JVC Nx F3 Instructions

							Preparation
8
After connecting a TV, follow the instructions on 
pages 10 and 11.
■ IMPORTANT
• Connect the main unit directly to a TV (or a mon-
itor) without routing through a video cassette 
recorder (VCR). Otherwise picture distortion 
may occur during playback. (Routing the con-
nection through a VCR, however, does not affect 
the audio quality.)
• Connecting the main unit to a VCR-built-in-TV 
may also cause picture distortion during play-
back.
 
This system can output uncompressed digital 
video signals to a TV compatible with HDMI (High 
Definition Multimedia Interface). 
NOTE
• The HDMI video signal type can be checked with 
the “HDMI” indicator in the display window. 
(Refer to “Selecting the video signal type” on 
pages 10 and 11.)
• If the picture is distorted while an HDMI TV is 
connected, turn off the main unit and turn it on 
again. 
• A TV compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth 
Digital Content Protection) can also be con-
nected to the [HDMI MONITOR OUT] terminal, 
so that the uncompressed HD video signal type 
can be output as well. 
• This system is compatible with some basic func-
tions of HDMI CEC. (Refer to page 51.) 
Connecting a TV
Main unit
Direct connectionTV (or monitor) VCR
Connecting a TV with the [VIDEO] 
terminal
TV
Main unit
(rear view)
To a video input terminal
Composite video cable (supplied)
Connecting a TV with the 
[COMPONENT] terminals
Main unit
(rear view) TV
To component 
input terminals
Component video cable (not supplied)
Connecting a TV with the [HDMI 
MONITOR OUT] terminal
Main unit
(rear view)
To an HDMI input terminal
HDMI cable (not supplied) TV
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Preparation
NOTE
• You can output the audio signal from the 
[DIGITAL OUT] terminal when “DVD”, “USB” or 
“DGTL IN” is selected as the source in the dis-
play window.
• When “DGTL IN” is selected as the source in the 
display window, digital audio from the [DIGITAL 
OUT] terminal is decoded to a linear PCM sig-
nal.• Connect the power cable after you complete the 
other connections. 
• The [STANDBY 
F] lamp on the main unit lights 
up.
Connecting external digital 
audio devices
Output MD player or 
satellite receiver
To an optical digital 
output terminal
Optical digital cable 
(not supplied)
Main unit 
(rear view)
Input Output
Optical digital cable 
(not supplied)
To an optical digital 
input terminal
Input
AV amplifier with 
a built-in decoder
Connecting external analog 
audio devices
Connecting the power cable
Output
Main unit 
(rear view) InputAnalog audio 
device
Audio cable 
(not supplied)
AC outlet
Main unit
(rear view)
Preparation (continued)Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been made.
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							Preparation
10
To view an image on the TV screen, select the 
video signal type correctly according to the TV 
after connecting the main unit to the TV.
■ IMPORTANT
• Slide the remote control mode 
selector to [SHIFT].
1Turn on the main unit. 
• Refer to “Turning on/off the main unit” on 
page 12. 
2Press [DVD 3] or [USB 3].
• When a disc is loaded or a USB device is 
connected, press 
7 to stop playback.
3Press [SCAN MODE].
• The current video signal type appears. 
Example: When “PAL. 576I” is selected as 
the video signal 
4Press 2 or 3 (cursor) to select the 
video signal type suitable for the 
TV. 
• When the TV is connected to the [VIDEO] 
terminal or the [COMPONENT] terminals, 
the video signal type can be selected as 
instructed below.
- Select “PAL. 576I” for a TV only compatible 
with a PAL interlaced video signal. 
- Select “PAL. 576P” for a TV equipped with 
a component terminal and compatible with 
a PAL progressive video signal. 
- Select “NT. 480I” for a TV only compatible 
with an NTSC interlaced video signal.
- Select “NT. 480P” for a TV equipped with a 
component terminal and compatible with 
an NTSC progressive video signal.
• When the TV is connected to the [HDMI MON-
ITOR OUT] terminal, the video signal type can 
be selected as instructed below.
- Select “AUTO” for normal usage. (the ini-
tial setting) 
- Select “PAL. 576P”, “PAL. 720P”, 
“PAL.1080I”, “PAL.1080P”, “NT. 480P”, 
“NT. 720P”, “NT.1080I” or “NT.1080P” as 
needed. (The selectable settings differ 
according to the resolution of the con-
nected TV.)
