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