JVC RX-7042S User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RX-7042S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1170-007A

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug

fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked

with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

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–– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not discon-

nect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid 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.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Wall or obstructions

RX-7042S

Front

Stand height 15 cm or more

Floor

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way–switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.

Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws—to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal

electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind—it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Introduction ................................................ 2

Features ...................................................................................... 2

Precautions ................................................................................. 2

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

Getting Started ........................................... 6

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 6

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 6

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) Antennas ............................ 6

Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer ................................... 7

Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 9

7 Analog connections ............................................................ 9

7 Digital connections ........................................................... 12

Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 12

Basic Operations ....................................... 13

Daily Operational Procedure .................................................... 13

Turning On the Power .............................................................. 13

Selecting the Source to Play ..................................................... 13

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 14

Selecting the Front Speakers .................................................... 15

Turning On and Off the Subwoofer Sound .............................. 15

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 15

Setting the Dynamic Range ...................................................... 16

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 16

Turning Analog Direct On and Off .......................................... 17

Making Sounds Natural ............................................................ 17

Changing the Source Name ...................................................... 17

Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 18

Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 18

Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 18

Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 18

Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 19

Basic Settings ........................................... 24

Quick Speaker Setup ................................................................ 24

Basic Setting Items ................................................................... 25

Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 26

Setting the speakers ........................................................... 26

Setting the speaker distance ............................................... 27

Setting the bass sounds ...................................................... 27

Selecting main or sub channel ........................................... 28

Setting for easy and effective surround operations ............ 28

Setting the digital input terminals ...................................... 29

Setting the component video input .................................... 29

Memorizing the volume level for each source ................... 29

Adjusting Sound ........................................ 30

Basic Adjustment Items ............................................................ 30

Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 30

Adjusting the equalization patterns .................................... 31

Adjusting the speaker output levels ................................... 31

Adjusting the sound parameters for the

surround and DSP modes ............................................ 31

Using the Surround Modes ..........................

Reproducing Theater Ambience ................................................ 33

Introducing the Surround Modes ............................................. 33

Surround Modes Applicable to the Various Software .............. 35

Activating the Surround Modes ............................................... 36

7 Activating the EX/ES setting ............................................ 36

7 Activating the surround modes automatically .................. 36

7 Activating the surround modes manually ......................... 36

Using the DSP Modes ................................ 37

Reproducing the Sound Field ................................................... 37

Introducing the DSP Modes ..................................................... 37

Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 38

Tuning in to Stations Manually ................................................ 19

Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 19

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 20

Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................................ 21

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes .................................. 22

Switching to a Program of Your Choice Automatically ........... 23

This mark indicates that ONLY the remote control CAN be used for the operation explained.

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 39

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 39

COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 40

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 41

Operating Audio Components .................................................. 41

Operating Video Components .................................................. 42

Operating Other Manufacturers’

Video Equipment .................................... 43

Troubleshooting ......................................... 46

Specifications ............................................ 47

Remote

NOT

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

Introduction

We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.

Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance

from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.

Features

CC (Compression Compensative) converter

CC Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 128 kHz (for fs 32 kHz signals)/176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz signals). By using the CC Converter, you can obtain a natural sound field from any source. (See page 17 for details.)

K2 technology

K2 technology has been designed to enable natural audio reproduction, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion and creating original sound ambience with high precision.

Compatible with various audio formats including DTS 96/24

This unit allows you to enjoy an audio format such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24.

• This unit is also compatible with Dual Mono signals recorded in Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor)

Sound field simulation technology allows precise ambience recreation of existing theaters and halls. Thanks to the highperformance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and high-capacity memory, you can enjoy multi-channel surround sound by playing 2-channel or multi-channel software according to the speaker setting.

Multi-channel headphone virtual surround sound—3D Headphone mode

The built-in headphone virtual surround system is compatible with Multi-channel software like Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, etc. Thanks to the signal processing algorithms used by the highperformance DSP, you can enjoy a natural surround sound through the headphones.

COMPU LINK remote control system

The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate other JVC’s audio components from this receiver.

Precautions

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.

Power sources

• When unplugging the receiver from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the AC power cord.

• Do not handle the AC power cord with wet hands.

• If you are not going to operate the receiver for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

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.

Ventilation

High power amplifiers built in this receiver will generate heat inside the cabinet. For safety, observe the following carefully.

