JVC RX-F31S Bedienungsanleitung

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Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    English LVT1306-009B [US] RX-F31S INSTR UCTIONS HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER cover_RX-F31S[US]ff.p65 05.6.9, 17:01 3[...]

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    G-1 RX-F31S W arnings, Cautions, and Other s / Caution–– STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely . The ST ANDBY/ON button in an y position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. CA UTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remov e screws, cov ers o[...]

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    1 English Ta b le of Contents Pa r ts identification ................................................ 2 Getting started ...................................................... 4 Before Installation .................................................................. 4 Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4 Putting [...]

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    2 English SET HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER REMOTE CONTR OL RM - SRXF31U 4 2 t 3 1 5 9 8 7 q w e r u y i o p 6 Remote control See pages in parentheses f or details. 1 TV DIRECT button (14) 2 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 32, 33) D VR/D VD , VCR, DBS , TV , D VD MUL TI, FM/AM 3 Operating buttons f or tuner (32, 33) ( TUNING, FM MODE, TUNING 9 , MEM[...]

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    3 English Front panel 1 ST ANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14, 32) 2 Source lamps D VD MUL TI, D VR/D VD , VCR, DBS , TV , FM/AM 3 • SOURCE SELECT OR (12, 14, 33) • MUL TI JOG (18, 26, 33, 39) 4 MASTER VOLUME control (13) 5 PHONES jack (13) 6 TV DIRECT button (14) 7 SETTING button (18, 32) 8 ADJUST button (26, 32) 9 SURROUND b utton (39) [...]

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    4 English Putting batteries in the remote control Before using the remote control, put tw o supplied batter ies first. 1 Press and slide the battery cover on the bac k of the remote control. 2 Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). 3 Replace the cover . If the range or eff ectiveness of the remote control [...]

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    5 English 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V ANTENNA AM LOOP AM EXT COAXIAL FM 75 ANTENNA Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the A C power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) If AM reception is poor, connect[...]

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    6 English LR LS RS SB C SW 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 – 16 CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT FRONT LINK- III OUT SUB- WOOFER AV COMPU Connecting the speakers T urn off all components before making connections. 1 T wist and remove the insulation at the end of eac h speaker cord. 2 Press and hol[...]

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    7 English This receiver is equipped with the f ollowing video terminals— composite video , S-video, and component video terminals. • If your video components ha ve S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y , P B , P R ) jacks , connect them using an S- video cable (not supplied) or component video cab le (not supplied). By using these [...]

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    8 English 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V VIDEO VCR OUT (REC) Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) DVR OUT (REC) S-VIDEO VCR OUT (REC) DVR OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) AUDIO SURR-L SURR-R CENTER SUBWOOFER DVD MULTI IN Å ı Ç Î ‰ Ì Ó È Ô Ï 7 Connecting a D VD recorder or D VD player with its analog discrete output j[...]

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    9 English 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V TV VCR DBS IN IN IN (PLAY) DBS IN VCR MONITOR OUT IN (PLAY) Å ı Ç 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V VCR DBS IN IN (PLAY) OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT DBS IN VCR OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) ‰ ÏÌ Î Ç Å ı 7 Connecting a VCR Å To left/right audio channel [...]

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    10 English 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V L R TV DBS IN IN MONITOR OUT OUT SUB- WOOFER DBS IN MONITOR OUT Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT Å ı Ç Î ‰ 7 Connecting a TV Connect the TV to the appropr iate MONIT OR OUT jacks to vie w the pla yback picture from an y other connected video components. Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Re[...]

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    11 English 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V PCM/ STREAM DIGITAL OUT 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V DIGITAL IN 3(VCR) 2(DBS) 1(DVR/DVD) NO TES • When shipped from the f actory , the DIGIT AL IN ter minals hav e been set f or use with the f ollowing components: – 1(D VR/D VD): F or D VD recorder or D VD play er – 2(DBS): For DBS tuner – 3(VCR): F or VCR [...]

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    12 English Basic operations 2 Select the source to play On the front panel: T urn SOURCE SELECT OR until the source name y ou want appear s on the display . The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in red. • As you turn SOURCE SELECT OR, the source changes as f ollo ws: D VD MUL TI: Select for the D VD player using the analog d[...]

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    13 English 3 Adjust the volume To increase the volume, turn MASTER V OLUME control c lockwise (or press V OLUME + on the remote control). To decrease the v olume, turn MASTER V OLUME control counter clockwise (or press V OLUME – on the remote control). • When you adjust the v olume, the volume le vel indication appears on the displa y for a whi[...]

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    14 English Adjusting the subwoofer audio position If the subwoof er sound is much reinforced f or stereo sound compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the subwoof er audio position. The subwoofer output le vel is automatically decreased by the selected v alue when you are listening in stereo . The A UDIO P . indicator lights up whe[...]

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    15 English Tu rning off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONL Y : Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones. “MUTING” appears on the display and the v olume tur ns off. To restore the sound, press MUTING again. • Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control on the front panel) als[...]

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    16 English From the remote control ONL Y : 1 T ake your position where y ou listen to the sound. • Make sure speak er cables are connected fir mly . 2 Press and hold SMART SURR OUND SETUP until “SETTING UP” flashes. *1 L: Left front speaker *2 C: Center speaker *3 R: Right front speaker *4 RS: Right surround speaker *5 SB: Surround back speak[...]

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    17 English When your c lapping sound is detected successfully , • On the TV screen, “SUCCESSFUL, ” “RESUL T , ” and the setting v alues appear . The setting values are shown f or about 12 seconds. Ex.: • On the display , “SUCCESSFUL ” appears, then the setting values are sho wn as follows f or about 12 seconds: Ex.: *7 Standard chan[...]

