JVC Th C60 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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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....

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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...

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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...