RX-558VBK
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1. Remote Control 1 for Joo 5 buttons 8 23 TV VCR AUDIO Source selecting buttons 8 CD TAPE MD FM AM VCR DVD DVD MULTI PHONO ONE TOUCH OPERATION button 12 VOLUME buttons 9 MUTING button 9 SLEEP button 12 Operating buttons for audio video components Q2 10 keys for selecting preset channel 14 22 10 keys for adjusting sound 12 17 22 10 keys for operating other components 22 SOUND CONTROL button 12 17 22 TV VOL buttons 23 CD DISC button 22 TV CH buttons 23 TV VIDEO button 23 VCR CH buttons 23 IMPORTANT To use the Cursor control buttons 11 on the front panel pressing one of the buttons marked with What these buttons actually do depends on which function you are trying to adjust Before using these buttons select the function by i Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio video components and speakers to the receiver and how to connect the power supply Before Installation General Be sure your hands are dry Turn the power off to all components Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect Locations Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture The temperature around the receiver must be bet2. RIAA Phono Equalization 1 0 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Video Video Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR DVD 1Vp p 75 phms Video Output Level VCR MONITOR OUT 1 Vp p 75 ohms Synchronization Negative Signal to Noise Ratio 45dB FM tuner IHF Tuning Range 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz Usable Sensitivity Monaural 17 0 dBf 1 95 uV 75 ohms 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Monaural 21 3 dBf 3 2 uV 75 ohms Stereo 41 3 dBf 31 5 uV 75 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A weighted Monaural 78 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 73 dB at 85 dBf Total Harmonic Distortion Monaural 0 4 96 at 1 kHz Stereo 0 6 at 1 kHz Stereo Separation at REC OUT 35 dB at 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 45 dB 400 kHz Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 0 5 dB 3 dB AM tuner Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Loop antenna Signal to Noise Ratio 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz 400 uV m 50 dB 100 mV m General Power Requirements AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 290 watts 390 VA at operation 2 watts in standby mode Dimensions W x H x D 435 x 146 x 403 5 mm 17 he x 5 3 4 x 15 Pc inches Mass 10 2 kg 22 5 Ibs Designs amp specifications are subject to change without notice 25 QUALITY JVE SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SEAVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 537 5722 http www jvcservice com Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet bef
3. CAUTION Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source If the volume is set at its high level the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and or ruin your speakers Note The volume level can be adjusted within the range of 0 minimum to 80 maximum Selecting the Front Speakers On the front panel ONLY When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers you can select which to use Pressing SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 activates the e respective set of speakers SPEAKERS 1 2 To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the ON position and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the OFF position To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the ON position and press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the OFF position To use both sets of the speakers press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the ON position and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the ON position To use neither set of the speakers press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 to set them in the H OFF position Note When only one set of the speakers is connected to either the FRONT SPEAKERS or terminals do not activate both pairs of the speakers If you do no sound comes out of the front speakers Listening only with headphones 1 Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel 2 Press SPEAKERS
4. Dolby Surround Dolby Surround has been developed to reproduce the important elements of the acoustic surround at home To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark DO potsysurrounp which includes the same encoded surround information as found in Dolby Stereo films the receiver can provide you with Dolby Surround decoder There are two types of Dolby Surround Pro Logic and 3 Stereo Pro Logic can be used when the front speakers and rear speakers are connected to this receiver regardless of the center speaker connection On the other hand 3 Stereo can be used when the rear speakers are not connected center speaker must be connected JVC Theater Surround In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing soundtracks of video software bearing the mark Obotsysurrounn JVC Theater Surround has been designed to give you clearer vocals and to create a real being there feeling This mode can be used when the front speakers and rear speakers are connected to this receiver without respect to the center speaker connection be DAS The DSP modes have no effect on monaural sources The DSP modes cannot be used for recording When you select DVD MULTI as the source to play you cannot select or adjust the DSP modes IMPORTANT Before recording turn off the DVD MULTI playback m
5. misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except the Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase There are no express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
6. 1 and SPEAKERS 2 to set them in the M OFF position 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 Note You cannot shut off the sound through the other speakers using the SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons Muting the Sound From the remote control ONLY Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected MUTING appears on the display and the volume turns off the volume level indicator goes ff MUTING o To restore the sound press MUTING again Turning MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME also restores the sound Recording a Source You can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette deck or an MD recorder connected to the TAPE MD 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 affecting the sound levels of the recording Note The output volume level tone adjustment see page 10 Bass Boost see page 10 and DSP modes see page 15 cannot affect the recording IMPORTANT Before recording turn off the DVD MULTI playback mode Attenuating the Input Signal When the input level of the playing source is too high the sounds will be distorted If this happens you need to attenuate the input signal level to prevent the sound distor
7. 5 EFFECT 4 As the number increases the selected 3D PHONIC mode becomes stronger EFFECT Jp Adjusting the DAP Modes Before you start remember Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly see page 11 There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again You can only adjust the rear speaker output level when you have connected the rear speakers and have set REAR SPK to YES See page 11 On the front panel 1 Press cursor control A V Press cursor control lt gt to Press cursor control lt gt to Press SURROUND repeatedly until the DAP mode DANCE CLUB LIVE CLUB HALL or PAVILION appears on the display The DAP indicator also lights up on the display SURROUND g Press ADJUST so that the cursor ADJUST control A V lt 1 buttons work for adjusting the DSP setting 3 repeatedly until REAR appears on the display adjust the rear speaker output level from 10 to 10 Note You cannot adjust the left and right rear speaker output levels separately E Ra Press cursor control V repeatedly until EFFECT appears on the display select an effect level you want Each time you press the button the effect level changes as follows EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4 As the number