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    18 English Basic setting items Y ou can adjust the follo wing items. See pages in parentheses for details. •Y ou cannot select the items which is not av ailable with the current setting. •T he name of the item shown below is the on-screen displa y indication and the name in parentheses is the display indication. * If you ha ve used Smar t Surro[...]

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    19 English FL SPK DISTANCE TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT SETTING MENU (1) 5 SUBWOOFER : NO FRONT SPK : LARGE CENTER SPK : SMALL SURR. SPK : SMALL SURR. BACK SPK : SMALL ∞ :ENTER :TOP MENU SETTING MENU (2) 5 DISTANCE UNIT :meter FL SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m FR SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m C SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m LS SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m RS SPK[...]

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    20 English DIGITAL IN 1 DIGITAL IN 1: 2 DVR/DVD 3 23 :OPERATE :BACK TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen displa y appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 25). Before y ou star t, remember ... There is a time limit in doing the f ollowing steps. I[...]

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    21 English 4 Press SET . 5 To select the appropriate setting, press 2 or 3 repeatedly , then press SET . The on-screen display returns to the pre vious SETTING MENU . In this example, “SETTING MENU (4)” appears on the TV screen and “DIGIT AL IN1” appears on the display . • On the front panel, turn MUL TI JOG, then press SET . 6 Repeat ste[...]

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    22 English 7 Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speak ers is one of the impor tant elements to obtain the best possib le sound effect from the Surround/DSP modes. By ref erring to the speaker distance, the receiv er automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speak er so that sounds through al[...]

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    23 English Setting bass sound 7 Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT Y ou can select the type of the signal which can be transmitted through the subwoof er. In other words, you can determine whether or not the bass elements of the front speaker channels are transmitted through the subwoof er regardless of the front speaker siz e setting (either[...]

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    24 English Setting the digital input (DIGIT AL IN) terminals—DIGIT AL IN 1/2/3 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGIT AL IN 1/2/3 (see page 11) so that the correct source name will appear when y ou select the digital source . Select one of the follo wing components for each term[...]

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    25 English Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO INPUT/VCR VIDEO INPUT When you use the component video inputs f or connecting the D VD recorder (or D VD player) or VCR, register the type of video input jacks. If you ha ve not selected appropriate video input jacks, y ou cannot view the pla yback picture on the TV or the A V COMPU LI[...]

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    26 English SUBWOOFER LEVEL (SUBWFR L VL) Adjust the subwoof er output level. (29) FRONT L LEVEL (FR ONT L L VL) Adjust the left front speaker output le vel. (29) FRONT R LEVEL (FR ONT R L VL) Adjust the right front speaker output le vel. (29) CENTER LEVEL (CENTER L VL) Adjust the center speaker output le vel. (29) SURR. L LEVEL (SURR L L VL) Adjust[...]

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    27 English DIGITAL EQ 250Hz TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT ADJUST MENU (1) 5 SUBWOOFER LEVEL : 0 FRONT L LEVEL : 0 FRONT R LEVEL : 0 CENTER LEVEL : 0 SURR. L LEVEL : 0 SURR. R LEVEL : 0 SURR. BACK LEVEL : 0 ∞ :ENTER :TOP MENU ADJUST MENU (2) 5 DIGITAL EQ 63Hz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 250Hz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 1kHz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 4kHz : 0 D[...]

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    28 English Ex.: When adjusting subwoofer output le vel. 1 To show “T OP MENU, ” press MENU . Then press 5 or ∞ to select “ADJUST MENU . ” • On the front panel, turn MUL TI JOG. 2 To select “ADJUST MENU , ” press SET . 3 To select the desired submenu, press 5 or ∞ repeatedly . There are three screens from “ADJUST MENU (1)” to ?[...]

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    29 English From the remote control: Y ou can also make adjustments the f ollowing wa y from the remote control. Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press TEST TONE to c heck the speakers’ output balance. • On the TV screen, “TEST T ONE” appears. The indicator corresponding to the speaker appears while a test tone comes out o[...]

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    30 English Adjusting the equalization patterns —DIGIT AL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz Y ou can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands (center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the front speakers . • Once you ha ve made an adjustment, it is memorized f or each source. Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 [...]

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    31 English 7 Making the center tone soft or sharp —CENTER TONE This setting is av ailable when one of the Surround/DSP modes is in use. T o activate Surround/DSP mode , see page 39. • This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is memorized separately f or DSP modes. •Y ou cannot adjust the center tone in the f ollowing cases: – When [...]

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    32 English T uner operations When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR/DBS. ” T uning in to stations manually From the remote control ONL Y : 1 Press FM/AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the b utton, the band alter nates [...]

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    33 English 3 Press the numeric b uttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the c hannel n umber position is flashing. •F or channel number 5, press 5. •F or channel number 15, press +10, then 5. •F or channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. 4 Press MEMOR Y again while the selected c hannel number is flashing on the displa y [...]

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    34 English Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater , many speakers are located on the w alls to reproduce impressive m ulti-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speak ers, sound localization and sound mov ement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiv er can create[...]

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    35 English ■ Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pr o Logic II is a m ulti-channel playbac k format to conv er t 2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoof er). The matr ix- based conv ersion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II mak es no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treb le and enables stereo surround sound. • Thi[...]

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    36 English DTS 96/24 In recent years , there has been increasing interest in higher sampling rates both f or recording and for reproducing at home. Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency r ange and greater bit depths provide e xtended dynamic range. DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal f or mat (fs 96 kHz/24 bits) introduced by Digital [...]

