JVC RX-774PBK, RM-SR774XU, LVT0014-001A User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO
RECEPTOR DE COMANDO AUDIO/VÍDEO

RX-774PBK

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

TV/CATV

VCR

/DBS

DVD MULTI

DVD TV/DBSVCR

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CD

SEA

CNTR TONE

MODE

SURROUND

TEST

MODE

SOUND

EFFECT

CONTROL

CD

DELAY

DISC

10

RETURN

AUDIO/TV
/VCR

VOLUME

CATV
/DBS

MUTE

N

W

O

D

PLAY

G

N

I

N

U

T

4 / REW

REC

TV/VIDEO

CONTROL

VCR TAPE

SET EXIT

O

N

S

C

R

E

SLEEP

CNTR

213

REAR (L)

ENTER

546

(REAR R)

87/P9
0

FM MODE/MUTE

CHANNEL

N

I

N

U

T

FF / ¢

PAUSE

STOP

TV VOLUME

M

U

E

R

N

T

N

O

E

C

N

AUDIO

MENU

+10

100+

P

U

G

L

O

RX-774P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

SPEAKERS

12

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

DVD MULTI/2CH

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

MULTI JOG

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

SOURCE SELECTOR

CD

TAPE/MDVCR

FM

AM

–

MASTER VOLUME

+

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

INSTRUÇÕES

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.

LVT0014-001A

[U, US]

Warnings, Cautions and Others / Avisos, precauciones y otras notas /
Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas /

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.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.:

1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.

2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad.

ATENÇÃO

Para reduzir riscos de choques eléctricos, incêndio, etc.:

1. Não retire parafusos nem desmonte as tampas ou o gabinete.

2. Não exponha este aparelho à chuva nem à umidade.

Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button!

This apparatus is provided with a POWER switch to be able to minimize power consumption for safe use. Therefore,

1. When doing initial setting, complete all the connections required, connect the mains plug into the wall outlet, and set the POWER
switch to ON. After these, it will be available to operate STANDBY/ON button and so on.

2. When not in use, set the POWER switch to OFF.

3. Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button in any position do
not disconnect the mains line.

4. The power can be remote controlled.

Precaución –– Interruptor POWER y botón STANDBY/ON !

Esta unidad dispone de un interruptor POWER que sirve para reducir al mínimo el consumo de alimentación para proporcionar mayor
seguridad operacional. Por lo tanto,

1. Al ejecutar el ajuste inicial, después de completar todas las conexiones requeridas, conectar el cable de alimentación a una toma de
pared, y activar el interruptor POWER. Entonces, será posible ejecutar operaciones tales como la conmutación del estado de
alimentación.

2. Desactivar el interruptor POWER al dejar la unidad fuera de uso.

3. Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de ajustes del
interruptor POWER y el botón STANDBY/ON , la alimentación no es cortada completamente.

4. La alimentación puede ser controlada remotamente.

Precaução –– Interruptor POWER e botão STANDBY/ON !

Este aparelho dispõe de um interruptor POWER que possibilita reduzir ao mínimo o seu consumo de energia por medida de segurança.
Assim,

1. Nos ajustes iniciais, efetue todas as conexões necessárias, ligue o plugue de alimentação à tomada e coloque o interruptor POWER
em ON. Feito isso, será possível operar o botão STANDBY/ON e as diversas funções.

2. Quando não utilizar o aparelho, coloque o interruptor POWER em OFF.

3. Remova o plugue de alimentação da tomada para desligar o aparelho completamente. O interruptor POWER e o botão STANDBY/
ON , em qualquer de suas posições, não desligam a alimentação do aparelho.

4. É possível controlar remotamente a função do interruptor POWER.

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RX-774P[U]SAFETY 98.3.10, 2:58 PM2

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Precaución: Ventilación Adecuada

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger el
aparato contra daños.
Ubique el aparato de la siguiente manera:
Frente: Espacio abierto sin obstrucciones
Lados: 10 cm sin obstrucciones a los lados
Parte superior: 10 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte superior
Parte trasera: 15 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte trasera
Fondo: Sin obstrucciones, colóquelo sobre una superficie

nivelada
Además, mantenga la mejor circulación de aire posible como se
ilustra.