8. Adjusting the 3D PHONIC Modes Before you start remember Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly see page 11 There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again On the front panel 1 Press ADJUST so that the cursor Press cursor control V Press cursor control lt J gt to SURROUND Press SURROUND repeatedly until 3DACTION or 3D THEATR appears on the display The 3D PHONIC PRO LOGIC indicators also light up on the display 4 ADJUST control A V lt 1 gt buttons work for adjusting the surround setting repeatedly until EFFECT appears on the display select an effect level you want Each time you press the button the effect level changes as follows E EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4 As the number increases the selected 3D PHONIC mode becomes stronger aio From the remote control 1 Press SURROUND repeatedly D Press SOUND CONTROL The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments Sg Se pos o r SURROUND until 3DACTION or 3D THEATR appears on the display The 3D PHONIC PRO LOGIC indicators also light up on the display D Press EFFECT to select an effect level you want Each time you press the button the effect level changes as follows i EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFFECT
9. FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty last so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP k k XX XX X XX XX X k X XX XX XX X k X XX Xk X XX Xk X XX k X XX k X XX k X XX k X Xk k Xk X REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRO DUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT 1700 Valley Road Wayne NJ 07470 00 F F F F F F F HF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF 0X X OF OF OF OF OF OF OF X OF X 0X X OF X X X X X X X X X X X X X OF OF OF OF OF OF x 2 For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer gA en VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED 1298HIMMDWJEM
10. UN O 00o O ml oo DVD ooo 9 A B DVD n MONITOR OUT E J SUBWOOFER OU REI RIGHT gt To front left right channel audio output or to audio mixed output if necessary To video output UJ When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output 5 1 CH reproduction jacks DVD player O o m RIGHT To front left right channel audio output To center channel audio output To subwoofer audio output To video output To rear left right channel audio output m 2 Oo m Connecting the Power Cord Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet make sure that all Before using the remote control put two supplied batteries first connections have been made When using the remote control aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver Plug the power cord into an AC outlet 1 On the back of the remote Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the control remove the battery antenna The power cord may cause noise or screen interference We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna since it is well shielded against interference cover as illustrated Note e f the wall outlet does not match the AC plug use the supplied AC plug adaptor The preset settings such
11. connected to the FM 750 COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure B Using the Standard Type Connector Not Supplied A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal Note If reception is poor connect the outside antenna Before attaching a 75Q coaxial cable the kind with a round wire going to an outside antenna disconnect the supplied FM antenna AM Antenna Connections Snap the tabs on the loop into the pe X slots of the base to assemble the FM 75Q COAXIAL AM loop Outdoor single vinyl covered wire Turn the loop until you have the best reception Note 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 Connecting the Speakers You can connect the following speakers Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect to emphasize human voices One subwoofer to enhance the bass IMPORTANT After connecting the speakers listed above set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible DSP D
12. four functions listed below Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver You can control the connected audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver using this remote control Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver For details see pages 22 and 23 Automatic Source Selection When you press the play button on a connected component or on its own remote control the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to the component On the other hand if you select a new source on the receiver or the remote control the selected component begins playing immediately In both cases the previously selected source continues playing without sound for a few seconds Automatic Power On Off Standby only possible with the COMPU LINK 3 connection Both the CD player and cassette deck or MD recorder turn on and off standby along with the receiver When you turn on the receiver the CD player or cassette deck or MD recorder will turn on automatically depending on which component has been previously selected When you turn off the receiver both the CD player and cassette deck or MD recorder will turn off standby Synchronized Recording Synchronized recording means the cassette deck or MD recorder starts recording as soon as a CD or a record begins playing To use synchronized recording follow these steps 1 Put a tape in the cassette deck or an
13. press POWER again The STANDBY lamp lights up A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode To turn the power off completely unplug the AC power cord NITE C STANDBY Ary POWER From the remote control To turn on the power press AUDIO POWER The STANDBY lamp goes off The name of the AUDIO current source or station frequency appears on the display lt gt To turn off the power into standby mode Y press AUDIO POWER again The STANDBY lamp lights up Selecting the Source to Play Press one of the source selecting buttons On the front panel DVD MULTI DVD VCR FM cD PHONO From the remote control cD TAPE MD AM L TAPE MD 0 FM AM 0 VCR DVD gt DVD MULTI 0 Note When you press one of the source selecting buttons marked above with an asterisk on the remote control the receiver automatically turns on 0 PHONO MUTE TUNED AUTO STEREO PRO LOGIC WA Nd NA Nd Nd NA Nd WA JN N YN EN IN EN IN EN e 3D PHONIC L R DEEEEETEEEE ISLEEP Selected source name appears On the front panel DVD MULTI Select the DVD player for viewing the digital video disc using the analog discrete output mode 5 1CH reproduction on the DVD player To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback see page 20 DVD Select the DVD player for viewing the stereo digital video disc VCR Select the vide
