JVC RX-888VBK 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.
LVT0175-001A
[J]
RX-888VBK
INSTRUCTIONS
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
DIGITAL
–+
RX-888V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
POWER
VIDEO
STANDBY
SPEAKERS
12
PHONES
DOLBY/DTS
SURROUND ON/OFF
DSP MODE
BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST
SEA MODE
SEA ADJUST SETTING
MULTI JOG
MASTER VOLUME
SOURCE SELECTOR
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET
TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE
DVD
TV SOUND/DBS PHONO
TAPE/MDVCR 1
VCR 2 FM
AM
VIDEO
CD
SOUND SELECT
INPUT ATT.
LOUDNESS ONETOUCHOPERATION
SOURCENAME
COMPULINK
Remote
DIGITAL
DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT
LINEAR
PCM
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DTS
1 BIT P-E-M D-D-COMVERTER
RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL
CONTROL
CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL
TUNING
STOP PAUSE
FF/
/REW
VCR 1
TV/VIDEO TAPE MUTING
REC
PLAY
DOWN UP
STANDBY ON
TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1
POWER POWER
DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM
VCR 1 VCR 2
ANALOG/DIGITAL
SURROUND CNTR TONE CNTR
SURROUND
TEST REAR-L
DISC
MODE
ON/OFF
EFFECT REAR-R
SOUND SEA MODE
SUBWOOFER
RETURN
SET
MENU
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
EXIT
TEXT
DISPLAY
FM MODE/MUTING
SLEEP
123
456
7
/P 89
10
0
+10
100+
CATV/DBS
MENUMENU
ENTERENTER
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
RX-888VBK
Floor
Spacing 15 cm or more
Stand height 15 cm or more
Wall or obstructions
Front
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoide 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.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
CAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
For U.S.A.
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 help.
Caution –– POWER switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
The power can be remote controlled.
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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Table of Contents
Using the DSP Modes ................................ 20
Available DSP Modes According to the SpeakerArrangement .. 22
Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes .......................................... 23
Adjusting the DAP Modes ....................................................... 23
Adjusting the Surround Modes ................................................ 24
Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 27
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 29
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 29
Using the On-Screen Menus ........................ 31
Selecting the Source to Play..................................................... 31
Selecting Different Sources for Picture and Sound.................. 31
Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 31
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........................... 31
Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ...................................... 32
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level.................................... 32
Adjusting the DSP Modes ........................................................ 32
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 33
SelectingYour Favorite SEA Mode ......................................... 33
CreatingYour Own SEA Mode ................................................ 33
Setting the Basic Setting Items ................................................ 34
Operating the Tuner.................................................................. 34
Storing the Preset Stations ....................................................... 35
Assigning Names to Preset Stations......................................... 35
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 36
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System .. 37
Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen .................... 38
Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) ........................ 39
Entering the Disc Information.................................................. 40
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 42
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 44
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video
Equipment ............................................ 46
Troubleshooting ......................................... 52
Specifications ............................................ 53
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 ....................................................... 8
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 8
Basic Operations ......................................... 9
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) .................................. 9
Selecting the Source to Play....................................................... 9
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 10
Selecting the Front Speakers .................................................... 10
Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 11
Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ...................................... 11
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 11
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level.................................... 11
Basic Settings ........................................... 12
Recording a Source .................................................................. 12
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........................... 12
Changing the Source Name...................................................... 12
Setting the Subwoofer Information .......................................... 12
Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting ......................... 13
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 13
Showing the Text Information on the Display ......................... 13
Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes ................................. 14
Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments — One Touch
Operation ........................................................................... 16
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 16
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 17
Tuning in Stations Manually .................................................... 17
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 17
Selecting the FM Reception Mode........................................... 18
Assigning Names to Preset Stations......................................... 18
Using the SEA Modes ................................ 19
SelectingYour Favorite SEA Mode ........................................... 19
CreatingYour Own SEA Mode ................................................ 19
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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.
