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HOME THEATER RECEIVER RX-F10S 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. LVT1163-001A...
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Warnings, Cautions, and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
Introducing the DSP modes ... 29 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 30 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 31 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 32 Operating other JVC products ... 34 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 36 Troubleshooting ... 39 Specifications ... 40 —Smart Surround Setup ...
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (12) s TEST TONE button (23) d SLEEP button (15) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).
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See pages in parentheses for details. Front panel STANDBY / ON TV DIRECT SETTING ADJUST SURROUND 7 8 9 p STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14) 2 Display window (see below) 3 Source lamps DVD MULTI, DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, FM/AM 4 •...
Getting started Before Installation General precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. • Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust.
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM antenna (supplied) AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Speaker Layout Diagram Powered subwoofer (SW) Right front speaker Left front speaker Connecting the speakers Turn off all components before making connections. Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord.
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals— composite video, S-video, and component video terminals. • 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) or component video cable (not...
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7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high- quality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.
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7 Connecting a VCR Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) (REC) (PLAY) MONITOR DVR/DVD DVR/DVD (REC) IN (PLAY) COMPONENT VIDEO Green Blue NOTE When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VCR VIDEO) correctly for AV COMPU LINK remote control system.
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7 Connecting a DBS tuner (PLAY) (PLAY) 7 Connecting a TV Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback pucture from any other connected video components. MONITOR DVR/DVD COMPONENT VIDEO Green Blue IMPORTANT: Audio signals come out through the MONITOR OUT (L/R) jacks ONLY when TV Direct is in use (see page 14).
Digital connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7 to 10.
Basic operations Source lamps When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red.
Adjust the volume To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote control). To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on the remote control). • When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication appears on the display for a while.
When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” Adjusting the subwoofer audio position If the subwoofer sound is much reinforced for stereo sound compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the subwoofer audio position. The subwoofer output level is automatically decreased by the selected value when you are listening in stereo.
Turning off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones. “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off. C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST AUTO MUTING LPCM DOLBY D...
Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 16 to 21, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.
In the following cases, set the speakers manually. • When the receiver detects the sound but as “SILENT” twice in succession. The setting is made. (The distance of the speakers from which sound has not been detected is set to “+9.0m (+30ft).”) The receiver exits from Smart Surround Setup.
Operating procedure 3, 5 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. Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. Press SETTING.
Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/DSP modes. By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
Activating the EX/ES setting—EX/ES Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES (6.1-channel) reproduction or 5.1-channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES setting and available Surround mode, see page 30. •...
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN1/2/3 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN1/2/3 (see page 11) so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source. Select one of the following components for each terminal: DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).
Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.
Adjusting the sound localization of the center channel—CENTER GAIN This setting is available only when Neo:6 Music is in use. • If you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NO” (see page 18), the center gain is not adjustable. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you change the setting.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” NOTE When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operations.
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P.
Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel 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.
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• If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 18), JVC’s original 3D- PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D indicator lights up on the display.
• If the surround speakers are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 18), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 23. •...
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 33.
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Connecting procedure If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
“A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
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Select an item on the menu screen. ENTER: Enter the selected item, channel number, chapter/title number, or track number (if required). You can also use the following buttons to operate JVC DVD recorder and/or DVD player if it supports the corresponding function: For various settings: AUDIO*: Select the audio language/channel.
Operating other manufacturers’ products By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • 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’...
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” Press and hold VCR Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR.
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” Press and hold DBS Press DBS. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’...
Occasional cracking noise during FM Ignition noise from automobiles. reception. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 Ω at 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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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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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...
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HOME THEATER RECEIVER RECEPTEUR POUR CINEMA MAISON RX-F10S INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1163-002A...
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Warnings, Cautions, and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
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Introducing the DSP modes ... 29 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 30 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 31 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 32 Operating other JVC products ... 34 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 36 Troubleshooting ... 39 Specifications ... 40...
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (12) s TEST TONE button (23) d SLEEP button (15) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).
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See pages in parentheses for details. Front panel STANDBY / ON TV DIRECT SETTING ADJUST SURROUND 7 8 9 p STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14) 2 Display window (see below) 3 Source lamps DVD MULTI, DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, FM/AM 4 •...
Getting started Before Installation General precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. • Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust.
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM antenna (supplied) AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Speaker Layout Diagram Powered subwoofer (SW) Right front speaker Left front speaker Connecting the speakers Turn off all components before making connections. Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord.
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals— composite video, S-video, and component video terminals. • 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) or component video cable (not...
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7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high- quality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.
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7 Connecting a VCR Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. DVR/DVD IN (PLAY) (REC) (PLAY) MONITOR DVR/DVD DVR/DVD (REC) IN (PLAY) COMPONENT VIDEO Green Blue NOTE When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VCR VIDEO) correctly for AV COMPU LINK remote control system.
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7 Connecting a DBS tuner (PLAY) (PLAY) 7 Connecting a TV Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback pucture from any other connected video components. MONITOR DVR/DVD COMPONENT VIDEO Green Blue IMPORTANT: Audio signals come out through the MONITOR OUT (L/R) jacks ONLY when TV Direct is in use (see page 14).
Digital connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7 to 10.
Basic operations Source lamps When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red.
Adjust the volume To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote control). To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on the remote control). • When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication appears on the display for a while.
When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” Adjusting the subwoofer audio position If the subwoofer sound is much reinforced for stereo sound compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the subwoofer audio position. The subwoofer output level is automatically decreased by the selected value when you are listening in stereo.
Turning off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones. “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off. C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST AUTO MUTING LPCM DOLBY D...
Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 16 to 21, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.
In the following cases, set the speakers manually. • When the receiver detects the sound but as “SILENT” twice in succession. The setting is made. (The distance of the speakers from which sound has not been detected is set to “+9.0m (+30ft).”) The receiver exits from Smart Surround Setup.
Operating procedure 3, 5 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. Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. Press SETTING.
Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/DSP modes. By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
Activating the EX/ES setting—EX/ES Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES (6.1-channel) reproduction or 5.1-channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES setting and available Surround mode, see page 30. •...
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN1/2/3 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN1/2/3 (see page 11) so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source. Select one of the following components for each terminal: DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).
Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.
Adjusting the sound localization of the center channel—CENTER GAIN This setting is available only when Neo:6 Music is in use. • If you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NO” (see page 18), the center gain is not adjustable. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you change the setting.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. When operating the receiver using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” NOTE When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operations.
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P.
Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel 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.
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• If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 18), JVC’s original 3D- PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D indicator lights up on the display.
• If the surround speakers are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 18), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 23. •...
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 33.
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Connecting procedure If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
“A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
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Select an item on the menu screen. ENTER: Enter the selected item, channel number, chapter/title number, or track number (if required). You can also use the following buttons to operate JVC DVD recorder and/or DVD player if it supports the corresponding function: For various settings: AUDIO*: Select the audio language/channel.
Operating other manufacturers’ products By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • 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’...
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” Press and hold VCR Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR.
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.” Press and hold DBS Press DBS. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’...
Occasional cracking noise during FM Ignition noise from automobiles. reception. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 6 Ω at 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.