HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER RX-E100RSL AUDIO DVD STB DVD ANALOG/DIGITAL VCR TV SLEEP TV DIRECT STB VCR TV TAPE FM AM INPUT SOUND BASS+ CENTER 1 2 3 BASS– TEST REAR-L 4 5 6 BASS BOOST TREBLE+ REAR-R 7 EFFECT 8 TREBLE– SUBWOOFER 0 +10 FM MODE 100+ 10 RETURN 9 EON SELECT DISPLAY MODE DVD MENU PTY( DSP RDS DVD MENU EON ENTER PTY9 SURROUND MODE ON/OFF PTY SEARCH TV VOL CHANNEL TV/VIDEO VOLUME DIMMER VCR MUTING CONTROL /REW PLAY DOWN TUNING REC STOP RX-
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.
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 Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Getting Started ........................................... 3 Before Installation ...................................................................... 3 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 3 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 3 Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas ..................... 4 Connecting the Speakers .........
Parts Identification Front Panel 1 3 2 4 RX-E100R HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STANDBY TV DIRECT DVD STB TV VCR FM/AM TAPE STANDBY/ON CONTROL ADJUST SETTING MEMORY ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTLAUTO DOLBY D Ls S RR INPUT ATT DTS RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED ST AUTO MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L DVD SURROUND STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM D I G I T A L 8 5 6 7 9 p q w e r See pages
Getting Started General Precautions • DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit. • DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet. • DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. • When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit. 1. On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover.
Getting Started Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas If AM (MW/LW) reception is poor, connect single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied). AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). B 75 FMAXIAL CO 75 FMAXIAL CO AM LOOP FM Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna.
AM (MW/LW) antenna connection Connect the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals. Turn the loop until you have the best reception. • If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna connected. After connecting the front, center, rear speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible DSP effect. For details, see page 15.
Getting Started Speaker Layout Diagram Center speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer Right front speaker STANDBY STANDBY ON DOLBY D I G I T A L RX-E100R STANDBY TV DILECT DVD CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY STB HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER VCR TV VCR TV ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS TAPE TUNED ST AUTO FM/AM MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD ST
Getting Started Connecting Audio/Video Components Turn the power off to all components before connections. Connecting cords are not supplied with this unit. Use the cords supplied for the other components or purchase them at an audio or electric appliance store.
Getting Started Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among the components. Turn the power off to all components before connections.
VCR Getting Started For digital sounds • To enjoy the DVD software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, connect the DVD player using one of the DIGITAL IN terminals (see page 7). • To enjoy the digital sounds, use both the SCART cable connection and the digital connection (see page 7). • To enjoy the digital broadcast sounds, connect the STB and/or TV to the DIGITAL IN terminals (see page 7).
Basic Operations This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons and controls on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control if they have the similar names (or marks) as those on the front panel. If operations using the remote control are different from those using the front panel, they are then explained. • You can also see “Mastering Remote Operations” on page 40.
Basic adjustment auto memory TV Direct is enable you to use this unit as an AV selector while the unit is not turned on. When TV Direct is activated, the pictures and sounds go from the video components such as DVD player to the TV through this unit. In this case, you can use the video components and the TV as if you connect them directly. • This function takes effect only when the video components and TV are connected to this unit with SCART cables.
Basic Operations Turning Off the Power with the Timer Remote ONLY You can fall asleep while listening to music — Sleep Timer. Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and the shut-off time changes in 10 minute intervals.
Basic Settings Display Source indicators RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT Basic Operations/Basic Settings CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED ST AUTO MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB Remote NOT When you use
Basic Settings CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 Display Source indicators RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED ST AUTO MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM D I G I T A L SETTING Source selec
1 Press SETTING. The CONTROL buttons now work for basic settings. SETTING When you have connected a subwoofer, follow the procedure below. If you do not use a subwoofer, you can skip this setting. 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. 1 Press CONTROL ∞ (or 5) repeatedly until one of the following speakers (with the current setting)* appears. Press SETTING.
