JVC TH-A9 User Manual

DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM

TH-A9

Consists of XV-THA9, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, and SP-XSA9

SP-XSA9

SP-XCA9

SP-XSA9

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

PLAY MODE

THEATER

POSITION

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

/REW

REC

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

VCR

DVD

FM/AM

DECODE

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-L

REAR-R

100+

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CAT/DBS

ENTER

DSP

MODE

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF

PLAY

UPDOWN

TUNING

PAUSE

STOP

STROBEMEMORY

DVD MENU

SP-PWA9

XV-THA9

INSTRUCTIONS

RM-STHA9J

DVD THEATER SYSTEM

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

LVT0562-002A

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Warnings, Cautions and Other

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flas h w ith arro whead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are desi gned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This e qui pm en t ge nera tes , us es , a nd c an rad iate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with th e in st ruc tions, may cause harmful in terfe r ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off a nd on , the user is enco ura ged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Caution — POWER switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DANGER:

lock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION:

serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualitied service personnel.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Invisible laser radiation when open and inter-

Do not open the top cover. There are no user

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Getting Started.. ... ... .... .......................................... 2

Important cautions................................................................2

Safety precautions.................................................................2

Checking the supplied accessories........................................ 2

System outline ...................................................... 3

Installation............................................................. 4

To hang satellite speakers from the wall ..............................4

About discs ........................................................... 5

Playable disc types................................................................5

Disc structure........................................................................5

Video CDs with Playback Control function .........................5

Connections..........................................................6

Connecting the FM and AM antennas........................ .... ... ...6

Connecting the powered sub-woofer....................................6

Connecting the TV................................................................6

Connecting the TV with the component video input jacks... 7

Connecting speakers............................................................. 8

Connecting an audio component...........................................9

Connecting the power cord....................... ......................... .10

Putting batteries in the remote control................................10

Parts Identification ..............................................11

Principles of operation ........................................14

Operation with the remote control................... ...................14

On-screen displays..............................................................15

Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver [SCREEN

SAVER]..............................................................................16

Basic operat io ns ............... ...................... ... .........17

To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby).. 17

To turn TV power ON and OFF.........................................17

Adjusting volume [VOLUME]....................................... ... .17

Sub-woofer volume control and phase setting.................... 18

Muting the sound [MUTING]............... .... ... .... .... ... ............18

Selecting the source to play ................................................18

Changing the decode mode [DECODE]............................. 19

Audio channel display indicator.........................................19

Using the Sleep Timer [SLEEP].........................................20

Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE] .................................20

Using the DVD player .........................................22

To turn on the system and TV ............................................ 22

To insert a disc.................................................................... 22

To play a disc...................................................................... 23

Pausing................................................................................24

Fast forward and backward.................................. ... ............24

Locating the beginning .......................................................24

Resuming playback.............................................................25

Selecting playback from the DVD menu............................25

Selecting the location to view from the Video CD menu... 26 To specify the title, chapter, or track number for playback 26

To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track...... 27

To specify the chapter number for playback

[CHAP. SEARCH] ............................................................. 27

To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH]..........28

To select the screen for playback from the digest screen

[DIGEST]............................................................................ 29

To advance the picture one frame at a time........................ 29

Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW]......................... ... ............30

To display Continuous Photos

[STROBE] ..........................................................................30

Zooming a scene [ZOOM]........................ ... .... .... ...............31

Changing the Subtitle Language [SUBTITLE]..................31

Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO].............. 32

Changing the audio channel [AUDIO]...............................32

Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE].......................... 33

Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION].. 34 Repeating a current title, chapter or track, or all tracks

[REPEAT].................... .... ... .......................... ... .... .... ...........34

Repeating a desired part [A-B REPEAT]............................35

Programming the Playing Order [PROGRAM]..................36

Random Play [RANDOM] ..................................................37

To check the DVD function status......................................3 7

To check the disc information.............................................38

To check the time information ............................................38

Receiving radio broadcasts.................................40

Tuning in stations manually ................................................40

Using preset tuning............................. ......................... .... ... .40

Selecting the FM reception mode..................... ...................41

Beat cut................................................................................41

