JVC RX-5050B Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-5050B/RX-5052S TA/NEWS/INFO DISPLAY MODE INSTRUCTIONS 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.
- Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the DSP Modes ... 26 Reproducing the Sound Field ... 26 Introducing the DSP Modes ... 26 Activating the DSP Modes ... 27 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 28 Operating Audio Components ... 28 Operating Video Components ... 29 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment ... -
Page 4: Parts Identification
Parts Identification 1 2 3 4 STANDBY SURROUND STANDBY/ON SURROUND/DSP PHONES D I G I T A L P R O L O G I C See pages in parentheses for details. 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9) 2 SURROUND/DSP OFF button (25, 27) 3 DSP button (26, 27) 4 SURROUND button (25) 5 Remote sensor... -
Page 5: Remote Control
Remote Control CATV A/V CONTROL STANDBY/ON RECEIVER TEST FRONT L FRONT R AUDIO EFFECT CENTER SUBWFR TV/CATV MENU SURR L SURR R ENTER LEVEL RETURN SLEEP REC PAUSE CD - DISC TAPE/CDR ANALOG /DIGITAL FM/AM TV SOUND SURROUND FM MODE SURROUND /DSP DIMMER TV/VIDEO MUTING... -
Page 6: 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 Precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. •... -
Page 7: Connecting The Speakers And Subwoofer
AM antenna connections LOOP Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop FM 75 antenna. COAXIAL ANTENNA Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Turn the loop until you have the best reception. Notes: •... -
Page 8: Connecting Audio/Video Components
Getting Started Connecting the subwoofer You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer. Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). SUBWOOFER Placing speakers Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C) •... - Page 9 Video component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack. (REC) (REC) (PLAY) (PLAY) Å...
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Page 10: Digital Connections
Getting Started Digital Connections By connecting the receiver and the source component through the digital terminals, sound reproduction quality will be much improved. In addition, you can enjoy multi-channel reproduction and some other convenient functions. IMPORTANT: • When connecting a video component using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear. -
Page 11: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources. Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks. Daily Operational Procedure 1 Turn on the power. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Volume
Basic Operations Speaker and signal indicators on the display By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this receiver. Speaker indicators Signal indicators What speaker indicators light depends on the speaker setting (for details, see “Setting the Speakers”... -
Page 13: Turning On And Off The Subwoofer Sound
Listening with headphones: You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi- channel software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the front channels while playing multi-channel software.) 1 Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF to deactivate the speakers. “HEADPHONE” appears for a while, and the H.PHONE indicator lights on the display. -
Page 14: Changing The Display Brightness
Basic Operations When playing software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, the following symptoms may occur: • Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback. • Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. In this case, press INPUT DIGITAL repeatedly to select “DOLBY DIGITAL”... -
Page 15: Muting The Sound
The following basic operations are possible only using the remote control. TA/NEWS/INFO SLEEP Using the Sleep Timer REC PAUSE CD-DISC MUTING Muting the Sound Muting the Sound Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected. “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the VOLUME indicator and its level indication go off). -
Page 16: 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 to Stations Manually 1 Press FM/AM to select the band (FM or AM). Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. -
Page 17: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode
To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1 Press FM/AM to select the band (FM or AM). Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. 2 Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want. -
Page 18: Basic Settings
Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make operations easier. You can use QUICK SPEAKER SETUP to easily set up your speaker configuration. Quick Speaker Setup Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the speaker size and speaker distance according to your listening room to create the best possible surround effect. -
Page 19: Basic Setting Items
Basic Setting Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can only select the items currently available. For details, see the explanation of each item. Items To do SUBWOOFER* Register your subwoofer. FRNT SPEAKERS* Register your front speaker size. CNTR SPEAKER* Register your center speaker size. -
Page 20: Setting The Speakers
Basic Settings Setting the Speakers To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed. • If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 16, this setting is not required. -
Page 21: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel
¶ Crossover frequency—CROSSOVER You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE” speakers when “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER NO”). Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected. -
