JVC RX-F31S Instruction Manual

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RX-F31S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1306-011B

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RX-F31S

Warnings, Cautions, and Others

Caution–– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back. Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Front

Wall or obstructions

Floor

Stand height 15 cm or more

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Parts identification ................................................ 2

Getting started ...................................................... 4

Before Installation .................................................................. 4

Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4

Putting batteries in the remote control ................................... 4

Setting the voltage selector ................................................... 4

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 5

Connecting the speakers ....................................................... 6

Connecting video components .............................................. 7

Connecting the power cord .................................................. 11

Basic operations ................................................. 12

1 Turn on the power ............................................................. 12

2 Select the source to play .................................................. 12

3 Adjust the volume ............................................................. 13

Selecting the digital decode mode ....................................... 13

Adjusting the subwoofer audio position ............................... 14

Activating TV Direct ............................................................. 14

Tu r ning off the sounds temporarily ...................................... 15

Changing the display brightness.......................................... 15

Tu r ning off the power with the Sleep Timer ......................... 15

Basic settings ...................................................... 16

Setting the speaker information automatically

—Smart Surround Setup ............................................... 16

Basic setting items ............................................................... 18

Operation through on-screen display menus ....................... 18

Menu operation buttons................................................... 18

Setup menu configuration ............................................... 19

Menu operating procedure................................................... 20

Setting the items .................................................................. 21

Setting the speakers ....................................................... 21

Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/PLIIx ........... 22

Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ......... 23

Setting bass sound .......................................................... 23

Using the Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE ............... 24

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals

—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 ................................................... 24

Selecting the component video input mode

—DVD VIDEO INPUT/VCR VIDEO INPUT ............... 25

Superimposing the menus—SUPERIMPOSE ................ 25

Converting S-video signals into composite video signals

—DOWN MIX............................................................ 25

Converting composite video signals into S-video signals

—Y/C SEPARATE ..................................................... 25

Sound adjustments ............................................. 26

Basic adjustment items ........................................................ 26

Operation through on-screen display menus ....................... 26

Menu operation buttons................................................... 26

Setup menu configuration ............................................... 27

Menu operating procedure................................................... 28

Adjusting the items .............................................................. 29

Adjusting speaker output level ........................................ 29

Adjusting the equalization patterns

—DIGITAL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz ........ 30

Adjusting the bass sounds .............................................. 30

Adjusting the sound parameters for the

Surround/DSP modes ............................................... 31

Tuner operations ................................................. 32

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing .................................. 32

Tuning in to stations manually .............................................. 32

Using preset tuning .............................................................. 32

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................ 33

Creating realistic sound fields ........................... 34

Reproducing theater ambience ........................................... 34

Introducing the Surround modes ......................................... 34

Introducing the DSP modes ................................................. 37

Using the Surround/DSP modes ......................................... 38

Activating the Surround/DSP modes ................................... 39

AV COMPU LINK remote control system .......... 40

Operating other JVC products ........................... 42

Operating other manufacturers’ products ........ 44

Troubleshooting .................................................. 47

Specifications ...................................................... 48

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Parts identification

Remote control

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 TV DIRECT button (14) 2 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 32, 33)

DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, DVD MULTI, FM/AM

3 Operating buttons for tuner (32, 33)

( TUNING, FM MODE, TUNING 9, MEMORY

4 On-screen display operation buttons (18, 26)

Cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞),

5 SMART SURROUND SETUP button (16) 6 EX/ES button (22) 7 SOUND button (13, 14, 22, 24, 30, 31) 8 SURROUND button (39) 9 Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels (29)

FRONT L +/–, FRONT R +/–, CENTER +/–, SUBWFR +/–, SURR L +/–, SURR R +/–, S.BACK +/–

p AUDIO button (12, 14) q MUTING button (15) w VOLUME +/– button (13) e Mode selector (12, 14, 16, 18, 22, 24, 26, 29 – 32, 39)

DVR, DVD, AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS

r MENU button (18, 26) t • Numeric buttons (33)

• Adjusting buttons (13, 14, 24, 30, 31) DECODE, EQ FREQ, BASS BOOST, C.TONE, EQ LEVEL 9, MIDNIGHT, EFFECT, EQ LEVEL (, A.POSITION

y DIMMER button (15) u ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (12) i TEST TONE button (17, 29) o SLEEP button (15)

The buttons which are not indicated here can be used for operating other JVC products or other manufacturers’ products. For details, see pages 42 to 46.

• When operating this receiver, set the mode selector (e)

to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

• When operating a JVC DVD recorder, set the mode

selector (e) to “DVR.”

