JVC Th S8 Instructions

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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...

Connections
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The following procedure explains the front speaker assembly. The 
assembly of both the front and surround speakers are done in the 
same manner.
NOTE
• The stands and the base plates are commonly used for both front and 
surround speakers assembly.
Before assembling —
 Prepare a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).
 Take care not to drop the base plate while assembling; otherwise, 
it may cause damage to the floor or injury.
1
 You can route the speaker cords through one on the three...

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CAUTION
• When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use 
speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) 
indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered 
subwoofer.
 DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) 
speakers
 Connect the silver cords to the black (r) terminals.
 Connect the copper cords to the (q) terminals referring to the table below:
Speaker cord (supplied)
FRONT...

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Note that the illustration below is for TH-S5.
CAUTION
 When you connect speakers other than the supplied ones, use 
speakers of the same speaker impedance (SPEAKER IMPEDANCE) 
indicated near the speaker terminals on the rear of the powered 
subwoofer.
 DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal. When installing the satellite speakers on the wall;Be sure to have them installed on the wall by a qualified personnel. 
DO NOT install the satellite speakers on the wall by...

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NOTE
 Although the satellite speakers and the powered subwoofer are 
magnetically shielded, the TV screen may appear mottled. In this 
case, keep enough distance between the speakers and the TV.
 The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on 
TVs. However, if not installed properly, they may cause color 
distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the 
speakers.
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the TV’s main 
power switch or...

Connections
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You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.
NOTE
 If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer 
between the source components and this system, the sound output 
through this system may be distorted.
 When playing a video component such as a VCR;
To listen to the sound, select “AUX” as the source to play. 
(Apg. 17)
To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component 
to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct 
input mode...

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Operating external components with the remote control
NOTE
 Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.
 Set the codes again after replacing the batteries of the remote control.
7To set the manufacturer’s code
You can operate a JVC TV without setting the manufacturer’s code.
1Slide the remote control mode selector 
to TV.
2Press and hold FTV.
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.
3Press ENTER.
4Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter 
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits)....

Operating external components with the remote control
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7To set the manufacturer’s code
1Slide the remote control mode selector 
to VCR.
2Press and hold FVCR.
Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.
3Press ENTER.
4Press number buttons (1-9, 0) to enter 
the manufacturer’s code (2 digits).
Examples:
For a Panasonic VCR:
Press 2, then 1.
For an Philips VCR:
Press 0, then 5.
5Release FVCR.
If there is more than one code listed for your brand, try each 
one until you enter the correct one....

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Basic operations
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following 
operation; 
 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.On the remote control:
Press FAUDIO.
On the center unit:
Press F.
When DVD is selected as the source (Apg. 17), the following 
messages will appear on the TV screen.
NOTE
 The STANDBY lamp turns on when the power is turned off and turns 
off when the power is turned on.
 The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the center unit. The 
POWER ON lamp on the...

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On the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons 
(DVD, FM/AM, AUX or TV SOUND).
DV D: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). 
(Apg. 20)
FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM (MW) station. (Apg. 40)
Each time you press the button, the band alternates 
between FM and AM (MW).
AUX: To select the source from a component connected to 
the AUX IN jacks or DIGITAL IN jack. (Apg. 13)
Each time you press the button, the source alternates 
between “AUX” and “AUX DIGITAL”.
TV SOUND:...