AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-DP20VBK LEARN TRANSMIT STANDBY ZONE 1 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 2 ON/OFF ON/OFF ZONE 1 DVD ON TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON ZONE 2 LEARN DVD MULTI PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD CDR TV/DBS VIDEO FM/AM EXT 7.
Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION 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. 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.
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 main unit: 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.
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 The newly introduced 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.
Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................... 3 Getting Started ........................................... 7 Before Installation ...................................................................... 7 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 7 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 7 Connecting the Speakers ............................................................
Parts Identification Front Panel 1 2 SPEAKERS 1 INPUT MODE / INPUT ATT THX SPEAKERS 2 / ZONE 2 ZONE 2 CONTROL EX/ES/7.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel Display Window 1 SPEAKERS 1 button (20, 25) 2 INPUT MODE button (25) INPUT ATT button (26) 3 THX button (57, 60) 4 SURROUND button (56, 57) 5 SURR/DSP OFF button (56, 57, 59, 60) 6 ADJUST MENU button (46) 7 DOWN button (36, 46) TUNING ∞ button (33) 8 UP button (36, 46) TUNING 5 button (33) 9 SET button (36, 46) MEMORY button (34) p SPEAKERS 2 button (20, 25) ZONE 2 button (32) q ZONE 2 CONTROL button (21, 29) w EX/ES/7.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 RIGHT MM DIGITAL IN 1 (DVD) 2 (CD) 3 (TV /DBS) 4 VIDEO AUDIO LEFT MC RIGHT CD IN TAPE MD IN (PLAY) IN (PLAY) FRONT y Y PB PB VCR 1 1 IN (DVD) IN (PLAY) PR OUT (REC) Y DVD IN SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT DVD IN L 2 IN AV LINK-4 COMPU (SYNCHRO) LINK- TEXT COMPU LINK t CTRL OUT +12V IR OUT IR IN AM LOOP 10mA MAX BAND2 FM 75 PR COAXIAL R AC IN L EXT 7.
Remote Control i o ; a LEARN TRANSMIT 1 STANDBY 2 3 ZONE 1 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 2 ON/OFF ON/OFF ZONE 1 4 ON TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON ZONE 2 7 8 9 p q w e r LEARN t 5 DVD DVD MULTI PHONO CD VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD CDR TV/DBS VIDEO FM/AM EXT 7.1CH 1 2 ANALOG/DIGITAL 6 7 8 9 p q EFFECT INPUT 3 LIVENESS SOUND 4 5 6 7/P 8 9 s TEST CC CONVERTER THX 10 0 RETURN FM MODE 100+ SURROUND DSP SURR / DSP +10 d f g OFF w e EX / ES / 7.
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 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas 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.
AM Antenna Connections 2 1 Connecting the Speakers 3 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.
Front speakers 1 Right / Left Center speaker FRONT 1 SPEAKERS CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 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 “w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage—ZONE 2/ SPEAKER 2” on page 43.
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 multiroom 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.
CD player Connecting Audio/Video Components RIGHT MM When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. CD player 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.
IMPORTANT: External 7.1-channel output component A B Decoder (or DVD player) C D E AUDIO RIGHT R LEFT FRONT L CENTER SUB WOOFER L SURR R R SURR BACK L Å ı Ç Î ‰ This receiver is equipped with the following video jacks—composite video, S-video and component video jacks.
Rear view VCR(s) A D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS VCR B C VIDEO AUDIO RIGHT VIDEO LEFT E F OUT (REC) PB VCR 1 1 IN (DVD) R IN (PLAY) PR OUT (REC) Y Y PB 2 IN PR VCR 2 IN (PLAY) PB 3 IN DVD IN PR VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO LEFT L COMPONENT S-VIDEO TV SOUND DBS IN R Y OUT (REC) PB VCR 1 1 IN (DVD) IN (PLAY) PR OUT (REC) Y Å ı Ç Î ‰ Ï Y PB 2 IN PR VCR 2 R IN (PLAY) PB 3 IN L DVD IN FRONT PR MONITOR SUB WOOFER OUT S-VHS/VHS VCR Y CENTER MONITOR OUT SURR A L PR PREOUT R L
Rear view TV and/or DBS tuner VIDEO AUDIO RIGHT R VIDEO LEFT TV SOUND DBS IN L COMPONENT S-VIDEO Y OUT (REC) PB VCR 1 1 IN (DVD) IN (PLAY) PR 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 player • When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks: VIDEO Rear view COMPONENT S-VIDEO Y Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audiomixed output if necessary) ı To composite video output Ç To S-video output Î To component video output PB PB 1 IN (DVD) 2 IN PR PR 3 IN (REC) IN (PLAY) CDR FRONT DVD IN PR SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT Y R FRONT Notes: CENTER L MONITOR OUT SURR SUB WOOFER CENTER R L PR PREOUT R L DVD IN PB R SURR BACK SURR (REAR) A Y L
Notes: 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).