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    37 English Introducing the DSP modes The sound heard in a concer t hall, club , etc. consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delay ed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These direct so[...]

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    38 English Virtual Surround Back This function creates the great surround eff ect from the behind as if you hav e connected the surround back speaker . The VIR TU AL SB (Surround Back) indicator lights up on the displa y . If you ha ve connected (and activated) the surround speak ers, you can use Vir tual Surround Back without connecting the surrou[...]

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    39 English On the front panel: Before y ou star t, remember ... There is a time limit in doing the f ollowing steps . If the setting is canceled before y ou finish, star t from step 2 again. 1 Select and play an y source other than “D VD MUL TI. ” • Make sure y ou have selected the input mode (analog or digital) correctly . 2 Press SURROUND .[...]

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    40 English 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V AV COMPU LINK- III AV COMPU LINK EX AV COMPU LINK- III AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK remote contr ol system The A V COMPU LINK remote control system allows y ou to operate JVC’ s video components (TV , DVD pla yer*, and VCR) through this receiver . This receiver is equipped with the A V COMPU LINK-[...]

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    41 English One-touch DVD play Simply by starting playbac k on the D VD play er , you can enjoy the D VD pla yback without setting other s witches manually . • When the D VD pla yer is connected through the analog input jacks on this receiv er (and analog input is selected), the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to “D VR/D V[...]

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    42 English Y ou can use the supplied remote control to operate not onl y this receiver but also other JVC pr oducts. • Ref er also to the manuals supplied with the other products. Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— remote codes “A” and “B. ” – When operating a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A, ” s[...]

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    43 English For various pla yback: (one touc h replay): Mov e the playback position bac k 10 seconds before the current position. RETURN: Return to the main menu during menu operation. CANCEL: Cancel the programmed trac k, etc. Only for D VD recorder operations: CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers. D VD/HDD: Select the D VD recorder or HDD dec[...]

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    44 English By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other man ufacturers’ products. • Ref er also to the manuals supplied with the other products. •T o operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manuf acturers’ codes each for the TV , VCR, and DBS. • After r[...]

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    45 English ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press and hold VCR . 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter the manufacturer’ s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manuf acturers’ codes f or VCR” on the right. 4 Release VCR . Now , you can perf or m the f ollowing operation on the [...]

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    46 English ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a DBS tuner Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press and hold DBS . 2 Press DBS. 3 Enter the manufacturer’ s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manuf acturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below . 4 Release DBS . Now , you can perf orm the following operation on t[...]

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    47 English Tr oubleshooting PROBLEM The pow er does not come on. The receiver turns off (enters standby mode). “O VER HEA T” flashes on the display , then the receiver turns off . No sound from speakers . Sound from one speaker only . Bass sound is reinf orced too much when listening in stereo . Sounds are intermittently distor ted or the noise[...]

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    48 English Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: F ront channels: 100 W* per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distor tion. At surround operation: F ront channels: 100 W* per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no m[...]

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    VIDEO DBS IN VCR VIDEO OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) S-VIDEO DVR OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) MONITOR OUT CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 – 16 ANTENNA AM LOOP AM EXT COAXIAL FM 75 CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT FRONT Y P B P R COMPONENT MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN PCM/ STREAM SURR-L SURR-R CENTER SUBWOOFER DIGITAL OUT DVD MULTI I[...]

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    LVT1306-011B [UJ] RX-F31S INSTR UCTIONS HOME CINEMA CONTR OL CENTER cover_RX-F31S[UJ]ff.p65 05.6.9, 17:59 3[...]

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    G-1 RX-F31S W arnings, Cautions, and Other s Caution–– STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the pow er off completely . The ST ANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The po wer can be remote controlled. CA UTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire , etc.: 1. Do not remov e screws, cov ers o[...]

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    1 Ta b le of Contents Pa r ts identification ................................................ 2 Getting started ...................................................... 4 Before Installation .................................................................. 4 Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4 Putting batterie[...]

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    2 SET HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER REMOTE CONTR OL RM - SRXF31U 4 2 t 3 1 5 9 8 7 q w e r u y i o p 6 Remote control See pages in parentheses f or details. 1 TV DIRECT button (14) 2 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 32, 33) D VR/D VD , VCR, DBS , TV , D VD MUL TI, FM/AM 3 Operating buttons f or tuner (32, 33) ( TUNING, FM MODE, TUNING 9 , MEMORY 4 On[...]

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    3 Front panel 1 ST ANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14, 32) 2 Source lamps D VD MUL TI, D VR/D VD , VCR, DBS , TV , FM/AM 3 • SOURCE SELECT OR (12, 14, 33) • MUL TI JOG (18, 26, 33, 39) 4 MASTER VOLUME control (13) 5 PHONES jack (13) 6 TV DIRECT button (14) 7 SETTING button (18, 32) 8 ADJUST button (26, 32) 9 SURROUND b utton (39) p Remote[...]

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    4 Putting batteries in the remote control Before using the remote control, put tw o supplied batter ies first. 1 Press and slide the battery cover on the bac k of the remote control. 2 Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). 3 Replace the cover . If the range or eff ectiveness of the remote control decrease[...]

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    5 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V ANTENNA AM LOOP AM EXT COAXIAL FM 75 ANTENNA Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the A C power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) If AM reception is poor, connect an outd[...]

