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 avoid a possible 
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then 
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT.
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is 
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or 
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in 
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured 
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as 
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the 
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the 
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT 
ELECTRICIAN.
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.
CAUTION— button!
(XV-THS3)
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.
CAUTION
 Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a 
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
 Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted 
candles, on the apparatus.
 When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be 
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of 
these batteries must be followed strictly.
 Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or 
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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.
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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 you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are 
properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing 
connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, 
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has 
a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to 
watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved 
stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
—NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal 
electrical shock.;
—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
E43486-340B
8 cm Wall or
obstructionsXV-THS33 cm 3 cm
15 cmXV-THS310 cm Front
No 
obstructionsWall or obstructions
Front viewSide view
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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) antennas  .........................7
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and 
the subwoofer  ......................................................................... 8
Speaker layout  ......................................................................9
Connecting a TV ....................................................................9
Connecting to an analog component ...................................10
Connecting to a digital component  .....................................10
Connecting the power cord  .................................................10
Operating external components with 
the remote control  ........................ 11
Operating the TV  .................................................................11
Operating the VCR  ..............................................................12
Basic operations  ........................... 13
Turning the system on/off  ...................................................13
Selecting the source to play  ................................................14
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME]  ........................................14
Listening with headphones (not supplied)  ..........................14
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING]  .....................14
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER]  .......14
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................15
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/
surround speakers [S.WFR, CENTER, L-SURR.-R]  .............15
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE]  ..................................15
Changing the scan mode  ....................................................15
Playback ........................................ 16
Basic playback  ....................................................................16
One Touch Replay ...............................................................18
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search  ........................................18
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection  .......................18
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons  ......... 19
Playing back a bonus group ................................................ 19
Advanced operations  .................... 20
Using the surround mode  ...................................................20
Using the on-screen bar  ..................................................... 21
Playing from a specified position on a disc ......................... 23
Using the file control display  ..............................................24
Resume Playback  ...............................................................25
Selecting a view angle .........................................................25
Selecting the subtitle  .......................................................... 25
Selecting the audio  ............................................................. 26
Special picture playback  ..................................................... 26
Program Playback ...............................................................28
Random Playback  ...............................................................28
Repeat Playback  ................................................................. 29
Tray lock  ............................................................................. 30
Sound and other settings .................................................... 30
Setting DVD preferences  .............. 31
Using the setup menus  ....................................................... 31
Menu description  ................................................................ 31
Tuner operations  ........................... 35
Manual tuning  ..................................................................... 35
Preset tuning  ...................................................................... 35
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................36
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving FM 
stations ...............................................................................36
References .................................... 39
Maintenance ....................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 39
Specifications ..................................................................... 40
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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 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 the 
discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright 
laws.
Note about copyguard system
The discs 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.
7Safety 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)Notes on handling
Paste StickerLabel sticker
Supplied accessories
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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 or recording conditions.
Discs you can play:
 The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), 
Photo CD, SACD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the 
speakers.
 On some DVD VIDEOs, DVD AUDIOs, VCDs 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.
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing 
Corporation.Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own 
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO 
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region 
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded, 
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and 
playback cannot start.
About files (tracks) and folders (groups) on the disc
This system can also play MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files 
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Files are sometimes grouped into folders on CD-Rs or CD-RWs by 
genre, album, etc.
In this manual, “group” is also referred to as “folder”, and “track” 
as “file”.
 This system recognizes up to 150 files per group, and 99 groups 
per disc. 
The total number of files this system can detect on a disc is up to 
1000.
Playable disc types
DVD VIDEO Audio CD
DVD AUDIO CD-R
VCD CD-RW
SVCD
Example of playable DVD:
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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 that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of 
regular CDs.
 Some discs may not be played due to their disc characteristics, 
recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.
 This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in the audio 
CD format.
This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3/WMA/
JPEG/MPEG4 files are recorded on them.
Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3/
WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 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 tracks/files on an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 disc may 
be skipped or may not be played normally.
Some files on a JPEG/MPEG4 disc may be played distortedly.
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.)
 The system can only recognize files with one of the following 
extensions, which can be in any combination of upper and lower 
case:
MP3: “.MP3”,  “.mp3”
WMA: “.WMA”,  “.wma”
JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”
MPEG4: “.ASF”,  “.asf”
 If different kinds of the file are mixed on a disc, set the FILE 
TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting 
for the data to be read (“AUDIO”, “STILL PICTURE”, or 
“VIDEO”). (See page 32.)Notes on MP3/WMA files
 Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can 
be shown on the TV. (See page 24.)
 The system can play back the MP3/WMA files recorded at 32 
kbps to 320 kbps as a bit rate, and at 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, (24 kHz 
for MP3 only) 32 kHz,  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz as a sampling 
frequency.
 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 for 
MP3 files or 96 kbps for WMA files.
Notes on JPEG files
 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.
Notes on MPEG4 files
 The system can play back the MPEG4 files followed the 
conditions below:
File format: ASF
Visual profile: MPEG4 SP (Simple Profile)
Audio CODEC: G.726
Max. picture size: 352 x 288 (CIF)
Max. bit rate: 384 kbps
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.
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH 
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH 
THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE 
DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 
PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS 
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION 
TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.
IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET 
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD 
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE 
CENTER.”
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, 
EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN 
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.
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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
10
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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 29
30
1417
21
1513
12
14
14
11 – 38
18, 35
18, 37
23, 37
21, 36
Number 
buttons: 
18
28
15, 27 27
1515 23
15
1528 26 16
29
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
type dry-cell batteries
(supplied)
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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 interference.
Connecting the FM and 
AM (MW) antennas
If the antenna cord is covered with the insulation 
coat, twist and pull the insulation coat off and 
remove.
1
2
3
Antenna cord
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire 
antenna (not supplied)AM (MW) loop
antennaCenter unit
Extend the supplied FM antenna 
horizontally.
Center unitFM antenna (supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna cord
(not supplied) Center unit
Standard type (75 C 
coaxial) connector
Do not connect the  power cord until all other connections have been made.
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