Remote Control
1TV/CATV/DBS POWER button (45 – 47)
2Source selecting buttons (9)
DVD, DVD MULTI, CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS,
VIDEO, PHONO, FM/AM, VCR 1,VCR 2
3SURROUND ON/OFF button (27)
4SURROUND MODE button (23)
5DISC button (44)
6SOUND button (19, 23)
7On-screen operation buttons (31, 38)
MENU, SET, EXIT, %, fi, @, #
8TV VOL +/– buttons (45, 46)
9Operating buttons for audio/video components
(44 – 47)
pAUDIO POWER buttons (9)
STANDBY, ON
qVCR 1 POWER button (45, 47)
wSLEEP button (16)
eANALOG/DIGITAL button (13)
r• 10 keys for selecting preset channel (18)
• 10 keys for adjusting sound (23 – 26, 30)
• 10 keys for operating audio/video components
(44 – 47)
tRemote control mode selector (9, 44, 46)
yTEXT DISPLAY button (38)
uCHANNEL +/– button (45 – 47)
iVOLUME +/– button (10)
oMUTING button (11)
Front Panel
1POWER button and STANDBY lamp (9)
2Remote sensor (8)
3DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps (10)
DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, LINEAR PCM
4DOLBY/DTS SURROUND ON/OFF button
and lamp (27)
5SEA MODE button (19)
6INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13)
7FM/AM TUNING button (17) *
8FM MODE button (18)
9Display (9)
pSource lamps (9)
qMASTER VOLUME control (10)
wPHONES jack (11)
eSPEAKERS 1/2 buttons and lamps (10)
rDSP MODE button (23)
tBALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST button
(11, 12, 23) *
ySEAADJUST button (19) *
uSETTING button (13 – 15) *
iTUNER/SEA MEMORY button (17 – 19)
oSOUND SELECT/INPUTATT button
(10, 11)
;LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME button
(11, 12)
aONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp
(16)
sTUNER PRESET button (18) *
dMULTI JOG control
What this control actually does depends on
which function you are trying to adjust. Before
usingthis control, select the function by pressing
one of the buttons marked with *.
fSOURCE SELECTOR control (9)
gVIDEO input jacks (7)
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RX-888V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
POWER
VIDEO
STANDBY DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT
LINEAR
PCM
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DTS
SPEAKERS
12
PHONES
DOLBY/DTS
SURROUND ON/OFF
DSP MODE
BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST
SEA MODE
SEA ADJUST SETTING
MULTI JOG
MASTER VOLUME
SOURCE SELECTOR
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET
TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE
DVD
TV SOUND/DBS PHONO
TAPE/MDVCR 1
VCR 2 FM
AM
VIDEO
CD
SOUND SELECT
INPUT ATT
LOUDNESS ONETOUCH OPERATION
SOURCENAME
COMPULINK
Remote
DIGITAL
1 BIT P-E-M D-D-COMVERTER
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RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL
CONTROL
CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL
TUNING
STOP PAUSE
FF/
/REW
VCR 1
TV/VIDEO TAPE MUTING
REC
PLAY
DOWN UP
STANDBY ON
TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1
POWER POWER
DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM
VCR 1 VCR 2
ANALOG/DIGITAL
SURROUND CNTR TONE CNTR
SURROUND
TEST REAR-L
DISC
MODE
ON/OFF
EFFECT REAR-R
SOUND SEA MODE
SUBWOOFER
RETURN
SET
MENU
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
EXIT
TEXT
DISPLAY
FM MODE/MUTING
SLEEP
123
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10 0+10
100+
CATV/DBS
MENUMENU
ENTERENTER
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ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
FM 75
COAXIAL
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˚ and 35˚
C (23˚ 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 LoopAntenna (1)
• FMAntenna (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna
The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75Ω
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.
B. Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)
A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75Ω
COAXIAL 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.
Connecting the FM and AM
Antennas
FM Antenna Connections
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).
AM Loop Antenna
Snap the tabs on the loop into the
slots of the base to assemble the
AM loop.
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
Notes:
• 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.
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
23
1
RIGHT
1
2
1
RIGHT
1
3
RIGHT
1
4
4 ~ 6
8 ~ 16
+– +–
RIGHT LEFT
1
2
1
2
SPEAKER
LOAD
SELECTOR
LOW
HIGH
FRONT SPEAKERS
FRONT SPEAKERS 1Left speaker
Right speaker
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
FRONT SPEAKERS 2Left speaker Right speaker
IMPORTANT:
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 the HIGH position when the impedance of the front
speakers connected is within the range of 8 ohms to 16 ohms.
• Set it to the LOW position when the impedance of the front
speakers connected is within the range of 4 ohms to 6 ohms.
AM Antenna Connections
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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
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).
SUBWOOFER
OUT
Powered subwoofer
Connecting Audio/Video Components
You can connect the following audio/video components to this
receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.
+
–
+
–
RIGHT LEFT
CENTER
SPEAKER REAR SPEAKERS
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.
RIGHT LEFT
TAPE
/MD
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
CD
PHONO
AUDIO
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.
