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.
LVT0175-001A
[J]
Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution –– POWER switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
The power can be remote controlled.
Caution –– SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch!
Match the position of SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch on the
back panel to the impedance of the speaker connected, to protect
from overheating.
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-888VBK
Stand height 15 cm or more
Floor
G-1
Parts Identification ...................................... 2
Using the DSP Modes ................................ 20
Getting Started ........................................... 3
Before Installation ...................................................................... 3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 3
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas....................................... 3
Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 4
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.
Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
132456789pq
STANDBYDIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT
POWER
PHONES
COMPULINK
Remote
1
2
3
4
5
6
DVD DVD MUILTI CDTAPE/MD
TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM
VCR 1 VCR 2
SURROUND CNTR TONE
ON/OFF
SURROUND
MODE
DISC
EFFECTREAR-R
SOUND
SEA MODE
RETURN
MENU
7
EXIT
8
9
CHANNELVOLUMETV VOL
TV/VIDEO
/REW
DOWNUP
REC
RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL
RX-888V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
DOLBY/DTS
LINEAR
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DTS
SPEAKERS
12
STANDBYON
TV/CATV/DBS
VCR 1
POWER POWER
ANALOG/DIGITAL
SLEEP
CNTR
123
MENUMENU
TESTREAR-L
456
ENTERENTER
/P
89
7
SUBWOOFER
0
FM MODE/MUTING
SET
+10
100+
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS
TEXT
DISPLAY
10
SURROUND ON/OFF
PCM
DSP MODE
BALANCE/SURROUND
p
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
TAPE
FF/
PLAY
TUNING
STOPPAUSE
MUTING
o
VCR 1
CONTROL
ADJUST
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
SEA MODE
SEA ADJUSTSETTING
FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET
TUNER/SEA MEMORY
SOUND SELECT
LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION
SOURCE NAME
INPUT ATT
FM MODE
MULTI JOG
Front Panel
1 POWER button and STANDBY lamp (9)
2 Remote sensor (8)
3 DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps (10)
DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, LINEAR PCM
4 DOLBY/DTS SURROUND ON/OFF button
and lamp (27)
5 SEA MODE button (19)
6 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13)
7 FM/AM TUNING button (17) *
8 FM MODE button (18)
9 Display (9)
p Source lamps (9)
q MASTER VOLUME control (10)
w PHONES jack (11)
e SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons and lamps (10)
r DSP MODE button (23)
t BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST button
(11, 12, 23) *
y SEA ADJUST button (19) *
u SETTING button (13 – 15) *
i TUNER/SEA MEMORY button (17 – 19)
o SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT button
(10, 11)
; LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME button
(11, 12)
a ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp
(16)
s TUNER PRESET button (18) *
d 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 *.
f SOURCE SELECTOR control (9)
g VIDEO input jacks (7)
8 TV VOL +/– buttons (45, 46)
9 Operating buttons for audio/video components
(44 – 47)
p AUDIO POWER buttons (9)
STANDBY, ON
q VCR 1 POWER button (45, 47)
w SLEEP button (16)
e ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13)
r • 10 keys for selecting preset channel (18)
• 10 keys for adjusting sound (23 – 26, 30)
• 10 keys for operating audio/video components
(44 – 47)
t Remote control mode selector (9, 44, 46)
y TEXT DISPLAY button (38)
u CHANNEL +/– button (45 – 47)
i VOLUME +/– button (10)
o MUTING button (11)
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, co vers, or
cabinet.
• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are
supplied with the receiver.
The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces
supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1)
• FM Antenna (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Connecting the FM and AM
Antennas
FM Antenna Connections
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
FM 75
O
C
L
IA
X
A
AM
EXT
B
A
FM Antenna
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
FM 75
COAXIAL
Outdoor FM Antenna Cable
AM
EXT
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
LOOP
ANTENNA
FM 75
O
C
L
IA
X
A
AM
EXT
4 ~ 6
8 ~ 16
+
–+–
RIGHTLEFT
1
2
1
2
SPEAKER
LOAD
SELECTOR
LOW
HIGH
FRONT SPEAKERS
AM Antenna Connections
ANTENNA
FM 75
COAXIAL
Snap the tabs on the loop into the
slots of the base to assemble the
AM loop.
Basic connecting procedure
1
2
1
R
I
G
H
T
3
4
1
R
I
G
H
T
1
R
I
G
H
T
AM
LOOP
AM
EXT
1
AM Loop Antenna
2
3
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.