14. product Don t service it yourself Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the CAUTION problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receiptor bill of sale you received when you purchased your To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside serviceable parts inside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Factory Service Center as listed above ACCESSORIES To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 800 882 2345 1098 F F OF F X F OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF OF 0X OF OF OF OF 0X OF 0X 0X 0X 0X 0X 0X 0X 0X X 0X OF OF OF OF OF OF OF X OF X OF X X X X X X X OF OF OF X k k k Xk kk k k k k k k k k k kk k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k kk k k Xk JVC LIMITED WARRANTY 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 PARTS 2YR LABOR 2YR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN T
15. the newly selected source are automatically recalled The following can be stored for each source e Volume level see page 9 e Input Attenuator see page 10 Balance see page 10 Bass Boost see page 10 Tone adjustment see page 10 DSP modes 3D PHONIC mode settings see page 17 DAP mode settings see page 17 Surround mode settings see page 18 DVD MULTI playback mode settings see page 20 12 To store the sound settings 1 Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION The ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lights up then the previously memorized settings are recalled ONE TOUCH ONE TOUCH OPERATION M OPERATION Ly 29r On the front panel On the remote 2 Adjust the sound using the functions listed to the left The newly adjusted settings are memorized To recall the sound settings With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lit the settings for the currently selected source are recalled when the source is selected To cancel the One Touch Operation function Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION so that the lamp goes off Even though the One Touch Operation function is canceled the recalled sound effects remain active Notes f the source is FM or AM you can assign a different setting for each band The DSP modes and DVD MULTI playback mode cannot be used at the same time Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather than play al
16. want To erase a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one 13 To tune in a preset station On the front panel 1 Press FM or AM m The last station of the selected band is tuned C 1n AM The cursor control A V lt gt buttons C J can be now used for operating the tuner 2 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until PRESET appears on the display 3 Press cursor control lt to select a preset channel station Pressing lt decreases the preset channel number Pressing gt increases the preset channel number From the remote control 1 Press FM AM FM AM The last station is tuned in Each time you press the button the band alternates between FM and AM channel number For channel number 5 press 5 For channel number 15 press 10 then 5 2 Press the 10 keys to select a preset fo OIO e For channel number 20 press 10 then 10 SOLO e For channel number 30 press 10 10 then 10 SS Note When you use the 10 keys on the remote control be sure that they are activated for the tuner not for the CD and others See page 22 14 Selecting the FM Reception Mode When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast On the front panel ONLY 1 Press FM d The last station of the selected band is tuned in The curs
17. 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 Powered subwoofer Connecting Audio Video Components You can connect the following audio video components to this receiver using cables with RCA pin plugs not supplied Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components Use the cables with RCA pin plugs not supplied Connect the white plug to the audio left jack and the red plug to the audio right jack Audio component connections CAUTION If you connect a sound enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver the sound output through this receiver may be distorted Turntable If an earth cable is provided for your turntable connect the cable to the ground terminal 7 of the ANTENNA terminals on the rear panel ANTENNA FM 750 OAXIAL G Turntable PHONO CD AUDIO TAPE MD NO JOLO E 16 OUT IN REC PLAY Ges O audio output Note Any turntables incorporating a small output cartridge such as an MC moving coil type must be connected to this receiver through a commercial head amplifier or step up transformer Direct connection may result in insufficient volume CD player CON CD AUDIO TAPE MD 4996 e
18. ECT 5 EFFECT 4 As the number increases JVC Theater Surround becomes stronger On the front panel You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Surround modes However no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel So make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back SURROUND 1 Press SURROUND repeatedly until the mode PROLOGIC or 3 STEREO or THEATER appears on the display The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display 4 ADJUST 2 Press ADJUST so that the cursor control A V 1 buttons work for adjusting the DSP setting 3 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until CENTER appears on the display 4 Press cursor control lt to adjust the center speaker output level from 10 to 10 5 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until REAR appears on the display 6 Press cursor control lt to adjust the rear speaker output level from 10 to 10 me Enh EEE Note You cannot adjust the left and right rear speaker output levels separately 7 ONLY FOR JVC Theater Surround Press cursor control A V repeatedly until EFFECT appears on the display dizi 8 ONLY FOR JVC Theater Surround Press cursor control lt gt to select an effect level you want Each time you press the button the effect level changes as follows v XP EFFECT 1
19. EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4 As the number increases JVC Theater Surround becomes stronger Activating the DSP Modes Once you have finished adjustments for the DSP modes you can use the same adjustments every time you want to use these modes On the front panel 1 Press SURROUND repeatedly until the DSP mode you want appears on the display Each time you press the button the DSP modes change See page 16 for more details SURROUND 2 Select and play a sound source To enjoy the 3D PHONIC Dolby Surround and JVC Theater Surround play back a software which was processed with Dolby Surround and is labeled with DOporsysurrouno mark To cancel the DSP mode Press SURROUND repeatedly until OFF appears on the display From the remote control 1 Press SOUND CONTROL EN The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments sS 2 Press SURROUND repeatedly ere until the DSP mode you want appears on the display Each time you press the button the DSP modes change See page 16 for more details 3 Select and play a sound source To enjoy the 3D PHONIC Dolby Surround and JVC Theater Surround play back a software which was processed with Dolby Surround and is labeled with DO botsysurrounn mark To cancel the DSP mode Press SURROUND repeatedly until OFF appears on the display in step 2 above 19 ll Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receive
20. FECT Selects the effect level for the DSP modes TEST Turns on or off the test tone output for the Surround mode Note After adjusting sounds press the corresponding source selecting button or CD DISC to operate your target source by using the 10 keys otherwise the 10 keys cannot be used for operating your target source CD player After pressing CD you can perform the following operations on the CD player gt Starts playing Ke Returns to the beginning of the current or previous track PP Skips to the beginning of the next track B Stops playing I Pauses playing To release it press 1 10 10 Selects a track number directly For track number 5 press 5 For track number 15 press 10 then 5 For track number 20 press 10 then 10 CD player changer After pressing CD DISC you can perform the following operations on a CD player changer Starts playing kea Returns to the beginning of the current or previous track Pi Skips to the beginning of the next track E Stops playing II Pauses playing To release it press gt 1 6 7 P Selects the number of a disc installed in a CD player changer After pressing CD you can perform the following operations on the CD player changer 1 10 10 Selects a track number directly For track number 5 press 5 For track number 15 press 10 then 5 For track number 20 press 10 then 10 Cassette deck After pressing TA