Precaução: ventilação apropriada

Para prev enir o risco de choque elétrico ou incêndio e para proteger o
aparelho contra danos.
Localize-o da seguinte maneira:
Frente: Espaço aberto, sem obstruções
Lados: Espaço de 10 cm sem obstruções nos lados
Topo: Espaço de 10 cm sem obstruções acima
Atrás: Espaço de 15 cm sem obstruções atrás
Parte inferior : Sem obstruções. Coloque o aparelho em superfície

nivelada.
Mantenha, além disso, a maior circulação de ar possível, como indica
a ilustração.

EnglishEspañolPortuguês

Wall or obstructions
Pared u obstrucciones
Parede ou obstáculo

Spacing 15 cm or more
Espacio de 15 cm o más
Espaço de 15 cm ou mais

RX-774PBK

Floor
Piso
Piso

Front
Frente
Frente

Stand height 15 cm or more
Allura del soporte 15 cm o más
Base com altura de 15 cm ou mais

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Table of Contents

English

Parts Identification ...................................................................................... 3

Easy Set Up & Operations ............................................................................ 5

Getting Started........................................................................................... 9

Before Installation................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas .................................................................................................................................10

Connecting the Speakers....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Connecting Audio/Video Components ................................................................................................................................. 14

Connecting the Power Cord .................................................................................................................................................. 19

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................... 19

Basic Operations ....................................................................................... 20

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) ............................................................................................................................. 20

Selecting the Source to Play ................................................................................................................................................. 20

Adjusting the Volume............................................................................................................................................................ 21

Selecting the Front Speakers................................................................................................................................................. 22

Muting the Sound.................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Recording a Source ............................................................................................................................................................... 22

Basic Settings........................................................................................... 23

Changing the Source Name .................................................................................................................................................. 23

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance ....................................................................................................................... 23

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ................................................................................................................................... 23

Using the Sleep Timer........................................................................................................................................................... 24

Setting Center and Rear Speakers for DSP Modes............................................................................................................... 24

One Touch Operation .................................................................................. 26

About the One Touch Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 26

Using the One Touch Operation............................................................................................................................................ 26

Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................................................................ 27

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing ................................................................................................................................ 27

Tuning in Stations Manually................................................................................................................................................. 27

Using Preset Tuning.............................................................................................................................................................. 28

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Assigning Names to Preset Stations ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Using the SEA Modes ................................................................................ 31

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Creating Your Own SEA Mode............................................................................................................................................. 32

1

Using the DSP Modes ................................................................................ 33

Using the 3D-PHONIC Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 34

Using the DAP Modes .......................................................................................................................................................... 36

Preparing for Surround Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 39

Using Surround Modes ......................................................................................................................................................... 43

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................................................... 44

Speaker Arrangements for DVD MULTI Playback .............................................................................................................. 44

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback ................................................................................................................................. 44

Using the On-Screen Menus........................................................................ 47

Selecting the Source to Play ................................................................................................................................................. 47

Selecting the Different Sources for Picture and Sound ........................................................................................................ 47

Using the DSP Modes........................................................................................................................................................... 47

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance ....................................................................................................................... 48

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ................................................................................................................................... 48

Adjusting the DSP Modes..................................................................................................................................................... 48

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 49

Creating Your Own SEA Mode............................................................................................................................................. 50

Setting the Center Speaker Size............................................................................................................................................ 50

Setting the Rear Speaker....................................................................................................................................................... 51

Setting the Delay Time ......................................................................................................................................................... 51

Operating the Tuner .............................................................................................................................................................. 51

Storing the Preset Stations .................................................................................................................................................... 52

Assigning Names to the Preset Stations ............................................................................................................................... 52

English

COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......................................................... 54

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System................................................. 55

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen................................................................................................................. 56

Searching a Disc (Only for the CD player)........................................................................................................................... 57

Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User File Function) ......................................................................... 59

Entering the Disc Information .............................................................................................................................................. 60

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ................................................... 62

Operating Other Manufactures’ Components ............................................... 65

Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 70

Specifications............................................................................................ 71

2

Parts Identification

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.

English

1

23456

8

7

90

RX-774P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

-

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

=

SPEAKERS

12

~

!