• You can also select the video signal type by 
repeatedly pressing [SCAN MODE].
(Continued on the next page)
Selecting the video signal 
type
Remote control 
mode selector
2/3 (cursor)/
ENTER
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Preparation
NOTE
• “480”, “576”, “720” and “1080” refer to the num-
ber of the scanning lines. Generally, the larger 
the number, the better picture that can be 
obtained. 
• “I” refers to the interlaced format. “P” refers to 
the progressive format. A better picture can be 
obtained in the progressive format than in the 
interlaced format.
• When an HDMI video signal is output, the 
“HDMI” indicator lights up in the display window. 
• When an HD video signal is output, the “HD” 
indicator lights up.
• When “PAL. 576P”, “PAL. 720P”, “PAL.1080P”, 
“NT. 480P”, “NT. 720P” or “NT.1080P” is 
selected, the “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights 
up in the display window.
5Press [ENTER]. 
NOTE
• It is recommended that you slide the remote 
control mode selector to [AUDIO] after selecting 
the video signal type. Most of the other functions 
can be used when the remote control mode 
selector is at [AUDIO]. 
• To check the compatibility of your TV, contact 
your local JVC customer service center.
• Even if the main unit is turned off, the video sig-
nal type setting is stored.
Preparation (continued) 
For the locations of the remote 
control buttons, refer to page 10.Do not connect the power cable until 
all other connections have been made.
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							Basic operations
12
■ IMPORTANT
• Slide the remote control mode 
selector to [AUDIO].
Examples:
5: [5]
15: [ 10]  →
 [1] → [5]
150: [ 10]  → [ 10]  → [1]  → [5]  → [0] Press [AUDIO 
F] (or [STANDBY F] 
on the main unit). 
• The power of the main unit turns on and the 
[STANDBY
F] lamp (button) on the main unit 
turns off. 
• Press [AUDIO
F] (or [STANDBYF] on the 
main unit) again to turn off the power of the main 
unit. (The main unit enters the standby mode.)
• With the power off, pressing any of the following  buttons also turns on the main unit. 
- [DVD  3], [USB  3], [FM/AM], [AUDIO IN], 
[DIGITAL IN],  3 (playback) or  0 on the 
remote control 
- s3 (playback) or  0 on the main unit
The function assigned to the pressed button 
starts working at the same time. (When  3 (play-
back) is pressed, “DVD” is selected as the 
source in the display window.)
• An internal cooling fan turns on when the main  unit turns on. This is to prevent overheating of 
the main unit. The cool ing fan produces noise 
during operation. This is not a malfunction.
Press [VOL +] or [VOL –] repeatedly.
• You can also adjust the volume by turning the  [VOLUME] control on the main unit.
Press [MUTING].
• Press [MUTING] again or [VOL +] or [VOL –], or turn the [VOLUME] control on the main unit to 
restore the sound. The sound is also restored 
when the main unit is turned off once and turned 
on.
1Press [TREBLE/BASS] repeatedly 
to select “TRE” or “BASS” in the 
display window.
2Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –] 
repeatedly to adjust the sound 
quality.
• Adjustable sound quality is from -10 to +10.
Using the number buttons
Remote control 
mode selector
Number 
buttons
*
3
 (playback)
(Only for NX-F7)
Turning on/off the main unit
Adjusting the volume
Turning off the sound 
temporarily
Adjusting the treble/bass
Basic operations
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Basic operations
The K2 function is designed to provide natural 
sound by improving the playback sound from low-
bit-rate digital sources.
The function compensates for sound waves dissi-
pated during digital recording compression to 
approximate the original analog sound. Sound is 
reproduced with more bits (24 bit) and a wider 
range of frequency (64 kHz, 176.4 kHz or 
192 kHz).
Press [K2] on the remote control or on 
the main unit. 
• When the K2 function is activated, the [K2] lamp 
(button) on the main unit lights up. 
• Each time you press [K2], the display changes  as follows.
-“K2 MODE1”:
Plays back a digital source with non-com-
pressed sound signals (linear PCM). 
-“K2 MODE2”:
Plays back a digital source with compressed 
sound signals (Dolby digital, DTS, MP3, WMA 
or WAV). 
-“K2 OFF”: Cancels the K2 function.