21. HE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 537 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence
22. JVC MM AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX 558VBK PARADIE IIAN wo wEWEE Y bH Illi Remote lll 20 3D PHONIC DO betevsunnoun PRO LOGIC 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 LVT0141 001A J Warnings Cautions and Others CAUTION SKOF ELECTAIC SHOCK To reduce the risk of electrical shocks fire etc DO NOT OPEN H 1 Do not remove screws covers or cabinet 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated hie J RN dangerous voltage within the product s POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line enclosure that may be of sufficient The power can be remote controlled magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Caution POWER switch Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely The The exclamation point within an e
23. MD in the MD recorder and a disc in the CD player or a record on the turntable 2 Press the record 6 button and the pause II button on the cassette deck or MD recorder at the same time This puts the cassette deck or MD recorder into recording pause If you do not press the record 6 button and pause I button at the same time the synchronized recording feature will not operate 3 Press the play button on the CD player or on the turntable The source changes on the receiver and as soon as play starts the cassette deck or MD recorder starts recording When the play ends the cassette deck or MD recorder enters recording pause and stops about 4 seconds later Notes During synchronized recording the selected source cannot be changed f the power of any component is shut off during synchronized recording the COMPU LINK remote control system may not operate properly In this case you must start again from the beginning 21 E Operating JVC s Audio Video Components You can operate JVC s audio and video components with this receiver s remote control since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control IMPORTANT To operate JVC s audio components using this remote control You need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO jacks see page 21 in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs see page 5 Aim the remote control
24. PE MD you can perform the following operations on a cassette deck gt Starts playing lt lt Fast winds the tape from right to left gt Fast winds the tape from left to right E Stops operations I Pauses playing To release it press Note To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder usint the COMPU LINK remote control system set the source name correctly See page 11 MD recorder After pressing TAPE MD you can perform the following operations on the MD recorder gt Starts playing Haa Returns to the beginning of the current or previous track PPI Skips to the beginning of the next track E Stops playing II Pauses playing To release it press gt Note To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system set the source name correctly See page 11 IMPORTANT To operate JVC s video components using this remote control Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR DVD player or TV not on the receiver Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals remote code A and B Before using this remote control make sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR jacks is set to code A VCR You can always perform the following operations VCR POWER Turns on or off the VCR VCR CH Changes the channels on the VCR After pressing VCR you can perform the following operat
25. You can adjust the delay time only when you have connected the rear speakers and have set REAR SPK to YES See above Delay time setting is only valid for PRO LOGIC See page 15 11 On the front panel 1 Press SETTING so that the cursor control A V buttons work for setting the delay time 2 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until DELAY appears on the display LY XD v XD Select this mode when the distance from you to your rear speakers is greater than that to the front speakers 3 Press cursor control lt to select an appropriate delay time DELAY 1 DELAY S DELAY 3 DELAY 1 DELAY 2 Select this mode when the distance from you to your rear speakers is almost equal to that to the front speakers DELAY 3 Select this mode when the distance from you to your rear speakers is less than that to the front speakers From the remote control 1 Press SOUND CONTROL 2 Press SURROUND repeatedly until PRO LOGIC appears on the display Press DELAY repeatedly until an appropriate delay time appears on the display w Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments One Touch Operation JVC s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source By using this function you do not have to change the settings every time you change the source The stored settings for
26. 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 CAUTIONS Do not touch the power cord with wet hands 2 Insert batteries Make Sure to Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord When observe the proper polarity unplugging the cord always grasp the plug so as not to damage to and to the cord D R6P SUM 3 AA 15F 3 Replace the cover If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases replace the batteries Use two R6P SUM 3 AA 15F type dry cell batteries CAUTION Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity indicated 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 E Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source Turning the Power On and Off Standby On the front panel C STANDBY To turn on the power press POWER The STANDBY lamp goes off The name of the current source or station frequency appears on the display X VOLUME Current volume level is shown here Current source name appears To turn off the power into standby mode
27. ay 3 Press cursor control lt to switch this function ON or OFF e When this function is switched ON the BASS BOOST lamp on the front panel lights up c Note The Bass Boost function affects the front speaker sounds only Adjusting the Tone You can adjust the treble and bass sounds as you like Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again On the front panel ONLY 1 Press ADJUST so that the cursor control A V buttons work for adjusting the sound ADJUST 2 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until BASS or _TREBLE appears on the display e Select BASS to adjust the bass sound level Select TREBLE to adjust the treble sound level 3 Press cursor control lt to adjust the bass or treble sound level within the range of 10 to 10 Each time you press the button the sound level changes by 2 me Ge ll Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room while others will make operations easier Changing the Source Name When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE MD jacks on the rear panel Change the source name shown on the display when you select the MD recorder as the source On the front panel ONLY When changing the sou
