JVC RX-884RBK User Manual 2

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO-RECEIVER MIT STEUEREINHEIT
AMPLI/TUNER DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO
GEINTEGREERDE AUDIO/VIDEO-VERSTERKER
RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO
RICEVITORE DI CONTROLLO AUDIO/VIDEO

RX-884RBK

RM-SR884RU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR1

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CD

CNTR TONE

TV/DBS

SURROUND

TEST

MODE

SOUND

EFFECT

CONTROL

CD

SEA MODE

DISC

10

RETURN

AUDIO/TV
/VCR

VOLUME

CATV
/DBS

MUTE

PTY SEARCH

PTY –

/ REW

4

REC

DISPLAY MODE

TV/VIDEO

CONTROL

VCR1 TAPE

SET

O

N

S

C

R

E

ANALOG
/DIGITAL

CNTR

213

REAR L

ENTER

546

REAR R

87/P9

SUBWOOFER

0

FM MODE/MUTE

CHANNEL

PTY +

FF /

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

TV VOLUME

R

T

N

O

E

N

C

AUDIO

MENU

+10

100+

¢

EXIT

L

O

RX-884R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

SPEAKERS

12

DOLBY SURROUND

EON

PTY SEARCH

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

TA/NEWS/INFO

DISPLAY MODE

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

DIGITAL INPUT

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ONE TO UCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT.

MULTI JOG

DIGITAL

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR 2

VIDEO

SOURCE SELECTOR

CD

TAPE/MDVCR 1

FM

AM

MASTER VOLUME

–

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

+

VIDEO

DIGITAL

INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

ISTRUZIONI

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.

LVT0016-001A

[E]

Warnings, Cautions and Others/Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses/Waarschuwingen,
voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/
Avvertenze e precauzioni da osservare

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.

Per I’ltalia:

“Si dichiara che il questo prodotto di marca JVC è conforme
alle prescrizioni del Decreto Ministeriale n.548 del 28/08/95
pubblicato sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana
n.301 del 28/12/95.”

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English

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.

ACHTUNG

Zur Verhinderung von elektrischen Schlägen, Brandgefahr, usw:

1. Keine Schrauben lösen oder Abdeckungen enternen und nicht
das Gehäuse öffnen.

2. Dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le coffret
de l’appareil.

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

VOORZICHTIG

Ter vermindering van gevaar voor brand, elektrische schokken, enz.:

1. Verwijder geen schroeven, panelen of de behuizing.

2. Stel dit toestel niet bloot aan regen of vocht.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.:

1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.

2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad.

ATTENZIONE

Per ridurre il rischio di scosse elettriche, incendi, ecc...

1. Non togliere viti, coperchi o la scatola.

2. Non esporre l’apparecchio alla piogggia e all’umidità.

DeutschFrançais

NederlandsItaliano

Español

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Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button!

This apparatus is provided with a POWER switch to be able to
minimize power consumption for safe use. Therefore,

1. When doing initial setting, complete all the connections required,
connect the mains plug into the wall outlet, and set the POWER
switch to ON. After these, it will be available to operate STANDBY/
ON button and so on.

2. When not in use, set the POWER switch to OFF.

3. Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button in any position

do not disconnect the mains line.

4. The power can be remote controlled.

Achtung –– POWER-Schalter und STANDBY/ON -Taste!

Dieses Gerät hat einen Netzschalter ( POWER), um den
Stromverbrauch für sichere Verwendung auf ein Minimum bringen zu
können. Verfahren Sie deshalb wie folgt:

1. Beim ursprünglichen Aufbau alle erforderlichen Anschlüsse
herstellen, den Netzstecker in eine Wandsteckdose stecken, und
den POWER-Schalter einschalten. Anschließend ist Betrieb
der STANDBY/ON -Taste usw. möglich.

2. Wenn das Gerät nicht verwendet wird, den POWER-Schalter
ausschalten.

3. Den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose ziehen, um die
Stromversorgung vollkommen zu unterbrechen. Der POWER­Schalter und die STANDBY/ON -Taste unterbrechen in keiner
Stellung die Stromversorgung vollkommen.

