JVC RX-8020VBK User manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
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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.
LVT0870-001A[4

Warnings, Cautions and Others/
Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. I
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.
ATTENTION
Afin d'eviter tout risque d'electrocution, d'incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni Ies panneaux et ne pas ouvrir Ie
coffret de rappareil.
2. Ne pas exposer rappareil & Ia pluie ni & rhumidit&
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: RX-8020VBK
Trade Name: JVC
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne
New Jersey 07470
Telephone Number: 973-315-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Declaration de conformite
Numero de modele: RX-8020VBK
Nom de marque: JVC
Personne responsabIe: US JVC CORE
Adresse: 1700 Valley Road
Wayne, N.J. 07470
Num6ro de t_lephone: [phone]
Cet ensemble se conforme & la pattie 15des regles de la FCC
Federal Communications Commission), Le fonctionnement esi sujet
aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d'interferences nuisibles, et (2)
cet appareil dolt accepter toute interference regue, comprenant
des interferences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement.
Caution --STANDBY/ON Oil button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off cornpletely. The
STANDBY/ON O/I button in any position does not disconnect
the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.
Attention -- Commutateur STANDBY/ON Oil !
Deconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper completement Ie
courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON O/I ne coupe jamais
completement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le
courant peut _tre tel6command&
Caution -- SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch!
Match the position of SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch on
the back panel to the impedance of the speaker connected, to
protect from overheating.
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For Canada/pour Le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS PROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED "DIGITAL APPARATUS,"
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; "APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES", NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.
For Canada/pour le Canada
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WiDE
BLADE OFPLUG TO WlDESLO_ FULLYINSERT
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LALAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for heIp.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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.
Wall or obstruclions
Mur, ou obslruction
Attention: Ventilation Correcte
Pour eviter les chocs electriques, I'incendie et tout autre d6g&t.
Disposer I'appareil en tenant compte des imperatifs suivants
Avant: Rien ne dolt g6ner le degagement
Flancs: Laisser 10 cm de d6gagement Iat6ral
Dessus: Laisser 10 cm de d6gagement superieur
Arriere: Laisser 15 cm de d6gagement arriere
Dessous: Rien ne dolt obstruer par dessous; poser I'appareil
sur une surface plate.
Veiller egalement & ce que Fair circule le mieux possible comme
illustr6.
15cm or more
D6gagement de 15cm
ou plus
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RX-8020VBK
Front
Avant
Stand height 15 cm or more
Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus
Floor
Plancher
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mTable of Contents
Introduction ................................................ 2
Feamres ...................................................................................... 2
Precautions ................................................................................. 2
Part• Identification ...................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................... 5
Before Installation ...................................................................... 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 6
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 8
• Analog Connections ............................................................... 8
• Digital Connections .............................................................. 13
• USB Connection ................................................................... 14
Connecting the Power CoM ..................................................... 15
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................. 15
Basic Operations ....................................... 16
Turning On the Power .............................................................. 16
Selecting the Source to Play ..................................................... 16
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 18
Selecting the Front Speakers .................................................... 18
Listening Only with Headphones ............................................. 18
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 19
Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 20
Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 20
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 20
Basic Settings ........................................... 21
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 21
i!l Setting the Speakers ........................................................... 22
i21 Selecting Channel Numbers to Reproduce
Multi-channel Digital Software ................................... 23
i_ Setting the Speaker Distance ............................................. 23
i_ Setting the Bass Sounds ..................................................... 24
iSI Setting the Dynamic Range ............................................... 24
Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals ........... 25
i71 Setting the Component Video Input ................................... 25
i81 Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source ................ 26
igl Showing the Text lnforma/ion on the Display ................... 26
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 27
Tuning into Stations Manually ................................................. 27
Using Preset '1 uning ................................................................. 27
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 28
Operating the Tuner Using the On-Screen Display .................. 29
Setting Sound ........................................... 30
Attenua/ing the Input Signal .................................................... 30
Turning Analog Direct On and Off .......................................... 30
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 31
Activa/ing the Subwoofer Sound ............................................. 31
Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes ........ 32
• Surround Modes ................................................................... 32
Reproducing Theater Ambience ................................................ 32
Introducing the Surround Modes ............................................. 32
• DSP Modes ........................................................................... 34
Available Surround and DSP Modes According to
the Speaker Layouts ........................................................... 35
Activa/ing the Surround Modes ............................................... 36
Activa/ing the DSP Modes ....................................................... 36
Using the OVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 37
Activating the DVD MUKFI Playback Mode .......................... 37
Adjusting Sound ........................................ 38
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 38
Adjusting the Equalization Pattems_lGITAL EQ ............... 39
Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels_EVEL ADJUST ...... 40
Adjusting the Sound Parameiers for the Surround and
DSP Modes--EFFECT ADJUST ...................................... 42
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 43
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System .. 44
• Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen ................. 45
• Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) .................... 46
• Entering the Disc Information .............................................. 47
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 49
Operating JVC's Audio/Video Component• ... 51
Operating Audio Conlponents .................................................. 51
Operating Video Components .................................................. 53
Operating Other Manufacturer•' Video
Equipment ............................................ 54
Trouble•hooting ......................................... 57
Specification• ............................................ 59
1

Introduction
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance
from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.