• When operating a JVC DVD player, set the mode selector

(e) to “DVD.”

To open the cover of the remote control, push here then slide downward.

See pages in parentheses for details.

STANDBY / ON

TV DIRECT ADJUSTSETTING SURROUND

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DVR MULTI DVR / DVD VCR DBS FM / AMTV

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

7 8 96 w

3 4

EQ LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL x NEO : 6 DSP 3D

LFE

CR DOLBY D DTS AAC 96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT HP MHz

kHz

1 2

VIDEO

DBS

VCR

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

S-VIDEO

DVR

OUT (REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 – 16

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

COAXIAL

FM 75

CENTER SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

FRONT

Y PBP

COMPONENT

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

PCM/ STREAM

SURR-LSURR-RCENTERSUBWOOFER

DIGITAL OUT

DVD MULTI IN

3(VCR)2(DBS)

1(DVR/DVD)

DIGITAL IN

LINK-

III

VCR

DBS

ININ(PLAY)(REC)

DVR

OUT (REC)

DVR/DVD

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUB-

WOOFER

(PLAY)

OUT

COMPU

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

3 64

p q

Front panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14, 32) 2 Source lamps

DVD MULTI, DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, FM/AM

3 • SOURCE SELECTOR (12, 14, 33)

• MULTI JOG (18, 26, 33, 39)

4 MASTER VOLUME control (13) 5 PHONES jack (13) 6 TV DIRECT button (14)

Display window

1 EQ indicator (30) 2 C.TONE indicator (31) 3 VIRTUAL SB indicator (38) 4 and indicator (35) 5 AUDIO P. (position) indicator (14) 6 Neo:6 indicator (36) 7 BASS indicator (30) 8 Tuner operation indicators (32)

TUNED, ST (stereo)

9 AUTO MUTING indicator (33) 0 SLEEP indicator (15)

7 SETTING button (18, 32) 8 ADJUST button (26, 32) 9 SURROUND button (39) p Remote sensor (4) q Display window (see below) w • SET button (17, 18, 26)

• TUNER PRESET button (33)

- ATT (attenuator) indicator (30) = Digital signal format indicators (13, 34 – 36)

LPCM (Linear PCM), DOLBY D (Dolby Digital), DTS, 96/24

~ Signal and speaker indicators (15) ! DSP indicator (36, 37) @ AUTO SR (surround) indicator (39) # 3D indicator (36, 37) $ Main display % Frequency unit indicators

MHz (for FM station), kHz (for AM station)

^ HP (headphones) indicator (13, 36, 37)

Rear panel

1 Power cord (11) 2 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (4) 3 DVD MULTI IN jacks (8)

SUBWOOFER, CENTER, SURR-R, SURR-L

4 ANTENNA terminals (5) 5 DIGITAL IN terminals (11)

• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)

• Optical: 2(DBS), 3(VCR)

6 DIGITAL OUT terminal (11) 7 COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (7 – 10)

VCR IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT

8 VIDEO terminals (7 – 10)

VIDEO (composite video) jacks, S-VIDEO terminals

• Input: DVR/DVD IN (PLAY), VCR IN (PLAY), DBS IN

• Output: DVR OUT (REC), VCR OUT (REC), MONITOR OUT

9 AUDIO jacks (7 – 10)

• Input: DVR/DVD IN (PLAY), VCR IN (PLAY), DBS IN, TV IN

• Output: DVR OUT (REC), VCR OUT (REC), MONITOR OUT

p SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6) q AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (40) w SPEAKERS terminals (6)

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK

Getting started

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110V

127V

220V

230 240V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

Before Installation

General precautions

• 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 and dust.

• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and 35˚C.

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.

• Leave sufficient distance between the receiver and the TV.

Handling the receiver

• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.

• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or cabinet.

• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended period or time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.

Putting batteries in the remote control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.

Press and slide the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

Insert batteries.

Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

Replace the cover.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.

• Supplied butteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued use.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:

(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may

differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel.

Remote sensor

The receiver has a built-in cooling fan which operates while the receiver is turned on. Be sure to leave enough ventilation to obtain sufficient cooling effect.

CAUTION:

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

• Remote control (× 1)

• Batteries (× 2)

• AM loop antenna (× 1)

• FM antenna (× 1)

• Digital coaxial cable (× 1)

•AC plug adaptor (× 1)

To operate the receiver, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Setting the voltage selector

Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.

Select the correct voltage in VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear of the receiver by using a screw driver.

• Check to be sure if the voltage mark is set to the voltage for your area where this unit plugs in.

Voltage mark

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

COAXIAL

FM 75

ANTENNA

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.

