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INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
JX-S555
STAND
BY
SOURC
E SELE
CT
DUBBIN
G LOC
K
(MONIT
OR SEL
ECT) LOO
P PRO
TECT
S-VIDE
O
INPUT
3 · · ·
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
POWER
JX-S555
AV SEL
ECTOR
1
23
45
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
FOR JX-S555
RM-AJ555
SOURCE SELECT
DUBBING
LOCK
LOOP
PROTECT
MONITOR
SELECT
(
)
AV SELECTOR
J5500-105A
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear or bottom of
cabinet. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
JX-S555
Serial No.
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AV SELECTOR
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Safety Information
FCC IMFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation.This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to ra-
dio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. If this equipment dose cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION --Changes or modifications not approved by JVC
could void user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
Contact
Address:
JVC AMERICAS CORP.,
1700 VALLEY ROAD, WAYNE, N.J. 07470
Telephone: (973) 315-5000
INFORMATION (for CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
RENSEIGNEMENT (Pour CANADA)
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Réglement sur le matérier brouilleur du
Canada.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accom-
panying the appliance.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before you begin
operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to be
sure you get the best possible performance. If you have any
questions, consult your JVC dealer.
IMPORTANT
1. Installation
Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor
too cold (between -5° C and 40° C/23° F and 104° F).
Keep away from direct sunlight.
Do not put it too close to a heater.
2. Power cord
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
Do not bend the power cord sharply.
When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord,
Hold the plug itself and remove it from the AC outlet.
3. Malfunctions, etc.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything
goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your
dealer.
Do not insert any metallic object.
Do not allow water to get inside.
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.
* It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material
without the consent of the copyright owner.


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Contents
OTHERS
BASIC OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
Check the contents of the carton your JX-S555 came in. The following items should be found in the carton:
Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 24
Specifications ................................................................................................. 26
Glossary ......................................................................................................... 27
Index .............................................................................................................. 28
Safety Information ............................................................................................ 2
Check the contents .......................................................................................... 3
Major Features ................................................................................................. 4
System Configuration Example ........................................................................ 5
Connectors, Controls and Indicators ............................................................... 6
Using the Remote Control Unit ........................................................................ 9
Watching Video .............................................................................................. 10
Dubbing (Multi-dubbing) ............................................................................... 12
Watching a Video Program While Recording Another one (Dubbing Lock) .. 14
Enjoy High-Quality Video and Audio from a DVD (Optical connection) ........ 16
Useful Tips ..................................................................................................... 18
S-VIDEO input/output connectors .............................................................. 18
Y/C separator .............................................................................................. 18
Y/C mixer .................................................................................................... 18
LOOP PROTECT function ........................................................................... 19
DUBBING LOCK button ............................................................................. 20
Component terminals ................................................................................. 21
OPTICAL connector .................................................................................... 21
Check the contents
This unit (JX-S555)
Remote control unit (RM-AJ555)
Battery (AA) x 2
(for operation testing)
Warranty card
Registration card and Safety guide
Instruction manual (this book)
STAND
BY
SOURC
E SELE
CT
DUBBIN
G LOC
K
(MONIT
OR SEL
ECT) LOO
P PRO
TECT
S-VIDE
O
INPUT
3 · · ·
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
POWER
JX-S55
5 AV SE
LECTO
R
1
23
4
5
POWER
RE
MO
TE
CO
NT
RO
L U
NIT
FO
R
JX-S
555
RM
-A
J55
5
SOURCE
SELECT
DUBBING
LOCK
LOOP
PROTECT
MONIT
OR
SELECT
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)
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1 Component video terminals and Optical digital audio connectors provided.
2 Two component input,Y/C separation and mixing circuits are built in for the centralized manage-
ment of the AV components.
3 5 inputs, 2 outputs, 2 monitor outputs and 1 audio-only monitor output, adequate for home theater
systems.
4 A dubbing lock function permits the monitoring of a source during the dubbing of another source.
5 Signal transmission with little signal deterioration for high picture quality. (The component cir-
cuitry is compatible with 30 MHz.)
Major Features
TV
DBS
AV receiver
DVD player
Projector
VCR
VCR
Camcorder
STAND
BY
SOURC
E SELE
CT
DUBBIN
G LOC
K
(MONIT
OR SEL
ECT) LOO
P PROT
ECT
S-VIDE
O
INPUT
3 · · ·
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
POWER
JX-S555
AV SEL
ECTOR
1
23
45


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System Configuration Example
S-VHS VCR
VHS VCR
S-VHS VCR
VHS VCR
DBS
DVD player
DIGITAL CS TUNER TU-CSD2
Projector
TV
AV receiver
INPUT
1
24
5
OUTPUT
12
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
VIDEO
12
AUDIO
RIGHT
Cr/Pr
Y
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr
Y
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr
Y
Cb/Pb
LEFT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
RIGHT
LEFT
VIDEO
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED. MADE IN JAPAN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN
S-VIDEO
· · ·
VIDEO
AUDIO
LR
Camcorder
(Analog output)
INPUT 3 · · ·
The AV Selector Expands the
Dimensions of the AV World.
The AV Selector Expands the
Dimensions of the AV World.