JVC RX-DV31SL User manual

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LVT1001-002A
[C]
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
RX-DV31SL
HOME THEATER DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
AMPLI-TUNER CINEMA MAISON AVEC LECTEUR DVD AUDIO/VIDEO INTEGRE
DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD
COMPACT
SUPERVIDEO
RX-DV31 HOME THEATER DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
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Warnings, Cautions, and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
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.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le
coffret de l’appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
Caution–– STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the
mains line.
The power can be remote controlled.
Attention––Touche STANDBY/ON!
Déconnectez la fiche d’alimentation secteur pour couper
l’alimentation complètement.
La touche STANDBY/ON, dans n’importe quelle position, ne
déconnecte pas le système du secteur.
Le courant peut être télécommandé.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible 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
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. DANGER: Radiations laser visibles et invisibles lorsque le boîtier de
l’appareil est ouvert et que le verrouillage est défaillant ou a été
annulé.
3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n’y a aucune
pièce utilisable à l’intérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin
de réparer votre appareil.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
For Canada/pour le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-
CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL
APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:
“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
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.
For U.S.A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital 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 receiving 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 technician for help.
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Precautions
General Precautions
• DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit.
• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.
• DO NOT expose the unit to 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 5˚C and
35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).
• 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 pull on the power cord to unplug it. 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. It is recommended to use a coaxial cable for
antenna connection, since it is well-shielded 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.
Before Installation
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied
accessories.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the
pieces supplied.
• Remote control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• Composite video cord (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
• Times given for various operations are for reference only.
Actual time will vary somewhat.
• The following mark is used in this manual to indicate
available disc types for the operations explained in each
section. Unavailable disc types are shown in halftone
color.
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 3
Front Panel ....................................................................... 3
Remote Control ................................................................ 4
Rear Panel ........................................................................ 5
Getting Started........................................... 6
Connecting the AM and FM Antennas ............................. 6
Connecting the Speakers ................................................. 7
Connecting Audio/Video Components ............................. 8
7About connecting cords ............................................ 8
7TV connection ............................................................ 9
7DBS tuner connection ............................................... 9
7VCR connection ....................................................... 10
7Cassette deck/CD recorder connection .................. 10
7Digital connection .................................................... 11
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ......................... 11
Basic Operations ....................................... 12
Turning On the Power ..................................................... 12
Selecting the Source to Play .......................................... 12
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................... 12
7Listening with headphones ..................................... 13
Selecting the Front Speakers ......................................... 13
Changing the Source Name ........................................... 13
Turning Off the Sound Temporarily ................................. 14
Changing the Display Brightness .................................. 14
Turning Off the Power with the Sleep Timer ................... 14
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ................... 14
7Changing the digital input mode manually
—for DVD VIDEO only ............................................. 15
Attenuating the Input Signal ........................................... 15
Changing the Scanning Mode ....................................... 16
Activating the Recording Mode ..................................... 16
Basic DVD Player Operations ...................... 17
Tuner Operations ....................................... 19
Tuning in to Stations Manually ........................................ 19
Using Preset Tuning ....................................................... 19
7Storing preset stations ............................................. 19
7Tuning in to a preset station .................................... 20
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ................................. 20
Basic Settings ........................................... 21
Setting Speakers Quickly ............................................... 21
Setting Basic Items ........................................................ 22
7Speaker information ................................................ 23
7Speaker distance .................................................... 23
