JVC RX-888VBK Instruction Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RX-888VBK

STANDBY

TV/CATV/DBS

VCR 1

POWER POWER

DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

VCR 1 VCR 2

ANALOG/DIGITAL

123

TEST REAR-L

456

EFFECT REAR-R

SEA MODE

RETURN

FM MODE/MUTING

SET

CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL

VCR 1

CONTROL

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

REC

STOP PAUSE

RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEP

CNTR

MENUMENU

ENTERENTER

SUBWOOFER

+10

100+

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

TEXT DISPLAY

TAPE

MUTING

FF/

RX-888V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY

POWER

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT

LINEAR

DOLBY

DTS

PCM

DIGITAL

SPEAKERS

DOLBY/DTS

SURROUND ON/OFF

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

SEA MODE

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SEA ADJUST SETTING

INPUT

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ON E T OU CH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT.

MULTI JOG

DIGITAL

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR 2

VIDEO

SOURCE SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

TAPE/MDVCR 1

–

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

1 BIT P-E-M D-D-COMVERTER

VIDEO

SURROUND CNTR TONE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

EXIT

TV/VIDEO

DOWN UP

DIGITAL

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

LVT0175-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Caution –– POWER switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

Caution –– SPEAKER LOAD SELECTOR switch!

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

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

Connecting Audio/Video Components....................................... 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recording a Source .................................................................. 12

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

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

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

Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting ......................... 13

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

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

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

Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments — One Touch

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

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

Available DSP Modes According to the Speak er Arrangement.. 22

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

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

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

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

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 29

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 29

Using the On-Screen Menus ........................ 31

Selecting the Source to Play..................................................... 31

Selecting Different Sources for Picture and Sound.................. 31

Activating the DSP Modes....................................................... 31

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance........................... 31

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ...................................... 32

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 32

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level.................................... 32

Adjusting the DSP Modes ........................................................ 32

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 33

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ......................................... 33

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

Setting the Basic Setting Items ................................................ 34

Operating the Tuner.................................................................. 34

Storing the Preset Stations ....................................................... 35

Assigning Names to Preset Stations......................................... 35

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

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System .. 37

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen .................... 38

Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) ........................ 39

Entering the Disc Information.................................................. 40

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

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

Using Preset T uning ................................................................. 17

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

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

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

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

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

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 42

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 44

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video

Equipment ............................................ 46

Troubleshooting ......................................... 52

Specifications ............................................ 53

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

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STANDBY DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT

POWER

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

3 4

5 6

DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

VCR 1 VCR 2

SURROUND CNTR TONE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

EFFECT REAR-R

SOUND

SEA MODE

RETURN

EXIT

CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL

TV/VIDEO

/REW

DOWN UP

REC

RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL

RX-888V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

DOLBY/DTS

LINEAR

DOLBY

DIGITAL

DTS

SPEAKERS

STANDBY ON

TV/CATV/DBS

VCR 1

POWER POWER

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SLEEP

CNTR

123

MENUMENU

TEST REAR-L

456

ENTERENTER

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

SET

+10

100+

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

TEXT

DISPLAY

SURROUND ON/OFF

PCM

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

p q

TAPE

FF/

PLAY

TUNING

STOP PAUSE

MUTING

VCR 1

CONTROL

ADJUST

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

SOUND SELECT

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

INPUT ATT

FM MODE

MULTI JOG

Front Panel

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)

DIGITAL

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

VCR 2

VIDEO

SOURCE SELECTOR

1 BIT P-E-M D-D-COMVERTER

MASTER VOLUME

–

VIDEO

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

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Remote Control

1 TV/CATV/DBS POWER button (45 – 47) 2 Source selecting buttons (9)

DVD, D VD MULTI, CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS , VIDEO, PHONO, FM/AM, VCR 1, VCR 2

3 SURROUND ON/OFF button (27) 4 SURROUND MODE button (23) 5 DISC button (44) 6 SOUND button (19, 23) 7 On-screen operation buttons (31, 38)

MENU, SET, EXIT, %, ﬁ, @, #

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

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM EXT

FM Antenna

ANTENNA

LOOP

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

FM 75 COAXIAL

Outdoor FM Antenna Cable

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

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM EXT

4 ~ 6 8 ~ 16

–+–

RIGHT LEFT

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

LOOP

EXT

AM Loop Antenna

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Notes:

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other

terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause poor reception.

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to

the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

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

each speaker signal cable (not supplied).

2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.

3 Insert the speaker signal cable.

4 Turn the knob clockwise.

Connecting the front speakers

You can connect two pairs of front speakers (one pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, and another pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals).

Right speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS 1

Left speaker

Connecting the Speakers

You can connect the following speakers:

• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.

• One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.

• One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to emphasize human voices).

• One subwoofer to enhance the bass.

IMPORTANT:

After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible DSP effect. For details, see page 14.

For each speaker (except for a subwoofer), connect the (–) and (+) terminals on the rear panel to the (–) and (+) terminals marked on the speakers. For connecting a subwoofer, see page 5.

CAUTION:

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

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

RIGHT LEFT

To audio output

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

(PLAY)

Note:

Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC (moving-coil type) must be connected to this receiver through a commercial head amplifier or step-up 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 Components Video 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

To audio output

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

(REC) TAPE

/MD

(PLAY)

Cassette deck or MD recorder

Cassette deck

To audio input

MD recorder

To audio input

RIGHT LEFT

To audio output

AUDIO

PHONO

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

(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

S-VHS (or VHS) VCR

TV SOUND

(PLAY)

MONITOR

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

(PLAY)

OUT

DVD

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

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

DVD

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

DVD

Video camera

The VIDEO jacks on the front panel is convenient when connecting and disconnecting the equipment frequently.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

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

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

To audio output

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

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

(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

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC) VCR 2

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

CENTER

DVD

To audio output

Note:

RIGHT

AUDIO

DBS tuner

DBS

To composite video output

To S-video output

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

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)

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC) VCR 2

‰ 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. 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

STANDBY ON

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.

STANDBY ON

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

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

VCR 1 VCR 2

Selected source name appears

MUTE AUTO

LOUDNESS

SLEEPATT

EON

TA NEWS INFO

VOLUME

CH–

CNTR

S E A

100 1k 10k

THEATER

D S P

3D-PHONC

LIVE CLUB ACTION DANCE CLUB HALL PA VILION

LEE

DVD Select 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.”

VIDEO Select 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 1 Select the video component connected to the VCR 1

jacks.

VCR 2 Select 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.

TAPE/MDVCR 1

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.)

L: Left front channel R: Right front channel

LFE

C: Center channel LS: Left rear channel

RS: Right rear channel S: Rear channel (monaural) LFE: Subwoofer channel

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 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

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

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

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 CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

VCR 1 VCR 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:

NORMAL TEXT

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

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

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until

SETTING

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

The display changes to show the current setting.

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the

appropriate item about the speaker selected in the above step.

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

LARGE SMALL NONE

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

(Not selectable for the front speakers)

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate

items for the other speakers.

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:

0dB 10dB

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:

80Hz 100Hz 120Hz

• 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).

/4 inches (12 cm).

/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:

OFF MID MAX

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

2010 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

(Canceled)

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.

You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.

IMPORT ANT:

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

the source).

Tuning in Stations Manually

On the front panel:

1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to

SOURCE SELECTOR

select the band (FM or AM).

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

EON

TA NEWS INFO

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

FM/AM TUNING

2. Press FM/AM TUNING.

3. Turn MULTI JOG until you find

MULTI JOG

the frequency you want.

• Turning it clockwise increases the frequency.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the frequency.

• When you turn MULTI JOG quickly, the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

From the remote control:

TUNING

/REW

DOWN

FM/AM

FF/

TUNING

1. Press FM/AM to select the band.

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

2. Press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN repeatedly until you find the frequency you want.

• When you hold the button, the frequency

keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

Note:

When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights up on the display. When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up.

Using Preset Tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

To store the preset stations

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. Tune in the station you want to preset (see

“Tuning in Stations Manually”).

• If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station, select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM Reception Mode” on page 18.

EON

TA NEWS INFO

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

EON

TA NEWS INFO

VOLUME

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY .

CH–

100 1k 10k

“CH-” appears and the channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 10 seconds.

3. Turn MULTI JOG to select a

MULTI JOG

channel number while the channel number position is flashing.

Note:

You can use the 10 keys on the remote control to select the preset number. When using the 10 keys, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 44.)

4. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display.

The selected channel number stops flashing. The station is assigned to the selected channel number.

CH–

100 1k 10k

EON

TA NEWS INFO

VOLUME

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want.

To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.

To tune in a preset station

On the front panel:

1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the band (FM or AM).

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

2. Press TUNER PRESET.

3. Turn MULTI JOG until you find the channel you want.

• Turning it clockwise increases the channel

numbers.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the

channel numbers.

SOURCE SELECTOR

TUNER PRESET

MULTI JOG

Note:

When using the FM MODE/MUTING button on the remote control, be sure that the 10 keys are activated for tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 44.)

Assigning Names to Preset Stations

You can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station. When a preset station is tuned in, its assigned name will appear on the display.

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.

• You can use the following characters: Space, A – Z, and 0 – 9.

From the remote control:

1. Press FM/AM.

FM/AM

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

2. Press the 10 keys to select a preset channel number.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

• For channel number 15, press +10 then 5.

• For channel number 20, press +10 then 10.

• For channel number 30, press +10, +10,

then 10.

CNTR TONE

123

TEST REAR-L

456

EFFECT REAR-R

/P 89

SEA MODE

RETURN

CNTR

ENTER

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

Note:

When you use the 10 keys on the remote control, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 44.)

Selecting the FM Reception Mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy

You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.

• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station.

Press FM MODE on the front panel or FM MODE/MUTING on the remote control.

• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates

between “AUTO” and “MONO.”

FM MODE

On the front panel

On the remote control

AUTO: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear

stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The MUTE AUTO indicator lights up on the display.

MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the

stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into the stations. The MUTE AUTO indicator

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

On the front panel ONLY:

1. Tune in a preset station.

See the left.

2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY .

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

The preset channel number starts flashing for about 10 seconds.

CH–

• If you turn MULTI JOG while the preset channel number is flashing, you can change the preset channel number.

3. Press TUNER PRESET, while the preset channel number is flashing.

The first character position starts flashing.

CH–

4. Turn MULTI JOG to select the first character, while the first character position is flashing.

CH–

5. Press TUNER PRESET, while a character you want is flashing.

The next character position starts flashing.

