JVC TH-A9 Instructions Manual
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DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A9R
Consists of XV-THA9R, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, and SP-XSA9
SP-PWA9
SP-XSA9
SP-XCA9
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R
INSTRUCTIONS
SP-XSA9
XV-THA9R
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.
STANDBY/ON
TV
AUDIO
VCR
AUX
FM/AM
DVD
TITLE
SUBTITLE
DECODE
AUDIO
ZOOM
DIGEST
TIME
DISPLAY
RETURN
ANGLE
CHOICE
SOUND
CONTROL
SUBWOOFER
EFFECT
VCR
CENTER
TEST
TV
REAR-L
SLEEP
REAR-R
SETTING
TV RETURN FM MODE
100+
EON SELECT
DVD
PLAY
MODE
RDS
ENTER
PTY-
+PTY
EON
THEATER
DSP
POSITION
MODE
RDS DISPLAY
PTY SEARCH
TV VOL
CHANNEL
VOLUME
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
B.SEARCH
F.SEARCH
PLAY
/REW
FF/
DOWN
TUNING
UP
STOP
REC
PAUSE
MEMORY
STROBE
DVD MENU
RM-STHA9R
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
LVT0562-004A
[B]
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- Page 1 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R Consists of XV-THA9R, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, and SP-XSA9 SP-PWA9 SP-XSA9 SP-XCA9 DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R XV-THA9R INSTRUCTIONS STANDBY/ON AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND CONTROL SUBWOOFER EFFECT CENTER TEST REAR-L...
- Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
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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-STHA9R DVD CINEMA 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 (MW) antennas 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 COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure. -
Page 9: Connecting The Tv With The Scart Connector
Connecting the TV with the SCART connector AC IN Connect the unit’s AV OUT connector with your TV’s SCART connector using an optional SCART cable. • Set the COMP.-Y/C switch correctly according to your TV. If the TV only accommodates the regular (composite) video signal, set the switch to “COMP”. -
Page 10: Connecting Speakers
Connections Connections Connections 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... -
Page 12: Connecting The Power Cord
Connections Connections Connections 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) DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R Rear panel AC IN 1 AC IN socket (10) - Page 14 Parts Identification Parts Identification Parts Identification Parts Identification Display window Powered sub-woofer (Front) (Rear) 12 12 12 12 VOLUME PHASE REVERSR NOMAL SUB WOOFER CONNECTOR FROM XV - THA9 FRONT SPEAKERS CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE LEFT RIGHT CENTER CAUTION : SPEAKER SPEAKER IMPEDANCE CAUTION :...
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Page 15: Remote Controls
Remote controls FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE ZOOM DIGEST RETURN ANGLE SUBWOOFER CONTROL SLEEP SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE EON SELECT PLAY MODE PTY- THEATER POSITION RDS DISPLAY PTY SEARCH TV VOL CHANNEL TV/VIDEO B.SEARCH /REW DOWN MEMORY DVD MENU RM-STHA9R DVD CINEMA SYSTEM 1 Source selecting buttons (14, 18, 41) STANDBY/ON 2 DVD operating buttons... -
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 Principles of operation Principles of operation 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... -
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 other manufacturers require changes to the transmittable signals before they can be used with the remote control. See page 55 for details of changing the transmittable signals. -
Page 20: Sub-Woofer Volume Control And Phase Setting
Basic operations Basic operations Basic operations Basic operations Sub-woofer volume control and phase setting Use the VOLUME knob and PHASE button at the rear of the powered 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 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 Basic operations Basic operations 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... - Page 23 To select the DSP mode From the remote control: SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ EON SELECT PLAY MODE ENTER PTY- +PTY THEATER POSITION MODE RDS DISPLAY PTY SEARCH TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO MUTING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH PLAY /REW Press DSP MODE. The currently selected DSP mode appears on the display when the button is pressed, and changes as follows each time the button is pressed subsequently.
