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
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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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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)
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• 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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TO open the cover of the remote _
control, push here then slide _ J_
downward. __
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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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Getting started
TV connection
DO NOT use aTV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in VCR; Otherwise, the picture may be distorted.
Connect using one of the video termine{s. Component video cord (not supplied) r
Red Red _,_ PR
Composite video cord (not supplied)
DBStunerconnection
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Composite video cord (not supplied)
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S-video cord (not supplied) L_ /DBS tuner
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Stereo audio cord (not supplied)
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Getting started
Digitalconnection
igital optical cord (not supplied)
(Dsiug_plieC_a;ialabl°r _
Before connecting I
a digital optical
cord, unplug the
protective plug.
®TV
DBS tuner
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DVD Player
•When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
been set for use with the following components:
- DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player
- DIGITAL 2 (optical): For DBS tuner
- DIGITAL 3 (optical): ForTV tuner
If you connect other components, change the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See "Setting the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminals--DIGITAL IN" on page 19.
• Select the correct digita_ input mode. See "Selecting the analog or
digita_ input mode" on page 11.
Connectingthe powercord
Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made.
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.
The preset settings such as preset channels end sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the fo{Iowing cases:
- When you unplug the power cord.
- When e power failure occurs.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord when disconnecting it, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other
accidents.
• Do not plug in before setting the voltage selector switch on the rear of the receiver and all connection procedures ere completed.
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Basic operations
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When operating the receiver
using the remote control,
always set the mode selector
to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.
Onthe frontpanel:
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name
you want appears on the display.
The source indicator corresponding to the setected source lights in
red.
• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as follows:
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DVD MULTI_--_DVD (DVD DIGITAL) -"*-_ 1
/DBS (DBS DIGtTAL)_CR-_,-_TV (TV DIGtTAL_
L_,-_FM _ AM _ (Backtothebeginning) |
From the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
• Eachtime you press FM/AM, FM and AM changes alternately.
DVD MULTI:
DVD (DIGITAL)*:
DBS (DIGITAL)*:
VCR:
TV (DIGITAL)*:
FM:
AM:
Select the DVD player using the analog discrete
output mode (5.1 channel reproduction).To enjoy
the DVD MULTI playback, see page 31.
Select the DVD player.
Select the DBS tuner.
Select the VCR.
Select the TV tuner.
Select an FM broadcast.
Setect an AM broadcast.
Press STANDBY/ON O/I (or O/I AUDIO on the remote
control).
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The current source indicator lights in
red. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on
the display.
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Current volume level is shown here.
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Current source name appears.
Toturnoffthe power(into standby)
Press STANDBY/ON O/I again (or Oil AUDIO on the remote control).
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
*Selectingthe analog or digitalinput mode
When you have connected the DVD player, DBS tuner, orTV tuner
using both the analog connection and the digital connection methods
(see pages 7 to 10), you need to select the correct input mode.
• You can select the digitai input only for sources which you have
selected digital input terminals for. (See "Setting the digital input
(DIGITAL iN) terminals--DIGITAL iN" on page 19.)
From the remote control ONLY:
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select the analog
or digital input mode.
• Eachtime you press the button, the input mode alternates between
the anaiog input ("ANALOG") and the digitai input ("DGTL AUTO").
DGTL AUTO: Select for the digitai input mode. The receiver
automatically detects the incoming signat format,
then the digital signal format indicator (DOLBY D,
DTS or LPCM) for the detected signals lights up.
ANALOG*: Select for the analog input mode.
* Initial setting
You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting "DVD MULTI"
as the playing source.
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Bas_ operaHons
When operating the receiver
using the remote control,
always set the mode selector
to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS,
To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the
remote control).
To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME - on
the remote control).
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any sources.
If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of "0" (minimum) to
"50" (maximum).
Listeningwith headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front
panel. This cancels the Surround mode currently selected,
deactivates speakers, and activates the HEADPHONE mode.
The HP (headphone) indicator lights up on the display.