CH–

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to four characters.

7. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

while the last selected character is flashing after you have assigned a name.

To erase the input characters

Insert spaces using the same procedure described above.

TUNER PRESET

MULTI JOG

TUNER PRESET

The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.

IMPORTANT:

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

On the front panel:

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until the SEA mode you want appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the SEA mode changes as follows:

SEA ROCK

SEA MUSICAL SEA MOVIE

SEA USERMODESEA OFF

SEA JAZZ

SEA ROCK: Gives a heavy sound. Both high and low

frequencies are boosted.

SEA MUSICAL: Enhances the mid-frequency range, which

the human voice is mostly made up of.

SEA MOVIE: Adds breadth to sounds so you feel like

you are in a movie theater.

SEA COUNTRY: Enhances the high-frequency range so that

instruments such the violin and banjo are emphasized.

SEA JAZZ: Gives a feeling of a live atmosphere.

Good for acoustic music.

SEA USERMODE: Your original SEA adjustment (see the

right).

SEA OFF: No SEA mode is applied (see below).

SEA MODE

SEA COUNTRY

Creating Your Own SEA Mode

You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (SEA USERMODE).

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:

If you do not want to store your adjustment, but rather want to adjust the SEA temporarily, skip step 4 below.

1. Press SEA ADJUST repeatedly

SEA ADJUST

until the frequency range (100Hz, 1kHz or 10kHz) you want appears on the display.

S E A

100 1k 10k

S E A

100 1k 10k

VOLUME

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the

SEA level of the selected frequency range.

• Turning it clockwise increases the level.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the level.

This FR means this adjustment can be

S E A

applied to the front speakers only.

Notes:

• The SEA modes cannot be used for recording.

• When the SEA mode is turned on, the SEA indicator lights up on the display.

• When the SEA mode is used with the DAP mode (see page 23), sounds may be distorted. If this happens, turn off the DAP mode or decrease the effect level of the DAP mode.

To cancel the SEA mode

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA OFF” appears. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

From the remote control:

SOUND

1. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2. Press SEA MODE repeatedly until

the SEA mode you want appears on the display.

To cancel the SEA mode

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA OFF” appears in step 2

SEA MODE

RETURN

100 1k 10k

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust other frequency ranges if necessary.

4. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY .

Your adjustment is stored into the SEA USERMODE.

To recall your own SEA adjustment

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA USERMODE” appears.

To erase a stored adjustment

Storing a new adjustment into SEA USERMODE erases the previously stored one.

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

The built-in Surround Processor provides three types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — 3D-PHONIC mode, DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode and Surround mode.

3D-PHONIC modes

The 3D-PHONIC mode gives you such a nearly surround effect as it is reproduced through the Dolby Surround decoder, which is widely used to reproduce sounds with a feeling of movement like those experienced in movie theaters. The 3D-PHONIC mode is the result of research on sound localization technology carried out at JVC for many years. This mode can be used when the front speakers are

connected to this receiver (without respect to the rear/center speaker connection).

• You can select either 3D ACTION or 3D THEATER to your

preference when playing an analog or Linear PCM (digital) source.

• You can select either 3D DIGITAL or 3D THEATER to your

preference when playing a Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround source.

3D ACTION: Best for action and war movies — where the

action is fast and explosive.

3D DIGITAL: Reproduces multi-sound source encoded with

Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

3D THEA TER: Reproduces the sound field of a large theater. This

mode can be selected when only front speakers are connected to this receiver and “REAR SPK” and “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

Note on the subwoofer sound when using the 3D-PHONIC modes

Sound will or will not come out of the subwoofer according to the selected 3D-PHONIC mode.

• With “3D ACTION” selected: No sound comes out.

• With “3D DIGITAL” selected: Sound comes out if the subwoofer

channel signals come into this receiver ( LFE of the signal indicators lights up — see page 10) while playing a multi-sound source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

• With “3D THEATER” selected:

– If “FRONT SPK” is set to “SMALL,” sound comes out while

playing any source.

– If “FRONT SPK” is set to “LARGE,” sound comes out only if

the subwoofer channel signals come into this receiver ( LFE of the signal indicators lights up — see page 10) while playing a multi-sound source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

DAP modes

The sound heard in a concert hall or club consists of direct sound and indirect sound — early reflections and reflections from behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls. These direct sounds and indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic surround effects. The DAP mode can create these important elements, and gives you a real “being there” feeling. This mode can be used when the front

speakers are connected to this receiver (without respect to the rear/center speaker connection).

You can select one of the following to your preference.

LIVE CLUB: Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low

ceiling.

DANCE CLUB:Gives a throbbing bass beat. HALL: Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert hall. PAVILION: Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high

ceiling.

Reflections from

Early reflections

Direct sounds

behind

Surround modes

With this receiver, you can use three types of the Surround mode.

Following modes cannot be used when only the front speakers are connected to this receiver (without the rear speakers or center speaker).

Dolby Surround (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic)

Used to watch the soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

DIGITAL

) or with Dolby Surround

). Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic can be selected automatically according to software played back and the speaker arrangement you have done.

• To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital, you must

connect the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver. (See page 8.)

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software. To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark the receiver can provide you with DTS Digital Surround decoder. DTS Digital Surround is automatically selected according to software played back and the speaker arrangement you have done.

• To enjoy the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround, you

must connect the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver. (See page 8.)

Note:

A CD encoded with DTS Digital Surround cannot be played back through this receiver.

Notes:

• The DSP modes have no effect on monaural sources.

• The DSP modes cannot be used for recording an analog source.

• When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source to play, you cannot select or adjust the DSP modes.

• The

PRO LOGIC

decoder built in this receiver is activated.

• The Ÿ

• The Dolby Pro Logic decoder is used not only for the analog

DIGITAL

Dolby Digital come into the receiver. sources but also for the sources encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS

Digital Surround in the following cases: – When only front channel signals are encoded. – When front channel and monaural rear channel signals are

encoded.

indicator lights up when the Dolby Pro Logic

indicator lights up when the signals encoded with

IMPORT ANT:

Before recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode.

DVD MULTI Playback Mode

This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete 5.1 channel output mode of the DVD player or other equipment. You can adjust the DVD MULTI playback mode while playing back a video software such as a DVD using the analog discrete

5.1 channel output mode.

• For the DVD MULTI playback mode connection, see page 7.

• For details on the DVD MULTI playback mode, see page 29.

JVC Theater Surround

In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark (bearing the mark (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

), you can use JVC Theater Surround.

DIGITAL

), with Dolby Surround

), or with DTS Digital Surround

• When playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or with DTS Digital Surround (bearing the mark

), “DIG THEATER” is selected automatically.

• When playing a source encoded with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

), “THEATER” is selected automatically.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1998 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement

Available DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver.

Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).

Front

speaker

Front

speaker

Front

speaker

Rear

speaker

Speaker arrangements

Center speaker

Front

speaker

Front

speaker

Front

speaker

Rear

speaker

Available DSP modes

Each time you press DSP MODE on the front panel or SURROUND MODE on the remote control, the DSP modes change as follows:

• 3D THEATER

• LIVE CLUB

• DANCE CLUB

• HALL

• PAVILION

• 3D ACTION (or 3D DIGITAL)

• DSP OFF (DSP mode is canceled)

Each time you press DSP MODE on the front panel or SURROUND MODE on the remote control, the DSP modes change as follows:

By pressing DSP MODE:

• THEATER (or DIG THEATER)

• LIVE CLUB

• DANCE CLUB

• HALL

• PAVILION

• 3D ACTION (or 3D DIGITAL)

• DSP OFF (DSP mode is canceled)

To activate the Surround mode, press DOLBY/DTS

SURROUND ON/OFF button so that the lamp on the button lights up.

By pressing SURROUND MODE:

• DOLBY/DTS SURROUND (DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, or DTS SURROUND)

• THEATER (or DIG THEATER)

• LIVE CLUB

• DANCE CLUB

• HALL

• PAVILION

• 3D ACTION (or 3D DIGITAL)

• DSP OFF (DSP mode is canceled)

To activate the Surround mode, you can also use the

SURROUND ON/OFF button.

Front

speaker

Rear

speaker

Center speaker

Front

speaker

Rear

speaker

Note on the center speaker sound when using the DAP modes:

Sounds come out of the center speaker only if the following take place at the same time;

• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “LARGE” or “SMALL.”

• If the center channel signals come into this receiver ( C of the signal

indicators lights up — see page 10) while playing a multi-sound source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround.

In this case, you cannot adjust the center speaker output level.

IMPORTANT:

Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

3. Press EFFECT to select an effect level you want.

• Each time you press the button, the effect

level changes as follows:

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 4DSP EFFECT 5

As the number increases, the selected 3D-PHONIC mode becomes stronger.

EFFECT

Once you have adjusted the 3D-PHONIC modes, the adjustment is memorized for each 3D-PHONIC mode.

Before you start, remember...

• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).

• 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:

DSP MODE

1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until

“3D ACTION (or 3D DIGITAL)” or “3D THEATER” appears on the display.

The 3D-PHONIC, DSP, PRO LOGIC and selected 3D-PHONIC mode indicators also light up on the display.

BALANCE/SURROUND

2. Adjust the effect level.

ADJUST

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

MULTI JOG

2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level.

• As you turn it, the effect level changes

as follows:

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 4DSP EFFECT 5

As the number increases, the selected 3D-PHONIC mode becomes stronger.

From the remote control:

1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “3D ACTION (or

SURROUND

MODE

3D DIGITAL)” or “3D THEATER” appears on the display.

The 3D-PHONIC, DSP, PRO LOGIC and selected 3D-PHONIC mode indicators also light up on the display.

SOUND

2. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

Adjusting the DAP Modes

Once you have adjusted the DAP modes, the adjustment is memorized for each DAP mode.

Before you start, remember...

• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output level when you have set “REAR SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.

• When the DAP mode is used with the SEA mode (see page 19), sounds may be distorted. If this happens, turn off the SEA mode.

On the front panel:

1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until

DSP MODE

the DAP mode — LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, HALL, or PAVILION — appears on the display.

The DSP and the selected DAP mode indicators also light up on the display.

• When you have set “REAR SPK” to “NONE,” the 3DPHONIC indicator also lights up.

2. Adjust the speaker output levels.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until one of the indications appears on the display.

“REAR L LEVEL”:

To adjust the left rear speaker level.