7Crossover frequency ............................................... 24
7Low frequency effect attenuator .............................. 24
7Dynamic range compression .................................. 24
7Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals ........................ 25
7Auto surround .......................................................... 25
7Video output mode .................................................. 25
Sound Adjustments.................................... 26
7Front speaker output balance ................................. 26
7Tone ......................................................................... 27
7Speaker output levels .............................................. 27
7DAP effect level ....................................................... 27
7Subwoofer audio position ........................................ 27
Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 28
Activating Surround Mode ............................................. 30
Selecting Surround Modes ............................................. 30
Adjusting Surround Mode Using Remote Control .......... 31
DVD Player Operations .............................. 32
Disc Information ............................................................. 32
About the On-screen Bar ............................................... 34
Basic Operation through the On-screen Bar .................. 35
Changing the Time Indication ........................................ 35
Locating a Desired Scene from the Disc Menu ............. 36
Selecting a View Angle .................................................. 37
Selecting the Subtitle Language .................................... 37
Selecting the Audio Language ....................................... 38
Selecting the Audio Channel .......................................... 38
Playing from a Specified Position on a Disc .................. 39
7Locating a desired title/group ................................. 39
7Locating a desired chapter/track ............................ 40
7Locating a desired position ..................................... 40
Special Picture Playback ............................................... 41
7Still picture and frame-by-frame playback .............. 41
7Playing back in slow-motion .................................... 41
7Selecting browsable still pictures
recorded on DVD AUDIO ........................................ 41
7Zooming in ............................................................... 42
7Playing back a bonus group ................................... 42
Changing the VFP Setting .............................................. 43
Program Playback .......................................................... 44
Random Playback .......................................................... 45
Repeat Playback ............................................................ 45
MP3 Disc Playback .................................... 47
Basic Operations ............................................................ 47
Operations through the MP3 CONTROL Screen ............ 48
Repeat Playback ............................................................ 48
JPEG Disc Playback ................................... 49
Slide-show Playback ...................................................... 49
Operations through the JPEG CONTROL Screen .......... 50
Repeat Playback ............................................................ 50
Choice Menu Operations............................. 51
7Language selection menu—LANGUAGE ............... 53
7Picture setting menu—PICTURE ............................. 53
7Audio selection menu—AUDIO ............................... 54
• Language code list .............................................. 54
7Speaker setting menu—SPK. SETTING .................. 55
7Other setting menu—OTHERS ................................ 56
Restricting Playback by Parental Lock .......................... 57
7Setting Parental Lock .............................................. 57
7Changing the Parental Lock setting ........................ 58
7Releasing Parental Lock temporarily ....................... 58
• Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock ........... 59
Glossary for DVD Player ............................ 60
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 61
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 63
Operating Audio Components ....................................... 63
Operating Video Components ....................................... 64
Operating Other Manufacturers’
Equipment ............................................ 65
Changing the Preset Signal Codes ................................ 65
Maintenance ............................................. 68
Troubleshooting ......................................... 69
Specifications ............................................ 72
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Parts Identification
Front Panel
See pages in the parentheses for details.
1STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12)
2Disc tray and illumination lamp (17)
3Source selecting buttons (12)
• DVD, DBS, VCR, TV, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM
4SOURCE NAME button (13)
5DVD player operation buttons (17, 18)
0(open/close), 4(reverse skip), ¢(forward skip),
7(stop), 3(play), 8(pause)
6MASTER VOLUME control (12, 17)
7SPEAKERS 1 button (13)
SPEAKERS 2 button (13)
8DVD AUDIO lamp (17)
Display
1Input mode indicators (15)
• ANALOG, DIGITAL AUTO
2Surround indicators (25, 30)
• AUTO SURROUND, SURROUND
3Surround mode indicators (28, 29)
•
PL
, DSP
4SLEEP indicator (14)
5Play mode indicators (44 – 46)
• PROGRAM, REPEAT 1/A-B, RANDOM
6PROGRESSIVE indicator (16)
7Tuner mode indicators (19, 20)
• TUNED, STEREO, AUTO MUTING
8Front speaker indicators (13)
SPK 1/2
9INPUT ATT (attenuator) indicator (15)
0REC (recording) indicator (16)
-Sound signal indicators (15)
• PPCM,
DIGITAL
(Dolby Digital), (DTS Digital
Surround), LPCM
=Signal and speaker indicators (30)
• L, C , R, SUBWFR (Subwoofer), LFE (Low Frequency
Effect), LS, S, RS
~RESUME indicator (18)
!DVD AUDIO indicators (17)
• B.S.P. (Browsable Still Picture), BONUS
@Main display
#Frequency unit indicators
• kHz (for AM station), MHz (for FM station)
$Volume indication
%A.POSITION (audio position) indicator (27)
13
MASTER VOLUME
DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD
DVD AUDIO
INPUT ATT.
