JVC RX-ES1SL User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1002-016A
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Warnings, Cautions, and Others
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
f. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution--STANDBY/ON OIl switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON O/I switch in any position does not disconnect the mains
line. The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or
c{oth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on
the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be followed strictly.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
The model number, supply ratings and identifications are located on the
bottom.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
Spacing 15 cm or more
RX-ES1SL
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Table of Contents
Parts identification ............................................................ 2
Getting started .................................................................. 4
Before installation ................................................................................ 4
Checking the supplied accessories ..................................................... 4
Putting batteries in the remote control ................................................. 4
Setting the voltage selector ................................................................. 4
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................................. 5
Connecting the speakers ..................................................................... 6
Connecting video components ............................................................ 7
Connecting the power cord ................................................................ 10
Basic operations ............................................................. 11
1 Turn on the power .......................................................................... 11
2 Select the source to play ................................................................ 11
3 Adjust the volume .......................................................................... t2
Selecting the digital decode mode ..................................................... 12
Turning off the sounds temporarily--Muting ...................................... 13
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ....................................... 13
Changing the display brightness ........................................................ 14
Speaker settings ............................................................. 15
Setting the speakers information automatically
--Smart Surround Setup ............................................................. 15
Setting the speakers and subwoofer information quickly
--Quick Setup ............................................................................. 16
Setting the speakers and subwoofer information manually
--Manuai Setup ........................................................................... 17
Basic settings .................................................................. 19
Operating procedure .......................................................................... 19
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals
--DIGITAL IN ............................................................................... 19
Setting Auto Surround--AUTO SR .................................................... 20
Setting the video component input mode
--DVD VIDEO/DBS VIDEO ......................................................... 20
Sound adjustments ......................................................... 21
Operating procedure .......................................................................... 21
Adjusting thetone--BASS, TREBLE ................................................. 21
Adjusting the subwoofer output IeveI--SUBWFR .............................. 21
Adjusting the front speakers output balance--BAL ........................... 22
Reinforcingthe bass--B.BOOST ...................................................... 22
Attenuatingthe inputsignaI--ATT ..................................................... 22
Tuner operations ............................................................. 23
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing ................................................ 23
Tuning in to stations manually............................................................ 23
Using preset tuning ............................................................................ 23
Selecting the FMreception mode ...................................................... 24
Creating realistic sound fields ....................................... 25
Reproducingtheater ambience ..........................................................25
Introducingthe Surround/DSP modes ................................................25
About relationsbetween speakerlayout
and Surround/DSP modes ........................................................... 27
Using Surround modes ...................................................................... 27
Using DSPmodes ............................................................................. 29
Using the DVD MULTI playback mode ........................... 31
Activatingthe DVDMULTIplaybackmode.......................................... 31
Adjusting thespeakeroutputlevel......................................................31
AV COMPLU LINK remote control system .................... 32
Operating other JVC products ....................................... 34
Operating other manufacturers' equipment ................... 35
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 38
Specifications .................................................................. 40

Parts identification
Remotecontrol
When operating this receiver, aIways set the mode selector
(7) to "AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS"
HOMETHEA_R RECEIVER
DVD VCR DBS TV
DVD VCR DBS TV
DVDMUL'n F'M/AM 'W/VIDEO MU]]NG
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@TUNING FMMODE TUNINGa
MEMORY
See pages in parentheses for details.