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    6 LR LS RS SB C SW 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 – 16 CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT FRONT LINK- III OUT SUB- WOOFER AV COMPU Connecting the speakers T urn off all components before making connections. 1 T wist and remove the insulation at the end of eac h speaker cord. 2 Press and hold the cl[...]

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    7 This receiver is equipped with the f ollowing video terminals— composite video , S-video, and component video terminals. • If your video components ha ve S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y , P B , P R ) jacks , connect them using an S- video cable (not supplied) or component video cab le (not supplied). By using these terminal[...]

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    8 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V VIDEO VCR OUT (REC) Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) DVR OUT (REC) S-VIDEO VCR OUT (REC) DVR OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) AUDIO SURR-L SURR-R CENTER SUBWOOFER DVD MULTI IN Å ı Ç Î ‰ Ì Ó È Ô Ï 7 Connecting a D VD recorder or D VD player with its analog discrete output jac ks (D[...]

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    9 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V TV VCR DBS IN IN IN (PLAY) DBS IN VCR MONITOR OUT IN (PLAY) Å ı Ç 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V VCR DBS IN IN (PLAY) OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT DBS IN VCR OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) ‰ ÏÌ Î Ç Å ı 7 Connecting a VCR Å To left/right audio channel output ?[...]

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    10 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V L R TV DBS IN IN MONITOR OUT OUT SUB- WOOFER DBS IN MONITOR OUT Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT Å ı Ç Î ‰ 7 Connecting a TV Connect the TV to the appropr iate MONIT OR OUT jacks to vie w the pla yback picture from an y other connected video components. Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Red Compon[...]

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    11 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V PCM/ STREAM DIGITAL OUT 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V DIGITAL IN 3(VCR) 2(DBS) 1(DVR/DVD) NO TES • When shipped from the f actory , the DIGIT AL IN ter minals hav e been set f or use with the f ollowing components: – 1(D VR/D VD): F or D VD recorder or D VD play er – 2(DBS): For DBS tuner – 3(VCR): F or VCR If you c[...]

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    12 Basic operations 2 Select the source to play On the front panel: T urn SOURCE SELECT OR until the source name y ou want appear s on the display . The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in red. • As you turn SOURCE SELECT OR, the source changes as f ollo ws: D VD MUL TI: Select for the D VD player using the analog discrete [...]

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    13 3 Adjust the volume To increase the volume, turn MASTER V OLUME control c lockwise (or press V OLUME + on the remote control). To decrease the v olume, turn MASTER V OLUME control counter clockwise (or press V OLUME – on the remote control). • When you adjust the v olume, the volume le vel indication appears on the displa y for a while . CA [...]

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    14 Adjusting the subwoofer audio position If the subwoof er sound is much reinforced f or stereo sound compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the subwoof er audio position. The subwoofer output le vel is automatically decreased by the selected v alue when you are listening in stereo . The A UDIO P . indicator lights up when this f[...]

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    15 Tu rning off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONL Y : Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones. “MUTING” appears on the display and the v olume tur ns off. To restore the sound, press MUTING again. • Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control on the front panel) also restor[...]

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    16 From the remote control ONL Y : 1 T ake your position where y ou listen to the sound. • Make sure speak er cables are connected fir mly . 2 Press and hold SMART SURR OUND SETUP until “SETTING UP” flashes. *1 L: Left front speaker *2 C: Center speaker *3 R: Right front speaker *4 RS: Right surround speaker *5 SB: Surround back speak er *6 L[...]

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    17 When your c lapping sound is detected successfully , • On the TV screen, “SUCCESSFUL, ” “RESUL T , ” and the setting v alues appear . The setting values are shown f or about 12 seconds. Ex.: • On the display , “SUCCESSFUL ” appears, then the setting values are sho wn as follows f or about 12 seconds: Ex.: *7 Standard channel (the[...]

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    18 Basic setting items Y ou can adjust the follo wing items. See pages in parentheses for details. •Y ou cannot select the items which is not av ailable with the current setting. •T he name of the item shown below is the on-screen displa y indication and the name in parentheses is the display indication. * If you ha ve used Smar t Surround Setu[...]

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    19 FL SPK DISTANCE TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT SETTING MENU (1) 5 SUBWOOFER : NO FRONT SPK : LARGE CENTER SPK : SMALL SURR. SPK : SMALL SURR. BACK SPK : SMALL ∞ :ENTER :TOP MENU SETTING MENU (2) 5 DISTANCE UNIT :meter FL SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m FR SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m C SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m LS SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m RS SPK DISTANC[...]

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    20 DIGITAL IN 1 DIGITAL IN 1: 2 DVR/DVD 3 23 :OPERATE :BACK TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen displa y appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 25). Before y ou star t, remember ... There is a time limit in doing the f ollowing steps. If the se[...]

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    21 4 Press SET . 5 To select the appropriate setting, press 2 or 3 repeatedly , then press SET . The on-screen display returns to the pre vious SETTING MENU . In this example, “SETTING MENU (4)” appears on the TV screen and “DIGIT AL IN1” appears on the display . • On the front panel, turn MUL TI JOG, then press SET . 6 Repeat steps 2 to [...]

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    22 7 Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speak ers is one of the impor tant elements to obtain the best possib le sound effect from the Surround/DSP modes. By ref erring to the speaker distance, the receiv er automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speak er so that sounds through all the sp[...]

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    23 Setting bass sound 7 Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT Y ou can select the type of the signal which can be transmitted through the subwoof er. In other words, you can determine whether or not the bass elements of the front speaker channels are transmitted through the subwoof er regardless of the front speaker siz e setting (either “SMAL[...]

