JVC RX-ES1SL User Manual

LVT1002-006A[J]HOME THEATER RECEIVERRX-ES1SLINSTRUCTIONSFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.which are located either on the rear

8Getting started• When connecting a DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (5.1-channel reproduction—see page 31):AM LOOPANTENNATVIDEOAUDIO

9Getting startedCONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGECOAXIALAM LOOPANTENNAFM 75 AM EXTVIDEOAUDIOCOMPONENT VIDEOSUBWOOFEROUTDIGITAL INDIGITAL 3(TV)DIGITAL 2 (DB

10NOTES• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals havebeen set for use with the following components:– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD pla

11When operating the receiverusing the remote control,always set the mode selectorto AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.Basic operationsANALOGSUBWFRVOLLRDVD MULTIDVD (D

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 analog/digital signal format indicators on thedisplay to indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.

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

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 to1 msec.• Surround speakers delay timeis set to 2 msec.ANALOGSUBWFRV

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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

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/DBS.ANALOGSUBWFRVOLLRBASSTREBLEP

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

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

26Creating realistic sound fieldsDTS**DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed byDigital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-c

27About relations between speaker layoutand Surround/DSP modesAvailable Surround/DSP modes will vary depending on how manyspeakers are used with this

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

28Creating realistic sound fields3Press TEST to check the speakers outputbalance.“TEST L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes outof

29Using DSP modesOnce you have adjusted the DSP modes, the adjustment ismemorized for each source.• You cannot use the DSP modes if no surround speake

304Adjust 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

31Using the DVD MULTI playback modeThis receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducingthe analog discrete output mode (5.1 channel repr

32AV COMPU LINK remote control systemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV, DVD player and VCR) thr

331. If you have already plugged your VCR, DVDplayer, TV and this receiver into the AC outlets,unplug their AC power cords first.2. Connect your VCR,

34Operating other JVC productsYou can use the remote control to operate not only thisreceiver but also other JVC products.• Refer also to the manuals

35By changing the transmittable signals, you can use theremote control supplied for this unit to operate othermanufacturers’ equipment.• Refer also to

36Manufacturer CodesJVC 01* – 04AIWA 05AKAI 06 – 08BELL+HOWELL 09DAEWOO 10EMERSON 11 – 15FISHER 16 – 19G.E. 20, 21GO VIDEO 22GOLD STAR 23GO-VIDEO A 24

37Operating other manufacturers’ equipmentManufacturer CodesJVC 01*AKAI 02BELL+HOWELL 03CENTURION 04CORONAD 05DAEWOO 06 – 08EMERSON 09 – 13FISHER 14GE

2Remote controlParts identificationSee pages in parentheses for details.1 Standby/on buttons (11, 34 – 37) AUDIO, DVD , VCR , DBS , TV 2 Source sel

38TroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service c

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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BT-51002-5(0301)QUALITYSERVICEHOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear Customer,In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please r

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LVT1002-007A[C]HOME THEATER RECEIVERAMPLI-TUNER CINEMA MAISONRX-ES1SLINSTRUCTIONSMANUAL D’INSTRUCTIONSFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and

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

2EnglishRemote controlParts identificationSee pages in parentheses for details.1 Standby/on buttons (11, 34 – 37) AUDIO, DVD , VCR , DBS , TV 2 Sou

3Front panel1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (11)2 DIMMER button (14)3 SETTING button (16, 17, 19)4 ADJUST button (21, 28, 30, 31)5 SURROUND but

3EnglishFront panel1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (11)2 DIMMER button (14)3 SETTING button (16, 17, 19)4 ADJUST button (21, 28, 30, 31)5 SURRO

4EnglishGetting startedPutting batteries in the remote controlBefore using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.1Press and slide thebu

5EnglishNOTES• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on theright.• Make sure the antenna condu

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

7EnglishConnecting video componentsGetting startedTurn off all components before making connections.• Illustrations of the input/output terminals are

8EnglishGetting started• When connecting a DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (5.1-channel reproduction—see page 31):AM LOOPANTENNATVID

9EnglishGetting startedCONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGECOAXIALAM LOOPANTENNAFM 75 AM EXTVIDEOAUDIOCOMPONENT VIDEOSUBWOOFEROUTDIGITAL INDIGITAL 3(TV)DIGITA

10EnglishNOTES• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals havebeen set for use with the following components:– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For

11EnglishWhen operating the receiverusing the remote control,always set the mode selectorto AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.Basic operationsANALOGSUBWFRVOLLRDVD MULT

12English3 Adjust the volumeTo increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUMEcontrol clockwise (or press VOLUME + on theremote control).To decrease the volum

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

13EnglishBasic operationsThe following are the analog/digital signal format indicators on thedisplay to indicate what type of signal comes into the re

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

15EnglishSpeaker settingsSetting the speakers informationautomatically—Smart Surround SetupThe distance from your listening point to the speakers is o

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

17EnglishSpeaker settingsWhen selecting “MEDIUM ROOM,”• Center speaker delay timeis set to1 msec.• Surround speakers delay timeis set to 2 msec.ANALOG

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

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

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

21EnglishSound adjustmentsWhen operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.ANALOGSUBWFRVOLLRBASS

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

5NOTES• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on theright.• Make sure the antenna conductors d

23EnglishTuner operationsThe buttons on the remote control are mainly used for tuneroperations. To use buttons on the remote control, pressFM/AM befor

24English3Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to selecta channel number while the channel numberposition is flashing.• For channel number 5, press

25English* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “ProLogic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DolbyLaboratories.Creati

26EnglishCreating realistic sound fieldsDTS**DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed byDigital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables

27EnglishAbout relations between speaker layoutand Surround/DSP modesAvailable Surround/DSP modes will vary depending on how manyspeakers are used wit

28EnglishCreating realistic sound fields3Press TEST to check the speakers outputbalance.“TEST L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes

29EnglishUsing DSP modesOnce you have adjusted the DSP modes, the adjustment ismemorized for each source.• You cannot use the DSP modes if no surround

30English4Adjust the surround speaker output levels(from –10 dB to +10 dB).• Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selectedspeaker is set at

31EnglishUsing the DVD MULTI playback modeThis receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducingthe analog discrete output mode (5.1 chann

32EnglishAV COMPU LINK remote control systemThe AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV, DVD player and V

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

33English1. If you have already plugged your VCR, DVDplayer, TV and this receiver into the AC outlets,unplug their AC power cords first.2. Connect you

34EnglishOperating other JVC productsYou can use the remote control to operate not only thisreceiver but also other JVC products.• Refer also to the m

35EnglishBy changing the transmittable signals, you can use theremote control supplied for this unit to operate othermanufacturers’ equipment.• Refer

36EnglishManufacturer CodesJVC 01* – 04AIWA 05AKAI 06 – 08BELL+HOWELL 09DAEWOO 10EMERSON 11 – 15FISHER 16 – 19G.E. 20, 21GO VIDEO 22GOLD STAR 23GO-VID

37EnglishOperating other manufacturers’ equipmentManufacturer CodesJVC 01*AKAI 02BELL+HOWELL 03CENTURION 04CORONAD 05DAEWOO 06 – 08EMERSON 09 – 13FISH

38EnglishTroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s se

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

40EnglishSpecificationsDesigns & specifications are subject to change without notice.AmplifierOutput PowerAt stereo operation:Front channels: 100

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7Connecting video componentsGetting startedTurn off all components before making connections.• Illustrations of the input/output terminals are typical