JVC RX-6042S User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RX-6040B/RX-6042S RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B

TA/NEWS/INFO

DISPLAY MODE

INSTRUCTIONS

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

For Customer Use:

No. which are located either on the rear,

bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this

information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT1140-001A [J]

Warnings, Cautions and Others/

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

		CAUTION
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
		DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:	TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
	DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
	NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

2.Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution––STANDBY/ON button!

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.

Attention––Commutateur STANDBY/ON !

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

For U.S.A

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.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For 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 DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFER- ENCE-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.

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Table of Contents
Parts Identification ......................................	2
Getting Started...........................................	5
Before Installation ......................................................................	5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ...........................................	5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ....................................	5
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas .......................................	5
Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer ...................................	6
Connecting Audio/Video Components .......................................	7
7Analog Connections ...............................................................	7
7 Digital Connections ..............................................................	10
Connecting the Power Cord .....................................................	10
Basic Operations .......................................	11
Daily Operational Procedure ....................................................	11
Turning On the Power ..............................................................	11
Selecting the Source to Play .....................................................	11
Adjusting the Volume ...............................................................	12
Turning On and Off the Subwoofer Sound ..............................	13
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................	13
Changing the Display Brightness .............................................	14
Attenuating the Input Signal ....................................................	14
Changing the Source Name ......................................................	14
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................	15
Muting the Sound .....................................................................	15
Using the Sleep Timer ..............................................................	15
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................	16
Tuning in to Stations Manually ................................................	16
Using Preset Tuning .................................................................	16
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ...........................................	17
Basic Settings...........................................	18
Quick Speaker Setup ................................................................	18
Basic Setting Items ...................................................................	19
Basic Procedure ........................................................................	19
7 Setting the Speakers .............................................................	20
7 Setting the Speaker Distance ................................................	20
7 Setting the Bass Sounds .......................................................	20
7 Selecting the Main or Sub Channel ......................................	21
7 Setting for Easy and Effective Surround Operations ............	21
7 Setting the Digital Input Terminals ......................................	22
7 Setting the Component Video Input .....................................	22

This mark indicates that ONLY the remote control

CAN be used for the operation explained.

Adjusting Sound ........................................	23
Basic Adjustment Items ............................................................	23
Basic Procedure ........................................................................	23
7 Adjusting the Equalization Patterns .....................................	24
7 Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels ...................................	24
7 Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the Surround
and DSP Modes ....................................................................	24
Using the Surround Modes ..........................	25
Reproducing Theater Ambience ................................................	25
Introducing the Surround Modes .............................................	25
Activating the Surround Modes ...............................................	27
Using the DSP Modes ................................	28
Reproducing the Sound Field ...................................................	28
Introducing the DSP Modes .....................................................	28
Activating the DSP Modes .......................................................	29
COMPU LINK Remote Control System .........	30
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ....	31
Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ...	33
Operating Audio Components ..................................................	33
Operating Video Components ..................................................	34
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video
Equipment ............................................	35
Troubleshooting .........................................	37
Specifications............................................	38

Remote	This mark indicates that the remote control
	CANNOT be used for the operation explained.
NOT	Use the buttons and controls on the front panel.

1

Parts Identification

Front Panel

1 2 3 4

5

6

7 8 9

p

MASTER VOLUME

	RX–6030V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
STANDBY
SURROUND		DIMMER
STANDBY/ON
DSP	DUAL MONO 3D - PHONIC VIRTUAL SB	INPUT DIGITAL
		TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP
	H.PHONE PROLOGIC	DSP DIGITAL EQ BASS BOOST INPUT ATT VOLUME
SURROUND/DSP		INPUT ANALOG
OFF	96/24 SB

INPUT ATT

SETTING

MULTI JOG

ADJUST

q

w e r

t y u i o ; a s

d

RX-6040B/RX-6042S

DVD MULTI

DVD

VCR

TV SOUND

CD

TAPE/CDR

FM

AM

SOURCE NAME

DVD

VCR

TV SOUND

CD

TAPE/CDR

FM/AM

RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B

See pages in parentheses for details.

1	STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (11)
2	SURROUND/DSP OFF button (27, 29)
3	DSP button (28, 29)
4	SURROUND button (27)
5	Remote sensor
6	Display (For details, see “Display” on the next page.)
7	INPUT ANALOG button (14)
	INPUT ATT button (14)
8	INPUT DIGITAL button (13)
9	DIMMER button (14)

p MASTER VOLUME control (12) q PHONES jack (13)

w SPEAKERS ON/OFF button (13)

e SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button (13) r FM/AM TUNING 5/∞ buttons (16)

SOURCE NAME

t FM/AM PRESET 5/∞ buttons (16) y FM MODE button (17)

u MEMORY button (16) i SETTING button (19)

o QUICK SPEAKER SETUP button (18) ; MULTI JOG (PUSH SET) dial (19, 23) a EXIT button (19, 23)

s ADJUST button (23)

dSource selection buttons (11 ,14)

•For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: DVD MULTI, DVD, VCR,

TV SOUND, CD, TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME), FM, AM

•For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B: DVD, VCR,

TV SOUND, CD, TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME), FM/AM

IMPORTANT:

Illustrations used in this manual are of RX-6040B/RX-6042S unless mentioned otherwise.

2

Display

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 90 -= ~ ! @

DUAL MONO

3D - PHONIC VIRTUAL SB

TUNED STEREO

AUTO MUTING SLEEP

H.PHONE

PROLOGIC

DSP DIGITAL EQ

BASS BOOST

INPUT ATT

VOLUME

96/24

SB

# $ %

^

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 ANALOG indicator (14)

2 DUAL MONO indicator (26, 27)

3 H.PHONE indicator (13, 26, 28)

4 3D-PHONIC indicator (26, 28)

5 VIRTUAL SB indicator (22)

6 PRO LOGIC II indicator (25, 27, 28)

7 DSP indicator (28, 29)

8 DIGITAL EQ indicator (24)

9 Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S: BASS BOOST indicator (15)

Remote Control

TV	CATV	A/V CONTROL		STANDBY/ON
1		RECEIVER
	TEST	FRONT L	FRONT R	AUDIO
	1	2	3
EFFECT		CENTER	SUBWFR	TV/CATV
					=
2	4	5	6
	MENU	SURR L	SURR R	VCR
	7/P	8	9
	ENTER	LEVEL		DVD
	10	0	10
	RETURN TA/NEWS/INFO		100	SLEEP
3					~
	REW			FF	!
REC PAUSE				CD-DISC
4					@
TAPE/CDR		CD	DVD	DVD MULTI

	5			ANALOG
		FM/AM TV SOUND	VCR
				/DIGITAL	#
	6
		FM MODE SURROUND	DSP	SURROUND	$
				/DSP
	7			OFF	%
		DIMMER TV/VIDEO	BASSBOOST MUTING
	8				^
	9				&

0VCR CH TV/CATV CH TV VOLUME *

VOLUME

-(

The buttons shaded in the illustration—DVD MULTI and

BASSBOOST—are only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S.

