JVC Th C50 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 AM 
antennas
If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation 
coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and 
remove.
1
Center unit
2
3
Antenna cord
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna 
(not supplied)AM loop antennaCenter unit
Extend the supplied FM antenna 
horizontally.
Center unitFM antenna (supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna cord (not
supplied) Center unit
Standard type (75 Ω 
coaxial) connector
ConnectionsDo not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
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7Assembling the speakers — TH-C60/TH-C50
7For TH-C60: Assemble front speakers and surround speakers.
7For TH-C50: Assemble front speakers.
For the surround speakers of TH-C50, see “Connecting the 
surround speakers — TH-C50”. (See page 10.)
For TH-C60
• Check the model name of each speaker from the label on the 
rear to locate each speaker correctly.
For TH-C50Before 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.
Connecting the satellite (front, 
center, surround) speakers
Assembled speakers
With stand: Refer to steps 1 to 
3.Without stand: Refer to steps 
2 and 3.
Front speaker
(SP-THC60F) (2)Base plate (4)
Surround 
speaker
(SP-THC60S) (2)Stand (4)
Front speaker
(SP-THC60F)(2)Base plate (2) Stand (2)
or
Speaker
Screw M5 x 40 mm/M5 x 1-5/8 
inches (supplied)
1
Stand
2When assembling a speaker without stand:
Speaker
Stand (or speaker 
directly)*Base plate
Screw M4 x 20 mm/M4 
x 13/16 inches 
(supplied)* A: Use these screws (M4 x 
45 mm/M4 x 1-13/16 inches) 
when assembling the speaker 
with the base plate.
*When assembling the speaker with the base plate, use the 
screws 
A.
BlackRedWhite
Black
3
You can route the speaker cord 
by using speaker cord clamp 
(supplied).
Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
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7Connecting the surround speakers — TH-C507Connecting the center speaker — TH-C60/TH-C50
Surround speaker (SP-THC50S) (2)
Speaker 
(bottom)
1
RedWhite
BlackBlack2
For TH-C40, 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 speaker (SP-THC60C) (1)
Red White
BlackBlack
Center speaker
(SP-THC40C) Surround speaker
(SP-THC40S) Front speaker
(SP-THC40F)
Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
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7Connecting the satellite speakers to the subwoofer
Note that the illustration below is for SP-PWC60.
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 
avoid unexpected damage from 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.
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 the sound is 
distorted; otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by internal 
heat buildup.
For TH-C60/TH-C50:
• 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.
• Connect the black cords to the black (r) terminals.
• Connect the white cords to the (q) terminals 
referring to the table below:
Speaker cord
FRONT SPEAKERS (LEFT) White
FRONT SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Red
CENTER SPEAKER Green
SURROUND SPEAKERS (LEFT) Blue
SURROUND SPEAKERS (RIGHT) Gray
Before connecting the speaker cords;
Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove.
Powered subwoofer
TH-C60: SP-PWC60
TH-C50: SP-PWC50
TH-C40: SP-PWC40
Front speakers
TH-C60: SP-THC60F
TH-C50: SP-THC60F
TH-C40: SP-THC40F
Surround speakers
TH-C60: SP-THC60S
TH-C50: SP-THC50S
TH-C40: SP-THC40S Center speaker
TH-C60: SP-THC60C
TH-C50: SP-THC60C
TH-C40: SP-THC40C
Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
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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 35.
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 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 they are located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause 
color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the speakers 
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.
• 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. (See page 34.)
7To connect a TV equipped with the HDMI terminal
HDMI connection allows you to enjoy high quality picture on your 
HDMI equipped TV with high-definition digital video signals.
• You can select the type of video signal from 480p, 1080i, or 720p. 
(See page 18.)
NOTE
• This system outputs the signal to HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal 
only when the source is DVD or USB MEMORY.
• This system outputs the audio signal of 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz 
Linear PCM from HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal. To activate or 
deactivate the audio signal output from HDMI MONITOR OUT 
terminal, see page 34.
• HDMI indicator lights on the display window when the system and 
the TV recognize each other and are ready to send and receive signals.
• When you enjoy HDCP contents, sound and picture may not be 
transmitted to the speakers and TV for a few seconds in the beginning 
for confirmation.
7To connect a TV equipped with the component video input 
jacks
• With analog video connection, you can get better picture quality 
in the order — Component video > S-video > Composite video.
• If your TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high 
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active. 
(See page 18.)
NOTE
• While playing back DivX/ASF files, this system outputs only 
progressive signals from the component video jacks. When your TV 
does not support progressive video input, connect the TV through S-
video or composite video jack.
• 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 or USB MEMORY as the source to play. (See page 17.)
7To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S-video jacks
Speaker layout
Connecting a TV
Front right 
speaker Center speaker
Powered 
subwoofer
Surround left
speakerSurround right 
speaker Front left
speaker
HDMI cable (not supplied)To HDMI inputTV Center unit
What is HDMI?
