JVC RX-668VBK Instruction Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RX-668VBK

POWER

CATV/SAT

TV VCR AUDIO

CATV

SOUND

CD-DISC

CONTROL

SURROUNDTESTDELAY

321

EFFECT – CENTER +

– REAR•L +

7/P

RETURN

– REAR•R +100+

+10

ENTER

VOLUME CH TV VOL. OSD

SLEEP

SET

EXIT

ONE TOUCH

TV/VIDEO

OPERATION

FM/AM

VCR

SOUND

RM-SR668U

REMOTE CONTROL

RX-668V

STANDBY

POWER

PHONES

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

SPEAKERS

_ ON— OFF

DVD MULTICDDVD

ADJUSTBASS BOOST

SETTING

MEMORY

VCR

TV SOUND

SURROUND

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

FM/AM

TAPE/MD

INPUT ATT.

PHONO

MASTER VOLUME

–+

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

LVT0142-001A

[J]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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.

Caution –– POWER switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

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.

Wall or obstructions

Spacing 15 cm or more

Front

RX-668VBK

Stand height 15 cm or more

Floor

G-1

Table of Contents

Parts Identification ...................................... 2

Getting Started ........................................... 3

Before Installation ...................................................................... 3

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 3

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas....................................... 3

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 4

Connecting Audio/Video Components....................................... 5

Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................... 7

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 7

Basic Operations ......................................... 8

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) .................................. 8

Selecting the Source to Play....................................................... 8

Adjusting the Volume ................................................................. 9

Selecting the Front Speakers ...................................................... 9

Muting the Sound ....................................................................... 9

Recording a Source .................................................................... 9

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 10

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........................... 10

Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 10

Adjusting the Tone ................................................................... 10

Basic Settings ........................................... 11

Changing the Source Name...................................................... 11

Setting Center and Rear Speakers for the DSP Modes ............ 11

Using the Sleep Timer.............................................................. 12

Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments — One Touch

Operation ........................................................................... 12

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 20

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 20

Using the On-Screen Menus ........................ 21

Selecting the Source to Play.....................................................21

Activating the DSP Modes....................................................... 21

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........................... 21

Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 21

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 21

Adjusting the DSP Modes ........................................................ 22

Adjusting the DVD MULTI Playback Mode ........................... 22

Adjusting the Tone ................................................................... 23

Setting the Basic Setting Items ................................................ 23

Operating the Tuner.................................................................. 23

Storing the Preset Stations ....................................................... 23

COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 24

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System .. 25

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen .................... 26

Searching a Disc (Only for the CD player) .............................. 27

Entering the Disc Information.................................................. 28

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 30

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 32

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video

Equipment ............................................ 34

Troubleshooting ......................................... 36

Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 13

Tuning in Stations Manually .................................................... 13

Using Preset T uning ................................................................. 13

Selecting the FM Reception Mode........................................... 14

Using the DSP Modes ................................ 15

A vailable DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement .. 16

Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes .......................................... 17

Adjusting the DAP Modes ....................................................... 17

Adjusting the Surround Modes — Dolby Surround and JVC

Theater Surround ............................................................... 18

Activating the DSP Modes....................................................... 19

Specifications ............................................ 37

Parts Identification

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

123547689

4 5

RX-668V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

POWER

PHONES

SPEAKERS

CATV/SAT

TV VCR AUDIO

CATV

CONTROL

EFFECT – CENTER +

7/P +10

VOLUME CH TV VOL. OSD

SLEEP

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

FM/AM

SOUND

— OFF_ ON

POWER

CD-DISC

– REAR•L +

– REAR•R +100+

TV/VIDEO

VCR

MASTER VOLUME

–+

ADJUST

BASS BOOST

SETTING

MEMORY

CONTROL

SURROUNDTESTDELAY

TAPE/MD

DVD

SOUND

321

SET

EXIT

DVD MULTI

RETURN

ENTER

q w

e r

DVD

PHONO

rty

VCR

TAPE/MD

SOURCE NAME

TV SOUND

FM/AM

SURROUND

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

INPUT ATT.

