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.
RX-D205S / RX-D206B
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT1556-001A
[J]
Warnings, Cautions, and Others
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
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
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ATTENTION
Des changements ou modifications non approuvés par JVC
pourront invalider l’autorité de l’utilisateur à opérer cet
appareil.
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
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.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le
coffret de l’appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
Caution–– STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the
standby lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible. The
in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
• When the unit is on standby, the standby lamp lights red.
• When the unit is turned on, the standby lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
Attention—Touche
Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil
complètement hors tension (le témoin d’attente s’éteint). Lors
de l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit
facilement accessible. La touche
n’importe quelle position ne déconnecte pas l’appareil du
secteur.
• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin d’attente
s’allume en rouge.
• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin d’attente
s’éteint.
L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.
STANDBY/ON!
STANDBY/ON button
STANDBY/ON dans
Declaration of Conformity:
Trade Name: JVC
Model Number: RX-D205S/RX-D206B
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne New Jersey 07470
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Canada/pour Le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR;
“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
G-1
[European Union Only]
[Union européenne seulement]
Table of Contents
Parts identification ................................................ 2
Getting started ...................................................... 4
Before Installation .................................................................. 4
Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4
Putting batteries in the remote control ................................... 4
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 5
Connecting the speakers ....................................................... 6
Connecting video components .............................................. 7
USB connection ................................................................... 10
Connecting the power cord .................................................. 11
• Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output level
and sound adjustment (22)
TEST, FRONT L, FRONT R, EFFECT, CENTER,
SUBWFR, C. TONE, SURR L, SURR R, D. EQ FREQ, S
BACK L, S BACK R
• RETURN button (34)
3 SOUND button (22 – 24)
4 • Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player*
cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞), ENTER (35, 38)
• Adjusting buttons for speakers and subwoofer output level
and D. EQ FREQ level (22)
LEVEL9, LEVEL(
5 MENU button for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35, 38)
6 • Operating buttons for video components (34, 35, 37, 38)
4, 3, ¢, 7, 8, REW, FF, REC PAUSE
• Operating buttons for tuner (25, 26)
( TUNING, TUNING 9, MEMORY, FM MODE
7 Source selecting buttons (12, 25, 26, 34 – 38)
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, FM/AM
8 CHANNEL +/– buttons (34 – 38)
9 TV VOLUME +/– buttons (34, 36)
p STANDBY/ON
AUDIO, DVR/DVD, VCR, TV/DBS/CATV
q SURROUND button (31)
w EX/ES/PLIIx button (18)
e DIMMER button (14)
r SLEEP button (14)
t MIDNIGHT button (20)
y ANALOG/DIGITAL button (12)
u TV/VIDEO button (34, 36)
i VOLUME +/– button (13)
o MUTING button (14)
* These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC
product ONLY) or DVD player with the mode selector set to
“DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control
supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player. Refer also to
the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for
details.
buttons (12, 34 – 38)
9
TV VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL RM -SRX
CHANNEL
MUTING
VOLUME
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• When operating a DVD recorder (for JVC products
ONLY), set the mode selector (1) to “DVR.”
• When operating a DVD player, set the mode selector (1)
7 DIGITAL EQ indicator (22)
8 AUTO MUTING indicator (26)
9 C.TONE indicator (24)
0 B.BOOST indicator (23)
- MIDNIGHT indicator (20)
Rear panel
PL
$#
x
DSP
%^
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
DIGITAL EQ
C.TONE
B.BOOST
MIDNIGHT
&
= INPUT ATT (attenuate) indicator (23)
~ SLEEP indicator (14)
! Digital signal format indicators (13, 27, 28)
DIGITAL AUTO, LINEAR PCM,
@ Signal and speaker indicators (14)
# NEO:6 indicator (28)
$ VIRTUAL SB indicator (30)
% 3D-PHONIC indicator (28, 29)
^ DSP indicator (28, 29)
& Main display
* Frequency unit indicators
MHz (for FM stations), kHz (for AM stations)
SLEEP
INPUT ATT
MHz
kHz
*
,, 96/24
1
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
MONITOR
DVR
VCR
DBS
IN
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)
OUT(REC)
DVR/DVD
IN(PLAY)
DVR/DVD
VCR(DBS)
OUT
IN
IN
5
1 Power cord (11)
2 AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (32)
3 DIGITAL IN terminals (10)
• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)
• Optical: 2(DBS)
• Optical: 3(VCR)
4 ANTENNA terminals (5)
5 VIDEO jacks (7– 9)
VIDEO (composite video) jacks, S-VIDEO jacks
• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)
• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC), MONITOR OUT
TVINDBS
Y
L
P
B
P
R
R
MONITOR
OUT
6789
2
AV
COMPU LINK-
IN
1(DVR/DVD)
III
AUDIO
VCRDVR
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)
3
DIGITAL IN
2(DBS)
3(VCR)
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
DVR/DVD
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P
VCR (DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT
7 AUDIO jacks (7 – 9)
• Input: TV IN, DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)
• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC)
8 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6)
9 Speakers terminals (6)
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS,
CENTER SPEAKER, FRONT SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER
OUT
4
FM 75
COAXIAL
CENTER
SPEAKER
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
LEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHT
CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16
B, PR) jacks (7– 9)
AM EXT
SPEAKERS
FRONT
3
Getting started
Before Installation
General precautions
• 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 and dust.
• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C
and 35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F).
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.
• Leave sufficient distance between the receiver and the TV.
Handling the receiver
• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.
• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.
• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
• 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.
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period or time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small
amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is
connected to the wall outlet.
Putting batteries in the remote control
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
123
1
Press and slide the battery cover on the back
of the remote control.
2
Insert batteries.
Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
3
Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell
batteries.
• Supplied batteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued
use.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
Remote sensor
The receiver has a built-in cooling fan which operates
while the receiver is turned on. Be sure to leave enough
ventilation to obtain sufficient cooling effect.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all
connections are completed.
Checking the supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied
accessories. If anything is missing, contact your dealer
immediately.
• Remote control (× 1)
• Batteries (× 2)
• AM loop antenna (× 1)
• FM antenna (× 1)
4
Connecting the FM and AM antennas
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
If FM reception is poor,
connect an outdoor FM
antenna (not supplied).
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Snap the tabs on the
loop into the slots of the
base to assemble the
AM loop antenna.
ANTENNA
FM antenna (supplied)
ANTENNA
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM antenna connection
Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the
black cord to the H terminal.
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM loop
antenna connected.
AM LOOP
If AM reception is poor, connect
AM EXT
NOTES
• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on the
right.
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch
any other terminals, connecting cords and power
cord. This could cause poor reception.
an outdoor single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied).
FM antenna connection
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL
terminal as a temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable with a
connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
5
Connecting the speakers
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
Speaker Layout Diagram
SW
L
LS
SBL
C
(*SB)
SBR
R
RS
Powered
subwoofer
(SW)
CAUTIONS:
• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω).
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker
terminal.
Connecting the speakers
Turn off all components before making connections.
Center
speaker (C)
SUBWOOFER
OUT
Right surround
back speaker
(SBR)
*Left surround
back speaker
(SBL)
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
LEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHT
CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16
CENTER
SPEAKER
Left surround
speaker (LS)
Right surround
speaker (RS)
FRONT
SPEAKERS
Left front
Right front
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R)
*When using a single speaker for the surround back speaker
You can enjoy the surround sound by one surround back
speaker. When using one surround back speaker,
– set “SB OUT” to “
– connect the surround back speaker to the left surround back
speaker terminal. (No sound comes from the speaker if
you connect it to the right surround back speaker
terminal.)
<1SPK>” (see page 17) and
123
1
2
+
–
+
–
1Twist and remove the insulation at the end of
each speaker cord.
2Open the terminal (1), then insert the speaker
cord (2).
• For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the
rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the
speakers.
3Close the terminal.
Connecting the powered subwoofer
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or
reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in digital software.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cord
with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.
After connecting all the speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the
speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible
surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 19.
NOTE
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.
6
Connecting video components
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals—
composite video, S-video, and component video terminals.
• If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an Svideo cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not
supplied). By using these terminals, you can get better picture
quality in the order:
Component > S-video > Composite
IMPORTANT:
The video signals from one type of these input jacks are
transmitted only through the video output jacks of the same
type. Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing
video component are connected to the receiver through the video
terminals of different type, you cannot record the picture. In
addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected
to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you
cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.
DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in
VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.
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.
If your video components have AV COMPU LINK terminal
See also page 32 for detailed information about the connection
and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.
DVR
OUT(REC)
DVR/DVD
IN(PLAY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
P
B
P
R
MONITOR
DVR/DVD
DVR
OUT(REC)
VCR(DBS)
IN
DVR/DVD
IN(PLAY)
OUT
IN
White
Red
Red
White
S-video cable (not supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
Component video cable (not supplied)
DVD recorder or DVD player
ıΉÏÌ
Ç
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
Composite video cable
(not supplied)
Å
Composite video cable (not supplied)
NOTES
• When connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the
component video input jacks, select the component video input
mode (DVD VIDEO IN) correctly. If you do not, you cannot view
the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote
control system cannot operate properly. See page 20 for details.
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a DVD recorder and DVD player is set to use the
digital coaxial terminal (DIGITAL IN 1 (DVR/DVD)). For details of
digital connection, see page 10.
Å To component video output
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç Only for DVD recorder: To left/right audio channel
input
Î To composite video output
‰ To S-video output
Ï Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input
Ì Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input
7
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
7 Connecting a VCR
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVR/DVD
VCR(DBS)
IN
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.
Green
Y
P
B
P
R
MONITOR
OUT
IN
Blue
Red
AUDIO
VCR
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)
Component video cable (not supplied)
White
ıΉÏÌÇ
VCR
Å
VCR
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)
Red
Red
White
S-video cable (not supplied)
Composite video cable (not supplied)
NOTES
• When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks,
select the component video input mode (VCR VIDEO IN)
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on
the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot
operate properly. See page 20 for details.
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a VCR is set to use the digital optical terminal
(DIGITAL IN 3 (VCR)). For details of digital connection, see
page 10.
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
Composite video cable
(not supplied)
Å To component video output
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç To left/right audio channel input
Î To composite video output
‰ To S-video output
Ï To S-video input
Ì To composite video input
8
B
N
C
T
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
7 Connecting a DBS tuner
Component video cable (not supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
NOTES
• When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input
jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN)
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on
the TV. See page 20 for details.
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a DBS tuner is set to use the digital optical terminal
(DIGITAL IN 2 (DBS)). For details of digital connection, see
page 10.
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVR/DVD
VCR(DBS)
IN
IN
MONITOR
OUT
Y
PB
PR
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
DBS
OU
IN
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.
Stereo audio cable
TVINDBS
L
INOUT(REC)
V
(not supplied)
White
R
Composite video cable (not supplied)
Red
Å
ı
Ç
S-video cable
(not supplied)
Å To left/right audio channel output
ı To component video output
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
Ç To composite video output
Î To S-video output
Î
DBS tuner
7 Connecting a TV
Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVR/DVD
VCR(DBS)
IN
IN
MONITOR
OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
Green
Blue
Red
TVIND
L
Component video cable (not supplied)
TV
I
White
Å
Red
MONITOR
DVD
AY)
OUT
R
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
ı
Ç
Î
S-video cable (not supplied)
Composite video cable (not supplied)
NOTES
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. For details of digital connection, see page 10.
Å To component video input
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç To S-video input
Î To composite video input
9
Digital connection
This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one
digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.
To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in
addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7
to 9.
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)
Digital optical cable (not supplied)
USB connection
This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel.
You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound
reproduced through your PC.
When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure
below.
• Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from
this receiver.
IMPORTANT:
Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on
Windows
XP* and prepare its CD-ROM.
®
98 SE*, Windows® Me*, Windows® 2000*, or Windows
®
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.
When the component has a digital coaxial output
terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal,
using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).
DIGITAL IN
1(DVR/DVD)
When the component has a digital optical output
terminal, connect it to the 2(DBS) or 3(VCR)
terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).
2(DBS)
3(VCR)
How to install the USB drivers
The following procedure is described using the English version of
®
Windows
XP. If your PC is running on a different version of
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PC’s
monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.
1. Turn on your PC and start running Windows
®
Windows
Me, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP.
®
98 SE,
• If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now
running.
2. Turn on the receiver, and select the source as “USB.”
3. Set the volume to minimum.
IMPORTANT:
Always set volume to “0” when connecting or disconnecting other
equipment.
4. Connect the unit to the PC using a USB cable (not
supplied).
Before connecting a digital
optical cable, unplug the
protective plug.
NOTES
• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
been set for use with the following components:
– 1(DVR/DVD):For DVD recorder or DVD player
– 2(DBS):For DBS tuner
– 3(VCR):For VCR
If you connect other components, change the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital
input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.
• Select the correct digital input mode. See “Selecting the analog
or digital input mode” on page 12.
• When you want to operate the connected component (except
DBS tuner) using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system
(see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on
pages 7 to 9.
USB
PC
USB cable
(not supplied)
• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when connecting.
10
5. The USB drivers are installed automatically.
• If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the
USB drivers by following the instructions on the PC’s
monitor.
[Sound, video and game controllers] and [Universal Serial
Bus controllers].
• The following window appears, and you can check whether
the drivers are installed.
NOTES
• DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while
installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is
recognizing the receiver.
• If your PC does not recognize the receiver, disconnect the USB
cable and connect it again. If it does not work yet, restart
Windows.
• The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB
cable is connected between the receiver and your PC.
• The sound may not be played back correctly—interrupted or
degraded—due to your PC settings and PC specifications.
• Use a USB cable (version 1.1 or later). Recommended cord
length is 1.5 m.
Now the PC is ready for playback through the USB
connection.
After installation is completed, you can use your PC as the
playback source. The PC automatically recognizes the receiver
whenever a USB cable is connected between the PC and the
receiver while the receiver is turned on.
• When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the
USB cable.
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied
with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC. Start
the application after the USB device is recognized.
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and Windows
corporation.
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, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000,
®
XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Connecting the power cord
When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect
the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are
inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy
on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power
cord replaced with a new one.
NOTES
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen
interference.
• The preset settings such as preset channels 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.
• When you unplug the power cord with the receiver on and
connect the power cord again, the receiver enters standby
mode.
If no sound comes from the speakers, check the following
items:
– check if the USB device is recognized properly.
– check if the playback software in your PC is compatible with the
USB device.
– open the Control Panel on your PC, select [Sounds and Audio
and check if [Default device] is set to [USB Audio DAC].
