JVC Th C20 Instructions

							TH-C30
LVT1504-001A
[J]
TH-C20
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.                                                     
INSTRUCTIONS
Consists of XV-THC30, SP-PWC30, 
SP-THC40F, SP-THC40C and SP-THC40S
Consists of XV-THC20, SP-PWC20, 
SP-THC20F, SP-THC20C and SP-THC20S
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
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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.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the 
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT 
EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO 
NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL 
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE 
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT 
STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL 
APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
Pour le Canada
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES 
LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES 
APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS 
NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES 
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL 
BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, 
NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES 
COMMUNICATIONS.
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or 
accidentally dropping the unit, have 
two persons unpack, carry, and install 
the unit.
ATTENTION!
Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle 
ou toute chute accidentelle de 
l’appareil, celui-ci doit être déballé, 
transporté et installé par deux 
personnes.
TH-C30: 25 kg/56 lbs
TH-C20: 24 kg/53 lbsTH-C30: 25 kg/56 lbs
TH-C20: 24 kg/53 lbs
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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/or invisible class 1M 
laser radiation when open. Do not stare into 
beam or view directly with optical instruments.
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: Rayonnement laser visible et/ou 
invisible de classe 1M une fois ouvert. Ne pas 
fixer le faisceau ni regarder directement avec des 
instruments optiques.
4. REPRODUCTION DE L’ÉTIQUETTE: 
ÉTIQUETTE DE PRÉCAUTION PLACÉE À 
L’INTERIEUR DE L’APPAREIL.
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.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, 
etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas 
ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
CAUTION —   button!
( XV-THC30/XV-THC20)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off 
completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). When 
installing the apparatus, ensure that the plug is 
easily accessible.
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.
ATTENTION — Touche 
( XV-THC30/XV-THC20)
Déconnectez la fiche d’alimentation secteur pour 
couper l’alimentation complètement (le témoin 
STANDBY s’éteint). Lors de l’installation de 
l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit facilement 
accessible.
La touche  , dans n’importe quelle position, ne 
déconnecte pas le système du secteur.
• Quand le système est en attente, le témoin 
STANDBY est allumé en rouge.
• Quand le système est sous tension, le témoin 
STANDBY s’éteint.
L’alimentation ne peut pas être télécommandée.
CAUTION
(SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20)
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.
ATTENTION
(SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20)
L’alimentation au caisson d’extrêmes graves passe 
par l’unité centrale. Le témoin POWER ON vert sur 
le caisson d’extrêmes graves s’allume quand le 
système est allumé.
[European Union only]
[Union européenne seulement]
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Introduction ....................................................2
Notes on handling ..................................................................... 2
Supplied accessories  .................................................................. 2
About discs  ......................................................3
Playable disc types  ..................................................................... 3
Playable file types ....................................................................... 4
Description of parts and controls  .................. 5
Connections .....................................................8
Connecting the FM and AM antennas  ................................... 8
Connecting the satellite (front, center and surround) 
speakers to the subwoofer  ........................................................ 9
Speaker layout  .......................................................................... 10
Connecting a TV ...................................................................... 10
Connecting the powered subwoofer  ..................................... 10
Connecting to an analog component  ................................... 11
Connecting to a digital component  ...................................... 11
Connecting a USB mass storage class device  ....................... 11
Connecting the power cord .................................................... 11
Operating external components with the 
remote control  ..............................................12
Operating the TV ..................................................................... 12
Operating the DBS tuner or CATV converter  .................... 12
Operating the VCR .................................................................. 13
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 sound  ................................................................ 16
Changing the scan mode  ........................................................ 16
Playback ........................................................ 17
Basic playback ........................................................................... 17
One Touch Replay  ................................................................... 19
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ............................................ 20
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection  ......................... 20
Skipping at about 5-minute intervals  .................................... 20
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons  ........ 20
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 ......................................................... 32
Setting DVD preferences  ............................. 33
Using the setup menus  ............................................................ 33
Menu description  ..................................................................... 33
Tuner operations .......................................... 35
Manual tuning  .......................................................................... 35
Preset tuning  ............................................................................. 36
Selecting the FM reception mode  .......................................... 36
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast  .................................... 36
AV COMPU LINK remote control system  .... 37
References .................................................... 38
Maintenance ............................................................................. 38
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 38
Specifications ............................................................................ 39
Table of contents
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7Important 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.
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.
7Safety 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 a fire or electrical shock.
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)Notes on handling
Paste StickerLabel sticker
Supplied accessories
Introduction
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This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
The 
√ in the list below shows available disc types and recording 
formats.
*
1This system can play finalized discs only.
*2Recorded with UDF Bridge format.
 It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (DVD Video Format 
only) discs. “DVD” lights on the display panel when a +R/+RW 
disc is loaded.