Right speaker
FRONT SPEAKERS 2
Left speaker
IMPORT ANT:
To obtain the best possible output power from the receiver, and to
prevent the receiver from being overheated, the receiver has the
SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR which has to be set as follows:
• Set it to the HIGH position when the impedance of the front
speakers connected is within the range of 8 ohms to 16 ohms.
• Set it to the LOW position when the impedance of the front
speakers connected is within the range of 4 ohms to 6 ohms.
Connecting the rear and center speakers
Connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a
center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.
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.
Center speaker
Left rear
speaker
Right rear
speaker
CENTER
SPEAKER
+
–
RIGHT
REAR
SPEAKERS
LEFT
+
–
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).
SUBWOOFER
OUT
Powered subwoofer
Connecting Audio/Video Components
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.
Turntable
RIGHTLEFT
To audio output
AUDIO
PHONO
CD
OUT
(REC)
TAPE
/MD
IN
(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 transformer. Direct connection
may result in insufficient volume.
You can connect the following audio/video components to this
receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.
Audio ComponentsVideo Components
• Turntable• DVD player*
• CD player*• TV
• Cassette deck• DBS tuner*
or MD recorder*• VCRs
• Video camera
*
You can connect these components using the methods described
in “Analog connections” (to the right) or in “Digital connections”
(see page 8).
CD player
CD player
To audio output
RIGHTLEFT
AUDIO
PHONO
CD
OUT
(REC)
TAPE
/MD
IN
(PLAY)
Cassette deck or MD recorder
Cassette deck
To audio input
MD recorder
To audio input
RIGHTLEFT
To audio output
AUDIO
PHONO
CD
OUT
(REC)
TAPE
/MD
IN
(PLAY)
To audio output
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.
To view and record the playback picture from the video
component connected to the VCR 2 jacks, you must connect the
TV and the recording video component through the composite
video terminals.
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 36 for detailed information about the connection and
the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system.
• See also page 37 for detailed information about the connection and
the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.
Video component connections
Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the
audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack.
If 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.
VCR
AUDIO
A
A
S-VHS (or VHS) VCR
B
TV SOUND
(PLAY)
MONITOR
/DBS
OUT
(REC)
VCR 1
IN
OUT
(REC)
VCR 2
(PLAY)
OUT
DVD
DC
VIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEORIGHTLEFT
IN
F
E
D
B
VHS VCR
Å To left/right channel audio output
ı To left/right channel audio input
Ç To S-video output
Î To composite video output
‰ To composite video input
Ï To S-video input
E
DVD
VIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEORIGHTLEFT
AUDIO
DVD
A
B
C
Video camera
The VIDEO jacks on the front panel is convenient when connecting
and disconnecting the equipment frequently.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIOLR
To audio
output
To S-video output
To composite
video output
DVD player
• When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks:
DVD player
TV and/or DBS tuner
VIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEORIGHTLEFT
To audio
output
TV
Connect the TV to the MONITOR
OUT jack to view the playback
picture from the other connected
video components.
RIGHT
AUDIO
DVD
TV SOUND
/DBS
OUT
(REC)
VCR 1
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
VCR 2
IN
(PLAY)
MONITOR
OUT
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 these video input terminals.
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
• When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output
(5.1 CH reproduction) jacks:
DVD player
DVD
ED
DVD
TV SOUND
/DBS
OUT
(REC)
VCR 1
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)
VCR 2
IN
(PLAY)
MONITOR
OUT
C
VIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEORIGHTLEFT
F
SUB
WOOFER
A
B
AUDIO
CENTER
DVD
To audio
output
Note:
RIGHT
AUDIO
DBS tuner
DBS
To composite video output
To S-video output
VIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEORIGHTLEFT
DVD
Å To center channel audio output
ı To subwoofer audio output
TV SOUND
/DBS
Ç To S-video output
Î To front left/right channel audio output
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
OUT
(REC)VCR 2
IN
‰ To rear left/right channel audio output
Ï To composite video output
Digital connections
This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — one
digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical 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).
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 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
DVD
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.
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.
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).
DIGITAL IN
PCM / DOLBY DIGITAL
/ DTS
When the component has a digital
optical output terminal, connect it to the
DIGITAL 2 (DVD) or DIGITAL 3 (CD)
DIGITAL 1 (DBS)
terminal, using the digital optical cable
(not supplied).
DIGITAL 2 (DVD)
DIGITAL 3 (CD)
Before connecting a digital
optical cable, unplug the
protective plug.
