JVC RX-DVSSL User manual

JVC
HOME THEATER DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
RX-DVSSL
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Digital Direct Progressive Scan
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
LVT0876-001 A’
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
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
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply wrth the lrmits
for a Class B digrtal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the recervrng antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicran for help.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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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
Caution - WSTANDBY/~N button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The O/I STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the
mains line.
The STANDBY/ON can be remote controlled.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Visible and invrsible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-
able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
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Table o
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Front Panel ................................................................................. 2
Remote Control ......................................................................... 3
Getting Started.. ............. ......... s.,..........., .... 4
Before Installation ...................................................................... 4
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5
Connecting the Speakers ........................................................... 6
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 7
H About connecting cords ...................................................... 7
W TV connection .................................................................... 8
n VCR connection ................................................................. 9
n DBS tuner connection ......................................................... 9
n Cassette deck/CD recorder connection ............................. IO
n Digital connection.. ........................................................... IO
Basic Operations ....................................... 11
1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... I I
2 Select the Source to Play ..................................................... I I
3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ I I
Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily ....................................... I2
Turning Off the Power with the Sleep Timer ........................... I2
Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 12
Changing the Source Name ...................................................... 12
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 13
Changing the Digital Input Mode Manually ............................ I3
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 14
Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. I4
Activating the Recording Mode ............................................... 14
Basic DVD Player Operations ...................... 15
1 Open the Disc Tray .............................................................. IS
2 Load a Disc .......................................................................... IS
3 Start Playback ...................................................................... IS
4 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ I6
5 Activate Realistic Sound Field.. ........................................... 16
6 Select Surround Mode ......................................................... I6
7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 16
8 Turn Off the Power (into Standby) ...................................... 16
Tuner Operations.. ..................................... 17
Tuning into Stations Manually ................................................. 17
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. I7
Selecting the FM Reception Mode. .......................................... IX
Basic Settings .. ..s ...................................... 19
Operation Buttons .................................................................... 19
Operating Procedure.. ............................................................... I9
n Speaker information-“SUBWFR,” “FRNT SP,”
“CNTR SP,” and “REAR SP” ........................................... 20
n Speaker distance
-“FRNT D,” “CNTR D,” and “REAR D” ...................... 20
n Crossover frequency--“CROSS” ..................................... 2 I
n Low frequency effect attenuator--“LFE” ........................ 2 I
n Dynamic range compression-“D.COMP” ...................... 2I
n Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals--“DGT” ............. 21
w Auto surround-“AUTO SR” ........................................... 22
n Video output mode-“VOUT” ......................................... 22
Sound Adjustments.. ............ ............... ....... 23
Operation Buttons .................................................................... 23
Operating Procedure.. ............................................................... 23
n Front speaker output balance-“BAL”. ............................ 24
n Tone-“BASS” and “TREBLE” ...................................... 24
n Speaker output levels-“SUBWFR,” “CENTER.”
“REAR L,” and “REAR R” .............................................. 24
n
DAP
effect
level-“EFFECT”
..........................................
24
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 25
Activating Surround Mode ................................................. .... 27
Selecting Surl-ound Modes ........................................................ 27
Adjusting Surround Mode Cuing Remote Control.. ................. 2X
DVD Player Operations .............................. 29