28. directly at the remote sensor on the receiver If you use the buttons on the front panel to choose a source the remote control will not operate that source To operate a source with the remote control the source must be selected using buttons on the remote control Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components TEST SURROUND OO e C5 CENTER SII DVD OJO DVD MULTI CD DISC C Jit JIC JIG PHONO TVIVIDE TV CH C JIC am SLEEP RM SR558U REMOTE CONTROL Tuner After pressing FM AM you can perform the following operations FM AM 1 10 10 Alternates between FM and AM Selects a preset channel number directly For channel number 5 press 5 For channel number 15 press 10 then 5 For channel number 20 press 10 then 10 22 Sound control section Amplifier After pressing SOUND CONTROL you can perform the following operations SURROUND Selects the DSP modes CENTER Adjusts the center speaker output level for the Surround DVD MULTI playback modes REAR L Adjusts the left right rear speaker output level for the DSP modes Adjusts the left rear speaker output level for the DVD MULTI playback mode REAR R Adjusts the right rear speaker output level for the DVD MULTI playback mode DELAY Selects the delay time of the rear speaker sound Only works when PROLOGIC is selected EF
29. e 8 Turning the Power On and Off Standby 8 selecting the Sourcesto Player rere tenen 8 Adjusting the Volume eese eene 9 selecting the Front Speakers eese teen 9 Mut ng the SOUTH a ei ce eter re eri deb O SR 9 Recording SOURCE ui eic rrr Fade Er ener ee Re ER HER EIE 9 Attenuating the Input Signal esse 10 Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance 10 Reinforcing tlie BaS Smisao ede otate press 10 Adjusting the Tone deret reete eet bene 10 Basic Settings eeeeeeeeeees 11 Changing the Source Name eene tnnt 11 Setting Center and Rear Speakers for the DSP Modes 11 Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments One Touch Op r tiOft 5 aactor ro eta eere Using the Sleep Timer Receiving Radio Broadcasts 13 Setting the AM Tuner Internal spacing eee 13 Tuning in Stations Manually sse Using Preset Tuning iier ttr rre e eee Selecting the FM Reception Mode Using the DSP Modes 15 Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement 16 Adjusting the 3D PHONIC Modes sees 17 Adjusting the DAP Modes 5 errare erret t7 Adjusting the Surround Modes Dolby Surround and JVC Theater Surround retener tene 18 Activating the DSP Mod s recresen eas 19 Usi
30. e output level up to 10 dB REAR R CNIG 6 Press REAR R to adjust the right rear speaker output level e Pressing REAR R decreases the output level up to 10 dB e Pressing REAR R increases the output level up to 10 dB a COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver To use this remote control system you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO jacks see below in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs see page 5 Make sure that the AC power cords of these components are unplugged before connection Plug the AC power cords only after all connections are complete or MD recorder COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO Turntable To connect the components use the cables with monaural mini plug Notes If your audio component has two COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO jacks you can use either one If it has only one COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO jack connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components For example the turntable or CD player in the diagram above To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system set the source name correctly See page 11 Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components This remote control system allows you to use
31. eceiver without respect to the rear center speaker connection You can select either 3D ACTION or 3D THEATER to your preference 3D ACTION Best for action and war movies where the action is fast and explosive 3D THEATER Reproduces the sound field of a large theater g BG amm DAP modes The sound heard in a concert hall or club 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 delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls These direct sounds and indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic surround effects The DAP mode can create these important elements and gives you a real being there feeling This mode can be used when the front speakers are connected to this receiver without respect to the rear center speaker connection You can select one of the following to your preference DANCE CLUB Gives a throbbing bass beat LIVE CLUB Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling HALL Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert hall PAVILION Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling Reflections from behind Early reflections Direct sounds Surround Modes With this receiver you can use two types of the Surround modes
32. en 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 Once a station is assigned to a channel number the station can be quickly tuned You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 15 AM stations To store the preset stations Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again On the front panel ONLY 1 Tune in the station you want to preset see Tuning in Stations Manually If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station select the FM reception mode you want See Selecting the FM Reception Mode on page 14 2 Press MEMORY uiy CH appears and the channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds CH 3 Press cursor control lt to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing Note You can use the 10 keys on the remote control to select the preset number When using the 10 keys be sure that they are activated for the tuner not for the CD and others See page 22 4 Press MEMORY again while the haita selected channel number is flashing on the display The selected channel number stops flashing The station is assigned to the selected channel number 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you
33. hen check the speaker wiring If OVERLOAD does not disappear unplug the AC power cord then plug it back again If speaker wiring is not short circuited contact your dealer Remote control does not work There is an obstruction in front of the remote sensor on the receiver Remove the obstruction Batteries are weak Replace batteries E Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation 100 watts per channel min RMS driven into 8 ohms at 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion At Surround operation Front Channel 100 watts per channel min RMS driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion 100 watts min RMS driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion Center channel 50 watts per channel min RMS driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion Rear channel Total Harmonic Distortion 8 ohms 1 kHz 0 8 at 100 watts output Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System Audio Audio Input Sensitivity Impedance 1 kHz PHONO MM 2 7 mV 47 k ohms CD TAPE MD VCR DVD 220 mV 47 k ohms Audio Output Level TAPE MD VCR 220 mV Signal to Noise Ratio 66 IHF 78 IHF PHONO 70 dB 77 dB at REC OUT CD TAPE MD VCR DVD 87 dB 67 dB Frequency Response 8 ohms PHONO 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB CD TAPE MD VCR DVD 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB
34. igital Signal Processor effect For details see page 11 For each speaker except for a subwoofer connect the and terminals on the rear panel to the and terminals marked on the speakers For connecting a subwoofer see page 5 CAUTION Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the Speaker terminals A Basic connecting procedure 1 2 7 1 Cut twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable 2 Open the terminal and then insert the speaker signal cable 3 Close the terminal Connecting the front speakers You can connect two pairs of front speakers one pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 0 terminals and another pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals Right speaker FRONT SPEAKERS 1 Left speaker O O 9 FRONT SPEAKERS 9 RIGHT LEFT sess IC Qo A O O eS OW 0 Right speaker FRONT SPEAKERS 2 Left speaker Connecting the rear and center speakers Connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals Center speaker EE RIGHT LET Leftrear Right rear speaker speaker ibus e O J Q Connecting the subwoofer speaker You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer
35. increases the selected DAP mode becomes stronger 1 J From the remote control 1 Press SOUND CONTROL CONTROL The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments 2 Press SURROUND repeatedly SURROUND until the DAP mode DANCE CLUB LIVE CLUB HALL or PAVILION appears on the display The DAP indicator also lights up on the display REAR ole 7S 3 Press REAReL to adjust the rear speaker output level e Pressing REAR L decreases the output level up to 10 dB e Pressing REAR L increases the output level up to 10 dB Note You cannot adjust the left and right rear speaker output levels separately 4 Press EFFECT to select an effect level you want Each time you press the button the effect level changes as follows EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4 As the number increases the selected DAP mode becomes stronger Adjusting the Surround Modes Dolby Surround and JVG Theater Surround Before you start remember Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly see page 11 There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again You can only adjust the effect level when selecting JVC Theater Surround You can only adjust the rear and or center speaker output levels when you have connected rear speakers and or a center speaker and have set REAR SPK a
36. ions on the VCR gt Starts playing lt lt Rewinds a tape gt Fast winds a tape E Stops operations I Pauses playing To release it press DVD player After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI you can perform the following operations on a DVD player gt Starts playing Haa Returns to the beginning of the current or previous track PPI Skips to the beginning of the next track E Stops playing I Stops playing temporarily To release it press After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI these buttons can be used for the DVD menu operations TEST EFFECT CENTER CXII SIS MENU REAR R Note Goy IIQ ES ENT ENTER For detailed menu operations refer to the instructions supplied with the discs or the DVD player TV You can always perform the following operations TV POWER Turns on or off the TV TV VOL Adjusts the volume TV VIDEO Sets the input mode either TV or VIDEO TV CH Changes the channels 23 m Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems If there is any problem you cannot solve contact your JVC service center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The display does not light up The power cord is not plugged in Plug the power cord into an AC outlet No sound from speakers Speaker signal cables are not connected Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary The SPEAKERS 1 a
37. l night From the remote control ONLY SLEEP Press SLEEP repeatedly The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display and the shut off time changes as follows in minutes C 10 20 Se MUN O Canceled When the shut off time comes The receiver turns off automatically To check or change the time remaining until the shut off time Press SLEEP once The remaining time until the shut off time appears in minutes To change the shut off time press SLEEP repeatedly To cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until 0 appears on the display The SLEEP indicator goes off Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer m Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station Tuning in Stations Manually Using Preset Tuning On the front panel ONLY 1 Press FM or AM C3 The last station of the selected band is tuned me cursor control A V 1 buttons C l can be now used for operating the tuner Kd XP 2 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until TUNING appears on the display TIIN TNI L l LIN ALANG T 3 Press cursor control lt until you find the frequency you want Pressing lt decreases the frequency Pressing gt increases the frequency Notes e When you hold cursor control lt in step 3 the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in Wh
38. nd 2 buttons are not set correctly Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly An incorrect source is selected Select the correct source Muting is activated Press MUTING to cancel the mute Sound from one speaker only Speaker signal cables are not connected properly Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary The balance is set to one extreme Adjust the balance properly see page 9 Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception Incoming signal is too weak Connect an outside FM antenna or contact your dealer The station is too far away Select a new station An incorrect antenna is used Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna Antennas are not connected properly Check connections Occasional cracking noise during FM reception Ignition noise from automobiles Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic Howling during record playing Your turntable is too close to speakers Move speakers away from the turntable OVERLOAD starts flashing on the display Speakers are overloaded because of high volume Rotate the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise three or four times then press POWER on the front panel If OVERLOAD does not disappear unplug the AC power cord then plug it back again Speakers are overloaded because of short circuit of speaker terminals Press POWER on the front panel t
39. nd or CNTR SPK correctly See page 11 From the remote control 1 Press SOUND CONTROL CONTROL The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments 2 Press SURROUND repeatedly S nnauND until the mode PROLOGIC or 3 STEREO or THEATER appears on the display For PROLOGIC and 3 STEREO the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display For THEATER the PRO LOGIC and DAP indicators light up on the display 18 3 Press TEST to check the speaker TEST output balance Cay TEST starts flashing on the display and a X test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order Left front speaker Center speaker Rear speaker lt Right front speaker Note You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the test tone Press CENTER repeatedly to CENTER adjust the center speaker output CG SII gt level from 10 to 10 REAR L 5 Press REAR L to adjust the Ole rear speaker output level from 10 to 10 NO Notes You cannot adjust the left and right rear speaker output levels separately You cannot use the REAR H buttons to adjust the rear speaker level 6 Press TEST again to stop the test TEST 7 tone JP ONLY FOR JVC Theater Surround Press EFFECT to select an effect level you want Each time you press the button the effect level changes as follows EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFF
40. ng the DVD MULTI Playback Mode 20 Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode 20 COMPU LINK Remote Control System 21 Operating JVC s Audio Video Components 22 Troubleshooting eeeeeese 24 Specifications ssssssssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 25 S Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use Hefer to the pages in parentheses for details AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME e em DVD MULTI _ SURROUND SPEAKERS PHONES COMPU Liane lo o ON R OFF TiiRemote iil ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM Front Panel U STANDBY ON 5 button and STANDBY lamp 8 Display 8 SURROUND button 16 ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp 12 Remote sensor 7 BASS BOOST lamp 10 SETTING button 11 ADJUST button 10 MEMORY button 13 MASTER VOLUME control 9 Cursor control buttons INPUT ATT button and lamp 10 SOURCE NAME button 11 Source selecting buttons 8 ve DVD MULTI DVD VCR FM AM RM SR558XU REMOTE CONTROL TAPE MD PHONO CD SPEAKERS 1 2 buttons 9 PHONES jack 9 gt 9 fs CENTER _ Cou x a3 3 I s ee 9 9 e en si a
41. ntil CENTER appears on the display 5 Press cursor control to adjust the center speaker output level from 10 to 10 6 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until REAR L appears on the display AM E o 20 7 Press cursor control lt to adjust the left rear speaker output level from 10 to 10 4 v Ly 8 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until REAR R appears on the display 4 LY XD 9 Press cursor control lt to adjust the right rear speaker output level from 10 to 10 DVD MULTI Note gt When you select DVDMULTI as the source to play the DSP mode is canceled temporarily and the SURROUND button does not work From the remote control 1 Press DVD MULTI 2 Select the analog discrete output mode on the DVD player and start playing a DVD Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player If you need to make any adjustment go to the following steps 3 Press SOUND CONTROL CONTROL The 10 keys are activated for adjusting the sound 4 Press CENTER to adjust the CENTER center speaker output level Pressing CENTER decreases the output level up to 10 dB Pressing CENTER increases the output level up to 10 dB GIG gt 5 Press REAReL to adjust the left rear speaker output level e Pressing REAR L decreases the output level up to 10 dB e Pressing REAR L increases th
42. o component connected to the VCR jacks FM Select an FM broadcast AM Select an AM broadcast TAPE MD Select the cassette deck or the MD recorder PHONO Select the turntable CD Select the CD player From the remote control FM AM Select an FM AM broadcast Each time you press the button the band changes alternately Other buttons function in the same way as the buttons on the front panel Note When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE MD jacks change the source name that appears on the display See page 11 for details Selecting different sources for picture and sound You can watch picture from a video component while listening to sound from another component Press one of the audio source selecting buttons CD TAPE MD PHONO FM AM while viewing the pictrue from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player etc Note Once you have selected a video source pictures of the selected source are sent to the TV until you select another video source Adjusting the Volume On the front panel To increase the volume turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise 4 Uw To decrease the volume turn it counterclockwise When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly the volume level also changes rapidly When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly the volume level also changes slowly MASTER VOLUME From the remote control To increase the volume press VOLUME To decrease the volume press VOLUME VOLUME NA
43. ode As for the DVD MULTI playback mode see page 20 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1 037 877 Dolby the double D symbol and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 15 Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement Available DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly see page 11 Speaker arrangements Available DSP modes Front speaker Front speaker Each time you press SURROUND the DSP modes change as follows 3D THEATER DANCE C DANCE CLUB LIVE C LIVE CLUB HALL PAVILION 3D ACTION OFF DSP mode is canceled Front speaker Front speaker Each time you press SURROUND the DSP modes change as follows 3 STEREO 3D THEATER DANCE C DANCE CLUB LIVE C LIVE CLUB HALL PAVILION 3D ACTION OFF DSP mode is canceled Front speaker speaker Each time you press SURROUND the DSP modes change as follows PRO LOGIC THEATER DANCE C DANCE CLUB LIVE C LIVE CLUB HALL PAVILION 3D ACTION OFF DSP mode is canceled Each time you press SURROUND the DSP modes change as follows PRO LOGIC THEATER DANCE C DANCE CLUB LIVE C LIVE CLUB HALL PAVILION 3D ACTION OFF DSP mode is canceled
44. oe CD player REO PL To audio output Cassette deck or MD recorder Cassette deck To audio input 3j REO PY A mm GUN REM NUR MD recorder Note You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the TAPE MD jacks When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE MD jacks change the source name which will be shown on the display when selected as the source to MD See page 11 for details If your audio components have a COMPU LINK 3 terminal See also page 21 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK 3 remote control system Video component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs not supplied Connect the white plug to the audio left jack the red plug to the audio right jack and the yellow plug to the video jack TV as the monitor TV or Monitor E Du DVD MONITOR r4 Jr arse OUT IN REC PLAY VCR un dg enm REC PLAY m th 4 To video input 9 9 OJO m IGHT AUDIO V c R LAN xen MACE LI e fi 7 Io amp J ae RIGHT To audio video output To audio video e input DVD player When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks DVD player p
45. or control A V 1 P buttons can be now used for operating the tuner 3 2 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until FM MODE appears on the display z M MOTIE l I IID U 3 Press cursor control lt gt to switch the FM reception FM MONO or FM AUTO az OM MIN l PLES IN BJ COM AILT Pty MOOI U FM AUTO When a program is broadcasted in stereo you will hear stereo sound when in monaural you will hear monaural sounds This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations The MUTE AUTO indicator lights up on the display FM MONO Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect In this mode you will hear noise while tuning into the stations The MUTE AUTO indicator goes off on the display ll Using the DSP Modes The built in Surround Processor provides three types of the DSP Digital Signal Processor mode 3D PHONIC mode DAP Digital Acoustic Processor mode and Surround mode Dolby Pro Logic and JVC Theater Surround 3D PHONIC modes The 3D PHONIC mode gives you such a nearly surround effect as it is reproduced through the Dolby Surround decoder which is widely used to reproduce sounds with a feeling of movement like those experienced in movie theaters The 3D PHONIC mode is the result of research on sound localization technology carried out at JVC for many years This mode can be used when two front speakers are connected to this r