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 pages 5
and 6).
• When you want to operate the DVD player using the AV COMPU
LINK remote control system, connect the DVD player also as
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
2
3
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.
The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.
IMPORTANT:
When using the remote control, check to see if its
remote control mode selector is set to the correct
position:
To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it
to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS
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 POWER.
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the
current source (or station frequency) appears on
POWER
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
POWER
the power off completely, unplug the AC power
cord.
From the remote control:
To turn on the power, press AUDIO
POWER ON.
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of
STANDBYON
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.
STANDBYON
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 DVD MULTI O
TV SOUND (or DBS) O VCR 1 O
VCR 2 O VIDEO O (back to the beginning)
The selected source lamp also lights up.
• The DVD lamp lights up both for “DVD” and
“DVD MULTI.”
SOURCE SELECTOR
DVD
TV SOUND/DBS PHONO
VCR 2
VIDEO
STANDBY
STANDBY
From the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
DVDDVD MUILTICDTAPE/MD
TV/DBSVIDEOPHONOFM/AM
VCR 1VCR 2
Selected source name appears
MUTE AUTO
LOUDNESS
SLEEPATT
EON
TA
NEWS
INFO
VOLUME
CH–
CNTR
S E A
FR
100 1k 10k
THEATER
D S P
3D-PHONC
LIVE CLUB ACTION
DANCE CLUB
HALL
PA VILION
L
C
R
LEE
LS
S
RS
DVDSelect the DVD player.
DVD MULTI Select the DVD player for viewing the digital video
disc using the analog discrete output mode (5.1CH
reproduction) on the DVD player.
To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback, see page 29.
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.”
VIDEOSelect video component connected to the VIDEO
jacks.
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 1Select the video component connected to the VCR 1
jacks.
VCR 2Select the video component connected to the VCR 2
jacks.
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.
CD
TAPE/MDVCR 1
FM
AM
When playing a digital source through a digital
terminal
• The DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps on the front panel
indicate what type of the digital signal comes into the receiver.
DTS:
Lights up when DTS Digital Surround
DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT
DTS
DOLBY
DIGITAL
LINEAR
PCM
signals (see page 21) come in.
DOLBY DIGITAL:
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.)
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 chang es 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).
MASTER VOLUME
–
VOLUME
+
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 (INPUT
ATT) briefly while viewing the
picture from a video component
SOUND SELECT
INPUT ATT.
such as the VCR or DVD player,
etc.
“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.
2. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to
SOURCE SELECTOR
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.
Selecting the Front Speakers
On the front panel ONLY:
When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can
select which to use.
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.
IMPORT ANT:
You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only
when the SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR on the rear panel is set to
“HIGH” and when no signals are sent to the center and rear speakers.
Otherwise, activating one pair of the speakers deactivates the other.
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.
SPEAKERS
1
2
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.
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
SOUND SELECT
SELECT) so that the ATT indicator lights up
on the display.
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.
• When selecting “DVD MULTI” as the source, this effect does not
work.
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
BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST
ADJUST repeatedly until
“SUBWFR LEVEL” appears on
the display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
MULTI JOG
2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the
subwoofer output level (–10 dB to
+10 dB).
From the remote control:
SOUND
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).
SUBWOOFER
0
FM MODE/MUTING
+10
100+
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
Recording a Source
You can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette
deck (or an MD recorder) connected to the TAPE/MD jacks and the
VCRs connected to the VCR 1 and VCR 2 jacks at the same time.
While recording, you can adjust the volume level, without affecting
the sound levels of the recording.
IMPORTANT:
• Before recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode (see page
20).
• While recording a digital source, do not change the SEA mode
(see page 19) or DSP mode (see page 20); otherwise, recording
will be interrupted.
Note:
The SEA modes and DSP modes cannot affect the recording while
recording an analog source.
Adjusting the Front Speaker Output
Balance
If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are
unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.
Before you start, remember....
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND
BALANCE/SURROUND
ADJUST
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
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.
2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME
(LOUDNESS) until “ASSGN.
MD” or “ASSGN. DBS” appears
LOUDNESS
SOURCE NAME
on the display.
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
36) to operate the MD recorder.
Setting the Subwoofer Information
Register whether or not you have connected a subwoofer.
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
SETTING
“SUBWOOFER” appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
MULTI JOG
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.”
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 1/2/3).
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.
INPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
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
SETTING
“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.
• 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 “
1 DBS 2 CD 3 MD“1 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
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.
