JVC RX-7012VSL User manual

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.
LVT0579-007A
[A]
INSTRUCTIONS
RX-7012VSL
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
CONTROL
+
−+ −+ −
231
564
897/P
0
+1010
BASSBOOST EFFECT
MENU
ENTER
TEST + REAR•L –
SOUND
–SUBWOOFER+
– REAR•R +
MUTING
CH TV VOL
PLAY
STOP
/REW FF/
VOLUME
CATV/DBS
CONTROL
TV/VIDEO
REC
PAUSE
PAUSE
RETURN FMMODE 100+
CONTROL
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER
RM-SRX7012U
CATV/DBS VCR TV AUDIO
DSP
MODE INPUTON/OFF
DVD MUILTIDVD CD
TAPE/CDR
TREBLE
TV/DBS VCR PHONO
FM/AM
BASS
SURROUND
ANALOG/DIGITAL SLEEP
+ CENTER –
TUNING
+
−
++− −
DVD VCR TV SOUND/DBS
ADJUST
RX-7012V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
SETTING
MASTER VOLUME
CONTROL
DOWN UP
CD TAPE/CDR
SOURCE NAME
BASS BOOST
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
SPEAKERS ON/OFF
DSP MODE
PHONES
SURROUND ON/OFF
FM/AM TUNING
STANDBY
FM/AM PRESET FM MODE
MEMORY
INPUT ATT
FM/AM
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DVD MULTI
PHONO
SOURCE NAME
12
COMPULINK
Remote
STANDBY/ON
DIGITAL
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
G-1
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper
or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
on the apparatus.
• 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 use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such
as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups,
etc.) on top of this apparatus.
Caution –– switch!
Disconnectthemainsplugtoshutthepoweroffcompletely.The
switchinanypositiondoesnotdisconnectthemainsline.Thepower
can be remote controlled.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
Stand height 15 cm or more
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
RX-7012VSL
Front
Floor
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Table of Contents
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 27
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 27
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 28
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 29
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 31
Operating Audio Components .................................................. 31
Operating Video Components .................................................. 33
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video
Equipment ............................................ 34
Troubleshooting ......................................... 38
Specifications ............................................ 39
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Getting Started ........................................... 3
Before Installation ...................................................................... 3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 3
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 3
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 4
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 5
Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................... 9
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 9
Basic Operations ....................................... 10
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) ................................ 10
Selecting the Source to Play..................................................... 10
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 11
Selecting the Front Speakers .................................................... 11
Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 12
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 12
Adjusting the Tone ................................................................... 12
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 12
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level.................................... 12
Basic Settings ........................................... 13
Recording a Source .................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........................... 13
Changing the Source Name...................................................... 13
Setting the Subwoofer Information .......................................... 14
Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes ................................. 14
Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting ......................... 16
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 16
Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments............................. 17
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 17
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 18
Tuning in Stations Manually .................................................... 18
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 18
Selecting the FM Reception Mode........................................... 19
Using the DSP Modes ................................ 20
What are the DSP Modes? ........................................................ 20
Reproducing the Sound Field .................................................... 21
Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement .. 22
Adjusting the Surround Modes ................................................ 23
Adjusting the DAP Modes ....................................................... 25
Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 26
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Parts Identification
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
Buttons on the Remote Control Remote Control Operation Mode
FM/AM TUNER
CD CD
PHONO PHONO
TAPE/CDR TAPE
DVD DVD
DVD MULTI DVD
Buttons on the Remote Control Remote Control Operation Mode
TV/DBS TV
VCR VCR
CATV/DBS CONTROL DBS
CONTROL Current setting or VCR or TAPE
or CDDSC
SOUND SOUND
Ex.: When you press CD button
* When you press one of these buttons, the remote control operation mode appears on
the display window for about 10 seconds.
61 2 345 7
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8
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DVD VCR
TV SOUND/DBS
ADJUST
RX-7012V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
SETTING
MASTER VOLUME
CONTROL
DOWN UP
CD TAPE/CDR
SOURCE NAME
BASS BOOST
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
SPEAKERS ON/OFF
DSP MODE
PHONES
SURROUND ON/OFF
FM/AM TUNING
STANDBY
FM/AM PRESET FM MODE
MEMORY
INPUT ATT
FM/AM
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
12
COMPULINK
Remote
DVD MULTI
PHONO
SOURCE NAME
STANDBY/ON
Remote Control
1Display window (See below) *
a: Remote control operation mode indicator
b: Signal transmission indicator
Lights up when transmitting the remote
control signal.