Page 22: Setting For Easy And Effective Surround Operations
Basic Settings Setting for Easy and Effective Surround Operations ¶ Auto Surround—AUTO SURROUND Auto Surround works when the unit detects the incoming digital signal. In other words, it works... • When you select the digital source (the source with digital input selected for it), and •... -
Page 23: Adjusting Sound
Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic settings. Basic Adjustment Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode. Items To do DEQ 63HZ... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Equalization Patterns
Adjusting Sound Adjusting the Equalization Patterns You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference. • Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source. ¶ Equalization adjustment—DEQ 63HZ, DEQ250HZ, DEQ 1KHZ, DEQ 4KHZ, DEQ16KHZ You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps. -
Page 25: Using The Surround Modes
Using the Surround Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround modes automatically. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 16 to 22) are applied automatically. Reproducing Theater Ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all directions. - Page 26 • If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
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Page 27: Activating The Surround Modes
Activating the Surround Modes Available Surround modes vary depending on the incoming signals. Activating one of the Surround modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 16 to 22). Activating the Surround Modes Automatically You can enjoy the Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source). -
Page 28: Using The Dsp Modes
• If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display. -
Page 29: Activating The Dsp Modes
• If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display. -
Page 30: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. • Some JVC’s VCRs 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 target VCR is set to code “A.”... -
Page 31: Operating Video Components
CD changer After pressing CD-DISC, you can perform the following operations on a CD changer: Start playing. Return to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢: Skip to the beginning of the next track. Stop playing. Pause playing. To resume, press 3. 1 –... -
Page 32: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied for the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATV converters, VCRs and DVD players. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. •... - Page 33 To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. Manufacturer Codes 01*, 02, 03 Emerson 10, 22 Gold Star Hitachi Mitsubishi Panasonic...
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. “NO SUBWOOFER” appears on the display. -
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation At Surround operation Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) CD, TAPE/CDR, VCR, TV SOUND, DVD: Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* Coaxial Optical * Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) Recording Output Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF) - Page 36 Specifications FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Stereo Separation at OUT (REC): AM tuner Tuning Range: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Mass: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 Ω) Monaural: 16.0 dBf (1.7 µV/75 Ω) Monaural:...
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- Page 40 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-5050B/RX-5052S TA/NEWS/INFO DISPLAY MODE INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1290-002A...
- Page 41 Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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...
- Page 42 Using the DSP Modes ... 26 Reproducing the Sound Field ... 26 Introducing the DSP Modes ... 26 Activating the DSP Modes ... 27 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 28 Operating Audio Components ... 28 Operating Video Components ... 29 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment ...
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Page 43: Parts Identification
Parts Identification 1 2 3 4 STANDBY SURROUND STANDBY/ON SURROUND/DSP PHONES D I G I T A L P R O L O G I C See pages in parentheses for details. 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (9) 2 SURROUND/DSP OFF button (25, 27) 3 DSP button (26, 27) 4 SURROUND button (25) 5 Remote sensor... - Page 44 Remote Control CATV A/V CONTROL STANDBY/ON RECEIVER TEST FRONT L FRONT R AUDIO EFFECT CENTER SUBWFR TV/CATV MENU SURR L SURR R ENTER LEVEL RETURN SLEEP REC PAUSE CD - DISC TAPE/CDR ANALOG /DIGITAL FM/AM TV SOUND SURROUND FM MODE SURROUND /DSP DIMMER TV/VIDEO MUTING...
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Page 45: 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 Precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. •... -
Page 46: Connecting The Speakers And Subwoofer
AM antenna connections LOOP Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop FM 75 antenna. COAXIAL ANTENNA Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Turn the loop until you have the best reception. Notes: •... -
Page 47: Connecting Audio/Video Components
Getting Started Connecting the subwoofer You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer. Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). SUBWOOFER Placing speakers Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C) •... - Page 48 Video component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack. (REC) (REC) (PLAY) (PLAY) Å...
