AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D401S / RX-D402B 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. INSTRUCTIONS Model No. Serial No. LVT1436-001A [J] cover_RX-D401S[J]_f.p65 3 05.7.
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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 Precautions Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier Power sources RX-D401S/RX-D402B features the JVC-exclusive Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier. Premium-grade parts and devices, and special internal construction assure you will enjoy superior sound.
Table of Contents Parts identification ................................................ 3 Getting started ...................................................... 6 Before Installation .................................................................. 6 Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 6 Putting batteries in the remote control ................................... 6 Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 7 Connecting the speakers ..........
Remote control Parts identification A/V CONTROL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRXD401J AUDIO TV/VIDEO 1 TV DBS/CATV VCR DVR/DVD TV DBS VCR DVR/DVD FM AM USB SURROUND 2 3 TV VOL CHANNEL u i VOLUME 4 DVR o DVD 5 6 MUTING ; TUNING/REW FF/TUNING SETTING DVD MENU a 7 8 SET ADJUST EXIT 9 s VIDEO INPUT p 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO INPUT q d DECODE MODE w 7 EX/ES/PL x RETURN e 10 D.EQ FREQ B.BOOST 8 FM MODE 0 9 100 10 MEMORY DIMMER C.TONE MIDNIGHT SLEEP D.
See pages in parentheses for details.
Rear panel 1 3 4 2 VCR(DBS) IN DVR/DVD IN 5 MONITOR OUT AM LOOP AV COMPU LINK-III HDMI 1(DVR/DVD) 2(DBS) ANTENNA SUBWOOFER OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN 3(VCR) FM 75 PCM/STREAM COAXIAL AM EXT CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16 COMPONENT VIDEO DVD MULTI IN AUDIO VIDEO 7 6 Y L TV DBS IN IN VCR OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) DVR DVR/DVD OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) CENTER SURR-L FRONT SUBWOOFER SURR-R VIDEO PB S-VIDEO RIGHT PR DBS IN VCR OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) 8 DVR OUT(REC) DVR/DVD IN(PLAY) MONI
Getting started Putting batteries in the remote control Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. 1 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 and dust. • The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and 35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F).
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. AM LOOP If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. HDMI connection IMPORTANT: The HDMI video signals from the HDMI terminal are transmitted only through the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal.
Audio/video connection In addition to the HDMI terminal, this receiver is equipped with three video terminals—composite video, S-video, and component video terminals, and two audio jacks—analog discrete 5.1 channel audio input jacks (DVD MULTI IN), and stereo audio jacks. • If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an Svideo cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not supplied).
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5.1 channel output jacks, use the connection below. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high-quality sounds can be reproduced by using this connection. Turn off all components before making connections.
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.
Digital audio connection 7 Digital output terminal This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio connection in addition to the analog audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 13. You can connect any digital components which have an optical digital input terminal.
6 USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through your PC. When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure below. • Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from this receiver. Check if the drivers are correctly installed. 1. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] = [Control Panel]. 2.
2 Select the source to play Basic operations On the front panel: Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you want appears on the display. The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in red. • As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as follows: ANALOG AUTO SURR L TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING R S.WFR 2 1 3 MHz DVR/DVD USB TV VCR FM DBS AM (Back to the beginning) Source lamps DVR/DVD: 1 Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player. Select this for the VCR.
Selecting the audio input setting You need to select the proper audio input setting according to the connection method (analog or digital) on pages 9 to 14. • In case of digital audio connection using the terminals on the rear of the receiver, you also need to select the correct digital input terminal. (See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 25.) From the remote control ONLY: Press AUDIO INPUT to select the audio input setting.
Selecting the digital decode mode Turning off the sounds temporarily This receiver automatically detects the incoming digital signal format when “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected in “AUDIO INPUT” setting (see page 17). When “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected, the digital decode mode is set to “DGTL (digital) AUTO.” If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS software with “DGTL AUTO” selected, follow the procedure below: • Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer. From the remote control ONLY: Press SLEEP repeatedly. • Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes in 10 minute intervals. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display. SLEEP indicator ANALOG SLEEP AUTO SURR L R S.
3 Press 2 / 3 button repeatedly to select an Basic settings appropriate number of the connected speakers (speaker channel number). As you press 2 / 3 button, the speaker channel number changes as follows. • On the front panel, turn MULTI JOG. • For the details of speaker channel number, see “ Speakers (channels) number and the size” on page 21.
Speakers (channels) number and the size You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number) you select. • Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel. The size of connected speakers CH FL/FR C SL/SR SB 2.0CH LARGE NONE NONE NONE SUBWFR NO 2.1CH SMALL NONE NONE NONE YES 3.0CH LARGE SMALL NONE NONE NO 3.1CH SMALL SMALL NONE NONE YES 4.
4 Press 2 / 3 button repeatedly to select the Operating procedure appropriate setting. • On the front panel, turn MULTI JOG. Menu operation buttons ANALOG On the front panel: L R S.WFR 3,5 2,4 1,7 DVR/DVD TV DBS VCR Your setting is stored. 5 Press SET. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if From the remote control: 2 (5 / ∞ button) 3,5 (SET button) 4 (2 / 3 button) 1 necessary. 7 Press EXIT. • On the front panel, press SETTING. The source indication resumes on the display.
