JVC TH-A9 manual Basic operations, Adjusting volume Volume

JVC TH-A9 manual About discs, Playable disc types, Disc structure, Video CDs with Playback Control function
JVC TH-A9 manual Connections, Connecting the powered sub-woof, Connecting the FM and AM anten, Nas, Connecting the TV
JVC TH-A9 Connecting the TV with the component video input jacks, Connect Y to Y, P B to P B, and P R to P R correctly
JVC TH-A9 manual Connecting speakers, Nal Minals
JVC TH-A9 manual Connecting an audio component
JVC TH-A9 manual Connecting the power cord, Replace the cover, Plug the power cord into an AC outlet JVC TH-A9 manual Parts Identification, Center unit, Front panel top view, Front panel front view, Rear panel JVC TH-A9 manual Parts Identification, Display window Powered sub-woofer Front Rear JVC TH-A9 manual Remote controls JVC TH-A9 manual Principles of operation, Operation with the remote control, Sition JVC TH-A9 manual On-screen displays, Opening screens, Play mode displays, Status displays JVC TH-A9 manual Preventing screen burn-out with, Screen saver Screen Saver, On-screen menus for setting preferences
JVC TH-A9 manual Basic operations, Adjusting volume Volume
JVC TH-A9 manual Muting the sound Muting, Volume control, Phase setting
JVC TH-A9 manual Changing the decode mode Decode, Audio channel display indicator, Press DVD to select DVD as the source
JVC TH-A9 Using the Sleep Timer Sleep, Using the DSP Modes DSP Mode, Surround modes, To cancel the Sleep Timer, DAP modes
JVC TH-A9 manual To select the DSP mode, When selecting DAP Press DSP Mode, = Pavilion = DSP OFF = back to the beginning
JVC TH-A9 manual Using the DVD player, To turn on the system and TV, To insert a disc
JVC TH-A9 manual Display when a disc is inserted, On-screen guide icons, Press
JVC TH-A9 manual Pausing, Locating the beginning, Fast forward and backward
JVC TH-A9 Resuming playback, Selecting playback from the DVD menu, To store the playback position, 3on the center unit
JVC TH-A9 manual Desired number of the item, Press Return to return to the menu screen
JVC TH-A9 manual To play from the beginning of a ti- tle, chapter, or track, Press ¢or, Press Enter, Press Play Mode
JVC TH-A9 To specify the time for playback, Use the number buttons 0~9 to enter the time, Time SEARCH, then press Enter JVC TH-A9 manual To advance the picture one frame, At a time JVC TH-A9 manual Slow-Motion Playback Slow, To display Continuous Photos Strobe, Slow motion, Press Áor JVC TH-A9 manual Zooming a scene Zoom, Changing the Subtitle Language Subtitle JVC TH-A9 manual Changing the audio language or sound Audio, Changing the audio channel Audio, Press Audio JVC TH-A9 manual Viewing from Multiple Angles Angle, Hold down Angle for more than 1 second, Press Angle JVC TH-A9 Selecting the Picture Character, To turn off the on-screen display, Current title or chapter will be repeated JVC TH-A9 manual Repeating a desired part A-B Repeat, To repeat point B JVC TH-A9 manual Programming the Playing Order Program, Using the number buttons 1~10, +10 JVC TH-A9 manual Random Play Random, To check the DVD function status, Random and press Enter, Press Display once JVC TH-A9 manual To check the disc information, To check the time information, CD, or twice for a DVD disc, Press Time JVC TH-A9 manual Press Time repeatedly, To check time on the display window, During playback, While stopped JVC TH-A9 Receiving radio broadcasts, Tuning in stations manually, Using preset tuning, Press FM/AM to select the band
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■Basic operations

The basic operations for this system are as follows.

IMPORTANT

Check that remote control mode selector is set to the appropriate position:

Set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” to operate an audio system, TV, or VCR.

Set to “CATV/DBS” to operate a CATV converter or DBS tuner. The system will not operate normally while in CATV/DBS mode.

To turn TV power ON and OFF

JVC TVs may be used as is with the remote control. TVs from oth- er manufacturers require changes to the transmittable signals be- fore they can be used with the remote control. See page 55 for details of changing the transmittable signals.

From the remote control:

STANDBY/ON

TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO

To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby)

From the remote control:

STANDBY/ON

TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO

AUDIO

VCR

 

AUX FM/AM DVD

TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO

ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY

RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

VCR

 

 

 

CENTER

TEST

TV

 

 

Press AUDIO to turn power on.

The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the current source name (DVD, AM or FM station frequency, or AUX) appears on the dis- play window. At this time, the disc cover slides backwards and the top buttons on the center unit appears.

Press AUDIO again to turn power off (standby).

The STANDBY lamp is lit.

The disc cover slides forward to cover the top buttons on the center unit and the center unit turns off.

On the center unit:

STANDBY lamp

Press to turn power on.

The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the current source name (DVD, AM or FM station frequency, or AUX) appears on the dis- play window. At this time, the disc cover slides backwards and the top buttons on the center unit appears.

 

 

 

VCR

 

AUX

FM/AM

DVD

 

 

TITLE

SUBTITLE

DECODE

AUDIO

 

ZOOM

DIGEST

TIME

DISPLAY

TV/CATV/DBS

RETURN

ANGLE

CHOICE

SOUND

 

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER

TEST

 

TV

Press TV/CATV/DBS to turn power on.

Press TV/CATV/DBS again to turn power off.

Adjusting volume [VOLUME]

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (mini- mum) to “80” (maximum).

