JVC Stereo Receiver RX 8020VBK User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER  
RX-8020VBK  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR1  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
CDR  
VCR 2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND  
DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF INPUT  
RX-8020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
BOOST  
FRONT•L FRONT•R  
1
TEST  
2
3
FM/AM TUNING  
FM/AM PRESET  
FM MODE  
MEMORY  
MENU  
SOUND  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ENTER  
4
5
6
STANDBY  
MASTER VOLUME  
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
7/P  
8
9
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
+10  
10  
0
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF  
1
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
VCR  
1
VCR  
2
VIDEO  
TV SOUND/DBS  
SURROUND/DSP  
OFF  
INPUT  
DIGITAL LEVEL  
EQ ADJUST  
+
+
+
SURROUND  
DSP  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
ANALOG DIRECT  
BASS BOOST  
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
2
TV/VIDEO  
INPUT ATT  
EXIT  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF  
SOUCE NAME  
FM/AM  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
PLAY  
EFFECT SETTING  
CONTROL  
MENU  
USB AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L—AUDIO—R  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE/MD  
USB AUDIO  
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
PUSH OPEN  
DOWN  
UP  
SOURCE NAME  
DOWN  
TUNING  
UP  
SLEEP  
STOP CONTROL  
PHONES  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT0870-001A  
[J]  
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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.  
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  
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 users authority to  
operate the equipment.  
Caution: Proper Ventilation  
Attention: Ventilation Correcte  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.  
Locate the apparatus as follows:  
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, lincendie et tout autre dégât.  
Disposer lappareil en tenant compte des impératifs suivants  
Front:  
Sides:  
Top:  
Back:  
Bottom:  
No obstructions open spacing.  
Avant:  
Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement  
Laisser 10 cm de dégagement latéral  
Laisser 10 cm de dégagement supérieur  
Laisser 15 cm de dégagement arrière  
Rien ne doit obstruer par dessous; poser lappareil  
sur une surface plate.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.  
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back  
No obstructions, place on the level surface.  
Flancs:  
Dessus:  
Arrière:  
Dessous:  
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.  
Veiller également à ce que lair 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  
G-2  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction................................................ 2 Setting Sound ........................................... 30  
Features ...................................................................................... 2  
Precautions ................................................................................. 2  
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 30  
Turning Analog Direct On and Off .......................................... 30  
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 31  
Activating the Subwoofer Sound ............................................. 31  
Parts Identification...................................... 3  
Getting Started........................................... 5  
Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes ........ 32  
Before Installation ...................................................................... 5  
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5  
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5  
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 6  
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 8  
7 Analog Connections ............................................................... 8  
7 Digital Connections .............................................................. 13  
7 USB Connection ................................................................... 14  
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 15  
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................. 15  
7 Surround Modes ................................................................... 32  
Reproducing Theater Ambience ................................................ 32  
Introducing the Surround Modes ............................................. 32  
7 DSP 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  
Basic Operations ....................................... 16  
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 37  
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  
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  
Basic Settings........................................... 21  
7 Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen................. 45  
7 Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) .................... 46  
7 Entering the Disc Information .............................................. 47  
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 21  
1 Setting the Speakers ........................................................... 22  
2 Selecting Channel Numbers to Reproduce  
Multi-channel Digital Software ................................... 23  
3 Setting the Speaker Distance ............................................. 23  
4 Setting the Bass Sounds ..................................................... 24  
5 Setting the Dynamic Range ............................................... 24  
6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals ........... 25  
7 Setting the Component Video Input ................................... 25  
8 Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source ................ 26  
9 Showing the Text Information on the Display ................... 26  
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  
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  
Precautions  
Dolby Digital EX*  
Power sources  
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.  
• 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  
DTS-ES Extended Surround (DTS-ES)**  
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.  
DTS-ES is another new format developed by Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc., adding a surround back channel on the basis of  
DTS Digital Surround.  
• 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.)  
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.  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
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.  
*
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.  
Front Panel  
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RX-8020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER  
FM/AM TUNING  
FM/AM PRESET  
FM MODE  
MEMORY  
DGTL AUTO  
DVD MULTI  
PRO LOGIC  
TUNED STEREO  
L
C
R
ANALOG  
LINEAR PCM  
DIGITAL  
STANDBY  
DSP 3D PHONIC MIDNIGHT MODE  
-
MASTER VOLUME  
SUBWFR LFE  
HEADPHONE DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT ONETOUCH OPERATION  
AUTO MUTING  
LS  
S
RS  
SB  
STANDBY/ON  
SPEAKERS  
1
2
SLEEP VOLUME  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF  
1
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
VCR  
1
VCR  
2
VIDEO  
TV SOUND/DBS  
SOURCE NAME  
DIGITAL LEVEL  
EQ ADJUST  
SURROUND/DSP  
OFF  
INPUT  
SURROUND  
DSP  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
ANALOG DIRECT  
2
INPUT ATT  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF  
EFFECT SETTING  
CONTROL  
BASS BOOST  
USB AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L—AUDIO—R  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE  
/
MD USB AUDIO  
FM / AM  
DOWN  
UP  
SOURCE NAME  
PHONES  
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U
S
B
A
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D
IO  
Display Window  
S-VIDEO  
PUSH OPEN  
VIDEO  
VIDE  
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3
8
1
2
4
6
7
9
-
5
0
L—  
AUDIO—R  
DGTL AUTO  
DVD MULTI  
PRO LOGIC  
3D - PHONIC  
TUNED STEREO  
MIDNIGHT MODE  
L
C
R
ANALOG  
DSP  
SUBWFR LFE  
LINEAR PCM  
DIGITAL  
HEADPHONE DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT ONETOUCH OPERATION  
AUTO MUTING  
LS  
S
RS  
When using the VIDEO input terminals  
and/or USB AUDIO terminal on the front  
panel, detach the terminal cover.  
SB  
SPEAKERS 1 2  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
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!
&
@
#
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SOURCE NAME buttons (17)  
CONTROL UP 5/DOWN buttons (21, 41, 42)  
BASS BOOST button and lamp (31)  
Front Panel  
1
2
STANBY/ON  
button and STANDBY lamp (16)  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 button (18)  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 button (18)  
FM/AM TUNING 5 / buttons (27)  
DSP button and lamp (36)  
FM/AM PRESET 5 / buttons (27, 28)  
SURROUND/DSP OFF button (36)  
FM MODE button (28)  
MEMORY button (27)  
Display window (16)  
EFFECT button (42)  
DIGITAL EQ (equalization) button (39)  
Remote sensor (15)  
LEVEL ADJUST button (41)  
SETTING button (21)  
MASTER VOLUME control (18)  
ANALOG DIRECT button and lamp (30)  
PHONES jack (18)  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button (31)  
SURROUND button and lamp (36)  
USB AUDIO terminal (14)  
Display Window  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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a
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1
2
3
4
5
6
ANALOG indicator (19)  
Speaker indicators and signal indicators (17)  
DGTL (digital) AUTO indicator (19)  
DVD MULTI indicator (37)  
DSP indicator (18, 34)  
PRO LOGIC indicator (33)  
PRO LOGIC II indicator (32)  
7
8
9
0
-
=
~
!
@
#
$
%
^
&
3D-PHONIC indicator (33, 34)  
MIDNIGHT MODE indicator (24)  
TUNED indicator (27)  
STEREO 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)  
VIDEO input jacks (10)  
INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (19)  
INPUT ATT button (30)  
AUTO MUTING indicator (28)  
VOLUME level indicator (16, 20)  
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Source 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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Remote Control  
Remote Control  
1
2
Display window  
buttons (16, 53 56)  
CATV/DBS , VCR1  
, TV  
, AUDIO  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
3
Source selecting buttons (16, 17, 19, 27, 28, 37)  
DVD, DVD MULTI, CD, FM/AM, TV/DBS, VIDEO, CDR, PHONO,  
VCR1, VCR2, TAPE/MD, USB  
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4
5
6
7
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SURROUND button (36)  
DSP button (36)  
ANALOG DIRECT button (30)  
SOUND button (31, 39, 41)  
DIMMER button (20)  
MUTING button (20)  
CATV/DBS CONTROL button (55)  
TV/VIDEO button (53)  
TEXT DISPLAY button (45 48)  
MENU button (21, 29 31, 38)  
REC PAUSE button (52, 53, 55)  
SLEEP button (20)  
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (19)  
SURR (surround)/DSP OFF button (36)  
10 keys for operating tuner (28)  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
2
DVD  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
TV/DBS  
CDR  
3
VCR1  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
4
5
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ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
2
3
6
7
8
MENU  
SOUND  
TEST  
CENTER SUBWFR  
4
5
6
ENTER  
i
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
10 keys for adjusting sound (31, 39, 41)  
10 keys for operating audio/video components (51 55)  
CH (channel) +/buttons (53 55)  
LEVEL +/buttons* (39, 41)  
7/P  
8
9
DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
MUTING  
+10  
100  
10  
0
9
o
+
RETURN FM MODE  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
o
;
These buttons function only after pressing 10 keys which are marked with  
an asterisk (*).  
p
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+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
;
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s
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VOLUME +/buttons (18)  
MENU  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL (volume) +/buttons (53, 54)  
EXIT button (21, 30, 31, 38, 40, 42, 45 47)  
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)  
CONTROL button (51 53)  
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PLAY  
EXIT  
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REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
d
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DOWN TUNING UP  
SLEEP  
f
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CONTROL  
STOP  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
Remote control display window  
Remote control display window  
1
Remote control operation mode display (16)  
Remote control operation mode such as DVD,” “CD,” “SOUND,etc.  
appears.  
1
2
When the remote control operation mode changes, it is shown on the  
display.  
2
Signal 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  
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas  
FM Antenna Connections  
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.  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
FM  
A
B
75  
75  
L
L
FM  
XIA  
XIA  
A
A
O
O
C
C
Locations  
Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from  
moisture.  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
O
AM  
O
P
P
LO  
LO  
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.  
FM Antenna (supplied)  
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.  
ANENNA  
FM 75  
COAXIAL  
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.  
AM  
LOOP  
Outdoor FM Antenna Cable (not  
supplied)  
Checking the Supplied Accessories  
AM  
EXT  
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.  
A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna  
The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω  
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.  
• Remote Control (1)  
B. Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)  
A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 Ω  
COAXIAL terminal.  
• Batteries (2)  
• AM Loop Antenna (1)  
• FM Antenna (1)  
Note:  
If reception is poor, connect the outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).  
Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire  
going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.  
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.  
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AM Antenna Connections  
Connecting the Speakers  
ANTENNA  
Turn the loop until you have  
the best reception.  
You can connect the following speakers:  
FM 75  
COAXIAL  
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.  
AM Loop Antenna  
(supplied)  
AM  
LOOP  
AM  
EXT  
IMPORTANT:  
Snap the tabs on the loop into the  
slots of the base to assemble the  
AM loop.  
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.  
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1
3
CAUTION:  
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the  
speaker terminals.  
Typical speaker layout  
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)  
Notes:  
If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl (not  
supplied), remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the  
diagram.  
Center speaker  
Subwoofer  
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.)  
Left front speaker(s)  
Right front speaker(s)  
Right surround speaker  
Left surround 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).  
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1
4
3
2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.  
3 Insert the speaker signal cable.  
4 Turn the knob clockwise.  
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 front, center and surround speakers  
Surround  
IMPORTANT:  
Front speakers 1  
speakers  
Front speakers 2  
Right / Left  
Right / Left  
Right / Left  
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:  
Center speaker  
Set it to HIGHwhen the impedance of the front  
speakers connected is within the range of 8 to 16 .  
Set it to LOWwhen the impedance of the front  
speakers connected is within the range of 4 to 6 .  
CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 16  
+
+
+
Note:  
CAUTION :  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
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).  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
4
6
LOW  
8
16 HIGH  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
1
2
SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND SPEAKERS  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
Note:  
Connecting the surround back speakers  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker quantity  
(see page 22), connect the surround back speaker to the PRE OUT  
SURR BACK L (left) jack.  
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.  
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).  
Power amplifier  
PRE OUT  
FRONT CENTER SURR  
SURR BACK  
L
Left surround  
back speaker  
Right surround  
back speaker  
L
R
R
SUBWOOFER  
Powered  
subwoofer  
PRE OUT  
FRONT CENTER SURR  
SURR BACK  
L
L
Note:  
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is  
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.  
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Enhancing your audio system  
Connecting Audio/Video Components  
You can use this receiver as the pre-amplifier (control amplifier)  
when you connect power amplifiers to the PRE OUT jacks on the  
rear panel using cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).  
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the  
audio right jack.  
You can connect the following audio/video components to this  
receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.  
Audio Components  
Video Components  
VCRs (VCR 1 and VCR 2)  
Video camera  
Turntable  
Left front  
speaker  
Right front  
speaker  
CD player*  
Cassette deck or  
MD recorder*  
TV*  
DBS tuner*  
CD recorder*  
DVD player*  
Personal computer (PC)  
Power amplifier  
Center speaker  
*
You can connect these components using the methods described in  
Analog Connections(see below and page 14) and in Digital  
Connections(see page 13).  
Analog Connections  
Power amplifier  
Audio component connections  
Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).  
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the  
audio right jack.  
CAUTION:  
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer  
between the source components and this receiver, the sound output  
through this receiver may be distorted.  
PRE OUT  
FRONT CENER SURR  
SURR BACK  
L
L
Turntable  
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R
SUBWOOFER  
SUB  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
DVD  
SURR  
(REAR)  
Turntable  
PHONO  
Power  
amplifier  
CD  
To audio  
output  
OUT  
(REC)  
TAPE  
MD  
IN  
(PLAY)  
If a ground cable is  
OUT  
provided for your turntable,  
connect the cable to the  
screw marked (H) on the  
rear panel.  
(REC)  
Power amplifier  
CDR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Note:  
This connection is for the turntable with an MM (moving-magnet) type  
cartridge.  
Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC  
(moving-coil) type must be connected to this receiver through a  
commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection  
may result in insufficient volume.  
Left surround  
speaker  
Right surround  
speaker  
Left / Right  
Surround back speakers  
Note:  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker quantity  
(see page 22), connect the surround back speaker to the SURR  
BACK L (left) jack.  
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CD player  
CD recorder  
SUB  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
CD recorder  
DVD  
SURR  
(REAR)  
To audio output  
To audio input  
PHONO  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
CD  
CD player  
DVD  
SURR  
(REAR)  
OUT  
(REC)  
TAPE  
PHONO  
MD  
IN  
To audio output  
(PLAY)  
CD  
OUT  
(REC)  
OUT  
CDR  
(REC)  
IN  
TAPE  
(PLAY)  
MD  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
CDR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Cassette deck or MD recorder  
Cassette deck  
To audio output  
To audio input  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
SURR  
(REAR)  
If your audio components have a COMPU LINK or TEXT  
COMPU LINK jack  
See also page 43 for detailed information about the connection  
and the COMPU LINK remote control system.  
PHONO  
CD  
See also page 44 for detailed information about the connection  
and the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.  
OUT  
(REC)  
TAPE  
MD  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
CDR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
To audio input  
To audio output  
MD recorder  
Note:  
You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the  
TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD  
jacks, change the source name to MD,which will be shown on the  
display when it is selected as the source. See page 17 for details.  
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Video component connections  
IMPORTANT:  
This receiver is equipped with the following video jackscomposite  
video, S-video and component video jacks. You can use any of the  
three to connect a video component.  
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.  
If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or  
component video (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) terminals, connect them using  
an S-video cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not  
supplied). By using these jacks, you can get a better picture  
quality in the orderComponent video > S-video > Composite  
video.  
However, the video signals from one type of these input jacks are  
output only through the video output jacks of the same type.  
Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video  
component are connected to the receiver through the video jacks of  
the different type, you cannot record the picture. In addition, if the TV  
and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through  
the video jacks of the different type, you cannot view the playback  
picture on the TV.  
VCR(s)  
C
D
A
S-VHS/VHS VCR  
B
AUDIO  
E F  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
FRONT  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR1  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR2  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Å To left/right audio output  
ı To left/right audio input  
Ç To composite video output  
Î To S-video output  
MONITOR  
OUT  
A
C
D
To composite video input  
Ï To S-video input  
S-VHS/VHS VCR  
E
B
F
Video camera  
VIDEO  
The VIDEO input jacks on the front panel are convenient when  
connecting and disconnecting the equipment frequently.  
When you do not use the jacks on the front panel, attach the  
supplied front terminal cover to protect them from dust.  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
LAUDIOR  
To audio  
output  
To S-video  
output  
When attaching the cover  
When removing the cover  
USB AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
U
SB  
S-VIDEO  
LAUDIOR  
A
U
D
IO  
S
To composite  
video output  
-V  
ID  
PUSH OPEN  
E
O
V
V
ID  
ID  
E
O
E
O
L
A
U
D
IO  
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TV and/or DBS tuner  
When connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks  
(TV SOUND/DBS), DO NOT connect the TVs video output  
to these video input jacks.  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
FRONT  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
OUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR1  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
A
OUT  
TV  
(REC)  
VCR2  
IN  
(PLAY)  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Connect the TV to the  
appropriate MONITOR  
OUT jacks to view a  
play-backing picture  
from other connected  
video components.  
B
C
D
Å To audio output  
ı To composite video input  
Ç To S-video input  
Î To component video input  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
FRONT  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
OUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR1  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
A
VCR2  
DBS tuner  
IN  
(PLAY)  
DBS  
MONITOR  
OUT  
B
C
D
Å To audio output  
Notes:  
ı To S-video output  
Ç To component video output  
Î To composite video output  
When connecting a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks,  
change the source name to DBS,which will be shown on the  
display when it is selected as the source. See page 17 for details.  
When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input jacks,  
make the component video input setting correctly. See pages 25  
and 49 for details.  
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DVD player  
When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks:  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
FRONT  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
OUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR1  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
A
DVD player  
VCR2  
IN  
(PLAY)  
DVD  
MONITOR  
OUT  
B
C
D
Å To front left/right audio output  
ı To S-video output  
Ç To component video output  
Î To composite video output  
When you connect a DVD player with its analog discrete output (5.1-channel reproduction) jacks:  
DVD player  
B
C
A
G
F
DVD  
D
E
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
SUB  
COMPONENVIDEO  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
DVD  
FRONT  
SURR  
(REAR)  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
PHONO  
OUT  
(REC)  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CD  
VCR1  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
TAPE  
MD  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
Å To rear left/right audio output  
ı To center audio output  
Ç To subwoofer output  
Î To front left/right audio output  
To composite video output  
Ï To S-video output  
VCR2  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
CDR  
MONITOR  
OUT  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Ì To component video output  
Note:  
When connecting a DVD player to the component video input jacks,  
make the component video input setting correctly. See pages 25 and 49  
for details.  
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Notes:  
Digital Connections  
When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have  
been set for use with the following components:  
DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player  
This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminalsone  
digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminalsand one  
DIGITAL OUT terminal.  
DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player  
DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner  
DIGITAL 4 (optical): For CD recorder  
IMPORTANT:  
When you want to operate the CD player, CD recorder, or MD  
recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, connect  
the target component also as described in Analog Connections”  
(see page 9).  
When connecting a DVD player, digital TV broadcast tuner or DBS  
tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the  
video jacks on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jacks, you  
can view no playback picture.  
When you want to operate a DVD player using the AV COMPU  
LINK remote control system (see page 49), connect the DVD  
player also as described in Analog Connections(see page 12).  
After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals,  
set the following correctly if necessary.  
Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For  
details, see 6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals”  
on page 25.  
Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see Selecting  
the Analog or Digital Input Modeon page 19.  
Digital input terminals  
Digital output terminal  
You can connect any digital equipment as follows.  
Digital TV  
CD recorder  
MD recorder  
DBS tuner  
Digital VCR  
DBS  
Digital optical cable (not supplied)  
between digital optical terminals  
DVD player  
CD player  
DVD  
CD recorder  
MD recorder  
When the digital recording  
equipment such as an MD recorder  
and CD recorder has a digital  
optical input terminal, connecting it  
to the DIGITAL OUT terminal  
enables you to perform digital-to-  
digital recording.  
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL  
/DTS  
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)  
between digital coaxial terminals  
DIGITAL OUT  
Digital optical cable (not supplied)  
between digital optical terminals  
Note:  
The digital signal format output through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is  
the same as that of the input signal. This means that when the DTS  
Digital Surround signals are input, the DTS Digital Surround signals  
are output.  
When the component has a digital  
coaxial output terminal, connect it to the  
DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a  
digital coaxial cable (not supplied).  
DIGITAL IN  
When the component has a digital  
optical output terminal, connect it to the  
DIGITAL 2 (CD), DIGITAL 3 (TV) or  
DIGITAL 4 (CDR) terminal, using a  
digital optical cable (not supplied).  
DIGITAL 1 (DVD)  
DIGITAL 2 (CD)  
DIGITAL 3 (TV)  
Before connecting a digital  
optical cable, unplug the  
protective plug.  
DIGITAL 4 (CDR)  
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5. Check if the drivers are correctly installed.  
1. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] =  
[Settings] = [Control Panel].  
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.  
2. Select [System], then [Device Manager] and click [Sound,  
video and game controllers] and [Universal serial bus  
controllers].  
The following window appears, and you can check whether  
the drivers are installed.  
Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from  
this receiver.  
IMPORTANT  
Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on  
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Windows 98*, Windows Me* or Windows XP* and prepare its  
CD-ROM.  
Check your PCs BIOS settingwhether USB is available, and  
whether USB IRQ is set to AUTOor to available IRQ number.  
How to install the USB drivers  
The following procedure is described using the English version of  
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Windows 98. If your PC is running on a different version of  
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PCs  
monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.  
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1. Turn on your PC and start running Windows 98,  
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Windows Me or Windows XP.  
If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now running.  
Note:  
The items shown on the PCs monitor differ depending on  
your PC settings.  
2. Turn on the receiver, and press USB AUDIO on the front  
panel or USB on the remote control.  
The lamp on the USB AUDIO on the front panel button lights  
up.  
6. Change the PC audio setting.  
1. If you have closed Control Panel, open it again: Select [Start]  
= [Settings] = [Control Panel].  
2. Click [Multimedia], then select USB Audio Device [1]for  
Playbackof Audio,and close the window.  
3. Connect the receiver to the PC using a USB cable (not  
supplied).  
Your PC automatically recognizes this connection, and shows  
the following screen on the monitor.  
To play back a CD from CD-ROM drive on PC, click [Multimedia],  
[CD Music], then check [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM  
device].  
USB AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
LAUDIOR  
Now PC is ready for playback through the USB connection.  
After installation is completed, you can use your PC as the playback  
source. The PC automatically recognizes the receiver whenever a  
USB cable is connected between the PC and the receiver while the  
receiver is turned on.  
PC  
USB cable  
When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the  
USB cable.  
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied with  
the sound reproduction application installed in the PC.  
Notes:  
DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while  
installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is  
recognizing the receiver.  
Use a full speed USB cable (revision 1.0). Recommended cord  
length is 1.5 m.  
If your PC does not recognize the receiver, disconnect the USB  
cable and connect it again. If it does not work yet, restart Windows.  
The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB cable is  
connected between the receiver and your PC.  
The sound may not be played back correctlyinterrupted or  
degradeddue to your PC settings and PC specifications.  
When you do not use the jacks on the front panel, attach the  
supplied front terminal cover to protect them from dust.  
4. Install the USB drivers following the instructions shown on  
the PCs monitor.  
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Putting Batteries in the Remote Control  
Connecting the Power Cord  
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.  
Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all  
connections have been made.  
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
1. On the back of the remote control, remove the  
battery cover.  
Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the  
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We  
recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna,  
since it is well-shielded against interference.  
2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the  
Note:  
polarity: (+) to (+) and () to ().  
The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment  
may be erased in a few days in the following cases:  
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)  
When you unplug the power cord.  
When a power failure occurs.  
CAUTIONS:  
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.  
Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging  
the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.  
3. Replace the cover.  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace  
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.  
Note:  
After replacing the batteries, set the manufacturerscodes again (see  
page 54).  
CAUTION:  
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:  
Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:  
(+) to (+) and () to ().  
Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may  
differ in voltage.  
Always replace both batteries at the same time.  
Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
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Basic Operations  
The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources.  
Before using the remote control  
Note:  
How to confirm the remote control operation mode  
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the  
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.  
The display window on the remote control shows the following  
information when you press certain buttons on the remote control, so  
that you can confirm which operation you do.  
Pressing one of the source selecting buttons,  
the source name selected appears on the  
Selecting the Source to Play  
display.  
Press one of the source selecting buttons.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
Buttons  
FM/AM  
CD  
Indications  
TUNER  
CD  
PHONO  
TAPE  
DVD  
CDR  
USB  
TV  
VCR1  
VCR2  
VIDEO  
The lamp on the front panel button for selected source lights up.  
The selected source name and the previously selected Surround/  
DSP mode also appear on the display.  
PHONO  
TAPE/MD  
DVD or DVD MULTI  
CDR  
Ex.: When you  
press CD.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
VCR 1  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
TV SOUND/DBS  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR 1  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
CD  
CDR  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
SOURCE NAME  
FM / AM  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
USB  
TV/DBS  
VCR1  
VCR2  
VIDEO  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE / MD  
USB AUDIO  
VCR 2  
TAPE/MD  
SOURCE NAME  
Ex.: When you  
press USB.  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
Pressing SOUND before you adjust the sound  
effect, “SOUND” appears on the display.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
Selected source name and current  
Surround/DSP mode appear  
Pressing TEXT DISPLAY or MENU before  
you use on-screen menu or TEXT COMPU  
LINK, “MENU” appears on the display.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
DGTL AUTO  
DVD MULTI  
PRO LOGIC  
TUNED STEREO  
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ANALOG  
DSP 3D–PHONIC MIDNIGHT MODE  
HEADPHONE DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT ONETOUCH OPERATION  
AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR LFE  
LINEAR PCM  
DIGITAL  
Pressing CONTROL or CATV/DBS  
LS  
S
RS  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
SB  
CONTROL before you operate an audio or  
video equipment connected to the receiver,  
the remote control operation mode selected  
appears on the display (see pages 51 and 54).  
SPEAKERS  
1
2
SLEEP VOLUME  
Ex.: When you  
press CATV/  
DBS CONTROL.  
DVD MULTI  
Select the DVD player for viewing the digital  
video disc using the analog discrete output  
mode (5.1-channel reproduction).  
To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback, see  
page 37.  
Turning On the Power  
On the front panel:  
DVD  
Select the DVD player.  
VCR 1  
Select the video component connected to the  
VCR 1 jacks.  
Select the video component connected to the  
VCR 2 jacks.  
Select the video component connected to the  
VIDEO jacks.  
STANDBY  
Press STANDBY/ON  
.
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of  
the current source and Surround/DSP mode  
appear on the display.  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
STANDBY/ON  
Current source name and Surround/DSP mode appear  
TV (SOUND)/DBS Select TV sounds (or the DBS tuner).  
PHONO *  
CD *  
CDR *  
Select the turntable.  
Select the CD player.  
Select the CD recorder.  
L
R
ANALOG  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
TAPE/MD *  
USB (AUDIO)  
Select the cassette deck (or the MD recorder).  
Select the personal computer (PC) connected  
to the USB terminal.  
Current volume level appears  
FM/AM *  
Select an FM or AM broadcast.  
• Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
To turn off the power (into standby mode),  
press STANDBY/ON again.  
The STANDBY lamp lights up.  
STANDBY  
STANDBY/ON  
From the remote control:  
Notes:  
AUDIO  
Press AUDIO  
.
• When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks) and a  
DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source  
names shown on the display. For details, see page 17.  
• When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote  
control marked with an asterisk (*), the receiver automatically turns  
on.  
The STANDBY lamp on the front panel goes off.  
The name of the current source and Surround/DSP  
mode appear on the display.  
To turn off the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO  
again. The STANDBY lamp on the front panel lights up.  
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From the remote control:  
Changing the source name  
When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks  
or a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel,  
change the source name which will be shown on the display.  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR 1  
DVD MULTI  
CD  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
VIDEO  
CDR  
VCR 2  
TAPE/MD  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Note:  
When changing the source name from “TAPE” to “MD”:  
1. Press TAPE/MD (SOURCE NAME).  
TAPE / MD  
Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected  
source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.  
Make sure TAPEappears on the display.  
SOURCE NAME  
2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME  
Speaker and signal indicators on the display  
(TAPE/MD) until “ASSGN. MD”  
appears on the display.  
By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which  
speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this  
receiver from the source.  
L
R
ANALOG  
Speaker indicators (white)  
Signal indicators (red)  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
L
C
R
L
C
R
When changing the source name from “TV” to “DBS”:  
1. Press TV SOUND/DBS (SOURCE  
SUBWFR LFE  
SUBWFR LFE  
TV SOUND/DBS  
LS  
S
RS  
S
LS  
RS  
NAME).  
SOURCE NAME  
Make sure TVappears on the display.  
SB  
SB  
2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TV  
SOUND/DBS) until “ASSGN. DBS”  
appears on the display.  
Surround back speaker  
indicators *  
The speaker indicators light up:  
When the corresponding speakers are set to LARGEor  
SMALL(see 1 Setting the Speakerson page 22) and are also  
required for the Surround/DSP mode currently selected.  
L
R
ANALOG  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
*
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker quantity  
(see page 22), the center surround back speaker indicator lights up.  
If you have selected 2SPK,the left and right surround back  
speaker indicators light up.  
To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV,” repeat the same  
procedure abovepress and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/MD) to  
select TAPE,or press and hold SOURCE NAME (TV SOUND/  
DBS) to select TV.”  
SUBWFR  
When SUBWOOFERis set to YES,”  
1 Setting the Speakerson page 22.)  
lights up. (See  
The signal indicators light up to indicate the incoming signals.  
Note:  
L
: When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left  
channel signal comes in.  
Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected  
components. However, there may be some inconvenience.  
– “TAPEor TVwill appear on the display when you select the MD  
recorder or DBS tuner.  
You cannot use the digital input (see page 19) for the MD recorder.  
You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page  
43) to operate the MD recorder.  
When analog input is selected: Always lights up.  
: When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right  
channel signal comes in.  
When analog input is selected: Always lights up.  
: Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.  
R
C
LFE : Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.  
LS : Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in.  
RS : Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes in.  
Selecting different sources for picture and  
sound  
You can watch picture from a video component while listening to  
sound from another component.  
S
: When the monaural rear channel signal or 2 channel Dolby  
Surround encoded signal comes in.  
SB : Lights up when the surround back channel signal comes in.  
Note:  
Press one of the audio source selecting buttons— PHONO,  
CD, CDR, TAPE/MD, USB (AUDIO), FM/AM—while  
viewing the picture from a video component such as the  
VCR or DVD player, etc.  
When DVD MULTIis selected as the source, L,” “C,” “R,” “LFE,” “LS”  
and RSlight up.  
The lamp on the front panel button for the selected source lights up.  
On the front panel:  
DVD MULTI  
TV SOUND/DBS  
DVD  
VCR 1  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
SOURCE NAME  
FM / AM  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE / MD  
USB AUDIO  
SOURCE NAME  
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To use neither sets of the speakers, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1  
and SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 so that the SPEAKERS 1 and  
SPEAKERS 2 indicators disappear from the display.  
The HEADPHONE indicator lights up and HEADPHONE”  
appears on the display.  
Adjusting the Volume  
On the front panel:  
MASTER VOLUME  
To increase the volume, turn MASTER  
VOLUME clockwise.  
To decrease the volume, turn it  
counterclockwise.  
Activating the speakers turns on the Surround and DSP modes  
previously selected.  
Listening Only with Headphones  
From the remote control:  
You can listen with the headphones without deactivating both pairs  
of speakers by connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack  
on the front panel. If you want to use a pair of headphones without  
outputting sounds from the front speakers, you must turn off both  
pairs of the front speakers as mentioned above.  
To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.  
To decrease the volume, press VOLUME .  
+
VOLUME  
CAUTION:  
HEADPHONE mode  
When using the headphones, the following signals are output  
regardless of your speaker setting:  
For 2 channel software, the front left and right channel signals  
are output directly from the headphones.  
For multi-channel software, the front left and right, center, and  
surround channel signals are down-mixed and then output  
from the headphones.  
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any sources. If  
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy  
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.  
Notes:  
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of 0(minimum)  
to 70(maximum).  
If you set One Touch Operation to ON(see page 26), you do not  
have to adjust the volume level each time you change the source. It  
is automatically set to the stored level.  
If a DSP mode is activated, you can enjoy the DSP effects.  
3D H.PHONEappears on the display and the DSP indicator  
lights up on the display. (See page 34.)  
Note:  
Selecting the Front Speakers  
In the following cases, the speakers connected to the FRONT  
SPEAKERS 2 terminals are deactivated even if both pairs of the front  
speakers are activated.  
If you select DVD MULTIas the source.  
If you select any of the Surround/DSP modes which activates the  
center and/or surround speaker(s).  
IMPORTANT:  
You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only  
when the SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is  
set to the HIGHposition and when signals are sent only to front  
speakers. Otherwise, activating one pair of the speakers deactivates  
the other.  
CAUTION:  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Be sure to turn down the volume:  
When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can  
select which to use.  
Before connecting or putting on headphones, as its high volume can  
damage both the headphones and your hearing.  
Before turning on speakers again, as its high volume may output  
from the speakers.  
To use the speakers connected to the  
FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, press  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 so that the  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF  
1
SPEAKERS 1 indicator lights up on the  
display. Make sure that the SPEAKERS 2  
indicator is not lit on the display.  
2
To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2  
terminals, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 so that SPEAKERS 2  
indicator lights up on the display. Make sure that the SPEAKERS 1  
indicator is not lit on the display.  
To use both sets of the speakers, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 so that the SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2  
indicators light up on the display.  
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DGTL AUTO: Select this for the digital input mode. The  
receiver automatically detects the incoming  
signals.  
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input  
Mode  
The DGTL AUTO indicator lights up on the  
display, and the digital signal format indicators  
for the detected signals also light up.  
When you have connected digital source components using the  
digital terminals (see page 13), you need to change the input mode  
for these components to the appropriate digital input mode  
correctlyDGTL AUTO, DGTL DTS, or DGTL D.D.  
ANALOG:  
Select this for the analog input mode.  
The ANALOG indicator lights up.  
Before you start, remember...  
The digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting should be  
correctly done for the sources you want to select the digital input  
mode for (see 6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN)  
Terminalson page 25). Without setting this digital input terminal  
correctly, you cannot change the input mode from analog input to  
digital input even if you follow the procedure below.  
When selecting DGTL AUTO,the following indicators  
showing detected signals light up on the display.  
: Lights up when Linear PCM signals come  
in.  
LINEAR PCM  
LINEAR PCM  
: Lights up when the digital signals are not  
recognized.  
1. Press one of the source selecting buttonsDVD, TV  
(SOUND)/DBS, CD, CDR, or TAPE/MDfor which you  
DIGITAL : Lights up when Dolby Digital or Dolby  
Digital EX signals come in.  
want to change the input mode.  
