RX-F31S
INSTRUCTIONS
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
English
Warnings, Cautions, and Others
STANDBY/ON
Table of Contents
AV COMPU LINK remote control system
English
Operating other manufacturers’ products
English
Parts identification
Remote control
English
Front panel
Display window
Rear panel
Before Installation
Putting batteries in the remote control
Checking the supplied accessories
Setting the voltage selector
Connecting the FM and AM antennas
English
AM antenna connection
FM antenna connection
Connecting the speakers
Speaker Layout Diagram
Connecting the speakers
Connecting the powered subwoofer
Connecting video components
English
Ç Î ‰ Ï Ì
Turn off all components before making connections
English
Å ı Ç Î ‰ Ï
Turn off all components before making connections
È Only for DVD recorder: To S-videoinput
7 Connecting a VCR
7Connecting a DBS tuner
‰ Ï Ì
English
Turn off all components before making connections
7Connecting a TV
English
Connecting the power cord
English
Digital connection
7 Digital output terminal
1 Turn on the power
Basic operations
2 Select the source to play
Selecting the analog or digital input mode
3 Adjust the volume
Selecting the digital decode mode
Listening with headphones
From the remote control ONLY
Adjusting the subwoofer audio position
Activating TV Direct
From the remote control ONLY
From the remote control
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer
Turning off the sounds temporarily
Changing the display brightness
Basic adjustment of auto memory
Basic settings
From the remote control ONLY
1Take your position where you listen to the sound
English
When your clapping sound is detected successfully
When finishing to show the setting values
•When “SILENT” appears twice in succession
•When “MANUAL” appears
Basic setting items
Operation through on-screendisplay menus
Menu operation buttons
English
Setup menu configuration
SETTING MENU
SETTING MENU
SETTING MENU
Menu operating procedure
2 To select “SETTING MENU,” press SET
Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal
English
Setting the items
7Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER
English
4 Press SET
7Setting the speaker distance
From the remote control
English
C L LS SB
7Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFEROUT
7Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER
7Setting the low frequency effect attenuator
English
Using the Midnight mode —MIDNIGHTMODE
From the remote control
Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”
English
Superimposing the menus —SUPERIMPOSE
Sound adjustments
Basic adjustment items
From the remote control
Operation through on-screendisplay menus
ADJUST MENU ADJUST MENU
ADJUST MENU
ADJUST MENU
ADJUST MENU
Menu operating procedure
2 To select “ADJUST MENU,” press SET
English
MENU.”
Adjusting the items
From the remote control
English
Button indications on the screen
7Selecting the subwoofer sound phase—
SUBWOOFER PHASE
7Attenuating the input signal—INPUTATT
From the remote control
7Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes —EFFECT
From the remote control
From the remote control
English
Tuning in to stations manually
Using preset tuning
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing
Tuner operations
Selecting the FM reception mode
To tune in a preset station
From the remote control
2Press TUNER PRESET
Creating realistic sound fields
Reproducing theater ambience
Introducing the Surround modes
English
English
Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic
3D HEADPHONE mode
About other digital signals
English
DTS 96/24
Introducing the DSP modes
All Channel Stereo mode ALL CH ST
3D HEADPHONE mode
English
Using the Surround/DSP modes
English
About the DSP modes
Virtual Surround Back
Activating the Surround/DSP modes
When you select “AUTO SURR” Auto Surround
From the remote control
English
AV COMPU LINK remote control system
English
Connections 1: AV COMPU LINK connection
Connections 2: Video cable connection
Connecting procedure
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode
Automatic power on/off
English
Operating other JVC products
English
7 TV
7VCR
1Set the mode selector to “DVR.”
