JVC Th M45 Instructions

							TH-M65
TH-M45
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.                                                    
Ser ial No.                                                     
LVT1024-001A
[J]
TH-M55
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65F
Consists of XV-THM55, SP-PWM55, SP-THM55C and SP-THM55F
Consists of XV-THM45, SP-PWM45, SP-THM45C, SP-THM45F and SP-THM45S
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION — 
 button!
(XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45)
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely 
(the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The 
 button in any position does not disconnect the mains 
line.
• When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights 
red.
 When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and 
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user 
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified 
service personnel.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH 
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, 
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE 
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET 
POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
For Canada/pour le 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.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES 
DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX 
APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES 
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: 
“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR 
LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides 
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies 
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding 
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as 
practical.
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or 
accidentally dropping the unit, 
have two persons unpack, carry, 
and install the unit.
TH-M65: 43.1 kg/96 lbs
TH-M55: 32.0 kg/71 lbs
TH-M45: 25.2 kg/56 lbs
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Table of contents
Introduction ...................................... 2
Notes on handling ..................................................................2
Supplied accessories .............................................................2
About discs ...................................... 3
Playable disc types ................................................................3
Disc structure ........................................................................4
Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only ......4
Names of parts and controls ........... 5
Getting started ................................. 8
Connections ...........................................................................8
Using the remote control .....................................................16
Basic operations ............................ 19
Turning the system on/off ....................................................19
Selecting the source to play .................................................20
Adjusting the volume ...........................................................20
Listening with headphones ..................................................20
Turning off the sound temporarily .......................................20
Adjusting the brightness ......................................................20
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................................................21
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer .........................21
Adjusting the bass/treble sound...........................................21
Changing the decode mode .................................................22
Changing the scan mode .....................................................22
Playback ......................................... 23
Basic playback .....................................................................23
Playback features .................................................................25
Tuner operations ............................ 27
Manual tuning ......................................................................27
Preset tuning .......................................................................27
Selecting the FM reception mode .........................................28
Reducing the noise of AM broadcast ...................................28
Creating realistic sound fields ...... 29
Using the surround mode .................................................... 31
Adjusting the sound............................................................. 32
Advanced operations ..................... 33
Using the on-screen bar ...................................................... 33
Playing from a specified position on a disc.......................... 34
Using the MP3 control display .............................................36
Using the JPEG control display............................................ 37
Selecting a view angle of DVD .............................................38
Selecting the subtitle/audio languages................................. 39
Special picture playback ...................................................... 41
Program Playback................................................................ 43
Random Playback ................................................................ 44
Repeat Playback .................................................................. 44
Setting DVD preferences ............... 46
Using the choice menus ...................................................... 46
Menu description ................................................................. 48
Parental Lock ....................................................................... 51
System setting ............................... 54
AV COMPU LINK remote control 
system ............................................ 55
References ..................................... 56
Maintenance ........................................................................ 56
Trouble shooting.................................................................. 56
Glossary...............................................................................59
Index....................................................................................60
Specifications ...................................................................... 61
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Introduction

Important 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 (1.0 watt) is always consumed while 
the power cord is connected to the wall outlet (center unit only).
 When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always 
pull on the plug, not the power cord.
To prevent malfunctions of the system
 There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes 
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
 Do not insert any metallic object into the system.
 Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or 
credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage 
the system.
 Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it 
may damage the system.
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from 
DVDs, Super Video CDs (SVCDs), Video CDs (VCDs) and Audio 
CDs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright 
laws.
Note about copyguard system
DVDs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect the 
system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and 
the picture may not be played back correctly.

Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near 
a heating device.
When you are away
When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of 
time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant 
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use 
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants. 
These may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the system
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the 
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. 
Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical 
shock.
Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.
The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied.
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
 Remote control (1)
 Batteries (2)
FM antenna (1)
 AM loop antenna (1)
 Power cord (1)
 System cord (1)
 Composite video cord (1)
 Speaker cords
5 m (16 ft): For satellite (front left/right) and center speakers (3)
10 m (32 ft): For satellite speakers (surround left/right) (2)
(Length of speaker cords is approximate.)