4. Die Stromversorgung kann mit der Fernbedienung ein- und
ausgeschaltet werden.

Attention — Commutateur POWER et d’une touche STANDBY/

ON !

Cet appareil est équipé d’un commutateur POWER qui lui permet de
réduire sa consommation d’électricité pour une utilisation plus sûre.
Par conséquent,

1. En procédant au réglage initial, compléter toutes les connexions
nécessaires, connecter la fiche secteur dans la prise murale et
mettre le commutateur POWER sur la position ON. Ensuite, il
sera possible de contrôler la touche STANDBY/ON , etc.

2. Mettre le commutateur POWER sur la position OFF lorsque
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé.

3. Déconnecter la fiche secteur pour couper complètement le courant.
Le commutateur POWER et la touche STANDBY/ON ne
coupent jamais complètement l’alimentation, quelle que soit leurs
positions.

4. L’alimentation peut être télécommandée.

Voorzichtig –– POWER en STANDBY/ON schakelaars!

Dit apparaat is voorzien van een POWER hoofdschakelaar om het
apparaat gebruiksklaar te zetten, maar te zorgen dat het stroomverbruik
minimaal blijft. Neem in verband hiermee het volgende in acht:

1. Bij de eerste ingebruikneming zorgt u eerst dat alle aansluitingen
in orde zijn, dan steekt u de stekker in het stopkontakt en dan zet
u de POWER schakelaar in de “ON” stand. Daarna kunt u het
apparaat aan- en uitschakelen met de STANDBY/ON
schakelaar.

2. Wanneer u het apparaat geruime tijd niet gebruikt, kunt u beter de

POWER schakelaar in de “OFF” stand zetten.

3. Om de stroomtoevoer geheel uit te schakelen, trekt u de stekker
uit het stopkontakt. Anders zal er altijd een geringe hoeveelheid
stroom naar het apparaat lopen, ongeacht de stand van de
STANDBY/ON en de POWER.

4. U kunt het apparaat ook met de afstandsbediening aan- en
uitschakelen.

Precaución –– Interruptor POWER y botón STANDBY/ON !

Esta unidad dispone de un interruptor POWER que sirve para
reducir al mínimo el consumo de alimentación para proporcionar
mayor seguridad operacional. Por lo tanto,

1. Al ejecutar el ajuste inicial, después de completar todas las
conexiones requeridas, conectar el cable de alimentación a una
toma de pared, y activar el interruptor POWER. Entonces, será
posible ejecutar operaciones tales como la conmutación del
estado de alimentación.

2. Desactivar el interruptor POWER al dejar la unidad fuera de
uso.

3. Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la
alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de ajustes
del interruptor POWER y el botón STANDBY/ON , la
alimentación no es cortada completamente.

4. La alimentación puede ser controlada remotamente.

Attenzione –– Interruttore POWER e tasto STANDBY/ON !

Per ridurre al minimo l’assorbimento di corrente ai fini della sicurezza,
questo apparecchio è stato dodato di un interruttore POWER. Di
conseguenza,

1. Al momento dell’impostazione iniziale, completare tutti i
collegamenti richiesti, inserire la spina del cavo di alimentazione
nella presa a muro della rete elettrica e impostare l’interruttore

POWER in posizione ON. Fatto ciò, sarà pronto all’uso

STANDBY/ON .

2. Quando non in uso, impostare l’interruttore POWER in posizione
OFF.

3. Disinserire la spina del cavo di alimentazione dalla presa della rete
elettrica per staccare completamente l’alimentazione. L’ interruttore

POWER e il tasto STANDBY/ON in nessuna posizione

staccano la linea di alimentazione elettrica principale.

4. È possibile il controllo remoto dell’alimentazione.

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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.

Achtung: Angemessene Ventilation

Stellen Sie das Gerät zur Verhütung von elektrischem Schlag und
Feuer und zum Schutz gegen Beschädigung wie folgt auf:
Vorderseite: Offener Platz ohne Hindernisse.
Seiten: Keine Hindernisse innerhalb 10 cm von den Seiten.
Oberseite: Keine Hindernisse innerhalb 10 cm von der Oberseite.
Rückseite: Keine Hindernisse innerhalb 15 cm von der Rückseite.
Unterseite: Keine Hindernisse. Auf eine ebene Oberfläche stellen.
Zusätzlich die bestmögliche Luftzirkulation wie gezeigt erhalten.