Dolby Digital EX*
Dolby Digital EX is newly introduced surround encoding format
as an extension of multi-channel Dolby Digital, designed to add
an extra surround channel to Dolby Digital 5.l-channel. By using
a ma/rix encoding/decoding method, additional "surround back"
channel signal is encoded (and decoded) in both the left and right
surround channel signals.
DTS-ES Extended Surround (DTS-ES)**
DTS-ES is another new format developed by Digital Theater
Systems, Inc., adding a surround back channel on the basis of
DTS Digital Surround.
Dolby Pro Logic II*
Dolby Pro Logic 1l converts all 2-channel stereo software,
especially Dolby Surround encoded software, inlo 5-channel
(plus subwoofer) signals. It reproduces realistic Surround sounds
approaching to Dolby Digital 5. l-channel. Dolby Pro Logic 11has
two ]nodes to reproduce Movie mode and Music mode.
Neo:6**
Neo:6 can reproduce realistic Surround fields by converting
2-channel stereo software into 6-channel (plus subwoofer) signals.
Neo:6 has two ]nodes to reproduce_eo:6 Cinema and Neo:6
Music.
DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor)
Sound field simulation technology allows precise ambience
recreation of existing theaters and halls. Thanks to the high-
performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and high-capacity
memory, you can enjoy 5. I-channel surround by playing
2-channel or multi-channel software.
Multi-channel headphone virtual surround
sound--3D HEADPHONE
The built-in headphone virtual surround system is compatible with
Multi-channel software like Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, elc.
Thanks to the new signal processing algorithms used by the high-
performance DSR you can enjoy a natural surround sound through
the headphones.
COMPU LINK/TEXT COMPU LINK/AV COMPU
LINK remote control systems
These COMPU LINK remote control systems allow you to
operate other JVC's audio/video components from this receiver.
Power sources
•When unplugging the receiver from the wall outlet, always pull
the plug, not the AC power coM.
• Do not handle the AC power cord with wet hands.
• If you are not going to operate the receiver for an extended period
of time, unplug the AC power cord fiom the wall outlet.
Ventilation
High power amplifiers built in this receiver will generate heat inside
the cabinet, l:br safety, observe the following carefully.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
ventilation could overheat and damage the receiver.
• 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.)
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall onto the unit, unplug the
unit and consult your dealer before operating any further.
• 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.
• Do not disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceable
parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your
JVC dealer.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro
Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** "DTS," "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc,
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Parts Identification
Become familiar with the buttons and consols on the receiver before use.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
Front Panel
When using the VIDEO input terminals
and/or USB AUDIO terminal on the front
panel, detach the terminal cover.
