Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RX-730RBK JVC
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G-1 W arnings, Cautions and Others/W arnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses/W aarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/A visos, precauciones y otras notas/ A vvertenze e precauzioni da osservare IMPORTANT for the U.
G-2 ATTENTION Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.: 1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret de l’appareil. 2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité. ATTENZIONE Per ridurre il rischio di scosse elettriche, incendi, ecc.
G-3 Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button! This apparatus is provided with a POWER switch to be able to minimize power consumption for safe use. Therefore, 1. When doing initial setting, complete all the connections required, connect the mains plug into the wall outlet, and set the POWER switch to ON.
G-4 Caution: Proper V entilation T o 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. T op: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Page 1 English Table of Contents Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 2 Before Installation ........................................................
Page 2 English 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.
Page 3 English Switches, Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the main switches and controls on your receiver before use. Front Panel Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
Page 4 English Remote Control Outside panel Remote Control Outside panel f SEND/LEARN indicator (45 to 49) g SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM KEYs (45 to 49) h ONE TOUCH OPERATION button (19) j SURROUND MODE button.
Page 5 English AM (MW/LW) Antenna Connections Turn the loop until you have the best reception. Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM (MW/LW) loop. AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl- covered wire to the AM EXT terminal.
Page 6 English + – + – RIGHT LEFT 1 2 1 2 FRONT SPEAKERS RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 LEFT RIGHT Connecting the Speakers You can connect the following speakers: • Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound. • One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.
Page 7 English RIGHT LEFT REAR SPEAKERS 1 2 CENTER SPEAKER Connecting the rear and center speakers Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable first, and then, connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals by using the cables.
Page 8 English About the speaker impedance of the speakers CAUTION: When connecting speakers, use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.
Page 9 English GND RIGHT LEFT VCR IN (PLA Y) OUT (REC) CD PHONO A UDIO T APE IN (PLA Y) OUT (REC) VCR OUT (REC) VIDEO IN (PLA Y) VIDEO 1 MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 TV SOUND Connecting Audio/Video Components You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver using cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Page 10 English Video component connections GND VHS RIGHT LEFT VCR IN (PLA Y) OUT (REC) CD PHONO A UDIO T APE IN (PLA Y) OUT (REC) VCR OUT (REC) VIDEO IN (PLA Y) VIDEO 1 MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 TV SOUND To video input To audio input To video output Video disc player VCR TV You can use the VIDEO 2 input jacks on the front panel.
Page 11 English Connecting the Power Cord Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. 1. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. 2. Press POWER to set it in the _ _ _ _ _ ON position. The STANDBY lamp lights up.
Page 12 English VOLUME 100 1k 10k Current source name appears Volume level is also shown here whenever the power is on. Front panel Remote: Outside AUDIO ST ANDBY ST ANDBY/ON ST ANDBY ST ANDBY/ON Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.
Page 13 English VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 FM TV SOUND CD TAPE PHONO SOURCE SELECT AM Remote: Outside From the remote control: Press one of the buttons on the SOURCE SELECT section. VIDEO1 Play back a video source on the video component connected to the VIDEO1 jacks.
Page 14 English Listening with Headphones A standard pair of headphones can be connected to the PHONES jack on the front panel. To listen with only headphones, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the — OFF position. No sound comes out of the front speakers.
Page 15 English SETTING Front panel Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.
Page 16 English SETTING Front panel 20 10 30 40 50 60 70 80 (Canceled) 0 Remote: Outside Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night. On the front panel: 1.
Page 17 English See also page 38. SETTING Front panel LARGE SMALL NO SURROUND MODE Selecting the Center Speaker Size You can register the information on the center speaker after all connections are completed. If you do this registration first, you do not have to adjust the center speaker mode when you want to activate the Dolby Surround.
Page 18 English Using Visual Confirmation When you operate the receiver, you can see what you are doing, by showing it on the TV screen. To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 10), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.
Page 19 English One Touch Operation This receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source. About the One Touch Operation JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source.
Page 20 English Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Tuning in Stations Manually On the front panel only : 1. Press TUNER so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for tuner settings.
Page 21 English CAUTION: The preset channels may be erased in the following cases: • When you press POWER to set it in the — OFF position. • When you unplug the power cord. • When a power failure occurs. Tuning in a preset station On the front panel: 1.
Page 22 English Assigning Names to Preset Stations You can assign a name of up to five characters to each preset station (from preset channel number 1 to 20). When a preset station is tuned in, its assigned name will appear on the display. On the front panel only : 1.
Page 23 English Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Page 24 English When pressing DISPLAY MODE on the remote control: Make sure that you have selected FM station using the remote control only. If not, the DISPLAY MODE button does not work for tuner operation. (Pressing TUNER (on the remote mode section of the inside panel) activates the remote control for tuner operation.