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
COMPACT
SUPER VIDEO
SETTING ADJUST MEMORY
RX-DV31 HOME THEATER DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
ON/OFF
SURROUND
MODE1
SPEAKERS
2
FM/AMTAPE/CDR
SOURCE NAME
TVVCRDBSDVD
CONTROL
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
REC MODE
6
tuy i
re
9p78 q
25
4
w
RDS TA
MPEG-2 AAC
NEWS INFO
12
356 9
-=
4
@
870
%$#
!~
ANALOG
S
DIGITAL AUTO DSP SLEEP REPEAT RANDOM INPUT ATT
SPK 1 2 REC
AUTO MODE
A.POSITION
PROGRESSIVE1A-B
DIGITAL
LPCM LFE
PPCM AUTO
SURROUND
GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP. RESUME
kHz
MHz
VOL
BONUSB.S.P. TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING
PL
SUBWFR
LCR
LS RS
PROGRAM
9INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (14)
INPUT ATT. (attenuator) button (15)
pSURROUND ON/OFF button (30)
qSURROUND MODE button (30)
REC (recording) MODE button (16)
wDisplay
• For details, see “Display” below.
eSETTING button (21, 22)
rADJUST button (26)
tMEMORY button (19, 21)
yCONTROL 5/∞/2/3buttons (15, 19 – 23, 26)
u(phones) jack (13)
iRemote sensor (11)
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1
2
3
5
6
4
7
8
9
p
q
w
Remote Control
See pages in the parentheses for details.
1OPEN/CLOSE button (17)
2TV/VIDEO button (17, 64, 65)
3Source selecting buttons (12)
• DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, FM/AM, TAPE, CDR
4TV VOL (volume) +/– button (64, 65)
5CHANNEL +/– button (64 – 66)
6Multi operation buttons
•4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡
• TUNING 9and (buttons (19)
• FM MODE button (20)
• MEMORY button (20)
7Menu operation buttons
• TOP MENU button (36)
• MENU button (36)
• ENTER button
• Cursor 5/∞/3/2buttons
8CHOICE button (51, 52)
9(standby/on) buttons (12, 64 – 67)
• AUDIO, VCR, DBS, TV
pMUTING button (14)
qVOLUME +/– button (12, 17)
wON SCREEN button (34, 35, 37 – 41, 44 – 46)
To open the cover of the remote control, push here,
then slide downward.
• For buttons inside the cover, see “Remote control—
inside the cover” on page 5.
HOME THEATER
DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
123
456
789
+10
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Rear Panel
Parts Identification
AM LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM EXT
DIGITAL 1
(DBS)
DIGITAL 2
(TV)
PCM/STREAM
SUB-
WOOFER
OUT
DIGITAL IN
ANTENNA
TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR
AUDIO
Y
DBS
IN
DBS
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:
16 32
816
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
AV COMPU LINK-
RIGHT
LEFT
IN INOUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
DIGITAL OUT
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFT
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT SPEAKERS
1 AND 2:
1 2
P B P R
345
21
768
9p
q
See pages in the parentheses for details.
1Speaker terminals (7)
• FRONT SPEAKERS 1, FRONT SPEAKERS 2, CENTER
SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKERS
2SUB-WOOFER OUT jack (7)
3S-VIDEO input/output terminals (9, 10)
• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN
• Output: VCR OUT, MONITOR OUT
4DIGITAL IN terminals (11)
• Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DBS)
• Optical: DIGITAL 2 (TV)
5DIGITAL OUT terminal (11)
6Power cord
7AV COMPU LINK- terminals (61)
8AUDIO input/output terminals
• Input: TV IN, TAPE/CDR IN, DBS IN, VCR IN
• Output: TAPE/CDR OUT, VCR OUT
9DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (9)
• Y/PB/PR
pFM/AM ANTENNA terminals (6)
qVIDEO input/output terminals (9, 10)
• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN
• Output: VCR OUT, MONITOR OUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
0
-
=
~
!
$
@
#
%
7
Remote control—inside the cover
1SUBTITLE button (37)
2AUDIO button (38)
3ZOOM button (42)
4ANGLE button (37)
5REPEAT button (46, 48, 50)
6PAGE button (41)
7PROGRESSIVE button (16)
8VFP button (43)
9Sound adjustment buttons (27, 31, 63)
• BASS + and – buttons
• TREBLE + and – buttons
• TEST button
• EFFECT button
• SUBWFR (subwoofer) + and – buttons
• CENTER + and – buttons
• SURR L (surround left) + and – buttons
• SURR R (surround right) + and – buttons
0TITLE/GROUP button (39, 48, 49)
-RETURN button (36)
=Number buttons
• For selecting preset channels (20)
• For operating audio/video components (64 – 67)
• TV RETURN button (64, 65)
~SLEEP button (14)
!DIMMER button (14)
@ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (14, 15)
#DECODE button (15)
$AUDIO POSITION button (27)
%Surround buttons (30)
• SURROUND MODE button
• SURROUND ON/OFF button
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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 (1), then insert
the wire (2).
