HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER DVD VIDEO PLAYER RX-ES1SL XV-N55SL 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. Serial No. LVT1002-001B [B] cover.RX-ES1&XV-N55[B]f 1 03.2.
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. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
Caution: Proper Ventilation for RX-ES1SL To avoid 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: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Table of Contents Parts identification ................................................ Getting star ted ...................................................... 2 5 Precautions ................................................................................. 5 Checking the supplied accessories ............................................ 5 Putting batteries in the remote control ........................................ 5 Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas ..............................
Parts identification See pages in parentheses for details. Remote control When operating the receiver (RX-ES1SL), set the mode selector (h) to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.” When operating the player (XV-N55SL), set the mode selector (h) to “DVD.
Parts identification RX-ES1SL See pages in parentheses for details.
Parts identification XV-N55SL See pages in parentheses for details.
Getting started Precautions Putting batteries in the remote control General precautions Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. • DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture. • DO NOT expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device. 1 Press and slide the buttery cover on the bac k of the remote control. 2 Inser t batteries.
Getting started Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). 1 2 If AM (MW) reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). 3 AM (MW) loop antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM (MW) loop antenna.
Getting Started Connecting the speakers and DVD player Turn off all components before connections. Speaker Layout Diagram After connecting the front, center and surround speakers, and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 18.
Getting started FM 75 AM LOOP VCR AV IN / OUT TV DVD AV IN STB ANTENNA DIGITAL 1 (DVD) CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RIGHT COAXIAL AM EXT CENTER AUDIO L R DVD IN DIGITAL 3 (TV) L SUB WOOFER LEFT Connecting the DVD player (XV-N55SL) FRONT SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT Connect the DVD player by using a SCART cable and/or a digital cord. • To enjoy the digital sound, digital connection is required—Digital optical connection or Digital coaxial connection.
Getting started SCART connection VCR SCART cable (supplied: 1 cable) AM LOOP VCR ANTENNA AV IN / OUT TV DIGITAL 1 (DVD) CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RIGHT AM EXT CENTER AUDIO L L R VD N DIGITAL 3 (TV) DVD AV IN SUB WOOFER DIGITAL 2 (STB) RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL IN STB SUBWOOFER OUT R FRONT LEFT FRONT SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 ~ 16 SURR (REAR) RX-ES1SL TV VCR AV IN/OUT TV DVD AV IN STB STB * See below.
Getting started Analogue connection for DVD MULTI playback (see page 34) • DVD MULTI playback is not available for XV-N55SL. RX-ES1SL FM 75 AM LOOP ANTENNA VCR AV IN / OUT TV DVD AV IN STB DIGITAL 1 (DVD) CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RIGHT COAXIAL AM EXT CENTER AUDIO L R DVD IN DIGITAL 3 (TV) L DIGITAL 2 (STB) SUBWOOFER OUT R FRONT SUB WOOFER DIGITAL IN SURR (REAR) CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 ~ 16 LEFT DVD Player (ex.
RX-ES1SL Basic operations 2 Select the source to play TV DIRECT STANDBY / ON SETTING ADJUST SET / TUNER PRESET SURROUND SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME PHONES DVD MULTI STANDBY DVD STB VCB TV FM / AM On the front panel: Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you want appears on the display. The source indicator corresponding to the selected source lights in red.
Basic operations TV DIRECT STANDBY / ON SETTING ADJUST SET / TUNER PRESET SURROUND SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME PHONES DVD MULTI STANDBY DVD STB VCB TV FM / AM HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER AUDIO TV DIRECT DVD VCR STB TV DVD VCR STB TV DVD MULTI FM/AM TV/VIDEO MUTING TV VOL CHANNEL When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.
Basic operations The following are the analogue/digital signal format indicators on the display to indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver. ANALOG: Lights when analogue input is selected. LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in. DOLBY D: • Lights when Dolby Digital signal comes in. • Flashes when “DGTL D.D.” is selected for software not encoded with Dolby Digital. DTS: • Lights when DTS signal comes in. • Flashes when “DGTL DTS” is selected for software not encoded with DTS.
