JVC RX-8020VBK 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.
LVT0870-001A
[J]
RX-8020VBK
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
INSTRUCTIONS
MENU
+
−
+
−
+
−
231
564
89
7/P
0+10 10
BOOST
∗
FRONT•L
MENU
ENTER
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FRONT•R
BASS
DIMMER
TEST
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CENTER
∗
SUBWFR
∗
DIGITALEQ
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SBACK•L
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SBACK•R
∗
SURR•L
∗
SURR•R
MUTING
CH/
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LEVEL TV VOL
PLAY
STOP
/REW
DOWN – TUNING – UP
FF/
EXIT
VOLUME
CATV/DBS
CONTROL
TV/VIDEO
REC
PAUSE
SLEEP
PAUSE
SET
RETURN FM MODE 100 +
CONTROL
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL
CATV/DBS VCR1 TV AUDIO
DSP
OFF
DVD MULTI
DVD
USB
CD
CDR
TAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO
FM/AM
VCR1 VCR 2
SURROUND
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER
INPUT
DIRECT
ANALOG
TEXT
DISPLAY
SOUND
CONTROL
DOWN UP
EFFECT SETTING
DIGITAL
EQ
TV SOUND/DBSVIDEOVCR 2VCR 1DVDDVD MULTI
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
DSP
S-VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO
L—AUDIO—R
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF
SPEAKERS ON/OFF
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE
MEMORY
PHONES
1
STANDBY
USB AUDIO
SURROUND/DSP
OFF
FM/AMUSB AUDIOTAPE/MDCDRCDPHONO
LEVEL
ADJUST
RX-8020V
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
ANALOG DIRECT
BASS BOOST
MASTER VOLUME
2
SOURCE NAME
SOUCE NAME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT ATT
PUSH OPEN
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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.
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.
Warnings, Cautions and Others/
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
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.
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.
Déclaration de conformité
Numéro de modèle: RX-8020VBK
Nom de marque: JVC
Personne responsable: US JVC CORP.
Adresse: 1700 Valley Road
Wayne, N.J. 07470
Numéro de téléphone: [phone]
Cet ensemble se conforme àla partie 15 des règles de la FCC
(Federal Communications Commission), Le fonctionnement est sujet
aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d’interférences nuisibles, et (2)
cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, comprenant
des interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement.
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.
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
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
Responsible Party:
Address:
Telephone Number:
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
RX-8020VBK
JVC
JVC Americas Corp.
1700 Valley Road, Wayne
New Jersey 07470
973-315-5000
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For Canada/pour Le Canada
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.
Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
Attention: Ventilation Correcte
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, l’incendie et tout autre dégât.
Disposer l’appareil en tenant compte des impératifs suivants
Avant: Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement
Flancs: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement latéral
Dessus: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement supérieur
Arrière: Laisser 15 cm de dégagement arrière
Dessous: Rien ne doit obstruer par dessous; poser l’appareil
sur une surface plate.
Veiller également àce que l’air circule le mieux possible comme
illustré.
Spacing 15 cm or more
Dégagement de 15 cm
ou plus RX-8020VBK
Wall or obstructions
Mur, ou obstruction
Front
Avant
Stand height 15 cm or more
Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus
Floor
Plancher
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.
