JVC TH-A9 manual Troubleshooting, Plug firmly into the socket

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■Troubleshooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Power does not come on.

The power cord.

Insert the plug into the socket.

 

 

 

 

Power is not supplied to the powered sub- The power cord has been pulled out of the

Press the

on the center unit to switch

woofer

AC outlet.

power OFF, and then press it again to switch

 

The system cable is not connected.

power ON.

 

 

 

The remote control does not work.

It is too far from the center unit, or is not fac-

Avoid any obstacles within approximately 5

 

ing the center unit.

m of the detector on the remote control.

 

There is something obstructing the remote

 

 

 

sensor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The battery is flat.

Replace the battery.

 

 

 

The battery has been inserted the wrong way Insert the battery correctly.

 

round (+/–).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunlight is falling directly on the detector.

Shade the remote control from direct sun-

 

 

light.

 

 

 

 

 

The entered manufacturer’s code number is

Enter the correct code number.

 

incorrect.

 

 

 

 

The remote control does not work as expect- The remote control mode selector position is

Set it to the correct position. Normally, it

ed.

incorrect.

should be set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”.

 

 

 

No sound.

The system cable is not connected.

Check the connection.

 

 

 

 

The speaker cord is not connected.

Check the connection.

 

 

 

 

There is a short in the speaker cord.

Reconnect the speaker cord and press on the

 

 

center unit to restart the system.

 

 

 

 

The powered sub-woofer power supply is off. Insert the

plug firmly into the socket and

 

 

press

on the center unit to switch power

 

 

off, and then press it again to switch power

 

 

on.

 

 

 

 

 

The audio cord is not connected properly.

Connect the cord properly.

 

 

 

 

An incorrect source has been selected.

Select the correct source.

 

 

 

 

Muting is on.

Press MUTING to cancel mute.

 

 

 

Sound is emitted from only one speaker.

The speaker cord is not connected correctly.

Connect the cord properly.

 

 

 

 

Left-right balance is incorrect.

Adjust balance.

 

 

 

No video.

The video cord is not connected properly.

Connect the cord properly.

 

 

 

 

TV input selection is incorrect.

Select the correct input.

 

 

 

Cannot play a disc.

A non-NTSC disc has been inserted.

Replace the disc.

 

The unit and disc region numbers (local num-

 

 

 

bers) are incompatible.

 

 

 

 

 

Video and audio are distorted.

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

A video deck is connected between the center

Connect the center unit and TV directly.

 

unit and the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

The edge is missing on the video image.

Initial setup (monitor type) was incorrect.

Run through initial setup again correctly.

 

 

 

 

The TV has been set up incorrectly.

Set up the TV correctly.

 

 

 

Continuous static during FM broadcasts.

The received signal is too weak.

Connect an external FM antenna, or contact

 

 

your dealer.

 

 

 

 

The station is too far away.

Select another station.

 

 

 

 

The antenna is not connected correctly.

Check the connection.

 

 

 

Unit does not work correctly.

Lightning or electronic noise interferes with

Switch power off, and remove and re-insert

 

operation of the microcomputer.

the power plug in the socket.

 

 

 

 

Immediately after beginning to heat the

Switch power off and leave the unit a few

 

room, the unit was moved to a cold location

hours before switching power on again.

 

causing condensation to form inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

•Problem may be caused by the components connected to the system. So, please read the manuals for the components care- fully.

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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

TH-A9 specifications

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