JVC Th A9 Instructions

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Connections
ConnectionsConnections ConnectionsEnglish
Connecting the TV with the component video input jacks
Connect the TV with the component video input jacks to view high quality picture.
Selecting the color system:
The center unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to match the color
system of your TV. Make sure that the color system of a DVD, Video CD, or SVCD disc labeled on the package matches your TV.
If you use a multi-system TV, you can play discs recorded on both PAL and NTSC systems.
Notes:
• 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.
CONNECTOR
TO SP-PWA9
Component video cable 
(not supplied)
• Connect “Y” to “Y”, “PB” to “PB”, and “PR” to “PR” correctly.
S-video cable (not supplied)
Green
BlueRed
To component 
video inputTo S-video 
input
VIDEO 
OUT 
SELECT 
switch
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ConnectionsConnections Connections
EnglishConnecting 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.
• The four satellite speakers may be used at either front or rear.
• Ensure that the left and right speakers are connected to left and right respectively, and that they are connected with the correct polarity
(+ve, –ve). The white speaker cord connects to the + terminal, and the black speaker cord connects to the – terminal.
Connecting the front speakers
Connect the right speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS RIGHT ter-
minal.
Connect the left speaker to the FRONT SPEAKERS LEFT termi-
nal.
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 LEFT ter-
minals.
Connect the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.
Note:
• Mixing up the polarity of the speaker cords can reduce the stereo effect and sound quality.
FRONT SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SPEAKER IMPEDANCECAUTION :
CAUTION :LEFT
RIGHT
MAX
MIN
REVERSR
NOMAL
PHASE
SUB WOOFER
CONNECTOR
FROM XV - THA9
FRONT SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SPEAKER IMPEDANCECAUTION :
CAUTION :LEFT
RIGHT
VOLUME
Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord.
FRONT SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SPEAKER IMPEDANCECAUTION :
CAUTION :LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT LEFTFRONT RIGHTFRONT SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SPEAKER IMPEDANCECAUTION :
CAUTION :LEFT
RIGHT
CENTER
REAR RIGHTREAR LEFT
Speaker cord 
(5 m) (16.4 ft)Front left speaker
Front right speaker
Black
White
Fold the end of the cord to
avoid short-circuit. Then,
while pushing the lever of
the speaker terminal, in-
sert the folded end of the
cord into the terminal.White Center speaker
Black
Speaker cord 
(10 m) (32.8 ft)
Rear left speaker
Rear right speakerSpeaker cord 
(5 m) (16.4 ft)
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ConnectionsConnections ConnectionsEnglish
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.
CAUTION:
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and the cen-
ter unit, the sound output through this system may be distorted.
CONNECTOR
TO SP-PWA9
VCR
TV
MD RecorderAudio output
Audio output
Audio output
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ConnectionsConnections Connections
EnglishSetting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
To avoid damaging the powered sub-woofer, set the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR on the rear panel to the correct voltage for your area.
CAUTION:
Do not plug in the power cord of the powered sub-
woofer before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
correct voltage.
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.
Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the an-
tenna cable. The power cord may cause noise or screen interfer-
ence. 
We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the FM out-
door antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.
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.
Notes:
• The preset settings such as preset channel and sound ad-
justment may be erased in a few days in the following cas-
es:
– 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 center unit is turned on.
In this case power will not come on even when the pow-
ered sub-woofer power cord is plugged in the AC outlet.
Press   on the center unit, or AUDIO   on the re-
mote control to turn power on. This will turn the powered
sub-woofer on and sound will be emitted from the speak-
ers.
Putting batteries in the remote con-
trol
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the center unit.
1On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
2Insert batteries. Make sure to match the
polarity:  (+) to (–).
3Replace the cover.
• If the range or effectiveness of the remote 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 type of batteries. Batteries that look
similar may differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
CENTER
SPEAKERSPEAKER IMPEDANCECAUTION :
MAX
MIN
REVERSR
NOMALPHASE
SUB WOOFER
CONNECTOR
FROM XV - THA9
FRONT SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SPEAKER IMPEDANCECAUTION :
CAUTION :LEFT
RIGHT
VOLUME
Center unit
AC power cordPowered sub-woofer
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EnglishnnParts 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 
1Disc cover (22)
2SOURCE button (18)
3SURROUND button (21)
4DSP mode button (21)
5DVD control buttons (23, 24, 
25)
6VOLUME +/– button (17)
1STANDBY/ON   button 
and STANDBY lamp (17)
2Display window
3OPEN/CLOSE button (22)
4Remote sensor
CONNECTOR
TO SP-PWA9
1AC IN socket (10)
2Antenna terminals (6)
3AUX IN terminals (9)
4Connector for powered sub-woofer (6)
5Region code number (5)
6VIDEO OUT SELECT (6,7)
PAL/NTSC
7AV COMPU LINK terminals (53)
8Video output terminals (6, 7)
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Parts Identification
Parts IdentificationParts Identification Parts Identification
English
Display window
Powered sub-woofer 
(Front)
(Rear)
1Decode mode indicator
2Radio indicator (40, 41)
3Multi-information window
Displays time, status 
information, etc.