English
2Press and hold DVR/DVD 3Press DVR/DVD
5Release DVR/DVD
Operating other manufacturers’ products
English
1Press and hold TV 2Press TV
4Release TV
English
1Press and hold VCR 2Press VCR
4Release VCR
5Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR
English
1Press and hold DBS 2Press DBS
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
English
Specifications
Output Power
English
Amplifier
RX-F31S HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
220V
240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
RX-F31S
INSTRUCTIONS
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
LVT1306-011B
Warnings, Cautions, and Others
Operating other manufacturers’ products
Table of Contents
AV COMPU LINK remote control system
Remote control
Parts identification
Front panel
Display window
Rear panel
6 7 8
Before Installation
Putting batteries in the remote control
Checking the supplied accessories
Setting the voltage selector
FM antenna connection
Connecting the FM and AM antennas
AM antenna connection
Connecting the speakers
Speaker Layout Diagram
Connecting the speakers
Connecting the powered subwoofer
Connecting video components
Ç Î ‰ Ï Ì
Turn off all components before making connections
Red White Stereo audio cable not supplied White
È Only for DVD recorder: To S-videoinput
Å ı Ç Î ‰ Ï
Turn off all components before making connections
7 Connecting a VCR
7Connecting a DBS tuner
‰ Ï Ì
Turn off all components before making connections
7Connecting a TV
Turn off all components before making connections
Connecting the power cord
Digital connection
7Digital output terminal
Turn off all components before making connections
1 Turn on the power
Selecting the analog or digital input mode
To turn off the power into standby
Press STANDBY/ON or AUDIO on the remote control
3 Adjust the volume
Selecting the digital decode mode
Listening with headphones
From the remote control ONLY
Adjusting the subwoofer audio position
From the remote control ONLY
From the remote control
Activating TV Direct
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer
Basic adjustment of auto memory
Signal and speaker indicators on the display
From the remote control ONLY
Basic settings
From the remote control ONLY
1Take your position where you listen to the sound
NOTES
When your clapping sound is detected successfully
When finishing to show the setting values
•When “SILENT” appears twice in succession
•When “MANUAL” appears
Basic setting items
Operation through on-screendisplay menus
Menu operation buttons
On the front panel
TOP MENU
Menu operating procedure
2To select “SETTING MENU,” press SET
Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal
Button indications on the screen
4Press SET
Setting the items
7Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER
7Setting the speaker distance
From the remote control
C L LS SB
NOTES
Setting bass sound
7Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFEROUT
7Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER
7Setting the low frequency effect attenuator
NOTES
Using the Midnight mode —MIDNIGHTMODE
From the remote control
Superimposing the menus —SUPERIMPOSE
Sound adjustments
Basic adjustment items
From the remote control
Operation through on-screendisplay menus
Setup menu configuration
ADJUST MENU ADJUST MENU
ADJUST MENU
ADJUST MENU
Menu operating procedure
Then press 5 or ∞ to select “ADJUST
2To select “ADJUST MENU,” press SET
1 To show “TOP MENU,” press MENU
Adjusting the items
From the remote control
Button indications on the screen
2 1,
7Selecting the subwoofer sound phase—
SUBWOOFER PHASE
7Attenuating the input signal—INPUTATT
From the remote control
7Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes —EFFECT
From the remote control
From the remote control
7Making the center tone soft or sharp —CENTERTONE
Tuning in to stations manually
Using preset tuning
Setting the AM tuner interval spacing
To store the preset stations
Selecting the FM reception mode
To tune in a preset station
From the remote control
2Press TUNER PRESET
Creating realistic sound fields
Reproducing theater ambience
Introducing the Surround modes
Dolby Digital
Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic
DTS Digital Surround
3D HEADPHONE mode
About other digital signals
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
All Channel Stereo mode ALL CH ST
3D HEADPHONE mode
Introducing the DSP modes
MONO FILM
Using the Surround/DSP modes
Incoming Signal Type
About the DSP modes
Virtual Surround Back
When you select “AUTO SURR” Auto Surround
From the remote control
Activating the Surround/DSP modes
On the front panel
AV COMPU LINK remote control system
Connections 1: AV COMPU LINK connection
Connections 2: Video cable connection
NOTES
Connecting procedure
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode
Automatic power on/off
One-touchvideo play
Operating other JVC products
7 TV
7VCR
7DVD recorder or DVD player
5Release DVR/DVD
1Set the mode selector to “DVR.”