– select “USB” as the source.
– connect the USB cable correctly.
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Basic operations
2
3
2
Select the source to play
On the front panel:
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name
you want appears on the display.
The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in
red.
• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as
follows:
ANALOG
3
1
2
L
S.WFR
AUTO SURR
R
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
MHz
DVR/DVDVCRDBS
USB
: Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player.
Source lamps
1
4
7
10
3
2
6
5
9
8
10
0
TVFMAM
(Back to the beginning)
DVR/DVD*
VCR*
1
DBS*
TV*
1
USB:Select this for the PC component.
FM:Select this for an FM broadcast.
AM:Select this for an AM broadcast.
1
1
:Select this for the VCR.
1
:Select this for the DBS tuner.
:Select this for the TV.
From the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
• For “FM” and “AM,” press FM/AM. Each time you press FM/AM,
the band alternates between “FM” and “AM.”
1
Turn on the power
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON
AUDIO on the remote control).
The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current
source lights in red.
Current source name appears.
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
AUTO SURR
R
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
MHz
*1 Selecting the analog or digital input mode
You need to select the proper input mode according to the
connection method (analog or digital) on pages 7 to 10.
• In case of digital connection, you also need to select the correct
digital input terminal. (See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.)
• “DIGITAL AUTO” and “ANALOG” setting are memorized for
each source.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the analog or
digital input mode.
• Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as
follows:
L
CR
S.WFR LFE
LSRS
AUTO SURR
ANALOG
(Back to the beginning)
DIGITAL AUTO
DIGITAL
DIGITAL AUTODOLBY DIGITAL
DTS
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the
remote control) again.
The standby lamp lights in red.
NOTE
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn
the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
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DIGITAL AUTO:Select for the digital input mode. The
receiver automatically detects the incoming
signal format, then the digital signal format
indicator (LINEAR PCM,
,, or
96/24) for the detected signal lights up.
DOLBY DIGITAL*2: Select to play back software encoded with
Dolby Digital.
DTS*2:Select to play back software encoded with
DTS.
ANALOG:Select for the analog input mode. The
ANALOG indicator lights up on the display.
Initial setting: DIGITAL AUTO
2
*
If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or
DTS software with “DIGITAL AUTO” selected, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “DTS.”
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or
tracks.
Ex.: When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected
L
CR
S.WFR LFE
LSRS
AUTO SURR
DIGITAL AUTO
DIGITAL
3
Adjust the volume
To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the
remote control).
To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on
the remote control).
• When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication
appears on the display for a while.
ANALOG
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any
sources. 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 “50” (maximum).
L
S.WFR
AUTO SURR
R
NOTES
• You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “FM” or
“AM” as the source.
• The input mode is fixed to “DIGITAL AUTO” when selecting
“USB” as the source.
• When you turn off the power or select another source,
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is
automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.”
The following digital signal format indicators on the display
indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.
LINEAR PCM:Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.
:• Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes
in.
• Flashes when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected
for any software other than Dolby Digital.
:• Lights up when conventional DTS signal
comes in.
• Flashes when “DTS” is selected for any
software other than DTS.
96/24:Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in.
Listening with headphones
You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi-channel
software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the
front channels while playing multi-channel software.)
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
front panel to activate the HEADPHONE mode.
The HEADPHONE indicator lights up on the display.
• You can also enjoy the Surround/DSP mode through the
headphones—3D HEADPHONE mode. For details, see page
28.
• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack
cancels the HEADPHONE (or 3D HEADPHONE) mode and
activates the speakers.
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.
• Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from
the speakers.
NOTE
When “DIGITAL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signal,
no digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.
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Turning off the sounds temporarily
From the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all
connected speakers and headphones.
“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off.
ANALOG
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
• Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control
on the front panel) also restores the sound.
L
S.WFR
R
AUTO SURR
Changing the display brightness
Basic adjustment of auto memory
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:
• when you turn off the power, and
• when you change the source.
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the
newly selected source are automatically recalled.
The following can be stored for each source:
• Analog/digital input mode (see page 12)
• Bass boost (see page 23)
• Digital equalization pattern (see page 22)
• Input attenuator mode (see page 23)
• Midnight mode (see page 20)
• Speaker output level (see page 22)
• Surround/DSP mode selection (see page 30)
NOTE
If the source is “FM” or “AM,” you can assign a different setting
for each band.
You can dim the display—Dimmer.
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the display brightness changes
as follows:
DIMMER 1:Dims the display.
DIMMER 2:Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.
DIMMER 3:Turns off the display.
(Temporarily canceled when you operate the
receiver.)
DIMMER OFF: Cancels the Dimmer (normal display).
Turning off the power with the Sleep
Timer
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes in 10
minute intervals. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.
SLEEP indicator
Signal and speaker indicators on the display
Signal indicatorsSpeaker indicators
L
C
S.WFR LFE
LS
SB
RS
SBSSB
R
ANALOG
DIGITAL AUTO
LINEAR PCM
DIGITAL
96 / 24
DUAL MONO
L
C
S.WFR
LFE
LSSBRS
SBSSB
AUTO SURR
R
HEADPHONE
NEO : 6
3D-PHONIC
VIRTUAL SB
PL
x
DSP
L
S.WFR LFE
LS
SB
The signal indicators light up as follows:
L:• When digital input is selected: Lights up when the
left channel signal comes in.
• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
R:• When digital input is selected: Lights up when the
right channel signal comes in.
• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
C:Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.
LS:Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes
in.
RS:Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes
in.
S:Lights up when monaural surround signal comes in.
SB:Lights up when the surround back channel signal
comes in.
LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.
R
C
RS
SBSSB
ANALOG
10min
L
S.WFR
20min
AUTO SURR
R
OFF (canceled)
30min40min
90min
50min
80min
70min
SLEEP
60min
When the shut-off time comes:
The receiver turns off automatically.
To check or change the remaining time until the shut-off
time:
Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears.
• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel the Sleep Timer:
Press SLEEP repeatedly so that “SLEEP OFF” appears on the
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the
receiver.
The speaker indicators light up as follows:
• The subwoofer indicator (
“SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR
) lights up when
S.WFR
<YES>.” For details,
see page 17.
• The other speaker indicators light up only when the
corresponding speaker is set to “SML (small)” or “LRG
(large),” and also when required for the current playback.
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Basic settings
3
Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
number of connected speakers (speaker
channel number).
As you turn the jog, the speaker channel number changes as
follows.
• For the details of speaker channel number, see “ Speakers
(channels) number and the size” on page 16.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP
modes (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and
subwoofer information after all the connections are completed.
From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items
of the receiver are explained.
Setting the speaker information
easily—Quick Speaker Setup
Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the
speaker size, speaker distance, and output level of each speaker
according to your listening room to create the best possible
surround effect.
• You can also register each speaker’s information manually.
For details, see page 18.
1
again.
1,3,5
1,7
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
2,4,6
2.0ch
4.0ch
6.0ch
2.1ch
4.1ch
6.1ch
3.0ch
5.0ch
7.0ch*
3.1ch
5.1ch
7.1ch
(Back to the beginning)
* “7.0ch” is the initial setting.
4
Press SET.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
5
Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
room size to match to your listening room.
As you turn the jog, the room size changes as follows.
• To select your appropriate room size, see “Room size and
the speaker distance/output level” on page 16.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
S
M
L*
(Back to the beginning)
On the front panel ONLY:
1
Press SETTING and turn MULTI JOG until
“QUICK SPK SET” appears on the display.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
2
Press SET.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
* “L” is the initial setting.
6
Press SET.
QUICK SPEAKER SETUP is now completed, then the display
goes back to SETTING menu.
7
Press SETTING.
NOTES
• This procedure will not be completed if you stop in the middle of
the setting process.
• Once Quick Speaker Setup is performed, the speaker output
levels are also set to appropriate values automatically (common
to all sources). If you want to set the speaker output levels
separately for each source, see “Adjusting the speaker output
levels” on page 22.
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
15
Speakers (channels) number and the size
You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to
the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number)
you select.
• Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel.
The size of connected speakers
CHL/RCLS/RSSBSUBWFR
2.0CH LRG (large)NONONONO
2.1CH SML (small)NONONOYES
3.0CHLRGSMLNONONO
3.1CHSMLSMLNONOYES
4.0CHLRGNOSMLNONO
4.1CHSMLNOSMLNOYES
5.0CHLRGSMLSMLNONO
5.1CHSMLSMLSMLNOYES
6.0CHLRGSMLSMLNO
6.1CHSMLSMLSMLYES
7.0CHLRGSMLSMLNO
7.1CHSMLSMLSMLYES
SML
(1SPK)
SML
(1SPK)
SML
(2SPK)
SML
(2SPK)
Basic setting items
You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for
details.
• You cannot select the items which is not available with the
current setting. For example, when the speaker channel number
is set to “
the following items:
S BACK OUT, S BACK DIST, S BACK L DIST, S BACK R DIST
ItemsTo do
QUICK SPK SETRegister the number of speakers you connect
SUBWOOFER*Register your subwoofer. (17)
FRONT SPK*Register your front speaker size. (17)
CENTER SPK*Register your center speaker size. (17)
SURROUND SPK* Register your surround speaker size. (17)
S BACK SPK*Register your surround back speaker size. (17)
S BACK OUT*Register the number of your surround back
DIST UNITSelect the measuring unit for the speaker
FRONT L DIST*Register the distance from the left front
<5.1ch>” in Quick Speaker Setup, you cannot select
and the size of your listening room. (15)
speaker(s). (17)
distance. (18)
speaker to your listening point. (18)
Room size and the speaker distance/output level
According to the selected room size, speaker distance and
speaker output level for each activated speaker is set as follows:
Room size
SpeakerDistance
LL/R3.0 m (10 ft)0 dB
(Large)C3.0 m (10 ft)0 dB
LS/RS3.0 m (10 ft)0 dB
SBL(SB)/SBR3.0 m (10 ft)0 dB
ML/R2.7 m (9 ft)0 dB
(Medium)C2.4 m (8 ft)–2 dB
LS/RS2.1 m (7 ft)–3 dB
SBL(SB)/SBR1.8m (6ft)–4 dB
SL/R2.4 m (8 ft)0 dB
(Small)C2.1 m (7 ft)–2 dB
LS/RS1.5 m (5 ft)–4 dB
Output
level
FRONT R DIST*Register the distance from the right front
speaker to your listening point. (18)
CENTER DIST*Register the distance from the center speaker
to your listening point. (18)
SURR L DIST*Register the distance from the left surround
speaker to your listening point. (18)
SURR R DIST*Register the distance from the right surround
speaker to your listening point. (18)
S BACK DIST*Register the distance from the surround back
speaker to your listening point. (18)
S BACK L DIST*Register the distance from the left surround
back speaker to your listening point. (18)
S BACK R DIST*Register the distance from the right surround
back speaker to your listening point. (18)
EX/ES/PLIIxSelect the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction mode. (18)
DUAL MONOSelect the Dual Mono sound channel. (19)
SUBWOOFER OUT
CROSSOVERSelect the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer.
LFE ATTAttenuate the bass (LFE) sounds. (19)
MIDNIGHT MODE
Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer. (19)
(19)
Reproduce a powerful sound at night. (20)
SBL(SB)/SBR1.2 m (4 ft)–6 dB
NOTE
Abbreviations used in the tables above stand for the following
speakers and the subwoofer:
– L: Left front speaker
– R: Right front speaker
– C: Center speaker
– LS: Left surround speaker
– RS: Right surround speaker
– SB: Surround back speaker
– SBL: Left surround back speaker
– SBR: Right surround back speaker
– SUBWFR: Subwoofer
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DIGITAL IN 1Select the component connected to the digital
coaxial terminal—1(DVR/DVD). (20)
DIGITAL IN 2Select the component connected to the digital
optical terminal—2(DBS). (20)
DIGITAL IN 3Select the component connected to the digital
optical terminal—3(VCR). (20)
DVD VIDEO INSelect the type of video terminal used for the
DVD recorder or DVD player. (20)
VCR VIDEO INSelect the type of video terminal used for the
VCR. (20)
DBS VIDEO INSelect the type of video terminal used for the
DBS tuner. (20)
* If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these
settings are not required.
Operating procedure
S.WFR
Setting the speakers
2,4
1,7
3,5
On the front panel ONLY:
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
Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal.
1
Press SETTING.
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.
2
Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to set
1
again.
appears on the display.
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the setting items change as
follows:
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and
DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker after all
connections are completed.
• If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting
is not required.
Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER
Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.
SUBWFR <YES>Select when you have connected a
subwoofer.
The subwoofer indicator (
on the display. You can adjust the
subwoofer output level (see page 22).
SUBWFR <NO>Select when you have disconnected a
subwoofer. Selecting this changes the
front speaker size to “LRG” (see below).
Initial setting: SUBWFR <NO>
) lights up
Setting the speaker size—FRONT SPK (front
speakers), CENTER SPK (center speaker),
SURROUND SPK (surround speakers), S BACK SPK
(surround back speakers)
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.
QUICK SPK SET
SUBWOOFER
CENTER SPKFRONT SPK
SURROUND SPKS BACK SPK
DIST UNITS BACK OUT
FRONT L DIST
CENTER DIST
FRONT R DIST
SURR L DIST
S BACK DISTSURR R DIST
S BACK L DISTS BACK R DIST
DUAL MONOEX/ES/PLIIx
CROSSOVERSUBWOOFER OUT
LFE ATTMIDNIGHT MODE
DIGITAL IN 1DIGITAL IN 2
DVD VIDEO INDIGITAL IN 3
DBS VIDEO INVCR VIDEO IN
(Back to the beginning)
3
Press SET.
The current setting of the selected item appears.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
<LRG> (large)Select when the cone speaker size is
larger than 12 cm (4
3
/4 inches).
<SML> (small)Select when the cone speaker size is
3
smaller than 12 cm (4
/4 inches).
<NO>Select when you have disconnected a
speaker. (Not selectable for the front
speakers.)
Initial setting:
<LRG> (for the front speakers)
<SML> (for other speakers)
Setting the surround back speaker(s)—S BACK OUT
Register the number of surround back speaker(s).
SB OUT <1SPK> Select when you use 1 surround back
speaker.
SB OUT <2SPK> Select when you use 2 surround back
speakers.
Initial setting: SB OUT <2SPK>
4
Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
setting.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
DVR/DVD
TV
Your setting is stored.
5
Press SET.
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if
DBS
VCR
necessary.
7
Press SETTING.
The source indication resumes on the display.
NOTES
• If you have selected “SML (small)” for the front speaker size,
you cannot select “LRG (large)” for other speakers.
• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR
speaker size is fixed to “LRG” (and you cannot select “SML”).
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “SML (small),” you cannot
select “LRG (large)” for the surround back speaker.
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO,” the surround back
speaker is fixed to “NO.”
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO,” you cannot select “S BACK
OUT.”
• When “SB OUT” is set to “
speaker to the left surround back speaker terminal (see page 6).
No sound comes from the surround back speaker if you connect
it to the right surround back speaker terminal.
<1SPK>,” connect the surround back
<NO>,” the front
17
Setting the speaker distance
4
5
6
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of
the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect
from the Surround/DSP modes.
By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically
sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that
sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting is
not required.
7 Measuring unit—DIST UNIT
Select which measuring unit you use.
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—
EX/ES/PLIIx
Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital
multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your
enjoyment.
• For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and
available Surround mode, see page 30.
• To activate the Surround mode, see page 31.
D UNIT <meter>Select to set the distance in meters.
D UNIT <feet> Select to set the distance in feet.
Initial setting: D UNIT <meter>
7 Speaker distance—
FRONT L DIST (for the left front speaker),
FRONT R DIST (for the right front speaker),
CENTER DIST (for the center speaker),
SURR L DIST (for the left surround speaker),
SURR R DIST (for the right surround speaker),
S BACK L DIST (for the left surround back speaker),
S BACK R DIST (for the right surround back speaker)
Adjustable range: 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals
(1 ft to 30 ft in 1 ft intervals)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) for all speakers
C
2.1 m
(7 ft)
R
2.7 m
(9 ft)
2.4 m
(8 ft)
L
LS
3.0 m
(10 ft)
RS
3.3 m
(11 ft)
<AUTO>According to the incoming signal, an appropriate
Surround mode is applied.
• For Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES
software, 7.1-channel reproduction is applied*.
• For other multi-channel (4 channel or more)
encoded software, 5.1-channel reproduction is
applied.
<ON>Select to apply 7.1-channel reproduction to both
5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded software.
<PLIIx MOVIE>Select to apply PLIIx MOVIE reproduction to
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded
software.
<PLIIx MUSIC>Select to apply PLIIx MUSIC reproduction to
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded
software.
<OFF>Select to cancel the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction.
Initial setting:
* For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-
channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL”) may be applied even
though you have selected “
“
<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”
From the remote control:
Press EX/ES/PLIIx repeatedly to select either one of the
above.
<AUTO>
<AUTO>.” In this case, select
SBL
In this case, set the distance as follows:
Left front speaker (L):“FRONT L <3.0m> (10ft)”
Right front speaker (R):“FRONT R <3.0m> (10ft)”
Center speaker (C):“CENTER <3.0m> (10ft)”
Left surround speaker (LS):“SURR L <2.7m> (9ft)”
Right surround speaker (RS):“SURR R <2.7m> (9ft)”
Left surround back speaker (SBL) :“SBACK L <2.4m> (8ft)”
Right surround back speaker (SBR) : “SBACK R <2.4m> (8ft)”
NOTES
• You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have
set to “NO.”
• If you have selected “
17), “S BACK DIST” appears instead of “S BACK L DIST” and
“S BACK R DIST.”
<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page
SBR
7
10
NOTES
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this
function is not available.
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), the Virtual
Surround Back (see page 30) is applied for EX/ES/PLIIx
reproduction.
9
8
10
0
18
Selecting the main or sub channel
—DUAL MONO
You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while
playing digital software recorded (or broadcasted) in Dual Mono
mode (see page 28), which includes two monaural channels
separately. When the receiver detects Dual Mono signals, the
DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display.
Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER
Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If
you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver
automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to
the small speaker to the large speakers.
To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level
according to the size of the small speaker connected.
• If you have selected “LRG (large)” for all speakers (see page
17), this function will not take effect (“CROSS OFF” appears).
D MONO <MAIN>Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).*
Signal indicator “L” lights up while playing
back this channel.
D MONO <SUB> Select to play back the sub-channel (Ch 2).*
Signal indicator “R” lights up while playing
back this channel.
D MONO <ALL> Select to play back both the main and sub-
channels (Ch 1/Ch 2).*
Signal indicators “L” and “R” light up while
playing back these channels.
Initial setting: D MONO <MAIN>
* Dual Mono signals can be heard from the following speakers—L
(left front speaker), R (right front speaker), and C (center
speaker), with respect to the current Surround setting:
With Surround Activated
Dual Mono
setting
MAIN
SUBCh 2Ch 2Ch 2Ch 2Ch 2
ALL
Without
Surround
LRL RCLR
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 2
Center speaker setting
SML/LRGNO
Ch 1Ch 1
Ch1
Ch 1+Ch 2Ch 1+Ch 2Ch 1+Ch 2
CROSS <80Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 12 cm (4
CROSS <100Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 10 cm (3
CROSS <120Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 8 cm (3
CROSS <150Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 6 cm (2
CROSS <200Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is less than 5 cm (2 inches).
Initial setting: CROSS <100Hz>
NOTE
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D
HEADPHONE modes.
3
/4 inches).
15
/16 inches).
3
/16 inches).
3
/8 inches).
Setting the low frequency effect attenuator—LFE
ATT
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate
distortion.
• This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.
NOTE
The Dual Mono format is not identical with bilingual broadcasting
for TV programs. So this setting does not take effect while
watching such bilingual programs.
Setting bass sound
Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT
The subwoofer emits the LFE signals* and the bass elements of
each speaker set to “SML.”
You can make the bass elements of the front speaker channels
(MAIN) emitted through the subwoofer.
SW <LFE>Select to emit the LFE signals and the bass
elements of each speaker set to “SML.”
SW <LFE+MAIN> Select to emit the bass elements of the front
speakers’ channels (MAIN) when no bass
elements are emitted through the subwoofer
in “SW <LFE>.”
Initial setting: SW
<LFE>
LFE <0dB>Normally select this.
LFE <–10dB>Select when the bass sound is distorted.
Initial setting: LFE <0dB>
NOTE
• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <NO>” (see page
17), this function is not available.
* The LFE signals are emitted only when playing the following
software with the LFE signals:
– Dolby Digital multi channel software
– DTS multi channel software
When playing analog source or linear PCM software, no LFE
signals are emitted.
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Using the Midnight mode
DVR/DVD
DIGITAL IN 1
DBSVCRTV
DIGITAL IN 2
DVR/DVD
DBSVCRTV
DIGITAL IN 3
DVR/DVD
DBSVCRTV
4
5
6
—MIDNIGHT MODE
You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode.
When the Midnight mode is activated, the MIDNIGHT indicator
lights up on the display.
NOTES
• You cannot assign the same component for different terminals.
The priority order for assignment is as follows:
“DIGITAL IN 1” > “DIGITAL IN 2” > “DIGITAL IN 3.”
Ex.: When “DIGITAL IN 1” is set to “DVR/DVD.”
MIDNIGHT <OFF>Select when you want to enjoy surround
with its full dynamic range. (No effect
applied.)
MIDNIGHT <1>Select when you want to reduce the
dynamic range a little.
MIDNIGHT <2>Select when you want to apply the
compression effect fully (useful at night).
Initial setting: MIDNIGHT <OFF>
From the remote control:
Press MIDNIGHT repeatedly to select either one of the
above.
7
9
8
10
10
0
For “DIGITAL IN 2,” “DBS,” “VCR,” and “TV” are selectable.
• In this case, “VCR” is selected.
For “DIGITAL IN 3,” “DBS” and “TV” are selectable.
: Selectable: Not selectable
• Setting “DIGITAL IN 1” affects “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN
3” settings. When you have changed “DIGITAL IN 1,” confirm the
components assigned to “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN 3.”
Selecting the component video input
mode—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/
DBS VIDEO IN
When you use the component video inputs for connecting the
DVD recorder (or DVD player), VCR, or DBS, register the type of
video input jacks.
If you have not selected the appropriate video input jacks, you
cannot view the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU
LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (see page
32).
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3
When you use the digital input terminals, register what
components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3
(see page 10) so that the correct source name will appear when
you select the digital source.
Select one of the following components for each terminal:
DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).
DBSFor the DBS tuner.
VCRFor the VCR.
TVFor the TV.
Initial setting: For “DIGITAL IN 1”: DVR/DVD
For “DIGITAL IN 2”: DBS
For “DIGITAL IN 3”: VCR
For the DVD recorder or DVD player (DVD VIDEO IN):
DVD <S/C>Select when connecting the DVD recorder
(or DVD player) to the composite video or Svideo input jacks.
DVD <CMPNT>Select when connecting the DVD recorder
(or DVD player) to the component video
input jacks.
Initial setting: DVD
For the VCR (VCR VIDEO IN):
VCR <S/C>Select when connecting the VCR to the
VCR <CMPNT>Select when connecting the VCR to the
Initial setting: VCR
For the DBS (DBS VIDEO IN):
<CMPNT>
composite video or S-video input jacks.
component video input jacks.
<CMPNT>
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DBS <S/C>Select when connecting the DBS to the
composite video or S-video input jacks.
DBS <CMPNT>Select when connecting the DBS to the
component video input jacks.
Initial setting: DBS
NOTE
You cannot select “CMPNT” for both the VCR and the DBS at
the same time. If you select “CMPNT” for the VCR, the setting for
the DBS is fixed to “S/C” and vice versa.
<S/C>
Sound adjustments
Operating procedure
1,7
On the front panel:
3,5
2,4
You can make sound adjustment to your preference after
completing basic setting.
Basic adjustment items
You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for
details.
• You cannot select the items which are not available with the
current setting.
ItemsTo do
SUBWFR LVL*
FRONT L LVL*1*
FRONT R LVL*1*2Adjust the right front speaker output level. (22)
CENTER LVL*1*
SURR L LVL*1*
SURR R LVL*1*
S BACK LVL*1*
S BACK L LVL*1*2Adjust the left surround back speaker output
S BACK R LVL*1*2Adjust the right surround back speaker
D EQ 63Hz*
D EQ 250Hz*
D EQ 1kHz*
D EQ 4kHz*
D EQ 16kHz*
BASS BOOSTBoost the bass level. (23)
1
Adjust the subwoofer output level. (22)
2
Adjust the left front speaker output level. (22)
2
Adjust the center speaker output level. (22)
2
Adjust the left surround speaker output level.
(22)
2
Adjust the right surround speaker output
level. (22)
2
Adjust the surround back speaker output
level. (22)
level. (22)
output level. (22)
1
1
1
1
1
Adjust the equalization pattern of each
band. (22)
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
Ex.: When adjusting subwoofer output level.
1
Press ADJUST.
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.
2
Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to
1
again.
adjust appears on the display.
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the adjustment items change as
follows:
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
SUBWFR LVL
FRONT R LVL
SURR L LVL
S BACK LVL
S BACK R LVL
D EQ 250Hz
D EQ 4kHz
BASS BOOST
EFFECT
LIVENESS
CENTER WIDTH
FRONT L LVL
CENTER LVL
SURR R LVL
S BACK L LVL
D EQ 63Hz
D EQ 1kHz
D EQ 16kHz
INPUT ATT
ROOM SIZE
PANORAMA
DIMENSION
CENTER GAINCENTER TONE
CENTER ALIGN
(Back to the beginning)
INPUT ATTAttenuate the input level of analog source. (23)
EFFECT*
ROOM SIZESelect the room size for your virtual listening
LIVENESSSelect the liveness level for your virtual
PANORAMAAdd “wraparound” sound effect with side-
CENTER WIDTHAdjust the center channel localization
DIMENSIONAdjust sound localization pattern. (24)
CENTER GAINAdjust the sound localization of the center
CENTER TONE*
CENTER ALIGNAlign the vertical localization of the center
1
You can also use the remote control for the adjustment.
*
2
*
If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these
settings are not required.
1
Adjust the effect level. (23)
room. (23)
listening room. (23)
wall image. (23)
between the center speaker and the left/
right speakers. (24)
channel. (24)
1
Make the center tone soft or sharp. (24)
channel signals. (24)
3
Press SET.
The current setting for the selected item appears.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
4
Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
–10
Your adjustment is stored.
5
Press SET.
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items if
0+10
necessary.
7
Press ADJUST.
The source indication resumes on the display.
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Adjusting the speaker output levels
4
Adjusting the equalization patterns—
• SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level),
• FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level),
• FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level),
• CENTER LVL (center speaker output level),
• SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level),
• SURR R LVL (right surround speaker output level),
• S BACK L LVL (left surround back speaker output level),
• S BACK R LVL (right surround back speaker output level)
You can adjust the speaker output levels.
Adjust all the speakers’ output levels so that you can listen to the
sounds from all the speakers at the same level.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.
Adjustable range: –10 (dB) to +10 (dB) (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all speakers
NOTES
• If you have selected “NO” for a speaker (see page 17), the
output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.
• If you have selected “
<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page
17), “S BACK LVL” appears instead of “S BACK L LVL” and “S
BACK R LVL.”
• While using the headphones, you can adjust only the left and
right front speakers’ output level.
From the remote control:
1
Press SOUND.
D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz
You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands
(center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the
front speakers.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.
Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB intervals)
Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all bands
• When adjustment is made, the DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up
on the display.
If no adjustment is required, set all the frequency bands to
“0 (dB).”
• The DIGITAL EQ indicator goes off from the display.
From the remote control:
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
Press SOUND.
2
Press D. EQ FREQ repeatedly to
select the band you want to adjust.
3
Press LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to
adjust the equalization pattern of
the selected band.
2
again.
1
4
7
10
3
2
5
6
9
8
10
0
2
3
2
Press TEST to check the speakers’ output balance.
“TEST FL” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone
comes out of the speakers clockwise.
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
9
8
10
10
0
• You can adjust the speaker output levels without the test
tone.
3
Adjust the speaker output levels.
Press the numeric button corresponding to the
speaker you want to adjust, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(
to adjust the output level.
Ex.: To adjust the output level for the left front speaker
(L), press FRONT L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(.
4
Press TEST again to stop the test tone.
2,
3
1
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust
1
other bands.
NOTE
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.
NOTES
• No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the
speaker setting is set to “NO” (see page 17).
• No test tone is available when the headphone is in use.
• If you have selected “
<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see
page 17), press S BACK L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to
adjust the output level.
• After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your
target source, press the corresponding source selecting
button before operation.
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Adjusting the bass sounds
From the remote control:
Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST
You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
B BOOST <ON>Select to boost the bass level.
The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the
display.
B BOOST <OFF>Select to deactivate the Bass Boost.
