JVC RX-778VBK Instruction Manual

RM-SRX778J REMOTE CONTROL

CONTROL

CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL

TUNING

STOP PAUSE

FF/

/REW

VCR

TV/VIDEO

TAPE

MUTING

REC

PLAY

DOWN UP

STANDBY ON

TV/CATV/DBS

VCR

POWER POWER

DVD CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS PHONO FM/AM

VCR

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SURROUND

CNTR

SURROUND

TEST REAR-L

DISC

MODE

ON/OFF

EFFECT REAR-R

SOUND

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

RETURN

SET

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

EXIT

TEXT DISPLAY

FM MODE/MUTING

SLEEP

123

456

/P 89

+10

100+

CATV/DBS

ENTER

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

DIGITAL

RX-778VBK

RX-778V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

POWER

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT

SPEAKERS

DOLBY SURROUND

LINEAR

DOLBY

PCM

DIGITAL

SEA MODE

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SEA ADJUST SETTING

INPUT

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT.

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

INSTRUCTIONS

MULTI JOG

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR

SOURCE SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TAPE/MD

–

DIGITAL

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.

LVT0171-001A

[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.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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-778VBK

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....................................... 6

Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................... 8

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 8

Basic Operations ......................................... 9

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) .................................. 9

Selecting the Source to Play....................................................... 9

Adjusting the Volume............................................................... 10

Selecting the Front Speakers .................................................... 10

Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 11

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ...................................... 11

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 11

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level.................................... 11

Basic Settings ........................................... 12

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........................... 12

Changing the Source Name ...................................................... 12

Setting the Subwoofer Information .......................................... 12

Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting......................... 12

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 13

Showing the Text Information on the Display ......................... 13

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes ................................. 14

Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments — One Touch

Operation ........................................................................... 16

Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 16

Recording a Source .................................................................. 16

Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 17

Tuning in Stations Manually .................................................... 17

Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 17

Selecting the FM Reception Mode........................................... 18

Assigning Names to Preset Stations......................................... 18

Using the DSP Modes ................................ 20

Available DSP Modes Accor ding to the Speaker Arrangement .. 22

Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes .......................................... 23

Adjusting the DAP Modes ....................................................... 23

Adjusting the Surround Modes ................................................ 24

Activating the DSP Modes....................................................... 27

Using the On-Screen Menus ........................ 28

Selecting the Source to Play..................................................... 28

Selecting the Different Source for Picture and Sound ............. 28

Activating the DSP Modes....................................................... 28

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........................... 28

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ...................................... 29

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 29

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level.................................... 29

Adjusting the DSP Modes ........................................................ 29

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ......................................... 30

Creating Your Own SEA Mode ................................................ 30

Setting the Basic Setting Items ................................................ 31

Operating the Tuner.................................................................. 31

Storing the Preset Stations ....................................................... 32

Assigning Names to Preset Stations......................................... 32

COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 33

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System .. 34

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen .................... 35

Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) ........................ 36

Entering the Disc Information.................................................. 37

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 39

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

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video

Equipment ............................................ 43

Troubleshooting ......................................... 45

Specifications ............................................ 46

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Using the SEA Modes ................................ 19

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ........................................... 19

Creating Your Own SEA Mode ................................................ 19

Parts Identification

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

English

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STANDBY DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT

POWER

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

3 4

5 6

DVD CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS PHONO FM/AM

VCR

SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

EXIT

TV/VIDEO

/REW

DOWN UP

REC

RM-SRX778J REMOTE CONTROL

RX-778V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

DOLBY

LINEAR

DIGITAL

PCM

SPEAKERS

STANDBY ON

TV/CATV/DBS

VCR

POWER POWER

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SLEEP

CNTR

123

TEST REAR-L

456

ENTER

EFFECT REAR-R

/P 89

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

SET

TAPE

FF/

PLAY

TUNING

STOP PAUSE

+10

100+

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

TEXT

DISPLAY

MUTING

RETURN

CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL

VCR

CONTROL

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

p q

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT.

