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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTEMA DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SISTEMA DE CINEMA DE DVD DIGITAL TH-M65 Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F Consta de XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C y SP-THM65F Consiste em XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C e SP-THM65F TH-M45 Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S Consta de XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F y SP-THM45S Consiste em XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F e SP-THM45S INSTRUCTIONS...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others / Avisos, precauciones y otras notas / Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. PRECAUTION Para reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, fuego, etc.: 1.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others / Avisos, precauciones y otras notas / Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) •...
Table of contents Introduction... 2 Notes on handling...2 Supplied accessories ...2 About discs ... 3 Playable disc types ...3 Disc structure ...4 Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only ...4 Names of parts and controls ... 5 Getting started ... 8 Connections ...8 Using the remote control ...16 Basic operations ...
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. •...
About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW. • This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
About discs IMPORTANT Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen. •...
Names of parts and controls The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M65 unless otherwise noted. Front panel (center unit) A Standby lamp (STANDBY) A pg. 19 STANDBY/ON) A pg. 19 B Standby-on button ( C Stop button ( ) A pg.
Names of parts and controls Display window (center unit) A Disc indicators A pg. 25 B MP3 indicator A pg. 24 C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 28 D Main display A pg. 24 E Stereo indicator (ST) A pg. 27 F Tuning indicator (TUNED) A pg.
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Names of parts and controls Remote control NOTE • To use buttons I – W and h – q, slide down the remote control cover. A Remote control mode selector A pg. 17 – 54 AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS B Muting button (MUTING) A pg. 20 C Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) A pg.
Getting started Connections • Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. • Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the components you are going to connect. Connecting a TV To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect the TV to the center unit.
Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception. % AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into the slot on the base.
Getting started Connecting the powered subwoofer Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied). • Connect the system cord by matching the Ensure that the mark on the plug faces down. Connecting the satellite speakers % Speaker layout When positioning the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound from this system you need to place all satellite speakers at the same distance from the listening position with the front of each speaker...
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Getting started % Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only) Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first assemble them by following the procedure below. Speaker section Before assembling — •...
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Getting started % Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M65) Each speaker (SP-THM65F) can be used as a front or surround speaker. CAUTION • When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
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Getting started % Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M45) Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THM45C/SP-THM45F/SP-THM45S) and connect them to the corresponding terminals of the powered subwoofer. CAUTION • When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
Getting started Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this system. Use RCA pin plug cords (not supplied) for connection. S-video cord (not supplied) Composite video cord (not supplied) NOTE...
Getting started Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch To avoid damaging the powered subwoofer, set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel to the correct voltage for your area. When you change the position of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch, use a tool such as a slotted screwdriver, etc. CAUTION DO NOT plug the power cord of the powered subwoofer before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch to the correct voltage.
Getting started Using the remote control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m away. • You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to operate other manufacturers’...
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You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system. • Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. % To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control signal. Slide the remote control mode selector to TV.
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CHANNEL +/–*: Changes the TV channels on the VCR. 1-10, 0: Selects the channel. (for the JVC’s VCR only) * Be sure to set the Karaoke mode switch to OFF before using CHANNEL +/–. (for TH-M65 only) NOTE When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;...
Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation, • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
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 CD etc.). (A pg. 23, 25) FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 27) Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
Basic operations IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation, • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. Remote control mode selector Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night.
DVD 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.
Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45. • shows the types of discs the operation is available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation;...
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Playback NOTE • You can also start playback by pressing (play button) or DVD. • Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback. However, the system stops playback after playback of the disc in the fifth tray.
Playback NOTE • You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 34) • You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (A pg. 33) Disc information on the display window The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray.
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Playback Fast-forward/fast-reverse search You can search for a particular point while playing a disc. During playback On the remote control: Press Each time you press the button, the search speed changes as follows; Forward: Reverse: are only available for DVD. To return to normal speed playback Press (play button).
Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press FM/AM.
Tuner operations Press MEMORY. The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds. While the channel number position is flashing: Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to select a channel number. The channel number and the CH indicator start flashing. Examples: For channel number 3: Press 3.
Creating realistic sound fields You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Digital • • DTS Digital Surround • DSP modes DAP modes • All Channel Stereo •...
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Creating realistic sound fields Creating sound field Reflections from behind Early reflections Direct sounds All Channel Stereo 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.
Creating realistic sound fields IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. Remote control mode selector Using the surround mode The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.
Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound NOTE Before you start operation; • Set the Karaoke mode switch to OFF. (for TH-M65 only) On the remote control: Press TEST. Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level.
Advanced operations This section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control. • shows the types of discs an operation is available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. NOTE •...
Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD 7 During playback or while stopped Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. • The currently selected item shows green. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press ENTER.
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Advanced operations Locating a desired scene using a Video CD/SVCD menu with PBC A Video CD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list of contained songs. You can locate a specific scene by using these menus. (A pg.
Advanced operations Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of the selected title/group. Example: To select 8: Press 8. To select 10: Press 10. Or press +10, then 0. To select 20: Press +10, then 10.
Advanced operations To select the other group Press Cursor to return to the group list, then press Cursor to select the desired group. To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor repeatedly for forward-skip. Press Cursor repeatedly for reverse-skip. To start playback by specifying the track number Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the track number.
Advanced operations Selecting a view angle of While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Cursor ( / / / ) /ENTER Selecting a view angle During playback When using the ANGLE button: Press ANGLE.