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

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

Others

• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.

• Should any metallic object or liquid fall onto the unit, unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating any further.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your JVC dealer.

Parts Identification

Remote Control

AUDIO

VCR

TAPE/CDR

MUTING

FM/AM

VOLUME

TUNING

TV/VIDEO

DVD MENU

SURR/DSP

OFF

VCR TAPE/CDR

CONT CONT

D.EQ FREQ

TONE

/FF

PTY

;

4 5

p q

w e r

t y

DIMMER

CATV/DBS

DVD

DVD MULTI

TV/DBS

TV VOL

REW/

REC PAUSE

SURROUND

PTY

DSP

CC CONVERTER

ANALOG

ANALOG/DIGITAL

MIDNIGHT

DVD

VCR

CHANNEL

TUNING

DISPLAY MODE

TA/NEWS/INFO

PTY SEARCH

CATV/DBS

CONT

EX/ES

CD-DISC SLEEP

123

DIRECT

INPUT

7/P

RETURN FM MODE

MODE

10 0 10

BASS

TEST

BOOST

CENTER

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 DIMMER button (18, 41) 2 Standby/On buttons (13, 41 – 44)

AUDIO, DVD , CATV/DBS , VCR , TV

3 Source selection buttons (13 – 15, 19, 20, 39, 41 – 44)

DVD MULTI, DVD, CD*, TAPE/CDR*, TV/DBS, VCR, FM/AM* * When you press one of these source selection buttons on

the remote control, the receiver automatically turns on.

4 TV VOL (volume) +/– button (42, 43) 5 CHANNEL +/– button (42 – 44) 6 REC PAUSE button (42, 44)

TV/VIDEO button (42, 43) Operating buttons for audio/video components (41, 42, 44)

REW 4, 3, FF ¢, 7, 8

Operating buttons for tuner (19, 41)

( TUNING, TUNING 9

RDS operation button (21)

DISPLAY MODE button

7 SURROUND button (36, 41) 8 Operating buttons for DVD player (42, 44)

ENTER, 3, 2, 5, ∞

RDS operation buttons (22, 23)

TA/NEWS/INFO, PTY (, PTY 9, PTY SEARCH

9 DSP button (37, 38, 41) p CC CONVERTER button (17, 41) q EX/ES button (36, 41) w ANALOG DIRECT button (17, 41) e ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (16, 41) r MIDNIGHT MODE button (16, 41) t CD-DISC button (41) y Sound adjustment buttons (18, 31, 32, 41) u MUTING button (18, 41) i VOLUME +/– button (14, 18, 41) o DVD MENU button (42, 44) ; SURR (surround)/DSP OFF button (36, 38, 41) a CATV/DBS CONT (control) button (43)

VCR CONT (control) button (42) TAPE/CDR CONT (control) button (42)

s 10 keys for operating audio/video components (41 – 44)

10 keys for operating the tuner (20, 41)

d SLEEP button (18, 41)

LRFRONT

LRSURR

CENTER

D.EQ LEVEL

S.BACK SUBWFR

To open the cover of the remote control, push here then slide downward.

A/V C

ONTROL RECEIVER

Front Panel

PHONES

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS ON/OFF

SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF

3 4 5 6 7 8

SURROUND

DSP

SURROUND/ DSP

9 p q w

EX / ES

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT ATT

MASTER VOLUME

OFF

DVDDVD MULTI AMFMTAPE/CDRCD

MIDNIGHT

MODE

FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE MEMORY

INPUT

DIGITAL

TV SOUND/DBS

VCR

SETTING ADJUST

MULTI JOG

QUICK SPEAKER

TUNER CONTROL

PUSH – OPEN

SETUP

o ;

EXIT

PUSH SET

a s d

CC CONVERTER

ANALOG DIRECT

e r t y u

Inside the front door

How to open the front door

Press down on PUSH-OPEN.

See pages in parentheses for details.

STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (13)

2 SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1/2 buttons (15) 3 SURROUND button (35, 36) 4 Remote sensor 5 Display window (For details, see “Display window” on the

next page.)

