JVC Th S8 Instructions

TH-S8
LVT1148-003C
[B]
TH-S5
TH-S51
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS
Consists of XV-THS8, SP-PWS8, 
SP-THS9F, SP-THS9C and SP-THS9S
Consists of XV-THS5, SP-PWS5, SP-THS5F, 
SP-THS5C and SP-THS5S
Consists of XV-THS51, SP-PWS51, 
SP-THM303F, SP-THM303C and 
SP-THM303S
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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...

Warnings, Cautions and Others
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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...

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Table of contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Notes on handling  .................................................................2
Supplied accessories  ............................................................2
About discs  ..................................... 3
Playable disc types  ...............................................................3
Description of parts and controls  ... 5
Connections .................................... 8
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 (center unit only).
 When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet,...

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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 MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG4 files 
recorded on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. (Apg. 20)
 This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs...

About discs
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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.)
 When making an MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 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.
 The system can only play MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files with 
the following file extensions;
MP3:...

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Description of parts and controls
The illustrations of the center unit and the subwoofer used in this manual are of TH-S8 unless otherwise noted.
Front panel (center unit)
Rear panel (center unit)
VOLUME STANDBY
PHONES
Display window
pg. 24 pg. 40 pg. 21 pg. 25
pg. 18pg. 21
pg. 23 pg. 31 pg. 40
pg. 40pg. 41 pg. 33
pg. 20
pg. 20pg. 20
pg. 17
Disc tray (inside): pg. 20
pg. 16
Remote sensor: pg. 7pg. 20
pg. 17
pg. 17 pg. 16 pg. 21 pg. 21pg. 41, 43 pg. 21 pg. 21
FM 75
AM  LOOP
COAXIAL
 AM   EXTAV COMPU...

Description of parts and controls
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Powered subwoofer
SP-PWS8/SP-PWS5/SP-PWS51
NOTE
 For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient space behind 
the powered subwoofer.
FrontRear POWER ON lamp: 
pg. 16pg. 10Power cord: 
pg. 13 pg. 13
Do not block the 
ventilation openings.
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Description 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.
OPEN/CLOSE
TV/VIDEO
DV D
TOP MENU
RECMENU
PTY
SEARCH
RDS
DISPLAY
      ON
SCREEN
AUDIOMUTING
FM/AM
SUBTITLETV
AUX
SURR.
TV VOL...