If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).

AM antenna connection

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals. Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the black cord to the H terminal. Tu rn the loop until you have the best reception.

• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM loop antenna connected.

FM antenna connection

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable with a connector (IEC or DIN 45325) , disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

FM antenna (supplied)

NOTES

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on the right.

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause poor reception.

LS RS

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 – 16

CENTER SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

FRONT

LINK-

III

OUT

SUB-

WOOFER

COMPU

Connecting the speakers

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

Speaker Layout Diagram

Powered

subwoofer

(SW)

Center speaker (C)

Right front speaker

Connecting the speakers

Turn off all components before making connections.

Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord.

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal (1), then insert the speaker cord (2).

•For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the speakers.

Release the finger from the clamp.

CAUTIONS:

• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω).

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

(R)

Left front speaker

(L)

Surround back speaker (SB)

Right surround speaker (RS)

Left surround speaker (LS)

Connecting the powered subwoofer

By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in digital software.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cord with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.

After connecting all the speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible surround effect. For details, see pages 16, 17, and 21 to 23.

NOTE

You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

VIDEO

VCR

OUT

(REC)

VCR

OUT

(REC)

DVR

OUT (REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

AUDIO

Y P

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

COMPONENT

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

DVR

OUT (REC)

S-VIDEO

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‰Ï Ì

Connecting video components

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals— composite video, S-video, and component video terminals.

• If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not supplied). By using these terminals, you can get a better picture quality in the order:

DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.

Component > S-video > Composite

IMPORTANT:

Component video signals are transmitted only through component video output jacks. Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you cannot record the picture.

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.

In addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV. On the other hand, S-video signals and composite video signals can be converted into each other and transmitted through the

If your video components have AV COMPU LINK terminal

See also page 40 for detailed information about the connection and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.

corresponding output jack. For details about the settings of the conversion, see page 25.

7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its stereo output jacks (DVR/DVD):

Red

White

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

White

Green Blue Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

NOTES

• When connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (DVD VIDEO INPUT) correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly. For details, see page 25.

•You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable. When shipped from the factory, the audio input mode for a DVD recorder and DVD player is set to use the digital coaxial terminal (DIGITAL IN 1 (DVR/DVD)). For details of digital connection, see page 11.

Red

DVD recorder or DVD player

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

Å To left/right audio channel output ı Only for DVD recorder: To left/right audio channel

input

Ç Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input Î To composite video output ‰ To S-video output Ï Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input Ì To component video output

• Connect Y, P

B, and PR correctly.

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

VIDEO

VCR

OUT

(REC)

Y PBP

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

COMPONENT

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

DVR

OUT (REC)

S-VIDEO

VCR

OUT

(REC)

DVR

OUT (REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

AUDIO

SURR-LSURR-RCENTERSUBWOOFER

DVD MULTI IN

ı Ç Î ‰

Ì Ó È Ô

7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN):

This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original highquality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Red

White

Stereo audio cable

Red

(not supplied)

Green Blue Red

White

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

Red

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

Component video cable (not supplied)

DVD recorder or DVD player

NOTE

When connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (DVD VIDEO INPUT) correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly. For details, see page 25.

About “DVD MULTI”

When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source (see page 12), you can enjoy analog discrete output sound (5.1-channel reproduction) from the connected component.

•You may need to select analog discrete output mode on the component.

• When using the headphones, you can listen to the front channel sounds (left and right) only. 3D HEADPHONE mode (see pages 36

• When TV Direct is activated while “DVD MULTI” is selected as the source, the source changes to the last selected source—

• Surround/DSP modes (see pages 34 to 39) are not available for “DVD MULTI.”

NOTES

and 37) is not available.

“DVR/DVD,” “VCR,” and “DBS” (see page 14).

Å To left/right front channel audio output ı Only for DVD recorder: To left/right front channel

audio input

Ç To left/right surround channel audio output Î To center channel audio output ‰ To subwoofer output Ï Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input Ì To composite video output Ó To S-video output È Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input Ô To component video output

• Connect Y, P

B, and PR correctly.

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

VCR

DBS

(PLAY)

DBS

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

(PLAY)

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

VCR

DBS

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

Y PBP

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

COMPONENT

DBS

VCR

OUT (REC)IN(PLAY)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

‰

ÏÌ

Å ı

7 Connecting a VCR

Green Blue Red

Red

White

Red

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

VCR

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

Component video cable (not supplied)

NOTES

• When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VCR VIDEO INPUT) correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly. For details, see page 25.

