JVC AX-THL1 Home Theater System User Manual
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1. If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases replace both batteries CAUTION e Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Operating the system from the remote control Aim the remote control directly to the remote sensor of the center unit If you operate it from a diagonal position the operating range approx 5 m 16 ft may be shorter Do not block the remote sensor Con nections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting the speakers and subwoofer SP THL1F SP THL1S Front speakers Surround speakers N o 3 Speaker cord S ma Z3 ot 35 Q O o Wu oO uo 5 e Connect the black cords to the black terminals e Connect the white cords to the red terminals SP THL1W Subwoofer NU SP THL1C 3m Center speaker 10 ft SUBWOOFER CAUTION If 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 DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal e When installing the satellite speakers on the wall Be sure to have them installed on the wall by qualified personnel DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to avoid unexpected damage from falling off the wall2. Change the source to iPod See page 16 The iPod battery charge function is Activate the iPod battery charge deactivated function See page 19 Video and audio are A video component is connected Connect the center unit and TV distorted between the center unit andthe TV directly See page 9 Surround modes of ANALOG is selected on the setting Select DIGITAL on the setting of the DOLBY DIGITAL or of the audio terminals audio terminals dts SURROUND are not available to use The external component is not Connect the external component with connected with the digital audio cord the digital audio cord coaxial or coaxial or optical or HDMI cord optical or HDMI cord See pages 10 to 12 32 References Specifications m Center unit Output power Front Surround Center Subwoofer Audio section Analog Input 40 W per channel RMS at 3 Q at 1 kHz with 10 total harmonic distortion 100 W RMS at 4 Q at 1 kHz with 10 total harmonic distortion 100 W RMS at 4 Q at 30 Hz with 10 total harmonic distortion VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3 500 mV 50 k Q Digital Input VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 21 dBm to 15 dBm 660 nm 30 nm VIDEO 2 0 5 V p p 75 Q Video section Video System Horizontal Resolution Signal to Noise Ratio Video output level Composite S video Y S video C NTSC 500 lines 60 dB 1 V p p 75 Q 1 V p p 75 Q 0 286 V p p 75
3. 19 LANGUAGE AV POS 7 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT 4 gt USE AY 4 gt TO SELECT USE ENTER TO CONFIRM ENTER ad TO EXIT PRESS SET UP 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the TV screen Menu description A Language menu LANGUAGE m ON SCREEN LANGUAGE e Select the language shown on the TV screen when operating this system L Picture menu PICTURE m MONITOR TYPE You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play files recorded in the pictures height width ratio of 16 9 e 16 9 NORMAL Wide television screen Select this when the aspect ratio of your wide TV is fixed to 16 9 16 9 AUTO Wide television conversion Select this when your TV is an ordinary wide TV 4 3 LB Letter Box conversion Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4 3 conventional TV While viewing a wide screen picture the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen 4 3 PS Pan Scan conversion Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4 3 conventional TV While viewing a wide screen picture the black bars do not appear however the left and right edges of the pictures will not be shown on the screen NOTE Even if 4 3 PS is selected the screen size may become 4 3 LB with some files This depends on how files are recorded m PICTURE SOURCE You can obtain optimal picture quality by selecting whether the content of the file is processed by field
4. USER 1 or USER 2 in step 2 proceed to perform the following operation 3 Press A V repeatedly to select a parameter you want to adjust Adjust gradually and confirm picture appearance results are as preferred e GAMMA Control brightness of neutral tints while maintaining brightness of dark and bright portions 3 to 3 BRIGHTNESS Control screen brightness 8 to 8 e CONTRAST Control screen contrast 7 to 7 e SATURATION Control screen color depth 7 to 7 e TINT Control screen tint 7 to 7 e SHARPNESS Control screen sharpness 8 to 8 4 Press ENTER Example GAMMA 0 Press A V to change the setting Press ENTER The current VFP settings appear again 5 6 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters 8 Press VFP NOTE e Ifthe setting display disappears in the middle of the procedure the setting at that time will be stored 25 Operations for USB MEMORY Repeating playback When using the REPEAT button F Press REPEAT Example asr Each time you press REPEAT the Repeat mode CE window C track files Repeats the current Repeats all tracks files REPEAT ALL Repeat mode is off No DOFF The system plays back indication the file normally 26 Operations for surround mode The buttons described below are used on page 28 M OGG OOOO OO els SURROUND Using the surround mode
5. il To start play back a connected iPod See page 19 VIDEO1 3 To select the external components connected to the VIDEO 1 3 terminals on the center unit See page 10 to 12 On the center unit Press INPUT SELECTOR V repeatedly until the source name you want appears on the display window NOTE e The source selection lamp of the selected source lights up on the center unit e It may take time to change the source Basic operations See page 16 for button locations Adjusting the volume VOLUME CAUTION e Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source If the volume is set at a high level the sudden blast of sound may damage your hearing and or blow out the speakers On the remote control Press AUDIO VOLUME On the center unit Press VOLUME Listening with headphones not supplied CAUTION Be sure to turn down the volume e Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing e Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may suddenly come out of the speakers While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit the system automatically cancels the surround mode see page 27 currently selected deactivates the speakers and activates the headphone mode HEAD PHONE appears on the display window Headphone mode When using the headphones the following signals come out reg
6. 01 is the initial setting JVC 01 PHILIPS AKAI 02 17 PIONEER 35 36 37 DAEWOO 08 09 29 SABA 62 63 64 29 51 52 FISHER 17 SAMSUNG 71 72 73 74 RETURN DVD gt Fe D TOP MENU A Y ENTER S HITACHI SANYO IRRADIO SCHNEIDER MITSUBISHI TOSHIBA ORION ZENITH 69 70 SHIFT PANASONIC 39 41 JV ON a 4 Release TV If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand try each one until you enter the correct one aa ses gt gt EUR oe AUDIO SUBTITLE NOTE e Manufacturers codes are subject to change without notice M To operate a IV You can perform the following operations on the TV Operating the TV OI TV Turn on or off the TV TV VIDEO Set the input mode either Toset the manufacturer s code TV or VIDEO 1 Press and hold i TV 1 9 0 or 100 while Selects the channels Press and hold the button until step 3 is finished pressing SHIFT 2 Press ENTER RETURN while pressing Alternates between the SHIFT previously selected channel and the current channel TV CH while pressing Change the channels SHIFT TV VOLUME while Adjust the volume pressing SHIFT NOTE e The operating buttons may differ depending on manufacturers 14 See page 14 for button locations M To operate a DVD player You can perform the following operations on the DVD Operating the TV and
7. Current group Current track file Current track file total track Total track file number file number on current group Playback status The file control display appears automatically during playback for MP3 WMA WAV only or while stopped 1 Press A Y to select the desired group track file while playback is stopped 2 Press USB MEMORY P II or ENTER e Track playback slide show starts from the selected track file e When you press ENTER for JPEG only the selected file is played back To skip the file during playback Press P d or A V NOTE e You can also check playback information on the display window See page 22 Some group track and file names may not be displayed correctly depending on recording conditions e The order of groups tracks and files may be displayed differently from the order displayed on your personal computer Operations for USB MEMORY See page 21 for button locations Resuming playback When Resume Playback is set to ON see page 31 and you stop playback by the following operations the position where playback has been stopped is stored RESUME appears on the display window e Turning off the power see page 16 e Pressing M once e Changing the source see page 16 MP3 WMA DIRES WAV To start playback from the stored position e Press USB MEMORY B H on the remote control or iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL C H on the center unit Sele
