JVC TH-S3, TH-S2 manual Connecting to an analog component, Connecting to a digital component

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Connections

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connecting to an analog component

You can enjoy the sound of an analog component.

Center unit

RCA pin plug cord (not supplied)

To audio output

VCR

TV

Cassette recorder

NOTE

•If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this system, the sound output through this system may be distorted.

•When playing a video component such as a VCR;

•To listen to the sound, select “AUX” as the source to play. (See page 14.)

•To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input mode on the TV.

Connecting to a digital component

You can enjoy the sound of a digital component.

Center unit

DBS* tuner

MD recorder

To digital optical

Digital optical cord output (not supplied)

*DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite

NOTE

When playing a video component such as a DBS tuner;

•To listen to the sound, select “AUX DIGITAL” as the source to play. (See page 14.)

•To see the picture, connect the video output jack of the component to the video input jack of the TV directly, and select the correct input mode on the TV.

Connecting the power cord

Make sure that all other connections have been completed.

Center unit

Power cord

Plug into AC outlets.

CAUTION

•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the system.

•Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.

NOTE

•Preset settings, such as preset stations and surround mode adjustment, may be erased in a few days in the following cases;

•If you unplug the power cord of the center unit.

•If a power failure occurs.

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Contents Consists of XV-THS2, SP-WS3, and, SP-THS3F Consists of XV-THS3, SP-WS3, SP-THS3F, and SP-THS3SImportant for Laser Products Page Table of contents Safety precautions Supplied accessoriesIntroduction Important cautionsPlayable disc types About discsDiscs you can play Region code of DVD VideoExcept for USE by a Consumer Engaging With the MPEG-4 Visual Standard is ProhibitedPersonal and NON-COMMERCIAL Activities Front panel center unit Index of parts and controlsRear panel center unit Operating the system from the remote control Remote controlIndex of parts and controls Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennasAM loop antenna FM antennaFront speakers Center speaker Speaker cord Speaker layout Connecting a TVConnecting to a digital component Connecting to an analog componentConnecting the power cord 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 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 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 barChanging the time information Contents of the on-screen bar during playbackPress on Screen twice 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 a view angle Resume PlaybackSelecting the subtitle Special picture playback Selecting the audioFrame-by-frame playback Playing back in slow-motionSelecting browsable still picture recorded on DVD Audio Changing the VFP settingZooming 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 RUsing the setup menus Setting DVD preferencesMenu description Picture menu Picture Speaker setting menuAudio menu Audio This case, set the distance of each speaker as follows Other setting menu OthersYou can activate or deactivate Resume Playback function 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

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