JVC TH-M501 Preset tuning, Selecting the FM reception mode, Reducing the noise of AM broadcast

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Tuner operations

See page 42 for button locations.

Preset tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

7To preset the stations

1Tune in the station you want to preset.

•If you want to store the FM reception mode for an FM station, select the reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM reception mode” below.

Example:

When the system is tuned in to 103.5 MHz.

1 0 3 . 5 M

2Press MEMORY.

__ 1 0 3 . 5 M

While “CH” and “– –” are flashing:

3Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to select a preset number you want.

•For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” (A pg. 25).

Example:

When the preset channel 1 is selected.

1 1 0 3 . 5 M

If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

While the selected number is flashing:

4Press MEMORY.

The selected number stops flashing.

The station is assigned to the selected preset number.

If the setting is cancelled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

5Repeat steps 1 to 4.

•Storing a new station to a used number erases the previously stored one.

7To tune in to a preset station

1Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or AM.

2Press number button(s) (1-10, +10) to select a preset number.

•For details on using the number buttons, see “How to use the number buttons” (A pg. 25).

Selecting the FM reception mode

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 useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights on the display window.

•MONO:

Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. (The ST indicator goes off.) In this mode, you will hear noise until you are tuned in to a station. (The AUTO MUTING indicator also goes off.)

Reducing the noise of AM broadcast

When listening to an AM broadcast with a lot of noise interference, you can change the Beat Cut mode to reduce the noise.

7While listening to an AM station

Press FM MODE.

The current Beat Cut mode appears on the display window. Each time you press the button, the Beat Cut mode changes.

•Choose “BEAT CUT 1” or “BEAT CUT 2” according to which gives clearer sound.

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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

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