JVC Th S8 Instructions

Setting DVD preferences
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7Distance menu (DISTANCE)
Example:
In this case, set the distance of each speaker as follows;
 Distance of front speakers:  3.0 m
 Distance of center speaker:  2.7 m
 Distance of surround speakers: 2.4 m
FRONT SPEAKER/CENTER SPEAKER/SURROUND 
SPEAKER
Adjust the distance from the listening position to the speakers.
Within the range from 0.3 m to 9.0 m. (by 0.3 m)
RETURN
Returns to the SPK. SETTING menu.
: Other setting menu (OTHERS)
7RESUME
You can activate or deactivate...

Setting DVD preferences
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Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock
AD Andorra ER Eritrea
LALao People’s Democratic 
RepublicRW R w a n d a
AE United Arab Emirates ES Spain SA Saudi Arabia
AF Afghanistan ET Ethiopia LB Lebanon SB Solomon Islands
AG Antigua and Barbuda FI Finland LC Saint Lucia SC Seychelles
AI Anguilla FJ Fiji LI Liechtenstein SD Sudan
AL Albania FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas) LK Sri Lanka SE Sweden
AM Armenia
FMMicronesia (Fedelated States 
of)LR Liberia SG Singapore
AN Netherlands...

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Tuner operations
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the 
following operation; 
1 Set the remote control mode selector to 
AUDIO.
2Press FM/AM.
1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the 
band.
Example:
When the system is tuned in to 810 kHz.
2Press TUNING9/( repeatedly until 
you find the frequency you want.
When you hold down the button until the system starts 
searching for stations and then release it, the system stops 
searching automatically when a station of sufficient signal 
strength is...

Tuner operations
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When the stereo FM program currently tuned in is noisy, you can 
change the FM reception mode to improve the reception.
7While listening to an FM station
Press FM MODE.
The FM reception mode appears on the display window.
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode changes.
 AUTO MUTING:
When a program is broadcast in stereo, you will hear stereo 
sound. (The ST indicator lights on the display window.) When in 
monaural, you will hear monaural sound. This mode is also...

Tuner operations
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Searching for a program by PTY codes
One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a 
particular kind of program from the preset channels (Apg. 40) by 
specifying the PTY codes.
7To search for a program using the PTY codes
NOTE
Before you start operation; The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.
 To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH 
while searching.
 There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is...

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...

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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.
...

References
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7Center unit (XV-THS8/XV-THS5/XV-THS51)
Audio section
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 %
NOTE: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for 
reference.
Digital input*1:
DIGITAL IN: –21 dBm to –15 dBm
(OPTICAL) (660 nm E30 nm)
*1Corresponding 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)...

References
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7Satellite Speakers
Front speakers (SP-THS5F)
Speakers:
Woofer: 8.0 cm
Tweeter: 1.5 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 120 W
Impedance: 4 C
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
106 mm M 139.5 mm M 102 mm
Mass: 0.67 kg
Surround speakers (SP-THS5S)
Speakers: 8.0 cm
Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity: 80 W
Impedance: 6 C
Frequency Range: 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Dimensions (W M H M D):
106 mm M 119.5 mm M 102 mm
Mass: 0.51 kg...

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