Disc Information ...................................................................... 29
Using the On-screen Bar ................ ...................................... 3I
Basic Operation through the On-xl-em Bar ............................ 32
Changing the Time Indication .................................................. 32
Locating a Desired Scene from the Disc Menu ....................... 3.1
Selecting aView Angle ANGLE ........................................... 34
Changing the Languages-SUBTITLE and AUDIO ............... 35
Playing from a Specified Position on a Di\c ... ........................ 37
n Locating a desired chapteritrach-
Chapter/Track Search .............. ........................................ 37
n Locating a desired position--Time Search ....................... 37
n Locating a desired scene-DIGEST ................................. 38
Special Picture Playback .......................................................... 39
n Frame-by-frame playback ................................................. 39
n Showing continuotls still pictures-STROBE .................. 39
n Playing back in \Iov+motio~~ ... .... .... ........................ 39
n Zooming in-ZOOM ........................................................ 39
n Changing the VFP setting- VFI'
...................................... 10
Program Playback and Random Playback ............................. ,, 4 I
Repeat Playback ....................................................................... 42
Additional Information for DVD AUDIO ........ ....................... 43
Special Playback for DVD AUDIO.. ........................................ 43
MP3 Disc Playback .................................... 45
Basic Operations ............................. ......... .... ........................ 45
Operations through the MP? CONTROL Screen .................... 46
Repeat Playback ................ ..................................................... 46
JPEG Disc Playback ................................... 47
Slide-show Playback ................................................................ 47
Operations through the JPEG CONTROL. Screen ................... 48
Repeat Playback ....................................................................... 48
Choice Menu Operations ... .......................... 49
Operation Buttons .................................... ....................... ...... 49
Configuration of Choice Menu ................................................ 49
Operating Procedure.. ............................................................... 50
n LANGlJAGE menu ....................... .... ....................... 5 I
n PICTURE menu .............................................................. 5I
n AUDIO menu.. ................... .......................................... 52
l Language code list ........ ............................................. 52
n SPK. SETTING mcn~, .................. .............................. 53
n OTHERS menu .......... .............. ............... ............... .... 54
Restricting Playback by Parental Idock ................................... 5.5
n Setting Parental Loch ........................................................ 5.5
n Changing the setting of Parental Lock ............................. 56
n Releasing Parental Lock Lempol-al-ily................................ 56
l Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock .................... 57
Glossary for DVD Player ............................. 5%
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 59
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ........ 61
Operating Audio Components ... ..... .......... ............................ 6 I
Operating Video Components .................................................. 62
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment ..... 63
Changing the Preset Signal Code\ ... .................................. 63
Maintenance ............................................. 66
Troubleshooting ......................................... 67
Specifications ............................................ 70

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See pages in the parenthew\ for dct;lil\
I1 011 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (I I )
2’ Disc tray and illumination lamp (15)
3~ DVD player operation buttons
14.
1. (open/close), 144 (reverse skip), ))I (forward skip),
n (stop), ) (play). II (pause)
Source selecting buttons (I I, 13)
* DVD, DBS, VCR. TV. TAPJXDR, FM/AM
SOURCE NAME button (12)
MASTER VOLUME control ( I I. 16)
DVD AUDIO lamp (43)
INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (I 3)
INPUT ATT. (attenuator) button (14)
’ 3 SURROUND ON/OFF button (I 6,27)
‘10’ SURROUND MODE button (I 6, 27)
REC MODE button (I 4)
!I1 Display
* For details, see “Display” below.
112 SETTING button (I9 - 22)
113 ADJUST button (23, 24)
114 MEMORY button (I 7)
115~ CONTROL A / v / 4 / W buttons (I7 - 24)
116’ 0 (phones) jack ( I I)
17: Remote sensor
Display
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i‘ Input mode indicator\ (13)
* ANALOG, DIGITAI. A1JTO
2 Surround mode ind~cattrr\ (25. 76)
* MPROLOGICII, DSP
3: Play mode mdxators (4 I, 42.4648)
* PROGRAM, REPEAT IA-B. RANDOM
4 PROGRESSIVEIndicator ( 14)
5 INPUT ATT Indicator(14)
6 Soundsignalindicator-\(I .?)
* unDlG[TAL (Dolby 111$al). &s (I> I‘S Digital St~rround).
7, Signaland speaker mdicator\ (27)
* I,, C R, SURWFR (Subwofcr). I,FE (Low Frequenq Ellect).
LS. S, RS
8 Surround indicators(27)
* AUTO SURROUND, SURROUND
9 RESUME indicator (16)
10 SPK. (speaker)indicator (I I)
1i DVD AUDIO indicator\ (43)
* B.S.P.BONUS
12 Mam display
13‘ Tuner rnode indicators (17, 181
* TUNED. STEREO,AUTO MUTING
‘14 SLEEP indicator (I 2)
15 FI-equenq unit indicators
* Ml31 (for FM station), kH/ tfor AM statmn)
16 VOLIIME indication
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Parts ldentificati
HOME THEATER
DVD-AUDIONIDEO RECEIVER
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See pages in the parentheses for details.
