JVC RX-DP15B - AV Receiver User manual

LVT1216-001A
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RX-DP15B
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
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’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret
de l’appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
Caution–– (STANDBY/ON) button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The (STANDBY/ON) button in any position does not
disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote
controlled.
Attention––Commutateur (STANDBY/ON)!
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le
courant. Le commutateur (STANDBY/ON) ne coupe
jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa
position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.
CAUTION!
To avoid personal injury or accidentally
dropping the unit, have two persons
unpack, carry, and install the unit.
ATTENTION!
Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle ou
chute accidentelle de l’appareil, faites
déballer, transporter et installer l’appareil
par deux personnes.
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 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
23.5 kg / 52.0 lb.
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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.
For the remote control:
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
For Canada/pour le Canada
For the main unit / Pour l’appareil principal
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
FROM 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 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: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.
For Canada/pour le Canada For the remote control / Pour la télécommande
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme au règlement CNR-210 de
l’industrie du Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est
autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne
doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du
dispositif doit être prêt àaccepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est
susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du
dispositif.
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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.
Features
THX Ultra2 certified
THX Ultra2 standard ensures the highest sound and picture
quality and the most reliable performance by using seven-channel
amplification to reproduce multi-channel software. In THX Ultra2
Cinema Mode and THX Music Mode, all multi-channel software
(5.1 channels or more) is automatically detected and proper
processing is applied to improve directional and ambient surround
information through four surround speakers—two at the side and
two at the back.
Compatible with various audio formats including
DTS 96/24
RX-DP15B allows you to enjoy audio formats such as Dolby
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, and DTS
96/24.
• This unit is also compatible with Dual Mono signals recorded in
Dolby Digital and DTS discs.
7.1 channel 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 7.1-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. You can enjoy a natural surround sound
through the headphones.
192 kHz/24 bit PEM DD audio DA converter
The JVC-exclusive converter is now upgraded to be fully
compatible with DVD Audio’s high specifications. Subtle nuances
are accurately reproduced.
K2 Technology
K2 technology has been designed to enable natural audio
reproduction, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion
and creating original sound ambience with high precision.
CC (Compression Compensative) Converter
CC Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic
reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data
in 24 bit–quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency
to 128 kHz (for fs 32 kHz signals)/176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz
signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz signals). By using the CC
Converter, you can obtain a natural sound field from any source.
Multi-room operations
You can connect two pairs of front speakers to the RX-DP15B,
and use them to listen to different sources in different rooms
(Zone 1 and Zone 2) at the same time.
COMPU LINK/TEXT COMPU LINK/AV COMPU
LINK remote control systems
These COMPU LINK remote control systems allow you to
operate other JVC audio/video components from this receiver.
Precautions
Power sources
• When unplugging the receiver from the wall outlet, always pull
the plug, not the AC power cord.
• 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 from the wall outlet.
Multi-room operations
• Do not use the remote control outdoors or install the speakers
outdoors.
• When operating the receiver from a place where you cannot see
the receiver (for example, when controlling the receiver installed
in the living room from the kitchen), pay attention to the following
not to surprise other people:
– Be careful not to turn up the volume too high when controlling
the receiver without listening to the playback sound.
– Be careful not to surprise other people with a sudden sound
coming out of the receiver when turning it on. (Stopping the
sound suddenly may surprise people as well.)
• If the receiver operates by itself or malfunctions, the following
causes should be considered:
– Interference to RF communication between the receiver and the
remote control from outside.
– The remote control is operated unintentionally. For example, a
book is placed on the remote control, possibly, depressing some
of its buttons.
• If your neighbour uses the same or similar RF remote control
system, the receiver may happen to receive the RF signals sent
from such an RF remote control system, which could cause your
receiver to be operated unintentionally. If this happens, set the
BAND selectors both on the rear and on the remote control to
another band (either BAND 1 or BAND 2)—see page 17 for
details.
If the problem still persists, stop using the RF rod antenna and the
remote control, and consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC
Service Center.
Ventilation
The seven high power amplifiers built in this receiver will generate
heat inside the cabinet.
For 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 use this receiver in a bathroom or places with water.
• Do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as
cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on
top of this receiver.
• 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.
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Table of Contents
Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE when
the receiver is ready for Zone 2 operations.