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.
3. Connect the plug of the transmitter to the IR OUT jack of the receiver and attach the transmitter. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the remote control, insert the two supplied batteries first. Target component(s) 2 1 es L COMPU AV s LINK-4 COMPU (SYNCHRO) LINK- an th TEXT COMPU LINK IR OUT 3 LR6(AM3) /L40(15A) CTRL OUT +12V 3 m (1 0 e fe t) IR IN 10mA MAX At an angle of approx. 60° 1. On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover.
Multi-Room Operations Before operating this receiver any further, be familiar with this multi-room function. This function enables you to listen to different sources in two different places (we call these two places “Zone 1 (main room)” and “Zone 2 (sub-room)”) by using this receiver. This section explains only the required speaker connections, the concept, and basic operations of the multi-room function. For more detailed operations, see the respective pages in this manual.
From the remote control: Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 1 1. Set ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/ TRANSMIT) selector to “ZONE 1.” On the unit: 1. Press (STANDBY/ON). The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp lights up. The front door moves down so that the source selecting buttons appear, and the buttons and controls on the unit work for the Zone 1 operations. • For more details, see “Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)” on page 22.
6. Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level of the sound through the Zone 2 front speakers. Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 2 The sources and functions available for the Zone 2 operations are limited. For more details on the Zone 2 operations, see “Zone 2 (Subroom) Operations” on pages 29 to 32. 1. Press Down Note: On the unit: (STANDBY/ON). The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp lights up.
Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations This section explains only the operations commonly used when you play any sound source in Zone 1 (main room). See pages 29 to 32 for the Zone 2 (sub-room) operations. • Before performing Zone 1 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 35 to 44. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. For Zone 1 operations: The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit.
Canceling the Zone 1 Operations To stop Zone 1 operations and sounds from the Zone 1 speakers, press ZONE 1 ON/OFF so that the ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp goes off. ZONE 1 ON/OFF ZONE 1 ON/OFF From the remote control On the unit The currently selected front speakers indicator(s) also go(es) off from the display (no sound will be heard in Zone 1). To use this receiver for Zone 1 operations again, press ZONE 1 ON/OFF again (the ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp lights up).
The signal indicators light up to show the incoming signals. L : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left channel signal comes in. • When analog input is selected: Always lights up. R : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right channel signal comes in. • When analog input is selected: Always lights up. C : Lights up when the center channel signal comes in. LFE : Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in. LS : Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in.
Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in Zone 1. • To connect the speakers to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, set the speaker usage correctly. (See “w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage—ZONE 2/SPEAKER 2” on page 43.) On the unit ONLY: When you have connected two pairs of front speakers and placed them in Zone 1, you can select which to use.
DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signals. The DGTL AUTO indicator lights up on the display, and the digital signal format indicators for the detected signals also light up. ANALOG : Select this for the analog input mode. The ANALOG indicator lights up. Attenuating the Input Signal When the input level of the playing source is too high, the sounds will be distorted.
Changing the Display Brightness Making Sounds Natural You can dim the display. Press DIMMER. • Each time you press the button, the brightness level of the display changes as follows: DIMMER DIMMER JVC’s CC (Compensative Compression) 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)/ 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.
To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV,” repeat the same procedure above—press and hold TAPE/MD to select “TAPE,” or press and hold TV/DBS to select “TV” in step 2. • While selecting “DBS” as the Zone 2 source, you cannot change the source name to “TV.” Notes: • Once you change the source name, it is applied both for the Zone 1 and Zone 2 sources. • Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected components.
Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations This section explains only the operations used when you play a sound source in Zone 2. See pages 22 to 28 for the Zone 1 operations. • Before performing the Zone 2 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 35 to 44. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) and Selecting the Zone 2 Operations For Zone 2 operations: On the unit: The ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit.