Basic operations Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer Basic adjustment of auto memory This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source: • when you turn off the power, • when you change the source, and • when you change the analogue/digital input mode (see page 11). You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. From the remote control ONLY: Press SLEEP repeatedly.
RX-ES1SL Speaker settings To obtain the best possible surround effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 28 to 33), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. You can set the speaker information using one of the following three methods. Smart Surround Setup: Set the speakers information automatically by one simple action—clapping hands. The delay time and output level for the center and surround speakers are set automatically.
Speaker settings 5 Press SET. Setting the speakers and subwoofer information quickly—Quick Setup “ENTER USE OF SUBWOOFER” scrolls on the display. Entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers, and your room size, the center and surround speakers’ delay time is automatically calculated. • When you change your speakers, register the information about the speakers again.
Speaker settings When selecting “MEDIUM ROOM,” • Center speaker delay time is set to1 msec. • Surround speakers delay time is set to 2 msec. L 3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting R C 2.7 m for the item selected in step 2, then press SET. Your setting is stored. 2.4 m 2.1 m ANALOG L R VOL LS RS EX.: When selecting “NO” for “SUBWFR.” 4 If you would like to set other items, repeat steps 2 and 3. C When selecting “LARGE ROOM,” • Center speaker delay time is set to 0 msec.
Speaker settings Setting the speaker delay time Setting the crossover frequency—CROSS — CNTR DL (center speaker delay), SURR DL (surround speakers delay) Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver 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.
RX-ES1SL Basic settings Operating procedure TV DIRECT STANDBY / ON SETTING ADJUST Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN SET / TUNER PRESET SURROUND SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME PHONES DVD MULTI STANDBY DVD STB VCB TV FM / AM On the front panel ONLY: 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 Setting Auto Surround—AUTO SR Setting the Auto Function mode—MODE You can enjoy Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source). Select “ON” when activating Auto Surround. The video components can be operated through this receiver by activating Auto Function mode. • This function takes effect for the following sources—DVD (except DVD MULTI), STB, and VCR, when they are connected using SCART cables.
RX-ES1SL Sound adjustments DVD When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB. AUDIO/TV /VCR/STB Operating procedure Adjusting the tone—BASS, TREBLE You can adjust the bass and treble sounds to your preference. • You have to make these adjustments for each source.
Sound adjustments Setting the subwoofer audio position When a stereo source is played back, the subwoofer sound is reinforced compared to the sound from a multi-channel source. Once you have set the subwoofer audio position, the subwoofer output level is decreased by the selected value when a stereo source is played back. The A (audio).POSITION indicator lights up when this function is activated. • You have to make this adjustment for each source. From the remote control ONLY: Press A.
RX-ES1SL Tuner operations The buttons on the remote control are mainly used for tuner operations. To use buttons on the remote control, press FM/AM before operation. When operating this receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB. Tuning in to stations manually From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press FM/AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW).
Tuner operations 3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select On the front panel: a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. TV DIRECT • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. ANALOG L R TUNED STANDBY / ON ST AUTO MUTING SUBWFR MHZ VOL The station is assigned to the selected channel number. • The selected channel number stops flashing.
Tuner operations With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals: Only the buttons on the remote control are used for RDS operations. When operating this receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB. HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER Shows commonly known station names. PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast programs. RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station sends. Enhanced Other Networks: See page 27.
Tuner operations 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 pages 23 and 24) by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a program using the PTY codes Before you start, remember... • The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations. • To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH while searching. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps.
Tuner operations Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “Enhanced Other Networks.” This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases: • When you are listening to non-RDS Networks—all AM (MW) stations, some FM stations and other sources. • When the receiver is in standby mode or in TV Direct mode. Before you start, remember...
RX-ES1SL Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience Introducing the Surround/DSP modes In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
Creating realistic sound fields DTS** The following DAP modes are provided with this receiver: DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding. DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
Creating realistic sound fields About relations between speaker layout and Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver. Make sure that you have set the speakers information correctly (see pages 15 to 18). • If only front speakers are connected, you cannot use the Surround modes. • If surround speakers are not connected, you cannot use DSP modes.