Parts Identification ...................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................... 7
Before Installation ...................................................................... 7
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 7
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 7
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 8
Connecting Audio/Video Components ..................................... 11
7Analog Connections ............................................................. 11
7Digital Connections .............................................................. 16
Using the RF Rod Antenna and IR Signal Transmitter ............ 17
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 18
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................. 18
Multi-Room Operations............................... 19
Required Connections for Zone 2 ............................................ 19
Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 1 ..................................... 20
Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 2 ..................................... 21
Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations .................. 22
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) ................................ 22
Canceling the Zone 1 Operations ............................................. 23
Selecting the Zone 1 Source to Play ........................................ 23
Adjusting the Zone 1 Volume ................................................... 24
Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers ...................................... 25
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 25
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 26
Muting the Zone 1 Sound ......................................................... 26
Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 27
Turning Analog Direct On and Off .......................................... 27
Making Sounds Natural ............................................................ 27
Changing the Source Name ...................................................... 27
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 28
Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations .................... 29
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) and Selecting
the Zone 2 Operations ........................................................ 29
Canceling the Zone 2 Operations ............................................. 30
Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play ........................................ 31
Adjusting the Zone 2 Volume ................................................... 31
Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers ...................................... 32
Muting the Zone 2 Sound ......................................................... 32
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 33
Tuning in to Stations Manually ................................................ 33
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 34
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 34
Basic Settings........................................... 35
Setup Menu Configuration ....................................................... 35
Operation through On-Screen Display Menus ......................... 36
Menu Operating Procedure ...................................................... 37
1Setting the Speakers—SPEAKER SETTING ................... 38
2Adjusting the Speaker Channel Output Levels
—CHANNEL LEVEL ...................................................... 38
3Setting the Speaker Distance—SPEAKER DISTANCE .. 40
4Setting the Bass Sounds—SUBWOOFER ........................ 40
5Setting the THX Audio—THX AUDIO SETUP ................. 41
6Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers
—SURR CH OUT ............................................................ 42
7Setting the Audio Delay Level—AUDIO DELAY ............ 42
8Selecting the Dual Mono Sound—DUAL MONO ............ 42
9Setting the Digital Input/Output Terminals
—DIGITAL IN/OUT ......................................................... 42
pSetting the Video Input Terminals—VIDEO INPUT ........ 43
qTurning On and Off the Video Output
—VIDEO POWER ............................................................ 43
wSetting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage
—ZONE 2/SPEAKER 2 .................................................... 43
eSuperimposing the Menus—SUPERIMPOSE .................. 44
rShowing the Text Information on the Display
—FL DISPLAY ................................................................. 44
tMemorizing the Volume Level for Each Source
—ONE TOUCH OPE ........................................................ 44
Sound Adjustments.................................... 45
Adjustment Menu Configuration ............................................. 45
Operation through On-Screen Display Menus ......................... 46
Menu Operating Procedure ...................................................... 47
1Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer for Each Channel
—PEQ FRONT/CENTER/SURROUND/SURR BACK ... 48
2Setting the Midnight Mode—MIDNIGHT MODE ........... 49
3Adjusting the Various Effects—EFFECT ADJUST .......... 49
Using the Surround and THX Modes ................... 51
Reproducing Theater Ambience ............................................... 51
Introducing the Surround and THX Modes ............................. 51
Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software ..... 53
Activating the Surround and THX Modes ............................... 55
7Activating the 7.1-channel reproduction ............................. 55
7Activating the Surround Modes ........................................... 56
7Activating the THX Modes .................................................. 57
Using the DSP Modes ....................................... 58
Reproducing the Sound Field ................................................... 58
Introducing the DSP Modes ..................................................... 58
Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 59
Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode .... 60
Activating the Analog Multi-channel Playback Modes .............. 60
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 61
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System ..... 63
7Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen
(Either in Zone 1 or in Zone 2) ............................................. 64
7Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) ..................... 65
7Entering the Disc Information .............................................. 66
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 68
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 71
Operating Audio Components .................................................. 71
Operating Video Components .................................................. 73
Operating Other Manufacturers’Equipment ... 74
Changing the Preset Signal Codes ........................................... 74
Storing the Remote Signals Manually ...................................... 78
Troubleshooting ......................................... 81
Specifications............................................ 83
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SPEAKERS 1
PHONES
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
SURROUNDTHX
RIGHT
/ PRESET 5
EXIT
/ FM MODE
LEFT
/ PRESET ∞
UP
/ TUNING 5
SET
/ MEMORY
DOWN
/ TUNING ∞
SURR/DSP
OFF
SPEAKER 2
/ ZONE 2
INPUT MODE
/ INPUT ATT
ZONE 2
CONTROL EX/ES/7.1 DSP ANALOG DIRECT
ADJUST MENU
SETUP MENU
DIMMER
CC CONVERTER
ZONE 1
ON/OFF
ZONE 2
ON/OFF
DOOR
UP
DOOR
DOWN
MASTER VOLUME
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EXIT
/ FM MODE
LEFT
/ PRESET ∞
UP
/ TUNING 5
SET
/ MEMORY
DOWN
/ TUNING ∞
SURR/DSP
OFF
ANALOG
DIRECT
SPEAKERS 2
/ ZONE 2
INPUT MODE
/ INPUT ATT
ZONE 2
CONTROL EX/ES/7.1 DSP
ADJUST MENU
SETUP MENU
DOOR
DOWN
Parts Identification
Front Panel
Display Window
To open the front door,
press DOOR DOWN.
(For more details, see
page 20.)
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DIGITAL
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SPEAKERS
PARAMETRIC EQ MIDNIGHT
VOLUME
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Display Window
1DUAL indicator (24)
•Lights up when Dual Mono signals are detected.
2ANALOG indicator (26)
•Lights up when an analog input (source) is selected.
3DGTL AUTO indicator (26)
•Lights up when auto digital input (DIGITAL AUTO) is
selected.
496/24 indicator (52)
•Lights up when DTS 96/24 signals are detected.
5Surround/THX/DSP mode indicators
•Indicate the current Surround/THX/DSP mode setting.
6TUNED indicator (33)
•Lights up when a station is received.
7STEREO indicator (33)
•Lights up when an FM stereo station is received.
8AUTO MUTING indicator (34)
•Lights up when the FM station reception mode is set to Auto
Reception mode (AUTO MUTING).
9INPUT ATT indicator (26)
•Lights up when Input Attenuator is in use.
