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For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0141-001A
[J]
RX-558VBK
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
INSTRUCTIONS
4
1
7
4
1
RM-SR558U REMOTE CONTROL
TAPE/MD
FM/AM
VCR
DVD
SOUND
CONTROL
SLEEP
8
3
2
1
5
SURROUND
TEST
DELAY
6
5
4
EFFECT
­ CENTER +
5
9
8
7/P
­ REAR·L +
5
TV
VCR
AUDIO
CD
+10
10
­ REAR·R +
MENU
ENT
5
+
TV CH
­
TV/VIDEO
PHONO
CD-DISC
­
+
TV VOL.
DVD MULTI
­
­
ONE TOUCH
OPERATION
VCR CH
+
+
MUTING
VOLUME
£
POWER
RX-558V
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
STANDBY
PHONES
SPEAKERS
12
ADJUST
BASS BOOST
SETTING
MEMORY
DVD MULTI
CD
DVD
PHONO
VCR
TAPE/MD
SOURCE NAME
FM
SURROUND
INPUT ATT.
ONE TOUCH OPERATION
AM
MASTER VOLUME
­+
-- OFF
_ ON
POWER
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Caution ­­ POWER switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
The power can be remote controlled.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoide 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.
RX-558VBK
Floor
Spacing 15 cm or more
Stand height 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
Front
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English
Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Getting Started ........................................... 3
Before Installation ...................................................................... 3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 3
Setting the Voltage Selector Switch ........................................... 3
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 3
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 4
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 5
Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................... 7
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 7
Basic Operations ......................................... 8
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) .................................. 8
Selecting the Source to Play ....................................................... 8
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................. 9
Selecting the Front Speakers ...................................................... 9
Muting the Sound ....................................................................... 9
Recording a Source .................................................................... 9
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 10
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance ........................... 10
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 10
Adjusting the Tone ................................................................... 10
Basic Settings ........................................... 11
Changing the Source Name ...................................................... 11
Setting Center and Rear Speakers for the DSP Modes ............ 11
Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments -- One Touch
Operation ........................................................................... 12
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 12
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 13
Setting the AM Tuner Internal spacing .................................... 13
Tuning in Stations Manually .................................................... 13
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 13
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 14
Using the DSP Modes ................................ 15
Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement .. 16
Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes .......................................... 17
Adjusting the DAP Modes ....................................................... 17
Adjusting the Surround Modes -- Dolby Surround and JVC
Theater Surround ............................................................... 18
Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 19
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 20
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 20
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 21
Operating JVC's Audio/Video Components ... 22
Troubleshooting ......................................... 24
Specifications ............................................ 25
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English
Parts Identification
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON
button and STANDBY
lamp (8)
2 Display (8)
3 SURROUND button (16)
4 ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp
(12)
5 Remote sensor (7)
6 BASS BOOST lamp (10)
7 SETTING button (11)*
8 ADJUST button (10)*
9 MEMORY button (13)
p MASTER VOLUME control (9)
q Cursor control buttons
w INPUT ATT. button and lamp (10)
e SOURCE NAME button (11)
r Source selecting buttons (8)
DVD MULTI, DVD, VCR, FM*,AM*,
TAPE/MD, PHONO, CD
t SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons (9)
y PHONES jack (9)
IMPORTANT:
To use the Cursor control buttons (q) on the front panel:
What these buttons actually do depends on which function you are trying to adjust. Before using these buttons, select the function by
pressing one of the buttons marked with *.
Remote Control
1
buttons (8, 23)
TV, VCR, AUDIO
2 Source selecting buttons (8)
CD, TAPE/MD, FM/AM, VCR, DVD,
DVD MULTI, PHONO
3 ONE TOUCH OPERATION button (12)
4 VOLUME +/­ buttons (9)
5 MUTING button (9)
6 SLEEP button (12)
7 · Operating buttons for audio/video components
(22)
8 · 10 keys for selecting preset channel (14, 22)
· 10 keys for adjusting sound (12, 17, 22)
· 10 keys for operating other components (22)
9 SOUND CONTROL button (12, 17, 22)
p TV VOL ­/+ buttons (23)
q CD-DISC button (22)
w TV CH ­/+ buttons (23)
e TV/VIDEO button (23)
r VCR CH +/­ buttons (23)
6
1
2
4
1
7
4
1
RM-SR558XU REMOTE CONTROL
SLEEP
8
+
TV CH
­
TV/VIDEO
PHONO
CD-DISC
­
+
TV VOL.
DVD MULTI
­
­
ONE TOUCH
OPERATION
VCR CH
+
+
MUTING
VOLUME
£
+
TAPE/MD
FM/AM
VCR
DVD
SOUND
CONTROL
3
2
1
5
SURROUND
TEST
DELAY
6
5
4
EFFECT
­ CENTER +
5
9
8
7/P
­ REAR·L +
5
TV
VCR
AUDIO
CD
+10
10
­ REAR·R +
MENU
ENT
5
4
5
8
r
3
q
w
p
7
9
e
5
7
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
SPEAKERS
1
-- OFF
_ ON
2
/I
ADJUST
SETTING
MEMORY
DVD MULTI
CD
DVD
PHONO
VCR
TAPE/MD
SOURCE NAME
FM
SURROUND
INPUT ATT.
ONE TOUCH OPERATION
AM
MASTER VOLUME
­+
ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM
12
3 4
8
69
p
q
w
e
r
t
y
BASS BOOST
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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.
Before Installation
General
· Be sure your hands are dry.
· Turn the power off to all components.
· Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to
connect.
Locations
· Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.
· The temperature around the receiver must be between ­5° and
35° C (23° and 95° F).
· Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.
Handling the receiver
· Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.
· Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.
· Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
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)
· AC Plug Adaptor (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Setting the Voltage Selector Switch
Before connections, always set the voltage selector switch first if
necessary.
Set the correct voltage for your area with
the voltage selector switch on the rear panel.
Use a screw driver to rotate the switch so
the number the arrow is pointing at is the
same as the voltage where you are plugging
in the receiver.
A
B
A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna
The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.
B. Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)
A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75
COAXIAL terminal.
Note:
If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.
Before attaching a 75
coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire
going to an outside antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
FM Antenna
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
FM Antenna Connections
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
Outside FM Antenna Cable
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
FM
75
COAXIAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
FM
75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
127V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
230
-240V
110V
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