 Screws (with washer) (TH-M65 only)
M4 x 25 mm (1 inch): For satellite speakers (16)Notes on handling
Paste StickerLabel sticker
Supplied accessories
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection 
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only 
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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About discs
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
DVD Video (DVD), Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), 
Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW.
 This system can also play back MP3 and JPEG files recorded on 
CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (Apg. 23)
 This system can also play back finalized DVD-Rs recorded in 
DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played 
back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Discs you can play:
*Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers. This 
system can only play back DVDs recorded with the color system of 
NTSC whose Region Code number includes “1”.
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded, 
“REGION CODE ERROR” appears on the TV screen and playback 
cannot start.
 The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, 
CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the 
speakers.
• On some DVDs, Video CDs or SVCDs, their actual 
operation may be different from what is explained in this 
manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc 
structure, not a malfunction of this system.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
 User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can 
be played back only if they are already “finalized”.
 This system can play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded on a 
personal computer if they have been recorded in the audio CD 
format.
This system can also play back CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3 files 
or JPEG files are recorded on them.
However, some discs may not be played back because of their 
disc characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on 
them.Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3 disc 
or a JPEG disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software 
and hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software 
and hardware used, the following symptoms may occur:
Some discs may not be played back.
Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be 
played back normally.
Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.
 Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions 
or cautions carefully.
 CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by 
the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of 
regular CDs.
About MP3 discs
MP3 is an abbreviation for Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or 
MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a compressed data file 
format. By using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 
times as much data as one regular CD.
About JPEG discs
A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint 
Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in 
image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.
Notes on MP3/JPEG discs
 MP3/JPEG 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/JPEG disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or 
Level 2 for the disc format.
 This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 5 sessions).
 This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
 The system can only play MP3/JPEG files with the following file 
extensions;
MP3: “.MP3”, “.Mp3”, “.mP3” and “.mp3”
JPEG: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.JPG”, “.JPEG” and any uppercase and 
lowercase combination (such as “.Jpg”)
 If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, set the 
MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate 
setting for the data to be read (“MP3” or “JPEG”). (Apg. 49)
 Some MP3/JPEG discs may not be played back because of their 
disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Notes on MP3 discs only
 ID3* tags cannot be shown on the display.
* An MP3 file can contain file information called an “ID3 Tag” 
where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. 
There are two versions, ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1) and ID3v2 
(ID3 Tag version 2).
 We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a 
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 kbps.
 Some tracks on an MP3 disc may be skipped or may not be 
played back normally.
Notes on JPEG discs only
 We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file 
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will 
take a longer time to be displayed.)
 This system can only play baseline JPEG files*. Progressive 
JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played.
* Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras, web, etc.
Progressive JPEG format: Used for web.
Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.
 Some files on a JPEG disc may be played back distortedly.
Playable disc types
Disc 
TypeMark (Logo)Video 
FormatRegion 
Code 
Number
*
DVD N TSC 1/ALL
VCD NTSC —
SVCD NTSC —
Audio CD — —
CD-R — —
CD-RW — —
Examples:
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IMPORTANT
Before playing a disc, make sure of the following; Check the connection with the TV.
 Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view 
the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.
 For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your 
preference. (A
pg.46–53)
DVD
A DVD consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into 
“chapters”.
For example, if a DVD contains movies, each movie may have its 
own title number and may be further divided into chapters.
Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD
A Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD consists of “tracks”.
In general, each track has its own track number. (On some discs, 
each track may also be further divided by indexes.)
MP3 discs
On an MP3 disc, each song is recorded as a track (file). Tracks are 
usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include 
other groups, creating hierarchical group layers. This system can 
recognize up to 150 tracks per group and up to 99 groups per disc.
 If there is any type of file other than MP3 files in a group 
(folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.