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

SEA MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

SEA ADJUST SETTING

ADJUST

#$%^&*(

@

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1

STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (20)

2

Remote sensor (19)

3

DOLBY SURROUND button and lamp (41)

4

SEA MODE button (31) *

5

DVD MULTI/2CH button (20)

6

FM/AM TUNING button (27) *

7

FM MODE button (27, 29)

8

Display (20)

9

Source lamps (20)

0

MASTER VOLUME control (21)

-

POWER switch (19)

=

PHONES jack (22)

DVD MULTI/2CH

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

MASTER VOLUME

–

CD

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR

FM

AM

MULTI JOG

)

~

SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons and lamps (22)

!

DSP MODE button (34) *

@

BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST button (23, 34) *

#

SEA ADJUST button (32) *

$

SETTING button (24) *

%

TUNER/SEA MEMORY button (28, 32)

^

SOUND SELECT button (21)

&

LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME button (23)

*

ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp (26)

(

TUNER PRESET button (27, 28) *

)

MULTI JOG control (23)

_

SOURCE SELECTOR control (20)

SOURCE SELECTOR

_

+

IMPORTANT:

To use the MULTI JOG control ()) on the front panel:

What this control actually does depends on which function you are trying to adjust. Before using this control, select the
function by pressing one of the buttons marked with *.

3

English

+

¡

™

£
¢
∞

§

¶

•

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

TV/CATV

VCR

/DBS

DVD MULTI

DVD TV/DBSVCR

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CD

SEA

CNTR TONE

MODE

SURROUND

TEST

ENTER

MODE

SOUND

EFFECT

CONTROL

CD

DELAY

DISC

10

FM MODE/MUTE

RETURN

AUDIO/TV
/VCR

VOLUME

CATV
/DBS

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

4 / REW

REC

TV/VIDEO

SET

O

N

PLAY

CONTROL

VCR TAPE

S

C

R

E

CHANNEL

STOP

TV VOLUME

E

C

N

AUDIO

SLEEP

CNTR

MENU

213

REAR (L)

546

(REAR R)

87/P9

+10

0

100+

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

PAUSE

EXIT

L

O

R

T

N

O

ª

º

–

≠

Ÿ

⁄

¤

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

Remote Control

ª

+

TV/CATV/DBS and VCR buttons (65, 67)

¡

Source selecting buttons (21)

™

SEA MODE button (31)

£

SURROUND MODE button (35)

¢

SOUND CONTROL button (35, 38, 39, 46)

∞

CD DISC button (63)

§

Remote control mode selector (AUDIO/TV/VCR, CATV/
DBS) (20)

¶

MUTE button (22)

•

TUNING UP/TUNING DOWN buttons (27)
Before using this control, make sure that you have pressed
FM/AM button on the remote control.

IMPORTANT:

When using the remote control:

Check to see if its remote control mode selector (§) is set to the correct position.

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”
To operate a CATV converter and DBS (Direct Broadcasting Satellite) tuner, set it to “CATV/DBS.”

SLEEP button (24)

º

AUDIO button (20)

–

10 keys for selecting preset channel (28)
10 keys for adjusting sound (35, 38, 39, 46)
10 keys for operating audio/video components (62, 65)

≠

VOLUME buttons (+/–) (21)

Ÿ

CHANNEL buttons (+/–) (64)

⁄

Operating buttons for audio/video components (62, 65)

¤

MENU operation buttons (SET, EXIT, % , fi, @, #) (47)

4

Easy Set Up & Operations

If you are already familiar with audio components, following four pages just you opened give you enough
information to operate your RX-774PBK for enjoyment of surround sound in your listening room.