•You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable. When shipped from the factory, the audio input mode for a video component other than DVD recorder and DVD player is set to use the digital optical terminal (DIGITAL IN 3 (VCR)). For details of digital connection, see page 11.

7 Connecting a DBS tuner

Å To left/right audio channel output ı To left/right audio channel input Ç To composite video input Î To composite video output ‰ To S-video output Ï To S-video input Ì To component video output

B, and PR correctly.

White

• Connect Y, P

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

Red

DBS tuner

You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable. When shipped from the factory, the audio input mode for a TV is set to use the digital optical terminal (DIGITAL IN 2 (DBS)). For details of digital connection, see page 11.

NOTE

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

Å To left/right audio channel output ı To composite video output Ç To S-video output

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

TVDBS

ININ

MONITOR

OUT OUT

SUB-

WOOFER

DBS

MONITOR

OUT

Y PB PR

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

COMPONENT

Å ı

Ç Î ‰

7 Connecting a TV

Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

Red

White

Stereo audio cable

White

(not supplied)

Green Blue

Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

NOTES

•You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable. For details of digital connection, see page 11.

• When connecting a TV through the COMPONENT MONITOR

OUT jacks, the on-screen display does not appear on the TV screen (see page 25).

Red

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

Å To left/right audio channel input ı To left/right audio channel output Ç To composite video input Î To S-video input ‰ To component video input

• Connect Y, P

B, and PR correctly.

IMPORTANT:

Audio signals come out through the MONITOR OUT (L/R) jacks ONLY when TV Direct is in use (see page 14). Connect these jacks to the audio input jacks corresponding to the video connection; otherwise, no sound comes out of the TV speaker when TV Direct is in use.

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

PCM/ STREAM

DIGITAL OUT

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

DIGITAL IN

3(VCR)2(DBS)1(DVR/DVD)

Digital connection

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7 to 10.

Digital coaxial cable (supplied: 1 cable)

Digital optical cable (not supplied)

7 Digital output terminal

You can connect any digital components which have an optical digital input terminal.

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

Connecting digital recording equipment to the DIGITAL OUT terminal enables you to perform digital-to-digital recording.

7 Digital input terminals

NOTE

The digital signal format transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is the same as that of the input signal. For example, when the DTS signals are input, the DTS signals are transmitted.

When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (supplied).

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the 2(DBS) or 3(VCR) terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).

Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug.

NOTES

• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components: – 1(DVR/DVD): For DVD recorder or DVD player – 2(DBS): For DBS tuner – 3(VCR): For VCR If you connect other components, change the digital input

(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 24.

• Select the digital input mode. See “Selecting the analog or digital input mode” on page 12.

• When you want to operate the connected component (except DBS tuner) using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system (see pages 40 and 41), connect them also as described on pages 7 to 10.

Connecting the power cord

When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not plug in before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear of the receiver and all connection procedures are complete.

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.

NOTES

•Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the

antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.

• The preset settings such as preset channels and sound

adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases: – When you unplug the power cord. – When a power failure occurs.

• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied AC plug adaptor.

Basic operations

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The on-screen display appears on the TV screen for 5 seconds (except “turning off the sounds temporarily”) to show the indication in the following cases:

– When you select the source (see right column). – When you adjust the volume (see page 13). – When you turn off the sounds temporarily (see page 15).

– When you select the Surround/DSP modes (see page 39). To cancel the function, set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “SUPERIMPOSE: OFF” (see page 25).

Source lamps

Select the source to play

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you want appears on the display.

The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in red.

• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as follows:

DVD MULTI: Select for the DVD player using the analog

discrete output mode (5.1-channel

DVR/DVD (DGT)*: Select for the DVD recorder or DVD player. VCR (DIGITAL)*: Select for the VCR. DBS (DIGITAL)*: Select for the DBS tuner. TV (DIGITAL)*: Select for the TV. FM: Select for an FM broadcast. AM: Select for an AM broadcast.

reproduction).

When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Turn on the power

Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control).

The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red.

Current source name appears.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control) again. The standby lamp lights in red.

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

•For the tuner, press FM/AM. Each time you press FM/AM, the band alternates between “FM” and “AM.”

* Selecting the analog or digital input mode

For a component you have connected using both the analog connection and the digital connection methods (see pages 7 to 11), you need to select the correct input mode.

•You can select the digital input only for sources which you have selected digital input terminals for. (See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 24.)

From the remote control ONLY:

Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select the analog or digital input mode.

• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between the analog input (“ANALOG”) and the digital input (“DGTL AUTO”). This setting is memorized for each source.