2Press and hold DVR/DVD 3Press DVR/DVD
Operating other manufacturers’ products
1Press and hold TV 2Press TV
4Release TV
5Try to operate your TV by pressing TV
1Press and hold VCR 2Press VCR
4Release VCR
5Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR
Manufacturers’ codes for VCR
1Press and hold DBS 2Press DBS
Troubleshooting
Power
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Specifications
Output Power
Amplifier
FM tuner IHF
RX-F31S HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
220V
240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
RX-F31S
INSTRUCTIONS
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
LVT1306-012A
Warnings, Cautions, and Others
Operating other manufacturers’ products
Table of Contents
AV COMPU LINK remote control system
Remote control
Parts identification
Front panel
Display window
Rear panel
6 7 8
Before Installation
Putting batteries in the remote control
Checking the supplied accessories
Setting the voltage selector
FM antenna connection
Connecting the FM and AM antennas
AM antenna connection
Connecting the speakers
Speaker Layout Diagram
Connecting the speakers
Connecting the powered subwoofer
Connecting video components
Ç Î ‰ Ï Ì
Turn off all components before making connections
Red White Stereo audio cable not supplied White
È Only for DVD recorder: To S-videoinput
Å ı Ç Î ‰ Ï
Turn off all components before making connections
7 Connecting a VCR
7Connecting a DBS tuner
‰ Ï Ì
Turn off all components before making connections
7Connecting a TV
Turn off all components before making connections
Connecting the power cord
Digital connection
7Digital output terminal
Turn off all components before making connections
1 Turn on the power
Selecting the analog or digital input mode
To turn off the power into standby
Press STANDBY/ON or AUDIO on the remote control
3 Adjust the volume
Selecting the digital decode mode
Listening with headphones
From the remote control ONLY
Adjusting the subwoofer audio position
From the remote control ONLY
From the remote control
Activating TV Direct
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer
Basic adjustment of auto memory
Signal and speaker indicators on the display
From the remote control ONLY
Basic settings
From the remote control ONLY
1Take your position where you listen to the sound
NOTES
When your clapping sound is detected successfully
When finishing displaying the setting values
•When “SILENT” appears twice in succession
•When “MANUAL” appears
Basic setting items
Operation through on-screendisplay menus
On the front panel
Register your subwoofer.
Setup menu configuration
SETTING MENU
SETTING MENU
SETTING MENU
Menu operating procedure
2To select “SETTING MENU,” press SET
Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal
Button indications on the screen
Setting the items
Setting the speakers
7Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER
4Press SET
7Setting the speaker distance
From the remote control
C L LS SB
NOTES
Setting bass sound
7Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFEROUT
7Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER
7Setting the low frequency effect attenuator
NOTES
Using the Midnight mode —MIDNIGHTMODE
From the remote control
Superimposing the menus —SUPERIMPOSE
Sound adjustments
Basic adjustment items
From the remote control
Operation through on-screendisplay menus
Setup menu configuration
ADJUST MENU ADJUST MENU
ADJUST MENU
ADJUST MENU
Menu operating procedure
Then press 5 or ∞ to select “ADJUST
2To select “ADJUST MENU,” press SET
1 To show “TOP MENU,” press MENU
Adjusting the items
From the remote control
Button indications on the screen
2 1,
7Selecting the subwoofer sound phase—
SUBWOOFER PHASE
7Attenuating the input signal—INPUTATT
From the remote control
7Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes —EFFECT
From the remote control
From the remote control
7Making the center tone soft or sharp —CENTERTONE
Tuning in to stations manually
Using preset tuning
To store the preset stations
From the remote control ONLY
Selecting the FM reception mode
To tune in a preset station
From the remote control
2Press TUNER PRESET
Creating realistic sound fields
Reproducing theater ambience
Introducing the Surround modes
Dolby Digital
Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic
DTS Digital Surround
3D HEADPHONE mode
About other digital signals
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
All Channel Stereo mode ALL CH ST
3D HEADPHONE mode
Introducing the DSP modes
MONO FILM
Virtual Surround Back
Using the Surround/DSP modes
About the DSP modes
When you select “AUTO SURR” Auto Surround
From the remote control
Activating the Surround/DSP modes
On the front panel
AV COMPU LINK remote control system
Connections 1: AV COMPU LINK connection
Connections 2: Video cable connection
NOTES
Connecting procedure
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode
Automatic power on/off
One-touchvideo play
Operating other JVC products
7 TV
7VCR
7DVD recorder or DVD player
5Release DVR/DVD
1Set the mode selector to “DVR.”
2Press and hold DVR/DVD 3Press DVR/DVD
Operating other manufacturers’ products
1Press and hold TV 2Press TV
4Release TV
5Try to operate your TV by pressing TV
1Press and hold VCR 2Press VCR
4Release VCR
5Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR
Manufacturers’ codes for VCR
1Press and hold DBS 2Press DBS
Troubleshooting
Power
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Specifications
Output Power
Amplifier
FM tuner IHF
RX-F31S HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
220V 230 240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V