DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-R1 Consists of XV-THR1, SP-PWR1, SP-THS55F, SP-THS55C and SP-THS55S 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 VOL ENTER VOL SOURCE 17 TH-R3 Consists of XV-THR3, SP-PWR3, SP-THS66F, SP-THS66C and SP-THS66S 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 VOL ENTER VOL SOURCE b INSTRUCTIONS LVT1352-004A [EU] English SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: A UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT CAUTION: 8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet. 8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial. CAUTION (SP-PWR1/SP-PWR3) The power supply to the subwoofer is linked to the centre unit. The POWER ON lamp on the subwoofer lights green when the power is turned on. CAUTION Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. OR SP-THR3: 28.4 kg IMPORTANT: 8 Please read the various precautions on page G1 and G2 before installing or operating the unit. 8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record prerecorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein. CAUTION^A button! (XV-THR1/XV-THR3) Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off). The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. When the system is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red. When the system is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION To avoid personal injury or accidentally dropping the unit, have two persons unpack, carry, and install the unit. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, cover or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. G1 SAFETY FIRST The STANDBY/ON A button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. ABB shows electrical power standby and ACB shows ON. When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the unit, remote control or disc. 1. DO NOT place the unit ^ ^ in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ^ in direct sunlight. ^ in a dusty environment. ^ in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ^ on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. 2. DO NOT block the unit's ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) 3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or remote control. 4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the unit or remote control. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) 5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. 6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit. 7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. 8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport. MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions^just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. In conditions where condensation may occur, disconnect the unit's power plug from the wall and keep it disconnected for a few hours to let the moisture dry, then turn on the unit. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY JVC shall not be liable for any loss relating to the unit's failure to properly record, store or playback any content (video, audio or otherwise) for any reason whatsoever. Any applicable warranties shall only cover replacement or repair of the effected unit, and shall not apply to recovery or replacement of lost content. ATTENTION: 8 Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display. 8 Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliances on top of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance. 8 If there is a power outage when using the unit, the recorded data may be erased. 8 Recorded programmes and data cannot be restored once the disc is damaged. 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: Wall or obstructions 3 cm XV-THR1/ XV-THR3 Wall or obstructions 8 cm 3 cm Front No obstructions XV-THR1/XV-THR3 10 cm 15 cm Wall or obstructions SP-PWR1/ SP-PWR3 Wall or obstructions 20 cm Front SP-PWR1/SP-PWR3 15 cm 15 cm No obstructions 15 cm G2 CONTENTS DISC INFORMATION INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 2 7 11 NAVIGATION 55 About Discs ....................................................................................2 Connecting The TV And TV Antenna...........................................11 Connecting The FM And AM Antennas........................................12 Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers...........................13 Connecting The Satellite (Front, Centre, Surround) Speakers ....14 Speaker Layout ............................................................................15 Connecting The Powered Subwoofer ..........................................16 Connecting To A Digital Component............................................16 Connecting The Power Cord........................................................16 Library Database Navigation ....................................................... 55 Basic Operation Of Original Information ...................................... 56 Edit Original Information .............................................................. 58 Basic Operation Of Play List Information..................................... 59 Edit Play List Information............................................................. 60 Edit Library Information ............................................................... 63 Playback With MP3/JPEG Navigation ......................................... 64 EDITING 65 DV Dubbing ................................................................................. 65 Edit From A Camcorder ............................................................... 67 Edit To Or From Another Recorder ............................................. 68 Output/Input Set .......................................................................... 69 INITIAL SETTINGS 17 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 71 Auto Set Up..................................................................................17 Preset Download..........................................................................18 Language .....................................................................................20 Monitor Set...................................................................................21 Speaker Set .................................................................................22 Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ............................................. 71 Connecting/Using A Decoder ...................................................... 71 Remote Control Functions ........................................................... 72 TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .................................................. 72 Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ........................... 73 BASIC OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 25 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 74 Basic Playback.............................................................................25 Adjusting The Volume ..................................................................26 Listening With Headphones .........................................................26 Setting Auto Surround And Virtual Surround Back ......................27 Playback Features .......................................................................28 Live Memory Playback .................................................................32 Using The On-screen Bar ............................................................35 Basic Recording ...........................................................................39 Recording Features......................................................................40 Surround Mode ............................................................................42 Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................................................44 Using The RDS (Radio Data System) When Receiving FM Stations ...............................................................................45 Mode Set ..................................................................................... 74 Scan Mode Set ............................................................................ 77 Tray Lock ..................................................................................... 77 SHOWVIEW System Setup ............................................................ 78 TV Tuner Set ............................................................................... 79 Clock Set ..................................................................................... 82 Format A Disc .............................................................................. 83 Finalise A Disc ............................................................................. 84 Adjusting The Centre Tone.......................................................... 85 Subwoofer Power Control............................................................ 85 Adjusting The Speaker Output Using Test Tone ......................... 85 Adjusting The Equaliser Pattern .................................................. 85 TIMER RECORDING 49 TROUBLESHOOTING ON-SCREEN MESSAGE APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS LIST OF TERMS 86 89 90 92 94 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ...................................................49 Manual Timer Programming.........................................................50 On-Disc Timer Programming .......................................................51 Check, Cancel And Change Programmes ...................................53 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ..................................54 HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 1. Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature. The Index on pages 7 - 9 illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the front display panel and the remote control. The list of terms on page 94 lists frequently-used terms, and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual. The A mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information. Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section. 1 ...