JVC RX-554VBK manual Compu Link Remote Control System, Automatic Source Selection

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COMPU LINK Remote Control System

The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver.

To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks with the cable (monaural mini-plug supplied with those components):

COMPU LINK – 3

(SYNCHRO)

CD player

Cassette deck

 

Turntable

This remote control system allows you to use the four functions listed below.

Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver

You can control JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, see page 34.

Automatic Source Selection

When you press the play (3) button on a connected component or on its own remote control, the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to the component. On the other hand, if you select a new source on the receiver or the remote control, the selected component begins playing immediately.

In both cases, the previously selected source continues playing without sound for a few seconds.

Automatic Power On/Off (only possible with the COMPU LINK-3 connection)

Both the CD player and cassette deck turn on and off with the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the CD player or cassette deck will turn on automatically, depending on which component has been previously selected. When you turn off the receiver, both the CD player and cassette deck will turn off.

Synchronized Recording

Synchronized recording means the cassette deck starts recording as soon as a CD (or a record) begins playing.

To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:

1Put a tape in the cassette deck, and a disc in the CD player (or a record on the turntable).

2Press the record (¦) button and the pause (8) button on the cassette deck at the same time.

This puts the cassette deck into recording pause.

If you do not press the record (¦) button and pause (8) button at the same time, the synchronized recording will not start.

3Press the play (3) button on the CD player (or on the turntable).

The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts, the cassette deck starts recording. When the play ends, the cassette deck enters recording pause, and stops about 4 seconds later.

Notes:

Without connecting the audio components with RCA pin plugs as described on page 8, the COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate the components.

Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.

Notes:

During synchronized recording, the selected source cannot be changed.

If your CD player is playing in program mode, a 4-second blank is recorded between tracks so that the music scan feature of your cassette deck can be used on the recorded tape.

If the power of any component is shut off during synchronized recording, the COMPU LINK remote control system may not operate properly. In this case, you must start again from the beginning.

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Contents RX-554VBK To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock For actual setting procedures, see pages 22 to Center Speaker Level Rear Speaker Level Effect LevelTable of Contents Remote Control Parts IdentificationFront Panel Easy Set Up & Operations RX-554VBKTurn on the power Getting Started GeneralLocations Handling the receiverConnecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna ConnectionsAM Antenna Connections Connecting the front speakers Connecting the rear and center speakersConnecting the Speakers Getting StartedConnecting the subwoofer Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsAudio component connections Video component connections If your audio components have a Compu LINK-3 terminalsConnecting the Power Cord Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlFrom the remote control Turning the Power On and OffBasic Operations On the front panelFrom the remote control only Adjusting the VolumeOn the front panel only Selecting the Front SpeakersListening with Headphones To listen with only headphonesBasic Operations Recording a SourceBasic Settings Adjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceListening at Low Volume Loudness Using the Sleep TimerBasic Settings When the shut-off time comesTo cancel the Sleep Timer Selecting the Center Speaker SizeTo store the sound settings To recall the sound settingsTo cancel the One Touch Operation function One Touch OperationTuning in Stations Manually Using Preset TuningTo store the preset stations Receiving Radio BroadcastsTo cancel a stored preset station To tune in a preset stationPress Control @/ # to select a preset channel Press 10 keys to select a preset channel numberSelecting the FM Reception Mode #buttons work for tuner settingsReceiving Radio Broadcasts Press TUNER/BAND so that the Control %/ Þ/ @Using the Preset SEA Modes Selecting Your Favorite SEA ModeTo cancel the preset SEA mode Using the Preset SEA Modes Press SEA Preset to select the effect levelOn JVC 3D Phonic mode On the DAP modeActivating the Surround Sounds On surround modesUsing JVC 3D-PHONIC Modes Activating the Surround Sounds3DACTION 3DTHEATRPress Control @ / #to adjust the effect level To cancel the 3D-PHONIC modePress Effect to select the effect level Using the DAP Modes PavilionHall Press Control @/ #to adjust the rear speaker output level To cancel the DAP modeSelect OFF in step DAP indicator goes off from the display Press Rear +/- to adjust the rear speaker output levelSelect Prologic or Theater Select Phantom for center mode Select 3CHLOGIC Select Normal or Wide for center modeSpeaker Arrangements for Surround Modes This casePreparing for Surround Modes PrologicTheater 3CHLOGICPress Control @/ # to select the center mode DelayWide NormalIf necessary, adjust the speaker output balance as follows Delay 1 Delay 2 DelayPress Effect to adjust the effect level Press Test to start checking the speaker outputBalance Press Test again to stop the test toneUsing Surround Modes To cancel surround modeFrom the front panel Select OFF in aboveCompu Link Remote Control System Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the ReceiverAutomatic Source Selection Synchronized RecordingTo operate JVC audio components using this remote control Operating Other ComponentsStarts playing Starts playbackOperating Other Components You can always perform the following operations on the TVTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionSpecifications AmplifierFM tuner IHF AM tunerGeneral HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1297OFMMDWJEM

RX-554VBK specifications

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