JVC TH-C3, TH-C4, TH-C7 User Manual
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
TH-C7
Consists of XV-THC7, SP-PWC7,
SP-THC7F, SP-THC7C and SP-THC5S
TH-C6
Consists of XV-THC6, SP-PWC6,
SP-THC6F, SP-THC6C and SP-THC6S
TH-C5
Consists of XV-THC5, SP-PWC5,
SP-THC5F, SP-THC5C and SP-THC5S
TH-C4/TH-C3
Consists of XV-THC4, SP-PWC4,
SP-THC4F, SP-THC4C and SP-THC4S
Consists of XV-THC3, SP-PWC3,
SP-THC3F, SP-THC3C and SP-THC3S
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
GVT0150-001C
[J/C]
Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et
indications diverses
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
G-1
Warnings, Cautions and Others/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are
no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
3.
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation
when open and interlock failed or defeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION
LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
IMPORTANT POUR PRODUITS LASER
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2.
ATTENTION: N’ouvrez pas le couvercle
supérieur. Il n’y a aucune pièce réparable par
l’utilisateur à l’intérieur de l’appareil; confiez
toute réparation à un personnel qualifié.
3.
ATTENTION: Risque de radiations laser visible
et invisible quand l’appareil est ouvert et que le
système de verrouillage ne fonctionne pas ou a
été mis hors service. Évitez toute exposition
directe au rayon.
4. REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE:
ÉTIQUETTE DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À
L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL.
G-2
Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Notes on handling .................................................................2
Supplied accessories ............................................................2
About discs ..................................... 3
Playable disc types ...............................................................3
Notes on file types ................................................................3
Description of parts and controls ... 4
Connections .................................... 7
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................................7
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ..... 8
Speaker layout ....................................................................12
Connecting a TV ..................................................................12
Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................13
Connecting to an analog component ...................................13
Connecting to a digital component .....................................13
Connecting the power cord .................................................13
Operating external components with
the remote control ........................ 14
Operating the TV .................................................................14
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .......................14
Operating the VCR ..............................................................15
Playback ........................................ 20
Basic playback ....................................................................20
One Touch Replay ...............................................................22
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................22
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................22
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........23
Playing back a bonus group ................................................23
Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .23
Advanced operations .................... 24
Using the surround mode ...................................................24
Using the on-screen bar .....................................................25
Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................27
Using the file control display ..............................................28
Resume Playback ...............................................................29
Selecting a view angle .........................................................29
Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................29
Selecting the audio .............................................................30
Special picture playback .....................................................30
Program Playback ...............................................................32
Random Playback ...............................................................33
Repeat Playback .................................................................33
Tray lock .............................................................................34
Sound and other settings ....................................................35
Basic operations ...........................16
Turning the system on/off ...................................................16
Selecting the source to play ................................................17
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................17
Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................17
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................17
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......17
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................18
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ..18
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................18
Adjusting the bass sound [BASS] .......................................18
Changing the scan mode ....................................................18
Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...19
Setting DVD preferences .............. 36
Using the setup menus .......................................................36
Menu description ................................................................36
Tuner operations ........................... 39
Manual tuning .....................................................................39
Preset tuning ......................................................................40
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................40
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ..................................40
AV COMPU LINK remote control
system ........................................... 41
References .................................... 42
Maintenance .......................................................................42
Troubleshooting ..................................................................42
Specifications .....................................................................43
1
Introduction
Notes on handling
7 Important cautions
Installation of the system
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold;
between 5°C and 35°C.
• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.
• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
Power cord
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• A small amount of power is always consumed while the power
cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only).
• When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always
pull on the plug, not the power cord.
To prevent malfunctions of the system
• 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.
• Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or
credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage
the system.
• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it
may damage the system.
7 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 plugs from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants.
These may cause deformation or discoloring.
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 fire or electrical
shock.
Label sticker
Sticker
Paste
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the
discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright
laws.
Note about copyguard system
The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect
the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates
and the picture may not be played back correctly.
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.
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• FM antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Power cord (1)
• System cord (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
• Speaker cords (except for TH-C3)
For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)
For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)
• Screws
TH-C7 (for satellite speakers):
M4 x 35 mm (8)
TH-C6 (for satellite speakers):
M5 x 25 mm (4)
M4 x 55 mm (12)
TH-C5 (for satellite speakers):
M4 x 40 mm (6)
• Bottom covers (for TH-C6 only)
For satellite speakers (front and surround) (4)
2
About discs
Playable disc types
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO
VCD/SVCD Audio CD
• DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
• The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the
“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.
• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play
discs recorded with PAL system. Note that the PAL video signal
on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their
actual operation may be different from what is explained in this
manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc structure,
not a malfunction of this system.
• Before playing back discs, read their instructions or cautions
carefully.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
This system can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code
numbers include the system’s Region Code, which is indicated on
the rear panel.
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and
playback cannot start.
