Basic operations

See page 13 for button locations.

Sleep Timer [SLEEP]

The system turns off automatically when the specified period of time has passed.

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes. Example:

minutes

S L E E P 6 0 m i n

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/surround speakers [S.WFR, CENTER, L-SURR.-R]

Press S.WFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer.

Press CENTER +/– to adjust the center speaker.

Press SURR.-L +/– to adjust the surround left speaker.

Press SURR.-R +/– to adjust the surround right speaker.

NOTE

You can also make adjustments by using the setup menu shown on the TV screen. (See page 32.)

The adjustments take effect for all sources.

You cannot make this adjustment when FM or AM is selected as the source.

Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE]

Press TREBLE +/–.

NOTE

• The adjustments take effect for all sources.

Changing the scan mode

The system can be accommodated to your TV’s scan mode.

To use the system in progressive mode, it is required that the center unit is connected to the TV using a component video cord (not supplied) in advance. (See page 9.)

7While DVD is selected as the source and before playback

1 Press and hold SCAN MODE for

2 seconds.

The current setting appears on the display window.

2 Press Cursor 3/2 to select the desired mode.

The indication on the display window starts flashing after pressing a button.

INTERLACE: Select when your TV accommodates the interlaced S-video/composite signal.

PROGRESSIVE: Select when your TV equipped with component jacks supports the progressive

video input.

You can get better picture quality in the order — “PROGRESSIVE” > S-video > Composite.

3 Press ENTER while the indication is flashing.

When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected, the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights on the display window.

NOTE

Although the picture may be distorted when you press ENTER, this is not a malfunction of the system.

There are some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs that are not fully compatible with this system, resulting in an unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO in the progressive scan mode. In such a case, change the scan mode to “INTERLACE.” To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your local JVC customer service center.

All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully compatible with this system.

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JVC TH-S2, TH-S3 manual Sleep Timer Sleep, Adjusting the treble sound Treble, Changing the scan mode, E E P 6 0 m i n

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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Both systems come with built-in DVD players, enabling playback of various multimedia formats. Whether it’s CDs, DVDs, or even MP3 files, users can enjoy their favorite media without the need for additional devices. The inclusion of an HDMI output ensures that users can easily connect the systems to modern televisions, making the setup process straightforward and hassle-free.

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