English

TV

To video input

To S-video input

Center Speaker

Front Speaker

SOUND SELECTLOUDNESSONE TOUCH OPERATION

MASTER VOLUME

–

+

DVD

CD

TV SOUND/DBSPHONO

TAPE/MDVCR

FM

AM

SOURCE SELECTOR

MULTI JOG

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOURCE NAME

RX-774PAUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

DOLBY SURROUND

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

DVD MULTI/2CH

SEA MODE

DSP MODE

SPEAKERS

BALANCE/SURROUND

PHONES

12

SEA ADJUST SETTING

ADJUST

COMPULINK

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

Remote

Front Speaker

Rear Speaker

GND

FM

AM

LOOP

GND

ANTENNA

FM

75
GND

WOOFER

AM
EXT

Speaker Signal Cable

Subwoofer

Speaker Signal Cable

RX-774PBK

Rear Speaker

Speaker Signal
Cable

AUDIO

LEFTRIGHT

PHONO

CD

OUT
(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

SUB

DVD

SUBWOOFER

OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

LEFTRIGHT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT
(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

TEXT

COMPU LINK

1 (MASTER UNIT)
2 (SLAVE UNIT)

COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO)

1

2

Speaker Signal
Cable

CENTER

SPEAKER

REAR

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT

– –+ +

LEFTRIGHT
FRONT SPEAKERS

230 – 240V

127V

220V

110V

1

LINE VOLTS

2

Speaker Signal
Cable

5

To audio/video input

ANTENNA

IN OUT

To RF output

If your TV does not have a video input

VCR

IN

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO

L

AUDIO

R

To TV antenna
input

To audio/video
output

TV

English

8

CT

SU

MOD

AR

(L

6

2

NTR

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

2

. Select the source.

AUDIO

SLEEP

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

DVD

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

SEA
MODE

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND
CONTROL

CNTR TONE

TEST

CD

DISC

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

VCR

EFFECT

BS

ENTER

DELAY

/P

10

TV/DBS

MENU

CNTR

213

REAR (L)

546

(REAR R)

9

87

+10

100+

0

FM MODE/MUTE

RETURN

VOLUME

CHANNEL

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD

CD

RX-774P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

SPEAKERS

12

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

BALANCE/SURROUND

DVD MULTI/2CH

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

ADJUST

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD TV/DBSVCR

DVD MULTI

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CD

SEA
MODE

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND
CONTROL

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

AUDIO

SLEEP

CNTR TONE

ENTER

TEST

EFFECT

/P

DELAY

CD
DISC

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

CD

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR

AM

SOURCE SELECTOR

MULTI JOG

MENU

CNTR

213

REAR (L)

546

(REAR R)

9

87

+10

100+

0

10

FM MODE/MUTE

RETURN

VOLUME

CHANNEL

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

4 / REW

PLAY

STOP

REC

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO

VCR TAPE

SET EXIT

FM

PAUSE

TV VOLUME

O

N

C

S

MASTER VOLUME

–

+

1

. Turn on the power.

AUDIO

SLEEP

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD TV/DBSVCR

DVD MULTI

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CD

CNTR TONE

SEA
MODE

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND

CONTROL

CD
DISC

3

. Adjust the volume.

EFFE

/P

SOUND

7

CONTROL

DELAY

CD

10

DISC

RETURN

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

L

O

R

T

N

MENU

O

C

N

E

E

R

CNTR

213

REAR (L)

ENTER

546

TEST

EFFECT

/P

DELAY

10

RETURN

VOLUME

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

0

FM MODE/MUTE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

PLAY

4 / REW

REC

TV/VIDEO

SET EXIT

MENU

(REAR R)

87

0

FM MODE/MUTE

+10

100+

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

STOP

TV VOLUME

CONTROL

VCR TAPE

NNEL

PAUSE

9

+10

100+

L

O

R

T

N

MENU

O

C

4

. Select an appropriate

DSP mode.

CD

1

TEST

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

EFFECT

ENTER

DELAY

/P

10

MUTE

RETURN

TUNING DOWN

RE

54

87

FM MODE/MUTE

VOLUME

4 / REW

(REAR R)

REC

0

CHANNEL

IDEO

9

+10

100+

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

TV VOLUME

EXIT

TAPE

NTROL

C

SEA

MODE

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

5

. DSP mode settings

are preset at the
factory.
However, if you
need to make
further
adjustments, see
pages 34 to 42.

