AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-7000VBK TV DVD AUDIO VCR CATV/DBS CD TAPE/MD DVD MUILTI TV/DBS PHONO FM/AM VCR ANALOG/DIGITAL SLEEP SURROUND CENTER ON/OFF 1 SURROUND TEST MODE 4 2 CD-DISC EFFECT SOUND SEA MODE 3 MENU REAR-L 5 6 ENTER REAR-R 8 7/P 0 +10 FM MODE 100+ 10 RETURN 9 SUBWOOFER AUDIO/ TV/VCR MASTER VOLUME MENU CATV/DBS RX-7000V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER D I G I T A L SET – TEXT DISPLAY EXIT SURROUND ON/OFF POWER TV VOL CHANNEL + STANDBY DVD
Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION 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. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. For U.S.A.
Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................... 2 Using the DSP Modes ................................ 21 Getting Started ........................................... 3 Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement .. 23 Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes .......................................... 24 Adjusting the DAP Modes ....................................................... 24 Adjusting the Surround Modes ................................................
Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
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.
Basic connecting procedure AM Antenna Connections Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop. ANTENNA FM 75 COAXIAL 1 AM Loop Antenna AM EXT 1 1 RIG AM LOOP 4 3 2 1 RIG HT HT RIG HT 1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable (not supplied). 2 Turn the knob counterclockwise. 1 2 3 3 Insert the speaker signal cable. 4 Turn the knob clockwise.
About the speaker impedance Connecting the subwoofer speaker The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does differ depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or only one of them is used. 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).
CD player RIGHT LEFT AUDIO PHONO CD player CD OUT (REC) To audio output TAPE /MD IN (PLAY) Cassette deck or MD recorder Cassette deck To audio input To audio output RIGHT LEFT AUDIO PHONO CD 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.
DVD player TV and/or DBS tuner When connecting the TV, DO NOT connect the TV’s video output to these video input terminals.
Digital connections Notes: This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals, and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. You can connect any digital equipment such as — • DBS tuner, • Digital TV broadcast tuner, • DVD player, • CD player, and • MD recorder. • When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components.
Connecting the Power Cord Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. 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. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. 1 Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. From the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons. 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.
Signal and speaker indicators on the display • The signal indicators light up to indicate the incoming channel signals. – Only the indicators for the incoming signals light up. • The frame of the signal indicator (except for “LFE” and “S”) lights up if the corresponding speaker is set to “LARGE” or “SMALL” (for subwoofer, “YES”). – The frames of “L” and “R” indicators always light up.
Listening only with headphones You can listen with the headphones without deactivating both pairs of speakers; however, if you want to use the HEADPHONE mode (see below), you must turn off both pairs of speakers. 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. This cancels the surround mode or DSP mode currently selected, and activates the HEADPHONE mode (see below).
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. 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.” AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS Recording a Source 2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the balance. MULTI JOG • Turning it clockwise decreases the left channel output.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate items for the other speakers. Setting the Subwoofer Information Register whether or not you have connected a subwoofer. Notes: 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: SETTING 1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “SUBWOOFER” appears on the display. • Keep the following comment in mind as reference when adjusting.
MULTI JOG Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting 2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the delay time of the rear speaker output. If the bass sound is distorted while playing back a source using Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, follow the procedure below. • 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”).
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. SETTING On the front panel: 1.
Notes: • Noise may come out of the speakers while searching or skipping a multi-sound source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. If this happens, select “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” for digital input mode. • When you change the source, the digital input mode will be automatically reset to “AUTO/PCM.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. IMPORTANT: Using Preset Tuning 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.” AUDIO/ TV/VCR 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 tune in a preset station Note: On the front panel: 1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the band (FM or AM). When using the FM MODE button on the remote control, be sure that the 10 keys are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 43.) SOURCE SELECTOR The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. Assigning Names to Preset Stations 2. Press TUNER PRESET. TUNER PRESET You can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station.
Using the SEA Modes The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. IMPORTANT: Creating Your Own SEA Mode 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.” AUDIO/ TV/VCR You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (SEA USERMODE). CATV/DBS Before you start, remember... • There is a time limit in doing the following steps.
Using the DSP Modes The built-in Surround Processor provides three types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — 3D-PHONIC mode, DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode and Surround mode. 3D-PHONIC modes DAP modes The 3D-PHONIC mode gives you such a nearly surround effect as is reproduced through the Dolby Surround decoder, which is widely used to reproduce sounds with a feeling of movement like those experienced in movie theaters.
Surround modes With this receiver, you can use three types of the Surround mode. Following modes cannot be used when only the front speakers are connected to this receiver (without the rear speakers or center speaker). Dolby Surround (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic)* Used to watch the soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark D I G I T A L ) or with Dolby Surround DOLBY SURROUND ).
Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement Available DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver. Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).
3. Press EFFECT to select an effect level you want. 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.” EFFECT 7/P • Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows: AUDIO/ TV/VCR CATV/DBS DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 5 DSP EFFECT 4 As the number increases, the selected 3D-PHONIC mode becomes stronger.
3. Adjust the effect level. 1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display. The display changes to show the current setting. 2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level. • As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows: DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 5 BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST Once you have adjusted the Surround modes, the adjustment is memorized for each Surround mode.
JVC Theater Surround adjustments 4. Adjust the speaker output levels. • To adjust the center speaker level, press CENTER –/+ (from – 10 dB to +10 dB). • To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR•L –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB). • To adjust the right rear speaker level, press REAR•R –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB). CENTER 2 REAR•L 3 5 MENU REAR•R 6 8 9 ENTER Before you start, remember... • Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).
