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JVC TH-C40 Instructions Manual

JVC TH-C40 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-C60
Consists of XV-THC60, SP-PWC60,
SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC60S
TH-C50
Consists of XV-THC50, SP-PWC50,
SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC50S
TH-C40
Consists of XV-THC40, SP-PWC40,
SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C and SP-THC40S
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.
LVT1504-003A
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  • Page 1 TH-C60 Consists of XV-THC60, SP-PWC60, SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC60S TH-C50 Consists of XV-THC50, SP-PWC50, SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC50S TH-C40 Consists of XV-THC40, SP-PWC40, SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C and SP-THC40S 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/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO...
  • 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. : Visible and/or invisible class 1M CAUTION laser radiation when open.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ...2 Notes on handling ... 2 Supplied accessories ... 2 About discs ...3 Playable disc types ... 3 Playable file types ... 4 Description of parts and controls ...5 Connections ...8 Connecting the FM and AM antennas ... 8 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ...9 Speaker layout ...
  • 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 (23°F and 95°F). • 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 √ in the list below shows available disc types and recording formats. Disc type CD-R/-RW* DVD-R* Recording format DVD Video — √ VCD/SVCD √...
  • Page 7: Playable File Types

    About discs Playable file types For all playable files • The system can only recognize and play files with one of the following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper and lower case; MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3” WMA: “.WMA”, “.wma” JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”...
  • Page 8: Description Of Parts And Controls

    Description of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described. Display window Disc tray (inside): Rear panel (center unit) Remote sensor: 31, 32 21, 36...
  • Page 9 Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWC60/SP-PWC50 Front SP-PWC40 Front NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer. * Do not block the ventilation openings to allow proper air circulation by the cooling fan. POWER ON lamp: POWER ON...
  • Page 10 Description of parts and controls Remote control Number buttons: 18 - 37 25 - 32 15, 21 19, 37 22, 36 28, 29 30, 31 19, 29 18, 30 Putting batteries in the remote control 14, 15 14 - 36 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace 14, 17 both batteries.
  • Page 11: 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 Center unit Antenna cord •...
  • Page 12: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers

    Connections Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers TH-C60/TH-C50 7 Assembling the speakers — 7 For TH-C60: Assemble front speakers and surround speakers. 7 For TH-C50: Assemble front speakers. For the surround speakers of TH-C50, see “Connecting the surround speakers — TH-C50”. (See page 10.) For TH-C60 Front speaker Surround...
  • Page 13 7 Connecting the center speaker — Speaker (bottom) Black For TH-C40, the front, surround and center speakers are equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet. Front speaker (SP-THC40F)
  • Page 14 Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC60. Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Powered subwoofer TH-C60: SP-PWC60 TH-C50: SP-PWC50 TH-C40: SP-PWC40 Center speaker TH-C60: SP-THC60C TH-C50: SP-THC60C TH-C40: SP-THC40C CAUTION • If you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
  • Page 15: Speaker Layout

    Connections Speaker layout To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position. Center speaker Front left speaker Surround left speaker If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the listening position You can adjust the delay time of the speakers.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer

    • While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device, do not disconnect the device. It may cause a malfunction of both the system and the device. • JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB mass RCA pin plug cord storage class device while using this system.
  • Page 17: Operating External Components With The Remote Control

    Operating external components with the remote control The buttons described below are used on pages 14 and 15. Number buttons NOTE • Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. • Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Slide the remote control mode selector...
  • Page 18: Operating The Dbs Tuner Or Catv Converter

    Operating external components with the remote control Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Slide the remote control mode selector to VCR/DBS. Press DBS. Press and hold F VCR/DBS. Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished. Press ENTER.
  • 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, USB MEMORY, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See page 19.) USB MEMORY: To play back a file in a USB mass storage class device.
  • Page 21: Sleep Timer [Sleep]

    DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to the interlace mode. 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.
  • Page 22: Playback

    Playback • The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types 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 or USB MEMORY. The buttons described below are used on pages 19 to 22.
  • Page 23 Playback 7 On-screen guide icons During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the TV screen; • : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-subtitle languages. • : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio languages.
  • Page 24: One Touch Replay

    Playback 7 Disc information on the display window The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray. Example: When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the disc tray 5 is selected. Currently selected disc number Currently loaded disc number...
  • Page 25: Skip To The Beginning Of A Desired Selection

    Playback Skip to the beginning of a desired selection 7 Using x/4 buttons 7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter): During playback 7 For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function 7 For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/ MPEG-1/DivX (track/file): During playback or while stopped Press x or 4 repeatedly. NOTE •...
  • Page 26: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations • The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types the 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 27 Advanced operations 7 DSP STADIUM STADIUM mode adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an outdoor stadium. All Channel Stereo 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.
  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Bar

    Advanced operations Using the on-screen bar You can check disc information and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar. Showing the on-screen bar 7 Whenever a disc is loaded Press ON SCREEN. Each time you press the button, the on- screen bar changes as follows on the TV screen.
  • Page 29: 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 30: Using The File Control Display