SLEEP

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD TV/DBSVCR

DVD MULTI

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CD

CNTR TONE

SEA

MODE

TEST

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND

CONTROL

CD

DISC

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV
/DBS

AUDIO

MENU

CNTR

213

REAR (L)

ENTER

546

(REAR R)

87

EFFECT

/P

0

DELAY

10

FM MODE/MUTE

RETURN

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

4 / REW

C

9

+10

100+

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

TV VOLUME

6

Easy Set Up & Operations

For Reproducing DVD MULTI playback with your DVD player

English

TV

To video input

To S-video input

Center Speaker

Front Speaker

RX-774PAUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

DOLBY SURROUND

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

DVD MULTI/2CH

DSP MODE

SEA MODE

SPEAKERS

BALANCE/SURROUND

PHONES

12

SEA ADJUST SETTING

ADJUST

COMPULINK

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

Remote

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECTLOUDNESSONE TOUCH OPERATION

MASTER VOLUME

–

DVD

CD

TV SOUND/DBSPHONO

TAPE/MDVCR

FM

AM

SOURCE SELECTOR

MULTI JOG

SOURCE NAME

+

Front Speaker

Rear Speaker

GND

ANTENNA

FM

GND

AM

LOOP

To front
left/right
channel
audio
output

FM

75

GND

SUB

WOOFER

AM
EXT

AUDIO

LEFTRIGHT

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

DVD

SUBWOOFER

To rear
left/right
channel
audio
output

Speaker Signal Cable

Subwoofer

Speaker Signal Cable

RX-774PBK

Rear Speaker

Speaker Signal
Cable

VIDEO S-VIDEO

LEFTRIGHT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

OUT

To center
channel

TEXT

COMPU LINK

1 (MASTER UNIT)
2 (SLAVE UNIT)

COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO)

1

2 2

To subwoofer
audio output

REAR

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

RIGHT LEFT

– –+ +

RIGHT LEFT

FRONT SPEAKERS

Speaker Signal
Cable

230 – 240V

127V

220V

110V

1

LINE VOLTS

Speaker Signal
Cable

audio
output

DVD player

To S-video output

7

ATTENUATOR 2CH

ON

OFF

To video output

RIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

REARFRONT

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

NORMAL

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

GAIN PLUS

AV COMPU LINKDIGITAL OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

1

English

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CT

SU

MOD

D

MUL

PH

MEN

RX-774P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

2

. Select the source.

AUDIO

SLEEP

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

DVD

CD

SEA
MODE

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND

CONTROL

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CNTR TONE

TEST

EFFECT

CD
DISC

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

TV/DBSVCR

MENU

CNTR

213

REAR (L)

ENTER

546

(REAR R)

87

/P

0

DELAY

10

FM MODE/MUTE

RETURN

VOLUME

CHANNEL

UTE

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD MULTI

SPEAKERS

12

9

+10

100+

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

AY

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

TV/CATV

/DBS

E

DVD MULTI/2CH

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

AUDIO

VCR

SLEEP

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

DVD TV/DBSVCR

DVD MULTI

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CD

CNTR TONE

SEA
MODE

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND

CONTROL

CD
DISC

TEST

EFFECT

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

ENTER

DELAY

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR

SOURCE SELECTOR

MULTI JOG

MENU

CNTR

213

REAR (L)

546

(REAR R)

9

87

0

FM MODE/MUTE

+10

100+

/P

10

RETURN

VOLUME

CHANNEL

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

4 / REW

PLAY

STOP

REC

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO

VCR TAPE

SET EXIT

CD

FM

AM

PAUSE

TV VOLUME

O

N

C

S

MASTER VOLUME

–

+

1

. Turn on the power.

AUDIO

SLEEP

RM-SR774XU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD TV/DBSVCR

DVD MULTI

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CD

CNTR TONE

SEA
MODE

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND

CONTROL

CD
DISC

3

. Adjust the volume.

EFFE

/P

SOUND

7

CONTROL

DELAY

CD

10

DISC

RETURN

AUDIO/TV
/VCR

CATV

/DBS

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

L

O

R

T

N

MENU

O

C

N

E

E

R

CNTR

213

ENTER

546

TEST

EFFECT

/P

DELAY

10

RETURN

VOLUME

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

0

FM MODE/MUTE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

PLAY

4 / REW

REC

TV/VIDEO

SET EXIT

MENU

REAR (L)

(REAR R)

87

0

FM MODE/MUTE

+10

100+

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

STOP

CONTROL

VCR TAPE

9

+10

100+

NNEL

PAUSE

TV VOLUME

L

O

R

T

N

MENU

O

C

4

. DVD MULTI playback settings are preset at the

factory.
However, if you need to make further adjustments,
see pages 44 to 46.