2buttons (10, 33 – 37)
CATV/DBS, VCR, TV, AUDIO
3Source selecting buttons (10, 17) *
DVD, DVDMULTI,CD,FM/AM,TV/DBS,VCR,
TAPE/CDR, PHONO
4BASS +/– buttons (12)
5SURROUND ON/OFF button (22, 23, 26)
6DSP MODE button (24 – 26)
7BASS BOOST button (12)
8SOUND button (12, 23 – 25, 27) *
9MUTING button (12)
pCATV/DBS CONTROL button (35) *
qTV/VIDEO button (33, 34)
wCH(annel) +/– buttons (33 – 36)
eTUNING +/– buttons (18)
rREC PAUSE button (32, 33, 36)
tTREBLE +/– buttons (12)
ySLEEP button (17)
uANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (17)
i• 10 keys for selecting preset channels (19)
• 10 keys for adjusting sound (12, 19, 23 – 25, 27)
• 10 keys for operating audio/video components
(31 – 37)
oTV VOL(ume) +/– buttons (33, 34)
;VOLUME +/– buttons (11)
aOperating buttons for audio/video components
(31 – 33, 36, 37)
sCONTROL button (32, 33) *
Front Panel
1STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY
lamp (10)
2FM/AM TUNING 5/∞buttons (18)
3FM/AM PRESET 5/∞buttons (18)
4FM MODE button (19)
5MEMORY button (18)
6Display (10)
7Remote sensor (9)
8MASTER VOLUME control (11)
9PHONES jack (11)
pSURROUND ON/OFF button (22, 23, 26)
qDSP MODE button (24 – 26)
wINPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (17)
INPUT ATT button (12)
eSPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 button (11)
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 button (11)
rBASS BOOST button (12)
tSource selecting buttons (10, 16)
DVD MULTI, DVD,VCR, TV SOUND/DBS,
PHONO, CD, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM
ySOURCE NAME buttons (13)
• The TV SOUND/DBS button and TAPE/CDR
button also function as the SOURCE NAME
button.
uADJUST button (12, 13, 23 – 25, 27)
iCONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞buttons
oSETTING button (14 – 16)
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3
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CONTROL +
−+ −+ −
231
564
897/P
0+1010
BASSBOOST EFFECT
MENU
ENTER
TEST
SOUND
MUTING
CH TV VOL
PLAY
STOP
/REW FF/
VOLUME
CATV/DBS
CONTROL
TV/VIDEO
REC
TUNING
PAUSE
PAUSE
RETURN FMMODE 100+
CONTROL
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER
RM-SRX7012U
CATV/DBS VCR TV AUDIO
DSP
MODE INPUTON/OFF
DVD MUILTIDVD CD
TAPE/CDR
TREBLE
TV/DBS VCR PHONO
FM/AM
BASS
SURROUND
ANALOG/DIGITAL SLEEP
+
−
–SUBWOOFER+
– REAR• R +
– REAR• L +
– CENTER+
−− ++
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Getting Started
This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the
power supply.
Before Installation
General
• 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.
• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and
35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F).
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.
Handling the receiver
• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.
• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.
• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are
supplied with the receiver.
The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1)
• FM Antenna (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
FM Antenna Connections
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
AM
EXT
FM 75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
AM
EXT
FM 75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
A. Using the Supplied FMAntenna
The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.
B. Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)
A standard type connector (IEC or DIN45325) should be
connected to the FM 75 ΩCOAXIAL terminal.
Note:
If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.
Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire
going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
B
FM Antenna
Outdoor FM Antenna Cable
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
A
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Basic connecting procedure
1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of
each speaker signal cable (not supplied).
2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.
3 Insert the speaker signal cable.
4 Turn the knob clockwise.
Connecting the front speakers
You can connect two pairs of front speakers (one pair to the FRONT
SPEAKERS 1terminals, and another pair to the FRONT
SPEAKERS 2terminals).
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
Notes:
• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any
other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.This
could cause poor reception.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to
the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)
Connecting the Speakers
You can connect the following speakers:
• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.
• One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.
• One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to
emphasize human voices).
• One subwoofer to enhance the bass.
IMPORTANT:
After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speaker
setting information properly to obtain the best possible DSP
effect. For details, see page 14.
For each speaker (except for a subwoofer), connect the (+) and (–)
terminals on the rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on
the speakers. For connecting a subwoofer, see page 5.
2
134
AM Antenna Connections
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
EXT
23
1
AM Loop Antenna
Snap the tabs on the loop into the
slots of the base to assemble the
AM loop.
RIGHT
1
RIGHT
1
RIGHT
1
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Left speaker
Right speaker
Right speaker
FRONT
SPEAKERS
1
FRONT
SPEAKERS
2
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
+
1
–
RIGHT LEFT
2
+
–
12
Left speaker
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
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AUDIO
TV
SOUND
DBS
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
TAPE
CDR
CD
PHONO
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
RIGHT LEFT
About the speaker impedance
The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does differ
depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS 1and FRONT
SPEAKERS 2terminals are used or only one of them is used.
CASE 1 When you connect only one pair of front speakers
Front
speaker
1
Front
speaker
1
Use front speakers with 8 Ω– 16 Ωimpedance.
