JVC RX-554VBK Basic Settings, Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance, Using the Sleep Timer

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Basic Settings

Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.

On the front panel only:

SETTING

1. Press SETTING so that the Control % / Þ/ @/ # buttons work for adjusting the balance.

The lamp above the button lights up.

2. Press Control % / Þ until “BALANCE” appears on the display.

3. Press Control @/ # to adjust the balance.

• Pressing Control @decreases the right channel output.

• Pressing Control #decreases the left channel output.

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)

Human ears are not sensitive to bass at low volume. To compensate for this, the Loudness function automatically boosts the bass level as you lower the volume.

On the front panel only:

1.Press SETTING so that the Control %/ Þ/ @ / #buttons work for setting the Loudness function.

The lamp above the button lights up.

2.Press Control % / Þuntil “LOUDNESS” appears on the display.

3.Press Control @/ # to set the Loudness function to “ON” or “OFF.”

• Select “ON ” to activate the Loudness function.

The LOUDNESS indicator lights up on the display.

•Select “OFF” to cancel it. The indicator goes off.

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

On the front panel only:

1.Press SETTING so that the Control %/ Þ/ @ / #buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer.

The lamp above the button lights up.

2.Press Control % / Þuntil “SLEEP” appears on the display.

3.Press Control @/ # to set the shut-off time. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

Each time you press the button, the shut-off time on the display changes as follows:

1020304050607080

0 (Canceled)

Note:

If the balance is not set at the center, “BALANCE@” or “BALANCE #” will appear in step 2.

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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 Front Panel Remote ControlParts Identification RX-554VBK Easy Set Up & OperationsTurn on the power General Getting StartedLocations Handling the receiverAM Antenna Connections Connecting the FM and AM AntennasFM Antenna Connections Connecting the rear and center speakers Connecting the front speakersConnecting the Speakers Getting StartedAudio component connections Connecting the subwooferConnecting Audio/Video Components If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 terminals Video component connectionsPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the Power CordTurning the Power On and Off From the remote controlBasic Operations On the front panelAdjusting the Volume From the remote control onlyOn the front panel only Selecting the Front SpeakersTo listen with only headphones Listening with HeadphonesBasic Operations Recording a SourceAdjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance Basic SettingsListening at Low Volume Loudness Using the Sleep TimerWhen the shut-off time comes Basic SettingsTo cancel the Sleep Timer Selecting the Center Speaker SizeTo recall the sound settings To store the sound settingsTo cancel the One Touch Operation function One Touch OperationUsing Preset Tuning Tuning in Stations ManuallyTo store the preset stations Receiving Radio BroadcastsTo tune in a preset station To cancel a stored preset stationPress Control @/ # to select a preset channel Press 10 keys to select a preset channel number#buttons work for tuner settings Selecting the FM Reception ModeReceiving Radio Broadcasts Press TUNER/BAND so that the Control %/ Þ/ @To cancel the preset SEA mode Using the Preset SEA ModesSelecting Your Favorite SEA Mode Press SEA Preset to select the effect level Using the Preset SEA ModesOn the DAP mode On JVC 3D Phonic modeActivating the Surround Sounds On surround modesActivating the Surround Sounds Using JVC 3D-PHONIC Modes3DACTION 3DTHEATRPress Effect to select the effect level Press Control @ / #to adjust the effect levelTo cancel the 3D-PHONIC mode Hall Using the DAP ModesPavilion To cancel the DAP mode Press Control @/ #to adjust the rear speaker output levelSelect OFF in step DAP indicator goes off from the display Press Rear +/- to adjust the rear speaker output levelSelect 3CHLOGIC Select Normal or Wide for center mode Select Prologic or Theater Select Phantom for center modeSpeaker Arrangements for Surround Modes This casePrologic Preparing for Surround ModesTheater 3CHLOGICDelay Press Control @/ # to select the center modeWide NormalDelay 1 Delay 2 Delay If necessary, adjust the speaker output balance as followsPress Test to start checking the speaker output Press Effect to adjust the effect levelBalance Press Test again to stop the test toneTo cancel surround mode Using Surround ModesFrom the front panel Select OFF in aboveRemote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver Compu Link Remote Control SystemAutomatic Source Selection Synchronized RecordingOperating Other Components To operate JVC audio components using this remote controlStarts playing Starts playbackYou can always perform the following operations on the TV Operating Other ComponentsProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingAmplifier SpecificationsGeneral FM tuner IHFAM tuner HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1297OFMMDWJEM

RX-554VBK specifications

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