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    24 Setting the digital input (DIGIT AL IN) terminals—DIGIT AL IN 1/2/3 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGIT AL IN 1/2/3 (see page 11) so that the correct source name will appear when y ou select the digital source . Select one of the follo wing components for each terminal: D [...]

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    25 Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO INPUT/VCR VIDEO INPUT When you use the component video inputs f or connecting the D VD recorder (or D VD player) or VCR, register the type of video input jacks . If you ha ve not selected appropriate video input jacks, y ou cannot view the pla yback picture on the TV or the A V COMPU LINK remo[...]

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    26 SUBWOOFER LEVEL (SUBWFR L VL) Adjust the subwoof er output level. (29) FRONT L LEVEL (FR ONT L L VL) Adjust the left front speaker output le vel. (29) FRONT R LEVEL (FR ONT R L VL) Adjust the right front speaker output le vel. (29) CENTER LEVEL (CENTER L VL) Adjust the center speaker output le vel. (29) SURR. L LEVEL (SURR L L VL) Adjust the lef[...]

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    27 DIGITAL EQ 250Hz TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT ADJUST MENU (1) 5 SUBWOOFER LEVEL : 0 FRONT L LEVEL : 0 FRONT R LEVEL : 0 CENTER LEVEL : 0 SURR. L LEVEL : 0 SURR. R LEVEL : 0 SURR. BACK LEVEL : 0 ∞ :ENTER :TOP MENU ADJUST MENU (2) 5 DIGITAL EQ 63Hz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 250Hz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 1kHz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 4kHz : 0 DIGITAL E[...]

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    28 Ex.: When adjusting subwoofer output le vel. 1 To show “T OP MENU, ” press MENU . Then press 5 or ∞ to select “ADJUST MENU . ” • On the front panel, turn MUL TI JOG. 2 To select “ADJUST MENU , ” press SET . 3 To select the desired submenu, press 5 or ∞ repeatedly . There are three screens from “ADJUST MENU (1)” to “ADJUST[...]

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    29 From the remote control: Y ou can also make adjustments the f ollowing wa y from the remote control. Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press TEST TONE to c heck the speakers’ output balance. • On the TV screen, “TEST T ONE” appears. The indicator corresponding to the speaker appears while a test tone comes out of the sp[...]

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    30 Adjusting the equalization patterns —DIGIT AL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz Y ou can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands (center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the front speakers . • Once you ha ve made an adjustment, it is memorized f or each source. Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB inter[...]

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    31 7 Making the center tone soft or sharp —CENTER TONE This setting is av ailable when one of the Surround/DSP modes is in use. T o activate Surround/DSP mode , see page 39. • This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is memorized separately f or DSP modes. •Y ou cannot adjust the center tone in the f ollowing cases: – When “CENTE[...]

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    32 Setting the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apar t, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. 9 kHz inter val spacing is the initial setting. • Be sure the receiver is turned off, b ut is plugged into an AC outlet when setting the AM tuner interval. On the front panel ONL Y: To select the 10 kHz interval: Hold do[...]

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    33 3 Press the numeric b uttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the c hannel n umber position is flashing. •F or channel number 5, press 5. •F or channel number 15, press +10, then 5. •F or channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. 4 Press MEMOR Y again while the selected c hannel number is flashing on the displa y . The se[...]

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    34 Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater , many speakers are located on the w alls to reproduce impressive m ulti-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speak ers, sound localization and sound mov ement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiv er can create almost [...]

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    35 ■ Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pr o Logic II is a m ulti-channel playbac k format to conv er t 2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoof er). The matr ix- based conv ersion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II mak es no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treb le and enables stereo surround sound. • This receiv[...]

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    36 DTS 96/24 In recent years , there has been increasing interest in higher sampling rates both f or recording and for reproducing at home. Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency r ange and greater bit depths provide e xtended dynamic range. DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal f or mat (fs 96 kHz/24 bits) introduced by Digital Theater [...]

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    37 Introducing the DSP modes The sound heard in a concer t hall, club , etc. consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delay ed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These direct sounds and[...]

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    38 Virtual Surround Back This function creates the great surround eff ect from the behind as if you hav e connected the surround back speaker . The VIR TU AL SB (Surround Back) indicator lights up on the displa y . If you ha ve connected (and activated) the surround speak ers, you can use Vir tual Surround Back without connecting the surround back [...]

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    39 On the front panel: Before y ou star t, remember ... There is a time limit in doing the f ollowing steps . If the setting is canceled before y ou finish, star t from step 2 again. 1 Select and play an y source other than “D VD MUL TI. ” • Make sure y ou have selected the input mode (analog or digital) correctly . 2 Press SURROUND . MUL TI [...]

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    40 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V AV COMPU LINK- III AV COMPU LINK EX AV COMPU LINK- III AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK remote contr ol system The A V COMPU LINK remote control system allows y ou to operate JVC’ s video components (TV , DVD pla yer*, and VCR) through this receiver . This receiver is equipped with the A V COMPU LINK- III , w[...]

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    41 One-touch DVD play Simply by starting playbac k on the D VD play er , you can enjoy the D VD pla yback without setting other s witches manually . • When the D VD pla yer is connected through the analog input jacks on this receiv er (and analog input is selected), the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to “D VR/D VD” or [...]

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    42 Y ou can use the supplied remote control to operate not onl y this receiver but also other JVC pr oducts. • Ref er also to the manuals supplied with the other products. Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— remote codes “A” and “B. ” – When operating a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A, ” set the m[...]

