JVC TH-S77 Instruction Manual
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-S77
Consists of XV-THS77, SP-PWS77,
SP-THS77F, SP-THS77C and
SP-THS77S
INSTRUCTIONS
GVT0154-001A
[US/UN/UG/UX]
Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION — button!
(XV-THS77)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely
(the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The button in any position does not disconnect the mains
line.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights
red.
• When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION (SP-PWS77)
The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit.
The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the
power is turned on.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
2.
serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and
3.
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL,
PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
CAUTION
• 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.
• 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.
G-1
SP-THS77: 32 kg
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or
accidentally dropping the
unit, have two persons
unpack, carry, and install
the unit.
Warnings, Cautions and Others
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are
shown below:
Wall or
obstructions
obstructions
XV-THS77
8 cm
3 cm 3 cm
MIC LEVEL
MAX MIC 2MIC 1
Wall or
SP-PWS77
20 cm
15 cm 15 cm
PHONESMIN
15 cm
Front
No
obstructions
Front
No
obstructions
Wall or obstructions
XV-THS77
10 cm
Wall or obstructions
SP-PWS77
15 cm
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 ................................................................4
Description of parts and controls ... 5
Connections ....................................8
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ....................................8
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers ..9
Speaker layout ....................................................................10
Connecting a TV ..................................................................10
Connecting the powered subwoofer ....................................11
Connecting to an analog component ...................................11
Connecting to a digital component .....................................11
Connecting the power cord .................................................11
Operating external components with
the remote control ........................12
Operating the TV .................................................................12
Operating the VCR ..............................................................13
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter .......................13
Playback ........................................18
Basic playback ....................................................................18
One touch replay .................................................................20
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................20
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................20
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........21
Playing back a bonus group ................................................21
Selecting the desired title/playlist from the control display .21
Advanced operations .................... 22
Using the surround mode ...................................................22
Using the on-screen bar .....................................................23
Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................25
Using the file control display ..............................................26
Resume playback ................................................................27
Selecting a view angle .........................................................27
Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................27
Selecting the audio .............................................................28
Special picture playback .....................................................28
Program playback ...............................................................30
Random playback ...............................................................31
Repeat playback ..................................................................31
Tray lock .............................................................................32
Sound and other settings ....................................................33
Basic operations ...........................14
Turning the system on/off ...................................................14
Selecting the source to play ................................................15
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................15
Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................15
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................15
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......15
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................16
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and speakers ..16
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................16
Adjusting the bass sound [BASS] .......................................16
Changing the scan mode ....................................................16
Optimizing the speaker settings [Smart Surround Setup] ...17
Setting DVD preferences ..............34
Using the setup menus .......................................................34
Menu description ................................................................34
Tuner operations ........................... 37
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing .................................37
Manual tuning .....................................................................37
Preset tuning ......................................................................38
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................38
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ..................................38
KARAOKE operations .................... 39
Basic KARAOKE operations ................................................39
Reserving songs .................................................................39
Selecting audio ...................................................................40
Adding an echo effect to your voice ....................................40
Shifting the pitch of the playback sound .............................40
References ....................................41
Maintenance .......................................................................41
Troubleshooting ..................................................................41
Specifications .....................................................................42
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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)
• AC plug adapters (2) (Except for the countries of Middle East)
• System cord (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
• Speaker cords
For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)
For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)
•Screws
M4 x 40 mm:
For satellite speakers (12)
• Base plates
For satellite speakers (front and surround) (4)
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About discs
Playable disc types
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD VIDEO DVD AUDIO
VCD/SVCD Audio CD
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,
JPEG and MPEG-4 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,
JPEG and MPEG-4 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.
• 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 and PAL system. When
you play an NTSC disc with the scan mode set to “PAL”
(A pg. 16), the NTSC video signal is converted to the PAL60
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.
For the countries of Middle East
For the countries of Southeast Asia
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.
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and
playback cannot start.
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About discs
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Notes on file types
For all playable files
• The system can only recognize and play files with one of the
following extensions, which can be in any combination of upper
and lower case;
MP3: “.MP3”, “.mp3”
WMA: “.WMA” , “.wma”
JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”
MPEG-4: “.ASF”, “.asf”
• 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. 26)
• 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.
For MPEG-4 files
• The system supports the types of the advanced simple profile as
MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).
• The system supports MPEG-4 files followed the condition
below:
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
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
roperty 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. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE
WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625
PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE
CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER.”
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
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.