Creating realistic sound fields On the front panel: 3 Press TEST to check the speakers output balance. • No test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. “TEST L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers as follow: 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 2 again.
Creating realistic sound fields CENTER*1: To adjust the center speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB). Using DSP modes SURR L*1: To adjust the left surround speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB). SURR R*1: To adjust the right surround speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB). Once you have adjusted the DSP modes, the adjustment is memorized for each source. • You cannot use the DSP modes if no surround speakers are connected. • You cannot adjust the effect level for “ALL CH ST.
Creating realistic sound fields 5 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want 4 Adjust the surround speaker output levels (from –10 dB to +10 dB). to set appears on the display, then press SET. • Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers. • As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow: L LPCM R DSP SUBWFR VOL BASS CENTER EFFECT* B.
RX-ES1SL Using the DVD MULTI playback mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analogue discrete output mode (5.1 channel reproduction) of the DVD player. In addition, the DVD MULTI playback mode can be used for reproducing a DVD Audio sound. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 35 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM XV-N55SL Before operation About this manual • The display window information and OSD (On Screen Display) menu items are put in brackets [ ] in the operation procedures. • Usable disc(s) for each operation/function is (are) referred to by the icons; In addition, the player does not play: • Unfinalized discs • Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on either the label side or playback side.
02-Basic_operations.fm Page 36 Monday, February 17, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 11:40 PM XV-N55SL Basic operations • NOW READING (The player is reading the disc information.) • REGION CODE ERROR! (The region code of the DVD VIDEO disc does not match the player. The disc cannot be played back.) • OPEN • CLOSE • NO DISC NOTE Even if you turn off the player, the player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet. This state is called standby mode.
02-Basic_operations.fm Page 37 Monday, February 17, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 11:26 PM Basic operations 5 Press ENTER. The third page is shown, in which the pull-down menu of the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] is already open. Basic playback DVD PLAYER SET UP DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY ANALOG DOWN MIX DOLBY PROLOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM D RANGE CONTROL STREAM/PCM ON OUTPUT LEVEL SELECT 1 2 Press 0 to open the disc tray. Place a disc in the disc tray.
02-Basic_operations.fm Page 38 Monday, February 17, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 11:41 PM Basic operations About On-screen guide icons You may see the following icons displayed over the picture. They have the following meanings. : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded from multiple angles (see page 45). : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple audio languages (see page 45). : Appears at the beginning of a scene recorded with multiple subtitle languages (see page 45).
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 39 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Basic operations To resume playback When the resume mode is “ON” While the disc you interrupted playback is still on the disc tray, press 3. Various speed playback To advance or reverse playback rapidly while monitoring The player resumes playback from the position where playback was interrupted. The TV screen shows “RESUME PLAY.” To play back from the beginning Press 7 before pressing 3 to start playback.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 40 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Basic operations Locating the beginning of a scene or song For DVD VIDEO: During playback, you can skip a chapter or title, depending on the disc configuration. For SVCD/Video CD: During playback without PBC function, you can skip a track. For Audio CD: During playback or while in stop mode, you can skip a track. To skip forward, press ¢. To skip backward, press 4.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 41 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM XV-N55SL Advanced operations Locating a desired scene from the menu of a SVCD/Video CD with PBC Some SVCD/Video CD discs support the PBC function. PBC is an abbreviation of “Playback Control.” Some SVCD/Video CD discs recorded with PBC have their own menus, such as a list of the songs of the disc. You can locate a specific scene by using the PBC menu. 1 2 In stop mode, press 3 or TOP MENU.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 42 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Advanced operations 3 Press the numeric buttons (0 to 9) to enter the desired time. The specified time is displayed in the pull-down menu. Example (for DVD VIDEO) To play back from 2(H):34(M):00(S) Press 2, 3, then 4. TIME 2:34: __ Example (for SVCD/Video CD/Audio CD) To play back from 23(M):40(S) Press 2, 3, then 4.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 43 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Advanced operations 4 Press the numeric buttons to specify tracks in the desired order. To play back in random order (Random play) To select 5: press 5. To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3. To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10. The total program time Total Program Time PROGRAM No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 7 4 3 5 6 00:25:12 TrackDisc 1 5 4 2 3 4 6 USE NUMERIC KEYS TO PROGRAM TRACKS.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 44 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Advanced operations To quit repeat playback Press REPEAT until the repeat mode indicator goes off in the display window. Hint When the program playback mode is active with an SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD, the repeat mode changes in the same manner. Note, however, that in the “ ” mode the player repeats all the programmed tracks instead of all tracks on the disc.