0 TUNED indicator (16) - STEREO indicator (16)

= INPUT ATT indicator (14)

~ AUTO MUTING indicator (17) ! SLEEP indicator (15)

@ VOLUME indicator (11)

# Digital signal format indicators (13)

$ Speaker indicators and signal indicators (12) % CH– indicator (16)

^ Main display

Remote Control

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 TV/CATV selector (35)

2 10 keys for selecting preset channels (17, 33)

10 keys for sound adjustment (24, 33)

10 keys for operating audio/video components (33 – 35)

3 SOUND button (24, 33)

4 REC PAUSE button (34, 36)

5Source selection buttons (11, 12)

TAPE/CDR, CD, DVD, DVD MULTI (only for RX-6040B/

RX-6042S), FM/AM, TV SOUND, VCR 6 FM MODE button (17, 33)

7 SURROUND button (27, 33)

8 DIMMER button (14, 33)

9 TV/VIDEO button (34, 35)

0 VCR CH +/– buttons (34, 36)

- TV/CATV CH +/– buttons (34, 35)

=STANDBY/ON buttons (11, 33 – 36) AUDIO, TV/CATV, VCR, DVD

~ SLEEP button (15, 33)

!Operating buttons for audio/video components 3, 8, 7, ¢/4, FF/REW (33, 34, 36)

@ CD-DISC button (33)

# ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13, 14, 33) $ SURROUND/DSP OFF button (27, 29, 33) % DSP button (28, 29, 33)

^ MUTING button (15, 33)

& Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S: BASSBOOST button (15, 33) * VOLUME +/– button (12, 33)

( TV VOLUME +/– buttons (34, 35)

Note:

When you press the one of the audio source selection buttons— TAPE/CDR, CD, and FM/AM—on the remote control, the receiver automatically turns on.

3

Parts Identification

Rear Panel

RX-6040B/RX-6042S

1 2 3 4 5 6

DIGITAL 1	AV	Y	PB	PR
(DVD)	COMPU LINK-III	MONITOR OUT

	CD	COMPU LINK-4
	IN	(SYNCHRO)	AM	DVD
	DIGITAL 2 ( CD )			IN
		MONITOR	EXT

		OUT		AUDIO			OUT
		(REC)						AM	VCR
		TAPE		RIGHT	LEFT			LOOP	IN
DIGITAL 3 ( TV )		/CDR					DVD
		IN		FRONT
		(PLAY)				DVD	IN
		OUT				IN	OUT
				SUB
DIGITAL IN		(REC)		WOOFER		CENTER	(REC)	FM 75
		VCR					VCR
				SURR				COAXIAL
		IN					IN		ANTENNA
		(PLAY)		RIGHT		LEFT	(PLAY)
	TV SOUND					VIDEO		S-VIDEO
		IN
		RIGHT	LEFT	SUBWOOFER
		AUDIO		OUT

7

8 9

p

q

RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B

1 2 3 4 5

	DIGITAL 1	AV
	(DVD)
		COMPU LINK

CD	COMPU LINK-4
IN	(SYNCHRO)
DIGITAL 2 ( CD )	AM
	EXT

	OUT			MONITOR
	(REC)			OUT	AM
	TAPE		RIGHT	LEFT	LOOP
DIGITAL IN	/CDR		DVD	DVD
	IN
	(PLAY)		IN	IN
	OUT		AUDIO	OUT
	(REC)			(REC)
	VCR			VCR	FM 75
					COAXIAL
	IN			IN	ANTENNA
	(PLAY)			(PLAY)
	TV SOUND
	IN
	RIGHT	LEFT	SUBWOOFER
	AUDIO		OUT

7

8 9 p

q

Rear Panel

See pages in parentheses for details.

1DIGITAL IN terminals (10)

•Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DVD)

•Optical: DIGITAL 2 (CD)

DIGITAL 3 (TV): only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S

2Audio input/output jacks (7 – 9)

•Input: CD IN, TAPE/CDR IN (PLAY), VCR IN (PLAY), TV SOUND IN, DVD IN

•Output: TAPE/CDR OUT (REC), VCR OUT (REC),

SUBWOOFER OUT

3 COMPU LINK-4 (SYNCHRO) jacks (30)

4 For RX-6040B/RX-6042S:

AV COMPU LINK-III jacks (31) For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B:

AV COMPU LINK jacks (31)

5 ANTENNA terminals (5, 6)

6Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S: COMPONENT VIDEO input/output jacks (8, 9)

	• Input:	DVD IN, VCR IN
	• Output:	MONITOR OUT
7	For RX-6040B/RX-6042S:
	VIDEO/S-VIDEO input/output jacks (8, 9)
	For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B:
	VIDEO input/output jacks (8, 9)
	• Input:	DVD IN, VCR IN (PLAY)
	• Output:	MONITOR OUT, VCR OUT (REC)
8	CENTER SPEAKER terminals (6)
9	SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals (6)

p FRONT SPEAKERS terminals (6) q AC power cord (10)

4

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

•Be sure your hands are dry.

•Turn the power off to all components.

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

Locations

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

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

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

Notes:

•Supplied batteries are for the initial setup. Replace for continued use.

•After replacing the batteries, set the manufacturers’ codes again (see pages 35 and 36).

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.

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.

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM antenna connections

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)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

AB

AM

EXT

AM
LO	OP

75	ANTENNA
COAXIAL
FM

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

AM
LO	OP

75 COAXIALFM

AM

EXT

ANTENNA

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, insert the two supplied batteries first.

1	2 R6(SUM-3)/					3
	AA(15F)

1Press and slide the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

2Insert the batteries.

• Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3Replace the cover.

If the remote control cannot transmit signals or operate the receiver correctly, replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.

FM Antenna (supplied)

FM 75
COAXIAL		Outdoor FM Antenna Cable
	ANTENNA
		(not supplied)

Connect the supplied FM antenna as temporary measure to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal—A

If reception is poor, connect the outdoor FM antenna (not supplied)—B

1Disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

2Connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with the standard type connector).