0ONE TOUCH OPERATION indicator (44)
•Lights up when One Touch Operation is in use.
-SPEAKERS 1/2/ZONE 2 indicators (32)
•SPEAKERS : Lights up when any of the speakers connected to
the FRONT 1 SPEAKERS and the FRONT 2/
ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals is activated.
•1/2 : Lights up when the corresponding speakers are
activated for Zone 1.
•ZONE 2 : Lights up when the front speakers connected to
the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals
are activated for Zone 2.
=SLEEP indicator (28)
•Lights up when Sleep Timer is in use.
~BI-AMP indicator (44)
•Lights up when “SPEAKER 2”is set to “BI-AMP OUT.”
!Speaker and signal indicators (23)
•Speaker indicators : Indicate the activated speakers.
•Signal indicators : Indicate the incoming channel signals.
@Digital signal format indicators (26)
•Indicates the digital signal format of incoming signals.
#Main display
•Shows the source name, station frequency, Surround/THX/
DSP mode, etc.
$PARAMETRIC EQ indicator (48)
•Lights up when Parametric Equalizer is in use.
%VOLUME level indicator
•Indicates the volume level.
•Goes off while muting sounds.
^MIDNIGHT MODE indicator (49)
•Lights up when Midnight Mode is in use.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
Front Panel
1SPEAKERS 1 button (20, 25)
2INPUT MODE button (25)
INPUT ATT button (26)
3THX button (57, 60)
4SURROUND button (56, 57)
5SURR/DSP OFF button (56, 57, 59, 60)
6ADJUST MENU button (46)
7DOWN button (36, 46)
TUNING ∞button (33)
8UP button (36, 46)
TUNING 5button (33)
9SET button (36, 46)
MEMORY button (34)
pSPEAKERS 2 button (20, 25)
ZONE 2 button (32)
qZONE 2 CONTROL button (21, 29)
wEX/ES/7.1 button (55)
eDSP button (59)
rANALOG DIRECT button (27)
tSETUP MENU button (36)
yLEFT button (36, 46)
PRESET ∞button (34)
uRIGHT button (36, 46)
PRESET 5button (34)
iEXIT button (36, 46)
FM MODE button (34)
o(STANDBY/ON) button and STANDBY lamp
(20–22, 29)
•STANDBY lamp lights up in red when the unit is turned off.
;ZONE 1 ON/OFF button and lamp (20–22)
•ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp lights up in red when Zone 1 is
turned on.
aCC CONVERTER button and lamp (27)
•CC CONVERTER lamp lights up in red when CC Converter
is turned on.
sDisplay
dDIMMER button (27)
fDOOR UP button (20)
gMASTER VOLUME control (20, 21, 24, 31)
hDOOR DOWN button (20)
jPHONES jack (25)
kRemote sensor
lZONE 2 ON/OFF button and lamp (21, 29, 30)
•ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp lights up in red when Zone 2 is
turned on.
/Source selecting buttons (20, 21, 23–25)
•DVD, DVD MULTI, VCR 1, VCR 2, TV/DBS, VIDEO, CD,
PHONO, TAPE/MD, CDR, FM/AM, EXT 7.1CH
zFront door
VIDEO input terminals (12)
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Rear Panel
9COMPU LINK-4 (SYNCHRO) terminals (61, 63)
pAV COMPU LINK-III terminals (68)
qTEXT COMPU LINK terminals (63)
wIR OUT terminal (18, 68)
eCTRL OUT +12V terminal
• This terminal transmits +12V voltage signals (maximum
output current: 10 mA). As the receiver turns on and off,
output through this terminal also turns on and off.
You can use the output through this terminal as a trigger for
systematic operation between this receiver and the connected
component (availability of this function depends on the
conncted component).
rIR IN terminal
• This terminal is only for service use.
tAC power cord (18)
yDIGITAL OUT terminal (16)
uPREOUT jacks (10)
• FRONT, SUBWOOFER, CENTER, SURR, SURR BACK
iZONE 2 audio/video output jacks (19)
• Audio output: PREOUT
• Video output: MONITOR OUT (S-video/composite video)
oFRONT 1 SPEAKERS terminals (9)
;FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (9, 19)
aCENTER SPEAKER terminals (9)
sSURROUND SPEAKERS terminals (9)
dSURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals (9)
1DIGITAL IN terminals (16)
• Coaxial: 1 (DVD), 2 (CD), 3 (TV/DBS)
• Optical: 4 (CDR), 5 (MD), 6 (VCR 1)
2Earth (ground) terminal (11)
3Audio input/output jacks (13–15)
• Input: PHONO IN, CD IN, TAPE/MD IN, CDR IN
TV SOUND/DBS IN, VCR 1 IN, VCR 2 IN, DVD IN (5.1 ch)
• Output: TAPE/MD OUT, CDR OUT
VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2 OUT
4S-video/composite video input/output jacks (13–15)
• Input: TV SOUND/DBS IN, VCR 1 IN, VCR 2 IN, DVD IN
• Output: VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2 OUT, MONITOR OUT
5Component video input/output jacks (13–15)
• Input: 1 IN (DVD), 2 IN, 3 IN
• Output: MONITOR OUT
6EXT 7.1CH IN (audio input) jacks (12)
7RF REMOTE ANTENNA terminal and BAND 1/2 selector
(17)
8FM/AM ANTENNA terminals (7, 8)
EXT 7.1CH IN
RL
RIGHT LEFT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
CENTER
ANTENNA
RF REMOTE
RIGHT LEFT
PHONO
CD
CDR
TAPE
MD
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
FRONT
CENTER
L
R
IN
(PLAY)
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO
RIGHT LEFT
DVD
IN
TV SOUND
DBS
IN
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR 1
L
R
VCR 2
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
P B
P R
1 IN
(DVD)
Y
P B
P R