Basic Settings CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 Display RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED ST AUTO MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM D I G I T A L SETTING 2 Delay Time — CTR DL, REAR D
Dynamic Range Compression — D.R.C. Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this unit 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. • If you have selected “LRG (large)” for all speakers, this function will not take effect.
Basic Settings CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 Display RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED AUTO ST MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM D I G I T A L SETTING Low Frequency Effect Attenuato
OFF : • If multichannel signals come in, an appropriate Surround mode will be turned on. • If Dolby Digital 2 channel or DTS 2 channel signals come in, “STEREO” will be selected. • If Linear PCM signals come in, nothing will change. 2 Press CONTROL ∞ (or 5) repeatedly until “MODE” (with the current setting)* appears on the display. CONTROL OGIC AUTO ATT * “MANUAL” is the initial setting. If you have already changed the setting, the other mode will be shown.
Sound Adjustments You can also use the remote control for some sound adjustments. • When using the remote control, see also “Mastering Remote Operations” on page 40.
Adjusting the Tone You can boost the bass level — Bass Boost. • You have to make this adjustment for each source. You can adjust the bass and treble sounds as you like. • You have to make these adjustments for each source. 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. Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps.
Sound Adjustments CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 Display RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED ST AUTO MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM D I G I T A L ADJUST Adjusting the Subwoofer Outp
Tuner Operations Display Source indicators RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT Sound Adjustments/Tuner Operations CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED ST AUTO MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB VCR TV TAPE FM/A
Tuner Operations CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 Display Source indicators RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED ST AUTO MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM D I G I T A L MEMORY Source sel
1 Press FM/AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in, and the CONTROL buttons now work for tuner operations. TUNED FM/AM ST AUTO MUTING MHZ VOL Ex.: When selecting the FM band 2 Remote NOT Selecting the FM Reception Mode Press CONTROL ∞ (or 5) repeatedly until “< PRESET >” appears on the display. When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.
Tuner Operations With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS signals. You need to set RDS/DVD MENU selector to “RDS,” when you want to operate RDS. PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station names PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast programs RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station sends EON (Enhanced Other Network): See page 28.
Remote ONLY One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (see page 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. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Tuner Operations Description of the PTY codes: You need to set RDS/DVD MENU mode selector to “RDS,” when you want to operate RDS. AUDIO DVD STB VCR TV SLEEP TV DIRECT DVD STB VCR TV ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE FM AM NEWS: News. AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis. INFO: Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT: Programs concerned with any aspect of sports. EDUCATE: Educational programs.
Switching to Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other Network).” The EON indicator works and lights up while receiving an FM station with the EON code. This allows the unit 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 stations (all AM — MW/LW and some FM stations). • When the unit is in standby mode or TV Direct.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields You can use the following DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes to reproduce a realistic sound field. • Surround modes • DAP modes ■ Surround modes Surround modes cannot be used when only the front speakers are connected to this unit (without the rear speakers or center speaker). Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic)* Used to reproduce sound tracks of the software encoded with Dolby Surround ( DOLBY SURROUND ).
DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic surround elements. The sound heard in a hall, live club, dance club or pavilion consists of direct sound and indirect sound — early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls (see the diagram to the right). These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic surround effects.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields About Relations between Speaker Layout and DSP Modes Available DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this unit. Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 15). • If only front speakers are connected, you cannot use the DSP modes. • If rear speakers are not connected, you cannot use Theater Surround and the DSP modes.
Surround mode cannot be used with another DSP mode. Once Surround mode is activated, the other DSP mode in use will be canceled. • You have to make this adjustment for each source. 1 Select and play software encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital, or DTS Digital Surround. AUDIO DVD STB VCR TV SLEEP TV DIRECT DVD STB VCR TV ANALOG/DIGITAL TAPE FM AM If “AUTO SR (Auto Surround)” is set to “ON” Playing a digital source automatically activates an appropriate Surround mode.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields To adjust the center speaker level, press CENTER +/–.