Preference settings.............................................42

Using the preference setting menus.....................................42

LANGUAGE MENU settings...............................43

Choosing menu language...................... .......................... ... .43

Choosing audio language......................................... ...........43

Choosing subtitle language .................................................43

Choosing on-screen language................ .... .... ......................43

DISPLAY MENU settings... ... ... ... ........................4 4

Select monitor type......................... .... ......................... .... ... .44

Screen saver settings ...........................................................44

On-screen guide settings .....................................................44

SYSTEM MENU setting......................................45

AUTO STANDBY.................................... ......................... .45

RESUME........................................ .... ... .......................... ... .45

AV COMPULINK MODE....................................... ... ........45

Limiting playbac k by chi ldr en ................ ... ... ........46

To set Parental Lock for the first time

[PARENTAL LOCK]................................ .... ......................46

To temporarily release the Parental lock.............................47

Amplifier settings.................................................48

Basic operation for setting amplif ier...................................48

Setting balance ....................................................................48

Setting tone..........................................................................49

Setting speaker size.............................................................49

Adjusting delay time...........................................................49

Adjusting crossover.............................................................50

Adjusting LFE attenuator....................................................50

Adjusting dynamic range.....................................................50

Sound settings ....................................................51

Adjusting sub-woofer level .................................................51

Adjusting speaker level .......................................................51

Adjusting DSP effect...........................................................52

AV COMPU LINK remote control system............53

Connection and setup..........................................................53

Operation.............................................................................54

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video

Equipment...........................................................55

Care and handling of discs..................................57

How to handle discs ............................................................57

Troubleshooting ..................................................58

Specifications......................................................59

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Getting Started

Important cautions

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Installation of the unit

• Select a place whic h is level, dry and ne ither too hot nor t oo cold between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.

• Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibrations.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• A small amount of power 1.3 W is al ways cons umed whil e the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. (center unit only)

• When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

To prevent malfunction of the unit

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.

• Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on the market, because it may damage the unit.

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste o n it, becau se dam age to the unit may result.

Note about the copyguard system

• The DVD disc is protected by the copyguard system. When you connect the unit to your VCR directly, the copyg uard system activates and the pictu re may not be played back correctly.

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the unit. The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

VCR

DVD

AUX

FM/AM

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CONTROL

VCR

CENTER

TEST

REAR-L

SLEEP

REAR-R

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

100+

AUDIO/

TV/VCR PLAY MODE

CATV/DBS

ENTER

THEATER

DSP

POSITION

MODE

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

/REW

FF/

PLAY

UPDOWN

TUNING

PAUSE

REC

STOP

STROBEMEMORY

DVD MENU

RM-STHA9J

DVD THEATER SYSTEM

Remote cont rol (1) Batteries (2)

AM Loop Antenna

(1)

FM Antenna (1) AC Power Cord (1)

Safety precautions

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not place your unit in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose the unit to dir ec t sunl igh t or plac e it nea r a heati ng device.

When you’re away

When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.

Do not block the vents

Blocking the vents may damage the unit.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated clo ths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organ ic solvents and disinfectants. These may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the unit

Turn off the power switch and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then call the st ore where you ma de your purcha se. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

Video Cable (1) Compulink Cord (1) System Cable (1)

Speaker Cord 5 m

(16.4 ft) (3)

Satellite speaker wall

Speaker Cord 10m

(32.8 ft) (2)

Screws (2)*

bracket (2)*

* Speaker wall brackets and screws are packed

together with the satellite speakers.

Avoid getting your hand caught in the disc cover

Getting caught may injure your hand.

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System outline

This system consists of the unit contain ing a DVD play er, a radio, a nd a p re-am p, as well as the p owered sub -woofer, the cen ter speaker, and four satellite speaker units. It provides a fully functional DVD theater system by simply connecting to a TV set.

Center speaker (SP-XCA9)

Front left speaker

Satellite speaker (SP-XSA9)

Rear left speaker

Satellite speaker (SP-XSA9)

The center speaker and the satellite speakers are connected to the powered subwoofer.

Powered sub-woofer (SP-PWA9)

The center unit and powered sub-woofer are connected with the system cable.