5

Getting Started

AM antenna connections

AM

EXT

AM

LOOP

AM Loop Antenna (supplied)

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

Connecting the speakers

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S

1	2		3		4
			LEFT			LEFT
		+	RIGHT	+	RIGHT	+
		–		–		–

For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B

1	2	3	4
	+	+	+
	–	–	–

1	2	3
		For each speaker (except for a subwoofer), connect the (+) and
		(–) terminals on the rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals
		marked on the speakers.

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Notes:

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as illustrated.

•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.)

Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer

You can connect five speakers (a pair of front speakers, a center speaker, and a pair of surround speakers) and a subwoofer.

CAUTIONS:

•Use only the speakers of the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

•Do not connect more than one speaker to each speaker terminal.

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S

			:	IMPEDANCE
			CAUTION
			SPEAKER16
FRONT			8
SPEAKERS	+
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER					To left
+
					front speaker
–
To center speaker					To left surround
					speaker
To right front speaker
To right surround speaker
For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B
		:	IMPEDANCE
	CAUTION
	SPEAKER16
	8
FRONT
+
+					To left
–					front speaker
					To left surround
To center speaker					speaker
To right front speaker
To right surround speaker

6

Connecting the subwoofer

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwoofer

Placing speakers

Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C)

•Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near ear level.

•Array across the front of the viewing area.

Surround speakers (LS/RS)

•Place these speakers alongside and slightly to the rear of (but not behind) the listening position; well above ear level (60 cm to 90 cm higher).

•Point these speakers directly across the listening area, but not at the listener’s ears.

Subwoofer (S.WFR)

•You can place it wherever you like since bass sound is nondirectional. Normally place it in front of you.

L		R
	C
	45 – 60	S.WFR

LS

RS

After connecting the speakers, set the speaker installation information properly. You can use Quick Speaker Setup for it (see page 18).

Connecting Audio/Video Components

When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.

Analog Connections

Audio component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

•Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack

See also page 30 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK remote control system.

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.

CD player

CD player

R

L

To audio output

Cassette deck/CD recorder

Cassette deck or CD recorder

To audio input To audio output

L

R

(REC)
TAPE	L
/CDR

IN (PLAY)

R

Note:

When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change the source name to “CDR,” which will be shown on the display when it is selected as the source. See page 14 for details.

7

Getting Started

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.

•For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: If your video components have the video input/output jacks of different types, connect them by using these jacks, you can get better picture quality in the order:

Component video > S-video > Composite video

However, the video signals from one type of these input jacks are transmitted only through the video output jacks of the same type.

If your video components have an AV COMPU LINK jack

See also page 31 for detailed information about the connection and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.

VCR

Only for RX-6040B/RX-

		Green
	VCR	Blue
	IN	Red
		(REC)
		VCR
		IN
		(PLAY)
		VIDEO
		R
	OUT
	(REC)	L
	VCR
		R
	IN
	(PLAY)	L
	A B C D E	F G

VCR

Å To S-video output

ı To composite video output Ç To composite video input Î To S-video input

‰ To component video output Ï To audio output

Ì To audio input

TV

Y

PB

PR

MONITOR OUT

Red

Blue

Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S

Green

MONITOR

OUT

R

A	TV
L	LEFT

AUDIO

TV

B

Connect the TV to appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.

Å To audio output

ı To component video input Ç To S-video input

Î To composite video input

8

DVD player

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

Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S

Green

Blue

DVD

IN

Red

	AUDIO		DVD
			IN
	RIGHT	LEFT
FRONT
			DVD
			IN
SUB
WOOFER			CENTER
SURR	R	L
RIGHT			LEFT

DVD player

DVD

A

B

C

D

Å To component video output ı To S-video output

Ç To composite video output

ÎTo left/right front channel audio output (or to audio-mixed output if necessary)

Notes:

•For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: When connecting a DVD player to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VIDEO IN DVD) correctly for AV COMPU LINK. See page

22 for details.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel software (including Dual Mono software), connect the DVD player through the digital input/output terminals.

Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S

•When you connect a DVD player with its analog discrete output (5.1-channel reproduction) jacks:

This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds.

•When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original highquality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.

		Green
DVD		Blue
IN		Red
	AUDIO	DVD
		IN
L
R		DVD
		IN
		CENTER
SURR
RIGHT		LEFT

A

R L

B

C

DVD player

DVD

D

E

F

G

Å To subwoofer output

ı To center channel audio output

Ç To left/right front channel audio output Î To component video output

‰ To S-video output

Ï To composite video output

Ì To left/right surround channel audio output

Note:

When connecting a DVD player to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VIDEO IN DVD) correctly for AV COMPU LINK. See page 22 for details.

9

Getting Started

Digital Connections

By connecting the receiver and the source component through the digital terminals, sound reproduction quality will be much improved. In addition, you can enjoy multi-channel reproduction and some other convenient functions.

IMPORTANT:

•When connecting a video component 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.

•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 “Setting the Digital Input Terminals” on page 22.

–Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 13.

Digital input terminals

You can connect any digital components having coaxial or optical digital output terminal.

Digital coaxial cable (not supplied) between digital coaxial terminals

Digital optical cable (not supplied) between digital optical terminals

Notes:

•When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components:

–DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player

–DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player

Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S:

– DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner

•When you want to operate the CD player or CD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 30), connect it also as described in “Analog Connections” (see page 7).

•When you want to operate a DVD player or TV using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 31), connect it also as described in “Analog Connections” (see pages 8 and 9).

Connecting the Power Cord

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

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.

Note:

The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:

–When you unplug the power cord.

–When a power failure occurs.

When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 2 (CD)—or DIGITAL 3 (TV) for RX-6040B/RX-6042S—terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).

Before connecting a digital optical cable, unplug the protective plug.

DIGITAL 1 (DVD)

DIGITAL 2 (CD)

DIGITAL 3 (TV)

DIGITAL IN

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.

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Basic Operations

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

Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel.

You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks.

Daily Operational Procedure

Selecting the Source to Play

1Turn on the power.

•See “Turning On the Power” below.

2Select the source.

•See “Selecting the Source to Play” to the right.

3Adjust the volume.

•See “Adjusting the Volume” on page 12.

4Select the Surround or DSP modes.

•See “Activating the Surround Modes” (page 27) and “Activating the DSP Modes” (page 29).

Turning On the Power

Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control).

The STANDBY lamp goes off.

Current source name appears.

VOLUME

Current volume level appears.

To turn off the power (into standby mode),

press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control) again.