8. connecting the iPod switch the charge mode to CHARGE OFF refer to To turn ON OFF the charge mode on page 20 with iPod selected as source NOTE e Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio sources with high recording levels When distortion occurs it is recommended to turn off the equalizer of the iPod For information on operating the iPod see the iPod instruction manual iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL II iPod USB MEMORY iPod CONTROL ma USB MEMORY CONTROL gt iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL m This button does not function as a stop button to operate an iPod This button functions only to turn ON OFF the charge mode to operate an iPod 19 Operations for iPod To turn ON OFF the charge mode 1 While iPod is selected as a source Display the current charge mode On the remote control Press and hold E for 2 seconds On the center unit Press and hold iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL E for 2 seconds The current charge mode appears on the display window Select the desired charge mode On the remote control Press E repeatedly On the center unit Press iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL repeatedly CHARGE ON Select when you want to charge the iPod battery through the iPod terminal CHARGE OFF Select when you do not want to charge the iPod battery through the iPod terminal NOTE When the charge mode is CHARGE ON the iPod battery is charged through the iPod termina
9. e When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly Do not expose this apparatus to rain moisture dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus ATTENTION e Ne bloquez pas les orifices ou les trous de ventilation Si les orifices ou les trous de ventilation sont bloqu s par un journal un tissu etc la chaleur peut ne pas tre vacu e correctement de appareil Ne placez aucune source de flamme nue telle qu une bougie sur l appareil Lors de la mise au rebut des piles veuillez prendre en consid ration les probl mes de l environnement et suivre strictement les r gles et les lois locales sur la mise au rebut des piles N exposez pas cet appareil la pluie a l humidit un gouttement ou des claboussures et ne placez pas des objets remplis de liquide tels qu un vase sur l appareil Warnings Cautions and Others Mises en garde pr cautions et indications diverses 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 Attention Ventilation Correcte Pour viter les chocs lectriques les incendies et tout autre d g t poser l appareil sur une surface plate Le d gagement minimum es
10. 1 Power Handling Capacity 40 W Impedance 3Q Frequency Range 90 Hz to 20 kHz Sound Pressure Level 77 dB W m Dimensions W X H X D 100 mm X 104 mm X 105 mm 3 15 16 inches X 4 1 8 inches X 4 3 16 inches Mass 0 42 kg 0 93 lbs each Center speaker SP THL1C Type Full Range Bass Reflex Type Magnetically shielded Type Speaker 6 5 cm 2 9 16 inches cone X 1 Power Handling Capacity 100 W Impedance 4Q Frequency Range 90 Hz to 20 kHz Sound Pressure Level 77 dB W m Dimensions W X H X D 100 mm X 104mm X 105 mm 3 15 16 inches X 4 1 8 inches X 4 3 16 inches Mass 0 42 kg 0 93 lbs each Surround speakers SP THL1S Type Full Range Bass Reflex Type Speaker 6 5 cm 2 9 16 inches cone X 1 Power Handling Capacity 40 W Impedance 3Q Frequency Range 90 Hz to 20 kHz Sound Pressure Level 76 dB W m Dimensions W X H X D 100 mm X 104mm X 105 mm 3 15 16 inches X 4 1 8 inches X 4 3 16 inches Mass 0 5 kg 1 2 lbs each Designs amp specifications are subject to change without notice 33 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE NEED HELP ON HOW TO HOOK UP NEED ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO OPERATE NEED TO LOCATE A JVC SERVICE CENTER LIKE TO PURCHASE ACCESSORIES WVD is HERETO HELP TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 http www jvc com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service Do not attempt t
11. II OM H eaae RCA pin plug cord To analog DVD recorder DVD player E 5 not supplied audio output satellite tuner VCR Ally a mp or game console Zot OO CET Y To composite 4 To S video 4 4 4 To component LE video output output video output VIDEO Composite video cord lt o supplied Align the A marks S video cord not supplied COMPONENT VIDEO Component video cord not supplied NOTE Unify the way of TV connection and that of video component s for example connect a video component through S VIDEO jack when TV is connected through S VIDEO jack Otherwise the signal from the component is not sent to the TV The audio signal through the HDMI VIDEO 2 IN terminal is not reproduced on this system The signal is reproduced on the TV connected with HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal Use an HDMI cable shorter than 5 m 15 ft When you are playing HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection content the sound and picture may not be transmitted to the speakers and TV for a few seconds at the beginning due to the confirmation process If the component video output jacks of your video components of the BNC type use a plug adapter not supplied to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs When shipped from the factory the source of VIDEO 2 have been set for use with the AUDIO VIDEO 2 IN terminal for the audio connection If you connect the components with digital coaxial audio cord change the audi
12. To component k 2 ons input video input video input wineo 2 N SUB WOOFER JIC J J a et DS 208 DIGITALIN ET Fior S video cord not supplied 08 OOQ Gu WO OO F Composite video cord i e supplied 4s Component video cord not supplied NOTE e HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal passes through the signal from the HDMI input terminal VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 selected as the source COMPONENT MONITOR OUT terminal passes through the signal from the COMPONENT input terminal VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 selected as the source e S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal passes through the signal from the S VIDEO input terminal VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 selected as the source e VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal passes through the signal from the VIDEO input terminal VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 selected as the source e Use an HDMI cable shorter than 5 m 15 ft e When you are playing HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection content the sound and picture may not be transmitted to the speakers and TV for a few seconds at the beginning due to the confirmation process Ifthe component video input jacks of your TV are of the BNC type use a plug adapter not supplied to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting the video components for the sou
13. You can enjoy more realistic sound field than a stereo sound by using the surround mode e The surround modes are also available for external components m Auto Surround AUTO SURROUND This function automatically selects the appropriate surround mode according to the incoming signals For example a multi channel source is automatically reproduced in an appropriate multichannel surround mode Available Surround modes for each input signal The V marks show available surround modes Signal Dolby Digital Multi channel Dolby Digital 2 channel DTS Digital Surround Multi channel DTS Digital Surround 2 channel Analog or Linear PCM V Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II has a developed multichannel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources stereo source and Dolby Surround encoded source into a 5 1 channel Dolby Pro Logic II has 2 modes Movie and Music e Pro Logic II Movie DPL II MOVIE Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark DU botsysurrouno e Pro Logic II Music DPL II MUSIC Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources Dolby Digital Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital DO potey _ There are other encoding formats of digital surround introduced by Dolby Laboratories such as Dolby Digital EX m DTS Digital Surround Used to r
