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JVC SP-PWM45 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-M65
Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F
TH-M55
Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F
TH-M45
Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
LVT1024-001B
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  • Page 1 Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F TH-M55 Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F TH-M45 Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet.
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DANGER : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. CAUTION : Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit;...
  • Page 3 Warnings, Cautions and Others For Canada/pour le Canada CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION : POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction........2 Creating realistic sound fields ..29 Notes on handling..............2 Using the surround mode ............31 Supplied accessories .............2 Adjusting the sound.............32 About discs ........3 Advanced operations ..... 33 Playable disc types ..............3 Using the on-screen bar ............33 Disc structure ................4 Playing from a specified position on a disc......34 Playback Control function (PBC) —...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction % Safety precautions Notes on handling Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. % Important cautions Avoid high temperatures Installation of the system Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near •...

  • Page 6: About Discs

    About discs Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc Playable disc types or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur: This system has been designed to play back the following discs: Some discs may not be played back.

  • Page 7: Disc Structure

    About discs IMPORTANT Playback Control function Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; (PBC) — VCD and SVCD • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view only the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts And Controls

    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 J Headphones jack (PHONES) A pg. 20 B Standby-on button (F STANDBY/ON) A pg.
  • Page 9 • Subwoofer indicator ( ) A pg. 30 • Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( ) A pg. 30 Powered subwoofer Front (SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) Front (SP-PWM65) Rear A System cord connector A pg. 10 B Front speaker terminals (FRONT SPEAKERS) A pg. 12, 13 C Center speaker terminals (CENTER SPEAKER) A pg.
  • Page 10 Names of parts and controls Remote control 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. 23 D TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) A pg. 17 E Operating buttons •...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 12 Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas If reception is poor Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connecting cords and power cords.
  • Page 13 Getting started Connecting the powered subwoofer Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied). • Connect the system cord by matching the # marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer.
  • Page 14 Getting started This page is for % Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only) Fix the stand to the speaker section. Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two • Be sure to tighten the screws firmly. parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first Speaker section assemble them by following the procedure below.
  • Page 15 Getting started This page is for % 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.
  • Page 16 Getting started This page is for % Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M55/TH-M45) TH-M55: Each speaker (SP-THM55F) can be used as a front or surround speaker. 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.
  • Page 17 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. Center unit A To composite video output B To S-video output White C To audio output...
  • Page 18 Getting started Connecting the power cord Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer. Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Getting started Operating the system from the remote Using the remote control control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center functions from a distance of up to 7 m (23 ft) away. unit.
  • Page 20 • Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. operations % To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the signal.
  • Page 21 Getting started Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. Press 2, then 0.

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you Turning the system on/off enjoy this system. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. % To turn the power on IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation, Press .

  • Page 23: Selecting The Source To Play

    Basic operations Selecting the source to Listening with headphones play CAUTION On the remote control: Be sure to turn down the volume; • Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may Press one of the source selecting buttons damage both the headphones and your hearing.

  • Page 24: Using The Sleep Timer

    Basic operations To change the remaining time until the shut-off time IMPORTANT Press SLEEP repeatedly. Before using the remote control for the • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. following operation, AUDIO • Set the remote control mode selector to To cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0min”...

  • Page 25: Changing The Decode Mode

    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...

  • Page 26: Playback

    Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. Basic playback For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45. • shows the types of discs the operation is % To load a disc available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
  • Page 27 Playback % Playback information on the display window NOTE (play button) or DVD. • You can also start playback by pressing • Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays Example: When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback.

  • Page 28: Playback Features

    Playback NOTE Playback features • You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 34) • You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. IMPORTANT (A pg. 33) Before using the remote control for the % Disc information on the display window following operation;...
  • Page 29 Playback Fast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttons You can search for a particular point while playing a disc. You can locate the desired title, chapter, 7 During playback track or file by On the remote control: selecting its number. Press ¡/1.

  • Page 30: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to Manual tuning go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation; Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 1 Set the remote control mode selector to band.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    Tuner operations Press MEMORY. Selecting the FM The channel number position starts flashing on the display reception mode window for about 5 seconds. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. •...

  • Page 32: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating realistic sound fields % DTS Digital Surround You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software • Dolby Surround encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( Dolby Pro Logic II •...
  • Page 33 Creating realistic sound fields 7 Indicators on the display window Creating sound field Reflections from behind Digital signal format indicators LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in. Early reflections GDIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.

