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.
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT0562-004A
[B]
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
TH-A9R
RM-STHA9R
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
DVD MENU
TUNING
UP
DOWN
REC
/REW
FF/
PAUSE
STROBE
MEMORY
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
F.SEARCH
B.SEARCH
PTY SEARCH
EON SELECT
RDS DISPLAY
PTY-
+PTY
PLAY
CHANNEL
TV VOL
VOLUME
STOP
DVD
AUDIO
TV
STANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODE
SUBTITLE
TITLE
AUDIO
TIME
DIGEST
ZOOM
VCR
TV
SLEEP
SETTING
TV RETURN FM MODE
100+
RDS
DVD
CONTROL
SUBWOOFER
EFFECT
CENTER
TEST
REAR-R
ENTER
EON
PLAY
MODE
THEATER
POSITION
DSP
MODE
REAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE
ANGLE
RETURN
SOUND
FM/AM
AUX
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R
SP-PWA9
XV-THA9R
SP-XSA9
SP-XSA9
SP-XCA9
Consists of XV-THA9R, SP-PWA9, SP-XCA9, and SP-XSA9
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoide 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.
XV-THA9R
SP-PWA9
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
PRODUCTION OF LABELS
1 CLASSIFICATION MARK, PLACED ON REAR
ENCLOSURE
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct expo-
sure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CAUTION:
1. Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the
ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspa-
per or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
2. Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
3. When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
4. Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with
water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liq-
uids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, pot-
ted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this apparatus.
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.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT.
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue :
Neutral
Brown :
Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Caution
ü
ü
ü
ü button!
Disconnect the XV-THA9R and SP-PWA9 main
plugs to shut the power off completely. The
üý
button on the XV-THA9R in any position do not dis-
connect the meins 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.
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or
obstructions
Stand height
5 cm or more
Front
XV-THA9R
Floor
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or
obstructions
SP-PWA9
Front
Floor
CAUTION:Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
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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 ........................................................................ 5
Video CDs with Playback Control function ......................... 5
Connections .......................................................... 6
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas ....................... 6
Connecting the powered sub-woofer .................................... 6
Connecting the TV................................................................ 6
Connecting the TV with the SCART connector ................... 7
Connecting speakers ............................................................. 8
Connecting an audio component........................................... 9
Connecting the power cord ................................................. 10
Putting batteries in the remote control ................................ 10
Parts Identification .............................................. 11
Principles of operation ........................................ 14
Operation with the remote control ...................................... 14
On-screen displays .............................................................. 15
Preventing screen burn-out with the screen saver
[SCREEN SAVER] ............................................................ 16
Basic operations ................................................. 17
To turn the system power supply ON and OFF (standby) .. 17
To turn TV power ON and OFF ......................................... 17
Adjusting volume [VOLUME] ........................................... 17
Sub-woofer volume control and phase setting.................... 18
Muting the sound [MUTING]............................................. 18
Selecting the source to play ................................................ 18
Changing the decode mode [DECODE] ............................. 19
Audio channel display indicator ......................................... 19
Using the Sleep Timer [SLEEP] ......................................... 20
Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE] ................................. 20
Using the DVD player ......................................... 22
To turn on the system and TV ............................................ 22
To insert a disc .................................................................... 22
To play a disc ...................................................................... 23
Pausing................................................................................ 24
Fast forward and backward................................................. 24
Locating the beginning ....................................................... 24
Resuming playback............................................................. 25
Selecting playback from the DVD menu ............................ 25
Selecting the location to view from the Video CD menu ... 26
To specify the title, chapter, or track number for
playback .............................................................................. 26
To play from the beginning of a title, chapter, or track ...... 27
To specify the chapter number for playback
[CHAP. SEARCH] ............................................................. 27
To specify the time for playback [TIME SEARCH] .......... 27
To select the screen for playback from the digest screen
[DIGEST]............................................................................ 28
To advance the picture one frame at a time ........................ 29
Slow-Motion Playback [SLOW] ........................................ 29
To display Continuous Photos [STROBE] ......................... 30
Zooming a scene [ZOOM].................................................. 31
Changing the Subtitle Language [SUBTITLE] .................. 31
Changing the audio language or sound [AUDIO] .............. 32
Changing the audio channel [AUDIO] ............................... 32
Viewing from Multiple Angles [ANGLE].......................... 33
Selecting the Picture Character [THEATER POSITION].. 34
Repeating a current title, chapter or track, or all tracks
[REPEAT]........................................................................... 34
Repeating a desired part [A-B REPEAT]............................35
Programming the Playing Order [PROGRAM] ..................36
Random Play [RANDOM] ..................................................37
To check the DVD function status ......................................37
To check the disc information .............................................38
To check the time information ............................................38
Receiving radio broadcasts................................. 40
Tuning in stations manually ................................................40
Using preset tuning..............................................................40
Selecting the FM reception mode........................................41
Beat cut................................................................................41
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive
FM stations ..........................................................................42
What information can RDS signals provide? ......................42
Searching for a program by PTY codes ..............................42
Switching to a broadcast program of your choice
temporarily ..........................................................................43
Preference settings ............................................. 44
Using the preference setting menus.....................................44
LANGUAGE MENU settings ............................... 45
Choosing menu language ....................................................45
Choosing audio language ....................................................45
Choosing subtitle language .................................................45
Choosing on-screen language..............................................45
DISPLAY MENU settings .................................... 46
Select monitor type..............................................................46
Screen saver settings ...........................................................46
On-screen guide settings .....................................................46
SYSTEM MENU setting ...................................... 47
AUTO STANDBY ..............................................................47
RESUME.............................................................................47
AV COMPULINK MODE..................................................47
Limiting playback by children .............................. 48
To set Parental Lock for the first time
[PARENTAL LOCK]..........................................................48
To temporarily release the Parental lock .............................49
Amplifier settings................................................. 50
Basic operation for setting amplifier ...................................50
Setting balance ....................................................................50
Setting tone..........................................................................51
Setting speaker size .............................................................51
Adjusting delay time ...........................................................51
Adjusting crossover .............................................................52
Adjusting LFE attenuator ....................................................52
Adjusting dynamic range.....................................................52
Sound settings .................................................... 53
Adjusting sub-woofer level .................................................53
Adjusting speaker level .......................................................53
Adjusting DSP effect...........................................................54
Operating Other Manufacturers' Video
Equipment ........................................................... 55
Care and handling of discs.................................. 57
How to handle discs ............................................................57
Troubleshooting .................................................. 58
Specifications ...................................................... 59
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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.
