Jvc TH-M45 User Manual

TH-M65TH-M45For 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

Names of parts and controls7Remote controlNOTE• To use buttons I – W and g – p, slide down the remote control cover.ARemote control mode selector Apg.

29EnglishCreating realistic sound fieldsYou can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field.• Dolby Surround• Dolby Pro Logi

Creating realistic sound fields30EnglishCreating sound fieldAll Channel StereoAll Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound

Creating realistic sound fields31EnglishIMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector t

Creating realistic sound fields32EnglishOn the remote control:1 Press TEST.Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal leve

33EnglishAdvanced operationsThis section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control.• shows the types of discs an operat

Advanced operations34EnglishBasic operation on the on-screen barExample:When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD7 During playback or while stopped1 Press

Advanced operations35EnglishLocating a desired scene using a Video CD/SVCD menu with PBCA Video CD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as

Advanced operations36English2 Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number.The system starts playback from the first chap

Advanced operations37EnglishTo select the other groupPress Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group.To

Advanced operations38EnglishWhile playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles.Selecting a view a

8Getting started• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.• Since different components often have different termin

Advanced operations39EnglishWhen playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be di

Advanced operations40English4 Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language.Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.5 Press

Advanced operations41EnglishThis system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom.Frame-by-frame play

Advanced operations42EnglishChanging the VFP settingThe VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to t

Advanced operations43EnglishYou can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order from among multiple discs. You ma

Advanced operations44EnglishYou can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order.7 While stopped1 Press ON SCREEN twice.The on-screen bar appears o

Advanced operations45EnglishWhen using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG disc):1 Press ON SCREEN twice.The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.2 P

46EnglishSetting DVD preferencesYou can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown

Setting DVD preferences47EnglishBasic operation on the choice menusIMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation;1 Set the remo

Setting DVD preferences48English: Language menu (LANGUAGE)NOTE• You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is

Getting started9Connecting the FM and AM antennasMake sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cords.

Setting DVD preferences49English: Picture menu (PICTURE)7 MONITOR TYPEYou can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in

Setting DVD preferences50English7 CROSS OVER*Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this

Setting DVD preferences51English: Other setting menu (OTHERS)NOTE• You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped.7 RESUMEYou can activ

Setting DVD preferences52English6 Press ENTER.7 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the level of restriction, then press ENTER.The H moves to “PASSW

Setting DVD preferences53EnglishCountry/Area codes list for Parental LockAD Andorra ER EritreaLALao People’s Democratic RepublicRW RwandaAE United Ara

54EnglishSystem settingYou can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system.• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.IM

55EnglishAV COMPU LINK remote control systemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. Th

56EnglishReferencesUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service cen

References57EnglishDVD PlaybackPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONNo sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (A

References58EnglishMP3 PlaybackJPEG PlaybackFM/AMOthersNOTE• Problems may be caused by components connected to the center unit, so also read all manua

Getting started10Connecting the powered subwooferConnect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied).

References59EnglishAspect ratioThe ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs

References60EnglishAA-B Repeat Playback ... 45All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ...

References61English7 Center unit (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45)Audio sectionTotal Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %NOTE: This value is measured at System cord

References62English7 Satellite Speakers (SP-THM65F)Speakers: 5.5 cm M 2Bass-reflex, Magnetically ShieldedPower Handling Capacity: 100 WImpedance: 4 CF

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Getting started11%Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only)Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for shipment

Getting started12%Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M65)Each speaker (SP-THM65F) can be used as a front or surround spea

Getting started13%Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M55/TH-M45)TH-M55: Each speaker (SP-THM55F) can be used as a front o

Getting started14Connecting to an analog componentYou can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this sys

Getting started15Connecting the power cordMake sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit an

Getting started16The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m (23 ft) away.• You can also use the

G-1Warnings, Cautions and OthersCAUTION — . button!(XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45)Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY

Getting started17For TV operationsYou can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system.• Refer also to the instruction manuals s

Getting started184 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).Examples:For a GI Jerrold product: Press 0, then 1.For a

19Basic operationsThis section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system.• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode

Basic operations20On the remote control:Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video CD etc