4Audio channel indicator (19)
5Radio reception mode indicator 
(40, 41)
6RESUME indicator (25)
7REMAIN indicator (Timer 
indicator) (39)
8PROGRAM indicator (36)
9EACH indicator (Timer 
indicator) (39)
pDSP indicator (21)
qSURROUND indicator (21)
1Speaker
2POWER ON lamp (17)
1VOLUME knob (18)
2PHASE button (18)
3Connector for center unit (6)
4FRONT SPEAKERS 
terminals (8)
5CENTER SPEAKER 
terminals (8)
6REAR SPEAKERS terminals 
(8)
7VOLTAGE SELECTOR (10)
8Power cord (10)
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Parts Identification
Parts IdentificationParts Identification Parts IdentificationEnglish
Remote controls
RM-STHA9UDVD CINEMA SYSTEM
TUNINGUP DOWN
REC/REWFF/
PAUSE
STROBE MEMORY
F.SEARCH B.SEARCH
PLAY CHANNEL TV VOL VOLUME
STOP
DVD
AUDIO TV/CATV/DBSSTANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODESUBTITLETITLEAUDIO
TIMEDIGESTZOOM
VCR
TV
TV RETURN FM MODE100+
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS CONTROL
SUBWOOFEREFFECT
CENTERTEST
REAR-R
ENTER
REAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE ANGLE RETURN
FM/AMAUX
SLEEP
SETTING
PLAY
MODE
THEATER
     POSITIONDSP
MODE
TV/VIDEOMUTING
DVD MENU
SOUND
1Source selecting buttons (14, 18, 41)
AUX, FM/AM, DVD
2DVD 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)
3Control buttons VCR/TV (55, 56)
4SLEEP button (20)
5SETTING button (48)
6PLAY MODE button (34, 35, 36, 37)
7Cursor and ENTER buttons (25)
8THEATER POSITION button (34)
9TV VOL +, – button (55)
pTV/VIDEO button (55)
qDVD MENU button (25)
wSTANDBY/ON buttons
AUDIO  (17, 22)
TV/CATV/DBS   (17, 22, 55, 56)
VCR   (56)
eSOUND button (51, 52)
rNumber buttons
tRemote control mode selector (55)
AUDIO/TV/VCR, CATV/DBS
yDSP MODE button (21)
uCHANNEL +, – button (55, 56)
iVOLUME +, – button (17)
oMUTING button (18)
;Operating buttons (23, 24, 40, 41)
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English
nnPrinciples 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.
 
Note:
• The remote control mode is affected by the source selecting buttons as well as the SOUND, VCR, TV buttons, and the remote
control mode selector.
See pages 51 and 55 for details.
Press DVD:The DVD operation buttons, number buttons, PLAY MODE button, THEATER POSITION button and operating buttons
operate in DVD mode, enabling operation of the DVD, Audio CD, Video CD and SVCD discs.
Press FM/AM:The number buttons and operating buttons operate in the radio mode. In Radio mode, nothing will be displayed on the TV.
Press AUX: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.
SETTING
RM-STHA9UDVD CINEMA SYSTEM
TUNINGUP DOWN
REC/REWFF/
PAUSE
STROBE MEMORY
F.SEARCH B.SEARCH
PLAY CHANNEL TV VOL VOLUME
STOP
AUDIO TV/CATV/DBSSTANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODESUBTITLETITLEAUDIO
TIMEDIGESTZOOM
VCR
TV
TV RETURN FM MODE100+
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS CONTROL
SUBWOOFEREFFECT
CENTERTEST
REAR-R
ENTER
REAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE ANGLE RETURN
SLEEP
PLAY
MODE
THEATER
     POSITIONDSP
MODE
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
DVD MENU
SOUND
AUXFM/AMDVD
Source 
selecting 
buttons
DVD operating buttons
PLAY MODE
THEATER POSITIONNumber buttons
The remote control
mode selector should
be normally set to
AUDIO/TV/VCR po-
sition.
Operating buttons DVD button
FM/AM button
AUX button
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Principles of operationPrinciples of operation Principles of operationEnglish
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.
• 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 now opening.
• CLOSE: The disc cover is now closing.
Play mode displays
While stopped
During DVD playback
During Audio CD playback
During Video CD/SVCD playback
Status displays
DVD function status
Disc/time (DVD)
Disc/time (Audio CD/Video CD/SVCD without PBC)
Disc/time (Video CD/SVCD with PBC)
NOW READING
Opening display
REPEAT PROGRAM RANDOM
DVD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH
CD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH
VCD CONTROL
REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH PBC CALL
ENGLISH ENGLISH 1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2
1 25 2:25:25 3.3TITLE CHAP. TIME BITRATEMbps
1   0:08TRACK TIMEEACH
REMAIN
1 25:25     PBCTRACK TIME
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Principles of operationPrinciples of operation Principles of operation
English
On-screen menus for setting preferences
LANGUAGE
DISPLAY
SYSTEM
On-screen menus for setting parental lock
PARENTAL LOCK
On-screen menus for using discs
 The disc status and items are displayed as follows on the on-screen
menus for using the disc.
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 prevent this, the center unit automat-
ically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as
an on-screen display or menu, is displayed for over 5 minutes.
• Pressing any button on the center unit or the remote control 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).
Note:
• The screen saver does not work during playing back an
Audio CD or while stopped after played back an Audio CD.
MENU LANGUAGEENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
EXITAUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
DISPLAY SYSTEM
PRESS KEY
LANGUAGE
MONITOR TYPE4:3 LB
MODE 2
ON
EXITSCREEN SAVERON SCREEN GUIDE
PRESS KEY
SYSTEM
LANGUAGEDISPLAY
AUTO STANDBYOFF OFF
EXITRESUMEDVD 1AV COMPULINK MODE
PRESS KEY
DISPLAY
LANGUAGESYSTEM
Country CodeBR
—
----
EXITSet LevelPASSWORD
PRESS KEY ENTER
PARENTAL LOCK
DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD PLAYER
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