Turntable
To audio output
Turntable
CD player
RIGHT LEFT
TAPE
/MD
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
CD
PHONO
AUDIO
To audio output
CD player
Audio Components Video Components
• Turntable • DVD player*
• CD player* • TV
• Cassette deck • DBS tuner*
or MD recorder* • VCRs
• Video camera
* You can connect these components using the methods described
in “Analog connections” (to the right) or in “Digital connections”
(see page 8).
If an earth cable is provided for your
turntable, connect the cable to the
screw marked (H) on the rear panel.
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Cassette deck or MD recorder
To audio input
Cassette deck
To audio output
RIGHT LEFT
TAPE
/MD
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
CD
PHONO
AUDIO
MD recorder
To audio input
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, which will be shown on the display
when selected as the source, to “MD.” See page 12 for details.
If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 or TEXT
COMPU LINK terminal
• See also page 36 for detailed information about the connection and
the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system.
• See also page 37 for detailed information about the connection and
the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.
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.
To view and record the playback picture from the video
component connected to the VCR 2 jacks, you must connect the
TV and the recording video component through the composite
video terminals.
To audio output
VCR
VIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
VCR 1
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
TV SOUND
/DBS
DVD
VCR 2
A
BEF
DC
A
B
D
E
S-VHS (or VHS) VCR
VHS VCR
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
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DVD player
• When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks:
DVD player
ÅTo front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed
output if necessary)
ıTo S-video output
ÇTo composite video output
DVD
VIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
DVD
ABC
DVD
VIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
VCR 1
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
TV SOUND
/DBS
DVD
VCR 2
DVD
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
A
ED
BC
F
• When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output
(5.1 CH reproduction) jacks:
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
Video camera
The VIDEO jacks on the front panel is convenient when connecting
and disconnecting the equipment frequently.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR
To composite
video output
To S-video output
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 12 for details.
DBS
RIGHT
VIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
TV SOUND
/DBS
DVD
VCR 2
DBS tuner
To audio
output
To composite video output
To S-video output
Note:
When connecting the TV to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, DO NOT
connect the TV’s video output to these video input terminals.
RIGHT
VIDEO
VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT
AUDIO
MONITOR
OUT
VCR 1
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
TV SOUND
/DBS
DVD
VCR 2
TV and/or DBS tuner
To audio
output
TV
Connect the TV to the MONITOR
OUT jack to view the playback
picture from the other connected
video components.
To composite video input
To S-video input
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Digital connections
This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — one
digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.
You can connect any component to any one of the digital terminals
using the digital coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable
(not supplied).
IMPORTANT:
• When connecting the DVD player or the DBS tuner using the digital
terminal, you also need to connect it to the video jack (either
composite video terminal or S-video terminal) on the rear.Without
connecting it to the video jack, you can view no playback picture.
• After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals,
set the following correctly if necessary.
– Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting
the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 13.
– Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For
details, see “Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting” on page
13.
DVD
DIGITALIN
DIGITAL3(CD)
DIGITAL2(DVD)
DIGITAL1(DBS)
PCM/DOLBYDIGITAL
/DTS
DBS
Before connecting a digital
optical cable, unplug the
protective plug.
MD recorder
DVD player
DBS tuner
CD player
Notes:
• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals has been
set for use with the following components.
– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS tuner
– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For DVD player
– DIGITAL 3 (optical): For CD player
• When you want to operate the CD player or MD recorder using the
COMPU LINK remote control system, connect the target
component also as described in “Analog connections” (see pages 5
and 6).
• When you want to operate the DVD player using the AV COMPU
LINK remote control system, connect the DVD player also as
described in “Analog connections” (see page 7).
Connecting the Power Cord
Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all
connections have been made.
Plug the power cord into anAC outlet.
Keep the power cord away from the
connecting cables and the antenna. The
power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend
that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-
shielded against interference.
Note:
The preset settings such as preset channel and sound adjustment
may be erased in a few days in the following cases:
– When you unplug the power cord.
– When a power failure 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.
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
When using the remote 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 (+).
3. Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+)
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.
When the component has a digital
optical output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 2 (DVD) or DIGITAL 3 (CD)
terminal, using the digital optical cable
(not supplied).
When the component has a digital
coaxial output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 1 (DBS) terminal, using the
digital coaxial cable (not supplied).
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Basic Operations
The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.
IMPORTANT:
When using the remote control, check to see if its
remote control mode selector is set to the correct
position:
To operate an audio system,TV, and VCR, set it
to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”
To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner,
set it to “CATV/DBS.”
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)
On the front panel:
To turn on the power, press POWER.
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the
current source (or station frequency) appears on
the display.
To turn off the power (into standby mode),
press POWER again.
The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount
of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn
the power off completely, unplug the AC power
cord.
