JVC RX-7042S, RX-7040B manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply.

Checking the Supplied Accessories Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the receiver.

The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

•Remote Control (1)

•Batteries (2)

•AM Loop Antenna (1)

•FM Antenna (1)

FM antenna connections

AB

	75	75
FM		FM
CO	AXIAL
		COAXIAL

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, insert the two supplied batteries

first.
1	2	3
	R6(SUM-3)/
	AA(15F)

ANTENNA

AM

EXT

FM 75

COAXIAL

FM Antenna (supplied)

AM

LOOP

Outdoor FM Antenna Cable (not supplied)

1.Press and slide the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

2.Insert the batteries.

• Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3.Replace the cover.

If the remote control cannot transmit signals or operate the receiver correctly, replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.

Notes:

•Supplied batteries are for the initial setup. Replace for continued use.

•After replacing the batteries, set the manufacturers’ codes again (see pages from 42 to 44).

Connect the supplied FM antenna as temporary measure to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal—A

If reception is poor, connect the outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)—B

1.Disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

2.Connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with the standard type connector).

AM antenna connections

Turn the loop until you have the

ANTENNA best reception.

AM

EXT

AM

LOOP

	AM Loop Antenna
	(supplied)
FM 75	Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of
COAXIAL	the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

•Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:

(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

•Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.

•Always replace both batteries at the same time.

•Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

1 2 3

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Notes:

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as illustrated.

• 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 (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

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