TEST 5. Press TEST again to stop the test tone. 6. Press EFFECT to select an effect level you want. 4 EFFECT 7/P • Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows: DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 5 DSP EFFECT 3 DSP EFFECT 4 3. Adjust the effect level. 1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display. The display changes to show the current setting. 2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level.
For the other DSP modes ––––––––––––––– MEMO ––––––––––––––– On the front panel: 1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until the mode you want appears on the display. DSP MODE Use this column to write down your DSP mode adjustments for your future reference. • Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change. (See page 23 for more details.) 2. Select and play a sound source. • To enjoy 3D-PHONIC and JVC Theater Surround, play back a software encoded with Dolby Surround and labeled with DOLBY SURROUND mark.
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player. IMPORTANT: From the remote control: 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.” 1. Press DVD MULTI so that “DVD MULTI” appears on the display.
Using the On-Screen Menus You can use the Menus on the TV screen to control the receiver. To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected. • When the TV’s input mode is incorrect; for example, a different video input or TV tuner mode is selected, you cannot show the Menus on the TV screen.
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance (Also see page 13) Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level (Also see page 12) 1. Press MENU. 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. • Pressing one of the % / fi / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / #. The SOUND CONTROL menu appears. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. • Pressing one of the % / fi / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU. 2.
For DAP (LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, HALL, PAVILION): “REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. * “REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level. * “DSP EFFECT”: Select the effect level. For Dolby Pro Logic: “TEST TONE”: Output a test tone. “CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level. ** “REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. * “REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level.
4. Press % / fi to move to “SEA ADJUST.” The SEA ADJUST menu appears. 5. Press % / fi / @ / # to adjust the SEA mode as you want. @ / # : Select the frequency ranges. % / fi : Adjust the frequency levels. 6. Press SET to store the setting into the SEA USERMODE. • If you press EXIT, without pressing SET in this step, you can return to the SEA menu. (The adjustment you have made is active but not stored.) 7. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV. “LFE ATT.”: “COMP.
Storing the Preset Stations (Also see page 18) 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. • Pressing one of the % / fi / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU. 2. Press % / fi to move to “TUNER CONTROL,” then press @ / #. The TUNER CONTROL menu appears. 3. Tune into a station on the TUNER CONTROL menu, referring to “Operating the Tuner” on the previous page. 4. Press % / fi to move to “PRESET MEMORY,” then press @ / #. 6. Press % / fi to move to “PRESET NAME,” then press SET.
COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 5 and 6). • Make sure that the AC power cords of these components are unplugged before connection.
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using these information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver. CONNECTIONS: FUNCTIONS: To use this remote control system, you need to connect the CD player and/or MD recorder you want to operate, following the procedures below. 1.
OPERATIONS To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected. Make sure you have connected the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system. If not, you cannot use the following functions.
Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) Search for a disc by its performer: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SEARCH,” then press SET. The DISC SEARCH screen appears . 3. Press % / fi to move to “PERFORMER”, then press SET. The PERFORMER SEARCH screen appears. 4. Press % / fi / @ / # to move in front of the first character of the performer you want to search, then press SET.
Search for a disc by its genre: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SEARCH,” then press SET. The DISC SEARCH screen appears. 3. Press % / fi to move to “GENRE”, then press SET. The GENRE SEARCH screen appears. 4. Press % / fi to move to the genre you want to search, then press SET. To show the unseen genres, press % / fi until they appear.
For the MD recorder: 4. Repeat step 3 until you finish putting a performer name (up to 32 characters). To insert a space, press % / fi to / @ / # to move , then press SET. To correct an incorrect character: 1) Press % / fi / @ / # to move to + or =, then press SET until the incorrect character is selected. to , then press SET 2) Press % / fi / @ / # to move to erase the character. 3) Press % / fi / @ / # to move in front of the correct character, then press SET to enter the correct character. 5.
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player) through the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedure on the next page. TV CONNECTIONS 1: VCR CAUTION: The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the DBS tuner connected to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks.
1. If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. 2. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied). • See “CONNECTIONS 1” on the previous page. 3. Connect the audio input/output jacks on VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using the cables with RCA pin plug.
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control. Operating Audio Components IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control: • You need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK jacks (see page 35) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 5 and 6).
CD player-changer Turntable After pressing CD-DISC (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a CD player-changer: After pressing PHONO (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a turntable: PLAY: 4: PLAY: STOP: ¢: STOP: PAUSE: 1 – 6, 7/P: Starts playing. Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. Skips to the beginning of the next track. Stops playing.
Operating Video Components IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: • You need to connect JVC video components through the AV COMPU LINK terminals (see page 41) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 6 and 7). • Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals — remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR jacks is set to code “A.
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, and CATV converters. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.
To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1. Set the remote control mode to “CATV/DBS.” 1. Set the remote control mode to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR.” 2. Press and hold VCR POWER. 3. Press VCR. 4. Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1–9, and 0. 2. Press and hold CATV/DBS POWER. 3. Press TV/DBS. 4. Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1–9, and 0. See the list below to find the code.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The display does not light up. The power cord is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. No sound from speakers. Speaker signal cables are not connected. Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary. The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons are not set correctly. Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly.
Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation: Front channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.06% total harmonic distortion. At Surround operation: Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Center channel: 100 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.
FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity: Monaural: 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 Ω) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: 21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 Ω) Stereo: 41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 Ω) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Monaural: Stereo: 78 dB at 85 dBf 73 dB at 85 dBf Total Harmonic Distortion: Monaural: Stereo: 0.4% at 1 kHz 0.6% at 1 kHz Stereo Separation at REC OUT: Alternate Channel Selectivity: Frequency Response: 35 dB at 1 kHz 45 dB: (±400 kHz) 30 Hz to 15 kHz: (+0.
QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, Call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-2 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”) PARTS LABOR 2YR 2YR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
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