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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-DP10VBK LEARN TRANSMIT STANDBY MAIN ROOM SUB ROOM MAIN ROOM SUB ROOM TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1 ON/OFF ON/OFF STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON MAIN ROOM SUB ROOM LEARN DVD MULTI PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD TV/DBS VIDEO ANALOG/DIGITAL EFFECT INPUT...
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Warnings, Cautions and Others 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.
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Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
7 Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) ... 58 7 Entering the Disc Information ... 59 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 61 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 64 Operating Audio Components ... 64 Operating Video Components ... 66 Operating Other Manufacturers’...
Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.
Parts Identification Front Panel INPUT MODE SURROUND SPEAKERS 1 / INPUT ATT ON / OFF SPEAKERS 2 SUB ROOM / SUB ROOM CONTROL ON / OFF STANDBY CC CONVERTER STANDBY/ON MAIN ROOM ON/OFF SUB ROOM ON/OFF INPUT MODE SPEAKERS 1 / INPUT ATT SPEAKER 2 SUB ROOM...
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Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 SPEAKERS 1 button (18, 23) 2 INPUT MODE/INPUT ATT button (23, 24) 3 SURROUND ON/OFF button (48) 4 DSP MODE button (51) 5 SOUND SELECTOR button (22) 6 ADJUST MENU button (42) 7 DOWN button (31, 34, 42) 8 UP button (31, 34, 42) 9 SET button (32, 34, 42)
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Remote Control LEARN TRANSMIT STANDBY MAIN ROOM SUB ROOM MAIN ROOM SUB ROOM TV/CATV/DBS ON/OFF ON/OFF STANDBY/ON MAIN ROOM SUB ROOM LEARN DVD MULTI PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD TV/DBS VIDEO ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT SOUND RETURN FM MODE TEST SURROUND ON/OFF MODE LINE DIRECT...
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 on all components. •...
AM Antenna Connections ANTENNA LOOP Turn the loop until you have the best reception. FM 75 COAXIAL AM Loop Antenna Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop. Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Notes: •...
Basic connecting procedure 1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable (not supplied). 2 Turn the knob counterclockwise. 3 Insert the speaker signal cable. 4 Turn the knob clockwise. Front speakers 1 Right Left FRONT 1 SPEAKERS CAUTION :...
Enhance your audio system You can use this receiver as the pre-amplifier (control amplifier) when you connect power amplifiers to the PREOUT jacks on the rear panel, using cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). • Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.
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CD player CD player To audio output FRONT WOOFER SURR (REAR) Cassette deck or MD recorder Cassette deck To audio input AUDIO RIGHT LEFT PHONO (REC) TAPE (PLAY) (REC) (PLAY) FRONT WOOFER CENTER SURR (REAR) To audio input MD recorder Note: You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks.
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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. • If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, P ) jacks, connect them using an S-video cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not...
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TV and/or DBS tuner AUDIO RIGHT LEFT TV SOUND (REC) VCR1 (PLAY) (REC) VCR2 (PLAY) FRONT MONITOR WOOFER CENTER MONITOR SURR SURR BACK PREOUT PREOUT AUDIO RIGHT LEFT TV SOUND FRONT MONITOR WOOFER CENTER MONITOR SURR SURR DBS tuner BACK PREOUT Å...
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DVD player • When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks: AUDIO RIGHT LEFT RIGHT PHONO (REC) TAPE (PLAY) (REC) FRONT (PLAY) FRONT WOOFER SURR WOOFER CENTER SURR BACK PREOUT DVD player • When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output (5.1 CH reproduction) jacks: AUDIO RIGHT...
Digital Connections This receiver is equipped with five DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and four digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. IMPORTANT: • When connecting the DVD player, digital TV broadcast tuner, digital VCR, or DBS tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video terminal on the rear.
On the main unit’s rear (Inside the battery compartment) If the problem still persists, stop using the RF rod antenna and the remote control, and consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC Service Center. The RF rod antenna and IR signal Transmitter...
3. Connect the plug of the transmitter to the IR OUT jack of the receiver and attach the transmitter. REMOTE Target component(s) ANTENNA BAND1 BAND2 IR OUT At an angle of approx. 60° Signal-emitting angle of the transmitter Horizontally: 60˚ 30°...