Power cord
· Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
· A small amount of power 1.9 W is always consumed while the
power cord is connected to the wall outlet. (center unit only)
· When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug, not the power cord.
To prevent malfunction of the unit
· There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes
wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
· Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.
· Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on the
market, because it may damage the unit.
· Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it, because
damage to the unit may result.
Note about the copyguard system
· The DVD disc is protected by the copyguard system. When you
connect the unit to your VCR directly, the copyguard system
activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.
Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place your unit in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a heating
device.
When you're away
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time,
remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the unit.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant
instructions on the use of chemically-coated cloths. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and disinfectants. These
may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the unit
Turn off the power switch and remove the plug from the wall
outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the
unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
Avoid getting your hand caught in the disc
cover
Getting caught may injure your hand.
Checking the supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are
supplied with the unit.
The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces
supplied.
* Speaker wall brackets and screws are packed
together with the satellite speakers.
Remote control (1)
Batteries (2)
AM (MW) Loop
Antenna (1)
FM Antenna (1)
AC Power Cord (1)
Video Cable (1)
System Cable (1)
Speaker Cord 5 m
(16.4 ft) (3)
Speaker Cord 10m
(32.8 ft) (2)
Satellite speaker wall
bracket (2)*
Screws (2)*
RM-STHA9R
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
DVD MENU
TUNING
UP
DOWN
REC
/REW
FF/
PAUSE
STROBE
MEMORY
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
F.SEARCH
B.SEARCH
PTY SEARCH
EON SELECT
RDS DISPLAY
PTY-
+PTY
PLAY
CHANNEL
TV VOL
VOLUME
STOP
DVD
AUDIO
TV
STANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODE
SUBTITLE
TITLE
AUDIO
TIME
DIGEST
ZOOM
VCR
TV
SLEEP
SETTING
TV RETURN FM MODE
100+
RDS
DVD
CONTROL
SUBWOOFER
EFFECT
CENTER
TEST
REAR-R
ENTER
EON
PLAY
MODE
THEATER
POSITION
DSP
MODE
REAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE
ANGLE
RETURN
SOUND
FM/AM
AUX
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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 cinema system by simply connecting to a TV set.
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-A9R
RM-STHA9R
DVD CINEMA SYSTEM
DVD MENU
TUNING
UP
DOWN
REC
/REW
FF/
PAUSE
STROBE
MEMORY
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
F.SEARCH
B.SEARCH
PTY SEARCH
EON SELECT
RDS DISPLAY
PTY-
+PTY
PLAY
CHANNEL
TV VOL
VOLUME
STOP
DVD
AUDIO
TV
STANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODE
SUBTITLE
TITLE
AUDIO
TIME
DIGEST
ZOOM
VCR
TV
SLEEP
SETTING
TV RETURN FM MODE
100+
RDS
DVD
CONTROL
SUBWOOFER
EFFECT
CENTER
TEST
REAR-R
ENTER
EON
PLAY
MODE
THEATER
POSITION
DSP
MODE
REAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE
ANGLE
RETURN
SOUND
FM/AM
AUX
Center speaker
(SP-XCA9)
Front left speaker
Satellite speaker
(SP-XSA9)
Satellite speaker
(SP-XSA9)
Rear left speaker
Front right speaker
Rear right speaker
The center speaker and the
satellite speakers are
connected to the powered
sub-woofer.
Powered sub-woofer
(SP-PWA9)
TV
The center unit and
powered sub-woofer are
connected with the system
cable.
Satellite speaker
(SP-XSA9)
Satellite speaker
(SP-XSA9)
The TV is connected to the center unit.
Center unit (XV-THA9R)
Contains a DVD player, radio, and preamp (volume
control, tone control), together with a Dolby digital
decoder and DTS digital surround decoder for Dolby
Surround and DTS Digital Surround effects.
For some music software, the DAP mode offers the
expanded sound field.
This system is capable of most operations.
It may also be used to operate JVC TVs and VCRs, as well
as TVs and VCRs from other manufacturers. Note that the
remote control unit must be programmed with the correct
settings when using products from other manufacturers.
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