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 45 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Advanced operations Changing the language, sound and scene angle 2 Press 5/∞ or AUDIO to select the desired audio. Each time you press 5/∞ or AUDIO, the audio changes. For DVD VIDEO (example) 1/3 ENGLISH To select the subtitle language (SUBTITLE) 2/3 FRENCH 3/3 GERMAN For SVCD ST1 Some DVD VIDEO and SVCD discs contain more than one subtitle language. You can choose a desired one from them.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 46 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Advanced operations 1 2 During playback, press VFP. The VFP mode selection window appears on the TV screen. Press 2/3 to select the desired preset. Each time you press the button, the VFP mode changes as follows. Set the video type most suitable to the current program or the room conditions.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 47 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Advanced operations To dismiss the VFP mode selection window Press VFP. NOTE The window for VFP mode selection and parameter setting disappear if no operation is made for about 10 seconds. Menu bar functions To bring up the menu bar 1 To simulate surround sound (3D PHONIC) 2 2 A status bar for the type of disc inserted will appear on the TV screen. See page 38 for details about the status bar.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 48 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Advanced operations Menu bar functions for DVD VIDEO Time mode selection During playback, selects the time mode shown in the display window and in the status bar. Press ENTER to select the time mode from the following. • TOTAL: Current title elapsed time • T.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 49 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM XV-N55SL MP3/WMA disc playback • As for MP3 files, we recommend you to record your material at a 44.1 kHz sampling rate, using the 128 kbps data transfer rate. • As for WMA files, make sure that the copyright feature is set to off. • As for WMA files, we recommend you to record your material at a bit rate of 64 kbps or higher. Basic operations Use the following buttons to control MP3/WMA disc playback.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 50 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM MP3/WMA disc playback 2 Press the numeric buttons to specify a desired group number. To select 5: press 5. To select 23: press +10, +10, then 3. To select 40: press +10, +10, +10, then 10. 3 Specify the group number within several seconds after pressing TITLE/GROUP (i.e. while the display window shows [--]). The player starts playback from track 1 of the selected group.
05-JPEG_disc_playback.fm Page 51 Monday, February 17, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 11:29 PM XV-N55SL JPEG disc playback Notes for making your own JPEG disc using a CD-R/ CD-RW disc • Select “ISO 9660” as the disc format. • We recommend you to record your material at a 640 x 480 pixel resolution. • This player supports the baseline JPEG format.
05-JPEG_disc_playback.fm Page 52 Monday, February 17, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 11:42 PM JPEG disc playback Viewing pictures continuously (slide show mode) You can see files (still pictures) one after another automatically. To start the slide show Press 3. The slide show starts from the beginning of the disc. Each file (still picture) is displayed for approximately 3 seconds. To stop slide show playback in the middle Press 7 or MENU. The TV screen returns to the JPEG CONTROL display.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 53 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:36 PM XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English JPEG disc playback Repeat function In the slide show mode, you can repeat playback of JPEG files in a group or on the disc. 1 2 While the JPEG CONTROL display is shown, press REPEAT. Pressing REPEAT switches the repeat mode. When the repeat mode is turned on, the [ ] indicator lights in the display window. The selected repeat mode is shown on the JPEG CONTROL display.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 54 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM XV-N55SL Changing the initial settings OTHERS OTHERS RESUME ON ON SCREEN GUIDE ON AUTO STANDBY OFF AV COMPULINK MODE DVD1 PARENTAL LOCK SELECT USE 5∞23 TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE. ENTER How to set preferences 1 Press CHOICE. One of the preference on-screen displays appears on the TV screen. You can see four icons at the top right of the on-screen display for the settings.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 55 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Changing the initial settings LANGUAGE menu MENU LANGUAGE You can select the default menu language to be displayed if it is contained on a DVD VIDEO disc. Setting options ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, CHINESE, GERMAN, ITALIAN, JAPANESE, language code from AA to ZU • If the disc does not have a menu in the selected language, the disc’s default language will be used.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 56 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Changing the initial settings MP3&WMA/JPEG The player can play MP3/WMA and JPEG files recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW disc. However, if a disc contains both MP3/WMA and JPEG files, you can only play files of the type selected in this menu item. Setting options MP3&WMA, JPEG [MP3&WMA]: when selected, only MP3/WMA files can be played back. [JPEG]: when selected, only JPEG files can be played back.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 57 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Changing the initial settings PARENTAL LOCK COUNTRY CODE GB FX SET LEVEL NONE GA PASSWORD ____ EXIT GB GD GE GF GH SELECT ENTER 5 6 USE 5∞ TO SELECT, USE ENTER TO CONFIRM TO EXIT, PRESS CHOICE. Press ENTER. moves to [SET LEVEL]. Press ENTER to bring up the pull-down menu. In the pull-down menu, [NONE] and levels [8] to [1] are available. [NONE] does not restrict playback.
