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