Front right speaker

Satellite speaker (SP-XSA9)

Rear right speaker

Satellite speaker (SP-XSA9)

The TV is connected to the center unit.

Center unit (XV-THA9)

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

TV RETURN FM MODE

PLAY MODE

THEATER POSITION

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

/REW

REC

DVD THEATER SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

VCR

DVD

FM/AM

DECODE

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-L

REAR-R

100+

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

ENTER

DSP

MODE

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

PLAY

UPDOWN

TUNING

PAUSE

STOP

STROBEMEMORY

DVD MENU

RM-STHA9J

Contains a DVD player, radio, and preamp (volume control, tone control), tog e the r with a Dolby digital decode r and DTS digital surround decoder for Dolby Surround and DTS Digital Sur round effects. For some music software, the DAP mode offers the expanded sound field.

This system is capable of most operations. It may also be used to operate JVC TVs and VCRs, as well as TVs and VCRs from other m a nu f a cturers. Note that the remote control unit must be programmed with the correct

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settings when using products from other manufacturers.

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Bracket

Screw

Normal position

Tilting the speaker

Installation

The following shows an example of the system installation.

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System setting example

Satellite speaker

Center unit

Powered sub-woofer

Satellite speaker (rear left speake r)

(front left speaker)

Satellite speake r (front right speak er)

Satellite speaker (rear right speaker )

The rear speakers are placed behind the listening posi tio n.

Center speaker

To hang satellite speakers from the wall

Use the supplied bracket to fix satellite speakers to the wall.

CAUTION: ATTACHING THE BRACKETS ON THE WALL

When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached to the wall by a qualified person. DO NOT attach the brackets on the wall by yourself to avoid an unexpected damage of their falling from the wall, caused by incorrect attachment or weakness in the wall.

Location of attachment to wall:

Care is required in selecting a location for attaching satellite speakers to the wall. Injury to personnel, or damage to equipment, may result if the speakers are attached in a location which interfe res with daily activities.

Attaching speakers to the bracket

Use the screw supplied to attach the speaker to the bracket.

CAUTIONS:

• For safety reasons, always ensure that there is sufficient place behind the powered sub-woofer.

• If the front and rear speakers are placed on the furniture etc., always ensure that they are level.

Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakers

The angle of the speaker may be adjusted along the channel in the bracket. When adjusting the angle, loosen the scre w slightly, make the adjustment, and then tighten the screw firmly.

CAUTION:

If the screw is not tightened firm ly, it may c ause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

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About discs

Playable disc types

Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows:

Playable discs

DVD Video CD

The DVD Logo is a trademark.

Non-playable discs

• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW

• CD-R*• CD-ROM • PHOTO CD • CD-RW*

* Audio formatted CD-R and CD-RW can be played.

• Playing back discs list as “No n- p la ya ble discs” abov e m a y g e nerate noise and damage speakers.

• Only audio can be played for CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.

Notes on DVD discs

• DVD players and DVD discs have their own Region Code numbers. This unit only can play back DVD discs whose Region Code numbers include “1”.

Audio CD

Examples of playable DVD discs:

• This unit is designed to use the NTSC system. The unit cannot play back the disc recorded on the PAL system.

Disc structure

A DVD disc is comprised of “titles”, while an Audio CD or Video CD is comprised of “tracks”. Each title may be divided into some “chapters”. For example, if a DVD disc contains some movies, each movie may have its own title number , and each m ovie may be divided into some chapters. In a DVD karaoke disc, each song usually has its own title number and does not hav e chapters. In gen eral, each title has independent content, while each chapter in the same title has continuity.

Example: DVD disc

Example: Audio CD/Video CD

Video CDs with Playback Control function

What is Playback Control function?

The Playback Control function, allows you to enjoy menu-driven operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution four times greater than moving pi ctures.

• Menu-driven playback

You can interact with the screen us ing a menu display to select and play an entry.

• High-resolution still image display

You can display high-quality images four times clearer than moving pictures.

A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD with the Playback Control feature. The selection menu shows a list of numbers for selectio n. Some discs may show moving pictures or a divided screen.

1. When a list of numbers is displayed, selecting a number shows its contents.

2. When “3333” or “SELECT” is displayed on the television screen, pressing this button jumps to the specific picture.

3. When the selection menu is re-displayed after you have played your selection, selecting a number again replays its contents.