FM MODE

MULTI JOG

Front Panel

POWER button and STANDBY lamp (9)

Remote sensor (8)

DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps (10) DOLBY DIGITAL, LINEAR PCM

DOLBY SURROUND button and lamp (27)

SEA MODE button (19)

INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13)

FM/AM TUNING button (17)*

FM MODE button (18)

Display (9)

Source lamps (9)

MASTER VOLUME control (10)

PHONES jack (11)

SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons and lamps (10)

DSP MODE button (23)

BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST button (11, 12, 23)*

SEA ADJUST button (19)*

SETTING button (12 – 15)*

TUNER/SEA MEMORY button (17 – 19)

SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT. button (10, 11)

;

LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME button (11, 12)

ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp (16)

TUNER PRESET button (18)*

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

SOURCE SELECTOR control (9)

MASTER VOLUME

–

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MD

VCR

SOURCE SELECTOR

DIGITAL

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Remote Control

TV/CATV/DBS POWER button (42 – 44)

Source selecting buttons (9) DVD, CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS, PHONO, FM/AM, VCR

SURROUND ON/OFF button (27)

SURROUND MODE button (23)

DISC button (41)

SOUND button (19, 23)

On-screen operation buttons (28, 35) MENU, SET, EXIT, %, ﬁ, @, #

TV VOL +/– buttons (42, 43)

Operating buttons for audio/video components (42 – 44)

AUDIO POWER buttons (9) STANDBY, ON

VCR POWER button (42 – 44)

SLEEP button (16)

ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13)

• 10 keys for selecting preset channel (18)

• 10 keys for adjusting sound (23 – 26)

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

Remote control mode selector (9, 41, 43)

TEXT DISPLAY button (35)

CHANNEL +/– button (42 – 44)

VOLUME +/– button (10)

MUTING button (11)

ANTENNA

EXT

LOOP

FM 75 COAXIAL

LOOP

ANTENNA

AM EXT

FM 75

COAXIAL

LOOP

AM EXT

FM 75

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

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

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

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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.

FM Antenna Connections

FM Antenna

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

Outdoor FM Antenna Cable

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 outdoor antenna. Before attaching a 75 to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Ω

coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire going

AM Antenna Connections

–

RIGHT LEFT

FRONT SPEAKERS

–

English

ANTENNA

FM 75 COAXIAL

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

Basic connecting procedure

RIGHT

LOOP

EXT

AM Loop Antenna

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire

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.)

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

each speaker signal cable (not supplied).

2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.

3 Insert the speaker signal cable.

4 Turn the knob clockwise.

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

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 DSP effect. For details, see page 14.

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.

CAUTION:

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

FRONT SPEAKERS 2 Left speakerRight speaker

About the speaker impedance

RIGHT LEFT

REAR

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

SUBWOOFER

OUT

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

CASE 1 When you connect only one set of front speakers

Connecting the rear and center speakers

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

English

Front

speaker

Front

speaker

Use front speakers with 8 – 16 ohm impedance.

CASE 2 When you connect two sets of front speakers

Front

speaker

Front

speaker

Front

speaker

Front

speaker

Center speaker

Left rear

speaker

Right rear

speaker

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 (not supplied).

Powered subwoofer

Use front speakers 16 – 32 ohm impedance.

CAUTION:

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

English

Connecting Audio/Video Components

You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

Cassette deck or MD recorder

Cassette deck

To audio input

To audio output

Audio Components Video Components

• Turntable • DVD player*

• CD player* • TV

• Cassette deck • DBS tuner* or MD recorder* • VCR

You can connect these components using the methods described in “Analog connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page 8).

Analog connections

Audio component connections

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

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

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

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

(REC)

TAPE /MD

(PLAY)

MD recorder

To audio input

To audio output

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 12 for details.

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

• See also page 33 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system.

• See also page 34 for detailed information about the connection and the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.

Turntable

RIGHT LEFT

To audio output

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

(PLAY)

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 transfor mer. Direct connection may result in insufficient volume.

CD player

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

CD player

OUT

(REC)

To audio output

TAPE

/MD

(PLAY)

RIGHT

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)

TV SOUND

/DBS

DVD

(PLAY)

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.

IMPORTANT:

This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-video input terminals for the DVD player connection. You do not have to connect both the composite video and Svideo 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.