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
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
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Table of Contents
Setting Sound ........................................... 30
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 30
Turning Analog Direct On and Off .......................................... 30
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 31
Activating the Subwoofer Sound ............................................. 31
Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes ........ 32
7Surround Modes ................................................................... 32
Reproducing Theater Ambience ................................................ 32
Introducing the Surround Modes ............................................. 32
7DSP Modes ........................................................................... 34
Available Surround and DSP Modes According to
the Speaker Layouts ........................................................... 35
Activating the Surround Modes ............................................... 36
Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 36
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 37
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 37
Adjusting Sound ........................................ 38
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 38
Adjusting the Equalization Patterns—DIGITAL EQ ............... 39
Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels—LEVEL ADJUST ...... 40
Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the Surround and
DSP Modes—EFFECT ADJUST ...................................... 42
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 43
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System .. 44
7Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen................. 45
7Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) .................... 46
7Entering the Disc Information .............................................. 47
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 49
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 51
Operating Audio Components .................................................. 51
Operating Video Components .................................................. 53
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video
Equipment ............................................ 54
Troubleshooting ......................................... 57
Specifications ............................................ 59
Introduction ................................................ 2
Features ...................................................................................... 2
Precautions ................................................................................. 2
Parts Identification ...................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................... 5
Before Installation ...................................................................... 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 6
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 8
7Analog Connections ............................................................... 8
7Digital Connections .............................................................. 13
7USB Connection ................................................................... 14
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 15
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................. 15
Basic Operations ....................................... 16
Turning On the Power .............................................................. 16
Selecting the Source to Play ..................................................... 16
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 18
Selecting the Front Speakers .................................................... 18
Listening Only with Headphones ............................................. 18
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 19
Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 20
Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 20
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 20
Basic Settings ........................................... 21
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 21
1Setting the Speakers ........................................................... 22
2Selecting Channel Numbers to Reproduce
Multi-channel Digital Software ................................... 23
3Setting the Speaker Distance ............................................. 23
4Setting the Bass Sounds ..................................................... 24
5Setting the Dynamic Range ............................................... 24
6Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals ........... 25
7Setting the Component Video Input ................................... 25
8Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source ................ 26
9Showing the Text Information on the Display ................... 26
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 27
Tuning into Stations Manually ................................................. 27
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 27
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 28
Operating the Tuner Using the On-Screen Display .................. 29
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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
Dolby Digital EX*
Dolby Digital EX is newly introduced surround encoding format
as an extension of multi-channel Dolby Digital, designed to add
an extra surround channel to Dolby Digital 5.1-channel. By using
a matrix encoding/decoding method, additional “surround back”
channel signal is encoded (and decoded) in both the left and right
surround channel signals.
DTS-ES Extended Surround (DTS-ES)**
DTS-ES is another new format developed by Digital Theater
Systems, Inc., adding a surround back channel on the basis of
DTS Digital Surround.
Dolby Pro Logic II*
Dolby Pro Logic II converts all 2-channel stereo software,
especially Dolby Surround encoded software, into 5-channel
(plus subwoofer) signals. It reproduces realistic Surround sounds
approaching to Dolby Digital 5.1-channel. Dolby Pro Logic II has
two modes to reproduce—Movie mode and Music mode.
Neo:6**
Neo:6 can reproduce realistic Surround fields by converting
2-channel stereo software into 6-channel (plus subwoofer) signals.
Neo:6 has two modes to reproduce—Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6
Music.
DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor)
Sound field simulation technology allows precise ambience
recreation of existing theaters and halls. Thanks to the high-
performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and high-capacity
memory, you can enjoy 5.1-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 like Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, etc.
Thanks to the new signal processing algorithms used by the high-
performance DSP, you can enjoy a natural surround sound through
the headphones.
COMPU LINK/TEXT COMPU LINK/AV COMPU
LINK remote control systems
These COMPU LINK remote control systems allow you to
operate other JVC’s audio/video components from this receiver.
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.
Ventilation
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 expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases
shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Do not disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceable
parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your
JVC dealer.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro
Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS,” “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Parts Identification
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
ANALOG
DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT
SLEEP VOLUME
ONETOUCH OPERATION
3D - PHONIC MIDNIGHT MODE
AUTO MUTING
TUNED STEREO
LINEAR PCM
DIGITAL
L
SUBWFR
LS RS
CR
S
LFE
DGTL AUTO DVD MULTI PRO LOGIC
DSP
HEADPHONE
SB
12
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SPEAKERS
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Front Panel
Display Window
When using the VIDEO input terminals
and/or USB AUDIO terminal on the front
panel, detach the terminal cover.