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the 
standard interface for the next-generation TV. By connecting this 
system and a TV with the HDMI cable, digital video signals and 
audio signals are transmitted through the cable. You can enjoy 
digital video and sound without AD/DA conversion with easy 
connection.
In addition, this system is compatible with HDCP (High-
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), and HDCP contents can 
be viewed if you connect a HDCP compatible TV to this system.
Center unitTo component
video inputTV
Component video cord (not supplied)
Composite video cord (supplied)
To composite 
video input S-video cord 
(not supplied)
TV To S-video input Center unit
or
Align the 5 marks.
Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
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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 17.) When connecting a video component 
such as a DBS tuner, operate this system to listen to the sound.
You can connect a USB mass storage class device such as a USB 
flash memory device, hard disc drive, multimedia card reader, 
digital camera, etc. to this system.
• After connecting a USB mass storage class device to this system 
and selecting USB MEMORY as the source, the file control 
display appears on the TV screen. (See page 27.)
NOTE
• When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer also to its 
manual.
• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the system at a time. Do 
not use a USB hub.
• You cannot charge the USB mass storage class device while 
connecting it to the USB MEMORY jack.
• While playing back a file in a USB mass storage class device, do not 
disconnect the device. It may cause a malfunction of both the system 
and the device.
• JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB mass 
storage class device while using this system.
• When connecting with a USB cable, use a cable less than 1 m (3.3 ft) 
in length.
• This system is compatible with the USB 2.0 Full-Speed (not 
compatible with the USB 1.1). 
• You can play back the following types of files in a USB mass storage 
class device (maximum data transfer rate: 2 Mbps):
–Music: MP3, WMA
– Picture: JPEG
– Movie: MPEG-4 (ASF), DivX (maximum frame rate of 30 fps for 
progressive)
• You cannot play back a file larger than 2 GB.
• When playing a file which has a large transfer rate, frames or sounds 
may be dropped during playback.
• This system cannot recognize a USB mass storage class device whose 
rating exceeds 5 V/500 mA.
• Some USB mass storage class devices may not be recognized or may 
not work properly.
• This system may not play back some files even though their formats 
are listed above.
.
Make sure that all other connections have been completed.
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.
Connecting the powered 
subwoofer
Connecting to an analog 
component
Connecting to a digital 
component
Powered
subwoofer System cord 
(supplied) Center unit
Align the 5 marks.Align the 5 marks.
RCA pin plug 
cord
(not supplied)
1
To composite video output
2To  S - v i d e o  o u t p u t
3To  a u d i o  o u t p u t
12 3 Center unit
VCR (1
 3 or 2 3)
TV (3)
Cassette recorder (3) Composite video
cord
(not supplied)S-video cord
(not supplied)
or
Digital optical cord (not supplied) To digital optical output
DBS* tuner
MD playerCenter unit
Connecting a USB mass storage 
class device
Connecting the power cord
Center unit (on the 
front panel USB cable (not supplied)
Center unit Powered 
subwoofer
Power cord
(Supplied)Power cord
Plug into AC outlets.
Connections Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
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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 FTV.
If there is more than one code listed for corresponding brand, 
try each one until you enter the correct one.
7Operation
Aim the remote control at the TV.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to operate a TV;
• Set the remote control mode selector to TV. 
The following buttons are available:
FTV: Turns TV on and off.
TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume.
TV/VIDEO: Selects the input mode (either TV or 
VIDEO).
CH +/–: Changes the channels.
1-10, 0, h10 (100+): Selects the channel.
TV RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected 
channel and the current channel.
NOTE
• The operating buttons may differ depending on manufacturers.
The buttons described below are used on pages 14 and 15.
Remote 
control mode 
selector Number
buttons
(play button)
Operating the TV
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01*Samsung 12
Hitachi 10 Sanyo 13, 14
Magnavox 02 Sharp 06
Mitsubishi 03 Sony 07
Panasonic 04, 11 Toshiba 08
Philips 15 Zenith 09
RCA 05
Operating external components with the remote control
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7To set the manufacturer’s code
1Slide the remote control mode selector 
to VCR/DBS.
2Press DBS.
3Press and hold FVCR/DBS.
Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.
4Press ENTER.
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 selector 
to VCR/DBS.
2 Press DBS.
The following buttons are available:
FVCR/DBS: Turns DBS tuner or CATV converter on and 
off.
CH +/–: Changes the channels.
1-10, 0, h10 (100+): Selects the channel.
7To set the manufacturer’s code
1Slide the remote control mode selector 
to VCR/DBS.
2Press VCR.
3Press and hold FVCR/DBS.
Keep the button pressed until step 5 is finished.
4Press ENTER.
5Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter 
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Philips VCR: Press 0, then 9.
For an NEC VCR: Press 2, then 5.
*“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 VCR.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control to 
operate a VCR; 
1 Set the remote control mode selector 
to VCR/DBS.
2Press VCR.
The following buttons are available:
FVCR/DBS: Turns VCR on and off.
3 (play button): Starts playback.
7: Stops operation.
8:Pauses playback.
y:Fast forwards video tape.
