Sony TH-M303 User Manual

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AV COMPU LINK remote control system
The AV COMPU LINK remote 
control system allows you to operate 
JVC TVs and VCRs through the center unit. This system is 
equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to 
operate JVC’s video components via the video components 
terminals. To use this remote control system, you need to connect 
the video components you want to operate as follows.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV and video 
components.
Connecting a TV and VCR
CAUTION
Before connecting;
• If you have already plugged your VCR, TV and the center unit into 
the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.
1
Connect the center unit to a TV and 
VCR.
• For details, see page 11 and 12.
2
Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR 
using the optional AV COMPU LINK 
cords.
3
Plug the AC power cords of the VCR, TV 
and the center unit into the AC outlets.
4
Turn on the connected components 
first, then turn on the center unit.
• When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV 
COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to 
minimum using the TV volume control on the TV.
• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied 
with this system. (Press F VCR/DBS.)
NOTE
• To correctly use the automatic selection of TV input mode, select the 
correct “M. OUT” setting. (
A pg. 35)
Available functions
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use 
the functions listed following.
One-touch video play
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the 
VCR, you can enjoy video playback without manually setting other 
switches. This system automatically turns on and changes the 
source to VCR.
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the 
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab in place, press 
the play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control to get the 
same result.
One-touch DVD play
Simply by starting playback on the built-in DVD player, you can 
enjoy playback without manually setting other switches. The TV 
automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the 
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic selection of TV input mode
When you select DVD or VCR as the source to play on the system, 
the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate 
position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic Power On/Off
The TV and VCR turn on and off along with the system.
When you turn on the system;
• If the previously selected source is “DVD”, only the TV will turn 
on automatically.
• If the previously selected source is “VCR”, the TV and VCR will 
turn on automatically.
When you turn off the system, the TV and VCR will turn off.
NOTE
• If you turn off the system while recording on the VCR, the VCR will 
not turn off and will continue recording.
TV
AV COMPU LINK cord
(not supplied)
VCR
Center unit
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