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Description of parts and controls
Front panel (center unit)
Display window
pg. 23
pg. 37
pg. 38
pg. 19 pg. 23
FM AM
P L PCM SURR
WMA
MP3 RESUME
PROGRESSIVE B.S.P. CHAP. TRK PG PL BONUS ST RDS TA NEWS INFO PRG RND
pg. 19
pg. 16
Disc tray (inside): pg. 18
pg. 27
pg. 29
pg. 19
pg. 14
CH
MONO
pg. 20
pg. 19 pg. 30
pg. 18
MIC LEVEL
pg. 18
MIN
MAX
pg. 14
pg. 39
pg. 21
pg. 18
MIC 2MIC 1
pg. 37
pg. 38
pg. 15
pg. 18
pg. 15
Remote sensor: pg. 7
MHz
kHz
pg. 31
pg. 31
pg. 39
PHONES
pg. 15
Rear panel (center unit)
pg. 11
pg. 10
pg. 11pg. 10
pg. 11
pg. 11
pg. 11
pg. 8
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Description of parts and controls
Powered subwoofer
POWER ON lamp:
pg. 14
pg. 11
pg. 9
FROM
XV-THC3
XV-THS55
XV-THS58
XV-THS66
4Ω16
Ω
Do not block the
ventilation openings.
See below.
Power cord:
pg. 11
Front
NOTE
• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind
the powered subwoofer.
Rear
Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Before plugging, set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of the powered subwoofer.
Voltage selector switch
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Description of parts and controls
TITLE/GROUP
ANGLE
VFP
ZOOM
PAG E
REPEAT
SETUP
SLEEP
TV RETURN
A-B RPT
SETTING
SMART
S.SETUP
PLAY MODE
RETURN
DIMMER
100+
CANCEL
SCAN MODE
TREBLE
p
p
Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control
TV
VCR
SURROUND
FM MODEMEMORY
AUDIO
VCR/DBS
DBS
FL DISP.
AUDIO
VCR/DBS
TUNING
MENU/PL
ON
SCREEN
pg. 14
pg. 12
pg. 13
pg. 15
pg. 19
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
type dry-cell batteries
(supplied)
pg. 23
pg. 15
TV
pg. 12-40
pg. 18
pg. 20, 37
pg. 20, 28
pg. 18, 38
pg. 25
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
pg. 16, 34,
39
replace both batteries.
CAUTION
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
pg. 23
pg. 18
OPEN/CLOSE
pg. 12
pg. 15
pg. 28
pg. 27
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
DVD
FM/AM
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
TV VOL CHANNEL AUDIO VOL
pg. 12
pg. 12
pg. 25
TUNING
SLOW SLOW
TOP MENU/PG
g. 18,
38
ENTER
g. 13,
REC
20
pg. 21
pg. 27
pg. 29
pg. 29
pg. 31
pg. 32
pg. 34
pg. 33
pg. 15
pg. 17
pg. 16
TITLE/GROUP
ANGLE
ZOOM
RETURN
BASS
SURR. RSURR. L
100+
CANCEL
SCAN MODE
VFP
TREBLE
LEVEL
PAG E
TV RETURN
A-B RPT
SETTING
SMART
S.SETUP
CENTER
S.WFR
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
SET UP
MIC ON/OFF VOCAL ECHO RESERVE
DIMMER KEYCON.Ii
SLEEP
FRONT L FRONT R
Number
buttons:
pg. 20
pg. 30
pg. 30, 31
pg. 16, 29
pg. 25
pg. 39
pg. 16
pg. 16
Operating the system from the remote
control
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.
• Do not hide the remote sensor.
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NOTE
• To use the buttons
under the cover, slide
down the cover.
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.
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Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround)
speakers
Before connecting the
speaker cords;
Twist and pull the insulation coat
off and remove.
Front speakers
SP-THS77F
4m
Speaker (rear side)
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWS77
4Ω16
Ω
Speaker cord (supplied)
• Connect the black cords to the black (r) terminals.
• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table
below:
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red
CENTER SPEAKER Green
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray
Center speaker
SP-THS77C
4m
Surround speakers
SP-THS77S
Black
Black
White
Red
Screw M4 x
40 mm
(supplied)
Base plate
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.
10 m
Precautions for daily use
• When moving the speakers, do not pull the speaker cords;
otherwise, the speakers may fall over, causing damage or injury.
• 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.
• Do not reproduce sounds at so high a volume that they are
distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal
heat buildup.
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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. 35)
7 To connect a TV equipped with the component video
input jacks
Center unit
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PRPBY
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. 16)
• 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. 15)
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
NOTE
• Select the appropriate scan mode according to your TV. See
“Changing the scan mode” (A pg. 16).
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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. Align the 5 marks.
System cord
(supplied)
subwoofer
FROM
XV-THC3
XV-THS55
XV-THS58
XV-THS66
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
Digital optical cord
(not supplied)
* DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite
NOTE
When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;
• To listen to the sound, select “DBS D” as the source to play.
(A pg. 15)
• To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to
the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input
mode on the TV.
To digital optical
output
S-video cord
(not supplied)
or
Composite
video cord
(not supplied)
RCA pin plug
cord
(not supplied)
12 3
VCR (
1 3 or 2 3)
3)
TV (
Cassette recorder (
3)
1 To composite video output
2 To S-video output
3 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.
• 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.
Connecting the power
cord
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
Center unit Powered
AC IN
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.
• (Except for the countries of Middle East)
the AC plugs, use the supplied AC plug adapters.
subwoofer
Power cord
If the AC outlets do not match
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