VCR

TV and/or DBS tuner

English

To audio output

Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack to view the playback picture from the other connected video components.

To composite video input

To S-video input

Note:

* When connecting the TV to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, DO NOT

connect the TV’s video output to the VIDEO jacks.

AUDIO

TV SOUND

DVD

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR

(PLAY)

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

Å To left/right channel audio output ı To left/right channel audio input Ç To video output Î To video input

DVD player

AUDIO

DVD player

DVD

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

VIDEO

RIGHT

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

To audio output

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

DBS tuner

DBS

To composite video output

(PLAY)

(REC)

(PLAY)

OUT

VCR 2

Note:

When connecting the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “DBS.” See page 12 for details.

TV SOUND

Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed

output if necessary)

ı To S-video output Ç To composite video output

Digital connections

English

This receiver is equipped with two digital input terminals. You can connect any component to the digital terminals using digital optical cables (not supplied).

IMPORTANT:

• When connecting the DVD player or the DBS tuner using the digital terminal, you also need to connect it to the video jack on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jack, you can view no playback picture.

• After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals, set the following correctly if necessary. – Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting

the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 13.

– Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For

details, see “Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting” on page

13.

DBS tuner

DBS

DVD player

Connecting the Power Cord

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

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is wellshielded 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.

CAUTION:

• 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

DVD

the cord.

CD player MD recorder

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the DIGITAL 1 (DVD) or DIGITAL 2 (CD) terminal, using the digital optical cable (not supplied).

DIGITAL IN

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL 1 (DVD)

DIGITAL 2 (CD)

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

Notes:

• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components. – DIGITAL 1: For DVD player – DIGITAL 2: For CD player

• When you want to operate the CD player or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, connect the target component also as described in “Analog connections” (see page 6).

• When you want to operate the DVD player using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, connect the DVD player also as described in “Analog connections” (see page 7).

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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

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

2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+).

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: (+) 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.

IMPORTANT:

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

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

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

CATV/DBS

To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner,

set it to “CA TV/DBS.”

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.

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

STANDBY

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

DVD CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS PHONO FM/AM

VCR

Selected source name appears

MUTE AUTO

LOUDNESS

SLEEPATT

EON

TA NEWS INFO

VOLUME

CH–

S E A

100 1k 10k

THEATER

D S P

3D-PHONC

LIVE CLUB ACTION DANCE CLUB HALL PAVILION

LEE

DVD Select the DVD player. CD * Select the CD player. TAPE/MD * Select the cassette deck (or the MD recorder). TV/DBS • Select TV sounds when the remote control mode

selector is set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

• Select the DBS tuner when the remote control mode selector is set to “CATV/DBS.”

PHONO * Select the turntable. FM/AM * Select an FM or AM broadcast.

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

VCR Select the video component connected to the VCR

jacks.

From the remote control:

To turn on the power, press AUDIO POWER ON. 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 STANDBY. The STANDBY lamp lights up.

Selecting the Source to Play

On the front panel:

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

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

CD O PHONO O TAPE (or MD) O FM O AM O DVD O TV SOUND (or DBS) O VCR O (back to the beginning)

The selected source lamp also lights up.

STANDBY ON

SOURCE SELECTOR

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

Notes:

• When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks), and a DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source name shown on the display. For details, see page 12.

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

TAPE/MDVCR

When playing a digital source through a digital

–

MASTER VOLUME

SPEAKERS

VOLUME

terminal

• The DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps on the front panel indicate what type of the digital signal comes into the receiver.

DOLBY DIGITAL:

DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINEAR

PCM

Lights up when Dolby Digital signals (see page 21) come in.

LINEAR PCM:

Lights up when Linear PCM signals come in.

• The signal indicators also light up on the display to indicate the incoming channel signals. (Only the indicators for the incoming signals light up.)

L: Left front channel R: Right front channel C: Center channel

LS: Left rear channel RS: Right rear channel

LFE

S: Rear channel (monaural) LFE: Subwoofer channel

Selecting different sources for picture and sound

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

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 level also changes slowly.

From the remote control:

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

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any 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 “90” (maximum).

Selecting the Front Speakers

On the front panel:

SOUND SELECT

1. Press SOUND SELECT (INPUT ATT.) briefly while viewing the

INPUT ATT.

picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.

