JVC RX-772VBK User Manual

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.

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RX-772VBK

RM-SR772U REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

AUDIO



TV/CATV

POWER

SLEEP

/SAT POWER

VIDEO TAPEVCR

SOUND

FM/AM PHONOCD

ONE TOUCH

CNTRDELAY

OPERATION

213

CD

TEST REAR

DISC

546

CD

TRACK

SOUND

SEA MODE SURR MODE

CONTROL

+10

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

AUDIO/TV /VCR

VOLUME

CATV /SAT

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

4 / REW

PAUSE

STOP

REC

TV VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

CONTROL

TAPE VCR

MENU

EXIT

STANDBY

POWER

RX-772V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

–+

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO VCR TV SOUND FM AM CD PHONO TAPE

SURROUND MODE

SURROUND

ADJUST

SETTING

SEA Graphic Equalizer

INSTRUCTIONS

SOURCE

SEA MODE

SEA

MEMORY

ADJUST

MEMORYTUNER

PHONESSPEAKERS

_ON —OFF

LET0052-001A

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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 –– SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch!

Match the position of SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch on the back panel to the impedance of the speaker connected, to protect from overheating.

G-1

Once you have found the best Surround settings for your listening room, note them in the table below for future reference (even though the receiver memorizes the settings until you change them).

For actual setting procedures, see pages 24 to 30.

Surround Mode Hall Surround Dolby Pro Logic Dolby 3ch Logic Center Mode WIDE WIDE

NORMAL NORMAL PHANTOM OFF OFF

Delay Time DELAY 1 DELAY 1

DELAY 2 DELAY 2 DELAY 3 DELAY 3 DELAY 4 DELAY 4

Center Speaker Level Rear Speaker Level Center Tone SOFT2 SOFT2

SOFT1 SOFT1 FLAT FLAT SHARP1 SHARP1 SHARP2 SHARP2

G-2

Table of Contents

Getting Started........................................................................................................................... 2

Before Installation.................................................................................................................... 2

Checking the Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................... 2

Switches, Buttons and Controls ............................................................................................... 3

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas .................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Speakers .......................................................................................................... 6

Connecting Audio/Video Components .................................................................................... 8

Connecting the Power Cord ................................................................................................... 10

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ................................................................................ 10

Basic Operations...................................................................................................................... 11

Turning the Power On and Off .............................................................................................. 11

Selecting the Source to Play................................................................................................... 11

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................................................ 12

Selecting the Front Speakers.................................................................................................. 12

Muting the Sound ................................................................................................................... 13

Recording a Source ................................................................................................................ 13

Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................... 14

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance ........................................................................ 14

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ................................................................................... 14

Using the Sleep Timer............................................................................................................ 15

Selecting the Center Speaker Size ......................................................................................... 16

Using Visual Confirmation .................................................................................................... 17

One Touch Operation.............................................................................................................. 18

About the One Touch Operation ............................................................................................ 18

Using the One Touch Operation ............................................................................................ 18

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

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

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

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

Assigning Names to Preset Stations....................................................................................... 21

Using the SEA Modes.............................................................................................................. 22

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ...................................................................................... 22

Creating Your Own SEA Mode ............................................................................................. 23

Using the Surround Processor................................................................................................ 24

Using JVC’s Hall Surround ................................................................................................... 24

Speaker arrangements for Dolby Surround............................................................................ 26

Preparing for Dolby Surround................................................................................................ 27

Using Dolby Surround ........................................................................................................... 30

Using the On-Screen Display to Control the Receiver ......................................................... 31

COMPU LINK Remote Control System ............................................................................... 35

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ........................................................................ 36

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Using the Remote Control for Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ..................... 38

Operating Other Manufactures’ VCR, TV, CATV Converter, and Satellite Tuners ...... 40

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

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

This mark indicates that you can also use the menu function to do the

same operations. Actual operations using the menu function are explained on the pages indicated next to the marks.

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 23˚ and 95˚ F (–5˚ and 35˚ C).

• 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 parenthesis indicates the 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.

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Switches, Buttons and Controls

Become familiar with the main switches and controls on your receiver before use.