Multi-Room Operations Before operating this receiver any further, be familiar with this Multi-room function. This function enables you to listen to different sources in two different places (we call these two places “main room” and “sub-room”) by using this receiver. This section explains only the required speaker connections, the concept, and basic operations of the Multi-room function.
Basic Operating Procedure for Main Room On the unit: 1. Press (STANDBY/ON). The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the MAIN ROOM ON/OFF lamp lights up. The front door moves down so that the source selecting buttons appear, and the buttons and controls on the unit work for the main room operations.
Basic Operating Procedure for Sub-Room The sources and functions available for the sub-room operations are limited. For more details on the sub-room operations, see “Sub-Room Operations” on pages 27 to 30. On the unit: 1. Press (STANDBY/ON). The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the MAIN ROOM ON/OFF lamp lights up.
Main Room Operations This section explains only the operations commonly used when you play any sound source in the main room. See pages 27 to 30 for the sub-room operations. • Before performing main room operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 33 to 40. IMPORTANT: Check to see if the following before or while using the buttons and controls.
Canceling the Main Room Operations To stop the main room operations and sounds from the main room speakers, press MAIN ROOM ON/OFF so that the MAIN ROOM ON/OFF lamp goes off. MAIN ROOM ON/OFF From the remote control On the unit The currently selected front speakers indicator(s) also go(es) off from the display (no sound will be heard in the main room).
The signal indicators light up to indicate the incoming signals. : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left channel signal comes in. • When analog input is selected: Always lights up. : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right channel signal comes in.
Activating the Main Room Front Speakers When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in the main room. • To use the front speakers connected to the FRONT 2/SUB ROOM SPEAKERS terminals in the sub-room, see “Preparing for the Sub-Room Operations—SUB ROOM”...
DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signals. The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display, and the digital signal format indicators for the detected signals also light up. ANALOG : Select this for the analog input mode.
(* The period during which no sound comes out.) Making Sounds Natural JVC’s CC (Compensative Compression) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit–quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz...
Notes: • Once you change the source name, it is applied both for the main room source and sub-room source. • Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected components. However, there may be some inconvenience. – “TAPE” or “TV” will appear on the display when you select the MD recorder or DBS tuner.
Sub-Room Operations This section explains only the operations used when you play a sound source in the sub-room. See pages 20 to 26 for the main room operations. • Before performing sub-room operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 33 to 40. IMPORTANT: Check to see if the following before or while using the buttons and controls.
To turn off the power (into standby mode), press (STANDBY/ON) again. The STANDBY lamp lights up, and the front door automatically closes. (The MAIN ROOM ON/OFF and/or SUB ROOM ON/OFF lamp goes off.) • A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
Selecting the Sub-Room Source to Play Press one of the source selecting buttons. DVD MULTI VCR 1 VCR 2 TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO On the unit Selected source name The sub-room volume level appears. DVD MULTI PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD TV/DBS VIDEO...
Activating the Sub-Room Front Speakers This section is NOT applicable to those who connect the sub- room front speakers to the SUB ROOM PREOUT jacks using another amplifier (see page 17). Before you start, remember... • When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in the main room.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE when the receiver is ready for the sub-room operations. IMPORTANT: Check to see if the following before or while using the buttons and controls.
Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To store the preset stations 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.
Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers, while others will make operations easier. When performing the basic settings, it is recommended to use the remote control so that you can show the on- screen display menu on the TV.
IMPORTANT: Check to see if the following before or while using the buttons and controls. For the main room operations: The MAIN ROOM ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. • When using the unit: – “SUB ROOM” is not shown in the main display. –...
Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When setting the speaker distance Operations 1. Press SETUP MENU. 2. Press fi or % (DOWN or UP) repeatedly to select the desired submenu. • In this example, select “SPEAKER DISTANCE” submenu. 3. Press SET. 4. Set a desired item on the submenu. 1 Press fi...
Setting the Speakers —SPEAKER SETTING (1) To obtain the best possible SPEAKER SETTING surround sound of the Surround SUBWOOFER : NO and DSP modes in the main FRONT SP : LARGE CENTER SP : SMALL room, you have to register the SURROUND SP : SMALL SURR BACK SP : SMALL...
