JVC TH-M301, TH-M303, TH-M501, TH-M505, TH-M603, TH-M606 Authorized Service Centers

TH-M606/TH-M603/

TH-M505/TH-M501/

TH-M303/TH-M301

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

Authorized Service Centers

QUALITY SERVICE

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722

http://www.jvc.com

Dear Customer,

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before

operating the unit. In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800) 537-5722 for your nearest

authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com

Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

Do not service the television yourself

Caution

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.

Accessories

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, please call toll free: 1 (800)882-2345 or on the web

at www.JVC.com

For the U.S.A.

Contents

Main TH-M606/TH-M603 TH-M505/TH-M501 INSTRUCTIONS TH-M303/TH-M301 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM Warnings, Cautions and Others Warnings, Cautions and Others G-2 For Canada Table of contents Introduction 7Important cautions 7Safety precautions Notes on handling About discs Playable disc types ALL 121 4 About discs Description of parts and controls Front panel (center unit) Rear panel (center unit) Description of parts and controls Powered subwoofer Description of parts and controls Remote control Putting batteries in the remote control Operating the system from the remote control Connections 7AM loop antenna 7FM antenna Connecting the FM and AM antennas 1 2 3 Assembling the front and surround speakers Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. Page Page Before connecting the speaker cords; Twist and pull the insulation coat off and remove. For TH-M606/TH-M603 only: 7To connect a TV equipped with the component video input jacks 7To connect a TV equipped with the composite or S- video jacks Speaker layout Connecting a TV You can enjoy the sound of an analog component. You can enjoy the sound of a digital component. * DBS = Direct Broadcasting Satellite Connecting the powered subwoofer Connecting to an analog component AB C ATo composite video output BTo S-video output CTo audio output Connecting to a digital component Operating external components with the remote control 7To set the manufacturers code 1 to TV. 2 5 6 Operating the VCR 7Operation 7To set the manufacturers code 5 6 7Operation Basic operations Press FAUDIO. Press F. Turning the system on/off Basic operations Selecting the source to play Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] Listening with headphones (not supplied) Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] 1 2 3 Sleep Timer [SLEEP] SLEEP 60mi n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Playback 1 DISC (1-5) 0 on the center unit. 2 3 7To pause playback C10:02:31 DVD T 1 C 1 G12T123 CD 1 10 : 31 DVDA G1 T 1 One Touch Replay 7Screen saver Press . Press y or 1. Press and hold x or 4. 1 GROUP. T__ 1:23:45 2 or _, use number buttons (0-10, +10) to enter the desired title or group number. 1 KEY ____ 2 key number, then press ENTER. How to use the number buttons Advanced operations 7Auto Surround (AUTO SURR) 7Dolby Surround 7 DTS Digital Surround Using the surround mode Using the on-screen bar 7Contents of the on-screen bar during playback Changing the time information 3 desired information. 4 Locating a desired scene from the DVD menu 1 menu appears on the TV screen. 2 desired item. Locating a desired scene using a VCD/ SVCD menu with PBC 1 2 select the number of the desired item. Locating a desired chapter/track using the on-screen bar 2 4 time. Using the file control display 1 2 Selecting the subtitle Selecting a view angle 1 2 4 1 2 Resume Playback 4 1 2 4 Special picture playback Selecting the audio Frame-by-frame playback Playing back in slow-motion 4 Zooming in 1 2 Changing the VFP setting 5 6 7 8 1 1 appears on the TV screen. 2 Repeating the current selection or all discs Press REPEAT. 5 6 7 Tray lock 1 2 you want to set. 3 adjustment or selection. Setting DVD preferences The language codes list Menu description Basic operation on the setup menus 7While stopped :Picture menu (PICTURE) 7MONITOR TYPE 7PICTURE SOURCE 7SCREEN SAVER (Apg. 24) 7FILE TYPE :Other setting menu (OTHERS) 7RESUME 7ON SCREEN GUIDE 7Parental lock menu (PARENTAL LOCK) COUNTRY CODE Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock Tuner operations 1 810k band. 2 1 2 1 103.5 M 3 select a preset number you want. 1 AM. 2 select a preset number. Press FM MODE. AV COMPU LINK remote control system Connecting a TV and VCR 1 VCR. 2 References 7Handling Discs 7Cleaning the system Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications References Page Authorized Service Centers HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Do not service the television yourself Caution Accessories

JVC Authorized Service Centers

Models: TH-M301 TH-M303 TH-M501 TH-M505 TH-M603 TH-M606

Authorized Service Centers

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

Do not service the television yourself

Caution

Accessories