JVC Th M45 Instructions

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Getting started
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
• Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the instructions supplied with the components you are going 
to connect.
Connecting a TV
To view pictures and on-screen displays, connect the TV to the center unit.
 You can get better picture quality in the order — Component video > S-video > Composite video.
 Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a...

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Connecting the FM and AM antennas
Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, 
connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.

AM loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM loop antenna
Attach the AM loop to its base by snapping the tabs on the loop into 
the slot on the base.
 
Connecting AM loop antennaIf reception is poor
Connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire antenna (not 
supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna...

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Connecting the powered subwoofer
Connect the supplied powered subwoofer (SP-PWM65/SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45) using the system cord (supplied).
• Connect the system cord by matching the 
 marks on the plugs to the ones on the center unit and powered subwoofer.
Connecting the satellite speakers


Speaker layout
When positioning the speakers, to obtain the best possible sound 
from this system you need to place all satellite speakers at the same 
distance from the listening position with the...

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Assembling the satellite speakers (TH-M65 only)
Each speaker (except the center speaker) has been divided into two 
parts for shipment. Before connecting the satellite speakers, first 
assemble them by following the procedure below.
Before assembling —
 Prepare a Phillips screwdriver.
 Take care not to drop the stand while assembling; otherwise, it 
may cause damage to the floor or injury.
 Ensure enough space exists for assembly and installation.
 Spread a large, thick cloth on...

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Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M65)
Each speaker (SP-THM65F) can be used as a front or surround speaker.
CAUTION
 When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers with the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) 
as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered subwoofer.
 DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
Surround speakers
(SP-THM65F) Center speaker
(SP-THM65C)Front...

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Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers (TH-M55/TH-M45)
TH-M55: Each speaker (SP-THM55F) can be used as a front or surround speaker.
TH-M45:Be sure to identify each speaker (SP-THM45C/SP-THM45F/SP-THM45S) and connect them to the corresponding terminals 
of the powered subwoofer.
CAUTION
 When you connect (larger) speakers other than the supplied ones, only use speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDA NC E) as 
indicated by the speaker terminals on...

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Connecting to an analog component
You can enjoy the sound of an analog component such as a VCR, TV, or Cassette recorder with this system. Use RCA pin plug cords (not 
supplied) for connection. 
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.
Connecting to a digital component
You can enjoy the sound of a digital component such as a DBS (Direct Broadcast...

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Connecting the power cord
Make sure that all connections have been completed, before plugging in the power cords of the center unit and powered subwoofer.
CAUTION
 Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.
 Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
 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.
NOTE
 Keep power cords away from other connected cords. The power cords may...

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The remote control makes it easy to use many of the system 
functions from a distance of up to 7 m (23 ft) away.
 You can also use the remote control supplied for this system to 
operate other manufacturers’ TVs (Apg. 17), VCRs (Apg. 18) 
and DBS tuners/CATV converters (Apg. 17). 
Putting batteries in the remote control
Before using the remote control, first put in the 2 supplied batteries.
1Remove the battery 
cover on the back of 
the remote control.
2Insert the batteries.
 Make...

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For TV operations
You can operate your TV using the remote control supplied with 
this system.
 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

To set the manufacturer’s code
You can operate a JVC TV without setting the remote control 
signal.
1Slide the remote control mode selector 
to TV.
2Press and hold 
TV.
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...