  • Page 34: Using The Surround Mode

    Creating realistic sound fields IMPORTANT Using the surround mode Before using the remote control for the following operation; The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround • Set the remote control mode selector to mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. AUDIO.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Sound

    Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control: Press TEST. Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level. “TEST TONE” and the corresponding signal indicator starts flashing on the display window, and the test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order;...

  • Page 36: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback 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 •...

  • Page 37: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: During DVD playback Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD (back to the beginning) 7 During playback or while stopped • TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track Press ON SCREEN twice. •...
  • Page 38 Advanced operations Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter Cursor number to be played using the on-screen bar. /ENTER 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Number buttons Press ENTER.

  • Page 39: Using The Mp3 Control Display

    Advanced operations Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter NOTE the desired title or group number. • You can also use the 10 button to enter “0”. • The +10 button is not used by this function. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of •...

  • Page 40: Using The Jpeg Control Display

    Advanced operations To select the other group Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group. (play button) To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Cursor Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. /ENTER To start playback by specifying the track number Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter...

  • Page 41: Selecting A View Angle Of Dvd

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting a view angle of Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Press ENTER.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Subtitle/Audio Languages

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting the subtitle/ Press ON SCREEN twice. audio languages The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be Press ENTER.
  • Page 43 Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language. Press ON SCREEN twice. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to move The pop-up window disappears.

  • Page 44: Special Picture Playback

    Advanced operations To return to normal playback Special picture playback Press 3 (play button). NOTE This system provides special picture playback functions including • Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. Zooming in (play button) 7 During playback or while paused Press ZOOM.
  • Page 45 Advanced operations Changing the VFP setting Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust. The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as enables you to adjust the picture character preferred.

  • Page 46: Program Playback

    Advanced operations Program Playback Example for 4 A You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order Example for 4 B from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once.

  • Page 47: Random Playback

    Advanced operations Repeating the current selection or all Random Playback discs You can play titles or tracks 7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG: During playback on a disc in random order. For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function When using the REPEAT button: Press REPEAT.
  • Page 48 Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG When using the on-screen bar: disc): Press ON SCREEN twice. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press ENTER.

  • Page 49: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) (A A A A pg. 49) You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV You can adjust sound settings. screen.
  • Page 50 Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus Press ENTER. The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on IMPORTANT the choice menu. Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

  • Page 51: Menu Description

    Setting DVD preferences 7 SUBTITLE Menu description Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages. • Select the initial subtitle language*. OFF (no indication of subtitles), ENGLISH, SPANISH, Language menu (LANGUAGE) FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below) NOTE 7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE •...
  • Page 52 Setting DVD preferences Picture menu (PICTURE) Audio menu (AUDIO) 7 MONITOR TYPE 7 L/R BALANCE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 53 Setting DVD preferences 7 CROSS OVER* 7 Level menu (LEVEL) Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use CENTER SPEAKER /SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER a small speaker in any position, this system automatically SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER /SUB WOOFER reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to Adjust the output level of related speakers.

  • Page 54: Parental Lock

    Setting DVD preferences Other setting menu (OTHERS) Parental Lock NOTE Using this function, you can restrict playback of a DVD containing • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family stopped.
  • Page 55 Setting DVD preferences Press ENTER. Press number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. • If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. You cannot go to the next steps before you enter the correct password.
  • Page 56 Setting DVD preferences Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra Eritrea RW Rwanda Lao People’s Democratic Republic United Arab Emirates Spain Saudi Arabia Afghanistan Ethiopia Lebanon Solomon Islands Antigua and Barbuda Finland Saint Lucia Seychelles Anguilla Fiji Liechtenstein Sudan Albania Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Sri Lanka Sweden...

  • Page 57: System Setting

    System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • BAL: • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers. (A pg. 49) IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 58: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    • To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 54) equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components...

  • Page 59: References

    • 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 60 References PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (A pg. 10 – 13) There is a short in the speaker cord. Reconnect the speaker cord. The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR) Connect the cord correctly.
  • Page 61 References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file Add correct file extension (.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3 or .MP3) names.

  • Page 62: Glossary

    References Multiangle Glossary By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called Aspect ratio the multiangle function. The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The Multichannel horizontal vs.