• Disconnecting a pair of headphone from the PHONES jack cance_s
the HEADPHONE mode and activates the speakers.
HEADPHONE mode
When using the headphones, the following signal is output
regardless of your speaker setting:
-- For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signal is
output directly from the left and right headphones.
-- For multFchannel sources, the front left and right, center and
surround channel signal is down-mixed and then output from
the headphones without missing bass element.
You can enjoy multi-channel sound source using the
headphones.
CAUTION:
Be sure to turn down the volume:
• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high voiume can
damage both the headphones and your hearing.
• Before removing headphones, as high voiume may output from the
speakers.
Selectingthedigitaldecodemode
if the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS
Digifai Surround software with "DGTL AUTO" selected (see page 11),
follow the procedure below:
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks.
Fromthe remotecontrolONLY:
1Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select"DGTL
AUTO:'
2 Press DECODE to select "DGTL D.D:' or "DGTL
DTS:'
• Each time you press the button, the digital decode mode
changes as follows:...... ... ...
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DGTL AUTO _ DGTL D.D. ]
t oGTLoTS
•To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select "DGTL
D.D."
• To play back software encoded with DTS Digital Surround,
select "DGTL DTS."
When you turn off the power or select another source, "DGTL DTS" or
"DGTL D.D:' is canceled and the digital decode mode is automatically
reset to "DGTL AUTO."
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Basic operations
The following are the analog/digital signal format indicators on the
display to indicate what type of signat comes into the receiver.
ANALOG:
LPCM:
DOLBY D:
DTS:
Lights when analog input is selected.
Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.
• Lights when Dolby Digital signai comes in.
• Flashes when "DGTL D.D." is selected for software
not encoded with Dolby Digital
• Lights when DTS signal comes in.
• Flashes when "DGTL DTS" is selected for software
not encoded with DTS.
When "DGTL AUTO" cannot recognize the incoming signal, no
digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.
Turningoffthe powerwiththeSleep
Timer
You can fall asleep while listening to music--Sleep Timer.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and the shut-off time
changes in 10 minutes intervals.
SLEEP indicator
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Turningoffthesoundstemporarily--
Muting
From the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all
connected speakers.
'MUTING" appears on the display and the volume turns off (the
volume level indicator goes off).
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When the shut-off time comes:
The receiver turns off automatically.
To check or change the remaining time until the shut-off time:
Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears.
• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel the SleepTimer:
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP 0" appears on the display. (The
SLEEP indicator goes off.)
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
• Pressing VOLUME +/- (or turning MASTER VOLUME control on
the front panel) also restores the sound.
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Bas_ operaHons
Changingthe displaybrightness
You can dim the display.
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
•Each time you pressthe button, the indication changes asfollows:
DIMMER 1:
DIMMER 2:
DIMMER 3:
DIMMER OFF:
• Dims the display slightly.
• Dims the blue indication lighting source lamps.
• Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.
• Dims the blue indication lighting source lamps
(same as DIMMER 1).
Turns off the display and the blue indication
lighting source lamps.
Cancels the dim (norma_ display).
• When setting speakers and basic items or adjusting sound, select
"DIMMER OFF" to confirm the setting you make on the display.
• When selecting DVD or DVD MULTI as a source using the remote
control, DIMMER will only function if you are us{rig a JVC DVD
player. To dim the display and indication on the receiver, select e
source except DVD or DVD MULTI on the remote control, end then
press DIMMER.
Basicadjustmentofauto memory
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:
• when you turn off the power,
• when you change the source, and
• when you change the analog/digital input mode (see page 11).
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the
newly selected source ere automatically recalled.
The following can be stored for each source:
Analog/digital input mode (see page 11)
Tone adjustment (see page 21)
Subwoofer output level (see page 21 )
Bass boost (see page 22)
Input attenuator mode (see page 22)
Balance (see page 22)
Subwoofer audio position (see page 22)
Surround/DSP mode selection (see pages 25 - 30)
• If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for
each band.
• You cannot assign and store different settings for digital input
mode and analog input mode.
