuals of the connected CEC devices.
NOTE
The CEC function may not work on some CEC devices.
The HDMI functions may not work depending on the setting
or status of the unit or the connected devices.
Returning to the beginning of the track
Item
Contents
Press 4 once.
HDMI Pass
ON: The audio and video signal are transmitted to the TV connected to HDMI OUT terminal even if
Putting iPod in sleep mode
Through
the unit is on standby.*1
While iPod is connected to the unit...
(PASS THR)
The STANDBY lamp lights orange while the unit is on standby.
Press and hold iPod 6.
OFF: The audio and video signal are not transmitted to the TV connected to HDMI OUT terminal
while the unit is on standby.
Displaying a menu/Returning to the previous menu
NOTE
Press MENU.
To toggle between HDMI 1 IN and HDMI 2 IN during standby, press and hold the HDMI input button for
2 seconds.
Selecting an item on the menu
If HDMI 1 is selected, STANDBY indicator lamp blinks once. If HDMI 2 is selected, STANDBY indicator
lamp blinks twice.
Press UP or DOWN, then press SELECT.
HDMI Audio
TV: The audio signal is emitted from the TV connected to HDMI OUT terminal.
Out
AMP: The audio signal is emitted from the speakers of the unit.
NOTES
(A. OUT)
Operate iPhone or iPod touch itself in the following cases:
NOTE
When operating the home button.
If you select ON for System Audio*2, you cannot change this setting (AUTO appears).
When selecting application icons on the home screen.
CEC
ON: Activates the CEC function.
When dragging the slider.
(CEC CTRL)
OFF: Deactivates the CEC function.
Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio
sources with high recording levels. If distortion occurs, it is
PWR Control*2
ON: The unit automatically turns on when you start playback on a connected DVD/BD player, and
recommended to turn off the equalizer of iPod.
(PWR CTRL)
turns off when you turn off the TV connected to HDMI terminals.
You can select the video signal format (NTSC or PAL) in the
OFF: Deactivates this function.
setting menu on iPod.
System Audio*2
ON: The audio signal is emitted from the speakers of the unit (if the TV supports System Audio and
(SYS A.)
you have made the correct settings on the TV), and the volume control for this System can be
operated by the TV remote control.
OFF: Deactivates this function.
TV in*2
D1: The input source of the unit is changed to "DIGITAL 1" automatically if you change the input
(TV IN)
source from HDMI to another on the TV.
ARC: The input source of the unit is changed to "TV ARC" automatically if you change the input
source from HDMI to another on the TV.
OFF: Deactivates this function.
*1 The power consumption will be increased.
*2 These are the settings for the CEC function which are selectable only when CEC is ON.
1
(power) button and STANDBY indicator lamp
STANDBY indicator lamp lights up while the power is
turned off.
2 INPUT button
Press the button repeatedly to select the input source.
3 SURROUND button and SURROUND indicator lamps
The indicator lamp lights up if a surround mode is on.
4 iPod 6 button
Press the button to play back iPod.
5 VOLUME +/– buttons
9
Adjusts the volume within the range of 0(VOL MIN) to
40(VOL MAX).
6 Remote sensor
Receives the signal from the remote control.
7 Tray for iPod dock
Push the tray to open the dock for iPod.
8 Display
Shows the volume level, the current source and the
settings.
9 DRC indicator lamp
DRC indicator lamp lights up if DRC is on.
Adjusting the sound level
You can adjust the bass and treble sound level within the
range of –3 to +3.
1
Press SETTING to enter the setting mode.
– BASS:
Adjusts the bass sound level.
– TRE:
Adjusts the treble sound level.
2
Press 4 or ¢ to select the item you want to
set.
3
Press UP or DOWN to adjust the level.
NOTE
The change in the bass and treble sound level of the
speakers differ depending on the incoming signal of the
input source.
Using the surround mode
You can listen to a more realistic sound than stereo sound
using surround.
Press SURROUND.
Each time you press the button, the indicator and effect
change as follows:
SURR OFF (off) |\ SURR ON (on)
1
Press SETTING to enter setting mode.
2
Press 4 or ¢ to select the item you want to
set. (the setting mode changes as follows:)
BASS \ TRE \ PASS THR \ A. OUT \ CEC CTRL (\ PWR
CTRL \ SYS A. \ TV IN)*2
3
Press UP or DOWN to toggle ON or OFF.
For TV IN, pressing UP or DOWN may cause the setting to
change as follows:
OFF \ D1 \ ARC
4
Repeat 2 and 3 to set up other items.
To exit from the menu, press SETTING.

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