Standby/on buttons (11, 34 -37)
O/I AUDIO, DVD O/I, VCR t_/I, DBS O/I, TV O/I
Source selecting buttons (11)
DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, DVD MULTI, FM/AM
CHANNEL +/- buttons (34 - 37)
[4 TV VOL (volume) +/- buttons (34, 37)
• Operating buttons for video components (34, 36)
F,<_, Ira,-,m_Ja,_, n, ii, iI,-_=,-
• Operating buttons for tuner (23, 24)
TUNING _]_,TUNING _, FM MODE, MEMORY
SLEEP button (13)
DIMMER button (14)
BASS BOOST button (22)
9 SMART S (surround). SETUP button (15)
0 EFFECT button (30)
11 TEST button (28- 30)
12 Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwooter output levels
(21,28, 30, 31)
SUBWFR (subwoofer) +/-, CENTER +/-, SURR L (Left
surround) +/-, SURR R (right surround) +/-
13 TV/VlDEObutton (34, 37)
i4] MUTING button (13)
[i5 VOLUME +/- buttons (12)
16 Mode selector
AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS, DVD
17 • Numeric buttons for adjusting tone (21)
BASS _/_, TREBLE _]_/_
• Numeric buttons for selecting preset channels (24)
• Numeric buttons for operating video components (34 - 37)
i8 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (11,12)
i9 TONE button (21)
2o A (audio).POSITION button (22)
21 DECODE button (12)
2_ SURROUND button (27, 29, 30)
Buttons shown in half tone color are used for operating JVC DVD
player.
• If these buttons cannot be functioned normally, use a remote
control supplied with your DVD player. See the instruction
supplied with the DVD player for details.
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Parts identification
See pages in parentheses for details.
STANDBY/ON O/I button and STANDBY lamp (11,23)
2 DIMMER button (14)
SETTING button (16, 17, 19)
4 ADJUST button (21,28, 30, 31)
SURROUND button (28, 30)
Display window (see below)
• Source indicators
DVD MULTI, DVD, DBS, VCR, TV, FM/AM
•SET button (16, t7, 19, 21,28 - 31)
•TUNER PRESET button (24)
Remote sensor (4)
_o SOURCE SELECTOR (11)
MULTI JOG (16, 17, 19, 21,24, 28- 31)
MASTER VOLUME control (12)
_2 PHONES jack (12)
I]] Signal format indicators (11,13)
ANALOG, LPCM (Linear PCM), DOLBY D (Doiby Digital), DTS
2 Signal and speaker indicators (14)
DSP indicator (26, 29, 30)
4 I"11 PLII indicator (25)
HP (headphone) indicator (12)
SLEEP indicator (13)
BASS BOOST indicator (22)
Tuner operation indicators (23)
TUNED, ST (stereo)
AUTO MUTING indicator (24)
10 INPUT ATT (attenuator) indicator (22)
AUTO SR (surround) indicator (20)
12 Main display
i3 Volume level indicator (11)
;4 A (audio).POSlTION indicator (22)
VOLTAGE SELECTOR (4)
2 ANTENNA terminals (5)
DVD IN terminals (7, 8)
FRONT, CENTER, SURR (REAR), SUBWOOFER
4 COMPONENT VIDEO terminals (7 - 9)
DVD IN, DBS IN, MONITOR OUT
VIDEO terminals (7 - 9)
DVD IN, DBS IN, VCR OUT (REC)/IN (PLAY), MONITOR OUT
DIGITAL IN terminals (10)
DIGITAL 1 (DVD), DIGITAL 2 (DBS), DIGITAL 3 (TV)
Speaker terminals (6)
FRONT SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER
SPEAKER
AV COMPULINK-II] terminals (32)
AUDIO terminals (8, 9)
DBS IN, VCR OUT (REC)/IN (PLAY), TV IN
o SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6) 3

Getting started
Beforeinstallation
General Precautions
•DO NOTinsert any meta_object intothe unit.
• DO NOTdisassemble the unit or removescrews, covers, or cabinet.
• DO NOTexpose the unitto rain or moisture.
Locations
• Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture.
• The temperature around the unit must be between -5C and 35_C.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor ventilation
could cause overheating and damage the unit.
Handling the unit
• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.
• DO NOT puff on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the
cord.
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference, if
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is weIFshielded against interference.
• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,
the preset settings such as preset FM or AM channels and sound
adjustments may be erased in a few days.