SOURCE SELECTOR

2. T urn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the sound (except the TV sound), while the indication of the above step is still on the display.

From the remote control:

Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/MD, PHONO, FM/AM), 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.

• When you select “TV SOUND” as the source, this function does not

work.

On the front panel ONLY:

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can select which to use.

Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to select the speaker to use.

• Each time you press the button, the lamp on the respective button turns on and off. When the lamp on either button lights up, the respective speakers are activated.

Note:

If you use any of the DSP modes other than the 3D-PHONIC modes with both front speakers activated, the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are deactivated.

Listening only with headphones

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

SOUND

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

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

2. Press SPEAKERS 1 and/or 2 so that no lamps on the buttons are turned on.

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.

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.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control ONLY:

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

MUTING

“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 on the front panel or pressing

VOLUME +/– on the remote control also restores the sound.

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)

Human ears are not sensitive to bass at low volume. To compensate for this, the loudness function automatically boosts the bass level as you lower the volume.

On the front panel ONLY:

Press LOUDNESS (SOURCE NAME) briefly to select the loudness function.

• Each time you press the button, the loudness

function turns on (“LOUDNESS ON”) and off (“LOUDNESS OFF”). – Select “LOUDNESS ON” to activate the loudness function.

The LOUDNESS indicator lights up on the display.

– Select “LOUDNESS OFF” to cancel it.

The indicator goes off.

Note:

The loudness function affects the front speaker sounds only.

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME

On the front panel ONLY:

Press and hold INPUT ATT. (SOUND SELECT) so that the ATT indicator lights up on the display.

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

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

Notes:

• This function is available only for the sources connected using the

analog terminals.

• This function takes effect when the DSP mode is in use.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected “YES” for the “SUBWOOFER” (see page 12). Once it has been adjusted, the receiver memorizes the adjustment.

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:

1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until “SUBWFR LEVEL” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the

subwoofer output level (–10 dB to +10 dB).

From the remote control:

1. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2. Press SUBWOOFER –/+ to adjust

the subwoofer output level (–10 dB to +10 dB).

Basic Settings

SETTING

MULTI JOG

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

IMPORTANT:

When using the remote control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position: To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR” (except when selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

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.

To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV SOUND,” repeat the same procedure above — in step 1, select “MD” or “DBS” then press and hold SOURCE NAME (LOUDNESS).

Note:

Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected components. However, there may be some inconvenience. – “TAPE” or “TV SOUND” will appear on the display when you select

the MD recorder or DBS tuner.

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

and the DBS tuner.

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

33) to operate the MD recorder.

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 BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until “L/R

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

BALANCE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the

MULTI JOG

balance.

• Turning it clockwise decreases the left channel output.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the right channel output.

Changing the Source Name

When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks or the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel, change the source name shown on the display when you select the MD recorder or DBS tuner as the source.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. When changing the source name

SOURCE SELECTOR

from “TAPE” to “MD”:

• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR

until “TAPE” appears.

When changing the source name from “TV SOUND” to “DBS”:

• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “TV

SOUND” appears.

Setting the Subwoofer Information

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:

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until

“SUBWOOFER” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to register

whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.

• As you turn it, the subwoofer setting alternates between “YES” or “NO.”

YES: Select this when a subwoofer is used. NO: Select this when no subwoofer is used.

Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting

When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what components are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2).

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.

2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME (LOUDNESS) until “ASSGN. MD” or “ASSGN. DBS” appears on the display.

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME

On the front panel ONLY:

MULTI JOG

SETTING

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “DIGITAL IN” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

DIGITAL 2 terminal setting

DIGITAL 1 terminal setting

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate digital terminal setting.

• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

SETTING

VOLUME

MULTI JOG

2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to

ANALOG/DIGITAL

change the input mode.

• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between the digital input and analog input.

Notes:

* Before pressing TV/DBS, make sure that the remote control mode

selector on the remote control is set to “CATV/DBS.”

• Once you have set the digital input for these components, it is always used every time you select these components as the source.

IMPORTANT:

The sampling rate converter built in this unit corresponds only to 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz. If the signals of a different sampling frequency come into this unit, noise may occur.

