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JVC TH-C6 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-C7
Consists of XV-THC7, SP-PWC7,
SP-THC7F, SP-THC7C and SP-THC5S
TH-C6
Consists of XV-THC6, SP-PWC6,
SP-THC6F, SP-THC6C and SP-THC6S
TH-C5
Consists of XV-THC5, SP-PWC5,
SP-THC5F, SP-THC5C and SP-THC5S
TH-C4/TH-C3
Consists of XV-THC4, SP-PWC4,
SP-THC4F, SP-THC4C and SP-THC4S
Consists of XV-THC3, SP-PWC3,
SP-THC3F, SP-THC3C and SP-THC3S
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.
GVT0150-001C
[J/C]

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  • Page 1 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-C7 Consists of XV-THC7, SP-PWC7, SP-THC7F, SP-THC7C and SP-THC5S TH-C6 Consists of XV-THC6, SP-PWC6, SP-THC6F, SP-THC6C and SP-THC6S TH-C5 Consists of XV-THC5, SP-PWC5, SP-THC5F, SP-THC5C and SP-THC5S TH-C4/TH-C3 Consists of XV-THC4, SP-PWC4, SP-THC4F, SP-THC4C and SP-THC4S...
  • Page 2 To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit. SP-THC7: 45 kg/100 lbs TH-C6: 38 kg/84 lbs TH-C5: 39 kg/86 lbs TH-C4: 26 kg/58 lbs TH-C3: 26 kg/58 lbs Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s...
  • Page 3 Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION : Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION : Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ... 2 Notes on handling ...2 Supplied accessories ...2 About discs ... 3 Playable disc types ...3 Notes on file types ...3 Description of parts and controls ... 4 Connections ... 7 Connecting the FM and AM antennas ...7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    M4 x 35 mm (8) TH-C6 (for satellite speakers): M5 x 25 mm (4) M4 x 55 mm (12) TH-C5 (for satellite speakers): M4 x 40 mm (6) • Bottom covers (for TH-C6 only) For satellite speakers (front and surround) (4)

  • Page 6: About Discs

    About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO VCD/SVCD • DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio”...

  • Page 7: Description Of Parts And Controls

    Description of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) Display window pg. 39 pg. 22 pg. 25 FM AM P L PCM SURR CH RESUME PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST pg. 21 pg. 29 pg. 31 pg. 18 Disc tray (inside): Rear panel (center unit) pg.

  • Page 8: Powered Subwoofer

    Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWC7/SP-PWC5 Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC5. Front SP-PWC6/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3 Front NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer. * Do not block the ventilation openings. pg.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Description of parts and controls Remote control pg. 14 TV/VIDEO pg. 14 VCR/DBS DISC 1 DISC 2 pg. 20 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 MUTING FM/AM pg. 17 TV VOL CHANNEL AUDIO VOL pg. 14 pg. 14 TUNING TUNING SLOW MEMORY FM MODE...

  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennas AM loop antenna Setting up supplied AM loop antenna If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Connecting AM loop antenna Center unit Antenna cord •...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers

    (front, center, surround) speakers The front speakers — TH-C7 For the surround speakers of TH-C7, see “The surround speakers — Except for TH-C6” ( pg. 10) Front speaker Base plate (x2) Before assembling — • Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).
  • Page 12 • Take care not to drop any component part while assembling; otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury. Stand Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. TH-C6 — Speaker Stand (×4) Base plate (×4)
  • Page 13 — Front speaker (×2) White Black White Black The surround speakers Except for TH-C6 — Surround speaker (×2) White Black Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made. The center speaker The following procedure explains SP-THC5C assembly. The assembly of other center speakers is done in the same manner.
  • Page 14 • Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that they are distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal heat buildup. (For TH-C7, TH-C6 and TH-C5) • When holding a speaker, always grasp the lower portion. • Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall down or break, possibly causing an injury.

  • Page 15: Speaker Layout

    Connections Speaker layout Center speaker Front left speaker Surround left speaker • Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface. • The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color distortions.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer

    Connections Connecting the powered subwoofer Center unit System cord (supplied) Align the marks. NOTE • The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type of the powered subwoofer. Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. Center unit S-video cord (not supplied)

  • Page 17: Operating External Components With The Remote Control

    • Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code. Slide the remote control mode selector to TV.

  • Page 18: Operating The Vcr

    Operating external components with the remote control Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). Examples: For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1. For a Sony product: Press 2, then 0. Echostar GI Jerrold 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 Hamlin 15, 16, 17, 18...

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Basic operations The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center unit same as on the remote control for operations unless otherwise noted. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation;...

  • Page 20: Selecting The Source To Play

    Basic operations Selecting the source to play On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). ( FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. ( Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

  • Page 21: Sleep Timer [Sleep]

    DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “INT-LACE”. 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 22: Optimizing The Speaker Settings [Smart Surround Setup]

    Basic operations Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] NOTE • When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart Surround Setup again. While DVD is selected as the source and stopped Take your position where you listen to the sound.