14. a 2 channel source you can select the desired surround mode manually When playing back digital multichannel software except while OFF is selected The appropriate multichannel surround mode Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround is automatically selected When playing back a 2 channel source You can select either Dolby Pro Logic II DPL II MOVIE DPL II MUSIC or the DSP mode Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the desired mode The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode appears on the display window Fach time you press the button the surround mode changes For details on each mode see Available Surround modes for each input signal See page 27 To turn off the surround mode Press SURROUND repeatedly until SURROUND OFF appears on the display window Storing adjustments auto memory When you turn the power off the system memorizes the current surround mode The memorized mode is automatically recalled when you turn the power on NOTE e During playback of MPEG 1 MPEG 2 or ASF files the surround mode setting is ineffective Setting preferences The buttons described below are used on page 29 to 31 Using the setup menus e You can change the language used in the setup menus See Menu description below NOTE e You can use SET UP menu only when the source is USB MEMORY Basic operation on the setup menus E While stopped 1 Press SET UP T A
15. eeeteeeeeeteeeeeeees 15 Basic operations ssssssssesssessssosssess 16 Turning the system on off eeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 Selecting the source to play ceceeseeeseeeseeeeneeeeeees 16 Adjusting the volume VOLUME eee 17 Listening with headphones not supplied 17 Turning off the sound temporarily MUTING 17 Adjusting the brightness of the indications DIMMER san dede 17 Sleep limer SLEEP rrian e nt 17 Adjusting the output level of the speakers and SUD WOOLED rore a E 18 Changing the scanning mode ss ssssssssesessssssssesesssseses 18 Operations for iPod ses 19 PVO an Podis eine a n ts 19 Operations for USB MEMORY 21 Basic operations for USB MEMORY eee 21 Advanced operations for USB MEMORY 4 24 Operations for surround mode 27 Using the surround mode 1 0 eeeeeeeteteeeeteeeeneeeenees 27 Setting Preferences ses 29 Using the setup Menus sise 29 MN AESETID HONTE nations 29 Setting the audio terminal 0 eeeeeeseeeeeeees 31 References 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 32 Troubleshoot ne RM nn ne 32 SPCC ITIGCALIONS sense dede eme teste 33 Introduction Notes on handling Important cautions Installation of the system e Select a place which is level dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV Do not use the system in a pl
16. the source you want to set e V1 A D For the source of VIDEO 1 e V2 A D For the source of VIDEO 2 e V3 A D For the source of VIDEO 3 4 Press lt gt to select the audio input terminal you want to use for the source selected in the above step Example V1 A D DIGITAL ANALOG Signal from AUDIO jacks comes out of the speakers see page 10 to 12 e DIGITAL Signal from DIGITAL IN terminal comes out of the speakers see page 10 to 12 NOTE e Ifyou press DVD or DVD II in the middle of the procedure you cannot select ANALOG DIGITAL by pressing lt 4 P In this case press the button for the current source VIDEO1 VIDEO2 or VIDEO3 then press B to select ANALOG DIGITAL 31 References Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Power does not come on The power cord is not connected Connect the power cord correctly See page 13 The system suddenly The playback level of the current Play back the source with lower turns off source is too high volume level The remote control does The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries See page 6 not work REMOTE CONTROL Sunlight is shining directly on the Hide the remote sensor from direct remote sensor sunlight The remote control does The remote control mode is not for Before operation press one of the not work as expected the desired source source selecting buttons for the desired source sowo No sound The speaker cord
17. the system is turned off 2 Turn on the system see page 16 3 Select USB MEMORY as the source see page 16 4 Start playback On the remote control Press USB MEMORY P II On the center unit Press iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL II The operations of the files in a USB mass storage class device depend on the file types stored in the device For MP3 WMA WAY files The file control display see page 24 appears on the TV screen For JPEG files Each file still pictures is shown on the TV screen for about 3 seconds slide show When stop the playback the file control display see page 24 appears on the TV screen For MPEG 1 MPEG 2 ASF files Pressing TOP MENU or MENU shows the file control display see page 24 on the TV screen during playback NOTE e When several types of files are recorded on a device select file type you want to play on the setup menu see page 30 M Tostop Press E M Topause On the remote control Press USB MEMORY II during playback On the center unit Press iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL H during playback To continue playback press the button again 22 m Playback information on the display window MP3 WMA WAV MPEG 1 MPEG 2 ASF file Example When an MP3 file is played back Signal and speaker indicators see page 28 File number Group number Elapsed playing time hour minute second during playback only Each time you press DI
18. types the operation is available for The buttons described below are used on pages 16 to 18 1 AUDIO 9 DIMMER VIDEO1 2 3 O O hin U en ooog O ise le C MEMORY p s OOO 7 TS SLEEP SLEEP SPK LEVEL SCAN MODE SPK LEVEL MUTING AUDIO AUDIO VOLUME VOLUME JVC STANDBY O INPUT SELECTOR A V VOLUME iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL gt II PHONES 16 Turning the system on off On the remote control Press AUDIO On the center unit Press O I NOTE e A small amount of power is consumed even when the power is turned off This is called standby mode and the STANDBY lamp lights in this mode Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely e You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons One of the source selecting buttons on the remote control VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO iPod H and USB MEMORY II iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL C HE on the center unit Turning on by the button automatically changes the source to USB MEMORY except when the last source was iPod Selecting the source to play On the remote control Press one of the source selecting buttons VIDEO1 3 USB MEMORY II or iPod 11 USB MEMORY II To play back a file in a USB mass storage class device See page 21 iPod
19. video source or by frame film source Normally set to AUTO e AUTO Used to play a file containing both video and film source materials This system recognizes the source type video or film of the current file according to the file information If the playback picture is unclear or noisy or the oblique lines of the picture are rough try to change to fixed modes e FILM Suitable for playing back a film source file VIDEO Suitable for playing back a video source file m SCREEN SAVER See page 22 You can activate or deactivate screen saver function 29 Setting preferences m FILETYPE When several types of files are recorded on a device you can select which files to play e AUDIO Select this to play MP3 WMA WAV files e STILL PICTURE Select this to play JPEG files e VIDEO Select this to play MPEG 1 MPEG 2 ASF files Audio menu AUDIO M D RANGE COMPRESSION Dynamic range compression You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly at night even at a low volume when listening to the sound with Dolby Digital e AUTO Select this when you want to enjoy surround sound with its full dynamic range no effect applied e ON Select this when you want to fully apply the compression effect useful at midnight NOTE e When you play a multichannel Dolby Digital source with the surround mode is off the setting of D RANGE COMPRESSION is set to ON automatically P i Speaker setting menu SP