From the remote control:
To turn on the power, press AUDIO
POWER ON.
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of
the current source (or station frequency)
appears on the display.
To turn off the power (into standby mode),
press AUDIO POWER STANDBY.
The STANDBY lamp lights up.
Selecting the Source to Play
On the front panel:
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source
name you want appears on the display.
• As you turn the selector, the source changes as
follows:
CD OPHONO OTAPE (or MD) OFM O
AM ODVD ODVD MULTI O
TV SOUND (or DBS) OVCR 1 O
VCR 2 OVIDEO O(back to the beginning)
The selected source lamp also lights up.
• The DVD lamp lights up both for “DVD” and
“DVD MULTI.”
From the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM
VCR 1 VCR 2
CH–
CNTR
100 1k 10k
MUTE AUTO VOLUME
THEATER
LIVE CLUB ACTION
DANCE CLUB
HALL
PAVILION
FR
EON
LS
LLEE
S
CD S P
3D-PHONC LOUDNESS
SLEEPATT
RS
R
S E A
TA
NEWS
INFO
Selected source name appears
DVD Select the DVD player.
DVD MULTI Select the DVD player for viewing the digital video
disc using the analog discrete output mode (5.1CH
reproduction) on the DVD player.
To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback, see page 29.
CD * Select the CD player.
TAPE/MD * Select the cassette deck (or the MD recorder).
TV/DBS • Select TV sounds when the remote control mode
selector is set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”
• Select the DBS tuner when the remote control
mode selector is set to “CATV/DBS.”
VIDEO Select video component connected to the VIDEO
jacks.
PHONO * Select the turntable.
FM/AM * Select an FM orAM broadcast.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between FM and AM.
VCR 1 Select the video component connected to the VCR 1
jacks.
VCR 2 Select the video component connected to the VCR 2
jacks.
Notes:
• When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks), and a
DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source name
shown on the display. For details, see page 12.
• When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote
control marked above with an asterisk ( * ), the receiver
automatically turns on.
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS
POWER
STANDBY
100 1k 10k
VOLUME
Current source name appears
Current volume level is shown here
POWER
STANDBY
STANDBY ON
STANDBY ON
SOURCE SELECTOR
DVD
TV SOUND/DBS PHONO
TAPE/MDVCR 1
VCR 2 FM
AM
VIDEO
CD
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When playing a digital source through a digital
terminal
• The DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps on the front panel
indicate what type of the digital signal comes into the receiver.
DTS:
Lights up when DTS Digital Surround
signals (see page 21) come in.
DOLBY DIGITAL:
Lights up when Dolby Digital signals (see
page 21) come in.
LINEAR PCM:
Lights up when Linear PCM signals come
in.
• The signal indicators also light up on the display to indicate the
incoming channel signals. (Only the indicators for the incoming
signals light up.)
L: Left front channel
R: Right front channel
C: Center channel
LS: Left rear channel
RS: Right rear channel
S: Rear channel (monaural)
LFE: Subwoofer channel
Selecting different sources for picture and
sound
You can watch picture from a video component while listening to
sound from another component.
On the front panel:
1. Press SOUND SELECT (INPUT
ATT) briefly while viewing the
picture from a video component
such as the VCR or DVD player,
etc.
“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.
2. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to
select the sound (except the TV
sound), while the indication of the
above step is still on the display.
From the remote control:
Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/MD,
PHONO, FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video
component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.
Notes:
• Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected
source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.
• When you select “TV SOUND” as the source, this function does not
work.
DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT
LINEAR
PCM
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DTS
S
C
LS
LLFE RS R
Adjusting the Volume
On the front panel:
To increase the volume, turn MASTER
VOLUME clockwise.
To decrease the volume, turn it
counterclockwise.
• When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly,
the volume level also changes rapidly.
• When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly,
the volume level also changes slowly.
From the remote control:
To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.
To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. If
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.
Note:
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to
“90” (maximum).
Selecting the Front Speakers
On the front panel ONLY:
When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can
select which to use.
Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to select
the speaker to use.
• Each time you press the button, the lamp on
the respective button turns on and off. When
the lamp on either button lights up, the
respective speakers are activated.
IMPORTANT:
You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only
when the SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR on the rear panel is set to
“HIGH” and when no signals are sent to the center and rear speakers.
Otherwise, activating one pair of the speakers deactivates the other.
Note:
If you use any of the DSP modes other than the 3D-PHONIC modes
with both front speakers activated, the speakers connected to the
FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are deactivated.
VOLUME
–+
MASTER VOLUME
SPEAKERS
12
SOURCE SELECTOR
SOUND SELECT
INPUT ATT.