To turn off the power (into standby mode), STANDBY (STANDBY/ON) again. press The STANDBY lamp lights up, and the front STANDBY / ON door automatically closes. (The ZONE 1 ON/ OFF and/or ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp goes off.) • A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord. Canceling the Zone 2 Operations On the unit: To stop Zone 2 operations and sounds through the Zone 2 speakers, press ZONE 2 ON/OFF so that the ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp goes off.
Selecting different sources for picture and sound Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play Press one of the source selecting buttons. DVD DVD MULTI VCR 1 VCR 2 TV/DBS VIDEO CD PHONO TAPE/MD CDR FM/AM EXT 7.1CH While watching pictures from a video source (DVD player, VCR, or DBS tuner), you can listen to sound of an audio source. • Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.
Muting the Zone 2 Sound Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers This section is NOT applicable to those who connect the Zone 2 front speakers through the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks through another amplifier (see page 19). From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING to mute the sound through the Zone 2 front speakers. Before you start, remember... • When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in Zone 1.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE when the receiver is ready for Zone 2 operations. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. Tuning in to Stations Manually 1. Press FM/AM. The last received station of the last selected band is tuned in. • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
2. Press PRESET 5 / ∞ (inside the front door) until you find the channel you want. Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. RIGHT / PRESET LEFT / PRESET From the remote control: To store the preset stations FM/AM 1. Press FM/AM. 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.
Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers, while others will make operations easier. Basic setting operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. Setup Menu Configuration SETUP MENU (1) SETUP MENU (2) 1 SPEAKER SETTING (See page 38.) 8 DUAL MONO (See page 42.) 9 DIGITAL IN/OUT (See page 42.) SETUP MENU (2) 2 CHANNEL LEVEL (See page 38.) SETUP MENU (1) p VIDEO INPUT (See page 43.
IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. Operation through On-Screen Display Menus For Zone 1 operations: The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. • When using the unit: – “ZONE 2” is not shown in the main display. – Press DOOR DOWN to use the buttons inside the front door. To close the front door, press DOOR UP. DOOR DOWN Menu operation buttons • When using the remote control: – Set the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector to “ZONE 1.
Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When setting the speaker distance On the TV screen Operations On the main unit’s display 1. Press SETUP MENU. SPEAKERS 1 VOLUME dB The submenu names previously selected appears. SETUP MENU (1) appears. 2. Press fi or % (DOWN or UP) repeatedly to select the desired submenu. Move to “SPEAKER DISTANCE.” Press the button until “SP (speaker) DISTANCE” appears. • In this example, select “SPEAKER DISTANCE” submenu. SPEAKERS 1 VOLUME dB 3. Press SET.
1 Setting the Speakers—SPEAKER SETTING To obtain the best possible surround sound of the Surround/ THX/DSP modes in Zone 1, you have to register the information about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed. 7 SUBWOOFER Register whether you have connected a subwoofer. YES : Select when a subwoofer is connected. NO : Select when no subwoofer is used.
7 TEST TONE You can emit the test tone to adjust the speaker output level. CAUTION: The test tone is automatically fixed to 0 dB, but this level will be louder than you would expect. Select one of the following. • The test tone will be heard for about three seconds after you select “AUTO” or “MANUAL.
3 Setting the Speaker Distance —SPEAKER DISTANCE 4 Setting the Bass Sounds—SUBWOOFER The distance from your listening point to the speakers is another important element to obtain the best possible surround sound of the Surround/THX/DSP modes. You need to set the distance from your listening point to the speakers.
7 BASS PEAK LIMIT 5 Setting the THX Audio—THX AUDIO SETUP When this setting is “ON,” Bass Peak Limit functions so that sounds exceeding the preset peak level (see below) will be cut off. These settings are required to obtain the optimum effect from the THX modes. When this setting is “ON,” you can set the bass peak level using the bass test tone (see below) to eliminate bass sound distortion. Select one of the following: ON : Normally select this. Note: OFF : Select when not using Bass Peak Limit.
6 Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers—SURR CH OUT On this submenu screen, you can preset which surround speakers to use for 5.1 channel reproduction. Note: This submenu is not available in the following cases: – When “SURR BACK OUT” is set to “1SPK” on the SPEAKER SETTING submenu, – “SURR BACK SP” is set to “NONE” on the SPEAKER SETTING submenu, – “SPEAKER 2” is set to “BI-AMP OUT” on the ZONE 2/SPEAKER 2 submenu, or – When the Zone 2 speakers are activated.
