JVC TH-A9 Instructions Manual

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Page 1 DVD DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEM TH-A9 Consists of XV-THA9, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, and SP-XSA9 SP-PWA9 SP-XCA9 SP-XSA9 XV-THA9 INSTRUCTIONS STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND CONTROL SUBWOOFER EFFECT CENTER TEST REAR-L SLEEP...
Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Other CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 ...
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Important cautions Installation of the unit • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). • Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. •...
Page 5: System Outline
PAUSE MEMORY STROBE DVD MENU It may also be used to operate JVC TVs and VCRs, as well as TVs and VCRs from other manufacturers. Note that the RM-STHA9J DVD THEATER SYSTEM remote control unit must be programmed with the correct settings when using products from other manufacturers.
Page 6: Installation
Installation The following shows an example of the system installation. System setting example Satellite speaker (front left speaker) Center unit Powered sub-woofer Satellite speaker (front right speaker) Satellite speaker (rear left speaker) Satellite speaker (rear right speaker) The rear speakers are placed behind the listening position.
Page 7: About Discs
About discs Playable disc types Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: Playable discs Video CD The DVD Logo is a trademark. Non-playable discs • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-ROM • CD-R* • CD-ROM • PHOTO CD • CD-RW* * Audio formatted CD-R and CD-RW can be played.
Page 8: Connections
Connections CAUTION: • Make all connection before plugging the system in an AC outlet. Connecting the FM and AM anten- FM antenna connections FM Antenna Extend the supplled FM antenna horizontally. ANTENNA LOOP AM EXT Outdoor FM Antenna Cable A.Using the supplied FM antenna The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 AXIAL terminal as temporary measure.
Page 9: Connecting The Tv With The Component Video Input Jacks
Connecting the TV with the component video input jacks Connect the TV with the component video input jacks to view high quality picture. • Connect “Y” to “Y”, “P 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).
Page 10: Connecting Speakers
Connections Connecting speakers 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 terminal to which each is to be connected. •...
Page 11: Connecting An Audio Component
Connecting an audio component You can connect an analog audio 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. MD Recorder CAUTION: If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and the cen-...
Page 12: Connecting The Power Cord
Connections Connecting the power cord Before plugging the 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.
Page 13: Parts Identification
Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the center unit and powered sub-woofer before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Center unit Front panel (top view) 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-woofer (6)
Page 14 Parts Identification Display window Powered sub-woofer (Front) (Rear) 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)
Page 15: Remote Controls
Remote controls FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE ZOOM DIGEST RETURN ANGLE SUBWOOFER CONTROL SLEEP SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE PLAY MODE THEATER POSITION TV VOL CHANNEL TV/VIDEO B.SEARCH /REW DOWN MEMORY DVD MENU RM-STHA9J DVD THEATER SYSTEM 1 Source selecting buttons (14, 18, 41) STANDBY/ON 2 DVD operating buttons TV/CATV/DBS...
Page 16: Principles Of Operation
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. Operation with the remote control Select the appropriate mode for the remote control when the remote control is used for operation. The remote control mode is selected by pressing the source selecting buttons.
Page 17: On-Screen Displays
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 automatically in some conditions. At the bottom, the following information are indicated depending on the center unit’s status. •...
Page 18: Preventing Screen Burn-Out With The Screen Saver [Screen Saver]
Principles of operation On-screen menus for setting preferences LANGUAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM LANGUAGE ENGLISH MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE EXIT PRESS DISPLAY SYSTEM LANGUAGE DISPLAY 4:3 LB MONITOR TYPE MODE 2 SCREEN SAVER ON SCREEN GUIDE EXIT PRESS SYSTEM...
Page 19: Basic Operations
AC outlet to turn the center unit off completely. To turn TV power ON and OFF JVC TVs may be used as is with the remote control. TVs from oth- er manufacturers require changes to the transmittable signals be- fore they can be used with the remote control.
Page 20: Sub-Woofer Volume Control And Phase Setting
Basic operations Sub-woofer volume control and phase setting Use the VOLUME knob and PHASE button at the rear of the pow- ered sub-woofer. VOLUME knob VOLUME Mark PHASE PHASE button REVERSR NOMAL SUB WOOFER CONNECTOR FROM XV - THA9 Volume control Turn the VOLUME knob.
Page 21: Changing The Decode Mode [Decode]
Changing the decode mode [DECODE] You can change the decode mode for digital audio playback. From the remote control only: STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND CONTROL SUBWOOFER EFFECT CENTER TEST Press DVD to select DVD as the source.
Page 22: Using The Sleep Timer [Sleep]
Basic operations Using the Sleep Timer [SLEEP] Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the system will turn off by itself rather than play all night. From the remote control: TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY...
Page 23 THEATER: Gives the feeling of a large theater. LIVE CLUB: Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling. DANCE CLUB: Gives a throbbing bass beat. HALL: Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a con- cert hall. PAVILION: Give the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.
Page 24: Using The Dvd Player
Using the DVD player represent disc types. To turn on the system and TV From the remote control: STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND Press AUDIO to turn power on. •...
Page 25: To Play A Disc
Display when a disc is inserted Opening on-screen: NOW READING When a DVD is inserted Display window: “READING” “DVD” Note: • Playback begins immediately with some DVD discs. When a Video CD is inserted: Display window: “READING” “VCD 12 48:12” (total number of tracks and total time display) + After 4 seconds “VCD 1 4:12”...
