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HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER RX-E100RSL AUDIO SLEEP TV DIRECT ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE INPUT SOUND BASS+ CENTER TEST BASS– REAR-L BASS BOOST TREBLE+ REAR-R EFFECT TREBLE– SUBWOOFER 100+ RETURN FM MODE EON SELECT DISPLAY MODE DVD MENU MENU PTY( PTY9 ENTER SURROUND...
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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.
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. Wall or obstructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Spacing 15 cm or more RX-E100RSL Front Stand height 15 cm or more Floor...
Table of Contents Parts Identification ... 2 Getting Started ... 3 Before Installation ... 3 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 3 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ... 3 Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas ... 4 Connecting the Speakers ... 5 Connecting Audio/Video Components ...
Parts Identification Front Panel STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON CONTROL ADJUST SETTING D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D Remote Control AUDIO SLEEP TV DIRECT ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE INPUT SOUND...
Getting Started Before Installation General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit. • DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture. Locations • Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture.
Getting Started Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna. If AM (MW/LW) reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
AM (MW/LW) antenna connection Connect the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. • If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna connected.
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Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center speaker Left front speaker Left rear speaker RX-E100R L IN IT A IT A D IG D IG R IG ( D V E A K L E F T E R R IG IT A C E N D IG...
Connecting Audio/Video Components Turn the power off to all components before connections. Connecting cords are not supplied with this unit. Use the cords supplied for the other components or purchase them at an audio or electric appliance store. Coaxial digital cord Optical digital cord Digital connections DIGITAL IN...
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Getting Started Turn the power off to all components before connections. RX-E100R L O O D IO (R E SCART Terminal Specifications AUDIO Composite VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO Composite VIDEO S-VIDEO T-V LINK Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.
DVD Player STANDBY STANDBY ON DOLBY D I G I T A L For TV and video format When the TV is equipped with the plural SCART terminals, see the manual supplied with the TV to check the available video signals for each terminal, then connect SCART cable correctly.
Basic Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons and controls on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the front panel. If operations using the remote control are different from those using the front panel, they are then explained.
Activating TV Direct TV Direct is enable you to use this unit as an AV selector while the unit is not turned on. When TV Direct is activated, the pictures and sounds go from the video components such as DVD player to the TV through this unit. In this case, you can use the video components and the TV as if you connect them directly.
Basic Operations AUDIO SLEEP TV DIRECT SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE INPUT SOUND BASS+ CENTER BASS– REAR-L TEST BASS BOOST TREBLE+ REAR-R EFFECT TREBLE– SUBWOOFER RETURN FM MODE EON SELECT DISPLAY MODE DVD MENU PTY( ENTER MODE PTY SEARCH TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME DIMMER TV/VIDEO...
Basic Settings CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SETTING Setting the Digital Input Terminals When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2) so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source.
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Basic Settings CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SETTING DGTL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The unit automatically detects the incoming signal format.
Setting the Subwoofer Information When you have connected a subwoofer, follow the procedure below. If you do not use a subwoofer, you can skip this setting. Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
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Basic Settings CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SETTING Delay Time — CTR DL, REAR DL Adjust the delay time of the sounds from the center speaker and from the rear speakers, comparing to that of the sound from the front speakers.
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Crossover Frequency — CROSS Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this unit automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
Basic Settings CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SETTING Low Frequency Effect Attenuator — LFE If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software using Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, follow the procedure below.
: • If multichannel signals come in, an appropriate Surround mode will be turned on. • If Dolby Digital 2 channel or DTS 2 channel signals come in, “STEREO” will be selected. • If Linear PCM signals come in, nothing will change.
Sound Adjustments You can also use the remote control for some sound adjustments. • When using the remote control, see also “Mastering Remote Operations” on page 40. CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D ADJUST...
Reinforcing the Bass You can boost the bass level — Bass Boost. • You have to make this adjustment for each source. Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Sound Adjustments CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D ADJUST Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have connected a subwoofer and set the subwoofer information correctly –...
Tuner Operations CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D Tuning in Stations Manually Press FM/AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in, and the CONTROL buttons now work for tuner operations.
Tuner Operations CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned.
To tune in a preset station Press FM/AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in, and the CONTROL buttons now work for tuner operations. TUNED FM/AM Ex.: When selecting the FM band Press CONTROL ∞...
