JVC Th S8 Instructions

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The system turns off automatically when the specified period of 
time has passed.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes.
Example:
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.
 Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
Press S.WFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer.
Press CENTER +/– to adjust the center 
speaker.
Press SURR.-L +/– to adjust the surround 
left speaker.
Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround 
right speaker.
NOTE
 You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the 
TV screen. (Apg. 37)
 The adjustments take effect for all sources.
 You cannot make this adjustment when FM or AM is selected as the 
source.
Press TREBLE +/–.
NOTE
 The adjustments take effect for all sources.
The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.
NOTE
 To use the system in PROGRESSIVE mode, it is required that the 
center unit is connected to the TV by using a component video cord 
(not supplied). (Apg. 12)
7While DVD is selected as the source and stopped
1Press and hold SCAN MODE for 
2 seconds.
“RGB”, “Y/C”, or “PROGRESSIVE” appears on the display 
window.
2Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired 
mode.
 RGB: Select this when your TV accommodates 
the interlaced RGB/composite video 
signal.
 Y/C: Select this when your TV accommodates 
the interlaced S-video signal.
 PROGRESSIVE: Select this when your TV equipped with 
component jacks supports the progressive 
video input.
You can get better picture quality in the order — 
“PROGRESSIVE” > “RGB” > “Y/C” > Composite.
3Press ENTER while the selected mode 
is displayed.
When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE 
indicator lights on the display window.
NOTE
 Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this 
is not a malfunction of the system.
 “RGB” is selected at your purchase.
Sleep Timer [SLEEP]
Adjusting the output level 
of the subwoofer and 
center/surround speakers 
[SUBWFR, CENTER, 
SURR L/R]
Adjusting the treble 
sound [TREBLE]
SLEEP 60mi n
minutes
Changing the scan mode
 There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are 
not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural 
picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan 
mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C”.
To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC 
customer service center.
 All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully 
compatible with this system.
See page 16 for button locations.
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NOTE
 When you change the positioning of the speakers or listener, or 
replace the supplied speakers with other ones, perform Smart 
Surround Setup again.
7While DVD is selected as the source and stopped
1Take your position where you listen to 
the sound.
2Press and hold SMART S.SETUP.
“SETTING UP” flashes on the display window.
3Press ENTER, press Cursor Y/5 to 
select the distance between the front 
speakers and the listening position, 
then press ENTER.
4Press Cursor Y/5 to select START, 
then press ENTER.
5Clap your hands over your head once.
6Make sure that “COMPLETED !” 
appears on the TV screen, then press 
SMART S.SETUP.
The system detects your clapping sound through the satellite 
speakers, then automatically makes the best settings for each 
speaker. “COMPLETED !” appears on the TV screen when 
Smart Surround Setup completes.When “FAILED !” appears on the TV screen
The system could not detect the clapping sound correctly. In such a 
case, follow the instructions that appears on the TV screen.
 When the system detects the clapping sound as “FAILED !” three 
times, set the distance (DISTANCE) and the output level 
(LEVEL) manually (Apg. 37).
To cancel
Press SMART S.SETUP.
NOTE
 You need to set the subwoofer’s output level (LEVEL) manually. 
(Apg. 18)
 In step 2, “SW ERROR” appears on the display window if the center 
unit and the powered subwoofer are not connected correctly by using 
the supplied system cord.
Optimizing the speaker 
settings [Smart Surround 
Setup]
See page 16 for button locations.
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Playback
 The icon such as   shows the types of discs the operation is 
available for.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the 
following operation; 
1 Set the remote control mode selector to 
AUDIO.
2Press DV D.1Press OPEN/
CLOSE.
 The system turns on and the 
disc tray comes out.
0 on the center unit can also be used.
2Place a disc.
3Press 3 (play button).
For MP3/WMA disc
The file control display (Apg. 28) appears on the TV screen.
For JPEG disc
Each file (still pictures) is shown on the TV screen for about 3 
seconds (slide-show). When stopping playback, the file control 
display (Apg. 28) appears on the TV screen.
For MPEG4 disc
Pressing TOP MENU or MENU shows the file control display 
(Apg. 28) on the TV screen during playback.