The lamp on the front panel button for the selected source lights  
up.  
: Lights up when DTS Surround or DTS-ES  
signals come in.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
TV SOUND/DBS  
VCR 1  
When playing a software encoded with the Dolby Digital or DTS  
Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur:  
Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.  
Noise comes out while chapters or tracks are being searched for or  
skipped over.  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR 1  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
CD  
CDR  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
SOURCE NAME  
FM / AM  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE / MD  
USB AUDIO  
VCR 2  
TAPE/MD  
SOURCE NAME  
1. Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT) or  
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT on the remote control.  
• “DGTL AUTOappears on the display.  
On the front panel  
Note:  
From the remote control  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or DOWN on the front panel to  
select DGTL D.Dor DGTL DTSwhile DGTL AUTO”  
still remains on the display.  
Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as  
follows:  
If TAPEhas been assigned as the source name to the TAPE/MD  
button when using an MD recorder, it does not work in this step.  
To change the source name, see Changing the source nameon  
page 17.  
DGTL AUTO  
L
R
2. Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT)or  
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT on the remote control—  
briefly to change the input mode.  
DIGITAL  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
INPUT  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
INPUT  
DGTL AUTO  
DGTL D.D  
(Digital)  
(Digital Dolby Digital)  
INPUT ATT  
DGTL DTS  
(Digital)  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
When selecting DGTL D.Dor DGTL DTS,the following  
indicators showing detected signals light up on the display.  
Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as  
follows:  
DGTL  
When selecting DGTL D.D”  
: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals  
: Always lights up.  
DGTL AUTO  
L
R
DIGITAL  
come in.  
DIGITAL  
The frame flashes when Dolby Digital  
signals are not recognized.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
When selecting DGTL DTS”  
: Lights up when DTS Digital Surround  
DGTL AUTO  
ANALOG  
signals come in.  
(Digital)  
The frame flashes when DTS Digital  
Surround signals are not recognized.  
Note:  
When you turn off the power or select another source, DGTL D.D”  
and DGTL DTSsettings are canceled and the digital input mode is  
automatically reset to DGTL AUTO.”  
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When the shut-off time comes:  
The receiver turns off automatically.  
Muting the Sound  
From the remote control ONLY:  
To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time:  
Press SLEEP once.  
The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes.  
To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.  
Press MUTING to mute the sound through  
all speakers and headphones connected.  
MUTINGappears on the display and the volume  
turns off (the volume level indicator goes off).  
MUTING  
To cancel the Sleep Timer:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP 0minappears on the display.  
(The SLEEP indicator goes off.)  
L
R
ANALOG  
Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.  
SPEAKERS  
1
Recording a source  
For analog-to-analog recording  
The volume level  
indicator goes off.  
Ex.: When the source is DVD.”  
You can record any analog source through the receiver to—  
the cassette deck (or MD recorder) connected to the TAPE/MD  
jacks,  
the VCRs connected to the VCR 1 and VCR 2 jacks, and  
the CD recorder connected to the CDR jacks  
at the same time.  
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.  
Turning MASTER VOLUME on the front panel or pressing  
VOLUME +/on the remote control also restores the sound.  
Changing the Display Brightness  
You can dim the display.  
For digital-to-digital recording  
You can record the currently selected digital input source  
through the receiver to a digital recording device connected to  
the DIGITAL OUT terminal.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
DIMMER  
Press DIMMER.  
Each time you press the button, the display dims  
Notes:  
Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog recordings are not  
possible.  
and brightens alternately.  
The output volume level, Midnight Mode (see page 24), Bass  
Boost (see page 31), digital equalization (see page 39),  
Surround modes and DSP modes (see pages 32 to 36) cannot  
affect the recording.  
The test tone signal (see pages 40 and 41) does not come out  
through the DIGITAL OUT terminal.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music.  
Basic adjustment auto memory  
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source—  
when you turn off the power,  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and  
SLEEP  
when you change the source, and  
when you assign the source name (see page 19).  
the shut-off time changes in 10 minutes intervals:  
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the  
newly selected source are automatically recalled.  
The following can be stored for each source:  
Analog/digital input mode (see page 19)  
Input attenuator mode (see page 30)  
L
R
ANALOG  
SPEAKERS  
1
SLEEP VOLUME  
Analog Direct (see page 30)  
Speaker channel output levels (see pages 40 and 41)  
Digital equalization pattern (see page 39)  
Sound parameters (see page 42)  
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
(Canceled)  
Surround and DSP mode selection (see pages 35 and 36)  
Bass Boost setting (see page 31)  
0
Ex.: When the source is DVD.”  
Notes:  
If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for  
each band.  
If you want to memorize the volume level with the above  
settings, set ONE TOUCH (OPR)to ON(see page 26).  
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Basic Settings  
Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make  
operations easier.  
• When performing the basic settings, it is recommended to use the remote control so that you can show the  
on-screen display on the TV.  
• When using the buttons on the front panel, you can perform the same settings. (The following on-screen display  
cannot be shown if you use the buttons on the front panel.)  
• The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for about 1 minute.  
Basic Procedure  
Ex. When setting the subwoofer information  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control):  
On the front panel:  
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.  
1. Press MENU.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
The MENU screen appears on  
the TV.  
PAUSE  
SET  
SETTING  
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until  
DOWN – TUNING – UP  
“SUB WOOFER” appears on the  
display.  
CONTROL  
STOP  
On-screen operating  
buttons  
Each time you press the button, the setting items  
change as follows.  
• For details about each setting item (1 to 9), see pages 22 to  
26.  
L
R
ANALOG  
2. Press 5 or to move  
press 2 or 3.  
to SETTING,then  
SETTING 1 menu showing setting items appears on the TV.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
The item pointed by  
is also shown on the display on the  
unit.  
FRONT SPK:LARGE (1)  
SURR SPK:SMALL (1)  
SBACK OUT:2SPK (1)  
EX/ES:AUTO (2)  
SUB WOOFER:NO (1)  
CNTR SPK:SMALL (1)  
SBACK SPK:SMALL (1)  
SURR CH:SURR (1)  
DIST UNIT:meter (3)  
CNTR DIST:3.0m (3)  
SBACK DIST:3.0m (3)  
LFE ATT:0dB (4)  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to SUBWOOFER.”  
To go to the next screen, press continuously.  
To go back to the previous screen, press 5 continuously.  
FRONT DIST:3.0m (3)  
SURR DIST:3.0m (3)  
CROSS OVER:100Hz (4)  
MID NIGHT:OFF (5)  
2:CD 3:TV 4:CDR (6)  
VIDEO DBS:S/C (7)  
FL DISP:TEXT (9)  
3
1
2
4
5
DGTL COAX 1:DVD (6)  
VIDEO DVD:S/C (7)  
ONE TOUCH:OFF (8)  
(Back to the beginning)  
SETTING 1 menu  
SETTING 2 menu  
6
7
8
9
CONTROL  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or  
DOWN to select a setting you  
DOWN  
UP  
SETTING 3 menu  
want to use.  
In this example, the subwoofer information is  
set to “YES” to output bass sound through the  
subwoofer.  
For details about each setting item (1 to 9), see pages 22 to 26.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select  
L
R
ANALOG  
a setting you want to  
use.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
In this example, the  
subwoofer information is set  
to YESto output bass  
sound through the  
subwoofer.  
NOTICE—  
Items shown on the on-screen display and on the front  
panel display in this section are initial values when shipped  
from the factory.  
Some of the items cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted  
according to currently selected settings. (For details, see  
the respective explanation.)  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
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7 Surround back speakers quantityS BACK (SBACK)  
1 Setting the Speakers  
OUT  
To obtain the best possible surround sound from the Surround and  
DSP modes, you have to register the setting about the speaker  
arrangement after all connections are completed.  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
7 Subwoofer settingSUBWOOFER  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
Select the surround back speakers quantity.  
2SPK  
1SPK  
: Select this to use 2 surround back speakers.  
: Select this to use 1 surround back speaker.  
Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.  
Notes:  
YES  
NO  
: Select this when a subwoofer is connected.  
: Select this when no subwoofer is used.  
If you have selected NONEfor the surround back speakers  
(see the left), this setting cannot be available.  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker  
quantity, connect the surround back speaker to the PRE OUT  
SURR BACK L (left) jack.  
Note:  
If you have selected NOfor the subwoofer, you cannot use  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF on the front panel.  
7 Selecting surround speakers to useSURR CH  
7 Sizes for front speakers, center speaker, surround  
speakers, and surround back speakers–—FRONT  
SPK, CENTER (CNTR) SPK, SURR SPK, S BACK  
(SBACK) SPK  
(OUT)  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
Select the surround speakers to activate when playing back 5.1-  
multi-channel software.  
SURR  
: Select this to use only the left and right  
surround speakers.  
SBACK  
: Select this to use only the surround back  
speakers.  
Select the sizes for each connected speaker.  
SURR+SBK : Select this to use both the surround speakers  
LARGE : Select this when the speaker size is relatively large.  
SMALL : Select this when the speaker size is relatively small.  
(S+SBK)  
and surround back speakers.  
Notes:  
NONE : Select this when you have not connected a speaker.  
(Not selectable for the front speakers)  
If you have selected NONEfor the surround back speakers  
(see the left), this setting is skipped.  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker  
quantity, this setting is skipped. The surround channelssignals  
are output through the surround speakers.  
This setting is ignored when performing 6.1-channel  
reproduction.  
Notes:  
Keep the following comments in mind as reference when  
adjusting.  
If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is  
larger than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select LARGE,and if it is  
smaller than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select SMALL.”  
If you have selected NOfor the subwoofer setting, you can  
only select LARGEfor the front speakers.  
If you have selected SMALLfor the front speakers, you  
cannot select LARGEfor the center, surround, and surround  
back speakers.  
If you have selected SMALLfor the surround speakers, you  
cannot select LARGEfor the surround back speakers.  
If you have selected NONEfor the surround speakers, the  
surround back speakers are fixed to NONE.”  
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2 Selecting Channel Numbers to Reproduce  
Multi-channel Digital SoftwareEX/ES  
3 Setting the Speaker Distance  
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is another  
important element to obtain the best possible sound of the Surround  
and DSP modes. You need to set the distance from your listening  
point to the speakers.  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
By referring to the speaker distance setting, this unit automatically  
sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds  
through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.  
7 Measuring unitUNIT  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
You can select 5.1-channel reproduction or 6.1-channel reproduction  
when playing back multi-channel (more than 5.1-channel) digital  
software with setting the surround back speakers to LARGEor  
SMALL(see page 22). AUTOis initial setting.  
AUTO : Select this to reproduce signals originally recorded as  
marked on the software such as  
When playing back Dolby Digital EX software (bearing  
the mark ,) DOLBY D EX (Dolby Digital EX)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software,  
DOLBY D (Dolby Digital)activates without using the  
surround back speaker(s).  
or  
.
Select which unit you use.  
meter : Select this to set the distance in meters.  
feet : Select this to set the distance in feet.  
7 Speaker distanceFRONT DIST, CENTER (CNTR)  
When playing back DTS-ES Discrete software (bearing  
DIST, SURR DIST, S BACK (SBACK) DIST  
the mark  
,) ES DSCRETE (DTS-ES Discrete)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back DTS-ES Matrix software (bearing the  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
mark  
,) ES MATRIX (DTS-ES Matrix)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel  
software, DTS (DTS Digital Surround)activates  
without using the surround back speaker(s).  
ON  
: Select this to activate 6.1-channel reproduction using the  
surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back Dolby Digital EX software (bearing  
the mark  
,) DOLBY D EX (Dolby Digital EX)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software,  
DOLBY D EX (Dolby Digital EX)activates using the  
surround back speaker(s). Surround back channels are  
reproduced using digital matrix processing.  
Set the distance from the listening point within the range of  
0.3 m (1 ft) to 9.0 m (30 ft), in 0.3 m (1 ft) intervals.  
Notes:  
When playing back DTS-ES Discrete software (bearing  
You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have  
selected NONE(see page 22).  
This setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.  
the mark  
,) ES DSCRETE (DTS-ES Discrete)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back DTS-ES Matrix software (bearing the  
mark  
,) ES MATRIX (DTS-ES Matrix)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel  
software, DTS NEO:6activates using the surround  
back speaker(s). Surround back channels are reproduced  
using digital matrix processing.  
C
L
R
3.3 m  
(11 ft)  
3.0 m  
(10 ft)  
2.7 m  
30˚  
30˚  
90˚  
90˚  
(9 ft)  
OFF : Select this to activate 5.1-channel reproduction without  
using the surround back speaker(s).  
2.4 m  
(8 ft)  
2.1 m  
(7 ft)  
When playing back Dolby Digital EX software (bearing  
LS  
RS  
the mark  
) or DTS-ES software (bearing the mark  
,) the surround back signals are output from the  
surround speakers mixed with the surround signals.  
When playing back Dolby Digital or DTS Digital  
Surround 5.1-channel software, conventional DOLBY D  
(Dolby Digital)or DTS (DTS Digital Surround)”  
activates.  
60˚  
60˚  
LSB  
RSB  
Note:  
If you have selected NONEfor the surround back speakers (see  
page 22), you cannot select this setting. The 6.1-channel and 5.1-  
channel software are played back as OFFis selected.  
EX. In the above case, set the speaker distance as follows:  
FRONT DIST  
:
:
:
:
3.0 m or 10 ft  
3.0 m or 10 ft  
2.7 m or 9 ft  
2.4 m or 8 ft  
CENTER (CNTR) DIST  
SURR DIST  
S BACK (SBACK) DIST  
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4 Setting the Bass Sounds  
5 Setting the Dynamic RangeMID NIGHT  
You can adjust subwoofer and bass sounds precisely according to  
your preference.  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
7 Crossover frequencyCROSSOVER  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight Mode.  
Select one of the following:  
1
2
: Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range. The  
MIDNIGHT MODE indicator lights up on the display.  
When you use a subwoofer, you can select the cutoff frequency  
for the small speakers used.  
: Select this when you want to apply the compression effect  
(useful at midnight). The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator  
lights up on the display.  
Select one of the crossover frequency levels from 80Hz,”  
100Hz,” “120Hzand 150Hzaccording to the size of the  
small speaker connected.  
OFF : Select this when you want to enjoy surround with its full  
dynamic range (no effect applied). The MIDNIGHT MODE  
indicator goes off from the display.  
80Hz  
: Select this frequency when the cone speaker unit  
built in the speaker is about 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).  
100Hz : Select this frequency when the cone speaker unit  
built in the speaker is about 10 cm (3 15/16 inches).  
Notes:  
If Analog Direct is in use, Midnight Mode is temporarily canceled.  
Midnight Mode is not valid for DVD MULTI playback mode even  
though the setting is adjustable.  
120Hz : Select this frequency when the cone speaker unit  
built in the speaker is about 8 cm (3 3/16 inches).  
150Hz : Select this frequency when the cone speaker unit  
built in the speaker is about 6 cm (2 3/8 inches).  
Notes:  
.If you have selected LARGEfor all activated speakers (see  
page 22), this function is fixed to OFF.”  
Crossover frequency is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback,  
All Channel Stereo and 3D HEADPHONE mode.  
7 Low frequency effect attenuatorLFE ATT  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software  
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Surround, set the LFE level  
to eliminate distortion.  
Select one of the following:  
0dB  
: Normally select this.  
10dB : Select this when the bass sound is distorted.  
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When “DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)” is set to “CD”  
6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN)  
Terminals  
2: DVD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR  
2: DVD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: MD**  
2: DVD 3: MD** 4: CDR  
2: MD** 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR  
(back to the beginning)  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
* If you have changed the source name from TVto DBS,”  
DBSappears (see page 17).  
** If you want to connect an MD recorder to the digital input  
terminal, change the source name to MDfrom TAPE(see  
page 17).  
When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register which  
components you have connected to the digital input terminals.  
Note:  
When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been  
set for use with the digital inputs for the following components:  
DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player  
7 Digital coaxial terminalDIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)  
Set the component connected to the digital coaxial terminal  
DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player  
(DIGITAL IN 1)DVD, MD**, CDR, TV (or DBS*) or CD.  
DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner  
DIGITAL 4 (optical): For CD recorder  
* If you have changed the source name from TVto DBS,”  
DBSappears (see page 17).  
** If you want to connect an MD recorder to the digital input  
terminal, change the source name to MDfrom TAPE(see  
page 17).  
7 Setting the Component Video Input  
When you use the component video inputs for the DVD player and/  
or DBS tuner, you have to register the type of input jacks.  
Without setting this correctly, you cannot view the correct input on  
the TV.  
7 Digital optical terminalsDIGITAL 2, DIGITAL 3 and  
DIGITAL 4  
Set the components connected to the digital optical terminals  
(DIGITAL IN 2 4).  
Each time you press 2 or 3 on the remote control or  
CONTROL UP 5 or DOWN on the front panel, the digital  
component names change as follows:  
7 For the DVD playerVIDEO DVD  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
When DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)is set to DVD”  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS* ) 4: CDR  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: MD**  
2: CD 3: MD** 4: CDR  
2: MD** 3: TV (or DBS* ) 4: CDR  
(back to the beginning)  
Select one of the following:  
COMPONENT : Select this when connecting the DVD  
(COMPNT)  
player to the component video input jacks.  
When DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)is set to MD**  
S/C  
: Select this when connecting the DVD  
player to the composite video or S-video  
input jacks.  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: DVD  
2: CD 3: DVD 4: CDR  
2: DVD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR  
(back to the beginning)  
7 For the DBS tunerVIDEO DBS  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
When DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)is set to CDR”  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: DVD  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: MD**  
2: CD 3: MD** 4: DVD  
2: MD** 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: DVD  
(back to the beginning)  
Select one of the following:  
When DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)is set to TVor  
DBS*  
COMPONENT : Select this when connecting the DBS  
(COMPNT)  
tuner to the component video input jacks.  
2: CD 3: DVD 4: CDR 2: CD 3: DVD 4: MD**  
2: CD 3: MD** 4: CDR 2: MD** 3: DVD 4: CDR “  
(back to the beginning)  
S/C  
: Select this when connecting the DBS tuner  
to the composite video or S-video input  
jacks.  
Note:  
If you have not selected appropriate video input jacks, the AV  
COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly.  
(See page 49.)  
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8 Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source 9 Showing the Text Information on the Display  
ONE TOUCH OPR (ONE TOUCH)  
FL DISPLAY (DISP)  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
This unit memorizes some settings separately for each sourceOne  
Touch Operation (see page 20).  
In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with the  
other memorized settings.  
When you have connected an MD recorder or CD player equipped  
with TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 44),  
you can show the text information such as disc title or track title on  
the display of this receiver.  
Select one of the following:  
Select one of the following:  
NORMAL  
(NORM)  
: Source name and Surround/DSP mode appear  
during play.  
ON  
: Select this to store the volume level separately for each  
source. (The ONE TOUCH OPERATION indicator  
lights up on the display.)  
TEXT  
:Text information appears during play.  
This receiver memorizes the volume level—  
when you change the source and  
Note:  
when you change the source name.  
Though you have selected TEXT,the source name and  
Surround/DSP mode will appear while playing a disc that has no text  
information.  
OFF  
: Select this not to store the volume level.  
To recall the volume level  
With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION indicator lit, the volume level  
for the currently selected source is recalled when the source is  
selected.  
To cancel the One Touch Operation  
Set One Touch Operation to OFFso that the ONE TOUCH  
OPERATION indicator goes off.  
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Receiving Radio Broadcasts  
You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.  
Tuning into Stations Manually  
Using Preset Tuning  
On the front panel:  
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.  
FM/AM  
1. Press FM/AM to select the band  
(FM or AM).  
To store the preset stations  
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 2 again.  
The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button  
lights up. The last received station of the  
selected band is tuned in.  
• Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
On the front panel ONLY:  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
1. Tune in the station you want to preset (see  
“Tuning into Stations Manually” on the left).  
If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,  
select the FM reception mode you want. See Selecting the  
FM Reception Modeon page 28.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
2. Press FM/AM TUNING 5 or ∞  
FM/AM TUNING  
until you find the frequency you  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
want.  
• Pressing FM/AM TUNING 5 increases  
the frequency.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
• Pressing FM/AM TUNING decreases  
the frequency.  
MEMORY  
2. Press MEMORY.  
From the remote control:  
FM / AM  
1. Press FM/AM to select the band  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
(FM or AM).  
The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button  
lights up. The last received station of the  
selected band is tuned in.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
• Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
The channel number position starts flashing on the display for  
about 10 seconds.  
FM/AM PRESET  
3. Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or to  
2. Press TUNING UP 3 or  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN TUNING UP  
select a channel number while the  
channel number position is  
flashing.  
TUNING DOWN 2 until  
you find the frequency you  
want.  
TUNED STEREO  
• Pressing TUNING UP 3 increases the  
L
R
ANALOG  
frequency.  
• Pressing TUNING DOWN 2 decreases the  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
frequency.  
Notes:  
MEMORY  
4. Press MEMORY again while the  
selected channel number is  
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED  
indicator lights up on the display.  
• When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator  
also lights up.  
flashing on the display.  
The selected channel number stops flashing.  
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.  
• When you hold and then release the button in step 2, the frequency  
keeps changing until a station is tuned in.  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations  
you want.  
To erase a stored preset station  
Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored  
one.  
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To tune in a preset station  
On the front panel:  
Selecting the FM Reception Mode  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can  
change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.  
You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station (see  
page 27).  
FM/AM  
1. Press FM/AM to select the band  
(FM or AM).  
The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button lights  
up. The last received station of the selected band is  
tuned in.  
While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.  
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates  
between FM AUTOMUTINGand FM MODE MONO.”  
Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
FM/AM PRESET  
2. Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞  
FM MODE  
SBACKL  
until you find the channel you  
0
want.  
FM MODE  
Pressing FM/AM PRESET 5 increases the  
number.  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
Pressing FM/AM PRESET decreases the  
number.  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
From the remote control:  
AUTO MUTING  
VOLUME  
FM / AM  
1. Press FM/AM to select the band  
SPEAKERS  
1
(FM or AM).  
The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button lights  
up. The last received station of the selected band is  
tuned in.  
Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
TUNED  
L
R
ANALOG  
BASS  
2. Press the 10 keys to select a  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
TEST  
2
3
preset channel number.  
For channel number 5, press 5.  
For channel number 15, press +10  
then 5.  
For channel number 20, press +10  
then 10.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
MENU  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ENTER  
4
5
6
SURRL  
SURRR  
7/P  
8
9
FM AUTOMUTING: Normally select this.  
When a program is broadcasted in  
DIGITALEQ SBACKL  
SBACKR  
10  
RETURN  
0
+10  
+
100  
FM MODE  
stereo, you will hear stereo sound;  
when in monaural, you will hear  
monaural sounds. This mode is also  
useful to suppress static noise between  
stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator  
lights up on the display. (Initial setting)  
For channel number 30, press +10, +10,  
then 10.  
Note:  
When you use the 10 keys on the remote control, be sure that they  
are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 51.)  
FM MODE MONO: Select this to improve the reception (but  
stereo effect will be lost).  
In this mode, you will hear noise while  
tuning into the stations. The AUTO  
MUTING indicator goes off from the  
display. (The STEREO indicator also  
goes off.)  
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7 Storing the preset stations  
Operating the Tuner Using the On-Screen  
Display  
1. Press MENU.  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
You can also operate the tuner using the on-screen display.  
The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for  
about 1 minute.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to TUNER  
CONTROL,then press 2 or 3.  
The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.  
7 Operating the tuner  
3. Tune into a station you want to store on the  
TUNER CONTROL menu, referring to  
Operating the tuner.  
1. Press MENU.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
The MENU screen appears on  
the TV.  
4. Press 5 or to move  
to PRESET  
PAUSE  
SET  
MEMORY,then press 2 or 3.  
moves to PRESET CHand the channel number starts  
DOWN TUNING UP  
flashing.  
CONTROL  
STOP  
On-screen operating  
buttons  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to TUNER  
CONTROL,then press 2 or 3.  
The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.  
5. Press 2 or 3 to select a channel number you  
want.  
6. Press SET to store the setting.  
The selected channel number stops flashing.  
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until you store all the stations  
you want.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to an item you want to  
8. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
set or adjust.  
On the TUNER CONTROL menu, you can do the following:  
BAND:  
Select the band.  
PRESET CH:  
FREQUENCY:  
FM MODE:  
Select a preset channel station.  
Tune in a station manually.  
Select the FM reception mode.*  
See Storing the preset stationson  
the right.  
PRESET MEMORY:  
Note:  
* FM MODEis not displayed when an AM station is selected.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select an item you want to use.  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
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Setting Sound  
You can select the following sound settings to your preference according to your listening conditions or sources.  
• Items shown in this section are the initial values when shipped from the factory.  
• The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for about 1 minute.  
Attenuating the Input Signal  
Turning Analog Direct On and Off  
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sounds  
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input  
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.  
You can enjoy the sound closer to the original source by overriding  
the sound adjustments such as speaker output level adjustments (see  
page 40), Equalization pattern (see page 39), Surround and DSP  
modes (see pages 32 to 36), Bass Boost (see page 31) and Midnight  
Mode (see page 24). You can only adjust the volume level while  
Analog Direct is in use.  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
On the front panel:  
• Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
INPUT  
Press and hold INPUT ATT (INPUT  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
ANALOG/DIGITAL) so that the  
INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the  
display.  
Each time you press and hold the button, the  
input attenuator mode turns on (ATT ON) or  
off (NORMAL).  
Press ANALOG DIRECT to turn on Analog Direct.  
The ANALOG DIRECT lamp on the front panel button lights up.  
• Each time you press the button, Analog Direct turns on and off.  
– When Analog Direct turns on, “A. DIRECT” appears on the  
display.  
INPUT ATT  
ANALOG DIRECT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Press MENU.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
The MENU screen appears on  
the TV.  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
PAUSE  
SET  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Press MENU.  
DOWN TUNING UP  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
CONTROL  
STOP  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to “SOUND  
On-screen operating  
buttons  
CONTROL,” then 2 or 3.  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SOUND  
3. Press 5 or to move  
DIRECT.”  
to ANALOG  
CONTROL,then 2 or 3.  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to INPUT ATT.”  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select ONor OFF.”  
When Analog Direct is turned on, the ANALOG DIRECT lamp  
on the front panel button lights up.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select ATT ONor  
When Analog Direct turns on, A. DIRECTappears on the  
display.  
NORMAL.”  
When ATT ONis selected, the INPUT ATT indicator lights up  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
on the display.  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
Notes:  
• When digital input mode is in use, Analog Direct is not available.  
Turning on Surround or DSP mode cancels Analog Direct and  
previously selected sound adjustments are recalled.  
• If Analog Direct is in use, Midnight Mode is temporarily canceled  
even though adjustable.  
Notes:  
This function is available when analog input terminals are in use.  
This function is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.  
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Notes:  
Reinforcing the Bass  
This function does not affect the sounds outputting from the  
surround speakers.  
When Analog Direct is in use (see page 30), the Bass Boost  
function is canceled temporarily.  
You can boost the bass level.  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
On the front panel:  
BASS BOOST  
Press BASS BOOST to turn on Bass  
Activating the Subwoofer Sound  
Boost function.  
The BASS BOOST lamp on the front panel button  
lights up.  
Each time you press the button, Bass Boost  
activates (BOOST ON) and deactivates  
(BOOST OFF) alternately.  
You can cancel the subwoofer sound even though you have  
connected a subwoofer and have set SUBWOOFERto YES”  
(see page 22). This is useful when enjoying surround sound at night.  
On the front panel:  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF  
From the remote control:  
Press SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF  
to cancel the subwoofer sound  
output.  
Each time you press the button, the subwoofer sound output is  
deactivated (SUBWFR OFF) and activated (SUBWFR ON)  
alternately.  
SOUND  
1. Press SOUND.  
The 10 keys are activated for sound  
adjustments.  
BASS  
BOOST  
2. Press BASS BOOST to turn on Bass  
Boost function.  
The BASS BOOST lamp on the front panel  
button lights up.  
Each time you press the button, the Bass Boost activates  
(BOOST ON) and deactivates (BOOST OFF) alternately.  
1
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Press MENU.  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SOUND  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
CONTROL,then 2 or 3.  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
1. Press MENU.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
The MENU screen appears on  
the TV.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to SUBWOOFER.”  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN TUNING UP  
CONTROL  
STOP  
On-screen operating  
buttons  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SOUND  
CONTROL,then 2 or 3.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select ONor OFF.”  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to BASS BOOST.”  
Notes:  
If you have selected NOfor the subwoofer (see page 22), you  
cannot use this function.  
When you have selected SMALLfor the front speakers, you  
cannot select OFFfor the subwoofer even if it is set to YES(see  
page 22).  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select ONor OFF.”  
When Bass Boost is turned on, the BASS BOOST lamp on the  
front panel button lights up.  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
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Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes  
This unit activates a variety of Surround modes and DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes. To use Surround and DSP  
modes properly, speakers required for creating each Surround and DSP modes should be activated.  
I Surround Modes  
Reproducing Theater Ambience  
Introducing the Surround Modes  
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to  
reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all  
directions.  
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement  
can be expressed.  
I Dolby Surround  
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 (see below). 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.  
Surround modes built in this receiver can create almost the same  
surround sounds as you can feel in a real movie theater.  
Movie theater  
Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1-channel, this 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, so  
that you can enjoy a realistic surround field in your listening room.  
Best used to reproduce multi-channel movie sound tracks of the  
software encoded with Dolby Digital EX (  
).  
To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital EX, connect the  
source component using the digital terminals on the rear of this  
receiver. (See page 13.)  
Dolby Digital*  
Used to reproduce multi-channel sound tracks of the software  
encoded with Dolby Digital (  
).  
D
I
G
I
T
A
L
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel encoding method (so-called discrete  
5.1-channel digital audio format) records and digitally compresses  
the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left  
surround channel, right surround channel, and LFE channel signals  
(total 6 channels, but LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel,  
therefore, called 5.1-channel).  
Since each channel is completely independent from the other  
channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain a much better  
sound quality with better stereo and surround effects.  
At home  
Center speaker  
Subwoofer  
To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the  
source component using the digital terminals on the rear of this  
receiver. (See page 13.)  
* Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories  
multi-channel (up to 5.1-channel) and 2-channel software. To  
enjoy surround sounds while playing Dolby Digital 2-channel  
software, you can use Dolby Pro Logic II.  
Left front speaker(s)  
Right front speaker(s)  
Dolby Pro Logic II*  
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multi-channel playback  
format to convert all 2-channel software into 5-channel (plus Subwoofer).  
Matrix-based conversion method for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no  
limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables  
stereo surround sound unavailable with conventional Dolby Pro Logic.  
Right surround speaker  
Left surround speaker  
Dolby Pro Logic II can reproduce spacious sound from original  
sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations.  
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modesMovie mode and Music mode:  
Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)suitable for the reproduction  
DOLBY SURROUND  
of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark  
You can enjoy a sound field very close to the one created with  
discrete 5.1-channel sounds.  
.
Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)suitable for the reproduction  
of any 2-channel stereo sources. You can enjoy wide and deep sound  
by using this mode. For this mode, you can make precise  
adjustments to match the sound to your taste.  
Surround back speaker(s)  
When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the  
PRO LOGIC II  
indicator lights up on the display.  
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Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic)*  
DTS Digital Surround**  
Used to reproduce sound tracks of the software encoded with Dolby  
Used to reproduce multi-channel sound tracks of the software  
DOLBY SURROUND  
Surround (  
).  
encoded with DTS Digital Surround (  
).  
Dolby Surround encoding format records the left front channel,  
right front channel, center channel, and surround channel signals  
(total 4 channels) into 2 channels.  
The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this receiver decodes these  
2-channel signals into original 4-channel signalsmatrix-based  
multi-channel reproduction, and allows you to enjoy a realistic  
surround sound in your listening room.  
DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio  
format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.  
Compared to Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround format has a  
lower audio compression ratio which enables it to add breadth and  
depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround  
features natural, solid and clear sound.  
To enjoy the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround,  
connect the source component using the digital terminals on the  
rear of this receiver. (See page 13.)  
When Dolby Pro Logic is activated, the  
PRO LOGIC indicator  
lights up on the display.  
When using Surround mode, the sounds come out of all the  
connected and activated speakers.  
If only the front speakers are connected, JVCs original 3D-  
PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the  
surround effect only through the front speakers) is used.  
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
I DTS Digital Surround  
DTS-ES Extended Surround (DTS-ES)**  
This is another new digital surround encoding format, developed by  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc., that adds the third surround channel—  
surround back channel. (See Dolby Digital EX.)  
DTS ES has two typesDTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1:  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1compatible with DTS-ES Extended  
Surround (DTS-ES), which has discrete 6.1-channel. You can play  
DVD MULTI Playback Mode  
back the software encoded with DTS ES (  
).  
This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for  
reproducing the analog discrete 5.1-channel output mode of the  
DVD player.  
You can adjust the sound reproduced by DVD MULTI playback  
mode while playing back video software such as a DVD using  
the analog discrete 5.1-channel output mode.  
For the connection and the details of the DVD MULTI  
playback mode, see page 37.  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1is designed to add an extra surround channel  
to DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel. By using a matrix encoding/  
decoding method, additional surround backchannel signal is  
encoded (and decoded) in both the left and right surround channel  
signals. You can playback the software encoded with DTS-ES  
(
).  
To enjoy the software encoded with DTS-ES, connect the source  
component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver.  
(See page 13.)  
Note:  
When you select DVD MULTIas the source to play, you cannot  
select any Surround and DSP modes.  
Neo:6**  
Neo:6 is a newly developed conversion method to create  
6-channel (plus subwoofer) from all 2-channel software. Neo:6 has  
two modesNeo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 Music:  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” Pro  
Logic,and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Neo:6 Cinemasuitable for reproduction of matrix-based 2-channel  
software.  
Neo:6 Musicsuitable for reproduction of all 2-channel stereo  
music software.  
** “DTS,DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks  
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Reproduced software and channels for each Surround mode  
Surround  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Surround  
mode  
Playback  
software  
Dolby Digital 2-channel  
Dolby Surround  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel  
2-channel stereo software 2-channel stereo software  
Reproduced  
channels  
6.1-channel  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
DTS-ES  
5.1-channel  
5-channel + (subwoofer)  
4-channel + (subwoofer)  
Surround  
mode  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
NEO:6 CINEMA  
NEO:6 MUSIC  
DTS Digital Surround  
Playback  
software  
DTS-ES  
(with Matrix 6.1-channel  
signals)  
(with Discrete -channel  
6.1  
2-channel stereo software  
6-channel + (subwoofer)  
DTS Digital Surround  
5.1-channel  
signals)  
Reproduced  
channels  
6.1-channel  
6.1-channel  
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I DSP Modes  
DAP modes  
All Channel Stereo mode (ALL STEREO)  
This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the  
connected (and activated) speakers.  
