DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM SYSTEMA DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SISTEMA DE CINEMA DE DVD DIGITAL TH-A9 Consists of XV-THA9, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, and SP-XSA9 Consta de XV-THA9, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, y SP-XSA9 Consiste em XV-THA9, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, e SP-XSA9 STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO VCR AUX FM/AM DVD TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE CONTROL VCR SOUND SUBWOOFER EFFECT CENTER TEST TV REAR-L SLEEP REAR-R SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE SP-XSA9 SP-XCA9 SP-XSA9 100+ AU
Warnings, Cautions and Others Avisos, Precauciones y otras notas Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas Caution button! Disconnect the XV-THA9 and SP-PWA9 main plugs to shut the power off completely. The button on the XV-THA9 in any position do not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. 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.
Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions and open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 5 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back. Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. Precautión: Ventilación Adecuada Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger el aparato contra daños.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS/IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PRODUCTOS LÁSER/IMPORTANTE PARA PRODUCTOS LASER REPRODUCTION OF LABELS/REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS/REPRODUÇÃO, DE ETIQUETAS 1 1 1 2 2 CLASSIFICATION MARK, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACION, PROVISTA SOBRE LA QUPERFICIE EXTERIOR ETIQUETA DE CLASSIFIÇÃO LOCALIZADA NA PARTE POSTERIOR DA CAIXA DO APARELHO.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 1 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Getting Started...................................................... 2 Important cautions ................................................................ 2 Safety precautions................................................................. 2 Checking the supplied accessories........................................ 2 System outline ...................................................... 3 Installation.....................................................
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 2 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ 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. • Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibrations. Checking the supplied accessories Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the unit.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 3 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM This system consists of the unit containing a DVD player, a radio, and a pre-amp, as well as the powered sub-woofer, the center speaker, and four satellite speaker units. It provides a fully functional DVD theater system by simply connecting to a TV set.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 4 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ Installation The following shows an example of the system installation. System setting example Center unit Satellite speaker (front left speaker) To hang satellite speakers from the wall Use the supplied bracket to fix satellite speakers to the wall. Center speaker CAUTION: ATTACHING THE BRACKETS ON THE WALL When attaching the brackets on the wall, have them attached to the wall by a qualified person.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 5 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM English ■ ■ About discs Examples of playable DVD discs: Playable disc types Playable and non-playable disc types are as follows: Playable discs Disc structure A DVD disc is comprised of “titles”, while an Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD 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 movie may be divided into some chapters.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 6 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ Connections CAUTION: • Make all connection before plugging the system in an AC outlet. Connecting the FM and AM antennas Connecting the powered sub-woofer Use the supplied system cable to connect the powered sub-woofer (SP-PWA9). Center unit (XV-THA9) CONNECTOR TO SP-PWA9 FM antenna connections CONNECTOR TO SP-PWA9 Ensure that the £ mark on the plug faces down. VOLUME MAX MIN PHASE REVERSR NOMAL System cable (supplied) A.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 7 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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 supplied) CONNECTOR TO SP-PWA9 To S-video input VIDEO OUT SELECT switch Red Green Blue To component video input Component video cable (not supplied) • Connect “Y” to “Y”, “PB” to “PB”, and “PR” to “PR” correctly.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 8 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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. • The four satellite speakers may be used at either front or rear.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 9 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 10 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Connections Setting 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. CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE CAUTION: Do not plug in the power cord of the powered subwoofer before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the correct voltage.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 11 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 12 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Parts Identification Display window 1 Decode mode indicator 2 Radio indicator (40, 41) 3 Multi-information window Displays time, status information, etc.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 13 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Remote controls STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO VCR AUX FM/AM DVD TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE CONTROL VCR SOUND SUBWOOFER EFFECT CENTER TEST TV REAR-L SLEEP REAR-R SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ AUDIO/ TV/VCR PLAY MODE CATV/DBS ENTER THEATER POSITION DSP MODE TV VOL CHANNEL TV/VIDEO VOLUME MUTING B.SEARCH /REW F.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 14 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ 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.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 15 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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).