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    43 For various pla yback: (one touc h replay): Mov e the playback position bac k 10 seconds before the current position. RETURN: Return to the main menu during menu operation. CANCEL: Cancel the programmed trac k, etc. Only for D VD recorder operations: CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers. D VD/HDD: Select the D VD recorder or HDD deck. (Only[...]

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    44 By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other man ufacturers’ products. • Ref er also to the manuals supplied with the other products. •T o operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manuf acturers’ codes each for the TV , VCR, and DBS. • After replacing[...]

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    45 ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press and hold VCR . 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter the manufacturer’ s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manuf acturers’ codes f or VCR” on the right. 4 Release VCR . Now , you can perf or m the f ollowing operation on the VCR. VCR[...]

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    46 ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a DBS tuner Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press and hold DBS . 2 Press DBS. 3 Enter the manufacturer’ s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manuf acturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below . 4 Release DBS . Now , you can perf orm the following operation on the DBS t[...]

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    47 Tr oubleshooting PROBLEM The pow er does not come on. The receiver turns off (enters standby mode). “O VER HEA T” flashes on the display , then the receiver turns off . No sound from speakers . Sound from one speaker only . Bass sound is reinf orced too much when listening in stereo . Sounds are intermittently distor ted or the noise is hear[...]

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    48 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: F ront channels: 100 W* per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distor tion. At surround operation: F ront channels: 100 W* per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than[...]

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    VIDEO DBS IN VCR VIDEO OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) S-VIDEO DVR OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) MONITOR OUT CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 – 16 ANTENNA AM LOOP AM EXT COAXIAL FM 75 CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT FRONT Y P B P R COMPONENT MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN PCM/ STREAM SURR-L SURR-R CENTER SUBWOOFER DIGITAL OUT DVD MULTI I[...]

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    LVT1306-012A [A] RX-F31S INSTR UCTIONS HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER cover_RX-F31S[A]2.p65 05.6.13, 10:33 3[...]

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    G-1 RX-F31S W arnings, Cautions, and Other s Caution–– STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the pow er off completely . The ST ANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The po wer can be remote controlled. CA UTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire , etc.: 1. Do not remov e screws, cov ers o[...]

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    1 Ta b le of Contents Pa r ts identification ................................................ 2 Getting started ...................................................... 4 Before Installation .................................................................. 4 Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4 Putting batterie[...]

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    2 SET HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER REMOTE CONTR OL RM - SRXF31U 4 2 t 3 1 5 9 8 7 q w e r u y i o p 6 Remote control See pages in parentheses f or details. 1 TV DIRECT button (14) 2 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 32, 33) D VR/D VD , VCR, DBS , TV , D VD MUL TI, FM/AM 3 Operating buttons f or tuner (32, 33) ( TUNING, FM MODE, TUNING 9 , MEMORY 4 On[...]

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    3 Front panel 1 ST ANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14, 32) 2 Source lamps D VD MUL TI, D VR/D VD , VCR, DBS , TV , FM/AM 3 • SOURCE SELECT OR (12, 14, 33) • MUL TI JOG (18, 26, 33, 39) 4 MASTER VOLUME control (13) 5 PHONES jack (13) 6 TV DIRECT button (14) 7 SETTING button (18, 32) 8 ADJUST button (26, 32) 9 SURROUND b utton (39) p Remote[...]

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    4 Putting batteries in the remote control Before using the remote control, put tw o supplied batter ies first. 1 Press and slide the battery cover on the bac k of the remote control. 2 Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). 3 Replace the cover . If the range or eff ectiveness of the remote control decrease[...]

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    5 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V ANTENNA AM LOOP AM EXT COAXIAL FM 75 ANTENNA Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the A C power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) If AM reception is poor, connect an outd[...]

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    6 LR LS RS SB C SW 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 – 16 CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT FRONT LINK- III OUT SUB- WOOFER AV COMPU Connecting the speakers T urn off all components before making connections. 1 T wist and remove the insulation at the end of eac h speaker cord. 2 Press and hold the cl[...]

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    7 This receiver is equipped with the f ollowing video terminals— composite video , S-video, and component video terminals. • If your video components ha ve S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y , P B , P R ) jacks , connect them using an S- video cable (not supplied) or component video cab le (not supplied). By using these terminal[...]

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    8 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V VIDEO VCR OUT (REC) Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) DVR OUT (REC) S-VIDEO VCR OUT (REC) DVR OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) AUDIO SURR-L SURR-R CENTER SUBWOOFER DVD MULTI IN Å ı Ç Î ‰ Ì Ó È Ô Ï 7 Connecting a D VD recorder or D VD player with its analog discrete output jac ks (D[...]

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    9 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V TV VCR DBS IN IN IN (PLAY) DBS IN VCR MONITOR OUT IN (PLAY) Å ı Ç 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V VCR DBS IN IN (PLAY) OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT DBS IN VCR OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) ‰ ÏÌ Î Ç Å ı 7 Connecting a VCR Å To left/right audio channel output ?[...]

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    10 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V L R TV DBS IN IN MONITOR OUT OUT SUB- WOOFER DBS IN MONITOR OUT Y P B P R MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN COMPONENT Å ı Ç Î ‰ 7 Connecting a TV Connect the TV to the appropr iate MONIT OR OUT jacks to vie w the pla yback picture from an y other connected video components. Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Red Compon[...]

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    11 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V PCM/ STREAM DIGITAL OUT 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V DIGITAL IN 3(VCR) 2(DBS) 1(DVR/DVD) NO TES • When shipped from the f actory , the DIGIT AL IN ter minals hav e been set f or use with the f ollowing components: – 1(D VR/D VD): F or D VD recorder or D VD play er – 2(DBS): For DBS tuner – 3(VCR): F or VCR If you c[...]