Initial setting: B BOOST <OFF>
NOTE
This function affects only the sound coming out through the front
speakers.
Attenuating the input signal—INPUT ATT
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sound
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
ATT <ON>Select to attenuate the input signal level.
The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the
display.
ATT <NORMAL>Select to deactivate attenuation.
Initial setting: ATT
<NORMAL>
Press SOUND, then EFFECT repeatedly to select the level
you want to adjust.
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
9
8
10
10
0
NOTE
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.
Adjusting the virtual room size for DSP modes—
ROOM SIZE
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “
is not adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: ROOM SIZE
As the number increases, the interval between reflections
increases so that you will feel as if you were in a larger room.
Normally, select “3.”
<NO>” (see page 17), this item
<3>
Adjusting the sound parameters for
the Surround/DSP modes
You can adjust the Surround/DSP sound parameters to your
preference.
• For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 27 to 31.
Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes—EFFECT
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: EFFECT
As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”
<3>
Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes—
LIVENESS
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “
is not adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: LIVENESS
As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections over
time decreases so that acoustics change from “Dead” to “Live.”
Normally, select “3.”
<NO>” (see page 17), this item
<3>
Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic IIx
Music and Pro Logic II Music—PANORAMA
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
PANORAMA <ON>Select to add “wraparound” sound effect
with side-wall image.
PANORAMA <OFF> Select to listen to originally recorded
sound.
Initial setting: PANORAMA
<OFF>
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Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER
WIDTH
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: OFF and 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: C WIDTH
<3>
As the number increases, the center channel sound moves
toward the left and right speakers.
Normally, select “3.”
Adjusting the sound localization position for Pro
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—
DIMENSION
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: DIMENSION
As the number increases, the sound localization moves towards
forward from backward.
Normally, select “4.”
<4>
Adjusting the center tone—CENTER TONE
This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes is
in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page 31.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.
• This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is
memorized separately for DSP modes.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: C TONE
As the number increases, the dialogue becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”
• When the center tone is set to other than “C TONE
C.TONE indicator lights up on the display.
From the remote control:
Press SOUND, then C. TONE repeatedly to select the level
you want to adjust.
NOTE
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.
<3>
1
4
7
10
<3>,” the
3
2
5
6
9
8
10
0
Adjusting the sound localization of the center
channel—CENTER GAIN
This setting is available only when Neo:6 Music is in use.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: 0 to 1.0 (in 0.1 step intervals)
Initial setting: C GAIN
As the number increases, the center channel will be localized
clearly.
Normally, select “0.3.”
<0.3>
Aligning the vertical localization of the center
channel for Surround/DSP modes—CENTER ALIGN
This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and ALL CH
STEREO) is in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page
31.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
Surround/DSP mode.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
C ALIGN <ON>Select this when you cannot feel as if the
actors or singers are speaking or singing on
the screen.
C ALIGN <OFF>Center alignment is turned off.
Initial setting: C ALIGN <OFF>
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Tuner operations
Tuning in to stations manually
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Press FM/AM to select the band.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between “FM” and “AM.”
Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control.
1
4
7
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
10
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
2
Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
( TUNING until the station you want is
tuned in.
• Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the
frequency.
• Pressing (or holding) ( TUNING decreases the
frequency.
NOTES
• When you hold and release TUNING 9 or ( TUNING, the
frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.
• 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.
MHz
TUNING/REW
MEMORY
FF/TUNING
FM MODE
FM/AM
Using preset tuning
Once a station is assigned a channel number, the station can
be quickly tuned simply by selecting the number. 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
2
canceled before you finish, start from step
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Tune in to the station you want to preset
(see “Tuning in to stations manually”
above).
• 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 26.
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
R
TUNED
STEREO
again.
AUTO MUTING
MHz
NOTE
When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE
SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not
work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner
operations, select “FM” or “AM” by using FM/AM button on the
remote control.
2
Press MEMORY.
The channel number position starts flashing on the display
for about 5 seconds.
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
R
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
MHz
25
3
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to
select a channel number while the channel
number position is flashing.
• For channel number 5, press 5.
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
On the front panel:
2
1,3
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
4
Press MEMORY again while the selected
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
channel number is flashing on the display.
The selected channel number stops flashing.
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.
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 channel number erases the
previously stored one.
To tune in a preset station
From the remote control:
1
Press FM/AM to select the band.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in and
the numeric buttons now work for tuner operations.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between “FM” and “AM.”
MHz
Before you start, remember...
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
2
canceled before you finish, start from step
1
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select “FM” or
again.
“AM.”
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
2
Press TUNER PRESET.
“P” appears on the display, and MULTI JOG now works for
selecting preset channels.
3
Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel
number.
• To increase the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG
clockwise.
• To decrease the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG
counterclockwise.
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
(see page 25).
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
2
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
select a preset channel number.
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
R
TUNED
• For channel number 5, press 5.
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
MHz
MHz
From the remote control ONLY:
While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.
• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode
alternates between “AUTO MUTING” and “MONO.”
AUTO MUTINGNormally select this.
When a program is broadcast in stereo,
you will hear stereo sound; when in
monaural, you will hear monaural sound.
This mode is also useful to suppress
static noise between stations. The AUTO
MUTING indicator lights up on the display.
MONOSelect this to improve the reception (but
stereo effect will be lost).
In this mode, you will hear noise while
tuning in to the stations. The AUTO
MUTING indicator goes off from the
display. (The STEREO indicator also goes
off.)
Initial setting: AUTO MUTING
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Creating realistic
sound fields
Reproducing theater ambience
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to
reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all
directions.
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound
movement can be expressed.
Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the
same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
Introducing the Surround modes
■ Dolby Digital*
Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by
Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and
decoding.
• When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input,
the
Dolby Digital 5.1CH
Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY DIGITAL) encoding method records
and digitally compresses the left front channel, right front channel,
center channel, left surround channel, right surround channel, and
LFE channel signals (total 6 channels, but the LFE channel is
counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, called 5.1 channel).
Dolby Digital enables stereo surround sounds, and sets the cutoff
frequency of the surround treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for
Dolby Pro Logic. As such, the sound movement and “being-there”
feeling are enhanced much more than Dolby Pro Logic.
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a digital surround encoding
format that adds the third surround channels, called “surround
back.”
Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, these newly
added surround back channels can reproduce more detailed
movements behind you while viewing the video software. In
addition, surround sound localization will become more stable.
indicator lights up on the display.
SW
■ Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is a multi-channel playback format to convert
2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoofer). The matrixbased conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no
limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and
enables stereo surround sound.
• This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic II
modes—Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE), Pro Logic II Music
(PLII MUSIC), and Pro Logic II Game (PLII GAME).
When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the
up on the display.
PLII MOVIESuitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded
software. You can enjoy a sound field very close
to the one created with discrete 5.1-channel
sounds.
PLII MUSICSuitable for playing any 2-channel stereo
software. You can enjoy wide and deep sounds.
PLII GAMESuitable for playing a video game. You can enjoy
sounds with “being there” feeling.
indicator lights
L
LS
SBL
C
(SB)
R
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
RS
SBR
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Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a newly introduced multi-channel playback
format to convert not only multi-channel software but 2-channel
software into 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) that developed from
Dolby Pro Logic II. The matrix-based conversion method used for
Dolby Pro Logic IIx makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of
the surround treble.
• This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic IIx
modes—Pro Logic IIx Movie (PLIIx MOVIE), Pro Logic IIxMusic (PLIIx MUSIC) and Pro Logic IIx Game (PLIIx GAME).
When Dolby Pro Logic IIx is activated, “PLIIx MOVIE,” “PLIIx
MUSIC,” or “PLIIx GAME” appear and the
lights up on the display.
PLIIx MOVIESuitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded
software. You can enjoy a sound field with a
natural wraparound effect.
PLIIx MUSICSuitable for playing any 2-channel stereo
software. You can enjoy wide and deep 7.1channel sounds.
PLIIx GAMESuitable for playing a video game. You can enjoy
7.1-channel sounds with “being there” feeling.
This model is available for both an analog and
digital 2-channel signal.
indicator
DTS Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 is another conversion method to create 6-channel
(plus subwoofer) from analog/digital 2-channel software by using
the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix
6.1ch.
• This receiver provides the following DTS Neo:6 modes—Neo:6Cinema (NEO:6 CINEMA) and Neo:6 Music (NEO:6 MUSIC).
When one of them is activated, the NEO:6 indicator lights up on
the display.
NEO:6 CINEMA Suitable for playing movies. You can get the
same atmosphere with 2-channel software as
with 6.1-channel software. It is also effective for
playing software encoded with conventional
surround formats.
NEO:6 MUSICSuitable for playing music software. The front
channel signals bypass the decoder (resulting in
no loss of sound quality) and the surround
signals transmitted through the other speakers
expand the sound field naturally.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the
source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this
receiver. (See page 10.)
■ DTS**
DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by
Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel
encoding and decoding (1ch up to 6.1ch).
• When DTS signal is detected through the digital input, the
indicator lights up on the display.
DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete 5.1 channel
digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
Compared to Dolby Digital, the DTS Digital Surround format has a
lower audio compression rate which enables it to add breadth and
depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround
features natural, solid, and clear sound.
DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES)
DTS-ES is another multi-channel digital encoding format.
It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and
space expression by adding the third surround channel—surround
back channel.
DTS-ES includes two signal formats with different surround signal
recording methods—DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch (ES DISCRETE)
and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch (ES MATRIX).
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch has been designed to encode (and
decode) a 6.1-channel signal discretely to avoid interference with
each channel.
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch has been designed to add an extra
surround channel to DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel. By using a
matrix encoding/decoding method, an additional “surround back”
channel signal is encoded (and decoded) in both the left and right
surround channel signals.
DTS 96/24
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in higher
sampling rates both for recording and for reproducing at home.
Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency range and greater bit
depths provide extended dynamic range.
DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format (fs 96 kHz/24
bits) introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to deliver “betterthan-CD sound quality” into the home.
• When DTS 96/24 signal is detected, the and 96/24
indicators light up. You can enjoy its 5.1-channel sound with fullquality.
When using Surround mode, the sounds come out of the
activated speakers which the Surround mode requires.
• If either “SURROUND SPK” or “CENTER SPK” is set to
“
<NO>” in the speaker setting (see page 17), the
corresponding channel signals are allocated to and emitted
through the front speakers.
• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to
<NO>” in the speaker setting (see page 17), JVC’s original
“
3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create
the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The
3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
3D HEADPHONE mode
If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the Surround
modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated
regardless of the type of software played back.
“3D HEADPHONE” appears on the display and the DSP and
HEADPHONE indicators light up.
About other digital signals
Linear PCM
Uncompressed digital audio data used for DVDs, CDs, and
Video CDs.
DVDs support 2 channels with sampling rates of 48/96 kHz, at
quantization of 16/20/24 bits. On the other hand, CDs and
Video CDs are limited to 2 channels with 44.1 kHz at 16 bits.
• When Linear PCM signal is detected, the LINEAR PCM
indicator lights up.
Dual Mono
Dual Mono can be easily understood when you think of the
bilingual broadcast for TV programs (however, the Dual Mono
format is not identical with those analog formats).
This format is now adopted in Dolby Digital, DTS, and so on. It
allows two independent channels (called main channel and
sub-channel) to be recorded separately.
• You can select either channel you want to listen to (see
page 19).
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Introducing the DSP modes
The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. 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 DSP modes can create these important elements, and give
you a real “being there” feeling.
Reflections from behind
Early reflections
Direct sounds
The DSP modes include the following modes:
• Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes—HALL1, HALL2, LIVE
CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2
• MONO FILM—Used for all types of 2-channel signals (including
Dual Mono signal)
• All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)
When one of the DSP modes is activated, the DSP indicator lights
up on the display.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the
connected and activated speakers.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “
setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing
(which has been developed to create the surround effect
through the front speakers only) is used.
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
<NO>” in the speaker
■ MONO FILM
In order to reproduce a more acoustic sound field in your listening
room while viewing monaural sound video software (analog and
2-channel digital signals including Dual Mono signal), you can use
this mode.
The surround effect will be added, and the sound localization of
actor’s words will be improved.
This mode cannot be used for multi-channel digital signals.
When “MONO FILM” is used, sounds come out of all the
connected (and activated) speakers.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing
(which has been developed to create the surround effect
through the front speakers only) is used.
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
• If incoming signals change from 2-channel digital signal to
another digital signal type, “MONO FILM” is canceled and an
appropriate Surround mode is activated.
<NO>” in the speaker
■ All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)
This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the
connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used
if “SURROUND SPK” is set to “
(see page 17).
<NO>” in the speaker setting
■ Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes
You can use the following DAP modes in order to reproduce a
more acoustic sound field in your listening room.
HALL1Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large
shoebox-shaped hall designed primarily for
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about
2000.)
HALL2Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large
vineyard-shaped hall designed primarily for
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about
2000.)
LIVE CLUBReproduces the spatial feeling of a live music club
with a low ceiling.
DANCE CLUB Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance
club.
PAVILIONReproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition
hall with a high ceiling.
THEATER1Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large theater
where the seating capacity is about 600.
THEATER2Reproduces the spatial feeling of a small theater
where the seating capacity is about 300.
Sound reproduced from
normal stereo
Sound reproduced from All
Channel Stereo mode
NOTE
When “THEATER1” or “THEATER2” is activated while playing
back 2-channel analog or digital source, the built-in Dolby Pro
Logic II decoder is activated and the
indicator lights up.
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Using the Surround/DSP modes
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below.
• The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the
surround channels. For example, (3/2) indicates that the signals are encoded with three front signals (left/right/center) and two (stereo)
surround signals.
• For EX/ES/PLIIx setting, see page 18.
Incoming Signal Type
EX/ES/PLIIx setting
AUTOONPLIIx MOVIEPLIIx MUSICOFF
Dolby Digital Surround EXDOLBY D EX*
3*5
DOLBY D EX*
Dolby Digital (3/2, 2/2)DOLBY DIGITALDOLBY D EX*
3
3
D+PLIIx MOVIE*
D+PLIIx MOVIE*
Dolby Digital (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)DOLBY DIGITAL
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital (Dual Mono)
DTS-ES Discrete*
DTS-ES Matrix*
DTS (3/2, 2/2)*
DTS
1
1
1
DTS-ES DSCRT*3DTS-ES DSCRT*3DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*
DTS-ES MATRIX*3DTS-ES MATRIX*3DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*
DTS SURROUNDDTS+NEO:6*
3
DUAL MONO
DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*
DTS (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)DTS
DTS (Dual Mono)
Analog/LINEAR PCM
Dolby Digital (2/0)
PLIIx MOVIE*4/
PLIIx MUSIC*
PLIIx GAME*
NEO:6 CINEMA/
NEO:6 MUSIC
DUAL MONO
4
/
4
/
2,3
D+PLIIx MUSIC*3DOLBY DIGITAL
2,3
D+PLIIx MUSIC*3DOLBY DIGITAL
2,3
DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3DTS SURROUND
2,3
DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3DTS SURROUND
2,3
DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3DTS SURROUND
PLII MOVIE/
PLII MUSIC/
PLII GAME/
NEO:6 CINEMA/
NEO:6 MUSIC
*1DTS 96/24 processing is not applied when the EX/ES/PLIIx setting is activated. If you want to apply the processing, set the EX/ES/
PLIIx setting to “OFF” (see page 18).