3 Release the clamp.
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 loop antenna connected.
FM antenna connection
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 ΩCOAXIAL
terminal as temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna
(not supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ωcoaxial cable with a
connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
Note:
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause
poor reception.
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
If AM reception is poor,
connect an outdoor
single vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied).
FM antenna (supplied)
If FM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
Snap the tabs on the loop
into the slots of the base
to assemble the AM loop
antenna.
Connecting the AM and FM Antennas
Getting Started
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:
16 32
816
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
1 AND 2:
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM EXT
FM 75
COAXIAL
123
1
2
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
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ÅTo right front speaker 1
ıTo left front speaker 1
ÇTo right front speaker 2
ÎTo left front speaker 2
‰To center speaker
ÏTo right surround speaker
ÌTo left surround speaker
ÓTo input jack of a subwoofer
Powered subwoofer
(example)
How to connect speakers cords
For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the
rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the
speakers respectively.
1 Twist 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).
3 Release the clamp.
About the speaker impedance
The required speaker impedance of the front speakers
differs depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS
1 and FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or only one
of them is used.
• When you connect only one pair of front speakers, use
front speakers with 8 Ω–16 Ωimpedance.
• When you connect both pairs of front speakers, use front
speakers with 16 Ω–32 Ωimpedance.
Connecting the subwoofer speaker
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or
reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in the digital
software.
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).
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.
Note:
• You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.
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 pages 22 to 24).
• You can set the speakers quickly according to the
number of speakers you have connected.
See “Setting Speakers Quickly” on page 21.
Connection diagram
You can connect following speakers to this unit:
• two pairs of front speakers
– FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals
– FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals
• a pair of surround speakers
• a center speaker
• a subwoofer
Connecting the Speakers
CAUTIONS:
• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by
the speaker terminals.
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker
terminal.
Getting Started
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:
16 32
816
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
1 AND 2:
SUB-
WOOFER
OUT
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:
16 32
816
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFT
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT SPEAKERS
1 AND 2:
1 2
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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.
A
Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)
B
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
C
Audio cord (not supplied)
For video connections
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.
A
Composite video cord (supplied)
B
S-video cord (not supplied)
C
Component video cord (not supplied)
Connecting Audio/Video Components
Notes for video connection
• You can use composite video cord or S-video cord for
connecting the DBS tuner and VCR to this unit.
• You can use component video cord in addition to composite
video cord and S-video cord for connecting your TV to this unit.
• By using S-video cord or component video, you can get a better
picture quality—in the order: composite < S-video < component.
• 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
the DBS tuner or VCR to this unit.
• To view the picture from the built-in DVD player, connect the TV
to this unit using composite video cord, S-video cord, or
component video cord, then register the video output mode
correctly (see “Video output mode” on page 25).
• To enjoy the progressive video picture, connect the TV
compatible with the progressive video input using component
video cord, then change the scanning mode correctly (see
“Changing the Scanning Mode” on page 16).
Red
Blue
Red
White
Notes for digital connection
• When the unit is shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN
terminals are set for use with the following components:
– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS tuner
– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For TV
• If you connect the CD recorder, change the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting (see “Digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminals” on page 25) and the source name (see “Changing the
Source Name” on page 13) correctly.
• Select the digital input mode correctly (see “Selecting the
Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 14).
Green
7About connecting cords
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CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:
16 32
816
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
1 AND 2:
DBS
IN
DBS
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN INOUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
LEFT
RIGHT
AUDIO
OUT
B
A
C
C
Turn off all the components and the unit before connection.
• Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals since the terminal names actually printed on their rear vary among the components.
7TV connection
DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in VCR; Otherwise, the picture may be distorted.
Connect using one of the video terminals.
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:
16 32
816
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
1 AND 2:
TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN INOUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
DBS
IN
DBS
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
LEFT
RIGHT
AUDIO
OUT
B
A
C
7DBS tuner connection
Connect using one of the video terminals.
DBS tuner
Getting Started
TV
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
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CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:
16 32
816
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
1 AND 2:
DBS
IN
DBS
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN INOUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
LEFT
RIGHT
AUDIO
OUT IN
B
B
A
C
C
7VCR connection
Connect using one of the video terminals.