DV

CD

SEA
MODE

SURROUND

CONTROL

TAPE/MD

CNTR TONE

MODE

SOUND

213

ENTER

TEST

EFFECT

/P

DELAY

CD

10

DISC

RETURN

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

MUTE

TUNING DOWN

CNTR

REAR (L)

546

(REAR R)

9

87

+10

100+

0

FM MODE/MUTE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

TUNING UP

FF / ¢

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

4 / REW

TV VOLUME

REC

CONTROL

TV/VIDEO

VCR TAPE

SET EXIT

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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.

English

Before Installation

General

• Be sure your hands are dry.

• Turn the power off to all components.

• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect.

Locations

• Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture.

• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚ and 35˚ C (23˚ and 95˚ F).

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor ventilation could cause

overheating and damage the receiver.

Handling the receiver

• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.

• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or cabinet.

• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the
receiver.
The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

• Audio Signal Attenuating Cord (1)

• AC Plug Adaptor (1) (except for Peoples’s Republic of China)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch

Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.

How to set the voltage selector:

Set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage
selector switch on the rear panel. Use a screw driver to
rotate the switch so the number the arrow is pointing at is
the same as the voltage where you are plugging in the
receiver.

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230 – 240V

127V

220V

110V

LINE VOLTS

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

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3

4

FM Antenna

GND

LOOP

FM

AM

ANTENNA

FM

75

GND

AM

EXT

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

4

Outside FM Antenna Wire

1

2

20 mm

(13/16 in.)

3

10 mm

(7/16 in.)

How to strip the 75Ω coaxial cable and connect it to the FM

terminals

1. Strip back the outside covering of the 75Ω coaxial cable to expose the braided

metallic mesh about 20 mm (13/16 inches).

2. Pull the mesh back and twist it into a single connector as shown in the illustration

above.

3. Strip the insulation about 10 mm (7/16 inches) back from the central wire.

4. Insert the twisted mesh and the central wire to the FM terminals, as shown in the

illustration above.

Note:

If reception is poor, connect the
outside antenna.
Before attaching a 75Ω coaxial
cable (the kind with a round wire
going to an outside antenna),
disconnect the supplied FM wire
antenna.

AM Antenna Connections

ANTENNA

FM

75

GND

AM

EXT

1

AM Loop Antenna

2

GND

LOOP

FM

AM

Turn the loop until you
have the best reception.

Notes:

• Make sure the antenna
conductors do not touch any
other terminals, connecting
cords and power cord. This
could cause poor reception.

Snap the tabs on the loop
into the slots of the base to
assemble the AM loop.

3

• If reception is poor, connect
an outdoor single vinyl­covered wire to the AM EXT
terminal. (Keep the AM loop
antenna connected.)

Outdoor single vinyl­covered wire

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Getting Started

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Connecting the Speakers

You can connect the following speakers:

• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.

• One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.

• One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to emphasize human
voices).

• One subwoofer to enhance the bass.

IMPORTANT:

After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speaker setting
information properly to obtain the best possible surround effect. For details,
see page 24.

For each speaker (except for subwoofer), connect the (–) and (+) terminals on the rear
panel to the (–) and (+) terminals marked on the speakers. For connecting a subwoofer,
see page 12.

Connecting the front speakers

Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker
signal cable first, and then, connect the front speakers to the
FRONT SPEAKERS terminals by using the cables.
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).

1

+

2

RIGHT LEFT

Left Speaker Right Speaker

–+–

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
indicated by the speaker
terminals.

1

2

FRONT SPEAKERS

1 Turn the knob

counterclockwise.

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2 Insert the speaker

signal cable.

1

RIGHT

1

RIGHT

3 Turn the knob

clockwise.

1

RIGHT

Connecting the rear and center speakers

Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker
signal cable first, and then, connect rear speakers to the REAR
SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER
SPEAKER terminals by using the cables.

English

Center speaker

Left rear speaker

Right rear speaker

1 Open the terminal and then

insert the speaker signal
cable.

