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.
G-1

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,
2

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
3
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
AN CONTROL RECEIVER
[_ TV/DSS VFDEO CDR pHONO
VCR1 VCR2 TAPE/MD USB
SURROUND DSp _JRROSP _LOG_G_4L
DISpLAy MENU
JVC
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL
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.
4

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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Enhancing your audio system
You can usethis receiver asthe pre-amplifier (control amplifier)
when you connect power amplifiers to the PREOUT jacks on the
mar panel using 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.
Left front Right front
speaker_
I Power amplifier I Center speaker
I Power amplifier J
6
You can connect the folk)wing audio/video components to this
receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.
Audio Components
• Turntable
• CD player*
• Cassette deck or
MD recoMer*
• CD recorder*
• Personal computer (PC)
Video Components
• VCRs (VCR I and VCR 2)
• Video camera
• TV*
• DBS tuner*
• DVD player*
/
You can connect these components using the methods described in
"Analog Connections" (see below and page 14) and in "Digital
Connections" (see page 13).
•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.
SUBWOOFER
L J
Power
amplifier
T
Left surround
speaker
I Power amplifier I
Left /Right
Surround back speakers
Right surround
speaker
Note:
If you have selected "I SPK" for the surround back speaker quantity
(see page 22), connect the surround back speaker to the SURR
BACK L (left) jack,
ITurntable ]
Turntable
PHOHQ
Note:
This connection is for the turntable with an MM (moving-magnet) type
cartridge,
Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC
(moving-colt) type must be connected to this receiver through a
commercial head amplifier or step-up transforme_ Direct connection
may result in insufficient volume,
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I CDplayer ]
To audio output _y}
Y)
Cassettedeck orMD recorder
_D recorder]
To audio input CD recorder To audio output
J
To audio input
Cassette deck
PiONO
CD
CDR
To audio output
If your audio components have aCOMPU LINK or TEXT
COMPU LINK jack
•See also page 43 for detailed information about the connection
and the COMPU LINK remote control sys/em.
• See also page 44 for detailed information about the connection
and the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.
MD recorder
Note:
You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the
TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD
jacks, change the source name to "MD," which will be shown on the
display when it is selected as the source. See page 17 for details.
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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-separa/ion) and/or
component video (Y, P_/Cl_, PR/CIO terminals, connect them using
an S-video cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not
supplied). By using these,jacks, you can get a better picture
qualily in the oMer_omponent video > S-video > Composite
video.
IMPORTANT:
This receiver is equipped with the following video jacks--composite
video, S-video and component video jacks. You can use any of the
three to connect a video component.
However, the video signals from one type of these input jacks are
output only through the video output jacks of the same type.
Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video
component are connected to the receiver through the video jacks of
the different type, you cannot record the picture. In addition, if the TV
and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through
the video jacks of the different type, you cannot view the playback
picture on the TV.
VCR(s)
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iAJ To left/right audio output
To left/right audio input
To composite video output
To S-video output
To composite video input
To S-video input
Videocamera
The VIDEO input jacks on the front panel are convenient when
connecting and disconnecting the equipment frequently.
• When you do not use the,jacks on the front panel, allach the
supplied front terminal cover to protect them from dust.
• When attaching the cover • When removing the cover
To S-video
output
To composite
video output
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TV and/or DBStuner When connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks
(TV SOUND/DBS), DO NOT connect the TV's video output
to these v deo nput acks.
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appropriate MONITOR
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play-backing picture
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To composite video input
To S-video input
To component video input
DBS tuner
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To S-video output
To component video output
To composite video output
Notes:
•When connecting a DBS tunerto the TV SOUND/DBSjacks,
change the source name to "DBS," which will be shown on the
display when it is selected as the source. See page 17 for details.
• When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input jacks,
make the component video input setting correctly See pages 25
and 49 for details.
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• When you connect a DVD player with stereo output,jacks:
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To S-video output
To component video output
To composite video output
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• When you connect a DVD player with its analog discrete output (5. l-channel reproduction),jacks:
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(PLAY) OUT
Note:
When connecting a DVD player to the component video input jacks,
make the component video input setting correctly See pages 25 and 49
for details,
[AI To rear left/right audio output
To center audio output
To subwoofer output
To front left/right audio output
To composite video output
To S-video output
To component video output
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•Digital Connections
This _ceiver is equipped with _ur DIGITAL IN _rminals_ne
digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals_nd one
DIGITAL OUT terminal.
IMPORTANT:
• When connecting a DVD player, digital TV broadcast tuner or DBS
tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the
video jacks on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jacks, you
can view no playback picture.
• After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals,
set the following correctly if necessary.
- Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For
details, see '6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals"
on page 25.
- Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see "Selecting
the Analog or Digital Input Mode" on page 19.
Notes:
•When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
been set for use with the following components:
-DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player
-DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player
-DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner
-DIGITAL 4 (optical): For CD recorder
•When you want to operate the CD player, CD recorder, or MD
recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, connect
the target component also as described in "Analog Connections"
(see page 9).