Setting the surround back speaker(s)—S BACK OUT C Register the number of the surround back speaker(s). FL SB OUT <1SPK> Select when you use 1 surround back speaker. FR 3.3 m (11 ft) 3.0 m (10 ft) 2.7 m (9 ft) SB OUT <2SPK> Select when you use 2 surround back speakers. 2.4 m (8 ft) Initial setting: SB OUT <2SPK> NOTES 2.1 m (7 ft) SL • If you have selected “SML (small)” for the front speaker size, you cannot select “LRG (large)” for other speakers.
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting— EX/ES/PLIIx Selecting the main or sub channel —DUAL MONO Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx (7.1-channel) reproduction or 5.1-channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and available Surround mode, see page 36. • To activate the Surround mode, see page 37.
Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected. • If you have selected “LRG (large)” for all speakers (see page 22), this function will not take effect (“CROSS OFF” appears).
Setting the Audio delay level —AUDIO DELAY Synchronization between audio and video reproduction can be possibly disturbed because video signal decoding is timeconsuming compared to the audio signal decoding. On this setting, you can correct synchronization between video and audio signals by delaying the audio signal timing.
Sound adjustments Operating procedure Menu operation buttons On the front panel: 3,5 2,4 1,7 You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items From the remote control: You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting. Items SUBWFR LVL* To do 1 2 (5 / ∞ button) 3,5 (SET button) 4 (2 / 3 button) 1 7 Adjust the subwoofer output level.
4 Press 2 / 3 button repeatedly to adjust the selected item. From the remote control: • On the front panel, turn MULTI JOG. 1 L Press TEST to check the speakers’ output balance. “TEST L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers clockwise. ANALOG R S.WFR –10 0 +10 Your adjustment is stored. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 10 1,3 L C R SR SBR SBL SL (Back to the beginning) SW 5 Press SET. 2 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items if necessary.
Adjusting the bass sounds From the remote control: Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST Press EFFECT repeatedly to select the level you want to adjust. You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. B BOOST Select to boost the bass level. The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the display. B BOOST Select to deactivate the Bass Boost.
Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—PANORAMA This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal. To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 37. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you change the setting. • You cannot adjust this item directly from the remote control.
Tuner operations Tuning in to stations manually From the remote control ONLY: 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. ANALOG TUNED STEREO L AUTO MUTING R S.WFR MHz Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. 2 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or ( TUNING until the station you want is tuned in. • Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the frequency. • Pressing (or holding) ( TUNING decreases the frequency.
3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to On the front panel: select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. 2 1,3 • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. ANALOG TUNED STEREO L Before you start, remember... AUTO MUTING R S.WFR MHz There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.
Creating realistic sound fields Introducing the Surround modes ■ Dolby Digital* Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding. • When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input, the indicator lights up on the display. Dolby Digital 5.1CH Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all directions.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS Neo:6 Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a newly introduced multi-channel playback format to convert not only multi-channel software but 2-channel software into 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) that developed from Dolby Pro Logic II. The matrix-based conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic IIx makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble.
Introducing the DSP modes The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These direct sounds and indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic surround effects.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels. For example, (3/2) indicates that the signals are encoded with three front signals (left/right/center) and two (stereo) surround signals. • For EX/ES/PLIIx setting, see page 24.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes On the front panel: 1,3 2 Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 36. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 28. • When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes, you can adjust CENTER TONE (see page 30).
NOTES AV COMPU LINK remote control system • When connecting the receiver and a TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal by using a component video cable, you cannot use Automatic selection of TV’s input mode (see page 39). • When connecting only the VCR and DVD player to this receiver, connect it directly to the receiver using cable with the monaural mini-plugs. • You can connect only the TV with AV COMPU LINK EX or AV COMPU LINK-III terminal to the AV COMPU LINK-III terminal.
Connecting procedure 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 the VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using the audio cables. • See pages 10 to 13.
Operating other JVC products 7 VCR You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only this receiver but also other JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. – Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals—remote codes “A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals.
7 DVD recorder or DVD player You can always perform the following operation: DVR/DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 10 : Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD player. To operate the DVD recorder, set the mode selector to “DVR.” After pressing DVR/DVD, you can perform the following operations on the DVD recorder and DVD player. 3: Start playback. To operate the DVD player, set the mode selector to “DVD.” 7: Stop playback. 8: Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
Manufacturers’ codes for TV Operating other manufacturers’ products Manufacturer By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for the TV, VCR, CATV converter, DBS tuner, and DVD player.
❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR 1 Press and hold VCR Manufacturer . 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. 4 Release VCR . Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. VCR : Turn on or off the VCR. After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on the VCR. CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers on the VCR. 1 – 10, 0, +10: Select the channel numbers on the VCR.
❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a DVD player 1 Press and hold DBS/CATV 1 Set the mode selector to “DVD.” . 2 Press DBS. 2 Press and hold DVR/DVD 3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 3 Press DVR/DVD. 1 – 9, and 0. 4 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below. 4 Release DBS/CATV : 1 – 9, and 0.
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. PROBLEM The power does not come on. The power cord is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The receiver turns off (enters standby mode). Speakers are overloaded because of high volume. 1. Stop the playback source. 2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn the volume down.
Remote control Remote control does not operate as you intend. The remote control is not ready for your intended operation. Set the mode selector correctly, then press the corresponding source selecting button before operation. Remote control does not work. There is an obstruction hiding the remote sensor on the receiver. Remove the obstruction. Batteries are weak. Replace batteries. The mode selector is set to the incorrect position. Set the mode selector to the proper position.
Video Specifications Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Composite video: DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS: 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω S-video: DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS: Y (luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω C (chrominance, burst): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω Component: DVR/DVD, VCR (DBS): Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Y (luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω PB, PR: 0.
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