JVC Th D5 Instructions

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Connection using the component 
video jacks
For the BNC connection, use a plug adapter (not 
supplied).
Connection using the S-video or 
composite video jack
, 
Connection for “VIDEO1”—TH-D60
Select “VIDEO1” as the source ( 11) for 
playing a component connected as follows. 
Video connection
No sound signal comes into HDMI VIDEO 1 IN 
terminal. Make audio connection to listen to the 
sound (see the right column).Audio connection
Connecting a digital component
The initial setting for the audio input setting is 
“COAX.” When using OPTICAL terminal, change the 
setting to “OPT” before playing back. ( 14)
Connecting an analog component
To listen to the sound from AUDIO MULTI IN jacks, 
perform the following procedure:
– Place the speakers by following “Speaker layout 
A” ( 6).
– Select “S.SPK R” as the speaker position mode. 
(12)
Select “5.1CH” as the audio input setting before 
playing back. ( 14)
Connecting external components
From component 
video input 
TV
Component video
cord (not supplied)Green
Blue
Red
TVComposite video cord 
(supplied)
or
S-video cord (not supplied)
A From Composite video inputB From S-video inputAlign the5 marks.
DVD player, 
etc.HDMI cable 
(not supplied)
From HDMI video output
DBS (Direct 
Broadcasting 
Satellite) 
tuner, etc.Digital coaxial cable 
(not supplied)
A From digital coaxial outputB From digital optical outputDigital optical cable 
(not supplied)
DVD player, 
etc.
A From center channel audio outputB From front left/right channel audio outputsC From subwoofer outputD From surround left/right channel audio outputsRCA pin plug cord (not supplied)
Do not connect the power cord 
until all other connections have 
been made.
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Connection for “VIDEO2”—TH-D60
Select “VIDEO2” as the source ( 11) for 
playing a component connected as follows. 
Video connection
*
Connect an external component with the same kind of cable 
as the one used to connect TV. ( 8)
Audio connection
Connecting a digital component
The initial setting for the audio input setting is “OPT.” 
When using COAXIAL jack, change the setting to 
“COAX” before playing back. ( 14)
Connecting an analog component
Select “2CH” as the audio input setting before 
playing back. ( 14)
Connection for “VIDEO” —TH-D50/TH-
D5/TH-D4
Select “VIDEO” as the source ( 11) for playing 
a component connected as follows. 
Video connection
*
Connect an external component with the same kind of cable 
as the one used to connect TV. ( 8)
Audio connection
Connecting a digital component
Select “OPT” as the audio input setting before 
playing back. ( 14)
Connecting an analog component
Select “2CH” as the audio input setting before 
playing back. ( 14)
Plug in the System only after all the connections have 
been completed.
Composite video cord* 
(not supplied)
or
S-video cord
* 
(not supplied)
A From composite video outputB From S-video outputAlign the 5 marks. VCR, etc.
DBS (Direct 
Broadcasting 
Satellite) 
tuner, etc.Digital coaxial cable 
(not supplied)
A From digital coaxial outputB From digital optical outputDigital optical cable 
(not supplied)
From audio outputRCA pin plug cord 
(not supplied) VCR, etc.
Connecting the AC power cord
Composite video cord* 
(not supplied)
or
S-video cord
* 
(not supplied)
A From composite video outputB From S-video outputAlign the 5 marks. VCR, etc.
DBS (Direct 
Broadcasting 
Satellite) 
tuner, etc.From digital optical outputDigital optical cable 
(not supplied)
From audio outputRCA pin plug cord 
(not supplied)
VCR, etc.
Available video output terminals for each source
SourceDVDUSBiPodVIDEO2/
VIDEOVIDEO1Terminal
HDMI√√ √
COMPONENT√√
S-VIDEO√√√√
VIDEO (Composite video)√√√√
Do not connect the power cord 
until all other connections have 
been made.
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How to use the number buttons
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 10: Press 10.
To select 14: Press h10, 1, then 4.
To select 24: Press h10, 2, then 4.
To select 40: Press h10, 4, then 0.
To select 114: Press h10, h10, 1, 1, 
then 4.
Set the remote control 
mode before 
operation.