Attention: Ventilation Correcte

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, l’incendie et tout autre dégât.
Disposer l’appareil en tenant compte des impératifs suivants
Avant: Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement
Flancs: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement latéral
Dessus: Laisser 10 cm de dégagement supérieur
Arrière: Laisser 15 cm de dégagement arrière
Dessous: Rien ne doit obstruer par dessous; poser l’appareil sur

une surface plate.
Veiller également à ce que l’air circule le mieux possible comme
illustré.

Voorzichtig: Zorg Voor Goede Ventilatie

Om gevaar voor brand of een elektrische schok te voorkomen, dient u
bij opstelling van het apparaat op de volgende punten te letten:
Voorkant: Voldoende ruimte vrij houden.
Zijkanten: Minstens 10 cm aan weerszijden vrij houden.
Bovenkant: Niets bovenop plaatsen; 10 cm speling geven.
Achterkant: Minstens 15 cm ruimte achteraan vrij houden.
Onderkant: Opstellen op een egaal horizontaal oppervlak.
Bovendien moet er rondom voldoende luchtdoorstroming zijn, zoals in
de afbeelding aangegeven.

Precaución: Ventilación Adecuada

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger el
aparato contra daños.
Ubique el aparato de la siguiente manera:
Frente: Espacio abierto sin obstrucciones
Lados: 10 cm sin obstrucciones a los lados
Parte superior: 10 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte superior
Parte trasera: 15 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte trasera
Fondo: Sin obstrucciones, colóquelo sobre una superficie

nivelada
Además, mantenga la mejor circulación de aire posible como se
ilustra.

Attenzione: Problemi di Ventilazione

Per evitare il rischio di folgorazioni ed incendi e proteggere l’unità da
danni, installarla nel modo seguente.
Davanti: Nessun ostacolo, spazio libero
Lati: Nessun ostacolo per almeno 10 cm
Sopra: Nessun ostacolo per almeno 10 cm
Retro: Nessun ostacolo per almeno 15 cm
Fondo: Libero ed in piano
Inoltre, mantenere il più possibile la circolazione dell’aria.

Wall or obstructions
Wand oder Hindernisse
Mur, ou obstruction
Wand of meubilair
Pared u obstrucciones
Parete o ostacol

Spacing 15 cm or more
Abstand von 15 cm oder mehr
Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus
Minstens 15 cm tussenruimte
Espacio de 15 cm o más
15 cm di distanza o più

RX-884RBK

Floor
Boden
Plancher
Vloer
Piso
Pavimento

Front
Vorderseite
Avant
Voorkant
Frente
Davanti

Stand height 15 cm or more
Standhöhe 15 cm oder mehr
Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus
Standard op minstens 15 cm van de vloer
Allura del soporte 15 cm o más
Altezza del tavolino 15 cm p plù

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Table of Contents

English

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

Getting Started........................................................................................... 4

Before Installation................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas ................................................................................................................. 5

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

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

Connecting the Power Cord .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................... 13

Basic Operations ....................................................................................... 14

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) ............................................................................................................................. 14

Selecting the Source to Play .................................................................................................................................................14

Adjusting the Volume............................................................................................................................................................ 15

Selecting the Front Speakers................................................................................................................................................. 16

Muting the Sound.................................................................................................................................................................. 16

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

Attenuating the Input Signal ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level ................................................................................................................................ 17

Basic Settings........................................................................................... 18

Changing the Source Name ..................................................................................................................................................18

Selecting the Input Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance .......................................................................................................................19

Setting the Subwoofer Information....................................................................................................................................... 19

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ................................................................................................................................... 19

Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting...................................................................................................................... 20

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes .............................................................................................................................. 20

One Touch Operation .................................................................................. 23

About the One Touch Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Using the One Touch Operation............................................................................................................................................ 23

Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................................................................ 24

Tuning in Stations Manually................................................................................................................................................. 24