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Listening only with headphones
1. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front
panel.
2. Press SPEAKERS 1 and/or 2 so that no lamps on the buttons are
turned on.
CAUTION:
Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on
headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and
your hearing.
Muting the Sound
From the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING to mute the sound through all
speakers and headphones connected.
“MUTING” appears on the display and the
volume turns off (the volume level indicator goes
off).
To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears
on the display.
• Turning MASTER VOLUME on the front panel or pressing
VOLUME +/– on the remote control also restores the sound.
Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)
Human ears are not sensitive to bass at low volume. To compensate
for this, the loudness function automatically boosts the bass level as
you lower the volume.
On the front panel ONLY:
Press LOUDNESS (SOURCE NAME) briefly
to select the loudness function.
• Each time you press the button, the loudness
function turns on (“LOUDNESS ON”) and off
(“LOUDNESS OFF”).
– Select “LOUDNESS ON” to activate the loudness function.
The LOUDNESS indicator lights up on the display.
– Select “LOUDNESS OFF” to cancel it.
The indicator goes off.
Note:
The loudness function affects the front speaker sounds only.
Attenuating the Input Signal
When the input level of the playing source is too high, the sounds
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.
On the front panel ONLY:
Press and hold INPUT ATT (SOUND
SELECT) so that the ATT indicator lights up
on the display.
• Each time you press and hold the button, the
Input Attenuator mode turns on (“INPUT ATT
ON”) or off (“INPUT NORMAL”).
Notes:
• This function is available only for the sources connected using the
analog terminals.
• This function takes effect when the DSP mode is in use.
• When selecting “DVD MULTI” as the source, this effect does not
work.
Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level
You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected
“YES” for the “SUBWOOFER” (see page 12).
Once it has been adjusted, the receiver memorizes the adjustment.
Before you start, remember....
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
On the front panel:
1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST repeatedly until
“SUBWFR LEVEL” appears on
the display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the
subwoofer output level (–10 dB to
+10 dB).
From the remote control:
1. Press SOUND.
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.
2. Press SUBWOOFER –/+ to adjust
the subwoofer output level (–10 dB
to +10 dB).
SUBWOOFER
FM MODE/MUTING
0
+10
100+
MUTING
LOUDNESS
SOURCENAME
SOUND SELECT
INPUT ATT
BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST
MULTI JOG
SOUND
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Basic Settings
Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while
others will make operations easier.
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS
IMPORTANT:
When using the remote control, check to see if its
remote control mode selector is set to the correct
position:
To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/
VCR” (except when selecting the DBS tuner as
the source).
Recording a Source
You can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette
deck (or an MD recorder) connected to the TAPE/MD jacks and the
VCRs connected to the VCR 1 andVCR 2 jacks at the same time.
While recording, you can adjust the volume level, without affecting
the sound levels of the recording.
IMPORTANT:
• Before recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode (see page
20).
• While recording a digital source, do not change the SEA mode
(see page 19) or DSP mode (see page 20); otherwise, recording
will be interrupted.
Note:
The SEA modes and DSP modes cannot affect the recording while
recording an analog source.
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output
Balance
If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are
unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.
Before you start, remember....
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST repeatedly until “L/R
BALANCE” appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the
balance.
• Turning it clockwise decreases the left
channel output.
• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the
right channel output.
Changing the Source Name
When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks
or the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel,
change the source name shown on the display when you select the
MD recorder or DBS tuner as the source.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. When changing the source name
from “TAPE” to “MD”:
• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR
until “TAPE” appears.
When changing the source name from “TV
SOUND” to “DBS”:
• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “TV
SOUND” appears.
2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME
(LOUDNESS) until “ASSGN.
MD” or “ASSGN. DBS” appears
on the display.
To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV SOUND,” repeat
the same procedure above — in step 1, select “MD” or “DBS” then
press and hold SOURCE NAME (LOUDNESS).
Note:
Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected
components. However, there may be some inconvenience.
– “TAPE” or “TV SOUND” will appear on the display when you select
the MD recorder or DBS tuner.
– You cannot use the digital input (see page 13) for the MD recorder
and the DBS tuner.
– You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page
36) to operate the MD recorder.
Setting the Subwoofer Information
Register whether or not you have connected a subwoofer.
Before you start, remember....
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“SUBWOOFER” appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to register
whether you have connected a
subwoofer or not.
• As you turn it, the subwoofer setting alternates between
“YES” or “NO.”
YES: Select this when a subwoofer is used.
NO: Select this when no subwoofer is used.
BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST
MULTI JOG
SOURCE SELECTOR
LOUDNESS
SOURCENAME
SETTING
MULTI JOG
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2. Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL
to change the input mode.
• Each time you press the button, the input
mode alternates between the digital input
and analog input.
From the remote control:
1. Press the source selecting button
(CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS*, or
DVD) for which you want to
change the input mode from
analog input to digital input.
2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to
change the input mode.
• Each time you press the button, the input
mode alternates between the digital input
and analog input.
Notes:
* Before pressing TV/DBS, make sure that the remote control mode
selector on the remote control is set to “CATV/DBS.”
• Once you have set the digital input for these components, it is always
used every time you select these components as the source.
Showing the Text Information on the
Display
When you have connected an MD recorder or CD player equipped
with TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 37),
you can show the text information, such as disc title or track title, on
the display of this receiver. To show it on the display, follow the
procedure below.
Before you start, remember....
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“FL DISPLAY” appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select either
the source name or the text
information to be shown on the
display.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
NORMAL: Source name appears during play.
TEXT: Text information appears during play.
Notes:
• Though you have selected “TEXT,” the source name such as “CD”
or “MD” appears if a playing disc has no text information.
• Though you have selected “NORMAL,” the setting is changed to
“TEXT” in the following case:
– If the power failure occurs.
– If you unplug the AC power cord.
SETTING
SOURCE SELECTOR
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal
Setting
When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what
components are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2/3).
Before you start, remember....
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“DIGITAL IN” appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
appropriate digital terminal
setting.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
1 DBS 2 DVD 3 CD “1 MD 2 DVD 3 CD “
1 MD 2 DBS 3 CD “1 MD 2 DBS 3 DVD “
1 CD 2 DVD 3 MD “1 CD 2 DBS 3 MD “
1 CD 2 DBS 3 DVD “1 DVD 2 CD 3 MD “
1 DVD 2 DBS 3 MD “1 DVD 2 DBS 3 CD “
1 DBS 2 CD 3 MD “1 DBS 2 DVD 3 MD “
(back to the beginning)
Note:
When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals can be used
as the digital input for the following components.
• DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS tuner
• DIGITAL 2 (optical): For DVD player
• DIGITAL 3 (optical): For CD player
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input
Mode
When you have connected some components such as CD player,
MD recorder, DVD player and the DBS tuner using digital terminals
(see page 8), you need to change the input mode for these
components to the digital input.
On the front panel:
1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until
the source (CD, MD, DBS, or
DVD) for which you want to
change the input mode from
analog input to digital input
appears on the display.
MULTI JOG
DIGITAL 2 terminal setting
DIGITAL 1 terminal setting DIGITAL 3 terminal setting
VOLUME
DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM
VCR 1 VCR 2
ANALOG/DIGITAL
MULTI JOG
SETTING
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Center Delay Time Setting
Register the delay time of the sound from the center speaker,
comparing that of the sound from the front speakers.
If the distance from your listening point to the center speaker is
equal to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec. As the distance to
the center speaker becomes shorter, increase the delay time.
• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 11 13/16
inches (30 cm) decrease (or increase) in distance.
• When shipped from the factory, delay time is set to 0 msec.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“CENTER DELAY” appears on
the display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
delay time of the center speaker
output.
• Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec (“C.
DELAY: 0ms”) to 5 msec (“C. DELAY: 5ms”).
• Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from 5
msec (“C. DELAY: 5ms”) to 0 msec (“C. DELAY: 0ms”).
Note:
Center delay time setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback
mode.
Rear Delay Time Setting
Register the delay time of the sound from the rear speakers,
comparing that of the sound from the front speakers.
If the distance from your listening point to the rear speakers is equal
to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec.As the distance to the
rear speakers becomes shorter, increase the delay time.
• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 11 13/16
inches (30 cm) decrease (or increase) in distance.
• Rear delay time for Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround is to
be set to 5 msec.
• When shipped from the factory, delay time is set to 5 msec.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“REAR DELAY” appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
delay time of the rear speaker
output.
• Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec (“R.
DELAY: 0ms”) to 15 msec (“R. DELAY: 15ms”).
• Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from 15
msec (“R. DELAY: 15ms”) to 0 msec (“R. DELAY: 0ms”).
Note:
Rear delay time setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.
Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes
To obtain the best possible surround sound of the DSP modes, you
have to register the information about the speakers arrangement after
all connections are completed.
Before you start, remember....
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Front, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.