  • Page 63: Index

    References Index Menu language (MENU LANGUAGE) ........48 Monitor type (MONITOR TYPE) ..........49 16:9 AUTO................49 16:9 NORMAL................49 A-B Repeat Playback..............45 4:3 LB..................49 All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ........30 – 32 4:3 PS ..................49 Angle..................... 38 MP3..................3, 4, 36 Audio CD ..................

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Mass: 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs) Power Consumption: 20 W (at operation) % Subwoofer (SP-PWM45) 1.0 W (in standby mode) Dimensions (W M H M D):400 mm M 85 mm M 386 mm Amplifier section (15-3/4 inches M 3-3/8 inches M 15-...
  • Page 65 References Satellite Speakers (SP-THM65F) Satellite Speakers Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) Front speakers (SP-THM45F) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Speakers: 8.0 cm (3-3/16 inches) Power Handling Capacity: 100 W Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Impedance: Power Handling Capacity: 120 W Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Impedance: Dimensions (W D):250 mm...
  • Page 66 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...
  • Page 68 © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0303SKMIDEJEM...
  • Page 69 Se compose de XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C et SP-THM65F TH-M55 Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F Se compose de XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C et SP-THM55F TH-M45 Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S Se compose de XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F et SP-THM45S INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1024-002B...
  • Page 70 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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. ATTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1.
  • Page 71 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION — F button! Note to CATV system installer: (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
  • Page 72 Table of contents Introduction........2 Creating realistic sound fields ..29 Notes on handling..............2 Using the surround mode ............31 Supplied accessories .............2 Adjusting the sound.............32 About discs ........3 Advanced operations ..... 33 Playable disc types ..............3 Using the on-screen bar ............33 Disc structure ................4 Playing from a specified position on a disc......34 Playback Control function (PBC) —...

  • Page 73: Introduction

    Introduction 7 Safety precautions Notes on handling Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places. 7 Important cautions Avoid high temperatures Installation of the system Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near •...

  • Page 74: About Discs

    About discs Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc Playable disc types or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur: This system has been designed to play back the following discs: Some discs may not be played back.

  • Page 75: Disc Structure

    About discs IMPORTANT Playback Control function Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; (PBC) — VCD and SVCD • Check the connection with the TV. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view only the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.

  • Page 76: Names Of Parts And Controls

    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 J Headphones jack (PHONES) A pg. 20 B Standby-on button (F STANDBY/ON) A pg.
  • Page 77 • ) A pg. 30 Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( • Powered subwoofer Front (SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) Front (SP-PWM65) Rear A System cord connector A pg. 10 B Front speaker terminals (FRONT SPEAKERS) A pg. 12, 13 C Center speaker terminals (CENTER SPEAKER) A pg. 12, 13 D Surround speaker terminals (SURROUND SPEAKERS) A pg.
  • Page 78 Names of parts and controls A Remote control mode selector A pg. 17 – 54 Remote control AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS B Muting button (MUTING) A pg. 20 C Disc buttons (DISC 1-5) A pg. 23 D TV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) A pg. 17 E Operating buttons Play button (3) A pg.

  • Page 79: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 80 Getting started Connecting the FM and AM antennas If reception is poor Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connecting cords and power cords.
  • Page 81 Getting started Connecting the powered subwoofer Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied). • Connect the system cord by matching the 5 marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer.
  • Page 82 Getting started This page is for 7 Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only) Fix the stand to the speaker section. Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two • Be sure to tighten the screws firmly. parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first Speaker section assemble them by following the procedure below.
  • Page 83 Getting started This page is for 7 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.
  • Page 84 Getting started This page is for 7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M55/TH-M45) TH-M55: Each speaker (SP-THM55F) can be used as a front or surround speaker. 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.
  • Page 85 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. Center unit A To composite video output B To S-video output White C To audio output...
  • Page 86 Getting started Connecting the power cord Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer. Firmly insert the supplied power cord into the Ó AC IN socket on the rear of the center unit.

  • Page 87: Using The Remote Control

    Getting started Operating the system from the remote Using the remote control control The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the center functions from a distance of up to 7 m away. unit.
  • Page 88 • Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. operations 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control You can operate your DBS tuner or CATV converter using the signal.
  • Page 89 Getting started Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0.

  • Page 90: Basic Operations

    Basic operations This section mainly explains operations commonly used when you Turning the system on/off enjoy this system. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. 7 To turn the power on IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation, Press F AUDIO.