Using Preset Tuning.............................................................................................................................................................. 24

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 25

Assigning Names to Preset Stations ..................................................................................................................................... 26

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations ............................................................................................. 27

What Information Can RDS Signals Provide?......................................................................................................................27

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes............................................................................................................................... 28

Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily .......................................................................................... 30

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Using the SEA Modes ................................................................................ 32

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 32

Creating Your Own SEA Mode............................................................................................................................................. 33

Using the DSP Modes ................................................................................ 34

Using the 3D-PHONIC Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 35

Using the DAP Modes .......................................................................................................................................................... 38

Using the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Modes ......................................................................................................... 40

Using the Theater Surround Mode........................................................................................................................................ 43

Using the On-Screen Menus........................................................................ 47

Selecting the Source to Play ................................................................................................................................................. 47

Selecting the Different Sources for Picture and Sound ........................................................................................................ 47

Using the DSP Modes........................................................................................................................................................... 47

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance ....................................................................................................................... 48

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ................................................................................................................................... 48

Attenuating the Input Signal ................................................................................................................................................. 48

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level ................................................................................................................................ 49

Adjusting the DSP Modes..................................................................................................................................................... 49

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 50

Creating Your Own SEA Mode............................................................................................................................................. 51

Basic Settings........................................................................................................................................................................ 51

Operating the Tuner .............................................................................................................................................................. 52

Storing the Preset Stations .................................................................................................................................................... 52

Assigning Names to the Preset Stations ............................................................................................................................... 53

Checking the RDS Information ............................................................................................................................................ 54

English

COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......................................................... 55

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System................................................. 56

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen................................................................................................................. 57

Searching a Disc (Only for the CD Player) .......................................................................................................................... 58

Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User File Function) ......................................................................... 60

Entering the Disc Information .............................................................................................................................................. 61

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ................................................... 63

Operating Other Manufactures’ Components ............................................... 67

Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 74

Specifications............................................................................................ 75

2

Parts Identification

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.

English

∞

§

¶

•
ª

º

–

≠

3

@

RM-SR884RU REMOTE CONTROL

VCR1

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

CNTR TONE

TEST

EFFECT

SEA MODE

10

RETURN

PTY SEARCH

PTY –

4 / REW

REC

TV/VIDEO

VCR1 TAPE

SET

O

N

S

C

R

ANALOG
/DIGITAL

ENTER

/P

FM MODE/MUTE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

PLAY

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

CONTROL

E

E

C

N

TV/CATV

/DBS

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

CD

TV/DBS

SURROUND

MODE

SOUND

CONTROL

CD

DISC

AUDIO/TV
/VCR

CATV
/DBS

MUTE

1234568790- ~=!

RX-884R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

SPEAKERS

12

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

#$

DOLBY SURROUND

EON

TA/NEWS/INFO

PTY SEARCH

DISPLAY MODE

DSP MODE

SEA MODE

DIGITAL INPUT

BALANCE/SURROUND

SEA ADJUST SETTING

ADJUST

%^&*(

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

)_

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

FM MODE

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

DIGITAL

CD

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

FM

VCR 2

VIDEO

AM

MULTI JOG

SOURCE SELECTOR

+¡ ™ £ ¢

MASTER VOLUME

–

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

+

VIDEO

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

AUDIO

CNTR

MENU

213

REAR L

546

REAR R

87

9

SUBWOOFER

+10

0

100+

PTY +

FF / ¢

PAUSE

TV VOLUME

EXIT

L

O

R

T

N

O

Front Panel

1

Ÿ

⁄

¤

‹

›

fi
fl

‡

°

STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY
lamp (14)

2

Remote sensor (13)

3

PTY SEARCH button (28)

4

EON button (30)

5

DOLBY SURROUND b utton and lamp (42)

6

TA/NEWS/INFO button (30)

7

DISPLAY MODE button (27)

8

SEA MODE button (32) *

9

DIGITAL INPUT button (18)

0

FM/AM TUNING button (24) *

-

FM MODE button (25)

=

Display (14)

~

Source lamps (14)

!