3 IN
Y
P B
P R
MONITOR OUT
Y
P B
P R
2
IN
PREOUT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
COMPONENT
AUDIO AUDIO
ZONE 2
SURR
(REAR)
DIGITAL IN
1 (DVD)
2 (CD)
3 (TV
/DBS)
4 (CDR)
5 (MD)
6 (VCR 1)
PCM
/ DOLBY DIGITAL
/ DTS
DIGITAL OUT
CENTER
BAND1
BAND2
FM 75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
RIGHT LEFT
+
–
+
–
CAUTION :
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
FRONT 1 SPEAKERS FRONT 2 /
ZONE 2 SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
CENTER
SPEAKER
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
8 – 16
FRONT 1 AND 2
/ ZONE 2:
4 – 16
FRONT 1 OR 2:
COMPU
LINK-4
(SYNCHRO)
AV
COMPU
LINK-
TEXT
COMPU
LINK
IR
OUT
IR
IN
CTRL
OUT
+12V
10mA MAX
LR
MONITOR
OUT
PREOUT
MONITOR
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
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Remote Control 7SOUND button (39, 50, 56, 59, 71)
8TEST button (39, 71)
9CC CONVERTER button (27, 71)
pTHX button (57, 71)
qSURROUND button (56, 57, 71)
wEX/ES/7.1 button (55, 71)
eSLEEP button (28)
rOperating buttons for audio/video components
(72–76, 79, 80)
tOn-screen operation buttons (36, 46, 64)
•SETUP MENU, ADJUST MENU, SET, EXIT, %(UP),
fi(DOWN), @(LEFT), #(RIGHT)
yTEXT DISPLAY button (64)
uDVD MENU button (73, 76)
iAUDIO (ON) button (20–22, 30, 76)
oAUDIO (STANDBY) button (22, 30, 76)
;VCR 1 (STANDBY/ON) button (73, 75, 80)
aTV/CATV/DBS (STANDBY/ON) button (73–75, 80)
s•10 keys for selecting preset channels (34, 71)
•10 keys for adjusting sound (39, 56, 71)
•10 keys for adjusting DSP effects (50, 59, 71)
•10 keys for operating audio/video components
(71–80)
dSURR/DSP OFF button (56, 57, 59, 60, 71)
fDSP button (59, 71)
gANALOG DIRECT button (27, 71)
hTV operation mode selector (73–75, 79)
jDIMMER button (27)
kVOLUME +/–buttons (20, 21, 24, 31)
lMUTING button (26, 32)
/LIGHT button (18)
Remote’s display window
1ZONE 1 indicator
•Lights up when you press a button on the remote control,
with the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector
set to “ZONE 1.”This remote control can be used only for
Zone 1 operations.
2ZONE 2 indicator
•Lights up when you press a button on the remote control,
with the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector
set to “ZONE 2.”This remote control can be used only for
Zone 2 operations.
3LEARN indicator
•Lights up when the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT)
selector is set to “LEARN.”This remote control cannot
operate the receiver or other components, but can memorize
IR signals. (See page 78.)
4Signal transmission indicator
•Lights up when transmitting the remote control signals.
5Remote control operation mode display
•Remote control operation mode such as “DVD,”“CD,”
“SOUND,”etc. appears.
When the remote control operation mode changes, it is
shown on this display for about 10 seconds.
(When showing the remote control operation mode just for
confirmation, it is shown only for about 5 seconds—e.g.
when pressing Number button 1 while the remote control
operation mode is “CD,”“CD”appears for about 5 seconds.)
1ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector
2ZONE 1 ON/OFF button (23)
3ZONE 2 ON/OFF button (30)
4Display window
5Source selecting buttons (20, 21, 23–25, 71–76, 78–80)
•DVD, DVD MULTI, PHONO, CD, VCR 1, VCR 2,
TAPE/MD, CDR, TV/DBS, VIDEO, FM/AM, EXT 7.1CH
6ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (25, 71)
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DVD
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STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON
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TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1
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DVD MULTI CD
CDR
PHONO
TAPE/MD
EXT 7.1CH
ANALOG/DIGITAL
CC CONVERTER
EFFECT
LIVENESS
SOUND
TEST
THX
EX / ES / 7.1
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SLEEP DIMMER
FM MODE
DSP SURR / DSPSURROUND
RETURN 100+
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SET
SETUP
MENU
ADJUST
MENU
DVD
MENU EXIT
TEXT
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VCR 1 VCR 2
FM/AMVIDEOTV/DBS
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ZONE 2
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ZONE 2 LEARNZONE 1
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ZONE 2 LEARNZONE 1
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Before Installation
General
•Be sure your hands are dry.
•Turn the power off on all components.
•Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to
connect.
Location
•Install the receiver in a location that is level, well-ventilated and
free from moisture and dust.
•The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and
35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F).
•Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
ventilation could overheat 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 for the receiver.
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece
supplied.
