JVC TH-A9 Setting tone, Setting speaker size, Adjusting delay time, SMALL* j None, SMALL* j Large

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Amplifier settings

Setting tone

Adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the front speakers.

1Press SETTING.

2Press the 5/°cursors until “BASS” or “TRE- BLE” appears on the display.

or

• After a while, the current setting value appears.

3Within 5 seconds, press the 2/3 cursors to

adjust the bass or treble.

Each time you press the button, the setting value changes 2 steps at a time between –10 and +10. (0: flat level)

Holding down the button continuously changes the value.

CENTER SPK

Pressing the button toggles between the following settings. When the FRONT SPK is selected “SMALL”:

SMALL* j NONE

When the FRONT SPK is selected “LARGE”: j LARGE j SMALL* j NONE j

REAR SPK

Pressing the button toggles between the following settings. When the FRONT SPK is selected “SMALL”:

SMALL* j NONE

When the FRONT SPK is selected “LARGE”: j LARGE j SMALL* j NONE j

*Select when the supplied speakers with this system are used.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

Setting speaker size

Select the speaker size according to the speakers you are using.

When you use the supplied speakers with this system, set the speaker size as follows:

FRONT SPK: SMALL

CENTER SPK: SMALL

REAR SPK: SMALL

CAUTION:

When using this system’s front, center, or rear speak- ers, select “SMALL” for each.

Selecting “LARGE” may result in speaker damage.

Adjusting delay time

The delay time for the center speaker and rear speakers is calculat- ed by comparing the distance between the rear/center speakers and the listening point with the distance between the front speakers and the listening point.

1Press SETTING.

2Press the 5/° cursors until the following item appears on the display window.

CENTER DELAY

For setting the delay time for the center speaker

REAR DELAY

For setting the delay time for the rear speakers

• After a while, the current setting appears.

1Press SETTING.

2Press the 5/° cursors until the following item appears on the display window.

FRONT SPK

For setting the left and right front speaker size

CENTER SPK

For setting the center speaker size

REAR SPK

For setting the left and right rear speaker size

After a while, the current setting appears.

3Within 5 seconds, press the 2/3 cursors to

select the speaker size.

Select “LARGE” when the cone speaker imbedded in the speaker being used has a diameter of 12 cm or more.

Select “SMALL” when the diameter is less than 12 cm. Select “NONE” when the speaker is not connected, or is not in use.

When the speakers supplied with this system are used, select “SMALL” for each speaker.

FRONT SPK

Pressing the button toggles between the following settings.

SMALL* j LARGE

3Within 5 seconds, press the 2/3 cursors to select the delay time.

CENTER DELAY

Pressing the button changes the delay time between 0 ms and 5 ms.

When the distance between the listening point and the cen- ter speaker is close to the distance to the front speakers, set the delay time to 0 ms. Increase the delay time when the dis- tance to the center speaker is shorter.

A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to a 30 cm change in distance.

REAR DELAY

Pressing the button changes the delay time between 0 ms and 15 ms.

When the distance between the listening point and the rear speakers is close to the distance to the front speakers, set the delay time to 0ms. Increase the delay time when the dis- tance to the rear speakers is shorter.

A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to a 30 cm change in distance.

To exit power amplifier setting mode

Press SETTING again.

Notes:

When the center speaker size is set to “NONE” (not used), you cannot adjust CENTER DELAY.

When the rear speaker size is set to “NONE” (not used), you cannot adjust REAR DELAY.

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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 Connecting the power cord Plug the power cord into an AC outletReplace the cover Front panel front view Parts IdentificationCenter unit Front panel top viewParts Identification Display window Powered sub-woofer Front RearRemote controls Operation with the remote control Principles of operationSition 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 VolumeVolume control Phase settingMuting the sound Muting Changing the decode mode Decode Audio channel display indicatorPress DVD to select DVD as the source Surround modes Using the Sleep Timer SleepUsing the DSP Modes DSP Mode To cancel the Sleep TimerTo 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 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 languageDisplay Menu settings Select monitor type Screen saver 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 toAmplifier settings Basic operation for setting amplifierSetting 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 attenuatorSound settings Adjusting speaker levelAdjusting 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

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