Signal andspeakerindicatorson the display
Signal indicators Speaker indicators
The following signal indicators light up --:
L: •When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left
channel signal comes in.
•When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
R: •When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right
channel signal comes in.
•When analog input is selected: Atways lights up.
C: Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.
LS: Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in.
RS: Lights up when the right surround channe_ signal comes in.
S: Lights up when the monaural surround channel signal
comes in.
LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.
The speaker indicators light up as follows:
• The subwoofer indicator (SUBWFR)tights up when "SUBWFR" is
set to "USE" for Quick Setup (see page 16) or to "YES" for
Manual Setup (see page 17).
• The other speaker indicators light up only when the
corresponding speaker isset to "SML" or "LRG," and also when
required for the current playback.
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Speaker settings
To obtain the best possible surround effect from Surreund/DSP modes (see pages 25 to 30), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer
information after all the connections are completed.You can set the speaker information using one of the following three methods.
Smart Surround Setup: Set the speakers information automatically by one simple action--clapping hands. The delay time and output level for
the center and surround speakers are set automatically.
Quick Setup: Set the speakers and subwooter information quickly by entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers,
and your room size.
Manual Setup: Set the speakers and subwoofer information manually.
•Before starting the speaker setting, connect and position the speakers and eubwoofer (see page 6) and turn on the receiver.
Settingthespeakersinformation
automatically--SmartSurroundSetup
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the
important element to obtain the best possible sound effect for the
Surround/DSP modes.
You need to set the delay time of the center and surround speakers
relative to the front speakers so that sounds through all the speakers
can reach you at the same time (see also page 18).
By using Smart Surround Setup, the speaker delay time and output
level are automatically calculated by one simple action--clapping
hands.
• To set the speaker information effectively using Smart Surround
Setup, unplug the power cords of all the components connected to
this receiver such as a TV, DVD player, DBS tuner, and VCR which
may cause noise.
• To use Smart Surround Setup effectively, connect both the center
and surround speakers.
• You can also set the crossover frequency, the low frequency effect
attenuator and the dynamic range compression manually (see page
18).
• When you change your speakers, do the following steps again.
Fromthe remotecontrolONLY:
When operating the
receiver using the remote
control, always set the
mode selector to
AUDIOfTV/VCR/DBS.
Beforeyou start,remember...
There isa time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 2again.
1Take your position where you listen to the sound.
3Confirm "SETTING UP" stops flashing and clap
your hands over your head once while "SETTING
UP" appears on the display.
The receiver starts detecting the level of the sound coming
through all speakers (except the subwooter).
After detecting the sound, one of the following indications appears
on the display.
SUCCESSFUL:
SILENT:
SILENT-ALL:
FAILED:
Sound of your clapping is successfully
detected. The receiver sets the delay time
and the output level of the center and
surround speakers automatically.
The receiver cannot detect sound from some
speakers.
The receiver cannot detect any sound from all
speakers.
The receiver cannot detect both right and left
channele for the front and/or surround
speakers correctly.
• When the receiver cannot detect the sound correctly ("SILENT,"
"SILENT-ALE' or "FAILED" appears on the display), "SETTING
UP" appears on the display again then repeat step 3.
• The speaker delay time and output levels are set automatically
when:
--the receiver detects the sound as "SILENT" twice in
succession.
--the receiver detects the sound as "SILENT" at the third time
after detecting "SILENT", "SILENT-ALL" and/or "FAILED"
twice.
• When the receiver detects the sound as "SILENT-ALL" or
"FAILED" three times, "MANUAL" appears on the display. Set
the speaker and subwooter information using Quick Setup (see
page 16) or Manual Setup (see page 17), and the speakers'
output levels for the center and surround speakers (see pages
28 te 30).
To cancel Smart Surround Setup, press SMART S. SETUP while
"SETTING UP" flashes on the display.
• Any other operations cannot be done after "SETTING UP" stops
flashing. Complete the Smart Surround Setup.
2 Press and hold SMART S. SETUP,
"SETTING UP" flashes on the display.