(Some discs may show the menu screen several times.) When ¢ and 4 are shown, pressing “NEXT” or “PREV” can change the selection menu.

4. After playback, press RETURN to go back to the previous screen.

To stop playback, press STOP.

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Note:

• When a menu is displayed for a long time (about ten minutes), the screen background automatically gets dark to prevent screen burn-in while the setting is suspended.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

MAX

MIN

REVERSR NOMAL

PHASE

SUB WOOFER

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

VOLUME

COMPU LINK

AUX IN

ANTENNA

LOOP

AM EXT

COMPONENTS-VIDEOVIDEO

VIDEO OUT

Y PB PR

CONNECTOR TO SP-PWA9

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

Center unit (XV-THA9)

Ensure that the £ mark on the plug faces down.

System cable (supplied)

Ensure that the £ mark on the plug faces to the right.

Powered sub-woofer (SP-PWA9)

S-video cable (not supplied)

Connect to the TV if it has an S-video input (for higher image quality). Connect the cables with the ∞ mark facing up.

Center unit (XV-THA9)

Video cable (supplied)

To composite video input

To S-video input

Connections

CAUTION:

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• Make all connection before plugging the system in an AC outlet.

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

FM antenna connections

Extend the supplled FM ant enna horizontally.

ANTENNA

A.Using the supplied FM antenna

The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

FM Antenna

LOOP

AM EXT

Outdoor FM Antenna Cable

Connecting the powered sub-woofer

Use the supplied system cable to connect the powered sub-woofer (SP-PWA9).

CAUTUON:

Use the system cable provided for attaching the center unit and the sub-woofer.

B.Using the standard type connector (Not sup-

plied)

A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal.

Note:

• If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna. Before attaching the 75 Ω coaxial cabl e (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

AM antenna connections

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

ANTENNA

Notes:

• Make sure the antenn a cond uctors do no t touch any o ther terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause poor reception.

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

AM Loop Antenna

LOOP

AM EXT

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire

Connecting the TV

Connect the TV to view video images from the unit.

Connecting the TV with the component video input jacks

Connect the TV with the component video input jacks to view high quality picture.

S-video cable (not supp lie d)

Connections

To S-video input

Green

Blue

• Connect “Y” to “Y”, “PB” to “PB”, and “PR” to “PR” correctly.

Red

Component video cab le (not supplied)

To component video input

Note:

• When the component video input jacks of the TV are of the BNC type, use an adapter to convert the pin jacks to BNC jacks (not supplied).

• Connect the S-video cable (not supplied). Otherwise, some functions of the TV may not work.

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Connections

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

MAX

MIN

REVERSR NOMAL

PHASE

SUB WOOFER

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

VOLUME

Connecting speakers

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Connect the satellite speakers and center speaker to the terminals on the powered sub-woofer using the speaker cords supplied. Labels are attached to the speaker cords to indicate the speaker and termi nal to which each is to be connected.

• The four satellite speakers may be used at either front or rear.

• Ensure that the left a nd ri ght speak ers a re co nnect ed t o l eft a nd ri ght respect ive ly, an d that t hey are conne ct ed wi th the corre ct polarity (+ve, –ve). The white speaker cord connects to the + terminal, and the black speaker cord connects to the – terminal.

Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord.

FRONT SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

CENTER SPEAKER

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

Connecting the front speakers

Connect the right speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS RIGHT t erminal. Connect the left speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS LEFT terminal.

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

REAR SPEAKERS

Connecting the rear and center speakers

Connect the right rear speaker to the REAR SPEAKERS RIGHT terminals. Connect the left rear speaker to the REAR SPEAKERS LEF T terminals. Connect the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

Speaker cord (5 m) (16.4 ft)

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT SPEAKERS

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CAUTION :

FRONT LEFT

Fold the end of the cord to avoid short-circuit . Then,

Black

LEFT

RIGHT

while pushing the lever of the speaker terminal, insert the fold ed end of the cord into the term inal.

