JVC RX-554VBK manual Using the Preset SEA Modes, Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

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Using the Preset SEA Modes

The preset SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

On the front panel:

1. Press PRESET SEA so that the Control %/ Þ / @ /

PRESET SEA

# buttons work for preset SEA setting.

The lamp above the button lights up.

2.Press Control % / Þuntil the preset SEA mode you want appears on the display.

The SEA indicator also lights up on the display.

Each time you press the button, the preset SEA modes change as follows:

Movie Sports Music

OFF

3. Press Control @ / # to select the effect level.

Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows:

When “Movie” is selected:

MOVIE 1MOVIE 2MOVIE 3

When “Sports” is selected:

SPORTS1SPORTS2SPORTS3

When “Music” is selected:

JAZZ 1JAZZ 2ROCK 1ROCK 2

COUNTRY2COUNTRY1MUSICAL2 MUSICAL1

Movie:

Adds breadth to sounds so you feel like you are in a movie theater.

 

 

Sports:

Makes sounds exciting.

 

 

Music:

Select one of the modes below.

 

JAZZ:

Gives a feeling of a live atmosphere. Good for

 

 

acoustic music.

 

ROCK:

Gives a heavy sound. Both high and low frequencies

 

 

are boosted.

 

MUSICAL:

Enhances the mid-frequency range, which the human

 

 

voice is mostly made up of.

 

COUNTRY: Enhances the high-frequency range so that

 

 

instruments such the violin and banjo are emphasized.

 

 

OFF:

No preset SEA mode is applied (See below).

 

 

 

To cancel the preset SEA mode

Select “OFF” in step 2 above.

The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

Notes:

The preset SEA modes cannot be used for recording.

When you turn on the preset SEA mode, the mode with its effect level previously selected is recalled at first.

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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 Handling the receiver Getting StartedGeneral LocationsAM Antenna Connections Connecting the FM and AM AntennasFM Antenna Connections Getting Started Connecting the front speakersConnecting the rear and center speakers Connecting the SpeakersAudio 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 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 BroadcastsTo 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 surround modes On JVC 3D Phonic modeOn the DAP mode Activating the Surround Sounds3DTHEATR Using JVC 3D-PHONIC ModesActivating the Surround Sounds 3DACTIONPress Effect to select the effect level Press Control @ / #to adjust the effect levelTo cancel the 3D-PHONIC mode Hall Using the DAP ModesPavilion 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 SpecificationsGeneral FM tuner IHFAM tuner HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1297OFMMDWJEM

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