    Advanced operations Locating a desired position by specifying the time 7 For DVD VIDEO: During playback 7 For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during playback without PBC function 7 For CD: During playback or while stopped 7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc Perform the following procedure while stopped.
  • Page 31: Resume Playback

    Advanced operations Resume Playback When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (see page 35) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (RESUME indicator lights on the display window.) • Turning off the power (See page 16.) •...
  • Page 32: Selecting The Audio

    Advanced operations Selecting the audio 7 During playback of a disc/file 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 Y/5 to select the desired audio.
  • Page 33: Program Playback

    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. 7 During playback Press VFP. The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen. Example: Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select the VFP mode.
  • Page 34: Random Playback

    Advanced operations Random Playback You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. 7 While stopped Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. RND indicator lights on the display window. Press 3 (play button). •...
  • Page 35: 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). 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ENTER.
  • Page 36: 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 37 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. • 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV).
  • Page 38 Setting DVD preferences : Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING) 7 Level menu (LEVEL) FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers. You can adjust the output level in the -6 dB to +6 dB range.
  • Page 39: 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 36 and 37. Number buttons Cursor (3/2) Manual tuning On the remote control: Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band.
  • Page 40: 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. 7 To preset the stations Tune in the station you want to preset. •...
  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Specifications

    References Specifications 7 Center unit (XV-THC60/XV-THC50/XV-THC40) Audio section Digital input* DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm) (OPTICAL) Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) Video section Video System:...
  • Page 44 References 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWC40) Amplifier section 167 W per channel, RMS at 3 Ω at Front/Center/Surround: 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 167 W, RMS at 3 Ω at 100 Hz, with Subwoofer: 10 % total harmonic distortion. Speaker section Speaker unit: 16 cm (6-5/16 inches) Bass-reflex...
  • Page 45 References 7 Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC50 Front speakers (SP-THC60F) Type: 1-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type (Magnetically shielded Type) Speaker: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) cone M 2 Power Handling Capacity: 200 W 3 Ω Impedance: Frequency Range: 100 Hz to 20 000 Hz Sound Pressure Level: 78 dB/ W·m...
  • Page 48 © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0206RYMMDWJSC...
  • Page 49 SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C et SP-THC60S TH-C50 Consists of XV-THC50, SP-PWC50, SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C and SP-THC50S Se compose de XV-THC50, SP-PWC50, SP-THC60F, SP-THC60C et SP-THC50S TH-C40 Consists of XV-THC40, SP-PWC40, SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C and SP-THC40S Se compose de XV-THC40, SP-PWC40, SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C et SP-THC40S INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 50 Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO...
  • Page 51 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. : Visible and/or invisible class 1M CAUTION laser radiation when open.
  • Page 52 Table of contents Introduction ...2 Notes on handling ... 2 Supplied accessories ... 2 About discs ...3 Playable disc types ... 3 Playable file types ... 4 Description of parts and controls ...5 Connections ...8 Connecting the FM and AM antennas ... 8 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ...9 Speaker layout ...
  • Page 53: Notes On Handling

    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 54: About Discs

    About discs Playable disc types This system has been designed to play back the following discs: DVD VIDEO √ in the list below shows available disc types and recording formats. Disc type CD-R/-RW* DVD-R* Recording format √ DVD Video — √...
  • Page 55: Playable File Types

    About discs Playable file types For all playable files • The system can only recognize and play files with one of the following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper and lower case; MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3” WMA: “.WMA”, “.wma” JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”...
  • Page 56: Description Of Parts And Controls

    Description of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described. Display window Disc tray (inside): Rear panel (center unit) Remote sensor: 31, 32 21, 36...
  • Page 57 Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer SP-PWC60/SP-PWC50 Front SP-PWC40 Front NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer. * Do not block the ventilation openings to allow proper air circulation by the cooling fan. POWER ON lamp: Rear...
  • Page 58 Description of parts and controls Remote control Number buttons: 18 - 37 25 - 32 15, 21 19, 37 22, 36 28, 29 30, 31 19, 29 18, 30 Putting batteries in the remote control 14, 15 14 - 36 If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace 14, 17 both batteries.
  • Page 59: 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 Center unit Antenna cord •...
  • Page 60: Connecting The Satellite (Front, Center, Surround) Speakers

    Connections Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers TH-C60/TH-C50 7 Assembling the speakers — 7 For TH-C60: Assemble front speakers and surround speakers. 7 For TH-C50: Assemble front speakers. For the surround speakers of TH-C50, see “Connecting the surround speakers — TH-C50”. (See page 10.) For TH-C60 Front speaker Surround...
  • Page 61 7 Connecting the center speaker — Speaker (bottom) Black For TH-C40, the front, surround and center speakers are equipped with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet. Front speaker (SP-THC40F)
  • Page 62 Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC60. Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Powered subwoofer TH-C60: SP-PWC60 TH-C50: SP-PWC50 TH-C40: SP-PWC40 Center speaker TH-C60: SP-THC60C TH-C50: SP-THC60C TH-C40: SP-THC40C CAUTION • If you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
  • Page 63: Speaker Layout

    Connections Speaker layout To obtain the best possible sound from this system, you need to place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position. Center speaker Front left speaker Surround left speaker If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the listening position You can adjust the delay time of the speakers.
  • Page 64: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer

    • While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device, do not disconnect the device. It may cause a malfunction of both the system and the device. • JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB mass RCA pin plug cord storage class device while using this system.
  • Page 65: Operating External Components With The Remote Control

    Operating external components with the remote control The buttons described below are used on pages 14 and 15. Number buttons NOTE • Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. • Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control. Operating the TV 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Slide the remote control mode selector...
  • Page 66: Operating The Dbs Tuner Or Catv Converter

    Operating external components with the remote control Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter 7 To set the manufacturer’s code Slide the remote control mode selector to VCR/DBS. Press DBS. Press and hold F VCR/DBS. Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished. Press ENTER.
  • Page 67: 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 68: Selecting The Source To Play

    Basic operations Selecting the source to play On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, USB MEMORY, FM/AM, VCR or DBS). DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See page 19.) USB MEMORY: To play back a file in a USB mass storage class device.
  • Page 69: Sleep Timer [Sleep]

    DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to the interlace mode. 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.
  • Page 70: Playback

    Playback • The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types 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 or USB MEMORY. The buttons described below are used on pages 19 to 22.
  • Page 71 Playback 7 On-screen guide icons During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the TV screen; • : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-subtitle languages. • : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio languages.
  • Page 72: One Touch Replay

    Playback 7 Disc information on the display window The disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray. Example: When the discs are loaded to disc trays 1, 2 and 5, and the disc in the disc tray 5 is selected. Currently selected disc number Currently loaded disc number...
  • Page 73: Skip To The Beginning Of A Desired Selection

    Playback Skip to the beginning of a desired selection 7 Using x/4 buttons 7 For DVD VIDEO (chapter): During playback 7 For VCD/SVCD (track): During playback without PBC function 7 For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/ MPEG-1/DivX (track/file): During playback or while stopped Press x or 4 repeatedly. NOTE •...
  • Page 74: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations • The icon such as shows the disc formats or file types the 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 75 Advanced operations 7 DSP STADIUM STADIUM mode adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an outdoor stadium. All Channel Stereo 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.
  • Page 76: Using The On-Screen Bar

    Advanced operations Using the on-screen bar You can check disc information and you can use some functions using the on-screen bar. Showing the on-screen bar 7 Whenever a disc is loaded Press ON SCREEN. Each time you press the button, the on- screen bar changes as follows on the TV screen.
  • Page 77: 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 78: Using The File Control Display

    Advanced operations Locating a desired position by specifying the time 7 For DVD VIDEO: During playback 7 For VCD/SVCD: While stopped or during playback without PBC function 7 For CD: During playback or while stopped 7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc Perform the following procedure while stopped.
  • Page 79: Resume Playback

    Advanced operations Resume Playback When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (see page 35) and you stop playback by the following operations, the position where playback has been stopped is stored. (RESUME indicator lights on the display window.) • Turning off the power (See page 16.) •...
  • Page 80: Selecting The Audio

    Advanced operations Selecting the audio 7 During playback of a disc/file 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 Y/5 to select the desired audio.
  • Page 81: Program Playback

    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. 7 During playback Press VFP. The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen. Example: Press Cursor 3/2 repeatedly to select the VFP mode.
  • Page 82: Random Playback

    Advanced operations Random Playback You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order. 7 While stopped Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV screen. RND indicator lights on the display window. Press 3 (play button). •...
  • Page 83: 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). 7 During playback Press ON SCREEN twice. The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen. Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight Press ENTER.
  • Page 84: 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 85 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. • 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 (conventional TV).
  • Page 86 Setting DVD preferences : Speaker setting menu (SPK. SETTING) 7 Level menu (LEVEL) FRONT LEFT SPEAKER/FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER/SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER While monitoring the test tone, adjust the center and surround speakers volume as much as that of the front speakers. You can adjust the output level in the -6 dB to +6 dB range.
  • Page 87: 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 36 and 37. Number buttons Cursor (3/2) Manual tuning On the remote control: Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band.
  • Page 88: 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. 7 To preset the stations Tune in the station you want to preset. •...
  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91: Specifications

    References Specifications 7 Center unit (XV-THC60/XV-THC50/XV-THC40) Audio section Digital input* DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm) (OPTICAL) Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) Video section Video System:...
  • Page 92 References 7 Subwoofer (SP-PWC40) Amplifier section 167 W per channel, RMS at 3 Ω at Front/Center/Surround: 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion. 167 W, RMS at 3 Ω at 100 Hz, with Subwoofer: 10 % total harmonic distortion. Speaker section Speaker unit: 16 cm Bass-reflex...
  • Page 93 References 7 Satellite Speakers — SP-XTHC50 Front speakers (SP-THC60F) Type: 1-way 2-speaker Bass reflex type (Magnetically shielded Type) 5.5 cm cone M 2 Speaker: Power Handling Capacity: 200 W 3 Ω Impedance: Frequency Range: 100 Hz to 20 000 Hz Sound Pressure Level: 78 dB/ W·m...
  • Page 94 EN, FR © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0306RYMMDWJSC...

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