JVC RX-554VBK FM Antenna Connections, AM Antenna Connections, Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

123

FM Antenna

ANTENNA

Extend the FM antenna horizontally.

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

Outside FM Antenna Cable

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

GND

1

2

3

7/16 in.

AM

LOOP

AM

13/16 in.

EXT

(10 mm)

 

 

(20 mm)

Note:

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire going to an outside antenna), disconnect the supplied FM wire antenna.

How to strip the 75 Ω coaxial cable and connect it to the FM terminals

1.Strip back the outside covering of the 75 Ω coaxial cable to expose the braided metallic mesh about 13/16 inches (20 mm).

2.Pull the mesh back and twist it into a single connector as shown in the illustration above.

3.Strip the insulation about 7/16 inches (10 mm) back from the central wire.

4.Insert the twisted mesh and the central wire to the FM terminals, as shown in the illustration above.

AM Antenna Connections

ANTENNA

Turn the loop until you have

 

 

the best reception.

FM

AM

LOOP

FM 75

GND

AM Loop Antenna

GND

AM

EXT

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

Notes :

Make sure the antenna

conductors do not touch any

other terminals, connecting

cords and power cord. This

could cause poor reception.

If reception is poor, connect an

outdoor single vinyl-covered

wire to the AM EXT terminal.

123

Outdoor Single Vinyl- covered Wire

(Keep the AM loop antenna

connected.)

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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 General Getting StartedLocations Handling the receiverConnecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna ConnectionsAM Antenna Connections Connecting the rear and center speakers Connecting the front speakersConnecting the Speakers Getting StartedConnecting 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 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/ @Using 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 the DAP mode On JVC 3D Phonic modeActivating the Surround Sounds On surround modesActivating the Surround Sounds Using JVC 3D-PHONIC Modes3DACTION 3DTHEATRPress Control @ / #to adjust the effect level To cancel the 3D-PHONIC modePress Effect to select the effect level Using the DAP Modes PavilionHall 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 SpecificationsFM tuner IHF AM tunerGeneral HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty AUDIO-2 1297OFMMDWJEM

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