Puttingbatteriesinthe remotecontrol
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
1Press and slide the
buttery cover on the back _F
of the remote control. - _I_€_ --
2 Insert batteries.
Make sureto matchthe polarity:
(+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
3Replace the cover.
Checkingthesuppliedaccessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece
supp{ied.
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (f)
• Digital coaxial cord (t)
• AC plug adaptor (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.
• Supplied bufteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued use.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avo{d leaking or cracking cells:
• P{ace batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (-) 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.
When using the remote control aim the remote control direct{y at the
remote sensor on the front panel.
Remote sensor
Settingthevoltageselector
Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.
Select the correct voltage in VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear of the
receiver by using a screw driver. Check to be sure if the voltage mark
is set to the voltage for your area where this unit plugs in.
Voltage mark --
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Getting started
Connectingthe FM andAM antennas
_IfFM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
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IfAM reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-
covered wire (not supplied).
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Snap the tabs on the loop
into the slots of the base to
assemble the AM loop
antenna.
AM antennaconnection
Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and the black cord to
_r terminal.
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
•If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM {oop
antenna connected.
FMantennaconnection
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 _ COAXIAL terminal
as temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (net
supplied). Before attaching e 75 _2coaxial cable with a connector
(IEC or DiN 45325), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on the
right.
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any
other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.
This could cause poor reception.
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Getting Started
Connectingthespeakers
Turn off all components before connections.
SpeakerLayoutDiagram
After connecting the front, center and surround speakers, and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best
)ossible surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 18.
speaker
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Right surround
speaker
Connectingthe front,center,andsurroundspeakers
For each speaker, connect the (+) and (-) terminals on the rear panel
to the (+) and (-) terminals marked on the speakers respectively.
1Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each
speaker cord (not supplied).
2 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal (_1_),
then insert the speaker cord ((2_).
3Release the finger from the clamp.
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Powered subwoofer
Connectingthe subwoofer
Byconnecting a subwoofer,you can enhancethe bass or reproduce
the originai LFE signals recorded in the digital software.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cord
with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directionaL Normaily place it in front of you.
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@ To center speaker
_'_ To right surround speaker
© To left surround speaker
@ To right front speaker
IE'_TO left front speaker
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Getting started
Connectingvideocomponents
Turn off all components before making connections.
• Illustrations of the input/output terminals are typicai examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the
terminai names actually printed on the rear vary among different components.
Notes for video connection:
• You can use composite video cord or S-video cord for connecting the VCR to this receiver.
• You can use component video cord in addition to composite video cord and S-video cord for connecting your DVD player, TV and DBS tuner
to this receiver.
• By using S-video cord or component video cord, you can get a better picture quality--in the order: composite < S-video < component.
• To view the picture from the DVD player, DBS tuner or VCR on your TV, connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of cord for
connecting the DVD player, DBS tuner or VCR to this receiver.
DVDplayerconnection
•When connecting a DVD player with stereo output jacks:
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Component video cord (not supplied)
Green
Blue
Red Red
Composite video cord (not supplied)
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S-video cord (not supplied)
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_DVD Player
Stereo audio cord (not supplied)
./,__ o front right channel audio output
To front left channel audio output
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Getting started
•When connecting a DVD playerwith its analog discrete output jacks (5.1-channel reproduction--see page 31):
Green Green
Connect using one of the Component video cord (not supplied) '__k_
video terminals. P,
Composite video cord (notsupplied) •tlgeO t-VIDEO
S-video cord (not supplied) L__/DVD Player
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Stereo audio cord (notsupplied)
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. _ -_\ #_:=_ To front right channel audio output
_}_ _]_ To front left channel audio output
--_ _ --L /:_3=_ To center channel audio output
f€_,.._€_ _._-,-_._ /._-,,_,--_ To surround left channel audio
I _ I _--_--_--' , _ _--_ output
I L_ _ " /_ To surround right channel audio
/output
_:'_-_/_ _ To subwoofer output
Monauralaudio cord (not supplied)
VCRconnection
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