Page 26: Pausing
Using the DVD player Pausing From the remote control: ENTER THEATER POSITION MODE TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO MUTING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH PLAY /REW DOWN TUNING STOP PAUSE MEMORY STROBE DVD MENU Press PAUSE. On the center unit: Press 8 8 8 8 . Playback is paused.
Page 27: Resuming Playback
Resuming playback The center unit stores the position on a disc where you want to in- terrupt playback at, and resumes playback from that position later. To let work the resuming playback, the item RESUME in the SYS- TEM menu must be set to ON beforehand. Otherwise, set it to OFF.
Page 28: Selecting The Location To View From The Video Cd Menu
Using the DVD player Selecting the location to view from the Video CD menu When playing back Video CDs recorded with PBC (playback con- trol), a list of the recorded contents may appear on the TV as a menu. The location to view may be conveniently called up from this menu screen.
Page 29: To Play From The Beginning Of A Title, Chapter, Or Track
To play from the beginning of a ti- tle, chapter, or track The beginning of previous or later titles, chapters, or tracks may be skipped. For DVD: During playback For Audio CD: During playback or while stopped For Video CD: During playback without PBC function or while stopped From the remote control only:...
Page 30: To Specify The Time For Playback [Time Search]
Using the DVD player To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH] You can play a disc from the desired position by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the disc use the TIME SEARCH function. Note that some DVD discs do not contain time information, and the TIME SEARCH function cannot be used.
Page 31: To Select The Screen For Playback From The Digest Screen [Digest]
To select the screen for playback from the digest screen [DIGEST] The center unit can display the opening scene of each title or chap- ter on a DVD or each track of a Video CD. You can select a desired title, chapter or track from the opening scenes displayed on the TV.
Page 32: Slow-Motion Playback [Slow]
Using the DVD player Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW] During playback From the remote control only: TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO MUTING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH /REW PLAY DOWN TUNING STOP PAUSE MEMORY STROBE DVD MENU Press PAUSE at the section you wish to view in slow motion.
Page 33: Zooming A Scene [Zoom]
Zooming a scene [ZOOM] During playback or while paused. From the remote control only: TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND SUBWOOFER EFFECT CONTROL CENTER TEST REAR-L SLEEP REAR-R SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ AUDIO/ TV/VCR PLAY...
Page 34: Changing The Audio Language Or Sound [Audio]
Using the DVD player Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO] Some DVD discs contain multiple audio tracks. With such discs, you can choose which audio track to listen to during playback. At the beginning of “multi-audio language” parts, the TV. During playback From the remote control only: FM/AM...
Page 35: Viewing From Multiple Angles [Angle]
Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE] You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. You can select one of these viewing angles from the normal screen or on-screen display. At the beginning of “multi-angle”...
Page 36: Selecting The Picture Character [Theater Position]
Using the DVD player Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION] You can select the quality of the image from among four options (OFF, 1, 2, and 3) according to the type of programming, picture tone or personal preferences. During playback From the remote control only: SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE...
Page 37: Repeating A Desired Part [A-B Repeat]
To stop repeat playback Press STOP. • When a DVD disc is set, the center unit stops playback and quits repeat mode. • When an Audio or Video CD is set, the center unit stops play- back but remains in repeat mode. To quit repeat playback without stopping playback Move the pointer to [REPEAT] and press ENTER repeatedly until the [REPEAT] display turns off.
Page 38: Programming The Playing Order [Program]
Using the DVD player Programming the Playing Order [PROGRAM] You can play titles or tracks on a disc in the desired order using the Program function. While stopped From the remote control only: SUBWOOFER EFFECT CONTROL CENTER TEST REAR-L SLEEP REAR-R SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE...
Page 39: Random Play [Random]
Random Play [RANDOM] You can play titles or tracks in random order. While stopped From the remote control only: SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ AUDIO/ TV/VCR PLAY MODE CATV/DBS ENTER THEATER POSITION MODE TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME Press PLAY MODE. The on-screen display appears on the TV.
Page 40: To Check The Disc Information
Using the DVD player To check the disc information You can check the disc information of the disc. During playback From the remote control only: STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND SUBWOOFER EFFECT...
Page 41 To check time on the display window You can check the time information on the display window, rather than using the on-screen menu. During playback or while stopped From the remote control only: STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST...
Page 42: Receiving Radio Broadcasts
Receiving radio broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT When using the remote control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position: To operate this unit, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”...
Page 43: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode
Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the sta- tions you want. To erase a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one. Note: • The preset stations will be erased in a few days, if the sys- tem is unplugged or power failure occurs.
Page 44: Preference Settings
Preference settings You can set various preferences for playback via three dedicated on-screen displays. Using the preference setting menus The procedure how to set the preferences is explained here. From the remote control only: STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM...
Page 45: Language Menu Settings
LANGUAGE MENU settings Choosing menu language Some DVD discs feature menu display in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for menu display. Open the LANGUAGE menu. See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 42. Move the pointer to MENU LANGUAGE using the 5 5 5 5 /∞...
