HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER RX-ES9SL 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. LVT1112-001A [B] cover_RX-ES9SL[B]f 3 03.6.
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.
CAUTION • Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) • Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. • When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
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 .................................................................. 2 Getting started ........................................................................ 4 Before installation ......................................................................................... 4 Checking the supplied accessories .............................................................. 4 Putting batteries in the remote control ..........................................................
Parts identification See pages in parentheses for details. Remote control When operating the receiver, set the mode selector (i) to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.
Parts identification See pages in parentheses for details.
Getting started Before installation Putting batteries in the remote control General Precautions Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. • 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. 1 Press and slide the battery cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert batteries. Locations • Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture.
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 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 Connecting video components Turn off all components before making connections. • Illustrations of the input/output terminals are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among different components. CAUTION: If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.
Getting started SCART connection SCART cable (supplied: 1 cable) OP TENNA VR AV IN / OUT TV DVD AV IN STB DIGITAL 1 (VR) CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RIGHT AUDIO DIGITAL 3 (DVD) L DIGITAL 2 (STB) RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL IN SUBWOOFER OUT R LEFT VR (VDR or VCR) FRONT SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 ~ 16 SURR (REAR) TV VR AV IN/OUT TV DVD AV IN STB STB * See below. DVD Player NOTE You can connect either a VDR or a VCR to the VR terminal.
Getting started SCART Terminal Specifications For TV and video format • When the TV is equipped with the multiple SCART terminals, refer to the TV manual to check the available video signals for each terminal, then connect SCART cable correctly. • This receiver cannot convert the video signals (S-video or Composite). When the video signal of one video component is different from that of the other (for example, one is S-video, the other is Composite), you may not see the pictures appropriately.
Getting started Analogue connection for DVD MULTI playback (see page 34) FM 75 AM LOOP ANTENNA VR AV IN / OUT TV DVD AV IN STB DIGITAL 1 (VR) CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RIGHT COAXIAL AM EXT CENTER AUDIO L R DVD IN DIGITAL 3 (DVD) L DIGITAL 2 (STB) SUBWOOFER OUT R FRONT SUB WOOFER DIGITAL IN SURR (REAR) CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 ~ 16 LEFT DVD player with 5.
Basic operations TV DIRECT STANDBY / ON SETTING ADJUST SET / TUNER PRESET SURROUND SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG 2 Select the source to play MASTER VOLUME PHONES DVD MULTI STANDBY DVD STB VR TV On the front panel: Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you want appears on the display. FM / AM 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 VR TV FM / AM HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER AUDIO TV DIRECT DVD VCR STB TV DVD VR 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.
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 to 1 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 ANALOG 2.1 m 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.
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 VR 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. 1 Press SETTING. MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.
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 VR, when they are connected using SCART cables.
Sound adjustments DVD When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB. Operating procedure TV DIRECT STANDBY / ON SETTING ADJUST Adjusting the tone—BASS, TREBLE SET / TUNER PRESET SURROUND SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG 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.
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 STANDBY / ON SETTING ADJUST SET / TUNER PRESET SURROUND SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME PHONES DVD MULTI STANDBY DVD STB VR TV FM / AM • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
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. 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. 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...
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. You can use the following Surround/DSP modes with this receiver.
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 3 Press TEST to check the speakers output On the front panel: 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 follows: 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 follows: L LPCM R DSP SUBWFR VOL BASS CENTER EFFECT* B.
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. • When using the DVD MULTI playback mode, connect the DVD player with its analogue discrete output jacks to the DVD IN jacks on the rear panel (see page 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. • You cannot use the remote control to operate the VDR.
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 VR. 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. PROBLEM 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 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.
Specifications Amplifier Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice. 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.
RX-ES9SL HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED cover_RX-ES9SL[B]f 2 0703NHMMDWJEIN 03.6.