RX-772V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

POWER

345

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

–+

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Remote sensor (10) 2 Display (11) 3 ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp (18) 4 MASTER VOLUME control (12) 5 SURROUND MODE button and lamp (24, 27) 6 SOURCE button and lamps (11) 7 SEA MODE button and lamp (22) 8 MEMORY button for SEA adjustments (23) 9 POWER button and STANDBY lamp (11) p SURROUND ADJUST button and lamp (25, 27) q SETTING button and lamp (14 to 17) w Control % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons e SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons (12) r TUNER button and lamp (19) t PHONES jack (13) y MEMORY button for presetting channels (19) u SEA ADJUST button and lamp (23)

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO VCR TV SOUND FM AM CD PHONO TAPE

SURROUND MODE

SURROUND

ADJUST

SETTING

SEA Graphic Equalizer

qwertyu9

SOURCE

ADJUST

_ON —OFF

SEA

SEA MODE

MEMORY

MEMORYTUNER

PHONESSPEAKERS

IMPORTANT

ﬁﬁ

To use Control

% /

ﬁ /

ﬁﬁ

@ /

# buttons (w) 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 function selecting buttons (5, 6, 7, p, q, r, u), and being sure its lamp is lit.

However, pressing MENU (c on the remote control) overrides

ﬁﬁ

the selected function and causes Control

ﬁﬁ

to act like

% /

ﬁ /

ﬁﬁ

@ /

# buttons (v) of the ON SCREEN

% /

ﬁ /

ﬁﬁ

@ /

# button

CONTROL section of the remote control (though a lamp for the selected function remains lit).

ﬁﬁ

To return the Control

% /

ﬁ /

ﬁﬁ

@ /

# buttons to their usual

behavior under the selected function, press the function button again.

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Remote Control

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RM-SR772U REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

TV/CATV

POWER

/SAT POWER

VIDEO TAPEVCR

SOUND

FM/AM PHONOCD

ONE TOUCH

OPERATION

CD

TEST REAR

DISC

CD

TRACK

/P 9

SOUND

SEA MODE SURR MODE

CONTROL

RETURN

AUDIO/TV /VCR

VOLUME

CATV /SAT

MUTE

4 /

TV/VIDEO

MENU

EXIT

REC

REW

CHANNEL

PLAY

STOP

CONTROL

TAPE VCR

AUDIO



POWER

SLEEP

CNTRDELAY

213 546 87

+10

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

FF / ¢

PAUSE

TV VOLUME

Remote Control Unit

i TV/CATV/SAT POWER and VCR POWER buttons (39) o Source selecting buttons (12) ; ONE TOUCH OPERATION button (18) a CD DISC button (38) s CD TRACK button (38) d SOUND CONTROL button (22, 25, 29) f Remote control mode selector (AUDIO/TV/VCR, CATV/SAT)

(11)

g MUTE button (13) h MENU EXIT button (31) j SLEEP button (15) k AUDIO POWER button (11) l • 10 keys for selecting preset channel (20)

• 10 keys for adjusting sound (22, 25, 29)

• Operating buttons for audio/video components (38, 40)

/ VOLUME buttons (+/–) (12) z CHANNEL buttons (+/–) (39) x Operating buttons for audio/video components (38, 40) c MENU button (31) v % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons of the ON SCREEN CONTROL section

(31)

IMPORTANT

When using the remote control:

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

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to the “AUDIO/TV/VCR” position. To operate a CATV converter and satellite tuner, set it to the “CATV/SAT” position.

ﬁﬁ

About

% /

ﬁ /

ﬁﬁ

@ /

# buttons (

v) of the ON SCREEN CONTROL section on the remote control:

If you press these buttons, the menu function starts operating. So, make sure you are showing the on-screen display on the TV before pressing these buttons.

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Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

LOOP

AM

ANTENNA

FM

GND

AM

EXT



FM Antenna

13/16 in.

(20 mm)

Outside FM Antenna Wire

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

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

7/16 in.

(10 mm)

How to strip the 75-ohm coaxial cable and connect it to the FM terminals

Strip back the outside covering of the 75-ohm coaxial cable to expose the braided metallic mesh about 13/16 inches (20 mm).

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

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

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

AM Antenna Connections

ANTENNA

AM

LOOP

Note:

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

FM



GND

AM

EXT

AM Loop Antenna

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of

the base to assemble the AM loop.

Outdoor Single Vinyl-covered Wire

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

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Connecting the Speakers

Connecting the front 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.

For each speaker (except for subwoofer), connect the black (–) and red (+) terminals on the rear panel to the black (–) and red (+) terminals marked on the speakers. For connecting a subwoofer, see page 7.

CAUTION:

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

Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable first, and then, connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals by using the cables. You can connect two pairs of front speakers (one pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, and another pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals).