1 Operation mode display
2 oil STANDBY/ON button\ ( I 1. 02 - 65)
’ DBS, VCR. TV, AUDIO
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3 1 Source selecting buttons (I I, 13, 6I 65)
l TV, TAPE, CDR, FM/AM, DBS, VCR, DVD
.j, TV/VIDEO button (15, 62, 63)
15I REPEAT button (42, 46, 48)
‘6 SLEEP button (12)
7 CONTROL button (24, 27. 2X, 43, 4-1)
‘> ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button ( 13)
91 AUDIO button (35, 36)
‘101SUBTITLE button (35)
11 DIMMER button (I 2)
121ANGLE button (34)
PAGE + button (44)
‘13 ZOOM button (39)
PAGE - button (44)
14: MUTING button (12)
151DIGEST button (3X)
16 CHOICE button (49, SO)
171 ON SCREEN button (3 I. 32. 34 - 38, 41, 42)
118 Multi operation buttons
1201
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l 144. k, ))I. w, II, REW. FF
l TUNING 0 and 0 buttons (17)
l GROUP () and 0 buttons (43)
l FM MODE button (IX)
l STROBE button (39)
l TV/DBS CH (channel) + and -buttons (62, 63)
‘191 Number buttons
221
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REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRXDVSJ 111
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l For selecting preset channels (I 8)
l For-adjusting sound (24. 28, 61)
l For operating audioividco components (6 I ~ 65)
l SURR (surround) ON/OFF button (16,27)
l SURR (surround) MODE button t 16. 27)
l VFP button (40)
l TV RETURN button (62, 6.3)
0 PROGRESSIVE button (14)
1201TV VOL (volume) + and - buttons (62, 63)
‘21, VOLUME + and - buttons (1 I, 16)
L2a Menu operation buttons
l TOP MENU button (33)
l MENU button (33)
l RETURN button (33)
l ENTER button
l Cursor A/T/)/~ huttons
When you press one of the following buttons, the remote control operation mode appears on the operation
mode display for about two hours.
Ex. : When you press FM/AM
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; This mark appears while
i the remote control is
transmitting the signal to
ethe unit.
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Button Operation mode
TV TV
TAPE TAPE
CDR CDR
FM/AM TUNER
DBS DBS
VCR VCR
DVD DVD
Button Operation mode
Each time you press the button, the
operation mode changes as follows:
CONTROI, SOUND - GROUP
L-- Source
indication -II
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General Precautions
l DO NOT incert any metal object Into the unit.
- DO NOT disassemble the unit or rcmovc \cr-ews, covers. ot
cabinet.
- DO NOT expose lhc unit to rain or- moisture.
Locations
l Install the unit in a location that ii level and protected from
moisture.
l The temperature around the unit mu\t be between S”C and 35°C
(4 1“F and 95°F).
* Make sure them is good ventilation around the unit. Pool
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the unit.
Handling the unit
l DO NtX touch the power cord with wet hands.
l DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug it. When unplugging
the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.
l Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is well-shielded against interference.
l When a power failure occur\. 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.
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces
supplied.
l Remote Control (1)
* Batteries (2)
l AM Loop Antenna (1)
l FM Antenna (1)
l Composite Video Cord (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
l When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the unit.
7 On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
2 Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
3 Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(l5F) type dry-cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
l Place batteries rn the remote control so they match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
l Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
l Always replace both batteries at the same time.
l Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Getting Start
Snap the tabs on the loop into
the slots of the base to
assemble the AM loop antenna
f AM reception is poor,
:onnect an outdoor
jingle vinyl-covered wire
:not supplied).
If FM reception is poor, connect I
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
I
ANTENNA-
AM antenna connection
Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP
terminals.
1 Remove the insulation if the AM loop antenna
wire is covered with vinyl.
2 Press and hold the clamp of the terminal (a),
then insert the wire (a).
3 Release the clamp.
rum the loop until you have the best reception.
pIf the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-
covered wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the
AM loop antenna connected.
Rear panel of the unit
FM antenna connection
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Q COAXIAL
terminal as temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna hot-irontally.
l If the reception is poor. connect an outdoor FM antenna (not
with a coaxial type
connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
Note:
l Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
termfnals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause poor
reception.
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Connecting the subwoofer speaker
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce
the original LFE signals recorded in the digital software.
After connecting the front, center and rear speakers. and/or a
subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the
best possible Surround effect. For details. seepage 20.
CAUTIONS:
l Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals (8 - 16 (1).
l DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker termtnal
Connecting the front, center, and rear speakers
For each speaker, connect the (+) and (-) terminals on the rear panel
to the (+) and (-) terminals marked on the speakers respectively.
7 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of
each speaker cord (not supplied).
2 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal
(@), then insert the speaker cord (@:I>.
3 Release the clamp.
To left front speaker
u
u
To left rear
speaker
To right rear
speaker
Powered subwoofer
(example)
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUB-
WOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin
plugs (not supplied).
l Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.
Note:
l Youcan place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directional. Norma//y place it in front of you.
Speaker Layout Diagram
Center speaker
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Subwaofer
,’
,,’ Left front Right front \‘\<I
/’ speaker speaker
Right rear
speaker
To obtain the best possible sound from this system, place all the
speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance from the
listening position with each speaker’s front faced toward the
listener.