fSOURCE NAME buttons (17)
gCONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞buttons (21, 41, 42)
hBASS BOOST button and lamp (31)
Display Window
1ANALOG indicator (19)
2Speaker indicators and signal indicators (17)
3DGTL (digital) AUTO indicator (19)
4DVD MULTI indicator (37)
5DSP indicator (18, 34)
6•PRO LOGIC indicator (33)
•PRO LOGIC II indicator (32)
73D-PHONIC indicator (33, 34)
8MIDNIGHT MODE indicator (24)
9TUNED indicator (27)
0STEREO indicator (27, 28)
-ONE TOUCH OPERATION indicator (26)
=Digital signal format indicators (19)
~SPEAKERS 1/2 indicators (18)
!Main Display
@HEADPHONE indicator (18, 34)
#DIGITAL EQ (equalization) indicator (39)
$INPUT ATT (attenuator) indicator (30)
%SLEEP indicator (20)
^AUTO MUTING indicator (28)
&VOLUME level indicator (16, 20)
Front Panel
1STANBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (16)
2•SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 button (18)
•SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 button (18)
3FM/AM TUNING 5/ ∞buttons (27)
4DSP button and lamp (36)
5FM/AM PRESET 5/ ∞buttons (27, 28)
6SURROUND/DSP OFF button (36)
7FM MODE button (28)
8MEMORY button (27)
9Display window (16)
pEFFECT button (42)
qDIGITAL EQ (equalization) button (39)
wRemote sensor (15)
eLEVEL ADJUST button (41)
rSETTING button (21)
tMASTER VOLUME control (18)
yANALOG DIRECT button and lamp (30)
uPHONES jack (18)
iSUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button (31)
oSURROUND button and lamp (36)
;USB AUDIO terminal (14)
aVIDEO input jacks (10)
s•INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (19)
•INPUT ATT button (30)
dSource selecting buttons and lamps (16, 17, 19, 27, 28, 37)
DVD MULTI, DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS, PHONO,
CD, CDR, TAPE/MD, USB AUDIO, FM/AM
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DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT
SLEEP VOLUME
ONE TOUCH OPERATION
3D - PHONIC MIDNIGHT MODE
AUTO MUTING
TUNED STEREO
LINEAR PCM
DIGITAL
L
SUBWFR
LS RS
CR
S
SPEAKERS
LFE
DGTL AUTO DVD MULTI PRO LOGIC
DSP
HEADPHONE
SB
12
CONTROL
DOWN UP
EFFECT SETTING
DIGITAL
EQ
TV SOUND/DBSVIDEOVCR 2VCR 1DVDDVD MULTI
DSP
S-VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO
L—AUDIO—R
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF
SPEAKERS ON/OFF
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE
MEMORY
2
PHONES
STANDBY
USB AUDIO
SURROUND/DSP
OFF
FM / AMUSB AUDIOTAPE / MDCDRCDPHONO
LEVEL
ADJUST
RX-8020V
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
ANALOG DIRECT
BASS BOOST
MASTER VOLUME
1
SOURCE NAME
SOURCE NAME
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
INPUT ATT
S-VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO
L—AUDIO—R
USBAUDIO
PUSH OPEN
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Remote Control
1Display window
2buttons (16, 53 –56)
CATV/DBS , VCR1 , TV , AUDIO
3Source selecting buttons (16, 17, 19, 27, 28, 37)
DVD, DVD MULTI, CD, FM/AM, TV/DBS, VIDEO, CDR, PHONO,
VCR1, VCR2, TAPE/MD, USB
4SURROUND button (36)
5DSP button (36)
6ANALOG DIRECT button (30)
7SOUND button (31, 39, 41)
8DIMMER button (20)
9MUTING button (20)
pCATV/DBS CONTROL button (55)
qTV/VIDEO button (53)
wTEXT DISPLAY button (45 –48)
eMENU button (21, 29 –31, 38)
rREC PAUSE button (52, 53, 55)
tSLEEP button (20)
yANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (19)
uSURR (surround)/DSP OFF button (36)
i•10 keys for operating tuner (28)
•10 keys for adjusting sound (31, 39, 41)
•10 keys for operating audio/video components (51 –55)
o•CH (channel) +/–buttons (53 –55)
•LEVEL +/–buttons*(39, 41)
These buttons function only after pressing 10 keys which are marked with
an asterisk (*).