SPEAKER

LOAD

SELECTOR

FRONT SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

/ OHMS

4 ~ 6 8 ~ 16

2 Insert the speaker

signal cable.

SPEAKER

LOAD

SELECTOR

LOW

HIGH

RIGHT

LOW

HIGH

RIGHT LEFT

–+–

1 Turn the knob

counterclockwise.

RIGHT

Notes:

• To obtain the best possible output power from the receiver, and to prevent the receiver from being overheated, the receiver has the SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR which should be set to match the impedance of the connected speakers. Set this selector according to the indications by the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals.

• When you connect two pairs of the speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals, use the speakers having the impedance within the same range.

Right SpeakerLeft Speaker

3 Turn the knob

clockwise.

RIGHT

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Connecting the rear and center speakers

SUBWOOFER

OUT

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

Open the terminal and then insert the speaker signal cable.

Center speaker

Left rear speaker

Notes:

• You can register the center speaker size after you finish its connection. If you register it, you do not have

• When you connect rear speakers, make sure that both left and right speakers are connected; otherwise, no

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.

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT

REAR

Close the terminal.

Right rear speaker

CENTER

SPEAKER

to set the center speaker mode when setting the surround mode. (If you do not use a center speaker, register that information.) See page 16.

sound will come out of the rear speakers.

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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. If you want to connect a component not listed in the table below, refer to the manual supplied with it.

Audio Components Video Components

• Turntable • TV

• CD player • VCR

• Cassette deck • Video disc player

Note:

• 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.

• 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.

Audio component connections

Turntable

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

CD player

Cassette deck

To audio output

GND

To audio output

To audio input

To audio output

AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT

PHONO

OUT

(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

VIDEO

TV

SOUND

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

IN

(PLAY)

VCR

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)

IN

(PLAY)

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 terminal

The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to control other JVC audio components from the receiver or vice versa. Connect your audio components and the receiver with the cable (monaural mini-plug supplied with those components) as well as the connection above. For detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, see page 35.

Note:

The COMPU LINK-3 remote control system is the upgraded version of the COMPU LINK-1 and COMPU LINK-2. Even if your component has the COMPU LINK-1 or COMPU LINK-2 jacks, you can still connect it in the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, but some functions may not work correctly.

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Video component connections

VCR

VHS

To audio output

Video disc player

GND

AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT

PHONO

To video input

To audio input To audio output

To video output

OUT

(REC)

VCR

IN

(PLAY)

VIDEO

TV

SOUND

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

IN

(PLAY)

VCR

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)

IN

(PLAY)

To video input (See note below.)

To audio output

Note:

When connecting a JVC TV:

• If you use the AV COMPU LINK remote control system to operate the TV, connect the receiver to the Video Input 2 jack on the TV.

• If you do not use the AV COMPU LINK remote control system to operate TV, connect the receiver to the Video Input 1 jack on the TV.

If your video components have an AV COMPU LINK terminal

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to control other JVC video components from the receiver or vice versa. For detailed information about the connection and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, see page

36.

Notes:

• The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the video components connected to the VIDEO jacks on the receiver, but can control only the VCR connected to the VCR jacks.

• Some VCRs use the AV COMPU LINK jacks for the SWAP editing. However, you cannot use both the AV COMPU LINK remote control and the SWAP editing at the same time. For the SWAP editing, see the manual supplied with the VCR.

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Connecting the Power Cord

Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. When the power cord is connected, the STANDBY lamp above the POWER button lights up.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables for the TV, VCR, and 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.

Notes:

• A small amount of power is always consumed even in standby mode. To switch off the power completely, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

• If the power cord is unplugged or a power failure occurs, preset settings will be erased in a few days.

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.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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

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

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

3. Replace the cover in.

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

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

CAUTIONS:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

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

to (–).

• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

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AUDIO/TV /VCR

CATV /SAT

Basic Operations

Turning the Power On and Off

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

IMPORTANT

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position:

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to the “AUDIO/TV/VCR” position. To operate a CATV converter and satellite tuner, set it to the “CATV/SAT” position.

STANDBY

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

Front panel

AUDIO

POWER

Remote Control

Selecting the Source to Play

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 level is also shown here whenever the power

100 1k 10k

VOLUME

is on.

To turn off the power, press POWER again. The STANDBY lamp lights up.

From the remote control: To turn on the power, press AUDIO POWER.

The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source appears on the display.

To turn off the power, press AUDIO POWER again. The STANDBY lamp lights up.

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