CENTER SPEAKER

CAUTION :

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

White

Black

Rear right speaker

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

REAR SPEAKERS

Note:

• Mixing up the polarity of the speaker cords can reduce the stereo effect and sound quality.

Center speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

CENTER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

SPEAKER

REAR RIGHT

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

REAR SPEAKERS

Speaker cord (10 m) (32.8 ft)

CAUTION :

LEFT

RIGHT

CAUTION :

REAR LEFT

Rear left speaker

Speaker cord (5 m) (16.4 ft)

White

Connecting an audio component

You can connect an analog au dio component, such as VCR, TV and MD recorder to this system. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

Use the cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the left jack, and the red plug to the right jack.

Connections

VCR

MD Recorder

Audio output

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device suc h as a graphic equalizer between the sourc e components and the center unit, the sound output through this system may be distorted.

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Connections

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Connecting the power cord

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Before plugging th e center unit and powered sub-woofer into an AC outlets, make sure that all connections have been made.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

The red STANDBY lamp on the center unit lights when the power cord is plugged in.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna cable. The po wer cord may cause no ise or screen interfe rence. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the FM outdoor antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.

Center unit

AC power cord

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord.

When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

Powered sub-w oo f er

Putting batteries in the remote control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote senso r on the center unit.

On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover.

Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (–).

Replace the cover.

• If the range or effectiveness of the remot e control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries.

CAUTIONS:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match

the polarity: (+) to (–).

• Use the correct typ e o f batteries. Batteries that loo k

similar may differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Notes:

• The preset settings such as preset ch annel and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:

– When you unplug the power cord. – When a power failure occurs.

• The speakers will not produce any sound if the powered sub-woofer power cord is removed from the AC outlet while the c enter unit is turned on. In this case power will not come on even when the powered sub-woofer power cord is plugged in the AC outlet. Press on the center unit, or AUDIO on the remote control to turn power on. This will turn the powered sub-woofer on and sound will be emitted from the speakers.

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Become familiar with the button s and con trol s on th e cen ter un it an d p owere d sub -woo fe r befo re use. Re fe r to th e pa ges in p arenth eses for details.

Center unit

Front panel (top view)

Parts Identification

1 Disc cover (22) 2 SOURCE button (18) 3 SURROUND button (21) 4 DSP mode button (21) 5 DVD control buttons (23, 24,

25)

6 VOLUME +/– button (17)

Front panel (front view)

Rear panel

1 AC IN socket (10) 2 Antenna terminals (6) 3 AUX IN terminals (9) 4 Connector for powered sub-woo fer (6) 5 AV COMPU LINK terminals (53) 6 Video output terminals (6, 7) 7 Region code number (5)

1 STANDBY/ON button

and STANDBY lamp (17)

2 Display window 3 OPEN/CLOSE button (22) 4 Remote sensor

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Parts Identification

Display window

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Powered sub-woofer (Front)

1 Decode mode indicator 2 Radio indicator (40, 41) 3 Multi-information window

Displays time, status information, etc.

4 Audio channel indicator (19) 5 Radio reception mode indicator

(40, 41)

6 RESUME indicator (25) 7 REMAIN indicator (Timer

indicator) (39)

8 PROGRAM indicator (36) 9 EACH indicator (Timer

indicator) (39)

p DSP indicator (21) q SURROUND indicator (21)

1 Speaker 2 POWER ON lamp (17)

(Rear)

1 VOLUME knob (18) 2 PHASE button (18) 3 Connector for center unit (6) 4 FRONT SPEAKERS

terminals (8)

5 CENTER SPEAKER

terminals (8)

6 REAR SPEAKERS

terminals (8)

7 Power cord (10)

Remote controls

FM/AM

AUX

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

CONTROL

POSITION

SUBWOOFER

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

ENTER

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

/REW

PLA Y

TUNING

REC

STOP

DVD MENU

RM-STHA9J

DVD THEA TER SYSTEM

STANDBY/ON

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

MUTING

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

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AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

DSP

MODE

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

UPDOWN

PA USE

STROBEMEMORY

Parts Identification

1 Source selecting buttons (14, 18, 41)

AUX, FM/AM, DVD

2 DVD operating buttons

TITLE (25) SUBTITLE (31) DECODE (19) AUDIO (32) ZOOM (31) DIGEST (29) TIME (38, 39) DISPLAY (37, 38) RETURN (26) ANGLE (33) CHOICE (42)