Front Panel

1 POWER button and STANDBY lamp (8) 2 Display (8) 3 SURROUND button (17) 4 ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp

(12)

5 Remote sensor (7) 6 BASS BOOST lamp (10) 7 ADJUST button (10) * 8 SETTING button (11) * 9 MASTER VOLUME control (9) p MEMORY button (13) q Cursor control buttons w INPUT ATT. button and lamp (10) e SOURCE NAME button (11) r Source selecting buttons (8)

DVD MULTI, DVD, VCR, TV SOUND, CD, PHONO, TAPE/MD, FM/AM *

t SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons (9) y PHONES jack (9)

Remote Control

1 POWER buttons (8, 33 – 35)

CA TV/SAT, TV , VCR, A UDIO

2 CATV CONTROL button (35) 3 • 10 keys for selecting preset channel (14)

• 10 keys for adjusting sound (17 – 20)

• 10 keys for operating audio/video components (32 – 35)

• On-screen operation buttons (%, ﬁ, @, #)

(21, 26)

4 CH +/– button (33 – 35) 5 VOLUME +/– button (9) 6 SLEEP button (12) 7 MUTING button (9) 8 Operating buttons for audio/video components

(32, 33)

9 CD-DISC button (32) p SOUND CONTROL button (17, 32) q TV VOL. +/– button (33, 34) w OSD SET/EXIT button (21) e ONE TOUCH OPERATION button (12) r TV/VIDEO button (33, 34) t Source selecting buttons (8)

FM/AM, CD, TAPE/MD, TV SOUND, VCR,

DVD, PHONO, DVD MULTI

y TEXT DISPLAY button (26)

RM-SR668U

REMOTE CONTROL

IMPORTANT:

To use the Cursor control buttons (q) on the front panel:

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

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

• 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)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

ANTENNA

LOOP

A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna

The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

B. Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)

A standard type connector should be connected to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal.

Note:

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna. Before attaching a 75 to an outside antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

ANTENNA

LOOP

FM 75 COAXIAL

EXT

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM EXT

FM 75

EXT

LOOP

FM Antenna

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Outside FM Antenna Cable

Ω

coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire going

AM Antenna Connections

RIGHT LEFT

FRONT SPEAKERS

Basic connecting procedure

ANTENNA

LOOP

FM 75 COAXIAL

EXT

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

AM Loop Antenna

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire

1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of

each speaker signal cable.

2 Open the terminal and then insert the speaker

signal cable.

3 Close the terminal.

Connecting the front speakers

You can connect two pairs of front speakers (one pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, and another pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals).

Right speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS 1

Left speaker

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.

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

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 11.

For each speaker (except for a subwoofer), connect the (–) and (+) terminals on the rear panel to the (–) and (+) terminals marked on the speakers. For connecting a subwoofer, see page 5.

Right speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS 2

Left speaker

Connecting the rear and center speakers

Connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.

CENTER

SPEAKER

Center speaker

Left rear

speaker

Right rear

speaker

RIGHT LEFT

SPEAKERS

REAR

CAUTION:

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

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

CD player

To audio output

Cassette deck or MD recorder

Cassette deck

PHONO

AUDIO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

TAPE/MDCD

SOUND

Powered subwoofer

Connecting Audio/Video Components

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.

Audio component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.

CAUTION:

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

Turntable

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75 COAXIAL

If an earth cable is provided for your turntable, connect the cable to the ground terminal (H) of the ANTENNA terminals on the rear panel.

EXT

PHONO

AUDIO

TAPE/MDCD

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

SOUND

To audio input

PHONO

AUDIO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

TAPE/MDCD

To audio output

SOUND

To audio output

MD recorder

Note:

You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “MD.” See page 11 for details.

TV (as the sound source)

To audio output

PHONO

AUDIO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

TAPE/MDCD

SOUND

To audio output

Turntable

Note:

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.

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

• See also page 24 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system.

• See also page 25 for detailed information about the connection and the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.

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 S-video cables (not supplied). Connecting these video components through the S-video input/output terminals will give you better picture playback quality.

DVD player

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

DVD player

DVD

IMPORT ANT:

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 S-video 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.