20. DVD player Operating the DVD player player Toset the manufacturer s code 7 Press and hold d DVD O DVD Turn on or off the DVD Press and hold the button until step 3 is finished player 2 Press ENTER DVD gt Play back a disc DVD II Pause playback To release 3 Press number buttons 1 9 0 to enter the manufacturer s code 2 1 9 0 while pressing it press DVD amp Select a desired chapter digits SHIFT number Examples For a MAGNAVOX DVD player Press 0 then 5 TOP MENU Display a DVD top menu For a PANASONIC DVD player Press 1 then 0 MENU Display a DVD menu lt P A lIYV Select a DVD menu item 01 is the initial setting ENTER TENSE 7 oon A ence a lt lt gt Skip to the beginning of KENWOOD 03 04 PROSCAN 12 next chapter return to the search E Stop playback Sai Ce AUDIO Select the audio language pus os ZENITH osis audio channel Release DVD SUBTITLE Select the subtitle language If there is more than one code listed for corresponding ZOOM Enlarge the picture brand try each one until you enter the correct one NOTE manufacturers e The operating buttons may differ depending on 15 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 if they have the same name or marks as on the remote control unless otherwise noted e The icon such as Fa shows the file
21. K SETTING m Level menu LEVEL FRONT LEFT SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER While monitoring the test tone adjust the output level of the speakers You can adjust the output level within the range of 6 dB to 6 dB TEST TONE Emits the test tone The test tone comes out of all of the activated speakers in the following sequence Front left speaker gt gt Center speaker Front right speaker Surround right speaker gt Surround left speaker back to the beginning NOTE e No test tone comes out of the subwoofer 30 See page 29 for button locations M Delay menu DELAY Example Center speaker 1ms coe Qr x Subwoofer ont right f Oms 4 80m 10 ft 20 m 9 ft 2 4 m 8 ft 2 1m 7 ft XN 7 1 1 7 7 i Surround left Surround right 2 MS 2 ms 1 ms increase or decrease in delay time corresponds to about 30 cm 1 ft decrease or increase in distance Set to 0 ms for the furthest speaker from your position as the basis for the delay time setting In this case set the delay time of each speaker as follows e Delay time of front speakers 0 ms e Delay time of center speaker 1 ms e Delay time of surround speakers 2 ms FRONT LEFT SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER Adjust
22. MM JVC DIGITAL MEDIA SYSTEM TH L1 Consists of AX THL1 SP THL1W SP THL1F SP THL1C and SP THL1S Homi Pod eee S dts Digital Direct Progressive Scan MPEG 4 PRO LOGIC II Digital Surround ASF PLAYBACK INSTRUCTIONS F custoner 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 o GVT0206 001A J C Warnings Cautions and Others Mises en garde pr cautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the CAUTION button Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely the STANDBY lamp goes off When installing the apparatus ensure that the plug is easily accessible The button in any position does not disconnect
23. Q Component Interlace Progressive Y PB PR HDMI HDMI Input HDMI Output Max capability USB storage USB specification Compatible device Compatible file system Bus power supply Speaker impedance Front and Surround Center and Subwoofer General Power Requirements Power supply to iPod Power Consumption 1 V p p 75 Q 0 7 V p p 75 Q VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT 1920 X 1080 at 60 Hz Deep color 4 4 4 color depth 24 bit Compatible with USB 2 0 Full Speed Mass Storage Class FAT16 FAT32 5 V 500 mA 3 Q to 16 Q 4 Oto 16 Q AC 120 V 60 Hz 5 V 500 mA 50 W at operation 0 8 W in standby mode Dimensions W X H X D Mass 118 mm X 276 mm X 246 mm 4 11 16 inches X 10 15 16 inches X 9 11 16 inches 2 9 kg 6 4 lbs Corresponding to Linear PCM Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround with sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Subwoofer SP THL1W Type 1 way Bass Reflex Type Magnetically Shielded Type Speaker 16 cm 6 5 16 inches cone X 1 Power Handling Capacity 100 W Impedance 4 Q Frequency Range 30 Hz to 1 5 kHz Sound Pressure Level 84 dB W m Dimensions W X H X D 266 mm X 270 mm X 157 mm 10 1 2 inches X 10 11 16 inches X 6 3 16 inches Mass 2 9 kg 6 4 lbs Satellite speakers Front speakers SP THL1F Type Full Range Bass Reflex Type Magnetically shielded Type Speaker 6 5 cm 2 9 16 inches cone X
24. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited e iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Care of the cabinet e Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth If the system is heavily stained wipe it with a cloth soaked in water diluted neutral detergent and wrung well then wipe clean with a dry cloth e Since the system may deteriorate in quality become damaged or get its paint peeled off be careful about the following DO NOT wipe it forcefully DO NOT wipe it with thinner benzine or other organic solvents including disinfectants DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time If water gets inside the system Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet then call the store where you made your purchase Using the system in this condition may cause a fire or electrical shock Supplied accessories Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied If anything is missing contact your dealer immediately e Remote control 1 e Batteries 2 e Composite Video cord 1 e Connection cable for iPod 1 e Stand for iPod 1 e USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PER
25. SONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC e HDCP is the abbreviation of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection and is the high reliable copy control technology licensed by Digital Content Protection LLC About files Playable file types for the USB MEMORY For all playable files The system can only recognize and play files with one of the following extensions regardless of the letter case upper lower MP3 lt MP3 gt lt mp3 gt WMA lt WMA lt wma gt WAV lt WAV gt lt WAVE lt wav gt lt wave gt JPEG lt JPG gt lt JPEG gt lt jpg gt lt jpeg gt MPEG 1 MPEG 2 lt MPG gt lt MPEG gt lt mpg gt lt mpeg gt ASF lt ASF gt lt asf gt The system recognizes up to 150 tracks files per group 99 groups per device and the total number of the tracks files that the system can play is 4 000 Some files may not be played back normally because of their characteristics or recording conditions Some files require a longer readout time It differs due to the complexity of the directory file configuration If different kinds of files are mixed set the FILE TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the a
26. SPLAY the elapsed playing time and the file information appears alternately JPEG file File number Group number File type NOTE e You can also check the playback information using the on screen bar See page 24 e When playback is stopped the file type is shown on the display window instead of elapsed playing time m Screen saver An image may burn in on a TV screen 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 e Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function If you do not want to use the screen saver function see page 29 Operations for USB MEMORY See page 21 for button locations Fast forward fast reverse search Press lt lt or gt during playback Each time you press the button the search speed changes x2 x5 x10 x20 x60 WMA WAV MP3 MPEG 1 2 To return to normal speed playback Press USB MEMORY B H on the remote control NOTE e When a MP3 WMA WAYV file is played back sound is intermittent and low during fast forward reverse search e This feature may not work for some files e For MP3 WMA WAV file the search speed is not shown To skip files one by one MP3 On the remote control WMA Press a or PP n On the center unit ras ase Press iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL lt lt or Pl NOTE e You can also
27. ace subject to vibration Power cord e Do not handle the power cord with wet hands e A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord When unplugging the cord always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord To prevent malfunctions of the system e There are no user serviceable parts inside If anything goes wrong unplug the power cord and consult your dealer Do not insert any metallic object into the system Note about copyright laws Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from original sources Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws m Safety precautions Avoid moisture water and dust Do not place the system in moist or dusty places Avoid high temperatures Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device When you are away When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet Do not block the vents Blocking the vents may damage the system e This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