Then, change the subwoofer and speaker settings to fit your
listening conditions (see page 20).
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Getting Started
W About connecting cords
IFor video connections 1
The S-video cords and the component video cord are not supplied with this unit.
Use the cords supplied with the other components or purchase them at your dealer.
Composite video cord (supplied)
-
Yellow
l You can use composite video cord (8) and/or S-video cord
(q ) for connecting DES tuner and VCR to this unit.
l You can use component video cord(u) in addition to fl and
q for connecting your TV to this unit.
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S-video cord (not supplied)
l By using q or q , you can get a better picture quality-in the
order: q < q c q
l To view the picture from DBS tuner or VCR on your TV connect
your TV to this unit using the same type of cord for connecting
DBS tuner or VCR to this unit.
q
Component video cord (not supplied)
Red
l To view the picture from the built-in DVD player, connect the TV
to this unit using q , [il, and/or q , then register the video
output mode correct/y (see “Video output mode” on page 22).
l To enjoy the progressive video picture, connect the TV
compatible with the progressive video input using HI then
change the scanning mode correctly (see ‘Changing the
Scanning Mode” on page 14).
For audio connections
Connect the external components to this unit with the audio cords.
Use the cord supplied with the other components or purchase them at your dealer.
Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)
l When the unit is shipped from the factory, the DtGtTAL IN
terminals are set for use with the following components:
- DlGlTAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS tuner
~ DlGlTAL 2 (optical): For TV
u
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)
m.\
lill
Audio cord (not supplied)
Red
l If you connect CDR, change the digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminal setting (see “Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminats”on
page 21) and the source name (see “Changing the Source
Name”on page 12) correctly
l Select the digital input mode correct/y (see “Selecting the
Analog or Digital input Mode” on page 13).

W TV connection
Video connections
DO NOT connect a TV through aVCR or a TV with a built-in
VCR; Otherwise, the picture may bedistorted.
Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical
examples.When you connect other components, refer also to
their manuals sincethe terminal namesactually printed on
their rear vary among the components.
Green
Audio connections
RedRed RedRed
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Getting Starte
3peconnection. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.
*” %.1 *,a19 ~: When you connect other components, refer alsoto their manuals sincethe
terminal namesactually printed on their rear vary among the components.
n VCR connection
DBS tuner
Red
Red

W Cassette deck/CD recorder connection
basserre uem
I / 1 White
nea nea
I-E-l
White
W Digital connection
- U
CD recorder
CD recorder
CD recorder
Now, you can plug the power cord of the unit into the AC outlet. I
CAUTIONS:
l Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
l Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging
the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.
Notes:
l Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna cables. The power cord may cause noise or screen
Interference.
* The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment
may be erased in a few days in the following cases:
- When you unplug the power cord.
- When a power failure occurs.
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I
Basic Operatio
On the front panel From the remote control
Press O/I STANDBY/ON on the front panel or
W STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control.
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp lights up.
The current source name appears on the display.
l If the built-in DVD player is the current source, “READING”
appears while the unit is detecting the type of the loaded disc
(see page 29).
- Playback starts automatically when you load some DVD
VIDEO.
- “NO DISC” appears on the display when no disc is loaded.
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press O/I STANDBY/ON on the front panel or
o/I STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control again.
The illumination lamp goes off and the O/I
STANDBY lamp lights up. a 0 SlA~DBY
STANDBYION
Note: v
l A small amount of the power is consumed even in standby mode.
To turn off the power complete/H unplug the AC power cord.
On the front panel
&BmPEB
DBS VCR D”D
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From the remote control
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
DVD
DBS*
VCR
TV*
TAPE/CDR*
TAPE Select the cassette deck (remote control ONLY *“6).
CDR” Select the CD recorder (remote control ONLY:+z:).
FM/AM Select an FM or AM broadcast.
Select the built-in DVD player.
Select the DBS tuner.
Select the VCR.
Select the TV tuner.
Select the cassette deck or the CD recorder (front
panel ONLY)
When you press one of the buttons listed above, the remote control
operation mode appears on the operation mode display for about 2
hours.
ci_nq
Ex. : When you press DVD
Notes:
‘. Register the digital input terminal setting (see “Digital Input
(DIGITAL IN) terminals”on page 21) and digital input mode setting
correct/y (see ‘Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page
13). Source name and “DIGITAL” will be shown on the display when
you select the source.
~‘?When the source name is not assigned correct/v, these buttons
cannot work (see “Changing the Source Name”on page 12).
On the front oanel:
To increase the volume,
turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.