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 16 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Principles of operation On-screen menus for setting preferences LANGUAGE DISPLAY LANGUAGE SYSTEM MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH EXIT PRESS KEY 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.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 17 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM The basic operations for this system are as follows. IMPORTANT Check that remote control mode selector is set to the appropriate 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. English ■ ■ Basic operations To turn TV power ON and OFF JVC TVs may be used as is with the remote control.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 18 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Basic operations Sub-woofer volume control and phase setting Selecting the source to play Selected source name appears Use the VOLUME knob and PHASE button at the rear of the powered sub-woofer.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 19 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Changing the decode mode [DECODE] You can change the decode mode for digital audio playback. Audio channel display indicator The audio channel indicator shows the audio channel configuration for the disc currently playing.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 20 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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 RETURN ANGLE CHOICE CONTROL VCR SOUND SUBWOOFER EFFECT CENTER TEST TV SLEEP REAR-L SLEEP REAR-R SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE MPEG Multichannel is another discrete 5.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 21 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM To select the DSP mode Notes: From the remote control: • The DSP mode indicator lights up when DAP mode is selected. • The SURROUND indicator lights up when SURROUND mode is selected. SETTING TV RETURN FM MODE 100+ AUDIO/ TV/VCR PLAY MODE CATV/DBS ENTER THEATER POSITION DSP MODE TV VOL CHANNEL TV/VIDEO VOLUME MUTING B.SEARCH /REW DSP MODE F.SEARCH PLAY FF/ Press DSP MODE.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 22 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ Using the DVD player and represent disc types. 3 • When the current playback source is DVD, “CLOSE” appears on the display window. On the TV, “CLOSE” message appears on the opening on-screen. • After the disc cover is closed, “READING” appears on the display window. Then, the disc information is read and, if the current playback source is DVD, the information is displayed as described in “Display when a disc is inserted” on page 23.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 23 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Display when a disc is inserted Opening on-screen: To play a disc From the remote control: ENTER THEATER POSITION NOW READING VCR AUX FM/AM DVD TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO Note: ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY • Playback begins immediately with some DVD discs. RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND When a DVD is inserted DSP MODE STANDBY/ON TV/CATV/DBS AUDIO DVD TV VOL CHANNEL TV/VIDEO VOLUME MUTING B.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 24 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Using the DVD player On the center unit: Pausing From the remote control: ENTER THEATER POSITION DSP MODE 4, ¢ TV VOL CHANNEL TV/VIDEO Continuously press ¢ or 4. VOLUME Continuously pressing the button increases the fast forward or backward speed as follows: 5× = 20× MUTING B.SEARCH F.SEARCH PLAY /REW FF/ DOWN TUNING UP REC MEMORY STOP PAUSE STROBE PAUSE To return to the normal speed Release ¢ or 4. DVD MENU Press PAUSE.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 25 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Resuming playback Selecting playback from the DVD menu The center unit stores the position on a disc where you want to interrupt playback at, and resumes playback from that position later. To let work the resuming playback, the item RESUME in the SYSTEM menu must be set to ON beforehand. Otherwise, set it to OFF. See page 45. To store the playback position During playback, press STOP or AUDIO control.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 26 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Using the DVD player Selecting the location to view from the Video CD/SVCD menu To specify the title, chapter, or track number for playback When playing back Video CDs or SVCDs recorded with PBC (playback control), 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.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 27 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM “GO TO CHAPTER = ” appears under the menu. To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track DVD CONTROL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH GO TO CHAPTER = The beginning of previous or later titles, chapters, or tracks may be skipped.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 28 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Using the DVD player To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH] 3 Use the number buttons (0~9) to enter the time. The specified time appears in the message area. Example (for DVD): To playback from 2(H):34(M):00(S) 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.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 29 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM To select the screen for playback from the digest screen [DIGEST] 2 Press the 2/3 3/5 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.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 30 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Using the DVD player Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW] To display Continuous Photos [STROBE] ❏ During playback Nine still pictures may be displayed one after the other. From the remote control only: ❏ During playback TV VOL CHANNEL From the remote control: VOLUME 2 TV/VIDEO /REW TV VOL CHANNEL F.SEARCH PLAY FF/ DOWN TUNING UP REC MEMORY STOP PAUSE STROBE TV/VIDEO 1 /REW F.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 31 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Zooming a scene [ZOOM] Changing the Subtitle Language [SUBTITLE] ❏ During playback or while paused. From the remote control only: 1 TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE CONTROL VCR SOUND SUBWOOFER EFFECT CENTER TEST TV Some DVD and SVCD discs contain subtitles. With such discs, you can choose which kind of subtitles to display (or turn off subtitles entirely).
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 32 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Using the DVD player Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO] From the remote control only: VCR AUX FM/AM DVD TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE CONTROL VCR 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, appears on the TV.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 33 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE] Selecting an angle from the angle list display ❏ During playback From the remote control only: 1 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” parts, appears on the TV.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 34 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 35 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM To stop repeat playback (for Audio CD) Press STOP. • When a DVD disc is set, the center unit stops playback and quits repeat mode. • When an Audio, Video CD, or SVCD is set, the center unit stops playback but remains in repeat mode. CD CONTROL REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH A 0:0:16 B 0:1:31 To quit repeat playback without stopping playback Move the pointer to [REPEAT] and press ENTER repeatedly until the [REPEAT] display turns off.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 36 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Using the DVD player Selecting numbers Programming the Playing Order [PROGRAM] Selecting 1~10: Press the relevant button between 1 and 10. Selecting 11 or higher: To select 13: Press +10 = 3 . To select 24: Press +10 = +10 = 4. To select 40: Press +10 = + 10 = +10 = 10. You can play titles or tracks on a disc in the desired order using the Program function.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 37 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Random Play [RANDOM] To check the DVD function status You can play titles or tracks in random order. You can check the DVD function status of the DVD disc.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 38 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Using the DVD player To check the disc information To check the time information You can check the disc information of the disc. You can check the time information of the disc. ❏ During playback ❏ For Audio CD: During playback For Video CD/SVCD: During playback without PBC function.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 39 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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 VCR AUX FM/AM DVD TITLE SUBTITLE DECODE AUDIO ZOOM DIGEST TIME DISPLAY RETURN ANGLE CHOICE SOUND CONTROL VCR 1 SUBWOOFER 1 EFFECT Press TIME repeatedly.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 40 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ 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” (except when selecting the DBS tuner as the source).