From the remote control:
1. Press the sour ce selecting button
(CD, T APE/MD, TV/DBS*, or
DVD) f or which y ou want to
change the input mode from
DVD DVD MUILTI CDTAPE/MD
TV/DBSVIDEOPHONOFM/AM
VCR 1VCR 2
analog input to digital input.
2. Press ANALOG/DIGIT AL 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.
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 37),
you can show the text information, such as disc title or track 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
SETTING
“FL DISPLAY” appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
MULTI JOG
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:
NORMALTEXT
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
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.
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
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.
• 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:
LARGESMALLNONE
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.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
SETTING
“CENTER DELAY” appears on
the display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
MULTI JOG
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”).
Note:
Center delay time setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback
mode.
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 and DTS Digital Surround is to
be set to 5 msec.
• When shipped from the factory, delay time is set to 5 msec.
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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
SETTING
“REAR DELAY” appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
MULTI JOG
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”).
Note:
Rear delay time setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.
Crossover Frequency Setting
Small speaker cannot reproduce the bass sound very well. So, if you
have used a small speaker any for the front, center, or rear channels,
this receiver automatically reallocates the bass elements, originally
assigned to the channel for which you have connected the small
speaker, to another channel (for which you have connected the large
speaker).
To use this function properly, you need to set this crossover
frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
• This function takes effect only when playing back a source using
Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, or DTS Digital Surround.
However, if you have selected “LARGE” for all speakers (see page
14), this function will not take effect.
MULTI JOG
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
low frequency effect attenuator
level.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
0dB10dB
0dB:Normally select this.
10dB:Select this when the bass sound is distorted.
Note:
Low frequency effect attenuator setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI
playback mode.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
SETTING
“CROSSOVER FRQ” (Crossover
Frequency) appears on the display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the
MULTI JOG
crossover frequency level
according to the size of the small
speaker connected.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
80Hz100Hz120Hz
• Use the following comments as reference when adjusting.
80Hz:Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 4
100Hz:Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 3
120Hz:Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 3 3/16 inches (8 cm).
3
/4 inches (12 cm).
15
/16 inches (10 cm).
Note:
Crossover frequency setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback
mode.
Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back a source using
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, follow the procedure below.
On the front panel ONLY:
SETTING
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
“LFE ATT” (Low Frequency
Effect Attenuator) appears on the
display.
The display changes to show the current setting.
Dynamic Range Compression Setting
You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum
sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful
when enjoying surround sound at night.
• This function takes effect only when playing back a source using
Dolby Digital.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press SETTING repeatedly until
SETTING
“D. RANGE COMP.” (Dynamic
Range Compression) 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
compression level.
• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:
OFFMIDMAX
OFF:Select this when you want to enjoy surround with its
full dynamic range. (No effect applied)
MID:Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic
range a little. (Factory setting)
MAX:Select this when you want to apply the compression
effect fully. (Useful at night)
Note:
Dynamic Range Compression setting is not valid for the DTS Digital
Surround and DVD MULTI playback mode.
Storing the Basic Settings and
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Adjustments — One Touch Operation
JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store
different sound settings for each different playing source. By using
this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you
change the source. The stored settings for the newly selected source
are automatically recalled.
The following can be stored for each source:
• Volume level (see page 10)
• Loudness (see page 11)
• Input attenuator mode (see page 11)
• Subwoofer output level (see page 11)
• Balance (see page 12)
• Analog/digital input mode (see page 13)
• SEA modes (see page 19)
• DSP modes
– 3D-PHONIC mode settings (see page 23)
– DAP mode settings (see page 23)
– Surround mode settings (see page 24)
• DVD MULTI playback mode settings (see page 29)
On the front panel ONLY:
To store the sound settings
1. Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION.
The ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lights
up, then the previously memorized settings
are recalled.
ONE TOUCH OPERATION
Using the Sleep Timer
Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the
receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display,
and the shut-off time changes as follows (in
minutes):
When the shut-off time comes
The receiver turns off automatically.
To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time
Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes.
• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 00min.” appears on the
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)
• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.
SLEEP
2. Adjust the sound using the functions listed above.
The newly adjusted settings are memorized.
To recall the sound settings
With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lit, the settings for the
currently selected source are recalled when the source is selected.
To cancel the One Touch Operation function
Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION so that the lamp goes off.
(Even though the One Touch Operation function is canceled, the
recalled sound effects remain active.)
Notes:
• If the source is FM or AM, you can assign a different setting for
each band.
• The DSP modes and DVD MULTI playback mode cannot be used
at the same time.
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