Setting the Bass Sounds—SUBWOOFER (3) On this submenu, you can adjust SUBWOOFER subwoofer and bass sounds CROSSOVER 80Hz precisely according to your LFE LEVEL PHASE :NORMAL preference. BASS PEAK LIMIT: ON BASS TEST TONE : OFF BASS PEAK LVL: :OPERATE :BACK 7 Setting the crossover frequency: When you use a subwoofer, you can select the cutoff frequency...
Setting the Dynamic Range —DYNAMIC RANGE (4) Using the Midnight mode, you DYNAMIC RANGE can enjoy a powerful sound at MIDNIGHT MODE : OFF night even at a low volume level. :OPERATE :BACK 7 Setting the Midnight mode: Select one of the following: : Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little.
7 Setting the component connected to the digital optical terminals Set the components connected to the digital optical terminals. • Each time you press # (RIGHT) or @ (LEFT), the digital component names change as follows: When “COAXIAL INPUT” is set to “DVD” 2 CD 3 TV (or DBS*) 4 CDR 5 MD “...
Preparing for the Sub-Room Operations —SUB ROOM (p) On this submenu, you can SUB ROOM determine the output signal type SUB PREOUT :VARIABLE through the SUB ROOM SPEAKER2 :MAIN PREOUT jacks, and the usage of :OPERATE the speaker connected to the :BACK FRONT SPEAKER2/SUB ROOM terminals.
Sound Adjustments When performing the sound adjustments, it is recommended to use the remote control so that you can show the on-screen display menu on the TV. • When using the buttons on the unit, you can perform the same settings referring to the indications shown on the main unit’s display.
IMPORTANT: Check to see if the following before or while using the buttons and controls. For the main room operations: The MAIN ROOM ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. • When using the unit: – “SUB ROOM” is not shown in the main display. –...
Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When adjusting a DSP parameter Operations 1. Press ADJUST MENU. 2. Press fi or % (DOWN or UP) repeatedly to select the desired submenu. • In this example, select “DSP PARAMETER” submenu. 3. Press SET. When adjusting the parametric equalizer: Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the items on the submenu, and to go to its adjustment screen.
Adjusting the Speaker Channel Output Levels—LEVEL (1) On this submenu, you can adjust LEVEL the speaker channel output levels. TEST TONE :OFF While outputting the test tone, FRONT L LEVEL: CENTER LEVEL : select a speaker channel and FRONT R LEVEL: SURR R LEVEL : adjust its output level.
7 Adjustment procedure on this submenu Press fi or % (DOWN or UP) to select the channel— FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, or SURROUND BACK, then press SET. The adjustment screen of the selected item appears. Press fi or % (DOWN or UP) to select an item you want to adjust on the selected adjustment screen.
Using the Surround Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround Modes automatically according to the stored basic settings and adjustments performed on the Setup and Adjustment Menus (see pages 33 to 45). • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for the main room operations, and are used only for the main room sources.
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Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic)** Used to reproduce sound tracks of the software encoded with Dolby Surround ( DOLBY SURROUND Dolby Surround encoding format records the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, and surround channel signals (total 4 channels) into 2 channels. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this receiver decodes these 2 channel signals into 4 original channel signals—matrix-based multichannel reproduction, and allows you to enjoy a realistic...
Activating the Surround Modes Perform the basic settings and adjustments using the Setup and Adjustment Menus first (see pages 33 to 45). Activating the THX Surround and conventional Surround mode for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments done on the above menus. IMPORTANT: Check to see if the following before or while using the buttons and controls.
Adjusting the Surround Sounds Temporarily Activating the THX Surround and conventional Surround mode for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments done on the Setup and Adjustment Menus. However, if you want to modify the stored adjustments temporarily only for the current playback source, you can use the TEST button and the number buttons on the remote control.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If only front speakers are connected, JVC’s original 3D- PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect only through the front speakers) is used.
ALL Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO) This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used without connecting the surround speakers. • The CENTER CHANNEL submenu settings and the DSP PARAMETER submenu settings cannot be applied to All Channel Stereo mode.
When multichannel signals come in, you cannot select “STEREO FILM” and “MONO FILM.” Notes: • When the surround speakers are deactivated, the 3D-PHONIC processing is applied to the DSP modes (the 3D-PHONIC indicator also lights up). • If “USER MODE 1” (then “NO DATA”) appears, press and hold DSP MODE on the unit until it disappears.