VCR
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
1 OR 2:
16 32
816
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
1 AND 2:
TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
IN INOUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
LEFT
RIGHT
AUDIO
INOUT
C
C
7Cassette deck/CD recorder connection
Cassette deck
CD recorder
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
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Now, you can plug the power cord of the unit into the AC outlet.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• 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:
• 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.
Getting Started
7Digital connection
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816
DIGITAL 1
(DBS)
DIGITAL 2
(TV)
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
DIGITAL
OUT
PCM/STREAM
DIGITAL OUT
B
A
B
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
CD recorder
CD recorder
DBS tuner
TV
Before connecting an
optical digital cord,
unplug the protective
plug.
You can connect either of
the following components
to DIGITAL IN terminals.
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries
first.
1 Press and slide the battery
cover on the back of the
remote control.
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 R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-
cell batteries.
Note:
•Supplied batteries are for the initial setup. Replace for continued
use.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place 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 directly at
the remote sensor on the unit.
Remote sensor
Connect the CD recorder using the
DIGITAL OUT terminal for digital
recording.
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Basic Operations
Turning On the Power
Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or
AUDIO on the remote control.
On the front panel From the remote control
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp lights
up.
The current source name appears on the display.
• If “DVD” is the current source, “READING” appears while
the unit is detecting the type of the loaded disc (see page
32).
– 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 STANDBY/ON on the front panel or AUDIO on
the remote control again.
The illumination lamp goes off and the STANDBY lamp lights
up.
Note:
• A small amount of power is consumed even in standby mode. To
turn off the power completely, unplug the AC power cord.
Selecting the Source to Play
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
On the front panel
From the remote control
DVD Select the built-in DVD player.
DBS Select the DBS tuner.
VCR Select the VCR.
TV Select the TV tuner.
TAPE/CDR Select the cassette deck or the CD recorder
(front panel ONLY).
TAPE*Select the cassette deck (remote control
ONLY).
CDR*Select the CD recorder (remote control ONLY).
FM/AM Select an FM or AM broadcast.
Notes:
• When you have connected some digital components using the
digital terminals (see page 11), register the digital input terminal
setting (see “Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals” on page 25) and
digital input mode setting correctly (see “Selecting the Analog or
Digital Input Mode” on page 14). Source name and “DIGITAL” will be
shown on the display when you select the source.
* You can use only one of the buttons—TAPE or CDR—whichever
the source name is activated (see “Changing the Source Name” on
page 13).
Adjusting the Volume
On the front panel
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 minimum before starting any
source. 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:
• The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum)
to “50” (maximum).
• When “DVD” is selected as the source with your TV turned on, the
volume level indication appears on the TV.
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
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To use both pairs of the speakers
Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 so that the SPK 1 and 2 indicators
light up on the display.
To use neither pairs of the speakers
Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 so that the SPK 1 and SPK 2
indicators go off from the display.
• This activates the HEADPHONE mode (“HEADPHONE”
appears on the display).
Notes:
•If you select any of the Surround modes while using both pairs of
the front speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and 2
terminals, the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2
terminals are deactivated.
•While the Surround mode is in use, you can only select either the
speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 or 2 terminals.
Changing the Source Name
When you connect a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks on
the rear panel, change the source name which will be shown
on the display.
On the front panel ONLY
Ex.: When changing the source name from “TAPE” to
“CDR”
1 Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME) to select
as the source.
2 Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR)
until “ASSGN. CDR” appears on the display.
To change the source name to “TAPE”
Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR) until
“ASSGN. TAPE” appears on the display in step
2 .
Note:
•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 panel.
–The CDR or TAPE button on the remote control will not work for
selecting the source.
–You cannot use the digital input (see page 25) for the CD
recorder.
Selecting the Front Speakers
When you have connected two pairs of front speakers, you
can select which to use.
On the front panel ONLY
To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS
1 terminals
Press SPEAKERS 1 so that the SPK 1 indicator lights up on
the display. (Make sure that SPK 2 is not lit on the display.)
To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS
2 terminals
Press SPEAKERS 2 so that the SPK 2 indicator lights up on
the display. (Make sure that SPK 1 is not lit on the display.)
7Listening with 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 SPK 1 and 2 indicators go off from the display.
• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the (phones)
jack cancels the HEADPHONE mode and activates
speakers.
HEADPHONE mode
When using the headphones, the following signals are
output regardless of your speaker setting:
–For 2-channel sources, the front left and right channel
signals are output directly from the left and right
headphones.
