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