To decrease the volume,
turn MASTER VOLUME counterclockwise.
From the remote control:
To increase the volume,
press and hold VOLUME +.
To decrease the volume,
press and hold VOLUME -.
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the mlnimum before starting any sources. If
the volume is set at a high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
Notes:
l The volume level can be adjusted within the range of ‘0” (minimum)
to ‘50” (maximum).
l When DVD is selected as the source with your TV turned on, the
volume /eve/ indication appears on the TV
Listening with headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to the (3 (phones) jack on the
front panel. This cancels the Surround mode currently @
selected, deactivates speakers. and activates the 4,
HEADPHONE mode.
The SPK. indicator goes off t’rom the display.
* Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the i) (phones) jack
cancels the HEADPHONE mode and activates speakers
HEADPHONE mode
When using the headphone\. the following signals are output
regardless of your speaker \etting:
~~~For Z-channel sources. the front left and right channel signal5
are output directly from the left and right hcadphoncs.
~ For multichannel sources. the front left and right, center and
rear channel signals are down-mixed and then output f.rom the
headphones without missing bass clement.
-For DVD AUDIO ONLY: When the multichannel track
cannot be down-mixed. only signal\ of the firont left and right
channel are output.
CAUTION:
Be sure to turn down the volume:
l Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can
damage both the headphones and your hearing.
l Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from the
speakers.
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From the remote control ONLY
\
Press MUTING to mute the sound.
“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the
VOLUME Indication goes off).
* When DVD is selected as the \ourcc with your TV turned on.
“VOLUME -” appears on the TV.
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To restore the sound
Press MUTING again
l Pressing VOLUME + or on the remote control (or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the front panel) also restores the sound
From the remote control ONLY
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.
l Each time you press the button. the shut-off time changes as
follow\: SLEEP indicator
I
;[5
10+20-+30-60
I 0(0ff)e150+120+90
Jl
When the shut-off time comes
The unit is turned 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 ?hut-off time. press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SI.EEP 0” appears on the display
(The SLEEP indicator goes oil‘.)
l Turning off the unj~also cancel\ the Sleep Timer,
Note:
l If Auto Standby (see page 54) and Sleep Timer are used at a time,
one with the ear/y shut-off rime will furn off the unit.
From the remote control ONLY
Press DIMMER to dim the display.
l Each time you press the button, the display and
illumination lamp dim and brighten alternately.
When you connect an CD recorder to the TAPEKDR jacks on the
rear panel, change the source name which will be shown on the
display.
On the front panel ONLY
v
Ex. : When changing the source name from “TAPE ” to “CDR”
1 Press TAPEKDR (SOURCE NAME) to select as
the source.
2 Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPEKDR)
until “ASSGN. CDR” appears on the display.
ANALOC
0 q :“. ....
:...j :.., :.... ..... : : .... :... (..., MLUME ...
..... ..... : ... :‘.,I ()- : : :...i i : :: i :. IF:’ .... :.: . . j“-!
To change the source name to “TAPE”
Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPEKDR) until “ASSGN.
TAPE” appears on the display in step 2.
Note:
l
Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected
components. However, there may be some inconveniences:
- The unexpected source name will appear on the display when
you press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME) on the front pane/.
~ The CDR or TAPE button on the remote control cannot work for
selecting the source.
- You cannot use the digital input (see page 10) for the CD
recorder.
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Basic Operatio
When you have connected digital source components using both the
analog connection and the digital connection methods (see pages 7 to
lo), you can select the input mode.
l Before selecting the digital input mode, register the digital input
terminal setting correctly (see “Digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminals” on page 21).
I
2
Press one of the source selecting buttons (DBS,
TV, or CDR) for which you want to change the
input mode. DE w COR
I 4 I 4 8 I
On the front panel
From the remote control v
Note:
l You cannot change the input mode when selecting DVD as the
source. Digital input is a/ways used for the built-in DVD player.
Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT.)
on the front panel or ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT
on the remote control.
lNP”T ANALOG
*NALcwDIGITAL iDlGlTAL
v
INPJT
F
On the front panel From the remote control
The current input mode appears on the display.
l Each time you press the button. the input mode alternates
between the analog input (“ANALOG”“) and the digital input
(“DGTL AUTO”).
ANALOG/DIGITAL AUTO indicator
-L&J
q q .... i” ... : .‘. -.
: :::: :::
:.A : -.: :...; :
: : : : : : : i ‘7 . ..... .... ,,.:
* “ANALOG” is the initial setting except for the built-in DVD
player.
DGTL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode.