The STANDBY lamp lights up.

Note:

A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn off the power completely, unplug the AC power cord.

When you have connected digital source components using the digital terminals, first change the input mode for these components to the digital input mode (see page 13).

Press one of the source selection buttons.

Selected source name appears.

VOLUME

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S

DVD MULTI	DVD	VCR	TV SOUND	CD	TAPE/CDR	FM	AM
					SOURCE NAME
		On the front panel
		TAPE/CDR	CD	DVD	DVD MULTI
		FM/AM	TV SOUND	VCR

On the remote

Note:

When you select “DVD MULTI,” you can enjoy analog discrete output sound (5.1-channel surround reproduction) from the external component.

•You may need to select analog discrete output mode on the external component.

•When using the headphones, you can listen to the front channel sounds (left and right) only.

•Surround and DSP modes (see pages 25 and 28) cannot be applied to “DVD MULTI.”

For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B

DVD	VCR	TV SOUND	CD	TAPE/CDR	FM/AM

SOURCE NAME

On the front panel

TAPE/CDR CD DVD

FM/AM TV SOUND VCR

On the remote

Note:

When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change the source name shown on the display. For details, see page 14.

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Basic Operations

Speaker and signal indicators on the display

Selecting different sources for picture and

By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which

sound

speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this

While watching pictures from a video source, you can listen to

receiver.

sound of an audio source.

• Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected

Speaker indicators

Signal indicators

source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.

Press one of the audio source selection buttons while viewing the

picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD

player, etc.

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S

SB

SB

TAPE/CDR

CD

DVD

DVD MULTI

CD

TAPE/CDR

FM

AM

SOURCE NAME

FM/AM TV SOUND

VCR

What speaker indicators light depends on the speaker setting

On the front panel

On the remote

(for details, see “Setting the Speakers” on page 20).

• The frames of “L,” “C,” “R,” “LS,” and “RS” light up, when the

For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B

corresponding speakers are set to “LARGE” or “SMALL.” Sounds

CD

TAPE/CDR CD

DVD

come out of the speakers whose speaker indicators is lit on the

TAPE/CDR

FM/AM

display.

FM/AM

TV SOUND

VCR

SOURCE NAME

• The

indicator lights up when the subwoofer is activated (see

pages 13 and 20).

On the front panel

On the remote

The signal indicators light up to show the incoming signals.

Note:

L:

• When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: When you see the picture through the

channel signal comes in.

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, you cannot use this function.

• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.

R: • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right

channel signal comes in.

Adjusting the Volume

• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.

C:

Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.

LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.

LS:

Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in.

RS: Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes in.

S:

Lights up when the monaural surround channel signal

SB:

comes in.

Lights up when the surround back channel signal comes in.

Note:

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: When “DVD MULTI” is selected as the source, “L,” “C,” “R,” “LFE,” “LS,” and “RS” light up.

How to understand the speaker and signal indicator illumination

Ex. No sound comes out of the center speaker and surround speakers though center channel and surround channel signals are coming into this receiver.

On the front panel:

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.

On the remote control:

To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.

To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

CAUTION:

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.

Note:

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to

“50” (maximum).

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Remote

NOT

Listening with headphones:

You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multichannel software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the front channels while playing multi-channel software.)

1Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF to deactivate the speakers.

“HEADPHONE” appears for a while, and the H.PHONE indicator lights on the display.

•If the Surround or DSP mode has been activated, “3D H PHONE” appears for a while (and the DSP indicator also lights up on the display)—3D Headphone Mode (3D H PHONE). For details, see page 26.

2Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

•If you do not deactivate the speakers, no sound comes out of the headphones.

After using the headphones, disconnect the headphones, then press SPEAKERS ON/OFF again to activate the speakers.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume....

•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 come out of the speakers.

Turning On and Off the	Remote
Subwoofer Sound	NOT

You can cancel the subwoofer output even though you have connected a subwoofer and have set “SUBWOOFER” to “SUBWOOFER YES” (see page 20).

Press SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF to cancel the subwoofer output.

Each time you press the button, subwoofer output is deactivated (“SUBWOOFER OFF”) and activated (“SUBWOOFER ON”) alternately.

• When subwoofer output is canceled, indicator goes off. Bass sounds (and LFE signals) will be emitted through the front speakers.

Notes:

•When subwoofer output is activated, you can also adjust the subwoofer output level. For details, see page 24.

•You cannot deactivate the subwoofer output when you set “SMALL” for the front speakers on the speaker size setting (see page 20) or using Quick Speaker Setup (see page 18).

•You cannot activate the subwoofer output when you have set

“SUBWOOFER” to “SUBWOOFER NO” (see page 20).

•When you change the “SUBWOOFER” setting from “SUBWOOFER

NO” to “SUBWOOFER YES” (see page 20), subwoofer output is automatically activated.

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

When you have connected digital source components using the both analog and digital terminals (see pages 7 to 10), you can select the input mode—either digital or analog—for these components.

Before you start, remember...

The digital input terminal setting should be correctly done for the sources you want to select the digital input mode (see “Setting the Digital Input Terminals” on page 22).

1Press one of the source selection buttons (DVD, TV SOUND, CD, TAPE/CDR*) for which you want to change the input mode.

*If “TAPE” is selected as the source, digital input mode is not available. To change the source name, see “Changing the Source Name” on page 14.

2Press INPUT DIGITAL to select “DIGITAL AUTO.”

The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display.

•When using the remote control, press ANALOG/DIGITAL. Each time you press the button, the analog (ANALOG) and digital (DIGITAL AUTO) input modes alternate.

•When selecting “DIGITAL AUTO,” the following indicators indicate the digital signal format of the incoming signal.

: Lights up when Linear PCM signals come in.

: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals come in.

: Lights up when conventional DTS signals come in.

: Lights up when DTS 96/24 signals come in.

No indicator lights up when the receiver cannot recognize the digital signal format of the incoming signals.

Note:

For details about the digital signal formats, see pages 25 and 26.

Continued on the next page

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Basic Operations

When playing software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, the following symptoms may occur:

•Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.

•Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks.

	In this case, press INPUT DIGITAL repeatedly to select	Remote
	“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND.”
		NOT

•Each time you press INPUT DIGITAL, the input mode changes as follows:

Attenuating the Input Signal	Remote
	NOT

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.

•Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each analog source.

DIGITAL AUTO DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS SURROUND

When “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND” is selected, the DIGITAL AUTO indicator goes off, and the corresponding digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.