Tuner Operations You need to set RDS/DVD MENU selector to “RDS,” when you want to operate RDS. AUDIO SLEEP TV DIRECT ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE INPUT SOUND BASS+ CENTER BASS– REAR-L TEST BASS BOOST TREBLE+ REAR-R EFFECT TREBLE– SUBWOOFER SELECT RETURN FM MODE 100+ EON SELECT DISPLAY...
Searching for a Program by PTY Codes One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (see page 24) by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a program using the PTY codes Before you start, remember...
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Tuner Operations You need to set RDS/DVD MENU mode selector to “RDS,” when you want to operate RDS. AUDIO SLEEP TV DIRECT ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE INPUT SOUND BASS+ CENTER BASS– REAR-L TEST BASS BOOST TREBLE+ REAR-R EFFECT TREBLE– SUBWOOFER SELECT RETURN FM MODE 100+ EON SELECT...
Switching to Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other Network).” The EON indicator works and lights up while receiving an FM station with the EON code. This allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases: •...
This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and depth to the reproduced sounds. As a result, DTS Digital Surround features natural, solid and clear sound. JVC Theatre Surround Used to reproduce sound tracks of the software encoded with Dolby Surround ( DOLBY SURROUND •...
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DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) Modes DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a hall, live club, dance club or pavilion consists of direct sound and indirect sound — early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields About Relations between Speaker Layout and DSP Modes Available DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this unit. Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 15). •...
It will be convenient for you to use the remote control for DSP operations, since you can adjust them from your listening point, and use the test signal. • When using the buttons on the front panel, see pages 37 to 39.
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Creating Realistic Sound Fields AUDIO SLEEP TV DIRECT ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE INPUT SOUND BASS+ CENTER SOUND BASS– REAR-L TEST TEST BASS BOOST TREBLE+ REAR-R EFFECT TREBLE– SUBWOOFER EFFECT RETURN FM MODE 100+ EON SELECT DISPLAY MODE MENU DVD MENU PTY( PTY9 ENTER SURROUND DSP MODE...
Using Theatre Surround (Remote Control) Theatre Surround cannot be used with another DSP mode. Once Theatre Surround is activated, the other DSP mode in use will be canceled. • You have to make this adjustment for each source. • You cannot use Theater Surround if no rear speakers are connected.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields AUDIO SLEEP TV DIRECT ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE INPUT SOUND BASS+ CENTER SOUND BASS– REAR-L TEST BASS BOOST TREBLE+ REAR-R EFFECT TREBLE– SUBWOOFER EFFECT RETURN FM MODE 100+ EON SELECT DISPLAY MODE MENU DVD MENU PTY( PTY9 ENTER SURROUND DSP MODE MODE...
CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D ADJUST Before you start, remember... • Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 15).
Creating Realistic Sound Fields CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 STANDBY TV DIRECT STANDBY/ON SETTING ADJUST D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D ADJUST CENTER : To adjust the center speaker output level (from –10 to +10).
CENTER : To adjust the center speaker output level (from –10 to +10). REAR L : To adjust the left rear speaker output level (from –10 to +10). REAR R : To adjust the right rear speaker output level (from –10 to +10). EFFECT : To adjust the DSP effect level.
Mastering Remote Operations You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. – This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A code.
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PLAY DOWN TUNING STOP PAUSE Operating other JVC’s products Turning on the Power — POWER buttons : Turn on or off a DVD player. : Turn on or off an STB. : Turn on or off a VCR. : Turn on or off a TV.
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These buttons works only for TVs. TV/VIDEO TV VOL PAUSE TV VOL +/– TV/VIDEO Operating DVD menu for JVC DVD player DISPLAY MODE DVD MENU PTY( After setting RDS/DVD MENU selector to “DVD MENU,” you can use the buttons illustrated above for DVD menu operations.
Operating other Manufacturers’ Equipment By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the remote control supplied for this unit to operate other manufacturers’ equipment. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. • To operate these components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturer’s code each for DVD player, STB, VCR, and TV.
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Mastering Remote Operations To change the transmittable signals for operating an 1. Press and hold VCR 2. Press VCR. 3. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. 4. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. : Turn on or off the VCR.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM The power does not comes on. No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only.
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