7To pause playback
Press 8.
To return to playback, press 3 (play button).
7To stop
Press 7.
7On-screen guide icons
During DVD VIDEO playback, the following guide icons may 
appear for a while on the TV screen;
 : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-
subtitle languages.
 : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-audio 
languages.
 : appears at the beginning of a scene containing multi-angle 
views.
  (Play),   (Pause),   /   (Fast forward/
fast-reverse),  /  (Slow-motion forward/
reverse): appears when you perform each operation.
 : the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.
The buttons described below are used on pages 20 to 23.
OPEN/CLOSE
DV D
FL DISP.
AUDIO
ENTER
TITLE/GROUP
100+
Remote control 
mode selector (play button)
Number buttons
Basic playback
When placing an 8 cm 
disc
Label side up
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NOTE
• (For JPEG) The system cannot accept operations even though you 
press any buttons before the entire picture appears on the TV screen.
 If you do not want the on-screen guide icons to appear, see page 38.
7Playback information on the display window
DVD VIDEO
Example:
When a DVD VIDEO encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch is played 
DVD AUDIO
 
VCD/SVCD/CD
Example:
When a CD is played back 
*1VCD indication appears for VCD/SVCD.
NOTE
 When a VCD or SVCD with PBC function is played, the elapsed 
playing time does not appear, but “PBC” appears.
MP3/WMA disc
Example:
When an MP3 disc is played back
JPEG disc
MPEG4 disc
NOTE
 You can change the time information mode (except for MP3/WMA/
JPEG/MPEG4). (Apg. 26)
 You can also check the playback information on the TV screen. 
(Apg. 25)
C10:02:31
DVD T 1 C 1
Signal and speaker indicators (Apg. 25) Chapter numberElapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
Surround mode and digital signal format (Apg. 24)
Title number
Pressing FL DISP.
Chapter number
T11:23:45
DVDA G1 T 1
Track number Elapsed playing time
(hour:minute:second)
Group numberSignal and speaker indicators
Pressing FL DISP.
Track number
CD 1 1 0 : 3 1
Track number
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)Signal and speaker
indicators
*1
TR123 12 : 34
MP3 G12T123
Track number
Elapsed playing time (minute:second)
(during playback only)
Group number
Track number
Pressing FL DISP.
Signal and speaker
indicators
MP3 indicator
*2
*2WMA indicator lights for WMA disc.*
2
JPG G12F123
Group number File number
G12T123
TR123 10 : 31
AS F
Signal and speaker indicators Group number Track numberElapsed playing time (minute:second)
(during playback only) Track number
Pressing FL DISP.
See page 20 for button locations.
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7Screen saver
A TV screen may burn out if a static picture is displayed for a long 
time. To prevent this, the system automatically dims the screen if a 
static picture is displayed for over 5 minutes (the screen saver 
function).
 Pressing any button will cancel the screen saver function.
 If you do not want to use the screen saver function, see page 37.
You can move back the playback position by 10 seconds 
from the current position.
7During playback
On the remote control:
Press .
NOTE
 This function works in the same title.
 This feature may not work for some discs.
7During playback
On the remote 
control:
Press y or 1.
Each time you press the button, the search speed changes (M2, 
M5, M10, M20, M60).
To return to normal speed playback
Press 3 (play button).
Press and hold x or 4.
Continuously pressing x or 4 increases the fast-forward/
reverse search speed (M5 → M20).
NOTE
 The operation with x or 4 above is available for a disc other 
than MPEG4 disc.
 When a DVD VIDEO, VCD, SVCD, or MPEG4 disc is played back, 
no sound comes out during fast-forward/reverse search.
 When a DVD AUDIO or CD is played back, sound is intermittent and 
low during fast-forward/reverse search.
 This feature may not work for some discs.
7Using x/4 buttons
7For DVD VIDEO (chapter): 
During playback
For VCD/SVCD (track): 
During playback without PBC function
For DVD AUDIO/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file): 
During playback or while stopped
Press x or 4 repeatedly.
