JVC TH-M501, TH-M603, TH-M505, TH-M606 Selecting the source to play, Adjusting the volume Volume

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Basic operations

See page 18 for button locations.

Selecting the source to play

On the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, VCR or DBS).

DVD: To play back a disc (DVD VIDEO, VCD etc.). (A pg. 22)

FM/AM: To tune in an FM or AM station. (A pg. 42)

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

VCR: To select the source from a component connected to the VCR IN jacks and AUDIO IN (VCR) jacks. (A pg. 15)

DBS: To select the source from a component connected to the DIGITAL IN (DBS) jack. (A pg. 15)

On the center unit:

Press SOURCE repeatedly until the source name you want appears on the display window.

NOTE

•When AM, FM or DBS is selected as the source, the system does not output video signals.

•It may take time to change the source.

Adjusting the volume [VOLUME]

CAUTION

•Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.

On the remote control:

Press AUDIO VOL + or –.

On the center unit:

Turn VOLUME.

Listening with headphones (not supplied)

CAUTION

Be sure to turn down the volume;

•Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume may damage both the headphones and your hearing.

•Before disconnecting headphones as high volume may be suddenly output from the speakers.

While connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the center unit, the system automatically cancels the surround mode (A pg. 26) currently selected, deactivates the speakers, turn the subwoofer’s power off, and activates the headphone mode. “HEADPHONE” appears on the display window.

Headphone mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are output regardless of your speaker setting;

•For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signals are output from the headphones.

•Multi-channel signals are down-mixed and output from the headphones.

•(DVD AUDIO) When the disc prohibits down-mixing, only the front left and right channels are output from the headphones. In this case, “L/R ONLY” appears on the display window for a few seconds.

Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING]

Press MUTING.

To restore the sound

Perform one on the following:

•Press MUTING again.

•Press AUDIO VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the center unit).

Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER]

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press the button, the brightness level changes.

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Contents Figure is for the TH-M606 Figure is for the TH-M505Important for Laser Products For Canada Table of contents Introduction Supplied accessoriesSafety precautions Important cautionsDiscs you can play About discsPlayable disc types Region code of DVD VideoAbout discs Rear panel center unit Description of parts and controlsFront panel center unit Display windowDo not block the ventilation openings Powered subwooferPower on lamp pg Power cord Rear Power cord pg FrontOperating the system from the remote control Remote controlR6P SUM-3/AA 15F type dry-cell batteries supplied AM loop antenna Connecting the FM and AM antennasConnections FM antennaBefore assembling Assembling the front and surround speakersCompletion Before connecting the speaker cords Connecting the satellite front, center, surround speakersTwist and pull the insulation coat off and remove Red Black Silver 4 m 13 feet Copper Surround speakers 13 feet Speaker cord supplied10 m 33 feet Terminals on their cabinet 13 feet 10 m 33 feet Surround speakers SP-THM303SSpeaker layout Connecting a TVFor TH-M606/TH-M603 only Connecting to an analog component Connecting the powered subwooferConnecting to a digital component Connecting the power cordOperating the DBS tuner or Catv converter Operating external components with the remote controlOperating the TV Release F TVRelease F VCR/DBS Operating external components with the remote controlOperating the VCR Start recording or together with 8 to pausePress F Audio Basic operationsTurning the system on/off Press FAdjusting the brightness of the indications Dimmer Adjusting the volume VolumeListening with headphones not supplied Selecting the source to playChanging the scan mode Sleep Timer SleepAdjusting the treble sound Treble E E P 6 0 m i nSetting UP flashes on the display window Optimizing the speaker settings Smart Surround SetupWhen Failed ! appears on the TV screen Playback Basic playback1 2 0 0 2 33 4 3 G 1 2 T 1 2Fast-forward/fast-reverse search One Touch ReplaySkip to the beginning of a desired selection Playing back a bonus group Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons2 3 4 Auto Surround Auto Surr Using the surround modeAdvanced operations Dolby SurroundPress Surround repeatedly to select the desired mode Using the on-screen barSelecting the surround mode Showing the on-screen barChanging the time information Contents of the on-screen bar during playbackPress on Screen twice Playing from a specified position on a disc Locating a desired scene using a VCD/ Svcd menu with PBCLocating a desired chapter/track using the on-screen bar Locating a desired scene from the DVD menuPress Enter Press on Screen Using the file control displayLocating a desired position by specifying the time Beginning of the discSelecting a view angle Resume PlaybackSelecting the subtitle Frame-by-frame playback Selecting the audioSpecial picture playback Playing back in slow-motionSelecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD Audio Changing the VFP settingZooming Program Playback Press Cursor Y/5 to change the setting Press EnterRepeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters Press VFP Press 3 play buttonRepeating the current selection or all discs Random PlaybackRepeat Playback 1 3 1 0Tray lock Repeating a desired part A-B RepeatL C E N T E R Sound and other settingsL R Using the setup menus Setting DVD preferencesMenu description Picture menu Picture Speaker setting menuAudio menu Audio Center Other setting menu OthersThis case, set the distance of each speaker as follows Front left Surround left Surround rightCountry/Area codes list for Parental Lock 0 k Manual tuningTuner operations Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the bandReducing the noise of AM broadcast Preset tuningSelecting the FM reception mode 3 MAvailable functions AV Compu Link remote control systemConnecting a TV and VCR Connect the center unit to a TV and VCRCleaning the system MaintenanceTroubleshooting ReferencesSubwoofer SP-PWM606 SpecificationsXV-THM303/XV-THM301 Subwoofer SP-PWM505/SP-PWM501Satellite Speakers For the U.S.A Authorized Service Centers Toll Free 1 800Page Page Page Page Page Page

TH-M603, TH-M303, TH-M501, TH-M606, TH-M301 specifications

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The JVC TH-M505 stands out with its robust 5.1 channel surround sound system, designed to immerse listeners in a coherent surround sound experience. It includes powerful satellite speakers and a subwoofer, delivering a total output of 600 watts. A key feature is its compatibility with various audio formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS, ensuring high-quality sound reproduction for movies, music, and games.

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The TH-M606 is fortified with advanced technologies, including JVC's proprietary Sound Boost, which enhances dialogue clarity during movies. Its 5.1 channel system is paired with an intuitive setup process, allowing users to quickly configure their audio settings. With multiple HDMI inputs, it easily connects to various devices, enabling versatile usage ranging from gaming consoles to Blu-ray players.

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