6 Source selection buttons (13 – 15, 17, 19, 20, 39)

DVD MULTI, DVD, VCR, TV SOUND/DBS, CD, TAPE/CDR, FM, AM

7 MASTER VOLUME control (14) 8 CC CONVERTER button and lamp (17) 9 SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF button (15) p PHONES jack (15) q DSP button (37, 38) w SURROUND/DSP OFF button (36, 38)

e EX/ES button (36) r INPUT ANALOG button (16)

INPUT ATT button (16)

t MIDNIGHT MODE button (16) y INPUT DIGITAL button (16) u TUNER CONTROL buttons

FM/AM TUNING 5 / ∞ buttons (19) FM/AM PRESET 5 / ∞ buttons (19, 20) FM MODE button (20) MEMORY button (19)

i SETTING button (26) o QUICK SPEAKER SETUP button (24) ; MULTI JOG control (24, 26, 30)

PUSH SET button (24, 26, 30)

a EXIT button (26, 30) s ADJUST button (30) d ANALOG DIRECT button and lamp (17)

Display Window

2 3 4 5 8 -9

DUAL DIGITAL

ANALOG 96/24 MULTI

SUBWFR

LS RS

AUTO

LINEAR PCM

LFE

% ^ & * ( ) _ + ¡ ™

DIGITAL

RDS

NEWS

INFO

TUNED STEREO

NEO:6

D. EQ

DSP

= ~ ! @ # $

AUTO MUTING

PRO LOGIC

3D - PHONIC

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

VIRTUAL SB

MIDNIGHT MODE

HEADPHONE SPEAKERS 1 2

INPUT ATT

SLEEP

B. BOOST

VOLUME

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 DUAL indicator (34) 2 ANALOG indicator (16) 3 DIGITAL AUTO indicator (16) 4 96/24 indicator (34) 5 MULTI indicator (39) 6 RDS indicator (21) 7 Program type (TA/NEWS/INFO) indicators (23) 8 NEO:6 indicator (34) 9 TUNED indicator (19)

PRO LOGIC indicator (33)

PRO LOGIC II indicator (34)

- STEREO indicator (19, 20) = AUTO MUTING indicator (20) ~ VIRTUAL SB (Surround Back) indicator (33 – 35)

PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 1 (DVD)

DIGITAL 2 (CD)

DIGITAL 3 (TV)

DIGITAL 4 (CDR)

DIGITAL OUT

SUBWOOFER CENTER

DVD

SURR

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT

3 4 5

FRONT

TV SOUND

VCR

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

CDR

MONITOR

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DVD

DBS

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

Y)IN(PLA

OUT

AUDIO

LEFT

CD IN

AM EXT

FM 75

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

SINGLE USE

See Instruction Manual For Connection

Rear Panel

SUBWOOFER

OUT

LOOP

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

–

RIGHT

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

! ONE TOUCH OPERATION indicator (29) @ SLEEP indicator (18) # MIDNIGHT MODE indicator (16) $ B. BOOST (Bass Boost) indicator (18) % Speaker and signal indicators (14) ^ Digital signal format indicators (16) & Main display * D. EQ (digital equalization) indicator (31) ( DSP indicator (15, 35, 37) ) 3D-PHONIC indicator (34, 37, 38) _ HEADPHONE indicator (15, 35, 37) + INPUT ATT (attenuator) indicator (16) ¡ VOLUME level indicator (13, 18) ™ SPEAKERS 1/2 indicators (15)

6 7

CENTER

SPEAKER

COMPULINK-4

(SYNCHRO)

+ +

– –

–

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

FRONT SPEAKERS

LEFT

DVD

)

DBS(VCR

MONITOR

OUT

816

LEFT

RIGHT

SURROUND SPEAKERS

COMPONENT VIDEO

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

2 :

AND

2 :

See pages in parentheses for details. 1 DIGITAL IN terminals (12)

• Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DVD)

• Optical: DIGITAL 2 (CD), DIGITAL 3 (TV), DIGITAL 4 (CDR)

2 AUDIO input/output jacks (9 – 11)

• Input: DVD IN—FRONT, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR, TV SOUND/DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), TAPE/CDR IN (PLAY), CD IN

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

3 S-VIDEO and composite VIDEO input/output jacks (10, 11)

• Input: DVD IN, TV SOUND/DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY)

• Output: VCR OUT (REC), MONITOR OUT

p q w e

4 ANTENNA terminals (6) 5 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (7) 6 COMPONENT VIDEO input/output jacks (10, 11)

• Input: DVD IN, DBS (VCR) IN

• Output: MONITOR OUT

7 COMPULINK-4 (SYNCHRO) jacks (40) 8 AC power cord (12) 9 DIGITAL OUT terminal (12) p SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals (7) q SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals (7) w CENTER SPEAKER terminals (7) e FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals (7) r FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals (7)

Getting Started

FM 75

COAXIAL

AM EXT

LOOP

ANTENNA

This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply.