•If the incoming signal does not match the selected digital signal format, the indicator of the selected signal format will flash.

Note:

When you turn off the power or select another source, “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS SURROUND” settings are canceled and the digital input mode is automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.”

To select the analog input mode

Press INPUT ANALOG (or ANALOG/DIGITAL on the remote control repeatedly until “ANALOG” appears on the display). The ANALOG indicator lights up.

Changing the Display Brightness

You can dim the display.

Press DIMMER.

•Each time you press the button, the display dims and brightens alternately.

Press and hold INPUT ATT (INPUT ANALOG) 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 (“INPUT ATT ON”) and off (“INPUT NORMAL”).

Note:

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: This function is not valid when “DVD

MULTI” is selected.

Changing the Source Name	Remote
	NOT

When you have connected a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks on the rear panel, change the source name which will be shown on the display.

When changing the source name from “TAPE” to “CDR”:

1Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME).

• Make sure “TAPE” appears on the display.

2Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR) until “ASSIGN CDR” appears on the display.

To change the source name back to “TAPE,” repeat the same procedure above.

Note:

Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected components. However, there may be some inconvenience.

–“TAPE” will appear on the display when you select the CD recorder.

–You cannot use the digital input (see page 13) for the CD recorder.

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The following basic operations are possible only using the remote control.

TA/NEWS/INFO

	SLEEP
	Using the Sleep Timer
REW	FF
REC PAUSE	CD-DISC

BASSBOOST MUTING

Muting the Sound

Reinforcing the Bass

(Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S)

Reinforcing the Bass

This function is only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S.

You can boost the bass level.

• Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.

Press BASS BOOST to boost the bass level.

The BASS BOOST indicator lights up on the display.

•Each time you press the button, Bass Boost turns on (“BASSBOOST ON”) and off (“BASSBOOST OFF”) alternately.

Note:

This function affects only the sounds from the front speakers.

Muting the Sound

Press MUTING to mute the sound through all speakers and headphones connected.

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the VOLUME indicator and its level indication go off).

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.

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music. When the shut-off time comes, the receiver turns off automatically.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and the shut-off time changes in 10 minutes intervals:

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

OFF (Canceled)

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.

To cancel the Sleep Timer:

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on the display. The SLEEP indicator goes off.

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Recording a source

You can record any sources playing through the receiver to a cassette deck (or a CD recorder) connected to the TAPE/CDR jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time.

While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level you like without affecting the sound levels of the recording.

Note:

The output volume level, Midnight Mode (see page 21), Bass Boost (only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S), Equalization patterns (see page 24), Surround modes and DSP modes (see pages 25 to 29) cannot affect the recording.

Basic adjustment auto memory

This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source—

•when you turn off the power,

•when you change the source,

•when you change the analog/digital input modes, and

•when you assign the source name (see page 14).

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 13)

•Input attenuator mode (see page 14)

•Equalization pattern (see page 24)

•Speaker output levels (see page 24)

•Surround and DSP mode selection (see pages 25 and 28)

•Bass Boost setting (only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S)

Notes:

•If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for each band.

•A sound setting assigned for a digital component is valid for both the analog and digital input modes.

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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 in to Stations Manually

Remote

NOT

Using Preset Tuning

1Select the band (FM or AM).

•For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: Press FM or AM.

•For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B: Press FM/AM. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

AUTO MUTING

VOLUME

TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

VOLUME

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

2Press FM/AM TUNING 5 or ∞ repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.

•Pressing FM/AM TUNING 5 increases the frequency.

•Pressing FM/AM TUNING ∞ decreases the frequency.

TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

VOLUME

Notes:

•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.

•When you hold and then release the button in step 2, the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

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.

To store the preset stations	Remote
Before you start, remember...	NOT

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

1Tune in the station you want to preset (see “Tuning in to Stations Manually”).

•If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station, select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM Reception Mode” on page 17.

2Press MEMORY.

TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

VOLUME

The channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds.

3Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing.

TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

VOLUME

4 Press MEMORY again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display.

The selected channel number stops flashing.

The station is assigned to the selected channel number.

5Repeat 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:

1Select the band (FM or AM).

•For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: Press FM or AM.

•For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B: Press FM/AM. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

2Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want.

•Pressing FM/AM PRESET 5 increases the number.

•Pressing FM/AM PRESET ∞ decreases the number.

On the remote control:

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
10		10

TA/NEWS/INFO

REW	FF
REC PAUSE	CD-DISC
FM/AM

1 Press FM/AM to select the band.

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

•Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.

2Press the 10 keys to select a 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.

•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 33.)

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 16).

While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.

•Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between “AUTO MUTING” and “MODE MONO.”

TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

AUTO MUTING MODE MONO

AUTO MUTING: Normally select this.

When a program is broadcasted in 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)

MODE MONO: Select this to improve the reception (but stereo effect will be lost).

In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning in to the stations.

The AUTO MUTING indicator goes off from the display (the STEREO indicator goes off).

Note:

After you operate any source other than the tuner using the remote control, the FM MODE button on the remote control does not work.

In this case, press FM/AM on the remote control, then press FM

MODE.

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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. You can use QUICK SPEAKER SETUP to easily set up your speaker configuration.

Quick Speaker Setup	Remote
	NOT

Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the speaker size and speaker distance according to your listening room to create the best possible surround effect.

•You can also register each speaker’s information manually. For details, see page 20.

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 QUICK SPEAKER SETUP.

“SPK=” and the initial speaker channel number appear.

•Depending on your model, it will be either “5.0CH” or “5.1CH.”

2Turn MULTI JOG to select an appropriate number of the connected speakers (speaker

channel number).

As you turn the jog, the speaker channel number changes as follows.

•For the details of speaker channel number, see “Speaker channel number and the size.”

5.0CH “ 5.1CH “ 2.0CH “ 2.1CH “ 3.0CH “ 3.1CH “ 4.0CH “ 4.1CH “ (Back to the beginning)

3 Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).

“ROOM SIZE=” and the initial room size setting appear.

4 Turn MULTI JOG to select an appropriate room size to match to your listening room.

As you turn the jog, the room size changes as follows.

•To select your appropriate room size, see “Room size and the speaker distance.”

L (Large) S (Small)

M (Medium)

5 Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).

“COMPLETE” appears on the display, then goes back to the source indication.

Notes:

•This procedure will not be completed if you stop in the middle of the setting process.

•Once Quick Speaker Setup is performed, the speaker output levels are also set to appropriate values automatically (common to all sources). If you want to set the speaker output levels separately for each source, see “Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels” on page 24.