Listening with headphones
When the headphones is connected, the System 
automatically deactivates the speakers and cancels the 
surround mode ( 13) temporarily.
• “H.PHONE” appears on the display.
STANDBY lamp:
• Goes off when the System is turned on.
• Lights when the System is turned off.
Point at the remote sensor 
directly.
Display
To change the display 
brightness
ATH-D60 only: XM Satellite Radio indicators 
( 25)
XM: Lights when “XM” is selected as the source.
: Shows XM Satellite Radio signal strength.
CAT: Lights while selecting a channel by category.
BDigital audio signal format indicators
CFM/AM tuner source indicators ( 27)
DLights when one of the surround modes is activated. 
( 13)
EFrequency unit indicators for FM/AM
FSource signal and speaker signal indicators
 (front left),   (center),   (front right),   (low 
frequency effect),   (surround left),   (surround 
right),  (monaural surround): Light when the signal 
comes in for the digital input or when the System is 
ready to receive the signal for the analog input.
SW (subwoofer): Always lights.
_: Lights while reproducing the channel’s sound 
through the corresponding speaker.
GSpeaker position mode indicators ( 12)
HLights when both the System and the TV (with HDMI 
connection) are ready to communicate each other.IScanning mode indicators ( 14)
HD: Lights when “720P” or “1080I” is selected.
PRGR.: Lights when the progressive scanning mode is 
activated.
JDigital device indicators
KFile type indicators
LLights when the chapter (CHAP.) or track (TRK) 
number is displayed.
MLights when selecting a program number (PG) or 
playlist number (PL) of a DVD VR disc by using 
TITLE/GROUP. ( 17)
NSpecial playback indicators for DVD Audio 
(20)
BONUS: Lights when a bonus group is detected.
B.S.P: Lights when browsable still pictures are 
detected. 
OFM reception mode indicators (MONO: monaural / 
ST: stereo) ( 27)
PPlay mode indicators (PRG: program play / RND: 
random play) ( 18)
QLights when the System memorizes the position where 
the playback is interrupted. ( 16)
RRepeat mode indicators ( 18, 21)
Be sure to turn down the volume 
before connecting or putting on the 
headphones.
Basic and common operations
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Turning the power on or off
To turn off the System by using the sleep timer
To check the remaining time, press the button once.
Selecting the source
To select the source from the center unit
*
1TH-D60 only
*2TH-D50/TH-D5/TH-D4: The FM/AM button is used instead 
of FM/AM/XM.
*3Make sure that the appropriate audio input setting have been 
made for the source (VIDEO1/VIDEO2 or VIDEO). 
( 14)
Adjusting the volume
To turn off the volume instantly
To restore the volume, press the button again, or adjust the 
volume level.
Prohibiting disc ejection
1Turn off the System.
2Lock the disc tray.
To unlock the disc tray, perform the above procedure 
again. “UNLOCKED” appears on the display.
To doIndication
Play back a discDVD 15
Play back a file on a 
USB mass storage 
class device 
USB 15
Play back an iPodIPod 28
Listen to an XM 
Satellite Radio*1, 
FM, or AM stationXM*1, FM, 
or AM 25*1, 
27
Play back an 
external component
• TH-D60: VIDEO1/
VIDEO2
• TH-D50/TH-D5/
TH-D4: VIDEOVIDEO1*329
VIDEO2*329
VIDEO*329
– – (off) = 10 = 20 = 30 = 60 = 90 = 120 
= 150 = 180 = (back to the beginning) 
(unit: minutes)
*2
“MUTING” appears on the display.
“LOCKED” appears on the 
display.
(On the center unit)
«Hold
See page 10 for button 
locations.
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Selecting the speaker position 
mode
Select the speaker position mode according to your speaker 
layout ( 6).
1Turn off the System. ( 11)
2
3
Select the appropriate speaker position mode 
according to your speaker layout ( 6).
As the speaker position mode is changed, the 
following settings are also changed automatically:
– The output level settings of the speakers and 
subwoofer (see below) are initialized.
– The surround mode ( 13) is set to “AUTO 
SUR.”
Adjusting the output level of the 
speakers and subwoofer
1
2
Adjust the output level.