The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up.
The unit automatically detects the incoming
signal format, then the sound signal indicator
for the detected signai-~nI)IGTTAL or dt+
lights up; otherwise, no sound signal indicator\
light UD.
If the following symptoms occur while Dolby Digital or DTS
Digital Surround software is played back. you can change the digital
input mode:
l Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
l Noise comes out while searching foi- or skipping chapters or
tracks.
On the front panel
Press CONTROL F (or 4) to select “DGTL D.D.”
or “DGTL DTS” while “DGTL AUTO” still remains
on the display.
l Each time you press the button, the digital input mode changes as
follows:
I*,, “, -.~ ,,, .- “-7
DGTLAUTO M/ DGTi rj.D. ;
TDGy< DTS 1
DGTL AUTO : Normally select this.
The DIGITAL, AUTO indicator lights up.
The unit automatically detects the incoming
signal format, then the sound signal indicator
for the detected signal lights up.
DGTL D.D. :
Select this for playing back software encoded
with Dolby Digital.
The ~~DlGlTAL indicator lights up*.
DGTL DTS
: Select this for playing back software encoded
with DTS Digital Sut-round.
The dt~ indicator lights up”.
.‘!These indicators flash when no signal or the signal without the
proper format is played back.
When DVD is selectedas the source, you can also %btF
change the digital input mode by pressing
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly on the remote
control.
Notes:
l When ‘DGTL AUTO”cannot recognize the incoming signals, no
sound signal indicators light up on the display
* When you turn off the unit or select another source, ‘DGTL DTS”
and “DGTL D.D.” are canceled.
The digital input mode is automatically reset to ‘DGTL AUTO.”
ANALOG
: Select this for the analog input mode.
The ANALOG indicator lights up.
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Notes:
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sound\
will be distorted. If this happens. you need to attenuate the input
signal level to prevent the sound dislortion.
l You have to make this ad.ju\tment for each analog source.
On the front panel ONLY
INPUTA”
Press and hold INPUT ATT. (INPUT ANALOG/
DIGITAL) until the INPUT ATT indicator lights up
on the display.
l Each time you press and hold the button, the Input Attenuator
turns on (“ATT ON”) or off (“ATT NORMAL”“).
INPUT ATT indicator
L
@iJib
“: “ATT NORMAL” is the initial setting.
ATT NORMAL : NOI-mally select this. The analog sound is not
attenuated.
ATT ON : Select thi\ when the analog sound is
distorted.
This unit supports the progressive scanning system (480~“) as well
as the conventional interlaced scanning system (48Oi”).
If your TV has component video jacks and supports the progressive
video input. you can enjoy a high quality picture from the built-in
DVD player.
l Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
l You can select the progressive mode according to the original
picture type (film ot-video source). See page 5I.
l Do not change the scanning mode to “PROGRESSIVE” in the
following cases:
~ When your TV does not support the progressive video input.
- When you do not conncc~ your TV to the unit using component
video cord.
From the remote control ONLY &
..,
Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for more than 3
seconds when DVD is selected as the source.
The current scanning mode appears on the display for a while.
l Each time you press and hold the button, the scanning mode
changes “INTERLACE”::’ and “PROGRESSIVE” alternately.
‘h“INTERLACE” is the initial setting.
INTERLACE : Select this for conventional TV.
PROGRESSIVE : Select this if your TV with component
,jacks supports the progressive video input.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator light\ up.
l Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully
compatible with this system. When the unnaturaal picture is played
back, change the scanning mode to “INTERLACE.” To check the
compatibility of your TV; contact your dealer.
All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system respective/y
* When you select “PROGRESSIVE”as the scanning mode, the
picture does not come out correcfly through composite video and
S-video jacks.
480~ and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of an image signal.
~ 480~ indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
- 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with inter/aced format.
When you play back the multichannel sources, Recording mode
enables you to record the sounds without missing surround elements
by down-mixing the center and rear channel signals into the front
channel signals.
l For DVD AUDIO ONLY: When the multichannel track cannot be
down-mixed, this function does not take effect.
* When the multichannel software is played back with Recording
mode activated, the sounds are down-mixed and come out through
the front speakers only.
On the front panel ONLY &
RECMODE
Press and hold REC MODE (SURROUND MODE)
until “RECMODE ON” appears on the display.
l Each time you press and hold the button, Recording mode is
activated (“RECMODE ON”) and deactivated
(“RECMODE OFF”*) alternately.
<’“RECMODE OFF” is the initial setting.
RECMODE OFF : Normally select this. The down-mixing is
canceled.