•Remote Control (1)
•Batteries (2)
•AM Loop Antenna (1)
•FM Antenna (1)
•RF Rod Antenna (1)
•IR Signal Transmitter (1)
•Double-Sided Adhesive Tape (1)
•Front Terminal Cover (1)
If any item is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Getting Started
This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the
power supply.
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
FM Antenna Connections
FM 75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
LOOP
A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna
The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75Ω
COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure.
B. Using the Standard Type Connector with an Outdoor FM
Antenna (not supplied)
A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75Ω
COAXIAL terminal.
Note:
If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna.
Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire
going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
B
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
A
Rear view
Outdoor FM Antenna Cable
(not supplied)
FM Antenna
(supplied)
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections
have been made.
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AM Antenna Connections Connecting the Speakers
For full enjoyment of the THX modes (see page 51), it is
recommended to use THX-certified speakers.
You can connect the following speakers:
•Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.
•One pair of surround speakers to produce a three-dimensional
sound movement and environmental background-effect sounds.
•One or one pair of surround back speakers to enjoy 6.1-channel or
7.1-channel sound reproduction. A pair of the speakers is required
to use THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX Music modes.
•One center speaker to produce a rich sound image by stabilizing
the sound localization (also used to emphasize human voices).
•One powered subwoofer to enhance the bass and to reproduce the
LFE channel recorded in multi-channel software.
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 10.
CAUTIONS:
Use only the speakers of the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by
the speaker terminals.
•When connecting to both of the FRONT 1 and FRONT 2 / ZONE
2 SPEAKERS terminals, use speakers with an impedance of
8 Ωto 16 Ω.
•When connecting to either the FRONT 1 or FRONT 2 / ZONE 2
SPEAKERS terminals, use speakers with an impedance of
4 Ωto 16 Ω.
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.
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
Turn the loop until you
have the best reception.
FM 75
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
23
1
Notes:
•If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the diagram.
•Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any
other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This
could cause poor reception.
•If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to
the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)
234
1
Rear view
AM Loop Antenna
(supplied)
Snap the tabs on the loop into
the slots of the base to
assemble the AM loop.
Continued on next page.
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IMPORTANT:
After connecting the speakers, set the speaker setting
information properly:
•To obtain the best possible Surround/THX/DSP effect in Zone 1,
see “Basic Settings”on pages 35 to 44.
•To connect the speakers to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS
terminals, set the speaker usage correctly.
(See “wSetting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage—ZONE 2/
SPEAKER 2”on page 43.)
Front speakers 1
Right / Left
Right / Left
Surround back
speakers*
Right / Left
Front speakers 2
Subwoofer
Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C)
•Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near
ear level.
•Array accross the front of the viewing area.
Surround speakers (LS/RS) and surround back speakers (SB)
•Place these speakers at a position which is 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft
to 3 ft) higher than the listener’s ears.
•Point these speakers directly accross the listening area, but not at
the listener’s ears.
Zone 1 speaker layout
Ideal speaker layout varies depending on the conditions of your
listening room. The diagram below is a recommended typical
example.
Center speaker
Left front speaker(s)
(L)
Right front speaker(s)
(R)
Center speaker
(C)
Surround back speakers (LSB/RSB)
Left surround
speaker (LS)
Right surround
speaker (RS)
Note:
Ideal speaker layout requires that all speakers be placed at the
same distance from the listener. However, since in some places it
may be difficult to fulfil this requirement, this unit can adjust the
delay time so that the sounds through all the speakers reach the
listener with the same timing. (See page 40.)
* When using only one surround back speaker,
connect it to the LEFT terminals.
Right / Left
Surround speakers
Subwoofer
C
LR
LS RS
LSB RSB
30˚
90˚
60˚60˚
90˚
30˚
RIGHT LEFT
+
+
CAUTION :
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
FRONT 1 SPEAKERS FRONT 2 /
ZONE 2 SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
CENTER
SPEAKER
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
8 –16
FRONT 1 AND 2
/ ZONE 2:
FRONT 1 OR 2:
8 –16
CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4 –16
--
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Enhance your audio system
You can use this receiver as the pre-amplifier (control amplifier)
when you connect power amplifiers to the PREOUT jacks on the
rear 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.
Rear view
About the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals
The FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals can be used as
follows:
•To connect the second pair of the front speakers in Zone 1.
•To connect the front speakers in Zone 2 when using the multi-
room operations (see page 19).
•To connect the front speakers in Zone 1 and to drive them using
two amplifiers built in this receiver.
If the speakers connected are of the bi-wiring connection type, you
can connect the speakers as illustrated below. (You can use either
front speaker terminals for high frequency or for low frequency
terminals.)
To use the speaker with the above connection, see “wSetting the
Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage—ZONE 2/SPEAKER 2”on pages
43 and 44.
•When this connection is used, you cannot use the surround back
speakers. (In this case, no sounds come out of the PREOUT
SURR BACK jacks.)
Connecting a subwoofer
You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the PREOUT
SUBWOOFER jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin
plugs (not supplied).