MASTER VOLUME control (15)

@
#

PHONES jack (16)

$

SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons and lamps (16)

%

DSP MODE button (35) *

^

BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST b utton
(19, 36) *

&

SEA ADJUST button (33) *

*

SETTING button (19) *

(

TUNER/SEA MEMOR Y button (24, 26, 33)

)

SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT. button
(15, 17)

_

LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME button
(18, 19)

+

ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and
lamp (23)

¡

TUNER PRESET button (25) *

™

MULTI JOG control

POWER switch (13)

Remote Control

∞

TV/CATV/DBS and VCR1
buttons (65, 66)

§

Source selecting buttons (15)

¶

SURROUND MODE button (37)

•

SOUND CONTROL button (32, 37, 63)

ª

CD DISC button (64)

º

Remote control mode selector (AUDIO/
TV/VCR, CATV/DBS) (14, 63, 67)

To operate an audio system, TV,
and VCR, set this selector to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

To operate a CATV converter
and DBS tuner, set this selector to

“CATV/DBS.”

–

MUTE button (16)

≠

PTY buttons (+/–) (29)

Ÿ

ANALOG/DIGITAL button (18)

⁄

AUDIO button (14)

¤

10 keys for selecting preset channel (25)
10 keys for adjusting sound (32, 37)
10 keys for operating audio/video
components (63, 67)

‹

VOLUME buttons (+/–) (15)

›

CHANNEL buttons (+/–) (65, 67)

fi

PTY SEARCH button (29)

fl

Operating buttons for audio/video
components (63, 67)

‡

DISPLAY MODE button (27)

°

MENU operating buttons (SET, EXIT, %,
fi, @, #) (47)

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 (14)

¢

VIDEO input jacks (11)

Getting Started

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

Before Installation

General

• Be sure your hands are dry.

• Turn the power off to all components.

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

Locations

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

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

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

Handling the receiver

• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.

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

• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.

English

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/LW) Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

4

Getting Started

English

Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

A

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

COAXIAL

GND

AM
EXT

B

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

COAXIAL

GND

AM
EXT

FM Antenna

ANTENNA

AM

LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

GND

AM

EXT

Outside 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 (IEC or DIN45325) should be connected to the FM 75Ω
COAXIAL terminal.

Note:

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

AM (MW/LW) Antenna Connections

ANTENNA

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna

GND

AM

LOOP

AM

EXT

1

2

3

5

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 (MW/
LW) loop.

Outdoor single vinyl­covered wire

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 vinyl­covered wire to the AM EXT
terminal. (Keep the AM (MW/
LW) loop antenna connected.)

Connecting the Speakers

RIGHT

1

English

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).

CAUTION:

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

• One subwoofer to enhance the bass.

IMPORTANT:

After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speaker setting information
properly to obtain the best possible performance. For details, see pages 19 and 20.

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

134

2

1

RIGHT

1

RIGHT

1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable.

2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.

3 Insert the speaker signal cable.

4 Turn the knob clockwise.

Connecting the front speakers

Connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals.
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).

1

+

2

Right SpeakerLeft Speaker

–+–

RIGHT LEFT

FRONT SPEAKERS

1

2

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Getting Started

English

Connecting the rear and center speakers

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

CAUTION:

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

SPEAKERS

RIGHT

REAR

+

–

LEFT

Left rear speaker

Center speaker

Right rear speaker

CENTER

SPEAKER

+

–

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the
rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwoofer

7

About the speaker impedance

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

English

CAUTION:

When connecting speakers, use
speakers with the same
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
indicated by the speaker
terminals.

Front

Speaker

1

Speaker

Use front speakers with 4 — 16 ohm impedance.

CASE 2 When you connect two sets of front speakers

Front

Speaker

2

Front

Speaker

1

Front

Speaker

2

Speaker

Front

1

Front

1

Use front speakers with 8 — 16 ohm impedance.

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Getting Started

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. 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 • DVD player*

• CD player* • TV

• Cassette deck or MD recorder* • DBS tuner*

• VCRs

• Video camera

* You can connect these components using the methods described in “Analog

connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page 12).

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.