28. ardless of your speaker setting e For 2 channel sources the front left and right channel signals are come out from the headphones e Multi channel signals are downmixed and come out from the headphones Turning off the sound temporarily MUTING Press MUTING To restore the sound Perform one of the following e Press MUTING again e Press AUDIO VOLUME e Press VOLUME on the center unit Adjusting the brightness of the indications DIMMER Press DIMMER Each time you press the button you can change the brightness level in 3 steps Sleep Timer SLEEP The system turns off automatically when the specified period of time has passed Press SLEEP repeatedly Each time you press the button the shut off time changes as follows 10 gt 20 30 gt 60 gt 90 120 150 180 gt Canceled gt back to the beginning e The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display Example SLEEP indicator SLEEP 6 0 shut off time To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly To cancel Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP appears e The SLEEP indicator goes off e Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer 17 Basic operations See page 16 for button locations 1 Adjusting the output level of the speakers and subwoofer Press SPK LEVEL to show the target speaker indication on the display windo
29. ct USB MEMORY as the source again if you changed the source To clear the stored position Press M again e Disconnecting the USB mass storage class device also clears the stored position Zooming in E During playback or while paused Press ZOOM Each time you repeat the procedure the scene magnification changes 2 While zoomed in press lt gt A v to move zoom in area To return to normal playback Press ZOOM repeatedly to select OFF NOTE e The number of the magnification steps varies depending on the file type e During slide show playback of JPEG zooming in is not available In such a case press USB MEMORY B H to pause slide show playback then zoom in During playback lt B A W may not work in step 2 MPEG JPEG 4 12 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 MPEG JPEG 12 E During playback 1 Press VFP The current VFP settings appear on the TV screen Example NORMAL BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 0 SATURATION 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 2 Press lt gt repeatedly to select the VFP mode NORMAL Normally select this e CINEMA Suitable for movies When you select NORMAL or CINEMA press VFP to complete the setting e USER 1 and USER 2 You can adjust parameters that affect picture appearance Only when selecting
30. d exclamation l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est destin alerter l utilisateur sur la pr sence d op rations d entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d instructions Afin d viter tout risque d lectrocution d incendie etc 1 Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l appareil 2 Ne pas exposer l appareil la pluie n1 l humidit WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE European Union only Union europ enne seulement THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warnings Cautions and Others Mises en garde pr cautions et indications diverses For U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer
31. due to incorrect installation or weakness in wall structure Care must be taken in selecting a location for speaker installation on a wall Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the speakers installed interfere with daily activities Precautions for daily use e When moving the speakers do not pull the speaker cords otherwise the speakers may fall over causing damage or injury e Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that the sound is distorted otherwise the speakers may be damaged by internal heat buildup Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made 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 Front right speaker speaker ra f y Subwoofer Surround left O y 2 right speaker speaker If your speakers cannot be placed at the same distance from the listening position You can adjust the delay time of the speakers See Delay menu DELAY on page 30 NOTE e Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface e The subwoofer front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs However if not installed properly they may cause color distortions So pay attention to the following when installing the speakers When placing the speakers near a TV set tur
32. een guide icons see page 31 23 Operations for USB MEMORY See page 21 for button locations Advanced operations for USB MEMORY Using the on screen bar You can check file information and use some functions through the on screen bar MPEG 1 2 Showing the on screen bar Press ON SCREEN Each time you press the button the on screen bar changes as follows on the TV screen Example During ASF playback USB Time 00 04 58 gt OFF The on screen bar disappears Contents of the on screen bar during playback USB REPEAT TRACK Time 00 04 58 ay Shows Repeat mode status See page 26 Shows time information Shows playback status O appears during playback O Q appears during fast forward reverse QD appears when paused appears when stopped ro 24 Using the file control display You can search and play desired groups and MP3 tracks files using the file control display on the WAV Example TV screen iwees ase Current group total group number Repeat mode See page 26 Track information for MP3 WMA WAV only Elapsed playing time of current track except for JPEG 01 Gladiator mp3 02 Hurricane mp3 03 Spitfire mp3 04 Defiant mp3 05 Roc mp3 06 Whirlwind mp3 07 Typhoon mp3 08 Tempest mp3 09 Firebrand mp3 10 Meteor mp3 12 Spiteful mph Meteor Artist Gloster Album invincible birds
33. ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss ATTENTION Une pression acoustique excessive des couteurs ou du casque d coute peut entrainer une perte auditive For Canada pour le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS ICES 003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR APPAREILS NUMERIQUES NMB 003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS CAUTION e Do not block the ventilation openings or holes If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out Do not place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus
34. eo sound e Game The surround effect with the optimum force for a game M Indicators on the display window Digital signal format indicators LPCM Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in DUD Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in dts Lights when DTS signals come in No indication No digital signal indicator lights when analog signals come in Dolby Surround mode indicator DO PLI Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated Surround indicator SURR Lights when the surround mode is activated Dom s Source signal indicators etc Light to indicate the incoming signals Lights when the front left channel signal comes in Lights when the center channel signal comes in Lights when the front right channel signal comes in Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in s Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2 channel Dolby Surround signal comes in swer Always lights The channel with 7 shows that the corresponding speakers are reproducing the channels sound If the channels sound decoded into 5 1 channel is reproduced only lights EF fe oa m o g ip BA 28 Selecting the surround mode The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround mode for input signal from digital multichannel software When playing back
35. eproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround dits or nd DTS Digital Surround dts SURROUND is another discrete multi channel digital audio format available on CD and DVD software e There are other encoding formats of multi channel digital surround introduced by Digital Theater Systems Inc such as DTS ES DTS 96 24 Mode Auto Dolby DTS Digital Fo sumouna Dolby Surround preted Surround PSP SURROUND AUTO DPLII DPLII DOLBY dts 3 ALL CH FOR LSURROUND MOVIE MUSIC DIGITAL SURROUND TADIUM LrEREO 3 GAME RER BRIE EN a a pv pepe ES pt BEBE ee ee ES BEESESEARA REESE a a E E ON CE T Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 2 DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of DTS Inc 3 You can select these modes by pressing SURROUND See page 28 Continued on the next page 27 Operations for surround mode See page 27 for button locations m DSP e STADIUM STADIUM mode adds clarity and spreads the sound like in an outdoor stadium All Channel Stereo All Channel Stereo ALL CH STEREO 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 All Channel Stereo Normal ster
