JVC Th M303 Instructions

TH-M606/TH-M603
TH-M303/TH-M301
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.                                                     
LVT1147-001C
[J,C]
TH-M505/TH-M501
English
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
Consists of XV-THM606, SP-PWM606, SP-THM606F, 
SP-THM606C and SP-THM606S/
Consists of...

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Warnings, Cautions and Others
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 invisible laser radiation when open and 
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED 
INSIDE THE UNIT.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove...

Warnings, Cautions and Others
G-2
For Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH 
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Section...

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Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Notes on handling  .................................................................2
Supplied accessories  ............................................................2
About discs  ..................................... 3
Playable disc types  ...............................................................3
Description of parts and controls  ... 5
Connections .................................... 8
Connecting the FM and AM antennas...

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Introduction
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 (41°F and 95°F).
 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...

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About discs
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD 
(SVCD), Audio CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.
• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play 
discs recorded with PAL system. Note that the PAL video signal 
on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output.
 This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files 
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (Apg. 22)
 This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded...

About discs
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Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs
• MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout  time. (It differs due to the complexity of 
the directory/file configuration.)
 When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG /MPEG4 disc, select ISO 
9660 Level 1 or Level 2 for the disc format.
 This system supports “multi-sess ion” discs (up to 20 sessions).
 This system cannot pl ay “packet write” discs.
 The system can only play MP 3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files with 
the following file extensions;...

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Description of parts and controls
The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M606 unless otherwise noted.
Front panel (center unit)
Rear panel (center unit)
Display window
pg. 24 pg. 26 pg. 43 pg. 23 pg. 27
pg. 20pg. 23
pg. 25 pg. 33 pg. 42
pg. 42pg. 43 pg. 35
pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 22 pg. 24, 42 pg. 19
Disc tray (inside): pg. 22
pg. 18
Remote sensor: 
pg. 7pg. 22 pg. 24
pg. 19 pg. 19
pg. 18 pg. 23 pg. 23pg. 23 pg. 23
pg. 15 pg. 15 pg. 15
pg. 15pg. 8
pg. 14 pg. 14...

Description of parts and controls
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Powered subwoofer
SP-PWM606/SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501
SP-PWM603/SP-PWM303/SP-PWM301
* Do not block the ventilation openings.
NOTE
 For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind 
the powered subwoofer. FrontRear
pg. 10, 12
Power cord: 
pg. 15
POWER ON 
lamp:
 pg. 18
pg. 15
FrontRear POWER ON 
lamp: 
pg. 18
pg. 11, 13
Power cord: pg. 15 pg. 15
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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 hide the remote sensor.
NOTE
 To use the buttons 
under the cover, slide 
down the cover.
pg. 16
pg. 16
pg. 22
pg. 19
pg. 16
pg. 16
pg. 22,
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pg. 29pg....