Jvc RX 5050 B Owners Manual

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G-1 CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ATTENTION Afin déviter tout risque délectrocution, dincendie, et\ c.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de lappareil. 2. Ne pas exposer lappareil à la pluie ni à lhumidité. Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses Caution-“-“STANDBY/ON button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. Attention-“-“Commutateur STANDBY/ON ! Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For Canada/pour le Canada THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFER- ENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL APPARATUS, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; APPAREILS NUMERIQUES, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND. For U.S.A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does caus\ e harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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1 Table of Contents Adjusting Sound ........................................ 21 Basic Adjustment Items ............................................................ 21 Basic Procedure ........................................................................\ 21 7Adjusting the Equalization Patterns ..................................... 22 7 Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels ................................... 22 7 Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the Surround and DSP Modes .................................................................... 22 Using the Surround Modes .......................... 23 Reproducing Theater Ambience ................................................ 23 Introducing the Surround Modes ............................................. 23 Activating the Surround Modes ............................................... 25 Using the DSP Modes ................................ 26 Reproducing the Sound Field ................................................... 26 Introducing the DSP Modes ..................................................... 26 Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 27 Operating JVCs Audio/Video Components ... 28 Operating Audio Components .................................................. 28 Operating Video Components .................................................. 29 Operating Other Manufacturers Video Equipment ............................................ 30 Troubleshooting ......................................... 32 Specifications ............................................ 33 Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Getting Started ........................................... 4 Before Installation ...................................................................... 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 4 Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer ................................... 5 Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 6 7 Analog Connections ............................................................... 6 7 Digital Connections ................................................................ 8 Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................... 8 Basic Operations ......................................... 9 Daily Operational Procedure ...................................................... 9 Turning On the Power ................................................................ 9 Selecting the Source to Play ....................................................... 9 Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 10 Turning On and Off the Subwoofer Sound .............................. 11 Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 11 Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 12 Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 12 Changing the Source Name ...................................................... 12 Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 13 Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 13 Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 14 Tuning in to Stations Manually ................................................ 14 Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 14 Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 15 Basic Settings ........................................... 16 Quick Speaker Setup ................................................................ 16 Basic Setting Items ................................................................... 17 Basic Procedure ........................................................................\ 17 7 Setting the Speakers ............................................................. 18 7 Setting the Speaker Distance ................................................ 18 7 Setting the Bass Sounds ....................................................... 18 7 Selecting the Main or Sub Channel ...................................... 19 7 Setting for Easy and Effective Surround Operations ............ 20 7 Setting the Digital Input Terminals ...................................... 20 This mark indicates that ONLY the remote control CAN be used for the operation explained. Remote NOT This mark indicates that the remote control CANNOT be used for the operation explained. Use the buttons and controls on the front panel.

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9 Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sourc\ es. Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks. Selecting the Source to Play When you have connected digital source components using the digital terminals, first change the input mode for these components to the digital input mode (see page 11). Press one of the source selection buttons. Note: When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change thesource name shown on the display. For details, see page 12. Daily Operational Procedure 1 Turn on the power. -See Turning On the Power below. 2 Select the source. -See Selecting the Source to Play to the right. 3 Adjust the volume. -See Adjusting the Volume on page 10. 4Select the Surround or DSP modes. -See Activating the Surround Modes (page 25) and Activating the DSP Modes (page 27). Turning On the Power Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control). The STANDBY lamp goes off. To turn off the power (into standby mode), press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control) again. The STANDBY lamp lights up. Note: A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn off the power completely, unplug the AC power cord. On the front panel On the remote VOLUME Current source name appears. Current volume level appears. DVD VCR CD FM/AM TAPE/CDR TV SOUND SOURCE NAME TAPE/CDR CD DVD FM/AM TV SOUND VCR Selected source name appears. VOLUME

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16 Quick Speaker Setup Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the speaker size and speaker distance according to your listening room to create the best possible surround effect. -You can also register each speaker s information manually. For details, see page 18. 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. 1 Press QUICK SPEAKER SETUP. SPK \b and the initial speaker channel number (5.0CH) appear. 2 Turn MULTI JOG to select an appropriate number of the connected speakers (speaker channel number). As you turn the jog, the speaker channel number changes as follows. -For the details of speaker channel number, see Speaker channel number and the size. 3 Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET). ROOM SIZE\b and the initial room size setting appear. 4 Turn MULTI JOG to select an appropriate room size to match to your listening room. As you turn the jog, the room size changes as follows. -To select your appropriate room size, see Room size and speaker distance/output level. Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positio\ ning your speakers while others will make operations easier. You can use QUICK SPEAKER SETUP to easily set up your speaker configurati\ on. 5 Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET). COMPLETE appears on the display, then goes back to the source indication. Note: This procedure will not be completed if you stop in the middle of the setting process. Speaker channel number and speaker size You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to the number of connected speakers (speaker channel CH number) you select. - Subwoofer (S.WFR) is counted as 0.1 channel. The size of the connected speakers CHL/R C LS/RS S.WFR 2.0CH LARGE NONE NONE NO 2.1CH SMALL NONE NONE YES 3.0CH LARGE SMALL NONE NO 3.1CH SMALL SMALL NONE YES 4.0CH LARGE NONE SMALL NO 4.1CH SMALL NONE SMALL YES 5.0CH LARGE SMALL SMALL NO 5.1CH SMALL SMALL SMALL YES Room size and speaker distance/output level According to the selected room size, speaker distance and speaker output level for each activated speaker is set as follows: LL/R 3.0 m (10 ft) 0 dB (Large) C 3.0 m (10 ft) 0 dB LS/RS 3.0 m (10 ft) 0 dB M L/R 2.7 m (9 ft) 0 dB (Medium) C 2.4 m (8 ft) -“2 dB LS/RS 2.1 m (7 ft) -“3 dB SL/R 2.4 m (8 ft) 0 dB (Small) C 2.1 m (7 ft) -“2 dB LS/RS 1.5 m (5 ft) -“4 dB Notes: -In the tables above, L stands for the left front speaker, R for the right front speaker, C for the center speaker, LS for the left surround speaker, RS for the right surround speaker, and S.WFR for the subwoofer. - Once Quick Speaker Setup is performed, the speaker output levels are also set to appropriate values automatically (common to allsources). If you want to set the speaker output levels separately for each source, see Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels on page 22. Remote NOT 5.0CH 5.1CH 2.0CH 2.1CH 3.0CH 3.1CH 4.0CH 4.1CH (Back to the beginning) L (Large) S (Small) M (Medium) Speaker Distance Output level Room size