JVC Th M303 Instructions

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Setting DVD preferences
 You can change the language used in the setup menus. See 
“Menu description” below.
Basic operation on the setup menus
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the 
following operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to 
AUDIO.
2Press DV D.
7While stopped
1Press SET UP.
2Follow the instructions that appears on 
the TV screen.
: Language menu (LANGUAGE)
7MENU LANGUAGE
Some DVDs have their own menus in multiple languages.
 Select the initial language*.
7AUDIO...

Setting DVD preferences
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:Picture menu (PICTURE)
7MONITOR TYPE
You can select the monitor type to match your TV when you play 
DVDs recorded in the picture’s height/width ratio of 16:9.
• 16:9 (Wide television conversion)Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide 
TV).
 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion)Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3 
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the 
black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.
 4:3 PS (Pan...

Setting DVD preferences
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7Distance menu (DISTANCE)
Example:
In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows;
Distance of front speakers:  3.0 m/10 ft
Distance of center speaker:  2.7 m/9 ft
Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m/8 ft
FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND 
SPEAKER
Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.
Within the range from 0.3 m/1 ft to 9.0 m/30 ft. (by 0.3 m/
1 ft)
RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.
: Other setting menu (OTHERS)
7RESUME
You...

Setting DVD preferences
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Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
AD Andorra ER Eritrea
LALao People’s Democratic 
RepublicRW R w a n d a
AE United Arab Emirates ES Spain SA Saudi Arabia
AF Afghanistan ET Ethiopia LB Lebanon SB Solomon Islands
AG Antigua and Barbuda FI Finland LC Saint Lucia SC Seychelles
AI Anguilla FJ Fiji LI Liechtenstein SD Sudan
AL Albania FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas) LK Sri Lanka SE Sweden
AM Armenia
FMMicronesia (Fedelated States 
of)LR Liberia SG Singapore
AN Netherlands...

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Tuner operations
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the 
following operation; 
1 Set the remote control mode selector to 
AUDIO.
2Press FM/AM.
1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 
band.
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.
2Press TUNING9/( repeatedly until 
you find the frequency you want.
When you hold down the button until the system starts 
searching for stations and then release it, the system stops 
searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal 
strength is...

Tuner operations
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Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be 
quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
7To preset the stations
1Tune in the station you want to preset.
• If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM 
station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting 
the FM reception mode” below.
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.
2Press MEMORY.
While “CH” and “– –” are flashing:
3Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to 
select a...

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AV COMPU LINK remote control system
The AV COMPU LINK remote 
control system allows you to operate 
JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is 
equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to 
operate JVC’s video components via the video components 
terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect 
the video components you want to operate as follows.
 Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video 
components.
Connecting a TV and VCR
CAUTION...

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References
7Handling Discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at 
the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.
 Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or  bend the disc.
 Put the disc back in  its case after use to 
prevent warping.
 Be careful not to scratch the surface of the  disc when placing it  back in its case. 
 Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature  extremes and moisture. To clean the disc 
Wipe the disc with a soft 
cloth in a straight line 
from center to...

References
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7Center unit 
(XV-THM606/XV-THM603/XV-THM505/XV-THM501/
XV-THM303/XV-THM301)
Audio section
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %
NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for 
reference.
Digital input*1:
DIGITAL IN (DBS): –21 dBm to –15 dBm
(OPTICAL) (660 nm E30 nm)
*1Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital 
Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
Video section
Video System: NTSC
Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB...

References
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7Satellite Speakers
Front speakers (SP-THM606F)
Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2,
3.0 cm (1-3/16 inches)
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 95 Hz to 40 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
250 mm M 1 103 mm M 250 mm
(9-7/8 inches M 43-7/16 inches M 9-7/8 
inches)
Mass: 3.67 kg (8.1 lbs)
Surround speakers (SP-THM606S)
Speakers: 5.5 cm (2-3/16 inches) M 2
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 140 W
Impedance: 4 C...