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

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 (MW) Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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

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

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

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) Antennas

FM antenna connections

FM 75

OAXIAL

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

ANTENNA

FM Antenna (supplied)

EXT

LOOP

Outdoor FM Antenna Cable (not supplied)

FM 75

COAXIAL

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

1. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

2. Connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable with the standard type connector (IEC or DIN45325).

FM 75

COAX

2. Insert the batteries.

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

3. Replace 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.

Notes:

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

• After replacing the batteries, set the manufacturers’ codes again (see pages 43 to 45).

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

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

differ in voltage.

AM (MW) antenna connections

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

AM (MW) Loop Antenna (supplied)

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

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)

Notes:

• If the AM (MW) 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 (MW) loop antenna connected.)

Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer

–

RIGHT

LEFT

Speaker connections

You can connect the following speakers:

• Two pairs of front speakers.

• One pair of surround speakers.

• One surround back speaker or one pair of surround back speakers.

• One center speaker.

• One powered subwoofer.

CAUTION:

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

– When connecting to either the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 or 2

terminals, use speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.

– When connecting to both of the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and 2

terminals, use speakers with an impedance of 16 Ω to 32 Ω.

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

IMPORTANT:

After connecting the speakers, set the speaker installation information properly. You can use Quick Speaker Setup for it (see page 24).

• To obtain the best possible Surround/DSP effect, see “Setting the

Speakers” on page 26.

Surround back speakers

Right / Left

Surround speakers

Right / Left

12 3

RIGHT

For FRONT

SPEAKERS

terminals

RIGHT

LEFT

–

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

1. Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable (not supplied).

2. Open the speaker terminal.

3. Insert the speaker signal cable.

4. Close the speaker terminal.

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

Front speakers 1

Right / Left

Front speakers 2

Right / Left

RIGHT

LEFT

–

LEFT

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

816

SINGLE USE

See Instruction Manual For Connection

–

RIGHT

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

When using only one surround back speaker, connect the

cord to the RIGHT ª terminal and the · cord to the LEFT

LEFT

RIGHT

SURROUND SPEAKERS

terminal.

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

To RIGHT ª terminal

SINGLE USE

See Instruction Manual For Connection

–

Center speaker

LEFT

CENTER

SPEAKER

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

2 :

AND

2 :

+ +

– –

–

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

FRONT SPEAKERS

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

Surround back speaker

To LEFT · terminal

RIGHT

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

LEFT

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) and surround back speakers (SB)

• Place these speakers at a position which is 60 cm to 90 cm higher than the listener’s ears.

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

Subwoofer

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

Speaker layout

Ideal speaker layout varies depending on the conditions of your listening room. The diagram below is a recommended typical example.

Subwoofer

Left front speaker(s)

(L)

Center speaker

(C)

Right front speaker(s)

(R)

Subwoofer

LS RS

(Left)

SB*

(Right)

* When one surround back speaker is

connected.

Note:

Ideal speaker layout requires that all speakers be placed at the same distance from the listener. However, since in some places it may be difficult to fulfil this requirement, this unit can adjust the delay time so that the sounds through all the speakers reach the listener with the same timing. (See page 27.)

Left surround

speaker (LS)

Right surround

speaker (RS)

Surround back speakers (SB)

CAUTION:

Do not place the center speaker on the TV. If you do so, the center speaker may cause various troubles to the TV (for example, color unevenness). Moreover, it may hurt you by its falling from the TV.

Connecting Audio/Video Components

TAPE

CDR

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

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

Analog Connections

If your audio components have digital audio output terminal, connecting them using the digital cords explained in “Digital Connections” (see page 12). By using this terminal, you can get better sound quality.

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 40 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

Cassette deck

You can connect either a cassette deck or a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks. When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, see below.