The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. consists of direct sound  
and indirect soundearly 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 (see the diagram below). These indirect sounds are  
the most important elements of the acoustic surround effects.  
The DAP mode can reproduce a realistic sound field by adding these  
indirect sounds.  
All Channel Stereo can be used when the front and surround  
speakers are connected to this receiver without respect to the  
center and/or surround back speakers connection.  
Reflections from  
behind  
Early reflections  
Direct sounds  
Sound reproduced from normal stereo  
You can use the following DAP modes in order to reproduce a more  
acoustic sound field in your listening room.  
HALL 1:  
HALL 2:  
Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a large concert  
hall (where the seating capacity is about 1,000).  
Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a small concert  
hall (where the seating capacity is about 300).  
LIVE CLUB: Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low  
ceiling.  
DANCE CLUB: Gives a throbbing bass beat.  
PAVILION:  
Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a  
high ceiling.  
Sound reproduced from All Channel Stereo mode  
JVC Theater Surround  
In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening  
room, you can use JVC Theater Surround.  
THEATER 1: Reproduces the sound field of a large theater  
(where the seating capacity is about 1,000).  
3D HEADPHONE Mode  
THEATER 2: Reproduces the sound field of a small theater  
(where the seating capacity is about 300).  
This receiver creates acoustic environment through the  
headphones as though using 5 speakers by signal processing  
algorithms3D HEADPHONE mode. The processor combines  
all channels except LFE channel into two encoded channels.  
By turning off both the SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and  
When using DAP mode or JVC Theater Surround, the sounds  
come out of all the connected and activated speakers.  
If only the front speakers are connected or the front and  
center speakers are connected, JVCs original 3D-PHONIC  
processing (which has been developed to create the surround  
effect only through the front speakers) is used.  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 then pressing DSP, 3D HEADPHONE  
mode is activated without respect to the type of software played  
back. You can enjoy more natural sound as though you are  
listening to directly through the conventional stereo headphones.  
The DSP and HEADPHONE indicators also light up.  
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
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Available Surround and DSP Modes According to the Speaker Layouts  
Available Surround and DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver.  
Make sure that you have set the speaker setting correctly (see page 22).  
• To turn on and select Surround and DSP modes, see page 36.  
Speaker layouts  
6 or 7 speakers  
Available SURROUND modes  
Available DSP modes  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D EX*  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D*  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
TV  
Center speaker  
HALL 2  
: DOLBY D EX**  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
ALL STEREO  
DTS-ES software  
: ES DSCRETE*  
ES MATRIX*  
Surround  
speaker  
Surround  
speaker  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS*  
: DTS NEO:6**  
2-channel software  
: PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
PRO LOGIC, NEO:6CINMA  
NEO:6MUSIC  
Surround  
back  
speaker  
Surround  
back  
speaker  
Surround  
back  
speaker*  
* When selecting 1SPKfor the surround  
back speaker setting (see page 22).  
5 speakers  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
TV  
speaker  
Center speaker  
HALL 2  
DTS-ES software  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS  
2-channel software : PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
: DTS  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
ALL STEREO  
PRO LOGIC, NEO:6CINMA  
NEO:6MUSIC  
Surround  
speaker  
Surround  
speaker  
4 speakers  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
TV  
HALL 2  
DTS-ES software  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS  
2-channel software : PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
: DTS  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
ALL STEREO  
PRO LOGIC, NEO:6CINMA  
NEO:6MUSIC  
Surround  
speaker  
Surround  
speaker  
3 speakers  
Front  
speaker  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Front  
speaker  
TV  
Center speaker  
DTS-ES software  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS  
2-channel software : PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
: DTS  
HALL 2  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
PRO LOGIC, NEO:6CINMA  
NEO:6MUSIC  
2 speakers  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
TV  
DTS-ES software  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS  
2-channel software : PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
: DTS  
HALL 2  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
3D H.PHONE  
TV  
Note  
* You can select these modes by setting EX/ESto AUTO(initial setting) when the surround back speakers are set to LARGEor SMALL(see  
pages 22 and 23).  
**You can select these modes by setting EX/ESto ONwhen the surround back speakers are set to LARGEor SMALL(see pages 22 and 23).  
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If Surround mode is canceled while playing back multi-channel  
digital software, all channel signals are mixed and output through  
the front speakers (and subwoofer if you have connected a  
subwoofer and set its setting correctly—“YES).  
Activating the Surround Modes  
Available Surround modes will vary depending on how many  
speakers are used with this receiver.  
You can also adjust digital equalization patterns and  
speaker output levels and some sound parameters.  
See “Adjusting Sound” on pages 38 to 42 for details.  
Make sure that you have set the speaker setting correctly (see  
page 22).  
1. Set the analog or digital input mode for the  
source you like to use and start playing.  
When playing back multi-channel digital software, select the  
digital input mode (see page 19).  
Activating the DSP Modes  
1. Select and play any sound source.  
2. Press SURROUND to activate Surround mode.  
The SURROUND lamp on the front panel button lights up.  
SURROUND  
2. Press DSP to activate DSP mode.  
The last selected DSP mode is activated.  
SURROUND  
The DSP lamp on the front panel button lights up.  
DSP  
DSP  
From the remote control  
On the front panel  
When playing back multi-channel digital software, an  
appropriate Surround mode will be selected according to your  
setting. See 2 Selecting Channel Numbers to Reproduce  
Multi-channel Digital Softwareon page 23 for details.  
When selecting AUTO(initial setting) for EX/ESsetting,  
Surround modes shown on page 35 are activated.  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follow:  
THEATER 1 = THEATER 2 = HALL 1 = HALL 2 =  
LIVE CLUB = DANCE CLUB = PAVILION =  
ALL STEREO* =(Back to the beginning)  
If you are playing back any other softwareanalog, Linear  
PCM, Dolby Digital 2-channelthe last selected Surround  
mode is activated. Each time you press the button, Surround  
mode changes as follow:  
* ALL STEREOcan be selected when the surround speakers  
are set to LARGEor SMALL(see page 22).  
More than 3 speakers*  
To cancel the DSP mode  
PL II MOVIE = PL II MUSIC = PRO LOGIC =  
NEO:6CINMA = NEO:6MUSIC = (Back to the beginning)  
Press SURROUND/DSP OFF on the front panel or SURR/DSP OFF  
on the remote control so that SURR OFFappears on the display.  
DSP and Surround modes are deactivated. The DSP lamp on the  
front panel button goes off.  
2 speakers*  
PL II MOVIE  
PL II MUSIC  
* See also speaker layouts on page 35.  
You can also adjust digital equalization patterns,  
speaker output levels and some sound parameters.  
See “Adjusting Sound” on pages 38 to 42 for details.  
To cancel the Surround mode  
Press SURROUND/DSP OFF on the front panel or SURR/DSP  
OFF on the remote control so that SURR OFFappears on the  
display. Surround and DSP modes are deactivated. The  
Note:  
SURROUND lamp on the front panel button goes off.  
If Analog Direct is turned on when using analog input mode (see  
pages 19 and 30), currently selected Surround and/or DSP mode is  
canceled temporarily.  
SURROUND/DSP  
OFF  
SURR/DSP  
OFF  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
Available Surround and DSP modes for each input signal  
Mode  
Surround  
off (stereo)  
DAP  
modes  
JVC Theater All Channel  
3D  
headphone  
Available Surround mode  
Headphone  
Signals  
Surround  
Stereo  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby D EX  
EX (6.1-channel)  
(5.1-channel)  
(2-channel)  
Dolby D, Dolby D EX*  
PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC, PRO LOGIC,  
NEO:6CINMA, NEO:6MUSIC  
DTS Digital Surround  
(DTS-) ES DSCRETE, DTS  
ES Discrete (6.1-channel)  
ES Matrix (6.1-channel)  
(5.1-channel)  
(DTS-) ES MATRIX, DTS  
DTS, DTS NEO:6*  
Linear PCM  
PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC, PRO LOGIC,  
NEO:6CINMA, NEO:6MUSIC  
Analog  
PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC, PRO LOGIC,  
NEO:6CINMA, NEO:6MUSIC  
* You can select these modes by setting EX/ESto ONwhen the surround back speakers are set to LARGEor SMALL(see pages 22 and 23).  
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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.  
When using DVD MULTI playback mode, connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (Å ).  
DVD player  
B
C
A
G
F
DVD  
D
E
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
SUB  
COMPONENVIDEO  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
DVD  
FRONT  
SURR  
(REAR)  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
PHONO  
OUT  
(REC)  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CD  
VCR1  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
TAPE  
MD  
Å To rear left/right channel audio output  
ı To center channel audio output  
Ç To subwoofer output  
Î To front left/right channel audio output  
To composite video output  
Ï To S-video output  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
VCR2  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
CDR  
MONITOR  
OUT  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Ì To component video output  
2. Select the analog discrete output mode on the  
DVD player, and start playing a DVD.  
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode  
Refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player.  
1. Press DVD MULTI so that DVD MULTI”  
appears on the display.  
The DVD MULTI lamp on the front panel button and the DVD  
MULTI indicator light up.  
You can also adjust digital equalization patterns and  
speaker output levels. See Adjusting Soundon  
pages 38 to 41 for details.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD MULTI  
Test tone does not output through the speakers to adjust the  
speakers output levels when selecting DVD MULTI.  
On the front panel  
Note:  
From the remote control  
Notes:  
When you select DVD MULTIas the source to play, the  
Surround and DSP modes are canceled, and the SURROUND  
and DSP buttons do not work.  
Midnight Mode is not available for DVD MULTI playback mode (see  
page 24).  
When using a pair of headphones, the sounds of front left and right  
channels are output from the headphones.  
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Adjusting Sound  
You can adjust sound parameters to your preference after completing basic setting.  
• When performing the sound adjustments, it is recommended to use the TV screen so that you can show the  
on-screen display on the TV.  
• When using the buttons on the front panel or remote control without using the on-screen display, you can perform  
the same adjustments. (The on-screen display cannot be shown.)  
• The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for about 1 minute.  
Basic Procedure  
You can also adjust the sound without showing menus on the TV. For details, see each explanation that follows.  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Press MENU.  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN – TUNING – UP  
CONTROL  
STOP  
On-screen operating buttons  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press 2 or 3.  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to select DIGITAL EQ (Equalization),” “LEVEL ADJUSTor EFFECT  
ADJUST,then press 2 or 3.  
4. Press 5 or to move  
to an item you want to set.  
DIGITAL EQ (Equalization) menu  
(see page 39)  
SOUND CONTROL menu  
LEVEL ADJUST menu (see page 40)  
EFFECT ADJUST menu (see page 42)  
5. Press 2 or 3 to adjust a sound parameter.  
6. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.  
If Analog Direct is in use, you cannot make any sound adjustments.  
• Above items shown on the on-screen display are initial values when shipped from the factory.  
• Some of the items cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted. (For details, see the respective explanation in this section.)  
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CONTROL  
DOWN UP  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or  
Adjusting the Equalization Patterns  
—DIGITAL EQ  
DOWN repeatedly to adjust the  
frequency level.  
The DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on the  
display.  
The frequency level changes from 8 dB to  
+8 dB in 2 dB steps.  
You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference.  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Show DIGITAL EQ (Equalization) menu (see  
page 38).  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other  
frequency levels.  
To flat the equalization pattern,  
set all the frequency levels to 0dBin step 2. The DIGITAL EQ  
indicator goes off from the display.  
From the remote control:  
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 2 again.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to the frequency you  
want to adjust.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to adjust the frequency level you  
SOUND  
1. Press SOUND.  
want.  
SOUNDappears on the remote control display  
window.  
The DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on the display.  
The frequency level changes from 8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB  
steps.  
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
frequency levels.  
DIGITALEQ  
2. Press DIGITAL EQ (Equalization)  
repeatedly to select the frequency you  
want to adjust.  
10  
RETURN  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
EQappears on the remote control display window.  
Each time you press the button, the frequency with its current  
level changes as follows:  
To flat the equalization pattern,  
set all the frequency levels to 0dBin step 3. The DIGITAL EQ  
indicator goes off from the display.  
EQ 1kHz  
EQ 63Hz  
EQ250Hz  
and its level  
and its level  
and its level  
EQ16kHZ  
EQ 4kHz  
and its level  
and its level  
On the front panel:  
• “0is the initial setting for each frequency.  
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.  
3. Press LEVEL + or repeatedly  
+
to adjust the frequency level.  
The DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on  
the display.  
The frequency level changes from  
8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps.  
DIGITAL
1. Press DIGITAL EQ (Equalization)  
CH/ LEVEL  
EQ  
U  
repeatedly to select the frequency you  
want to adjust.  
Each time you press the button, the frequency  
with its current level changes as follows:  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
frequency levels.  
EQ 1kHz  
EQ 63Hz  
EQ250Hz  
and its level  
and its level  
and its level  
EQ16kHZ  
EQ 4kHz  
To flat the equalization pattern,  
and its level  
and its level  
set all the frequency levels to 0dBin step 3. The DIGITAL EQ  
indicator goes off from the display.  
• “0is the initial setting for each frequency.  
Notes:  
When Analog Direct is in use, the digital equalization patterns  
cannot be adjusted.  
The digital equalization patterns affect the front speaker sounds  
only.  
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Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels  
LEVEL ADJUST  
Adjustment is also possible without outputting the test tone. In this  
case, you can skip steps 2, 3 and 7 below.  
You can adjust the speaker output levels. The test tone can be also  
output from each speaker except subwoofer to check the output level  
balance when using the Surround mode.  
1. Show LEVEL ADJUST menu (see page 38).  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
When using the buttons on the front panel to adjust output level  
for the Surround mode, no test tone is available.  
7 Adjustable speakers  
You can adjust the following speakersoutput levels within the  
range of 10 dB to +10 dB (0 dBis the initial setting):  
SUBWFR  
:
Select this to adjust the subwoofer  
output level.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to TEST TONE.”  
FRONT L (FRNT L) :  
Select this to adjust the left front  
speaker output level.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to select ONto check if you can  
hear the sounds through all the speakers at equal  
level.  
A test tone comes out of the speakers (only if the speakers are  
activated) in the following order:  
CENTER  
:
Select this to adjust the center  
speaker output level.  
FRONT R (FRNT R):  
Select this to adjust the right front  
speaker output level.  
FRONT L (Left front speaker) = CENTER (Center speaker) =  
SURR R  
:
Select this to adjust the right  
surround speaker output level.  
FRONT R (Right front speaker)  
SURR R (Right surround speaker)  
=
=
S BACK R (SBK R) *:  
S BACK R (Right surround back speaker)* =  
S BACK L (Left surround back speaker) or  
Select this to adjust the right  
surround back speaker output level.  
S BACK (Surround back speaker)*  
=
S BACK L (SBK L)  
:
:
Select this to adjust the left surround  
back speaker output level.  
SURR L (Left surround speaker) = (Back to the beginning)  
or S BACK*  
* If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), S BACKappears instead of S BACK Land  
S BACK R.No test tone outputs from the right surround back  
speaker.  
SURR L  
Select this to adjust the left surround  
speaker output level.  
Note:  
4. Press 5 or to move  
to a speaker you want  
* If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), S BACKappears instead of S BACK (SBK) Land  
S BACK (SBK) R.No test tone outputs from the right surround  
back speaker.  
to adjust.  
5. Press 2 or 3 to adjust the speaker output level  
(10 dB to +10 dB).  
If you have selected NOor NONEfor a speaker (see page  
22), the output level for the corresponding speaker cannot be  
adjustable.  
The center and left and right surround speakersoutput levels  
are adjustable for DVD MULTI playback mode, even though  
NONEis selected for the speaker settings.  
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other speakers  
output levels.  
Speaker output levels except that of the subwoofer are not  
adjustable when Analog Direct is in use.  
7. After the adjustment is finished, press 5 or to  
move  
to TEST TONE,then select OFF.”  
8. Press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears  
from the TV.  
Notes:  
If you have selected NOor NONEfor a speaker (see page 22),  
test tone does not come out of the corresponding speaker.  
Subwoofer output level cannot be adjusted when outputting test  
tone. When you adjust the subwoofer output level, select OFFfor  
TEST TONE.”  
Test tone does not output through the speakers when selecting  
DVD MULTI.  
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From the remote control:  
SOUND  
5. Press SOUND again then repeat steps 3  
and 4 to adjust the other speakers  
output levels.  
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 2 again.  
TEST  
6. Press TEST again to stop the test  
tone.  
Adjustment is also possible without outputting the test tone. In this  
case, you can skip steps 2 and 6 below.  
4
MEN
1. Press SOUND.  
SOUND  
Note:  
SOUNDappears on the remote control display  
window.  
If you have selected NOor NONEfor a speaker (see page 22),  
test tone does not come out of the corresponding speaker.  
Subwoofer output level cannot be adjusted when  
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.  
SUBWFR  
outputting test tone. When you adjust the  
6
TEST  
2. Press TEST to check if you can  
hear the sounds through all the  
speakers at equal level.  
subwoofer output level, press SOUND, SUBWFR  
then LEVEL + or to adjust the speaker output  
level (10 dB to +10 dB). (S-WFRappears on the  
remote control display window.)  
4
MEN
A test tone comes out of the speakers (only if the speakers are  
activated) in the following order:  
It is recommended to make adjustments while listening to the  
sound of the source played back.  
Test tone does not output through the speakers when selecting  
DVD MULTI.  
FRNT L (Left front speaker) = CENTER (Center speaker) =  
FRNT R (Right front speaker) =  
SURR R (Right surround speaker)  
=
SBK R (Right surround back speaker)* =  
SBK L (Left surround back speaker) or  
S BACK (surround back speaker)*  
On the front panel:  
=
You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the speaker  
output levels. However, no test tone is available when using the  
buttons on the front panel. So make adjustments while listening to  
the sound of the source played back.  
SURR L (Left surround speaker) = (Back to the beginning)  
* If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), S BACKappears instead of SBK Land SBK R.”  
No test tone outputs from the right surround back speaker.  
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.  
3. Select a speaker you want to adjust.  
The selected speaker name appears on  
FRONTL FRONTR  
MENU  
ENTER  
the remotes display for a while.  
To select the left front speaker, press  
FRONTL. FRLappears on the  
remote control display window.  
To select the center speaker, press  
CENTER. CTRappears on the  
remote control display window.  
To select the right front speaker,  
press FRONTR. FRRappears on  
the remote control display window.  
2
3
L
LEVEL  
1. Press LEVEL ADJUST repeatedly to  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ADJUST  
5
6
select a speaker you want to adjust.  
Each time you press the button, the items change  
as follows.  
SURRL  
SURRR  
8
9
Q
SBACKL  
SBACKR  
0
+10  
100  
SUBWFR (Subwoofer) = FRNT L (Left front speaker) =  
CENTER (Center speaker) = FRNT R (Right front speaker) =  
SURR R (Right surround speaker)  
SBK R (Right surround back speaker)* =  
+
FM MODE  
=
SBK L (Left surround back speaker) or  
S BACK (surround back speaker)*  
SURR L (Left surround speaker) = (Back to the beginning)  
To select the right surround speaker, press SURRR.  
SURRRappears on the remote control display window.  
To select the right surround back speaker, press SBACKR.  
SBKRappears on the remote control display window.  
To select the left surround back speaker, press SBACKL.  
SBKLappears on the remote control display window.  
To select the left surround speaker, press SURRL. SURRL”  
appears on the remote control display window.  
=
* If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), S BACKappears instead of SBK Land SBK R.”  
CONTROL  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or DOWN  
DOWN  
UP  
to adjust the speaker output  
level (10 dB to +10 dB).  
Note:  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), press SBACKL to adjust the surround back speaker  
output level.  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the  
other speakers output levels.  
4. Press LEVEL + or to adjust the  
speaker output level (10 dB to  
+10 dB).  
+
CH/ LEVEL  
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Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the  
Surround and DSP ModesEFFECT ADJUST  
1. Show EFFECT ADJUST menu (see page 38).  
You can adjust the Surround and DSP sound parameters to your  
preference.  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
7 Adjustable parameters  
You can adjust the following parameters:  
Parameters that are not adjustable for the currently  
selected Surround and DSP modes are skipped.  
For Surround, DAP, JVC Theater Surround and All Channel  
Stereo modes (when the center speaker is connected)  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to a parameter you  
CENTER TONE : Adjust the center tone. As the number  
(CTR TONE)  
increases, the dialogue becomes clearer so  
that the human voices change from soft to  
sharp. (Normally select 3.Adjustable range:  
1 to 5)  
want to adjust.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to adjust the parameter.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
For DAP modes and JVC Theater Surround  
EFFECT LEVEL :  
(EFFECT)  
Adjust the DAP effect level. As the  
number increases, the DAP effect  
becomes stronger. (Normally select 3.”  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5)  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
Adjust the virtual room size. As the  
number increases, the interval between  
reflections increases so that you will feel  
as if you were in a larger room. (Normally  
select 3.Adjustable range: 1 to 5)  
ROOM SIZE  
(ROOMSIZE)  
:
:
On the front panel:  
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.  
Adjust the liveness effect. As the number  
increases, the attenuation level of  
reflections over time decreases so that  
acoustics change from Deadto Live.”  
(Normally select 3.Adjustable range: 1 to 5)  
LIVENESS  
1. Press EFFECT repeatedly to select a  
EFFECT T  
parameter you want to adjust.  
Each time you press the button, the items change  
as follows:  
EFFECT = ROOMSIZE = LIVENESS =  
CTR (center) TONE = PNRAMA (Panorama) =  
C (center) WIDTH = DIMENSION =  
(Back to the beginning)  
Note:  
You can only adjust the Effect Level when using a DAP mode with  
the 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up.  
Parameters that are not adjustable for the currently selected  
Surround and DSP modes are skipped.  
For Pro Logic II Music only  
Select ONto add wraparoundsound  
effect with side-wall image. (Initial  
setting: OFF)  
PANORAMA  
(PNRAMA)  
control  
:
CONTROL  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or  
DOWN  
UP  
DOWN to adjust the sound  
parameter.  
Adjust the center channel localization  
between the center speaker and the left/  
right speakers. As the number increases, the  
center channel sound moves toward the left  
and right speakers. (Normally select 3.”  
Adjustable range: OFF and 1 to 7)  
CENTER WIDTH :  
(CWIDTH)  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
Adjust sound localization position. As the  
number increases, the sound localization  
moves towards forward from backward.  
(Normally select 4.Adjustable range: 1 to 7)  
DIMENSION  
:
Note:  
Parameters that are not adjustable for the currently selected Surround  
and DSP modes are skipped.  
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COMPU LINK Remote Control System  
The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio  
components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO)-4 jacks (see  
below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin  
plugs (see pages 8 and 9).  
• 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 Source Selection  
When you press the play (3) button on a connected component or  
on its own remote control, the receiver automatically turns on and  
changes the source to the component. On the other hand, if you  
select a new source on the receiver or on the remote control, the  
selected component begins playing immediately.  
In both cases, the previously selected source continues playing  
without sound for a few seconds.  
CD player  
Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with  
the COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4  
CD recorder  
The connected components turn on and off (standby) along with the  
receiver.  
When you turn on the receiver, one of the connected components  
will turn on automatically, depending on which component has been  
previously selected.  
Cassette deck  
or  
MD recorder  
When you turn off the receiver, the connected components will turn  
off (standby).  
Synchronized Recording  
Synchronized recording means the cassette deck (or MD recorder)  
starts recording as soon as a CD begins playing.  
COMPU LINK – 4  
(SYNCHRO)  
To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:  
1. Put a tape in the cassette deck (or an MD in the  
MD recorder), and a disc in the CD player.  
Turntable  
2. Press the record () button and the pause (8)  
button on the cassette deck (or MD recorder) at  
the same time.  
This puts the cassette deck (or MD recorder) into recording  
pause.  
If you do not press the record () button and pause (8) button at  
the same time, the synchronized recording feature will not  
operate.  
Notes:  
There are four versions of COMPU LINK remote control system.  
This receiver is equipped with the fourth versionCOMPU LINK-4.  
This version is added systematic operations with the CD recorder to  
the previous versionCOMPU LINK-3.  
If your audio component has two COMPU LINK jacks, you can use  
either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it  
is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the  
turntable or CD player in the diagram above.)  
To operate a cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK  
remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See page  
17.)  
3. Press the play (3) button on the CD player.  
The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts,  
the cassette deck (or MD recorder) starts recording. When the  
play ends, the cassette deck (or MD recorder) enters recording  
pause, and stops about 4 seconds later.  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.  
Notes:  
• During synchronized recording, the selected source cannot be  
changed.  
• If the power of any component is shut off during synchronized  
recording, the COMPU LINK remote control system may not  
operate properly. In this case, you must start again from the  
beginning.  
This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed  
below.  
Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the  
Receiver  
You can control the connected audio components through the remote  
sensor on the receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote  
control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, see  
pages 51 and 52.  
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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 these information in the discs, you can operate a CD player or MD recorder equipped with  
the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.  
Functions:  
Connections:  
This remote control system allows you to use the functions listed  
below.  
To use this remote control system, you need to connect a CD player  
and/or MD recorder you want to operate, following the procedures  
below.  
Showing the Disc Information on the TV screen  
1. If you have already plugged your CD player, MD  
recorder, and this receiver into the AC outlets,  
unplug their AC power cords first.  
Disc information such as its performer and disc title (and track titles  
only when a CD Text is selected) is shown on the TV screen.  
Searching for a Disc: Only for the CD Player  
This remote control system can allow you to search for discs by the  
performer, disc title, and music genre.  
With this disc search, you can easily find the disc you want to play.  
2. Connect your CD player, MD recorder, and this  
receiver as follows, through the COMPU LINK  
jacks and TEXT COMPU LINK jacks.  
Entering the Disc Information  
1) COMPU LINK jacks: Use the cables with the monaural  
If your CD player or MD recorder has the disc memory function,  
you can input the following information about the normal audio CDs  
or MDs on the TV screen.  
mini-plugs (not supplied with this receiver).  
• For CDs: Performer, disc title, and music genre  
• For MDs:Disc title and song titles  
CD player  
*What is a CD Text?  
MD recorder  
In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer,  
composer, arranger, etc.) is recorded.  
COMPU LINK 4  
(SYNCHRO)  
Notes:  
If your audio component has two COMPU LINK jacks, you can use  
either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it  
is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the CD  
player in the diagram in the left column.)  
2) TEXT COMPU LINK jacks: Use the cables with the  
stereo mini-plugs (not supplied with this receiver).  
If your audio component has two TEXT COMPU LINK jacks, you  
can use either one. If it has only one TEXT COMPU LINK jack,  
connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (For  
example, the CD player in the diagram in the left column.)  
• “TEXT COMPULINK SOURCE NOT CONNECTEDappears on the  
display in the following cases:  
CD player  
When the connections explained in the left column are not  
correctly done.  
MD recorder  
When you try to use the TEXT COMPULINK function a few  
seconds after you turn on the connected equipment.  
This is not a malfunction of the units.  
TEXT  
COMPU LINK  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your CD player or MD  
recorder.  
3. Connect your CD player, MD recorder and this  
receiver, using the cables with RCA pin plugs (see  
page 9).  
IMPORTANT:  
If you turn on the receiver before turning on the other components  
after connecting the components, the TEXT COMPU LINK remote  
control system does not work correctly.  
4. Plug the AC power cords of these components  
into the AC outlets.  
If this happens:  
1. Turn off all the components including this receiver.  
2. Turn on the connected components.  
3. Turn on this receiver.  
5. Turn on the connected components first, then  
turn on this receiver.  
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1 Source name: CD or MD  
2 Select or , then press SET to change the disc.  
3 Track numbers and track titles.  
Operations:  
To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the  
MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 11), and set the  
TVs input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is  
connected. Make sure you have connected a CD player or  
MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK  
remote control system. If not, you cannot use the  
following functions.  
When you move  
to a track number, you can  
change the track information by pressing 2 or 3.  
Each time you press the button, track information  
alternates between its track title and its performer.  
(You can also start playing the track by pressing SET.)  
4 Select this (move  
in front), then press SET to go to  
the DISC SEARCH screen (see page 46).  
5 Select this (move  
in front), then press SET to go to  
the TITLE INPUT screen (see page 47).  
6 This appears only when a CD Text is selected.  
7 Disc information such as the disc title, performer, and  
music genre.  
On-Screen Operating buttons (on the remote control)  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
When this is selected (  
in front), you can change the  
When you press TEXT DISPLAY,  
MENUappears on the remote  
display window.  
disc information by pressing 2 or 3. Each time you  
press the button, disc information (see Note on 7)  
changes.  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR1  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
8 Select  
or  
, then press SET to change the track.  
CDR  
9 Usable buttons and their functions for the current  
selection.  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND  
DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
Indication here will be changed according to what is  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
2
3
MENU  
SOUND  
currently selected (  
on 9.”  
in front) on the screen. See Note  
TEST  
CENTER SUBWFR  
4
5
6
ENTER  
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
7/P  
8
9
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
+10  
10  
0
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
PLAY  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
EXIT  
MENU  
Note on 7:  
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
The following information will appear on the display:  
For CD TextsDisc title, Performer, Genre, Song writer, Composer,  
Arranger, Message  
Only recorded information will be shown. If there is no data, NO  
DATAwill appear.  
EXIT  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
/REW  
FF/  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
SET  
MENU  
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
SLEEP  
DOWN TUNING UP  
CONTROL  
STOP  
For MDsDisc title  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
If there is no data, NO DATAwill appear.  
STOP  
Note on 9:  
For example, the SET button will be used to start play (PLAY), to go to  
the next screen (ENTER), and to determine the selection (ENTER).  
To exit from the Disc information screen  
Press EXIT.  
Showing the Disc Information on the TV  
Screen  
Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” or “MD” is  
selected as the source.  
Notes:  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
The on-screen display will disappear in the following cases:  
if no operation is done for about 10 minutes.  
if you do any operation other than explained in this section.  
To control an MD recorder using the TEXT COMPU LINK remote  
control system, you have to change the source name shown on the  
display from TAPEto MD.(See page 17.)  
Some special characters and marks cannot be displayed correctly.  
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Search for a disc by its disc title:  
Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player)  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while CDis selected as  
the source.  
Search for a disc by its performer:  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while CDis selected as  
the source.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SEARCH,then  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SEARCH,then  
press SET.  
The DISC SEARCH screen  
appears.  
press SET.  
The DISC SEARCH screen  
appears .  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to DISC TITLE,”  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to PERFORMER,  
then press SET.  
The DISC TITLE SEARCH  
screen appears.  
then press SET.  
The PERFORMER SEARCH  
screen appears.  
4. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
in front of the  
4. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
in front of the  
first character of the disc title you want to search  
for, then press SET.  
To correct the incorrect entry, press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
first character of the performer you want to  
search for, then press SET.  
To correct the incorrect entry, press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
in front of the correct character, then press SET.  
in front of the correct character, then press SET.  
Note:  
Note:  
Symbols such as @, # or $ are not be available for search.  
Symbols such as @, # or $ are not be available for search.  
5. Press SET again.  
Disc search starts, then the  
SEARCH RESULT screen,  
showing the disc titles,  
appears.  
5. Press SET again.  
Disc search starts, then the  
SEARCH RESULT screen,  
showing the performers,  
appears.  
6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the  
following:  
6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the  
following:  
Changing the indication of the disc information: Press 5 or  
Changing the indication of the disc information: Press 5 or  
to move  
to a searched-for disc, then press 2 or 3. Each  
to move  
to a searched-for disc, then press 2 or 3. Each  
time you press 2 or 3, the disc information alternates  
between its performer and its disc title.  
time you press 2 or 3, the disc information alternates  
between its performer and its disc title.  
Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information  
Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information  
screen (see page 45): Press 5 or to move  
to a  
screen (see page 45): Press 5 or to move  
to a  
searched-for disc, then press SET.  
searched-for disc, then press SET.  
Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are  
listed as a result of the search): Press 5 or until they  
appear.  
Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are  
listed as a result of the search): Press 5 or until they  
appear.  
Going back to the DISC TITLE SEARCH screen: Press  
EXIT.  
Going back to the PERFORMER SEARCH screen: Press  
EXIT.  
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Search for a disc by its genre:  
Entering the Disc Information  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while CDis selected as  
the source.  
For the CD Player with the disc memory function:  
You can use the disc memory function through this receiver.  
The disc information (its performer, disc title, and music genre) of  
normal audio CDs will be stored into the memory built in the CD  
player.  
For the disc memory function, refer to the manual supplied with  
your CD player.  
The performer, disc title, and music genre information are usually  
recorded in a CD Text. However, if a CD Text has no genre  
information recorded on the disc itself, you can input its music  
genre by yourself.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SEARCH,then  
press SET.  
The DISC SEARCH screen  
appears.  
Note:  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to GENRE, then  
You can enter the TITLE INPUT screens for a CD Text and input its  
titles. However, you cannot store the titles you have input for a CD  
Text.  
press SET.  
The GENRE SEARCH screen  
appears.  
Example: Entering the following information for Disc 1  
Performer: MICHAEL”  
Disc title: MY FAVORITE”  
4. Press 5 or to move  
to the genre you  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while CDis selected as  
the source.  
want to search for, then  
press SET.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to TITLE INPUT,”  
To show the unseen genres,  
press 5 or until they  
appear.  
then press SET.  
The TITLE INPUT/  
PERFORMER screen appears.  
Disc search starts, then the  
SEARCH RESULT screen  
showing the disc titles appears.  
3. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
in front of a  
5. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the  
following:  
character you want, then press SET to enter the  
character.  
Changing the indication of the disc information: Press 5  
If the current CD is a CD Text, go to step 5 without entering  
or to move  
to a searched-for disc, then press 2 or 3.  
the performer.  
Each time you press 2 or 3, the disc information alternates  
between its performer and its disc title.  
To use the lower case letters, press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to  
To use the upper case letters again, press 5 / / 2 / 3 to  
move to , then press SET.  
, then press SET.  
Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information  
screen (see page 45): Press 5 or to move  
to a  
searched-for disc, then press SET.  
Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are  
listed as a result of the search): Press 5 or until they  
appear.  
Going back to the GENRE SEARCH screen: Press EXIT.  
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For the MD recorder:  
4. Repeat step 3 until you  
finish putting a  
You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) onto  
the disc. You can only write the song title for the song currently  
selected.  
If you have the CD-MD combination deck, you can also enter the  
disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of  
normal audio CDs into the memory built in the CD-MD  
combination deck. (To do this, follow the procedure of For the  
CD Player with the disc memory functionon page 47.)  
If you change the disc or song title with more than 32 characters,  
the characters following 32nd will be erased from the title.  
performer name (up to  
32 characters).  
To insert a space, press 5 / ∞  
/ 2 / 3 to move  
to  
,
then press SET.  
To correct an incorrect character:  
1) Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to + or =, then press  
SET until the incorrect character is selected.  
2) Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to erase the character.  
3) Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to  
, then press SET  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while MDis selected as  
the source.  
in front of the correct  
character, then press SET to enter the correct character.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
5. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to TITLE INPUT,”  
move  
to DISC 1:  
MICHAEL (in this  
example),then press  
SET.  
then press SET.  