TV (as the monitor)

TV (or Monitor)

DVD

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

To composite video input

Å ı Ç

DVD

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

DVD

FRONT CENTER REAR

SUBWOOFER

DVD

LEFT

RIGHT

Å To front left/right channel audio

output (or to audio mixed output if necessary)

ı To composite video output Ç To S-video output (for better

playback picture quality)

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

DVD player

ı Ç ‰Î Ï

AUDIO

VCR

To audio/video input

RIGHT

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

DVD

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

AUDIO

VHS

LEFT

RIGHT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

VCR

To audio/video output

DVD

FRONT CENTER REAR

SUBWOOFER

DVD

LEFT

RIGHT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

Å To front left/right channel audio output ı To center channel audio output Ç To subwoofer audio output Î To composite video output ‰ To S-video output (for better playback picture quality) Ï To rear left/right channel audio output

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

S-VIDEO

Connecting the Power Cord

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.

Note:

The preset settings such as preset channel 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.

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 (–).

R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

3. Replace the cover.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.

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.

Basic Operations

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

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

On the front panel:

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

Current source name appears

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

Current volume level is shown here

To turn off the power (into standby mode),

press POWER again. The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.

From the remote control:

To turn on the power, press AUDIO POWER. 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 POWER again.

The STANDBY lamp lights up.

STANDBY

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

AUDIO

Selected source name appears

MUTE AUTO

SLEEPAT T

EON

TA NEWS INFO

VOLUME

CH–

100 1k 10k

LSC

D S P

3D-PHONC

THEATER LIVE CLUB ACTION DANCE CLUB HALL PA VILION

DVD MULTI Select the DVD player for viewing the digital video

disc using the analog discrete output mode (5.1CH reproduction) on the DVD player. To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback, see page 20.

DVD Select the DVD player for viewing the stereo digital

video disc.

VCR Select the video component connected to the VCR

jacks.

TV SOUND Select the TV sound. CD * Select the CD player. PHONO * Select the turntable. TAPE/MD * Select the cassette deck (or the MD recorder). FM/AM * Select an FM or AM broadcast.

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

Notes:

• When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks), change the source name that appears on the display. See page 11 for details.

• When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote control marked above with an asterisk (*), the receiver automatically turns on.

Selecting the Source to Play

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

On the front panel:

DVD MULTI

From the remote control:

DVD

PHONO

VCR

TAPE/MD

SOURCE NAME

TV SOUND

FM/AM

Selecting different sources for picture and sound

You can watch picture from a video component while listening to sound from another component.

Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/MD, PHONO, FM/AM, TV SOUND*), while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

Notes:

• Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.

* Except when your TV is connected through the AV COMPU LINK

remote control system (see page 30.)

Adjusting the Volume

On the front panel:

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

• When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly.

• When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume lev el also changes slowly.

From the remote control:

To increase the volume, press VOLUME +. To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

–

VOLUME

MASTER VOLUME

Listening only with headphones

1. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

2. Press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 to set them in the —

OFF position.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing.

Note:

You cannot shut off the sound through the other speakers using the SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any source. 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 “80” (maximum).

Selecting the Front Speakers

On the front panel ONLY:

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can select which to use. Pressing SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 activates the respective set of speakers.

• To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the _ ON position, and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the — OFF position.

• To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals, press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the _ ON position, and press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the — OFF position.

• To use both sets of the speakers, press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the _ ON position, and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the _ ON position.

• To use neither set of the speakers, press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 to set them in the — OFF position.

SPEAKERS

_ ON — OFF

Muting the Sound

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING to mute the sound through all

speakers and headphones connected.

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the volume level indicator goes off).

To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears on the display.

• Turning MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound.

Recording a Source

You can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette deck (or an MD recorder) connected to the TAPE/MD 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, tone adjustment (see page 10), bass boost (see page 10) and DSP modes (see page 17) cannot affect the recording.

Note:

When only one set of the speakers is connected to either the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 or 2 terminals, do not activate both pairs of the speakers. If you do, no sound comes out of the front speakers.

IMPORTANT:

Before recording, turn off the DVD MULTI playback mode.