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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 AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND Press AUDIO ü ü to turn power on. ü... -
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 Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player On-screen guide icons During DVD playback, you may see icons displayed over the picture. These have the following meanings. Displayed at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles (see page 33). -
Page 27: Resuming Playback
On the center unit: 4, ¢ Press ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ or 4 Press 4 to locate the beginning of the current chapter, title, or track. Press 4 twice quickly to locate the beginning of the previous one. Press ¢ to locate the beginning of the next chapter, title, or track. Note: •... -
Page 28: Selecting The Location To View From The Video Cd Menu
Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Selecting the location to view from the Video CD menu When playing back Video CDs recorded with PBC (playback control), a list of the recorded contents may appear on the TV as a menu. -
Page 29: To Play From The Beginning Of A Title, Chapter, Or Track
To play from the beginning of a title, 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: TV VOL... -
Page 30: To Select The Screen For Playback From The Digest Screen [Digest]
Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player (for DVD) DVD CONTROL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH Selected time GO TO 2 : 3 4 : 0 0 (for Audio CD) CD CONTROL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH Selected time... -
Page 31: To Advance The Picture One Frame At A Time
Press the 2 2 2 2 /3 3 3 3 /5 5 5 5 /∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ cursors to select the desired title, chapter, or track. When the disc contains more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, the digest screen will have more than one page. In this case, display a different page of the digest with the method described below. -
Page 32: To Display Continuous Photos [Strobe]
Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player To display Continuous Photos [STROBE] Nine still pictures may be displayed one after the other. During playback From the remote control: TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO MUTING... -
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+ EON SELECT PLAY MODE... -
Page 34: Changing The Audio Language Or Sound [Audio]
Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player 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”... -
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 Using the DVD player Using the DVD player 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. -
Page 37: Repeating A Desired Part [A-Brepeat]
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 playback 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 Using the DVD player Using the DVD player 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: RETURN ANGLE... -
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+ EON SELECT PLAY MODE ENTER PTY- +PTY THEATER POSITION MODE RDS DISPLAY PTY SEARCH TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME Press PLAY MODE. -
Page 40: To Check The Disc Information
Using the DVD player Using the DVD player Using the DVD player 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 AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE... - 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 AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME...
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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. Tuning in stations manually From the remote control only: STANDBY/ON AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN... -
Page 43: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode
Press MEMORY (¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ REC) again while the selected channel number is flashing. The selected channel number stops flashing. The station is assigned to the selected channel number. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want. -
Page 44: Using The Rds (Radio Data System) To Receive Fm Stations
Receiving radio broadcasts Receiving radio broadcasts Receiving radio broadcasts Receiving radio broadcasts Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. -
Page 45: Switching To A Broadcast Program Of Your Choice Temporarily
PTY codes Switching to a broadcast program of your choice temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other Network)”. The EON indicator lights up while receiving a station with the EON code. This allows the center unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases: •... -
Page 46: 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 AUDIO FM/AM TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST... -
Page 47: 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 44. Move the pointer to MENU LANGUAGE using the 5 5 5 5 /∞... -
Page 48: 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 49: System Menu Setting
SYSTEM MENU setting AUTO STANDBY When the system is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 minutes in the source DVD, the system enters standby mode automatically. Open the SYSTEM menu. See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 44. Move the pointer to AUTO STANDBY using the 5 5 5 5 /∞... -
Page 50: Limiting Playback By Children
Limiting playback by children This function restricts playback of DVD discs which contain violent (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 51: 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 temporarily released or not. -
Page 52: 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 optimum listening performance. Note: • Before starting settings, be sure that each speaker is properly 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 53: 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 “TREBLE” 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 54: Adjusting Crossover
Amplifier settings Amplifier settings Amplifier settings 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 crossover frequency to match the size of the small speaker being used. •... -
Page 55: 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 56: Adjusting Dsp Effect
Sound settings Sound settings Sound settings Sound settings Adjusting DSP effect You can adjust the strength of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effect for each DAP mode so that you can customize sound effect. About the DAP, See “Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE]” on page 20. -
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 0, then 7. Release TV The following buttons can be used for operating the TV: Turns on and off the TV. - Page 58 1 - 9, and 0. See the list below to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, then 1. For a PHILIPS product, press 0, then 5. Release VCR Following button can be used for operating the VCR: : Turns on and off the VCR.
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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-THA9R) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % AUX Input 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 Tuner section Tuning Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz AM: 522 kHz to 1,629 kHz Usable Sensitivity FM: 17.8 dbf (2.1 µV/75 ) - 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 48. 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 “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.