Cassette deck

To audio input To audio output

CD recorder

You can connect either a CD recorder or a cassette deck to the TAPE/CDR jacks. When connecting a cassette deck to the TAPE/CDR jacks, see above.

CD player

To audio output

CD recorder

To audio input

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

CDR

(PLAY)

To audio output

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 17 for details.

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 your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, P

B, PR) terminals, connect them using an S-

video cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not supplied). By using these jacks, you can get better picture quality in the order:

Component video > S-video > Composite video

• If your video components have digital audio output terminal, connect them using the digital cords explained in “Digital connections” (see page 12). By using this terminal, you can get better sound quality.

IMPORTANT:

This receiver is equipped with the following video jacks—composite video, S-video and component video jacks. You can use any of the three to connect a video component. However, the video signals from one type of these input jacks are

transmitted only through the video output jacks of the same type.

Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the video jacks of different type, you cannot record the picture. In addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the video jacks of different type, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.

VCR

Å To audio input ı To audio output Ç To S-video output Î To composite video output ‰ To S-video input Ï To composite video input Ì To component video output

A B

VCR

TV and/or DBS tuner

MONITOR

OUT

TV SOUND

DBS

When connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks (TV SOUND/DBS IN), DO NOT connect the TV’s video

output to these video input jacks.

MONITOR

OUT

C D

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

)

DBS(VCR

TV SOUND

DBS

)

DBS(VCR

L R

VCR

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

Notes:

• When connecting a VCR to component video input jacks, make the

component video input setting (VIDEO IN VCR) correctly. See page 29 for details.

• When make the component video input setting for a VCR (VIDEO

IN VCR) correctly, the component video input setting for a DBS tuner (VIDEO IN DBS) is not available.

DBS

DBS tuner

Å To audio output ı To component video output Ç To S-video output Î To composite video output

Notes:

• When connecting a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS IN jacks, change the source name to “DBS,” which will be shown on the display when it is selected as the source. Otherwise you cannot view any picture from DBS tuner. See page 17 for details.

• When connecting a DBS tuner to component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VIDEO IN DBS) correctly. See page 29 for details.

• When make the component video input setting for a DBS tuner (VIDEO IN DBS) correctly, the component video input setting for a VCR (VIDEO IN VCR) is not available.

DVD player

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel software (including Dual Mono software), connect the DVD player through the digital or analog discrete (DVD MULTI) terminals.

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

SUBWOOFER CENTER

DVD

SURR

RIGHT

LEFT

AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT

DVD

FRONT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DVD player

DVD

A B

C D

• 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.

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

SUBWOOFER CENTER

DVD

SURR

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

LEFT

DVD

FRONT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Å To component video output ı To S-video output Ç To composite video output Î To left/right front channel audio output (or to audio-

mixed output if necessary)

DVD player

DVD

A B

C D E F G

Å To component video output ı To subwoofer output Ç To center channel audio output Î To S-video output ‰ To composite video output Ï To left/right front channel audio output Ì To left/right surround channel audio output

Digital Connections

This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear.

IMPORTANT:

• When connecting a DVD player, VCR, digital TV broadcast tuner or DBS tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jacks, you can view no playback picture.

• 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 29.

– Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting

the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 15.

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

Digital output terminal

You can connect any digital components which have an optical digital input terminal.

Digital optical cable (not supplied) between digital optical terminals

When the digital recording equipment such as a CD recorder has a digital optical input terminal, connecting it to the DIGITAL OUT terminal enables you to perform digital-to-digital recording.

PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS

DIGITAL OUT

Note:

The digital signal format transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is the same as that of the input signal. This means that when the DTS signals are input, the DTS signals are transmitted.

Connecting the Power Cord

When the component has a digital

DIGITAL IN

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

DIGITAL 1 (DVD)

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 2 (CD), DIGITAL 3 (TV) or

DIGITAL 2 (CD)

DIGITAL 4 (CDR) terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).

DIGITAL 3 (TV)

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

DIGITAL 4 (CDR)

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 – DIGITAL 3 (optical): For digital TV broadcast tuner – DIGITAL 4 (optical): For CD recorder

• When you want to operate the CD player or CD recorder, using the

COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 40), connect the target component also as described in “Analog Connections” (see page 9).

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.

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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JVC RX-7042S User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Table of Contents

Introduction

Parts Identification

Getting Started