Page 46: Display Menu Settings
DISPLAY MENU settings Select monitor type Most movie DVD discs are recorded for wide-screen TVs with a height/width ratio of 16:9. It is possible to optimize playback of these wide-screen TV images for viewing on a regular TV with a height/width ratio of 4:3.
Page 47: System Menu Setting
SYSTEM MENU setting AUTO STANDBY When the system is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 min- utes in the source DVD, the system enters standby mode automat- ically. Open the SYSTEM menu. See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 42. Move the pointer to AUTO STANDBY using the 5 5 5 5 /∞...
Page 48: Limiting Playback By Children
Limiting playback by children This function restricts playback of DVD discs which contain vio- lent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes.
Page 49: To Temporarily Release The Parental Lock
To temporarily release the Parental lock When you set the parental level strictly, some discs may not be played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it, the Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV, and the unit will ask you whether you want the parental lock to be tempo- rarily released or not.
Page 50: Amplifier Settings
Amplifier settings Perform amplifier settings (balance, tone, speaker size and delay time, crossover frequency, LFE (Low Frequency Effect) level and dynamic range) for the powered sub-woofer unit to obtain opti- mum listening performance. Note: • Before starting settings, be sure that each speaker is prop- erly installed and your listening position is fixed, since some setting items should be changed according to your listening position with respect to the installed speakers.
Page 51: Setting Tone
Setting tone Adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the front speakers. Press SETTING. Press the 5 5 5 5 /∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ cursors until “BASS” or “TRE- BLE” appears on the display. • After a while, the current setting value appears. Within 5 seconds, press the 2 2 2 2 /3 3 3 3 cursors to adjust the bass or treble.
Page 52: Adjusting Crossover
Amplifier settings Adjusting crossover When using a small speaker with weak bass as a front, center, or rear speaker, you can redirect bass audio to the sub-woofer. Select a cross- over frequency to match the size of the small speaker being used. •...
Page 53: Sound Settings
Sound settings You can adjust the sub-woofer output level, output level of each speaker using a test tone, and DSP effect, to obtain preferable sound for you. Note that you need to adjust them at the position you will listen to. Adjusting sub-woofer level You can adjust the sub-woofer output level to increase or decrease the sound volume from the sub-woofer.
Page 54: Adjusting Dsp Effect
Sound settings Adjusting DSP effect You can adjust the strength of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) ef- fect for each DAP mode so that you can customize sound effect. About the DAP, see “Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE]” on page 20. STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO...
Page 55: Av Compu Link Remote Control System
AV COMPU LINK remote control system The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV and VCR) through the center unit. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, follow the diagrams and procedure ex- plained here.
Page 56: Operation
AV COMPU LINK remote control system Operation You can enjoy pictures and/or sound by just putting a source com- ponent (which plays back the pictures and/or sound such as the center unit or a VCR) into play mode. You do not have to operate the TV including not having to perform power switching.
Page 57: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment
Enter manufacturer’s code (2 digits) using buttons 1 - 9, and 0. See the list below to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, then 1. For a Hitachi product, press 1, then 0. Release TV/CATV/DBS The following buttons can be used for operating the TV (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):...
Page 58 1 - 9, and 0. See the list below to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 2, then 1. For a Pioneer product, press 1, then 3. Release TV/CATV/DBS After setting the remote control mode selector to “CATV/ DBS,”...
Page 59: Care And Handling Of Discs
Care and handling of discs How to handle discs When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the image sand sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the player to malfunction.
Page 60: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM Power does not come on. Power is not supplied to the powered sub- woofer The remote control does not work.
Page 61: Specifications
Specifications Center unit (XV-THA9) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % AUX Iuput Level 290 mV/47 k Video section Horizontal Resolution 500 lines Signal-to-Noise Ratio 68 dB Output Level S-video-Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75 S-video-C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 Composite: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Component-Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Component-P Tuner section Tuning Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz...
Page 62 Appendix A: Table of languages and their abbreviations When you select the subtitle language or sound, the languages shown below are displayed as abbreviations. To select the desired language, select the abbreviation corresponding the language you want to. Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic...
Page 63 Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 46. Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba...
Page 64 Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua...
Page 65 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
Page 66 (800)537-5722. If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
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JVC TH-A9 Instructions Manual

Getting Started

System Outline

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About Discs

Connections

Parts Identification

Principles of Operation

Basic Operations

Using the DVD Player

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

Preference Settings

LANGUAGE MENU Settings

DISPLAY MENU Settings

SYSTEM MENU Setting

Limiting Playback by Children

Amplifier Settings

Sound Settings

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System

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