2
*
When “S BACK OUT” is set to “<1SPK>,” D+PLIIx MOVIE is changed to DOLBY D EX and DTS+PLIIx MOVIE is changed to
DTS+
3
When “S BACK SPK” is set to “<NO>,” Virtual Surround Back is activated for the modes and the VIRTUAL SB indicator lights up on
*
EX.
the display.
4
*
When “S BACK SPK” is set to “<NO>,” PLllx MOVIE, PLllx MUSIC, and PLllx GAME are changed to PLll MOVIE, PLll MUSIC, and
PLll GAME respectively.
5
For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL”) may be applied even
*
though you have selected “
<AUTO>”. In this case, select “<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”
About the DSP modes
• The following DSP modes are available regardless of incoming signal type.
HALL1, HALL2, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2
• If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more) digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO” is not available.
Virtual Surround Back
This function creates a great surround effect from behind as if you have connected the surround back speaker. The VIRTUAL SB
(Surround Back) indicator lights up on the display.
If you have connected (and activated) the surround speakers, you can use Virtual Surround Back without connecting the surround
back speaker.
Virtual Surround Back is activated when EX/ES/PLIIx is set to other than “
following signals:
– Dolby Digital Surround EX
– DTS-ES
– Dolby Digital or DTS with 4 channel or more
<OFF>” and when playing back the software including the
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Activating the Surround/DSP modes
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30.
Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically
recalls the memorized settings and adjustments.
• To adjust the speaker output level, see page 22.
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes, you
can adjust CENTER TONE. (see page 24)
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and
ALL CH STEREO), you can adjust CENTER ALIGN. (see
page 24)
• When activating NEO:6 MUSIC, you can adjust CENTER
GAIN. (see page 24)
• When activating the DSP mode (except ALL CH
STEREO), you can adjust the following settings:
EFFECT (see page 23)
LIVENESS (see page 23)
ROOM SIZE (see page 23)
• When activating “PLIIx MUSIC” and “PLII MUSIC,” you
can adjust the following settings:
CENTER WIDTH (see page 24)
DIMENSION (see page 24)
PANORAMA (see page 23)
Selecting the Surround/DSP modes
From the remote control:
2
1
1
Select and play any source.
• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analog or
digital) correctly.
2
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the
Surround/DSP mode you want.
Ex.: When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected for Dolby Digital
multi-channel software:
DIGITAL AUTO
L
CR
S.WFR LFE
DIGITAL
LSRS
1
AUTO SURROUND
Surround modes
*
HALL1HALL2LIVE CLUBDANCE CLUB
PAVILIONTHEATER1THEATER2
MONO FILM
SURROUND OFF
1
*
“AUTO SURROUND” is the initial setting.
2
*
Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page
30.
3
*
If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more)
digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.
4
If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO”
*
is not available.
To cancel Surround/DSP modes
Press SURROUND repeatedly so that “SURROUND OFF”
appears on the display.
3
*
ALL CH STEREO
(Back to the beginning)
*
2
*
4
On the front panel:
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Before you start, remember...
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
2
canceled before you finish, start from step
1
Select and play any source.
again.
• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analog or
digital) correctly.
2
Press SURROUND.
MULTI JOG now works for selecting Surround/DSP modes.
3
Turn MULTI JOG to select the Surround/DSP
mode you want.
Ex.: When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected for Dolby Digital
multi-channel software:
DIGITAL AUTO
L
CR
S.WFR LFE
DIGITAL
LSRS
AUTO SURROUND
1
*
Surround modes
2
*
HALL1HALL2LIVE CLUBDANCE CLUB
PAVILIONTHEATER1THEATER2
3
MONO FILM
SURROUND OFF
1
*
“AUTO SURROUND” is the initial setting.
2
Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker
*
*
ALL CH STEREO
(Back to the beginning)
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page
30.
*3If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more)
digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.
4
*
If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO”
is not available.
To cancel Surround/DSP modes
Turn MULTI JOG so that “SURROUND OFF” appears on the
display.
4
*
When you select “AUTO SURROUND”
You can enjoy the Surround mode easily.
• For details about the Surround modes, see page 30.
• When “AUTO SURROUND” is activated, the AUTO SURR indicator
lights up on the display.
How does “AUTO SURROUND” work?
• If a multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate Surround
mode will be selected automatically.
• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel signal with surround signal
comes in, “PLIIx MOVIE” or “PLII MOVIE” will be selected.
• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel signal without surround signal
comes in, “SURROUND OFF (stereo)” will be selected.
• If a Linear PCM signal comes in, “SURROUND OFF
(stereo)” will be selected.
NOTE
“AUTO SURROUND” does not take effect in the following
cases:
– While playing an analog source,
– While selecting one of the fixed digital input mode—“DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “DTS” (see page 13).
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AV COMPU LINK
remote control
system
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to
operate JVC’s video components (TV, DVD player*, and VCR)
through this receiver.
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has
added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the
component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you
need to connect the video components you want to operate,
following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 33.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components.
* “DVD player” on pages 32 and 33 can be replaced with “DVD
recorder.”
Connections 2: Video cable connection
This receiver is equipped with three types of video terminals—
composite video, S-video, and component video, and the signals
coming into this receiver through one type of video terminals can
output only through the terminal of the same type. So you need to
connect the video components to this receiver using one of the
following three ways.
• When using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, set
the video input for the DVD player and the VCR correctly (see
“Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO IN/
VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN” on page 20); otherwise, the
correct input for this receiver will not be selected on the TV.
Case 1:
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver
through the S-video terminals, connect this receiver to the
TV’s video input 1 terminal using S-video cables.
S-video cableS-video cable
Source
equipment
RX-D205S
RX-D206B
TV
To video input 1
Connections 1: AV COMPU LINK connection
TV
AV
COMPU LINK-III
Monaural
mini-plugs
(not supplied)
AV
COMPU LINK EX
Monaural mini-plugs
(not supplied)
AV
COMPU LINK
AV
COMPU LINK-
III
Case 2:
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver
through the composite video jacks, connect this receiver
to the TV’s video input 2 terminal (composite video input)
using composite video cables.
Composite video cable
Source
equipment
Case 3:
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver
through the component video jacks, connect this receiver
to the TV’s video input 2 terminals (component video
input) using component video cables.
Component video cable
Source
equipment
RX-D205S
RX-D206B
RX-D205S
RX-D206B
Composite video cable
TV
To video input 2
(Composite)
Component video cable
TV
DVD player
AV
COMPU LINK
VCR
IMPORTANT:
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the
DBS tuner connected to the DBS IN jacks.
NOTES
• When connecting the receiver and a TV with the AV COMPU LINK
EX terminal by using a component video cable, you cannot use
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode (see page 33).
• When connecting only the VCR or DVD player to this receiver,
connect it directly to the receiver using cable with the monaural
mini-plugs.
• You can connect only the TV with AV COMPU LINK EX or AV
COMPU LINK-III terminal to the AV COMPU LINK-III terminal.
To video input 2
(Component)
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Connecting procedure
1
If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD
player, TV, or this receiver into the AC outlets,
unplug their AC power cords first.
2
Connect your VCR, 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 the
VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using
the audio cables.
• See pages 7 to 9.
4
Connect the video input/output jacks on the
VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using
the S-video cables, composite video cables,
or component video cables.
• See “Connections 2” on the previous page.
5
Plug the AC power cords of the connected
components and this receiver into the AC
outlets.
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
“DVR/DVD.”
• 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
“DVR/DVD.”
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode
• When you select “TV” 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 “DVR/DVD,” “VCR,” or “DBS” 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
This function does not work when you connect this receiver and
the TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal using a component
video cable. In this case, reconnect the TV referring to Case 1 or
Case 2 on page 32.
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 other connected components first,
then turn on this receiver.
• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied
with this receiver (press STANDBY/ON
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use
the five basic functions listed below.
VCR).
Remote control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR using this
remote control
See pages 34 and 35 for details.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each
component.
One-touch video play
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the
VCR, you can enjoy the video playback without setting other
switches manually. The receiver automatically turns on and
changes the source to “VCR.”
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab, press the
play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control. So, you can
get the same result.
Automatic power on/off
The TV, DVD player, and VCR turn on and off along with the
receiver.
When you turn on the receiver;
• If the previously selected source is “TV” or “DBS,” only the TV
will turn on automatically.
• If the previously selected source is “DVR/DVD,” the TV and DVD
player will turn on automatically.
• If the previously selected source is “VCR,” the TV and VCR will
turn on automatically.
When you turn off the receiver, the TV, DVD player, and VCR will
turn off.
NOTE
If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR, the VCR
will not turn off, but continue recording.
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Operating other
1
4
7
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
10
JVC products
You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only
this receiver but also other JVC products.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.
– Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signals—
remote codes “A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a
VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”
– Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control
signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder
whose remote control code is set to the initial code. For
details, refer to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder.
• To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor on the target product.
7 VCR
7 TV
You can always perform the following operation:
STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the VCR.
VCR:
1
4
7
10
3
2
6
5
9
8
10
0
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on
the VCR.
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers on the
VCR.
3:Start playback.
7:Stop playback.
8:Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
FF:Fast-wind a tape.
REW:Rewind a tape.
REC PAUSE:Enter recording pause. To start
recording, press this button then 3.
You can always perform the following operations:
TV VOLUME +/–:Adjust the volume on the TV.
TV/VIDEO:Change the input mode (either video
input or TV tuner) on the TV.
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on the
TV.
STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the TV.
TV/DBS/CATV:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers.
1 – 9, 0, 100+:Select the channel numbers.
RETURN (10):Switch between the previous channel
and the current channel.
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7 DVD recorder or DVD player
You can always perform the following operation:
STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD
DVR/DVD:player.
DVRDV D
1
4
7
10
3
2
5
6
9
8
10
0
DVRDV D
To operate the DVD
recorder, set the
mode selector to
“DVR.”
To operate the DVD
player, set the mode
selector to “DVD.”
After setting the mode selector correctly, you can perform the
following operations on the DVD recorder or DVD player.
See the instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD
player for details.
7 Changing the remote control code for DVD
recorder
Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control
signals. You can assign one of the four codes to the remote
control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD
recorder. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the
DVD recorder.
Initial setting: 03
After pressing DVR/DVD, you can perform the following operations
on the DVD recorder and DVD player.
3:Start playback.
7:Stop playback.
8:Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
¢:Skip to the beginning of the next
chapter.
4:Return to the beginning of the current
(or previous) chapter.
5/∞/3/2:Select an item on the menu screen.
MENU:Display the menu recorded on discs.
ENTER:Enter the selected item, channel
number, chapter/title number, or track
number (if required).
Only for DVD recorder operations:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers.
1 – 9, 0:Select a channel number (while stopped)
or a chapter/title number, track number
(while playing back). Press ENTER to
enter the number.
REC PAUSE:Enter recording pause. To start recording,
press 3.
Only for DVD player operations:
1 – 10, 0, +10:Select a chapter/title number, track
number, menu item, etc.
1
Set the mode selector to “DVR.”
2
Press and hold STANDBY/ON DVR/DVD.
3
Press DVR/DVD.
4
Enter the remote control code you want using
buttons 1 – 4, and 0.
EX.: To enter the code “2,” press 0, then 2.
Code for DVRNumber to enter
101
202
303
404
5
Release STANDBY/ON DVR/DVD.
Now, the remote control code has been changed.
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote
control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.
Refer also to the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder
or DVD player for details.
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Manufacturers’ codes for TV
Operating other
manufacturers’
products
By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the
supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’
products.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.
• To operate those components with the remote control, first you
need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for the TV, VCR,
CATV converter, DBS tuner, and DVD player.
• After replacing the batteries of the remote control, set the
manufacturers’ codes again.
• All the functions may not be assigned to the buttons for some
equipment.
❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating
You cannot use this remote control to operate other
manufacturers’ DVD recorders than JVC.
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.
Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If
there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s
service center.
PROBLEM
The power does not come on.
The receiver turns off (enters standby
mode).
wer
Po
“OVER HEAT” flashes on the display,
then the receiver turns off.
No sound from speakers.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is not plugged in.
Speakers are overloaded because of high
volume.
Speakers are overloaded because of a
short circuit at the speaker terminals.
The receiver is overloaded because of a
high voltage.
The receiver is overloaded because of high
volume or long time usage.
Speaker signal cables are not connected.
Connections are incorrect.
SOLUTION
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
1. Stop the playback source.
2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn the
volume down.
Check the speaker wiring. If speaker wiring
is not short-circuited, contact your dealer.
Consult your dealer after unplugging the
power cord.
Turn the volume down or turn off the
receiver for a while and turn it on again.
If the receiver turns off soon after doing
solutions above, consult your dealer after
unplugging the power cord.
Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging
the power cord.
Check the audio connections (see pages 7
to 11) after unplugging the power cord.
Sound
Sound from one speaker only.
Sounds are intermittently distorted by
the outside noise such as a lightning
discharge.
Remote control does not operate as
you intend.
Remote control does not work.
Remote control
An incorrect source is selected.
Muting is activated.
An incorrect input mode (analog or digital)
is selected.
Speaker signal cables are not connected
properly.
When you use the digital coaxial connection,
the sounds may be intermittently distorted
by the outside noise such as a lightning
discharge but the sound will be restored
automatically.
The remote control is not ready for your
intended operation.
There is an obstruction blocking the remote
sensor on the receiver.
Batteries are weak.
The mode selector is set to the incorrect
position.
Select the correct source.
Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see
page 14).
Select the correct input mode (analog or
digital).
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging
the power cord.
This is not a malfunction.
Set the mode selector correctly, then press
the corresponding source selecting button
or SOUND before operation.
Remove the obstruction.
Replace batteries.
Set the mode selector to the proper
position.
