Jvc RX-554VBK User Manual

For Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information

7Connecting the SpeakersYou can connect the following speakers:• Two sets of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound• One set of rear speakers t

8Connecting the subwooferConnect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on therear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

9Getting StartedIf your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 terminalsThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to control other JVC audiocompon

10Notes:•A small amount of power isalways consumed even instandby mode. To switch off thepower completely, unplug thepower cord from the AC outlet.•If

11Basic OperationsThe following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.Turning the Power On and OffOn the front panel:To turn on

12Adjusting the VolumeOn the front panel:To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUMEclockwise.To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.When you

13Recording a SourceYou can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette deck connected tothe TAPE jacks and the VCR connected to the

14Adjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceIf the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjustthe speaker outpu

15When the shut-off time comesThe receiver turns off automatically.To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time1. Press SETTING, if n

16One Touch OperationThis receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source.About the One Touch OperationJVC’s One Touch Operat

G-1Warnings, Cautions and OthersCaution –– POWER switch!Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. ThePOWER switch in any position do

17Notes:•When you hold down Control @/ # in step 3, the frequencykeeps changing until you pressControl @ / # again or a stationis tuned in.•When a sta

185. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stationsyou want.To cancel a stored preset stationStoring a new station on a used number erases the p

19Note:You can store the FM receptionmode for each preset station.Receiving Radio BroadcastsSelecting the FM Reception ModeYou can change the FM recep

20Using the Preset SEA ModesThe preset SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.Notes:• The preset SEA modes c

21Using the Preset SEA ModesFrom the remote control:1. Press SOUND CONTROL so that 10 keys work foradjusting the sound.2. Press SEA MODE until the pre

22Activating the Surround SoundsThe built-in surround processor provides three groups of programs — JVC 3D-PHONIC mode, DAP (DigitalAcoustic Processor

23Activating the Surround SoundsNote:The 3D-PHONIC mode is notused with other surround modessuch as Dolby Surround, JVCTheater Surround and the DAPmod

246. Press Control @@@@@ / ##### to adjust the effect level.Each time you press the button, the effect level changesas follows:As the number increases

25Activating the Surround SoundsSURROUNDUsing the DAP ModesYou can use five DAP modes — “Dance Club, Live Club, Hall, Pavilion, andHeadphones.” These

266. Press Control @@@@@ / ##### to adjust the rear speakeroutput level.• Pressing Control @ decreases the output level up to–10 dB.• Pressing Control

G-2Once you have found the best DAP, 3D-PHONIC and Surround mode settings for your listeningroom, note them in the table below for future reference (e

27In this case:1.Select “3CHLOGIC.”2.Select “NORMAL” or“WIDE” for center mode.See pages 28 to 31 for moredetails.In this case:1.Select “PROLOGIC” or“T

28SURROUNDPreparing for Surround ModesOnce you have set the surround modes, you can use the same adjustment every time youwant to activate the surrrou

29Activating the Surround SoundsNotes:• No test tone comes out of therear speakers when you haveselected “3CHLOGIC.”• No test tone comes out of thecen

30Notes:• The sound levels of the left andright rear speakers will be thesame.• You cannot set the sound levelof the rear speakers when youhave select

314. Press TEST to start checking the speaker outputbalance.“TEST” starts flashing on the display, and a test tonecomes out of the speakers in the fol

32Using Surround ModesOnce you have adjusted the surround mode, you can use the same adjustments everytime you want to enjoy Surround Modes.From the f

33COMPU LINK Remote Control SystemThe COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remotesensor on the rece

34Operating Other ComponentsYou can operate JVC audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control.To operate these components with the re

35IMPORTANT:To operate JVC video components using this remote control:• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR or TV, not ont

36TroubleshootingUse this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve,contact your JVC service center

1Table of ContentsParts Identification... 2Easy Set Up & Operat

37SpecificationsOutput Power At Stereo operation 100 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms, 40 Hz to20 kHz with no more than 0.8 % total har

38FM tuner (IHF)Tuning Range ...

G-3Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production ofthe wide array o

G-4PARTS LABOR2 YRS 2 YRSLIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-2JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO

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2Parts IdentificationBecome familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.$#%456123T

3AMLOOPANTENNACOMPU LINK-3(SYNCHRO)FRONT SPEAKERSFMFM75 AMEXTOUT(REC)IN(PLAY)OUT(REC)IN(PLAY)GNDGNDVIDEOVIDEOVIDEOOUT(REC)MONITOROUTIN(PL

44. Set the remote controlto sound operationmode.2. Select the source.1. Turn on the power.5.Surround and presetSEA settings arepreset at the factory.

5Getting StartedThis section explains how to connect stereo components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connectthe power supply.Before Install

6Connecting the FM and AM AntennasFM Antenna ConnectionsNotes :•Make sure the antennaconductors do not touch anyother terminals, connectingcords and p