L
R
PREOUT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
CENTER
RL
RL
RL
RL
R
L
R
L
RL
Power amplifier
Left front speaker Right front speaker
Power amplifier
Right surround
speaker
Left surround
speaker
Power amplifier
Power amplifier
Rear view
Left / Right
surround back speakers
Center speaker
Left front speaker Right front speaker
Rear view
RIGHT LEFT
+
CAUTION :
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
FRONT 1 SPEAKERS FRONT 2 /
ZONE 2 SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
CENTER
SPEAKER
8 –16
FRONT 1 AND 2
/ ZONE 2:
FRONT 1 OR 2:
4 –16
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
L
R
PREOUT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
CENTER
Powered
subwoofer
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RIGHT LEFT
PHONO
CD
CDR
TAPE
MD
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
AUDIO
IN
IN
R
L
Connecting Audio/Video Components
When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals
supplied with them.
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.
CD player
To audio input To audio output
If your audio components have a COMPU LINK or TEXT
COMPU LINK jack
•See page 61 for detailed information about the connection and
the COMPU LINK remote control system.
•See page 63 for detailed information about the connection and
the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.
CD recorder
Turntable
Rear view
If an earth cable is
provided for your
turntable, connect
the cable to the
screw marked (H)
on the rear panel.
To audio output
Turntable
To audio output
CD player
RIGHT LEFT
PHONO
CD
TAPE
MD
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
AUDIO
IN
R
L
IN
Cassette deck or MD recorder
To audio output
To audio input
Cassette deck
CD
CDR
TAPE
MD
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
IN
R
L
R
L
MD recorder
To audio output
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 to “MD,”which will be shown on the
display when selected as the source. See “Changing the Source
Name”on page 27 for details.
CDR
TAPE
MD
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
FRONT
IN
(PLAY)
R
L
R
L
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-coil) type must be connected to this receiver through a
commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection
may result in insufficient volume.
CD recorder
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External 7.1-channel
output component
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, observe the following points when make connections:
•Composite video signals and S-video signals can be converted
into each other, and can be also converted into component
signals. So incoming signals of both types can be emitted through
all video output jacks. (If both signals are used, the unit
automatically gives priority to S-video signals.)
—Pictures may be distorted if the signals are converted. If this
happens, connect the playback source component and TV using
the cords of the same type.
•When the recording components and this unit are connected
using the video cords or S-video cords, playback components
and this unit need to be connected using the cords of the same
type.
•Component signals cannot be converted. So incoming signals of
this type can be emitted only through the component output jacks.
Notice: Pictures through the video components only
connected to the component input jacks on the rear of this unit
cannot be viewed in Zone 2.
ÅTo left/right front channel output
ıTo LFE channel (subwoofer) output
ÇTo left/right surround back channel output
ÎTo left/right surround channel output
‰To center channel output
EXT 7.1CH IN
RL
RIGHT LEFT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
CENTER
AUDIO
A B C D E
R
L
R
L
R
L
Decoder
(or DVD player)
How to view the pictures through an external component
connected to the EXT 7.1CH IN (audio input) jacks
The EXT 7.1CH IN jacks do not have any corresponding video input
jack on the rear. You have to use one of the following methods to
view the pictures through the external component.
•Connect the video output jack on the external component directly
to the TV, and select the connected input on the TV.
•Connect the video output jack on the external component to any
one of unused video input jacks on the rear, then...
1. Select that video input as the video source.
2. Select “EXT 7.1CH”as the audio source.
(See “Selecting different sources for picture and sound”on page
24).
Note:
If the external component connected to the EXT 7.1CH IN jacks and this
receiver are not connected using video cords (composite, S-video, or
component), noise may happen to be generated when listening to this
external component.
In this case, connect the video output jacks on the external component
and unused video input jacks on this receiver.
Video camera
The VIDEO input terminals on the front panel are convenient when
connecting and disconnecting the component frequently.
•When you do not use the VIDEO input terminals, attach the front
terminal cover (supplied) to these jacks to protect them from dust.
Video Input Converted Video Output
Component
S-video
Video (composite)
Component
S-video
Video (composite)
•When attaching the front
terminal cover
•When removing the cover
To composite video
output
To S-video output
To optical digital output
To audio output
Video camera
When using the digital input terminal
Select the digital input mode correctly.
For details, see “Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode”on
page 25.
S-VIDEODIGITAL VIDEO L—AUDIO—R
VIDEO
R
L
S-VIDEODIGITAL VIDEO L—AUDIO—R
VIDEO
Video component connections
Use 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) and/or
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-video
cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not supplied). By
using these jacks, you can get better picture quality—in the order:
Component video > S-video > Composite video.
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Notes:
•If the VCR has component video output
jacks, you can connect it to either the
COMPONENT 1 IN (DVD), 2 IN, or 3 IN
jacks. When connecting the VCR to
either one of the component input jacks,
make the video input terminal setting
correctly. For details, see “ p Setting the
Video Input Terminals—VIDEO INPUT”
on page 43.
•To view the pictures through the VCR in
Zone 2, connect it to either S-video or
composite video input jacks.