–For multi-channel sources, the front left and right,
center, and surround channel signals are down-mixed
and then output from the headphones without missing
bass element.
–For DVD AUDIO ONLY: When down-mixing is prohibited
on the disc, only signals of the front left and right channel
are output.
CAUTION:
Be sure to turn down the volume:
• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high
volume can damage both the headphones and your
hearing.
• Before removing headphones, as high volume may come
out of the speakers.
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Turning Off the Sound Temporarily
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 source with your TV turned
on, “VOLUME –” appears on the TV.
To restore the sound
Press MUTING again.
• Pressing VOLUME + or – on the remote control (or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the front panel) also restores the
sound.
Changing the Display Brightness
From the remote control ONLY
Press DIMMER to dim the display.
• Each time you press the button, the display and illumination
lamp dim and brighten alternately.
Turning Off the Power
with the Sleep Timer
From the remote control ONLY
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.
• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes
as follows:
SLEEP indicator
When the shut-off time comes
The unit is turned off automatically.
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(back to the beginning)
10 20 30 60
90 120 150 0 (off)
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 Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 0” appears on the
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)
• Turning off the unit also cancels the Sleep Timer.
Note:
•If Auto Standby (see page 56) and Sleep Timer are used at the
same time, the one with the earlier shut-off time will turn off the
unit.
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input
Mode
When you have connected digital source components using
both the analog connection and the digital connection
methods (see pages 9 to 11), you can select the input mode.
• Before selecting the digital input mode, register the digital
input terminal setting correctly (see “Digital input (DIGITAL
IN) terminals” on page 25).
Note:
•You cannot change the input mode when selecting “DVD”as the
source. Digital input is always used for the built-in DVD player.
1 Select a source (DBS,TV, or CDR) for which
you want to change the input mode.
2 Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT.)
on the front panel or ANALOG/DIGITAL
INPUT on the remote control.
On the front panel From the remote control
The current input mode appears on the display.
• Each time you press the button, the input mode
alternates between the analog input (“ANALOG”) and
the digital input (“DGTL AUTO”).
DIGITAL AUTO indicator
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DGTL AUTO Select 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 signal
(see below) lights up; otherwise, no
sound signal indicator lights up.
ANALOG Select for the analog input mode (initial
setting except for the built-in DVD
player).
The ANALOG indicator lights up.
Sound signal indicators on the display
PPCM Lights up when DVD AUDIO Packed PCM
signals come in.
DIGITAL
• Lights up when Dolby Digital signals come in.
• Flashes when “DGTL D.D.” is selected for
software not encoded with Dolby Digital
signals.
• Lights up when DTS signals come in.
• Flashes when “DGTL DTS” is selected for
software not encoded with DTS signals.
LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM signals come in.
7Changing the digital input mode
manually—for DVD VIDEO only
If the following symptoms occur while Dolby Digital or DTS
software is played back, try changing the digital input mode:
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters
or tracks.
1 Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT.)
on the front panel or ANALOG/DIGITAL
INPUT on the remote control to select
“DGTL AUTO.”
On the front panel From the remote control
2 Press CONTROL 3(or 2) to
select “DGTL D.D.”or “DGTL
DTS”while “DGTL AUTO”still
remains on the display.
• Each time you press the button, the digital input mode
changes as follows:
DGTL D.D. Select for playing back software
encoded with Dolby Digital.
The
DIGITAL
indicator lights up*.
DGTL DTS Select for playing back software
encoded with DTS.
The indicator lights up*.
*These indicators flash when no signal or a signal
without the proper format is played back.
You can also change the digital input mode by
pressing DECODE repeatedly on the remote
control.
Notes:
•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 D.D.”
and “DGTL DTS”are canceled.
The digital input mode is automatically reset to “DGTL AUTO.”
Attenuating the Input Signal
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the
sounds will be distorted. If this happens, attenuate the input
signal level to prevent this sound distortion.
• You have to make this adjustment for each analog source.
On the front panel ONLY
Press and hold INPUT ATT. (INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL)
until the INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the display.
• Each time you press and hold the button, the Input
Attenuator turns on (“ATT ON”) or off (“ATT NORMAL”).
INPUT ATT indicator
ATT NORMAL Normally select this (initial setting).
The analog sound is not attenuated.
ATT ON Select when the analog sound is distorted.