Speaker channel number and the size

You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “CH” number) you select.

• Subwoofer (S.WFR) is counted as 0.1 channel.

	CH	The size of the connected speakers
		L/R	C	LS/RS	S.WFR
	2.0CH	LARGE	NONE	NONE	NO
	2.1CH	SMALL	NONE	NONE	YES
	3.0CH	LARGE	SMALL	NONE	NO
	3.1CH	SMALL	SMALL	NONE	YES
	4.0CH	LARGE	NONE	SMALL	NO
	4.1CH	SMALL	NONE	SMALL	YES
	5.0CH	LARGE	SMALL	SMALL	NO
	5.1CH	SMALL	SMALL	SMALL	YES

Room size and the speaker distance

According to the selected room size, speaker distance for each activated speaker is set as follows:

Size	Speaker	Distance
L	L/R	3.0 m (10 ft)
(Large)	C	3.0 m (10 ft)
	LS/RS	3.0 m (10 ft)
M	L/R	2.7 m (9 ft)
(Medium)	C	2.4 m (8 ft)
	LS/RS	2.1 m (7 ft)
S	L/R	2.4 m (8 ft)
(Small)	C	2.1 m (7 ft)
	LS/RS	1.5 m (5 ft)

Note:

In the tables above, “L” stands for the left front speaker, “R” for the right front speaker, “C” for the center speaker, “LS” for the left surround speaker, “RS” for the right surround speaker, and “S.WFR” for the subwoofer.

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Basic Setting Items

On the following pages, you can adjust the following items:

•You can only select the items currently available. For details, see the explanation of each item.

Items	To do	See page
SUBWOOFER*1	Register your subwoofer.		20
FRNT SPEAKERS*1	Register your front speaker size.		20
CNTR SPEAKER*1	Register your center speaker size.		20
SURR SPEAKERS*1	Register your surround speaker size.		20
DISTANCE UNIT	Select the measuring unit for the
	speaker distance.		20
FRONT L DIST*1	Register the distance from the left front
	speaker to your listening point.		20
FRONT R DIST*1	Register the distance from the right front
	speaker to your listening point.		20
CENTER DIST*1	Register the distance from the center
	speaker to your listening point.		20
SURR L DIST*1	Register the distance from the left
	surround speaker to your listening
	point.		20
SURR R DIST*1	Register the distance from the right
	surround speaker to your listening
	point.		20
SUBWOOFER OUT Select the type of the sounds emitted from
	the subwoofer.		20
CROSSOVER	Select the cutoff frequency to the
	subwoofer.		21
LFE ATTENUATE	Attenuate the bass (LFE) sounds.		21
MIDNIGHT MODE	Reproduce a powerful sound at night.		21
DUAL MONO	Select the Dual Mono sound channel.		21
AUTO SURROUND	Turn on or off Auto Surround.		21
VIRTUAL SBACK	Turn on or off Virtual Surround Back.		22
DIGITAL IN	Select the component connected to
	digital input terminal.		22
VIDEO IN DVD*2	Select the type of video terminal
	used for the DVD player.		22
VIDEO IN VCR*2	Select the type of video terminal
	used for the VCR.		22

Notes:

*1 These items can be set using Quick Speaker Setup.

*2 This setting is only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S.

Basic Procedure	Remote
	NOT

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.

Ex. When setting Auto Surround to “AUTO SURR ON.”

1 Press SETTING.

The last selected item appears on the display.

2Turn MULTI JOG until an item you want appears on the display.

•In this example, select “AUTO SURROUND.” For available items, see the list “Basic Setting Items.”

3Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).

The current setting for the selected item appears on the display.

4Turn MULTI JOG until a setting you want appears on the display.

5Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).

6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if necessary.

7Press EXIT.

The source indication resumes on the display.

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Basic Settings

Setting the Speakers

To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed.

•If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 18, this setting is not required.

¶Subwoofer setting—SUBWOOFER

Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.

SUBWOOFER YES: Select when a subwoofer is connected.

SUBWOOFER NO: Select when no subwoofer is used.

Note:

If you have selected “SUBWOOFER NO” for the subwoofer, you cannot use the SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button on the front panel.

¶Speaker size—FRNT SPEAKERS, CNTR SPEAKER, SURR SPEAKERS

Select the size for each connected speaker.

LARGE: Select when the speaker size is relatively large.

SMALL: Select when the speaker size is relatively small.

NONE: Select this when you have not connected a speaker. (Not selectable for the front speakers)

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 “SUBWOOFER NO” for the subwoofer setting, you can only select “LARGE” for the front speakers.

•If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speakers, you cannot select “LARGE” for the center and surround speakers.

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. Set the distance from your listening point to the speakers.

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 with the same timing.

•If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 18, this setting is not required.

¶Measuring unit—DISTANCE UNIT

Select which measuring unit you use.

UNIT METER: Select to set the distance in meters.

UNIT FEET: Select to set the distance in feet.

¶Speaker distance—FRONT L DIST, FRONT R DIST, CENTER DIST, SURR L DIST, SURR R DIST

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.

•When shipped from the factory, distance for each speaker is set to “3.0 m (10 ft).”

Notes:

•You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have selected “NONE.”

•For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: This setting is not valid for “DVD

MULTI.”

C

L

R

3.3 m

(11 ft)

3.0 m

(10 ft)

	2.7 m
	(9 ft)
	2.4 m
	(8 ft)
	2.1 m
	(7 ft)
LS	RS

Ex. In the above case, set the speaker distance as follows:

Front speakers:	3.0 m (10 ft)
Center speaker:	3.0 m (10 ft)
Surround speakers:	2.7 m (9 ft)

Setting the Bass Sounds

You can adjust subwoofer and bass sounds precisely according to your preference.

¶Subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT

You can select the type of the signal which can be transmitted through the subwoofer. In other words, you can determine whether or not the bass elements of the front speaker channels are transmitted through the subwoofer regardless of the front speaker size setting (either “SMALL” or “LARGE”).

Select one of the following:

SWFR LFE: Select to emit only the LFE signals (while playing Dolby Digital and DTS software) or the bass elements of the “SMALL” front speakers (while playing any source other than the above).

SWFR LFE+MAIN: Select to always emit the bass elements of the front speaker channels (MAIN). While playing Dolby Digital and DTS software, the bass element and the LFE signals are both emitted.

Note:

If you have selected “SUBWOOFER NO” for the subwoofer, this function is not available.

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¶Crossover frequency—CROSSOVER

You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE” speakers when “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER NO”).

Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected.

CROSS 80HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).

CROSS 100HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 10 cm (3 15/16 inches).

CROSS 120HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 8 cm (3 3/16 inches).

CROSS 150HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 6 cm (2 3/8 inches).

CROSS 200HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 5 cm (2 inches).

Notes:

•If you have selected “LARGE” for all activated speakers (see page 20), this function is fixed to “CROSS OFF.”

•Crossover frequency is not valid for “HEADPHONE,” “3D H PHONE” (and “DVD MULTI” for RX-6040B/RX6042S).

¶Low frequency effect attenuator—LFE ATTENUATE

If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate distortion.

• This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.

Select one of the following:

LFE ATT 0dB: Normally select this.

LFE ATT −10dB: Select when the bass sound is distorted.

¶Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE

You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using Midnight Mode.

Select one of the following:

MIDNIGHT 1: Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little.

MIDNIGHT 2: Select when you want to apply the compress effect fully (useful at midnight).

MIDNIGHT OFF: Select when you want to enjoy playback with its full dynamic range (no effect applied).

Note:

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: Midnight Mode is not valid for “DVD MULTI.”

Selecting the Main or Sub Channel

You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while playing digital software recorded (or broadcast) in Dual Mono mode (see page 26), which includes two monaural channels separately.

¶Dual Mono—DUAL MONO

Select the playback sounds (channel).

MONO MAIN: Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).* Signal indicator “L” lights up while playing back this channel.

MONO SUB: Select to play back the sub-channel (Ch 2).* Signal indicator “R” lights up while playing back this channel.

MONO ALL: Select to play back both the main and subchannels (Ch 1/Ch 2).*

Signal indicators “L” and “R” light up while playing back these channels.

Notes:

•The Dual Mono format is not identical with bilingual broadcasting or the MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) format used for TV programs. So this setting does not take effect while watching bilingual or MTS programs.

*Dual Mono signals can be heard from the following speakers—L (left front speaker), R (right front speaker), and C (center speaker)—with respect to the current Surround setting.

With Surround Activated

Dual Mono

Without Surround

Center speaker setting

Setting

SMALL/LARGE

NONE

L

R

L

C

R

L

R

MAIN

Ch 1

Ch 1

—

Ch 1

—

Ch 1

Ch 1

SUB

Ch 2

Ch 2

—

Ch 2

—

Ch 2

Ch 2

ALL

Ch 1

Ch 2

—

Ch 1+Ch 2

—

Ch 1+Ch 2

Ch 1+Ch 2

Setting for Easy and Effective Surround Operations

¶Auto Surround—AUTO SURROUND

Auto Surround works when the unit detects the incoming digital signal. In other words, it works...

•When you select the digital source (the source with digital input selected for it), and

•When you change the input mode from analog to digital.

Select “AUTO SURR ON” to activate Auto Surround.

AUTO SURR ON:

•When multi-channel signal is detected, an appropriate Surround mode will be turned on.

•When Dolby Digital 2-channel with surround signals is detected, “PLII MOVIE” will be selected.

•When Dolby Digital 2-channel without surround signals is detected, “SURROUND OFF” will be selected.

•When Linear PCM signal is detected, nothing will change.

AUTO SURR OFF: Select to deactivate Auto Surround.

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Basic Settings

Notes:

•This function does not take effect in the following cases:

–While playing an analog source,

–While selecting any of DSP modes (see page 28), or one of the fixed digital input mode—“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS SURROUND” (see page 14), and

–While listening with the headphones—“HEADPHONE” or

“3D H PHONE” (see pages 13 and 26).

•If you select another Surround mode or DSP mode (or deactivate the Surround/DSP mode) manually, Auto Surround, if in use, will be canceled temporarily for the currently selected source.

Auto Surround setting will be restored in the following cases:

–When you turn the receiver off and on,

–When you change the source,

–When you change the analog/digital input, and

–When you select “AUTO SURR ON” again.

¶Virtual Surround Back—VIRTUAL SBACK

You can enjoy the surround back channel while playing back Dolby Digital EX software or DTS-ES software without the surround back speakers. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers.

Select “VRTL SB ON” to activate Virtual Surround Back.

VRTL SB ON: While you play Dolby Digital EX software or DTS-ES software, the VIRTUAL SB (Surround Back) indicator lights up.

VRTL SB OFF: Select to deactivate Virtual Surround Back.

Notes:

•When you have set “NONE” for “SURR SPEAKERS,” this function is not available.

•While playing back DTS-ES Matrix software with DTS 96/24, DTS

96/24 processing will not be performed with Virtual Surround Back activated. To apply the processing, deactivate Virtual Surround Back.

Setting the Digital Input Terminals

When you use the digital input terminals, register which components you have connected to the digital input terminals.

¶ Digital Input terminal—DIGITAL IN

Set the components connected to the digital terminals.

•As you rotate MULTI JOG, the digital input terminals are set to used for the following digital components:

For RX-6040B/RX-6042S:

	1DVD	2CD	3TV	“	1DVD	2CD	3CDR “
	1DVD	2CD	3VCR	“	1DVD	2TV	3CDR “
	1DVD	2TV	3VCR	“	1DVD	2CDR	3VCR “
	1CD	2DVD	3TV	“	1CD	2DVD	3CDR “
	1CD	2DVD	3VCR	“	1CD	2TV	3CDR “
	1CD	2TV	3VCR	“	1CD	2CDR	3VCR “
	1TV	2DVD	3CD	“	1TV	2DVD	3CDR “
	1TV	2DVD	3VCR	“	1TV	2CD	3CDR “
	1TV	2CD	3VCR	“	1TV	2CDR	3VCR “
	1CDR	2DVD	3CD	“	1CDR	2DVD	3TV	“
	1CDR	2DVD	3VCR	“	1CDR	2CD	3TV	“
	1CDR	2CD	3VCR	“	1CDR	2TV	3VCR “
	1VCR	2DVD	3CD	“	1VCR	2DVD	3TV	“
	1VCR	2DVD	3CDR	“	1VCR	2CD	3TV	“
	1VCR 2CD		3CDR “ 1VCR 2TV				3CDR “
	(back to the beginning)
For RX-5040B/RX-5042S/RX-5045B:
	1DVD 2CD		“ 1DVD 2TV			“ 1DVD 2CDR “
	1CD	2DVD	“ 1CD		2TV	“ 1CD		2CDR “
	1TV	2DVD	“ 1TV		2CD	“ 1TV		2CDR “
	1CDR 2DVD		“ 1CDR 2CD			“ 1CDR 2TV “
	(back to the beginning)

Setting the Component Video Input

This setting is only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S.