3 Control buttons VCR/ TV (55, 56) 4 SLEEP button (20) 5 SETTING button (48) 6 PLAY MODE button (34 , 35, 36, 37) 7 Cursor and ENTER buttons (25) 8 THEATER POSITION button (34) 9 TV VOL +, – button (55) p TV/VIDEO button (55) q DV D MENU button (25) w STANDBY/ON buttons

AUDIO (17, 22) TV/CATV/DBS (17, 22, 55, 56) VCR (56)

e SOUND button (51, 52) r Number buttons t Remote control mode selector (55)

AUDIO/TV/VCR, CATV/DBS

y DSP MODE button (21) u CHANNEL +, – button (55, 56) i VOLUME +, – button (17) o MUTING button (18) ; Operating buttons (23, 24, 40, 41)

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Principles of operation

The system may be operated via the remote control or the buttons on the center unit, or via the menu on the screen.

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Operation with the remote control

Select the appropriate mode for the remote control when the remote control i s used for operation. The remote control mode is selected by pressing the source selecting buttons .

Press DVD:

Press FM/AM: Press AUX:

Source selecting buttons

DVD operating buttons

The DVD operation buttons, numb er button s, PLAY MODE b utt on , THEATER POSITION button and operating bu tto ns operate in DVD mode, enabling operation of the DVD, Audio CD, and Video CD discs.

The number bu ttons and o pera ting bu ttons o pera te in the radio mo de. In Ra dio mode , no thing will be d isp laye d on the TV. Press to listen to sound inputted to the AUX jacks. In AUX mode, only the VOLUME + and – buttons are operable. Also, nothing will be displayed on the TV.

DVD button

STANDBY/ON

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

100+

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

DSP

MODE

Number buttons

The remote control mode selector should be normally set to AUDIO/TV/VCR position.

FM/AM button

AUX button

PLAY MODE

THEATER POSITION

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

SLEEP

SETTING

PLAY

MODE

THEATER

POSITION

FM/AM

SUBTITLE

DIGEST

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

REAR-L

REAR-R

TV RETURN FM MODE

ENTER

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

MUTING

TV/VIDEO

/REW

PLA Y

TUNING

REC

STOP

DVD MENU

RM-STHA9J

DVD THEA TER SYSTEM

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

PA USE

STROBEMEMORY

UPDOWN

Operating buttons

Note:

• The remote control mo de is affected by th e source selec ting buttons as w ell as the SOUND, VC R, TV buttons, and the re mote control mode selector. See pages 51 and 55 for details.

Principles of operation

On-screen displays

The center unit provides several on-screen displays. With some displays, you can set or select preferences or functions, while the others are display-only.

Opening screens

The Opening screen appears aut omatically in some conditions. At the bottom, the following information are indicated depending on the center unit’s status.

• NOW READING: The center unit is now reading the disc information (TOC).

• REGION CODE ERROR!: The DVD disc loaded cannot be played because the region code of the disc does not match the center unit.

• OPEN: The disc cover is no w opening.

• CLOSE: The disc cover is now closing.

Opening display

NOW READING

Play mode displays

While stopped

REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM

During DVD playback

DVD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH

During Audio CD playback

CD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH

Status displays

DVD function status

1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2

ENGLISH ENGLISH

Disc/time (DVD)

TITLE CHAP. TIME BITRATE

1 25 2:25:25 3.3

Disc/time (Audio CD/Video CD without PBC)

1 0:08

TRACK TIME

EACH REMAIN

Mbps

During Video CD playback

VCD CONTROL

REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL

Disc/time (Video CD with PBC)

TRACK TIME

1 25:25 PBC

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Principles of operation

On-screen menus for setting preferences

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LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

PRESS KEY

DISPLAY

LANGUAGE MONITOR TYPE

SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE

PRESS KEY

SYSTEM

LANGUAGE

AUTO STANDBY RESUME AV COMPULINK MODE

DISPLAY SYSTEM

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

4:3 LB

MODE 2

OFF OFF

DVD 2

SYSTEM

DISPLAY

EXIT

Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver [SCREEN SAVER]

A television monitor screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. To preve nt this, the cente r unit a utoma tically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an on-screen display or menu, is display ed for over 5 minutes.

