Brand: JVC
Category: Audio System
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for RX-DV5RSL
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:16 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Warranty Information
No specific warranty period is mentioned in the provided pages.
Turning On/Off the Power
Press the / STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or remote control. The STANDBY lamp indicates the unit's power status.
Selecting Sources
Use the source selection buttons (DVD, STB, VCR, TV, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM) on the front panel or remote control to choose the input source.
Adjusting Volume
Use the MASTER VOLUME control on the front panel or the VOLUME +/- buttons on the remote control.
Basic DVD Player Operations
Press Open/Close to open the disc tray, load a disc, and press Play to start playback. Use playback controls like pause, skip, and search.
Tuner Operations
Use FM/AM to select the band, and CONTROL or TUNING +/- buttons to tune into stations. Use MEMORY and CONTROL to store and recall preset stations.
Connecting Components
Connect speakers, antennas, and audio/video components using the appropriate cables as detailed in the respective sections.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| 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. |
| Sound from one speaker only. | The balance is set to one extreme. | Adjust the balance properly (see pages 28 or 56). |
| "OVERLOAD" starts flashing on the display. | Speakers are overloaded because of high volume. | 1. Press /STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the unit. 2. Stop the playback source. 3. Turn on the unit again, and adjust the volume. |
| Remote control does not operate as you intend. | It is too far from the unit, or is not facing the unit. | Come closer to the unit. Operate the remote control within 7 m from the unit. |
| Remote control does not work. | The batteries have been inserted into the wrong way round (+/-). | Insert the batteries correctly. |
| No picture is displayed on the TV. | The SCART cable is not connected correctly. | Connect the cord correctly (see pages 9 and 10). |
| No sound is heard and "NO AUDIO" appears on the display. | The disc is not playable. | Replace the disc (see page 33). |
| A disc cannot be played. | The unit's and disc's Region Code numbers are incompatible. | Replace the disc (see page 33). |
| Video and audio are distorted. | A VCR is connected between the unit and the TV. | Connect the unit and TV directly. |
| "MULTI CH" or "L/R ONLY" appears on the display. | The current track prohibits you from playing back with stereo sound. | Activate Surround mode (see page 47) or listen to another track. |
| Hard to listen to broadcast because of noise. | The AM loop antenna is too close to the unit. | Change the position and direction of the AM loop antenna. |
| Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception. | Incoming signal is too weak. | Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your dealer. |
| A disc cannot be played. (MP3) | MP3 files do not have the correct file extension-.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3, or .MP3 in their file names. | Add the file extension-.mp3, .Mp3, .mP3, or .MP3-to their file names (see page 49). |
| No MP3 files except JPEG files are played. | The MP3/JPEG setting is set to "JPEG." | When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, to play MP3 files, set the MP3/JPEG setting to "MP3" (see page 56). |
| A disc cannot be played. (JPEG) | JPEG files do not have the correct file extension in their file names. | Add the file extension-.jpg, .jpeg, .JPG, .JPEG or any uppercase and lowercase combination (such as ".Jpg")-to their file names (see page 51). |
| No JPEG files except MP3 files are played. | The MP3/JPEG setting is set to "MP3." | When both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, to play JPEG files, set the MP3/JPEG setting to "JPEG" (see page 56). |