JVC Nx F3 Instructions

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Reference
■General
(Continued on the next page) Problem Possible cause Possible solutionReference 
page
Power does not come 
on.The power cable is not con-
nected to an AC outlet. Connect the power cable correctly. 
9
You cannot operate any 
button. Some specific operations are 
restricted.This is not a malfunction. 
–
The remote control does 
not work.The batteries are running low.  Replace the batteries.
4
You cannot operate the 
main unit using the 
remote control. Function assigned to some but-
tons change according to the 
remote control mode.Slide the remote control mode 
selector to [AUDIO], [SHIFT] or the 
lowest position to select an appro-
priate mode to your desired func-
tion.–
A whirring noise can be 
heard. The main unit is located close 
to a TV, computer, or other 
electric appliance. Place the main unit away from a 
TV, computer, or other electric 
appliance. 52
No picture is produced. Improper connection.  Connect all cables properly. 8 and 9
The picture is distorted. A video cassette recorder is 
connected between the main 
unit and the TV. Connect the main unit directly to 
the TV. 8
The video signal type setting is 
not appropriate. Select the video signal type suit-
able for your TV.10 and 11
The screen size is 
abnormal.The screen size setting is not 
appropriate.Select the display method suitable 
for your TV.39
The TV screen darkens. The screen saver setting is acti-
vated.Press any button.
39
No picture/sound is pro-
duced via the [HDMI 
MONITOR OUT] termi-
nal. A disc/file recorded in a format 
incompatible with the main unit/
TV is played back.Confirm the playable disc/file 
types. 54
The connected TV is not com-
patible with HDCP.Connect a TV compatible with 
HDCP.9
The main unit fails to recognize 
the TV connected to the [HDMI 
MONITOR OUT] terminal.Disconnect the HDMI cable and 
connect it again.  9
An HDMI cable longer than 5 m 
(15 feet) is used.Use an HDMI cable of 5 m (15 
feet) or shorter to assure stable 
operation and picture quality. –
The picture is distorted 
when the TV is con-
nected to the [HDMI 
MONITOR OUT] termi-
nal. The proportion of the picture is 
not appropriate.Connect the TV to the [VIDEO] ter-
minal or the [COMPONENT] termi-
nals, and select the video signal 
type setting. 8–11
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■General (continued)
Problem Possible cause Possible solutionReference 
page
No sound is produced. The speakers are not con-
nected correctly. Connect the speakers correctly.
6
Headphones are connected.  Disconnect the headphone plug. 14
The sound is turned off. Restore the sound. 12
If “NO AUDIO” is displayed in 
the display window, the disc 
may have been produced 
through illegal copying. Check the disc at the store where 
it was purchased. 
–
The sound is weak and 
can hardly be heard. The volume level is low.  Increase the volume level.
12
The sound is distorted. The volume is too high.  Turn down the volume.  12
A radio broadcast has 
interference from noise.The antennas are not con-
nected correctly. Connect the antennas correctly. 
5
A radio broadcast can-
not be received.
A noise is produced 
from the rear of the main 
unit.The internal cooling fan pro-
duces the noise as the fan 
rotates.The noise is not a malfunction. 
The cooling fan is used to prevent 
overheating of the main unit.12
The HDMI CEC function 
does not work.The connected TV is not com-
patible with the HDMI CEC 
function.Refer to the operation manual of 
the TV. –
“OFF” is selected for the “CEC” 
setting.Select “ON 1” or “ON 2” for the 
“CEC” setting.40
When you disconnect 
the HDMI cable and 
connect it again, the 
HDMI CEC function 
does not work properly.The previous connection setting 
is stored on the main unit. Select “OFF” for the “CEC” setting, 
and then select “ON 1” or “ON 2” 
again.
51
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Reference
■For a loaded disc
(Continued on the next page) Problem Possible cause Possible solutionReference 
page
A disc cannot be played 
back. If “REGION CODE ERROR!” 
appears on the TV screen, the 
region code number of a disc is 
not compatible with this system. 
(only for a DVD VIDEO)Confirm the region code number 
compatible with this system. 
54
If “CANNOT PLAY THIS DISC” 
appears on the TV screen, the 
disc cannot be played back with 
this system. Confirm the disc type playable with 
this system. 
54
The disc is upside down.  Place the disc on the disc tray with 
the printed surface facing up. 19
Moisture has condensed on the 
lens. Leave the main unit turned on, 
wait for approximately 1 or 2 
hours, and then operate the main 
unit. 52
You cannot change the 
audio language/subtitle 
language/view angle.The disc/file does not contain 
multiple audio languages/subti-
tle languages/view angles.If only one audio language/subtitle 
language/view angle is recorded 
on the disc, you cannot change 
the setting. 32 and 36
No subtitles are dis-
played. The disc/file contains no subti-
tles.If no subtitles are recorded on the 
disc/file, you cannot display subti-
tles. 32
You have not selected the subti-
tle language.Select the subtitle language. 
32
“LR ONLY” is displayed 
in the display window. 
