JVC Th S3 Instructions

							Tuner operations
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Switching to broadcast program of your 
choice temporarily
Another convenient RDS service is called “Enhanced Other 
Network”.
This allows the system to switch temporarily to a broadcast 
program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different 
station except in the following cases:
 When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW 
stations, some FM stations and other sources).
 When the system is in standby mode.
NOTE
Before you start operations; The Enhanced Other Network function is only applicable to preset 
stations.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the 
following operation; 
1 Set the remote control mode selector to 
AUDIO.
2Press FM/AM.
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the 
program type indicator (TA/NEWS/INFO) 
you want appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the indicator on the display window 
changes.
TA: Traffic Announcement in your area.
NEWS: News.
INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the 
widest sense.
To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced 
Other Network
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type 
indicator (TA/NEWS/INFO) goes off from the display window. The 
system exits from Enhanced Other Network standby mode and goes 
back to the previously selected station.
When an emergency broadcast (Alarm ! signal) is sent 
from an FM station
The system automatically tunes in to the station and “Alarm !” 
appears on the display window while the system receiving the 
emergency broadcast.
Note that an emergency broadcast cannot be received in the 
following cases;
 When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM — MW 
stations, some FM stations and other sources).
 When the system is in standby mode.The TEST signal is used for equipment test — whether it 
can receive the Alarm signal correctly
The TEST signal makes the system work in the same way as the 
Alarm signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the system 
automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal.
While receiving the TEST signal, “TEST” appears on the display 
window.
7How the Enhanced Other Network function actually 
works
Case 1
If there is no station broadcasting the program you have 
selected
The system continues tuning in to the current station.
‘
When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, 
the system automatically switches to the station. The indicator of 
received PTY code starts flashing.
‘
When the program is over, the system goes back to the previously 
tuned station, but the Enhanced Other Network function still 
remains activated.
Case 2
If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting the 
program you have selected
The system continues to receive the station but the indicator of 
received PTY code starts flashing.
‘
When the program is over, the indicator of received PTY code stops 
flashing and remains lit, but the Enhanced Other Network function 
still remains activated.
NOTE
 In Enhanced Other Network standby mode, if you change the source 
to play, Enhanced Other Network standby mode is canceled 
temporarily.
If you change the source to FM again, the system returns to 
Enhanced Other Network standby mode.
 Enhanced Other Network data sent from some stations may not be 
compatible with this system.
 Enhanced Other Network does not function for some FM stations 
with RDS service.
 While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other Network 
function, the station does not change even if another network station 
starts broadcasting a program of the same Enhanced Other Network 
data.
 While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other Network 
function, you can only use TA/NEWS/INFO and RDS DISPLAY as 
the tuner operation buttons.
AUDIO
1 103.50M
The program type indicator
See page 35 for button locations.
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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 edge.
 DO NOT use any solvent — such as 
conventional record cleaner, spray, 
thinner or benzine — to clean the 
disc.
7Cleaning the system
 Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the 
system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water 
diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a 
dry cloth.
 Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or 
get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.
DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
DO NOT wipe it strong.
DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.
DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with 
it for a long time.
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Power does not come 
on.The power cord is not connected. Connect the power cord correctly. (See page 10.)
The remote control does 
not work.The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. (See page 6.)
Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor. Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
The remote control does 
not work as expected.The remote control mode is not for the desired source. Before operation, press one of the source selecting 
buttons for the desired source.
The position of the remote control mode selector is 
incorrect.Set the selector to the correct position.
No sound. The speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (See page 8.)
The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN and/or 
DIGITAL IN correctly.Connect the cord correctly. (See page 10.)
An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. (See page 14.)
The decode mode is not set correctly. Select the proper decode mode. (See page 30.)
No picture is displayed 
on the TV screen.The video cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cord correctly. (See page 9.)
The disc is not playable. Use a playable disc. (See page 3.)
No picture is displayed 
on the TV screen, the 
picture is blurred, or the 
picture is divided into 
two parts.The scan mode is set to “PROGRESSIVE” though the 
center unit is connected to the TV which does not 
support the progressive video input.Change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C COMP.”. 
(See page 15.)
No sound from the 
speakers and 
“NO AUDIO” is 
displayed on the display 
window.Water-mark on DVD AUDIO is detected and playback 
has been prohibited.Consult the selling agency of the disc.
Video and audio are 
distorted.The disc is scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc.
A VCR is connected between the center unit and the 
TV.Connect the center unit and TV directly. (See page 9.)
The picture does not fit 
the TV screen.The monitor type is not set correctly. Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (See page 32.)
Hard to listen to 
broadcast because of 
noise.Antennas are disconnected. Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (See 
page 7.)
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7Center unit (XV-THS3)
Audio section
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)
Digital input*:
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN:
–21 dBm to –15 dBm(660 nm E30 nm)
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital 
Surround (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
Video section
Video System: PAL
Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 64 dB
(Composite signal when “RGB” is selected)
Video output level
Composite: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
S-video-C: 0.3 V(p-p)/75 C
Component-Y: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 C
Component-P
B/PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 C
Tuner section
Tuning Range
FM: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz
AM: 522 kHz to 1 629 kHz
General
Power Requirements: AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power Consumption: 75 W (at operation)
1.0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W M H M D):
360 mm M 65 mm M 370 mm
Mass: 5.3 kg
7Front speakers (SP-THS3F)
Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type 
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker: 8.0 cm cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 52 W
Impedance: 6 C
Frequency Range: 85 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 82 dB/W∙m
Dimensions (W M H M D):
105 mm M 118 mm M 98 mm
Mass: 0.60 kg each
7Center speaker (SP-THS3F)
Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type 
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker: 8.0 cm cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 52 W
Impedance: 6 C
Frequency Range: 85 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 82 dB/W∙m
Dimensions (W M H M D):
105 mm M 118 mm M 98 mm
Mass: 0.65 kg
7Surround speakers (SP-THS3F)
Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type 
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker: 8.0 cm cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 52 W
Impedance: 6 C
Frequency Range: 85 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 80 dB/W∙m
Dimensions (W M H M D):
105 mm M 118 mm M 98 mm
Mass: 0.55 kg each
7Subwoofer (SP-WS3)
Type: 1-Way Bass-Reflex Type 
(Magnetically-shielded Type)
Speaker: 16.0 cm cone M 1
Power Handling Capacity: 52 W
Impedance: 6 C
Frequency Range: 40 Hz to 1 800 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 85 dB/W∙m
Dimensions (W M H M D):
139 mm M 350 mm M 408 mm
Mass: 4.0 kg
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications
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