  • Page 91: Selecting The Source To Play

    Basic operations Selecting the source to Listening with headphones play CAUTION On the remote control: Be sure to turn down the volume; • Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may Press one of the source selecting buttons damage both the headphones and your hearing.

  • Page 92: Using The Sleep Timer

    Basic operations To change the remaining time until the shut-off time IMPORTANT Press SLEEP repeatedly. Before using the remote control for the • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. following operation, AUDIO • Set the remote control mode selector to To cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0min”...

  • Page 93: Changing The Decode Mode

    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...

  • Page 94: Playback

    Playback This section explains basic operations of DVD player. Basic playback For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45. • shows the types of discs the operation is 7 To load a disc available for. • Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV. Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
  • Page 95 Playback 7 Playback information on the display window NOTE • You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD. • Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays Example: When a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played back all available discs sequentially until you stop playback.

  • Page 96: Playback Features

    Playback NOTE Playback features • You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 34) • You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. IMPORTANT (A pg. 33) Before using the remote control for the 7 Disc information on the display window following operation;...
  • Page 97 Playback Fast-forward/fast-reverse search Locating a desired selection using number buttons You can search for a particular point while playing a disc. You can locate the desired title, chapter, 7 During playback track or file by On the remote control: selecting its number. Press ¡/1.

  • Page 98: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to Manual tuning go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT On the remote control: Before using the remote control for the following operation; Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 1 Set the remote control mode selector to band.

  • Page 99: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    Tuner operations Press MEMORY. Selecting the FM The channel number position starts flashing on the display reception mode window for about 5 seconds. When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. •...

  • Page 100: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    Creating realistic sound fields 7 DTS Digital Surround You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software • Dolby Surround encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( Dolby Pro Logic II •...
  • Page 101 Creating realistic sound fields 7 Indicators on the display window Creating sound field Reflections from behind Digital signal format indicators LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in. Early reflections GDIGITAL: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in. Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals come No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in.

  • Page 102: Using The Surround Mode

    Creating realistic sound fields IMPORTANT Using the surround mode Before using the remote control for the following operation; The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround • Set the remote control mode selector to mode for input signal from digital multichannel software. AUDIO.

  • Page 103: Adjusting The Sound

    Creating realistic sound fields Adjusting the sound On the remote control: Press TEST. Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level. “TEST TONE” and the corresponding signal indicator starts flashing on the display window, and the test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order;...

  • Page 104: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback 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 •...

  • Page 105: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    Advanced operations Basic operation on the on-screen bar Example: During DVD playback Example: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD (back to the beginning) 7 During playback or while stopped • TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track Press ON SCREEN twice. •...
  • Page 106 Advanced operations Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen bar When playing back a DVD, you can locate the chapter Cursor number to be played using the on-screen bar. (3/2///5) /ENTER 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Number buttons Press ENTER.

  • Page 107: Using The Mp3 Control Display

    Advanced operations Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter NOTE the desired title or group number. • You can also use the 10 button to enter “0”. • The +10 button is not used by this function. The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of •...

  • Page 108: Using The Jpeg Control Display

    Advanced operations To select the other group Press Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group. (play button) To skip groups/tracks during playback Press Cursor / repeatedly for forward-skip. Cursor Press Cursor 5 repeatedly for reverse-skip. (3/2///5) /ENTER To start playback by specifying the track number...

  • Page 109: Selecting A View Angle Of Dvd

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting a view angle of Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles. Press ENTER.

  • Page 110: Selecting The Subtitle/Audio Languages

    Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Selecting the subtitle/ Press ON SCREEN twice. audio languages The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be Press ENTER.
  • Page 111 Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language. Press ON SCREEN twice. Each time you press the button, the audio language changes. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Press Cursor 3/2 to move The pop-up window disappears.

  • Page 112: Special Picture Playback

    Advanced operations To return to normal playback Special picture playback Press 3 (play button). NOTE This system provides special picture playback functions including • Sound cannot be heard during slow-motion playback. frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom. Zooming in (play button) 7 During playback or while paused Press ZOOM.
  • Page 113 Advanced operations Changing the VFP setting Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust. The VFP (Video Fine Processor) function Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as enables you to adjust the picture character preferred.

  • Page 114: Program Playback

    Advanced operations Program Playback Example for 4 A You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any Example for 4 B order from among multiple discs. You may program the same title or track more than once. Selected title/track number Selected group number...