NOTE
 When playing back an MP3/JPEG disc, you can make operations 
using the file control display. (Apg. 28)
 This feature may not work for some discs.
7Using number buttons on the remote control
7For DVD VIDEO (title, chapter):
While stopped, the title number is selected.
During playback, the chapter number is selected.
For DVD AUDIO (track): 
During playback or while stopped
For VCD/SVCD (track): 
During playback without PBC function
For CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 (track/file): 
During playback or while stopped
Press number buttons (0-10, +10) to select 
the desired number.
 For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the 
number buttons” below.
One Touch Replay
Fast-forward/fast-reverse 
search
Skip to the beginning of a 
desired selection
How to use the number buttons
To select 3: Press 3.
To select 14: Press +10, then 4.
To select 24: Press +10 twice, then 4.
To select 40: Press +10 three times, then 10.
Or press +10 four times, then 0.
See page 20 for button locations.
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7During playback or while 
stopped
1Press TITLE/
GROUP.
“_ _” or “_” is shown in the title/group display area in the 
display window.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback
2While the display window shows “_ _” 
or “_”, use number buttons (0-10, +10) 
to enter the desired title or group 
number.
The system starts playback from the first chapter/track/file of 
the selected title/group.
 For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the 
number buttons” (Apg. 22).
NOTE
 This feature may not work for some discs.
Some DVD AUDIOs have a special group called “bonus 
group” whose contents are not open to the public. The 
bonus group is always assigned to the last group of a disc. 
To play back a bonus group, you have to enter the specific “key 
number” (a password). The way of getting the key number depends 
on the disc. After getting the key number, you can play back the 
bonus group by following the procedure below.
7While the BONUS indicator lights up on the display window
1Select the bonus group.
For selecting the group, see “Locating a desired title/group 
using number buttons” described above.
The key number entry indication appears.
On the TV
On the display window
2Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the 
key number, then press ENTER.
When you enter the correct key number, playback starts and 
the BONUS indicator goes off.
 If you enter the wrong number, reenter the correct number.
To clear the key number entry
Perform whichever one of the following:
 Press 7.
 Open the disc tray.
 Turn off the system.
Locating a desired title/
group using number 
buttons
T__
1:23:45
Playing back a bonus 
group
KEY____
See page 20 for button locations.
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Advanced operations
 The icon such as   shows the types of discs the operation is 
available for.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following 
operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to 
AUDIO.
2Press DV D.
 There are exceptions in the operation mentioned above. In such a 
case, follow each instruction.7Auto Surround (AUTO SURR)
Used to reproduce the sound as it is recorded without any 
conversion (downmixing or simulation, etc.). For example, a 
multichannel source is automatically reproduced in multichannel 
audio.
7Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II*1
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multichannel playback 
format to decode all 2 channel sources — stereo source and Dolby 
Surround encoded source — into a 5.1 channel.
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes — Movie mode and Music 
mode:
 Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)
Suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources 
bearing the mark  .
 Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)
Suitable for reproduction of any 2 channel stereo music sources.
Dolby Digital*
1
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software 
encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).
7DTS Digital Surround*2
Used to reproduce multichannel soundtracks of the software 
encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete multichannel 
digital audio format available on CD and DVD software.
The buttons described below are used on pages 24 to 35.
AUDIO SUBTITLE SURR.
AUDIO
TOP MENU MENU
      ON
SCREEN
ENTER
ZOOM
PA G E
REPEAT
A-B RPT
SETTING
PLAY MODE
RETURN
100+
CANCEL
VFP
ANGLE
Cursor
(3/2/Y/5)/
ENTER
Number buttons (play button)
Remote control 
mode selector
Using the surround mode
Available Surround modes for each input signal
The B marks show available surround modes.
  
ModeSurround 
offAuto 
SurroundDolby SurroundDTS Digital 
SurroundLinear 
PCMPacked 
PCMDSP
SURR OFFAUTO 
SURRPL II 
MOVIE
*3PL II 
MUSIC*3Dolby 
DigitalDTS LPCM PPCMSignalALL 
CH 
ST.