Basic operations21IMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation, • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.Using the Slee

Basic operations22When you play a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;• Sound does

23PlaybackThis section explains basic operations of DVD player.For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45.• shows the types of

Playback24NOTE• You can also start playback by pressing ! (play button) or DVD.• Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system plays b

Playback25NOTE• You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 34)• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (A pg. 33)%Disc in

Playback26Fast-forward/fast-reverse searchYou can search for a particular point while playing a disc. 7 During playbackOn the remote control:Press ¡/1

Warnings, Cautions and OthersG-2For Canada/pour le CanadaCAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.ATTEN

27Tuner operationsYou can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.IMPORTANTBefore using t

Tuner operations282 Press MEMORY.The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds.While the channel number positi

29Creating realistic sound fieldsYou can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field.• Dolby Surround•Dolby Pro Logic II•Dol

Creating realistic sound fields30Creating sound fieldAll Channel StereoAll Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field

Creating realistic sound fields31IMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO

Creating realistic sound fields32On the remote control:1 Press TEST.Check if you can hear the sounds through all the speakers at the equal level.“TEST

33Advanced operationsThis section explains advanced operations for disc playback using the remote control.• shows the types of discs an operation is

Advanced operations34Basic operation on the on-screen barExample: When selecting the Repeat mode of DVD7During playback or while stopped1Press ON SCRE

Advanced operations35Locating a desired scene using a Video CD/SVCD menu with PBCA Video CD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own menus such as a list

Advanced operations362 Use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number.The system starts playback from the first chapter/tra

1Table of contentsIntroduction... 2Notes on handling...

Advanced operations37To select the other groupPress Cursor 2 to return to the group list, then press Cursor //5 to select the desired group.To skip gr

Advanced operations38While playing back a DVD containing multi-view angles, you can enjoy the same scene at different angles.Selecting a view angle7Du

Advanced operations39When playing back a DVD (or SVCD) containing subtitles in several languages, you can select the subtitle language to be displayed

Advanced operations404Press Cursor //5 to select the desired audio language.Each time you press the button, the audio language changes.5Press ENTER.Th

Advanced operations41This system provides special picture playback functions including frame-by-frame, slow-motion and zoom.Frame-by-frame playback7Du

Advanced operations42Changing the VFP settingThe VFP (Video Fine Processor) function enables you to adjust the picture character according to the type

Advanced operations43You can play up to 99 titles (for DVD) or tracks (for other types of discs) in any order from among multiple discs. You may progr

Advanced operations44You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order.7 While stopped1 Press ON SCREEN twice.The on-screen bar appears on the T

Advanced operations45When using the on-screen bar (except for JPEG disc):1 Press ON SCREEN twice.The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.2 Press Cu

46Setting DVD preferencesYou can adjust the initial settings for DVD playback according to your preference or needs using 5 choice menus shown on the

2Introduction%Important cautionsInstallation of the system• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C

Setting DVD preferences47Basic operation on the choice menusIMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation;1 Set the remote cont

Setting DVD preferences48:Language menu (LANGUAGE)NOTE• You can select “MENU LANGUAGE”, “AUDIO LANGUAGE” and “SUBTITLE” only while playback is stopped

Setting DVD preferences49:Picture menu (PICTURE)7MONITOR TYPEYou can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the pictu

Setting DVD preferences507CROSS OVER*Small speakers cannot reproduce bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this system

Setting DVD preferences51:Other setting menu (OTHERS)NOTE• You can select “PARENTAL LOCK” only while playback is stopped.7 RESUMEYou can activate or d

Setting DVD preferences526 Press ENTER.7 Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the level of restriction, then press ENTER.The H moves to “PASSWORD”.•

Setting DVD preferences53Country/Area codes list for Parental LockAD Andorra ER EritreaLALao People’s Democratic RepublicRW RwandaAE United Arab Emira

54System settingYou can adjust the sound and speaker settings of this system.• The adjustments on a source take effect for the other sources.IMPORTANT

55AV COMPU LINK remote control systemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This syst

56ReferencesUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.Gen

3About discsThis system has been designed to play back the following discs:DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD-R and

References57DVD PlaybackPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONNo sound. The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (A pg. 10

References58MP3 PlaybackJPEG PlaybackFM/AMOthersNOTE• Problems may be caused by components connected to the center unit, so also read all manuals for

References59Aspect ratioThe ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3,

References60AA-B Repeat Playback ... 45All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) ...