The DISC TITLE INPUT  
screen appears.  
The TITLE INPUT/DISC  
TITLE screen appears.  
6. Enter the disc title,  
referring to steps 3 and  
3. Enter the title,  
referring to steps 3 and  
4 of For the CD Player  
with the disc memory  
function.”  
You can enter up to 32  
characters for the disc title.  
4.  
If the current CD is a CD  
Text, go to the next step  
without entering the disc  
title.  
7. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to  
4. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to  
move  
to DISC 1:  
move  
to the disc title  
MY FAVORITE (in this  
example),then press  
SET.  
The TITLE INPUT/DISC 1  
GENRE screen appears.  
you have just entered,  
then press SET.  
The disc title is stored into the  
memory, and the SONG  
TITLE INPUT screen for the  
currently selected song  
8. Press 5 or to move  
to the genre you want,  
appears.  
You can enter a song title for the song currently selected.  
then press SET.  
The Disc Information screen appears again.  
5. Enter the song title, referring to steps 3 and 4 of  
For the CD Player with the disc memory  
function.”  
To show the unseen genres, press 5 or until they appear.  
You can enter up to 32 characters for the song title.  
6. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to the song title  
you have just entered, then press SET.  
The song title is stored into the memory, and the Disc  
Information screen appears again.  
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AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player)  
through the receiver.  
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components through the video  
components terminals. 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.  
CONNECTIONS 1: AV COMPU LINK Connection  
VCR 1  
(VCR connected to  
VCR 1 jacks)  
DVD player  
TV  
AV  
VHS  
COMPU LINK-ΙΙΙ  
DVD  
CAUTION:  
AV  
COMPU LINK  
You can only connect to the TV  
with the AV COMPU LINK EX or  
AV COMPU LINK-III jack. DO  
NOT connect to the TV with AV  
COMPU LINK RECEIVER/AMP  
jack.  
AV  
AV  
COMPU LINK  
COMPU LINK EX  
AV  
COMPU LINK-ΙΙΙ  
IMPORTANT:  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the  
DBS tuner connected to the TV SOUND/DBS and DBS component  
video jacks, and video components connected to the VIDEO and  
VCR 2 jacks on the receiver.  
Notes:  
• 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 50).  
• When connecting only the VCR 1 or DVD player to this receiver, connect it directly to the receiver using cables with the monaural mini-plugs.  
CONNECTIONS 2: Video Cable Connection  
This receiver is equipped with three types of the video terminals—S-video, composite video, and component video, and the signals coming  
into this receiver through one type of video jacks can output only through the jack of the same type. So you need to connect the VCR and/or  
DVD player to the TV using one of the following three ways:  
When using the AV COMPULINK remote control system, set the component video input for the DVD player and the DBS tuner  
correctly (see “7 Setting the Component Video Input” on page 25); otherwise, the correct input for this receiver will not be selected on  
the TV.  
CASE 1  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the S-video jacks, connect this receiver  
to the TVs Video Input 1 jack using S-video cables.  
Source  
Equipment  
RX-8020VBK  
TV  
S-video cable  
S-video cable  
To Video Input 1  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the composite video jacks, connect this  
receiver to the TVs Video Input 2 jack (composite video input) using composite video cables.  
CASE 2  
Source  
Equipment  
RX-8020VBK  
TV  
Composite  
video cable  
Composite  
video cable  
To Video Input 2  
(Composite)  
CASE 3  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the component video jacks, connect this  
receiver to the TVs Video Input 2 jack (component video input) using component video cables.  
Source  
Equipment  
RX-8020VBK  
TV  
Component  
video cable  
Component  
video cable  
To Video Input 2  
(Component)  
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One-Touch DVD Play  
1. If you have already plugged your VCR 1 (VCR  
connected to the VCR 1 jacks), DVD player, TV  
and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their  
AC power cords first.  
Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the  
DVD playback without setting other switches manually.  
When the DVD player is connected through the analog input jacks  
on this receiver (and analog input is selected), the receiver  
automatically turns on and changes the source to DVDor  
DVD MULTI.”  
When the DVD player is connected through the digital input  
terminal on this receiver (and digital input is selected), the  
receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to DVD.”  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
2. Connect your VCR 1, DVD player, TV and this  
receiver, using the cables with the monaural mini-  
plugs (not supplied).  
See CONNECTIONS 1on the previous page.  
3. Connect the audio input/output jacks on VCR 1,  
DVD player, TV and this receiver using the cables  
with RCA pin plugs.  
Automatic Selection of TV’s Input Mode  
See pages 10 to 12.  
When you select TVas the source to play on the receiver, the  
TV automatically changes the input mode to the TV tuner so that  
you can watch TV.  
When you select DVD,” “DVD MULTI,” “VCR 1,” “VCR 2,”  
VIDEOor DBSas the source to play on the receiver, the TV  
automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate position  
(either Video Input 1 or Video Input 2) so that you can view the  
playback picture.  
4. Connect the video input/output jacks on VCR 1,  
DVD player, TV and this receiver, using the  
cables with RCA pin plugs, S-video plug or  
component video plugs.  
See CONNECTIONS 2on the previous page.  
5. Plug the AC power cords of the components and  
the receiver into the AC outlets.  
Notes:  
When you select TVas the source on the receiver, you cannot  
see the menu on the TV screen since the AV COMPU LINK remote  
control system automatically changes the TVs input mode to the  
TV tuner.  
If you do not mind stopping listening to the TV sounds, you can  
then show the on-screen displays after changing the TVs input  
mode to the appropriate position (either Video Input 1 or Video  
Input 2).  
6. When turning on the TV for the first time after  
the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV  
volume to the minimum using the TV volume  
control on the TV.  
This function does not work when you connect this receiver and the  
TV with the AV COMPU LINK using the TVs AV COMPU LINK EX  
terminal. In this case, reconnect the TV referring to case 1 or case 2  
on page 49.  
7. Turn on the connected components first, then  
turn on this receiver.  
When turning on the VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1  
jacks), use the remote control supplied with this receiver  
(press VCR1  
).  
Automatic Power On/Off  
The TV, VCR 1 (the VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), and DVD  
player turn on and off along with the receiver.  
When you turn on the receiver;  
If the previously selected source is VCR 1,the TV and VCR 1  
will turn on automatically.  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the  
five basic functions listed below.  
Remote Control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR Using  
This Remote Control  
If the previously selected source is DVDor DVD MULTI,the  
TV and DVD player will turn on automatically.  
If the previously selected source is VIDEO,” “VCR 2,” “TVor  
DBS,only the TV will turn on automatically.  
See page 53 for details.  
Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each  
target component.  
When you turn off the receiver, the TV, VCR 1 and the DVD player  
will turn off.  
One-Touch Video Play  
Note:  
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the  
VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), you can enjoy the  
video playback without setting other switches manually. The  
receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to VCR 1.”  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab, press the play  
(3) button on the VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks) or on  
the remote control. So, you can get the same result.  
If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR 1, the VCR 1  
will not turn off, but continue recording.  
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components  
You can operate JVCs audio and video components with this receivers remote control, since control signals for JVCs  
components are preset in the remote control.  
Tuner  
Operating Audio Components  
You can always perform the following operations:  
IMPORTANT:  
FM/AM  
:Alternate between FM and AM.  
To operate JVCs audio components using this remote control:  
You need to connect JVCs audio components through the  
COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 43) in addition to  
the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 8 and  
9).  
Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the  
receiver.  
If you use the buttons on the front panel to choose a source, the  
remote control will not operate that source. To operate a source  
with the remote control, the source must be selected using source  
selecting buttons on the remote control.  
After pressing FM/AM, you can perform the following operations:  
1 10, +10  
:Select a preset channel number directly.  
For channel number 5, press 5.  
For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For channel number 20, press +10, then 10.  
:Tune into stations.  
TUNING UP/DOWN  
FM MODE  
:Change the FM reception mode.  
Sound control section (Amplifier)  
You can always perform the following operations:  
To operate a cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU  
LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See  
page 17.)  
SURROUND  
DSP  
:Turn on and select Surround modes  
:Turn on and select DSP modes.  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.  
SURR/DSP OFF  
:Turn off Surround and DSP modes.  
After pressing SOUND, you can perform the following operations:  
FRONTL then LEVEL +/–  
:Adjust the left front speaker output  
level. FRLappears on the display.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
FRONTR then LEVEL +/:Adjust the right front speaker output  
level. FRRappears on the display.  
CENTER then LEVEL +/–  
SURRL then LEVEL +/–  
SURRR then LEVEL +/–  
SBACKL then LEVEL +/–  
:Adjust the center speaker output level.  
CTRappears on the display.  
:Adjust the left surround speaker output  
level. SURRLappears on the display.  
:Adjust the right surround speaker output  
level. SURRRappears on the display.  
:Adjust the left surround back speaker  
output level. SBKLappears on the  
display.  
:Adjust the right surround back speaker  
output level. SBKRappears on the  
display.  
:Adjust the subwoofer output level.  
S-WFRappears on the display.  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
TV/DBS  
CDR  
VCR1  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
2
3
MENU  
SOUND  
TEST  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ENTER  
4
5
6
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
SBACKR then LEVEL +/–  
SUBWFR then LEVEL +/–  
7/P  
8
9
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
+10  
10  
0
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
MENU  
EXIT  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
PLAY  
DIGITAL EQ then LEVEL+/:Select the audio band and adjust its  
frequency level. EQappears on the  
display.  
:Turn on or off the test tone output.  
:Turn on or off Bass Boost function.  
REC  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
PAUSE  
DOWN TUNING UP  
SLEEP  
TEST  
BASS BOOST  
CONTROL  
STOP  
Note:  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
After adjusting sounds, press the corresponding source selecting  
button to operate your target source by using the 10 keys; otherwise,  
the 10 keys cannot be used for operating your target source.  
Note:  
When you press one of the source selecting buttons, the  
operation mode appears on the display window. For example,  
the above illustration shows the remote control now works for  
CD operation.  
CD player  
After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the  
CD player:  
Buttons  
FM/AM  
CD  
Indications  
TUNER  
CD  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or previous)  
track.  
CDR  
CDR  
¢
:Skip to the beginning of the next track.  
:Stop playing.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
:Select a track number directly.  
For track number 5, press 5.  
PHONO  
TAPE/MD  
PHONO  
TAPE  
VCR 1  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
1 10, +10  
TAPE  
CDR  
CONTROL (repeatedly)*  
SOUND  
CDDSC  
SOUND  
* By pressing CONTORL repeatedly, you can select VCR1,”  
TAPE,” “CDRor CDDSCas the source.  
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.  
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CD changer  
1 10, +10  
:Select a track number directly.  
For track number 5, press 5.  
After selecting CDDSCby pressing CONTROL repeatedly, you  
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.  
:Enter recording pause by pressing this button.  
To start recording again, press this button then  
3 PLAY.  
can perform the following operations on a CD changer:  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) track.  
REC PAUSE  
¢
:Skip to the beginning of the next track.  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
:Select the number of a disc installed in a CD  
changer.  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
1 6, 7/P  
Note:  
You can use either CDR or CONTROL to activate the buttons listed  
above. If you press CDR, the playing source also changes. On the  
other hand, if you press CONTROL repeatedly to select CDR,the  
playing source does not change.  
After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the  
CD changer:  
1 10, +10  
:Select a track number directly.  
For track number 5, press 5.  
Cassette deck  
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.  
After pressing TAPE/MD (or selecting TAPEby pressing  
CONTROL repeatedly), you can perform the following operations  
on a cassette deck:  
Example:  
3 PLAY  
REW  
FF  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
REC PAUSE  
:Start playing.  
Selecting disc number 4, track number 12, and starting playback.  
1. Press CONTROL repeatedly until “CDDSC” appears on  
the display window, then press 4.  
:Fast wind the tape from right to left.  
:Fast wind the tape from left to right.  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume, press 3 PLAY.  
:Enter recording pause by pressing this button.  
To start recording again, press this button then  
3 PLAY.  
2. Press CD, then press +10, 2.  
If your CD changer is of 200-disc loading capability (except for  
XL-MC100 and XL-MC301),  
you can do the following operations using the number buttons after  
pressing CD.  
Notes:  
When you use a cassette deck, change the source name  
connected to TAPE/MD jacks correctly (see page 17).  
You can use either TAPE/MD or CONTROL to activate the buttons  
listed above. If you press TAPE/MD, the playing source also  
changes. On the other hand, if you press CONTROL repeatedly to  
select TAPE,the playing source does not change.  
1. Select a disc number.  
2. Then select a track number (always enter two digits).  
3. Start playback.  
Examples:  
Selecting disc number 3, track number 2, and starting playback.  
Press 3, then, 0, 2, then 3 PLAY.  
Selecting disc number 10, track number 5, and starting playback.  
Press 1, 0, then, 0, 5, then 3 PLAY.  
Selecting disc number 105, track number 12, and starting  
playback. Press 1, 0, 5, then 1, 2 then 3 PLAY.  
MD recorder  
After pressing TAPE/MD (or selecting TAPE*by pressing  
CONTROL repeatedly), you can perform the following operations  
on the MD recorder:  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) track.  
:Skip to the beginning of the next track.  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume, press 3 PLAY.  
:Enter recording pause by pressing this button.  
To start recording again, press this button then  
3 PLAY.  
Turntable  
After pressing PHONO, you can perform the following operations  
on a turntable:  
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7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
REC PAUSE  
3 PLAY  
7 STOP  
:Start playing.  
:Stop playing.  
CD recorder  
After pressing CDR (or selecting CDRby pressing CONTROL  
repeatedly), you can perform the following operations on a CD  
recorder:  
Notes:  
When you use an MD recorder, change the source name  
connected to TAPE/MD jacks correctly (see page 17).  
You can use either TAPE/MD or CONTROL to activate the buttons  
listed above. If you press TAPE/MD, the playing source also  
changes. On the other hand, if you press CONTROL repeatedly to  
select TAPE*,the playing source does not change.  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) track.  
:Skip to the beginning of the next track.  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
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* Selecting TAPEwill allow you to control the MD recorder.  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
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VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks)  
Operating Video Components  
You can always perform the following operations:  
VCR1  
:Turn on or off the VCR 1 (VCR connected to  
the VCR 1 jacks).  
IMPORTANT:  
To operate JVCs video components using this remote control:  
You need to connect JVCs video components through the AV  
COMPU LINK jacks (see page 49) in addition to the connections  
using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 10 to 12).  
Some JVCs VCRs can accept two types of the control signals—  
remote code Aand B.Before using this remote control, make  
sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR 1  
jacks is set to code A.”  
When another JVCs VCR is connected to the VCR 2 or VIDEO  
terminals, set its remote control code to code B.(This remote  
control cannot emit the control signals of code B.)  
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at  
the remote sensor on each component, not on the receiver.  
After pressing VCR1 (or selecting VCR1by pressing CONTROL  
repeatedly), you can perform the following operations on the VCR 1  
(VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks):  
1 9, 0  
3 PLAY  
REW  
:Select the TV channels on a VCR.  
:Start playing.  
:Rewind a tape.  
FF  
:Fast wind a tape.  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
REC PAUSE  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
:Enter recording pause by pressing this button.  
To start recording again, press this button then  
3 PLAY.  
CH +/–  
:Change the TV channels on the VCR.  
Note:  
You can use either VCR1 or CONTROL to activate the buttons listed  
above. If you press VCR1, the playing source also changes. On the  
other hand, if you press CONTROL repeatedly to select VCR1,the  
playing source does not change.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD player  
DVD  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
TV/DBS  
CDR  
After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI, you can perform the  
following operations on a DVD player:  
VCR1  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) chapter.  
:Skip to the beginning of the next chapter.  
:Stop playing.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
TEST  
2
3
MENU  
SOUND  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ENTER  
4
5
6
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
¢
7/P  
8
9
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
+10  
10  
0
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
MENU  
EXIT  
FRONTR  
FRONTL  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
After pressing DVD or DVD  
MULTI, these buttons can be used  
for the DVD menu operations.  
PLAY  
2
CENTER  
5
3
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
MENU  
TEST  
SUBWFR  
DOWN TUNING UP  
SLEEP  
4
6
ENTER  
Note:  
CONTROL  
STOP  
SURRL  
For detailed menu operations, refer  
to the instructions supplied with the  
discs or the DVD player.  
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RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
TV  
Note:  
You can always perform the following operations:  
When you press one of the source selecting buttons, the  
operation mode appears on the display window. For example,  
the above illustration shows the remote control now works for  
VCR 1 operation.  
TV  
:Turn on or off the TV.  
:Adjust the volume.  
:Set the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).  
TV VOL +/–  
TV/VIDEO  
Buttons  
VCR 1  
DVD or DVD MULTI  
TV/DBS  
Indications  
VCR1  
DVD  
After pressing TV/DBS, you can perform the following operations  
on a TV:  
TV  
CH +/–  
1 9, 0, 100+ :Select the channels.  
RETURN :Alternate between the previously selected  
channel and the current channel.  
:Change the channels.  
VCR 1  
TAPE  
CDR  
CONTROL (repeatedly)*  
CDDSC  
* By pressing CONTORL repeatedly, you can select VCR1,”  
TAPE,” “CDRor CDDSCas the source.  
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Operating Other ManufacturersVideo Equipment  
This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control  
signals for other manufacturersTVs, CATV converters, DBS  
tuners, VCRs and DVD players. By changing the transmittable  
signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers, you can  
operate the other manufacturerscomponents using this remote  
control.  
To change the transmittable signals for  
operating another manufacturers TV  
1. Press and hold TV  
2. Press TV/DBS.  
.
When operating the other manufacturerscomponents, refer also to  
the manuals supplied with them. To operate these components with  
the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturerscodes for  
each TV, CATV converters, DBS tuners VCR and DVD players.  
CALLappears on the remote control display window.  
3. Enter a manufacturers code using buttons 19,  
and 0.  
See the list below to find the code.  
After replacing batteries for the remote control, you need to set the  
4. Release TV  
.
manufacturescodes again.  
The following buttons can be used for operating the TV:  
TV  
:Turn on and off the TV.  
:Adjust the volume.  
:Set the input mode (either TV  
or VIDEO).  
TV VOL +/–  
TV/VIDEO  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
After pressing TV/DBS, you can perform the following  
operations on the TV:  
CH +/–  
1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) :Select the channels.  
The 10 key will function as the  
:Change the channels.  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
ENTER button if your TV requires  
pressing ENTER after selecting a  
channel number.  
TV/DBS  
CDR  
VCR1  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
2
3
Notes:  
MENU  
SOUND  
TEST  
CENTER SUBWFR  
4
5
6
Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.  
All the functions listed above may not be assigned to the  
buttons for some TVs.  
If you cannot change the channels of some TVs by pressing  
number buttons, press CH +/for changing the channels.  
ENTER  
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
7/P  
8
9
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
+10  
10  
0
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
EXIT  
5. Try to operate your TV by pressing TV  
.
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
PLAY  
MENU  
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN TUNING UP  
SLEEP  
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV,  
CONTROL  
STOP  
try each one until the correct one is entered.  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
JVC  
00*, 02, 13,  
14, 47, 74  
01, 02  
QUELLE  
52, 53, 54, 55,  
56, 57, 58, 59,  
60, 61, 62, 63,  
64, 65, 66, 67  
08, 24, 29, 30,  
31, 48  
32, 33, 68, 69,  
70  
06, 08, 16, 34,  
35, 49  
AKAI  
Note:  
BLAUPUNKT 03, 04,  
FISHER  
When you press one of the source selecting buttons, the  
operation mode appears on the display window. For example,  
the above illustration shows the remote control now works for  
TV operation.  
01, 05  
03, 06, 07  
08, 09, 10, 49 SABA  
02  
11, 12  
RCA/  
PROSCAN  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
IRADDIO  
ITT/NOKIA  
LOEWE  
SAMSUNG  
Buttons  
TV/DBS  
CATV/DBS CONTROL  
VCR1  
Indications  
TV  
CATV  
VCR1  
06, 15, 16  
MAGNAVOX 08, 17, 49  
METS  
MITSUBISHI 08, 18, 19, 20 SHARP  
MIVAR 21 SONY  
NORDMENDE 22, 23  
OKANO 15  
PANASONIC 24, 25, 26, 27 TOSHIBA  
SANYO  
01, 05  
50, 51, 52, 53 SCHNEIDER 02, 15, 36  
37, 38, 77  
39  
DVD or DVD MULTI  
DVD  
TELEFUNKEN 40, 41, 42, 69  
THOMSON  
71, 72  
37, 43, 44  
45, 46  
76  
ZENITH  
PHILIPS  
15, 17, 28, 75  
*Initial setting  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they  
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
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For CATV converter  
Manufacturer Codes  
To change the transmittable signals for  
operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner  
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,  
12, 13, 14, 29  
1. Press and hold CATV/DBS  
.
HAMLIN/REGAL  
JERROLD  
01, 02, 03, 04, 05  
06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,  
12, 13, 14  
15, 16, 17  
18, 19, 20  
21, 22  
2. Press CATV/DBS CONTROL.  
CALLappears on the remote control display window.  
3 Enter a manufacturers code using buttons 19,  
and 0.  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PIONEER  
See the following lists to find the code.  
4. Release CATV/DBS  
.
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
TOCOM  
23, 24, 25  
26  
The following buttons can be used for operating the CATV  
converter and DBS tuner:  
ZENITH  
27, 28  
CATV/DBS  
:Turn on and off the CATV converter  
or DBS tuner.  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they  
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
CH +/–  
:Change the channels.  
1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) :Select the channels.  
The 10 key will function as the  
ENTER button if your equipment  
requires pressing ENTER after  
selecting a channel number.  
To change the transmittable signals for  
operating another manufacturers VCR  
Note:  
1. Press and hold VCR1  
2. Press VCR1.  
.
Refer also to the manual supplied with your CATV converter or  
DBS tuner.  
CALLappears on the remote control display window.  
5. Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS  
3. Enter manufacturers code using buttons 19,  
and 0.  
tuner by pressing CATV/DBS  
.
When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you  
have entered the correct code.  
See the list on the next page to find the code.  
4. Release VCR1  
.
The following buttons can be used for operating the VCR:  
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of  
CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct  
one is entered.  
VCR1 :Turn on and off the VCR.  
After pressing VCR1, you can perform the following operations  
on the VCR:  
Note:  
You cannot preset the signals for both the CATV converter and DBS  
tuner at the same time.  
CH +/–  
:Change the TV channels on the  
VCR.  
1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) :Select the TV channels.  
The 10 key will function as the  
ENTER button if your VCR requires  
pressing ENTER after selecting a  
channel number.  
For DBS tuner  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
JVC  
56*, 57, 67  
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49  
30  
50, 51, 67  
31  
32, 33  
48, 52, 53, 54, 55  
AMSTRAD  
BLAUPUNKT  
ECHOSTAR  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSHMANN  
INSTRUMENT  
ITT/NOKIA  
KATHREIN  
NEC  
3 PLAY  
REW  
:Start playback.  
:Rewind a tape.  
FF  
:Fast wind a tape.  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE:  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume press  
3 PLAY.  
68  
34  
REC PAUSE  
:Enter recording pause by pressing  
this button.  
52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63  
35, 36  
48  
37, 38  
65  
To start recording again, press this  
button then 3 PLAY.  
ORBITECH  
PHILIPS  
Note:  
RCA  
SAMSUNG  
SCHWAIGER  
SIEMENS  
SONY  
39, 40  
61, 64  
41, 42  
66  
Refer also to the manual supplied with your VCR.  
5. Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR1  
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
.
TECHNISAT  
48  
*Initial setting  
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of  
VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered.  
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Manufacturer  
JVC  
AIWA  
BELL & HOWELL  
BLAUPUNKT  
CGM  
EMERSON  
FISHER  
Codes  
FRONTR  
FRONTL  
After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI,  
these buttons can be used for the  
DVD menu operations.  
00*, 26, 27, 28, 29, 58  
2
CENTER  
5
3
MENU  
01, 02  
03  
04, 05  
06, 07  
TEST  
SUBWFR  
4
6
ENTER  
Note:  
SURRL  
For detailed menu operations, refer to  
the instructions supplied with the  
discs or the DVD player.  
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08, 10, 11, 12, 64, 65  
03, 14, 15, 16, 17  
FUNAI  
01  
GE  
18, 19, 20  
07  
13, 21  
06, 22  
18, 23, 24, 25, 66  
07, 21  
Note:  
GOLDSTAR  
GOODMANS  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
Refer also to the manual supplied with your DVD player.  
5. Try to operate your DVD player by pressing one  
of the above buttons.  
LOEWE  
DO NOT forget to turn on the DVD player before pressing  
one of the above buttons.  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
NOKIA  
NORDMENDE  
ORION  
04, 19, 24  
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35  
26, 27  
03, 36  
38  
09  
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of  
DVD, try each one until the correct one is entered.  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PHONOLA  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SABA  
19, 24, 39, 40  
04, 19, 21, 24, 41, 42  
21  
04, 18, 19, 23, 24, 43, 44, 45  
38, 46  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
JVC  
00*, 02  
01  
DENON  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SIEMENS  
SONY  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
45, 47, 59, 61, 62, 63  
03, 48, 49  
37, 50  
03, 51  
52, 53, 54  
55, 60  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
03  
13  
04, 05, 06  
07  
SAMSUNG  
SONY  
08  
43, 44  
56, 57  
09  
TOSHIBA  
YAMAHA  
10  
*Initial setting  
11, 12  
*Initial setting  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they  
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they  
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
To change the transmittable signals for  
operating another manufacturers DVD player  
1. Press and hold AUDIO  
2 Press DVD.  
.
CALLappears on the remote control display window.  
3. Enter a manufacturers code using buttons 19,  
and 0.  
See the following list to find the code.  
4. Release AUDIO  
.
After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI, you can perform the  
following operations on the DVD player:  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the  
current (or previous) chapter.  
:Skip to the beginning of the next  
chapter.  
¢
7 STOP  
:Stop playing.  
8 PAUSE  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3  
PLAY.  
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Troubleshooting  
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVCs  
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. (See page  
15.)  
No sound from speakers.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected.  
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.  
(See pages 6 to 8.)  
The SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 buttons are not  
set correctly.  
Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2  
correctly. (See page 18.)  
An incorrect source is selected.  
Muting is activated.  
Select the correct source.  
Press MUTING to cancel the mute. (See page 20.)  
An incorrect input mode (analog or  
digital) is selected.  
Select the correct input mode (analog or digital).  
(See page 19.)  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check connections.  
For analog connections, see pages 8 to 12.  
For digital connections, see page 13.  
For USB connection, see page 14.  
Sound from one speaker only.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected  
properly.  
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.  
(See pages 6 to 8.)  
The balance is set to one extreme.  
Adjust the balance properly. (See page 40.)  
No sound from PC connected with a USB  
cable.  
An electrical shock is applied to the  
receiver, PC, or USB cable.  
Turn off the receiver once, then turn it on again and  
restart application installed in the PC.  
USB device is not selected on the  
computer.  
Select USB Audio Device [1]for Playbackof  
Audio.(See page 14.)  
Refer to the manuals supplied with your PC.  
Muteis selected on the PC.  
Check if the volume is set at low level.  
Refer to the manuals supplied with your PC.  
Noise while reproducing PC sound  
connected with a USB cable.  
Strong electromagnetic wave is emitted  
from a nearby device such as TV  
Move the PC away from the device such as TV  
emitting strong electromagnetic wave.  
Sound from PC connected with a USB  
cable is intermittent.  
PC is subjected to excessive load due to  
using other applications.  
Close the applications you do not use.  
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM  
reception.  
Incoming signal is too weak.  
Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your  
dealer. (See page 5.)  
The station is too far away.  
An incorrect antenna is used.  
Select a new station.  
Check with your dealer to be sure you have the  
correct antenna.  
Antennas are not connected properly.  
Ignition noise from automobiles.  
Check connections. (See pages 5 and 6.)  
Occasional cracking noise during FM  
reception.  
Move the antenna further from automobile traffic.  
Noise is heard while playing a record.  
A ground cable from the turntable is not  
connected to the screw marked (H) on  
the rear panel.  
Connect the cable to the screw marked (H) on the  
rear panel.  
Howling during record playing.  
Your turntable is too close to the  
speakers.  
Move the speakers away from the turntable.  
Turn off the Analog Direct. (See page 30.)  
No sound effect such as Surround mode,  
DSP mode and digital equalization.  
The Analog Direct is turned on.  
6.1-channel reproduction cannot be done  
for Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES  
software.  
Software or setting is not for Dolby  
Digital EX or DTS ES software.  
Play back software bearing the mark  
.
Set EX/ESsetting to AUTO.(See page 23.)  
or  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
1.Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to  
OVERLOADstarts flashing on the  
Speakers are overloaded because of  
high volume.  
display.  
turn off the receiver.  
2.Stop the playback source.  
3.Turn on the receiver again, and adjust the volume.  
Speakers are overloaded because of  
short circuit of speaker terminals.  
Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn  
off the receiver, then check the speaker wiring.  
If OVERLOADdoes not disappear, unplug the AC  
power cord, then plug it back again.  
If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your  
dealer.  
The STANDBY lamp lights up after  
turning on the power, and soon the  
receiver turns off again (into standby  
mode).  
The receiver is overloaded because of a  
high voltage.  
Press STANDBY/ON  
off the receiver. After unplugging the AC power  
cord, consult your dealer.  
on the front panel to turn  
Remote control does not work.  
There is an obstruction between the  
remote sensor on the receiver and the  
remote control.  
Remove the obstruction.  
Batteries are weak.  
Replace batteries. (See page 15.)  
Remote control does not work intendedly.  
An incorrect remote control operation  
mode is selected.  
Select the correct remote control operation mode.  
(See pages 51 to 53.)  
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Specifications  
Amplifier  
Output Power:  
At Stereo operation:  
Front channels:  
120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ,  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.08% total  
harmonic distortion.  
At Surround operation:  
Front channels:  
100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 at 1 kHz, with no  
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.  
Center channel:  
100 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 at 1 kHz, with no more than  
0.8% total harmonic distortion.  
Surround channels:  
100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 at 1 kHz, with no  
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.  
Audio  
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz):  
PHONO (MM):  
2.5 mV/47 kΩ  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS, CD, CDR, TAPE/MD:  
200 mV/47 kΩ  
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* :  
Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DVD):  
Optical: DIGITAL 2 (CD), DIGITAL 3 (TV), DIGITAL 4 (CDR):  
21 dBm to 15 dBm (660 nm 30 nm)  
0.5 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
*Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with  
sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).  
USB:  
Revision 1.0, full-speed (with sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)  
Audio Output Level:  
Recording Output Level:  
Digital output:  
PRE OUT  
1.0 V  
VCR 1, VCR 2, CDR, TAPE/MD:  
Optical: DIGITAL OUTPUT:  
200 mV  
Signal wave length: 660 nm  
Output level: 21 dBm to 15 dBm  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (66 IHF/78 IHF):  
PHONO:  
70 dB/78 dB (at REC OUT)  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS, CD, CDR, TAPE/MD:  
92 dB/80 dB  
Frequency Response (8 ):  
PHONO:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS, CD, CDR, TAPE/MD:  
20 Hz to 100 kHz (+1 dB, 3 dB)  
USB:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 dB, 3 dB)  
RIAA Phono Equalization:  
Bass boost:  
1.0 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)  
+6 dB 1.0 dB at 100 Hz  
Video  
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:  
Composite video:  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS:  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-video:  
(Y: luminance):  
(C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(Y: luminance):  
(PB/PR):  
Component video:  
DVD, DBS:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Video Output Level:  
Composite video:  
S-video:  
VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR OUT:  
VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR OUT:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(Y: luminance):  
(C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(Y: luminance):  
(PB/PR):  
Component video:  
MONITOR OUT:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Synchronization:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
On-Screen System:  
Negative  
45 dB  
NTSC  
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FM tuner (IHF)  
Tuning Range:  
Usable Sensitivity:  
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
Monaural:  
12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 )  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
Stereo:  
21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 )  
41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 )  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted):  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
Monaural:  
Stereo:  
78 dB at 85 dBf  
73 dB at 85 dBf  
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: (+0.5 dB, 3 dB)  
AM tuner  
Tuning Range:  
Usable Sensitivity:  
530 kHz to 1 710 kHz  
Loop antenna  
400 µV/m  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
50 dB (100 mV/m)  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 120V , 60 Hz  
320 W/440 VA (at operation)  
2 W (in standby mode)  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Mass:  
435 mm x 156.5 mm x 425 mm  
(17 3/16 in. x 6 3/16 in. x 16 3/4 in.)  
11.8 kg (26.1 lbs)  
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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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.  
Do not service the television yourself  
Caution  
To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable  
parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.  
Accessories  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or  
on the web at www.JVC.com  
BT-51002-5  
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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  
LABOR  
2 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.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.  
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service  
centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts  
thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen  
size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized  
service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with  
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the  
name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty  
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by  
JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model number  
or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;  
7. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);  
There are no express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS  
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER  
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE  
TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH  
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-  
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
1700 Valley Road  
Wayne, NJ 07470  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF  
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION  
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information  
for future reference.  
Model No. :  
Serial No. :  
Purchase data :  
Name of dealer :  
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER  
RECEPTEUR DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO  
RX-8020VBK  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR1  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
CDR  
VCR 2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND  
DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF INPUT  
RX-8020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
BOOST  
FRONT•L FRONT•R  
1
TEST  
2
3
FM/AM TUNING  
FM/AM PRESET  
FM MODE  
MEMORY  
MENU  
SOUND  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ENTER  
4
5
6
STANDBY  
MASTER VOLUME  
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
7/P  
8
9
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
+10  
10  
0
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF  
1
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
VCR  
1
VCR  
2
VIDEO  
TV SOUND/DBS  
SURROUND/DSP  
OFF  
INPUT  
DIGITAL LEVEL  
EQ ADJUST  
+
+
+
SURROUND  
DSP  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
ANALOG DIRECT  
BASS BOOST  
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
2
TV/VIDEO  
INPUT ATT  
EXIT  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF  
SOUCE NAME  
FM/AM  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
PLAY  
EFFECT SETTING  
CONTROL  
MENU  
USB AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L—AUDIO—R  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE/MD  
USB AUDIO  
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
PUSH OPEN  
DOWN  
UP  
SOURCE NAME  
DOWN  
TUNING  
UP  
SLEEP  
STOP CONTROL  
PHONES  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
MANUAL DINSTRUCTIONS  
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.  
LVT0870-002A  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others/  
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses  
CAUTION  
Note to CATV system installer:  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers  
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.  
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.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
RX-8020VBK  
JVC  
JVC Americas Corp.  
1700 Valley Road, Wayne  
New Jersey 07470  
973-315-5000  
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.  
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.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Déclaration de conformité  
Numéro de modèle:  
RX-8020VBK  
JVC  
Nom de marque:  
Personne responsable: US JVC CORP.  