•When you want to operate a DVD player using the AV COMPU
LINK remote control system (see page 49), connect the DVD
player also as described in "Analog Connections" (see page 12).
Digital inputterminals
You can connect any digital equipment as follows.
Digital TV
DBS tuner
Digitaloutputterminal
CD recorder MD recorder
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DVD player CD player
MD recorder
Digital optical cable (not supplied)
between digital optical terminals
CD recorder
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)
between digital coaxial terminals
Digital optical cable (net supplied)
between digital optical terminals
coaxial output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a
digital coaxial cable (not supplied).
When the component has a digital
optical output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 2 (CD), DIGITAL 3 (TV) or
DIGITAL 4 (CDR) terminal, using a
digital optical cable (not supplied).
Note:
The digital signal format output through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is
the same as that of the input signal This means that when the DTS
Digital Surround signals are input, the DTS Digital Surround signals
are output.
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•USB Connection
This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel.
You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound
reproduced through your PC.
When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure
below.
• Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from
this receiver.
IMPORTANT
• Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on
Windows" 98", Windows _ Me* or Windows _XP* and prepare its
CD-ROM.
• Check your PC's BIOS setting--whether USB is available, and
whether USB IRQ is set to "AUTO" or to available [RQ number.
How to install the USB drivers
The following procedure is described using the English version of
Windows _ 98. If your PC is running on a different version of
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PC's
monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.
1. Turn on your PC and start running Windows 9g,
Windows _ Me or Windows :_ XP.
If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now running.
2. Turn on the receiver, and press USB AUDIO on tile front
panel or USB on the remote control.
The lamp on the USB AUDIO on the front panel button lights
up.
3. Connect the receiver to the PC using a USB cable (not
supplied).
Your PC automatically recognizes this connection, and shows
the following screen on the monitor.
usB AUDIO VIDEO
SV_O WDEO t_,:UDm_R
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USB cable PC
4. Install the USB drivers tbllowing the instructions shown on
the PC's monitor.
5. Check if the drivers are correctly installed.
I. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select IStart] "*
[Sellings] --+ [Control Panel].
2. Select [Syslem], then [Device Manager] and click [Sound,
video and game controllers] and [Universal serial bus
controllersl.
'Ihe following window appears, and you can check whether
the drivers are installed.
Note:
The items shown on the PC's monitor differ depending on
your PC settings.
6. Change the PC audio setting.
I. If you have closed Control Panel, open it again: Select [Start]
-" ISellings] -" [Control Panell.
2. Click [Multimedia], then select "USB Audio Device [1]" for
"Playback" of "Audio," and close the window.
To play back a CD fi'om CD-ROM drive on PC, click IMultimedia],
[CD Music[, then check [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM
device].
Now PC is ready tbr playback through the USB connection.
After installation is completed, you can use your PC as the playback
source. The PC automatically recognizes the receiver whenever a
USB cable is connected between the PC and the receiver while the
receiver is turned on.
• When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the
USB cable.
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied with
the sound reproduction application installed in the PC.
Notes:
•DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while
installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is
recognizing the receive_
• Use a full speed USB cable (revision 1.0). Recommended cord
length is 1,5 m.
• Ifyour PC does not recognize the receiver, disconnect the USB
cable and connect it again. If it does not work yet, restart Windows.
• The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB cable is
connected between the receiver and your PC.
• The sound may not be played back correctly--interrupted or
degraded--due to your PC settings and PC specifications.
• When you do not use the jacks on the frontpanel, attach the
supplied front terminal cover to protect them from dust.
*Microsoft _, Windows 98, Windows _Me and Windows _XP are
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Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all
connections have been made.
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Keep the power cord away fxom the connecting cables and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We
recommend thai you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna,
since it is well-shielded against interfexence.
Note:
The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment
may be erased in a few days in the following cases:
-When you unplug the power cord.
-When a powerfailure occurs.
CAUTIONS:
•Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging
the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.
Before using the x-emole control, put two supplied batteries first.
When using the remole control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the receiver.
1. On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.
2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the
polarity: (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
R6P(SU_
3. Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, x-eplace
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.
Note:
After replacing the batteries, set the manufacturers' codes again (see
page 54).
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
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Basic Operations
The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources.
Before using the remote control
•How to confirm the remote control operation mode
The display window oil the remole control shows the following
informalion when you press certain buttons on the remote control, so
that you can confirm which operation you do.
Pressing one of the source selecting buttons,
the source name selected appears on the
display.
Buttons Indications
FM!AM TUNER
CD CD
PHONe PHONe
TAPE/MD TAPE
DVD or DVD MULTI DVD
CDR CDR
USB USB
TV/DBS TV
VCR 1 VCR I
VCR2 VCR2
VIDEO VIDEO
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Pressing SOUND before you at[just the sound
effect, "SOUND" appears on the display.
Pressing TEXT DISPLAY or MENU before
you use on-screen menu or TEXT COMPU
LINK, "MENU" appears on the display.
