JVC TH-A9 manual Using the DVD player, To turn on the system and TV, To insert a disc

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Using the DVD player

and represent disc types.

To turn on the system and TV

From the remote control:

2

STANDBY/ON

1

TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO

 

VCR

AUX FM/AM DVD

TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO

ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY

RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND

1Press AUDIO to turn power on.

Pressing on the center unit also turns on power.

2Press TV/CATV/DBS to turn TV on.

On the TV, select the TV input source to VIDEO (e.g. VIDEO 1).

To turn on the other manufacturer’s TV with TV/CATV/

DBS , you need to change the transmittable signal codes beforehand. See page 55.

3Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc cover.

When the current playback source is DVD, “CLOSE” appears on the display window. On the TV, “CLOSE” message appears on the opening on-screen.

After the disc cover is closed, “READING” appears on the display window. Then, the disc information is read and, if the current playback source is DVD, the information is dis- played as described in “Display when a disc is inserted” on page 23. On the TV, while disc information is reading, “NOW READING” message appears on the opening on- screen.

4Remove the disc after playback has finished.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc cover. Then, remove the disc as shown below:

After that, press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc cover.

CAUTION:

Do not put anything on the disc cover since it slides back and forth, or opens. Doing so may result in dam- age to the unit.

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Notes:

When you use Audio CDs, since no screen other than opening screen is displayed, turning on the TV may not be required.

For detailed power on operation including the STANDBY indicator illumination, see page 17.

To insert a disc

After turning on the system and the TV, insert a disc as follows:

On the center unit:

OPEN/CLOSE

Notes:

The system can play back DVD, Audio CD, Video CD, CD- R/CD-RW (audio-formatted) discs only. Do not insert other disc types.

For details about playable disc types, see page 5.

When OPEN/CLOSE is pressed to close the disc cover, playback automatically begins with some discs.

You can insert a disc while playing other source (FM/AM or AUX).

When the disc cover is open, you can directly play the disc by pressing DVD on the remote control or by selecting “DVD” with SOURCE on the center unit.

If the Region Code of the disc does not match your sys- tem, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the opening on-screen on the TV. This means that you cannot play the disc.

When OPEN/CLOSE is pressed in standby mode, the center unit automatically turns on and the disc cover slides backwards and opens.

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1Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc cover.

When the current playback source is DVD, “OPEN” appears on the display window. On the TV, “OPEN” mes- sage appears on the opening on-screen.

2Place a disc.

Place a disc with label side up so that it is securely seated.

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Contents TH-A9 English For U.S.ATable of Contents Checking the supplied accessories Safety precautionsGetting Started Important cautionsSettings when using products from other manufacturers System outlineCenter unit and pow Ered sub-woofer are conInstallation Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakersTo hang satellite speakers from the wall Use the screw supplied to attach the speaker to the bracketAbout discs Playable disc typesDisc structure Video CDs with Playback Control functionConnecting the powered sub-woof Connecting the FM and AM antenConnecting the TV ConnectionsConnecting the TV with the component video input jacks Connect Y to Y, P B to P B, and P R to P R correctlyConnecting speakers Nal MinalsConnecting an audio component Connecting the power cord Plug the power cord into an AC outletReplace the cover Parts Identification Center unitFront panel top view Front panel front viewDisplay window Powered sub-woofer Front Rear Parts IdentificationRemote controls Operation with the remote control Principles of operationSition Play mode displays On-screen displaysOpening screens Status displaysOn-screen menus for setting preferences On-screen menus for using discsOn-screen menus for setting parental lock Preventing screen burn-out withAdjusting volume Volume Basic operationsVolume control Phase settingMuting the sound Muting Changing the decode mode Decode Audio channel display indicatorPress DVD to select DVD as the source Using the Sleep Timer Sleep Using the DSP Modes DSP ModeTo cancel the Sleep Timer Surround modesTo select the DSP mode When selecting DAP Press DSP Mode= Pavilion = DSP OFF = back to the beginning Using the DVD player To turn on the system and TVTo insert a disc Display when a disc is inserted On-screen guide iconsPress Pausing Locating the beginningFast forward and backward Resuming playback Selecting playback from the DVD menuTo store the playback position To clear the stored positionDesired number of the item Press Return to return to the menu screenPress Play Mode To play from the beginning of a ti- tle, chapter, or trackTo specify the chapter number for playback CHAP. Search Press ¢orTo specify the time for playback Use the number buttons 0~9 to enter the timeTime SEARCH, then press Enter Press EnterTo advance the picture one frame At a timeSlow-Motion Playback Slow To display Continuous Photos StrobeSlow motion Press ÁorZooming a scene Zoom Changing the Subtitle Language SubtitleWhen appears on the TV You cannot select the audio Changing the audio language or sound AudioChanging the audio channel Audio Press AudioViewing from Multiple Angles Angle Hold down Angle for more than 1 secondPress Angle Press Angle or the 2/3 cursors to select Desired angleSelecting the Picture Character To turn off the on-screen displayCurrent title or chapter will be repeated For Audio CD and Video CDRepeating a desired part A-B Repeat To repeat point BUsing the number buttons 1~10, +10 Programming the Playing Order ProgramRandom Play Random To check the DVD function statusRandom and press Enter Press Display onceTo check the disc information To check the time informationCD, or twice for a DVD disc Press TimePress Time repeatedly To check time on the display windowDuring playback While stoppedTuning in stations manually Using preset tuningReceiving radio broadcasts Press FM/AM to select the bandSelecting the FM reception mode Press FM ModeTo tune in a preset station Beat cutPreference settings Using the preference setting menusLanguage Menu settings Choosing menu language Choosing subtitle languageChoosing audio language Choosing on-screen languageDisplay Menu settings Select monitor type Screen saver settingsOn-screen guide settings System Menu setting Limiting playback by children To set Parental Lock for the first time Parental LockEnter your 4-digit password using the number Buttons 0 to To temporarily release the Parental lockAmplifier settings Basic operation for setting amplifierSetting balance Setting tone Setting speaker sizeAdjusting delay time SMALL* j NoneAdjusting crossover Adjusting dynamic rangeAdjusting LFE attenuator Within 5 seconds, press the 2/3 cursors to Select on or OFFSound settings Adjusting speaker levelAdjusting sub-woofer level Adjusting DSP effect Press DSP Mode to select one of DSP modesRepeat steps 1-3 for other DSP mode Press Effect to select the desired effect levelConnection and setup When connecting to a TVWhen connecting to a TV and VCR When connecting to VIDEO-1 input terminal of the TVOperation Following actions are performed automatical- lyButtons 1 9, Release TV/CATV/DBSDBS Channel +To change the transmittable signals for oper Tuner by pressing TV/CATV/DBSPress and hold VCR Release VCRHow to handle discs Care and handling of discsTroubleshooting Plug firmly into the socketSpecifications Powered Sub-woofer SP-PWA9Center unit XV-THA9 Satellite Speakers SP-XSA9Appendix a Table of languages and their abbreviations Andorra United Arab EmiratesAfghanistan Antigua and BarbudaLiechtenstein Don’t service it yourself Toll FreeLimited Warranty Consumer Video 0101YKMCREJSC

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