JVC Th A9 Instructions

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Connections
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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Parts Identification
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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...

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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...

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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...

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Principles of operation
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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...

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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...