• Pressing any button on the cente r unit or the remote contro l unit will release the screen saver function and return to the previous display.

• You can select one of several screen saver modes available (see page 44).

DVD/Video CD/CD PLAYER

Note:

• The screen saver does not work during playing back an Audio CD or whil e stopped a fter played back an Aud io CD.

EXIT

PRESS KEY

On-screen menus for setting parental lock

PARENTAL LOCK

Country Code Set Level PASSWORD

PRESS KEY ENTER

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EXIT

On-screen menus for using discs

The disc status and items are displayed as follows on the on-screen menus for using the dis c .

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DVD

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

STANDBY/ON

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

TV/CATV/DBS

TUNING

UPDOWN

REC

/REW

FF/

PAUSE

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH

PLAY

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

ENTER

PLAY MODE

THEATER

POSITION

DSP

MODE

VOLUME + / –

Basic operations

The basic operations for this system are as follows.

IMPORTANT

Check that remote con trol mode selector is set to the approp riate position: Set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” to operate an audio system, TV, or VCR. Set to “CATV/DBS” to operate a CATV converter or DBS tuner. The system will not operate normally while in CATV/DBS mode .

To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby)

From the remote control:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

AUX

TITLE

ZOOM

CONTROL

VCR

FM/AM

SUBTITLE

DIGEST

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

DVD

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

Press AUDIO to turn power on.

The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the current source name (DVD, AM or FM station frequency, or AUX) appears on the display window. At this time, the disc cover slides backwards and the top buttons on the center unit appears.

Press AUDIO again to turn power off (standby).

The STANDBY lamp is lit. The disc cover slides forward to cover the top buttons on the center unit and the center unit turns off.

On the center unit:

AUDIO

To turn TV power ON and OFF

JVC TVs may be used as is with the remote co ntrol. TVs from other manufacturers require changes to the transmittable signals before they can be used with the remo te control. See page 5 5 for details of changing th e transmittable signals.

From the remote control:

Press TV/CATV/DBS to turn power on.

Press TV/CATV/DBS again to turn power off.

Adjusting volume [VOLUME]

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to “80” (maximum).

Common: From the remote control

STANDBY lamp

Press to turn power on.

Press again to turn power off (standby).

The STANDBY lamp is lit. The disc cover slides forward to cover the top buttons on the center unit and the center unit turns off.

Notes:

• The powered sub-woofer power supply is linked to the center unit. The green POWER ON lamp on the powered sub-woofer lights when power is turned on, and goes off when power is turned off.

• A small amount of power is consumed in the standby mode (center unit only). Remove the AC power cord from the AC outlet to turn the center unit off completely.

On the center unit

Press VOLUME + or –.

Press VOLUME + to increase volume. Press VOLUME – to decrease volume.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

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Basic operations

ENTER

Selected source name appears

DVD

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

STANDBY/ON

VCR

DECODE

SUBTITLE

TITLE

AUDIO

TIME

DIGEST

ZOOM

VCR

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

CENTER

TEST

REAR-L

DISPLAY

CHOICEANGLERETURN

SOUND

FM/AM

AUX

Source selecting butt ons

SOURCE

Sub-woofer volume control and

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phase setting

Use the VOLUME knob and PHASE button at the rear of the powered sub-woofer.

VOLUME knob

Mark

PHASE button

VOLUME

PHASE

REVERSR NOMAL

SUB WOOFER

CONNECTOR

FROM XV - THA9

MAX

MIN

Volume control

Turn the VOLUME knob.

Adjust to a volume appropriate for balance with the other speak er(s). The mark indicates the volume position in normal use.

• Adjust when the volume from the sub-woofer is too high or too low in relation to the volume from the front speaker.

Phase setting

Play sound through the sub-woofer an d adjust the PHASE button to a position (_ REVERSE or — NORMAL) at which the lowest frequency is heard best.

Note:

• Phase is closely related to the distance from the listening position to the front speaker and sub-woo fer. While listening, adjust until the lowest frequency is heard best.