Notes on DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM
• This system can also play finalized DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs
recorded in DVD VIDEO format and DVD-RWs or DVD-RAMs
recorded in DVD VR format.
• This system can also play DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs if MP3, WMA,
and JPEG files are recorded on them with UDF Bridge format.
This system does not support “multi-border” discs.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3, WMA and
JPEG files are recorded on them with ISO 9660 format.
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
Some discs may not be played back because of their disc
characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.
Unplayable discs:
SACD, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
For all playable files
• The system can only recognize and play files with one of the
following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper
and lower case;
MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3”
WMA: “.WMA” , “.wma”
JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”
• The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99
groups per disc, and the total number of the tracks (files) that the
system can play is 4000.
• Some files may not be played back normally because of their disc
characteristics or recording conditions.
For MP3/WMA files
• The system supports MP3/WMA files recorded with a bit rate of
32 – 320 kbps and a sampling frequency of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
24 kHz*, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
• If the tag information (album name, artist, and track title, etc.) is
recorded on a disc, it appears in the file control display on the TV
screen. (A pg. 28)
• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of
128 (96*) kbps.
* For WMA only
For JPEG files
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution.
• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.
3
Description of parts and controls
Front panel (center unit)
Display window
pg. 22
pg. 25
pg. 39
pg. 40
pg. 21
pg. 25
FM AM
P L PCM SURR
WMA
MP3 RESUME
PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST PRG RND DISC ALL
pg. 18
pg. 29
pg. 31
pg. 21
CH
pg. 21
pg. 21
pg. 21
pg. 23
MONO
pg. 39
pg. 40
pg. 22
pg. 20
pg. 20, 22
Disc tray (inside): pg. 20
pg. 16
pg. 20
pg. 16
Remote sensor:
MHz
kHz
pg. 33
pg. 32
pg. 22
//
pg. 6
pg. 33
pg. 17
SOURCETUNING
pg. 17
DISC 5DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1
pg. 17
Rear panel (center unit)
pg. 13
pg. 12
pg. 13
pg. 13
pg. 13
pg. 12
pg. 7
pg. 41
pg. 13
4
Description of parts and controls
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWC7/SP-PWC5
Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC5.
Front Rear
POWER ON
lamp:
pg. 16
pg. 13
pg. 11
3Ω16
Ω
Power c ord:
pg. 13
SP-PWC6/SP-PWC4/SP-PWC3
pg. 13
pg. 11
POWER ON lamp:
pg. 16
Front
NOTE
• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind the powered subwoofer.
* Do not block the ventilation openings.
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
Ω16Ω
4
Rear
Power cord:
pg. 13
5
Description of parts and controls
TV/VIDEO
TOP MENU/PG
REC
MENU/PL
ON
SCREEN
DVD
MUTING
FM/AM VCR
TV
TV VOL CHANNEL AUDIO VOL
TUNING
F AUDIO
VCR/DBS
DBS
AUDIO
VCR/DBS
TV
TUNING
FM MODEMEMORY
ENTER
TITLE/GROUP
AUDIO
VFP
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
PAG E
SET UP
SURROUND
FRONT L FRONT R
LEVEL
S.WFR
TV RETURN
REPEAT
SETTING
SMART
S.SETUP
CENTER
PLAY MODE
ZOOM
FL DISPLAY DIMMER SLEEP RETURN
100+
CANCEL
SCAN MODE
TREBLE
BASS
SURR. RSURR. L
SLOW SLOW
DISC 1
DISC 3
DISC 2
DISC 4 DISC 5
p
Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control
pg. 14
pg. 14
pg. 20
pg. 17
pg. 14
pg. 14
g. 20,
pg. 27
g. 18,
g. 15,
pg. 23
pg. 30
pg. 29
pg. 29
pg. 31
pg. 33
pg. 36
pg. 35
pg. 17
pg. 20
pg. 24
pg. 19
40
36
22
pg. 16
pg. 15
pg. 17
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
type dry-cell batteries
(supplied)
pg. 17
pg. 14 – 39
pg. 20
pg. 22, 39
pg. 22, 30
pg. 20, 40
pg. 27
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace both batteries.
pg. 25
CAUTION
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Operating the system from the remote
Number
buttons:
pg. 22
pg. 32
pg. 32, 33
pg. 18, 31
pg. 31
pg. 18
pg. 27
pg. 18
control
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.
• Do not hide the remote sensor.
pg. 18
NOTE
• To use the buttons
under the cove r, slide
down the cover.
6
Connections
Connecting the FM and
AM antennas
7 AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
If reception is poor
Center unit
AM loop antenna
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna
(not supplied)
If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation
coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and
remove.
Connecting AM loop antenna
1
Center unit
2
3
Antenna cord
7 FM antenna
Center unit
If reception is poor
Center unit
Standard type (75 C
coaxial) connector
NOTE
• We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is
well-shielded against interference.
FM antenna (supplied)
Extend the supplied FM antenna
horizontally.
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna cord
(not supplied)
• Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during
AM broadcast program reception.