JPEG discs
On a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file. Files are 
usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include 
other groups, creating hierarchical folder layers. This system can 
recognize up to 150 files per group and up to 99 groups per disc. 
 If there is any type of file other than JPEG files in a group 
(folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu-driven 
operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution 
four times greater than moving pictures.
High-resolution still image display
You can display high-quality images which are four times clearer 
than moving pictures.
Menu-driven playback
A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD 
or SVCD with the Playback Control feature. The selection menu 
shows a list of numbers for selection. Some discs may show 
moving pictures or a divided screen.
You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and 
play an entry.
See example illustration below about basic features of menu-driven 
playback (for details about the operation through the menu, also see 
page 35).
NOTE
 When operating a Video CD or SVCD using the menu, some 
functions such as Repeat Playback may not work.
If 
 appears on the TV screen when pressing a button;
The disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or the 
information required for that operation is not recorded on the 
disc.
NOTICE: In some cases, without showing 
, operations will 
not be accepted.
Disc structure
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Group 1 Group 2
Track 1 Track 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
Group 1 Group 2
File 1 File 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
Playback Control function 
(PBC) — VCD and SVCD 
only
SubmenuMenu screen
A: Moving picture
B: Still picturePress RETURN.
Press RETURN.Press 
RETURN.
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Names of parts and controls
The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-M65 unless otherwise noted.
Front panel (center unit)
AStandby lamp (STANDBY) 
Apg. 19
BStandby-on button (
STANDBY/ON) 
Apg. 19
CStop button (
) 
Apg. 23
DPlay button (
) 
Apg. 23
EPause button (
) 
Apg. 23
FReverse skip button (
) 
Apg. 26
GForward skip button (
) 
Apg. 26
HSource button (SOURCE) 
Apg. 20
IVolume control (VOLUME) 
Apg. 20JHeadphones jack (PHONES) 
Apg. 20
KDisc trays 
Apg. 23
LIllumination lamp 
Apg. 20
MRemote sensor 
Apg. 16
NDisplay window 
Apg.6,24
OOpen/close buttons (
) 
Apg. 23
PDisc buttons (DISC 1-5) 
Apg. 23
QDisc lamps (TH-M65 only) 
Apg. 25
Rear panel (center unit)
ASystem cord connector 
Apg. 10
BAudio input jacks (AUDIO IN (VCR)) 
Apg. 14
CDigital input/output jacks
(DIGITAL IN/OUT) (TH-M65) 
Apg. 14
Digital input jack
(DIGITAL IN) (TH-M55/TH-M45) 
Apg. 14
DAntenna terminals (ANTENNA) 
Apg. 9EVideo output jacks (VIDEO OUT) 
Apg. 8
VIDEO, S-VIDEO
FVideo input jacks (VCR IN) 
Apg. 14
VIDEO, S-VIDEO
GVideo output jacks (VIDEO OUT) 
Apg. 8
COMPONENT (Y, P
B,PR)
HAV COMPU LINK-III jacks 
Apg. 55
I
	AC IN socket 
Apg. 15
For TH-M55/TH-M45
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Display window (center unit)
ADisc indicators 
Apg. 25
BMP3 indicator 
Apg. 24
CChannel indicator (CH) 
Apg. 28
DMain display 
Apg. 24
EStereo indicator (ST) 
Apg. 27
FTuning indicator (TUNED) 
Apg. 27
GAuto muting indicator (AUTO MUTING) 
Apg. 28
H
Source signal indicators (


) 
Apg. 30
 Subwoofer indicator (
) 
Apg. 30
 Sound reproducing speaker indicator ( ) 
Apg. 30I Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (
PLII) 
Apg. 29
 Linear PCM indicator (LPCM) 
Apg. 30
 Digital signal format indicators 
Apg. 30
Dolby Digital (
DIGITAL), DTS (
)
JSurround indicator (SURROUND) 
Apg. 31
KDSP indicator 
Apg. 29 – 31
LProgressive mode indicator (PROGRESSIVE) 
Apg. 22
MResume indicator (RESUME) 
Apg. 24
NRepeat mode indicators 
Apg. 44
Powered subwoofer
ASystem cord connector 
Apg. 10
BFront speaker terminals (FRONT SPEAKERS) 
Apg. 12, 13
CCenter speaker terminals (CENTER SPEAKER) 
Apg. 12, 13
DSurround speaker terminals (SURROUND) 
Apg. 12, 13
EPower cord 
Apg. 15
FPower lamp (POWER ON) 
Apg. 19
Front (SP-PWM65)
RearFront (SP-PWM55/SP-PWM45)
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Remote control
NOTE
 To use buttons 
I – 
W and 
g – 
p, slide 
down the remote 
control cover.