To audio output

Turntable

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

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

CD player

Cassette deck

or

MD recorder

To audio output

To audio input

To audio output

To audio output

GND

RIGHT LEFT

CAUTION:

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

Notes:

• 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.

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

To audio input

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

• See also page 55 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU
LINK-3 remote control system.

• See also page 56 for detailed information about the connection and the TEXT
COMPU LINK remote control system.

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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) 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 (or recording) quality.

IMPORTANT:

This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-video input/output
terminals for connecting video components.
You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-video terminals.
However, remember that the video signals from the composite video input

terminals are output only through the composite video output terminals,
while the ones from the S-video input terminals are output only through the
S-video output terminals.

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

English

To view and record the playback picture from the video component connected
to the VCR2 jacks, you must connect the TV and the recording video
component through the composite video terminals.

Connecting the TV and/or DBS tuner

You can connect either the TV or DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks.

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

IN

TV

To audio output

To composite video input

To S-video input

DBS tuner

DBS

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

To audio/video output

RIGHT

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

TV SOUND

/DBS

Notes:

• Use the video components of
the PAL color system.

• When connecting the TV to
the TV SOUND/DBS jacks,
DO NOT connect the TV’s
video output to these video
input terminals.

• 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 18 for details.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital with the
DBS tuner as the source,
connect the DBS tuner using
the method described in
“Digital connections” on page

12.

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Getting Started

English

Connecting DVD player

DVD player

DVD

To audio/video
output

RIGHT

AUDIO

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

Note:

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

To enjoy Dolby Digital with the
DVD player as the source,
connect the DVD player, using
the method described in “Digital
connections” on page 12.

Connecting VCRs

S-VHS (or VHS) VCR

S-VHS

VHS VCR

VHS

RX-884R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

SPEAKERS

12

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

BALANCE/SURROUND

DOLBY SURROUND

EON

TA/NEWS/INFO

PTY SEARCH

DISPLAY MODE

DSP MODE

SEA MODE

DIGITAL INPUT

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

ADJUST

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT.

To audio/video input

To audio/video output

To audio/video input

To audio/video output

MASTER VOLUME

DIGITAL

–

VIDEO

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

+

DVD

CD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

FM

VCR 2

AM

VIDEO

MULTI JOG

SOURCE SELECTOR

RIGHT

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

To audio/video output

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

Video camera

VIDEO

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Digital connections

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — one digital coaxial
terminal and two digital optical terminals.
To enjoy Dolby Digital, you have to connect the source components using the DIGITAL
IN terminals.
You can connect any component to any one of the digital terminals using the digital
coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable (not supplied).

DBS tuner

DBS

DVD player

DVD

CD player

MD recorder

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

When the component has a digital
optical output terminal, connect it
to the DIGITAL 2 (DVD) or
DIGITAL 3 (CD) terminal, using
the digital optical cable (not
supplied).

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

DIGITAL IN

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL 1 (DBS)

DIGITAL 2 (DVD)

DIGITAL 3 (CD)

English

Notes:

• When shipped from the
factory, the DIGITAL IN
terminals has been set for use
with the following
components.
– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For

DBS tuner

– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For

DVD player

– DIGITAL 3 (optical): 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 9).

IMPORTANT:

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

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

Mode” on page 18.

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

see “Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting” on page 20.

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POWER

_ ON — OFF

Getting Started

English

Connecting the Power Cord

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

1. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

2. Press POWER to set it in the _ON position.

The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount of power
is always consumed.

To shut off the power completely

Press POWER to set it in the —OFF position.

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

The difference between the POWER switch and the
STANDBY/ON

• The POWER switch is the mains supply switch, allowing the receiver to
connect to the mains supply. To shut off the power completely, press the

POWER switch to set it in the —OFF position.

• The STANDBY/ON button is a functional on/off (standby) switch, and
does not disconnect the receiver from the mains supply. A small amount of
power is consumed even in standby mode for the receiver to accept signals from
the remote control.

button

Note:

The preset settings such as
preset channel and sound
adjustment may be erased in
the following cases:
– When you press

to set it in the

– 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.

POWER

—

OFF position.

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 as illustrated.

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

3. Replace the cover.

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.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to
avoid leaking or cracking cells:

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

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

• Always replace both batteries
at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to
heat or flame.

