JVC MX-DVA9 Instructions Manual
JVC MX-DVA9 Instructions Manual

JVC MX-DVA9 Instructions Manual

Compact component system consists of ca-mxdva9, sp-mxg79, and sp-ds99tn (sp-dsc99tn and sp-dss99tn)
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COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT
MX-DVA9
— Consists of CA-MXDVA9, SP-MXG79, and SP-DS99TN (SP-DSC99TN and SP-DSS99TN)
— Composé du CA-MXDVA9, SP-MXG79 et SP-DS99TN (SP-DSC99TN et SP-DSS99TN)
(SP-DSC99TN)
SP-MXG79
SP-DS99TN
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
CA-MXDVA9
(SP-DSS99TN)
SP-MXG79
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.
GVT0057-001A
[J,C]

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  • Page 1 COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT MX-DVA9 — Consists of CA-MXDVA9, SP-MXG79, and SP-DS99TN (SP-DSC99TN and SP-DSS99TN) — Composé du CA-MXDVA9, SP-MXG79 et SP-DS99TN (SP-DSC99TN et SP-DSS99TN) SP-MXG79 (SP-DSC99TN) INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS CA-MXDVA9 SP-DS99TN (SP-DSS99TN) SP-MXG79 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No.
  • Page 2 Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCTS SAFETY INSTRUCTION (Statement in accordance with the UL standards) 1) Read Instructions — Read carefully this instructions for your safe use before this product is installed, wire-connected, and operated. 2) Retain Instructions — For your future reference, retain this instruction.
  • Page 4 Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ... 3 Front Panel ... 3 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started ... 6 Supplied Accessories ... 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Connecting Antennas ... 6 Connecting Speakers ... 7 Connecting Other Equipment ...
  • Page 6: Location Of The Buttons And Controls

    Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Front Panel – 3 –...
  • Page 7 Display Window See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Disc trays 2 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (10, 39, 40) 3 Remote sensor 4 PRESET + / – control (13) 4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) control (10, 12, 17, 18, 21, 23, 31, 38 –...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel. Remote Control 1 FM/AM button (10, 13) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. FM MODE button* (13) 2 AUX button (10 ) Pressing this button also turns on the unit.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Supplied Accessories Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied. • AM loop antenna (1) • FM antenna (1) • Remote control (1) • Batteries (2) •...
  • Page 10: Connecting Speakers

    AM antenna ANTENNA AM EXT AM LOOP FM 75 COAXIAL AM loop antenna (supplied) Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. • If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 11: Connecting Other Equipment

    To connect a center speaker and rear speakers By connecting a center speaker and rear speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKERS jacks, you can enjoy Dolby Digital multichannel sound and the DSP Surround modes (see page 28). SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR CENTER RIGHT LEFT CAUTION: SPEAKER...
  • Page 12: Canceling The Display Demonstration

    To connect a TV Connect your TV and this unit using the composite video cord (supplied) or an S-video cord (not supplied). • You can also use JVC’s AV COMPU LINK control system. For details, see page 42. Protective plug...
  • Page 13: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning On or Off the Power To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON so that the STANDBY lamp goes off. To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON again so that the STANDBY lamp lights up. • A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 01—VOL 30, and VOL MAX). Turn VOLUME + / – clockwise (+) to increase the volume or counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.
  • Page 15: Creating Your Own Sound Modes -Manual Mode

    D.CLUB*: Increases resonance and bass. HALL*: Adds depth and brilliance to the sound. STADIUM*: Adds clarity and spreads the sound, like in an outdoor stadium. SEA (Sound Effect Amplifer) modes: ROCK: Boosts low and high frequency. Good for acoustic music. POP: Good for vocal music.
  • Page 16: Listening To Fm And Am Broadcasts

    Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts Tuning into a Station Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes into the previously received station (either FM or AM). • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. Start searching for stations.
  • Page 17: Playing Back Discs-Introduction

    Playing Back Discs—Introduction Discs you can play This unit has been designed to playback discs having the marks listed below. Disc Mark Video Type (Logo) Format Video NTSC Video Audio COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CD-R** CD-RW** • On some discs, their actual operations may be different from what is explained in this manual.
  • Page 18: Dvd Features

    DVD Features Some DVDs contain several multi-angle views, audio languages and subtitles. When you find the following marks on the DVD or its package, you can select these elements recorded on the DVD. Multi-angle views are recorded on the disc. The number inside the mark indicates the total number of the recorded multi-angle views.
  • Page 19: Basic Disc Playback