Different output level settings can be stored for the 
following two groups of sources:
– TH-D60: DVD, USB, IPod, VIDEO1*
1, VIDEO2
TH-D50/TH-D5/TH-D4: DVD, USB, IPod, VIDEO
– TH-D60: FM, AM and VIDEO1*
2 
TH-D50/TH-D5/TH-D4: FM and AM
TH-D60 only: When the source is “XM,” this 
adjustment is not available.
You can also make adjustments from the LEVEL 
menu ( 24) when the speaker position mode is 
“S.SPK R.”
*
1With “COAX” or “OPT” selected as the audio input setting 
(14)
*2With “5.1CH” selected as the audio input setting 
(14)
Sound settings and adjustments
Set the remote 
control mode 
before operation.
«Hold
S.SPK RFor speaker layout A
• The   R indicator lights 
on the display.
S.SPK FFor speaker layout B
• The   F indicator lights 
on the display.
•When the speaker position mode is “S.SPK R”: 
•When the speaker position mode is “S.SPK F”:  The items you can adjust differ depending on 
the selected speaker position mode (see the 
left column).
FRNT L = FRNT R = CENTER = SURR L 
= SURR R = SUBWFR = (back to the 
beginning)
CENTER = SURR = SUBWFR = (back to 
the beginning)
Sound and monitor settings
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Adjusting the bass and treble 
sounds
1
2
Adjust the level.
Using the surround mode
Select one of the available surround 
modes.
•During 2-channel playback with “S.SPK R” speaker 
position mode:
•During multi-channel playback with “S.SPK R” 
speaker position mode:
•During playback with “S.SPK F” speaker position 
mode:
To check the surround mode currently selected, press 
SURROUND once.TH-D60 only:
– When the source is “VIDEO 1” with “5.1CH” 
selected as the audio input setting ( 14), the 
surround mode setting is ineffective. All incoming 
signals are emitted through the corresponding 
speakers. “MULTI CH” appears on the display.
– When the source is “XM,” the surround mode 
cannot be changed.
During playback of ASF, MPEG-2, or MPEG-1 files, 
the surround mode setting is ineffective.
For DVD Audio, when “LR ONLY” appears on the 
display, activate the surround mode for the multi-
channel reproduction.
Available surround modes
The surround modes you can select depend on the 
playback source and the selected speaker position 
mode ( 12). For details on each surround 
mode, see “Available surround modes” on the 
right column.
AUTO SUR = MOVIE = MUSIC = STADIUM 
= ALL ST = OFF = (back to the beginning)
When the source is “FM” or “AM,” you can only 
select “ALL ST.”
AUTO SUR = currently selected mode* = OFF = 
(back to the beginning)
*
When “AUTO SUR” is selected, the System 
automatically selects a proper multi-channel surround 
mode, such as “DOLBY D (Dolby Digital)” or “DTS 
(DTS Digital Surround).”
AUTO SUR = MOVIE = WIDE/2CH = 
SUPER W = OFF = (back to the beginning)
When the source is “FM” or “AM,” the surround 
mode cannot be activated.
TRE Adjusts the treble sound
BASS Adjusts the bass sound
Surround mode for “S.SPK R”
AUTO SUR
(Auto Surround)Selects an appropriate 
surround mode according to 
the incoming signals
MOVIE (Dolby Pro 
Logic II Movie)For movie sources
MUSIC (Dolby Pro 
Logic II Music)For music sources
STADIUMAdds clarity and spreads the 
sound, as if in an outdoor 
stadium
ALL ST
(All Channel 
Stereo)Reproduces a larger stereo 
sound field using all the 
activated speakers
OFF (Off) Deactivates surround mode
Surround mode for “S.SPK F”
AUTO SUR
(Auto Surround)Selects an appropriate 
surround mode according to 
the incoming signals
MOVIEFor movie or multi-channel 
music sources
WIDE/2CH For 2-channel music sources
SUPER W
(Super Wide)Reproduces broader sound 
field
OFF (Off) Deactivates surround mode
Sound and monitor settings
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Setting the audio input for 
external components
Set the audio input of the external component for “VIDEO1/
VIDEO2” (TH-D60) or “VIDEO” (TH-D50/TH-D5/TH-
D4).