1 DVD 2 CD “ 1 DVD 2 MD “ 1 DVD 2 DBS “ 1 CD 2 MD “ 1 CD 2 DBS “ 1 MD 2 DBS “ (back to the beginning)

Note:

When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals can be used as the digital input for the following components.

• DIGITAL 1: For DVD player

• DIGITAL 2: For CD player

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

When you have connected some components such as CD player, MD recorder, DVD player and the DBS tuner using digital terminals (see page 8), you need to change the input mode for these components to the digital input.

On the front panel:

1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until

SOURCE SELECTOR

the source (CD, MD, DBS, or DVD) for which you want to change the input mode from analog input to digital input appears on the display.

Showing the Text Information on the Display

When you have connected an MD recorder or CD player equipped with TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 34), you can show the text information, such as disc title or track (song) title, on the display of this receiver. To show it on the display, follow the procedure below.

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 repeatedly until

“FL DISPLAY” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select either

the source name or the text information to be shown on the display.

• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

NORMAL TEXT

2. Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL to change the input mode.

• Each time you press the button, the input

mode alternates between the digital input and analog input.

From the remote control:

1. Press the source selecting button (CD, TAPE/MD, TV/

TV/DBS PHONO FM/AM

DBS*, or DVD) for which you want to change the input mode from analog input to digital input.

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

DVD CD TAPE/MD

VCR

NORMAL: Source name appears during play. TEXT: Text information appears during play.

Notes:

• Though you have selected “TEXT,” the source name such as “CD” or “MD” appears if a playing disc has no text information.

• Though you have selected “NORMAL,” the setting is changed to “TEXT” in the following case: – If the power failure occurs. – If you unplug the AC power cord.

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes

MULTI JOG

SETTING

MULTI JOG

To obtain the best possible surround sound of the DSP modes, you have to register the information about the speakers arrangement after all connections are completed.

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.

Center Delay Time Setting

Register the delay time of the sound from the center speaker, comparing that of the sound from the front speakers. If the distance from your listening point to the center speaker is equal to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec. As the distance to the center speaker becomes shorter, increase the delay time.

• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 11 inches (30 cm) decrease (or increase) in distance.

• When shipped from the factory, delay time is set to 0 msec.

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Front, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting

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

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until

SETTING

“FRONT SPK” (Front Speaker), “CENTER SPK” (Center Speaker) or “REAR SPK” (Rear Speaker) appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the

appropriate item about the speaker selected in the above step.

• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

LARGE SMALL NONE

LARGE: Select this when the speaker size is relatively large. SMALL: Select this when the speaker size is relatively small. NONE: Select this when you have not connected a speaker.

(Not selectable for the front speakers)

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate

items for the other speakers.

Notes:

• Keep the following comment in mind as reference when adjusting.

– If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is greater

than 4 3/4 inches (12 cm ), select “LARGE,” and if it is smaller than 4 3/4 inches (12 cm ), select “SMALL.”

• If you have selected “NO” for the subwoofer setting, you can only

select “LARGE” for the front speaker setting.

• If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speaker setting, you

cannot select “LARGE” for the center and rear speaker settings.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “CENTER DELAY” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the delay time of the center speaker output.

• Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec (“C.

DELAY: 0ms”) to 5 msec (“C. DELAY: 5ms”).

• Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from 5

msec (“C. DELAY: 5ms”) to 0 msec (“C. DELAY: 0ms”).

Rear Delay Time Setting

Register the delay time of the sound from the rear speakers, comparing that of the sound from the front speakers. If the distance from your listening point to the rear speakers is equal to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec. As the distance to the rear speakers becomes shorter, increase the delay time.

• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 11

inches (30 cm) decrease (or increase) in distance.

• Rear delay time for Dolby Digital is to be set to 5 msec.

• When shipped from the factory, delay time is set to 5 msec.

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “REAR DELAY” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the delay time of the rear speaker output.

• Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec (“R.

DELAY: 0ms”) to 15 msec (“R. DELAY: 15ms”).

• Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from 15

msec (“R. DELAY: 15ms”) to 0 msec (“R. DELAY: 0ms”).

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