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Basic Operations

SOURCE SELECTOR

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

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

AUDIO/TV

mode selector is set to the correct position:

/VCR

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

CATV
/DBS

VCR.”
To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner, set it to “CATV/
DBS.”

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

On the front panel:

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

Current source name appears

Note:

Pressing the STANDBY/ON
button again turns off the power
(into standby mode) and lights
the STANDBY lamp. A small
amount of power is consumed
in standby mode. To turn the
power off completely, press the

POWER switch to set it in the

—

OFF position on the front

panel.

English

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

Current volume level
is shown here

To turn off the power (into standby mode),

press STANDBY/ON again.
The STANDBY lamp lights up.

From the remote control:

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

PHONOCD TAPE/MD AM DVD

VIDEO

The selected source lamp also lights up.

Selected source name appears

CH–

CNTR

S E A

FR

100 1k 10k

DIGITAL

L

LS

PRO LOGIC

C

R

D S P

LFE

3D-PHONC

S

RS

OVER LEVEL

VCR1VCR2

THEATER DRAMA
LIVE CLUB ACTION
DANCE CLUB
HALL HEADPHONE
PA VILION

FM

TV SOUND/DBS

TUNED

STEREO

VOLUME

ATT

MUTE AUTO

LOUDNESS

EON

TA
NEWS
INFO

AUDIO

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR 2

VIDEO

CD

TAPE/MDVCR 1

FM

AM

Source lamps on the
front panel

What are the following
indicators?

When you select the source
encoded with Dolby Digital and
start playback, the following
indicators light up on the display
to show the signal being input to
this receiver. (Only the indicators
for the received signals light up.)

DIGITAL

C

L

LS

LFE

S

R

RS

L: Left front channel
R: Right front channel
C: Center channel
LS: Left rear channel
RS: Right rear channel
S: Rear channel (monaural)
LFE: Subwoofer channel

Note:

When connecting an MD
recorder (to the TAPE/MD
jacks), and a DBS tuner (to the
TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change
the source name appears on
the display. For details, see
page 18.

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Basic Operations

SOURCE SELECTOR

English

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons directly.

DVD Selects the DVD player.
VCR1 Selects the video component connected to the VCR1

jacks.

VCR2 Selects the video component connected to the VCR2

jacks.

VIDEO Selects the video component connected to the

VIDEO jacks.
CD* Selects the CD player.
TAPE/MD* Selects the cassette deck or the MD recorder.
PHONO* Selects the turntable.
FM/AM* Selects an FM and AM (MW/LW) broadcast.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates

between FM and AM (MW/LW).
TV/DBS • Selects TV sounds when the remote control selector is set to “AUDIO/

TV/VCR.”

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

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

CD

TV/DBS

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

Note:

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

Selecting different sources for picture and sound

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

On the front panel:

1. Press SOUND SELECT briefly while viewing the picture
from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player,
etc.

“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.

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

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

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.

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.

–

MASTER VOLUME

+

Notes:

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

• When you select TV sound as
the source, this function does
not work.

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.

From the remote control:

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

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–

VOLUME

+

Note:

The volume level can be
adjusted within the range of “0”
(minimum) to “90” (maximum).

Selecting the Front Speakers

MUTE

English

On the front panel

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can

only

:

SPEAKERS

12

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.

IMPORTANT:

You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only when no
signals are sent to the center and rear speakers. Otherwise, activating one pair of
the speakers deactivates the other.

Listening only with headphones

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.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control

only

:

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

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

Note:

If you use any of the DSP
modes other than the 3D­PHONIC modes and
“HEADPHONE” with both front
speakers activated, the
speakers connected to the
FRONT SPEAKERS
terminals are deactivated.

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.

2

Note:

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

To restore the sound, press MUTE again so that “OFF” appears on the display.
Turning MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound at the
previous volume level.

Recording a Source

You can record any source playing through the receiver to the cassette deck or the MD
recorder connected to the TAPE/MD jacks and the VCRs connected to the VCR1 and
VCR2 jacks at the same time.
While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level
you like, without affecting the sound levels of the recording.