When you use the component video inputs for connecting the DVD player and/or VCR, register the type of input jacks.

If you have not selected appropriate video input jacks, the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly. (See page 31.)

¶For the DVD player—VIDEO IN DVD

Select one of the following:

DVD COMPONENT: Select when connecting the DVD player to the component video input jacks.

DVD S/C: Select when connecting the DVD player to the composite video or S-video input jacks.

¶For the VCR—VIDEO IN VCR

Select one of the following:

VCR COMPONENT: Select when connecting the VCR to the component video input jacks.

VCR S/C: Select when connecting the VCR to the composite video or S-video input jacks.

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Adjusting Sound

You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic settings.

Basic Adjustment Items

On the following pages, you can adjust the following items:

•You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode.

Items	To do	See page
DEQ 63HZ	Adjust equalizer pattern at 63 Hz.		24
DEQ250HZ	Adjust equalizer pattern at 250 Hz.		24
DEQ 1KHZ	Adjust equalizer pattern at 1 kHz.		24
DEQ 4KHZ	Adjust equalizer pattern at 4 kHz.		24
DEQ16KHZ	Adjust equalizer pattern at 16 kHz.		24
SUBWFR LEVEL	Adjust the subwoofer output level.		24
FRONT L LEVEL	Adjust the left front speaker output
	level.		24
FRONT R LEVEL	Adjust the right front speaker output
	level.		24
CENTER LEVEL	Adjust the center speaker output
	level.		24
SURR L LEVEL	Adjust the left surround speaker
	output level.		24
SURR R LEVEL	Adjust the right surround speaker
	output level.		24
EFFECT*1	Adjust the effect level.		24
CENTER TONE*2	Make the center tone soft or sharp.		24
PANORAMA CTRL*3 Add “wraparound” sound effect with
	side-wall image.		24

Basic Procedure	NOT
	Remote

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.

Ex. When adjusting the subwoofer level to “–3”.

1 Press ADJUST.

The last selected item appears on the display.

2Turn MULTI JOG until an item you want appears on the display.

•In this example, select “SUBWFR LEVEL.” For available items, see the list “Basic Adjustment Items.”

Notes:

*1 Adjustable when one of the DAP modes or Mono Film (see pages 28 and 29) is in use.

*2 This setting is only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S.

*3 Adjustable when Pro Logic II Music is in use.

3 Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).

The current setting (or level) for the selected item appears on the display.

4Turn MULTI JOG to select a setting you want or to make an adjustment as you like.

5Press in MULTI JOG (PUSH SET).

6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if necessary.

7Press EXIT.

The source indication resumes on the display.

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Adjusting Sound

Adjusting the Equalization Patterns

You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference.

• Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.

¶Equalization adjustment—DEQ 63HZ, DEQ250HZ, DEQ 1KHZ, DEQ 4KHZ, DEQ16KHZ

You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz,

4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps.

•When adjustment is made, the DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up on the display.

To flat the equalization pattern, set all the frequencies to “0 (0 dB)” in step 4 of “Basic Procedure” (on page 23). The DIGITAL EQ indicator goes off from the display.

Note:

The equalization patterns affect the front speaker sounds only.

Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels

You can adjust the speaker output levels.

• Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source.

¶Adjustable speakers—SUBWFR LEVEL,

FRONT L LEVEL, FRONT R LEVEL, CENTER LEVEL, SURR L LEVEL, SURR R LEVEL

You can adjust the connected speakers’ output levels within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB.

Notes:

•If you have deactivated a speaker (see page 20), the output level adjustment for the speaker is not adjustable.

•For RX-6040B/RX-6042S: All speakers’ output levels (except the subwoofer) are always adjustable for “DVD MULTI.”

Adjusting the Sound Parameters for the Surround and DSP Modes

You can adjust the Surround and DSP sound parameters to your preference. (For Surround and DSP modes, see pages 25 and 28.)

•When center speaker is set to “NONE,” you cannot adjust the center tone (CENTER TONE).

¶Adjustable parameters

You can adjust the following parameters:

For DAP modes and Mono Film

•Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each mode.

EFFECT: Adjust the effect level. As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger.

(Adjustable range: 1 to 5. Normally select “3.” )

For Pro Logic II Music only

PANORAMA CTRL: Select “PANORAMA ON” to add “wraparound” sound effect with side-wall image.

• To cancel it, select “PANORAMA OFF.”

Only for RX-6040B/RX-6042S:

For Surround and DSP modes (when the center speaker is connected)

CENTER TONE: Adjust the center tone. As the number increases, the dialogue becomes clearer so that the human voices change from soft to sharp. (Adjustable range: 1 to 5. Normally select “3.” )

Note:

This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is memorized separately for DSP modes.

You can also use the remote control for adjusting the speaker output level using the test tone.

•You can also adjust the effect level for DAP modes and Mono Film.

To adjust the speaker output level:

1Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

TEST	FRONT L	FRONT R
EFFECT	CENTER	SUBWFR
	SURR L	SURR R

LEVEL
TA/NEWS/INFO
REW	FF
REC PAUSE	CD-DISC

2Press TEST to check if you can

hear the sounds through all the speakers at equal level.

Test tone (TEST TONE) comes out of the speakers in the following order.

•No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the speaker setting is set to “NONE” (or “SUBWOOFER NO” for the subwoofer).

L (Left front) = C (Center) = R (Right front) =

RS (Right surround) = LS (Left surround) =

SW (Subwoofer) =(Back to the beginning)

3Adjust the speaker output level (–10 dB to +10 dB).

•For the left front speaker: Press FRONT L, then LEVEL +/–.

•For the center speaker: Press CENTER, then LEVEL +/–.

•For the right front speaker: Press FRONT R, then

LEVEL +/–.

•For the right surround speaker: Press SURR R, then LEVEL +/–.

•For the left surround speaker: Press SURR L, then LEVEL +/–.

•For the subwoofer: Press SUBWFR, then LEVEL +/–.

Note:

When you press LEVEL +/– once, the current level for the selected speaker appears on the display, and the test tone comes out of the selected speaker.

If no adjustment is done for about 4 seconds, the adjustment mode for the selected speaker is canceled.

4 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

To adjust the effect level:

1Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2Press EFFECT repeatedly to select the effect level (EFFECT 1 to EFFECT 5).

The source indication resumes about 4 seconds after the adjustment.

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