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37. is not connected Check the connection See page 7 An incorrect source has been selected Select the correct source See page 16 No picture is displayed on The video cord is not connected Connect the cable correctly See page the TV screen correctly 9 The file is not playable Use a playable file See pages 3 No picture is displayed on The connected TV is not HDCP Use a HDCP compatible TV the TV or no sound come compatible out through HDMI The HDMI cord is not connected Disconnect the HDMI cable and PICTURE CODES correctly connect it again No picture is displayed on The scan mode is set to PROGRESS Change the scan mode to INT the TV screen the picture though the center unit is connected to LACE See page 18 is blurred or the picture is the TV which does not support the divided into two parts progressive video input The picture does not fit The monitor type is not set correctly Set MONITOR TYPE properly See the TV screen page 29 The iPod does not play The battery of the iPod is exhausted Leave the iPod connected for at least even though 10 minutes CONNECT appears on The iPod battery charge function is Activate the iPod battery charge the display deactivated function See page 19 The iPod is not compatible with the Check the compatibility on the list System See page 19 PLAYBACK The iPod is not charged The source is not iPod
38. l while iPod is selected as a source The initial setting of charge mode is CHARGE ON and it is advisable to set it to CHARGE ON for most of the time Starting playback 1 2 3 Connect an iPod see page 13 while the system is turned off Turn on the system see page 16 Select iPod as the source see page 16 iPod CONNECT appears on the display If an iPod is not connected firmly iPod NO CONNECT appears eThe iPod indicator lights up on the display Start playing on the iPod On the remote control Press iPod 11 On the center unit Press iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL C II Press above button again if iPod does not start playback 20 To pause playback On the remote control Press iPod 11 during playback On the center unit Press iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL H during playback To continue playback press the button again Fast forward fast reverse search On the remote control Press and hold lt lt or gt during playback On the center unit Press and hold iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL lt lt or gt gt during playback To return to normal speed playback Release the button Skip to the next previous item On the remote control Press lt lt or gt On the center unit Press iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL lt lt or P Turning off the iPod On the remote control Press and hold iPod gt II On the center unit Press and hold iP
39. make this operations using the file control display See page 24 e This feature may not work for some files To select a file directly Press number buttons 0 10 Miva pec 10 to select the desired number as ase e For details on using the number buttons see How to use the number buttons below How to use the number buttons To select 3 Press 3 To select 10 Press 10 To select 14 Press 10 1 then 4 To select 24 Press 10 2 then 4 To select 40 Press 10 4 then 0 To select 114 Press 10 10 1 1 then 4 To locate a desired group 1 Press GROUP during playback cc 2 is shown in the group number area see page 22 on the display window MPEG 1 2 2 While the display window shows _ use number buttons 0 10 10 to enter the desired title or group number The system starts playback from the first file of the selected group e For details on using the number buttons see How to use the number buttons on the left column NOTE e This feature may not work for some files On screen guide icons During MPEG 1 MPEG 2 ASF file playback MPEG the following guide icons may appear for a while res ase on the TV screen Play M Pause cD CE Fast forward fast reverse appears when you perform each operation e O the file cannot accept an operation you have tried to do NOTE e To deactivate the on scr
40. n off the TV s main power switch or unplug it before installing the speakers Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV s main power switch again Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the above If this happens move the speakers away from the TV e The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded If they are located nearby the TV or monitor it will probably cause color distortion on the screen To avoid this do not place the speakers nearby the TV or monitor Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting a TV e You can get better picture quality in the order HDMI gt Component video gt S video gt Composite video e Distortion of picture may occur when connecting the TV via a VCR or to a TV with a built in VCR You need to set MONITOR TYPE in the PICTURE menu correctly according to the aspect ratio of your TV See page 29 e If your TV supports progressive video input you can enjoy a high quality picture from the source of USB MEMORY by setting the progressive scan mode to active and connect your TV with the HDMI cord or component video cord See page 18 e You can use below terminals for each sources to see the picture on the TV VIDEO 1 USB HDMI a mes S VIDEO VIDEO a To HDMI input HDMI cord not supplied TV Center unit s EEE Y Pp PR m To S video t Tocomposite amp 4 4
41. n set for use with the VIDEO 3 AUDIO L R audio terminal for the audio connection If you connect the components with digital optical audio cord change the audio input VIDEO 3 setting to Digital See page 31 12 Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting a USB mass Connecting the iPod storage class device Center unit on the front panel You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a Turn the arrow mark USB flash memory device hard disk drive multimedia card side left when x reader digital camera etc to this system connecting the plug l e After connecting a USB mass storage class device to this system and selecting USB MEMORY as the source the Connection cable for iPod as lied i file control display appears on the TV screen See page PUPPIE atana loriPOa MPP Hed a CAUTION Center unit on the front panel e Be sure to reduce the volume on the system to the minimum b level before connecting an iPod Adjust the volume after P playback has started DO NOT connect or disconnect the iPod when the system is turned on USB cable not supplied NOTE e To disconnect the connection cable from the iPod hold the NOTE buttons on the sides of the plug then pull it out Connect one USB mass storage class device to the systemata You cannot send any data to your iPod from the system time Do not use a USB hub e Do not carry the System with iPod co
42. nnected You might e While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device drop it or it might cause damages to the connector part do not disconnect the device It may cause a malfunction of e Do not touch or hit the iPod terminal pins or connector pins both the system and the device directly It might cause damages to the connector part e JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB e iPod indicator lights up during iPod connectivity mass storage class device while using this system e To view a video picture from the iPod on the TV connect the e When connecting with a USB cable use a cable less than 1 m system to the TV via the composite or S video jacks See 3 3 ft in length page 9 e This system is compatible with USB 2 0 Full Speed e iPod does not correspond to the component video output e You can play back the following types of files in a USB mass storage class device maximum data transfer rate 2 Mbps e Aoa N Connecting the power cord Picture JPEG Movie MPEG 1 MPEG 2 ASF Center unit e To view a picture movie files in a USB mass storage class device on the TV connect the system to the TV via the composite S video or component jacks See page 9 Plug into an AC outlet e You cannot play back a file larger than 2 GB e When playing a file which has a large transfer rate frames or sounds may be dropped during playback e This system cannot recognize a USB mass storage class device wh
43. normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge User Removal Memory Devices Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensors are covered for 90days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Products used for commercial purposes including but not limited to rental Loss of data resultant from malfunction of hard drive or other data storage device DOMNOOARWD h here are no express warranties except as listed above 7 THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN SOO La La La Da La La La La La Ob bb bb tb bt tb tt tb ot DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION x DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE x Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty
