Jvc RX-ES9SL User Manual

LVT1112-001A[B]HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTERRX-ES9SLINSTRUCTIONSFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.which are located either on the

6Getting StartedConnecting the speakersTurn off all components before connections.Speaker Layout DiagramAfter connecting the front, center and surroun

7AV IN /OUTAV INSUBWOOFEROUTDIGITAL INDIGITAL 3(DVD)DIGITAL 2(STB)DIGITAL 1(VR)CENTERSPEAKERSURROUNDSPEAKERSRIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFTFRONTSPEAKERSCAUTION

8Getting startedSCART connectionSCART cable (supplied: 1 cable)See below.NOTEYou can connect either a VDR or a VCR to the VR terminal.* For an analogu

9For TV and video format• When the TV is equipped with the multiple SCART terminals, referto the TV manual to check the available video signals for ea

10Getting startedAnalogue connection for DVD MULTI playback (see page 34)COAXIALAM LOOPANTENNADVDINAUDIOLRLRFM 75 AM EXTCENTERFRONTAV IN / OUTAV INS

112 Select the source to playOn the front panel:Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source nameyou want appears on the display.The source indicator corresp

123 Adjust the volumeTo increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUMEcontrol clockwise (or press VOLUME + on theremote control).To decrease the volume, turn

13Basic operationsThe following are the analogue/digital signal format indicators onthe display to indicate what type of signal comes into the receive

14Basic adjustment of auto memoryThis receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:• when you turn off the power,• when you change the source, an

15Speaker settingsSetting the speakers informationautomatically—Smart Surround SetupThe distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of t

G-1Warnings, Cautions, and OthersIMPORTANT for the U.K.DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted isnot suitable for the po

16Setting the speakers and subwooferinformation quickly—Quick SetupEntering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers, andyour room size, t

17Speaker settingsWhen selecting “MEDIUM ROOM,”• Center speaker delay timeis set to 1 msec.• Surround speakers delay timeis set to 2 msec.ANALOGSUBWFR

18Setting the speaker delay time— CNTR DL (center speaker delay),SURR DL (surround speakers delay)You can set the speaker delay time easily by using S

19Operating procedureOn the front panel ONLY:Before you start, remember...There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting iscancele

20Setting Auto Surround—AUTO SRYou can enjoy Surround mode simply by selecting the source (withdigital input selected for that source).Select “ON” whe

21Sound adjustmentsWhen operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.Operating procedureOn the fr

22Setting the subwoofer audio positionWhen a stereo source is played back, the subwoofer sound isreinforced compared to the sound from a multi-channel

23Tuner operationsThe buttons on the remote control are mainly used for tuneroperations. To use buttons on the remote control, pressFM/AM before opera

243Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to selecta channel number while the channel numberposition is flashing.• For channel number 5, press 5.• Fo

25Using the RDS (Radio Data System) toreceive FM stationsRDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with theirregular program signals.

G-2CAUTION• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaperor cloth, etc., the heat ma

26PTY codesSearching for a program by PTY codesOne of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate aparticular kind of program from the pr

27TANEWS/INFOTA/INFONEWSTA/NEWS/INFOINFOTA/NEWS(None)Switching to broadcast program of yourchoice temporarilyAnother convenient RDS service is called

28* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “ProLogic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DolbyLaboratories.Creating real

29Creating realistic sound fieldsDTS**DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed byDigital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-c

30About relations between speaker layoutand Surround/DSP modesAvailable Surround/DSP modes will vary depending on how manyspeakers are used with this

31Creating realistic sound fields3Press TEST to check the speakers outputbalance.“TEST L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes outof

321Start playing 2 channel software—either LinearPCM or analogue signal—and select the source.2Press SURROUND repeatedly until one of theDSP modes you

334Adjust the surround speaker output levels(from –10 dB to +10 dB).• Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selectedspeaker is set at the sa

34Using the DVD MULTI playback modeThis receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducingthe analogue discrete output mode (5.1 channel re

35Operating other JVC productsYou can use the remote control to operate not only thisreceiver but also other JVC products.• Refer also to the manuals

G-3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety

36By changing the transmittable signals, you can use theremote control supplied for this unit to operate othermanufacturers’ equipment.• Refer also to

37Manufacturer CodesJVC 01*AKAI 02, 05BLAUPUNKT 03DAEWOO 09, 30, 31FENNER 04, 30, 31FISHER 05GRUNDIG 06HITACHI 07, 08IRRADIO 02, 05MAGNAVOX 09MITSUBIS

38PROBLEMThe power does not come on.No sound from speakers.Buttons cannot be used.Sound from one speaker only.The unit turns off and becomes standbymo

39PROBLEMSurround mode cannot be selected.DSP mode cannot be selected.Continuous hiss or buzzing during FMreception.Occasional cracking noise during F

40SpecificationsDesigns & specifications are subject to change without notice.AmplifierOutput PowerAt stereo operation:Front channels: 100 W per c

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1Table of ContentsParts identification ... 2Getting started ...

2Remote controlParts identificationSee pages in parentheses for details.1 TV DIRECT button (13)2 Standby/on buttons (11, 35 – 37) AUDIO, DVD , VCR ,

3Front panel1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (11)2 TV DIRECT button (13)3 SETTING button (16, 17, 19)4 ADJUST button (21, 31, 33, 34)5 SURROUND

4Getting startedPutting batteries in the remote controlBefore using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.1Press and slide thebattery c

5NOTES• If the AM (MW) loop antenna wire is covered withvinyl, remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown onthe right.• Make sure the antenna conduct