Display Window
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Front Panel
)j S'IANBY/ON O/I button and STANDBY lamp (16)
• SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 button (18)
• SPEAKERS ON/OEP 2 button (I 8)
FM/AM TUNING A /• buttons (27)
DSP button and lamp (36)
g FM/AM PRESET A /• buttons (27, 28)
SURROUND/DSP OFF button (36)
FM MODE button (28)
MEMORY button (27)
Dispby window (16)
]0 EFI_CT button (42)
11 DIGI'IAL EQ (equalization) button (39)
i2 Remote sensor (15)
) LEVEL ADJUST button (41)
]SE]]'ING button (21)
] MASTER VOLUME control (18)
] ANALOG DIRECT button and lamp (30)
17 PHONES jack (18)
]_ SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OI_ button (31)
19 SURROUND button and lamp (36)
20 USE AUDIO terminal (14)
2i VIDEO input jacks (10)
22 ,INPUTANALOG/DIGI'IALbutton (19)
• INPUT ATT button (30)
23 Soume selecting buttons and lamps (16, 17, 19, 27, 28, 37)
DVD MUUI], DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS, PHONO,
CD, CDR,'IAP_MD, USB AUDIO, bMdAM
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24i SOURCE NAME butlons (17)
2_ CONTROL UP A/DOWN • buttons (21,41,42)
[26 BASS BOOST button and lamp (31)
Display Window
@ ANALOGindicator119)
@ Speaker indicato_', and signal indicator_, (17)
@ DGTL (digital) AUTO indicator (19)
@ DVD MULTI indicator (37)
@ DSP indicator (18, 34)
*FIN PRO LOGIC indicator (33)
• ["lrl PRO LOGIC ii indicator (32)
@ 3D-PHONIC indicator (33, 34)
@ MIDNIGHT MODE indicator (24)
@ TUNED indicator (27)
@ STEREO indicator (27, 28)
@ ONE TOUCH OPERATION indicator (26)
@ Digital signaI format indicatol_s (19)
@ SPEAKERS 1/2 indicators (I 8)
@ Main Display
@ HEADPHONE indicator (I 8, 34)
@ DIGITAL EQ (equalization) indicator (39)
@ INPU*l'A]]'(attenuator) indicator(3O)
@ SLEEP indicator (20)
@ AUTO MUTING indicator (28)
@ VOLUME level indicator (I 6, 20)

Remote Control
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[_ TV/DSS VFDEO CDR pHONO
VCR1 VCR2 TAPE/MD USB
SURROUND DSp _JRROSP _LOG_G_4L
DISpLAy MENU
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Remote Control
Display window
©/I buttons(t6,53 56)
C,_W/DBS O/I ,VCRt O/I/iN O/I, AUDIO O/I
Source selecting buttons (I 6, 17, 19, 27, 28, 37)
DVD, DVD MULTI, CD, FM/AM, TV/DBS, VIDEO, CDR. PHONO,
VCRI, VCR2, 'IAPE/MD, USB
SURROUND button (36)
DSP button (36)
ANALOG DIRECT button (30)
SOUND button (3I, 39, 41)
DIMMER button (20)
MUTING button (20)
CATV/DBS CONTROL button (55)
) TV/VIDEObutton (53)
12 TEXT DISPLAY button (45 48)
13 MENU button (21, 29 31,38)
14 REC PAUSE button (52, 53, 55)
SLEEP button (20)
16 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPU'['button (19)
17 SURR (surround)/DSP OlaY button (36)
18 •10keys for operating tuner (28)
•I0 keys for adiusting sound (31,39, 41)
• 10keysforoperatingaudio/videocomponents(5l 55)
19 •CH (channel) +/ buttons (53 55)
• LEVEL +/ buttons* (39, 41)
Tbese buttons function only after pressing I0 keys which ale marked with
an asterisk (*).
20 VOLUME +/ buttons(18)
2I TV VOL(volume) +/ buttons (53,54)
22 EXIT button (21, 30, 31, 38, 40, 42, 45 47)
_3 • TUNING UP/DOWN buttons (27)
•Omscreen operating buttons (21, 29 3t,38 40,42,45 48)
• Operating buttons for audio/video components (51 53, 55, 56)
_ CONTROL button (51 53)
Remote control display window Remote control display window
_1 Remote control operation mode displ_,y (I 6)
• Remote control operation mode such as "DVD2' "CD2' "SOUND 2'etc..
appears.
When the remote control operation mode cbanges, it is shown on the
display.