References61%Center unit (XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45)Audio sectionTotal Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTO

References62%Satellite Speakers (SP-THM65F)Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2Bass-reflex, Magnetically ShieldedPower Handling Capacity: 100 WImpedan

63Authorized Service CentersQUALITY SERVICEHOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERTOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722http://www.jvc.comDear Customer,In order to

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TH-M65TH-M45LVT1024-002B[C]TH-M55EnglishFrançaisDVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMSYSTÈME CINÈMA NUMÉRIQUE DVDINSTRUCTIONSMANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONSConsists of XV-

About discs4IMPORTANTBefore playing a disc, make sure of the following;• Check the connection with the TV.• Turn on your TV and select the correct inp

G-1Warnings, Cautions and OthersMises en garde, précautions et indications diversesFor Canada/pour le CanadaCAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

Warnings, Cautions and OthersMises en garde, précautions et indications diversesG-2CAUTION — F button!(XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45)Disconnect the mains

1EnglishTable of contentsIntroduction...2Notes on handling...

2EnglishIntroduction7 Important cautionsInstallation of the system• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C a

3EnglishAbout discsThis system has been designed to play back the following discs:DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio CD, CD

About discs4EnglishIMPORTANTBefore playing a disc, make sure of the following;• Check the connection with the TV.• Turn on your TV and select the corr

5EnglishNames of parts and controlsThe illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M65 unless otherwise noted.Fro

Names of parts and controls6EnglishDisplay window (center unit)A Disc indicators A pg. 25B MP3 indicator A pg. 24C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 28D Ma

Names of parts and controls7EnglishRemote controlNOTE• To use buttons I – W and g – p, slide down the remote control cover.A Remote control mode selec

8EnglishGetting started• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.• Since different components often have different

5Names of parts and controlsThe illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M65 unless otherwise noted.Front pane

Getting started9EnglishConnecting the FM and AM antennasMake sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power

Getting started10EnglishConnecting the powered subwooferConnect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (sup

Getting started11English7 Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only)Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two parts for

Getting started12English7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M65)Each speaker (SP-THM65F) can be used as a front or surro

Getting started13English7 Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M55/TH-M45)TH-M55: Each speaker (SP-THM55F) can be used as a

Getting started14EnglishConnecting to an analog componentYou can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with t

Getting started15EnglishConnecting the power cordMake sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center

Getting started16EnglishThe remote control makes it easy to use many of the system functions from a distance of up to 7 m away.• You can also use the

Getting started17EnglishFor TV operationsYou can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with this system.• Refer also to the instruction ma

Getting started18English4 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).Examples:For a GI Jerrold product:Press 0, then 1.

Names of parts and controls6Display window (center unit)A Disc indicators A pg. 25B MP3 indicator A pg. 24C Channel indicator (CH) A pg. 28D Main disp

19EnglishBasic operationsThis section mainly explains operations commonly used when you enjoy this system.• Turn on your TV and select the correct inp

Basic operations20EnglishOn the remote control:Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).DVD: To play back a disc (DVD, Video

Basic operations21EnglishIMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation, • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.Using t

Basic operations22EnglishWhen you play a disc (or software) encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur;• Sou

23EnglishPlaybackThis section explains basic operations of DVD player.For more details about DVD player operations, see pages 33 to 45.• shows the ty

Playback24EnglishNOTE• You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD.• Regardless of the operation for starting playback, the system

Playback25EnglishNOTE• You can change the time information mode. (A pg. 34)• You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. (A pg. 33)7

Playback26EnglishFast-forward/fast-reverse searchYou can search for a particular point while playing a disc. 7 During playbackOn the remote control:Pr

27EnglishTuner operationsYou can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.IMPORTANTBefore

Tuner operations28English2 Press MEMORY.The channel number position starts flashing on the display window for about 5 seconds.While the channel number