Muting the sound [MUTING]

Selecting the source to play

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

DVD FM/AM

AUX

Notes:

• When you press one o f the source selecting butt ons on the remote control, the system automatically turns on.

• The cooling fan in the center unit turns on as long as the DVD is selected as the playback source. It stops when other playback source (FM/AM or AUX) is selected.

On the center unit:

Select the DV D pla yer. Select an FM or AM broadcast.

Each time you pres s the button, th e band alternates between FM and AM. Select a component connected to the AUX jacks.

From the remote control only:

Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers connected.

“MUTING” appears on the display window and volume turns off. To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears on the display.

• Pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound.

THEATER

POSITION

CHANNELTV VOL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTING

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

REC

STOP

DVD MENU

F.SEARCHB.SEARCH FF/

PAUSE

STROBEMEMORY

DSP

MODE

UPDOWN

MUTING

Press SOURCE until the source name you want appears on the display.

The source changes as shown below each time the button is pressed.

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DVD

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= (back to the beginning)

AUX

Note:

• When AM or FM is selected, the receiving frequency appears on the display w in dow. At the s am e t im e, th e AM or FM indicator lights up on the display window.

Basic operations

Changing the decode mode [DECODE]

You can change the decode mode for digital audio pla yback.

From the remote control only:

STANDBY/ON

AUDIOTV/CATV/DBS

DECODE

TIME

CHOICEANGLERETURN

VCR

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SOUND

EFFECT

TEST

FM/AM

Press DVD to select DVD as the source.

Press DECODE to select the decode mode.

AUX DVD

SUBTITLE

TITLE

DIGEST

ZOOM

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

VCR

CENTER

The display changes as shown b elow each time th e button i s pressed.

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AUTO/PCM

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= (back to the beginning)

DTS

Optimized for all discs playable on this system. (Default)

DTS

Select this mode when playing a DVD di sc recorded in DTS Surround. The DTS decoder will be selected as the internal decoder.

Audio channel display indicator

The audio channel indic ator shows the audio channe l configuration for the disc currently playing.

The indicators refer to the speaker channel as fol lows.

Left front speaker channel

Right front speaker channel

Center speaker channel

Right surround speak er channel

RS:

Left surround speaker channel

LS:

Rear speaker channel (monaural)

Sub-woofer channel

LFE:

The audio channel indicator i ndicates the type of disc currently playing as follows.

With Dolby digital 5.1 ch or DTS digital 5.1 surround

When to try changing the decode mode

When the decode mode is set to the default AUTO/PCM setting and a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital Surround or DTS Digital Surround is played, the internal decoder will be automatically selected before audio playback begins. Depe nding on the disc recorded in DTS Digital Surround, this may result in a brief loss of audio after playback starts. This is due to lost audio signals that were inputted during internal decoder selection. In these instances, lost audio can be prevented by manually selecting “DTS” beforehand.

However, please note that when the decode m ode is s et to DTS, you will be unable to playb ack audio from discs recorded in a mode othe r than the DTS Digital Surround.

After changing the dec ode mode and playing back a dis c, return the decode mode to “AUTO/PCM”.

Note:

• Changing the playback s ourc e (e .g. AM /FM) w ill aut om atically return the decode mode to “AUTO/PCM”.

When a decode mode which differs from the type of disc being played is selected

Insert a DVD disc in the center unit to display the type of audio being played in the D ecode mode indicator on the display window. Audio cannot be play ed if a dec ode mode wh ich diffe rs from the displayed mode is selected. The selected decode mode flashes to indicate that the selected decode mode does not allow audio playback.

Example:

Flashes

When DTS is selected as the decode mode for Dolby digital audio.

With Dolby digital (Lt/Rt*)

With stereo sound (e.g. Audio CD)

* Lt/Rt refers to the downmix output when connected

to a device that uses Dolby Pro Logic.

Note:

• The audio channel indicator does not show the actual speaker channel that is producing sound.

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JVC TH-A9 User Manual

Warnings, Cautions and Other

Table of Contents

Getting Started

System outline

Installation

About discs

Connections

Parts Identification

Principles of operation

Basic operations