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    12 Basic operations 2 Select the source to play On the front panel: T urn SOURCE SELECT OR until the source name y ou want appear s on the display . The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in red. • As you turn SOURCE SELECT OR, the source changes as f ollo ws: D VD MUL TI: Select for the D VD player using the analog discrete [...]

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    13 3 Adjust the volume To increase the volume, turn MASTER V OLUME control c lockwise (or press V OLUME + on the remote control). To decrease the v olume, turn MASTER V OLUME control counter clockwise (or press V OLUME – on the remote control). • When you adjust the v olume, the volume le vel indication appears on the displa y for a while . CA [...]

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    14 Adjusting the subwoofer audio position If the subwoof er sound is much reinforced f or stereo sound compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the subwoof er audio position. The subwoofer output le vel is automatically decreased by the selected v alue when you are listening in stereo . The A UDIO P . indicator lights up when this f[...]

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    15 Tu rning off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONL Y : Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones. “MUTING” appears on the display and the v olume tur ns off. To restore the sound, press MUTING again. • Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control on the front panel) also restor[...]

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    16 From the remote control ONL Y : 1 T ake your position where y ou listen to the sound. • Make sure speak er cables are connected fir mly . 2 Press and hold SMART SURR OUND SETUP until “SETTING UP” flashes. *1 L: Left front speaker *2 C: Center speaker *3 R: Right front speaker *4 RS: Right surround speaker *5 SB: Surround back speak er *6 L[...]

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    17 When your c lapping sound is detected successfully • On the TV screen, “SUCCESSFUL, ” “RESUL T , ” and the setting v alues appear . The setting values are shown f or about 12 seconds. Ex.: • On the display , “SUCCESSFUL ” appears, then the setting values are sho wn as follows f or about 12 seconds: Ex.: *7 Standard channel (the c[...]

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    18 Basic setting items Y ou can adjust the follo wing items. See pages in parentheses for details. •Y ou cannot select the items which is not av ailable with the current setting. •T he name of the item shown below is the on-screen displa y indication and the name in parentheses is the display indication. * If you ha ve used Smar t Surround Setu[...]

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    19 FL SPK DISTANCE TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT SETTING MENU (1) 5 SUBWOOFER : NO FRONT SPK : LARGE CENTER SPK : SMALL SURR. SPK : SMALL SURR. BACK SPK : SMALL ∞ :ENTER :TOP MENU SETTING MENU (2) 5 DISTANCE UNIT :meter FL SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m FR SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m C SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m LS SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m RS SPK DISTANC[...]

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    20 DIGITAL IN 1 DIGITAL IN 1: 2 DVR/DVD 3 23 :OPERATE :BACK TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen displa y appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 25). Before y ou star t, remember ... There is a time limit in doing the f ollowing steps. If the se[...]

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    21 4 Press SET . 5 To select the appropriate setting, press 2 or 3 repeatedly , then press SET . The on-screen display returns to the pre vious SETTING MENU . In this example, “SETTING MENU (4)” appears on the TV screen and “DIGIT AL IN1” appears on the display . • On the front panel, turn MUL TI JOG, then press SET . 6 Repeat steps 2 to [...]

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    22 7 Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speak ers is one of the impor tant elements to obtain the best possib le sound effect from the Surround/DSP modes. By ref erring to the speaker distance, the receiv er automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speak er so that sounds through all the sp[...]

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    23 Setting bass sound 7 Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT Y ou can select the type of the signal which can be transmitted through the subwoof er. In other words, you can determine whether or not the bass elements of the front speaker channels are transmitted through the subwoof er regardless of the front speaker siz e setting (either “SMAL[...]

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    24 Setting the digital input (DIGIT AL IN) terminals—DIGIT AL IN 1/2/3 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGIT AL IN 1/2/3 (see page 11) so that the correct source name will appear when y ou select the digital source . Select one of the follo wing components for each terminal: D [...]

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    25 Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO INPUT/VCR VIDEO INPUT When you use the component video inputs f or connecting the D VD recorder (or D VD player) or VCR, register the type of video input jacks . If you ha ve not selected appropriate video input jacks, y ou cannot view the pla yback picture on the TV or the A V COMPU LINK remo[...]

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    26 SUBWOOFER LEVEL (SUBWFR L VL) Adjust the subwoof er output level. (29) FRONT L LEVEL (FR ONT L L VL) Adjust the left front speaker output le vel. (29) FRONT R LEVEL (FR ONT R L VL) Adjust the right front speaker output le vel. (29) CENTER LEVEL (CENTER L VL) Adjust the center speaker output le vel. (29) SURR. L LEVEL (SURR L L VL) Adjust the lef[...]

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    27 DIGITAL EQ 250Hz TOP MENU 5 SETTING MENU ADJUST MENU ∞ :ENTER :EXIT ADJUST MENU (1) 5 SUBWOOFER LEVEL : 0 FRONT L LEVEL : 0 FRONT R LEVEL : 0 CENTER LEVEL : 0 SURR. L LEVEL : 0 SURR. R LEVEL : 0 SURR. BACK LEVEL : 0 ∞ :ENTER :TOP MENU ADJUST MENU (2) 5 DIGITAL EQ 63Hz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 250Hz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 1kHz : 0 DIGITAL EQ 4kHz : 0 DIGITAL E[...]