44. o input VIDEO 2 setting to Digital See page 31 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 17 Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting the video components for the source of VIDEO 3 M To connect the video components for the source of VIDEO 3 e You can get better picture quality in the order S video gt Composite video Center unit Digital optical audio cord not supplied S video cord not supplied Composite video cord supplied RCA pin plug cord not supplied To S video output To composite video output gt game console or gt camcorder To digital optical audio To analog audio output output NOTE e Unify the way of TV connection and that of video component s for example connect a video component through S VIDEO jack when TV is connected through S VIDEO jack Otherwise the signal from the component is not sent to the TV e When playback from USB source scan mode can be adjusted to have better picture quality See page 18 Ifyou 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 e When shipped from the factory the source of VIDEO 3 have bee
45. o service the product yourself Caution To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs BT 51005 9 0904 JVC LIMITED WARRANTY ISKON ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED INU S A CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period shown below The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR 1 yR 90 pays aakala La La La La La La La bt bt bt ot THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND gt IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO X WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period JVC will repair or replace defective parts with new or x rebuilt equivalents at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the LS remainder of the Warranty Period All products may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis x Color televisions with a screen size of 27 or greater qualify for in home service In such cases a technician will come id to your home and either re
46. od USB MEMORY CONTROL C II Turning off the system on standby mode or selecting another source also turns off the iPod Operations for USB MEMORY e The icon such as shows the file types the operation is 5 we ES P Basic operations for USB The buttons described below are used on pages 22 to M E MO RY 26 When USB MEMORY is selected as the source the following messages will appear on the TV screen Number buttons NOW READING Appears when the system is reading the file information NO USB DEVICE aa Appears when no USB mass storage class device is connected lt lt gt CANNOT PLAY THIS DEVICE Appears when unplayable USB mass storage class USB device is connected or no supported file is stored MEMORY 11 REPEAT DISPLAY CAUTION e Always set volume to the minimum level when connecting or disconnecting the other equipment e You cannot send any data to your USB mass storage class device from this system iPod USB MEMORY iPod CONTROL gt 11 USB MEMORY AK CONTROL lt lt iPod SF USB MEMORY CONTROL P amp P iPod USB MEMORY CONTROL m 21 Operations for USB MEMORY See page 21 for button locations Basic playback for USB MEMORY M Toplay a file in a USB mass storage class A WAV device 1 Connect a USB mass storage class device see page 13 while
47. ose rating exceeds 5 V 500 mA e This system may not recognize some USB mass storage class devices and does not support DRM Digital Rights Management e This system may not play back some files even though their formats are listed above CAUTION e The battery of a USB mass storage class device is charged while USB MEMORY is selected as the source e Youcannot connect a computer to the lt gt USB MEMORY terminal of the system e When connecting a USB mass storage device refer also to its Power cord e Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord When unplugging the cord always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord manual e An iPod does not play on the USB MEMORY terminal NOTE Ifthe wall outlet does not match the AC plug use an AC plug adapter not supplied 13 Operating the TV and DVD player You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also JVC and other manufacturers TV and DVD player e Refer also to the manuals supplied for the TV and DVD player To operate the equipment aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target equipment The buttons described below are used on pages 14 to 3 Press number buttons 1 9 0 to 15 enter the manufacturer s code 2 digits Examples For a AKAI TV Press 0 then 2 For a FISHER TV Press 1 then 7 Number buttons
48. pair the TV there or remove and return it if it cannot be repaired in your home id WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Please do not return your product to the retailer Instead return your product to the JVC authorized service center nearest you If shipping the product to the service x center please be sure to package it carefully preferably in the original packaging and include a brief description of x the problem s Please call 1 800 252 5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center Service locations x can also be obtained from our website http www jvc com If your product qualifies for in home service the service representative will require clear access to the product If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department x at 800 252 5722 WHAT IS NOT COVERED x This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal from cabinets or mounting systems Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual
49. ppropriate setting for the data to be read AUDIO STILL PICTURE or VIDEO See page 30 For MP3 WMA WAV files The system supports MP3 WMaA files recorded at a bit rate of 32 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz for WMA only 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz If the track information album name artist and track title etc is recorded it appears in the file control display on the TV screen See page 24 It is recommended that you make each MP3 WMA WAV files at the following conditions MP3 WMaA At a sample rate of 44 1 kHz and bit rate of 128 kbps WAV 44 1 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM For JPEG files It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480 it will take a longer time to be displayed This system can only play baseline JPEG files For MPEG 1 MPEG 2 files The stream format should conform to MPEG system program stream 720 x 576 pixels 25 fps 720 x 480 pixels 30 fps is recommended for the highest resolution This system also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576 480 x 576 352 x 288 pixels 25 fps and 352 x 480 480 x 480 352 x 240 pixels 30 fps The file format should be MP ML Main Profile at Main Level SP ML Simple Profile at Main Level MP LL Main Profile at Low Level Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 or MPEG2 Audio Layer 2 For ASF files The s
50. rce of VIDEO 1 M To connect the video components for the source of VIDEO 1 Center unit You can get better picture quality in the order HDMI gt Component video gt S video gt Composite video HDMI cord not supplied To HDMI output Digital optical audio cord not supplied SURROUND To digital optical audio output E MONITOR QUT q K J DVD recorder DVD player To analog satellite tuner VCR Hi RCA pin plug cord audio output or game console not supplied VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT VDEo1 VIDEO 2 N To component SZ Align the A To S video t t To composite video output COMPONENT mage YS A marks output video output S video cord not supplied VIDEO S VIDEO Component video cord not supplied NOTE Unify the way of TV connection and that of video component s for example connect a video component through S VIDEO jack when TV is connected through S VIDEO jack Otherwise the signal from the component is not sent to the TV The audio signal through the HDMI VIDEO 1 IN terminal is not reproduced on this system The signal is reproduced on the TV connected with HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal Use an HDMI cable shorter than 5 m 15 ft When you are playing HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protec