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback • The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types the VIDEO operation is available for. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press DVD. The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 23.
  • Page 24 Playback NOTE • Up to 5 discs can be loaded. • You can also start playback by pressing • The system plays back available discs sequentially until you stop playback or until the disc loaded on the DISC 5 tray reaches to the end.

  • Page 25: One Touch Replay

    Playback Example: During playback on the Playlist* Elapsed playing time Title number (hour:minute:second) PL (Playlist) indicator Pressing FL DISPLAY Playlist number Chapter number * Pressing TOP MENU/PG or MENU/PL, you can change the play mode. ( pg. 23) NOTE • You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/ JPEG).

  • Page 26: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons

    The system can play back the playlist edited by the recording equipment. See page 20 for button locations. ORIGINAL PROGRAM No Date Time Title 1 25/04/04 4ch 19:00 JVC DVD World 2004 2 17/05/04 8ch 10:30 3 22/05/04 8ch 17:00 Music Festival 4 26/05/04 L-1 13:19 children 001...

  • Page 27: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations • The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types the VIDEO operation is available for. IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. • There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above.

  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Bar

    Advanced operations All Channel Stereo (DSP) All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo source. Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo Indicators on the display window Digital signal format indicators...

  • Page 29: Changing The Time Information

    Advanced operations Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO Dolby D 2/0 . 0ch DVD AUDIO Dolby D 2/0 . 0ch SVCD DVD VR disc Dolby D CHAP 3 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 34 DVD-VR 2/0 . 0ch Shows disc type.

  • Page 30: Playing From A Specified Position On A Disc

    Advanced operations Playing from a specified position on a disc You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time. Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen.

  • Page 31: Using The File Control Display

    Advanced operations Locating a desired position by specifying the time For DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO/DVD VR: During playback For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during playback without PBC function For CD: During playback or while stopped When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc Perform the following procedure while stopped.

  • Page 32: Resume Playback

    Advanced operations Resume Playback When Resume Playback is set to “ON” ( and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (“RESUME” appears on the display window.) • Turning off the power ( pg.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Audio

    Advanced operations Selecting the audio During playback of a disc containing audio in several languages When using the AUDIO button: Press AUDIO. Example (DVD VIDEO): “ENGLISH” is selected out of 3 audio languages recorded. Press AUDIO repeatedly or press Cursor to select the desired audio.

  • Page 34: Changing The Vfp Setting

    Advanced operations Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIO Most DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures (B.S.P.), which usually appear by turns automatically during playback according to the playback sequence. You can change the picture (turn the page) manually when the current group/track has selectable pictures (pages).

  • Page 35: Program Playback

    Advanced operations Press ENTER. Example: Press Cursor to change the setting. Press ENTER. The current VFP settings appear again. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters. Press VFP. NOTE • Although the setting display disappears in the middle of the procedure, the setting at that time will be stored.

  • Page 36: Random Playback

    Advanced operations Random Playback You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. While stopped Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. Press (play button). • When more than one discs are loaded, the system starts Random Playback of the next disc after completing current disc playback.

  • Page 37: Tray Lock

    Advanced operations Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat] You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (point B). During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor to highlight Press ENTER.

  • Page 38: Sound And Other Settings

    Advanced operations Sound and other settings IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. NOTE Before you start operation; • There is a time limit when doing the following steps. If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

  • Page 39: Setting Dvd Preferences

    Setting DVD preferences Using the setup menus • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description” below. Basic operation on the setup menus IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
  • Page 40 Setting DVD preferences : Picture menu (PICTURE) MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9. • 16:9 (Wide television conversion) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed on 16:9 (wide TV).
  • Page 41 Setting DVD preferences Subwoofer menu (SUBWOOFER) LEVEL You can set the output level of the subwoofer in the -6 dB to +6 dB range. CROSS OVER The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer. Select one of the cross over frequency levels according to the bass sound quality from the front/center/surround speakers.

  • Page 42: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. 2 Press FM/AM. NOTE • When FM or AM is selected as the source, you can select All Channel Stereo (ALL ST) and SURR OFF mode.

  • Page 43: Preset Tuning

    Tuner operations Preset tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To preset the stations Tune in the station you want to preset. •...

  • Page 44: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components via the video components terminals.

  • Page 45: References

    References Maintenance Handling Discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc. • Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    References Specifications Center unit (XV-THC7/XV-THC6/XV-THC5/XV-THC4/XV-THC3) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Digital input* : DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (OPTICAL) (660 nm 30 nm) * Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency —...
  • Page 47 References Subwoofer (SP-PWC3) Amplifier section Front: 140W per channel, RMS at 4 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. Center/Surround: 130W per channel, RMS at 4 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. Subwoofer: 140 W, RMS at 4 % total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 48 References Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC5 Front speakers (SP-THC5F) Speaker unit: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded Power Handling Capacity: 170 W Impedance: Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W 230 mm (9-1/16 inches 11-5/16 inches) Mass: 3.5 kg (7.8 lbs) each Center speaker (SP-THC5C) Speaker unit: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches)
  • Page 50 For the U.S.A.
  • Page 51 © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0105TMMMDWJEM...

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