*3
Dolby Digital
(Multichannel)BB——B————
Dolby Digital
(2 channel)BBBB—— ——B
DTS Digital 
Surround
(Multichannel)BB———B———
DTS Digital 
Surround
(2 channel)BBBB—— ——B
Analog (VCR) or 
Linear/Packed 
PCM 
(2 channel)
BBBB—— ——B
Linear/Packed 
PCM 
(Multichannel)BB——— —BB—
*1Manufactured under 
license from Dolby 
Laboratories. “Dolby”, 
“Pro Logic”, “MLP 
Lossless”, and the 
double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
*2“DTS” and “DTS 
Digital Surround” are 
registered trademarks 
of Digital Theater 
Systems, Inc.
*3You can select these 
modes by pressing 
SURR.. (Apg. 25)
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7All Channel Stereo (DSP)
All Channel Stereo (ALL CH ST.) mode can reproduce a larger 
stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers.
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo 
source.
7Indicators on the display window
Digital signal format indicators
PPCM: Lights when DVD AUDIO packed PCM signals 
comes in.
LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.
GD: Lights when Dolby Digital signals come in.
C: Lights when DTS Digital (Surround) signals 
come in.
No indication: No digital signal indicator lights when analog 
signals come in.
Dolby Surround/DSP mode indicators
GPLII: Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II mode is activated.
DSP: Lights when All Channel Stereo mode is activated.
Source signal indicators, etc.
Light to indicate the incoming signals.
a: Lights when the left channel signal comes 
in.
b: Lights when the center channel signal comes in.
c: Lights when the right channel signal comes in.
d: Lights when the LFE channel signal comes in.
g: Lights when the surround left channel signal comes in.
i: Lights when the surround right channel signal comes in.
h: Lights when the monaural surround channel signal or 2 
channel Dolby Surround signal comes in.
SW : Always lights.
The channel with “ ” shows that the corresponding speakers are 
reproducing the channels’ sound.
If the channels’ sound decoded into 5.1 channel is reproduced, only 
“ ” lights.
Selecting the surround mode
The system is set up to automatically select the optimal surround 
mode for input signal from digital multichannel software.
When playing back 2 channel source, you can select the desired 
surround mode manually.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following 
operation; 
 Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO.
7When playing back digital multichannel software 
(except during SURR OFF mode)
The appropriate multichannel surround mode (Dolby Digital, DTS 
Digital Surround or Linear/Packed PCM) is automatically selected.
7When playing back 2 channel source
You can select either mode of Dolby Pro Logic II (PL II MOVIE/
PL II MUSIC) or the DSP (ALL CH ST.) mode.
Press SURR. repeatedly to select the 
desired mode.
The surround mode is turned on and the current surround mode 
appears on the display window. 
Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes.
For details on each mode, see page 24.
To turn off the surround mode
Press SURR. repeatedly until SURR OFF 
appears on the display window.
Storing adjustments — auto memory
When you turn the power off, the system memorizes the current 
surround mode. The memorized mode is automatically recalled 
when you turn the power on.
NOTE
 When FM or AM is selected as the source, you cannot select any 
surround mode.
 Note that the surround mode takes no effect on MPEG4 playback.
 For a down-mixing prohibited DVD AUDIO disc, the system 
continues to output multi-channel signals with “MULTI CH” shown 
on the display window even if the surround mode is turned off during 
playback. On the other hand, the system outputs only the front left and 
front right channel signals with “LR ONLY” shown on the display 
window when you start playback with the surround mode having been 
set to “SURR OFF”.
You can check disc information and you can use some functions 
using the on-screen bar.
Showing the on-screen bar
7Whenever a disc is 
loaded
Press ON SCREEN.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen bar changes as 
follows on the TV screen.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback
 The currently selected item shows green.
Normal stereo sound All Channel Stereo
Using the on-screen bar
OFF
(The on-screen bar disappears)
(back to the beginning)
See page 24 for button locations.
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7Contents of the on-screen bar during playback
DVD VIDEO
DVD AUDIO
VCD
SVCD
CD
MPEG4*
*
7–N are not available.
AShows disc type.
BShows current transfer rate (Megabits per second).