“REAR R LEVEL”:

To adjust the right rear speaker level.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the

selected speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other

speaker output level.

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

3. Adjust the effect level.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

MULTI JOG

2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level.

• As you turn it, the effect level changes

as follows:

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 4DSP EFFECT 5

As the number increases, the selected DAP mode becomes stronger.

From the remote control:

1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the DAP mode —

SURROUND

MODE

LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, HALL, or PAVILION — appears on the display.

The DSP and the selected DAP mode indicators also light up on the display.

SOUND

2. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

REAR•L

3. Adjust the speaker output levels.

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press

REAR•L –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press

REAR•R –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

4. Press EFFECT to select an effect level you want.

• Each time you press the button, the effect

level changes as follows:

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 4DSP EFFECT 5

ENTERENTER

REAR•R

EFFECT

Adjusting the Surround Modes

Once you have adjusted the Surround modes, the adjustment is memorized for each Surround mode.

Dolby and DTS Surround adjustments

Before you start, remember...

• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set “REAR SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.

• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and center tone when you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.

From the remote control:

1. Press SURROUND MODE

repeatedly until the mode — PRO

SURROUND

MODE

LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, or DTS SURROUND — appears on the display.

• When “PRO LOGIC” is selected, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

Note:

You can also press SURROUND ON/OFF to activate an appropriate Surround mode — PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, or DTS SURROUND. Each time you press the button, the Surround mode turns on and off alternately.

SOUND

2. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

3. Press TEST to check the speaker output balance.

“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:

TEST TONE L

(Left front speaker)

TEST TONE LS

(Left rear speaker)

TEST TONE C

(Center speaker)

TEST TONE RS

(Right rear speaker)

TEST

TEST TONE R

(Right front speaker)

As the number increases, the selected DAP mode becomes stronger.

Notes:

SHARP 1 SHARP 2FLATSOFT 2 SOFT 1

• You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the test tone.

• No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

• No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

• If the TV is turned on and the proper video input is selected on the TV, the test tone screen will appear on the TV.

• The signal indicators also light on the display while the test tone comes out of the speakers. L: Lights when the test tone comes out of

the left front speaker.

C: Lights when the test tone comes out of

the center speaker.

R: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right front

speaker.

RS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right rear

speaker.

LS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left rear

speaker.

4. Adjust the speaker output levels.

• To adjust the center speaker level, press

CNTR –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

CNTR

MENUMENU

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press

REAR•L –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press

REAR•R –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

REAR•L

ENTER

REAR•R

On the front panel:

You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Surround modes. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back.

1. Press DOLBY/DTS SURROUND

DOLBY/DTS

SURROUND ON/OFF

ON/OFF to activate an appropriate Surround mode —

PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS SURROUND.

• Each time you press the button, the Surround mode turns on and off alternately.

• When “PRO LOGIC” is selected, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

2. Adjust the speaker output levels.

BALANCE/SURROUND

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until one of the indications appears on the display.

“CENTER LEVEL”:

To adjust the center speaker level.

“REAR L LEVEL”:

To adjust the left rear speaker level.

“REAR R LEVEL”:

To adjust the right rear speaker level.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the

selected speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other

speaker output levels.

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

5. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

6. Press CNTR TONE to select the

TEST

CNTR TONE

center tone level you want.

The center tone adjustment affects the midfrequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

• Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:

SOFT 2

SOFT 1

Adjusted levels are also shown on the equalizer display.

This CNTR means this adjustment can

S E A

CNTR

be applied to the center speaker only. (Example: When “FLAT” is selected.)

100 1k 10k

To make the dialogue clearer, select “SHARP 1” (little) or “SHARP 2” (much). To make the dialogue softer, select “SOFT 1” (little) or “SOFT 2” (much). When “FLAT” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

SHARP 1 SHARP 2FLAT

3. Adjust the center tone.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until “CENTER TONE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want.

• As you turn it, the display changes to

show the following:

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

JVC Theater Surround adjustments

Before you start, remember...

• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).

• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set “REAR SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.

• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and center tone when you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.

From the remote control:

1. Press SURROUND MODE

repeatedly until “THEATER” or

SURROUND

MODE

“DIG THEATER” appears on the display.

• When “THEATER” is selected, the PRO LOGIC, DSP, and THEATER indicators also light up on the display.

• When “DIG THEATER” is selected, the DSP and THEATER indicators also light up on the display.

SOUND

TEST

2. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

3. Press TEST to check the speaker output balance.

“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:

TEST TONE L

(Left front speaker)

TEST TONE C

(Center speaker)

TEST TONE LS

(Left rear speaker)

Notes:

• You can adjust the speaker output levels without outputting the

test tone.

• No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CENTER

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

• No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SPK”

is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

• If the TV is turned on and the proper video input is selected on

the TV, the test tone screen will appear on the TV.

• The signal indicators also light on the display while the test tone

comes out of the speakers. L: Lights when the test tone comes out of

the left front speaker.

C: Lights when the test tone comes out of

the center speaker.

R: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right front

speaker.

RS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right rear

speaker.

LS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left rear

speaker.

TEST TONE R

(Right front speaker)

TEST TONE RS

(Right rear speaker)

4. Adjust the speaker output levels.

• To adjust the center speaker level, press

CNTR

CNTR –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR•L –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press REAR•R –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

REAR•L

ENTERENTER

REAR•R

5. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

6. Press CNTR TONE to select the

TEST

CNTR TONE

center tone level you want.

The center tone adjustment affects the midfrequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

• Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:

SOFT 2

SOFT 1

SHARP 1 SHARP 2FLAT

Adjusted levels are also shown on the equalizer display.

This CNTR means this adjustment can be applied to the center speaker only.

S E A

CNTR

(Example: When “FLAT” is selected.)

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7. Press EFFECT to select an effect

EFFECT

level you want.

• Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows:

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 4DSP EFFECT 5

As the number increases, JVC Theater Surround becomes stronger.

MENUMENU

On the front panel:

1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until

DSP MODE

“THEATER” or “DIG THEATER” appears on the display.

• When “THEATER” is selected, the PRO LOGIC, DSP, and THEATER indicators light up on the display.

• When “DIG THEATER” is selected, the DSP and THEATER indicators light up on the display.

Activating the DSP Modes

You can use only one DSP mode at a time. When a DSP mode is activated, another DSP mode is canceled if in use.

For Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround

On the front panel:

1. Press DOLBY/DTS SURROUND

DOLBY/DTS

SURROUND ON/OFF

ON/OFF so that the lamp on the button lights up.

• Each time you press the button, the Dolby/ DTS Surround turns on and off alternately.

2. Adjust the speaker output levels.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until one of the indications appears on the display.

“CENTER LEVEL”:

To adjust the center speaker level.

“REAR L LEVEL”:

To adjust the left rear speaker level.

“REAR R LEVEL”:

To adjust the right rear speaker level.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other speaker output levels.

3. Adjust the center tone.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “CENTER TONE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want.

• As you turn it, the display changes to

show the following:

SHARP 1 SHARP 2FLATSOFT 2 SOFT 1

4. Adjust the effect level.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level.

• As you turn it, the effect level changes

as follows:

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

2. Select and play a sound source.

• To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, play back a software encoded with Dolby Surround and labeled with

DOLBY SURROUND

mark.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital, play back a software encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with

DIGITAL

mark.

• To enjoy DTS Digital Surround, play back a software encoded with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

To cancel the Dolby/DTS Surround mode

Press DOLBY/DTS SURROUND ON/OFF again so that the lamp on the button goes off. (“SURROUND OFF” appears on the display.)

From the remote control:

1. Press SURROUND ON/OFF so that the lamp on the DOLBY/DTS

DOLBY/DTS

SURROUND ON/OFF

SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND ON/OFF button on the front panel lights up.

• Each time you press the button, the Dolby/DTS Surround turns

on and off alternately.

• You can also turn on Dolby/DTS Surround by pressing

SURROUND MODE. (See page 22 for more details.)

2. Select and play a sound source.

• To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Surround and labeled with

DOLBY SURROUND

• To enjoy Dolby Digital, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Digital and labeled with

DIGITAL

• To enjoy DTS Digital Surround, play back a software encoded

with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with

To cancel the Dolby/DTS Surround mode

Press SURROUND ON/OFF again. (“SURROUND OFF” appears on the display.)

mark.

SURROUND

ON/OFF

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 4DSP EFFECT 5

As the number increases, JVC Theater Surround becomes stronger.

For the other DSP modes

On the front panel:

1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until

DSP MODE

the mode you want appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change. (See page 22 for more details.)

2. Select and play a sound source.

• To enjoy 3D-PHONIC and JVC Theater Surround, play back a software: – encoded with Dolby Surround and labeled with

DOLBY SURROUND

– encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with

DIGITAL

– encoded with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with

mark.

––––––––––––––– MEMO –––––––––––––––

Use this column to write down your DSP mode adjustments for your future reference.

To cancel the DSP mode

DSP MODE

Press DSP MODE repeatedly until “DSP OFF” appears on the display.

From the remote control:

1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the DSP mode you

SURROUND

MODE

want appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the DSP

modes change. You can also turn on Dolby/ DTS Surround. (See page 22 for more details.)

2. Select and play a sound source.

• To enjoy 3D-PHONIC and JVC Theater Surround, play back a

software: – encoded with Dolby Surround and labeled with

DOLBY SURROUND

– encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with

DIGITAL

– encoded with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with

mark.

To cancel the DSP mode

Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “DSP OFF” appears on the display.

mark.

SURROUND

MODE

This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD

SHARP 1 SHARP 2FLATSOFT 2 SOFT 1

player. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player.

IMPORTANT:

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

You can adjust the DVD MULTI playback mode while playing back a DVD using the analog discrete output mode on the DVD player. Once you made adjustments, the receiver memorizes the adjustments until you change them. You also need to set the DVD player to the analog discrete output mode.

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. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until

SOURCE SELECTOR

“DVD MULTI” appears on the display.

Note:

When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source to play, the DSP mode is canceled temporarily, and the DOLBY/DTS SURROUND ON/OFF and DSP MODE buttons do not work.

4. Adjust the center tone.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until “CENTER TONE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want.

The center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

• As you turn it, the display changes to

show the following:

Adjusted levels are also shown on the equalizer display.

This CNTR means this adjustment can

S E A

CNTR

be applied to the center speaker only. (Example: When “FLAT” is selected.)