7 DIGITAL OUT Select the output digital signal format through the DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear. • Each time you press the button, the output signal format changes as follows: q Turning On and Off the Video Output —VIDEO POWER On this submenu screen, you can turn on or off the power supply to the video output circuit built in this unit. THROUGH : Select when connecting a digital signal processor or decoder.
7 SPEAKER 2 When using the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, determine the speaker terminal usage: r Showing the Text Information on the Display—FL DISPLAY When you have connected an MD recorder or CD player equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 63), you can show text information, such as disc title or track title, on the display of this receiver. SPEAKER 2 : Select to connect the second front speakers in Zone 1. ZONE 2 SPK : Select to connect the front speakers in Zone 2.
Sound Adjustments Sound adjustment operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. Adjustment Menu Configuration ADJUST MENU 1 PARAMETRIC EQ (See page 48.) 2 MIDNIGHT MODE (See page 49.) 3 EFFECT ADJUST (See page 49.) (When DSP is activated) (When Pro Logic II Music is activated) (When Neo:6 Music is activated) (When one of the other modes is activated, or when the source is “DVD MULTI” or “EXT 7.
IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. Operation through On-Screen Display Menus For Zone 1 operations: To make sound adjustments for this receiver, you can utilize the onscreen display menus in order to finish important adjustments easily while viewing these menus. The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. • When using the unit: – “ZONE 2” is not shown in the main display. – Press DOOR DOWN to use the buttons inside the front door.
Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When adjusting the DSP effects On the TV screen Operations On the main unit’s display 1. Press ADJUST MENU. SPEAKERS 1 VOLUME • Make sure one of the DSP modes except “ALL CH STEREO” is selected. dB The submenu names previously selected appears. ADJUST MENU appears. 2. Press fi or % (DOWN or UP) repeatedly to select the desired submenu. Move to “EFFECT ADJUST.” Press the button until “EFFECT ADJ” appears. • In this example, select “EFFECT ADJUST” submenu.
1 Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer for Each Channel—PEQ FRONT/CENTER/ SURROUND/SURR BACK 7 Submenu items On this submenu, you can adjust the following items for each channel: You can adjust equalization patterns to your preference. First, on the ADJUST MENU screen, select the signal channel (speaker) you want to adjust, then move to its submenu. Notes: • This function is applied only to Zone 1 sources.
2 Setting the Midnight Mode—MIDNIGHT MODE Using the Midnight mode, you can enjoy a powerful sound at night even at a low volume level. 7 MIDNIGHT MODE Select one of the following: 1 : Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little. The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator lights up on the display. 2 : Select when you want to apply the compress effect fully (useful late at night). The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator lights up on the display.
• When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is activated: • When one of the other Surround modes is activated, or “DVD MULTI” or “EXT 7.1CH” is selected (without DSP mode): Select and adjust the following items: CENTER EQ: In movie theaters, the screen works as the highfrequency cut filter of the center channel since the center speakers are located behind the screen and the center channel sounds have to pass through the screen.
Using the Surround and THX Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround and THX modes automatically. The stored basic settings and adjustments performed on the Setup and Adjustment Menus (see pages 35 to 50) are applied. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for Zone 1 sources.
Dolby Digital EX DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES) Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a new digital surround encoding format that adds the third surround channels, called “surround back.” Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, the newly added surround back channel can reproduce more detailed movements behind you while viewing the video software. In addition, surround sound localization will become more stable. DTS-ES is another new multi-channel digital encoding format.
Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software Available Surround modes and THX modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. The tables from this page to the next page show the relation of the Surround/THX modes and the incoming signals (with the Zone 2 speakers, surround back speakers, and 7.1-channel reproduction mode settings). • If only front speakers are activated, you cannot use the THX modes and the 7.1-channel reproduction mode (ES/EX/7.1).
Incoming Signal Type (multi-channel) Zone 2 Speakers Surround Back Ch (NONE/1SPK/2SPK) ES/EX/7.1 (AUTO/ON/OFF) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch ON Not available Not available OFF 2SPK/1SPK Available Surround Mode Available THX Mode DTS SURROUND THX CINEMA AUTO DTS-ES DSCRT THX ES DSCRT ON DTS-ES DSCRT THX ES DSCRT OFF DTS SURROUND THX CINEMA NONE Not available DTS SURROUND THX CINEMA DTS SURROUND DTS-ES Matrix 6.
Activating the Surround and THX Modes Perform the basic settings and adjustments using the Setup and Adjustment Menus first (see pages 35 to 50). Activating the Surround mode and the THX mode for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. For Zone 1 operations: The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. • When using the unit: – “ZONE 2” is not shown in the main display.