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM
reception.
uner
T
Occasional cracking noise during FM
reception.
Incoming signal is too weak.
The station is too far away.
The wrong antenna is being used.
Antennas are not connected properly.
Ignition noise from automobiles.
Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact
your dealer.
Select another station.
Check with your dealer to be sure you have
the correct antenna.
Check the connections.
Move the antenna farther from automobile
traffic.
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Specifications
Designs and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Amplifier
Output Power
At stereo operation:
Front channels:110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven
into 6 Ω at 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no
more than 0.8% total harmonic
distortion.
At surround operation:
Front channels:110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into
6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion.
Center channel:
Surround channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into
Surround back channels:
Audio
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance:
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV:
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)*:
Coaxial: DIGITAL IN 1(DVR/DVD):
Optical: DIGITAL IN 2(DBS), 3(VCR):
USB: USB DIGITAL
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS (with
sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).
Audio Output Level:
DVR, VCR:300 mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): 80 dB/70 dB
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses
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
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ATTENTION
Des changements ou modifications non approuvés par JVC
pourront invalider l’autorité de l’utilisateur à opérer cet
appareil.
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
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.
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le
coffret de l’appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
Caution–– STANDBY/ON button!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the
standby lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible. The
in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
• When the unit is on standby, the standby lamp lights red.
• When the unit is turned on, the standby lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
Attention—Touche
Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil
complètement hors tension (le témoin d’attente s’éteint). Lors
de l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit
facilement accessible. La touche
n’importe quelle position ne déconnecte pas l’appareil du
secteur.
• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin d’attente
s’allume en rouge.
• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin d’attente
s’éteint.
L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.
STANDBY/ON!
STANDBY/ON button
STANDBY/ON dans
Declaration of Conformity:
Trade Name: JVC
Model Number: RX-D206B
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne New Jersey 07470
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Canada/pour Le Canada
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR;
“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
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[Union européenne seulement]
Table of Contents
Parts identification ................................................ 2
Getting started ...................................................... 4
Before Installation .................................................................. 4
Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4
Putting batteries in the remote control ................................... 4
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 5
Connecting the speakers ....................................................... 6
Connecting video components .............................................. 7
USB connection ................................................................... 10
Connecting the power cord .................................................. 11
• Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output level
and sound adjustment (22)
TEST, FRONT L, FRONT R, EFFECT, CENTER,
SUBWFR, C. TONE, SURR L, SURR R, D. EQ FREQ, S
BACK L, S BACK R
• RETURN button (34)
3 SOUND button (22 – 24)
4 • Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player*
cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞), ENTER (35, 38)
• Adjusting buttons for speakers and subwoofer output level
and D. EQ FREQ level (22)
LEVEL9, LEVEL(
5 MENU button for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35, 38)
6 • Operating buttons for video components (34, 35, 37, 38)
4, 3, ¢, 7, 8, REW, FF, REC PAUSE
• Operating buttons for tuner (25, 26)
( TUNING, TUNING 9, MEMORY, FM MODE
7 Source selecting buttons (12, 25, 26, 34 – 38)
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, FM/AM
8 CHANNEL +/– buttons (34 – 38)
9 TV VOLUME +/– buttons (34, 36)
p STANDBY/ON
AUDIO, DVR/DVD, VCR, TV/DBS/CATV
q SURROUND button (31)
w EX/ES/PLIIx button (18)
e DIMMER button (14)
r SLEEP button (14)
t MIDNIGHT button (20)
y ANALOG/DIGITAL button (12)
u TV/VIDEO button (34, 36)
i VOLUME +/– button (13)
o MUTING button (14)
* These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC
product ONLY) or DVD player with the mode selector set to
“DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control
supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player. Refer also to
the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for
details.
buttons (12, 34 – 38)
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TV VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL RM -SRX
CHANNEL
MUTING
VOLUME
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• When operating a DVD recorder (for JVC products
ONLY), set the mode selector (1) to “DVR.”
• When operating a DVD player, set the mode selector (1)
7 DIGITAL EQ indicator (22)
8 AUTO MUTING indicator (26)
9 C.TONE indicator (24)
0 B.BOOST indicator (23)
- MIDNIGHT indicator (20)
Rear panel
PL
$#
x
DSP
%^
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
DIGITAL EQ
C.TONE
B.BOOST
MIDNIGHT
&
= INPUT ATT (attenuate) indicator (23)
~ SLEEP indicator (14)
! Digital signal format indicators (13, 27, 28)
DIGITAL AUTO, LINEAR PCM,
@ Signal and speaker indicators (14)
# NEO:6 indicator (28)
$ VIRTUAL SB indicator (30)
% 3D-PHONIC indicator (28, 29)
^ DSP indicator (28, 29)
& Main display
* Frequency unit indicators
MHz (for FM stations), kHz (for AM stations)
SLEEP
INPUT ATT
MHz
kHz
*
,, 96/24
1
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
MONITOR
DVR
VCR
DBS
IN
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)
OUT(REC)
DVR/DVD
IN(PLAY)
DVR/DVD
VCR(DBS)
OUT
IN
IN
5
1 Power cord (11)
2 AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (32)
3 DIGITAL IN terminals (10)
• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)
• Optical: 2(DBS)
• Optical: 3(VCR)
4 ANTENNA terminals (5)
5 VIDEO jacks (7– 9)
VIDEO (composite video) jacks, S-VIDEO jacks
• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)
• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC), MONITOR OUT
TVINDBS
Y
L
P
B
P
R
R
MONITOR
OUT
6789
2
AV
COMPU LINK-
IN
1(DVR/DVD)
III
AUDIO
VCRDVR
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)
3
DIGITAL IN
2(DBS)
3(VCR)
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
DVR/DVD
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P
VCR (DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT
7 AUDIO jacks (7 – 9)
• Input: TV IN, DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)
• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC)
8 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6)
9 Speakers terminals (6)
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS,
CENTER SPEAKER, FRONT SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER
OUT
4
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM 75
COAXIAL
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
LEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHT
CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16
CENTER
SPEAKER
B, PR) jacks (7– 9)
AM EXT
SPEAKERS
FRONT
3
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Before Installation
General precautions
• Be sure your hands are dry.
• Turn the power off to all components.
• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going
Locations
• Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from
• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
• Leave sufficient distance between the receiver and the TV.
Handling the receiver
• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.
• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or
• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
Getting started
to connect.
moisture and dust.
and 35˚C.
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.
cabinet.
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage
the cord.
period or time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small
amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is
connected to the wall outlet.
Putting batteries in the remote control
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.
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1
Press and slide the battery cover on the back
of the remote control.
2
Insert batteries.
Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
3
Replace the cover.
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell
batteries.
• Supplied batteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued
use.
CAUTION:
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may
differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the front panel.
Remote sensor
The receiver has a built-in cooling fan which operates
while the receiver is turned on. Be sure to leave enough
ventilation to obtain sufficient cooling effect.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all
connections are completed.
Checking the supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied
accessories. If anything is missing, contact your dealer
immediately.
• Remote control (× 1)
• Batteries (× 2)
• AM loop antenna (× 1)
• FM antenna (× 1)
4
Connecting the FM and AM antennas
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
If FM reception is poor,
connect an outdoor FM
antenna (not supplied).
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AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Snap the tabs on the
loop into the slots of the
base to assemble the
AM loop antenna.
ANTENNA
FM antenna (supplied)
ANTENNA
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM antenna connection
Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the
black cord to the H terminal.
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM loop
antenna connected.
AM LOOP
If AM reception is poor, connect
AM EXT
NOTES
• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on the
right.
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch
any other terminals, connecting cords and power
cord. This could cause poor reception.
an outdoor single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied).
FM antenna connection
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL
terminal as a temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable with a
connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
5
Connecting the speakers
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
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Speaker Layout Diagram
L
LS
SBL
C
(*SB)
SBR
RS
SW
R
Powered
subwoofer
(SW)
SUBWOOFER
OUT
Right surround
back speaker
(SBR)
*Left surround
back speaker
(SBL)
Center
speaker (C)
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
LEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHT
CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16
Left surround
speaker (LS)
Right surround
speaker (RS)
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT
SPEAKERS
Left front
Right front
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R)
CAUTIONS:
• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω).
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker
terminal.
Connecting the speakers
Turn off all components before making connections.
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1Twist and remove the insulation at the end of
each speaker cord.
2Open the terminal (1), then insert the speaker
cord (2).
• For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the
rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the
speakers.
3Close the terminal.
2
1
+
–
+
–
*When using a single speaker for the surround back speaker
You can enjoy the surround sound by one surround back
speaker. When using one surround back speaker,
– set “SB OUT” to “
– connect the surround back speaker to the left surround back
speaker terminal. (No sound comes from the speaker if
you connect it to the right surround back speaker
terminal.)
<1SPK>” (see page 17) and
Connecting the powered subwoofer
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or
reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in digital software.
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cord
with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.
After connecting all the speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the
speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible
surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 19.
NOTE
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.
6
Connecting video components
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals—
composite video, S-video, and component video terminals.
• If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or
component video (Y, P
B, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-
video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not
supplied). By using these terminals, you can get better picture
quality in the order:
Component > S-video > Composite
IMPORTANT:
The video signals from one type of these input jacks are
transmitted only through the video output jacks of the same
type. Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing
video component are connected to the receiver through the video
terminals of different type, you cannot record the picture. In
addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected
to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you
cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.
DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in
VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.
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.
If your video components have AV COMPU LINK terminal
See also page 32 for detailed information about the connection
and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.
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DVR
OUT(REC)
DVR/DVD
IN(PLAY)
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
P
B
P
R
MONITOR
DVR/DVD
DVR
OUT(REC)
VCR(DBS)
IN
DVR/DVD
IN(PLAY)
OUT
IN
White
Red
Red
White
S-video cable (not supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
Component video cable (not supplied)
DVD recorder or DVD player
ıΉÏÌ
Ç
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
Composite video cable
(not supplied)
Å
Composite video cable (not supplied)
NOTES
• When connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the
component video input jacks, select the component video input
mode (DVD VIDEO IN) correctly. If you do not, you cannot view
the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote
control system cannot operate properly. See page 20 for details.
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a DVD recorder and DVD player is set to use the
digital coaxial terminal (DIGITAL IN 1 (DVR/DVD)). For details of
digital connection, see page 10.
Å To component video output
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç Only for DVD recorder: To left/right audio channel
input
Î To composite video output
‰ To S-video output
Ï Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input
Ì Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input
7
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
7 Connecting a VCR
English
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVR/DVD
VCR(DBS)
IN
IN
MONITOR
OUT
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.
Green
Y
P
B
P
R
Blue
Red
AUDIO
VCR
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)
Component video cable (not supplied)
White
ıΉÏÌÇ
VCR
Å
VCR
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)
Red
Red
White
S-video cable (not supplied)
Composite video cable (not supplied)
NOTES
• When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks,
select the component video input mode (VCR VIDEO IN)
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on
the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot
operate properly. See page 20 for details.
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a VCR is set to use the digital optical terminal
(DIGITAL IN 3 (VCR)). For details of digital connection, see
page 10.
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
Composite video cable
(not supplied)
Å To component video output
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç To left/right audio channel input
Î To composite video output
‰ To S-video output
Ï To S-video input
Ì To composite video input
8
B
N
C
T
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
7 Connecting a DBS tuner
Component video cable (not supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
NOTES
• When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input
jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN)
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on
the TV. See page 20 for details.
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a DBS tuner is set to use the digital optical terminal
(DIGITAL IN 2 (DBS)). For details of digital connection, see
page 10.
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVR/DVD
VCR(DBS)
IN
IN
MONITOR
OUT
Y
PB
PR
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
DBS
OU
IN
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.
Stereo audio cable
TVINDBS
L
INOUT(REC)
V
(not supplied)
White
R
Composite video cable (not supplied)
Red
Å
ı
Ç
S-video cable
(not supplied)
Å To left/right audio channel output
ı To component video output
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
Ç To composite video output
Î To S-video output
Î
DBS tuner
English
7 Connecting a TV
Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVR/DVD
VCR(DBS)
IN
IN
MONITOR
OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
Green
Blue
Red
TVIND
L
Component video cable (not supplied)
TV
I
White
Å
Red
MONITOR
DVD
AY)
OUT
R
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
ı
Ç
Î
S-video cable (not supplied)
Composite video cable (not supplied)
NOTES
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. For details of digital connection, see page 10.
Å To component video input
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç To S-video input
Î To composite video input
9
Digital connection
This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one
digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.
To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in
addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7
English
to 9.
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)
Digital optical cable (not supplied)
USB connection
This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel.
You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound
reproduced through your PC.
When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure
below.
• Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from
this receiver.
IMPORTANT:
Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on
Windows
XP* and prepare its CD-ROM.
®
98 SE*, Windows® Me*, Windows® 2000*, or Windows
®
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.
When the component has a digital coaxial output
terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal,
using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).
DIGITAL IN
1(DVR/DVD)
When the component has a digital optical output
terminal, connect it to the 2(DBS) or 3(VCR)
terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).
2(DBS)
3(VCR)
How to install the USB drivers
The following procedure is described using the English version of
®
Windows
XP. If your PC is running on a different version of
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PC’s
monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.
1. Turn on your PC and start running Windows
®
Windows
Me, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP.
®
98 SE,
• If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now
running.
2. Turn on the receiver, and select the source as “USB.”
3. Set the volume to minimum.
IMPORTANT:
Always set volume to “0” when connecting or disconnecting other
equipment.
4. Connect the unit to the PC using a USB cable (not
supplied).
Before connecting a digital
optical cable, unplug the
protective plug.
NOTES
• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
been set for use with the following components:
– 1(DVR/DVD):For DVD recorder or DVD player
– 2(DBS):For DBS tuner
– 3(VCR):For VCR
If you connect other components, change the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital
input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.
• Select the correct digital input mode. See “Selecting the analog
or digital input mode” on page 12.
• When you want to operate the connected component (except
DBS tuner) using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system
(see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on
pages 7 to 9.
USB
PC
USB cable
(not supplied)
• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when connecting.
10
5. The USB drivers are installed automatically.
• If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the
USB drivers by following the instructions on the PC’s
monitor.
[Sound, video and game controllers] and [Universal Serial
Bus controllers].
• The following window appears, and you can check whether
the drivers are installed.
NOTES
• DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while
installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is
recognizing the receiver.
• If your PC does not recognize the receiver, disconnect the USB
cable and connect it again. If it does not work yet, restart
Windows.
• The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB
cable is connected between the receiver and your PC.