100 1k 10k

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

2. Select the analog discrete output mode on the DVD player, and start playing a DVD.

• Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player.

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

3. Adjust the speaker output levels.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until one of the indications appears on the display.

“CENTER LEVEL”:

To adjust the center speaker level.

“REAR L LEVEL”:

To adjust the left rear speaker level.

“REAR R LEVEL”:

To adjust the right rear speaker level.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the

selected speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other

speaker output levels.

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

From the remote control:

1. Press DVD MULTI so that “DVD

DVD MUILTI

MULTI” appears on the display.

Note:

When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source to play, the DSP mode is canceled temporarily, and the SURROUND ON/OFF and SURROUND MODE buttons do not work.

2. Select the analog discrete output mode on the DVD player, and start playing a DVD.

• Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player.

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

SOUND

3. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for adjusting the sound.

––––––––––––––– MEMO –––––––––––––––

Use this column to write down your DVD MULTI playback mode adjustments for your future reference.

4. Adjust the speaker output levels.

• To adjust the center speaker level, press

CNTR –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press

REAR•L –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press

REAR•R –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

5. Press CNTR TONE to select the center tone level you want.

• Each time you press the button, the display

changes to show the following:

SOFT 2

SOFT 1

SHARP 1 SHARP 2FLAT

CNTR

MENUMENU

REAR•L

ENTERENTER

REAR•R

CNTR TONE

You can use the Menus on the TV screen to control the receiver.

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :PHONO VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF  SOUND CONTROL TUNER CONTROL SETTING    VOLUME : 20

:OPERATE

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL SEA  BAL.:R-21 LOUDNESS : OFF INPUT ATT : NORMAL SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:OPERATE



To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.

• When the TV’s input mode is incorrect; for example, a different video input or TV tuner mode is selected, you cannot show the Menus on the TV screen.

Selecting Different Sources for Picture and

On-Screen Operation buttons (on the remote control)

Sound (Also see page 10)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

STANDBY ON

TV/CATV/DBS

POWER POWER

DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

ANALOG/DIGITAL

VCR 1 VCR 2

SURROUND CNTR TONE

SURROUND

ON/OFF

123

TEST REAR-L

MODE

456

DISC

EFFECT REAR-R

SOUND

SEA MODE

RETURN

FM MODE/MUTING

SET

EXIT

CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL

VCR 1

TV/VIDEO

TAPE

CONTROL

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

DOWN UP

REC

STOP PAUSE

CNTR

ENTERENTER

SUBWOOFER

VCR 1

SLEEP

MENUMENU

+10

100+

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

TEXT

DISPLAY

MUTING

FF/

SET

EXIT

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “VISU AL.”

3. Press @ / # to select a different video source.

4. When you finish, press EXIT.

The menu disappears from the TV.

Activating the DSP Modes (Also see page 27)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL

Selecting the Source to Play (Also see page 9)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU.

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :ch 1 FM 87.5 VISUAL :VCR1 MODE :OFF  SOUND CONTROL TUNER CONTROL SETTING    VOLUME : 20



:OPERATE

Shows the buttons you can use on the current

MHz

menu. In this case, use % / ﬁ to move and @ / # to select, adjust or set the item.

up and down,

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “MODE.”

3. Press @ / # to select the DSP mode you want to use.

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :VCR1 VISUAL :VCR1 MODE :PRO LOGIC  SOUND CONTROL TUNER CONTROL SETTING    VOLUME : 20



:OPERATE

4. When you finish, press EXIT.

The menu disappears from the TV.

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

(Also see page 12)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

Note:

The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for about 1 minute.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move to “BAL.” (Balance).

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOURCE.”

3. Press @ / # to select the source.

4. When you finish, press EXIT.

The menu disappears from the TV.

4. Press @ / # to adjust the balance.

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :VCR1 VISUAL :VCR1

 MODE :THEATER  SOUND CONTROL TUNER CONTROL SETTING    VOLUME : 20

:OPERATE

SURROUND LEVEL

:OPERATE

TEST TONE : OFF CENTER LEVEL: 0

dB

REAR L LEVEL: +6

dB REAR R LEVEL: 4dB CENTER TONE : FLAT DSP EFFECT : 3

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL SEA  BAL.:R-21 LOUDNESS : OFF INPUT ATT : NORMAL SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:ENTER



(Also see page 11)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move to “LOUDNESS.”

4. Press @ / # to turn the loudness “ON” or “OFF.”

SOUND CONTROL



SURROUND LEVEL SEA  BAL.:R-21 LOUDNESS : OFF INPUT ATT : NORMAL SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:OPERATE

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Attenuating the Input Signal

(Also see page 11)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move to “INPUT ATT.”

4. Press @ / # to turn the Input Attenuator mode “ATT ON” or

SOUND CONTROL



SURROUND LEVEL SEA  BAL.:R-21 LOUDNESS : OFF INPUT ATT : NORMAL SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:OPERATE

“NORMAL.”

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

(Also see page 11)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SUBWFR LEVEL.”

4. Press @ / # to adjust the subwoofer output level.

SOUND CONTROL



SURROUND LEVEL SEA  BAL.:R-21 LOUDNESS : OFF INPUT ATT : NORMAL SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:OPERATE

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Adjusting the DSP Modes

(Also see pages 23 – 27)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “MODE.”

3. Press @ / # to select the DSP mode you want to adjust.

• In this example,

“THEATER” is selected.

4. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

5. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SURROUND LEVEL,” then press @ / #.

The SURROUND LEVEL menu appears.

6. Press % / ﬁ to move to the item you want to set or adjust, then press @ / #.

On these adjustment menus, you can do the following:

For 3D-PHONIC (3D ACTION, 3D DIGITAL, 3D THEATER):

“DSP EFFECT”: Select the effect level.

For DAP (LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, HALL, PAVILION):

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output

level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output

level. *

“DSP EFFECT”: Select the effect level.

For Dolby Pro Logic:

SEA

SEA MODE :ROCK SEA ADJUST          

:OPERATE

100 10kHz1k

“TEST TONE”: Output a test tone. “CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output

level. **

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output

level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output

level. *

“CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level. **

For Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround:

“TEST TONE”: Output a test tone. “CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output

level. **

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output

level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output

level. *

“CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level. **

For JVC Theater Surround:

“TEST TONE”: Output a test tone. “CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output

level. **

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output

level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output

level. * “CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level. ** “DSP EFFECT”: Select the effect level.

Notes:

Not displayed when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page

14).

Not displayed when “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

7. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

(Also see page 29)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOURCE.”

6. Press % / ﬁ to move to the item you want to set or adjust, then press @ / #.

On this adjustment menu, you can do the following:

“CENTER LEVEL”:Adjust the center speaker output level. “REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output

level.

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output

level.

“CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level.

7. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

(Also see page 19)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SEA,” then press @ / #.

The SEA menu appears.

4. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “SEA MODE.”

5. Press @ / # to select the SEA mode you want.

6. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Creating Your Own SEA Mode

(Also see page 19)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

3. Press @ / # to select “DVD MULTI.”

4. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “SOUND

CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

5. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SURROUND LEVEL,” then press @ / #.

The SURROUND LEVEL menu appears.

SURROUND LEVEL

CENTER LEVEL: 0 REAR L LEVEL: +6 REAR R LEVEL: 4dB CENTER TONE : FLAT

dB dB

:OPERATE

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SEA,” then pr ess @ / #.

The SEA menu appears.

4. Press % / ﬁ to move

TUNER CONTROL

 PRESET CH : 1



BAND :FM FREQUENCY : 87.5

MHz FM MODE :AUTO



PRESET MEMORY

:OPERATE



to “SEA ADJUST.”

SEA ADJUST SEA USERMODE

The SEA ADJUST menu appears.

5. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to

100 10kHz1k

SET

:MEMORY

adjust the SEA mode as you want.

@ / # : Select the frequency ranges. % / ﬁ : Adjust the frequency levels.

6. Press SET to store the setting into the SEA USERMODE.

• If you press EXIT, without pressing SET in this step, you can

return to the SEA menu. (The adjustment you have made is active but not stored.)

7. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Setting the Basic Setting Items (Also see

pages 12 – 15)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “SETTING,” then press @ / #.

The SETTING 1 or SETTING 2 menu appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move

SETTING 1

SUBWOOFER : NO FRONT SPK : LARGE CENTER SPK : SMALL REAR SPK : LARGE CNTR DELAY : 3msec REAR DELAY : 5msec CROSSOVER :100



:ENTER



to the item you want to set or adjust, then press @ / #.

• To go to the SETTING 2

menu, move to “NEXT PAGE,” then press @ / #.

• To go back to the SETTING

1 menu, move “PREVIOUS PAGE,” then press @ / #.

On the SETTING 1 and 2 menus, you can do the following:

SETTING 2

LFE ATT. : 0 COMP. : OFF DIGITAL 1 : DBS DIGITAL 2 : CD DIGITAL 3 : MD FL DISP. : NORMAL



dB

:ENTER

“LFE ATT.”: Set the low frequency effect attenuator

level (see page 15).

“COMP.”: Set the dynamic range compression

(see page 15).

“DIGITAL 1/2/3”: Set the digital input terminal

(see page 13).

“FL DISP.”: Shows the disc text information on the

display (see page 13).

Notes:

Not adjustable when “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

Not adjustable when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page

14).

4. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Operating the Tuner (Also see pages 17 and 18)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “TUNER CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move to the item you want to set or adjust, then press @ / #.

On the TUNER CONTROL menu, you can do the following:

“PRESET CH”: Select a preset channel station. “BAND”: Select the band. “FREQUENCY”: Tune in a station manually. “FM MODE”: Select the FM reception mode.* “PRESET MEMORY”: See “Storing the Preset Stations” on

the next page.

Note:

Not displayed when an AM station is selected.

4. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

“SUBWOOFER”: Set the subwoofer information (see

page 12).

“FRONT SPK”: Set the front speaker information (see

page 14).

“CENTER SPK”: Set the center speaker information (see

page 14).

“REAR SPK”: Set the rear speaker information (see

page 14).

“CNTR DELAY”: Adjust the delay time of the center

“REAR DELAY”: Adjust the delay time of the rear

“CROSSOVER”: Set the crossover frequency

speaker output (see page 14). *

speaker output (see page 14). **

(see page 15).

Storing the Preset Stations (Also see page 17)

TUNER CONTROL

 PRESET CH : 1 ABCD



BAND :FM FREQUENCY : 87.5

MHz FM MODE :AUTO



PRESET MEMORY

:ENTER



1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “TUNER CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.