Adresse:  
1700 Valley Road  
Wayne, N.J. 07470  
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.  
Numéro de téléphone: (973) 315-5000  
Cet ensemble se conforme à la 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 dinterférences nuisibles, et (2)  
cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, comprenant  
des interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement.  
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.  
Caution –– STANDBY/ON  
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.  
button!  
Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON  
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le  
courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais  
!
complètementlalignedesecteur, quellequesoitsaposition. Le  
courant peut être télécommandé.  
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.  
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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.  
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  
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 users authority to  
operate the equipment.  
Caution: Proper Ventilation  
Attention: Ventilation Correcte  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.  
Locate the apparatus as follows:  
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, lincendie et tout autre dégât.  
Disposer lappareil en tenant compte des impératifs suivants  
Front:  
Sides:  
Top:  
Back:  
Bottom:  
No obstructions open spacing.  
Avant:  
Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement  
Laisser 10 cm de dégagement latéral  
Laisser 10 cm de dégagement supérieur  
Laisser 15 cm de dégagement arrière  
Rien ne doit obstruer par dessous; poser lappareil  
sur une surface plate.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.  
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back  
No obstructions, place on the level surface.  
Flancs:  
Dessus:  
Arrière:  
Dessous:  
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.  
Veiller également à ce que lair 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  
G-2  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction................................................ 2 Setting Sound ........................................... 30  
Features ...................................................................................... 2  
Precautions ................................................................................. 2  
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 30  
Turning Analog Direct On and Off .......................................... 30  
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 31  
Activating the Subwoofer Sound ............................................. 31  
Parts Identification...................................... 3  
Getting Started........................................... 5  
Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes ........ 32  
Before Installation ...................................................................... 5  
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 5  
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5  
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 6  
Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 8  
7 Analog Connections ............................................................... 8  
7 Digital Connections .............................................................. 13  
7 USB Connection ................................................................... 14  
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 15  
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................. 15  
7 Surround Modes ................................................................... 32  
Reproducing Theater Ambience ................................................ 32  
Introducing the Surround Modes ............................................. 32  
7 DSP 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  
Basic Operations ....................................... 16  
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 37  
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  
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  
Basic Settings........................................... 21  
7 Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen................. 45  
7 Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) .................... 46  
7 Entering the Disc Information .............................................. 47  
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 21  
1 Setting the Speakers ........................................................... 22  
2 Selecting Channel Numbers to Reproduce  
Multi-channel Digital Software ................................... 23  
3 Setting the Speaker Distance ............................................. 23  
4 Setting the Bass Sounds ..................................................... 24  
5 Setting the Dynamic Range ............................................... 24  
6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals ........... 25  
7 Setting the Component Video Input ................................... 25  
8 Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source ................ 26  
9 Showing the Text Information on the Display ................... 26  
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  
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  
Precautions  
Dolby Digital EX*  
Power sources  
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.  
• 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  
DTS-ES Extended Surround (DTS-ES)**  
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.  
DTS-ES is another new format developed by Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc., adding a surround back channel on the basis of  
DTS Digital Surround.  
• 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.)  
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.  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
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.  
*
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.  
Front Panel  
1
2
3 4  
67 8  
9
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5
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RX-8020V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER  
FM/AM TUNING  
FM/AM PRESET  
FM MODE  
MEMORY  
DGTL AUTO  
DVD MULTI  
PRO LOGIC  
TUNED STEREO  
L
C
R
ANALOG  
LINEAR PCM  
DIGITAL  
STANDBY  
DSP 3D PHONIC MIDNIGHT MODE  
-
MASTER VOLUME  
SUBWFR LFE  
HEADPHONE DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT ONETOUCH OPERATION  
AUTO MUTING  
LS  
S
RS  
SB  
STANDBY/ON  
SPEAKERS  
1
2
SLEEP VOLUME  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF  
1
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
VCR  
1
VCR  
2
VIDEO  
TV SOUND/DBS  
SOURCE NAME  
DIGITAL LEVEL  
EQ ADJUST  
SURROUND/DSP  
OFF  
INPUT  
SURROUND  
DSP  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
ANALOG DIRECT  
2
INPUT ATT  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF  
EFFECT SETTING  
CONTROL  
BASS BOOST  
USB AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L—AUDIO—R  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE  
/
MD USB AUDIO  
FM / AM  
DOWN  
UP  
SOURCE NAME  
PHONES  
d
u i o ;  
a
s
f
g
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U
S
B
A
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D
IO  
Display Window  
S-VIDEO  
PUSH OPEN  
VIDEO  
VIDE  
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3
8
1
2
4
6
7
9
-
5
0
L—  
AUDIO—R  
DGTL AUTO  
DVD MULTI  
PRO LOGIC  
3D - PHONIC  
TUNED STEREO  
MIDNIGHT MODE  
L
C
R
ANALOG  
DSP  
SUBWFR LFE  
LINEAR PCM  
DIGITAL  
HEADPHONE DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT ONETOUCH OPERATION  
AUTO MUTING  
LS  
S
RS  
When using the VIDEO input terminals  
and/or USB AUDIO terminal on the front  
panel, detach the terminal cover.  
SB  
SPEAKERS 1 2  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
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SOURCE NAME buttons (17)  
CONTROL UP 5/DOWN buttons (21, 41, 42)  
BASS BOOST button and lamp (31)  
Front Panel  
1
2
STANDBY/ON  
button and STANDBY lamp (16)  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 button (18)  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 button (18)  
FM/AM TUNING 5 / buttons (27)  
DSP button and lamp (36)  
FM/AM PRESET 5 / buttons (27, 28)  
SURROUND/DSP OFF button (36)  
FM MODE button (28)  
MEMORY button (27)  
Display window (16)  
EFFECT button (42)  
DIGITAL EQ (equalization) button (39)  
Remote sensor (15)  
LEVEL ADJUST button (41)  
SETTING button (21)  
MASTER VOLUME control (18)  
ANALOG DIRECT button and lamp (30)  
PHONES jack (18)  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button (31)  
SURROUND button and lamp (36)  
USB AUDIO terminal (14)  
Display Window  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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1
2
3
4
5
6
ANALOG indicator (19)  
Speaker indicators and signal indicators (17)  
DGTL (digital) AUTO indicator (19)  
DVD MULTI indicator (37)  
DSP indicator (18, 34)  
PRO LOGIC indicator (33)  
PRO LOGIC II indicator (32)  
7
8
9
0
-
=
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!
@
#
$
%
^
&
3D-PHONIC indicator (33, 34)  
MIDNIGHT MODE indicator (24)  
TUNED indicator (27)  
STEREO 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)  
VIDEO input jacks (10)  
INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (19)  
INPUT ATT button (30)  
AUTO MUTING indicator (28)  
VOLUME level indicator (16, 20)  
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Source 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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Remote Control  
Remote Control  
1
2
Display window  
buttons (16, 53 56)  
CATV/DBS , VCR1  
, TV  
, AUDIO  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
3
Source selecting buttons (16, 17, 19, 27, 28, 37)  
DVD, DVD MULTI, CD, FM/AM, TV/DBS, VIDEO, CDR, PHONO,  
VCR1, VCR2, TAPE/MD, USB  
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
p
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
SURROUND button (36)  
DSP button (36)  
ANALOG DIRECT button (30)  
SOUND button (31, 39, 41)  
DIMMER button (20)  
MUTING button (20)  
CATV/DBS CONTROL button (55)  
TV/VIDEO button (53)  
TEXT DISPLAY button (45 48)  
MENU button (21, 29 31, 38)  
REC PAUSE button (52, 53, 55)  
SLEEP button (20)  
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (19)  
SURR (surround)/DSP OFF button (36)  
10 keys for operating tuner (28)  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
2
DVD  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
TV/DBS  
CDR  
3
VCR1  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
4
5
y
u
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
2
3
6
7
8
MENU  
SOUND  
TEST  
CENTER SUBWFR  
4
5
6
ENTER  
i
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
10 keys for adjusting sound (31, 39, 41)  
10 keys for operating audio/video components (51 55)  
CH (channel) +/buttons (53 55)  
LEVEL +/buttons (39, 41)  
7/P  
8
9
DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
MUTING  
+10  
100  
10  
0
9
o
+
RETURN FM MODE  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
o
;
These buttons function only after pressing 10 keys which are marked with  
an asterisk (*).  
p
q
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
;
a
s
d
VOLUME +/buttons (18)  
MENU  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL (volume) +/buttons (53, 54)  
EXIT button (21, 30, 31, 38, 40, 42, 45 47)  
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)  
CONTROL button (51 53)  
a
s
PLAY  
EXIT  
w
e
r
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
d
f
DOWN TUNING UP  
SLEEP  
f
t
CONTROL  
STOP  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
Remote control display window  
Remote control display window  
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Remote control operation mode display (16)  
Remote control operation mode such as DVD,” “CD,” “SOUND,etc.  
appears.  
1
2
When the remote control operation mode changes, it is shown on the  
display.  
2
Signal 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  
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas  
FM Antenna Connections  
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.  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
FM  
A
B
75  
75  
L
L
FM  
XIA  
XIA  
A
A
O
O
C
C
Locations  
Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from  
moisture.  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
EXT  
AM  
O
AM  
O
P
P
LO  
LO  
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.  
FM Antenna (supplied)  
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.  
ANENNA  
FM 75  
COAXIAL  
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.  
AM  
LOOP  
Outdoor FM Antenna Cable (not  
supplied)  
Checking the Supplied Accessories  
AM  
EXT  
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.  
A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna  
The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75 Ω  
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.  
• Remote Control (1)  
B. Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)  
A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75 Ω  
COAXIAL terminal.  
• Batteries (2)  
• AM Loop Antenna (1)  
• FM Antenna (1)  
Note:  
If reception is poor, connect the outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).  
Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire  
going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.  
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.  
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AM Antenna Connections  
Connecting the Speakers  
ANTENNA  
Turn the loop until you have  
the best reception.  
You can connect the following speakers:  
FM 75  
COAXIAL  
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.  
AM Loop Antenna  
(supplied)  
AM  
LOOP  
AM  
EXT  
IMPORTANT:  
Snap the tabs on the loop into the  
slots of the base to assemble the  
AM loop.  
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.  
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1
3
CAUTION:  
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the  
speaker terminals.  
Typical speaker layout  
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)  
Notes:  
If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,  
remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown in the  
diagram.  
Center speaker  
Subwoofer  
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.)  
Left front speaker(s)  
Right front speaker(s)  
Right surround speaker  
Left surround 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
1
4
3
2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.  
3 Insert the speaker signal cable.  
4 Turn the knob clockwise.  
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 front, center and surround speakers  
Surround  
IMPORTANT:  
Front speakers 1  
speakers  
Front speakers 2  
Right / Left  
Right / Left  
Right / Left  
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:  
Center speaker  
Set it to HIGHwhen the impedance of the front  
speakers connected is within the range of 8 to 16 .  
Set it to LOWwhen the impedance of the front  
speakers connected is within the range of 4 to 6 .  
CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 16  
+
+
+
Note:  
CAUTION :  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
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).  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
4
6
LOW  
8
16 HIGH  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
1
2
SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND SPEAKERS  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
Note:  
Connecting the surround back speakers  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker quantity  
(see page 22), connect the surround back speaker to the PRE OUT  
SURR BACK L (left) jack.  
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.  
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).  
Power amplifier  
PRE OUT  
FRONT CENTER SURR  
SURR BACK  
L
Left surround  
back speaker  
Right surround  
back speaker  
L
R
R
SUBWOOFER  
Powered  
subwoofer  
PRE OUT  
FRONT CENTER SURR  
SURR BACK  
L
L
Note:  
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is  
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.  
R
R
SUBWOOFER  
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Enhancing your audio system  
Connecting Audio/Video Components  
You can use this receiver as the pre-amplifier (control amplifier)  
when you connect power amplifiers to the PRE OUT jacks on the  
rear panel using cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).  
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the  
audio right jack.  
You can connect the following audio/video components to this  
receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.  
Audio Components  
Video Components  
VCRs (VCR 1 and VCR 2)  
Video camera  
Turntable  
Left front  
speaker  
Right front  
speaker  
CD player*  
Cassette deck or  
MD recorder*  
TV*  
DBS tuner*  
CD recorder*  
DVD player*  
Personal computer (PC)  
Power amplifier  
Center speaker  
*
You can connect these components using the methods described in  
Analog Connections(see below) and in Digital Connections(see  
page 13).  
Analog Connections  
Power amplifier  
Audio component connections  
Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).  
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the  
audio right jack.  
CAUTION:  
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer  
between the source components and this receiver, the sound output  
through this receiver may be distorted.  
PRE OUT  
FRONT CENER SURR  
SURR BACK  
L
L
Turntable  
R
R
SUBWOOFER  
SUB  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
DVD  
SURR  
(REAR)  
Turntable  
PHONO  
Power  
amplifier  
CD  
To audio  
output  
OUT  
(REC)  
TAPE  
MD  
IN  
(PLAY)  
If a ground cable is  
OUT  
provided for your turntable,  
connect the cable to the  
screw marked (H) on the  
rear panel.  
(REC)  
Power amplifier  
CDR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Note:  
This connection is for the turntable with an MM (moving-magnet) type  
cartridge.  
Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC  
(moving-coil) type must be connected to this receiver through a  
commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection  
may result in insufficient volume.  
Left surround  
speaker  
Right surround  
speaker  
Left / Right  
Surround back speakers  
Note:  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker quantity  
(see page 22), connect the surround back speaker to the SURR  
BACK L (left) jack.  
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CD player  
CD recorder  
SUB  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
CD recorder  
DVD  
SURR  
(REAR)  
To audio output  
To audio input  
PHONO  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
CD  
CD player  
DVD  
SURR  
(REAR)  
OUT  
(REC)  
TAPE  
PHONO  
MD  
IN  
To audio output  
(PLAY)  
CD  
OUT  
(REC)  
OUT  
CDR  
(REC)  
IN  
TAPE  
(PLAY)  
MD  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
CDR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Cassette deck or MD recorder  
Cassette deck  
To audio output  
To audio input  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
SURR  
(REAR)  
If your audio components have a COMPU LINK or TEXT  
COMPU LINK jack  
See also page 43 for detailed information about the connection  
and the COMPU LINK remote control system.  
PHONO  
CD  
See also page 44 for detailed information about the connection  
and the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.  
OUT  
(REC)  
TAPE  
MD  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
CDR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
To audio input  
To audio output  
MD recorder  
Note:  
You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the  
TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD  
jacks, change the source name to MD,which will be shown on the  
display when it is selected as the source. See page 17 for details.  
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Video component connections  
IMPORTANT:  
This receiver is equipped with the following video jackscomposite  
video, S-video and component video jacks. You can use any of the  
three to connect a video component.  
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.  
If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or  
component video (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) terminals, connect them using  
an S-video cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not  
supplied). By using these jacks, you can get a better picture  
quality in the orderComponent video > S-video > Composite  
video.  
However, the video signals from one type of these input jacks are  
output only through the video output jacks of the same type.  
Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video  
component are connected to the receiver through the video jacks of  
the different type, you cannot record the picture. In addition, if the TV  
and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through  
the video jacks of the different type, you cannot view the playback  
picture on the TV.  
VCR(s)  
C
D
A
S-VHS/VHS VCR  
B
AUDIO  
E F  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
FRONT  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR1  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR2  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Å To left/right audio output  
ı To left/right audio input  
Ç To composite video output  
Î To S-video output  
MONITOR  
OUT  
A
C
D
To composite video input  
Ï To S-video input  
S-VHS/VHS VCR  
E
B
F
Video camera  
VIDEO  
The VIDEO input jacks on the front panel are convenient when  
connecting and disconnecting the equipment frequently.  
When you do not use the jacks on the front panel, attach the  
supplied front terminal cover to protect them from dust.  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
LAUDIOR  
To audio  
output  
To S-video  
output  
When attaching the cover  
When removing the cover  
USB AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
U
SB  
S-VIDEO  
LAUDIOR  
A
U
D
IO  
S
To composite  
video output  
-V  
ID  
PUSH OPEN  
E
O
V
V
ID  
ID  
E
O
E
O
L
A
U
D
IO  
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TV and/or DBS tuner  
When connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks  
(TV SOUND/DBS), DO NOT connect the TVs video output  
to these video input jacks.  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
FRONT  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
OUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR1  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
A
OUT  
(REC)  
TV  
VCR2  
IN  
(PLAY)  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Connect the TV to the  
appropriate MONITOR  
OUT jacks to view a  
play-backing picture  
from other connected  
video components.  
B
C
D
Å To audio output  
ı To composite video input  
Ç To S-video input  
Î To component video input  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
FRONT  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
OUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR1  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
A
VCR2  
DBS tuner  
IN  
(PLAY)  
DBS  
MONITOR  
OUT  
B
C
D
Å To audio output  
Notes:  
ı To S-video output  
Ç To component video output  
Î To composite video output  
When connecting a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks,  
change the source name to DBS,which will be shown on the  
display when it is selected as the source. See page 17 for details.  
When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input jacks,  
make the component video input setting correctly. See pages 25  
and 49 for details.  
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DVD player  
When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks:  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
FRONT  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
OUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
(REC)  
VCR1  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
IN  
(PLAY)  
OUT  
(REC)  
A
DVD player  
VCR2  
IN  
(PLAY)  
DVD  
MONITOR  
OUT  
B
C
D
Å To front left/right audio output  
ı To S-video output  
Ç To component video output  
Î To composite video output  
When you connect a DVD player with its analog discrete output (5.1-channel reproduction) jacks:  
DVD player  
B
C
A
G
F
DVD  
D
E
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
SUB  
COMPONENVIDEO  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
DVD  
FRONT  
SURR  
(REAR)  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
PHONO  
OUT  
(REC)  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CD  
VCR1  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
TAPE  
MD  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
Å To surround left/right audio output  
ı To center audio output  
VCR2  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
Ç To subwoofer output  
CDR  
Î To front left/right audio output  
To composite video output  
Ï To S-video output  
MONITOR  
OUT  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Ì To component video output  
Note:  
When connecting a DVD player to the component video input jacks,  
make the component video input setting correctly. See pages 25 and 49  
for details.  
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Notes:  
Digital Connections  
When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have  
been set for use with the following components:  
DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player  
This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminalsone  
digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminalsand one  
DIGITAL OUT terminal.  
DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player  
DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner  
DIGITAL 4 (optical): For CD recorder  
IMPORTANT:  
When you want to operate the CD player, CD recorder, or MD  
recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, connect  
the target component also as described in Analog Connections”  
(see page 9).  
When connecting a DVD player, digital TV broadcast tuner or DBS  
tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the  
video jacks on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jacks, you  
can view no playback picture.  
When you want to operate a DVD player using the AV COMPU  
LINK remote control system (see page 49), connect the DVD  
player also as described in Analog Connections(see page 12).  
After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals,  
set the following correctly if necessary.  
Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For  
details, see 6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminals”  
on page 25.  
Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see Selecting  
the Analog or Digital Input Modeon page 19.  
Digital input terminals  
Digital output terminal  
You can connect any digital equipment as follows.  
Digital TV  
CD recorder  
MD recorder  
DBS tuner  
Digital VCR  
DBS  
Digital optical cable (not supplied)  
between digital optical terminals  
DVD player  
CD player  
DVD  
CD recorder  
MD recorder  
When the digital recording  
equipment such as an MD recorder  
and CD recorder has a digital  
optical input terminal, connecting it  
to the DIGITAL OUT terminal  
enables you to perform digital-to-  
digital recording.  
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL  
/DTS  
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)  
between digital coaxial terminals  
DIGITAL OUT  
Digital optical cable (not supplied)  
between digital optical terminals  
Note:  
The digital signal format output through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is  
the same as that of the input signal. This means that when the DTS  
Digital Surround signals are input, the DTS Digital Surround signals  
are output.  
When the component has a digital  
coaxial output terminal, connect it to the  
DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a  
digital coaxial cable (not supplied).  
DIGITAL IN  
When the component has a digital  
optical output terminal, connect it to the  
DIGITAL 2 (CD), DIGITAL 3 (TV) or  
DIGITAL 4 (CDR) terminal, using a  
digital optical cable (not supplied).  
DIGITAL 1 (DVD)  
DIGITAL 2 (CD)  
DIGITAL 3 (TV)  
Before connecting a digital  
optical cable, unplug the  
protective plug.  
DIGITAL 4 (CDR)  
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5. Check if the drivers are correctly installed.  
1. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] =  
[Settings] = [Control Panel].  
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.  
2. Select [System], then [Device Manager] and click [Sound,  
video and game controllers] and [Universal serial bus  
controllers].  
The following window appears, and you can check whether  
the drivers are installed.  
Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from  
this receiver.  
IMPORTANT:  
Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on  
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Windows 98*, Windows Me* or Windows XP* and prepare its  
CD-ROM.  
Check your PCs BIOS settingwhether USB is available, and  
whether USB IRQ is set to AUTOor to available IRQ number.  
How to install the USB drivers  
The following procedure is described using the English version of  
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Windows 98. If your PC is running on a different version of  
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PCs  
monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.  
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1. Turn on your PC and start running Windows 98,  
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Windows Me or Windows XP.  
If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now running.  
Note:  
The items shown on the PCs monitor differ depending on  
your PC settings.  
2. Turn on the receiver, and press USB AUDIO on the front  
panel or USB on the remote control.  
The lamp on the USB AUDIO on the front panel button lights  
up.  
6. Change the PC audio setting.  
1. If you have closed Control Panel, open it again: Select [Start]  
= [Settings] = [Control Panel].  
2. Click [Multimedia], then select USB Audio Device [1]for  
Playbackof Audio,and close the window.  
3. Connect the receiver to the PC using a USB cable (not  
supplied).  
Your PC automatically recognizes this connection, and shows  
the following screen on the monitor.  
To play back a CD from CD-ROM drive on PC, click [Multimedia],  
[CD Music], then check [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM  
device].  
USB AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
LAUDIOR  
Now PC is ready for playback through the USB connection.  
After installation is completed, you can use your PC as the playback  
source. The PC automatically recognizes the receiver whenever a  
USB cable is connected between the PC and the receiver while the  
receiver is turned on.  
PC  
USB cable  
(not supplied)  
When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the  
USB cable.  
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied with  
the sound reproduction application installed in the PC.  
Notes:  
DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while  
installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is  
recognizing the receiver.  
Use a full speed USB cable (revision 1.0). Recommended cord  
length is 1.5 m.  
If your PC does not recognize the receiver, disconnect the USB  
cable and connect it again. If it does not work yet, restart Windows.  
The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB cable is  
connected between the receiver and your PC.  
The sound may not be played back correctlyinterrupted or  
degradeddue to your PC settings and PC specifications.  
When you do not use the jacks on the front panel, attach the  
supplied front terminal cover to protect them from dust.  
4. Install the USB drivers following the instructions shown on  
the PCs monitor.  
R
R
R
R
* Microsoft , Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows XP are  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
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Putting Batteries in the Remote Control  
Connecting the Power Cord  
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.  
Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all  
connections have been made.  
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
1. On the back of the remote control, remove the  
battery cover.  
Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the  
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We  
recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna,  
since it is well-shielded against interference.  
2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the  
Note:  
polarity: (+) to (+) and () to ().  
The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment  
may be erased in a few days in the following cases:  
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)  
When you unplug the power cord.  
When a power failure occurs.  
CAUTIONS:  
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.  
Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging  
the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.  
3. Replace the cover.  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace  
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.  
Note:  
After replacing the batteries, set the manufacturerscodes again (see  
page 54).  
CAUTION:  
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:  
Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:  
(+) to (+) and () to ().  
Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may  
differ in voltage.  
Always replace both batteries at the same time.  
Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
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Basic Operations  
The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources.  
Before using the remote control  
Note:  
How to confirm the remote control operation mode  
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the  
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.  
The display window on the remote control shows the following  
information when you press certain buttons on the remote control, so  
that you can confirm which operation you do.  
Pressing one of the source selecting buttons,  
the source name selected appears on the  
Selecting the Source to Play  
display.  
Press one of the source selecting buttons.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
Buttons  
FM/AM  
CD  
Indications  
TUNER  
CD  
PHONO  
TAPE  
DVD  
CDR  
USB  
TV  
VCR1  
VCR2  
VIDEO  
The lamp on the front panel button for selected source lights up.  
The selected source name and the previously selected Surround/  
DSP mode also appear on the display.  
PHONO  
TAPE/MD  
DVD or DVD MULTI  
CDR  
Ex.: When you  
press CD.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
VCR 1  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
TV SOUND/DBS  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR 1  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
CD  
CDR  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
SOURCE NAME  
FM / AM  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
USB  
TV/DBS  
VCR1  
VCR2  
VIDEO  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE / MD  
USB AUDIO  
VCR 2  
TAPE/MD  
SOURCE NAME  
Ex.: When you  
press USB.  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
Pressing SOUND before you adjust the sound  
effect, “SOUND” appears on the display.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
Selected source name and current  
Surround/DSP mode appear  
Pressing TEXT DISPLAY or MENU before  
you use on-screen menu or TEXT COMPU  
LINK, “MENU” appears on the display.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
DGTL AUTO  
DVD MULTI  
PRO LOGIC  
TUNED STEREO  
L
C
R
ANALOG  
DSP 3D–PHONIC MIDNIGHT MODE  
HEADPHONE DIGITAL EQ INPUT ATT ONETOUCH OPERATION  
AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR LFE  
LINEAR PCM  
DIGITAL  
Pressing CONTROL or CATV/DBS  
LS  
S
RS  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
SB  
CONTROL before you operate an audio or  
video equipment connected to the receiver,  
the remote control operation mode selected  
appears on the display (see pages 51 and 54).  
SPEAKERS  
1
2
SLEEP VOLUME  
Ex.: When you  
press CATV/  
DBS CONTROL.  
DVD MULTI  
Select the DVD player for viewing the digital  
video disc using the analog discrete output  
mode (5.1-channel reproduction).  
To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback, see  
page 37.  
Turning On the Power  
On the front panel:  
DVD  
Select the DVD player.  
VCR 1  
Select the video component connected to the  
VCR 1 jacks.  
Select the video component connected to the  
VCR 2 jacks.  
Select the video component connected to the  
VIDEO jacks.  
STANDBY  
Press STANDBY/ON  
.
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of  
the current source and Surround/DSP mode  
appear on the display.  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
STANDBY/ON  
Current source name and Surround/DSP mode appear  
TV (SOUND)/DBS Select TV sounds (or the DBS tuner).  
PHONO *  
CD *  
CDR *  
Select the turntable.  
Select the CD player.  
Select the CD recorder.  
L
R
ANALOG  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
TAPE/MD *  
USB (AUDIO)  
Select the cassette deck (or the MD recorder).  
Select the personal computer (PC) connected  
to the USB terminal.  
Current volume level appears  
FM/AM *  
Select an FM or AM broadcast.  
• Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
To turn off the power (into standby mode),  
press STANDBY/ON again.  
The STANDBY lamp lights up.  
STANDBY  
STANDBY/ON  
From the remote control:  
Notes:  
AUDIO  
Press AUDIO  
.
• When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks) and a  
DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source  
names shown on the display. For details, see page 17.  
• When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote  
control marked with an asterisk (*), the receiver automatically turns  
on.  
The STANDBY lamp on the front panel goes off.  
The name of the current source and Surround/DSP  
mode appear on the display.  
To turn off the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO  
again. The STANDBY lamp on the front panel lights up.  
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From the remote control:  
Changing the source name  
When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks  
or a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel,  
change the source name which will be shown on the display.  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR 1  
DVD MULTI  
CD  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
VIDEO  
CDR  
VCR 2  
TAPE/MD  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Note:  
When changing the source name from “TAPE” to “MD”:  
1. Press TAPE/MD (SOURCE NAME).  
TAPE / MD  
Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected  
source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.  
Make sure TAPEappears on the display.  
SOURCE NAME  
2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME  
Speaker and signal indicators on the display  
(TAPE/MD) until “ASSGN. MD”  
appears on the display.  
By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which  
speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this  
receiver from the source.  
L
R
ANALOG  
Speaker indicators (white)  
Signal indicators (red)  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
L
C
R
L
C
R
When changing the source name from “TV” to “DBS”:  
1. Press TV SOUND/DBS (SOURCE  
SUBWFR LFE  
SUBWFR LFE  
TV SOUND/DBS  
LS  
S
RS  
S
LS  
RS  
NAME).  
SOURCE NAME  
Make sure TVappears on the display.  
SB  
SB  
2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TV  
SOUND/DBS) until “ASSGN. DBS”  
appears on the display.  
Surround back speaker  
indicators *  
The speaker indicators light up:  
When the corresponding speakers are set to LARGEor  
SMALL(see 1 Setting the Speakerson page 22) and are also  
required for the Surround/DSP mode currently selected.  
L
R
ANALOG  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
*
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker quantity  
(see page 22), the center surround back speaker indicator lights up.  
If you have selected 2SPK,the left and right surround back  
speaker indicators light up.  
To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV,” repeat the same  
procedure abovepress and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/MD) to  
select TAPE,or press and hold SOURCE NAME (TV SOUND/  
DBS) to select TV.”  
SUBWFR  
When SUBWOOFERis set to YES,”  
1 Setting the Speakerson page 22.)  
lights up. (See  
The signal indicators light up to indicate the incoming signals.  
Note:  
L
: When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left  
channel signal comes in.  
Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected  
components. However, there may be some inconvenience.  
– “TAPEor TVwill appear on the display when you select the MD  
recorder or DBS tuner.  
You cannot use the digital input (see page 19) for the MD recorder.  
You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page  
43) to operate the MD recorder.  
When analog input is selected: Always lights up.  
: When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right  
channel signal comes in.  
When analog input is selected: Always lights up.  
: Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.  
R
C
LFE : Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.  
LS : Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in.  
RS : Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes in.  
Selecting different sources for picture and  
sound  
You can watch picture from a video component while listening to  
sound from another component.  
S
: When the monaural rear channel signal or 2 channel Dolby  
Surround encoded signal comes in.  
SB : Lights up when the surround back channel signal comes in.  
Note:  
Press one of the audio source selecting buttons— PHONO,  
CD, CDR, TAPE/MD, USB (AUDIO), FM/AM—while  
viewing the picture from a video component such as the  
VCR or DVD player, etc.  
When DVD MULTIis selected as the source, L,” “C,” “R,” “LFE,” “LS”  
and RSlight up.  
The lamp on the front panel button for the selected source lights up.  
On the front panel:  
DVD MULTI  
TV SOUND/DBS  
DVD  
VCR 1  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
SOURCE NAME  
FM / AM  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE / MD  
USB AUDIO  
SOURCE NAME  
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To use neither sets of the speakers, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1  
and SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 so that the SPEAKERS 1 and  
SPEAKERS 2 indicators disappear from the display.  
The HEADPHONE indicator lights up and HEADPHONE”  
appears on the display.  
Adjusting the Volume  
On the front panel:  
MASTER VOLUME  
To increase the volume, turn MASTER  
VOLUME clockwise.  
To decrease the volume, turn it  
counterclockwise.  
Activating the speakers turns on the Surround and DSP modes  
previously selected.  
Listening Only with Headphones  
From the remote control:  
You can listen with the headphones without deactivating both pairs  
of speakers by connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack  
on the front panel. If you want to use a pair of headphones without  
outputting sounds from the front speakers, you must turn off both  
pairs of the front speakers as mentioned above.  
To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.  
To decrease the volume, press VOLUME .  
+
VOLUME  
CAUTION:  
HEADPHONE mode  
When using the headphones, the following signals are output  
regardless of your speaker setting:  
For 2 channel software, the front left and right channel signals  
are output directly from the headphones.  
For multi-channel software, the front left and right, center, and  
surround channel signals are down-mixed and then output  
from the headphones.  
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any sources. If  
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy  
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.  
Notes:  
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of 0(minimum)  
to 70(maximum).  
If you set One Touch Operation to ON(see page 26), you do not  
have to adjust the volume level each time you change the source. It  
is automatically set to the stored level.  
If a DSP mode is activated, you can enjoy the DSP effects.  
3D H.PHONEappears on the display and the DSP indicator  
lights up on the display. (See page 34.)  
Note:  
Selecting the Front Speakers  
In the following cases, the speakers connected to the FRONT  
SPEAKERS 2 terminals are deactivated even if both pairs of the front  
speakers are activated.  
If you select DVD MULTIas the source.  
If you select any of the Surround/DSP modes which activate the  
center and/or surround speaker(s).  
IMPORTANT:  
You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only  
when the SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is  
set to the HIGHposition and when signals are sent only to front  
speakers. Otherwise, activating one pair of the speakers deactivates  
the other.  
CAUTION:  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Be sure to turn down the volume:  
When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can  
select which to use.  
Before connecting or putting on headphones, as its high volume can  
damage both the headphones and your hearing.  
Before turning on speakers again, as its high volume may output  
from the speakers.  
To use the speakers connected to the  
FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, press  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 so that the  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF  
1
SPEAKERS 1 indicator lights up on the  
display. Make sure that the SPEAKERS 2  
indicator is not lit on the display.  
2
To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2  
terminals, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 so that SPEAKERS 2  
indicator lights up on the display. Make sure that the SPEAKERS 1  
indicator is not lit on the display.  
To use both sets of the speakers, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 so that the SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2  
indicators light up on the display.  
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DGTL AUTO: Select this for the digital input mode. The  
receiver automatically detects the incoming  
signals.  
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input  
Mode  
The DGTL AUTO indicator lights up on the  
display, and the digital signal format indicators  
for the detected signals also light up.  
When you have connected digital source components using the  
digital terminals (see page 13), you need to change the input mode  
for these components to the appropriate digital input mode  
correctlyDGTL AUTO, DGTL DTS, or DGTL D.D.  
ANALOG:  
Select this for the analog input mode.  
The ANALOG indicator lights up.  
Before you start, remember...  
The digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting should be  
correctly done for the sources you want to select the digital input  
mode for (see 6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN)  
Terminalson page 25). Without setting this digital input terminal  
correctly, you cannot change the input mode from analog input to  
digital input even if you follow the procedure below.  
When selecting DGTL AUTO,the following indicators  
showing detected signals light up on the display.  
: Lights up when Linear PCM signals come  
in.  
LINEAR PCM  
LINEAR PCM  
: Lights up when the digital signals are not  
recognized.  
1. Press one of the source selecting buttonsDVD, TV  
(SOUND)/DBS, CD, CDR or TAPE/MDfor which you  
DIGITAL : Lights up when Dolby Digital or Dolby  
Digital EX signals come in.  
want to change the input mode.  
The lamp on the front panel button for the selected source lights  
up.  
: Lights up when DTS Surround or DTS-ES  
signals come in.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
VCR 2  
VIDEO  
TV SOUND/DBS  
VCR 1  
When playing a software encoded with the Dolby Digital or DTS  
Digital Surround, the following symptoms may occur:  
Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.  
