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JVC RX-730R Instructions Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
AUDIO/VIDEO-RECEIVER MIT STEUEREINHEIT
AMPLI/TUNER DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO
GEINTEGREERDE AUDIO/VIDEO-VERSTERKER
RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO
RICEVITORE DI CONTROLLO AUDIO/VIDEO
RX-730RBK
SEND/LEARN
ERROR
TV
VCR
AUDIO
SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM KEY
SLEEP
A
B
C
ONE TOUCH
OPERATION
SOURCE SELECT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VCR
SURROUND
TV SOUND
FM
AM
MODE
SEA
TAPE
CD
PHONO
MODE
RX-730R
MENU
MENU
EXIT
MUTE
ON SCREEN CONTROL
L
BALANCE
R
VOLUME
STANDBY
_ON —OFF
STANDBY/ON
RM-SR730RU REMOTE CONTROL
MASTER VOLUME
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
ONE TOUCH
–
OPERATION
POWER
DISPLAY MODE
TA/NEWS/INFO
EON
PTY SEARCH
INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
ISTRUZIONI
AM
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VCR
TV SOUND
FM
CD
PHONO
TAPE
+
SOURCE
SURROUND MODE
SEA MODE
SURROUND
SEA
MEMORY
ADJUST
ADJUST
SETTING
TUNER
MEMORY
VIDEO 2
SPEAKERS
PHONES
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
1
2
_ON —OFF
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.
LET0054-001A
[EF, G]

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  • Page 1 SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM KEY SLEEP ONE TOUCH OPERATION SOURCE SELECT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SURROUND TV SOUND MODE TAPE PHONO MODE RX-730R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER MENU MENU EXIT MUTE ON SCREEN CONTROL BALANCE VOLUME STANDBY POWER DISPLAY MODE TA/NEWS/INFO _ON —OFF...
  • Page 2 L or coloured red. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. Per I’ltalia: “Si dichiara che il questo prodotto di marca JVC è conforme alle prescrizioni del Decreto Ministeriale n.548 del 28/08/95 pubblicato sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana n.301 del 28/12/95.”...
  • Page 3 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. ACHTUNG Zur Verhinderung von elektrischen Schlägen, Brandgefahr, usw: 1. Keine Schrauben lösen oder Abdeckungen enternen und nicht das Gehäuse öffnen.
  • Page 4 Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON 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 switch to ON.
  • Page 5 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:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 41 Using the Remote Control ... 42 Using the Remote Control for Operating JVC Audio/Video Components ... 42 Simplifying the Operations Using the Remote Control ... 45 Operating the Other Manufacturers’ Audio/Video Components ... 47 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    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 8: Switches, Buttons And Controls

    Switches, Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the main switches and controls on your receiver before use. Front Panel RX-730R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER STANDBY POWER DISPLAY MODE TA/NEWS/INFO _ON —OFF STANDBY/ON Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel...
  • Page 9 Remote Control Outside panel SEND/LEARN SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM KEY ONE TOUCH OPERATION SOURCE SELECT VIDEO1 SURROUND TV SOUND MODE TAPE MODE ON SCREEN CONTROL BALANCE RM-SR730RU REMOTE CONTROL How to open the outside panel IMPORTANT About the % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons on the ON SCREEN CONTROL section (l) of the remote control: If you press these buttons, the menu function starts operating.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Fm And Am (Mw/Lw) Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas FM Antenna Connections IA L ANTENNA FM Antenna FM 75 COAXIAL Outside FM Antenna Wire LOOP AM (MW/LW) Antenna Connections ANTENNA FM 75 COAXIAL AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna LOOP AM (MW/LW) Wire Antenna Note: Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers

    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. • One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to emphasize human voices). •...
  • Page 12 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 13 About the speaker impedance of the speakers CAUTION: When connecting speakers, use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals. Notes: • The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does not differ depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or only one of them is used.

  • Page 14: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    Cassette deck If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 terminal The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to control other JVC audio components from the receiver or vice versa. Connect your audio components and the receiver with the cable (monaural mini-plug supplied with those components) as well as the connection above.
  • Page 15 To audio output To video output Video disc player You can use the VIDEO 2 input jacks on the front panel. These jacks are convenient for connecting and disconnecting the component frequently. RX-730R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME VIDEO1 VIDEO2...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cord

    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. POWER 2. Press The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount of power is always consumed. _ON —OFF To shut off the power completely: Press...

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. Turning the Power On and Off On the front panel: STANDBY To turn on the power, press STANDBY/ON The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    From the remote control: Press one of the buttons on the SOURCE SELECT section. VIDEO1 SOURCE SELECT VIDEO2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TV SOUND TV SOUND TAPE PHONO TAPE* PHONO* Note: When you press one of the buttons on the SOURCE SELECT section marked above with an asterisk (*), the Remote: Outside receiver automatically turns on.