 This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play 
discs recorded with PAL system. Note that an PAL video signal on 
a disc is converted to the NTSC signal and output.
 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.
 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.
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing 
Corporation.Notes on DVD-R and DVD-RW
 This system does not support “multi-border” disc.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
 This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with ISO 9660 
format.
 This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).
 This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own 
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO 
discs whose Region Code numbers include the systems 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.
Some discs may not be played back because of their disc 
characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.
Playable disc types
DVD VIDEODVD AUDIO
VCD/SVCDAudio CD
Disc type
CD-R/-RW*1DVD-R*1DVD-RW*1Recording 
format
DVD Video —√√
DVD Audio —√√
DVD VR —√√
VCD/SVCD√——
Audio CD√——
MP3√√*
2√*2
WMA√√*2√*2
JPEG√√*2√*2
ASF√√*2√*2
MPEG-2√√*2√*2
MPEG-1√√*2√*2
DivX√√*2√*2
Unplayable discs
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD, 
etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the 
speakers.
ALL12 14 2
3 1
Example of playable DVD:
About discs
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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: “. W M A”,  “. w m a”
JPEG: “. J P G ”,  “. J P E G ”,  “. j p g ”,  “. j p e g ”  
ASF: “. A S F ”,  “. a s f ”
MPEG-2 /MPEG-1: “.MPG”, “.MPEG”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”
DivX: “.DIVX”, “.DIV”, “.divx”, “.div”, and “.AVI”, “.avi”
 The system recognizes up to 150 tracks (files) per group, 99 
groups per disc/device, 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.
 MP3/WMA/JPEG/ASF/MPEG-2/MPEG-1/DivX files require a 
longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the 
directory/file configuration.)
 If different kinds of files are mixed, set the FILE TYPE setting in 
the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting for the data to be 
read (“AUDIO”, “STILL PICTURE” or “VIDEO”). (See page 34.)
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, it appears in the file control display on the TV screen. 
(See page 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 onlyFor JPEG files
 We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file 
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will 
take a longer time to be displayed.)
 This system can only play baseline JPEG files.
For ASF files
 The system supports the types of the advanced simple profile as 
MPEG-4 files (MPEG-4 ASF).
 The system supports MPEG-4 files with the following conditions:
File format: ASF
Visual profile: MPEG-4 SP (Simple Profile)
Audio C ODEC: G.726
Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF)
Max. bit rate: 384 kbps
For MPEG-2/MPEG-1 files
 The stream format should conform to MPEG system/program 
stream.
 720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30 fps) is 
recommended for the highest resolution.
 This system also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576/480 x 576/
352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and 352 x 480/480 x 480/352 x 240 pixels 
(30 fps).
 The file format should be MP@ML (Main Profile at Main Level)/
SP@ML (Simple Profile at Main Level)/MP@LL (Main Profile at 
Low Level).
 Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or 
MPEG2 Audio Layer-2.
For DivX files
 The system supports DivX 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.
 The system supports DivX files whose resolution is 720 x 480 
pixels or less (30 fps), and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps).
 Audio stream should conform to Dolby Digital (including multi 
channel) or MPEG1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3).
 The system does not support GMC (Global Motion 
Compression). 
 The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be 
played back correctly.
 The system has its own Registration Code for DivX playback.
 If necessary, you can confirm the Registration Code of your 
system using the OTHERS menu. (See page 35.)
Playable file types
 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that 
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property 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. 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.
 DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks 
of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
 Official DivX
® Ultra Certified product
 Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with 
enhanced playback of DivX® media files and the DivX® Me dia 
Format
About discs 
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Front panel (center unit)
The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.
Display window
23361823
16 2721
18 36 31
Disc tray (inside): 1718
18 19
17 17 17 20, 35 15
15
15 17, 19 14 14 35
31 30
35 29Remote sensor: 7
11 20
Description of parts and controls
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Rear panel (center unit)
Powered subwoofer
SP-PWC30/SP-PWC20
Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC30.
NOTE
 For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind 
the powered subwoofer.
*Do not block the ventilation openings to allow proper air 
circulation by the cooling fan.
10
37
11 118
11
10 1110
Front RearPOWER ON 
lamp: 
149
Power cord: 11 10
Description of parts and controls 
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Remote controlPutting batteries in the remote control
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace 
both batteries.
CAUTION
 Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Operating the system from the remote control
Aim the remote control directly to the front panel of the center unit.
 Do not block the remote sensor.
12, 15 12
17, 36 16, 33
20 27, 28
3329
32
15 23
Number
buttons: 20
16 27, 29
22
16 25 15
17
31
1812
20, 3514
12, 13
17 12 - 35
20, 2817, 36 21, 25 12
21, 25
13, 19
16
16, 29 30, 3130 15
16 17, 27, 29
R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-cell 
batteries (supplied)
Description of parts and controls 
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