51. t indiqu ci dessous Front view Face Side view Cote 15 cm Wall or obstructions Mur ou obstruction 5 15 16 AX THL1 Wall or obstructions Mur ou obstruction Front Avant No obstructions 5 15 16 Aucune obstruction ur ex O 3 15 cm 5 15 16 gt 1 i O1 x i o gt 15cm 5 15 16 N W x x x S S G 3 Table of contents Introduction ss 2 Notes Ori handling ss 2 S pplied accessories nn nn en 2 About files cccccccsccccscescscescccesccccsceses 3 Playable file types for the USB MEMORY nssssssssses 3 Index of parts and controls 4 Front panel center unit 25e 4 Rear panel Center Unit nantes 5 Remole contol menace aucune 6 Connections sssssesseessessessessessossoosossoo Connecting the speakers and subwoofer 7 Speaker VOLS Rs de 8 Connect n 9 Connecting the video components for the source of VIDE O Tetere ur a 10 Connecting the video components for the source of VDT O sae te EA 11 Connecting the video components for the source of DO SR ee ree Ce ee meet A 12 Connecting a USB mass storage class device 13 Connecting th iPodissa ne 13 Connecting the power cord sssssessssssssesessssesesressses 13 Operating the TV and DVD player 14 Opera tite the Vas ee 14 Operating the DVD player oo
52. ted the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights on the display window NOTE e Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER this is not a malfunction of the system e There are some progressive TVs and High Definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a JPEG MPEG 1 MPEG 2 ASF file in the progressive scanning mode In such a case change the scanning mode to INT LACE All JVC progressive TVs and High Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system Operations for iPod The buttons described below are used on page 20 Playi n g an i Pod CAUTION e Before selecting the video source to play make the appropriate setting for video output on the iPod Compatible iPod types iPod model AUDIO VIDEO iPod nano 1GB 2GB 4GB iPod nano 2nd Generation 2GB 4GB 8GB iPod mini 4GB 6GB iPod 4th Generation 20GB 40GB iPod photo 4th Generation R q2 20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB iPod video 5th Generation 30GB 60GB 80GB g 2 Only for still picture e Ifthe iPod does not play correctly update your iPod Software to the latest version For details about updating your iPod check on the Apple web site lt http www apple com gt If incompatible iPod type is connected the iPod may not be operated from the System To enable the operation before
53. the mains line e When the system is on standby the STANDBY lamp lights red e When the system is turned on the STANDBY lamp goes off The power can be remote controlled ATTENTION Touche D connectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l appareil compl tement hors tension le t moin STANDBY s teint Lors de l installation de l appareil assurez literature accompanying the appliance vous que la fiche soit facilement accessible La touche O 1 dans n importe quelle position ne d connecte pas le syst me du secteur e Quand le syst me est en attente le t moin STANDBY est allum en rouge e Quand le syst me est sous tension le t moin STANDBY s teint L alimentation peut tre t l command e ATTENTION RISQUE D LECTROCUTION A N NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION POUR VITER TOUT RISQUE D LECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BO TIER AUCUNE PI CE INT RIEURE N EST R GLER PAR L UTILISATEUR SE R F RER UN AGENT QUALIFI EN CAS DE PROBL ME 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 Le symbole de l clair l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est destin alerter l utilisateur sur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse non isol e dans le bo tier du produit Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer l lectrocution de personnes ATTENTION Le point
54. the distance from the listening position to the speakers Within the range of 0 ms to 15 ms by 1 ms EH Subwoofer menu SUBWOOFER LEVEL You can set the output level of the subwoofer within the range of 6 dB to 6 dB CROSS OVER The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected e 120Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 8 cm 3 3 16 inches e 150Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 6 cm 2 3 8 inches e 200Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 5 cm 2 inches NOTE e When you use a supplied subwoofer SP THL1W select 150Hz Setting preferences I Other setting menu OTHERS Setting the audio terminal You can set the analog or digital audio input terminal to use m RESUME See page 25 with the source of VIDEO 1 3 You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function NOTE m ON SCREEN GUIDE e Before you start the operation There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the You can activate or deactivate the on screen guide icons ae 8 setting is canceled before you finish start from step 2 again See page 23 1 Select VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 as the source see page 16 2 Press SETTING Example 3 Press A V to select
55. tion content the sound and picture may not be transmitted to the speakers and TV for a few seconds at the beginning due to the confirmation process If the component video output jacks of your video components of the BNC type use a plug adapter not supplied to convert the pin plugs to BNC plugs When shipped from the factory the source of VIDEO 1 have been set for use with the AUDIO VIDEO 1 IN terminal for the audio connection If you connect the components with digital optical audio cord change the audio input VIDEO 1 setting to Digital See page 31 Before connecting a digital optical cable unplug the protective plug from DIGITAL IN VIDEO 1 terminal 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 10 Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting the video components for the source of VIDEO 2 M To connect the video components for the source of VIDEO 2 You can get better picture quality in the order HDMI gt Component video gt S video gt Composite video Digital coaxial audio cord not supplied Center unit To digital coaxial audio output J NS HDMI cord To HDMI output Fr IC o not supplied P l D eon
56. w Each time you press the button the indication of the speakers changes as follows FRNT L Front left speaker gt FRNT R Front right speaker gt CENTER Center speaker gt SURR L Surround left speaker gt SURR R Surround right speaker gt SUBWER Subwoofer back to the beginning Press to adjust the output level from 6 to 6 while speaker indication is displayed NOTE You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the TV screen See page 30 The adjustments take effect for all sources 18 Changing the scanning mode The system can be accommodated to your TV s scanning mode when playing back a JPEG LE MPEG 1 MPEG 2 ASF file in the USB mass PES storage class device NOTE e To use the system in the progressive mode it is required that the center unit is connected to the TV by using component video cord not supplied See page 9 E While USB MEMORY playback is stopped 1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for 2 seconds The current setting appears on the display window 2 Press lt gt to select the desired mode INT LACE Select when your TV supports the interlaced scanning mode only PROGRESS Select when your TV equipped with component jacks terminal supports the progressive scanning mode You can get better picture quality in PROGRESS mode than in INT LACE mode 3 Press ENTER while the selected mode is displayed When PROGRESS is selec
57. ystem supports the types of the advanced simple profile as MPEG 4 files MPEG 4 ASF The system supports MPEG 4 files with the following conditions File format ASF Visual profile MPEG 4 SP Simple Profile Audio CODEC G 726 Max picture size 352 x 288 CIF Max bit rate 384 kbps 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 CJL R DaD SURR swer Lre OOPLI AUTO LS INPUT TL 20 22 25 1 Im 7 il H Remote sensor 6 iil Index of parts and controls Rear panel center unit 9 10 11 VIDEO 1 IN SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SU AUTIO MONITOR OUT 7 e 10 40 160 10 11 J ari QE VIDEO S VIDEO OOO LO oN fe 9 10 11 Index of parts and controls Remote control 16 14 Number buttons 15 14 15 23 14 up DIMMER 17 15 TRE O 23 sa e 15 14 15 16 Q 24 25 29 31 29 Le ea 23 24 mee CD 16 20 16 22 25 Te D 1I G 15 REPEAT DISPLAY SCAN MODE att zy a Ce COT oo etes CS Set 14 25 SAC A 18 CH RE 14 15 a T CE 14 17 JVC REMOTE CONTROL RM STHL1A DIGITAL MEDIA SYSTEM Putting batteries in the remote control gr SUM 3 AA 15F EC FS dry cell batteries supplied
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