Note:

The output volume level and
SEA modes cannot affect the
recording.

IMPORTANT:

When recording the digital
source, turn off the DSP mode.

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Basic Operations

SOUND

CONTROL

English

Attenuating the Input Signal

When the input level of the playing source through the analog terminals is too high, the
sounds will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal level to
prevent the sound distortion.

On the front panel

Press and hold SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT. until “INPUT

only

:

SOUND SELECT

ATT ON” appears on the display.

The ATT indicator also lights up on the display.

INPUT ATT.

Each time you press and hold the button, the input attenuator mode
turns on (“INPUT ATT ON”) and off (“INPUT NORMAL”).
You can set input attenuator mode separately for each source.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected “YES” for the
“SUBWOOFER” (see page 19).
Once it has been adjusted, the receiver memorizes the adjustment.

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.

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

Notes:

• This function is available only
for the sources connected
using the analog terminals.

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

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the subwoofer output level (–
10 dB to +10 dB), while the indication of the previous step is
still on the display.

From the remote control:

1. Press SOUND CONTROL.

10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2. Press SUBWOOFER +/– to adjust the subwoofer output
level (–10 dB to +10 dB).

MULTI JOG

SUBWOOFER

0

FM MODE/MUTE

+10

100+

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Basic Settings

SOURCE SELECTOR

DIGITAL INPUT

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

AUDIO/TV
/VCR

mode selector is set to the correct position:

CATV

To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when

/DBS

selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

Changing the Source Name

English

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 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.

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

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME

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

Selecting the 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 12), you need to change the
input mode for these components to the digital input.

On the front panel:

SOURCE SELECTOR

1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source (CD, MD,
DBS, or DVD) for which you want to change the input
mode from analog input to digital input.

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 below) for the MD
recorder and the DBS tuner.

– You cannot use the COMPU

LINK remote control system
(see page 55) to operate the
MD recorder.

Note:

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

2. Press DIGITAL INPUT to change the input mode.

From the remote control:

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

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

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

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

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

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

CD

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

TV/DBS

ANALOG
/DIGITAL

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Basic Settings

SETTING

English

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.

On the front panel

only

:

1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until

“L/R BALANCE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the balance, while the

indication of the previous step is still on the display.

• Turning it clockwise decreases the left channel output.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the right channel
output.

Setting the Subwoofer Information

Register whether or not you have connected a subwoofer.

On the front panel

only

:

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, while the indication of the previous
step is still on the display.

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

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

MULTI JOG

YES Select this when you use a subwoofer.
NO Select this when you do not use a subwoofer.

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

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Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting

SETTING

SETTING

English

When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what components are
connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2/3).

On the front panel

only

:

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

DIGITAL 3 terminal setting

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate digital terminal
setting, while the indication of the previous step is still on
the display.

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

“ 1 DBS 2 DVD 3 CD “ 1 MD 2 DVD 3 CD “ 1 MD 2 DBS 3 CD
“ 1 MD 2 DBS 3 DVD “ 1 CD 2 DVD 3 MD “ 1 CD 2 DBS 3 MD
“ 1 CD 2 DBS 3 DVD “ 1 DVD 2 CD 3 MD “ 1 DVD 2 DBS 3 MD
“ 1 DVD 2 DBS 3 CD “ 1DBS 2 CD 3 MD “ DBS 2 DVD 3 MD
“ (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 (coaxial): For DBS
tuner

• DIGITAL 2 (optical): For DVD
player

• DIGITAL 3 (optical): For CD
player

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes

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.

Front, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting

Register the sizes of the other speakers.

On the front panel

only

:

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “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.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate item about
your front, center and rear speakers, while the indication of

MULTI JOG

the previous step is still on the display.

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 connect a speaker. (Not selectable

for the front speakers)

Note:

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

Notes:

• If the size of the cone speaker
unit built in your speaker is
greater than 12 cm (4 3/
inches), select “LARGE,” and
if it is smaller than 12 cm (4 3/
inches), select “SMALL.”

• If you have selected “NO” for
the subwoofer setting above,
you can only select “LARGE”
for the front speaker setting.

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