TH-A9
INSTRUCTIONS
DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM
Consists of XV-THA9, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9,and SP-XSA9
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Warnings, Cautions and Other
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Table of Contents
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Safety precautions
Checking the supplied accessories
Installation of the unit
Power cord
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System outline
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and DTS Digital Surround effects
2Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakers
Installation
System setting example
To hang satellite speakers from the wall
About discs
What is Playback Control function?
Playable disc types
Disc structure
Connecting the powered sub-woof
Connections
Connecting the FM and AM anten
Connecting the TV
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Connections
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S-videocable not supplied To S-videoinput
Connecting the front speakers
Connecting speakers
Connecting the rear and center speakers
Connections
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Connecting an audio component
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Connections
3Replace the cover
Connecting the power cord
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet
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Center unit
Parts Identification
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Parts Identification
Display window Powered sub-wooferFront Rear
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Parts Identification
Remote controls
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Principles of operation
Operation with the remote control
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Principles of operation
On-screendisplays
Opening screens
Play mode displays
On-screenmenus for using discs
On-screenmenus for setting preferences
Preventing screen burn-outwith
the screen saver SCREEN SAVER
Basic operations
Adjusting volume VOLUME
Press AUDIO to turn power on
Press AUDIO again to turn power off standby
phase setting
Sub-woofervolume control and
Volume control
Phase setting
Changing the decode mode DECODE
Audio channel display indicator
1Press DVD to select DVD as the source
Basic operations
Using the DSP Modes DSP MODE
Using the Sleep Timer SLEEP
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Surround modes
When selecting DAP
To select the DSP mode
From the remote control
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1Press AUDIO to turn power on
Using the DVD player
To turn on the system and TV
To insert a disc
Display when a disc is inserted
Using the DVD player
On-screenguide icons
When a DVD is inserted
Using the DVD player
Pausing
Locating the beginning
Fast forward and backward
Selecting playback from the DVD menu
Resuming playback
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2Press the 2/3/5/ cursors to select a
To specify the title, chapter, or
Selecting the location to view from
the Video CD menu
track number for playback
2Press the 2/3 cursors to move the pointer to
1Press ¢or
CHAP. SEARCH, then press ENTER
3Press the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter the
3 Use the number buttons 0~9 to enter the time
To specify the time for playback TIME SEARCH
1 Press PLAY MODE
TIME SEARCH, then press ENTER
at a time
To advance the picture one frame
1Press DIGEST
Press the 2/3/5/ cursors to select the
To display Continuous Photos STROBE
Slow-MotionPlayback SLOW
in slow motion
2Press Áor
Changing the Subtitle Language SUBTITLE
Zooming a scene ZOOM
1Press ZOOM
1Press SUBTITLE
Changing the audio channel AUDIO
Changing the audio language or sound AUDIO
1Press AUDIO
2Press AUDIO or the 2/3 cursors to select
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Using the ANGLE button
Viewing from Multiple Angles ANGLE
1Hold down ANGLE for more than 1 second
2Press the 2/3cursors to move the pointer to
Selecting the Picture Character THEATER POSITION
REPEAT, then press ENTER
Using the DVD player
to repeat point B
Repeating a desired part A-BREPEAT
3Press ENTER at the end of the part you want
Using the DVD player
Programming the Playing Order PROGRAM
using the number buttons 1~10, +10
3Select the titles or tracks in the desired order
Using the DVD player
To check the DVD function status
Random Play RANDOM
RANDOM and press ENTER
1Press DISPLAY once
To check the time information
To check the disc information
CD, or twice for a DVD disc
2Press TIME
To check time on the display window
1Press TIME repeatedly
Using the DVD player
From the remote control only
Using preset tuning
Tuning in stations manually
1Tune in the station you want to preset see
“Tuning in stations manually”
Selecting the FM reception mode
To tune in a preset station
Beat cut
1Press FM/AM
Using the preference setting menus
Preference settings
6Repeat settings for other items
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3 Press the 2/3 cursors to select a default
LANGUAGE MENU settings
3Press the 2/3 cursors to select a default
Choosing menu language
Screen saver settings
DISPLAY MENU settings
On-screenguide settings
2 Move the pointer to ON SCREEN GUIDE using
2Move the pointer to RESUME using the 5/ cursors
SYSTEM MENU setting
AUTO STANDBY
RESUME
5Enter your new 4-digitpassword using the
2Enter your current 4-digitpassword using the
Limiting playback by children
1,2,3
To temporarily release the Parental lock
2Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number
1Use the 5/ cursors to move the pointer to
select YES or NO, then press ENTER
Basic operation for setting amplifier
Amplifier settings
Setting balance
1Press SETTING
Setting speaker size
Setting tone
Adjusting delay time
adjust the bass or treble
Adjusting dynamic range
Adjusting crossover
Adjusting LFE attenuator
Amplifier settings
Adjusting speaker level
Sound settings
Adjusting sub-wooferlevel
2 Press SUBWOOFER +/- to adjust the level
Sound settings
Adjusting DSP effect
1 Press DSP MODE to select one of DSP modes
2 Press SOUND
When connecting to a TV
Connection and setup
When connecting to a TV and VCR
AV COMPU LINK remote control system
1Turn on the main power of the TV
AV COMPU LINK remote control system
Operation
2Insert a disc into the source component
2Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS
4 Enter manufacturer’s code 2 digits using
buttons 1 - 9, and
5Release TV/CATV/DBS
4Enter manufacturer’s code 2 digits using
1 Slide the remote control mode to “CATV/ DBS.”
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment
3Press TV
Maintenance of discs
How to handle discs
Cleaning the lens
Care and handling of discs
PROBLEM
Troubleshooting
SOLUTION
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Powered Sub-woofer SP-PWA9
Specifications
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Afar
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Appendix B Country code list for parental lock
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HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
ACCESSORIES
Don’t service it yourself
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