DGTL AUTO: Select for the digital input mode. The receiver

automatically detects the incoming signal format, then the digital signal format indicator (LPCM, DOLBY D, DTS, or DTS 96/24) for the detected signal lights up.

ANALOG: Select for the analog input mode.

Initial setting: DGTL AUTO

NOTE

When you select “DVD MULTI,” “FM,” or “AM” as the source, the analog and digital input mode is not available.

NOTE

A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.

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Adjust the volume

Selecting the digital decode mode

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote control).

To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on the remote control).

• When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication appears on the display for a while.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any sources. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

NOTE

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to “50” (maximum).

Listening with headphones

You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi-channel software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the front channels while playing multi-channel software.)

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel to activate the HEADPHONE mode.

The HP (headphone) indicator lights up on the display.

•You can also enjoy the Surround/DSP mode through the headphones—3D HEADPHONE mode. For details, see pages 36 and 37.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack cancels the HEADPHONE (or 3D HEADPHONE) mode and activates the speakers.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume:

• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume

can damage both the headphones and your hearing.

• Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from

the speakers.

If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS software with “DGTL AUTO” selected (see page 12), follow the procedure below:

• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.

• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SOUND, then press DECODE to select “DOLBY D” or “DTS.”

• Each time you press DECODE, the digital decode mode changes as follows:

•To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select “DOLBY D.”

•To play back software encoded with DTS, select “DTS.”

NOTES

• When you turn off the power or select another source, “DOLBY D” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital decode mode is automatically reset to “DGTL AUTO.”

• After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target source, press the corresponding source selecting button before operation; otherwise, the remote control may not work as you intend.

The following digital signal format indicators on the display indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.

LPCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.

DOLBY D: • Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes in.

• Flashes when “DOLBY D” is selected for any software other than Dolby Digital.

DTS: • Lights up when conventional DTS signal comes

in.

• Flashes when “DTS” is selected for any software other than DTS.

DTS 96/24: Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in.

NOTE

When “DGTL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signal, no digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.

When operating the receiver

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using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Adjusting the subwoofer audio position

If the subwoofer sound is much reinforced for stereo sound compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the subwoofer audio position. The subwoofer output level is automatically decreased by the selected value when you are listening in stereo. The AUDIO P. indicator lights up when this function is activated.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SOUND, then press A.POSITION repeatedly.

• Each time you press A.POSITION, the subwoofer audio position level changes as follows:

AUDIO P. indicator

Activating TV Direct

TV Direct enables you to use this receiver as an AV selector

while the receiver is turned off.

When TV Direct is activated, the pictures and sounds go from the video components such as DVD player to the TV through this receiver. Thus, you can use the video components and the TV as if they were connected directly.

• This function takes effect for the following sources—DVR/DVD, VCR, and DBS.

To activate (or deactivate) TV Direct, follow the procedure below:

Press TV DIRECT.

All the indications disappear, then the source lamp of the current source lights in green.

Turn on the video component and TV.

Select the target video component.

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until one of the source lamps—DVR/DVD, VCR, or DBS—lights in green.

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons— DVR/DVD, VCR, or DBS.

The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in green.

To cancel TV Direct and turn off the receiver, press

STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or AUDIO on the remote control). The receiver is turned off and the standby lamp lights up.

To cancel TV Direct and turn on the receiver, press TV DIRECT again. The receiver is turned on and the source lamp currently selected lights in red.

NOTES

• When TV Direct is activated, you cannot enjoy any of the sound

effects the receiver produces, and cannot use the speakers connected to the receiver.

• When TV Direct is activated while “DVD MULTI,” “FM,” or “AM” is

selected as the source, the source changes to the last selected source—“DVR/DVD,” “VCR,” or “DBS.”

The smaller the number becomes, the more the level decreases automatically when listening in stereo.

• If no adjustment is required, select “OFF” (initial setting).

NOTES

• The minimum subwoofer output level is –10 dB. Ex.: When setting the subwoofer output level to “–8 (dB)” and

the subwoofer audio position to “–4 (dB),” the subwoofer output level when listening in stereo will be –10 dB.

To adjust the subwoofer output level, see page 29.

• This function is not available when the Surround/DSP mode is activated or “DVD MULTI” is selected.

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JVC RX-F31S Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warnings, Cautions, and Others

Table of Contents

Parts identification

Getting started

Before Installation

Putting batteries in the remote control

Checking the supplied accessories

Setting the voltage selector

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Connecting the speakers

Connecting video components

Connecting the power cord

Basic operations

Select the source to play

Turn on the power

Adjust the volume

Selecting the digital decode mode

Adjusting the subwoofer audio position

Activating TV Direct