Attenuating the Input Signal

When the input level of the playing 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.

On the front panel ONLY:

Press INPUT ATT. so that the lamp next to the button lights up.

The ATT indicator also lights up on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the Input Attenuator mode turns on (“INPUT ATT ON”) or off (“INPUT NORMAL”).

Note:

When selecting “DVD MULTI” as the source, this effect only applies to front left and right channel signals.

INPUT ATT .

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.

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.

On the front panel ONLY:

ADJUST

1. Press ADJUST so that the cursor

control % / ﬁ buttons work for adjusting the sound.

output (from “R-21” to “L-21”).

Reinforcing the Bass

With this Bass Boost function, you can boost the bass level.

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.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Press ADJUST so that the cursor

ADJUST

control % / ﬁ buttons work for adjusting the sound.

2. Press cursor control % / ﬁ

repeatedly until “BASSBOOST” (with the current setting) appears on the display.

3. Press cursor control @ / # to

switch this function “ON” or “OFF.”

• When this function is switched “ON,” the BASS BOOST lamp on the front panel lights up.

Note:

The Bass Boost function affects the front speaker sounds only.

2. Press cursor control % / ﬁ repeatedly until “L/R BALANCE” appears on the display.

3. Press cursor control @ / # to adjust the balance.

• Pressing @ decreases the right channel

output (from “L-21” to “R-21”).

• Pressing # decreases the left channel

Adjusting the Tone

You can adjust the treble and bass sounds as you like.

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.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Press ADJUST so that the cursor

ADJUST

control % / ﬁ buttons work for adjusting the sound.

2. Press cursor control % / ﬁ

repeatedly until “BASS” or “TREBLE” appears on the display.

• Select “BASS” to adjust the bass sound level.

• Select “TREBLE” to adjust the treble sound level.

3. Press cursor control @ / # to adjust the bass or treble sound level within the range of –10 to +10.

• Each time you press the button, the sound

level changes by ± 2 steps.

LARGE SMALL NONE

Basic Settings

Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.

Changing the Source Name

When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks on the rear panel: Change the source name shown on the display when you select the MD recorder as the source.

On the front panel ONLY:

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

TAPE/MD

1. Press T APE/MD.

• Make sure “TAPE” appears on the display.

2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME (the same button as TAPE/MD)

SOURCE NAME

TAPE/MD

SOURCE NAME

until “ASSGN. MD” appears on the display.

To change the source name from “MD” to “TAPE,” repeat

the same procedure above (in step 1, make sure “MD” appears

on the display).

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 MD

recorder.

– You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page

24) to operate the MD recorder.

Setting Center and Rear Speakers for the DSP Modes

3. Press cursor control @ / # to select your center speaker size.

LARGE: Select this mode when the size of the center speaker

is the same as that of the front speakers.

SMALL: Select this mode when the size of the center speaker

is smaller than that of the front speakers.

NONE: Select this mode when you do not use a center

speaker.

Rear Speaker Setting

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.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Press SETTING so that the cursor

SETTING

control % / ﬁ buttons work for setting the rear speaker information.

2. Press cursor control % / ﬁ repeatedly until “REAR SPK” (Rear Speaker) appears on the display.

To obtain the best possible surround sound of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes (see page 17), you have to register the information about the speakers arrangement after all connections are completed.

Center Speaker Setting

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.

On the front panel ONLY:

SETTING

1. Press SETTING so that the cursor

control % / ﬁ buttons work for setting the center speaker size.

2. Press cursor control % / ﬁ

repeatedly until “CENTER SPK” (Center Speaker) appears on the display.

3. Press cursor control @ / # to register whether you have connected the rear speakers.

YES: Select this mode when you use rear speakers. NO: Select this mode when you do not use rear speakers.

Note:

When you change your speakers, you need to register the information about the speakers again.

Delay Time Setting

Register the delay time of the sound from the rear speakers, comparing the sound from the front speakers. Delay time is only valid for “PRO LOGIC.” (See page 15.)

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.

• You can adjust the delay time only when you have connected the

rear speakers and have set “REAR SPK” to “YES” (See above).

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