XV-N55SL(B).book Page 58 Friday, February 14, 2003 XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English 3:36 PM Changing the initial settings 7 Press ENTER. moves to [EXIT]. Pressing ENTER again returns to the [OTHERS] menu of the preference display. NOTE If you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in step 3 above, moves to [EXIT] automatically and 5/∞ do not work. To temporarily release the Parental Lock If the parental level is set to a strict value, some discs may not play at all.
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XV-N55SL(B).book Page 61 Friday, February 14, 2003 3:36 PM XV-N55SL/LET0230-004A/English Additional information Appendix D: Glossary Aspect ratio A ratio which defines the shape of the rectangular picture in a TV. It is the width of the picture relative to the height. A conventional TV picture is 4:3 in aspect ratio. MP3 MP3 is an audio data compression format, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. Using MP3, you can achieve a data reduction of about 1:10.
Operating other JVC products You can use the remote control to operate not only this receiver but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. – Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals—remote codes “A” and “B”. This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” • To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. Set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.
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 with the other products. • To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for the STB, VCR, and TV. • After replacing batteries of the remote control, set the manufacturers’ codes again.
Operating other manufacturers’ equipment ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR 1 Press and hold VCR ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a TV 1 Press and hold TV . . 2 Press VCR. 2 Press TV. 3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. 3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. 4 Release VCR 4 Release TV . Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. VCR : Turn on or off the VCR.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. RX-ES1SL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The power does not come on. The power cord is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. No sound from speakers. Speaker signal cables are not connected. Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary. An incorrect source is selected. Select the correct source. Muting is activated.
Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Surround mode cannot be selected. Surround mode is not available on the software being played back, or only the front speakers are set for use. Play not multi-channel software or check the speaker setting. DSP mode cannot be selected. DSP mode is not available on the software being played back, or only the front speakers are set for use. Play back Linear PCM or analogue software or check the speaker setting. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.
Troubleshooting XV-N55SL Operation is not possible. Check the region code of the disc printed on the disc jacket. Microcomputer malfunction due to lightning or static electricity. Turn off the power and unplug the power cord, then connect the power cord again. Moisture condensation caused by a sudden change of temperature or humidity. Turn off the power, then turn it on a few hours later. The disc does not allow the operation, or an unplayable disc is inserted.
Specifications Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice. RX-ES1SL Amplifier FM tuner (IHF) Output Power At stereo operation: Tuning Range: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz Usable Sensitivity: Monaural: 17.0 dBf (1.95 µV/75 Ω) At surround operation: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: Stereo: 21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 Ω) 41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 Ω) Front channels: Stereo Separation at REC OUT: 35 dB at 1 kHz Front channels: 100 W per channel, min.
Specifications XV-N55SL General Readable discs: Audio characteristics DVD VIDEO, DVD-R (Video format), DVDRW (Video format), +RW (Video format), SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3/ WMA format, JPEG, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, SVCD, Video CD, MP3/WMA format, JPEG) Frequency response CD (sampling frequency 44.
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