Manual for TH-L1

Brand: JVC

Category: Audio System

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:32 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: null

Warranty Information

Warranty information is not explicitly detailed in this section.

Basic Operations

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Turning the system on/off

On the remote control: Press / AUDIO. On the center unit: Press /.

Note: A small amount of power is consumed even when the power is turned off. Unplug the power cord to turn off completely.

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Selecting the source to play

On the remote control: Press one of the source buttons (VIDEO1-3, USB MEMORY, iPod).

On the center unit: Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly until the desired source appears on the display.

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Adjusting the volume [VOLUME]

On the remote control: Press AUDIO VOLUME +/-. On the center unit: Press VOLUME +/-.

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Listening with headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. The system automatically switches to headphone mode.

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Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING]

Press MUTING. To restore sound, press MUTING again, or adjust volume.

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Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER]

Press DIMMER. Cycles through 3 brightness levels.

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Sleep Timer [SLEEP]

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the timer (10-180 minutes). The SLEEP indicator lights up. Press SLEEP repeatedly until \"SLEEP --\" appears to cancel.

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Adjusting the output level of the speakers and subwoofer

Press SPK LEVEL to select the speaker, then use +/- to adjust the level.

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Changing the scanning mode

For JPEG/MPEG/ASF files, press and hold SCAN MODE, then use +/- to select PAL, PAL PRG, NTSC, or NTSC PRG, and press ENTER.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Power does not come on.	The power cord is not connected.	Connect the power cord correctly. (See page 13.)
The system suddenly turns off.	The playback level of the current source is too high.	Play back the source with lower volume level.
The remote control does not work.	The batteries are exhausted.	Replace the batteries. (See page 6.)
The remote control does not work as expected.	Sunlight is shining directly on the remote sensor.	Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
	The remote control mode is not for the desired source.	Before operation, press one of the source selecting buttons for the desired source.
No sound.	The speaker cord is not connected.	Check the connection. (See page 7.)
	An incorrect source has been selected.	Select the correct source. (See page 16.)
No picture is displayed on the TV screen.	The video cord is not connected correctly.	Connect the cable correctly. (See page 9.)
	The file is not playable.	Use a playable file. (See pages 3.)
No picture is displayed on the TV or no sound come out through HDMI connection.	The connected TV is not HDCP-compatible.	Use a HDCP-compatible TV.
	The HDMI cord is not connected correctly.	Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it again.
No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts.	The scanning mode is set to "PAL PRG” or “NTSC PRG" though the center unit is connected to the TV which does not support the progressive video input.	Change the scanning mode to “PAL” or “NTSC.” (See page 18.)
The picture does not fit the TV screen.	The monitor type is not set correctly.	Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (See page 29.)
The iPod does not play even though "CONNECT" appears on the display.	The battery of the iPod is exhausted.	Leave the iPod connected for at least 10 minutes.
	The iPod battery charge function is deactivated.	Activate the iPod battery charge function. (See page 20.)
	The iPod is not compatible with the System.	Check the compatibility on the list. (See page 19.)
	The source is not "iPod."	Change the source to “iPod.” (See page 16.)
The iPod is not charged.	The iPod battery charge function is deactivated.	Activate the iPod battery charge function. (See page 20.)
Video and audio are distorted.	A video component is connected between the center unit and the TV.	Connect the center unit and TV directly. (See page 9.)
	"ANALOG" is selected on the setting of the audio terminals.	Select "DIGITAL" on the setting of the audio terminals.
Surround modes of "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "dts SURROUND" are not available to use.	The external component is not connected with the digital audio cord (coaxial or optical) or HDMI cord.	Connect the external component with the digital audio cord (coaxial or optical) or HDMI cord. (See pages 10 to 12.)