JVC Home Theater System TH S1 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM  
TH-S1  
Consists of XV-THS1, SP-WS1, SP-THS1F, and  
SP-THS1S  
INSTRUCTIONS  
GVT0141-008A  
[B]  
 
Caution: Proper Ventilation  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage, place the apparatus on a level surface. The minimal clearances are  
shown below:  
Side view  
Front view  
Wall or obstructions  
Wall or  
obstructions  
8 cm  
XV-THS1  
Front  
XV-THS1  
3 cm  
3 cm  
10 cm  
No  
obstructions  
15 cm  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be  
taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are  
properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing  
connections.  
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off,  
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has  
a standby mode.  
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.  
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to  
watch television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved  
stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
—NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal  
electrical shock.;  
—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!  
E43486-340B  
G-2  
 
Table of contents  
Introduction .....................................2  
Notes on handling .................................................................2  
Supplied accessories ............................................................2  
Playback ........................................16  
Basic playback ....................................................................16  
One Touch Replay ...............................................................18  
Fast-forward/fast-reverse search ........................................18  
Skip to the beginning of a desired selection .......................18  
Locating a desired title/group using number buttons .........19  
About discs .....................................3  
Playable disc types ...............................................................3  
Index of parts and controls ............5  
Advanced operations ....................20  
Using the surround mode ...................................................20  
Using the on-screen bar .....................................................21  
Playing from a specified position on a disc .........................23  
Using the file control display ..............................................24  
Resume Playback ...............................................................25  
Selecting a view angle .........................................................25  
Selecting the subtitle ..........................................................26  
Selecting the audio .............................................................26  
Special picture playback .....................................................27  
Program Playback ...............................................................28  
Random Playback ...............................................................28  
Repeat Playback .................................................................29  
Tray lock .............................................................................30  
Sound and other settings ....................................................30  
Connections ....................................7  
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas .........................7  
Connecting the satellite (front, center, surround) speakers and  
the subwoofer ......................................................................... 8  
Speaker layout ......................................................................9  
Connecting a TV ....................................................................9  
Connecting to an analog component ...................................10  
Connecting to a digital component .....................................10  
Connecting the power cord .................................................10  
Operating external components with  
the remote control ........................11  
Operating the TV .................................................................11  
Operating the VCR ..............................................................12  
Setting DVD preferences ..............31  
Using the setup menus .......................................................31  
Menu description ................................................................31  
Basic operations ...........................13  
Turning the system on/off ...................................................13  
Selecting the source to play ................................................14  
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME] ........................................14  
Listening with headphones (not supplied) ..........................14  
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING] .....................14  
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER] .......14  
Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ...........................................................15  
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer and center/  
Tuner operations ...........................35  
Manual tuning .....................................................................35  
Preset tuning ......................................................................35  
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................36  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving FM  
stations ...............................................................................36  
surround speakers [S.WFR, CENTER, L-SURR.-R] .............15  
Adjusting the treble sound [TREBLE] ..................................15  
Changing the video signal ...................................................15  
References ....................................39  
Maintenance .......................................................................39  
Troubleshooting ..................................................................39  
Specifications .....................................................................40  
1
 
Introduction  
7 Safety precautions  
Notes on handling  
7 Important cautions  
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.  
Installation of the system  
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold;  
between 5°C and 35°C.  
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.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.  
• Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.  
Power cord  
Do not block the vents  
Blocking the vents may damage the system.  
• 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it  
may damage the system.  
Label sticker  
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.  
Sticker  
Paste  
• Remote control (1)  
• Batteries (2)  
• FM antenna (1)  
• AM loop antenna (1)  
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.  
2
 
About discs  
Region code of DVD VIDEO  
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own  
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO  
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system’s Region  
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.  
Playable disc types  
This system has been designed to play back the following discs:  
DVD VIDEO, Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD), Audio  
CD (CD), CD-R and CD-RW.  
Example of playable DVD:  
• This system accommodates the PAL system, and also can play  
discs recorded with NTSC system. Note that an NTSC video  
signal on a disc is converted to the PAL60 signal and output.  
• This system can also play finalized DVD-R/-RWs recorded in  
DVD VIDEO format. However, some discs may not be played  
because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.  
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,  
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and  
playback cannot start.  
Discs you can play:  
DVD VIDEO  
Audio CD  
CD-R  
About files (tracks) and folders (groups) on the disc  
This system can also play MP3 and JPEG files recorded on CD-Rs  
and CD-RWs.  
Files are sometimes grouped into folders on CD-Rs or CD-RWs by  
genre, album, etc.  
In this manual, “group” is also referred to as “folder”, and “track”  
VCD  
as “file”.  
• This system recognizes up to 150 files per group, and 99 groups  
per disc.  
The total number of files this system can detect on a disc is up to  
1000.  
SVCD  
CD-RW  
• The following discs cannot be played back:  
DVD AUDIO, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I  
Ready), Photo CD, SACD, etc.  
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the  
speakers.  
• On some DVD VIDEOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actual  
operation may be different from what is explained in this  
manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc  
structure, not a malfunction of this system.  
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing  
Corporation.  
3
 
About discs  
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
Notes on MP3 files  
• User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can  
be played back only if they are already “finalized”.  
• When making your own disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2  
for the disc format.  
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 20 sessions).  
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.  
• Before playing CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or  
cautions carefully.  
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. This is caused by  
the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of  
regular CDs.  
• Some discs may not be played due to their disc characteristics,  
recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.  
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in the audio  
CD format.  
• Tag information (album name, artist name, and track name) can  
be shown on the TV. (See page 24.)  
• The system can play back the MP3 files recorded at 32 kbps to  
320 kbps as a bit rate, and at 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz as a sampling frequency.  
• We recommend to record each piece of material (song) at a  
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 kbps.  
Notes on JPEG files  
• We recommend to record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file  
has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will  
take a longer time to be displayed.)  
• This system can only play baseline JPEG files.  
This system can also play CD-Rs or CD-RWs if MP3 or JPEG  
files are recorded on them.  
Especially, the configuration and characteristics of an MP3/JPEG  
disc are determined by the writing (encoding) software and  
hardware used for recording. Therefore, due to the software and  
hardware used, the following symptoms may occur:  
Some tracks/files on an MP3/JPEG disc may be skipped or may  
not be played normally.  
Some files on a JPEG disc may be played distortedly.  
Notes on MP3/JPEG discs  
• MP3/JPEG discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer  
readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the directory/file  
configuration.)  
• The system can only recognize files with one of the following  
extensions, which can be in any combination of upper and lower  
case:  
MP3:  
“.MP3”, “.mp3”  
JPEG: “.JPG”, “.JPEG”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”  
• If different kinds of the file are mixed on a disc, set the FILE  
TYPE setting in the PICTURE menu to the appropriate setting  
for the data to be read (“AUDIO” or “STILL PICTURE”). (See  
page 32.)  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is  
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and  
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology  
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise  
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
4
 
Index of parts and controls  
The numbers in the figures indicate the pages where the details of the parts are described.  
Front panel (center unit)  
Display window  
21  
35  
17  
21  
17  
17 17  
17 17  
35 35  
36  
36, 38  
29  
Disc tray (inside): 16  
16  
13  
16  
16  
18 14  
14  
14  
18  
13  
16  
Remote sensor: 6  
Rear panel (center unit)  
For future use  
9
10  
8
10  
7
10  
5