Noise comes out while chapters or tracks are being searched for or  
skipped over.  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR 1  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
CD  
CDR  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
SOURCE NAME  
FM / AM  
PHONO  
CD  
CDR  
TAPE / MD  
USB AUDIO  
VCR 2  
TAPE/MD  
SOURCE NAME  
1. Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT) or  
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT on the remote control.  
• “DGTL AUTOappears on the display.  
On the front panel  
Note:  
From the remote control  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or DOWN on the front panel to  
select DGTL D.Dor DGTL DTSwhile DGTL AUTO”  
still remains on the display.  
Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as  
follows:  
If TAPEhas been assigned as the source name to the TAPE/MD  
button when using an MD recorder, it does not work in this step.  
To change the source name, see Changing the source nameon  
page 17.  
DGTL AUTO  
L
R
2. Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT)or  
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT on the remote control—  
briefly to change the input mode.  
DIGITAL  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
INPUT  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
INPUT  
DGTL AUTO  
DGTL D.D  
(Digital)  
(Digital Dolby Digital)  
INPUT ATT  
DGTL DTS  
(Digital)  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
When selecting DGTL D.Dor DGTL DTS,the following  
indicators showing detected signals light up on the display.  
Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as  
follows:  
DGTL  
When selecting DGTL D.D”  
: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals  
: Always lights up.  
DGTL AUTO  
L
R
DIGITAL  
come in.  
DIGITAL  
The frame flashes when Dolby Digital  
signals are not recognized.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
When selecting DGTL DTS”  
: Lights up when DTS Digital Surround  
DGTL AUTO  
ANALOG  
signals come in.  
(Digital)  
The frame flashes when DTS Digital  
Surround signals are not recognized.  
Note:  
When you turn off the power or select another source, DGTL D.D”  
and DGTL DTSsettings are canceled and the digital input mode is  
automatically reset to DGTL AUTO.”  
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When the shut-off time comes:  
The receiver turns off automatically.  
Muting the Sound  
From the remote control ONLY:  
To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time:  
Press SLEEP once.  
The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes.  
To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.  
Press MUTING to mute the sound through  
all speakers and headphones connected.  
MUTINGappears on the display and the volume  
turns off (the volume level indicator goes off).  
MUTING  
To cancel the Sleep Timer:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP 0minappears on the display.  
(The SLEEP indicator goes off.)  
L
R
ANALOG  
Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.  
SPEAKERS  
1
Recording a source  
For analog-to-analog recording  
The volume level  
indicator goes off.  
Ex.: When the source is DVD.”  
You can record any analog source through the receiver to—  
the cassette deck (or MD recorder) connected to the TAPE/MD  
jacks,  
the VCRs connected to the VCR 1 and VCR 2 jacks, and  
the CD recorder connected to the CDR jacks  
at the same time.  
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.  
Turning MASTER VOLUME on the front panel or pressing  
VOLUME +/on the remote control also restores the sound.  
Changing the Display Brightness  
You can dim the display.  
For digital-to-digital recording  
You can record the currently selected digital input source  
through the receiver to a digital recording device connected to  
the DIGITAL OUT terminal.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
DIMMER  
Press DIMMER.  
Each time you press the button, the display dims  
Notes:  
Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog recordings are not  
possible.  
and brightens alternately.  
The output volume level, Midnight Mode (see page 24), Bass  
Boost (see page 31), digital equalization (see page 39),  
Surround modes and DSP modes (see pages 32 to 36) cannot  
affect the recording.  
The test tone signal (see pages 40 and 41) does not come out  
through the DIGITAL OUT terminal.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music.  
Basic adjustment auto memory  
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source—  
when you turn off the power,  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and  
SLEEP  
when you change the source, and  
when you assign the source name (see page 19).  
the shut-off time changes in 10 minutes intervals:  
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the  
newly selected source are automatically recalled.  
The following can be stored for each source:  
Analog/digital input mode (see page 19)  
Input attenuator mode (see page 30)  
L
R
ANALOG  
SPEAKERS  
1
SLEEP VOLUME  
Analog Direct (see page 30)  
Speaker channel output levels (see pages 40 and 41)  
Digital equalization pattern (see page 39)  
Sound parameters (see page 42)  
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90  
(Canceled)  
Surround and DSP mode selection (see pages 35 and 36)  
Bass Boost setting (see page 31)  
0
Ex.: When the source is DVD.”  
Notes:  
If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for  
each band.  
If you want to memorize the volume level with the above  
settings, set ONE TOUCH (OPR)to ON(see page 26).  
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Basic Settings  
Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make  
operations easier.  
• When performing the basic settings, it is recommended to use the remote control so that you can show the  
on-screen display on the TV.  
• When using the buttons on the front panel, you can perform the same settings. (The following on-screen display  
cannot be shown if you use the buttons on the front panel.)  
• The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for about 1 minute.  
Basic Procedure  
Ex. When setting the subwoofer information  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control):  
On the front panel:  
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.  
1. Press MENU.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
The MENU screen appears on  
the TV.  
PAUSE  
SET  
SETTING  
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until  
DOWN – TUNING – UP  
“SUB WOOFER” appears on the  
display.  
CONTROL  
STOP  
On-screen operating  
buttons  
Each time you press the button, the setting items  
change as follows.  
• For details about each setting item (1 to 9), see pages 22 to  
26.  
L
R
ANALOG  
2. Press 5 or to move  
press 2 or 3.  
to SETTING,then  
SETTING 1 menu showing setting items appears on the TV.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
The item pointed by  
is also shown on the display on the  
unit.  
FRONT SPK:LARGE (1)  
SURR SPK:SMALL (1)  
SBACK OUT:2SPK (1)  
EX/ES:AUTO (2)  
SUB WOOFER:NO (1)  
CNTR SPK:SMALL (1)  
SBACK SPK:SMALL (1)  
SURR CH:SURR (1)  
DIST UNIT:meter (3)  
CNTR DIST:3.0m (3)  
SBACK DIST:3.0m (3)  
LFE ATT:0dB (4)  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to SUBWOOFER.”  
To go to the next screen, press continuously.  
To go back to the previous screen, press 5 continuously.  
FRONT DIST:3.0m (3)  
SURR DIST:3.0m (3)  
CROSS OVER:100Hz (4)  
MID NIGHT:OFF (5)  
2:CD 3:TV 4:CDR (6)  
VIDEO DBS:S/C (7)  
FL DISP:TEXT (9)  
3
1
2
4
5
DGTL COAX 1:DVD (6)  
VIDEO DVD:S/C (7)  
ONE TOUCH:OFF (8)  
(Back to the beginning)  
SETTING 1 menu  
SETTING 2 menu  
6
7
8
9
CONTROL  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or  
DOWN to select a setting you  
DOWN  
UP  
SETTING 3 menu  
want to use.  
In this example, the subwoofer information is  
set to “YES” to output bass sound through the  
subwoofer.  
For details about each setting item (1 to 9), see pages 22 to 26.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select  
L
R
ANALOG  
a setting you want to  
use.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
In this example, the  
subwoofer information is set  
to YESto output bass  
sound through the  
subwoofer.  
NOTICE—  
Items shown on the on-screen display and on the front  
panel display in this section are initial values when shipped  
from the factory.  
Some of the items cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted  
according to currently selected settings. (For details, see  
the respective explanation.)  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
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7 Surround back speakers quantityS BACK (SBACK)  
1 Setting the Speakers  
OUT  
To obtain the best possible surround sound from the Surround and  
DSP modes, you have to register the setting about the speaker  
arrangement after all connections are completed.  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
7 Subwoofer settingSUBWOOFER  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
Select the surround back speakers quantity.  
2SPK  
1SPK  
: Select this to use 2 surround back speakers.  
: Select this to use 1 surround back speaker.  
Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.  
Notes:  
YES  
NO  
: Select this when a subwoofer is connected.  
: Select this when no subwoofer is used.  
If you have selected NONEfor the surround back speakers  
(see the left), this setting cannot be available.  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker  
quantity, connect the surround back speaker to the PRE OUT  
SURR BACK L (left) jack.  
Note:  
If you have selected NOfor the subwoofer, you cannot use  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF on the front panel.  
7 Selecting surround speakers to useSURR CH (OUT)  
7 Sizes for front speakers, center speaker, surround  
speakers, and surround back speakers–—FRONT  
SPK, CENTER (CNTR) SPK, SURR SPK, S BACK  
(SBACK) SPK  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
Select the surround speakers to activate when playing back  
5.1-multi-channel software.  
SURR  
: Select this to use only the left and right  
surround speakers.  
SBACK  
: Select this to use only the surround back  
speakers.  
Select the sizes for each connected speaker.  
SURR+SBK : Select this to use both the surround speakers  
(S+SBK)  
and surround back speakers.  
LARGE : Select this when the speaker size is relatively large.  
SMALL : Select this when the speaker size is relatively small.  
Notes:  
NONE : Select this when you have not connected a speaker.  
If you have selected NONEfor the surround back speakers  
(see the left), this setting is skipped.  
(Not selectable for the front speakers)  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker  
quantity, this setting is skipped. The surround channelssignals  
are output through the surround speakers.  
This setting is ignored when performing 6.1-channel  
reproduction.  
Notes:  
Keep the following comments in mind as reference when  
adjusting.  
If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is  
larger than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select LARGE,and if it is  
smaller than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches), select SMALL.”  
If you have selected NOfor the subwoofer setting, you can  
only select LARGEfor the front speakers.  
If you have selected SMALLfor the front speakers, you  
cannot select LARGEfor the center, surround, and surround  
back speakers.  
If you have selected SMALLfor the surround speakers, you  
cannot select LARGEfor the surround back speakers.  
If you have selected NONEfor the surround speakers, the  
surround back speakers are fixed to NONE.”  
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2 Selecting Channel Numbers to Reproduce  
Multi-channel Digital SoftwareEX/ES  
3 Setting the Speaker Distance  
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is another  
important element to obtain the best possible sound of the Surround  
and DSP modes. You need to set the distance from your listening  
point to the speakers.  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
By referring to the speaker distance setting, this unit automatically  
sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds  
through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.  
7 Measuring unitDIST UNIT  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
You can select 5.1-channel reproduction or 6.1-channel reproduction  
when playing back multi-channel (more than 5.1-channel) digital  
software with setting the surround back speakers to LARGEor  
SMALL(see page 22). AUTOis initial setting.  
AUTO : Select this to reproduce signals originally recorded as  
marked on the software such as  
When playing back Dolby Digital EX software (bearing  
the mark ), DOLBY D EX (Dolby Digital EX)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software,  
DOLBY D (Dolby Digital)activates without using the  
surround back speaker(s).  
or  
.
Select which unit you use.  
meter : Select this to set the distance in meters.  
feet : Select this to set the distance in feet.  
7 Speaker distanceFRONT DIST, CENTER (CNTR)  
When playing back DTS-ES Discrete software (bearing  
DIST, SURR DIST, S BACK (SBACK) DIST  
the mark  
), ES DSCRETE (DTS-ES Discrete)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back DTS-ES Matrix software (bearing the  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
mark  
), ES MATRIX (DTS-ES Matrix)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel  
software, DTS (DTS Digital Surround)activates  
without using the surround back speaker(s).  
ON  
: Select this to activate 6.1-channel reproduction using the  
surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back Dolby Digital EX software (bearing  
the mark  
), DOLBY D EX (Dolby Digital EX)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software,  
DOLBY D EX (Dolby Digital EX)activates using the  
surround back speaker(s). Surround back channels are  
reproduced using digital matrix processing.  
Set the distance from the listening point within the range of  
0.3 m (1 ft) to 9.0 m (30 ft), in 0.3 m (1 ft) intervals.  
Notes:  
When playing back DTS-ES Discrete software (bearing  
You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have  
selected NONE(see page 22).  
This setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.  
the mark  
), ES DSCRETE (DTS-ES Discrete)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back DTS-ES Matrix software (bearing the  
mark  
), ES MATRIX (DTS-ES Matrix)”  
activates using the surround back speaker(s).  
When playing back DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel  
software, DTS NEO:6activates using the surround  
back speaker(s). Surround back channels are reproduced  
using digital matrix processing.  
C
L
R
3.3 m  
(11 ft)  
3.0 m  
(10 ft)  
2.7 m  
30˚  
30˚  
90˚  
90˚  
(9 ft)  
OFF : Select this to activate 5.1-channel reproduction without  
using the surround back speaker(s).  
2.4 m  
(8 ft)  
2.1 m  
(7 ft)  
When playing back Dolby Digital EX software (bearing  
LS  
RS  
the mark  
) or DTS-ES software (bearing the mark  
), the surround back signals are output from the  
surround speakers mixed with the surround signals.  
When playing back Dolby Digital or DTS Digital  
Surround 5.1-channel software, conventional DOLBY D  
(Dolby Digital)or DTS (DTS Digital Surround)”  
activates.  
60˚  
60˚  
LSB  
RSB  
Note:  
If you have selected NONEfor the surround back speakers (see  
page 22), you cannot select this setting. The 6.1-channel and 5.1-  
channel software are played back as OFFis selected.  
EX. In the above case, set the speaker distance as follows:  
FRONT DIST  
:
:
:
:
3.0 m or 10 ft  
3.0 m or 10 ft  
2.7 m or 9 ft  
2.4 m or 8 ft  
CENTER (CNTR) DIST  
SURR DIST  
S BACK (SBACK) DIST  
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4 Setting the Bass Sounds  
5 Setting the Dynamic RangeMID NIGHT  
You can adjust subwoofer and bass sounds precisely according to  
your preference.  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
7 Crossover frequencyCROSSOVER  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight Mode.  
Select one of the following:  
1
2
: Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range. The  
MIDNIGHT MODE indicator lights up on the display.  
When you use a subwoofer, you can select the cutoff frequency  
for the small speakers used.  
: Select this when you want to apply the compression effect  
(useful at midnight). The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator  
lights up on the display.  
Select one of the crossover frequency levels from 80Hz,”  
100Hz,” “120Hzand 150Hzaccording to the size of the  
small speaker connected.  
OFF : Select this when you want to enjoy surround with its full  
dynamic range (no effect applied). The MIDNIGHT MODE  
indicator goes off from the display.  
80Hz  
: Select this frequency when the cone speaker unit  
built in the speaker is about 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).  
100Hz : Select this frequency when the cone speaker unit  
built in the speaker is about 10 cm (3 15/16 inches).  
Notes:  
If Analog Direct is in use, Midnight Mode is temporarily canceled.  
Midnight Mode is not valid for DVD MULTI playback mode even  
though the setting is adjustable.  
120Hz : Select this frequency when the cone speaker unit  
built in the speaker is about 8 cm (3 3/16 inches).  
150Hz : Select this frequency when the cone speaker unit  
built in the speaker is about 6 cm (2 3/8 inches).  
Notes:  
.If you have selected LARGEfor all activated speakers (see  
page 22), this function is fixed to OFF.”  
Crossover frequency is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback,  
All Channel Stereo and 3D HEADPHONE mode.  
7 Low frequency effect attenuatorLFE ATT  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software  
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Surround, set the LFE level  
to eliminate distortion.  
Select one of the following:  
0dB  
: Normally select this.  
10dB : Select this when the bass sound is distorted.  
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When “DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)” is set to “CD”  
6 Setting the Digital Input (DIGITAL IN)  
Terminals  
2: DVD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR  
2: DVD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: MD**  
2: DVD 3: MD** 4: CDR  
2: MD** 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR  
(back to the beginning)  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
* If you have changed the source name from TVto DBS,”  
DBSappears (see page 17).  
** If you want to connect an MD recorder to the digital input  
terminal, change the source name to MDfrom TAPE(see  
page 17).  
When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register which  
components you have connected to the digital input terminals.  
Note:  
When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been  
set for use with the following components:  
DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player  
7 Digital coaxial terminalDIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)  
Set the component connected to the digital coaxial terminal  
DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player  
(DIGITAL IN 1)DVD, MD**, CDR, TV (or DBS*) or CD.  
DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner  
DIGITAL 4 (optical): For CD recorder  
* If you have changed the source name from TVto DBS,”  
DBSappears (see page 17).  
** If you want to connect an MD recorder to the digital input  
terminal, change the source name to MDfrom TAPE(see  
page 17).  
7 Setting the Component Video Input  
When you use the component video inputs for the DVD player and/  
or DBS tuner, you have to register the type of input jacks.  
Without setting this correctly, you cannot view the correct input on  
the TV.  
7 Digital optical terminalsDIGITAL 2, DIGITAL 3 and  
DIGITAL 4  
Set the components connected to the digital optical terminals  
(DIGITAL IN 2 4).  
Each time you press 2 or 3 on the remote control or  
CONTROL UP 5 or DOWN on the front panel, the digital  
component names change as follows:  
7 For the DVD playerVIDEO DVD  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
When DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)is set to DVD”  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS* ) 4: CDR  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: MD**  
2: CD 3: MD** 4: CDR  
2: MD** 3: TV (or DBS* ) 4: CDR  
(back to the beginning)  
Select one of the following:  
COMPONENT : Select this when connecting the DVD  
(COMPNT)  
player to the component video input jacks.  
When DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)is set to MD**  
S/C  
: Select this when connecting the DVD  
player to the composite video or S-video  
input jacks.  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: DVD  
2: CD 3: DVD 4: CDR  
2: DVD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: CDR  
(back to the beginning)  
7 For the DBS tunerVIDEO DBS  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
When DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)is set to CDR”  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: DVD  
2: CD 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: MD**  
2: CD 3: MD** 4: DVD  
2: MD** 3: TV (or DBS*) 4: DVD  
(back to the beginning)  
Select one of the following:  
When DIGITAL 1 (DGTL COAX 1)is set to TVor  
DBS*  
COMPONENT : Select this when connecting the DBS  
(COMPNT)  
tuner to the component video input jacks.  
2: CD 3: DVD 4: CDR 2: CD 3: DVD 4: MD**  
2: CD 3: MD** 4: CDR 2: MD** 3: DVD 4: CDR “  
(back to the beginning)  
S/C  
: Select this when connecting the DBS tuner  
to the composite video or S-video input  
jacks.  
Note:  
If you have not selected appropriate video input jacks, the AV  
COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly.  
(See page 49.)  
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8 Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source 9 Showing the Text Information on the Display  
ONE TOUCH OPR (ONE TOUCH)  
FL DISPLAY (DISP)  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
[On-screen display]  
[Front panel]  
This unit memorizes some settings separately for each source (see  
page 20).  
In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with the  
other memorized settings.  
When you have connected an MD recorder or CD player equipped  
with TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 44),  
you can show the text information such as disc title or track title on  
the display of this receiver.  
Select one of the following:  
Select one of the following:  
NORMAL  
(NORM)  
: Source name and Surround/DSP mode appear  
during play.  
ON  
: Select this to store the volume level separately for each  
source. (The ONE TOUCH OPERATION indicator  
lights up on the display.)  
TEXT  
:Text information appears during play.  
This receiver memorizes the volume level—  
when you change the source  
Note:  
when you change the source name.  
Though you have selected TEXT,the source name and  
Surround/DSP mode will appear while playing a disc that has no text  
information.  
OFF  
: Select this not to store the volume level.  
To recall the volume level  
With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION indicator lits, the volume  
level for the currently selected source is recalled when the source is  
selected.  
To cancel the One Touch Operation  
Set One Touch Operation to OFFso that the ONE TOUCH  
OPERATION indicator goes off.  
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Receiving Radio Broadcasts  
You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.  
Tuning into Stations Manually  
Using Preset Tuning  
On the front panel:  
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.  
FM/AM  
1. Press FM/AM to select the band  
(FM or AM).  
To store the preset stations  
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 2 again.  
The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button  
lights up. The last received station of the  
selected band is tuned in.  
• Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
On the front panel ONLY:  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
1. Tune in the station you want to preset (see  
“Tuning into Stations Manually” on the left).  
If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,  
select the FM reception mode you want. See Selecting the  
FM Reception Modeon page 28.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
2. Press FM/AM TUNING 5 or ∞  
FM/AM TUNING  
until you find the frequency you  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
want.  
• Pressing FM/AM TUNING 5 increases  
the frequency.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
• Pressing FM/AM TUNING decreases  
the frequency.  
MEMORY  
2. Press MEMORY.  
From the remote control:  
FM / AM  
1. Press FM/AM to select the band  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
(FM or AM).  
The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button  
lights up. The last received station of the  
selected band is tuned in.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
• Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
The channel number position starts flashing on the display for  
about 10 seconds.  
FM/AM PRESET  
3. Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or to  
2. Press TUNING UP 3 or  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN TUNING UP  
select a channel number while the  
channel number position is  
flashing.  
TUNING DOWN 2 until  
you find the frequency you  
want.  
TUNED STEREO  
• Pressing TUNING UP 3 increases the  
L
R
ANALOG  
frequency.  
• Pressing TUNING DOWN 2 decreases the  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
frequency.  
Notes:  
MEMORY  
4. Press MEMORY again while the  
selected channel number is  
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED  
indicator lights up on the display.  
• When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator  
also lights up.  
flashing on the display.  
The selected channel number stops flashing.  
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.  
• When you hold and then release the button in step 2, the frequency  
keeps changing until a station is tuned in.  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations  
you want.  
To erase a stored preset station  
Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored  
one.  
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To tune in a preset station  
On the front panel:  
Selecting the FM Reception Mode  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can  
change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.  
You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station (see  
page 27).  
FM/AM  
1. Press FM/AM to select the band  
(FM or AM).  
The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button lights  
up. The last received station of the selected band is  
tuned in.  
While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.  
Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates  
between FM AUTOMUTINGand FM MODE MONO.”  
Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
FM/AM PRESET  
2. Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞  
FM MODE  
SBACKL  
until you find the channel you  
0
want.  
FM MODE  
Pressing FM/AM PRESET 5 increases the  
number.  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
Pressing FM/AM PRESET decreases the  
number.  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
ANALOG  
From the remote control:  
AUTO MUTING  
VOLUME  
FM / AM  
1. Press FM/AM to select the band  
SPEAKERS  
1
(FM or AM).  
The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button lights  
up. The last received station of the selected band is  
tuned in.  
Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
TUNED  
L
R
ANALOG  
BASS  
2. Press the 10 keys to select a  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
TEST  
2
3
preset channel number.  
For channel number 5, press 5.  
For channel number 15, press +10  
then 5.  
For channel number 20, press +10  
then 10.  
SPEAKERS  
1
VOLUME  
MENU  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ENTER  
4
5
6
SURRL  
SURRR  
7/P  
8
9
FM AUTOMUTING: Normally select this.  
When a program is broadcasted in  
DIGITALEQ SBACKL  
SBACKR  
10  
RETURN  
0
+10  
+
100  
FM MODE  
stereo, you will hear stereo sound;  
when in monaural, you will hear  
monaural sounds. This mode is also  
useful to suppress static noise between  
stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator  
lights up on the display. (Initial setting)  
For channel number 30, press +10, +10,  
then 10.  
Note:  
When you use the 10 keys on the remote control, be sure that they  
are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 51.)  
FM MODE MONO: Select this to improve the reception (but  
stereo effect will be lost).  
In this mode, you will hear noise while  
tuning into the stations. The AUTO  
MUTING indicator goes off from the  
display. (The STEREO indicator also  
goes off.)  
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7 Storing the preset stations  
Operating the Tuner Using the On-Screen  
Display  
1. Press MENU.  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
You can also operate the tuner using the on-screen display.  
The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for  
about 1 minute.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
then press 2 or 3.  
to TUNER CONTROL,”  
The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.  
7 Operating the tuner  
3. Tune into a station you want to store on the  
TUNER CONTROL menu, referring to  
Operating the tuner.  
1. Press MENU.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
The MENU screen appears on  
the TV.  
4. Press 5 or to move  
then press 2 or 3.  
to PRESET MEMORY,”  
PAUSE  
SET  
moves to PRESET CHand the channel number starts  
flashing.  
DOWN TUNING UP  
CONTROL  
STOP  
On-screen operating  
buttons  
2. Press 5 or to move  
then press 2 or 3.  
to TUNER CONTROL,”  
The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.  
5. Press 2 or 3 to select a channel number you  
want.  
6. Press SET to store the setting.  
The selected channel number stops flashing.  
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until you store all the stations  
you want.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to an item you want to  
8. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
set or adjust.  
On the TUNER CONTROL menu, you can do the following:  
BAND  
: Select the band.  
PRESET CH  
FREQUENCY  
FM MODE  
: Select a preset channel station.  
: Tune in a station manually.  
: Select the FM reception mode.*  
: See Storing the preset stationson  
the right.  
PRESET MEMORY  
Note:  
* FM MODEis not displayed when an AM station is selected.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select an item you want to use.  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
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Setting Sound  
You can select the following sound settings to your preference according to your listening conditions or sources.  
• Items shown in this section are the initial values when shipped from the factory.  
• The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for about 1 minute.  
Attenuating the Input Signal  
Turning Analog Direct On and Off  
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sounds  
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input  
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.  
You can enjoy the sound closer to the original source by overriding  
the sound adjustments such as speaker output level adjustments (see  
page 40), Equalization pattern (see page 39), Surround and DSP  
modes (see pages 32 to 36), Bass Boost (see page 31) and Midnight  
Mode (see page 24). You can only adjust the volume level while  
Analog Direct is in use.  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
On the front panel:  
• Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
INPUT  
Press and hold INPUT ATT (INPUT  
ANALOG/DIGITAL  
ANALOG/DIGITAL) so that the  
INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the  
display.  
Each time you press and hold the button, the  
input attenuator mode turns on (ATT ON) or  
off (NORMAL).  
Press ANALOG DIRECT to turn on Analog Direct.  
The ANALOG DIRECT lamp on the front panel button lights up.  
• Each time you press the button, Analog Direct turns on and off.  
– When Analog Direct turns on, “A. DIRECT” appears on the  
display.  
INPUT ATT  
ANALOG DIRECT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Press MENU.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
The MENU screen appears on  
the TV.  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
PAUSE  
SET  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Press MENU.  
DOWN TUNING UP  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
CONTROL  
STOP  
2. Press 5 or to move  
then 2 or 3.  
to “SOUND CONTROL,”  
On-screen operating  
buttons  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
then 2 or 3.  
to SOUND CONTROL,”  
3. Press 5 or to move  
DIRECT.”  
to ANALOG  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to INPUT ATT.”  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select ONor OFF.”  
When Analog Direct is turned on, the ANALOG DIRECT lamp  
on the front panel button lights up.  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select ATT ONor  
When Analog Direct turns on, A. DIRECTappears on the  
display.  
NORMAL.”  
When ATT ONis selected, the INPUT ATT indicator lights up  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
on the display.  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
Notes:  
• When digital input mode is in use, Analog Direct is not available.  
Turning on Surround or DSP mode cancels Analog Direct and  
previously selected sound adjustments are recalled.  
• If Analog Direct is in use, Midnight Mode is temporarily canceled  
even though adjustable.  
Notes:  
This function is available when analog input terminals are in use.  
This function is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.  
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Notes:  
Reinforcing the Bass  
This function does not affect the sounds outputting from the  
surround speakers.  
When Analog Direct is in use (see page 30), the Bass Boost  
function is canceled temporarily.  
You can boost the bass level.  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
On the front panel:  
BASS BOOST  
Press BASS BOOST to turn on Bass  
Activating the Subwoofer Sound  
Boost function.  
The BASS BOOST lamp on the front panel button  
lights up.  
Each time you press the button, Bass Boost  
activates (BOOST ON) and deactivates  
(BOOST OFF) alternately.  
You can cancel the subwoofer sound even though you have  
connected a subwoofer and have set SUBWOOFERto YES”  
(see page 22). This is useful when enjoying surround sound at night.  
On the front panel:  
SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF  
From the remote control:  
Press SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF  
to cancel the subwoofer sound  
output.  
Each time you press the button, the subwoofer sound output is  
deactivated (SUBWFR OFF) and activated (SUBWFR ON)  
alternately.  
SOUND  
1. Press SOUND.  
The 10 keys are activated for sound  
adjustments.  
BASS  
BOOST  
2. Press BASS BOOST to turn on Bass  
Boost function.  
The BASS BOOST lamp on the front panel  
button lights up.  
1
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Press MENU.  
Each time you press the button, Bass Boost activates  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
(BOOST ON) and deactivates (BOOST OFF) alternately.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SOUND  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
CONTROL,then 2 or 3.  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
1. Press MENU.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
The MENU screen appears on  
the TV.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to SUBWOOFER.”  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN TUNING UP  
CONTROL  
STOP  
On-screen operating  
buttons  
2. Press 5 or to move  
then 2 or 3.  
to SOUND CONTROL,”  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select ONor OFF.”  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to BASS BOOST.”  
Notes:  
If you have selected NOfor the subwoofer (see page 22), you  
cannot use this function.  
When you have selected SMALLfor the front speakers, you  
cannot select OFFfor the subwoofer even if it is set to YES(see  
page 22).  
4. Press 2 or 3 to select ONor OFF.”  
When Bass Boost is turned on, the BASS BOOST lamp on the  
front panel button lights up.  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
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Using Surround Modes and DSP Modes  
This unit activates a variety of Surround modes and DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes. To use Surround and DSP  
modes properly, speakers required for creating each Surround and DSP modes should be activated.  
I Surround Modes  
Reproducing Theater Ambience  
Introducing the Surround Modes  
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to  
reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all  
directions.  
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement  
can be expressed.  
I Dolby Surround  
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 (see below). 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.  
Surround modes built in this receiver can create almost the same  
surround sounds as you can feel in a real movie theater.  
Movie theater  
Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1-channel, this 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, so  
that you can enjoy a realistic surround field in your listening room.  
Best used to reproduce multi-channel movie sound tracks of the  
software encoded with Dolby Digital EX (  
).  
To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital EX, connect the  
source component using the digital terminals on the rear of this  
receiver. (See page 13.)  
Dolby Digital*  
Used to reproduce multi-channel sound tracks of the software  
encoded with Dolby Digital (  
).  
D
I
G
I
T
A
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Dolby Digital 5.1-channel encoding method (so-called discrete  
5.1-channel digital audio format) records and digitally compresses  
the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left  
surround channel, right surround channel, and LFE channel signals  
(total 6 channels, but LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel,  
therefore, called 5.1-channel).  
Since each channel is completely independent from the other  
channel signals to avoid interference, you can obtain a much better  
sound quality with better stereo and surround effects.  
At home  
Center speaker  
Subwoofer  
To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the  
source component using the digital terminals on the rear of this  
receiver. (See page 13.)  
* Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories  
multi-channel (up to 5.1-channel) and 2-channel software. To  
enjoy surround sounds while playing Dolby Digital 2-channel  
software, you can use Dolby Pro Logic II.  
Left front speaker(s)  
Right front speaker(s)  
Dolby Pro Logic II*  
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multi-channel playback  
format to convert all 2-channel software into 5-channel (plus Subwoofer).  
Matrix-based conversion method for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no  
limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables  
stereo surround sound unavailable with conventional Dolby Pro Logic.  
Right surround speaker  
Left surround speaker  
Dolby Pro Logic II can reproduce spacious sound from original  
sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations.  
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modesMovie mode and Music mode:  
Pro Logic II Movie (PL II MOVIE)suitable for the reproduction  
DOLBY SURROUND  
of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark  
You can enjoy a sound field very close to the one created with  
discrete 5.1-channel sounds.  
.
Pro Logic II Music (PL II MUSIC)suitable for the reproduction  
of any 2-channel stereo sources. You can enjoy wide and deep sound  
by using this mode. For this mode, you can make precise  
adjustments to match the sound to your taste.  
Surround back speaker(s)  
When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the  
PRO LOGIC II  
indicator lights up on the display.  
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Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic)*  
DTS Digital Surround**  
Used to reproduce sound tracks of the software encoded with Dolby  
DOLBY SURROUND  
Surround (  
).  
Used to reproduce multi-channel sound tracks of the software  
encoded with DTS Digital Surround (  
).  
Dolby Surround encoding format records the left front channel,  
right front channel, center channel, and surround channel signals  
(total 4 channels) into 2 channels.  
DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio  
format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.  
The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this receiver decodes these  
2-channel signals into original 4-channel signalsmatrix-based  
multi-channel reproduction, and allows you to enjoy a realistic  
surround sound in your listening room.  
Compared to Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround format has a  
lower audio compression ratio which enables it to add breadth and  
depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround  
features natural, solid and clear sound.  
When Dolby Pro Logic is activated, the  
lights up on the display.  
PRO LOGIC indicator  
To enjoy the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround,  
connect the source component using the digital terminals on the  
rear of this receiver. (See page 13.)  
When using Surround mode, the sounds come out of all the  
connected and activated speakers.  
If only the front speakers are connected, JVCs original  
3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the  
surround effect only through the front speakers) is used.  
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
I DTS Digital Surround  
DTS-ES Extended Surround (DTS-ES)**  
DTS-ES Extended Surround is another new digital surround  
encoding format, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., that  
adds the third surround channelsurround back channel. (See  
Dolby Digital EX.)  
DTS ES has two typesDTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1:  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1compatible with DTS-ES Extended  
Surround (DTS-ES), which has discrete 6.1-channel. You can play  
DVD MULTI Playback Mode  
This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for  
reproducing the analog discrete 5.1-channel output mode of the  
DVD player.  
You can adjust the sound reproduced by DVD MULTI playback  
mode while playing back video software such as a DVD using  
the analog discrete 5.1-channel output mode.  
For the connection and the details of the DVD MULTI  
playback mode, see page 37.  
back the software encoded with DTS ES (  
).  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1is designed to add an extra surround channel  
to DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel. By using a matrix encoding/  
decoding method, additional surround backchannel signal is  
encoded (and decoded) in both the left and right surround channel  
signals. You can playback the software encoded with DTS-ES  
(
).  
To enjoy the software encoded with DTS-ES, connect the source  
component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver.  
(See page 13.)  
Note:  
When you select DVD MULTIas the source to play, you cannot  
select any Surround and DSP modes.  
Neo:6**  
Neo:6 is a newly developed conversion method to create  
6-channel (plus subwoofer) from all 2-channel software. Neo:6 has  
two modesNeo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 Music:  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” Pro  
Logic,and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Neo:6 Cinemasuitable for reproduction of matrix-based 2-channel  
software.  
** “DTS,DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks  
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Neo:6 Musicsuitable for reproduction of all 2-channel stereo  
music software.  
Reproduced software and channels for each Surround mode  
Surround  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Surround  
mode  
Playback  
software  
Dolby Digital 2-channel  
Dolby Surround  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel  
2-channel stereo software 2-channel stereo software  
Reproduced  
channels  
6.1-channel  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
DTS-ES  
5.1-channel  
5-channel + (subwoofer)  
4-channel + (subwoofer)  
Surround  
mode  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Neo:6 Music  
DTS Digital Surround  
Playback  
software  
DTS-ES  
(with Matrix 6.1-channel  
signals)  
(with Discrete -channel  
6.1  
2-channel stereo software  
6-channel + (subwoofer)  
DTS Digital Surround  
5.1-channel  
signals)  
Reproduced  
channels  
6.1-channel  
6.1-channel  
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I DSP Modes  
DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes  
All Channel Stereo mode (ALL STEREO)  
This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the  
connected (and activated) speakers.  
