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JVC TH-S77 Instructions Manual

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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-S77
Consists of XV-THS77, SP-PWS77,
SP-THS77F, SP-THS77C and
SP-THS77S
INSTRUCTIONS
GVT0154-001A
[US/UN/UG/UX]

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  • Page 1 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-S77 Consists of XV-THS77, SP-PWS77, SP-THS77F, SP-THS77C and SP-THS77S INSTRUCTIONS GVT0154-001A [US/UN/UG/UX]...
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others 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-THS77) Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
  • Page 3 Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are shown below: XV-THS77 Wall or obstructions 3 cm MIC LEVEL MIC 1 MIC 2 Wall or...

  • 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 ...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 ...10 Connecting a TV ...10...

  • 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 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: Notes On File Types

    About discs Notes on 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”...

  • Page 8: Description Of Parts And Controls

    Description of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) Display window pg. 23 pg. 37 FM AM P L PCM SURR CH RESUME PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST pg. 19 pg. 27 pg. 16 pg. 29 pg. 18 Disc tray (inside): pg.

  • Page 9: Setting The Voltage Selector

    Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer Front NOTE • For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer. Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR Before plugging, set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of the powered subwoofer. Voltage selector switch pg.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Description of parts and controls Remote control OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO pg. 18 pg. 12 TV/VIDEO MUTING VCR/DBS pg. 15 FM/AM pg. 28 AUDIO SUBTITLE SURROUND FL DISP. pg. 27 TV VOL CHANNEL AUDIO VOL pg. 12 VCR/DBS pg. 12 TUNING TUNING SLOW MEMORY FM MODE...

  • 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 Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Front speakers Powered subwoofer SP-THS77F SP-PWS77 4Ω 16Ω Speaker (rear side) Screw M4 x 40 mm (supplied) Base plate CAUTION •...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Connecting The Powered Subwoofer

    Connections Connecting the powered subwoofer Center unit System cord (supplied) Align the 5 marks. Connecting to an analog component You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. Center unit S-video cord (not supplied) Composite video cord (not supplied) VCR ( TV ( Cassette recorder ( To composite video output...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Operating The Vcr

    Operating external components with the remote control Operating the VCR 7 To set the manufacturer’s code You can operate a JVC VCR without setting the manufacturer’s code. Slide the remote control mode selector to VCR/DBS. Press VCR. Press and hold VCR/DBS.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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). To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). DVD: (A pg. 18) To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 37) FM/AM: Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

  • Page 19: Sleep Timer [Sleep]

    DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “NTSC” or “PAL”. 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 20: 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. 7 While DVD is selected as the source and stopped Take your position where you listen to the sound.

  • Page 21: 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 18 to 21.
  • Page 22 Playback NOTE • (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen. • If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 36. 7 Playback information on the display window DVD VIDEO Example:...

  • Page 23: One Touch Replay

    Playback DVD VR disc Example: During playback on the Original program* Elapsed playing time Title number (hour:minute:second) PG (Original program) indicator Pressing FL DISP. Title number Chapter number 1 . C Example: During playback on the Playlist* Elapsed playing time Title number (hour:minute:second) 3 0.

  • Page 24: Locating A Desired Title/Group Using Number Buttons

    Playback Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons 7 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 1 2 3 4 5 While the display window shows “_ _”...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Using The On-Screen Bar

    Advanced operations 7 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 7 Indicators on the display window Digital signal format indicators...
  • Page 27 Advanced operations 7 Contents of the on-screen bar during playback DVD VIDEO Dolby D 2/0 . 0ch DVD AUDIO Dolby D 2/0 . 0ch SVCD MPEG-4* 7 – N are not available. DVD VR disc Dolby D CHAP 3 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 34 DVD-VR 2/0 .

  • Page 28: 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 29: Using The File Control Display

    Advanced operations Locating a desired position by specifying the time 7 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 7 When specifying the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc Perform the following procedure while stopped.

  • Page 30: Resume Playback

    Advanced operations Resume playback When Resume Playback is set to “ON” (A pg. 36) 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 (A pg. 14) •...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Audio

    Advanced operations Selecting the audio 7 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 Y/5 to select the desired audio.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 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. Press 3 (play button). To quit Random mode While stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both program window and disappear from the TV screen.

  • 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 When using the A-B RPT button: Press A-B RPT at the beginning of the part you want to repeat (point A).

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38 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. • 16:9/16:9 MULTI (Wide television conversion) Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed on 16:9 (wide TV).
  • Page 39 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. TEST TONE* Outputs the test tone.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: Karaoke Operations

    KARAOKE 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. The buttons described below are used on pages 39 and TOP MENU/PG MENU/PL Cursor...

  • Page 43: Selecting Audio

    KARAOKE operations To hide or show the reservation list Press RESERVE. Each time you press RESERVE, the reservation list disappears/appears from/on the TV screen. The reservation list cannot be displayed during playback. NOTE • When “ ” appears in step 2, 12 songs have already been reserved and you cannot make more reservations.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Specifications

    References Specifications 7 Center unit (XV-THS77) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference. Audio input level AUDIO IN (VCR): 270 mV/47 kC Digital input* DIGITAL IN: –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm) (OPTICAL) Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital...
  • Page 46 Mains (AC) Line Instruction CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.

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