1: Rewinds video tape.
REC: Press this button together with 3 (play 
button) to start recording or together with 8 
to pause recording.
CH +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.
NOTE
• When operating a VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter;
– The source setting of VCR or DBS remains after you have changed 
the remote control mode selector to AUDIO or TV. When operating 
VCR or DBS tuner/CATV converter again, it is not necessary to 
press VCR or DBS after setting the remote control mode selector.
Operating the DBS tuner or 
CATV converter
Manufacturer Code
Echostar 21
GI Jerrold 01*, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
Hamlin 15, 16, 17, 18
Pioneer 13, 14
RCA 19
Scientific Atlanta 09, 10
Sony 20
Zenith 11, 12
Operating the VCR
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01*, 02, 03 Philips 09
Emerson 11, 26 RCA 05, 06
Fisher 29 Samsung 24
Funai 10, 14, 15, 16 Sanyo 21, 22, 23
Gold Star 12 Sharp 27, 28
Hitachi 04 Shintom 30
Mitsubishi 13 Sony 18, 19, 20
NEC 25 Zenith 08
Panasonic 07, 17
Operating external components with the remote control See page 14 for button locations.
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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 
17), the following messages will appear on the TV screen.
NOTE
• The STANDBY lamp on the center unit lights red when the power is 
turned off. The lamp goes 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 subwoofer lights green when the power is 
turned on.
• A small amount of power is consumed even when the power is turned 
off (center unit only). This is called standby mode and the STANDBY 
lamp lights in this mode. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 
to turn the power off completely.
• You can also turn on the system by pressing the following buttons;
– One of the DISC (1-5) buttons (with SHIFT pressed) on the remote 
control
– One of the DISC (1-5) 0 buttons on the center unit
– One of the source selecting buttons or 3 (play button) on the 
remote control
– One of the DISC (1-5) 3 buttons or 3 on the center unit. 
• When connecting your TV through HDMI MONITOR OUT 
terminal, turn on the TV before turning on the system; otherwise, the 
following phenomena may happen depending on the TV.
– The scan mode setting (see page 18) is changed.
– The sound comes out from the speakers on TV even though 
“HDMI AUDIO OUT” in the AUDIO menu (see page 34) is set to 
“OFF”.
If the above phenomena happen, turn off the system and turn it back 
on, then set the scan mode again.
The buttons on the remote control are used to explain most of the 
operations in this manual. You can use the buttons on the center 
unit same as on the remote control for operations unless 
otherwise noted.
The buttons described below are used on pages 16 to 18.
Source
selecting
buttons
Remote 
control mode 
selector
Cursor
(3/2)/
ENTER
(play button)
STANDBY lamp
Turning the system on/off
• “OPEN”/“CLOSE”:
Appears when opening or closing the disc tray.
• “NOW READING”
Appears when the system is reading the disc/file information.
• “REGION CODE ERROR!”:
Appears when the Region Code of the DVD VIDEO does not 
match the code the system supports. The disc cannot be 
played back.
•“NO DISC”:
Appears when no disc is loaded.
• “NO USB DEVICE”:
Appears when no USB mass storage class device is connected.
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC”:
Appears when unplayable disc is loaded.
• “CANNOT PLAY THIS DEVICE”:
Appears when unplayable USB mass storage class device is 
connected.
Basic operations
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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 19.)
USB MEMORY: 
To select a file in a USB mass storage class device. (See “To play a file 
in a USB mass storage class device” on page 19.)
FM/AM: 
To tune in an FM or AM station. (See page 36.) 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 
jacks and AUX IN (VCR) jacks. (See page 13.)
DBS: 
To select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL 
IN (DBS) jack. (See page 13.)
On the center unit:
Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source 
name you want appears on the display 
window.
NOTE
• When AM, FM or DBS is selected, this system does not output video 
signals.
• It may take time to change the source.
CAUTION
• Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source. 
If the volume is set at a high level, the sudden blast of sound could 
permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.
On the remote control:
Press VOL +/–.
On the center unit:
Turn VO LUM E .
• To increase the volume, turn VOLUME clockwise.
• To decrease the volume, turn VOLUME counterclockwise.
CAUTION
Be sure to turn down the volume;
• Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may 
damage both the headphones and your hearing.
• Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly 
output from the speakers.
While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the 
center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode 
(see page 23) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turns the 
subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode. 
“H. PHONE” appears on the display window.
Headphone mode
When using the headphones, the following signals are output 
regardless of your speaker setting;
• For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are 
output from the headphones.
• Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the 
headphones.
 
Press MUTING.
To restore the sound
Perform one of the following:
•Press MUTING again.
•Press VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).
Press DIMMER.
Each time you press the button, you can change the brightness level 
in 3 steps.
Selecting the source to play
Adjusting the volume 
[VOLUME]
Listening with headphones 
(not supplied)
Tu r n i n g  o f f  t h e  s o u n d  
temporarily [MUTING]
Adjusting the brightness of the 
indications [DIMMER]
Basic operations See page 16 for button locations.
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