CASE 2 When you connect two pairs of front speakers
Front
speaker
1
Front
speaker
2
Use front speakers 16 Ω– 32 Ωimpedance.
Connecting the subwoofer speaker
You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA
pin plugs (not supplied).
Front
speaker
2
Front
speaker
1
Connecting the rear and center speakers
Connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a
center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.
Left rear
speaker Right rear
speaker
CENTER
SPEAKER
REAR
SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
+
–
Powered subwoofer
SUBWOOFER
OUT
Connecting Audio/Video Components
You can connect the following audio/video components to this
receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.
Audio Components Video Components
• Turntable • DVD player*
• CD player* • TV*
• Cassette deck • DBS tuner*
or CD recorder* • VCR
Turntable
Turntable
Ex.: This connection is for the
turntable with an MM (moving-
magnet) type cartridge.
To audio
output
If an earth cable is provided for your
turntable, connect the cable to the
AM (H) terminal on the rear panel.
Center
speaker
* You can connect these components using the methods described in
“Analog connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page
8).
Analog connections
Audio component connections
Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the
audio right jack.
CAUTION:
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer
between the source components and this receiver, the sound output
through this receiver may be distorted.
Note:
Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC
(moving-coil) type must be connected to this receiver through a
commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection
may result in insufficient volume.
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To audio output
CD player
Cassette deck or CD recorder
Cassette deck
CD player
Video component connections
Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the
audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack.
If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) terminals,
connect them using S-video cables (not supplied). Connecting these
video components through the S-video input/output terminals will
give you better picture playback (or recording) quality.
IMPORTANT:
This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-video
input/output terminals for connecting video components.
You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-video
terminals.
However, remember that the video signals from the composite
video input terminals are output only through the composite
video output terminals, while the ones from the S-video input
terminals are output only through the S-video output terminals.
Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video
component are connected to the receiver through the different video
terminals, you cannot record the picture from the playing component
on the recording component. In addition, if the TV and a playing video
component are connected to the receiver through the different video
terminals, you cannot view the playback picture from the playing
component on the TV.
VCR
VCR
OUT
(REC)
TAPE
CDR
CD
PHONO
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
To audio input To audio output
To audio input To audio output
Note:
You can connect either a cassette deck or a CD recorder to the TAPE/
CDR jacks.When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks,
change the source name, which will be shown on the display when
selected as the source, to “CDR.” See page 13 for details.
If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack
See also page 28 for detailed information about the connection and
the COMPU LINK remote control system.
ÅTo left/right channel audio output
ıTo left/right channel audio input
ÇTo S-video output
ÎTo composite video output
‰To composite video input
ÏTo S-video input
A
BEF
DC
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
SOUND
DBS
VCR VCR
OUT
(REC)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
IN
(PLAY)
TAPE
CDR
CD
PHONO
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
MONITOR
OUT
RIGHT LEFT
DVD
DBS
S-VHS (or VHS) VCR
CD recorder
AUDIO
TV
SOUND
DBS
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
TAPE
CDR
CD
PHONO
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
RIGHT LEFT
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AUDIO VIDEO
TV
SOUND
DBS
VCR VCR
OUT
(REC)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
IN
(PLAY)
TAPE
CDR
CD
PHONO
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
MONITOR
OUT
RIGHT LEFT
DVD
DBS
TV and/or DBS tuner DVD player
• When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks:
DVD player
VIDEO
SUBWOOFER
OUT
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
FRONT
DVD
DVD
DBS
SUB
WOOFER
RIGHT LEFT
RIGHT
REAR
LEFT
DVD
ABC
ÅTo front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed
output if necessary)
ıTo S-video output
ÇTo composite video output
• When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output
(5.1 CH reproduction) jacks:
VIDEO
SUBWOOFER
OUT
VCR
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
CENTER
FRONT
DVD
DVD
DBS
SUB
WOOFER
RIGHT LEFT
RIGHT
REAR
LEFT
DVD
AE
D
B
C
F
ÅTo center channel audio output
ıTo subwoofer audio output
ÇTo S-video output
ÎTo front left/right channel audio output
‰To rear left/right channel audio output
ÏTo composite video output
DVD player
TV
To composite video input
To S-video input
To audio
output
Connect the TV to the MONITOR
OUT jack to view the playback
picture from the other connected
video components.
When connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks (TV
SOUND/DBS), DO NOT connect the TV’s video
output to these video input terminals.
Note:
When using AV COMPU LINK remote control system, you can only
connect the TV with AV COMPU LINK EX to the AV COMPU LINK
terminal. See page 29 for details.
DBS tuner
To S-video output
To composite video output
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
SOUND
DBS
VCR VCR
IN
(PLAY)
IN
(PLAY)
RIGHT LEFT
DBS
DBS
To audio
output
Note:
When connecting the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks,
change the source name, which will be shown on the display when
selected as the source, to “DBS.” See page 13 for details.
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