1
2
TH-D60 only: Select a source you want to set the 
audio input for.
3Select an appropriate audio input according to 
the audio connection. ( 8, 9)
You can select the following settings for each source 
(underlined items are the initial settings for each 
source):
– “VIDEO1”: 5.1CH*
2, COAX*3, and OPT*3
– “VIDEO2”: 2CH, COAX*3, and OPT*3
–“VIDEO”: 2CH and OPT
If your System is the TH-D60, make the audio input 
setting for both “VIDEO1” and “VIDEO2.”
*
1“AIN.1” or “AIN.2” appears on TH-D60, and “AIN.” on 
TH-D50/TH-D5/TH-D4.
*2TH-D60 only: When the speaker position mode is set to 
“S.SPK F,” “5.1CH” is not selectable.
*3TH-D60 only: It is not possible to select the same audio 
input setting for “VIDEO 1” and “VIDEO 2.” For example, 
when “COAX” is assigned to “VIDEO 1,” it is not 
selectable for “VIDEO 2.”
Select the scanning mode according to the type 
of TV and connection method.
To use the progressive mode, connect the TV to the 
HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal or COMPONENT 
jacks*
1. ( 7)
1Select “DVD” or “USB” as the source. 
(11)
2
3
Select an appropriate scanning mode, then 
confirm the selection.
You can get better picture quality in the following 
orders:
– 1080I > 720P
– 480P > 480I
When the picture is not shown correctly, change 
the scanning mode to the interlaced mode.
When the TV is connected through S-VIDEO or 
VIDEO jack, the scanning mode setting has no 
effect.
*
1Activate progressive mode only when your TV supports 
progressive video signals.
*2Selectable only when the TV is connected via COMPONENT 
jacks. ( 8)
*3Selectable only when the TV is connected via HDMI 
MONITOR OUT terminal. ( 7)
Item*1Current setting
AIN.1 For “VIDEO 1”
AIN.2 For “VIDEO 2”
2CHFor connection via the 
AUDIO IN jacks
5.1CHFor connection via the 
AUDIO MULTI IN jacks
COAXFor connection via the 
COAXIAL jack
OPTFor connection via the 
OPTICAL terminal
Scanning mode setting
480I*2
To see the picture in interlaced mode.1080I*3
480P
To see the picture in progressive 
mode.
720P*3
AUTO*3The System automatically emits the 
video signal to get the best picture 
quality on your TV.
«Hold
Select Confirm
See page 12 for button 
locations.
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Playing back a disc
1Select “DVD” as the source. ( 11)
2
3
Place a disc on the tray.
4Start playback.
• JPEG: Slide-show playback starts.
• MP3/WMA/WAV: The file control display appears 
on the TV. ( 22)
Playing back a file on a USB mass 
storage class device
1Connect a USB mass storage class device while 
the System is turned off.
2Turn on the System, then select “USB” as the 
source. ( 11)
Playback starts automatically.
Press 3 (play button) to start playback if the file is not 
played back automatically.
• JPEG: Slide-show playback starts.
• MP3/WMA/WAV: The file control display appears 
on the TV. ( 22) The following icons show the available disc/file types for 
the target function:
Initial settings
Make the following settings before playing back discs/
files.
• Scanning mode ( 14)
• MONITOR TYPE ( 23)
• ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ( 23)
If a still picture is displayed for about 5 minutes, the 
System automatically dims the screen (screen 
saver function). You can deactivate the screen 
saver function. ( 23)
When several types of files (music, picture or 
movie) are recorded on a disc or device, select 
the file type you want to play. (23)
For messages and icons appearing on the display, 
see “Messages and icons shown on the TV during 
disc/file playback” ( 31).
Set the remote control mode 
before operation.
For disc playback
For playback of a file on a USB 
mass storage class device
Operating the touch sensor 
panel
You can operate the playback control 
buttons on the center unit simply by 
touching them.
When you touch any one of these 
buttons, it lights briefly in blue. 
Basic playback
(On the center unit)
Label side upWhen placing an 8 cm 
(3-3/16 inches) disc
USB mass storage
class device
Disc/file playback
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DO NOT connect or disconnect the device when the 
System is turned on.