  • Page 19: Muting The Sound

    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. CAUTION: Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing.

  • Page 20: Basic Settings

    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. Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.

  • Page 21: Using The Sleep Timer

    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. SETTING On the front panel: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer. The lamp next to the button lights up.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Center Speaker Size

    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 23: Using Visual Confirmation

    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 24: One Touch Operation

    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. By using this function, you don’t have to change the settings every time you change the source.

  • Page 25: Receiving Radio Broadcasts

    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. TUNER MEMORY The lamp next to the button lights up.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    CAUTION: The preset channels may be erased in the following cases: • When you press • When you unplug the power cord. • When a power failure occurs. Tuning in a preset station On the front panel: 1. Press TUNER so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for tuner settings. TUNER MEMORY The lamp next to the button lights up.

  • Page 27: Assigning Names To Preset Stations

    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 28: Using The Rds (Radio Data System) To Receive Fm Stations

    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 29: Searching For A Program By Pty Codes

    When pressing DISPLAY MODE on the remote control: DISPLAY MODE TUNER 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.) Notes: Remote: Inside...
  • Page 30 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.) 1.

  • Page 31: Switching To A Broadcast Program Of Your Choice Temporarily

    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 to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases: •...

  • Page 32: Using The Sea Modes

    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. SEA MODE The lamp next to the button lights up.

  • Page 33: Creating Your Own Sea Mode

    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. 1.

  • Page 34: Using The Surround Processor

    On JVC’s Hall Surround In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing an ordinary stereo source, JVC’s Hall Surround has been designed to give you clear vocals and to create the feeling of a concert hall. The sound is reproduced through the front speakers and rear speakers.
  • Page 35 3. Press SURROUND ADJUST so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for surround SURROUND settings. ADJUST The lamp next to the button lights up. 4.

  • Page 36: Speaker Arrangements For Dolby Surround

    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. CASE 1 When you have added a center speaker and rear speakers Front speaker Center speaker...

  • Page 37: Preparing For Dolby Surround

    Select this mode to watch a video source with Dolby Surround when you have connected a center speaker and no rear speakers. This is JVC’s original surround mode, and is different from Dolby Surround. To use this, see page 29.
  • Page 38 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. Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows: DELAY 1 DELAY 2...
  • Page 39 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. 12.
  • Page 40 4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance. TEST “TEST” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order: Remote: Inside Notes: • No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when you have selected “3CHLOGIC.” •...

  • Page 41: Using Dolby Surround

    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. On the front panel: 1.

  • Page 42: Using The On-Screen Display To Control The Receiver

    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 43 Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) 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.

  • Page 44: Operating The Tuner

    Operating the Tuner 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.
  • Page 45 Output a test tone. “CENTER”: Adjust the center speaker output level. “CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone. For JVC HALL Surround: “REAR”: Adjust the rear speaker output level. “DELAY”: Adjust the delay time of the rear speaker sound. 7. When you finish, press MENU EXIT.

  • Page 46: 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. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK- 3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page Notes: •...

  • Page 47: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Using this remote control, you can operate audio/video components of not only JVC’s but also the other manufacturers’. To operate the other manufacturers’ components, see page 47. Using the Remote Control for Operating JVC Audio/Video Components...
  • Page 48 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: Remote: Outside ¢ – DELAY CENTER –...
  • Page 49 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 50: Simplifying The Operations Using The Remote Control

    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. Programing a series of operations You can make 3 different programs, each containing up to 16 steps.
  • Page 51 6 Repeat step 5 until you program up to 16 steps. Notes: • If the ERROR indicator flashes several times, you cannot program this step. – 16 steps are already programed or this particular step is not programmable. • You cannot program an operation performed by pressing two buttons at the same time — like pressing ¶...

  • Page 52: Operating The Other Manufacturers' Audio/Video Components

    Operating the Other Manufacturers’ Audio/Video Components The remote control supplied with the receiver can learn and memorize the signals used for the other manufactures’ remote control unit. By storing these signals, you can operate the other manufacturers’ audio/ video components. Storing the signals Before storing another manufacturer’s signals, make sure that manufacturer’s remote control unit (hereafter called “target remote control”) actually works.
  • Page 53 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 54 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). LEARN CANCEL Remote: Inside 3 Press CANCEL.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    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 No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    70 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion. 0.06 %* at 65 watts output (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System) 2.5 mV/47 k ohms 230 mV/47 k ohms...
  • Page 57 FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Monaural 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Monaural Stereo Signal-to-Noise Ratio Monaural (IHF-A weighted) Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion Monaural Stereo Stereo Separation at REC OUT Capture Ratio Alternate Channel Selectivity Frequency Response AM (MW/LW) tuner Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity MW: Loop antenna...
  • Page 58 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0697OFYOTKJEM EN, GE, FR, NL, SP, IT...

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