ÅTo audio input
ıTo audio output
ÇTo component video output
ÎTo S-video output
‰To composite video output
ÏTo S-video input
ÌTo composite video input
D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS
VCR
VCR(s)
Rear view
ÅTo audio output
ıTo audio input
ÇTo composite video input
ÎTo S-video input
‰To composite video output
ÏTo S-video output
VIDEO
RIGHT LEFT
DVD
IN
TV SOUND
DBS
IN
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR 1
VCR 2
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
1 IN
(DVD)
Y
PB
PR
3 IN
Y
PB
PR
2
IN
FRONT
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
COMPONENT
AUDIO
A B CD E F G
R
L
R
L
VIDEO
RIGHT LEFT
DVD
IN
TV SOUND
DBS
IN
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR 1
L
R
VCR 2
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
1 IN
(DVD)
Y
PB
PR
3 IN
Y
PB
PR
MONITOR OUT
Y
PB
PR
2
IN
PREOUT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
COMPONENT
AUDIO
ZONE 2
CENTER
LR
MONITOR
OUT
PREOUT
MONITOR
OUT
CBA D E F
R
L
R
L
S-VHS/VHS VCR
Green
Blue
Red
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TV and/or DBS tuner
ÅTo audio output
ıTo component video input
ÇTo S-video input
ÎTo composite video input
Rear view
When connecting the TV to the AUDIO
jacks (TV SOUND/DBS IN), DO NOT
connect the TV’s video output to these
video input jacks.
DVD
IN
L
R
P R
3 IN
Y
P B
P R
MONITOR OUT
PREOUT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
ZONE 2
CENTER
LR
MONITOR
OUT
PREOUT
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
RIGHT LEFT
TV SOUND
DBS
IN
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR 1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
P B
P R
1 IN
(DVD)
Y
P B
P R
2
IN
COMPONENT
AUDIO
A
B
C
D
R
L
Connect the TV to appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the
playback picture from the connected video components.
•Using the component cords allows you to view the playback picture
from any other connected video components without using S-video or
composite video connections.
DBS tuner
ÅTo audio output
ıTo component video output
ÇTo S-video output
ÎTo composite video output
VIDEO
RIGHT LEFT
TV SOUND
DBS
IN
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
VCR 1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
1 IN
(DVD)
Y
PB
PR
2
IN
COMPONENT
AUDIO
DBS
A
B
C
D
R
L
Notes:
•When connecting the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS IN jacks,
change the source name to “DBS,”which will be shown on the
display when selected as the source. See “Changing the Source
Name”on page 27 for details.
•If the DBS tuner has component video output jacks, you can connect
it to either the COMPONENT 1 IN (DVD), 2 IN, or 3 IN jacks. When
connecting the DBS tuner to either one of the component input
jacks, make the video input terminal setting correctly. For details, see
“ p Setting the Video Input Terminals—VIDEO INPUT”on page 43.
•To view the pictures through the DBS tuner in Zone 2, connect it to
either S-video or composite video input jacks.
Green
Blue
Red
TV
Green
Blue
Red
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•When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete
output (5.1-channel reproduction) jacks:
ÅTo left/right front channel audio output
ıTo subwoofer (LFE) output
ÇTo left/right surround channel audio output
ÎTo center channel audio output
‰To composite video output
ÏTo S-video output
ÌTo component video output
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
1 IN
(DVD)
Y
PB
PR
2
IN
COMPONENT
CDR
(REC)
FRONT
CENTER
L
R
IN
(PLAY)
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
IN
L
R
PR
3 IN
Y
PB
PR
MONITOR OUT
PREOUT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
ZONE 2
SURR
(REAR)
CENTER
LR
MONITOR
OUT
PREOUT
MONITOR
OUT
DVD IN
C D FG
E
DVD
B
A
RL
R
L
Notes:
•If the DVD player has component video
output jacks, you can connect it to either
the COMPONENT 1 IN (DVD), 2 IN, or 3
IN jacks. When connecting the DVD player
to either one of the component input jacks,
make video input terminal setting correctly.
For details, see “ p Setting the Video
Input Terminals—VIDEO INPUT”on page
43.
•To view the pictures through the DVD
player in Zone 2, connect it to either S-
video or composite video input jacks.
Notes:
•If the DVD player has component video output
jacks, you can connect it to either the
COMPONENT 1 IN (DVD), 2 IN, or 3 IN jacks.
When connecting the DVD player to either one of
the component input jacks, make video input
terminal setting correctly. For details, see “ p
Setting the Video Input Terminals—VIDEO
INPUT”on page 43.
•To view the pictures through the DVD player in
Zone 2, connect it to either S-video or composite
video input jacks.
DVD player
ÅTo front left/right channel audio output (or to audio-
mixed output if necessary)
ıTo composite video output
ÇTo S-video output
ÎTo component video output
•When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks:
DVD player
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
1 IN
(DVD)
Y
PB
PR
2
IN
COMPONENT
CDR
(REC)
FRONT
CENTER
L
R
IN
(PLAY)
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
IN
L
R
PR
3 IN
Y
PB
PR
MONITOR OUT
PREOUT
SURR
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
SURR
FRONT
ZONE 2
SURR
(REAR)
CENTER
LR
MONITOR
OUT
PREOUT
MONITOR
OUT
DVD IN
DVD
ABC D
R
L
DVD player
Rear view Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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Digital Connections
This receiver is equipped with six DIGITAL IN terminals—three
digital coaxial terminals and three digital optical terminals—and one
DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear.
•Another digital optical input terminal is located on the front panel
(see page 12).
IMPORTANT:
•When connecting the DVD player, digital TV broadcast tuner, digital
VCR, or DBS tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to
connect it to the video terminal on the rear. Without connecting it to
the video terminal, you cannot view any 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 “9Setting the Digital Input/Output Terminals—
DIGITAL IN/OUT”on page 42.
–Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting
the Analog or Digital Input Mode”on page 25.