CENTER

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

REAR

LEFT

2 Close the terminal.

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the
rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwoofer

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About the speaker impedance

CASE 1 When you connect only one set of front speakers

Front

speaker

1

Front

speaker

1

CAUTION:

When connecting speakers, use
speakers with the same
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
indicated by the speaker
terminals.

Note:

The required speaker
impedance of the front speakers
does differ depending on
whether both the FRONT
SPEAKERS 1 and FRONT
SPEAKERS 2 terminals are
used or only one of them is
used.

Use front speakers with 4 — 16 ohm impedance.

CASE 2 When you connect two sets of front speakers

Front

speaker

2

Front

speaker

1

Front

speaker

2

Front

speaker

1

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Use front speakers with 8 — 16 ohm impedance.

Connecting Audio/Video Components

F

English

You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver using cables
with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Refer also to the manuals supplied with your
components. If you want to connect a component not listed in the table below, refer to
the manual supplied with it.

Audio Components Video Components

• Turntable • DVD (Digital Video Disc) player

• CD player • TV

• Cassette deck • DBS (Direct Broadcasting Satellite) tuner
(or MD recorder) • VCR

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.

Turntable

To audio output

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound­enhancing device such as a
graphic equalizer between the
source components and this
receiver, the sound output
through this receiver may be
distorted.

If an earth cable is provided for your
turntable, connect the cable to the
screw marked GND on the rear panel.

CD player

GND

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

RIGHT LE

To audio output

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

DVD

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Cassette deck

or

MD recorder

To audio input
To audio output

To audio output

To audio input

SUB

WOOFER

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 or TEXT COMPU
LINK terminal

• See also page 54 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU
LINK-3 remote control system.

• See also page 55 for detailed information about the connection and the TEXT
COMPU LINK remote control system.

Notes:

• 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.

• 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, which will be shown on
the display when selected as
the source, to “MD.” See page
23 for details.

• When connecting an audio/
video component (ex.: Video
CD player) with “karaoke” —
singing along — function, use
the audio signal attenuating
cord supplied with this
receiver. If not, sound may be
distorted.

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Video component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and
the yellow plug to the video jack.
If DVD player and TV have S-video (Y/C-separation) terminals, connect them using S­video cables (not supplied). Connecting these video components through the S-video
input/output terminals will give you better picture playback quality.

IMPORTANT:

This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-video input
terminals for the DVD player connection.
You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-video terminals.
However, remember that the video signals from the composite video input

terminal are output only through the composite video output terminals, while
the ones from the S-video input terminal are output only through the S-video
output terminal.

Therefore, if your DVD player is connected to the receiver only through the S­video input terminal, you cannot record the picture from the DVD player on the
VCR.
In addition, if the TV and the DVD player are connected to the receiver through
the different video terminals, you cannot view the playback picture from the DVD
player on the TV.

Note:

When connecting an audio/
video component (ex.: Video CD
player) with “karaoke” — singing
along — function, use the audio
signal attenuating cord supplied
with this receiver. If not, sound
may be distorted.

TV connection (as the monitor)

GND

WOOFER

TV (or Monitor)

To composite video input

To S-video input
(When the DVD player is connected using the S-video terminal)

SUB

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

DVD

RIGHT LEFT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

Note:

Use the video components of
the PAL color system.

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DVD player connection

• When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks:

To S-video output (for better playback picture quality)

English

DVD player

To front left/right channel audio output

DVD

GND

To composite video

(or to audio mixed output if necessary)

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

RIGHT LEFT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

VIDEO S-VIDEO

output

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

DVD

SUBWOOFER

OUT

OUT

(REC)

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

• When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output (5.1 CH
reproduction) jacks:

DVD player

DVD

GND

To composite
video output

To center channel
audio output

To subwoofer
audio output

To rear left/right channel
audio output

To S-video output (for better playback picture quality)

To front left/right channel audio output

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

DVD

RIGHT LEFT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

SUB

WOOFER

RIGHT LEFT

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TV (as the sound source) or DBS tuner connection

You can connect either the TV or DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks.

