JVC TH-M45, TH-M55 manual References, Maintenance, Trouble shooting, General

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References

Maintenance

To get the best performance out of this system, keep your discs and mechanism clean.

T o c lean th e disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner or benzine — to clean the disc.

%General Notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs and the mechanism clean.

• Store discs in their cases and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.

%Handling 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.

%Cleaning the system

Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water- diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.

DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.

DO NOT wipe it strong.

DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.

DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.

DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.

Trouble shooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service

 

 

 

 

center.

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power does not come

The power cord is not connected to the center unit or an

 

Connect the power cord correctly. (

 

 

A pg. 15)

on.

AC outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power is not supplied to

The power cord of the subwoofer is not connected to an

 

Turn off the system, plug the power cord firmly into an

the powered subwoofer.

AC outlet.

 

AC outlet, and turn on the system again. (

A pg. 15, 19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The system cord is not connected.

Connect the system

cord. (

 

 

 

A pg. 10)

 

 

 

 

The system does not

Lightning or electronic noise interferes with operation

 

Switch the power off, then disconnect/reconnect the

work correctly.

of the microcomputer.

 

power plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Immediately after beginning to heat the room, the

 

Switch the power off and leave the system a few hours

 

system was moved to a cold location causing

 

before switching the power on again.

 

 

 

 

condensation to form inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does

It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the

 

Move closer to the center unit. (Operate the remote

not work.

center unit.

 

control within 7 m (23 ft) of the center unit.)

 

 

 

 

( A pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is something obstructing the remote sensor.

Remove any obstacles. (

 

 

 

A pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control is not aimed at the remote sensor on

 

Aim the remote control at the remote sensor on the

 

 

the center unit or components.

 

equipment you want to operate. (

 

 

A pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control mode selector is set at an incorrect

 

Set the selector to the correct position. (

A pg. 19)

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries are exhausted.

Replace the

batteries. (

 

 

A pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries have been inserted the wrong way round

 

Insert the batteries correctly. (

 

A pg. 16)

 

(+/–).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control is not set to operate the DVD player

 

For the DVD player, press

 

 

DVD

before you perform the

 

or tuner (FM/AM).

 

operations. (

A pg. 23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the tuner, press

FM/AM

before you perform the

 

 

 

operations. (

A pg. 27)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor.

Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control signals are not set correctly.

Enter the correct manufacturer’s code. (

 

 

 

 

A pg. 17, 18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model No Serial No LVT1024-001B Consists of XV-THM65, SP-PWM65, SP-THM65C and SP-THM65FFor Customer Use Class 1 Laser Product For Canada/pour le Canada Table of contents Important cautions Supplied accessoriesSafety precautions IntroductionAbout MP3 discs About discsPlayable disc types Discs you can playPlayback Control function PBC VCD and Svcd only Disc structureRear panel center unit Names of parts and controlsFront panel center unit Names of parts and controls Powered subwooferDisplay window center unit Remote control To connect a TV through the component video input jacks Connecting a TVGetting started ConnectionsFM antenna Connecting the FM and AM antennasAM loop antenna TH-M55/TH-M45 Connecting the powered subwooferConnecting the satellite speakers Speaker layoutBefore assembling Connect the speaker connectors to the stand connectorsJoin the stand to the speaker section Fix the stand to the speaker section· terminals Press and holdRelease ClampTerminals and black cords Powered subwooferTH-M55 TH-M45 TH-M45Be sure to identify each speakerConnecting to a digital component Connecting to an analog componentUnit Plug both power cords into AC outlets Connecting the power cordFirmly insert the supplied power cord into Operating the system from the remote control Using the remote controlPutting batteries in the remote control Press Enter For TV operationsFor DBS tuner or Catv converter operations Release F TVPress number buttons 1-9, 0 to enter For VCR operationsRelease VCR Try operating your VCR by pressing Manufacturer’s code 2 digitsTurning the system on/off Basic operationsSelecting the source to play Adjusting the volumeListening with headphones Adjusting the brightnessPress Sleep Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting the output level of the subwoofer Adjusting the bass/treble soundPress DVD Press and hold Progressive for Seconds Changing the decode modeChanging the scan mode Press Decode to select the decode modePress the selected Disc 1-5 button PlaybackBasic playback Place a disc on the disc trayTo prevent screen burn-out with the screen saver Resume Playback DVD/Video CD/SVCD onlyOn-screen guide icons Playback information on the display windowPress Playback featuresOne Touch Replay Press and hold 7, then pressLocating the beginning of a desired selection Locating a desired selection using number buttonsFast-forward/fast-reverse search Tuner operations Manual tuningPreset tuning Tune in the station you want to presetReducing the noise of AM broadcast Reception modeSelecting the FM DSP modes Creating realistic sound fieldsDolby Surround DTS Digital SurroundCreating sound field Indicators on the display windowAvailable Surround modes for each input signal Digital signal format indicatorsWhen playing back 2 channel source Using the surround modePress Surround Mode When playing back digital multichannel softwarePress Test again to stop the test tone Adjusting the soundAdjust the speaker output levels -10 to +10 Press TestShowing the on-screen bar Using the on-screen barContents of the on-screen bar during playback Advanced operationsLocating a desired scene from the DVD menu Playing from a specified position on a discBasic operation on the on-screen bar Changing the time informationPress TITLE/GROUP Locating a desired chapter using the on- screen barLocating a desired title/group using number buttons Desired title or group number Using the MP3 controlDisplay Locating a desired position by specifying the timePress Menu Using the Jpeg control displayPress number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the track number Press number buttons 0-10, +10 to enter the file numberPress Angle repeatedly to select Desired view angle Selecting a view angleSelecting a view angle Press AngleSelecting the audio language Selecting the subtitle/ audio languagesSelecting the subtitle language Selecting the audio channel Playing back in slow-motion Special picture playbackZooming Frame-by-frame playbackChanging the VFP setting Press ! play button to start Program Playback Program PlaybackPress Cursor To move 0 to Press Enter Repeat to program following OrdersPress Repeat Random PlaybackRepeat Playback Repeating the current selection or all discsRepeating a desired part Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the Repeat modeChoice menus Setting DVD preferencesUsing the choice menus 2repeatedly to display Basic operation on the choice menusPress Choice Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select the desired optionENGLISH, Spanish and French Language codes listMenu description Language menu LanguageAudio menu Audio Speaker setting menuPicture menu Picture Distance menu Distance Size menu SizeLevel menu Level Press Choice Press Cursor 3/2 to display Others menu Other setting menu OthersSetting Parental Lock Parental LockReleasing Parental Lock temporarily Changing the Parental Lock settingSetting DVD preferences Press Enter Press number buttons 0-9 to enter Your passwordCountry/Area codes list for Parental Lock Press Cursor //5 repeatedly to select Item you want to set System settingPress Setting Press Cursor 3/2 to make an adjustment or selectionConnect the center unit to a TV and VCR AV Compu Link remote control systemConnecting a TV and VCR Available functionsGeneral MaintenanceTrouble shooting ReferencesMuting DVD PlaybackOthers MP3 PlaybackJpeg Playback Glossary Audio language Audio Language IndexSubwoofer SP-PWM55 SpecificationsCenter unit XV-THM65/XV-THM55/XV-THM45 Subwoofer SP-PWM65Satellite Speakers SP-THM55F AccessoriesSatellite Speakers SP-THM65F Center Speaker SP-THM65CToll Free 1 800 Authorized Service CentersPage TH-M65/TH-M55/TH-M45 DVD Digital Theater System Page Page Page Page Page Page