JVC TH-A9 manual Getting Started, Important cautions, Checking the supplied accessories

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■Getting Started

Important cautions

Installation of the unit

•Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

•Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

•Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibrations.

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the unit.

The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces sup- plied.

STANDBY/ON

TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO

VCR

AUX FM/AM DVD

 

TITLE

SUBTITLE

DECODE

AUDIO

Power cord

ZOOM

DIGEST

TIME

DISPLAY

TV

CENTER

TEST

 

RETURN

ANGLE

CHOICE

SOUND

 

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

 

VCR

 

 

 

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

•A small amount of power 1.3 W is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. (center unit only)

•When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunction of the unit

•There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

•Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.

•Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on the mar- ket, because it may damage the unit.

•Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it, because dam- age to the unit may result.

REAR-L

SLEEP

REAR-R

 

SETTING

 

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

 

AUDIO/

PLAY

TV/VCR

MODE

CATV/DBS

ENTER

 

THEATER

DSP

POSITION

MODE

TV VOL CHANNEL

VOLUME

 

TV/VIDEO MUTING

B.SEARCH

 

F.SEARCH

/REW

PLAY

FF/

DOWN

TUNING

UP

REC

STOP

PAUSE

MEMORY

 

STROBE

 

DVD MENU

 

 

RM-STHA9J

 

DVD THEATER SYSTEM

Remote control (1)

Batteries (2)

Note about the copyguard system

AM Loop Antenna FM Antenna (1) AC Power Cord (1)

• The DVD disc is protected by the copyguard system. When you

(1)

 

connect the unit to your VCR directly, the copyguard system

 

activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.

 

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Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place your unit in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.

When you’re away

When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the unit.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant in- structions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use ben- zene, thinner or other organic solvents and disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the unit

Turn off the power switch and remove the plug from the wall out- let, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

Avoid getting your hand caught in the disc cover

Getting caught may injure your hand.

Video Cable (1) Compulink Cord (1) System Cable (1)

Speaker Cord 5 m

Speaker Cord 10m

(16.4 ft) (3)

(32.8 ft) (2)

Satellite speaker wall

Screws (2)*

bracket (2)*

 

*Speaker wall brackets and screws are packed together with the satellite speakers.

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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 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet Connecting the power cordReplace the cover Parts Identification Center unitFront panel top view Front panel front viewDisplay window Powered sub-woofer Front Rear Parts IdentificationRemote controls Principles of operation Operation with the remote controlSition 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 operationsPhase setting Volume controlMuting the sound Muting Audio channel display indicator Changing the decode mode DecodePress DVD to select DVD as the source Using the Sleep Timer Sleep Using the DSP Modes DSP ModeTo cancel the Sleep Timer Surround modesWhen 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 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 languageSelect monitor type Screen saver settings Display Menu 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 lockBasic operation for setting amplifier Amplifier settingsSetting 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 OFFAdjusting speaker level Sound settingsAdjusting 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

TH-A9 specifications

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