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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-554VBK
POWER
CD TV VCR AUDIO
DAP MODE 3D-PHONIC SURROUND
TAPE 12 3
TUNER/
EFFECT DELAY TEST
BAND 45 6
SEA MODE REAR
–+
VCR 7/P 8 9
SEA
–+ CENTER
VIDEO
PRESET 10 +10
SOUND
PHONO ONE TOUCH
CONTROL CD-DISC OPERATION MASTER VOLUME
RX-554V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER TUNER/BAND PRESET SEA SOURCE SURROUND ADJUST SETTING
–+ TV CH –+ VCR CH
–+ TV VOL. –+
TV/
VIDEO
MEMORY
–+ VOLUME MUTING ONE TOUCH OPERATION
RM-SR554U REMOTE CONTROL
STANDBY
PHONES SPEAKERS
12
POW
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Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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,
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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* Effect Level 3D-PHONIC Mode 3D Action 3D Drama 3D Theater Effect Level Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Dolby 3ch Logic Theater Surround Center
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Table of Contents Parts Identification...................................................................................... 2 Easy Set Up & Operations ............................................................................ 3 Getting Started........................................................................................... 5 Before Installation.............................................................................................................................................
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Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. 1 2345 67 8 9 0 MASTER VOLUME RX-554V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER TUNER/BAND PRESET SEA SOURCE SURROUND ADJUST SETTING –+ MEMORY ONE TOUCH OPERATION STANDBY PHONES SPEAKERS 12 POWER _ON ÑOFF - =~ ! @ Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. POWER CD TV VCR AUDIO ( Front Panel DAP MODE 3D-PHONIC SURROUND TAPE 12 3 1 Remote sensor (10) 9 ADJUST button and lamp (23, 25, 28) TUNER/
EFFECT DE
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Easy Set Up & Operations If you are already familiar with audio components, these two pages just you opened give you enough information to operate your RX-554VBK for enjoyment of surround sound in your listening room. TV To video input Front Front Speaker Speaker Center Speaker MASTER VOLUME RX-554V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER TUNER/BAND PRESET SEA SOURCE SURROUND ADJUST SETTING –+ MEMORY ONE TOUCH OPERATION STANDBY PHONES SPEAKERS 12 POWER _ON ÑOFF Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Subwoofer Spe
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MASTER VOLUME RX-554V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER TUNER/BAND PRESET SEA SOURCE SURROUND ADJUST SETTING –+ MEMORY ONE TOUCH OPERATION STANDBY PHONES SPEAKERS 12 POWER _ON ÑOFF 1. Turn on the power. 2. Select the source. 3. Adjust the volume. 5. Surround and preset 4. Set the remote control SEA settings are to sound operation preset at the factory. mode. However, if you need to make further adjustments, see pages 20 to 32. 4 RX-554VBK(J)_0117-001B_En.01-19 4 98.1.6, 11:35 AM ONE TOUCH
OPER
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Getting Started 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. • 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 between 23˚ and 95˚ F (–5˚ and 35˚ C). • Make sure the
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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna Connections 3 1 2 FM Antenna ANTENNA Extend the FM antenna horizontally. Note: FM
If reception is poor, connect the 75
FM outside antenna. Outside FM Antenna Cable GND Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire 7/16 in. 1 2 3 GND going to an outside antenna), AM
disconnect the supplied FM wire LOOP AM
13/16 in. antenna. EXT (10 mm) (20 mm) How to strip the 75 Ω coaxial cable and connect it to the FM terminals 1. Strip ba
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Getting Started Connecting the Speakers You can connect the following speakers: • Two sets of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound • One set of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect • One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to make human voices outstanding) • One subwoofer to enhance the bass For each speaker (except for subwoofer), connect one end of the speaker signal cable (not supplied) to the speaker terminal on the rear panel and the other end to the spe
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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 Powered subwoofer Connecting Audio/Video Components You can connect the following components to the receiver using cables with RCA pin plugs. CAUTION: If you connect a sound-enhancing Audio Components Video Components device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components • Turntable • VCR and this receiver, the sound
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Getting Started Video component connections TV MONITOR
OUT To video input VIDEO OUT
IN
(REC) (PLAY) VIDEO VCR AUDIO PHONO CD TAPE OUT
IN
OUT
IN
(REC) (PLAY) (REC) (PLAY) LEFT RIGHT To audio/video output Video disc player To audio/video input VHS To audio/video output VCR 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-
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Connecting the Power Cord Notes: • A small amount of power is Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have always consumed even in been made. standby mode. To switch off the When the power cord is connected, the STANDBY lamp above the POWER button power completely, unplug the lights up. power cord from the AC outlet. • If the power cord is unplugged Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables for the TV, VCR, and antenna. (or a power failure occurs)
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Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. Turning the Power On and Off On the front panel: 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. L R MUTE TUNED SLEEP SEA 3D-PHONIC STANDBY AUTO STEREO PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC HALL LOUDNESS VOLUME POWER DAP MHz CH- kHz Current source name appears Current volume level is shown here To turn off the power, press P
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Adjusting the Volume CAUTION: MASTER VOLUME On the front panel: Always set the volume to the –+ minimum before starting any To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME source. If the volume is set at its clockwise. high level, the sudden blast of To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise. sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume your speakers. level also changes rapidly. When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume Note
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Basic Operations Recording a Source Note: You can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette deck connected to The output volume level, preset the TAPE jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time. SEA, DAP, 3D-PHONIC and While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level surround modes cannot affect the you like, without affecting the sound levels of the recording. recording. Listening with Headphones A standard pair of headph
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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. 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. SETTING On the front panel only: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control %%%%% / ÞÞÞÞÞ / @@@@@ / ##### buttons work for adjusting the balance. The lamp above the button l
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Basic Settings When the shut-off time comes The receiver turns off automatically. To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time 1. Press SETTING, if necessary, so that the Control % / Þ / @ / # buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer. 2. Press Control % / Þ, if necessary, until “SLEEP” appears on the display. 3. Press Control @ / #. The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes. • To change the shut-off time, press Control @ / # repeatedly. To cancel the Sleep Ti
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One Touch Operation This receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source. About the One Touch Operation JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings Note: for each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to change the • If the source is TUNER/BAND, settings every time you change the source. The stored settings for the newly selected the One Touch Operation source are automatically recalled. function mem
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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 TUNER/BAND Notes: On the front panel only: • When you hold down Control @ 1. Press TUNER/BAND. / # in step 3, the frequency The indicator above the button lights up. keeps changing until you press Each time you press the button, the band alternates Control @ / # again or a station between FM and AM. is tuned in. • When a station of s