• When you change your speakers, you need to register the
information about the speakers again.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“FRONT SPK” (Front Speaker),
“CENTER SPK” (Center
Speaker) or “REAR SPK” (Rear
Speaker) appears on the display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
appropriate item about the speaker
selected in the above step.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
LARGE: Select this when the speaker size is relatively large.
SMALL: Select this when the speaker size is relatively small.
NONE: Select this when you have not connected a speaker.
(Not selectable for the front speakers)
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate
items for the other speakers.
Notes:
• Keep the following comment in mind as reference when adjusting.
– If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is greater
than 4
3
/ 4 inches (12 cm ), select “LARGE,” and if it is smaller
than 4
3
/ 4 inches (12 cm ), select “SMALL.”
• If you have selected “NO” for the subwoofer setting, you can only
select “LARGE” for the front speaker setting.
• If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speaker setting, you
cannot select “LARGE” for the center and rear speaker settings.
MULTI JOG
SETTING
MULTI JOG
SETTING
LARGE SMALL NONE
SETTING
MULTI JOG
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80Hz 100Hz 120Hz
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
low frequency effect attenuator
level.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
0dB: Normally select this.
10dB: Select this when the bass sound is distorted.
Note:
Low frequency effect attenuator setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI
playback mode.
Dynamic Range Compression Setting
You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum
sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful
when enjoying surround sound at night.
• This function takes effect only when playing back a source using
Dolby Digital.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“D. RANGE COMP.” (Dynamic
Range Compression) appears on
the display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
appropriate item about the
compression level.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
OFF: Select this when you want to enjoy surround with its
full dynamic range. (No effect applied)
MID: Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic
range a little. (Factory setting)
MAX: Select this when you want to apply the compression
effect fully. (Useful at night)
Note:
Dynamic Range Compression setting is not valid for the DTS Digital
Surround and DVD MULTI playback mode.
MULTI JOG
0dB 10dB
Crossover Frequency Setting
Small speaker cannot reproduce the bass sound very well. So, if you
have used a small speaker any for the front, center, or rear channels,
this receiver automatically reallocates the bass elements, originally
assigned to the channel for which you have connected the small
speaker, to another channel (for which you have connected the large
speaker).
To use this function properly, you need to set this crossover
frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
• This function takes effect only when playing back a source using
Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, or DTS Digital Surround.
However, if you have selected “LARGE” for all speakers (see page
14), this function will not take effect.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“CROSSOVER FRQ” (Crossover
Frequency) appears on the display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
crossover frequency level
according to the size of the small
speaker connected.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
• Use the following comments as reference when adjusting.
80Hz: Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 4 3/4inches (12 cm).
100Hz: Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 3 15/16 inches (10 cm).
120Hz: Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 3 3/16 inches (8 cm).
Note:
Crossover frequency setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback
mode.
Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back a source using
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, follow the procedure below.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“LFE ATT” (Low Frequency
Effect Attenuator) appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
SETTING
MULTI JOG
SETTING
SETTING
MULTI JOG
OFF MID MAX
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Storing the Basic Settings and
Adjustments — One Touch Operation
JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store
different sound settings for each different playing source. By using
this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you
change the source. The stored settings for the newly selected source
are automatically recalled.
The following can be stored for each source:
• Volume level (see page 10)
• Loudness (see page 11)
• Input attenuator mode (see page 11)
• Subwoofer output level (see page 11)
• Balance (see page 12)
• Analog/digital input mode (see page 13)
• SEA modes (see page 19)
• DSP modes
– 3D-PHONIC mode settings (see page 23)
– DAP mode settings (see page 23)
– Surround mode settings (see page 24)
• DVD MULTI playback mode settings (see page 29)
On the front panel ONLY:
To store the sound settings
1. Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION.
The ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lights
up, then the previously memorized settings
are recalled.
2. Adjust the sound using the functions listed above.
The newly adjusted settings are memorized.
To recall the sound settings
With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lit, the settings for the
currently selected source are recalled when the source is selected.
To cancel the One Touch Operation function
Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION so that the lamp goes off.
(Even though the One Touch Operation function is canceled, the
recalled sound effects remain active.)
Notes:
• If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for
each band.
• The DSP modes and DVD MULTI playback mode cannot be used
at the same time.
ONETOUCHOPERATION
Using the Sleep Timer
Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the
receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display,
and the shut-off time changes as follows (in
minutes):
When the shut-off time comes
The receiver turns off automatically.
To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time
Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes.
• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 00min.” appears on the
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
SLEEP
2010 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Canceled)
00
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Receiving Radio Broadcasts
You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.
Using Preset Tuning
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be
quickly tuned.You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
To store the preset stations
Before you start, remember...