3. Tune into a station on the TUNER CONTROL menu, referring to “Operating the Tuner” on the previous page.

4. Press % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET

FM 87.5  PRESET CH : CH 1 PRESET NAME: WABC

MHz

AUTO



PRESET MEMORY

MEMORY,” then press @ / #.

The PRESET MEMORY menu appears.



:MEMORY

SET

:OPERATE

5. Press @ / # to select a preset station number you want.

6. Press SET to store the setting.

7. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

Assigning Names to Preset Stations

(Also see page 18)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the % / ﬁ / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “TUNER CONTROL,” then press @ / #.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.

6. Press % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET NAME,” then press SET.

The character entry screen appears.

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.5  PRESET CH : CH 1 PRESET NAME:  A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SPACE



MHz

AUTO

:ENTER

SET

:OPERATE



CANCEL

7. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of a character you want.

You can also select the following:

: To enter space

: To erase the character

: To go back to the previous character position or go

to the next character position

8. Press SET to enter the selected character.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to enter up to four characters.

10.Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move

to “PRESET

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.5  PRESET CH : CH 1 PRESET NAME: ABCD A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SPACE



MHz

AUTO

:MEMORY

SET

:OPERATE



CANCEL

NAME,” then press SET to store the setting.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears again.

11.When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET CH.”

4. Press @ / # to select a preset station.

5. Press % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET MEMORY,” then press @ / #.

The PRESET MEMORY menu appears.

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.5  PRESET CH : CH 1 PRESET NAME: WABC



MHz

AUTO

:MEMORY

SET

:OPERATE



The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver.

To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 5 and 6).

• Make sure that the AC power cords of these components are unplugged before connection. Plug the AC power cords only after all connections are complete.

CD player

Cassette deck

MD recorder

COMPU LINK – 3

(SYNCHRO)

Turntable

Notes:

• If your audio component has two COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO)

jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the turntable or CD player in the diagram above.)

• To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU

LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See page 12.)

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.

This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed below.

Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver

You can control the connected audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, see pages 44 and 45.

Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with the COMPU LINK-3 connection

Both the CD player and cassette deck (or MD recorder) turn on and off (standby) along with the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the CD player or cassette deck (or MD recorder) will turn on automatically, depending on which component has been previously selected. When you turn off the receiver, both the CD player and cassette deck (or MD recorder) will turn off (standby).

Synchronized Recording

Synchronized recording means the cassette deck (or MD recorder) starts recording as soon as a CD or a record begins playing.

To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:

1. Put a tape in the cassette deck (or an MD in the MD recorder), and a disc in the CD player (or a record on the turntable).

2. Press the record (¶) button and the pause (8) button on the cassette deck (or MD recorder) at the same time.

This puts the cassette deck (or MD recorder) into recording pause. If you do not press the record (¶) button and pause (8) button at the same time, the synchronized recording feature will not operate.

3. Press the play (3) button on the CD player or on the turntable.

The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts, the cassette deck (or MD recorder) starts recording. When the play ends, the cassette deck (or MD recorder) enters recording pause, and stops about 4 seconds later.

Notes:

• During synchronized recording, the selected source cannot be

changed.

• If the power of any component is shut off during synchronized

recording, the COMPU LINK remote control system may not operate properly. In this case, you must start again from the beginning.

Automatic Source Selection

When you press the play (

3) button on a connected component or

on its own remote control, the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to the component. On the other hand, if you select a new source on the receiver or on the remote control, the selected component begins playing immediately. In both cases, the previously selected source continues playing without sound for a few seconds.

The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using these information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.

CONNECTIONS:

To use this remote control system, you need to connect the CD player and/or MD recorder you want to operate, following the procedures below.

1. If you have already plugged your CD player, MD recorder, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

2. Connect your CD player, MD recorder, and this receiver as follows, through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks and TEXT COMPU LINK jacks.

1) COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks: Use the cables with

the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied with this receiver).

CD player

MD recorder

COMPU LINK – 3

(SYNCHRO)

2) TEXT COMPU LINK jacks: Use the cables with the

stereo mini-plugs (not supplied with this receiver).

CD player

MD recorder

TEXT

COMPU LINK

1(MASTER UNIT) 2(SLAVE UNIT)

IMPORTANT:

Set the Master/Slave Selector on the rear to “1(MASTER UNIT).”

• “2(SLAVE UNIT)” is just for the serviceman’s use. The TEXT

COMPU LINK remote control system does not function with the selector set to “2(SLAVE UNIT).”

3. Connect your CD player, MD recorder and this receiver, using the cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 5 and 6).

FUNCTIONS:

This remote control system allows you to use the functions listed below.

Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screen

Disc information such as its performer and disc title (and track titles only when a CD Text is selected) is shown on the TV screen.

Disc Search: Only for CD Player

This remote control system can allow you to search discs by the performer, disc title, and music genre. With this disc search, you can easily find the disc you want to play.

Disc Title Input

If your CD player or MD recorder has the disc memory function, you can input the following information about the normal audio CDs or MDs on the TV screen.

• For CDs: Performer, disc title, and music genre

• For MDs: Disc title and song titles

What is a CD T ext?

In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer, composer, arranger, etc.) is recorded.

Notes:

• If your audio component has two COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the CD player in the diagram to the left.)

• If your audio component has two TEXT COMPU LINK jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one TEXT COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the CD player in the diagram to the left.)

• “TEXT COMPULINK SOURCE NOT CONNECTED” appears on the display in the following cases:

– When the connections explained to the left are not correctly done. – When you try to use the TEXT COMPU LINK function a few

seconds after you turn on the connected equipment. This is not a malfunction of the units.

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your CD player or MD recorder.

IMPORTANT:

If you turn on the receiver before turning on the other components after connecting the components, the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system does not work correctly. If this happens:

1. Turn off all the components including this receiver.

2. Turn on the connected components.

3. Turn on this receiver.

4. Plug the AC power cords of these components above into the AC outlets.

5. When turning on these components for the first time, turn on the connected components first,

OPERATIONS

To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected. Make sure you have connected the CD player or

MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system. If not, you cannot use the following functions.

On-Screen Operation buttons (on the remote control)

STANDBY ON

TV/CATV/DBS

VCR 1

POWER POWER

DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

ANALOG/DIGITAL

123

TEST REAR-L

456

EFFECT REAR-R

SUBWOOFER

SEA MODE

RETURN

FM MODE/MUTING

SET

CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL

VCR 1

TAPE

CONTROL

/REW

PLAY

TUNING

STOP PAUSE

RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL

SLEEP

CNTR

MENUMENU

ENTERENTER

+10

100+

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

TEXT

DISPLAY

MUTING

FF/

EXIT

SET

TEXT

DISPLAY

VCR 1 VCR 2

SURROUND CNTR TONE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

EXIT

TV/VIDEO

DOWN UP

REC

Showing the Disc Information on the TV

Screen

Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” or “MD” is selected as the source.

The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

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1 Source name: CD or MD 2 Select

or , then press SET to change the disc.

3 Track numbers and track titles.

• The current playing (selected) track is indicated in yellow.

• When you move

to a track number, you can

change the track information by pressing @ / #. Each time you press the button, track information alternates between its track title and its performer. (You can also start playing the track by pressing SET.)

4 Select this (move

in front), then press SET to go to

the DISC SEARCH screen (see page 39).

5 Select this (move in front), then press SET to go to

the TITLE INPUT screen (see page 40).

6 This appears only when a CD Text is selected. 7 Disc information such as the disc title, performer, and

music genre. When this is selected (

in front), you can change the disc information by pressing @ / #. Each time you press the button, disc information (see “Note on 7”) changes.

8 Select

or , then press SET to change the track.

9 Usable buttons and their functions for the current

selection. Indication here will be changed according to what is currently selected ( in front) on the screen. See “Note on 9.”

Note on 7:

The following information will appear on the display:

• Disc title

• Performer

• Genre

• Song writer

• Composer

• Arranger

• Message Only recorded information will be shown. If there is no data, “NO DATA” will appear.

Note on 9:

For example, the SET button will be used to start play (PLAY), to go to the next screen (ENTER), and to determine the selection (ENTER).

To exit from the Disc information screen:

Press EXIT.

Notes:

• The on-screen display will disappear in the following case: – if no operation is done for about 10 minutes. – if you do any operation other than explained in this section.

• To control the MD recorder using the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system, you have to change the source name shown on the display from “TAPE” to “MD.” (See page 12.)

• Some special characters and marks cannot be displayed correctly.

Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player)

Search for a disc by its performer:

1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source.

The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “SEARCH,” then

press SET.

The DISC SEARCH screen appears .

3. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “PERFORMER”,

then press SET.

The PERFORMER SEARCH screen appears.

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4. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of the first character of the performer you want to search, then press SET.

To correct the incorrect entry, press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move

in front of the correct character, then press SET.

Note:

Symbols such as @, # or $ cannot be available for search.

5. Press SET again.

Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the performers, appears.

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Search for a disc by its disc title:

1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source.

The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “SEARCH,” then

press SET.

The DISC SEARCH screen appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “DISC TITLE,

then press SET.

The DISC TITLE SEARCH screen appears.

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4. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of the first character of the disc title you want to search, then press SET.

To correct the incorrect entry, press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move

in front of the correct character, then press SET.

Note:

Symbols such as @, # or $ cannot be available for search.

5. Press SET again.

Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles, appears.

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6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following:

• Changing the indication of the disc information: Press % /

ﬁ to move

you press @ / #, the disc information alternates between its performer and its disc title.

• Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information

screen (see page 38): Press % / ﬁ to move to a searched disc, then press SET.

• Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are

listed as a result of the search): Press % / ﬁ until they appear.

• Going back to the PERFORMER SEARCH screen: Press

EXIT.

to a searched disc, then press @ / #. Each time

6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following:

• Changing the indication of the disc information: Press % /

ﬁ to move

you press @ / #, the disc information alternates between its disc title and its performer.

• Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information

screen (see page 38): Press % / ﬁ to move to a searched disc, then press SET.

• Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are

listed as a result of the search): Press % / ﬁ until they appear.

• Going back to the DISC TITLE SEARCH screen: Press

EXIT .

to a searched disc, then press @ / #. Each time

Search for a disc by its genre:

1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source.

The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “SEARCH,”

then press SET.

The DISC SEARCH screen appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “GENRE”, then

press SET.

