JVC TH-S3, TH-S2 manual Introduction, Supplied accessories, Important cautions, Safety precautions

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Introduction

Notes on handling

7Important cautions

Installation of the system

•Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C.

•Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.

•Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.

Power cord

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

•A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

•When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull on the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunctions of the system

•There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

•Do not insert any metallic object into the system.

•Do not use any non-standard shape disc (like a heart, flower or credit card, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the system.

•Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may damage the system.

Label sticker

Sticker

Paste

Note about copyright laws

Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from the discs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Note about copyguard system

The discs are protected by copyguard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copyguard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

7Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device.

When you are away

When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the system.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic solvents including disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the system

Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.

Supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.

The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

•Remote control (1)

•Batteries (2)

•FM antenna (1)

•AM loop antenna (1)

•Composite video cord (1)

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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 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

The JVC TH-S2 and TH-S3 are compact home theater systems designed to enhance your audio-visual experience with impressive features and technologies. These systems embody JVC's commitment to delivering high-quality sound performance while maintaining user-friendly functionality.

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