Pressing CONTROL or CATV/DBS
CONTROL before you operate an audio or
video equipment connecled to the receiver,
the remole control opera/ion mode selemed
appears on the display (see pages 51 and 54).
Ex.: When you
press CD.
Ex.: When you
press USB.
Ex.: When you
xess CATV/
DBS CONTROL.
Note:
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode, To turn the
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
The lamp on the front panel button for selecled source lights up.
• The seleoed source name and the previously selected Surround/
DSP mode also appear on the display.
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On the front panel
DVD MULTI
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On the front pane# DVD
Press STANDBY/ON ©/I. E===usrAN0_Y VCR 1
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of VCR 2
the current source and Surround/DSP mode t_
appear on the display. STANOSWON
Current source name and Surround/DSP mode appear
Current volume level appears
To turn oft' the power (into standby mode), ._,_
press STANDBY/ON 0/I again. %_:_gST,_NDBV
The STANDBY lamp lights up. { ¢/I
STANDBY/ON
From the remote control:
Press AUDIO 0/I. _o
The STANDBY lamp on the front panel goes off.
The name of the current source and Surround/DSP L!
mode appear on the display.
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TV_BS VIDEO CDR PHONe
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VCRI VCR2 TAPE/MD USB
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From the remote control
Selected source name and current
Surround/DSP mode appear
To turn ott' the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO 011
again. The STANDBY lamp on the front panel lights up.
VIDEO
TV (SOUND)/DBS
PHONe *
CD *
CDR *
TAPE/MD *
USB (AUDIO)
FM/AM *
Select the DVD player for viewing the digital
video disc using the analog discrele output
mode (5.1-channel reproduction).
To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback, see
page 37.
Select the DVD player.
Select the video component connected to the
VCR 1 jacks.
Select the video component connected to the
VCR 2,jacks.
Select the video component connected to the
VIDEO ,jacks.
Select TV sounds (or the DBS tuner).
Select the turntable.
Select the CD player.
Select the CD recoMer.
Select the cassette deck (or the MD recorder).
Select the personal computer (PC) connected
to the USB lerminal.
Select an FM or AM broadcast.
• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.
Notes:
•When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks) and a
DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source
names shown on the display, For details, see page 17.
• Whenyoupressoneofthesourceselectingbuttonsontheremote
control marked with an asterisk ('*), the receiver automatically turns
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Changing the source name
When you have conneOed all MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks
or a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS ,jacks on the rear panel,
change the source name which will be shown on the display.
On the front panel ONLY:
When changing the source name J_om "TAPE" to "MD':
1. Press TAPE/MD (SOURCE NAME). "_"°
• Make sure "TAPE" appears on the display.
2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME
(TAPE/MD) until "ASSGN. MD"
appears un the display.
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When changing the source nameJ_om "TV" to "DBS":
1. Press TV SOUND/DBS (SOURCE
NAME).
•Make sure "TV" appearson the display.
2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TV
SOUND/DBS) until "ASSGN. DBS"
appears on the display.
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To change the source name to "TAPE" or "TV," repeal the same
procedure above.tess and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/MD) Io
select "TAPE," or press and hold SOURCE NAME (TV SOUND/
DBS) to select "TV?'
Note:
Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected
components, However, there may be some inconvenience,
- "TAPE" or "TV" will appear on the display when you select the MD
recorder or DBS tune_
-You cannot use the digital input (see page !9) for the MD recorde_
-You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page
43) to operate the MD recorder
Selecting different sources for picture and
sound
You can watch picture from avideo component while listening to
sound from another component.
Press une uf the audio source selecting buttons--- PHONO,
CD, CDR, TAPE/MD, USB (AUDIO), FM/AM--while
viewing the picture from a video component such as the
VCR ur DVD player, etc.
The lamp on the front panel button for the selected source lights up.
From the remote control:
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Note:
Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected
source are sent to the TV until you select another video source,
Speaker and signal indicators on the display
By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which
speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this
receiver from the source.
Speaker indicators (white)
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Surround back speaker
indicators *
Signal indicators (red)
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LS..... s
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The speaker indicators light up--:
•When the corresponding speakers are set to "LARGE" or
"SMALL" (see "1)Setting the Speakers" on page 22) and are also
required for the Surround/DSP mode currently seleded.
*It' you have selected "1SPK" for the surround back speaker quantity
(see page 22), the center smTound back speaker indicator lights up.
It' you have selected "2SPK," the left and right smTound back
speaker indicators light up.
• When "SUBWOOFER" is set to "YES," _ lights up. (See
"11 Setting the Speakers" on page 22.)
The signal indicators light up to indicate the incoming signals.
L:• When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left
channel signal comes in.
• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
R : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right
channel signal comes in.
• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
C : Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.
LFE : Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.
LS : Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in.
RS : Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes in.
S : When the monaural rear channel signal or 2 channel Dolby
Surround encoded signal comes in.
SB : Lights up when the surround back channel signal comes in.
Note:
When "DVD MULT!" is selected as the source, "c," "C," "R," "LFE," "LS"
and "ITS" light up,
On the front paneh
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