The GENRE SEARCH screen appears.

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4. Press % / ﬁ to move to the genre you want to search, then press SET.

To show the unseen genres, press % / ﬁ until they appear.

Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles, appears.

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5. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following:

• Changing the indication of the disc information: Press % /

ﬁ to move

time you press @ / #, the disc information alternates between its disc title and its performer.

• Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information

screen (see page 38): Press % / ﬁ to move disc, then press SET.

• Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are

listed as a result of the search): Press % / ﬁ until they appear.

• Going back to the GENRE SEARCH screen: Press EXIT.

to a searched disc, then press @ / #. Each

to a searched

Entering the Disc Information

For the CD Player with the disc memory function:

You can use the disc memory function through this receiver. The disc information (its performer, disc title, and music genre) of normal audio CDs will be stored into the memory built in the CD player. For the disc memory function, refer to the manual supplied with your CD player.

• The performer, disc title, and music genre information are usually recorded in a CD Text. However, if a CD Text has no genre information recorded in the disc itself, you can input its music genre by yourself.

Note:

You can enter the TITLE INPUT screens for a CD Text and input its titles. However, you cannot store the titles you have input for a CD Text.

Example: Entering the following information for Disc 1

Performer: “MICHAEL” Disc title: “MY FAVORITE”

1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as

the source.

The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move

to “TITLE INPUT,”

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then press SET.

The TITLE INPUT: PERFORMER screen appears.

3. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of a

character you want, then press SET to enter the character.

• If the current CD is a CD Text, go to step 5 without entering the performer.

To use the lower case letters, press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move

to , then press SET.

To use the upper case letters again, press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to , then press SET.

4. Repeat step 3 until you

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finish putting a performer name (up to

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32 characters).

To insert a space, press % / ﬁ

/ @ / # to move

, then press SET.

To correct an incorrect character:

1) Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to + or =, then press SET until the incorrect character is selected.

2) Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to , then press SET to erase the character.

3) Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of the correct character, then press SET to enter a correct character.

For the MD recorder:

You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) into the disc. You can only write the song title for the song currently selected.

• If you have the CD-MD combination deck, you can also enter the disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of normal audio CDs into the memory built in the CD-MD combination deck. (To do this, follow the procedure of “For the CD Player with the disc memory function” to the left.)

• If you change the disc or song title with more than 32 characters, the characters following the 32nd will be erased from the title.

1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “MD” is selected as

the source.

The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

5. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move MICHAEL (in this

to “DISC 1:

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example),” then press SET.

The TITLE INPUT: DISC TITLE screen appears.

6. Enter the disc title, referring to steps 3 and

• If the current CD is a CD

Text, go to the next step without entering the disc title.

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7. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move MY FAVORITE (in this

to “DISC 1:

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example),” then press SET.

The TITLE INPUT: DISC 1 GENRE screen appears.

8. Press % / ﬁ to move to the genre you want, then press SET.

The Disc Information screen appears again.

To show the unseen genres, press % / ﬁ until they appear.

2. Press % / ﬁ to move to “TITLE INPUT,”

then press SET.

The DISC TITLE INPUT screen appears.

3. Enter the title,

referring to steps 3 and 4 of “For the CD Player with the disc memory function” to the left.

• You can enter up to 32 characters for the disc title.

4. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move

to the disc title you have just entered, then press SET.

The disc title is stored into the memory, and the SONG TITLE INPUT screen for the currently selected song appears.

• You can enter a song title for the song currently selected

(indicated in yellow on the TV screen).

5. Enter the song title, referring to steps 3 and 4 of “For the CD Player with the disc memory function” to the left.

• You can enter up to 32 characters for the song title.

6. Press % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to the song title you have just entered, then press SET.

The song title is stored into the memory, and the Disc Information screen appears again.

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player)

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VCR 1

(PLAY)

OUT (REC)

DVD

VHS

VCR

To Video input 2

DVD player

DO NOT use these video terminals.

through the receiver.

To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, follow the diagrams below and the procedure on the next page.

CONNECTIONS 1:

VCR 1

VHS

COMPU LINK

IMPORT ANT:

Connect to the terminal indicated in the illustration. DO NOT connect to the TV terminal.

DVD player

DVD

COMPU LINK

CONNECTIONS 2:

CASE1: If the components are equipped with the S-video

terminals

DO NOT use these video terminals.

VIDEO

To Video input 1

(PLAY)

DVD

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

DVD player

DVD

VCR

S-VHS

CAUTION:

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the DBS tuner connected to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, and video

If the AV COMPU LINK terminal on the TV is “RECEIVER/AMP”

COMPU LINK

RECEIVER/

RECEIVER/AMP

(VCR)

components connected to the VIDEO and VCR 2 jacks on the receiver.

AMP

Notes:

• When connecting only the VCR 1 or DVD player to this

If the AV COMPU LINK terminal on the TV is “AV COMPU LINK EX”

COMPU LINK

receiver, connect it directly to the receiver using cable with the monaural mini-plugs.

• Refer also to the manual supplied with your video components.

CASE2: If the components are not equipped with the S-

video terminals

CASE3: If only the VCR is equipped with the S-video

terminal

DO NOT use these video terminals.

To Video input 1

To Video input 2

(PLAY)

DVD

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

DVD player

S-VHS

DVD

VCR

CASE4: If only the DVD player is equipped with the S-video

terminal

DO NOT use these video terminals.

VIDEO

(PLAY)

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

DVD player

DVD

VCR

VHS

To Video input 2

To Video input 1

1. If you have already plugged your VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

2. Connect your VCR 1, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).

• See “CONNECTIONS 1” on the previous page.

3. Connect the audio input/output jacks on VCR 1, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using the cables with RCA pin plug

• See pages 6 and 7.

4. Connect the video input/output jacks on VCR 1, DVD player, TV, and this receiver, using the cables with RCA pin plug or with S-video plug.

• See “CONNECTIONS 2” on the previous page.

5. Plug the AC power cords of the components into the AC outlets.

6. When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV volume to the minimum using the TV volume control on the TV.

7. Turn on the other connected components first, then turn on this receiver.

• When turning on the VCR 1, use the remote control supplied

with this receiver (press VCR 1 POWER).

The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the five basic functions listed below.

Remote Control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR Using This Remote Control

See page 45 for details.

For the DVD player and the VCR:

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each

component. For the TV having AV COMPU LINK terminal “RECEIVER/ AMP”:

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the

receiver when operating the TV. For the TV having AV COMPU LINK terminal “AV COMPU LINK EX”:

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV

when operating the TV.

One-Touch Video Play

Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the VCR 1 (the VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), you can enjoy the video playback without setting other switches manually. The receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to “VCR 1.” The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the position so that you can view the playback picture.

One-Touch DVD Play

Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the DVD playback without setting other switches manually.

• When the DVD player is connected through the analog input jacks on this receiver (and analog input is selected), the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to “DVD” or “DVD MULTI.”

• When the DVD player is connected through the digital input terminal on this receiver (and digital input is selected), the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to “DVD DIGITAL.”

The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the position so that you can view the playback picture.

Automatic Selection of TV’s Input Mode

• When you select “TV SOUND” as the source to play on the

receiver, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the TV tuner so that you can watch TV.

• When you select “VCR 2,” as the source to play on the receiver,

the TV automatically changes the input mode to the Video Input 2 so that you can watch the playback picture.

• When you select “DVD” (or “DVD DIGITAL”), “DVD MULTI,”

“VCR 1,” “VIDEO” or “DBS” (or “DBS DIGITAL”) as the source to play on the receiver, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the appropriate position (either Video Input 1 or Video Input 2) so that you can view the playback picture.

Note:

When you select “TV SOUND” as the source on the receiver, you cannot see the menu on the TV screen since the AV COMPU LINK remote control system automatically changes the TV’s input mode to the TV tuner. If you do not mind stopping listening to the TV sounds, you can then show the on-screen displays after changing the TV’s input mode to the appropriate position (either Video Input 1 or Video Input 2) the receiver is connected to.

Automatic Power On/Off

The TV, VCR 1 (the VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), and DVD player turn on and off along with the receiver. When you turn on the receiver;

• If the previously selected source is “VCR 1,” the TV and VCR 1

will turn on automatically.

• If the previously selected source is “VIDEO,” “VCR 2”, “TV

SOUND” or “DBS” (or “DBS DIGITAL”), only the TV will turn on automatically.

• If the previously selected source is “DVD” (or “DVD DIGITAL”)

or “DVD MULTI,” the TV and DVD player will turn on

automatically. When you turn off the receiver, the TV, VCR 1 and the DVD player will turn off.

Note:

If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR 1, the VCR 1 will not turn off, but continue recording.

You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control.

IMPORT ANT:

To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control:

• You need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 36) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 5 and 6).

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

• If you use the buttons on the front panel or the menu function to choose a source, the remote control will not operate that source. To operate a source with the remote control, the source must be selected using source selecting buttons on the remote control.

• To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See page 12.)

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

STANDBY

TV/CATV/DBS

VCR 1

DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

VCR 1 VCR 2

SURROUND CNTR TONE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

EXIT

TV/VIDEO

/REW

DOWN UP

REC

POWER POWER

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SLEEP

CNTR

123

TEST REAR-L

EFFECT REAR-R

SEA MODE

RETURN

CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL

VCR 1

MENUMENU

456

ENTERENTER

SUBWOOFER

CONTROL

PLAY

TUNING

+10

FM MODE/MUTING

100+

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

SET

TEXT

DISPLAY

TAPE

MUTING

FF/

STOP PAUSE

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

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

To operate the audio system, TVs, and VCRs,

set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

Sound control section (Amplifier)

You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

SURROUND ON/OFF: Turns on or off the Surround modes —

Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround.

SURROUND MODE: Selects the DSP modes.

After pressing SOUND (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations:

SEA MODE: Changes the SEA modes. SUBWOOFER – / +: Adjusts the subwoofer output level. CNTR – / +: Adjusts the center speaker output level. REAR•L – / +: Adjusts the left rear speaker output level. REAR•R – / +: Adjusts the right rear speaker output level. EFFECT: Selects the effect level. TEST: Turns on or off the test tone output. CNTR TONE: Selects the center tone.

Note:

After adjusting sounds, press the corresponding source selecting button or DISC to operate your target source by using the 10 keys; otherwise, the 10 keys cannot be used for operating your target source.

CD player

After pressing CD (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the CD player:

PLAY: Starts playing.