Common:

From the remote control

PLAY

TV/VCR

MODE

CATV/DBS

 

 

ENTER

THEATER

DSP

POSITION

MODE

TV VOL CHANNEL

VOLUME

VOLUME + / –

 

TV/VIDEO MUTING

 

B.SEARCH

 

F.SEARCH

 

/REW

PLAY

FF/

 

DOWN

TUNING

UP

 

REC

STOP

PAUSE

 

On the center unit

VOLUME + / –

Press VOLUME + or –.

Press VOLUME + to increase volume.

Press VOLUME – to decrease volume.

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English

English

English

English

English

Press again to turn power off (standby).

The STANDBY lamp is lit.

The disc cover slides forward to cover the top buttons on the center unit and the center unit turns off.

Notes:

•The powered sub-woofer power supply is linked to the center unit. The green POWER ON lamp on the powered sub-woofer lights when power is turned on, and goes off when power is turned off.

•A small amount of power is consumed in the standby mode (center unit only). Remove the AC power cord from the AC outlet to turn the center unit off completely.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source.

If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hear- ing and/or ruin your speakers.

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Contents TH-A9 For U.S.A EnglishTable of Contents Important cautions Checking the supplied accessoriesSafety precautions Getting StartedEred sub-woofer are con Settings when using products from other manufacturersSystem outline Center unit and powUse the screw supplied to attach the speaker to the bracket InstallationAdjusting the angle of the satellite speakers To hang satellite speakers from the wallVideo CDs with Playback Control function About discsPlayable disc types Disc structureConnections Connecting the powered sub-woofConnecting the FM and AM anten Connecting the TVConnect Y to Y, P B to P B, and P R to P R correctly Connecting the TV with the component video input jacksNal Minals Connecting speakersConnecting an audio component Plug the power cord into an AC outlet Connecting the power cordReplace the cover Front panel front view Parts IdentificationCenter unit Front panel top viewParts Identification Display window Powered sub-woofer Front RearRemote controls Principles of operation Operation with the remote controlSition Status displays Play mode displaysOn-screen displays Opening screensPreventing screen burn-out with On-screen menus for setting preferencesOn-screen menus for using discs On-screen menus for setting parental lockBasic operations Adjusting volume VolumePhase setting Volume controlMuting the sound Muting Audio channel display indicator Changing the decode mode DecodePress DVD to select DVD as the source Surround modes Using the Sleep Timer SleepUsing the DSP Modes DSP Mode To cancel the Sleep TimerWhen selecting DAP Press DSP Mode To select the DSP mode= Pavilion = DSP OFF = back to the beginning To turn on the system and TV Using the DVD playerTo insert a disc On-screen guide icons Display when a disc is insertedPress Locating the beginning PausingFast forward and backward To clear the stored position Resuming playbackSelecting playback from the DVD menu To store the playback positionPress Return to return to the menu screen Desired number of the itemPress ¢or Press Play ModeTo play from the beginning of a ti- tle, chapter, or track To specify the chapter number for playback CHAP. SearchPress Enter To specify the time for playbackUse the number buttons 0~9 to enter the time Time SEARCH, then press EnterAt a time To advance the picture one framePress Áor Slow-Motion Playback SlowTo display Continuous Photos Strobe Slow motionChanging the Subtitle Language Subtitle Zooming a scene ZoomPress Audio When appears on the TV You cannot select the audioChanging the audio language or sound Audio Changing the audio channel AudioPress Angle or the 2/3 cursors to select Desired angle Viewing from Multiple Angles AngleHold down Angle for more than 1 second Press AngleFor Audio CD and Video CD Selecting the Picture CharacterTo turn off the on-screen display Current title or chapter will be repeatedTo repeat point B Repeating a desired part A-B RepeatProgramming the Playing Order Program Using the number buttons 1~10, +10Press Display once Random Play RandomTo check the DVD function status Random and press EnterPress Time To check the disc informationTo check the time information CD, or twice for a DVD discWhile stopped Press Time repeatedlyTo check time on the display window During playbackPress FM/AM to select the band Tuning in stations manuallyUsing preset tuning Receiving radio broadcastsBeat cut Selecting the FM reception modePress FM Mode To tune in a preset stationUsing the preference setting menus Preference settingsChoosing on-screen language Language Menu settingsChoosing menu language Choosing subtitle language Choosing audio languageSelect monitor type Screen saver settings Display Menu settingsOn-screen guide settings System Menu setting To set Parental Lock for the first time Parental Lock Limiting playback by childrenTo temporarily release the Parental lock Enter your 4-digit password using the number Buttons 0 toBasic operation for setting amplifier Amplifier settingsSetting balance SMALL* j None Setting toneSetting speaker size Adjusting delay timeWithin 5 seconds, press the 2/3 cursors to Select on or OFF Adjusting crossoverAdjusting dynamic range Adjusting LFE attenuatorAdjusting speaker level Sound settingsAdjusting sub-woofer level Press Effect to select the desired effect level Adjusting DSP effectPress DSP Mode to select one of DSP modes Repeat steps 1-3 for other DSP modeWhen connecting to VIDEO-1 input terminal of the TV Connection and setupWhen connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV and VCRFollowing actions are performed automatical- ly OperationChannel + Buttons 1 9,Release TV/CATV/DBS DBSRelease VCR To change the transmittable signals for operTuner by pressing TV/CATV/DBS Press and hold VCRCare and handling of discs How to handle discsPlug firmly into the socket TroubleshootingSatellite Speakers SP-XSA9 SpecificationsPowered Sub-woofer SP-PWA9 Center unit XV-THA9Appendix a Table of languages and their abbreviations Antigua and Barbuda AndorraUnited Arab Emirates AfghanistanLiechtenstein Toll Free Don’t service it yourselfLimited Warranty Consumer Video 0101YKMCREJSC

TH-A9 specifications

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