5 • Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers. Theatre Surround cannot be used with another DSP mode. Once Theatre Surround is activated, the other DSP mode in use will be canceled. • You have to make this adjustment for each source. • You cannot use Theater Surround if no rear speakers are connected. 1 Select and play software encoded with Dolby Surround. 2 Press DSP MODE repeatedly until “THEATRE” appears on the display.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields 2 Press DSP MODE repeatedly until one of the DAP modes appears on the display. The DSP indicator lights up on the display.
Creating Realistic Sound Fields CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 Display RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED ST MUTING AUTO MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM D I G I T A L SURROUND ON/OFF ADJU
Creating Realistic Sound Fields CONTROL 5/∞/3/2 Display RX-E100R STANDBY TV DIRECT DVD HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM STANDBY/ON CONTROL SETTING ADJUST MEMORY ANALOG L C R PRO LOGIC SLEEP DSP LPCM SUBWFR LFE DGTL AUTO DOLBY D LS S RS INPUT ATT DTS RDS EON TA HEWS INFO TUNED AUTO ST MUTING MHZ KHZ VOL SURROUND INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL ON/OFF DSP MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT ATT D I G I T A L SURROUND DVD STB VCR TV TAPE FM/AM D I G I T A L ADJUST DSP MODE Usin
Press ADJUST. The CONTROL buttons now work for sound adjustments. ADJUST REAR L : To adjust the left rear speaker output level (from –10 to +10). REAR R : To adjust the right rear speaker output level (from –10 to +10). 4 EFFECT : To adjust the DSP effect level. As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger (normally set it to “EFFECT 3”). CONTROL * “0” is the initial setting for the speaker output levels, and “EFFECT 3” is for the DSP effect level.
Mastering Remote Operations You can use the remote control to operate not only this unit but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied for the other products. – This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A code. • To operate the other products, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product. ❏ Turning off the sound temporarily — MUTING button (see also page 12) Turn on or off the sound output.
■ Operating other JVC’s products Mastering Remote Operations ❏ Adjusting the sound and operating tuner — 10 keys ❏ Turning on the Power — POWER buttons ■ After pressing SOUND, you can use the 10 keys for sound adjustments. (see also pages 32 – 36) BASS+ CENTER 1 2 3 BASS– REAR-L 4 5 6 TREBLE+ 7 REAR-R 8 TREBLE– 9 DVD : Turn on or off a DVD player. STB : Turn on or off an STB. VCR : Turn on or off a VCR. TV : Turn on or off a TV.
Mastering Remote Operations ❏ Operating other JVC products — Audio/video operation buttons ■ After pressing STB (source selecting button), you can use the following buttons for STB operations. CHANNEL +/– : Change channel numbers on the STB. ■ These buttons works only for TVs. CHANNEL /REW PLAY DOWN TUNING REC STOP FF/ UP PAUSE ■ After pressing DVD (source selecting button), you can use the following buttons for DVD operations. PLAY : Start playback. STOP : Stop playback.
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 for the other products. • To operate these components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturer’s code each for DVD player, STB, VCR, and TV. • After replacing batteries of the remote control, set the manufactures’ codes again. ❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating a DVD player 1. 2. 3. 4.
Mastering Remote Operations ❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating an VCR 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold VCR . Press VCR. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. Release VCR . Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. ❏ To change the transmittable signals for operating a TV 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold TV . Press TV. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. Release TV . Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV. VCR : Turn on or off the VCR.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE The power does not comes 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. Press MUTING to cancel the mute. An incorrect input mode (analogue or digital) is selected. Select the correct input mode (analogue or digital).
Specifications Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation: Front channels: 50 W per channel, min. RMS, Both channels driven into 8 Ω at 1kHz with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN) At Surround operation: Front channels: 50 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Center channel: 50 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.
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