JVC Th C20 Instructions

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7AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna 
Connecting AM loop antenna
 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 or power cords. This could cause poor reception.
If reception is poor
7FM antenna
If reception is poor
NOTE
 We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is 
well-shielded against interference.
Connecting the FM and...

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Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC30.
CAUTION
 If 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.
 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...

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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.
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 34.
NOTE
 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...

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You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
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.
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. 
*DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite
NOTE
 Only digital audio signals can be input when selecting “DBS” as the 
source to play. (See page 15.) When connecting a video component 
such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen...

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NOTE
 Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.
 Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.
7To set the manufacturer’s code
1Slide the remote control mode selector 
to TV.
2Press and hold FTV.
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.
3Press ENTER.
4Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter 
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Hitachi TV: Press 1, then 0.
For a Toshiba TV: Press 0, then 8.
*“01” is the initial setting.
5Release...

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5Press 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 Sony product:
Press 2, then 0.
*“01” is the initial setting.
6Release FVCR/DBS.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each 
one until you enter the correct one.
7Operation
Aim the remote control at the DBS tuner or CATV converter.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a 
DBS tuner or CATV converter; 
1 Set the remote control mode...

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IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following 
operation; 
 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.On the remote control:
Press FAUDIO.
On the center unit:
Press F.
When DVD or USB MEMORY is selected as the source (see page 
15), the following messages will appear on the TV screen.
NOTE
 The STANDBY lamp turns on when the power is turned off and turns 
off when the power is turned on.
 The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The 
POWER ON lamp on the...

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On the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons 
(DVD, USB MEMORY, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).
DVD: 
To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (See page 17.)
USB MEMORY: 
To playback a file in a USB mass storage class device. (See page “To 
play a file in a USB mass storage class device” on page 17.
FM/AM: 
To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 35.) Each time you press 
the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
VCR:
 To select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN...

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The system turns off automatically when the specified period of 
time has passed.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.
Example:
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP – –” appears.
 Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
1Press SPK LEVEL to show the target 
speaker indication on the display 
window.
Each time you press the button, the indication of...

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 The icon such as   shows the disc formats or file types the 
operation is available for.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the 
following operation; 
1 Set the remote control mode selector 
to AUDIO.
2 Press DVD or USB MEMORY.
7To play a disc
1Press the desired DISC (1-5) 
0 on the center unit.
 The system turns on and the disc tray comes 
out.
2Place a disc.
3Press DISC (1-5), with SHIFT pressed.
NOTE
 Up to 5 discs can be loaded.
 You can also start playback by pressing 3 (play...