TH-A9(UW).book Page 41 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 4 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. 5 Selecting the FM reception mode When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast. • You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 42 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ Preference settings You can set various preferences for playback via three dedicated on-screen displays. On-screen menu components Referred to as a “tab”. Using the preference setting menus DISPLAY LANGUAGE The procedure how to set the preferences is explained here.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 43 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM English ■ ■ LANGUAGE MENU settings Choosing menu language Choosing subtitle language Some DVD discs feature menu display in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for menu display. Some DVD discs feature subtitle display in multiple languages. With these discs, it is possible to set the default language for subtitle display. 1 1 Open the LANGUAGE menu.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 44 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ DISPLAY MENU settings Select monitor type Screen saver settings 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. Set the screen saver to prevent screen burn. 1 2 Open the DISPLAY menu. 1 See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 42.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 45 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM English ■ ■ SYSTEM MENU setting AUTO STANDBY AV COMPULINK MODE When the system is stopped for more than 30 minutes or 60 minutes in the source DVD, the system enters standby mode automatically. If you use the AV Compulink system, you must set this item correctly. 1 Open the SYSTEM menu. Open the SYSTEM menu. See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 42. See “Using the preference setting menus” on page 42.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 46 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ 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. 4 5 Press ENTER or the ∞ cursor. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons (0~9).
TH-A9(UW).book Page 47 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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. 1 Use the 5/∞ ∞ cursors to move the pointer to select YES or NO, then press ENTER.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 48 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ Amplifier settings 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. 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. LFE ATT.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 49 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM • CENTER SPK Pressing the button toggles between the following settings. When the FRONT SPK is selected “SMALL”: SMALL* j NONE When the FRONT SPK is selected “LARGE”: j LARGE j SMALL* j NONE j Setting tone Adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the front speakers. 1 2 Press SETTING. Press the 5/∞ ∞ cursors until “BASS” or “TREBLE” appears on the display. • REAR SPK Pressing the button toggles between the following settings.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 50 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Amplifier settings Adjusting crossover Adjusting dynamic range 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. • When you use the supplied speakers with this system, set the crossover frequency as follows: CROSSOVER: 200Hz You can compress the dynamic range.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 51 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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 Adjusting speaker level While playing a noise-like test tone, you can adjust the output level of each speaker by increasing or decreasing the sound volume from the speaker.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 52 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 53 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM 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 explained here. Connection and setup When connecting to a TV Connect the center unit to a TV via the AV COMPU LINK terminals. Then, set the AV COMPULINK setting of the center unit as follows.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 54 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM AV COMPU LINK remote control system Operation You can enjoy pictures and/or sound by just putting a source component (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. 1 2 3 Turn on the main power of the TV. Insert a disc into the source component. Press PLAY of the source component.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 55 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and DBS tuners. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 56 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1 Slide the remote control mode to “CATV/ DBS.” 2 1 2 Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS . Keep press until step 4 is finished. 3 4 Enter manufacturer’s code (2 digits) using buttons 1 - 9, and 0. 5 . Starts playback. Rewinds a video tape.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 57 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM English ■ ■ 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. Label side Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesive on its surface.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 58 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Power does not come on. The power cord. Insert the plug into the socket. Power is not supplied to the powered sub- The power cord has been pulled out of the Press the on the center unit to switch woofer AC outlet.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 59 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM English ■ ■ Specifications Center unit (XV-THA9) Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02 % AUX Input Level 290 mV/47 kΩ Video section Color Syatem Horizontal Resolution Signal-to-Noise Ratio Output Level PAL/NTSC selectable 500 lines 68 dB S-video-Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω S-video-C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω Composite: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω Component-Y: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω Component-PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω Tuner section Tuning Range FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.
English TH-A9(UW).book Page 60 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM ■ ■ 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.
TH-A9(UW).book Page 61 Monday, March 12, 2001 9:17 AM Appendix B: Country code list for parental lock This list is used for the parental Lock operation. For details, see page 46.
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