JVC RX-554VBK manual

For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear , bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LET0117-001B [J] INSTRUCTIONS RX-554VBK AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER CD 456 123 TV VCR POWER AUDIO EFFECT DELAY 3D-PHONIC SURROUND TEST TAPE 7/P 8 9 10 SE[...]

G-1 W arnings, Cautions and Others Caution –– POWER switch! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. R[...]

G-2 Once you have found the best DAP, 3D-PHONIC and Surround mode settings for your listening room, note them in the table below for future reference (even though the receiver memorizes the settings until you change them). For actual setting procedures, see pages 22 to 32. DAP Mode Dance Club Live Club Hall Pavilion Headphones Rear Speaker Level* E[...]

1 T able of Contents Parts Identification ...................................................................................... 2 Easy Set Up & Operations ............................................................................ 3 Getting Started ........................................................................................... 5 B[...]

2 Par ts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. $ # % 45 6 12 3 TV VCR AUDIO EFFECT DELAY TEST 7/P 8 9 10 +10 VCR RM-SR554U REMOTE CONTROL MUTING –+ CENTER –+ REAR –+ VOLUME SEA MODE POWER 3D-PHONIC SURROUND DAP MODE TV/ VIDEO VCR CH TV CH TV V[...]

3 AM LOOP ANTENNA COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) FRONT SPEAKERS FM FM 75 AM EXT OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) GND GND VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT (REC) MONITOR OUT IN (PLAY) AUDIO RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT ++ –– + 1 2 1 2 – – + + – – + PHONO CD TAPE TAPE/VCR VCR CENTER SPEAKER L R LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER OUT [...]

4 4 . Set the remote contr ol to sound operation mode. 2 . Select the source. 1 . T urn on the po w er . 5. Surround and pr eset SEA settings are pr eset a t the factory . Howe ver , if y ou need to make further adjustments, see pages 20 to 32. RX-554V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER STANDBY POWER PHONES SPEAKERS MASTER VOLUME –+ TUNER/BAND PRESET S[...]

5 Getting Star ted This section explains how to connect stereo components and speakers to the receiver , and how to connect the power supply . Before Installation General • Be sure your hands are dry . • T urn the power of f to all components. • Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the [...]

6 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna Connections Notes : • Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause poor reception. • If reception is poor , connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.) Note: If rec[...]

7 Connecting the Speakers Y ou can connect the following speak ers: • T wo sets of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound • One set of rear speakers to enjoy the surround ef fect • One center speaker to produce more ef fectiv e surround effect (to make human voices outstanding) • One subwoofer to enhance the bass For each speaker (ex[...]

8 Connecting the subwoofer Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs. SUBWOOFER OUT Connecting Audio/V ideo Components Y ou can connect the following components to the recei ver using cables with RCA pin plugs. Audio Components Video Components • Turntable • VC[...]

9 Getting Star ted If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 terminals The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to control other JVC audio components from the receiver or vice versa. For detailed information about the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, see page 33. TV To video input VCR OUT (REC) IN (PLA Y) OUT (REC) IN (PLA [...]

10 Notes: • A small amount of power is always consumed even in standby mode. T o switch off the power completely , unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. • If the power cord is unplugged (or a power failure occurs), preset settings will be erased in a few days. CAUTIONS: • Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. • Do not pull on the [...]

11 Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. T urning the Power On and Off On the front panel: T o turn on the power , press PO WER. The ST ANDBY lamp goes of f. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display . T o turn off the po wer , press POWER a g ain. The ST ANDBY[...]

12 Adjusting the V olume On the front panel: T o increase the v olume, turn MASTER V OLUME clockwise. T o decr ease the volume, turn it counterclockwise. When you turn MASTER V OLUME rapidly , the v olume le v el also changes rapidly . When you turn MASTER V OLUME slowly , the v olume le v el also changes slowly . From the r emote control: T o incr[...]

13 Recording a Sour ce Y ou can record any source playing through the recei ver to a cassette deck connected to the T APE jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time. While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level you like, without af fecting the sound lev els of the recording. Listening with [...]

14 Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance. On the front panel only : 1. Press SETTING so that the Contr ol % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for adjusting the balance. The lamp above the button [...]

15 When the shut-off time comes The recei ver turns off automatically . T o check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time 1. Press SETTING, if necessary , so that the Control % / fi / @ / # buttons work for setting the Sleep T imer . 2. Press Control % / fi , if necessary , until “SLEEP” appears on the display . 3. Press Control [...]

16 One T ouch Operation This receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source. About the One T ouch Operation JVC’ s One T ouch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each diff erent playing source. By using this function, you do not hav e to change the settings ev ery time you change t[...]

17 Notes: • When you hold down Control @ / # in step 3, the frequency keeps changing until you press Control @ / # again or a station is tuned in. • When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights up on the display . When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up. Receiving Radio [...]

18 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you stor e all the stations you want. T o cancel a stored pr eset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one. T o tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1. Press TUNER/BAND so tha t the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for tuner se[...]

19 Note: Y ou can store the FM reception mode for each preset station. Receiving Radio Br oadcasts Selecting the FM Reception Mode Y ou can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM br oadcast. On the front panel only : 1. Press TUNER/BAND so tha t the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for tuner s[...]

