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- Page 1 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM SYSTÈME CINÉMA NUMÉRIQUE DVD TH-S3 Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, SP-THS3F, and SP-THS3S TH-S2 Consists of XV-THS2, SP-WS3, and, SP-THS3F INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS GVT0133-002B...
- Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en grade, précaution 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. CAUTION— button! (XV-THS3/XV-THS2) Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction ... 2 Notes on handling ...2 Supplied accessories ...2 About discs ... 3 Playable disc types ...3 Index of parts and controls ... 5 Connections ... 7 Connecting the FM and AM antennas ...7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and the subwoofer ... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Notes on handling 7 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. • Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV. •... -
Page 6: About Discs
About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW. • This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play discs recorded with PAL system. - Page 7 About discs Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played back only if they are already “finalized”. • When making your own disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format. •...
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Page 8: Index Of Parts And Controls
Index of parts and controls The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described. Front panel (center unit) Display window 35 35 Disc tray (inside): Remote sensor: Rear panel (center unit) - Page 9 Index of parts and controls Remote control 16, 35 12, 18 NOTE • To use the buttons under the cover, slide down the cover. Putting batteries in the remote control R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries (supplied) 11 – 36 18, 35 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace both batteries.
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Page 10: Connections
Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennas 7 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 Antenna cord •... -
Page 11: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers And The Subwoofer
Connections Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and the subwoofer Front speakers Surround speakers* * SP-THS3S is used in the illustration above. CAUTION • When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated on the rear of the center unit. -
Page 12: Speaker Layout
Connections Speaker layout Center speaker Front left speaker Surround left speaker NOTE • Although the satellite speakers and the subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV. •... -
Page 13: Connecting To An Analog Component
Connections Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. Center unit RCA pin plug cord (not supplied) To audio output Cassette recorder NOTE • If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this system, the sound output through this system may be distorted. -
Page 14: Operating External Components With The Remote Control
• Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 7 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 15: Operating The Vcr
Operating external components with the remote control Operating the VCR 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Slide the remote control mode selector to VCR. Press and hold VCR. Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished. Press ENTER. Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits). -
Page 16: 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 17: 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, AUX or AUX DIGITAL). To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See DVD: page 16.) To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 35.) FM/AM: Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. -
Page 18: Sleep Timer [Sleep]
DVD VIDEO 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 19: Playback
Playback • The mark shows the types of discs the 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 16 to 19. (play button) Basic playback Press OPEN/... - Page 20 Playback 7 Playback information on the display window DVD VIDEO Example: When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played Elapsed playing time (hour:minute:second) Chapter number 0 : 0 2 : 3 1 Signal and speaker indicators (See page 21.) Surround mode and digital signal format (See page 21.) Pressing FL DISP.
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Page 21: One Touch Replay
Playback 7 Screen saver A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver function). -
Page 22: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons
Playback Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons During playback or while stopped. Press TITLE/ GROUP. “_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group display area in the display window. Example: During DVD VIDEO playback T _ _ 1 : 2 3 : 4 5 While the display window shows “_ _”... -
Page 23: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations • The mark shows the types of discs the operation is available for. The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 30. (play button) Cursor (3/2/Y/5)/ ENTER IMPORTANT Before using the remote control for the following operation;... -
Page 24: Using The On-Screen Bar
Advanced operations 7 All Channel Stereo (DSP) 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. Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo 7 Indicators on the display window... -
Page 25: Changing The Time Information
Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO SVCD MPEG4* * 7 — r are not available. A Shows disc type. B Shows current transfer rate (Megabits per second). C Shows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD AUDIO) number. -
Page 26: 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 27: Using The File Control Display
Advanced operations Press ENTER. Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. NOTE • You can select up to the 99th chapter/track. Locating a desired position by specifying the time You can locate a desired position by specifying the time from the beginning the disc (while stopped) or the current title/track (during playback). -
Page 28: Resume Playback
Advanced operations 7 For MP3/WMA: During playback or while stopped For JPEG/MPEG4: While stopped Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the desired group/track/file. • For MP3/WMA, playback starts from the selected track. Press 3 (play button) or ENTER. • Track playback/slide-show starts from the selected track/ file. -
Page 29: Selecting The Audio
Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ENTER. Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select the desired subtitle. Press ENTER. Press ON SCREEN. The on-screen bar disappears. -
Page 30: 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 31: Program Playback
Advanced operations Press ENTER. Example: Press Cursor Y/5 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 32: Repeat Playback
Advanced operations Repeat Playback Repeating the current selection 7 For DVD VIDEO: During playback For VCD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/ JPEG/MPEG4: During playback or stopped When using the REPEAT button: Press REPEAT. 1 : 3 1 : 0 1 Repeat mode indicator Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat mode changes. -
Page 33: Tray Lock
Advanced operations When using the on-screen bar: Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ENTER. Press Cursor Y/5 repeatedly to select “A-B”. Press ENTER at the beginning of the part you want to repeat (point A). -
Page 34: Setting Dvd Preferences
Setting DVD preferences Using the setup menus • You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description”. 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 35 Setting DVD preferences : Picture menu (PICTURE) 7 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 16:9 (wide TV).
- Page 36 Setting DVD preferences 7 Distance menu (DISTANCE) Example: Center speaker Front right Front left 3.0 m 2.7 m 2.4 m 2.1 m Surround left Surround right In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows; • Distance of front speakers: 3.0 m •...
- Page 37 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...
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Page 38: 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. The buttons described below are used on pages 35 and Manual tuning Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band. -
Page 39: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode
Tuner operations Selecting the FM reception mode When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can change the FM reception mode to improve the reception. 7 While listening to an FM station Press FM MODE. The FM reception mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes. -
Page 40: Av Compu Link Remote Control System
AV COMPU LINK remote control system The JVC AV COMPU LINK system allows you to enjoy video or audio with the simplest operation. If your video/audio player (such as a DVD player, CD player and VCR) and television or/and amplifier/receiver support the JVC AV COMPU LINK system and... -
Page 41: References
References Maintenance 7 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 42: Specifications
References Specifications TH-S3 7 Center unit (XV-THS3) Audio section 52 W per channel, RMS at 6 C at 1 Front/Center/Surround: kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 52 W, RMS at 6 C at 100 Hz, with10 Subwoofer: % total harmonic distortion. Digital input*: OPTICAL DIGITAL IN: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm) - Page 43 References TH-S2 7 Center unit (XV-THS2) Audio section Front/Center/Surround: 45 W per channel, RMS at 6 C at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 45 W, RMS at 6 C at 100 Hz, with10 Subwoofer: % total harmonic distortion. Digital input*: OPTICAL DIGITAL IN: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm)
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