NOTE
• The original range of freq uency is automatically 
detected and extended to a specific range.  You can adjust the volume level for the left and 
right surround sound and the subwoofer sound 
respectively.
1Press [SPK LEVEL] repeatedly to 
select “SURR” or “SUBWFR” in 
the display window.
• “SURR” refers to the left and right surround 
sound.
• “SUBWFR” refers to the subwoofer sound.
2Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –] 
repeatedly to adjust the volume 
level.
• The adjustable volume range is from -6 to +6.
Press [SURROUND].
• Each time you press [SURROUND], the display  changes in the display window as follows.
-“AUTO SUR” 
When a multi-channel signal is input, surround 
sound is automatically produced. 
- “MOVIE”  Surround sound suitable for a movie or multi-
channel signal is produced. 
- “WIDE/2CH”  When a 2ch signal is input, surround sound is 
produced. The sound is broader than the one 
with “MOVIE”. 
-“SUPER W”  Surround sound broader than the one with the 
“WIDE/2CH” is produced.
NOTE
• Depending on the signal type, surround sound  may not be produced as the surround mode set-
ting.
• During playback, when you change the surround  mode setting, sound fr om the [DIGITAL OUT] 
terminal may be intermit tent. Before recording 
sound to an external device, select the desired 
surround mode setting.
• This function does not work for a JPEG/ASF/ DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 file.
Enhancing the playback 
sound (K2) (Only for NX-F7)Adjusting the volume level 
for surround/subwoofer 
sound
Selecting the surround mode
Basic operations (continued)
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You can listen to surround sound via headphones 
connected to the [PHONES] terminal. 
■When headphones are connected to the 
[PHONES] terminal
Press [SURROUND].
• Each time you press [SURROUND], the setting 
toggles between “H.P. SURR” and “H.PHONE” 
in the display window.
NOTE
• The [PHONES] terminal is for connecting a pair 
of headphones equipped with a stereo mini plug 
(not supplied). When headphones are con-
nected, no sound is output from the speakers. 
• This function does not work for a JPEG/ASF/
DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 file.
This function allows you to easily understand dia-
log recorded on the disc/file even with the volume 
down low. This function is useful when you are 
watching a movie.
1Press [SETTING] repeatedly to 
select “CLR VOIC” in the display 
window.
• “CLR VOIC” refers to a clear voice.
2Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –] 
repeatedly to select “CLR: ON” in 
the display window.
• Each time you press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –], 
the clear voice function turns on and off.
• When you want to deactivate the clear voice 
function, select “CLR: OFF”.You can increase the surround volume level. 
This function is effective for the following condi-
tions: 
(1) When the surround mode is set to an item 
other than “AUTO SUR” (Refer to page 13.)
(2) When the surround mode is set to “AUTO 
SUR” and a DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO or DVD 
VR is played back (Refer to page 19.) 
(3) When the surround mode is set to “AUTO 
SUR” and the source is set to “DGTL IN” 
(Refer to page 18.)
1Press [SETTING] repeatedly to 
select “SURR VOL” in the display 
window.
2Press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –] 
repeatedly to select the desired 
setting in the display window.
• Each time you press [LEVEL +] or [LEVEL –], 
the surround volume level display changes to 
one of three levels. The surround volume 
level increases in the order of “SURR: 
NRML”, “SURR: MID” and “SURR: HIGH”.
• Select the surround volume level while lis-
tening to the actual sound to confirm the dif-
ference.
NOTE
• This function does not affect the sound with the 
headphone surround mode.
Selecting the headphone 
surround mode
Sharpening the voice sound
  
This indicator lights up when the 
clear voice function is activated.
Selecting the surround 
volume level
For the locations of the remote 
control buttons, refer to page 12.
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When the time you specify elapses, the main unit 
automatically turns off.
Press [SLEEP]. 
• Each time you press [SLEEP], the time indicated in 
the display window changes. You can set the time 
to 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 or 180 minutes.
Example: Display when the sleep timer is 
set to 60 minutes 
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select the 
time again.
 
Press [SLEEP] once. 
Press [SLEEP] repeatedly until 
“SLEEP --” appears. 
Turning off the main unit cancels the sleep timer. 
■When the main unit is turned on
Press [DIMMER] repeatedly. 