You cannot connect a computer to the USB 
MEMORY terminal of the System.
DO NOT connect the device through a USB hub.
iPod does not play through the USB MEMORY 
terminal. When iPod is connected to the USB 
MEMORY terminal, “RESTRICT” appears on the 
display.
This System may not playback some USB mass 
storage class devices and does not support DRM 
(Digital Rights Management).
Use a USB cable of less than 1 m (3.3 ft) in length.
Play/stop/pause/search
*1To return to normal playback, press 3 (play button).
*2Pressing and holding 4/x also fast-forwards/fast-
reverses tracks or files.
Changing the playback 
information
Ex.: When a DVD Video disc is played back.
*1For DVD Video, DVD Audio, DVD VR, VCD, SVCD, or CD, 
you can change the time information mode ( 21). For 
MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF, MPEG1, MPEG2, or DivX, elapsed 
playing time is shown.
*2While playing a VCD or SVCD with PBC ( 17), only 
track number is displayed.
To do
Start playback
Stop playback
Pause playback
Fast-forward/fast-
reverse search*1
Resume function
The System memorizes the position where 
the playback has been interrupted by one of 
the following operations:
• Pressing 7 once
• Turning off the power ( 11)
• Changing the source ( 11)
To resume playback, press 3 (play button) or the 
corresponding source button.
To clear the memorized position, press 7 twice.
• Opening the disc tray or disconnecting the USB mass 
storage class device also clears the memorized position.
This function does not work in program play and 
random play. ( 18)
You can deactivate the resume function. 
(24)
 *2«Hold
Each time you press the button, the playback 
information alternates between “type A” and “type 
B” on the display as follows:
Disc/
file typeInformation type A Information type B
Chapter number with 
time information*1
Title (T) number and 
chapter (C) number
Program (PG) 
number/Playlist (PL) 
number and chapter 
(C) number
Track number with 
time information*1*2Group (G) number 
and track (T) 
number
File numberGroup (G) number 
and file (F) number
Information 
type A
Information 
type BChapter number
Time information
*1
Title number Chapter number
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For DVD Video/DVD Audio
1
2
Select the desired item, then confirm the 
selection.
For some discs, you can also select items by using 
the number buttons.
*
TH-D50/TH-D5/TH-D4: The TOP MENU/PG button is used 
instead of TOP MENU/PG/DIRECT.
For VCD/SVCD with PBC 
The Play Back Control function (PBC) allows you 
to operate the VCD/SVCD using menus.
Select the number of the desired 
item while the menu is displayed on 
the TV.
*
• To move to the next or previous page 
of the current menu
• To return to the previous menu
To perform playback without PBC
• While playback is stopped, select the desired track by 
using the number buttons.*
• Select the desired track by pressing x repeatedly, then 
press 3 (play button).
To activate the PBC function, press TOP MENU(/PG/
DIRECT) or MENU(/PL).
While playing back a VCD or SVCD with PBC 
(“PBC” appears on the display), some functions 
such as time search, do not work.
*
For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the 
number buttons” ( 10).
Selecting the beginning of a desired 
scene or song
*1For DVD Video, DVD VR, VCD, and SVCD discs, this 
function is not available while playback is stopped.
*2For DVD Video and DVD VR discs, you can select a title/
program while playback is stopped.
*3For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the 
number buttons” ( 10).
*4When selecting the chapter/track/file number from the on-
screen bar, see “Using the on-screen bar” ( 21).
Selecting the desired position of a 
scene or song
*1This function works only within the same title/program/file.
*2This function is not available during repeat play.
Using the disc menu
or
For a DVD Video discFor a DVD Audio disc
**
Select Confirm
Locating a desired scene or song
To doDisc/file
Skip chapter/track/file
Select the chapter/
track/file number*3 *4
Select the title/
program or playlist/
group number*
3
• Enter the number 
while “– –” is flashing 
on the display
To doDisc/file
Move the playback 
position back by 
10 seconds (one-touch 
replay)*
1 *2
Skip at approximately 
5-minute intervals*1
*1
*2
Disc/file playback
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