TV

DBS tuner

GND

To audio output

GND

To audio output

DBS

SUB

WOOFER

SUB

WOOFER

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

DVD

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

DVD

RIGHT LEFT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

RIGHT LEFT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

Note:

When connecting the TV to the
TV SOUND/DBS jacks, DO NOT
connect the TV’s video output to
the video input terminal of the
TV SOUND/DBS jacks.

Note:

When connecting the DBS tuner
to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks,
change the source name, which
will be shown on the display
when selected as the source, to
“DBS.” See page 23 for details.

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To video output

SUBWOOFER

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

VCR connection

English

VCR

VHS

To audio output

To video output

GND

To video input

To audio
input

SUB

WOOFER

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CENTER

DVD

RIGHT LEFT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

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Connecting the Power Cord

Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been
made.

1. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

2. Press POWER to set it in the _ON position.

The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount of power

POWER

_ ON — OFF

is always consumed.

To shut off the power completely

Press POWER to set it in the —OFF position.

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.

The difference between the POWER switch and the
STANDBY/ON

• The POWER switch is the mains supply switch, allowing the receiver to
connect to the mains supply. To shut off the power completely, press the

POWER switch to set it in the —OFF position.

• The STANDBY/ON button is a functional on/off (standby) switch, and
does not disconnect the receiver from the mains supply. A small amount of
power is consumed even in standby mode for the receiver to accept signals from
the remote control.

button

Notes:

• If the wall outlet does not
match the AC plug, use the
supplied AC plug adaptor.

• The preset settings such as
preset channel and sound
adjustment may be erased in
the following cases:
– When you press

to set it in the
position.

– 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.

—

POWER

OFF

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. When using the remote
control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

1. On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover as illustrated.

2. Insert batteries. Make sure to observe the proper polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to
(–).

3. Replace the cover.

R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)

-

+

+

-

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use
two R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-cell batteries.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to
avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote
control so they match the
polarity indicated: (+) 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

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

AUDIO/TV

mode selector is set to the correct position:

/VCR

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to “AUDIO/TV/

CATV

VCR.”

/DBS

To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner, set it to “CATV/
DBS.”

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

On the front panel:

To turn on the power, press STANDBY/ON .
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current
source (or station frequency) appears on the display.

Current source name appears

Current volume level is shown

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

To turn off the power (into standby mode), press
STANDBY/ON again.
The STANDBY lamp lights up.

here

Note:

Pressing the STANDBY/ON
button again turns off the power
(into standby mode) and lights
the STANDBY lamp. A small
amount of power is consumed
in standby mode. To turn the
power off completely, press the

POWER switch to set it in the

—

OFF position on the front

panel.

English

From the remote control:

To turn on the power, press AUDIO .
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current
source (or station frequency) appears on the display.

To turn off the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO again.
The STANDBY lamp lights up.

Selecting the Source to Play

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you
want appears on the display.

As you turn the selector, the source changes as follows:

PHONOCD TAPE/MD AM

VCR

FM

DVD/DVD MULTITV SOUND/DBS

The selected source lamp also lights up.

VOLUME

Selected source
name appears

CH–

CNTR

S E A

FR

100 1k 10k

THEATER DRAMA

D S P

3D-PHONC

LIVE CLUB ACTION
DANCE CLUB
HALL HEADPHONE
PA VILION

MUTE AUTO

LOUDNESS

SLEEP

C

R

L

S

For selecting DVD MULTI playback mode as the source:

Press DVD MULTI/2CH so that “DVD MULTI” appears on the display.
Each time you press the button, the DVD MULTI playback mode turns on and off, and
the “DVD” and “DVD MULTI” alternately appears on the display.

• Select “DVD” when you play back a disc in stereo or the audio output setting of the
DVD player is mixed to two front channels.

• Select “DVD MULTI” when you play back a disc on the DVD player with its analog
discrete output mode (5.1 CH reproduction) selected. To enjoy the DVD MULTI
playback mode, see page 44.

SOURCE SELECTOR

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

Source lamps on
the front panel

AUDIO

CD

TAPE/MDVCR

FM

AM

Note:

When connecting an MD
recorder (to the TAPE/MD
jacks), and a DBS tuner (to the
TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change
the source name appears on the
display. See page 23 for details.

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