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied for the DVD player. •...
COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through this receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 9 and 10).
Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with the COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK--4 connection Automatic Power On: • When you turn on the receiver by pressing ON) on the unit, or AUDIO (ON) on the remote control with MAIN ROOM/SUB ROOM (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector set to “MAIN ROOM”: When you turn on the main room sound by pressing MAIN ROOM ON/OFF while the receiver is turned on:...
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using this information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.
OPERATIONS: To use this remote control system, you need to connect the main room TV to the MONITOR OUT jack (see page 12), and the sub- room TV to the SUB ROOM MONITOR OUT jack (see page 17) and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.
Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) Search for a disc by its performer: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SEARCH,”...
Search for a disc by its genre: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SEARCH,” then press SET. The DISC SEARCH screen appears. 3.
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4. Repeat step 3 until you finish putting a performer name (up to 32 characters). To insert a space, press % / fi / @ / # to move , then press SET. To correct an incorrect character: 1) Press % / fi / @ / # to move to + or =, then press SET until the incorrect character is selected.
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III. The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player) through the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the procedure below.
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• The IR signal transmitter can send signals at a distance of 3 m (10 feet). DVD player IR signal transmitter RX-DP10VBK You can control the connected video components using this remote control: Aim the remote control at the remote sensor(s) on the target video component(s) or on the receiver directly.
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One-Touch DVD Play Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the DVD playback without setting other switches manually. When you press PLAY on the remote control supplied for this receiver for operating the DVD player, the receiver automatically turns on and changes the main room source or sub-room source, depending on the MAIN ROOM/SUB ROOM (LEARN/ TRANSMIT) selector setting on the remote control, to the...
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control. Operating Audio Components IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control: •...
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CD player After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the CD player: PLAY : Starts playing. : Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next track. STOP : Stops playing.
VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks is set to code “A.” – When another JVC VCR is connected to the VCR 2 and VIDEO jacks, set its remote control code to code “B.” (This remote control cannot emit the control signals of code “B.”)
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment You can use this remote control supplied for this unit for operating the other manufacturers’ components, either by changing the preset signal codes or by using the learning function (see page 71). IMPORTANT: • To operate the other component(s) using the RF signals emitted from this remote control, the IR signal transmitter and the RF rod antenna must be connected to this receiver.
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To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter and DBS tuner 1. Set the TV operation mode selector to “CATV/DBS.” 2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS (STANDBY/ON). 3. Press TV/DBS. Remote’s display 4. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. See page 70 to find the code.
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STANDBY SHARP SONY TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA ZENITH *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code. RETURN FM MODE : Starts playing. : Fast-reverses the tracks. : Fast-forwards the tracks. : Stops playing. : Stops playing temporarily. To release it, press PLAY.
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39, 40 SCHWAIGER 61, 64 SIEMENS 41, 42 SONY TECHNISAT *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code. Manufactures’ codes for CATV converter Manufacturer Codes GENERAL INSTRUMENT 29 HAMLIN/REGAL 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 JERROLD/G...
Storing the Remote Signals Manually You can store the signals into the learning buttons by sending the signals you want to store from another remote control. This function is called “Learning Function.” The learning buttons The highlighted buttons in the illustration below are the learning buttons you can store signals into.
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4. Press one of the learning buttons, to which you want to assign a signal from the target remote control. The LEARN indicator starts flashing. • If you have pressed DVD or DVD MULTI in step 3, you can store the signals into the following buttons. / REW EFFECT DOWN...
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– SET, % / fi / @ / # To erase the stored signals After erasing the stored signals, preset signals are resumed and you can operate JVC’s components again. 1. Set the LEARN/TRANSMIT (MAIN ROOM/SUB ROOM) selector to “LEARN.”...
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. The buttons and controls on the front panel do not work.
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PROBLEM Continuous hissing or buzzing during FM reception. Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. Noise is heard during record playing. Howling during record playing. No sound effect such as DSP mode and Parametric Equalizer. “OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display. “TURN ON MAIN OR SUB ROOM”...
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FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Total Harmonic Distortion: Stereo Separation at REC OUT: Alternate Channel Selectivity: Frequency Response: AM tuner Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Mass: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz...
To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51002-5 (0301) ®...
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
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