Activating the Surround Modes For the Surround modes, Parametric Equalizer adjustments done on the Adjustment menu also take effect for the activated speaker channels. • Available Surround modes vary depending on the received signal and the current speaker settings. For details, see “Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software” on pages 53 and 54. 1. Select and play any source other than “DVD MULTI” and “EXT 7.1CH.” • Surround modes are not applicable to “DVD MULTI” and “EXT 7.1CH.” 2.
Activating the THX Modes When one of the THX modes is activated, Parametric Equalizer and CC Converter are temporarily canceled. • Available THX modes vary depending on the received signal and the current speaker settings. For details, see “Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software” on pages 53 and 54. 1. Select and play any source other than “DVD MULTI” and “EXT 7.1CH.” • To use the THX modes for “DVD MULTI” and “EXT 7.1CH,” see page 60.
Using the DSP Modes This unit provides a variety of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes. The stored basic settings and adjustments performed on the Setup and Adjustment Menus (see pages 35 to 50) are applied. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for the Zone 1 sources. Reproducing the Sound Field The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. consists of direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from behind.
All Channel Stereo mode This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used without activating the surround speakers. • If headphones are connected or if the front speakers are deactivated, “ALL CH STEREO” cannot be selected. • The settings on the EFFECT ADJUST submenu are not valid for “ALL CH STEREO.” 1. Select and play any sound source. 2. Press DSP repeatedly until the DSP mode you want appears on the display.
Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI and EXT 7.1CH playback modes for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player or another component such as a digital decoder. Before using these playback modes, refer also to the manual supplied for those components. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for the Zone 1 sources—“DVD MULTI” and “EXT 7.1CH.” 3.
COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through this receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 11). • Make sure that the AC power cords of these components are unplugged before connection. Plug the AC power cords only after all connections are complete.
Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with the COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4 connection Automatic Power On: (STANDBY/ • When you turn on the receiver by pressing ON) on the unit, or AUDIO (ON) on the remote control with ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector set to “ZONE 1”: OR When you turn on the Zone 1 sound by pressing ZONE 1 ON/ OFF while the receiver is turned on: \ The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp lights up, and the source name for Zone 1 appears on the display, and one of the connected components w
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using this information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder 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.
Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen (Either in Zone 1 or in Zone 2) OPERATIONS To use this remote control system, you need to connect the Zone 1 TV to the MONITOR OUT jack (see page 14) and the Zone 2 TV to the ZONE 2 MONITOR OUT jack (see page 19), 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 SET. to “SEARCH,” then press The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move SET. to “SEARCH,” then press 3. Press % / fi to move to “DISC TITLE,” then press SET. 3. Press % / fi to move to “PERFORMER,” then press SET. The DISC TITLE SEARCH screen appears.
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 press SET. to “SEARCH,” then 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 for, then press SET. To show the unseen genres, press % / fi until they appear.
For the MD recorder: 4. Repeat step 3 until you finish entering a performer name (up to 32 characters). To insert a space, press % / fi / @ / # to move , then press SET. to To correct an incorrect character: to + or =, then press 1) Press % / fi / @ / # to move SET until the incorrect character is selected. to , then press SET 2) Press % / fi / @ / # to move to erase the character. in front of the correct 3) Press % / fi / @ / # to move character, then press SET to enter the correct character. 1.
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III. 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 procedure below. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components. 1.
CONNECTIONS 3: Video Cable Connection This receiver is equipped with video signal conversion function (for details, see “IMPORTANT” on page 12). However, with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, video conversion function cannot be used.
One-Touch DVD Play Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the DVD playback without setting other switches manually. When you press PLAY on the remote control supplied for this receiver for operating the DVD player, the receiver automatically turns on and changes the Zone 1 source or Zone 2 source, depending on the ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/TRANSMIT) selector setting on the remote control, to the appropriate input—“DVD” or “DVD MULTI” as the Zone 1 source, and “DVD” as the Zone 2 source.
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.
CD player After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the CD player: PLAY 4 ¢ STOP PAUSE 1 – 10, +10 : Starts playing. : Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. : Skips to the beginning of the next track. : Stops playing. : Pauses playing. To release, press PLAY. : Selects a track number directly. For track number 5, press 5. For track number 15, press +10, then 5. For track number 20, press +10, then 10. For track number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
VCR (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks) Operating Video Components You can always perform the following operations: IMPORTANT: VCR 1 To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: • You need to connect JVC’s video components through the AV COMPU LINK jacks (see page 68) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 13 to 15). • Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signals—remote codes “A” and “B.