Advanced operations Selecting the subtitle/ audio languages When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed on the TV screen. When a DVD contains audio (sound track) in several languages, you can also select the language (sound track) to listen to.
Advanced operations Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. Press ENTER. The pop-up window disappears. To turn off the on-screen bar Press ON SCREEN. NOTE • Some audio languages are abbreviated in the pop-up window. See “The language codes list”...
Advanced operations Special picture playback This system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. Cursor ( / / / ) /ENTER Frame-by-frame playback During playback Press 8 repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the still picture advances by one frame. To return to normal playback Press (play button).
Advanced operations Changing the VFP setting The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preference. NOTE Before you start operation; • The VFP setting screen disappears if no operations are done for more than about 10 seconds.
Advanced operations Program Playback You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once. Cursor ( / / / ) /ENTER While stopped Press ON SCREEN twice.
Advanced operations Random Playback You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. Cursor ( / / / ) /ENTER While stopped Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Example: For Audio CD Press ENTER.
Advanced operations NOTE • If you press REPEAT while stopped, you need to press button) to start Repeat Playback. • When the Program mode is active with a Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD, the Repeat mode changes in the same manner. Note that, however, in the “...
Setting DVD preferences You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV screen. • Adjustments are possible only when selecting DVD as the source. Using the choice menus •...
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Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. Press CHOICE. The language menu (LANGUAGE) appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to display one of the choice menus.
Setting DVD preferences Menu description :Language menu (LANGUAGE) NOTE • You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is stopped. MENU LANGUAGE Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages. • Select the initial language*. ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below)
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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 NORMAL (Wide television conversion) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9 (wide TV).
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Setting DVD preferences : Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING) SIZE Accesses the SIZE sub-menu (speaker size setting menu). (See following.) LEVEL Accesses the LEVEL sub-menu (speaker level setting menu). (See following.) DISTANCE Accesses the DISTANCE sub-menu (speaker distance setting menu). (See following.) CROSS OVER* * * * Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently.
Setting DVD preferences : Other setting menu (OTHERS) NOTE • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped. RESUME You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function. • ON Select this to activate the function. • OFF Select this to deactivate the function. ON SCREEN GUIDE You can activate or deactivate the on-screen guide icons.
Setting DVD preferences Press ENTER. Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the level of restriction, then press ENTER. moves to “PASSWORD”. • Select “NONE” to cancel this function. Press number buttons (0-9) to enter a four-digit number as your password, then press ENTER.
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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...
System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
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.
KARAOKE operations (TH-M65 only) This section explains various KARAOKE features including echo and chorus effects, etc. to enjoy singing along with Karaoke disc. • shows the types of discs an operation is available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. •...
KARAOKE operations (TH-M65 only) IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the Karaoke mode switch to ON. 2 Press the KARAOKE button so that “KARAOKE” appears on the display window. (play button) Cursor Reserving songs You can reserve your desired songs (titles/tracks) to play in the order of your choice.
KARAOKE operations (TH-M65 only) Selecting audio Most Karaoke discs have the capability of adding “Guide vocal” or “Guide melody” to the Karaoke accompaniment. Selecting audio channel(s) [AUDIO] With most DVD Karaoke discs, you can select audio channel(s) among some options called “with guide vocal”, “with guide melody”, and “accompaniment only”, etc.
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KARAOKE operations (TH-M65 only) IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the Karaoke mode switch to ON. 2 Press KARAOKE button so that “KARAOKE” appears on the display window. Cursor Masking the vocal recorded on a normal disc [VOCAL MASK] You can enjoy Karaoke with a normal disc (containing no multiplex audio or...
KARAOKE operations (TH-M65 only) Resuming the masked vocal sound only when you stop singing [VOCAL REPLACE] You may have experiences that you could not sing in the middle of Karaoke because you forgot the melody, etc. In such a case, use this function so that the masked vocal sound automatically resumes to replace your voice when you stop singing.
KARAOKE operations (TH-M65 only) Adding sound effects to your voice When using the EFFECT button: Press EFFECT. The following pop-up window appears on the TV screen. • Be sure to go to the next step within five seconds while the pop-up window is displayed on the TV screen.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture. Trouble shooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. General PROBLEM Power does not come The power cord is not connected to the center unit or an AC outlet.
References PROBLEM No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. There is a short in the speaker cord. The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR) and/or DIGITAL IN (DBS) correctly. An incorrect source has been selected. Muting is on.
References MP3 Playback PROBLEM A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file names. MP3 files are not recorded in a format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2. The different types of files are recorded to the disc.
References Glossary Aspect ratio The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9. Chapter Refers to individual chapters included in a title. Composite video signal Refers to video signal comprised of three kinds of signals combined: an image signal made up of luminance and chrominance...
References Specifications % Center unit (XV-THM65/XV-THM45) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz) Analog input: AUDIO IN (VCR): 290 mV/47 kC MIC (XV-THM65 only): 4.3 mV/600 C Digital input*: DIGITAL IN (DBS):...
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References % Satellite Speakers (SP-THM65F) 5.5 cm M 2 Speakers: Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 80 W Impedance: Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W M H M D):250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm Mass: 3.77 kg % Center Speaker (SP-THM65C)
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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU., Canadá, Australia, ni el Reino Unido) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os E.U.A., o Canadá, a Austrália e o Reino Unido) SP-PWM65...