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
TV
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
[J]
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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
2.
DANGER:
lock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3.
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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Table of Contents
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
TV
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)
TV
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
TV
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
1
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.
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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.
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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
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
CAUTION :
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
CAUTION :
CAUTION :
LEFT
RIGHT
VOLUME
AV
COMPU LINK
AUX IN
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
AM EXT
COMPONENTS-VIDEOVIDEO
VIDEO OUT
Y PB PR
RL
CONNECTOR
TO SP-PWA9
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
A.
Extend the supplled FM ant enna horizontally.
ANTENNA
B.
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
AM
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.)
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AM Loop Antenna
AM
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
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
CAUTION :
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
CAUTION :
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
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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
TV
MD Recorder
Audio output
Audio output
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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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.
1
On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
2
Insert batteries. Make sure to match the
polarity: (+) to (–).
3
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)
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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
TV
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
100+
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
TV
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.
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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
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
ON
OFF
OFF
DVD 2
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
EXIT
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
PARENTAL LOCK
Country Code
Set Level
PASSWORD
PRESS KEY ENTER
US
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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 + / –
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
TV
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.
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 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
TV
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.
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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
====
AM
====
FM
====
=
= (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
1
2
1
Press DVD to select DVD as the source.
2
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
AUTO/PCM
====
=
= (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
L:
Right front speaker channel
R:
Center speaker channel
C:
Right surround speak er channel
RS:
Left surround speaker channel
LS:
Rear speaker channel (monaural)
S:
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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