;VOLUME +/–buttons (18)
aTV VOL (volume) +/–buttons (53, 54)
sEXIT button (21, 30, 31, 38, 40, 42, 45 –47)
d•TUNING UP /DOWN buttons (27)
•On-screen operating buttons (21, 29 –31, 38 –40, 42, 45 –48)
•Operating buttons for audio/video components (51 –53, 55, 56)
fCONTROL button (51 –53)
Remote Control
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FRONT•L
MENU
ENTER
∗
FRONT•R
BASS
TEST
∗
CENTER
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SUBWFR
DIMMER
∗
DIGITAL EQ
∗
SBACK•L
∗
SBACK•R
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SURR•L
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SURR•R
MUTING
CH/∗ LEVEL TV VOL
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STOP
/REW
DOWN –TUNING –UP
FF/
EXIT
VOLUME
CATV/DBS
CONTROL
TV/VIDEO
REC
PAUSE
SLEEP
PAUSE
SET
RETURN FM MODE 100+
CONTROL
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL
CATV/DBS VCR1 TV AUDIO
DSP
OFF
DVD MULTI
USB
CD
CDR
TAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO
FM/AM
VCR1 VCR2
SURROUND
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER
INPUT
DIRECT
ANALOG
TEXT
DISPLAY
SOUND
DVD
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Remote control display window
12
Remote control display window
1Remote control operation mode display (16)
•Remote control operation mode such as “DVD,”“CD,”“SOUND,”etc.
appears.
When the remote control operation mode changes, it is shown on the
display.
2Signal transmission indicator
•Lights up when transmitting the remote control signals.
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Getting Started
This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the
power supply.
Before Installation
General Precautions
•Be sure your hands are dry.
•Turn the power off to all components.
•Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to
connect.
Locations
•Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.
•The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and
35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F ).
•Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.
Handling the receiver
•Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.
•Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.
•Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are
supplied with the receiver.
The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1)
• FM Antenna (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
FM 75
COAXIAL
A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna
The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.
B. Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)
A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 Ω
COAXIAL terminal.
Note:
If reception is poor, connect the outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire
going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
B
FM Antenna (supplied)
Outdoor FM Antenna Cable (not
supplied)
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
A
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas
FM Antenna Connections
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AM Antenna Connections
Turn the loop until you have
the best reception.
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
23
1
Notes:
•If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl (not
supplied), remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the
diagram.
•Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause poor
reception.
•If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied) 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 surround speakers to enjoy the surround effect.
•One surround back speaker or one pair of surround back speakers
to enjoy 6.1-channel sound reproduction.
•One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to
emphasize human voices).
•One subwoofer to enhance the bass.
IMPORTANT:
After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speaker
setting information properly to obtain the best possible
Surround and DSP effect. For details, see page 22.
CAUTION:
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals.
Typical speaker layout
AM Loop Antenna
(supplied)
Snap the tabs on the loop into the
slots of the base to assemble the
AM loop.
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
Left front speaker(s) Right front speaker(s)
Left surround speakerLeft surround speaker Right surround speaker
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Surround back speaker(s)
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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, center and surround speakers
Note:
You can connect two pairs of front
speakers (one pair to the FRONT
SPEAKERS 1 terminals, and another pair
to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals).
For each speaker (except for a subwoofer), connect the (+) and
(–) terminals on the rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals
marked on the speakers.
Connecting the surround back speakers
To fully enjoy Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Extended Surround
(see pages 32 and 33), you need to connect the surround back
speakers through a power amplifier connected to the PRE OUT
SURR BACK jacks on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin
plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack,
and the red plug to the audio right jack.
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 “HIGH”when the impedance of the front
speakers connected is within the range of 8 Ωto 16 Ω.
•Set it to “LOW”when the impedance of the front
speakers connected is within the range of 4 Ωto 6 Ω.
Front speakers 2
Right / Left
Front speakers 1
Right / Left
Surround
speakers
Right / Left
Center speaker
RIGHT LEFT
+
–
+
–
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CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
CENTER
SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT
+
–
CAUTION :
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4 6 LOW
8 16 HIGH
FRONT SPEAKERS
1
2
Note:
If you have selected “1SPK”for the surround back speaker quantity
(see page 22), connect the surround back speaker to the PRE OUT
SURR BACK L (left) jack.
Connecting the subwoofer speaker
You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the PRE OUT
SUBWOOFER jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin
plugs (not supplied).
Note:
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.
Powered
subwoofer
R
L
CENTER SURR
SURR BACK
FRONT
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
R
L
Right surround
back speaker
Left surround
back speaker
R
L
CENTER SURR
SURR BACK
FRONT
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
R
L
Power amplifier
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