    Basic Disc Playback This unit cannot accept any disc operations while reading disc contents. Loading Discs On the unit ONLY: Press 0 for the disc tray (DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3) you want to load a disc onto. The unit automatically turns on and the disc tray comes out.
  • Page 20 While playing back a disc encoded with Dolby Digital, the DOLBY DIGITAL lamp on the front panel lights up. You can also confirm the current channel setting by pressing DISPLAY on the unit (see page 45 for details). • If it has multichannel signals—5.1 ch, Surround mode is automatically activated, and the SURROUND lamp also lights up.
  • Page 21: Vcd/Cd Playback

    1:33:33 DISC TITLE CHAP. TIME BITRATE 1 2 3 4 1 : Current disc number 2 : Current title number 3 : Current chapter number 4 : Elapsed playing time of the current title 5 : Transmission rate VCD/CD Playback •...
  • Page 22: Searching For A Particular Point

    Enter desired playing time by pressing the number buttons. • You can only use Time Search within a currently playing track. • To enter the time of “03:45,” press 0, 3, 4, 5. (Always enter all 4 digits.) To cancel mis-entry for Time Search, press CONTROL .
  • Page 23: Menu-Driven Playback-Dvd/Vcd With Pbc Function

    Menu-Driven Playback Menu Operations Menu-driven playback is possible while playing back a DVD with menu-driven features or a VCD with the Playback Control (PBC) function. 7 When playing a DVD DVD discs generally have their own menus or title lists. A menu usually contains various information about the disc and playback selections.
  • Page 24: Selecting Playback Modes

    Selecting Playback Modes This unit cannot accept any disc operations while reading disc contents. Programming the Playing Order of the Titles and Tracks—Program Play You can arrange the order in which the titles (for DVD) and tracks (for VCD and CD) play before you start playing. You can program up to 18 steps.
  • Page 25: On The Remote Control

    On the remote control: Load discs. • If the current playing source is not the DVD/VCD/CD player press DVD 3, then 7 before going to the next step. Press PLAY MODE. The play mode screen appears on the TV. Press CONTROL or move to “PROGRAM,”...
  • Page 26: Playing At Random-Random Play

    Playing at Random—Random Play The titles and tracks of all loaded discs are played at random. • When you use Random play for a VCD with the PBC function activated, the PBC function is turned off. • Random Play cannot be used on some DVD discs. On the unit: Load discs.
  • Page 27: A-B Repeat

    When a DVD is a played back. REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH CHAP. SEARCH REPEAT CHAPTER TITLE CHAPTER • TITLE: Current title will be repeated. • CHAPTER: Current chapter will be repeated. When a CD or VCD disc is played back. REPEAT A-B REPEAT TIME SEARCH REPEAT Canceled...
  • Page 28: Dvd/Vcd Special Effect Playback

    DVD/VCD Special Effect Playback Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Playback You can still a picture and advance the still picture frame by frame. Still picture On the remote control ONLY: Press 8 once during play. A still picture appears on the TV screen. Frame-by-frame playback On the remote control ONLY: Press 8 repeatedly during play to...
  • Page 29: Viewing The Desired Chapters/Tracks-Digest

    Viewing the Desired Chapters/Tracks—Digest You can view 9 opening scenes of chapters or tracks at a time and select desired scene from those displayed on the TV screen directly. • You can not use this function on VCD with the PBC function.
  • Page 30: Playing Back Tapes

    Playing Back Tapes You can play back type I, type II, and type IV tapes without changing any settings. Playing Back a Tape Press EJECT (0) for the deck you want to use. For Deck A Put a cassette in with the exposed part of the tape down.
  • Page 31: Using Dsp Surround Mode

    Using DSP Surround Mode In order to reproduce a more acoustic sound field in your listening room while playing any source, you can use following DSP Surround modes. • DSP Surround mode can be also used for a disc encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1ch.
  • Page 32: Recording

    Recording IMPORTANT: • It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.
  • Page 33: Dubbing Tapes

    Dubbing Tapes You can record from one tape to another. On the unit ONLY: Press TAPE 2 3, then 7. Put the source cassette in deck A, and a recordable cassette in deck B. • Put the cassettes in both decks so that the tapes will run in the forward (3) direction.
  • Page 34: Auto Edit Recording

    Auto Edit Recording By using Auto Edit Recording, you can record disc tracks to fit the tape. Auto Edit Recording makes a program by selecting disc tracks in numerical order. However, to prevent the end of the last track on the front side from being cut off, the last track is selected so as to fit on the remaining tape length.
  • Page 35: Operating The On-Screen Menu