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• You need to set the subwoofer information and output level
manually (see pages 17 and 21).
• When you use Smart Surround Setup, the speaker delay time and
output levels you have set before will be ineffective.
• Set the speakers information using Quick Setup (see page 16) or
Manual Setup (see page 17), and the speakers' output levels for the
center and surround speakers (see pages 28 to 30) when:
--you like to change the speaker setting made by Smart Surround
Setup
--Smart Surround Setup is not done correctly due to some factors
such as the environment, speaker types and clapping strength.
• Smart Surround Setup will not be done correctly it your body or
other object blocks the sound.
• Do not clap your hands hard because it may hurt your hands.
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Speaker settings
Settingthespeakersandsubwoofer
informationquickly--Quick Setup
Entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers, and
your room size, the center and surround speakers' delay time is
automatically calculated.
•When you change your speakers, register the information about the
speakers again.
• You can also set the crossover frequency, the low frequency effect
attenuator and the dynamic range compression manuaty (see page 18).
OnthefrontpanelONLY:
Before you start, remember...
There is a time fmit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step f again.
1Press SETTING.
MULTIJOG nowworks for the setting operation.
2 Turn MULTI JOG until "QUICK SETUP" appears
on the display.
• As you turn MULTIJOG, the indication changes as follows:
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3Press SET.
"ENTER THE NUMBER OF SPEAKERS" scrolls on the display.
• Once you have selected "QUICK SETUP," previously adjusted
speaker setting is cleared.
4Turn MULTI JOG to select the number of the
speakers you have connected.
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:
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5SPEAKERS* _ 3SPEAKERS
4 sPEAKERS
5 SPEAKERS*: Select when the front, center and surround
speakers are connected.
4SPEAKERS: Select when the front and surround speakers
are connected.
3SPEAKERS: Select when the front and center speakers
are connected.
*Initial setting
Each speaker size is registered appropriately according to the
number of the connected speakers. For details, see the fst
/'Speaker size according to the number of speakers" on the right.
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5Press SET.
"ENTER USE OF SUBWOOFER" scro/s on the display.
6Turn MULTI JOG to select whether or not you
have CORReCted a subwooter.
• As you turn MULTIJOG, the indication changes as follows:
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initial setting
7Press SET.
"ENTER ROOM SIZE" scrolls on the display.
8Turn MULTI JOG to select the room size.
• As you turn MULTIJOG, the indication changes as follows:
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SMALL* _ MEDIUM * Initial setting
The center and surround speakers' delay time is registered
appropriately according to the room size. For details, see the list
"Speaker delay time according to room size" below.
9 Press SET to finish the setting.
'SETUP END"appears fora while,then the indication ofthe
previously selected source appears on the display.
• The setting you have made is not registered until "SETUP END"
appears on the display.
• Performing any operation other than volume and dimmer
adjustment cancels Quick Setup process.
• When you want to change the speaker and subwoofer information
after Quick Setup, use Manual Setup (see page 17).
Speaker sizeaccordingto the numberofspeakers
Numberof
speakers
3
3
4
4
5
5
Subwoofer Front Center Surround
NO LRG (large) SML (small) NO
USE (YES) SML (small) SML (small) NO
NO LRG (large) NO SML (small)
USE (YES) SML (small) NO SML (small)
NO LRG (large) SML (small) SML (small)
USE (YES) SML (small) SML (small) SML (small)
Speaker delaytime accordingtoroomsize
When selecting "SMALL ROOM,"
• Center speaker delay time
is set to 1 msec.
• Surround speakers delay time
is set to 3 msec.
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Speaker settings
When selecting "MEDIUM ROOM,"
•Center speaker delay time
is set to1 msec.
• Surround speakers delay time
is set to 2 msec.
/
When selecting "LARGE ROOM,"
• Center speaker delay time
is set to 0 msec. /
• Surround speakers delay time ,,
is set to 0 msec. "
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Settingthespeakersandsubwoofer
informationmanually--ManualSetup
You can set the foflowing speakers and subwoofer information
manually as you prefer• When you change your speakers, register the
information again.