Page 25 English From the remote control: Before starting the procedure below, make sure you have selected FM station only using the remote control. If not, the following RDS operating buttons do not work for tuner operation. (Pressing TUNER (on the remote mode section of the inside panel) activates the remote control for tuner operation.
Page 26 English Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other Network).” This allows the receiver to switch temporarily .
Page 27 English Using the SEA Modes The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. Note: The SEA modes cannot be used for recording. Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode On the front panel: 1. Press SEA MODE so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi buttons work for selecting the SEA mode.
Page 28 English Creating Your Own SEA Mode You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (USERMODE). On the front panel only : If you do not want to store your adjustment, but rather want to adjust the SEA temporarily, skip step 3 below.
Page 29 English Using the Surround Processor The built-in surround processor provides three types of surround programs — Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3- Channel Logic, and JVC’s Hall Surround.
Page 30 English SURROUND ADJUST DELAY 1 DELAY 2 DELAY 4 DELAY 3 3. Press SURROUND ADJUST so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for surround settings. The lamp next to the button lights up. 4. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “– REAR +” appears on the display.
Page 31 English Speaker Arrangements for Dolby Surround The following illustrations show how to obtain the optimum sound environment for various Dolby Surround settings. Try to find the speaker direction and location to create the optimum sound field.
Page 32 English Preparing for Dolby Surround The receiver memorizes two sets of Dolby Surround adjustments; one for Pro Logic and the other for 3ch Logic. On the front panel: 1. Press SURROUND MODE so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi buttons work for selecting the surround modes.
Page 33 English 6. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “–DELAY +” appears on the display. 7. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output.
Page 34 English 10. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “TEST” appears on the display, then press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to stop the test tone. 11. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “CNT TONE” (Center Tone) appears on the display.
Page 35 English 4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance. “TEST” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order: Notes: • No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when you have selected “3CHLOGIC.
Page 36 English Using Dolby Surround Once you have set the Dolby Surround adjustments, you can use the same adjustment every time you want to enjoy Dolby Surround. The receiver memorizes two sets of Dolby Surround adjustment; one for Pro Logic and the other for 3ch Logic.
Page 37 English Using the On-Screen Display to Control the Receiver You can use the menu function on the TV screen to control the receiver. To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 10), and set the TV’s input mode to the appropriate position to which the receiver is connected.
Page 38 English Listening at Low V olume (Loudness) (Also see page 15) 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV . 2. Press % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi to move to “SETTING,” then press @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # . The SETTING menu appears. 3. Press % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi to move to “LOUDNESS.
Page 39 English Operating the T uner 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV . 2. Press % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi to move to “TUNER,” then press @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # . The TUNER menu appears. 3. Press % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi to move to the item you want to set or adjust, then pr ess @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # .
Page 40 English Selecting the Surr ound Modes (Also see pages 29, 32 and 36) 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV . 2. Press % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi to move to “SURROUND,” then press @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # . The SURROUND MODE menu appears.
Page 41 English COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver.
Page 42 English Using the Remote Control Using this remote control, you can operate audio/video components of not only JVC’s but also the other manufacturers’.
Page 43 English CD player After pressing CD (either on the SOURCE SELECT section of the outside panel or on the remote mode section of the inside panel), you can perform the following operations on a CD player: 3 Starts playing. 4 Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track.
Page 44 English IMPORTANT: To operate JVC video components using this remote control: • Some JVC VCR can accept two types of the control signals — remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR jacks is set to code “A.
Page 45 English Simplifying the Operations Using the Remote Control You can program and store a series of operations in a specific order you want. After making a program, you can perform these programed operations at a press of the SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM KEY.
Page 46 English 6 Repeat step 5 until you program up to 16 steps. Notes: • If the ERROR indicator flashes several times, you cannot program this step.
Page 47 English 4 Press one of the buttons on the remote mode section. If possible, select the source corresponding to the target remote control’s usage. Notes: • Since no signal have been preset for the EXT.1 and EXT.2 modes, you can store signals from the target remote control without losing any preset signals.
Page 48 English After several seconds, the SEND/LEARN indicator goes off and lights up again. This means that the storing is successfully finished. Notes: • If the SEND/LEARN indicator stops flashing before you press the button on the target remote control, repeat from step 5 again.
Page 49 English Erasing stored signals After erasing stored signals, preset signals are resumed and you can operate JVC’s components again. 1 Open the outside panel of the remote control. 2 Press LEARN so that the SEND/LEARN indicator lights up (green).
Page 50 English 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 display does not light up. No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only.
Page 51 English Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation Front Channels 80 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN) 70 watts per channel, min.
Page 52 English FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity Monaural 10.8 dBf (0.95 µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Monaural 16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 ohms) Stereo 38.3 dBf (22.5 µV/75 ohms) Signal-to-Noise Ratio Monaural 80 dB at 85 dBf (IHF-A weighted) Stereo 73 dB at 85 dBf Total Harmonic Distortion Monaural 0.
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