4: Returns to the beginning of the current (or

previous) track.

¢¢

¢: Skips to the beginning of the next track.

¢¢

STOP: Stops playing. PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY. 1 – 10, +10: Selects a track number directly.

For track number 5, press 5. For track number 15, press +10, then 5. For track number 20, press +10, then 10. For track number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL

Tuner

After pressing FM/AM (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations:

FM/AM: Alternates between FM and AM. 1 – 10, +10: Selects a preset channel number directly.

For channel number 5, press 5. For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. For channel number 20, press +10, then 10.

TUNING UP/TUNING DOWN:

Tunes into stations.

FM MODE/MUTING: Changes the FM reception mode.

CD player-changer

After pressing DISC (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a CD player-changer:

PLAY: Starts playing.

4: Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous)

track.

¢¢

¢: Skips to the beginning of the next track.

¢¢

STOP: Stops playing. PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY. 1 – 6, 7/P: Selects the number of a disc installed in a CD

player-changer.

After pressing CD (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the CD player-changer: 1 – 10, +10: Selects a track number directly.

For track number 5, press 5. For track number 15, press +10, then 5.

Turntable

After pressing PHONO (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a turntable:

PLA Y : Starts playing. STOP: Stops operations.

Cassette deck

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a cassette deck:

PLA Y : Starts playing.

1: Fast winds the tape from right to left.

11 ¡¡

¡: Fast winds the tape from left to right.

¡¡

STOP: Stops operations. PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

¶ REC: Press this button with the PLAY button to start

recording. Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

MD recorder

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the MD recorder:

PLA Y : Starts playing. 4: Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous)

track.

¢: Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP: Stops playing. PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

¶ REC: Press this button with the PLAY button to start

recording. Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

VCR 1 (VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks)

You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

VCR 1 POWER: Turns on or off the VCR 1.

After pressing VCR 1 or VCR 1 CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the VCR:

1 – 9, 0: Selects the TV channels on VCR. PLA Y : Starts playing.

1: Rewinds a tape. ¡: Fast winds a tape.

STOP: Stops operations. PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

¶ REC: Press this button with the PLAY button to start

recording. Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

Note:

You can use either VCR 1 button or the VCR 1 CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press VCR 1, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press VCR 1 CONTROL, the playing source does not change.

DVD player

After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a DVD player:

PLA Y : Starts playing.

4: Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP: Stops playing. PAUSE: Stops playing temporarily. To release it, press PLAY.

Note:

You can use either TAPE/MD button or the TAPE CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press TAPE/MD, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press TAPE CONTROL, the playing source does not change.

IMPORTANT:

To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:

• You need to connect JVC video components through the AV COMPU LINK terminals (see page 42) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 6 and 7).

• Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals — remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks is set to code “A.”

• When using the remote control:

–For the DVD player and VCR operations, aim the remote control

directly at the remote sensor on each component, not on the receiver.

–For the TV operations:

7 If the TV having the AV COMPU LINK terminal “RECEIVER/

AMP,” aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

7 If the TV having the AV COMPU LINK terminal “AV COMPU

LINK EX,” aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the TV.

After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI, these buttons can be used for the DVD menu operations.

TEST REAR-L

Note:

For detailed menu operations, refer to the instructions supplied with the discs or the DVD player.

456

CNTR

MENUMENU

ENTERENTER

REAR-R

You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

TV/CATV/DBS POWER: Turns on or off the TV. TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume. TV/VIDEO: Sets the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).

After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a TV:

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels. 1 – 9, 0, 100+: Selects the channels. RETURN: Alternates between the previously selected channel

and the current channel.

This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and DBS tuners. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control.

When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. To operate these components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturer’s code each for VCR, TV, CATV converters, and DBS tuner.

STANDBY

TV/CATV/DBS

VCR 1

DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

VCR 1 VCR 2

SURROUND CNTR TONE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

EXIT

TV/VIDEO

/REW

DOWN UP

REC

POWER POWER

ANALOG/DIGITAL

SLEEP

CNTR

123

TEST REAR-L

EFFECT REAR-R

SEA MODE

RETURN

CHANNEL VOLUMETV VOL

VCR 1

MENUMENU

456

ENTERENTER

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

CATV/DBS

SET

DISPLAY

TAP E

CONTROL

PLAY

TUNING

MUTING

FF/

STOP PAUSE

+10

100+

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

TEXT

AUDIO/ TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

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

To operate the audio system, TVs, and VCRs,

set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

To operate the CATV converter and DBS tuner,

set it to “CATV/DBS.”

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s TV

1. Set the remote control mode to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR.”

2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS POWER.

3. Press TV/DBS.

4. Enter manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1 – 9, and 0.

See the list on pages 48 and 49 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, 5, then 3.

For a Hitachi product, press 0, 5, then 6.

5. Release TV/CATV/DBS PO WER.

The following buttons can be used for operating the TV (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

TV/CATV/DBS POWER:

Turns on and off the TV.

TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume. TV/VIDEO: Sets the input mode (either TV

or VIDEO).

After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a TV:

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels. 1 – 10, 0, 100+ (+10): Selects the channels.

100+ (+10) button will function as

the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

Note:

Refer to the manual supplied with your TV.

RM-SRX888J REMOTE CONTROL

6. Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV/ DBS POWER.

When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV,

try each one until the correct one is entered.

To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR

1. Set the remote control mode to “CATV/DBS.”

2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS POWER.

3. Press TV/DBS.

4. Enter manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1–9, and 0.

See the list on page 49 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 7, 7, then 5.

For a Pioneer product, press 1, 4, then 4.

5. Release TV/CA TV/DBS PO WER.

After setting the remote control mode selector to “CATV/DBS,” you can perform the following operations on the CATV convertor or on the DBS tuner:

TV/CATV/DBS POWER: Turns on and off the CATV converter

or DBS tuner.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels. 1 – 10, 0, 100+ (+10): Selects the channel.

100+ (+10) button will function as the ENTER button if your equipment requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

Note:

Refer to the manual supplied with your CATV converter or DBS tuner.

6. Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS tuner by pressing TV/CATV/DBS POWER.

When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

If there are more than one code listed for your brand of CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct

one is entered.

1. Set the remote control mode to “AUDIO/TV/ VCR.”

2. Press and hold VCR 1 POWER.

3. Press VCR 1.

4. Enter manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1–9, and 0.

See the list on pages 50 and 51 to find the code. Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, 0, then 8.

For a Funai product, press 0, 0, then 0.

5. Release VCR 1 POWER.

Following button can be used for operating the VCR (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

VCR 1 POWER Turns on and off the VCR.

After pressing VCR 1 or VCR 1 CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the VCR:

CHANNEL +/– Changes the TV channels on the VCR. 1 – 10, 0, 100+ (+10): Selects the TV channels.

100+ (+10) button will function as

the ENTER button if your VCR requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

PLAY: Starts playback.

1: Rewinds a video tape. ¡: Fast winds a video tape.

STOP: Stops operation. PAUSE: Pauses. ¶ REC: Starts recording or enters recording pause.

Notes:

• Refer to the manual supplied with your VCR.

• You can use either VCR 1 button or the VCR 1 CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press VCR 1, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press VCR 1 CONTROL, the playing source does not change.

6. Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 POWER.

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

If there are more than one code listed for your brand of VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered.

Manufacturers’ codes for TV

Admiral 093 Aiko 092 Akai 030 Alaron 179 Ambassador 177 Anam 180 Anam National 055 AOC 019, 030, 052, 185 Audiovox 092, 180, 451 Baysonic 180 Belcor 019 Bell & Howell 016, 154 Bradford 180 Brockwood 019 Brocksonic 236, 463 Candle 030, 056, 186 Carnivale 030 Carver 054 Celebrity 000 Cineral 092, 451 Citizen 030, 039, 056, 060, 092, 186, 280 Clairtone 185 Concerto 056 Contec 180, 185 Craig 180 Crosley 054 Crown 039, 180 Curtis Mathes 016, 030, 039, 047, 051, 054, 056, 060,

093, 145, 154, 166, 451 CXC 180 Daewoo 019, 039, 092, 451 Daytron 019 Denon 145 Dumont 017, 019 Electroband 000, 185 Emerson 019, 039, 154, 177, 178, 179, 180, 185,

236, 280, 282, 463 Envision 030 Fisher 154, 159 Fujitsu 179 Funai 171, 179, 180 Futuretech 180 GE 021, 047, 051, 055, 093, 135, 178, 282,

451 Gibralter 017, 019, 030 GoldStar 019, 030, 056, 178 Gradiente 053, 056 Grunpy 179, 180 Hallmark 178 Harley Davidson 179 Harvard 180 Hitachi 056, 145, 151 Infinity 054 Inteq 017 JBL 054 JCB 000 JVC 053, 069, 160, 169 Kaypani 052 KEC 180 Kenwood 019, 030 KTV 030, 039, 180, 185, 280

LG 056 Logik 016 Luxman 056 LXI 047, 054, 154, 156, 178 Magnavox 020, 030, 054, 096, 179, 186, 187 Majestic 016 Marantz 030, 054 Matsushita 250 Megatron 145, 178 MEI 185 Memorex 016, 056, 150, 154, 178, 250 MGA 019, 030, 150, 178 Midland 017, 039, 047, 051, 135 Minutz 021 Mitsubishi 019, 093, 150, 178 Motorola 055, 093 MTC 019, 030, 056, 060, 185 Multitech 180 NAD 156, 166, 178 NEC 019, 030, 056 Nikko 030, 092, 178 Noshi 018 NTC 092 Onwa 180 Optimus 154, 166, 250 Optonica 093, 165 Orion 179, 236, 463 Panasonic 051, 055, 250 Penney 018, 019, 021, 030, 039, 047, 051, 056,

060, 135, 156, 178 Philco 019, 020, 030, 054, 096, 145, 463 Philips 054 Pilot 019, 030, 039 Pioneer 166 Portland 019, 039, 092 Prism 051 Proscan 047 Proton 052, 178 Pulsar 017, 019 Quasar 051, 055, 165, 250 Radio Shack 019, 030, 039, 047, 056, 154, 165, 178,

180 RCA 018, 019, 047, 051, 090, 093, 135 Realistic 019, 030, 039, 056, 154, 165, 178, 180 Rhapsody 185 Runco 017, 030 Sampo 030, 039, 052 Samsung 019, 030, 056, 060, 178 Samsux 039 Sansei 451 Sansui 463 Sanyo 154, 159 Scimitsu 019 Scotch 178 Scott 019, 178, 179, 180, 236 Sears 047, 054, 056, 154, 156, 159, 171, 178,