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment You can use this remote control supplied for operating other manufacturers’ components, either by changing the preset signal codes or by using the learning function (see page 78). IMPORTANT: • To operate the other component(s) using the RF signals emitted from this remote control, the IR signal transmitter and the RF rod antenna must be connected to this receiver.
To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s CATV converter and DBS tuner 1. Set the TV operation mode selector to “CATV/DBS.” 2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS (STANDBY/ON). 1. Press and hold VCR 1 (STANDBY/ON). TV VCR 1 STANDBY/ON CATV/ DBS 2. Press VCR 1. TV/CATV/DBS VCR1 STANDBY/ON 3. Press TV/DBS. Remote’s display TV/DBS 3. Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0.
To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s DVD player 3. Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. See page 77 to find the code. 1. Press and hold AUDIO (STANDBY). STANDBY 2. Press DVD. ON EFFECT 1 2 3 LIVENESS 4 5 6 7/P 8 9 10 0 +10 RETURN FM MODE 100+ DVD 4. Release AUDIO (ON). After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on a CD player: Remote’s display 3. Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0.
Manufactures’ codes for DBS tuner Manufacturer JVC Amstrad Blaupunkt Echostar General Instrument Goldstar Grundig Hirshmann ITT/Nokia Kathrein NEC Orbitech Philips RCA Samsung Schwaiger Siemens Sony Technisat Codes 56, 57*, 67 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 30 50, 51, 67 68 31 32, 33 48, 52, 53, 54, 55 34 52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 35, 36 48 37, 38 65 39, 40 61, 64 41, 42 66 48 *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code.
Storing the Remote Signals Manually You can store the signals into the learning buttons by sending the signals you want to store from another remote control. This function is called “Learning Function.” The learning buttons The highlighted buttons in the illustration below are the learning buttons you can store signals into. To store the signals Before storing another manufacturer’s signals, make sure that the manufacturer’s remote control unit (hereafter called “target remote control”) actually works.
4. Press one of the learning buttons, to which you want to assign a signal from the target remote control. The LEARN indicator starts flashing. • If you have pressed DVD or DVD MULTI in step 3, you can store the signals into the following buttons: • If you have pressed TV/DBS in step 3, you can store the signals into the following buttons: – By setting the TV operation mode selector either to “TV” or “CATV/DBS,” you can store TV CATV/ a different set of signals into the following DBS buttons.
To use the stored signals To erase the stored signals When you want to use the stored signals, follow the procedure below. After erasing the stored signals, preset signals are resumed and you can operate JVC’s components again. IMPORTANT: To operate the other component(s) using this remote control— • Aim directly at the remote sensor(s) on the target component(s). – This remote control can send signals at a distance of 7 m (23 feet).
Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. Surround/THX Multi-room operations (Zone1/Zone 2) PROBLEM 81 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The buttons and controls on the front panel do not work. The multi-room function is not set correctly. • Press ZONE 1 ON/OFF for Zone 1 operations. • Press ZONE 2 ON/OFF and ZONE 2 CONTROL for Zone 2 operations. No sound from the speakers in Zone 1.
SOLUTION Incoming signal is too weak. Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your dealer. (See page 7.) The station is too far away. Select a new station. An incorrect antenna is used. Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna. Antennas are not connected properly. Check connections. (See page 7.) Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. Ignition noise from automobiles. Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic. Noise is heard during record playing.
Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation (Analog Direct On): Front channels: 120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.02% total harmonic distortion. 120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.07% total harmonic distortion. At Surround operation (Analog Direct On): Front channels: 120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.02% total harmonic distortion.
Video Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Composite video: DVD IN, VCR 1 IN, VCR 2 IN, TV SOUND/DBS IN, VIDEO: S-video: DVD IN, VCR 1 IN, VCR 2 IN, TV SOUND/DBS IN, VIDEO: Component: 1 IN (DVD), 2 IN, 3 IN: Video Output Level: Composite video: VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2 OUT, MONITOR OUT: S-video: VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2 OUT, MONITOR OUT: 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω (Y: luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75Ω (C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω (Y: luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω 0.
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 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period") PARTS 2 LABOR YRS 2 YRS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
Authorized Service Centers ® QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase,please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.In the event that repairs are necessary, please call 1 (800)537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
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