RECMODE ON : Select this for recording the down-mixed
sounds.
When recording with VCR:
You can record the picture on your video tape without the volume
level indication when Recording mode is activated.
l When you do not want to record the on-screen guide icons, see
page 54.
l The choice menu and on-screen bar are always recorded when
they appear on the TV.
CAUTION:
When the front speakers are small, the output sound may be distorted
by Recording mode. In this case, decrease the volume until the sound
distortion diminishes.
Notes:
* When you turn off the unit or select another source, Recording
mode is canceled (“RECMODE OFF).
l Sound adjustments (see pages 23 and 24) and Surround modes
(see pages 2.5 to 28) do not affect the recording.
0 The following buttons do not work while Recording mode is
activated (“RECMODE Ow):
- SETTlNG and ADJUST on the front pane/
- SURROUND ON/OFF and SURROUND MODE on the front
pane/
~ Number buttons for adjusting sound on fhe remote control
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For details about DVD player operations, see pages 29 to By pressing the following buttons, you can pause, advance, or reverse
44. playback, and locate the beginning of the title. chapter, or track.
l You can also play back MP3 and JPEG files. See pages 45
to 48. I44 0 -0
On the front panel
b0 II 0
l When using remote
control, press DVD to
change the remote control
operation mode to the
DVD player operation.
Before turning on the unit, turn on your TV and select the correct
video input (see the manual supplied with your TV).
l When you use a JVC’s TV. you can turn on your TV by pressing
011 STANDBY/ON TV on the remote control and select the
video input by pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’a.
see “Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment” on page 63.)
l For changing the OSD messages-the information on the TV
-into the desired language, see pages 49 and 51.
On the front panel ONLY A
b
Press A.
The unit is turned on and the disc tray opens.
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp lights up
l When a disc is already loaded, pressing F turns on the unit and
starts playing back the loaded disc.
Place a disc correctly with its label side up.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
On the front panel From the remote control
Press F.
The disc tray closes and the unit starts playing back the loaded disc.
l You can also close the disc tray by pressing r on the front panel.
From the remote control
To stop playback temporarily
Press II.
l Pressing F starts playback again.
To move back the playback position by 10seconds
(for DVD VIDEO only)
Press F during DVD VIDEO playback.
The unit moves the playback position about IO seconds befot-e the
current position, then resumes playback.
To advance or reverse playback rapidly
Press and hold WI or 144.
While you are pressing and holding ))I (or Id+), the unit advances
(or reverses: except for VCD and SVCD) playback 5 times as fa\t as
the normal speed. When you press and hold ))I (or 144) further.
the playback speed changes up to 20 times as fast as the normal
speed.
l Releasing the button resumes the normal playback.
To locate the beginning of the chapter or track
Press WI or 144.
Press ))I (or 144) to locate the heginning of the next (WI-I-ent01
previous) chapter or track.
To locate the chapter or track using the number buttons
Press the number buttons (I - IO. + 10) to select the number of the
desired chapter or track.
Ex. : To select 3, press 3. QQO
To select I 1, press +lO, then I.
To select 20, press + IO. then IO. EDBGD
From the remote control ONLY
About indication on the display while ulaying back a disc
While you are playing back a disc. the playback information
appears on the display a\ follw\:
Ex. : When DVD VIDEO is loaded
Chapter number Elapsed playing time
Ex. : When audio CD is loaded
000 -.. :”-: .:
::: .i i....j. :: ..... ...:.. WLUMEi i-
0 0 j
.... i.:’ j-i+ :’.... :: ,:..,.: ,::,, i”-;
1
I
Track number Elapied playing time
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On the front panel From the remote control
For detail\. see “Ba\~c Opcralion\” on page I I.
You can activate Surround mode for creating realistic sound fields.
* You can activate Surround nwde automatically when the digital
multichannel \ourcc (Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround
software) or 2-channel matrix source (Dolby Surround software) i\
played brick-Auto Surround (see ,x,gc 22).
When you activate or dencri\ate Surround mode manually. do the
li)llowing procedul-e\:
On the front Danel:
Press SURROUND ON/OFF.
From the remote control:
1) Press CONTROL repeatedly so that
“SOUND” appears on the operation
mode display. F
SURRohrOFF
2) Press SURR ON/OFF. v
* Each time you press SURROIJND ON/OFF on the l’t-antpanel 01
SIIRR ON/OFF on the remote control. Surround mode is activated
and deactivated alternately.
When thc00PRO LOGIC II (Ir DSP indicator is lit. you can select
vririou\ Surround modes (\ce page 27).
