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FM/MW/LW RECEIVER
UKW/MW/LW-RECEIVER
AMPLI/TUNER FM/PO/GO
FM/MG/LG TUNER/VERSTERKER
RECEPTOR FM/MW/LW
RICEVITORE MF/OM/OL
RX-554RBK
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 ONE TOUCH
PHONO
CONTROL CD-DISC OPERATION
TV CH
–+ –+ VCR CH
PTY SEARCH DISPLAY
–+ TV VOL.
TV/
VIDEO
MASTER VOLUME
–+ PTY SELECT RX-554R FM/MW/LW RECEIVER TUNER/BAND PRESET SEA SOURCE SURROUND ADJUST SETTING
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Warnings, Cautions and Others/Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses/Waarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/ Avvertenze e precauzioni da osservare IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
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CAUTION VOORZICHTIG To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: Ter vermindering van gevaar voor brand, elektrische schokken, enz.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 1. Verwijder geen schroeven, panelen of de behuizing. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 2. Stel dit toestel niet bloot aan regen of vocht. ACHTUNG PRECAUCIÓN Zur Verhinderung von elektrischen Schlägen, Brandgefahr, usw: Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.: 1. Keine Schraub
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Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button! Voorzichtig –– POWER en STANDBY/ON schakelaars! Dit apparaat is voorzien van een POWER hoofdschakelaar om het This apparatus is provided with a POWER switch to be able to apparaat gebruiksklaar te zetten, maar te zorgen dat het stroomverbruik minimize power consumption for safe use. Therefore, minimaal blijft. Neem in verband hiermee het volgende in acht: 1. When doing initial setting, complete all the connections required, 1. Bij de eerste ingebrui
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Caution: Proper Ventilation Voorzichtig: Zorg Voor Goede Ventilatie To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Om gevaar voor brand of een elektrische schok te voorkomen, dient u Locate the apparatus as follows: bij opstelling van het apparaat op de volgende punten te letten: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Voorkant: Voldoende ruimte vrij houden. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Zijkanten: Minstens 10 cm aan weerszijden vrij houden. Top: No obstruct
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Table of Contents Parts Identification...................................................................................... 2 Getting Started........................................................................................... 3 Before Installation................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Checking the Supplied Accessories .............................................
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Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. ~ ! 1 23 4 5 6 7 80 9 -= MASTER VOLUME RX-554R FM/MW/LW RECEIVER TUNER/BAND PRESET SEA SOURCE SURROUND ADJUST SETTING –+ MEMORY ONE TOUCH OPERATION DISPLAY MODE TA/ NEWS /INFO EON PTY SEARCH STANDBY POWER PHONES SPEAKERS 12 ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM _ON ÑOFF _ON ÑOFF STANDBY/ON @$ # % ^ & Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. TV VCR AUDIO CD Front Panel ª DAP MODE 3D-PHONIC SUR
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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 –5˚ and 35˚ C (23˚ and 95˚ F ). • Make sure
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Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas FM Antenna Connections B. A. Note: FM Antenna If reception is poor, connect the ANTENNA Extend the FM antenna horizontally. outside antenna. Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire FM 75 going to an outside antenna), COAXIAL disconnect the supplied FM wire antenna. Outside FM Antenna wire GND AM LOOP AM EXT A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal as temporary m
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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) For each speaker, connect one end of the speaker signal cable (not supplied) to the speaker terminal on the rear panel and the other end to the speaker. 1. Open each terminal. 2. Insert the end of the speak
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About the speaker impedance The required speaker impedance of the front speakers differs depending on whether or CAUTION: not a center and/or rear speakers are connected at the same time. Since there are four possible speaker connections with the receiver, check which one fits your case and use When connecting speakers, use the speaker with the impedance described below. speakers with the SAME IMPEDANCE indicated by the CASE 1 When you connect only front speakers speaker terminals. Front Front R
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Getting Started Connecting Other 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 • Turntable • VCR between the source components * You cannot connect the video • CD player • Video disc player and this receiver, the sound output input/output from the video through this receiver may be • Cassette deck components to this receiver. disto
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Connecting the Power Cord Notes: The preset setting such as preset Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have channel and sound adjustment been made. may be erased in the following cases: 1. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. • When you press POWER to set it in the ÑOFF position. 2. Press POWER to set it in the _____ON position. • When you unplug the power cord. The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount of power is always consumed. • When a power fai
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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: To turn on the power, press STANDBY/ON . STANDBY The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display. STANDBY/ON L R MUTE TUNED SLEEP SEA 3D-PHONIC AUTO STEREO PRO LOGIC 3CH LOGIC HALL LOUDNESS VOLUME DAP TA NEWS MHz CH- kHz INFO Current source name appears Current volume level is shown h
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Adjusting the Volume CAUTION: On the front panel: Always set the volume to the MASTER VOLUME 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. On the front panel only: SETTING 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 Notes: On the front panel only: TUNER/BAND • 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 (MW/LW). is tuned in. • When a stat