NOTE
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals,
connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.
7
Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the satellite
(front, center, surround)
speakers
7 The front speakers — TH-C7
For the surround speakers of TH-C7, see “The surround speakers
— Except for TH-C6” (A pg. 10)
7 The front speakers — TH-C5
For the surround speakers of TH-C5, see “The surround speakers
— Except for TH-C6” (A pg. 10)
Front speaker
(x2)
Before assembling —
• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).
• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;
otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.
Base plate
(x2)
1
Speaker (rear side)
Top of base plate
FRONT
Screw M4 x 35 mm
(supplied)
Front speaker
(x2)
Before assembling —
• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).
• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;
otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.
Base plate
(x2)
1
Base plate
Screw M4 x 40 mm
Speaker (bottom)
(supplied)
Base plate
CAUTION
• NEVER insert your finger in between the speaker and the base plate,
as it may get hurt.
2
Red
Black
White
Black
CAUTION
• NEVER insert your finger in between the speaker and the base plate,
as it may get hurt.
2
Red
Black
White
Black
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Connections
7 The front and surround speakers — TH-C6
The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The
assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the
same manner.
Front speaker
(×2)
Before assembling —
• Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).
• Take care not to drop any component part while assembling;
otherwise, it may cause damage to the floor or injury.
Surround speaker
(×2)
Stand
(×4)
Base plate
(×4)
3
4
1
2
When installing the front and surround speakers on the
wall;
• Attach the supplied bottom cover on the bottom of each speakers
as illustrated.
• Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified
personnel.
• DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by yourself to
avoid unexpected damage from their falling off the wall 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.
• If attaching the stand to the speaker, remove the bottom cover by
inserting a flat-pointed tool into the hole of the bottom cover.
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Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
7 The front speakers — TH-C4
Front speaker
(×2)
Red
Black
White
Black
7 The center speaker
The following procedure explains SP-THC5C assembly. The
assembly of other center speakers is done in the same manner.
Center speaker
(×1)
Red
Black
White
Black
Black
7 The surround speakers
Surround speaker
(×2)
1
2
Red
White
— Except for TH-C6
Speaker
(bottom)
White
For TH-C3, the front, surround and center speakers are equipped
with their speaker cords attached directly to their speaker unit
instead of having speaker terminals on their cabinet.
Center speakerSurround speakerFront speaker
Black
Black
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Connections
Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC6.
CAUTION
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use
speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE)
indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered
subwoofer.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
Precautions for daily use
• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords;
otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or injury.
• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that they are
distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal
heat buildup.
(For TH-C7, TH-C6 and TH-C5)
• When holding a speaker, always grasp the lower portion.
• Do not lean against the speakers, as the speakers could fall down
or break, possibly causing an injury. Especially be careful that
children do not lean against them.
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Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Speaker layout
Center speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround left
speaker
• Place the satellite speakers on a flat and level surface.
• The front and center speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may
cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when
installing the speakers.
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn 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.
• The surround speakers are not magnetically shielded.
If it is located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause
color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the
speaker nearby the TV or monitor.
• Be sure to place the powered subwoofer to the TV’s right. If you place
the powered subwoofer to the TV’s left, keep sufficient distance
between them to prevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.
Front right
speaker
Powered
subwoofer
Surround right
speaker
Connecting a TV
• You can get better picture quality in the order — Component
video > S-video > Composite video.
• Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to 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. (A pg. 37)
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video
input jacks
Center unit
To component
video input
Component video cord (not supplied)
NOTE
• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.
(A pg. 18)
• If the 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.
• The component video signals can be output only when you select
“DVD” as the source to play. (A pg. 17)
7 To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S-
video jacks
Center unit
Align the 5 marks.
Composite video cord
(supplied)
or
S-video cord
(not supplied)
To S-video input
TV
To composite
video input
TV
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Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the powered
subwoofer
Powered
Center unit
Align the 5 marks.
NOTE
• The way of connecting the system cord varies depending on the type
of the powered subwoofer.
System cord
(supplied)
Align the 5 marks.
subwoofer
or
Connecting to an analog
component
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
Center unit
Connecting to a digital
component
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.
Center unit
* tuner
DBS
MD player
* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite
NOTE
• Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the
source to play. (A pg. 17) When connecting a video component such
as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.
To digital optical output
Digital optical cord (not supplied)
Connecting the power
cord
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
S-video cord
(not supplied)
or
Composite video
cord
(not supplied)
RCA pin plug
cord
(not supplied)
12 C
1 3 or 2 3)
VCR (
Cassette recorder (
TV (
C)
C)
A To composite video output
B To S-video output
C To audio output
NOTE
• The signals input to the VIDEO jack of the VCR IN jacks will be
output only from the VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks, not from
the S-VIDEO jack of the VIDEO OUT jacks.
Center unit Powered
Power cord
(Supplied)
Plug into AC outlets.
CAUTION
• 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.
subwoofer
Power cord
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