    Operating the On-Screen Menu Using the on-screen menus, you can store the initial selection for subtitle languages and audio languages (sound) for DVD playback as well as other settings. • The on-screen menu disappears if no operation is done for five minutes.
  • Page 36: Changing The Initial Language Settings

    Changing the Initial Language Settings On LANGUAGE menu, you can select the following initial languages. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE ENGLISH ON SCREEN LANGUAGE ENGLISH PRESS • MENU LANGUAGE : Select the DVD menu language. Selectable languages—ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE, AA –...
  • Page 37 More about “SPEAKER SETTING” The following example shows the ideal speaker locations for surround reproduction in your listening room. Center speaker Left front speaker 30˚ 30˚ 90˚ Left rear speaker If you can locate the speakers as the above example, you can select “5.1CHANNEL”...
  • Page 38: Changing The Display Settings

    7 Adjusting the center and rear speaker output levels You can adjust the speaker output level for the center speaker and rear speakers. You can adjust the output level while listening to the test tone. • Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers.
  • Page 39: Changing The System Settings

    – Select “OFF” to deactivate Resume play. Playback always starts from the beginning. • AV COMPULINK MODE : When connecting this unit to a JVC’s TV with the AV COMPULINK remote control system, select the proper setting. – Select “DVD 1” when connecting this unit to the COMPONENT VIDEO or INPUT-2 terminals on a –...
  • Page 40: Using The Parental Lock

    Using the Parental Lock Setting the Parental Lock Level Using this function, you can restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes (and those not suitable for your family members). • This function is only possible for the DVDs containing such rating level information (Level 1 to Level 8). On the remote control ONLY: Press ENTER while holding down 7.
  • Page 41: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers There are three timers available — Daily Timer, Recording Timer, and Sleep Timer. Before using the timers, you need to set the clock built in the unit. (See page 10.) Using Daily Timer With Daily Timer, you can wake to your favorite music or radio program.
  • Page 42 Turn 4 / ¢ to select the source to play, then press SET. • The source changes as follows: TUNER FM TUNER AM TAPE DISC– – – TUNER FM: tunes into a specified preset FM station. = Go to step 6. TUNER AM: tunes into a specified preset AM station.
  • Page 43: Using Recording Timer

    Using Recording Timer With Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. You can set the timer whether the system is on or off. How Recording Timer actually works The unit automatically turns on, tunes into the specified station, sets the volume level to “VOL MIN,”...
  • Page 44: Using Sleep Timer

    To turn off or on Recording Timer after its setting is done 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC” appears on the display. 2 To turn off the Recording Timer, press CANCEL/DEMO. indicator and the REC (Recording Timer) indicator go off from the display (“OFF”...
  • Page 45: Using Av Compu Link Control System

    Using AV COMPU LINK Control System The AV COMPU LINK control system allows you to use JVC’s TV with simple operations. To use AV COMPU LINK control system, you need to connect this unit and a TV through the AV COMPU LINK terminals.
  • Page 46: Appendix A-Maintenance

    Appendix A —Maintenance To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
  • Page 47: Appendix B-Troubleshooting

    Appendix B —Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
  • Page 48: Appendix C-Output Signals Through The Optical Digital Output Terminal

    Appendix C —Output Signals Through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Terminal They differ according to the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” setting (see page 33). DIGITAL AUDIO Playback disc DVD with 48 kHz, Linear PCM 48 kHz, Linear PCM with 96 kHz, Linear PCM 48 kHz, Linear PCM with Dolby Digital Dolby Digital bitstream...
  • Page 49: Appendix E-Language Code For On-Screen Menu

    Appendix E —Language Code for On-Screen Menu This code list is used when you select a language of on-screen menus (see page 33). Code Language Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan...
  • Page 50: Appendix F-Country Code For Parental Lock

    Appendix F —Country Code for Parental Lock This code list is used when you set a country code for parental lock (see page 37). Code Language Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa...
  • Page 51 Code Language 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...
  • Page 52: Appendix G-Glossary

    Appendix G —Glossary 4:3 Letter Box screen This is one method for displaying a wide screen picture on a conventional sized (4:3) TV. While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen. 4:3 Pan-Scan screen This is one method for displaying a wide screen picture on a conventional sized (4:3) TV.
  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications MX-DVA9 Amplifier section — CA-MXDVA9 Output Power FRONT SUBWOOFERS: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. MAIN SPEAKERS: 55 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 54 To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51001-5 (0301) ®...
  • Page 55 If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
  • Page 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0701MWMMDWJEM...

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