(only for a DVD AUDIO) When you play back a track for 
which down-mixing is prohibited 
and with multi-channel sound, 
the left and right sounds are 
output directly as they are. This is not a malfunction. 
–
A certain point on the 
disc cannot be played 
back properly.The disc is scratched or dirty.  Clean or replace the disc. 
57
MP3, WMA, WAV, 
JPEG, ASF, DivX, 
MPEG1 or MPEG2 file 
cannot be played back. The loaded disc may include 
files of different types (MP3, 
WMA, WAV, JPEG, ASF, DivX, 
MPEG1 or MPEG2).Select “FILE TYPE”. You can play 
back only the files of the types 
selected with “FILE TYPE”. 
If the main unit has read the file 
before you make the “FILE TYPE” 
setting, reset “FILE TYPE” to the 
desired file type, and then reload 
the disc.39
The disc cannot be 
ejected. Disc ejection is locked. Unlock the disc ejection.
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■For a connected USB device
If this system does not work properly even after taking the action in the above “Possible solution” 
Many functions of this system are controlled by microprocessors that can be reset by recycling the power 
supply. If pressing any button does not result in the normal action, disconnect the power cable from the outlet, 
wait for a while, and connect the power cable again.Problem Possible cause Possible solutionReference 
page
Files on a USB device 
cannot be played back.If “CANNOT PLAY THIS 
DEVICE” appears on the TV 
screen, the files on a USB 
device are not playable.Check that the file types recorded 
on the USB device are compatible 
with this system.54
MP3, WMA, WAV, 
JPEG, ASF, DivX, 
MPEG1 or MPEG2 file 
cannot be played back. The connected USB device 
may include files of different 
types (MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, 
ASF, DivX, MPEG1 or MPEG2).Select “FILE TYPE”. You can play 
back only the files of the types 
selected with “FILE TYPE”. 
If the main unit has read the file 
before you make the “FILE TYPE” 
setting, reset “FILE TYPE” to the 
desired file type, and then discon-
nect the USB device and connect 
it again. 39
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ReferenceTuner
FM frequency: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz 
AM frequency: 531 kHz - 1 710 kHz 
(9 kHz spacing)
530 kHz - 1 710 kHz 
(10 kHz spacing)
Terminal (front of the main unit) 
• USB digital input terminal x 1 
• Audio output headphone terminal x 1 
Impedance: 16
Ω – 1 kΩ
Terminal (rear of the main unit)
• Audio output speaker terminals x 1
Left/right speakers:
Output power: 200 W (50 W x 4) at 3
Ω 
(1 kHz/10 % THD)
Impedance: 3
Ω – 16ΩSubwoofer
Output power: 150 W at 6Ω 
(100 Hz/10 % THD)
Impedance: 6
Ω – 16Ω• Optical digital input terminal x 1 
–23 dBm to –15 dBm 
• Optical digital output terminal x 1 
–23 dBm to –15 dBm 
• Component video output terminals x 1 
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75
Ω terminated 
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω terminated 
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω terminated 
• Composite video output terminal x 1 
1.0 Vp-p, 75
Ω terminated 
• Audio input terminals x 1 
500 mV/47 k
Ω 
• HDMI monitor output terminal x 1
• FM antenna terminal x 1
• AM antenna terminal x 1
General 
Power source (Australia):AC 240 V , 50 Hz 
Power source (Hong Kong):AC 220 V , 50 Hz 
Power consumption (in operation): 90 W 
Power consumption (on standby): 0.8 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) [including projecting parts]:300 mm x 95 mm x 295 mm
Mass: 3.4 kg 
USB 
Compatible with USB 2.0 Full-Speed 
Compatible device: USB mass storage class device Compatible file system: FAT16, FAT32 
Output power: DC 5 V   500 mA
HDMI 
Output power: DC 5 V   55 mAType: 1-way bass reflex type 
Magnetically shielded type 
Speaker driver: 
Front ch: 5.5 cm cone
Surround ch: 5.5 cm cone
Power handling capacity:
Front ch: 50W
Surround ch: 50W
Impedance: 3
Ω
Frequency range: 80 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound pressure level:77 dB/W•m
Dimensions (W x H x D) [including projection parts]:
  89 mm x 221 mm x 125 mm
(SP-NXF7F)
88 mm x 184 mm x 125 mm
(SP-NXF3F)
Mass (1 speaker): 1.7 kg (SP-NXF7F)
1.2 kg (SP-NXF3F)
Type: Bass reflex type
Speaker driver: 16 cm cone
Power handling capacity: 150 W 
Impedance: 6 
Ω
Frequency range: 30 Hz - 200 Hz 
Sound pressure level:76 dB/Wm
Dimensions (W x H x D):300 mm x 301 mm x 305 mm
Mass: 8.2 kg
Remote control x 1
Batteries x 2
FM antenna x 1
AM loop antenna x 1
Composite video cable x 1
Designs and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Main unit
 (CA-NXF7/CA-NXF3)Speaker 
(SP-NXF7F/SP-NXF3F)
Subwoofer
 (SP-NXF7W/SP-NXF3W)
Supplied accessories
Specifications
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