S”r4i.uND-
MODE FUPFDE
On the front panel From the remote control
Press SURROUND MODE (REC MODE) on the
front panel or SURR MODE on the remote control.
l When you enjoy digital multichannel source such as Dolby Digital
or DTS Digital Surround \of’tware, you cannot change Surround
mode. When you enjoy Dolhy Digital or DTS Digital Surround 2-
channel including Z-channel matrix sour-ccsuch as Dolby Surround
software, you can \elecr Surround mode from between PRO
LOGIC II MOVIE and PRO LOGIC’ II MUSIC (see page 27).
On the front panel
Press W.
Playback stop\.
From the remote control
The unit memorires the point where you stop playback and the
RESI:ME indicator lights up on the display (except when an audio
(‘D i\ loaded).
While the RESUME indicator is lit on the display, you can start
playback from the memorized point by pressing ,--Resume play.
AboutResumeplay
Thii unit can memorize the point when you operate the following
proccdurcs:
l Pressing n during playback-Pressing ) starts Resume play
* Changing the source- Pressing DVD or ) starts Resume play
0 Turning off the unit (including Sleep Timer)
--Pressing ) starts Resume play
Once you start Resume play. the RESUME indicator goes off
cthc unit clears the memorired point).
The unit also clears the memorized point when you operate the
lollowing procedures:
l Starting Resume play
0 Prc\sinp n (while the RESUME indicator is lit on the display)
* Selecting a tl-ack by pressing ))I or I* for video CD and
super VCD when playback stop?
0 Selecting program or random playback
* Pressing TOP MENU
0 Ejecting the loaded disc
0 Turning on the unit by pressing 0/I STANDBY/ON on the
front panel or O/l STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote
control.
You can cancel Resume play (see “OTHERS menu” on page 54).
To remove the loaded disc
Pres\ A.
The disc tray opens.
To close the disc tray
Press 1. again.
On the front panel From the remote control
Press O/I STANDBY/ON on the front panel or
011STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control.
The unit is turned off and the STANDBY lamp lights up on the front
panel.
* If you press the button while the disc tray is open, the disc tray
closes automatically. then the unit is rurned off.
* A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To
turn off the power complctcly, unplug the AC power cord.
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I
Tuner Opera
On the front panel:
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.
The last received station of the selected hand is
tuned in.
The CONTROL buttons now work for tuner
operations.
l Each time you press the button, the band alternates between
FM and AM.
Ex. : When selecting the FM band
2 Press CONTROL V (or A) Go
repeatedly until ‘k TUNING 9’ ‘ONTRoL
appears on the display. @
3 While “c TUNING 9’ still remains
on the display, press repeatedly or ~ CONiROL~
hold CONTROL ) (or 4) until you
find the frequency you want.
l Pressing (or holding) CONTROL ) increases the frequencic\.
l Pressing (or holding) CONTROL 4 decreases the frequencies.
From the remote control:
1 Press FM/AM.
“TUNER’ appears on the
operation mode display.
2 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 0 or 0 until you lind the
frequency you want.
l Pressing (or holding) TUNING 0 Increases the frequencies.
l Pressing (or holding) TUNING 0 decreases the frequencies.
Notes:
When you ho/d and release CONTROL b (or TUNlNG Q on the
remote control) or CONTROL 4 (or TUNING 0 on the remote
control), the frequency keeps changing until a certain station is
tuned in.
When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED
indicator lights up on the display
When an FM stereo program is recewed, the STEREO indicator
also lights up.
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be
quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and IS AM stations.
W To store the preset stations
Before you start, remember...
There i\ a time limit in doing the I’ollowing steps.
If the \etting is canceled before you finish. start horn step 2 agam.
On the front panel ONLY:
7
2
3
4
Tune into the station you want to preset (see
“Tuning into Stations Manually”).
l If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,
select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the
FM Reception Mode” on page IX.
Ex. : When selecting the FM band
Press MEMORY. MEblORY
The channel number position \tarta flashing on the
display for about 5 seconds.
Press CONTROL ) (or 4) to select 0 Q
. CONTROL.
a channel number while the channel
number position is flashing.
MEMORY
Press MEMORY again while the selected
channel number is flashing on the
display. v
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.
l The selected channel number stop\ flashing and then the
frequency starts flashing.
5 Press CONTROL k (or 4) to select another
frequency you want to store while the frequency
is flashing on the display.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 until you store all the
stations you want.
To erase a stored preset station
Star-ing a new station on a used channel number erases the
prcvioucly stored enc.