User manual JVC SX-DW55

[. . . ] DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm of handicapped people. DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. [. . . ] · When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. · Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. · To prevent deformation or discoloration of the cabinet, do not install the unit where it is exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity, and avoid installation near air conditioning outlets. · Speaker vibrations may cause howling. Place the unit as far away from the player as possible. · Take the occurrence of earthquakes or other physical shocks into consideration when selecting the installation place, and secure the unit thoroughly. · Tuner reception may become noisy or hissing if this unit is installed nearby the tuner. In this case, leave a more distance between the tuner and this unit or use an outdoor antenna for better tuner reception without interference from this unit. · The unit is magnetically shielded to avoid color distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly, it may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the following when installing the unit. ­ When placing this unit near a TV set, turn off the TV's main power switch or unplug it before installing this unit. Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV's main power switch again. Some TVs may still be affected even though you have followed the above. If this happens, move this unit away from the TV. · When the TV screen shakes, move this unit away from the TV to find a position where the screen doesn't shake and then set the unit there. Connections (Make all connections before plugging in this unit. ) Checking Your Amplifier Before connecting this unit to your amplifier (or receiver), check what types of connecting terminals your amplifier has. Follow the instructions below to find a proper connection method for your equipment. · Illustrations of jacks and terminals in this manual may be different from the ones actually used for your amplifier. The illustrations are of the most used type. CAUTION Before connecting this unit to the amplifier (or receiver), observe the following carefully. · DO NOT use the INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) and INPUT 2 (HIGH LEVEL) terminals on the rear of this unit at the same time; otherwise, noise will be heard and may damage the unit. · DO NOT connect this unit to the REC OUT jacks of your amplifier. First check whether your amplifier has a subwoofer output jack. It is usually named and printed as the "SUBWOOFER OUT" or "SUBWOOFER. " Next check whether your amplifier has line output jacks. They are usually named and printed as "LINE OUT" or "LINE OUTPUT. " Follow Connecting Method C. This connection can be used for two amplifiers, by connecting the front speaker terminals of the amplifier (usually named and printed as "FRONT SPEAKERS" or "MAIN SPEAKERS"). FRONT SPEAKERS If you find it on your amplifier, follow Connecting Method A. If you find them on your amplifier, follow Connecting Method B. LINE OUT SUBWOOFER OUT If you cannot find any L R If you cannot find any RIGHT LEFT 1 2 o Connecting Method A Preparation: Use the supplied monaural audio cord. o Connecting Method B Preparation: Purchase a stereo audio cord at an audio shop or electric shop. o Connecting Method C Preparation: Purchase speaker cords at an audio shop or electric shop. If your amplifier has only a monaural line output (MONO) jack, connect it to the MONO jack of the INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) terminal. Main (Front) Speakers (not supplied) Main (Front) Speakers (not supplied) FRONT SPEAKERS 1 2 LINE OUT Your Amplifier RIGHT LEFT SUBWOOFER OUT L R Speaker cords (not supplied) Your Amplifier Monaural audio cord (supplied) Your Amplifier Stereo audio cord (not supplied) Main (Front) Speakers (not supplied) Right speaker Left speaker Speaker cords (not supplied) RIGHT VOLUME MAX MIN 200Hz LEFT VOLUME MAX MIN 200Hz RIGHT CUT OFF FREQUENCY LEFT CUT OFF FREQUENCY 50Hz PHASE NORMAL REVERSE AUTO ON/ STANDBY ON CANCEL POWER ON OFF INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) MONO (LOW LEVEL) 50Hz PHASE NORMAL REVERSE AUTO ON/ STANDBY ON CANCEL POWER ON OFF INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) MONO (LOW LEVEL) INPUT 2 (HIGH LEVEL) RIGHT LEFT INPUT 2 (HIGH LEVEL) RIGHT LEFT INPUT 2 (HIGH LEVEL) RIGHT LEFT RIGHT INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) MONO LEFT OUTPUT RIGHT INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) LEFT OUTPUT (LOW LEVEL) OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT MONO (LOW LEVEL) OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT To an AC outlet To an AC outlet SX-DW55 SX-DW55 VOLUME MAX MIN 200Hz CUT OFF FREQUENCY 50Hz PHASE NORMAL REVERSE AUTO ON/ STANDBY ON CANCEL POWER ON OFF Memo You can connect two or more subwoofer as desired with this terminal. INPUT 2 (HIGH LEVEL) RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT (LOW LEVEL) RIGHT INPUT 1 (LOW LEVEL) MONO LEFT OUTPUT (LOW LEVEL) OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT To an AC outlet SX-DW55 Operations Turning On the Power--POWER A FRONT Press the ON [ B ] portion of the POWER button. The main power turns on and the power lamp in the front panel lights in green. [. . . ] Turn the VOLUME knob until a suitable volume is found. Increase the volume level on the amplifier. Lower the volume level on the amplifier so that the symptom will not occur. Turn down the volume, then turn off and on this unit. [. . . ]