46. ore operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States Call 1 800 537 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8149 973 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 2969 Mapunapuna Place 10700 Hammerly Suite 110 Cypress CA 90630 0024 Honolulu HI 96819 2040 Houston TX 77043 714 229 8011 808 833 5828 713 935 9331 13 Cummings Park 8192 State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Woburn MA 01801 Davie FL 33324 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 781 376 9100 954 472 1960 650 871 2666 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 HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 1700 Valley Road Wayne NJ 07470 If you ship the
47. quilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Caution Proper Ventilation To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage Locate the apparatus as follows Front No obstructions open spacing Sides No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides Top No obstructions in 10 cm from the top Back No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom No obstructions place on the level surface In addition maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated Spacing 15 cm or more RX 558VBK Wall or obstructions Stand height 15 cm or more E Table of Contents Parts Identification ccsccceseeceeeceeneeeaneneae 2 Getting Started ssssssssssrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 Before Installation 15126 no ted ken 3 Checking the Supplied Accessories sess 3 Setting the Voltage Selector Switch sssssss 3 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas id Connecting the Speakers eese 4 Connecting Audio Video Components eese 5 Connecting th Power Cotd eo ere eterne 7 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control sss J Basic Operations eer
48. r provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player Before playing back a DVD refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode You can adjust the DVD MULTI playback mode while playing back a DVD using the analog discrete output mode on the DVD player Once you made adjustments the receiver memorizes the adjustments until you change them Before you start remember Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly see page 11 There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again You can only adjust the rear and or center speaker output levels when you have connected rear speakers and or a center speaker and have set REAR SPK and or CNTR SPK correctly See page 11 On the front panel 1 Press DVD MULTI DVD MULTI di Note When you select DVDMULTT as the source to play the DSP mode is canceled temporarily and the SURROUND button does not work 2 Select the analog discrete output mode on the DVD player and start playing a DVD Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player If you need to make any adjustment go to the following steps 3 Press ADJUST so that the cursor ADJUST control A V lt gt buttons work for adjusting the DVD MULTI playback setting 4 Press cursor control A V repeatedly u
49. rce name from TAPE to MD TAPE MD 1 Press TAPE MD Make sure TAPE appears on the display TAPE MD 2 Press and hold SOURCE NAME the same button as TAPE MD until MD appears on the display SOURCE NAME To change the source name from MD to TAPE repeat the same procedure above in step 1 make sure MD appears on the display Note Without changing the source name you can still use the connected components However there may be some inconvenience TAPE will appear on the display when you select the MD recorder You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system see page 21 to operate the MD recorder Setting Center and Rear Speakers for the DSP Modes To obtain the best possible surround sound of the DSP Digital Signal Processor modes see page 15 you have to register the information about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed Center Speaker Setting Register the center speaker size Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again On the front panel ONLY 1 Press SETTING so that the cursor control A V buttons work for setting the center speaker size SETTING d Y 2 Press cursor control V repeatedly until CNTR SPK Center Speaker appears on the display 3 Press cursor control lt to
50. select your center speaker size v pcc 7 S LARGE Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is the same as that of the front speakers SMALL Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is smaller than that of the front speakers NO Select this mode when you do not use a center speaker Rear Speaker Setting Register whether you have connected the rear speakers or not Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again On the front panel ONLY 1 Press SETTING so that the cursor control A V buttons work for setting the rear speaker information SETTING 2 Press cursor control A V repeatedly until REAR SPK Rear Speaker appears on the display 4 LY XD YES Select this mode when you use rear speakers NO 3 Press cursor control lt to register whether you have connected the rear speakers Select this mode when you do not use rear speakers Note When you change your speakers you need to register the information about the speakers again Delay Time Setting Register the delay time of the sound from the rear speakers comparing the sound from the front speakers Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again
51. tion On the front panel ONLY PUTAT Press INPUT ATT so that the lamp next to the button lights up Each time you press the button the Input Attenuator mode turns on or off Note When using DVD MULTI playback mode this effect only applies to front left and right channel signals 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 Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again On the front panel ONLY 1 Press ADJUST so that the cursor control A V buttons work for adjusting the sound RA X2 a EB X7 2 Press cursor control V repeatedly until BALANCE appears on the display 3 Press cursor control lt to adjust the balance e Pressing lt decreases the right channel output Pressing gt decreases the left channel output Reinforcing the Bass With this Bass Boost function you can boost the bass level Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 1 again On the front panel ONLY 1 Press ADJUST so that the cursor control A V buttons work for adjusting the sound ADJUST 2 Press cursor control A V until B BOOST appears on the displ
52. ween 5 and 35 C 23 and 95 F Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver Handling the receiver Do not insert any metal object into the receiver Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws covers or cabinet Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture Checking the Supplied Accessories Check to be sure you have all of the following items which are supplied with the receiver The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied Remote Control 1 Batteries 2 AM Loop Antenna 1 FM Antenna 1 AC Plug Adaptor 1 If anything is missing contact your dealer immediately Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Before connections always set the voltage selector switch first if necessary VOLTAGE SELECTOR 127V Set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage selector switch on the rear panel Use a screw driver to rotate the switch so the number the arrow is pointing at is the 110V same as the voltage where you are plugging in the receiver Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna Connections FM Antenna ANTENNA Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally cn Outside FM Antenna Cable _ AM EXT A Using the Supplied FM Antenna The FM antenna provided can be
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