JVC TH-S3 TH-S2 References, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Handling Discs, Cleaning the system

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References

Maintenance

7Handling 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.

To clean the 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.

7Cleaning 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.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Power does not come

The power cord is not connected.

Connect the power cord correctly. (See page 10.)

on.

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does

The batteries are exhausted.

Replace the batteries. (See page 6.)

not work.

 

 

Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor.

Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.

 

 

 

 

The remote control does

The remote control mode is not for the desired source.

Before operation, press one of the source selecting

not work as expected.

 

buttons for the desired source.

 

 

 

 

The position of the remote control mode selector is

Set the selector to the correct position.

 

incorrect.

 

 

 

 

No sound.

The speaker cord is not connected.

Check the connection. (See page 8.)

 

 

 

 

The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN and/or

Connect the cord correctly. (See page 10.)

 

DIGITAL IN correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

An incorrect source has been selected.

Select the correct source. (See page 14.)

 

 

 

 

The decode mode is not set correctly.

Select the proper decode mode. (See page 30.)

 

 

 

No picture is displayed

The video cord is not connected correctly.

Connect the cord correctly. (See page 9.)

on the TV screen.

 

 

The disc is not playable.

Use a playable disc. (See page 3.)

 

 

 

 

No picture is displayed

The scan mode is set to “PROGRESSIVE” though the

Change the scan mode to “INTERLACE.” (See page

on the TV screen, the

center unit is connected to the TV which does not

15.)

picture is blurred, or the

support the progressive video input.

 

picture is divided into

 

 

two parts.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from the

Water-mark on DVD AUDIO is detected and playback

Consult the selling agency of the disc.

speakers and

has been prohibited.

 

“NO AUDIO” is

 

 

displayed on the display

 

 

window.

 

 

 

 

 

Video and audio are

The disc is scratched or dirty.

Replace or clean the disc.

distorted.

 

 

A VCR is connected between the center unit and the

Connect the center unit and TV directly. (See page 9.)

 

 

TV.

 

 

 

 

The picture does not fit

The monitor type is not set correctly.

Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (See page 32.)

the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

Hard to listen to

Antennas are disconnected.

Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (See

broadcast because of

 

page 7.)

noise.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Consists of XV-THS2, SP-WS3, and, SP-THS3F Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, SP-THS3F,Important for Laser Products Page Table of contents Safety precautions Supplied accessoriesIntroduction Important cautionsPlayable disc types About discsDiscs you can play Region code of DVD VideoPersonal and NON-COMMERCIAL Activities With the MPEG-4 Visual Standard is ProhibitedExcept for USE by a Consumer Engaging Rear panel center unit Index of parts and controlsFront panel center unit Index of parts and controls Remote controlOperating the system from the remote control Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennasAM loop antenna FM antennaFront speakers Center speaker Speaker cord Speaker layout Connecting a TVConnecting the power cord Connecting to an analog componentConnecting to a digital component Operating the TV Operating external components with the remote controlRelease TV To set the manufacturer’s codeSlide the remote control mode selector to VCR Operating external components with the remote controlOperating the VCR Press and hold VCRTurning the system on/off Basic operationsPress Audio PressAdjusting the volume Volume Listening with headphones not suppliedAdjusting the brightness of the indications Dimmer Selecting the source to playAdjusting the treble sound Treble Sleep Timer SleepChanging the scan mode E E P 6 0 m i nBasic playback PlaybackPress Open Place a disc1 2 0 0 2 33 G 1 2 T 1 2 G G 1 2 F 1 2Skip to the beginning of a desired selection One Touch ReplayFast-forward/fast-reverse search Playing back a bonus group Locating a desired title/ group using number buttons2 3 4 Press TitleAdvanced operations Using the surround modeAuto Surround Auto Surr Dolby SurroundSelecting the surround mode Using the on-screen barPress SURR. repeatedly to select the desired mode Showing the on-screen barPress on Screen twice Contents of the on-screen bar during playbackChanging the time information Locating a desired chapter/track using the on-screen bar Locating a desired scene using a VCD/ Svcd menu with PBCPlaying from a specified position on a disc Locating a desired scene from the DVD menuLocating a desired position by specifying the time Using the file control displayPress Enter Press on Screen Beginning of the discSelecting the subtitle Resume PlaybackSelecting a view angle Special picture playback Selecting the audioFrame-by-frame playback Playing back in slow-motionZooming Changing the VFP settingSelecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD Audio Repeat steps 3 to 6 to adjust other parameters Press VFP Press Cursor Y/5 to change the setting Press EnterProgram Playback Random PlaybackRepeating the current selection Repeat PlaybackRepeating a desired part A-B Repeat 1 3 1 0Tray lock Sound and other settingsL C E N T E R L RMenu description Setting DVD preferencesUsing the setup menus Audio menu Audio Speaker setting menuPicture menu Picture You can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function Other setting menu OthersThis case, set the distance of each speaker as follows Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Preset tuning Manual tuningTuner operations 0 kPress FM Mode Selecting the FM reception modeConnection and setup AV Compu Link remote control systemOperation Refer also to the instruction supplied with your TV or VCRTroubleshooting MaintenanceCleaning the system ReferencesSpecifications Surround Speakers SP-THS3F Center unit XV-THS2EN, FR Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited 0404TMMMDWJEM

TH-S3 TH-S2 specifications

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