20 Using the Pr eset SEA Modes The preset SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. Notes: • The preset SEA modes cannot be used for recording. • When you turn on the preset SEA mode, the mode with its effect level previously selected is recalled at first. PRESET SEA Selecting Y our Favorite SEA Mode On t[...]

21 Using the Pr eset SEA Modes From the r emote control: 1. Press SOUND CONTR OL so that 10 keys work f or adjusting the sound. 2. Press SEA MODE until the pr eset SEA mode you want appears on the display . The previously selected mode is recalled (at its previous ef fect lev el) and is shown on the display . Each time you press the button, the pre[...]

22 Activating the Sur r ound Sounds The built-in surround processor provides three groups of programs — JVC 3D-PHONIC mode, DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode, and surround modes (Dolby Surround and JVC Theater Surround). Y ou cannot use the D AP mode and surround mode at the same time. When you turn on the D AP mode, the surround mode is turn[...]

23 Activating the Surr ound Sounds Note: The 3D-PHONIC mode is not used with other surround modes such as Dolby Surround, JVC Theater Surround and the DAP modes. When the 3D-PHONIC mode is turned on, the other surround mode, if used, will be turned off. SURROUND ADJUST Using JVC 3D-PHONIC Modes When using JVC 3D-PHONIC modes, you need only two fron[...]

24 6. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to adjust the effect lev el. Each time you press the button, the ef fect lev el changes as follows: As the number increases, the eff ect of the selected 3D- PHONIC mode becomes stronger . 7. Select and play a sound source which was processed with Dolby Surr ound and is labeled with DOLBY SURROUND mark. T o [...]

25 Activating the Surr ound Sounds SURROUND Using the DAP Modes Y ou can use fi ve D AP modes — “Dance Club, Li ve Club, Hall, Pa vilion, and Headphones. ” These modes (except “Headphones”) require the front speak ers and the rear speakers, b ut do not require a center speaker to enlarge the sound f ield. Among the DAP modes, “Headphone[...]

26 6. Press Contr ol @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to adjust the r ear speaker output level. • Pressing Control @ decreases the output level up to –10 dB. • Pressing Control # increases the output level up to +10 dB. 7. Press Contr ol % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “–EFFECT+” appears on the display . 8. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # [...]

27 In this case: 1. Select “3CHLOGIC.” 2. Select “NORMAL” or “WIDE” for center mode. See pages 28 to 31 for more details. In this case: 1. Select “PROLOGIC” or “THEA TER. ” 2. Select “NORMAL” or “WIDE” for center mode. See pages 28 to 31 for more details. Activating the Surr ound Sounds With this receiver , you can use t[...]

28 SURROUND Preparing for Surr ound Modes Once you have set the surround modes, you can use the same adjustment every time you want to acti vate the surrround mode you w ant. The receiv er memorizes surround adjustments for each mode. On the front panel: 1. Press SURR OUND so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi b uttons work f or selec[...]

29 Activating the Surr ound Sounds Notes: • No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when you have selected “3CHLOGIC.” • No test tone comes out of the center speaker when you select “PHANTOM” for the center mode. 5. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to select the center mode. Each time you press the button, the center modes change[...]

30 Notes: • The sound levels of the left and right rear speakers will be the same. • Y ou cannot set the sound level of the rear speakers when you have selected “3CHLOGIC.” • Y ou cannot set the sound level of the center speaker when you select “PHANTOM” for the center mode. EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 4 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 5 9. If necessary[...]

31 4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance. “TEST” starts flashing on the display , and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order: 5. If necessary , adjust the speaker output balance as follows: • T o adjust the rear speaker output le vel, press REAR +/–. • T o adjust the center speaker output le vel,[...]

32 Using Surr ound Modes Once you have adjusted the surround mode, you can use the same adjustments every time you want to enjoy Surround Modes. From the fr ont panel: 1. Press SURR OUND so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi b uttons work f or selecting the surround/D AP/3D-PHONIC modes. The lamp above the button lights up. 2. Press C[...]

33 COMPU LINK Remote Contr ol System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver . T o use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks with the cable (monaural mini-plug supplied with those components): Thi[...]

34 Operating Other Components Y ou can operate JVC audio and video components with this receiver’ s remote control. T o operate these components with the remote control, first select a source with the source buttons on the remote control. Then, operate that source using the remote control. IMPORTANT : T o operate JVC audio components using this r[...]

35 IMPORTANT : T o operate JVC video components using this r emote control: • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR or TV , not on the recei ver . 7 7 7 7 7 After pressing VCR, you can perf orm the follo wing operations on the VCR: 3 Starts playback. 4 Rewinds a video tape. ¢ Fast winds a video tape. 7 Stops operation. [...]

36 T r oubleshooting Use this char t to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC ser vice center . PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. “OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display. Sound from one speaker only. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception. Occ[...]

37 Specifications Output Power At Stereo operation 100 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms, 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. Amplifier Output Power ....................................................... At Surround operation Front channels .......................................................... 100 [...]

38 FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range ............................................................................................................................................. 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................................... [...]

G-3 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products. NATIONAL HEADQ[...]

G-4 PARTS LABOR 2 YRS 2 YRS LIMITED W ARRANTY AUDIO-2 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”) THIS LIM[...]

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