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Tune in the station you want to preset (see
“Tuning in Stations Manually”).
• If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,
select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the
FM Reception Mode” on page 18.
2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.
“CH-” appears and the channel number position starts flashing
on the display for about 10 seconds.
3. Turn MULTI JOG to select a
channel number while the channel
number position is flashing.
Note:
You can use the 10 keys on the remote control to select the preset
number.When using the 10 keys, be sure that they are activated
for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 44.)
4. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY
again while the selected channel
number is flashing on the display.
The selected channel number stops flashing.
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations
you want.
To erase a stored preset station
Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored
one.
IMPORTANT:
When using the remote control, check to see if its
remote control mode selector is set to the correct
position:
To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/
VCR” (except when selecting the DBS tuner as
the source).
Tuning in Stations Manually
On the front panel:
1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to
select the band (FM or AM).
The last received station of the selected band
is tuned in.
2. Press FM/AM TUNING.
3. Turn MULTI JOG until you find
the frequency you want.
• Turning it clockwise increases the
frequency.
• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the
frequency.
• When you turn MULTI JOG quickly, the
frequency keeps changing until a station is
tuned in.
From the remote control:
1. Press FM/AM to select the band.
• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.
2. Press TUNING UP or TUNING
DOWN repeatedly until you find
the frequency you want.
• When you hold the button, the frequency
keeps changing until a station is tuned in.
Note:
When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED
indicator lights up on the display.
When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also
lights up.
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS
SOURCE SELECTOR
FM/AM TUNING
MULTI JOG
FM/AM
100 1k 10k
VOLUME
EON
TA
NEWS
INFO
CH–
100 1k 10k
VOLUME
EON
TA
NEWS
INFO
TUNING
/REW
DOWN
TUNING
FF/
UP
100 1k 10k
VOLUME
EON
TA
NEWS
INFO
CH–
100 1k 10k
VOLUME
EON
TA
NEWS
INFO
TUNER/SEA MEMORY
MULTI JOG
TUNER/SEA MEMORY
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To tune in a preset station
On the front panel:
1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to
select the band (FM orAM).
The last received station of the selected band
is tuned in.
2. Press TUNER PRESET.
3. Turn MULTI JOG until you find
the channel you want.
• Turning it clockwise increases the channel
numbers.
• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the
channel numbers.
From the remote control:
1. Press FM/AM.
• Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.
2. Press the 10 keys to select a preset
channel number.
• For channel number 5, press 5.
• For channel number 15, press +10 then 5.
• For channel number 20, press +10 then 10.
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10,
then 10.
Note:
When you use the 10 keys on the remote control, be sure that they
are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others.(See page 44.)
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive or noisy
You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM
broadcast.
• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station.
Press FM MODE on the front panel or FM MODE/MUTING on
the remote control.
• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates
between “AUTO” and “MONO.”
AUTO: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear
stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear
monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress
static noise between stations. The MUTEAUTO
indicator lights up on the display.
MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the
stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while
tuning into the stations. The MUTEAUTO indicator
goes off on the display.
SOURCE SELECTOR
TUNER PRESET
MULTI JOG
FM/AM
CNTR TONE CNTR
TEST REAR-L
EFFECT REAR-R
SEA MODE
SUBWOOFER
RETURN FM MODE/MUTING
123
456
7/P 89
10 0+10
100+
MENU
ENTER
Note:
When using the FM MODE/MUTING button on the remote control, be
sure that the 10 keys are activated for tuner, not for the CD and
others. (See page 44.)
Assigning Names to Preset Stations
You can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset
station. When a preset station is tuned in, its assigned name will
appear on the display.
Before you start, remember...
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
• You can use the following characters: Space, A – Z, and 0 – 9.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Tune in a preset station.
See the left.
2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.
The preset channel number starts flashing for
about 10 seconds.
• If you turn MULTI JOG while the preset channel number is
flashing, you can change the preset channel number.
3. Press TUNER PRESET, while the
preset channel number is flashing.
The first character position starts flashing.
4. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
first character, while the first
character position is flashing.
5. Press TUNER PRESET, while a
character you want is flashing.
The next character position starts flashing.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to four
characters.
7. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY
while the last selected character is
flashing after you have assigned a
name.
To erase the input characters
Insert spaces using the same procedure described above.
FM MODE
On the front panel
SUBWOOFER
FM MODE/MUTING
0
On the remote control
CH–
VOLUME
TUNER/SEA MEMORY
TUNER PRESET
CH–
VOLUME
CH–
MULTI JOG
TUNER PRESET
CH–
VOLUME
TUNER/SEA MEMORY
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