JVC RX-554VBK manual On the front panel only, From the remote control only, Adjusting the Volume

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Adjusting the Volume

On the front panel:

 

MASTER VOLUME

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME

+

clockwise.

To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.

From the remote control:

To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.

VOLUME +

To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the Front Speakers

 

 

On the front panel only:

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

When you have connected two sets of front speakers, you

1

2

 

 

can select which to use. Pressing SPEAKERS 1 or

_ON ÑOFF

 

SPEAKERS 2 activiates the respective set of speakers.

 

To use the set of speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, press

SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the _ON position, and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the Ñ OFF position.

To use the set of speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals, press

SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the _ON position, and press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the Ñ OFF position.

To use both set of speakers, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the _ON position.

To use neither set of speakers, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the Ñ OFF position.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control only:

Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all

speakers and headphones connected.

MUTING

“MUTE” appears on the display and the volume turns off.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

Turning MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. 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 “62” (maximum).

Notes:

When only one set of the front speakers is connected to either the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 or 2 terminals, do not press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the _ON position. If you do, no sound comes out of the front speakers.

The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 do not affect the sound output of the center and rear speakers.

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Contents RX-554VBK To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock Center Speaker Level Rear Speaker Level Effect Level For actual setting procedures, see pages 22 toTable of Contents Remote Control Parts IdentificationFront Panel RX-554VBK Easy Set Up & OperationsTurn on the power Handling the receiver Getting StartedGeneral LocationsConnecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna ConnectionsAM Antenna Connections Getting Started Connecting the front speakersConnecting the rear and center speakers Connecting the SpeakersConnecting the subwoofer Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsAudio component connections If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 terminals Video component connectionsPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the Power CordOn the front panel From the remote controlTurning the Power On and Off Basic OperationsSelecting the Front Speakers From the remote control onlyAdjusting the Volume On the front panel onlyRecording a Source Listening with HeadphonesTo listen with only headphones Basic OperationsUsing the Sleep Timer Basic SettingsAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Listening at Low Volume LoudnessSelecting the Center Speaker Size Basic SettingsWhen the shut-off time comes To cancel the Sleep TimerOne Touch Operation To store the sound settingsTo recall the sound settings To cancel the One Touch Operation functionReceiving Radio Broadcasts Tuning in Stations ManuallyUsing Preset Tuning To store the preset stationsPress 10 keys to select a preset channel number To cancel a stored preset stationTo tune in a preset station Press Control @/ # to select a preset channelPress TUNER/BAND so that the Control %/ Þ/ @ Selecting the FM Reception Mode#buttons work for tuner settings Receiving Radio BroadcastsUsing the Preset SEA Modes Selecting Your Favorite SEA ModeTo cancel the preset SEA mode Press SEA Preset to select the effect level Using the Preset SEA ModesOn surround modes On JVC 3D Phonic modeOn the DAP mode Activating the Surround Sounds3DTHEATR Using JVC 3D-PHONIC ModesActivating the Surround Sounds 3DACTIONPress Control @ / #to adjust the effect level To cancel the 3D-PHONIC modePress Effect to select the effect level Using the DAP Modes PavilionHall Press Rear +/- to adjust the rear speaker output level Press Control @/ #to adjust the rear speaker output levelTo cancel the DAP mode Select OFF in step DAP indicator goes off from the displayThis case Select Prologic or Theater Select Phantom for center modeSelect 3CHLOGIC Select Normal or Wide for center mode Speaker Arrangements for Surround Modes3CHLOGIC Preparing for Surround ModesPrologic TheaterNormal Press Control @/ # to select the center modeDelay WideDelay 1 Delay 2 Delay If necessary, adjust the speaker output balance as followsPress Test again to stop the test tone Press Effect to adjust the effect levelPress Test to start checking the speaker output BalanceSelect OFF in above Using Surround ModesTo cancel surround mode From the front panelSynchronized Recording Compu Link Remote Control SystemRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Automatic Source SelectionStarts playback To operate JVC audio components using this remote controlOperating Other Components Starts playingYou can always perform the following operations on the TV Operating Other ComponentsProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingAmplifier SpecificationsFM tuner IHF AM tunerGeneral HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1297OFMMDWJEM

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