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Changing the Scanning Mode
This unit supports the progressive scanning system (480p*)
as well as the conventional interlaced scanning system
(480i*).
If your TV has component video jacks and supports
progressive video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture
from the built-in DVD player.
• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
• You can select the picture source according to the original
picture type (film or video source). See “PICTURE
SOURCE” on page 53.
• Do not change the scanning mode to “PROGRESSIVE” in
the following cases:
– When your TV does not support the progressive video
input.
– When you are not connecting your TV to the unit using a
component video cord.
From the remote control ONLY
Press PROGRESSIVE when “DVD”is selected as the
source.
• Each time you press the button, the scanning mode
changes between “INTERLACE” and “PROGRESSIVE.”
INTERLACE Select for conventional TV (initial setting).
PROGRESSIVE Select if your TV with component jacks
supports the progressive video input. The
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up.
Notes:
•Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully
compatible with this system. When an incompatible 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.
•When you select “PROGRESSIVE”as the scanning mode, the
picture does not come out correctly through composite video and
S-video jacks.
* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of an image signal.
–480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
–480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
Activating the Recording Mode
When you play back the multi-channel sources, Recording
mode enables you to record the sounds without missing
surround elements by down-mixing the center and surround
channel signals into the front channel signals.
• When multi-channel software is played back with
Recording mode activated, the sounds are down-mixed
and come out through the front speakers only.
•For DVD AUDIO ONLY: When down-mixing is prohibited
on the disc, this function does not take effect.
On the front panel ONLY
Press and hold REC MODE (SURROUND MODE) until
“RECMODE ON”appears on the display.
The REC indicator lights up on the display.
REC indicator
• Each time you press and hold the button, Recording mode
is activated (“RECMODE ON”) and deactivated
(“RECMODE OFF”) alternately.
RECMODE OFF Normally select this (initial setting).
Down-mixing is canceled.
RECMODE ON Select for recording down-mixed sounds.
When recording onto the VCR:
You can record the picture on your video tape without the
volume level indication on the TV when Recording mode is
activated.
• When you do not want to record the on-screen guide icons,
see page 56.
• The choice menu (see page 51) and on-screen bar (see
page 34) are always recorded when they appear on the TV.
CAUTION:
Sound coming out of the speakers 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”).
•Sound adjustments (see pages 26 and 27) and Surround modes
(see pages 28 to 31) do not affect the recording.
•The following buttons do not work while Recording mode is
activated (“RECMODE ON”):
–SETTING and ADJUST on the front panel
–SURROUND ON/OFF and SURROUND MODE on the front panel
–Sound adjustment buttons on the remote control
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For details about DVD player operations, see pages 32 to
46.
• You can also play back MP3 and JPEG files. See pages 47
to 50.
• Before using the remote control, press DVD so that the
remote control works for the DVD player.
Before turning on the unit, turn on your TV and select the
correct video input (refer to the manual supplied with your
TV).
• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by
pressing TV on the remote control and select the video
input by pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC, see
“Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment” on page 65.)
• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the
TV—into the desired language, see pages 51 to 53.
1 Press 0on the front panel or OPEN/CLOSE
on the remote control to open the disc tray.
On the front panel From the remote control
The unit is turned on and the disc tray opens.
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp
lights up.
• When a disc is already loaded, pressing 3turns on the
unit and starts playing back the loaded disc.
2 Load a disc.
Place a disc correctly with its label side up.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
3 Press 3.
The disc tray closes and the unit starts playing back the
loaded disc.
On the front panel From the remote control
• You can also close the disc tray by pressing 0on the
front panel or OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control.
Basic DVD Player Operations
4 Adjust the volume.
On the front panel From the remote control
To activate and select Surround mode, see page 30.
About the indication on the display while playing back
a disc
While you are playing back a disc, the playback
information appears on the display as follows:
Ex.: When playing back a DVD VIDEO
1Chapter number
2Elapsed playing time
Ex.: When playing back a DVD AUDIO*
1B.S.P. (Browsable Still Picture) indicator (lights up when
you play back still pictures)
2BONUS indicator (lights up when the disc has a bonus
group)
3Group number
4Track number
5Elapsed playing time
Ex.: When playing back an audio CD
1Track number
2Elapsed playing time
*When a DVD AUDIO is loaded, the DVD AUDIO lamp
lights up on the front panel.
MASTER VOLUME
RX-DV31 HOME THEATER DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
ON/OFF
SURROUND
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