ARemote control mode selector 
Apg. 17 – 54
AUDIO, TV, VCR/DBS
BMuting button (MUTING) 
Apg. 20
CDisc buttons (DISC 1-5) 
Apg. 23
DTV volume buttons (TV VOL +/–) 
Apg. 17
EOperating buttons
 Play button (
) 
Apg. 24
 Forward/reverse skip buttons (
/
) 
Apg. 26
 Fast-forward/reverse playback buttons (
/
) 
Apg. 26
 Stop button (
) 
Apg. 23
Pause button (
) 
Apg. 23
 Tuning buttons (TUNING
, TUNING
) 
Apg. 27
 Memory button (MEMORY) 
Apg. 28
 FM reception/Beat Cut mode button (FM MODE) 
Apg. 28
FTop menu button (TOP MENU) 
Apg. 34
G Cursor buttons (
/
/
/
) 
Apg. 34
 Enter button (ENTER) 
Apg. 17
H One Touch Replay button ( ) 
Apg. 25
 Record button (REC) 
Apg. 18
IAudio button (AUDIO) 
Apg. 39, 40
JSubtitle button (SUBTITLE) 
Apg. 39
K VFP setting button 
Apg. 42
 Progressive mode button (PROGRESSIVE) 
Apg. 22
LChoice menu button (CHOICE) 
Apg. 46
MSetting button (SETTING) 
Apg. 54
NTitle/group button (TITLE/GROUP) 
Apg. 35
ORepeat button (REPEAT) 
Apg. 44
PA-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) 
Apg. 45
QSleep button (SLEEP) 
Apg. 21
RDimmer button (DIMMER) 
Apg. 20
SSurround buttons (SURROUND)
Mode (MODE), On/Off (ON/OFF) 
Apg. 31
TEffect button (EFFECT) 
Apg. 32
UTest tone button (TEST) 
Apg. 32
VSubwoofer adjustment buttons (S.WFR +/–) 
Apg. 21
WCenter speaker adjustment buttons (CENTER +/–) 
Apg. 32
XStandby-on button (
AUDIO) 
Apg. 19
YStandby-on button (
VCR/DBS) 
Apg. 17
ZStandby-on button (
TV) 
Apg. 17
aSource selecting buttons 
Apg. 20
DVD, FM/AM, DBS, VCR
bTV/Video mode button (TV/VIDEO) 
Apg. 17
cChannel buttons (CHANNEL +/–) 
Apg. 17
dVolume buttons (AUDIO VOL +/–) 
Apg. 20
eMenu button (MENU) 
Apg. 34
fOn-screen button (ON SCREEN) 
Apg. 33
g Number buttons 
Apg. 17, 26, 35
 TV returning button (TV RETURN) 
Apg. 17
hReturn button (RETURN) 
Apg.4,35
iAngle button (ANGLE) 
Apg. 38
jDecode mode button (DECODE) 
Apg. 22
kZoom button (ZOOM) 
Apg. 41
lCancel button (CANCEL) 
Apg. 43
mDisplay window button (FL DISPLAY) 
Apg. 24
nTreble adjustment buttons (TREBLE +/–) 
Apg. 21
oBass adjustment buttons (BASS +/–) 
Apg. 21
pSurround speaker adjustment buttons (SURR) 
Apg. 32
Left (L +/–), Right (R +/–)
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