Brand: JVC
Category: Audio System
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for TH-S8
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:14 p.m.
Warranty Information
No specific warranty period is mentioned in the provided pages.
Turning the system on/off
On the remote control: Press / AUDIO.
On the center unit: Press /.
When DVD is selected as the source, messages like "OPEN/CLOSE", "NOW READING", "REGION CODE ERROR!", "NO DISC", or "CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC" may appear on the TV screen.
Selecting the source to play
On the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, FM/AM, AUX or TV SOUND).
On the center unit: Press SOURCE repeatedly until the desired source name appears on the display window.
Adjusting the volume [VOLUME]
CAUTION: Always set the volume to minimum level before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound could permanently damage your hearing and/or blow out the speakers.
On the remote control: Press AUDIO VOL + or -.
On the center unit: Turn VOLUME.
Listening with headphones (not supplied)
CAUTION: Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.
Connecting headphones cancels surround mode, deactivates speakers, turns off subwoofer power, and activates headphone mode.
Turning off the sound temporarily [MUTING]
Press MUTING. To restore sound, press MUTING again or adjust volume.
Adjusting the brightness of the indications [DIMMER]
Press DIMMER. Each press changes the brightness level.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Power does not come on. | The power cord and/or system cord is not connected. | Connect the power cord and system cord correctly. (pg. 13) |
| The remote control does not work. | The batteries are exhausted. | Replace the batteries. (pg. 7) |
| Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor. | Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight. | |
| No sound. | The system cord and/or speaker cord is not connected. | Check the connection. ( pg. 13) |
| The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN and/or DIGITAL IN correctly. | Connect the cord correctly. (pg. 13) | |
| No picture is displayed on the TV screen. | An incorrect source has been selected. | Select the correct source. (☞ pg. 17) |
| The decode mode is not set correctly. | Select the proper decode mode. (pg. 35) | |
| The video cord is not connected correctly. | Connect the cord correctly. (pg. 12) | |
| No picture is displayed on the TV screen, the picture is blurred, or the picture is divided into two parts. | The disc is not playable. | Use a playable disc. ( pg. 3) |
| The scan mode is set to "PROGRESSIVE" though the center unit is connected to the TV which does not support the progressive video input such as a conventional TV. | Change the scan mode to "RGB" or "Y/C". (pg. 18) | |
| Video and audio are distorted. | The disc is scratched or dirty. | Replace or clean the disc. |
| A VCR is connected between the center unit and the TV. | Connect the center unit and TV directly. (☞ pg. 12) | |
| The picture does not fit the TV screen. | The monitor type is not set correctly. | Set "MONITOR TYPE" properly. ( pg. 37) |
| Hard to listen to broadcast because of noise. | Antennas are disconnected. | Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (pg. 8) |