Subwoofer information--SUBWFR
Speaker size--FRNT SP, CNTR SP, SURR SP
Speaker detay time--CNTR DL, SURR DL
Crossover frequency--CROSS
Low frequency effect attenuator--LFE
Dynamic range compression--D.COMP
Operating procedure
OnthefrontpanelONLY:
Before you start, remember...
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step fagain.
1Press SETTING.
MULTi JOG now works for the setting operation•
2Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want
to set appears on the display, then press SET.
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as foflows:
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3Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting
for the item selected in step 2, then press SET.
Your setting is stored.
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EX: When selecting "NO" for "SUBWFR."
4If you would like to set other items, repeat steps
2 and 3.
Setting the subwoofer information
--SUBWFR (subwoofer)
Register whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.
YES*: Select when you have connected a subwoofer.
The subwoofer speaker indicator (SUBWFR)lights up
on the display (see page 14). You can adjust the
subwoofer output level (see page 21).
NO: Select when you have not connected or have
disconnected a subwoofer.
* Initial setting
Setting the speakers size
--FRNT SP (front speakers), CNTR SP (center
speaker), SURR SP (surround speakers)
Registerthe sizes of all the connected speakers•
LRG (large): Select when the cone speaker size is larger than
4 3/4inches (12 cm).
SML (small)*: Select when the cone speaker size is smaller than
4 3/4inches (12 cm).
NO: Select when you have not connected a speaker. (Not
selectable for the front speakers.)
*Initial setting
• Ifyouhaveseiected"SML(smafl)"forthefrontspeakersize, you
cannot select "LRG (large)" for the center and surround speaker
sizes.
• If you have selected 'NO" for the subwoofer setting (see above and
page 16), you can only select "LRG (large)" for the front speaker
size.
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Speaker settings
Setting the speaker delay time
--CNTR DL (center speaker delay),
SURR DL (surround speakers delay)
Youcan setthe speaker delay time easily by using Smart Surround
Setup (seepage 15)or Quick Setup (see page 16).
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the
important element to obtain the best possible surround sound for the
Surround modes.
You need to set the delay time of the center and surround speakers
relative to the front speakers so that sounds through etl the speakers
can reach you at the same time.
• I msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 1 foot
(30 cm) increase (or decrease) in distance.
CNTR DL*: Set the delay time for the center speaker within e
range of 0 msec to 5 msec (in 1 msec intervals).
SURR DL*: Set the delay time for the surround speakers within e
range of 0 msec to 15 msec (in I msec intervals).
*"0ms" is the initial setting.
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Example: In this case,
set "CNTR DL" to "1ms" and
set "SURR DL" to "2ms."
If the center and/or surround speakers are not connected (see pages
16 end 17), you cannot set the speaker delay time for the center end/
or surround speakers.
Setting the crossover frequency--CROSS
Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you
use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically
reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to
the large speakers.
To use this function propeMy, set this crossover frequency level
according to the size of the smail speaker connected.
• If you have selected "LRG (large)" for all speakers (see page 17),
this function will not take effect.
80HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker
is about 43/4 inches (12 cm).
100HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker
is about 3 _s/_einches (10 cm).
120HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker
is about 3 3/_einches (8 cm).
150HZ*: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker
is about 2 3/_inches (6 cm).
200HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker
is less than 2 inches (5 cm).
* Initial setting
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE mode.
Setting the low frequency effect attenuator
--LFE
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software encoded
with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate distortion.
• This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.
OdB*: Normally select this.
-1OdB: Select when the bass sound is distorted.
*Initial setting
Setting the dynamic range compression
--D.COMP
You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum
sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful
when listening to surround sound at night.
• This function takes effect only when playing back a source encoded
with Dolby Digital
OFF: Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full
dynamic range. (No effect applied.)
MID*: Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a
little.
MAX: Select when you want to apply the compression effect
fully. (Useful at night.)
* Initial setting
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