JVC Th S3 Instructions

TH-S3
GVT0133-008A
[B]
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, and SP-THS3F
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the 
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or 
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an 
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your 
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved 
type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the 
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to...

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Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are 
shown below:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be 
taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions before...

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Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Notes on handling  .................................................................2
Supplied accessories  ............................................................2
About discs  ..................................... 3
Playable disc types  ...............................................................3
Index of parts and controls  ............ 5
Connections .................................... 7
Connecting the FM and AM (MW)...

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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.
 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.
 When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always 
pull on 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 PAL system, and also can play 
discs recorded with NTSC system. Note that an NTSC video 
signal on a disc is converted to the PAL60 signal and output.
 This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in 
DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played 
because of their disc characteristics...

About discs
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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”.
 When making your own disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 
for the disc format.
 This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).
 This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
 Before playing 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...

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Index of parts and controls
The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.
Front panel (center unit)
Rear panel (center unit)
Display window
21 35 17 21
15 17 19 27 35 35 36 29
16 16
1614
Disc tray (inside): 16
Remote sensor: 6 1614
14 13 17 17 36, 38
1818 1717
13
89
107
For future use
109
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Index 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.
11
11
14
11
11
16, 352316, 38
16, 36
15, 31
12, 18
19 25
25
27
31...

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Connections
7AM (MW) loop antenna
Setting up supplied AM (MW) loop antenna 
Connecting AM (MW) loop antenna
 Turn the loop antenna until you have the best reception during 
AM (MW) broadcast program reception.
NOTE
 Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, 
connecting cords and power cords. This could cause poor reception.
If reception is poor
7FM antenna
If reception is poor
NOTE
 We recommend that you use coaxial cable for the FM antenna as it is 
well-shielded against...