• Each time you press [DIMMER], the brightness 
changes in 3 levels.
You can lock the disc tray to prevent the disc from 
being ejected.
■When the main unit is turned off 
Hold down 0 on the main unit for one 
or more seconds while holding down 
7 on the main unit. 
If you attempt to open the disc tray by pressing 0, 
the disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” 
appears in the display window.
To cancel the disc ejection lock, hold down 0 on 
the main unit for one or more seconds while hold-
ing down 7 on the main unit again. “UNLOCKED” 
is displayed in the display window.
Using the sleep timer
Changing the remaining time
Confirming the remaining time
Canceling the sleep timer
Changing the brightness of 
the display window
Locking disc ejection
Setting the disc ejection lock 
Basic operations (continued)
For the locations of the remote 
control buttons, refer to page 12. 
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							Listening to radio broadcasts
16
*For the number button usage, refer to “Using the 
number buttons” on page 12.
■ IMPORTANT
• Slide the remote control mode 
selector to [AUDIO].
AM stations are spaced 9 kHz apart in some coun-
tries and 10 kHz in other countries.
■When the main unit is turned off 
To select 10 kHz spacing, while holding down 
¢, press F on the main unit to turn on the 
power. “10K STEP” appears in the display win-
dow. 
To select 9 kHz spacing, while holding down 
4, press F on the main unit to turn on the 
power. “9K STEP” appears in the display win-
dow. 
NOTE
• When the spacing is switched, the preset radio 
station memory is erased. 
1Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or 
“AM” in the display window.
• Pressing [FM/AM] selects a radio broadcast 
as the sound source.
• Repeatedly pressing [SOURCE] on the 
main unit can also select a radio broadcast 
as the source.
• Each time you press [FM/AM], the band tog-
gles between “FM” and “AM”.
Example: When an FM radio broadcast is 
received
(Continued on the next page)
Number 
buttons
*
Remote control 
mode selector
Setting the AM tuner spacing
Selecting a radio station
Frequency  Stereo indicator
Preset number 
(Refer to page 17.)
Listening to radio broadcasts
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Listening to radio broadcasts
2Press [TUNING ] or [TUNING ] 
repeatedly to select a radio station 
(frequency).
• When the main unit has received an FM ste-
reo broadcast, the “ST” (stereo) indicator 
lights up in the display window. 
■Automatic tuning:
You can also select a radio station using auto-
matic tuning. 
Hold down [TUNING ] or [TUNING ] until 
the frequency starts changing, and then 
release the button.
• When the main unit has received a broad-
cast, the frequency automatically stops 
changing. 
• You can select a specific radio station while 
searching for a broadcast. Press [TUN-
ING ] or [TUNING ] to stop automatic 
tuning when the desired frequency appears 
in the display window. 
NOTE
• If an FM stereo broadcast is difficult to hear 
because of noise, you may be able to hear the 
broadcast more easily by pressing [FM MODE] 
to switch the sound to monaural reception. In 
this case, the “MONO” (monaural) indicator 
lights up in the display window. To return the 
sound to stereo reception, press [FM MODE] 
again. “AUTO” is displayed and the “ST” (stereo) 
indicator lights up in the display window.Presetting radio stations in the main unit allows 
you to easily tune in to a radio station.
You can store up to 30 FM radio stations and up to 
15 AM radio stations.
1Select a radio station you want to 
store.
• Refer to “Selecting a radio station” on page 
16.
2Press [ENTER].
•“--” flashes in the display window for 
approximately 5 seconds. 
3While “--” is flashing, press the 
number buttons to select the pre-
set number you want to assign.
• You can also select the preset number by 
pressing [PRESET ] or [PRESET ].
4Press [ENTER] while the selected 
number is flashing.
• “STORED” appears and the selected radio 
station is stored.
NOTE
• When you store a radio station to a preset num-
ber to which another radio station has previously 
been stored, the newly set radio station replaces 
the previously stored radio station. 
■When an FM or AM radio broadcast is 
selected as the source 
Press the number buttons to select 
the preset number of the radio station 
to which you want to tune in.
• You can also select the preset number by press-
ing [PRESET ] or [PRESET ].
Tuning in to a preset radio 
station
Presetting radio stations
Tuning in to a preset radio station
Listening to radio broadcasts (continued)
For the locations of the remote 
control buttons, refer to page 16. 
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