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    28 Ex.: When adjusting subwoofer output le vel. 1 To show “T OP MENU, ” press MENU . Then press 5 or ∞ to select “ADJUST MENU . ” • On the front panel, turn MUL TI JOG. 2 To select “ADJUST MENU , ” press SET . 3 To select the desired submenu, press 5 or ∞ repeatedly . There are three screens from “ADJUST MENU (1)” to “ADJUST[...]

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    29 From the remote control: Y ou can also make adjustments the f ollowing wa y from the remote control. Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press TEST TONE to c heck the speakers’ output balance. • On the TV screen, “TEST T ONE” appears. The indicator corresponding to the speaker appears while a test tone comes out of the sp[...]

  • Seite 134

    30 Adjusting the equalization patterns —DIGIT AL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz Y ou can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands (center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the front speakers . • Once you ha ve made an adjustment, it is memorized f or each source. Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB inter[...]

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    31 7 Making the center tone soft or sharp —CENTER TONE This setting is av ailable when one of the Surround/DSP modes is in use. T o activate Surround/DSP mode , see page 39. • This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is memorized separately f or DSP modes. •Y ou cannot adjust the center tone in the f ollowing cases: – When “CENTE[...]

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    32 T uner operations When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR/DBS. ” T uning in to stations manually From the remote control ONL Y : 1 Press FM/AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the b utton, the band alter nates between [...]

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    33 3 Press the numeric b uttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the c hannel n umber position is flashing. •F or channel number 5, press 5. •F or channel number 15, press +10, then 5. •F or channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. 4 Press MEMOR Y again while the selected c hannel number is flashing on the displa y . The se[...]

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    34 Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater , many speakers are located on the w alls to reproduce impressive m ulti-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speak ers, sound localization and sound mov ement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiv er can create almost [...]

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    35 ■ Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pr o Logic II is a m ulti-channel playbac k format to convert 2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoof er). The matr ix- based conv ersion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II mak es no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treb le and enables stereo surround sound. • This receiv e[...]

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    36 DTS 96/24 In recent years , there has been increasing interest in higher sampling rates both f or recording and for reproducing at home. Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency r ange and greater bit depths provide e xtended dynamic range. DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal f or mat (fs 96 kHz/24 bits) introduced by Digital Theater [...]

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    37 Introducing the DSP modes The sound heard in a concer t hall, club , etc. consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delay ed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These direct sounds and[...]

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    38 Virtual Surround Back This function creates the great surround eff ect from the behind as if you hav e connected the surround back speaker . The VIR TU AL SB (Surround Back) indicator lights up on the displa y . If you ha ve connected (and activated) the surround speak ers, you can use Vir tual Surround Back without connecting the surround back [...]

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    39 On the front panel: Before y ou star t, remember ... There is a time limit in doing the f ollowing steps . If the setting is canceled before y ou finish, star t from step 2 again. 1 Select and play an y source other than “D VD MUL TI. ” • Make sure y ou have selected the input mode (analog or digital) correctly . 2 Press SURROUND . MUL TI [...]

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    40 110V 127V 220V 230 - 240V AV COMPU LINK- III AV COMPU LINK EX AV COMPU LINK- III AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK remote contr ol system The A V COMPU LINK remote control system allows y ou to operate JVC’ s video components (TV , DVD pla yer*, and VCR) through this receiver . This receiver is equipped with the A V COMPU LINK- III , w[...]

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    41 One-touch DVD play Simply by starting playbac k on the D VD play er , you can enjoy the D VD pla yback without setting other s witches manually . • When the D VD pla yer is connected through the analog input jacks on this receiv er (and analog input is selected), the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to “D VR/D VD” or [...]

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    42 Y ou can use the supplied remote control to operate not onl y this receiver but also other JVC pr oducts. • Ref er also to the manuals supplied with the other products. Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— remote codes “A” and “B. ” – When operating a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A, ” set the m[...]

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    43 For various pla yback: (one touc h replay): Mov e the playback position bac k 10 seconds before the current position. RETURN: Return to the main menu during menu operation. CANCEL: Cancel the programmed trac k, etc. Only for D VD recorder operations: CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers. D VD/HDD: Select the D VD recorder or HDD deck. (Only[...]

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    44 By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other man ufacturers’ products. • Ref er also to the manuals supplied with the other products. •T o operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manuf acturers’ codes each for the TV , VCR, and DBS. • After replacing[...]

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    45 ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press and hold VCR . 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter the manufacturer’ s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manuf acturers’ codes f or VCR” on the right. 4 Release VCR . Now , you can perf or m the f ollowing operation on the VCR. VCR[...]

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    46 ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a DBS tuner Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS. ” 1 Press and hold DBS . 2 Press DBS. 3 Enter the manufacturer’ s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manuf acturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below . 4 Release DBS . Now , you can perf orm the following operation on the DBS t[...]

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    47 Tr oubleshooting PROBLEM The pow er does not come on. The receiver turns off (enters standby mode). “O VER HEA T” flashes on the display , then the receiver turns off . No sound from speakers . Sound from one speaker only . Bass sound is reinf orced too much when listening in stereo . Sounds are intermittently distor ted or the noise is hear[...]

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    48 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: F ront channels: 100 W* per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distor tion. At surround operation: F ront channels: 100 W* per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than[...]

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    VIDEO DBS IN VCR VIDEO OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) S-VIDEO DVR OUT (REC) DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) MONITOR OUT CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 – 16 ANTENNA AM LOOP AM EXT COAXIAL FM 75 CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT FRONT Y P B P R COMPONENT MONITOR OUT DVR/DVD IN VCR IN PCM/ STREAM SURR-L SURR-R CENTER SUBWOOFER DIGITAL OUT DVD MULTI I[...]