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Page 49: Digital Connections
Getting Started Digital Connections By connecting the receiver and the source component through the digital terminals, sound reproduction quality will be much improved. In addition, you can enjoy multi-channel reproduction and some other convenient functions. IMPORTANT: • When connecting a video component using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear. -
Page 50: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources. Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks. Daily Operational Procedure 1 Turn on the power. -
Page 51: Adjusting The Volume
Basic Operations Speaker and signal indicators on the display By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this receiver. Speaker indicators Signal indicators What speaker indicators light depends on the speaker setting (for details, see “Setting the Speakers”... -
Page 52: Turning On And Off The Subwoofer Sound
Listening with headphones: You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi- channel software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the front channels while playing multi-channel software.) 1 Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF to deactivate the speakers. “HEADPHONE” appears for a while, and the H.PHONE indicator lights on the display. -
Page 53: Changing The Display Brightness
Basic Operations When playing software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, the following symptoms may occur: • Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback. • Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. In this case, press INPUT DIGITAL repeatedly to select “DOLBY DIGITAL”... -
Page 54: Muting The Sound
The following basic operations are possible only using the remote control. TA/NEWS/INFO SLEEP Using the Sleep Timer REC PAUSE CD-DISC MUTING Muting the Sound Muting the Sound Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected. “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the VOLUME indicator and its level indication go off). -
Page 55: 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 to Stations Manually 1 Press FM/AM to select the band (FM or AM). Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. -
Page 56: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode
To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1 Press FM/AM to select the band (FM or AM). Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM. 2 Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want. -
Page 57: Basic Settings
Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make operations easier. You can use QUICK SPEAKER SETUP to easily set up your speaker configuration. Quick Speaker Setup Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the speaker size and speaker distance according to your listening room to create the best possible surround effect. -
Page 58: Basic Setting Items
Basic Setting Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can only select the items currently available. For details, see the explanation of each item. Items To do SUBWOOFER* Register your subwoofer. FRNT SPEAKERS* Register your front speaker size. CNTR SPEAKER* Register your center speaker size. -
Page 59: Setting The Speakers
Basic Settings Setting the Speakers To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed. • If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 16, this setting is not required. -
Page 60: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel
¶ Crossover frequency—CROSSOVER You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE” speakers when “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER NO”). Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected. -
Page 61: Setting For Easy And Effective Surround Operations
Basic Settings Setting for Easy and Effective Surround Operations ¶ Auto Surround—AUTO SURROUND Auto Surround works when the unit detects the incoming digital signal. In other words, it works... • When you select the digital source (the source with digital input selected for it), and •... -
Page 62: Adjusting Sound
Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic settings. Basic Adjustment Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode. Items To do DEQ 63HZ... -
Page 63: Adjusting The Equalization Patterns
Adjusting Sound Adjusting the Equalization Patterns You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference. • Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source. ¶ Equalization adjustment—DEQ 63HZ, DEQ250HZ, DEQ 1KHZ, DEQ 4KHZ, DEQ16KHZ You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps. -
Page 64: Using The Surround Modes
Using the Surround Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround modes automatically. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 16 to 22) are applied automatically. Reproducing Theater Ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all directions. - Page 65 • If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
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Page 66: Activating The Surround Modes
Activating the Surround Modes Available Surround modes vary depending on the incoming signals. Activating one of the Surround modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 16 to 22). Activating the Surround Modes Automatically You can enjoy the Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source). -
Page 67: Using The Dsp Modes
• If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display. -
Page 68: Activating The Dsp Modes
• If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display. -
Page 69: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. • Some JVC’s VCRs 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 target VCR is set to code “A.”... -
Page 70: Operating Video Components
CD changer After pressing CD-DISC, you can perform the following operations on a CD changer: Start playing. Return to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢: Skip to the beginning of the next track. Stop playing. Pause playing. To resume, press 3. 1 –... -
Page 71: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied for the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATV converters, VCRs and DVD players. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. •... - Page 72 To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. Manufacturer Codes 01*, 02, 03 Emerson 10, 22 Gold Star Hitachi Mitsubishi Panasonic...
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Page 73: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. “NO SUBWOOFER” appears on the display. -
Page 74: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation At Surround operation Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) CD, TAPE/CDR, VCR, TV SOUND, DVD: Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* Coaxial Optical * Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) Recording Output Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF) - Page 75 Specifications FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Stereo Separation at OUT (REC): AM tuner Tuning Range: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Mass: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 Ω) Monaural: 16.0 dBf (1.7 µV/75 Ω) Monaural:...
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