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LVT1112-001A
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HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
RX-ES9SL
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which are located either on the rear, bot-
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Warnings, Cautions, and Others
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is
not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as
originally fitted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the
instructions given below:
IMPORTANT
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-
yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue :
Neutral
Brown :
Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1.
Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution­­STANDBY/ON
button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
STANDBY/ON
button in any position does not disconnect the mains
line. The power can be remote controlled.
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CAUTION
·
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper
or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
·
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
on the apparatus.
·
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
·
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front:
No obstructions open spacing.
Sides:
No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top:
No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back:
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom:
No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
Spacing 15 cm or more
RX-ES9SL
Wall or
obstructions
Stand height
15 cm or more
Floor
* Do not stack RX-ES9SL and other components.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
"SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT"
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be
taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are
properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing
connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way ­ switch off,
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has
a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch
television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws -- to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved
stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
-- NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal
electrical shock.;
-- NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind -- it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Table of Contents
Parts identification .................................................................. 2
Getting started ........................................................................ 4
Before installation ......................................................................................... 4
Checking the supplied accessories .............................................................. 4
Putting batteries in the remote control .......................................................... 4
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas ................................................ 5
Connecting the speakers .............................................................................. 6
Connecting video components ..................................................................... 7
Connecting the power cord ......................................................................... 10
Basic operations ................................................................... 11
1 Turn on the power .................................................................................... 11
2 Select the source to play ......................................................................... 11
3 Adjust the volume .................................................................................... 12
Selecting the digital decode mode .............................................................. 12
Activating TV Direct .................................................................................... 13
Turning off the sounds temporarily--Muting ............................................... 13
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ................................................ 14
Changing the display brightness ................................................................. 14
Speaker settings ................................................................... 15
Setting the speakers information automatically
--Smart Surround Setup ...................................................................... 15
Setting the speakers and subwoofer information quickly
--Quick Setup ...................................................................................... 16
Setting the speakers and subwoofer information manually
--Manual Setup .................................................................................... 17
Basic settings ........................................................................ 19
Operating procedure ................................................................................... 19
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals--DIGITAL IN .................... 19
Setting Auto Surround--AUTO SR ............................................................. 20
Setting the Auto Function mode--MODE ................................................... 20
Sound adjustments ............................................................... 21
Operating procedure ................................................................................... 21
Adjusting the tone--BASS, TREBLE .......................................................... 21
Adjusting the subwoofer output level--SUBWFR ....................................... 21
Adjusting the front speakers output balance--BAL .................................... 22
Reinforcing the bass--B.BOOST ............................................................... 22
Attenuating the input signal--ATT .............................................................. 22
Tuner operations ................................................................... 23
Tuning in to stations manually ..................................................................... 23
Using preset tuning ..................................................................................... 23
Selecting the FM reception mode ............................................................... 24
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations ..................... 25
Searching for a program by PTY codes ...................................................... 26
Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarily ....................... 27
Creating realistic sound fields ............................................. 28
Reproducing theater ambience ................................................................... 28
Introducing the Surround/DSP modes ........................................................ 28
About relations between speaker layout and Surround/DSP modes .......... 30
Using Surround modes ............................................................................... 30
Using DSP modes ...................................................................................... 32
Using the DVD MULTI playback mode ................................. 34
Activating the DVD MULTI playback mode ................................................. 34
Adjusting the speaker output level .............................................................. 34
Operating other JVC products ............................................. 35
Operating other manufacturers' equipment ....................... 36
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 38
Specifications ........................................................................ 40
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