  • Page 115: Random Playback

    Advanced operations Repeating the current selection or all Random Playback discs 7 For DVD/Audio CD/MP3/JPEG: You can play titles or tracks During playback on a disc in random order. For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function When using the REPEAT button: Press REPEAT.
  • Page 116 Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG When using the on-screen bar: disc): Press ON SCREEN twice. Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press Cursor 3/2 to move Press ENTER.

  • Page 117: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences : Audio menu (AUDIO) (A pg. 49) You can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the TV You can adjust sound settings. screen. • Adjustments are possible only when selecting DVD as the source.
  • Page 118 Setting DVD preferences Basic operation on the choice menus Press ENTER. The pop-up window, listing the selectable options, appears on IMPORTANT the choice menu. Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.

  • Page 119: Menu Description

    Setting DVD preferences 7 SUBTITLE Menu description Some DVDs have multiple subtitle languages. • Select the initial subtitle language*. OFF (no indication of subtitles), ENGLISH, SPANISH, Language menu (LANGUAGE) FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE and language codes from AA to ZU (see below) NOTE 7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE •...
  • Page 120 Setting DVD preferences Picture menu (PICTURE) Audio menu (AUDIO) 7 MONITOR TYPE 7 L/R BALANCE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
  • Page 121 Setting DVD preferences 7 Level menu (LEVEL) 7 CROSS OVER* Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use CENTER SPEAKER /SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER a small speaker in any position, this system automatically SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER /SUB WOOFER reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to Adjust the output level of related speakers.

  • Page 122: Parental Lock

    Setting DVD preferences Other setting menu (OTHERS) Parental Lock NOTE Using this function, you can restrict playback of a DVD containing • You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is violent scenes or scenes not suitable for your other family stopped.
  • Page 123 Setting DVD preferences Press ENTER. Press number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. • If you enter a wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears under the PARENTAL LOCK sub-menu. You cannot go to the next steps before you enter the correct password.
  • Page 124 Setting DVD preferences Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Andorra Eritrea RW Rwanda Lao People’s Democratic Republic United Arab Emirates Spain Saudi Arabia Afghanistan Ethiopia Lebanon Solomon Islands Antigua and Barbuda Finland Saint Lucia Seychelles Anguilla Fiji Liechtenstein Sudan Albania Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Sri Lanka Sweden...

  • Page 125: System Setting

    System setting You can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system. • BAL: • The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources. You can adjust the balance between the front left and front right speakers. (A pg. 49) IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 126: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    • To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is correct “M. OUT” setting. (A pg. 54) equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components...

  • Page 127: References

    • 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 128 References PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (A pg. 10 – 13) There is a short in the speaker cord. Reconnect the speaker cord. The audio cord is not connected to AUDIO IN (VCR) Connect the cord correctly.
  • Page 129 References MP3 Playback PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION A disc cannot be played. No MP3 files are recorded to the disc. Replace the disc. MP3 files do not have the file extension in their file Add correct file extension (.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3 or .MP3) names.

  • Page 130: Glossary

    References Multiangle Glossary By recording multiple scenes progressing at the same time in a single title, the user can select view angles. This feature is called Aspect ratio the multiangle function. The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The Multichannel horizontal vs.

  • Page 131: Index

    References Index Menu language (MENU LANGUAGE) ........48 Monitor type (MONITOR TYPE) ..........49 16:9 AUTO................49 16:9 NORMAL................49 A-B Repeat Playback..............45 4:3 LB..................49 All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ........30 – 32 4:3 PS ..................49 Angle..................... 38 MP3..................3, 4, 36 Audio CD ..................

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Dimensions (W M H M D):216 mm M 353 mm M 485 mm Tuning Range Mass: 12.0 kg 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWM45) General Amplifier section Power Requirements: AC 120 V Ó, 60 Hz 80 W per channel, RMS at 6 C...
  • Page 133 References 7 Satellite Speakers (SP-THM65F) 7 Satellite Speakers 5.5 cm M 2 Speakers: Front speakers (SP-THM45F) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Speakers: 8.0 cm Power Handling Capacity: 100 W Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Impedance: Power Handling Capacity: 120 W Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz Impedance: Dimensions (W M H M D):250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm Frequency Range:...
  • Page 134 EN, FR © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0403SKMIDEJEM...
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