• The sound may not be played back correctly—interrupted or
degraded—due to your PC settings and PC specifications.
• Use a USB cable (version 1.1 or later). Recommended cord
length is 1.5 m.
English
Now the PC is ready for playback through the USB
connection.
After installation is completed, you can use your PC as the
playback source. The PC automatically recognizes the receiver
whenever a USB cable is connected between the PC and the
receiver while the receiver is turned on.
• When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the
USB cable.
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied
with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC. Start
the application after the USB device is recognized.
* Microsoft
and Windows
corporation.
®
, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000,
®
XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Connecting the power cord
When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect
the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are
inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy
on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power
cord replaced with a new one.
NOTES
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen
interference.
• The preset settings such as preset channels 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.
• When you unplug the power cord with the receiver on and
connect the power cord again, the receiver enters standby
mode.
If no sound comes from the speakers, check the following
items:
– check if the USB device is recognized properly.
– check if the playback software in your PC is compatible with the
USB device.
– open the Control Panel on your PC, select [Sounds and Audio
and check if [Default device] is set to [USB Audio DAC].
– select “USB” as the source.
– connect the USB cable correctly.
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English
2
3
Basic operations
2
Select the source to play
On the front panel:
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name
you want appears on the display.
The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in
red.
• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as
follows:
ANALOG
3
1
2
L
S.WFR
AUTO SURR
R
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
MHz
DVR/DVDVCRDBS
USB
: Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player.
Source lamps
1
4
7
10
3
2
6
5
9
8
10
0
TVFMAM
(Back to the beginning)
DVR/DVD*
VCR*
1
DBS*
TV*
1
USB:Select this for the PC component.
FM:Select this for an FM broadcast.
AM:Select this for an AM broadcast.
1
1
:Select this for the VCR.
1
:Select this for the DBS tuner.
:Select this for the TV.
From the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
• For “FM” and “AM,” press FM/AM. Each time you press FM/AM,
the band alternates between “FM” and “AM.”
1
Turn on the power
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON
AUDIO on the remote control).
The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current
source lights in red.
Current source name appears.
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
AUTO SURR
R
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
MHz
*1 Selecting the analog or digital input mode
You need to select the proper input mode according to the
connection method (analog or digital) on pages 7 to 10.
• In case of digital connection, you also need to select the correct
digital input terminal. (See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.)
• “DIGITAL AUTO” and “ANALOG” setting are memorized for
each source.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the analog or
digital input mode.
• Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as
follows:
L
CR
S.WFR LFE
LSRS
AUTO SURR
ANALOG
(Back to the beginning)
DIGITAL AUTO
DIGITAL
DIGITAL AUTODOLBY DIGITAL
DTS
To turn off the power (into standby)
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the
remote control) again.
The standby lamp lights in red.
NOTE
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn
the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
12
DIGITAL AUTO:Select for the digital input mode. The
receiver automatically detects the incoming
signal format, then the digital signal format
indicator (LINEAR PCM,
,, or
96/24) for the detected signal lights up.
DOLBY DIGITAL*2: Select to play back software encoded with
Dolby Digital.
DTS*2:Select to play back software encoded with
DTS.
ANALOG:Select for the analog input mode. The
ANALOG indicator lights up on the display.
Initial setting: DIGITAL AUTO
2
*
If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or
DTS software with “DIGITAL AUTO” selected, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “DTS.”
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or
tracks.
Ex.: When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected
L
CR
S.WFR LFE
LSRS
AUTO SURR
DIGITAL AUTO
DIGITAL
3
Adjust the volume
To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the
remote control).
To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on
the remote control).
• When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication
appears on the display for a while.
ANALOG
CAUTION:
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any
sources. 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 “50” (maximum).
L
S.WFR
AUTO SURR
R
English
NOTES
• You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “FM” or
“AM” as the source.
• The input mode is fixed to “DIGITAL AUTO” when selecting
“USB” as the source.
• When you turn off the power or select another source,
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is
automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.”
The following digital signal format indicators on the display
indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.
LINEAR PCM:Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.
:• Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes
in.
• Flashes when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected
for any software other than Dolby Digital.
:• Lights up when conventional DTS signal
comes in.
• Flashes when “DTS” is selected for any
software other than DTS.
96/24:Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in.
Listening with headphones
You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi-channel
software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the
front channels while playing multi-channel software.)
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
front panel to activate the HEADPHONE mode.
The HEADPHONE indicator lights up on the display.
• You can also enjoy the Surround/DSP mode through the
headphones—3D HEADPHONE mode. For details, see page
28.
• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack
cancels the HEADPHONE (or 3D HEADPHONE) mode and
activates the speakers.
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.
• Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from
the speakers.
NOTE
When “DIGITAL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signal,
no digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.
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Turning off the sounds temporarily
From the remote control ONLY:
Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all
English
connected speakers and headphones.
“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
• Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control
Changing the display brightness
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
R
AUTO SURR
on the front panel) also restores the sound.
Basic adjustment of auto memory
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:
• when you turn off the power, and
• when you change the source.
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the
newly selected source are automatically recalled.
The following can be stored for each source:
• Analog/digital input mode (see page 12)
• Bass boost (see page 23)
• Digital equalization pattern (see page 22)
• Input attenuator mode (see page 23)
• Midnight mode (see page 20)
• Speaker output level (see page 22)
• Surround/DSP mode selection (see page 30)
NOTE
If the source is “FM” or “AM,” you can assign a different setting
for each band.
You can dim the display—Dimmer.
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the display brightness changes
as follows:
DIMMER 1:Dims the display.
DIMMER 2:Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.
DIMMER 3:Turns off the display.
(Temporarily canceled when you operate the
receiver.)
DIMMER OFF: Cancels the Dimmer (normal display).
Turning off the power with the Sleep
Timer
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes in 10
minute intervals. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.
SLEEP indicator
Signal and speaker indicators on the display
Signal indicatorsSpeaker indicators
L
C
S.WFR LFE
LS
SB
RS
SBSSB
R
ANALOG
DIGITAL AUTO
LINEAR PCM
DIGITAL
96 / 24
DUAL MONO
L
C
S.WFR
LFE
LSSBRS
SBSSB
AUTO SURR
R
HEADPHONE
NEO : 6
3D-PHONIC
VIRTUAL SB
PL
x
DSP
L
S.WFR LFE
LS
SB
The signal indicators light up as follows:
L:• When digital input is selected: Lights up when the
left channel signal comes in.
• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
R:• When digital input is selected: Lights up when the
right channel signal comes in.
• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
C:Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.
LS:Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes
in.
RS:Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes
in.
S:Lights up when monaural surround signal comes in.
SB:Lights up when the surround back channel signal
comes in.
LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.
R
C
RS
SBSSB
ANALOG
10min
L
S.WFR
20min
AUTO SURR
R
OFF (canceled)
30min40min
90min
50min
80min
70min
SLEEP
60min
When the shut-off time comes:
The receiver turns off automatically.
To check or change the remaining time until the shut-off
time:
Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears.
• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel the Sleep Timer:
Press SLEEP repeatedly so that “SLEEP OFF” appears on the
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the
receiver.
The speaker indicators light up as follows:
• The subwoofer indicator (
“SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR
) lights up when
S.WFR
<YES>.” For details,
see page 17.
• The other speaker indicators light up only when the
corresponding speaker is set to “SML (small)” or “LRG
(large),” and also when required for the current playback.
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Basic settings
3
Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
number of connected speakers (speaker
channel number).
As you turn the jog, the speaker channel number changes as
follows.
• For the details of speaker channel number, see “Speakers
(channels) number and the size” on page 16.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
English
To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP
modes (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and
subwoofer information after all the connections are completed.
From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items
of the receiver are explained.
Setting the speaker information
easily—Quick Speaker Setup
Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the
speaker size, speaker distance, and output level of each speaker
according to your listening room to create the best possible
surround effect.
• You can also register each speaker’s information manually.
For details, see page 18.
1
again.
1,3,5
1,7
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
2,4,6
2.0ch
4.0ch
6.0ch
2.1ch
4.1ch
6.1ch
3.0ch
5.0ch
7.0ch*
3.1ch
5.1ch
7.1ch
(Back to the beginning)
* “7.0ch” is the initial setting.
4
Press SET.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
5
Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
room size to match to your listening room.
As you turn the jog, the room size changes as follows.
• To select your appropriate room size, see “Room size and
the speaker distance/output level” on page 16.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
S
M
L*
(Back to the beginning)
On the front panel ONLY:
1
Press SETTING and turn MULTI JOG until
“QUICK SPK SET” appears on the display.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
2
Press SET.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
* “L” is the initial setting.
6
Press SET.
Quick Speaker Setup is now completed, then the display goes
back to SETTING menu.
7
Press SETTING.
NOTES
• This procedure will not be completed if you stop in the middle of
the setting process.
• Once Quick Speaker Setup is performed, the speaker output
levels are also set to appropriate values automatically (common
to all sources). If you want to set the speaker output levels
separately for each source, see “Adjusting the speaker output
levels” on page 22.
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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Speakers (channels) number and the size
You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to
the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number)
you select.
• Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel.
English
The size of connected speakers
chL/RCLS/RSSBSUBWFR
2.0ch LRG (large)NONONONO
2.1ch SML (small)NONONOYES
3.0chLRGSMLNONONO
3.1chSMLSMLNONOYES
4.0chLRGNOSMLNONO
4.1chSMLNOSMLNOYES
5.0chLRGSMLSMLNONO
5.1chSMLSMLSMLNOYES
6.0chLRGSMLSMLNO
6.1chSMLSMLSMLYES
7.0chLRGSMLSMLNO
7.1chSMLSMLSMLYES
SML
(1SPK)
SML
(1SPK)
SML
(2SPK)
SML
(2SPK)
Basic setting items
You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for
details.
• You cannot select the items which is not available with the
current setting. For example, when the speaker channel number
is set to “
the following items:
S BACK OUT, S BACK DIST, S BACK L DIST, S BACK R DIST
ItemsTo do
QUICK SPK SETRegister the number of speakers you connect
SUBWOOFER*1Register your subwoofer. (17)
FRONT SPK*
CENTER SPK*1Register your center speaker size. (17)
SURROUND SPK
S BACK SPK*
S BACK OUT*
DIST UNITSelect the measuring unit for the speaker
FRONT L DIST*1Register the distance from the left front
<5.1ch>” in Quick Speaker Setup, you cannot select
and the size of your listening room. (15)
1
Register your front speaker size. (17)
*1Register your surround speaker size. (17)
1
Register your surround back speaker size. (17)
1
Register the number of your surround back
speaker(s). (17)
distance. (18)
speaker to your listening point. (18)
Room size and the speaker distance/output level
According to the selected room size, speaker distance and
speaker output level for each activated speaker is set as follows:
Room size
SpeakerDistance
LL/R3.0 m (10 ft)0 dB
(Large)C3.0 m (10 ft)0 dB
LS/RS3.0 m (10 ft)0 dB
SBL(SB)/SBR3.0 m (10 ft)0 dB
ML/R2.7 m (9 ft)0 dB
(Medium)C2.4 m (8 ft)–2 dB
LS/RS2.1 m (7 ft)–3 dB
SBL(SB)/SBR1.8m (6 ft)–4 dB
SL/R2.4 m (8 ft)0 dB
(Small)C2.1 m (7 ft)–2 dB
LS/RS1.5 m (5 ft)–4 dB
Output
level
FRONT R DIST*1Register the distance from the right front
speaker to your listening point. (18)
CENTER DIST*1Register the distance from the center speaker
to your listening point. (18)
SURR L DIST*
SURR R DIST*
S BACK DIST*
S BACK L DIST*1Register the distance from the left surround
S BACK R DIST*1Register the distance from the right surround
EX/ES/PLIIx*
DUAL MONOSelect the Dual Mono sound channel. (19)
SUBWOOFER OUT
CROSSOVERSelect the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer.
LFE ATTAttenuate the bass (LFE) sounds. (19)
MIDNIGHT MODE
1
Register the distance from the left surround
speaker to your listening point. (18)
1
Register the distance from the right surround
speaker to your listening point. (18)
1
Register the distance from the surround back
speaker to your listening point. (18)
back speaker to your listening point. (18)
back speaker to your listening point. (18)
2
Select the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction mode. (18)
Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer. (19)
(19)
*2Reproduce a powerful sound at night. (20)
SBL(SB)/SBR1.2 m (4 ft)–6 dB
NOTE
Abbreviations used in the tables above stand for the following
speakers and the subwoofer:
– L: Left front speaker
– R: Right front speaker
– C: Center speaker
– LS: Left surround speaker
– RS: Right surround speaker
– SB: Surround back speaker
– SBL: Left surround back speaker
– SBR: Right surround back speaker
– SUBWFR: Subwoofer
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DIGITAL IN 1Select the component connected to the digital
coaxial terminal—1(DVR/DVD). (20)
DIGITAL IN 2Select the component connected to the digital
optical terminal—2(DBS). (20)
DIGITAL IN 3Select the component connected to the digital
optical terminal—3(VCR). (20)
DVD VIDEO INSelect the type of video terminal used for the
DVD recorder or DVD player. (20)
VCR VIDEO INSelect the type of video terminal used for the
VCR. (20)
DBS VIDEO INSelect the type of video terminal used for the
DBS tuner. (20)
1
If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these
*
settings are not required.
2
*
You can also use the remote control for the adjustment.
Operating procedure
S.WFR
Setting the speakers
2,4
1,7
3,5
On the front panel ONLY:
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
Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal.
1
Press SETTING.
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.
2
Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to set
1
again.
appears on the display.
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the setting items change as
follows:
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
QUICK SPK SET
SUBWOOFER
CENTER SPKFRONT SPK
SURROUND SPKS BACK SPK
DIST UNITS BACK OUT
FRONT L DIST
CENTER DIST
FRONT R DIST
SURR L DIST
S BACK DISTSURR R DIST
S BACK L DISTS BACK R DIST
DUAL MONOEX/ES/PLIIx
CROSSOVERSUBWOOFER OUT
LFE ATTMIDNIGHT MODE
DIGITAL IN 1DIGITAL IN 2
DVD VIDEO INDIGITAL IN 3
DBS VIDEO INVCR VIDEO IN
(Back to the beginning)
3
Press SET.
The current setting of the selected item appears.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and
DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker after all
connections are completed.
• If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting
is not required.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER
Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.
SUBWFR <YES>Select when you have connected a
subwoofer.
The subwoofer indicator (
on the display. You can adjust the
subwoofer output level (see page 22).
SUBWFR <NO>Select when you have disconnected a
subwoofer. Selecting this changes the
front speaker size to “LRG” (see below).