Notes:
•When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
been set for use with the following components:
–1 (coaxial) : For DVD player
–2 (coaxial) : For CD player
–3 (coaxial) : For digital TV broadcast tuner
–4 (optical) : For CD recorder
–5 (optical) : For MD recorder
–6 (optical) : For VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks)
•When you want to operate the CD player, CD recorder, or MD
recorder using the COMPU LINK or TEXT COMPU LINK remote
control system, connect the target component also as described in
“Analog Connections”(see page 11).
•When you want to operate the VCR, TV or DVD player using the AV
COMPU LINK remote control system, connect the target
component also as described in “Analog Connections”(see pages
13 to 15).
•To use the digital source components for Zone 2, connect them
using analog connection methods as well.
Digital input terminals
You can connect any digital components having a coaxial or optical
digital output terminal.
Digital output terminal
You can connect any digital component which has an optical digital
input terminal.
DIGITAL IN
1 (DVD)
2 (CD)
3 (TV
/DBS)
4 (CDR)
5 (MD)
6 (VCR 1)
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)
between digital coaxial terminals
Digital optical cable (not supplied)
between digital optical terminals
PCM
/ DOLBY DIGITAL
/ DTS
DIGITAL OUT
When digital recording equipment
such as an MD recorder and a CD
recorder has a digital optical input
terminal, connecting it to the
DIGITAL OUT terminal enables you
to perform digital-to-digital
recording.
Digital optical cable (not supplied)
between digital optical terminals
Note:
The format of the digital signals transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT
terminal can be determined using the Setup Menu.
For details, see “ 9 Setting the Digital Input/Output Terminals—
DIGITAL IN/OUT”on pages 42 and 43.
Rear view
When the component has a digital
coaxial output terminal, connect it to the
1 (DVD), 2 (CD), or 3 (TV/DBS) terminal,
using a digital coaxial cable (not
supplied).
When the component has a digital
optical output terminal, connect it to the
4 (CDR), 5 (MD), or 6 (VCR 1) terminal,
using a digital optical cable (not
supplied).
Before connecting a digital
optical cable, unplug the
protective plug.
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Using the RF Rod Antenna and IR Signal
Transmitter
The combination of the RF rod antenna and the IR signal transmitter
allows you to use the multi-room function more conveniently.
The remote control supplied for this receiver can transmit both RF
signal and IR signal at the same time. This receiver catches the RF
signals emitted from the remote control, and converts them into IR
signals, then transmits the converted signals to the remote sensor on
the other components through the IR signal transmitter.
This means that you can control not only this receiver but also other
components from Zone 2.
Setting Up the RF Rod Antenna
The remote control supplied for this receiver can transmit RF (Radio
Frequency) signals as well as IR (infrared) signals. The RF rod
antenna can receive the RF signals emitted from the remote control.
So, with the RF rod antenna connected, you can operate the receiver
at a distance of up to 15 m (50 feet) using RF signals sent from this
receiver (more than twice as far as when using IR signals).
Moreover, RF signals can go through walls and other objects in the
house so you need not aim at the receiver directly.
However, if the antenna cannot receive signals stably, you cannot
operate the receiver correctly.
•Without the RF rod antenna connected, you can operate the
receiver with the remote control, aiming the remote control
directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.
To set up the RF rod antenna
1. Insert the RF rod antenna onto the RF REMOTE
ANTENNA terminal.
2. Rotate the fixing nut to attach the RF rod
antenna firmly.
Notes:
•The signal-reachable distance may differ depending on the
operating conditions and circumstances. To improve transmitting
conditions, change the distance to the receiver and the direction to
transmit while operating the remote control.
•To avoid a failure in the reception from the remote control, keep the
connecting cables and the IR signal transmitter’s cable away from
the RF rod antenna.
•If your neighbour uses the same or similar RF remote control
system, the receiver may happen to receive the RF signals sent
from such an RF remote control system, which could cause your
receiver to be operated unintentionally. If this happens, set the
BAND 1/2 selectors (both on the rear and in the remote control) to
another band (either BAND 1 or BAND 2).
If the problem still persists, stop using the RF rod antenna and the
remote control, and consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC
Service Center.
Setting Up the IR Signal Transmitter
The IR signal transmitter can retransmit the IR signals.
It allows you to use the AV COMPU LINK remote control system,
and to operate other manufacturers’components without aiming the
remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target
components. In addition, the IR signal transmitter reduces the
possibility of malfunction.
•The IR signal transmitter may not operate the target components
depending on the operating conditions and circumstances—
including the aiming angle and direction of the IR signal
transmitter at the remote sensors of the target components. If
this occurs, changing its aiming angle and direction at the
remote sensors may solve the problem.
To set up the IR signal transmitter
1. Find a place where you can attach the IR signal
transmitter.
•Place the transmitter where the signal can reach the remote
sensor of the target components in a direct line of sight.
•If the cord length of the IR signal transmitter is not long
enough, use an extension cord (not supplied).
2. Attach the double-sided adhesive tape (supplied)
to the IR signal transmitter.
On the main unit’s rear
12
In remote control
(Inside the battery compartment)
Rear view
ANTENNA
RF REMOTE
BAND1
BAND2
12
BAND1
BAND2
ANTENNA
RF REMOTE
BAND1
BAND2
ANTENNA
RF REMOTE
IR Signal Transmitter
Double-Sided
Adhesive Tape
or
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