The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. consists of direct sound  
and indirect soundearly 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 (see the diagram below). These indirect sounds are  
the most important elements of the acoustic surround effects.  
The DAP mode can reproduce a realistic sound field by adding these  
indirect sounds.  
All Channel Stereo can be used when the front and surround  
speakers are connected to this receiver without respect to the  
center and/or surround back speakers connection.  
Reflections from  
behind  
Early reflections  
Direct sounds  
Sound reproduced from normal stereo  
You can use the following DAP modes in order to reproduce a more  
acoustic sound field in your listening room.  
HALL 1:  
HALL 2:  
Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a large concert  
hall (where the seating capacity is about 1,000).  
Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a small concert  
hall (where the seating capacity is about 300).  
LIVE CLUB: Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low  
ceiling.  
DANCE CLUB: Gives a throbbing bass beat.  
PAVILION:  
Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a  
high ceiling.  
Sound reproduced from All Channel Stereo mode  
JVC Theater Surround  
In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening  
room, you can use JVC Theater Surround.  
THEATER 1: Reproduces the sound field of a large theater  
(where the seating capacity is about 1,000).  
3D HEADPHONE Mode  
THEATER 2: Reproduces the sound field of a small theater  
(where the seating capacity is about 300).  
This receiver creates acoustic environment through the  
headphones as though using 5 speakers by signal processing  
algorithms3D HEADPHONE mode. The processor combines  
all channels except LFE channel into two encoded channels.  
By turning off both the SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and  
When using DAP mode or JVC Theater Surround, the sounds  
come out of all the connected and activated speakers.  
If only the front speakers are connected or the front and  
center speakers are connected, JVCs original 3D-PHONIC  
processing (which has been developed to create the surround  
effect only through the front speakers) is used.  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 then pressing DSP, 3D HEADPHONE  
mode is activated without respect to the type of software played  
back. You can enjoy more natural sound as though you are  
listening to directly through the conventional stereo headphones.  
The DSP and HEADPHONE indicators also light up.  
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
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Available Surround and DSP Modes According to the Speaker Layouts  
Available Surround and DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver.  
Make sure that you have set the speaker setting correctly (see page 22).  
• To turn on and select Surround and DSP modes, see page 36.  
Speaker layouts  
6 or 7 speakers  
Available Surround modes  
Available DSP modes  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D EX*  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D*  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
TV  
Center speaker  
HALL 2  
: DOLBY D EX**  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
ALL STEREO  
DTS-ES software  
: ES DSCRETE*  
ES MATRIX*  
Surround  
speaker  
Surround  
speaker  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS*  
: DTS NEO:6**  
2-channel software  
: PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
PRO LOGIC, NEO:6CINMA  
NEO:6MUSIC  
Surround  
back  
speaker  
Surround  
back  
speaker  
Surround  
back  
speaker*  
* When selecting 1SPKfor the surround  
back speaker setting (see page 22).  
5 speakers  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
TV  
speaker  
Center speaker  
HALL 2  
DTS-ES software  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS  
2-channel software : PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
: DTS  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
ALL STEREO  
PRO LOGIC, NEO:6CINMA  
NEO:6MUSIC  
Surround  
speaker  
Surround  
speaker  
4 speakers  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
TV  
HALL 2  
DTS-ES software  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS  
2-channel software : PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
: DTS  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
ALL STEREO  
PRO LOGIC, NEO:6CINMA  
NEO:6MUSIC  
Surround  
speaker  
Surround  
speaker  
3 speakers  
Front  
speaker  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Front  
speaker  
TV  
Center speaker  
DTS-ES software  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS  
2-channel software : PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
: DTS  
HALL 2  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
PRO LOGIC, NEO:6CINMA  
NEO:6MUSIC  
2 speakers  
Dolby Digital EX software : DOLBY D  
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel software  
: DOLBY D  
THEATER 1  
THEATER 2  
HALL 1  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
TV  
DTS-ES software  
DTS 5.1-channel software : DTS  
2-channel software : PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC  
: DTS  
HALL 2  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
3D H.PHONE  
TV  
Notes:  
* You can select these modes by setting EX/ESto AUTO(initial setting) when the surround back speakers are set to LARGEor SMALL(see  
pages 22 and 23).  
**You can select these modes by setting EX/ESto ONwhen the surround back speakers are set to LARGEor SMALL(see pages 22 and 23).  
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If Surround mode is canceled while playing back multi-channel  
digital software, all channel signals are mixed and output through  
the front speakers (and subwoofer if you have connected a  
subwoofer and set its setting correctly—“YES).  
Activating the Surround Modes  
Available Surround modes will vary depending on how many  
speakers are used with this receiver.  
You can also adjust digital equalization patterns,  
speaker output levels and some sound parameters.  
See “Adjusting Sound” on pages 38 to 42 for details.  
Make sure that you have set the speaker setting correctly (see  
page 22).  
1. Set the analog or digital input mode for the  
source you like to use and start playing.  
When playing back multi-channel digital software, select the  
digital input mode (see page 19).  
Activating the DSP Modes  
1. Select and play any sound source.  
2. Press SURROUND to activate Surround mode.  
The SURROUND lamp on the front panel button lights up.  
SURROUND  
2. Press DSP to activate DSP mode.  
The last selected DSP mode is activated.  
SURROUND  
The DSP lamp on the front panel button lights up.  
DSP  
DSP  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
When playing back multi-channel digital software, an  
appropriate Surround mode will be selected according to your  
setting. See 2 Selecting Channel Numbers to Reproduce  
Multi-channel Digital Softwareon page 23 for details.  
When selecting AUTO(initial setting) for EX/ESsetting,  
Surround modes shown on page 35 are activated.  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
Each time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follow:  
THEATER 1 = THEATER 2 = HALL 1 = HALL 2 =  
LIVE CLUB = DANCE CLUB = PAVILION =  
ALL STEREO* =(Back to the beginning)  
If you are playing back any other softwareanalog, Linear  
PCM, Dolby Digital 2-channelthe last selected Surround  
mode is activated. Each time you press the button, Surround  
mode changes as follow:  
* ALL STEREOcan be selected when the surround speakers  
are set to LARGEor SMALL(see page 22).  
More than 3 speakers*  
To cancel the DSP mode  
PL II MOVIE = PL II MUSIC = PRO LOGIC =  
NEO:6CINMA = NEO:6MUSIC = (Back to the beginning)  
Press SURROUND/DSP OFF on the front panel or SURR/DSP OFF  
on the remote control so that SURR OFFappears on the display.  
DSP and Surround modes are deactivated. The DSP lamp on the  
front panel button goes off.  
2 speakers*  
PL II MOVIE  
PL II MUSIC  
* See also speaker layouts on page 35.  
You can also adjust digital equalization patterns,  
speaker output levels and some sound parameters.  
See “Adjusting Sound” on pages 38 to 42 for details.  
To cancel the Surround mode  
Press SURROUND/DSP OFF on the front panel or SURR/DSP  
OFF on the remote control so that SURR OFFappears on the  
display. Surround and DSP modes are deactivated. The  
Note:  
SURROUND lamp on the front panel button goes off.  
If Analog Direct is turned on when using analog input mode (see  
pages 19 and 30), currently selected Surround and/or DSP mode is  
canceled temporarily.  
SURROUND/DSP  
OFF  
SURR/DSP  
OFF  
On the front panel  
From the remote control  
Available Surround and DSP modes for each input signal  
Mode  
Surround  
off (stereo)  
DAP  
modes  
JVC Theater All Channel  
3D  
headphone  
Available Surround mode  
Headphone  
Signals  
Surround  
Stereo  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby D EX  
EX (6.1-channel)  
(5.1-channel)  
(2-channel)  
Dolby D, Dolby D EX*  
PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC, PRO LOGIC,  
NEO:6CINMA, NEO:6MUSIC  
DTS Digital Surround  
(DTS-) ES DSCRETE, DTS  
ES Discrete (6.1-channel)  
ES Matrix (6.1-channel)  
(5.1-channel)  
(DTS-) ES MATRIX, DTS  
DTS, DTS NEO:6*  
Linear PCM  
PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC, PRO LOGIC,  
NEO:6CINMA, NEO:6MUSIC  
Analog  
PL II MOVIE, PL II MUSIC, PRO LOGIC,  
NEO:6CINMA, NEO:6MUSIC  
* You can select these modes by setting EX/ESto ONwhen the surround back speakers are set to LARGEor SMALL(see pages 22 and 23).  
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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.  
When using DVD MULTI playback mode, connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (Å ).  
DVD player  
B
C
A
G
F
DVD  
D
E
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
SUB  
COMPONENVIDEO  
AUDIO  
CENTER  
S-VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
DVD  
DBS  
DVD  
DVD  
FRONT  
SURR  
(REAR)  
TV SOUND  
DBS  
PHONO  
OUT  
(REC)  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CD  
VCR1  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
TAPE  
MD  
Å To surround left/right channel audio output  
ı To center channel audio output  
Ç To subwoofer output  
Î To front left/right channel audio output  
To composite video output  
Ï To S-video output  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
VCR2  
OUT  
IN  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
CDR  
MONITOR  
OUT  
IN  
(PLAY)  
Ì To component video output  
2. Select the analog discrete output mode on the  
DVD player, and start playing a DVD.  
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode  
Refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player.  
1. Press DVD MULTI so that DVD MULTI”  
appears on the display.  
The DVD MULTI lamp on the front panel button and the DVD  
MULTI indicator light up.  
You can also adjust digital equalization patterns and  
speaker output levels. See Adjusting Soundon  
pages 38 to 41 for details.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD MULTI  
Test tone does not output through the speakers to adjust the  
speakers output levels when selecting DVD MULTI.  
On the front panel  
Note:  
From the remote control  
Notes:  
When you select DVD MULTIas the source to play, the  
Surround and DSP modes are canceled, and the SURROUND  
and DSP buttons do not work.  
Midnight Mode is not available for DVD MULTI playback mode (see  
page 24).  
When using a pair of headphones, the sounds of front left and right  
channels are output from the headphones.  
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Adjusting Sound  
You can adjust sound parameters to your preference after completing basic setting.  
• When performing the sound adjustments, it is recommended to use the TV screen so that you can show the  
on-screen display on the TV.  
• When using the buttons on the front panel or remote control without using the on-screen display, you can perform  
the same adjustments. (The on-screen display cannot be shown.)  
• The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for about 1 minute.  
Basic Procedure  
You can also adjust the sound without showing menus on the TV. For details, see each explanation that follows.  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Press MENU.  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
PLAY  
MENU  
/REW  
EXIT  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN – TUNING – UP  
CONTROL  
STOP  
On-screen operating buttons  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press 2 or 3.  
The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to select DIGITAL EQ (Equalization),” “LEVEL ADJUSTor EFFECT  
ADJUST,then press 2 or 3.  
4. Press 5 or to move  
to an item you want to set.  
DIGITAL EQ (Equalization) menu  
(see page 39)  
SOUND CONTROL menu  
LEVEL ADJUST menu (see page 40)  
EFFECT ADJUST menu (see page 42)  
5. Press 2 or 3 to adjust a sound parameter.  
6. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.  
If Analog Direct is in use, you cannot make any sound adjustments.  
• Above items shown on the on-screen display are initial values when shipped from the factory.  
• Some of the items cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted. (For details, see the respective explanation in this section.)  
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CONTROL  
DOWN UP  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or  
Adjusting the Equalization Patterns  
—DIGITAL EQ  
DOWN repeatedly to adjust the  
frequency level.  
The DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on the  
display.  
The frequency level changes from 8 dB to  
+8 dB in 2 dB steps.  
You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference.  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
1. Show DIGITAL EQ (Equalization) menu (see  
page 38).  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other  
frequency levels.  
To flat the equalization pattern,  
set all the frequency levels to 0dBin step 2. The DIGITAL EQ  
indicator goes off from the display.  
From the remote control:  
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 2 again.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to the frequency you  
want to adjust.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to adjust the frequency level you  
SOUND  
1. Press SOUND.  
want.  
SOUNDappears on the remote control display  
window.  
The DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on the display.  
The frequency level changes from 8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB  
steps.  
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
frequency levels.  
DIGITALEQ  
2. Press DIGITAL EQ (Equalization)  
repeatedly to select the frequency you  
want to adjust.  
10  
RETURN  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
EQappears on the remote control display window.  
Each time you press the button, the frequency with its current  
level changes as follows:  
To flat the equalization pattern,  
set all the frequency levels to 0dBin step 3. The DIGITAL EQ  
indicator goes off from the display.  
EQ 1kHz  
EQ 63Hz  
EQ250Hz  
and its level  
and its level  
and its level  
EQ16kHz  
EQ 4kHz  
and its level  
and its level  
On the front panel:  
• “0dBis the initial setting for each frequency.  
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.  
3. Press LEVEL + or repeatedly  
+
to adjust the frequency level.  
DIGITAL
1. Press DIGITAL EQ (Equalization)  
CH/ LEVEL  
The DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on  
the display.  
The frequency level changes from  
8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps.  
EQ  
U  
repeatedly to select the frequency you  
want to adjust.  
Each time you press the button, the frequency  
with its current level changes as follows:  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
frequency levels.  
EQ 1kHz  
EQ 63Hz  
EQ250Hz  
and its level  
and its level  
and its level  
EQ16kHz  
EQ 4kHz  
To flat the equalization pattern,  
and its level  
and its level  
set all the frequency levels to 0dBin step 3. The DIGITAL EQ  
indicator goes off from the display.  
• “0dBis the initial setting for each frequency.  
Notes:  
When Analog Direct is in use, the digital equalization patterns  
cannot be adjusted.  
The digital equalization patterns affect the front speaker sounds  
only.  
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Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels  
LEVEL ADJUST  
Adjustment is also possible without outputting the test tone. In this  
case, you can skip steps 2, 3 and 7 below.  
You can adjust the speaker output levels. The test tone can be also  
output from each speaker except subwoofer to check the output level  
balance when using the Surround mode.  
1. Show LEVEL ADJUST menu (see page 38).  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
When using the buttons on the front panel to adjust output level  
for the Surround mode, no test tone is available.  
7 Adjustable speakers  
You can adjust the following speakersoutput levels within the  
range of 10 dB to +10 dB (0 dBis the initial setting):  
SUBWFR  
:
Select this to adjust the subwoofer  
output level.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to TEST TONE.”  
FRONT L (FRNT L) :  
Select this to adjust the left front  
speaker output level.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to select ONto check if you can  
hear the sounds through all the speakers at equal  
level.  
A test tone comes out of the speakers (only if the speakers are  
activated) in the following order:  
CENTER  
:
Select this to adjust the center  
speaker output level.  
FRONT R (FRNT R):  
Select this to adjust the right front  
speaker output level.  
FRONT L (Left front speaker) = CENTER (Center speaker) =  
SURR R  
:
Select this to adjust the right  
surround speaker output level.  
FRONT R (Right front speaker)  
SURR R (Right surround speaker)  
=
=
S BACK R (SBK R) *:  
S BACK R (Right surround back speaker)* =  
S BACK L (Left surround back speaker) or  
Select this to adjust the right  
surround back speaker output level.  
S BACK (Surround back speaker)*  
=
S BACK L (SBK L)  
:
:
Select this to adjust the left surround  
back speaker output level.  
SURR L (Left surround speaker) = (Back to the beginning)  
or S BACK*  
* If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), S BACKappears instead of S BACK Land  
S BACK R.No test tone outputs from the right surround back  
speaker.  
SURR L  
Select this to adjust the left surround  
speaker output level.  
Notes:  
4. Press 5 or to move  
to a speaker you want  
* If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), S BACKappears instead of S BACK (SBK) Land  
S BACK (SBK) R.No test tone outputs from the right surround  
back speaker.  
to adjust.  
5. Press 2 or 3 to adjust the speaker output level  
(10 dB to +10 dB).  
If you have selected NOor NONEfor a speaker (see page  
22), the output level for the corresponding speaker cannot be  
adjustable.  
The center and left and right surround speakersoutput levels  
are adjustable for DVD MULTI playback mode, even though  
NONEis selected for the speaker settings.  
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other speakers  
output levels.  
Speaker output levels except that of the subwoofer are not  
adjustable when Analog Direct is in use.  
7. After the adjustment is finished, press 5 or to  
move  
to TEST TONE,then select OFF.”  
8. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
Notes:  
If you have selected NOor NONEfor a speaker (see page 22),  
test tone does not come out of the corresponding speaker.  
Subwoofer output level cannot be adjusted when outputting test  
tone. When you adjust the subwoofer output level, select OFFfor  
TEST TONE.”  
Test tone does not output through the speakers when selecting  
DVD MULTI.  
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From the remote control:  
SOUND  
5. Press SOUND again then repeat steps 3  
and 4 to adjust the other speakers  
output levels.  
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 2 again.  
TEST  
6. Press TEST again to stop the test  
tone.  
Adjustment is also possible without outputting the test tone. In this  
case, you can skip steps 2 and 6 below.  
4
MEN
1. Press SOUND.  
SOUND  
Notes:  
SOUNDappears on the remote control display  
window.  
If you have selected NOor NONEfor a speaker (see page 22),  
test tone does not come out of the corresponding speaker.  
Subwoofer output level cannot be adjusted when  
The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.  
SUBWFR  
outputting test tone. When you adjust the  
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TEST  
2. Press TEST to check if you can  
hear the sounds through all the  
speakers at equal level.  
subwoofer output level, press SOUND, SUBWFR  
then LEVEL + or to adjust the speaker output  
level (10 dB to +10 dB). (S-WFRappears on the  
remote control display window.)  
4
MEN
A test tone comes out of the speakers (only if the speakers are  
activated) in the following order:  
It is recommended to make adjustments while listening to the  
sound of the source played back.  
Test tone does not output through the speakers when selecting  
DVD MULTI.  
FRNT L (Left front speaker) = CENTER (Center speaker) =  
FRNT R (Right front speaker) =  
SURR R (Right surround speaker)  
=
SBK R (Right surround back speaker)* =  
SBK L (Left surround back speaker) or  
S BACK (surround back speaker)*  
On the front panel:  
=
You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the speaker  
output levels. However, no test tone is available when using the  
buttons on the front panel. So make adjustments while listening to  
the sound of the source played back.  
SURR L (Left surround speaker) = (Back to the beginning)  
* If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), S BACKappears instead of SBK Land SBK R.”  
No test tone outputs from the right surround back speaker.  
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.  
3. Select a speaker you want to adjust.  
The selected speaker name appears on  
FRONTL FRONTR  
MENU  
ENTER  
the remotes display for a while.  
To select the left front speaker, press  
FRONTL. FRLappears on the  
remote control display window.  
To select the center speaker, press  
CENTER. CTRappears on the  
remote control display window.  
To select the right front speaker,  
press FRONTR. FRRappears on  
the remote control display window.  
2
3
L
LEVEL  
1. Press LEVEL ADJUST repeatedly to  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ADJUST  
5
6
select a speaker you want to adjust.  
Each time you press the button, the items change  
as follows.  
SURRL  
SURRR  
8
9
Q
SBACKL  
SBACKR  
0
+10  
100  
SUBWFR (Subwoofer) = FRNT L (Left front speaker) =  
CENTER (Center speaker) = FRNT R (Right front speaker) =  
SURR R (Right surround speaker)  
SBK R (Right surround back speaker)* =  
+
FM MODE  
=
SBK L (Left surround back speaker) or  
S BACK (surround back speaker)*  
SURR L (Left surround speaker) = (Back to the beginning)  
To select the right surround speaker, press SURRR.  
SURRRappears on the remote control display window.  
To select the right surround back speaker, press SBACKR.  
SBKRappears on the remote control display window.  
To select the left surround back speaker, press SBACKL.  
SBKLappears on the remote control display window.  
To select the left surround speaker, press SURRL. SURRL”  
appears on the remote control display window.  
=
* If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), S BACKappears instead of SBK Land SBK R.”  
CONTROL  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or  
DOWN  
UP  
DOWN to adjust the speaker  
output level (10 dB to +10 dB).  
Note:  
If you have selected 1SPKfor the surround back speaker (see  
page 22), press SBACKL to adjust the surround back speaker  
output level.  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the  
other speakers output levels.  
4. Press LEVEL + or to adjust the  
speaker output level (10 dB to  
+10 dB).  
+
CH/ LEVEL  
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Using the on-screen display (through the remote control]:  
Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the  
Surround and DSP ModesEFFECT ADJUST  
1. Show EFFECT ADJUST menu (see page 38).  
You can adjust the Surround and DSP sound parameters to your  
preference.  
Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.  
7 Adjustable parameters  
You can adjust the following parameters:  
Parameters that are not adjustable for the currently  
selected Surround and DSP modes are skipped.  
For Surround, DAP, JVC Theater Surround and All Channel  
Stereo modes (when the center speaker is connected)  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to a parameter you  
CENTER TONE : Adjust the center tone. As the number  
(CTR TONE)  
increases, the dialogue becomes clearer so  
that the human voices change from soft to  
sharp. (Normally select 3.Adjustable range:  
1 to 5)  
want to adjust.  
3. Press 2 or 3 to adjust the parameter.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
For DAP modes and JVC Theater Surround  
EFFECT LEVEL :  
(EFFECT)  
Adjust the DAP effect level. As the  
number increases, the DAP effect  
becomes stronger. (Normally select 3.”  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5)  
5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the  
menu disappears from the TV.  
Adjust the virtual room size. As the  
number increases, the interval between  
reflections increases so that you will feel  
as if you were in a larger room. (Normally  
select 3.Adjustable range: 1 to 5)  
ROOM SIZE  
(ROOMSIZE)  
:
:
On the front panel:  
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.  
Adjust the liveness effect. As the number  
increases, the attenuation level of  
reflections over time decreases so that  
acoustics change from Deadto Live.”  
(Normally select 3.Adjustable range: 1 to 5)  
LIVENESS  
1. Press EFFECT repeatedly to select a  
EFFECT T  
parameter you want to adjust.  
Each time you press the button, the items change  
as follows:  
EFFECT = ROOMSIZE = LIVENESS =  
CTR (center) TONE = PNRAMA (Panorama) =  
C (center) WIDTH = DIMENSION =  
(Back to the beginning)  
Note:  
You can only adjust the Effect Level when using a DAP mode with  
the 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up.  
Parameters that are not adjustable for the currently selected  
Surround and DSP modes are skipped.  
For Pro Logic II Music only  
Select ONto add wraparoundsound  
effect with side-wall image. (Initial  
setting: OFF)  
PANORAMA  
(PNRAMA)  
control  
:
CONTROL  
2. Press CONTROL UP 5 or  
DOWN  
UP  
DOWN to adjust the sound  
parameter.  
Adjust the center channel localization  
between the center speaker and the left/  
right speakers. As the number increases, the  
center channel sound moves toward the left  
and right speakers. (Normally select 3.”  
Adjustable range: OFF and 1 to 7)  
CENTER WIDTH :  
(CWIDTH)  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
Adjust sound localization position. As the  
number increases, the sound localization  
moves towards forward from backward.  
(Normally select 4.Adjustable range: 1 to 7)  
DIMENSION  
:
Note:  
Parameters that are not adjustable for the currently selected Surround  
and DSP modes are skipped.  
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COMPU LINK Remote Control System  
The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio  
components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO)-4 jacks (see  
below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin  
plugs (see pages 8 and 9).  
• 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 Source Selection  
When you press the play (3) button on a connected component or  
on its own remote control, the receiver automatically turns on and  
changes the source to the component. On the other hand, if you  
select a new source on the receiver or on the remote control, the  
selected component begins playing immediately.  
In both cases, the previously selected source continues playing  
without sound for a few seconds.  
CD player  
Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with  
the COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4  
CD recorder  
The connected components turn on and off (standby) along with the  
receiver.  
When you turn on the receiver, one of the connected components  
will turn on automatically, depending on which component has been  
previously selected.  
Cassette deck  
or  
MD recorder  
When you turn off the receiver, the connected components will turn  
off (standby).  
Synchronized Recording  
Synchronized recording means the cassette deck (or MD recorder)  
starts recording as soon as a CD begins playing.  
COMPU LINK – 4  
(SYNCHRO)  
To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:  
1. Put a tape in the cassette deck (or an MD in the  
MD recorder), and a disc in the CD player.  
Turntable  
2. Press the record () button and the pause (8)  
button on the cassette deck (or MD recorder) at  
the same time.  
This puts the cassette deck (or MD recorder) into recording  
pause.  
If you do not press the record () button and pause (8) button at  
the same time, the synchronized recording feature will not  
operate.  
Notes:  
There are four versions of COMPU LINK remote control system.  
This receiver is equipped with the fourth versionCOMPU LINK-4.  
This version is added systematic operations with the CD recorder to  
the previous versionCOMPU LINK-3.  
If your audio component has two COMPU LINK jacks, you can use  
either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it  
is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the  
turntable or CD player in the diagram above.)  
To operate a cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK  
remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See page  
17.)  
3. Press the play (3) button on the CD player.  
The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts,  
the cassette deck (or MD recorder) starts recording. When the  
play ends, the cassette deck (or MD recorder) enters recording  
pause, and stops about 4 seconds later.  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.  
Notes:  
• During synchronized recording, the selected source cannot be  
changed.  
• If the power of any component is shut off during synchronized  
recording, the COMPU LINK remote control system may not  
operate properly. In this case, you must start again from the  
beginning.  
This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed  
below.  
Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the  
Receiver  
You can control the connected audio components through the remote  
sensor on the receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote  
control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, see  
pages 51 and 52.  
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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 these information in the discs, you can operate a CD player or MD recorder equipped with  
the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.  
Functions:  
Connections:  
This remote control system allows you to use the functions listed  
below.  
To use this remote control system, you need to connect a CD player  
and/or MD recorder you want to operate, following the procedures  
below.  
Showing the Disc Information on the TV screen  
1. If you have already plugged your CD player, MD  
recorder, and this receiver into the AC outlets,  
unplug their AC power cords first.  
Disc information such as its performer and disc title (and track titles  
only when a CD Text is selected) is shown on the TV screen.  
Searching for a Disc: Only for the CD Player  
This remote control system can allow you to search for discs by the  
performer, disc title, and music genre.  
With this disc search, you can easily find the disc you want to play.  
2. Connect your CD player, MD recorder, and this  
receiver as follows, through the COMPU LINK  
jacks and TEXT COMPU LINK jacks.  
Entering the Disc Information  
1) COMPU LINK jacks: Use the cables with the monaural  
If your CD player or MD recorder has the disc memory function,  
you can input the following information about the normal audio CDs  
or MDs on the TV screen.  
mini-plugs (not supplied with this receiver).  
• For CDs: Performer, disc title, and music genre  
• For MDs: Disc title and song titles  
CD player  
*What is a CD Text?  
MD recorder  
In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer,  
composer, arranger, etc.) is recorded.  
COMPU LINK 4  
(SYNCHRO)  
Notes:  
If your audio component has two COMPU LINK jacks, you can use  
either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it  
is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the CD  
player in the diagram in the left column.)  
2) TEXT COMPU LINK jacks: Use the cables with the  
stereo mini-plugs (not supplied with this receiver).  
If your audio component has two TEXT COMPU LINK jacks, you  
can use either one. If it has only one TEXT COMPU LINK jack,  
connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (For  
example, the CD player in the diagram in the left column.)  
• “TEXT COMPULINK SOURCE NOT CONNECTEDappears on the  
display in the following cases:  
CD player  
When the connections explained in the left column are not  
correctly done.  
MD recorder  
When you try to use the TEXT COMPU LINK function a few  
seconds after you turn on the connected equipment.  
This is not a malfunction of the units.  
TEXT  
COMPU LINK  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your CD player or MD  
recorder.  
3. Connect your CD player, MD recorder and this  
receiver, using the cables with RCA pin plugs (see  
page 9).  
IMPORTANT:  
If you turn on the receiver before turning on the other components  
after connecting the components, the TEXT COMPU LINK remote  
control system does not work correctly.  
4. Plug the AC power cords of these components  
into the AC outlets.  
If this happens:  
1. Turn off all the components including this receiver.  
2. Turn on the connected components.  
3. Turn on this receiver.  
5. Turn on the connected components first, then  
turn on this receiver.  
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1 Source name: CD or MD  
2 Select or , then press SET to change the disc.  
3 Track numbers and track titles.  
Operations:  
To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the  
MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 11), and set the  
TVs input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is  
connected. Make sure you have connected a CD player or  
MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK  
remote control system. If not, you cannot use the  
following functions.  
When you move  
to a track number, you can  
change the track information by pressing 2 or 3.  
Each time you press the button, track information  
alternates between its track title and its performer.  
(You can also start playing the track by pressing SET.)  
4 Select this (move  
in front), then press SET to go to  
the DISC SEARCH screen (see page 46).  
5 Select this (move  
in front), then press SET to go to  
the TITLE INPUT screen (see page 47).  
6 This appears only when a CD Text is selected.  
7 Disc information such as the disc title, performer, and  
music genre.  
On-Screen Operating buttons (on the remote control)  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
When this is selected (  
in front), you can change the  
When you press TEXT DISPLAY,  
MENUappears on the remote  
display window.  
disc information by pressing 2 or 3. Each time you  
press the button, disc information (see Note on 7)  
changes.  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD  
TV/DBS  
VCR1  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
8 Select  
or  
, then press SET to change the track.  
CDR  
9 Usable buttons and their functions for the current  
selection.  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND  
DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
Indication here will be changed according to what is  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
2
3
MENU  
SOUND  
currently selected (  
on 9.”  
in front) on the screen. See Note  
TEST  
CENTER SUBWFR  
4
5
6
ENTER  
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
7/P  
8
9
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
+10  
10  
0
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
PLAY  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
EXIT  
MENU  
Note on 7:  
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
The following information will appear on the display:  
For CD TextsDisc title, Performer, Genre, Song writer, Composer,  
Arranger, Message  
Only recorded information will be shown. If there is no data,  
NO DATAwill appear.  
EXIT  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
/REW  
FF/  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
SET  
MENU  
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
SLEEP  
DOWN TUNING UP  
CONTROL  
STOP  
For MDsDisc title  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
If there is no data, NO DATAwill appear.  
STOP  
Note on 9:  
For example, the SET button will be used to start play (PLAY), to go to  
the next screen (ENTER), and to determine the selection (ENTER).  
To exit from the Disc information screen  
Press EXIT.  
Showing the Disc Information on the TV  
Screen  
Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” or “MD” is  
selected as the source.  
Notes:  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
The on-screen display will disappear in the following cases:  
if no operation is done for about 10 minutes.  
if you do any operation other than explained in this section.  
To control an MD recorder using the TEXT COMPU LINK remote  
control system, you have to change the source name shown on the  
display from TAPEto MD.(See page 17.)  
Some special characters and marks cannot be displayed correctly.  
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Search for a disc by its disc title:  
Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player)  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while CDis selected as  
the source.  
Search for a disc by its performer:  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while CDis selected as  
the source.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SEARCH,then  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SEARCH,then  
press SET.  
The DISC SEARCH screen  
appears.  
press SET.  
The DISC SEARCH screen  
appears .  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to DISC TITLE,”  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to PERFORMER,  
then press SET.  
The DISC TITLE SEARCH  
screen appears.  
then press SET.  
The PERFORMER SEARCH  
screen appears.  
4. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
in front of the  
4. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
in front of the  
first character of the disc title you want to search  
for, then press SET.  
To correct the incorrect entry, press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
first character of the performer you want to  
search for, then press SET.  
To correct the incorrect entry, press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
in front of the correct character, then press SET.  
in front of the correct character, then press SET.  
Note:  
Note:  
Symbols such as @, # or $ are not be available for search.  
Symbols such as @, # or $ are not be available for search.  
5. Press SET again.  
Disc search starts, then the  
SEARCH RESULT screen  
showing the disc titles  
appears.  
5. Press SET again.  
Disc search starts, then the  
SEARCH RESULT screen  
showing the performers  
appears.  
6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the  
following:  
6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the  
following:  
Changing the indication of the disc information: Press 5 or  
Changing the indication of the disc information: Press 5 or  
to move  
to a searched-for disc, then press 2 or 3. Each  
to move  
to a searched-for disc, then press 2 or 3. Each  
time you press 2 or 3, the disc information alternates  
between its performer and its disc title.  
time you press 2 or 3, the disc information alternates  
between its performer and its disc title.  
Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information  
Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information  
screen (see page 45): Press 5 or to move  
to a  
screen (see page 45): Press 5 or to move  
to a  
searched-for disc, then press SET.  
searched-for disc, then press SET.  
Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are  
listed as a result of the search): Press 5 or until they  
appear.  
Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are  
listed as a result of the search): Press 5 or until they  
appear.  
Going back to the DISC TITLE SEARCH screen: Press  
EXIT.  
Going back to the PERFORMER SEARCH screen: Press  
EXIT.  
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Search for a disc by its genre:  
Entering the Disc Information  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while CDis selected as  
the source.  
For the CD Player with the disc memory function:  
You can use the disc memory function through this receiver.  
The disc information (its performer, disc title, and music genre) of  
normal audio CDs will be stored into the memory built in the CD  
player.  
For the disc memory function, refer to the manual supplied with  
your CD player.  
The performer, disc title, and music genre information are usually  
recorded in a CD Text. However, if a CD Text has no genre  
information recorded on the disc itself, you can input its music  
genre by yourself.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to SEARCH,then  
press SET.  
The DISC SEARCH screen  
appears.  
Note:  
3. Press 5 or to move  
to GENRE, then  
You can enter the TITLE INPUT screen for a CD Text and input its  
titles. However, you cannot store the titles you have input for a CD  
Text.  
press SET.  
The GENRE SEARCH screen  
appears.  
Example: Entering the following information for Disc 1  
Performer: MICHAEL”  
Disc title: MY FAVORITE”  
4. Press 5 or to move  
to the genre you  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while CDis selected as  
the source.  
want to search for, then  
press SET.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to TITLE INPUT,”  
To show the unseen genres,  
press 5 or until they  
appear.  
then press SET.  
The TITLE INPUT/  
PERFORMER screen appears.  
Disc search starts, then the  
SEARCH RESULT screen  
showing the disc titles appears.  
3. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
in front of a  
5. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the  
following:  
character you want, then press SET to enter the  
character.  
Changing the indication of the disc information: Press 5  
If the current CD is a CD Text, go to step 5 without entering  
or to move  
to a searched-for disc, then press 2 or 3.  
the performer.  
Each time you press 2 or 3, the disc information alternates  
between its performer and its disc title.  
To use the lower case letters, press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to  
To use the upper case letters again, press 5 / / 2 / 3 to  
move to , then press SET.  
, then press SET.  
Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information  
screen (see page 45): Press 5 or to move  
to a  
searched-for disc, then press SET.  
Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are  
listed as a result of the search): Press 5 or until they  
appear.  