CShows current title (for DVD VIDEO) or group (for DVD 
AUDIO) number.
DShows current chapter number (for DVD VIDEO) or track 
number (for other type of discs).
EShows time information. See “Changing the time information” 
below.FShows playback status.
: appears during playback.
 /  : appears during fast forward/reverse.
 /  : appears during playback in forward slow-motion/
reverse slow-motion.
: appears when paused.
: appears when stopped.
GSelect this to change time information (E). See “Changing the 
time information” below.
HSelect this for Repeat Playback. (Apg. 33)
ISelect this for time search function. (Apg. 28)
JSelect this for chapter (for DVD VIDEO) or track (for DVD 
AUDIO) search function. (Apg. 27)
KSelect this to change audio language, channel, or stream. 
(Apg. 30)
LSelect this to change subtitle language. (Apg. 29)
MSelect this to change view angle. (Apg. 29)
NSelect this to change the page. (Apg. 31)
OShows Playback Mode status.
PROGRAM: appears during Program Playback. (Apg. 32)
RANDOM: appears during Random Playback. (Apg. 33)
PShows Repeat Mode status. (Apg. 33)
Changing the time information
You can change the time 
information in the on-screen 
bar on the TV screen and the 
display window of the center unit.
7During playback
1Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  .
3Press ENTER repeatedly to select the 
desired information.
Example:
When elapsed playing time of disc is selected.
 TIME: Elapsed playing time of current chapter/track
 REM: Remaining time of current chapter/track
 TOTAL: Elapsed time of disc
 T. REM: Remaining time of disc
4Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
See page 24 for button locations.
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You can start playing a title, chapter or track you specify. You can 
also play a disc from specified time.
Locating a desired scene from the DVD 
menu
DVD VIDEOs generally have their own menus which show 
disc contents and you can display them on the TV screen. 
You can locate a desired scene by using these menus.
7Whenever a DVD VIDEO is loaded
1Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The menu appears on the TV screen.
Normally, a DVD VIDEO which contains more than one title 
will have a “top” menu which lists the titles. Press 
TOP MENU to show the title menu.
Some DVD VIDEO may also have a different menu which is 
shown by pressing MENU.
See the instructions for each DVD VIDEO regarding its 
particular menu.
2Use Cursor 3/2/Y/5 to select a 
desired item.
3Press ENTER.
 With some discs, you can also select items by entering the 
corresponding number using number buttons.
Locating a desired scene using a VCD/
SVCD menu with PBC
A VCD or SVCD recorded with PBC has its own 
menus such as a list of contained songs. You can 
locate a specific scene by using these menus. 
7During playback with PBC function
1Press RETURN repeatedly until the 
menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press number buttons (1-10, +10) to 
select the number of the desired item.
 For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the 
number buttons” (Apg. 22).
To return to the menu
Press RETURN.
When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” is shown on the TV 
screen:
 To go to the next page, press x.
 To return to the previous page, press 4.
NOTE
 If you want to play a PBC-compatible VCD/SVCD without using the 
PBC function, perform any of the following:
Start playback by pressing number buttons while stopped.
Press x repeatedly until the desired track number is displayed, 
then start playback by pressing 3 (play button). 
The track number appears on the display window instead of 
“PBC”.
 To activate the PBC function when playing a PBC-compatible VCD/
SVCD without using the PBC function, perform any of the following:
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
Press 7 twice to stop playback, then press 3 (play button).
Locating a desired chapter/track using the 
on-screen bar
7During playback
1Press ON SCREEN twice.
The on-screen bar appears on the TV screen.
2Press Cursor 3/2 to highlight  /
.
3Press ENTER.
Example:
During DVD VIDEO playback
4Press number buttons (0-9) to enter the 
desired chapter number.
Example:
To select 8: Press 8.
To select 10: Press 1, then 0.
To select 20: Press 2, then 0.
To select 37: Press 3, then 7.
To correct a misentry
Repeat step 4.
5Press ENTER.
6Press ON SCREEN.
The on-screen bar disappears.
NOTE
 You can select up to the 99th chapter/track.
Playing from a specified 
position on a disc
Example:
Example:
See page 24 for button locations.
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