@ Signal transmission indicator
•Lights up when mmsmitting the remote control signals.
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I Getting Started
This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the i_ceivec and hew to connect the
power supply
General Precautions
• Be sure your hands al_ dry.
•Turn the power off to all components.
• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to
connect.
Locations
• Install the receiver ill a location that is level and prolecled from
moisture.
•'Ihe lemperature around the receiver must be between _"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 ol_ject into the receiver.
•Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.
•Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
Check to be sure you have all of the following ilems, which are
supplied with the receiver.
The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces
supplied.
•Remote Control (l)
•Batteries (2)
•AM Loop Antenna (l)
•FM Antenna (l)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
FM Antenna Connections
A B
EXT
FM Antenna (supplied)
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
Outdoor FM Antenna Cable (not
supplied)
A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna
'Ihe FM anlenna provided can be connecled to the FM 75 f2
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.
B. Using the Slandard Type Conneclor (Not Supplied)
A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 f2
COAXIAL terminal.
Note:
If reception is poor, connect the outdoor FM antenna (not supplied),
Before attaching a 75 62coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire
going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
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AM Antenna Connections
ANTENNA--
F_ 75,2
1
Turn the loop until yon have
the best reception.
(supplied)
Snap the tabs on the loop into the
slots of the base to assemble the
_,_ AM loop.
ihq
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
Notes:
•If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl (not
supplied), 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.
• ff reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal (Keep the AM loop antenna
connected.)
You can connect the following speakers:
• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal s/ereo sound.
• One pair of surround speakers to mtjoy the surround effect.
• One surround back speaker or one pair of surround back speakers
to enjoy 6. l-channel sound reproduction.
• 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 intbrrnation properly to obtain the best possible
Surround and DSP effect. For details, see page 22.
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Typical speaker_yout
Center
Subwoofer
Right front speaker(s)
\/
Left surround speaker Right surround speaker
Surround back speaker(s)
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Basic connecting procedure
!2341 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.
For each speaker (except for a subwoofer), connect the (+) and
(-) lerminals on the rear panel to the (+) and (-) terminals
marked on the speakers.
Connecting the front, center and surround speakers
Center speaker
'CALITIOH:SPEi
;S
CENTER
SPEAKER
Surround
speakers
Right /Left Ri
[ERIMPEDA CE 8 _1 0
L,,i2Jl
SURROUNO SPEAKERS •
-, /-, IMPORTANT:
Front speakers, 5=Front speakers ,,1=
ht /Left Right /Left
LEf
FRONTSPEAKERS
To obtain the best possible output power from the
receiver, and to prevent the receiver from being
overheated, the receiver has the SPEAKER LOAD
SELECTOR which has to be set as follows:
• Set it to "HIGH" when the impedance of the front
speakers connected is within the range of 8 £2to 16 _.
• Set it to "LOW" when the impedance of the front
speakers connected is within the range of 4 £2to 6 £2.
SPEARERLOADSELECTOR
No_:
You can connect two pairs of front
speakers (one pair to the FRONT
SPEAKERS'_1 terminals, and another pair
to the FRONT SPEAKERS "2 terminals).
Connecting the surround back speakers
fully e_oy Dolhy Digital EX and DTS-ES E×tendedSurround
(seepages32 and 33), you needto connect the surround back
speakersthrough a power amplifier connectedto the PRE OUT
SURR BACK jacks on the _ panel, using acable with RCA pin
plugs (not supplied). Connect the while plug to the audio left,jack,
and the red plug to the audio right,jack.
Left surround
back speaker
Power amplifier
Right surround
back speaker
SDDWOOFER
No_:
Ifyouhavese_c_d"lSPK'_r_esurroundba_speakerquantity
_eepage22),connect_esurroundba_speaker_ _e PRE OUT
SURR BACK L(le_ck,
Connecting the subwoofer speaker
You can enhancethe basshy connecting a subwoo_r.
Connect the input jack of a powe_d subwoo_r to the PRE OUT
SUBWOOFER jack on the rear panel, using a cane with RCA pin
plugs (not supplied).
Powered
subwoofer
Note:
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.
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