Going back to the GENRE SEARCH screen: Press EXIT.  
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For the MD recorder:  
4. Repeat step 3 until you  
finish putting a  
You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) onto  
the disc. You can only write the song title for the song currently  
selected.  
If you have the CD-MD combination deck, you can also enter the  
disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of  
normal audio CDs into the memory built in the CD-MD  
combination deck. (To do this, follow the procedure of For the  
CD Player with the disc memory functionon page 47.)  
If you change the disc or song title with more than 32 characters,  
the characters following 32nd will be erased from the title.  
performer name (up to  
32 characters).  
To insert a space, press 5 / ∞  
/ 2 / 3 to move  
to  
,
then press SET.  
To correct an incorrect character:  
1) Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to + or =, then press  
SET until the incorrect character is selected.  
2) Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to erase the character.  
3) Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to  
, then press SET  
1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while MDis selected as  
the source.  
in front of the correct  
character, then press SET to enter the correct character.  
The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.  
5. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to  
2. Press 5 or to move  
to TITLE INPUT,”  
move  
to DISC 1:  
MICHAEL (in this  
example),then press  
SET.  
then press SET.  
The DISC TITLE INPUT  
screen appears.  
The TITLE INPUT/DISC  
TITLE screen appears.  
6. Enter the disc title,  
referring to steps 3 and  
3. Enter the title,  
referring to steps 3 and  
4 of For the CD Player  
with the disc memory  
function.”  
You can enter up to 32  
characters for the disc title.  
4.  
If the current CD is a CD  
Text, go to the next step  
without entering the disc  
title.  
7. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to  
4. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to  
move  
to DISC 1:  
move  
to the disc title  
MY FAVORITE (in this  
example),then press  
SET.  
The TITLE INPUT/DISC 1  
GENRE screen appears.  
you have just entered,  
then press SET.  
The disc title is stored into the  
memory and the SONG  
TITLE INPUT screen for the  
currently selected song  
8. Press 5 or to move  
to the genre you want,  
appears.  
You can enter a song title for the song currently selected.  
then press SET.  
The Disc Information screen appears again.  
5. Enter the song title, referring to steps 3 and 4 of  
For the CD Player with the disc memory  
function.”  
To show the unseen genres, press 5 or until they appear.  
You can enter up to 32 characters for the song title.  
6. Press 5 / / 2 / 3 to move  
to the song title  
you have just entered, then press SET.  
The song title is stored into the memory and the Disc  
Information screen appears again.  
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AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player)  
through the receiver.  
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components through the video  
components terminals. 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.  
CONNECTIONS 1: AV COMPU LINK Connection  
VCR 1  
(VCR connected to  
VCR 1 jacks)  
DVD player  
TV  
AV  
VHS  
COMPU LINK-ΙΙΙ  
DVD  
CAUTION:  
AV  
COMPU LINK  
You can only connect to the TV  
with the AV COMPU LINK EX or  
AV COMPU LINK-III jack. DO  
NOT connect to the TV with AV  
COMPU LINK RECEIVER/AMP  
jack.  
AV  
AV  
COMPU LINK  
COMPU LINK EX  
AV  
COMPU LINK-ΙΙΙ  
IMPORTANT:  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the  
DBS tuner connected to the TV SOUND/DBS and DBS component  
video jacks, and video components connected to the VIDEO and  
VCR 2 jacks on the receiver.  
Notes:  
• 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 50).  
• When connecting only the VCR 1 or DVD player to this receiver, connect it directly to the receiver using cables with the monaural mini-plugs.  
CONNECTIONS 2: Video Cable Connection  
This receiver is equipped with three types of the video terminals—S-video, composite video, and component video, and the signals coming  
into this receiver through one type of video jacks can output only through the jack of the same type. So you need to connect the VCR and/or  
DVD player to the TV using one of the following three ways:  
When using the AV COMPULINK remote control system, set the component video input for the DVD player and the DBS tuner  
correctly (see “7 Setting the Component Video Input” on page 25); otherwise, the correct input for this receiver will not be selected on  
the TV.  
CASE 1  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the S-video jacks, connect this receiver  
to the TVs Video Input 1 jack using S-video cables.  
Source  
Equipment  
RX-8020VBK  
TV  
S-video cable  
S-video cable  
To Video Input 1  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the composite video jacks, connect this  
receiver to the TVs Video Input 2 jack (composite video input) using composite video cables.  
CASE 2  
Source  
Equipment  
RX-8020VBK  
TV  
Composite  
video cable  
Composite  
video cable  
To Video Input 2  
(Composite)  
CASE 3  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the component video jacks, connect this  
receiver to the TVs Video Input 2 jack (component video input) using component video cables.  
Source  
Equipment  
RX-8020VBK  
TV  
Component  
video cable  
Component  
video cable  
To Video Input 2  
(Component)  
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One-Touch DVD Play  
1. If you have already plugged your VCR 1 (VCR  
connected to the VCR 1 jacks), DVD player, TV  
and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their  
AC power cords first.  
Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the  
DVD playback without setting other switches manually.  
When the DVD player is connected through the analog input jacks  
on this receiver (and analog input is selected), the receiver  
automatically turns on and changes the source to DVDor  
DVD MULTI.”  
When the DVD player is connected through the digital input  
terminal on this receiver (and digital input is selected), the  
receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to DVD.”  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
2. Connect your VCR 1, DVD player, TV and this  
receiver, using the cables with the monaural mini-  
plugs (not supplied).  
See CONNECTIONS 1on the previous page.  
3. Connect the audio input/output jacks on VCR 1,  
DVD player, TV and this receiver using the cables  
with RCA pin plugs.  
Automatic Selection of TV’s Input Mode  
See pages 10 to 12.  
When you select TVas the source to play on the receiver, the  
TV automatically changes the input mode to the TV tuner so that  
you can watch TV.  
When you select DVD,” “DVD MULTI,” “VCR 1,” “VCR 2,”  
VIDEOor DBSas the source to play on the receiver, the TV  
automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate position  
(either Video Input 1 or Video Input 2) so that you can view the  
playback picture.  
4. Connect the video input/output jacks on VCR 1,  
DVD player, TV and this receiver, using the  
cables with RCA pin plugs, S-video plug or  
component video plugs.  
See CONNECTIONS 2on the previous page.  
5. Plug the AC power cords of the components and  
the receiver into the AC outlets.  
Notes:  
When you select TVas the source on the receiver, you cannot  
see the menu on the TV screen since the AV COMPU LINK remote  
control system automatically changes the TVs input mode to the  
TV tuner.  
If you do not mind stopping listening to the TV sounds, you can  
then show the on-screen displays after changing the TVs input  
mode to the appropriate position (either Video Input 1 or Video  
Input 2).  
6. When turning on the TV for the first time after  
the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV  
volume to the minimum using the TV volume  
control on the TV.  
This function does not work when you connect this receiver and the  
TV with the AV COMPU LINK using the TVs AV COMPU LINK EX  
terminal. In this case, reconnect the TV referring to case 1 or case 2  
on page 49.  
7. Turn on the connected components first, then  
turn on this receiver.  
When turning on the VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1  
jacks), use the remote control supplied with this receiver  
(press VCR1  
).  
Automatic Power On/Off  
The TV, VCR 1 (the VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), and DVD  
player turn on and off along with the receiver.  
When you turn on the receiver;  
If the previously selected source is VCR 1,the TV and VCR 1  
will turn on automatically.  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the  
five basic functions listed below.  
Remote Control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR Using  
This Remote Control  
If the previously selected source is DVDor DVD MULTI,the  
TV and DVD player will turn on automatically.  
If the previously selected source is VIDEO,” “VCR 2,” “TVor  
DBS,only the TV will turn on automatically.  
See page 53 for details.  
Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each  
target component.  
When you turn off the receiver, the TV, VCR 1 and the DVD player  
will turn off.  
One-Touch Video Play  
Note:  
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the  
VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), you can enjoy the  
video playback without setting other switches manually. The  
receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to VCR 1.”  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab, press the play  
(3) button on the VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks) or on  
the remote control. So, you can get the same result.  
If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR 1, the VCR 1  
will not turn off, but continue recording.  
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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components  
You can operate JVCs audio and video components with this receivers remote control, since control signals for JVCs  
components are preset in the remote control.  
Tuner  
Operating Audio Components  
You can always perform the following operations:  
IMPORTANT:  
FM/AM  
:Alternate between FM and AM.  
To operate JVCs audio components using this remote control:  
You need to connect JVCs audio components through the COMPU  
LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 43) in addition to the  
connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 8 and 9).  
Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the  
receiver.  
If you use the buttons on the front panel or the menu function to  
choose a source, the remote control will not operate that source.  
To operate a source with the remote control, the source must be  
selected using source selecting buttons on the remote control.  
To operate a cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK  
remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See page 17.)  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.  
After pressing FM/AM, you can perform the following operations:  
1 10, +10  
:Select a preset channel number directly.  
For channel number 5, press 5.  
For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For channel number 20, press +10, then 10.  
:Tune into stations.  
TUNING UP/DOWN  
FM MODE  
:Change the FM reception mode.  
Sound control section (Amplifier)  
You can always perform the following operations:  
SURROUND  
DSP  
:Turn on and select Surround modes  
:Turn on and select DSP modes.  
SURR/DSP OFF  
:Turn off Surround and DSP modes.  
After pressing SOUND, you can perform the following operations:  
FRONTL then LEVEL +/–  
:Adjust the left front speaker output  
level. FRLappears on the display.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
FRONTR then LEVEL +/:Adjust the right front speaker output  
level. FRRappears on the display.  
CENTER then LEVEL +/–  
SURRL then LEVEL +/–  
SURRR then LEVEL +/–  
SBACKL then LEVEL +/–  
:Adjust the center speaker output level.  
CTRappears on the display.  
:Adjust the left surround speaker output  
level. SURRLappears on the display.  
:Adjust the right surround speaker output  
level. SURRRappears on the display.  
:Adjust the left surround back speaker  
output level. SBKLappears on the  
display.  
:Adjust the right surround back speaker  
output level. SBKRappears on the  
display.  
:Adjust the subwoofer output level.  
S-WFRappears on the display.  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
TV/DBS  
CDR  
VCR1  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
2
3
MENU  
SOUND  
TEST  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ENTER  
4
5
6
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
SBACKR then LEVEL +/–  
SUBWFR then LEVEL +/–  
7/P  
8
9
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
+10  
10  
0
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
MENU  
EXIT  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
PLAY  
DIGITAL EQ then LEVEL+/:Select the audio band and adjust its  
frequency level. EQappears on the  
display.  
:Turn on or off the test tone output.  
:Turn on or off Bass Boost function.  
REC  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
PAUSE  
DOWN TUNING UP  
SLEEP  
TEST  
BASS BOOST  
CONTROL  
STOP  
Note:  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
After adjusting sounds, press the corresponding source selecting  
button to operate your target source by using the 10 keys; otherwise,  
the 10 keys cannot be used for operating your target source.  
Note:  
When you press one of the source selecting buttons, the  
operation mode appears on the display window. For example,  
the above illustration shows the remote control now works for  
CD operation.  
CD player  
After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the  
CD player:  
Buttons  
FM/AM  
CD  
Indications  
TUNER  
CD  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or previous)  
track.  
CDR  
CDR  
¢
:Skip to the beginning of the next track.  
:Stop playing.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
:Select a track number directly.  
For track number 5, press 5.  
PHONO  
TAPE/MD  
PHONO  
TAPE  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
1 10, +10  
VCR1  
TAPE  
CONTROL (repeatedly)*  
SOUND  
CDR  
CDDSC  
SOUND  
* By pressing CONTROL repeatedly, you can select VCR1,”  
TAPE,” “CDRor CDDSCas the source.  
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.  
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CD changer  
1 10, +10  
:Select a track number directly.  
For track number 5, press 5.  
After selecting CDDSCby pressing CONTROL repeatedly, you  
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.  
:Enter recording pause by pressing this button.  
To start recording again, press this button, then  
3 PLAY.  
can perform the following operations on a CD changer:  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) track.  
REC PAUSE  
¢
:Skip to the beginning of the next track.  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
:Select the number of a disc installed in a CD  
changer.  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
1 6, 7/P  
Note:  
You can use either CDR or CONTROL to activate the buttons listed  
above. If you press CDR, the playing source also changes. On the  
other hand, if you press CONTROL repeatedly to select CDR,the  
playing source does not change.  
After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the  
CD changer:  
1 10, +10  
:Select a track number directly.  
For track number 5, press 5.  
Cassette deck  
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.  
After pressing TAPE/MD (or selecting TAPEby pressing  
CONTROL repeatedly), you can perform the following operations  
on a cassette deck:  
Example:  
3 PLAY  
REW  
FF  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
REC PAUSE  
:Start playing.  
Selecting disc number 4, track number 12, and starting playback.  
1. Press CONTROL repeatedly until “CDDSC” appears on  
the display window, then press 4.  
:Fast wind the tape from right to left.  
:Fast wind the tape from left to right.  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume, press 3 PLAY.  
:Enter recording pause by pressing this button.  
To start recording again, press this button, then  
3 PLAY.  
2. Press CD, then press +10, 2.  
If your CD changer is of 200-disc loading capability (except for  
XL-MC100 and XL-MC301),  
you can do the following operations using the number buttons after  
pressing CD.  
Notes:  
When you use a cassette deck, change the source name  
connected to TAPE/MD jacks correctly (see page 17).  
You can use either TAPE/MD or CONTROL to activate the buttons  
listed above. If you press TAPE/MD, the playing source also  
changes. On the other hand, if you press CONTROL repeatedly to  
select TAPE,the playing source does not change.  
1. Select a disc number.  
2. Then select a track number (always enter two digits).  
3. Start playback.  
Examples:  
Selecting disc number 3, track number 2, and starting playback.  
Press 3, then, 0, 2, then 3 PLAY.  
Selecting disc number 10, track number 5, and starting playback.  
Press 1, 0, then, 0, 5, then 3 PLAY.  
Selecting disc number 105, track number 12, and starting  
playback. Press 1, 0, 5, then 1, 2 then 3 PLAY.  
MD recorder  
After pressing TAPE/MD (or selecting TAPE*by pressing  
CONTROL repeatedly), you can perform the following operations  
on the MD recorder:  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) track.  
:Skip to the beginning of the next track.  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume, press 3 PLAY.  
:Enter recording pause by pressing this button.  
To start recording again, press this button then  
3 PLAY.  
Turntable  
After pressing PHONO, you can perform the following operations  
on a turntable:  
¢
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
REC PAUSE  
3 PLAY  
7 STOP  
:Start playing.  
:Stop playing.  
CD recorder  
After pressing CDR (or selecting CDRby pressing CONTROL  
repeatedly), you can perform the following operations on a CD  
recorder:  
Notes:  
When you use an MD recorder, change the source name  
connected to TAPE/MD jacks correctly (see page 17).  
You can use either TAPE/MD or CONTROL to activate the buttons  
listed above. If you press TAPE/MD, the playing source also  
changes. On the other hand, if you press CONTROL repeatedly to  
select TAPE*,the playing source does not change.  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) track.  
:Skip to the beginning of the next track.  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
¢
* Selecting TAPEwill allow you to control the MD recorder.  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
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VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks)  
Operating Video Components  
You can always perform the following operations:  
VCR1  
:Turn on or off the VCR 1 (VCR connected to  
the VCR 1 jacks).  
IMPORTANT:  
To operate JVCs video components using this remote control:  
You need to connect JVCs video components through the AV  
COMPU LINK jacks (see page 49) in addition to the connections  
using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 10 to 12).  
Some JVCs VCRs can accept two types of the control signals—  
remote code Aand B.Before using this remote control, make  
sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR 1  
jacks is set to code A.”  
When another JVCs VCR is connected to the VCR 2 or VIDEO  
terminals, set its remote control code to code B.(This remote  
control cannot emit the control signals of code B.)  
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at  
the remote sensor on each component, not on the receiver.  
After pressing VCR1 (or selecting VCR1by pressing CONTROL  
repeatedly), you can perform the following operations on the VCR 1  
(VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks):  
1 9, 0  
3 PLAY  
REW  
:Select the TV channels on a VCR.  
:Start playing.  
:Rewind a tape.  
FF  
:Fast wind a tape.  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
REC PAUSE  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
:Enter recording pause by pressing this button.  
To start recording again, press this button then  
3 PLAY.  
CH +/–  
:Change the TV channels on the VCR.  
Note:  
You can use either VCR1 or CONTROL to activate the buttons listed  
above. If you press VCR1, the playing source also changes. On the  
other hand, if you press CONTROL repeatedly to select VCR1,the  
playing source does not change.  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD player  
DVD  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
TV/DBS  
CDR  
After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI, you can perform the  
following operations on a DVD player:  
VCR1  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) chapter.  
:Skip to the beginning of the next chapter.  
:Stop playing.  
:Pause playing. To resume press 3 PLAY.  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
TEST  
2
3
MENU  
SOUND  
CENTER SUBWFR  
ENTER  
4
5
6
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
¢
7/P  
8
9
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE  
+10  
10  
0
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
MENU  
EXIT  
FRONTR  
FRONTL  
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
After pressing DVD or DVD  
MULTI, these buttons can be used  
for the DVD menu operations.  
PLAY  
2
CENTER  
5
3
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
MENU  
TEST  
SUBWFR  
DOWN TUNING UP  
SLEEP  
4
6
ENTER  
Note:  
CONTROL  
STOP  
SURRL  
For detailed menu operations, refer  
to the instructions supplied with the  
discs or the DVD player.  
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TV  
Note:  
You can always perform the following operations:  
When you press one of the source selecting buttons, the  
operation mode appears on the display window. For example,  
the above illustration shows the remote control now works for  
VCR 1 operation.  
TV  
:Turn on or off the TV.  
:Adjust the volume.  
:Set the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).  
TV VOL +/–  
TV/VIDEO  
Buttons  
VCR1  
DVD or DVD MULTI  
TV/DBS  
Indications  
VCR1  
DVD  
After pressing TV/DBS, you can perform the following operations  
on a TV:  
TV  
CH +/–  
1 9, 0, 100+ :Select the channels.  
RETURN :Alternate between the previously selected  
channel and the current channel.  
:Change the channels.  
VCR1  
TAPE  
CDR  
CONTROL (repeatedly)*  
CDDSC  
* By pressing CONTROL repeatedly, you can select VCR1,”  
TAPE,” “CDRor CDDSCas the source.  
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Operating Other ManufacturersVideo Equipment  
This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control  
signals for other manufacturersTVs, CATV converters, DBS  
tuners, VCRs and DVD players. By changing the transmittable  
signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers, you can  
operate the other manufacturerscomponents using this remote  
control.  
To change the transmittable signals for  
operating another manufacturers TV  
1. Press and hold TV  
2. Press TV/DBS.  
.
When operating the other manufacturerscomponents, refer also to  
the manuals supplied with them. To operate these components with  
the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturerscodes for  
each TV, CATV converters, DBS tuners VCR and DVD players.  
CALLappears on the remote control display window.  
3. Enter a manufacturers code using buttons 19,  
and 0.  
See the list below to find the code.  
After replacing batteries for the remote control, you need to set the  
4. Release TV  
.
manufacturescodes again.  
The following buttons can be used for operating the TV:  
TV  
:Turn on and off the TV.  
:Adjust the volume.  
:Set the input mode (either TV  
or VIDEO).  
TV VOL +/–  
TV/VIDEO  
A/V CONTROL RECEIVER  
After pressing TV/DBS, you can perform the following  
operations on the TV:  
CH +/–  
1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) :Select the channels.  
The 10-key will function as the  
:Change the channels.  
CATV/DBS VCR1  
TV  
CD  
AUDIO  
DVD  
DVD MULTI  
VIDEO  
FM/AM  
PHONO  
USB  
ENTER button if your TV requires  
pressing ENTER after selecting a  
channel number.  
TV/DBS  
CDR  
VCR1  
VCR2 TAPE/MD  
SURROUND DSP  
SURR/DSP ANALOG/DIGITAL  
OFF  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
DIRECT  
BASS  
BOOST  
FRONTL FRONTR  
1
2
3
Notes:  
MENU  
SOUND  
TEST  
CENTER SUBWFR  
4
5
6
Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.  
All the functions listed above may not be assigned to the  
buttons for some TVs.  
If you cannot change the channels of some TVs by pressing  
number buttons, press CH +/for changing the channels.  
ENTER  
DIMMER  
SURRL  
SURRR  
7/P  
8
9
MUTING DIGITALEQ SBACKL SBACKR  
+10  
10  
0
+
100  
RETURN FM MODE  
CATV/DBS  
CONTROL  
+
+
+
CH/ LEVEL TV VOL  
VOLUME  
TV/VIDEO  
EXIT  
5. Try to operate your TV by pressing TV  
.
TEXT  
DISPLAY  
PLAY  
MENU  
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
REC  
PAUSE  
/REW  
FF/  
PAUSE  
SET  
DOWN TUNING UP  
SLEEP  
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV,  
CONTROL  
STOP  
try each one until the correct one is entered.  
RM-SRX8020J REMOTE CONTROL  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
JVC  
00*, 02, 13,  
14, 47, 74  
01, 02  
QUELLE  
52, 53, 54, 55,  
56, 57, 58, 59,  
60, 61, 62, 63,  
64, 65, 66, 67  
08, 24, 29, 30,  
31, 48  
32, 33, 68, 69,  
70  
06, 08, 16, 34,  
35, 49  
AKAI  
Note:  
BLAUPUNKT 03, 04,  
FISHER  
When you press one of the source selecting buttons, the  
operation mode appears on the display window. For example,  
the above illustration shows the remote control now works for  
TV operation.  
01, 05  
03, 06, 07  
08, 09, 10, 49 SABA  
02  
11, 12  
RCA/  
PROSCAN  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
IRADDIO  
ITT/NOKIA  
LOEWE  
SAMSUNG  
Buttons  
TV/DBS  
CATV/DBS CONTROL  
VCR1  
Indications  
TV  
CATV  
VCR1  
06, 15, 16  
MAGNAVOX 08, 17, 49  
METS  
MITSUBISHI 08, 18, 19, 20 SHARP  
MIVAR 21 SONY  
NORDMENDE 22, 23  
OKANO 15  
PANASONIC 24, 25, 26, 27 TOSHIBA  
SANYO  
01, 05  
50, 51, 52, 53 SCHNEIDER 02, 15, 36  
37, 38, 77  
39  
DVD or DVD MULTI  
DVD  
TELEFUNKEN 40, 41, 42, 69  
THOMSON  
71, 72  
37, 43, 44  
45, 46  
76  
ZENITH  
PHILIPS  
15, 17, 28, 75  
*Initial setting  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they  
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
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For CATV converter  
Manufacturer Codes  
To change the transmittable signals for  
operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner  
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,  
12, 13, 14, 29  
1. Press and hold CATV/DBS  
.
HAMLIN/REGAL  
JERROLD  
01, 02, 03, 04, 05  
06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,  
12, 13, 14  
15, 16, 17  
18, 19, 20  
21, 22  
2. Press CATV/DBS CONTROL.  
CALLappears on the remote control display window.  
3 Enter a manufacturers code using buttons 19,  
and 0.  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PIONEER  
See the following lists to find the code.  
4. Release CATV/DBS  
.
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
TOCOM  
23, 24, 25  
26  
The following buttons can be used for operating the CATV  
converter and DBS tuner:  
ZENITH  
27, 28  
CATV/DBS  
:Turn on and off the CATV converter  
or DBS tuner.  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they  
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
CH +/–  
:Change the channels.  
1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) :Select the channels.  
The 10-key will function as the  
ENTER button if your equipment  
requires pressing ENTER after  
selecting a channel number.  
To change the transmittable signals for  
operating another manufacturers VCR  
Note:  
1. Press and hold VCR1  
2. Press VCR1.  
.
Refer also to the manual supplied with your CATV converter or  
DBS tuner.  
CALLappears on the remote control display window.  
5. Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS  
3. Enter manufacturers code using buttons 19,  
and 0.  
tuner by pressing CATV/DBS  
.
When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you  
have entered the correct code.  
See the list on the next page to find the code.  
4. Release VCR1  
.
The following buttons can be used for operating the VCR:  
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of  
CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct  
one is entered.  
VCR1 :Turn on and off the VCR.  
After pressing VCR1, you can perform the following operations  
on the VCR:  
Note:  
You cannot preset the signals for both the CATV converter and DBS  
tuner at the same time.  
CH +/–  
:Change the TV channels on the  
VCR.  
1 10, 0, 100+ (+10) :Select the TV channels.  
The 10-key will function as the  
ENTER button if your VCR requires  
pressing ENTER after selecting a  
channel number.  
For DBS tuner  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
JVC  
56*, 57, 67  
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49  
30  
50, 51, 67  
31  
32, 33  
48, 52, 53, 54, 55  
AMSTRAD  
BLAUPUNKT  
ECHOSTAR  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSHMANN  
INSTRUMENT  
ITT/NOKIA  
KATHREIN  
NEC  
3 PLAY  
REW  
:Start playback.  
:Rewind a tape.  
FF  
:Fast wind a tape.  
7 STOP  
8 PAUSE:  
:Stop playing or recording.  
:Pause playing. To resume press  
3 PLAY.  
68  
34  
REC PAUSE  
:Enter recording pause by pressing  
this button.  
52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63  
35, 36  
48  
37, 38  
65  
To start recording again, press this  
button then 3 PLAY.  
ORBITECH  
PHILIPS  
Note:  
RCA  
SAMSUNG  
SCHWAIGER  
SIEMENS  
SONY  
39, 40  
61, 64  
41, 42  
66  
Refer also to the manual supplied with your VCR.  
5. Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR1  
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
.
TECHNISAT  
48  
*Initial setting  
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of  
VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered.  
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Manufacturer  
JVC  
AIWA  
BELL & HOWELL  
BLAUPUNKT  
CGM  
EMERSON  
FISHER  
Codes  
FRONTR  
FRONTL  
After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI,  
these buttons can be used for the  
DVD menu operations.  
00*, 26, 27, 28, 29, 58  
2
CENTER  
5
3
MENU  
01, 02  
03  
04, 05  
06, 07  
TEST  
SUBWFR  
4
6
ENTER  
Note:  
SURRL  
For detailed menu operations, refer to  
the instructions supplied with the  
discs or the DVD player.  
8
08, 10, 11, 12, 64, 65  
03, 14, 15, 16, 17  
FUNAI  
01  
GE  
18, 19, 20  
07  
13, 21  
06, 22  
18, 23, 24, 25, 66  
07, 21  
Note:  
GOLDSTAR  
GOODMANS  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
Refer also to the manual supplied with your DVD player.  
5. Try to operate your DVD player by pressing one  
of the above buttons.  
LOEWE  
DO NOT forget to turn on the DVD player before pressing  
one of the above buttons.  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
NOKIA  
NORDMENDE  
ORION  
04, 19, 24  
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35  
26, 27  
03, 36  
38  
09  
If there are more than one code listed for your brand of  
DVD, try each one until the correct one is entered.  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PHONOLA  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SABA  
19, 24, 39, 40  
04, 19, 21, 24, 41, 42  
21  
04, 18, 19, 23, 24, 43, 44, 45  
38, 46  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
JVC  
00*, 02  
01  
DENON  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SIEMENS  
SONY  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
45, 47, 59, 61, 62, 63  
03, 48, 49  
37, 50  
03, 51  
52, 53, 54  
55, 60  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
03  
13  
04, 05, 06  
07  
SAMSUNG  
SONY  
08  
43, 44  
56, 57  
09  
TOSHIBA  
YAMAHA  
10  
*Initial setting  
11, 12  
*Initial setting  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they  
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
Manufacturerscodes are subject to change without notice. If they  
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
To change the transmittable signals for  
operating another manufacturers DVD player  
1. Press and hold AUDIO  
2 Press DVD.  
.
CALLappears on the remote control display window.  
3. Enter a manufacturers code using buttons 19,  
and 0.  
See the following list to find the code.  
4. Release AUDIO  
.
After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI, you can perform the  
following operations on the DVD player:  
3 PLAY  
4
:Start playing.  
:Return to the beginning of the  
current (or previous) chapter.  
:Skip to the beginning of the next  
chapter.  
¢
7 STOP  
:Stop playing.  
8 PAUSE  
:Pause playing. To resume press  
3 PLAY.  
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Troubleshooting  
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVCs  
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. (See page 15.)  
No sound from speakers.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected.  
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.  
(See pages 6 to 8.)  
The SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 buttons are not  
set correctly.  
Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and  
SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 correctly. (See page 18.)  
An incorrect source is selected.  
Muting is activated.  
Select the correct source.  
Press MUTING to cancel the mute. (See page 20.)  
An incorrect input mode (analog or  
digital) is selected.  
Select the correct input mode (analog or digital).  
(See page 19.)  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check connections.  
For analog connections, see pages 8 to 12.  
For digital connections, see page 13.  
For USB connection, see page 14.  
Sound from one speaker only.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected  
properly.  
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.  
(See pages 6 to 8.)  
The balance is set to one extreme.  
Adjust the balance properly. (See page 40.)  
No sound from PC connected with a USB  
cable.  
An electrical shock is applied to the  
receiver, PC, or USB cable.  
Turn off the receiver once, then turn it on again and  
restart application installed in the PC.  
USB device is not selected on the  
computer.  
Select USB Audio Device [1]for Playbackof  
Audio.(See page 14.)  
Refer to the manuals supplied with your PC.  
Muteis selected on the PC.  
Check if the volume is set at low level.  
Refer to the manuals supplied with your PC.  
Noise while reproducing PC sound  
connected with a USB cable.  
Strong electromagnetic wave is emitted  
from a nearby device such as TV  
Move the PC away from the device such as TV  
emitting strong electromagnetic wave.  
Sound from PC connected with a USB  
cable is intermittent.  
PC is subjected to excessive load due to  
using other applications.  
Close the applications you do not use.  
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM  
reception.  
Incoming signal is too weak.  
Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your  
dealer. (See page 5.)  
The station is too far away.  
An incorrect antenna is used.  
Select a new station.  
Check with your dealer to be sure you have the  
correct antenna.  
Antennas are not connected properly.  
Ignition noise from automobiles.  
Check connections. (See pages 5 and 6.)  
Occasional cracking noise during FM  
reception.  
Move the antenna further from automobile traffic.  
Noise is heard while playing a record.  
A ground cable from the turntable is not  
connected to the screw marked (H) on  
the rear panel.  
Connect the cable to the screw marked (H) on the  
rear panel.  
Howling during record playing.  
Your turntable is too close to the  
speakers.  
Move the speakers away from the turntable.  
Turn off the Analog Direct. (See page 30.)  
No sound effect such as Surround mode,  
DSP mode and digital equalization.  
The Analog Direct is turned on.  
6.1-channel reproduction cannot be done  
for Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES  
software.  
Software or setting is not for Dolby  
Digital EX or DTS ES software.  
Play back software bearing the mark  
.
Set EX/ESsetting to AUTO.(See page 23.)  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
1.Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to  
OVERLOADstarts flashing on the  
Speakers are overloaded because of  
high volume.  
display.  
turn off the receiver.  
2.Stop the playback source.  
3.Turn on the receiver again and adjust the volume.  
Speakers are overloaded because of  
short circuit of speaker terminals.  
Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn  
off the receiver, then check the speaker wiring.  
If OVERLOADdoes not disappear, unplug the AC  
power cord, then plug it back again.  
If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your  
dealer.  
The STANDBY lamp lights up after  
turning on the power, and soon the  
receiver turns off again (into standby  
mode).  
The receiver is overloaded because of  
high voltage.  
Press STANDBY/ON  
off the receiver. After unplugging the AC power  
cord, consult your dealer.  
on the front panel to turn  
Remote control does not work.  
There is an obstruction between the  
remote sensor on the receiver and the  
remote control.  
Remove the obstruction.  
Batteries are weak.  
Replace batteries. (See page 15.)  
Remote control does not work intendedly.  
An incorrect remote control operation  
mode is selected.  
Select the correct remote control operation mode.  
(See pages 51 to 53.)  
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Specifications  
Amplifier  
Output Power:  
At Stereo operation:  
Front channels:  
120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ,  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.08% total  
harmonic distortion.  
At Surround operation:  
Front channels:  
100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 at 1 kHz, with no  
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.  
Center channel:  
100 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 at 1 kHz, with no more than  
0.8% total harmonic distortion.  
Surround channels:  
100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 at 1 kHz, with no  
more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.  
Audio  
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz):  
PHONO (MM):  
2.5 mV/47 kΩ  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS, CD, CDR, TAPE/MD:  
200 mV/47 kΩ  
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* :  
Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DVD):  
Optical: DIGITAL 2 (CD), DIGITAL 3 (TV), DIGITAL 4 (CDR):  
21 dBm to 15 dBm (660 nm 30 nm)  
0.5 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
*Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with  
sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).  
USB:  
Revision 1.0, full-speed (with sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)  
Audio Output Level:  
Recording Output Level:  
Digital output:  
PRE OUT  
1.0 V  
VCR 1, VCR 2, CDR, TAPE/MD:  
Optical: DIGITAL OUTPUT:  
200 mV  
Signal wave length: 660 nm  
Output level: 21 dBm to 15 dBm  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (66 IHF/78 IHF):  
PHONO:  
70 dB/78 dB (at REC OUT)  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS, CD, CDR, TAPE/MD:  
92 dB/80 dB  
Frequency Response (8 ):  
PHONO:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS, CD, CDR, TAPE/MD:  
20 Hz to 100 kHz (+1 dB, 3 dB)  
USB:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 dB, 3 dB)  
RIAA Phono Equalization:  
Bass boost:  
1.0 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)  
+6 dB 1.0 dB at 100 Hz  
Video  
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:  
Composite video:  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS:  
DVD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, TV SOUND/DBS:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-video:  
(Y: luminance):  
(C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(Y: luminance):  
(PB/PR):  
Component video:  
DVD, DBS:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Video Output Level:  
Composite video:  
S-video:  
VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR OUT:  
VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR OUT:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(Y: luminance):  
(C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(Y: luminance):  
(PB/PR):  
Component video:  
MONITOR OUT:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Synchronization:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
On-Screen System:  
Negative  
45 dB  
NTSC  
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FM tuner (IHF)  
Tuning Range:  
Usable Sensitivity:  
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
Monaural:  
12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 )  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
Stereo:  
21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 )  
41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 )  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted):  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
Monaural:  
Stereo:  
78 dB at 85 dBf  
73 dB at 85 dBf  
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: (+0.5 dB, 3 dB)  
AM tuner  
Tuning Range:  
Usable Sensitivity:  
530 kHz to 1 710 kHz  
Loop antenna  
400 µV/m  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
50 dB (100 mV/m)  
General  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 120V , 60 Hz  
320 W/440 VA (at operation)  
2 W (in standby mode)  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Mass:  
435 mm x 156.5 mm x 425 mm  
(17 3/16 in. x 6 3/16 in. x 16 3/4 in.)  
11.8 kg (26.1 lbs)  
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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