179 Semivox 180 Semp 156 Sharp 039, 093, 165 Shogun 019

179, 180, 186

165, 178, 179

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Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converters

ABC 003, 007, 008, 011, 013, 014, 017 Allegro 153 Archer 153, 797 Century 153 Citizen 153 Comtronics 040 Contec 019 Emerson 797 Everquest 015, 040 Focus 400 Garrard 153 Gemini 015 General Instrument 011, 276, 476 GoldStar 040, 144 Goodmind 797 Hamlin 009, 020, 259, 273 Hitachi 011 Hytex 007 Jasco 153 Jerrold 003, 011, 012, 014, 015, 276, 476 Memorex 000 Novaplex 618 Oak 007, 019 Optimus 021 Panasonic 000, 021 Paragon 000 Philips 153 Pioneer 144, 533 Popular Mechanics 400 Prelude 770 Pulsar 000 Radio Shack 015, 797 RCA 021 Recoton 400 Regal 020, 259, 273 Rembrandt 011 Runco 000 Samsung 040, 144 Scientific Atlanta 008, 017, 277, 477 Signal 015, 040 Signature 011 SL Marx 040 Sprucer 021 Starcom 003, 015 Stargate 015, 040, 770, 797 Starquest 015 Teleview 040 Tocom 012, 013 Toshiba 000 Tusa 015 Unika 153 United Artists 007 United Cable 003 Universal 153 Zenith 000 Zentek 400

Manufacturers’ codes for VCR

Admiral 048 Adventura 000 Aiko 278 Aiwa 000, 037 Akai 041, 053, 106 American High 035 Asha 240 Audiovox 037 Beaumark 240 Bell & Howell 104 Broksonic 002, 121, 184, 209, 211, 479 Calix 037 Canon 035 Capehart 020 Carver 081 CCE 072, 278 Cineral 278 Citizen 037, 278 Colt 072 Craig 037, 047, 072, 240, 271 Curtis Mathes 035, 041, 060, 162 Cybernex 240 Daewoo 020, 045, 278 Daytron 020 Denon 042 Dynatech 000 Electrohome 037 Electrophonic 037 Emerex 032 Emerson 000, 002, 037, 043, 121, 184, 209, 211,

212, 278, 479 Fisher 047, 054, 104 Fuji 033, 035 Funai 000 Garrard 000 GE 035, 048, 060, 240 GoldStar 037, 038 Gradiente 000, 008 Harley Davidson 000 Harman/Kardon 038 Harwood 072 Headquarter 046 Hitachi 000, 041, 042 HI-Q 047 Jensen 041 JVC 008, 041, 067 KEC 037, 278 Kenwood 038, 041, 067 KLH 072 Kodak 035, 037 Lloyd’s 000 Logik 072 LXI 037 Magnasonic 278

Magnavox 000, 035, 039, 081, 149 Magnin 240 Marantz 035, 081 Marta 037 Matsushita 035, 162 MEI 035 Memorex 000, 035, 037, 039, 046, 047, 048, 104,

162, 240 MGA 043, 240 MGN Technology 240 Minolta 042 Mitsubishi 043, 048, 067 Motorola 035, 048 MTC 000, 240 Multitech 000, 072 NEC 038, 041, 067, 104 Nikko 037 Nikon 034 Noblex 240 Olympus 035 Optimus 037, 048, 104, 162 Orion 002, 184, 479 Panasonic 035, 162, 225 Penney 035, 037, 038, 042, 054, 240 Pentax 042 Philco 035 209, 479 Philips 035, 081 Pilot 037 Pioneer 067, 162 Portland 020 Profitronic 240 Proscan 060 Protec 072 Pulsar 039 Quarter 046 Quartz 046 Quasar 035, 162 Radio Shack 000, 037 Radix 037 Randex 037 RCA 035, 042, 048, 060, 106, 149, 240 Realistic 000, 035, 037, 046, 047, 048, 104 Ricoh 034 Runco 039 Samsung 045, 053, 240 Sanky 039, 048 Sansui 000, 041, 067, 271, 479 Sanyo 046, 047, 104, 240 Scott 043, 045, 121, 184, 211, 212 Sears 000, 035, 037, 042, 046, 047, 054, 104 Semp 045 Sharp 048 Shintom 072 Shogun 240

Singer 072 Sony 000, 032, 033, 034, 035 STS 042 Sylvania 000, 035, 043, 081 Symphonic 000 Tatung 041 Teac 000, 041 Technics 035, 162 Teknika 000, 035, 037 Thomas 000 TMK 240 Toshiba 043, 045, 212 Totevision 037, 240 Unitech 240 Vector 045 Vector Research 038 Video Concepts 045 Videosonic 240 Wards 000, 035, 042, 047, 048, 060, 072, 081,

149, 212, 240 White Westinghouse 278 XR-1000 000, 035, 072 Yamaha 038 Zenith 000, 033, 034, 039

Manufacturers’ codes listed on page 48 to 51 are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM

The display does not light up.

No sound from speakers.

Sound from one speaker only.

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The power cord is not plugged in.

Speaker signal cables are not connected.

The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons are not set correctly.

An incorrect source is selected.

Muting is activated.

Speaker signal cables are not connected properly.

The balance is set to one extreme.

Incoming signal is too weak.

The station is too far away.

An incorrect antenna is used.

Antennas are not connected properly.

SOLUTION

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly.

Select the correct source.

Press MUTING to cancel the mute.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

Adjust the balance properly (see page 12).

Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your dealer.

Select a new station.

Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna.

Check connections.

Occasional cracking noise during FM reception.

No colors on the on-screen display.

Howling during record playing.

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display.

Remote control does not work.

Ignition noise from automobiles.

The color system of the connected TV is not NTSC.

Your turntable is too close to speakers.

Speakers are overloaded because of high volume.

Speakers are overloaded because of short circuit of speaker terminals.

The remote control mode selector is not set correctly.

There is an obstruction in front of the remote sensor on the receiver.

Batteries are weak.

Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic.

Connect an NTSC TV.

Move speakers away from the turntable.

Rotate the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise three or four times, then press POWER on the front panel. If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

Press POWER on the front panel, then check the speaker wiring. If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back again. If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your dealer.

Set the selector correctly either to “AUDIO/ TV/VCR” or to “CATV/DBS.”

Remove the obstruction.

Replace batteries.

Amplifier

Output Power

At Stereo operation: Front channels:

120 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.02% total harmonic distortion.

120 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 ohms, 20 Hz to 20

kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. At Surround operation: Front channels: 100 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz

with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Center channel: 100 watts, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more

than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear channels: 100 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz,

with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.

Audio

Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): PHONO (MM): 2.5 mV/47 kohms

CD, TAPE/MD, TV SOUND/DBS, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, DVD:

200 mV/47 kohms

Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DBS): 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

Optical: DIGITAL 2 (DVD), DIGITAL 3 (CD): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm) * Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with

sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).

Audio Output Level: TAPE/MD, VCR 1, VCR 2: 200 mV

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): PHONO: 70 dB/78 dB (at REC OUT)

CD, TAPE/MD, TV SOUND/DBS, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, DVD:

87 dB/80 dB

Frequency Response (8 ohms): PHONO: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

CD, TAPE/MD, TV SOUND/DBS, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, DVD:

20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

RIAA Phono Equalization: ±1.0 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Loudness Control (Volume Control at –30 dB): +6 ±1.0 dB at 100 Hz

+4 ±1.0 dB at 10 kHz

SEA: Center frequencies: 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz

Control range: ±10 dB ±2 dB

Video

Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Composite video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, DVD: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

S-video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR 1, VIDEO, DVD: (Y: luminance): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

(C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Output Level:

Composite video: VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR OUT: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

S-video: VCR 1, MONITOR OUT: (Y: luminance): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

(C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

Synchronization: Negative

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45 dB

On-Screen Color System: NTSC

FM tuner (IHF)

Tuning Range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

Usable Sensitivity: Monaural: 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 ohms)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: 21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 ohms)

Stereo: 41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 ohms)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Monaural: 78 dB at 85 dBf

Stereo: 73 dB at 85 dBf

Total Harmonic Distortion: Monaural: 0.4% at 1 kHz

Stereo: 0.6% at 1 kHz

Stereo Separation at REC OUT: 35 dB at 1 kHz

Alternate Channel Selectivity: 45 dB: (±400 kHz)

Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 15 kHz: (+0.5 dB, –3 dB)

AM tuner

Tuning Range: 530 kHz to 1,710 kHz

Usable Sensitivity: Loop antenna 400 µV/m

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB (100 mV/m)

General

Power Requirements: AC 120V , 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 320 watts/420 VA (at operation)

2 watts (in standby mode)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 157 x 412.5 mm

(17

/16 x 6 3/16 x 16 1/4 inches)

Mass: 11.9 kg (26.3 lbs)

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

QUALITY SERVICE

HOW TO LOCA TE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722

http://www.jvcservice.com

Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair

is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, Call 1-800-537-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

—JVC

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

107 Little Falls Road Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 (973) 808-9279

5665 Corporate Avenue Cypress, CA 90630-0024 (714) 229-8011

13 Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 376-9100

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of

the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

1500 Lakes Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857 (770) 339-2522

2969 Mapunapuna Place Honolulu, HI 96819-2040 (808) 833-5828

8192 State Road 84 Davie, FL 33324 (954) 472-1960

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

1700 Valley Road

Wayne, NJ 07470

If you ship the product • • •

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent

size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user

serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

705 Enterprise Street Aurora, IL 60504-8149 (630) 851-7855

10700 Hammerly, Suite 110 Houston, TX 77043 (713) 935-9331

890 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804 (650) 871-2666

Don’t service it yourself.

CAUTION

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ACCESSORIES

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.

Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free : 800-882-2345

LIMITED W ARRANTY AUDIO-2

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail

purchase for the period as shown below. (“The W arranty Period.”)

PARTS LABOR

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUER TO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR W ARRANTY SER VICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800)537-5722. If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number. If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty

installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

2YR 2YR

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor , Cartridge, Stylus(Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories;

8. Batteries (except the Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT , INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PAR TICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty last, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. Wayne, NJ 07470

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEP ARATE WARRANTY , THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPL Y. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRO DUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

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Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this

information for future reference.

Model No.: Serial No.: Purchase date: Name of dealer:

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