Jvc TH-M606/TH-M603 User Manual

TH-M606/TH-M603TH-M303/TH-M301For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the ca

Description of parts and controls7Remote control Putting batteries in the remote controlIf the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,

8Connections7 AM loop antennaSetting up supplied AM loop antenna Connecting AM loop antenna• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception d

Connections9The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the same man

Connections10CAUTION• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicat

Connections11CAUTION• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicat

Connections12Note that the illustration below is for TH-M505.CAUTION• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same

Connections13CAUTION• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) indicated

Connections14NOTE• Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this case

Connections15NOTE• The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type of the powered subwoofer.You can enjoy the sound of an analog co

16Operating external components with the remote controlNOTE• Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.• Set the codes again after rep

G-1Warnings, Cautions and OthersIMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT2.CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceabl

Operating external components with the remote control175 Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).Examples:For a GI J

18Basic operationsIMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.On the remote

Basic operations19On the remote control:Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD et

Basic operations20The system turns off automatically when the specified period of time has passed.Press SLEEP.Each time you press the button, the shut

Basic operations21NOTE• When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart S

22Playback• The icon such as shows the types of discs the operation is available for.IMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following oper

Playback23NOTE• Up to 5 discs can be loaded.• You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play button) or DVD.• The system plays back available discs s

Playback247 Disc information on the display windowThe disc indicators on the display window show the current status of the corresponding disc tray.Exa

Playback257 Using number buttons on the remote control7 For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):While stopped, the title number is selected.During playback, th

26Advanced operations• The icon such as shows the types of discs the operation is available for.IMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the fol

Warnings, Cautions and OthersG-2For CanadaCAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.For CanadaTHIS DIGIT

Advanced operations277 All Channel Stereo (DSP)All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected

Advanced operations287 Contents of the on-screen bar during playbackDVD VIDEODVD AUDIOVCDSVCDCDMPEG4**H – O are not available.A Shows disc type.B Show

Advanced operations29You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can also play a disc from specified time.Locating a desired scen

Advanced operations305 Press ENTER.6 Press ON SCREEN.The on-screen bar disappears.NOTE• You can select up to the 99th chapter/track.Locating a desired

Advanced operations317 For MP3/WMA:During playback or while stoppedFor JPEG/MPEG4:While stopped1 Press Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select the desired group/trac

Advanced operations32When using the on-screen bar:1 Press ON SCREEN twice.The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.2 Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight

Advanced operations33Selecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD AUDIOMost DVD AUDIOs include browsable still pictures (B.S.P.), which usually a

Advanced operations344 Press ENTER.Example:5 Press Cursor Y/5 to change the setting.6 Press ENTER.The current VFP settings appear again.7 Repeat steps

Advanced operations35You can play titles or tracks on a disc in random order.7 While stopped1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears on the TV scre

Advanced operations36Repeating a desired part [A-B Repeat]You can repeat playback of a desired part by specifying the beginning (point A) and ending (

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

Advanced operations37IMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation; • Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.NOTEBefore

38Setting DVD preferences• You can change the language used in the setup menus. See “Menu description” below.Basic operation on the setup menusIMPORTA

Setting DVD preferences39:Picture menu (PICTURE)7 MONITOR TYPEYou can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play DVDs recorded in the pict

Setting DVD preferences407 Distance menu (DISTANCE)Example:In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows;• Distance of front speakers: 3.

Setting DVD preferences41Country/Area codes list for Parental LockAD Andorra ER EritreaLALao People’s Democratic RepublicRW RwandaAE United Arab Emira

42Tuner operationsIMPORTANTBefore using the remote control for the following operation; 1 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.2Press FM/AM.1

Tuner operations43Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.7 To pr

44AV 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

45References7 Handling Discs• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.• Do not touch the shiny

References467Center unit (XV-THM606/XV-THM603/XV-THM505/XV-THM501/XV-THM303/XV-THM301)Audio sectionTotal Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %NOTE: This value is

2Introduction7 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

References477 Satellite SpeakersFront speakers (SP-THM606F)Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2,3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches)Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shield

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

About discs4Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs• MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the c

5Description of parts and controlsThe illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M606 unless otherwise noted.Fro

Description of parts and controls6Powered subwooferSP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301* Do not block the ventilation openings.N