Initial setting: SUBWFR
<NO>
) lights up
Setting the speaker size—FRONT SPK (front
speakers), CENTER SPK (center speaker),
SURROUND SPK (surround speakers), S BACK SPK
(surround back speakers)
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.
<LRG> (large)Select when the cone speaker size is
larger than 12 cm.
<SML> (small)Select when the cone speaker size is
smaller than 12 cm.
<NO>Select when you have disconnected a
speaker. (Not selectable for the front
speakers.)
Initial setting: <LRG> (for the front speakers)
<SML> (for other speakers)
Setting the surround back speaker(s)—S BACK OUT
Register the number of surround back speaker(s).
SB OUT <1SPK> Select when you use one surround back
speaker.
SB OUT <2SPK> Select when you use two surround back
speakers.
Initial setting: SB OUT <2SPK>
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4
Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
setting.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
DVR/DVD
TV
Your setting is stored.
5
Press SET.
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if
DBS
VCR
necessary.
7
Press SETTING.
The source indication resumes on the display.
NOTES
• If you have selected “SML (small)” for the front speaker size,
you cannot select “LRG (large)” for other speakers.
• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR
speaker size is fixed to “LRG” (and you cannot select “SML”).
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “SML (small),” you cannot
select “LRG (large)” for the surround back speaker.
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO,” the surround back
speaker is fixed to “NO.”
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO,” you cannot select “S BACK
OUT.”
• When “SB OUT” is set to “
speaker to the left surround back speaker terminal (see page 6).
No sound comes from the surround back speaker if you connect
it to the right surround back speaker terminal.
<1SPK>,” connect the surround back
<NO>,” the front
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Setting the speaker distance
4
5
6
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of
the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect
from the Surround/DSP modes.
By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically
English
sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that
sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting is
not required.
7 Measuring unit—DIST UNIT
Select which measuring unit you use.
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—
EX/ES/PLIIx
Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital
multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your
enjoyment.
• For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and
available Surround mode, see page 30.
• To activate the Surround mode, see page 31.
D UNIT <meter>Select to set the distance in meters.
D UNIT <feet> Select to set the distance in feet.
Initial setting: D UNIT <meter>
7 Speaker distance—
FRONT L DIST (for the left front speaker),
FRONT R DIST (for the right front speaker),
CENTER DIST (for the center speaker),
SURR L DIST (for the left surround speaker),
SURR R DIST (for the right surround speaker),
S BACK L DIST (for the left surround back speaker),
S BACK R DIST (for the right surround back speaker)
Adjustable range: 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals
(1 ft to 30 ft in 1 ft intervals)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) for all speakers
C
2.1 m
(7 ft)
R
2.7 m
(9 ft)
2.4 m
(8 ft)
L
LS
3.0 m
(10 ft)
RS
3.3 m
(11 ft)
<AUTO>According to the incoming signal, an appropriate
Surround mode is applied.
• For Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES
software, 7.1-channel reproduction is applied*.
• For other multi-channel (4 channel or more)
encoded software, 5.1-channel reproduction is
applied.
<ON>Select to apply 7.1-channel reproduction to both
5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded software.
<PLIIx MOVIE>Select to apply PLIIx MOVIE reproduction to
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded
software.
<PLIIx MUSIC>Select to apply PLIIx MUSIC reproduction to
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded
software.
<OFF>Select to cancel the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction.
Initial setting:
* For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-
channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL”) may be applied even
though you have selected “
“
<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”
From the remote control:
Press EX/ES/PLIIx repeatedly to select either one of the
above.
<AUTO>
<AUTO>.” In this case, select
SBL
In this case, set the distance as follows:
Left front speaker (L):“FRONT L <3.0m> (10ft)”
Right front speaker (R):“FRONT R <3.0m> (10ft)”
Center speaker (C):“CENTER <3.0m> (10ft)”
Left surround speaker (LS):“SURR L <2.7m> (9ft)”
Right surround speaker (RS):“SURR R <2.7m> (9ft)”
Left surround back speaker (SBL) :“SBACK L <2.4m> (8ft)”
Right surround back speaker (SBR) : “SBACK R <2.4m> (8ft)”
NOTES
• You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have
set to “NO.”
• If you have selected “
17), “S BACK DIST” appears instead of “S BACK L DIST” and
“S BACK R DIST.”
<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page
SBR
7
10
NOTES
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this
function is not available.
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), the Virtual
Surround Back (see page 30) is applied for EX/ES/PLIIx
reproduction.
9
8
10
0
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Selecting the main or sub channel
—DUAL MONO
You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while
playing digital software recorded (or broadcasted) in Dual Mono
mode (see page 28), which includes two monaural channels
separately. When the receiver detects Dual Mono signals, the
DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER
Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If
you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver
automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to
the small speaker to the large speakers.
To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level
according to the size of the small speaker connected.
• If you have selected “LRG (large)” for all speakers (see page
17), this function will not take effect (“CROSS OFF” appears).
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
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D MONO <MAIN>Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).*
Signal indicator “L” lights up while playing
back this channel.
D MONO <SUB> Select to play back the sub-channel (Ch 2).*
Signal indicator “R” lights up while playing
back this channel.
D MONO <ALL> Select to play back both the main and sub-
channels (Ch 1/Ch 2).*
Signal indicators “L” and “R” light up while
playing back these channels.
Ch 1
Ch 2
<MAIN>
SML/LRGNO
With Surround Activated
Center speaker setting
Ch 1Ch 1
Ch1
Ch 1+Ch 2Ch 1+Ch 2Ch 1+Ch 2
Initial setting: D MONO
* Dual Mono signals can be heard from the following speakers—L
(left front speaker), R (right front speaker), and C (center
speaker), with respect to the current Surround setting:
Dual Mono
setting
MAIN
SUBCh 2Ch 2Ch 2Ch 2Ch 2
ALL
NOTE
The Dual Mono format is not identical with bilingual broadcasting
for TV programs. So this setting does not take effect while
watching such bilingual programs.
Without
Surround
LRL RCLR
Ch 1
Ch 1
CROSS <80Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 12 cm.
CROSS <100Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 10 cm.
CROSS <120Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 8 cm.
CROSS <150Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is about 6 cm.
CROSS <200Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the
speaker is less than 5 cm.
Initial setting: CROSS
NOTE
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D
HEADPHONE modes.
<100Hz>
Setting the low frequency effect attenuator—LFE
ATT
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate
distortion.
• This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
LFE <0dB>Normally select this.
LFE <–10dB>Select when the bass sound is distorted.
Initial setting: LFE
<0dB>
Setting bass sound
Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT
The subwoofer emits the LFE signals* and the bass elements of
each speaker set to “SML.”
You can make the bass elements of the front speaker channels
(MAIN) emitted through the subwoofer.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
SW <LFE>Select to emit the LFE signals and the bass
elements of each speaker set to “SML.”
SW <LFE+MAIN> Select to emit the bass elements of the front
speakers’ channels (MAIN) when no bass
elements are emitted through the subwoofer
in “SW <LFE>.”
Initial setting: SW <LFE>
NOTE
• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <NO>” (see page
17), this function is not available.
* The LFE signals are emitted only when playing the following
software with the LFE signals:
– Dolby Digital multi channel software
– DTS multi channel software
When playing analog source or linear PCM software, no LFE
signals are emitted.
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Using the Midnight mode
DVR/DVD
DIGITAL IN 1
DBSVCRTV
DIGITAL IN 2
DVR/DVD
DBSVCRTV
DIGITAL IN 3
DVR/DVD
DBSVCRTV
4
5
6
—MIDNIGHT MODE
You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode.
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When the Midnight mode is activated, the MIDNIGHT indicator
lights up on the display.
NOTES
• You cannot assign the same component for different terminals.
The priority order for assignment is as follows:
“DIGITAL IN 1” > “DIGITAL IN 2” > “DIGITAL IN 3.”
Ex.: When “DIGITAL IN 1” is set to “DVR/DVD.”
MIDNIGHT <OFF>Select when you want to enjoy surround
with its full dynamic range. (No effect
applied.)
MIDNIGHT <1>Select when you want to reduce the
dynamic range a little.
MIDNIGHT <2>Select when you want to apply the
compression effect fully (useful at night).
Initial setting: MIDNIGHT <OFF>
From the remote control:
Press MIDNIGHT repeatedly to select either one of the
above.
7
9
8
10
10
0
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)
For “DIGITAL IN 2,” “DBS,” “VCR,” and “TV” are selectable.
• In this case, “VCR” is selected.
For “DIGITAL IN 3,” “DBS” and “TV” are selectable.
: Selectable: Not selectable
• Setting “DIGITAL IN 1” affects “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN
3” settings. When you have changed “DIGITAL IN 1,” confirm the
components assigned to “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN 3.”
Selecting the component video input
mode—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/
DBS VIDEO IN
When you use the component video inputs for connecting the
DVD recorder (or DVD player), VCR, or DBS, register the type of
video input jacks.
If you have not selected the appropriate video input jacks, you
cannot view the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU
LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (see page
32).
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3
When you use the digital input terminals, register what
components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3
(see page 10) so that the correct source name will appear when
you select the digital source.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Select one of the following components for each terminal:
DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).
DBSFor the DBS tuner.
VCRFor the VCR.
TVFor the TV.
Initial setting: For “DIGITAL IN 1”: DVR/DVD
For “DIGITAL IN 2”: DBS
For “DIGITAL IN 3”: VCR
For the DVD recorder or DVD player (DVD VIDEO IN):
DVD <S/C>Select when connecting the DVD recorder
(or DVD player) to the composite video or Svideo input jacks.
DVD <CMPNT>Select when connecting the DVD recorder
(or DVD player) to the component video
input jacks.
Initial setting: DVD
For the VCR (VCR VIDEO IN):
VCR <S/C>Select when connecting the VCR to the
VCR <CMPNT>Select when connecting the VCR to the
Initial setting: VCR <CMPNT>
For the DBS (DBS VIDEO IN):
DBS <S/C>Select when connecting the DBS to the
<CMPNT>
composite video or S-video input jacks.
component video input jacks.
composite video or S-video input jacks.
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DBS <CMPNT>Select when connecting the DBS to the
component video input jacks.
Initial setting: DBS <S/C>
NOTE
You cannot select “CMPNT” for both the VCR and the DBS at the
same time. If you select “CMPNT” for the VCR, the setting for the
DBS is fixed to “S/C” and vice versa.
Sound adjustments
Operating procedure
1,7
On the front panel ONLY:
3,5
2,4
English
You can make sound adjustment to your preference after
completing basic setting.
Basic adjustment items
You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for
details.
• You cannot select the items which are not available with the
current setting.
ItemsTo do
SUBWFR LVL*
FRONT L LVL*1*
FRONT R LVL*1*2Adjust the right front speaker output level. (22)
CENTER LVL*1*
SURR L LVL*1*
SURR R LVL*1*
S BACK LVL*1*
S BACK L LVL*1*2Adjust the left surround back speaker output
S BACK R LVL*1*2Adjust the right surround back speaker
D EQ 63Hz*
D EQ 250Hz*
D EQ 1kHz*
D EQ 4kHz*
D EQ 16kHz*
BASS BOOSTBoost the bass level. (23)
1
Adjust the subwoofer output level. (22)
2
Adjust the left front speaker output level. (22)
2
Adjust the center speaker output level. (22)
2
Adjust the left surround speaker output level.
(22)
2
Adjust the right surround speaker output
level. (22)
2
Adjust the surround back speaker output
level. (22)
level. (22)
output level. (22)
1
1
1
1
1
Adjust the equalization pattern of each
band. (22)
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
Ex.: When adjusting subwoofer output level.
1
Press ADJUST.
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.
2
Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to
1
again.
adjust appears on the display.
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the adjustment items change as
follows:
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
SUBWFR LVL
FRONT R LVL
SURR L LVL
S BACK LVL
S BACK R LVL
D EQ 250Hz
D EQ 4kHz
BASS BOOST
EFFECT
LIVENESS
CENTER WIDTH
FRONT L LVL
CENTER LVL
SURR R LVL
S BACK L LVL
D EQ 63Hz
D EQ 1kHz
D EQ 16kHz
INPUT ATT
ROOM SIZE
PANORAMA
DIMENSION
CENTER GAINCENTER TONE
CENTER ALIGN
(Back to the beginning)
INPUT ATTAttenuate the input level of analog source. (23)
EFFECT*
ROOM SIZESelect the room size for your virtual listening
LIVENESSSelect the liveness level for your virtual
PANORAMAAdd “wraparound” sound effect with side-
CENTER WIDTHAdjust the center channel localization
DIMENSIONAdjust sound localization pattern. (24)
CENTER GAINAdjust the sound localization of the center
CENTER TONE*
CENTER ALIGNAlign the vertical localization of the center
1
You can also use the remote control for the adjustment.
*
2
*
If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these
settings are not required.
1
Adjust the effect level. (23)
room. (23)
listening room. (23)
wall image. (23)
between the center speaker and the left/
right speakers. (24)
channel. (24)
1
Make the center tone soft or sharp. (24)
channel signals. (24)
3
Press SET.
The current setting for the selected item appears.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
4
Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item.
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
–10
Your adjustment is stored.
5
Press SET.
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items if
0+10
necessary.
7
Press ADJUST.
The source indication resumes on the display.
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Adjusting the speaker output levels
4
Adjusting the equalization patterns—
• SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level),
• FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level),
• FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level),
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• CENTER LVL (center speaker output level),
• SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level),
• SURR R LVL (right surround speaker output level),
• S BACK L LVL (left surround back speaker output level),
• S BACK R LVL (right surround back speaker output level)
You can adjust the speaker output levels.
Adjust all the speakers’ output levels so that you can listen to the
sounds from all the speakers at the same level.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
Adjustable range: –10 (dB) to +10 (dB) (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all speakers
• If you have selected “NO” for a speaker (see page 17), the
• If you have selected “
• While using the headphones, you can adjust only the left and
source.
NOTES
output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.
<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page
17), “S BACK LVL” appears instead of “S BACK L LVL” and “S
BACK R LVL.”
right front speakers’ output level.
From the remote control:
1
Press SOUND.
D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz
You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands
(center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the
front speakers.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.
Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB intervals)
Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all bands
• When adjustment is made, the DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up
on the display.
If no adjustment is required, set all the frequency bands to
“0 (dB).”
• The DIGITAL EQ indicator goes off from the display.
From the remote control:
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
Press SOUND.
2
Press D. EQ FREQ repeatedly to
select the band you want to adjust.
3
Press LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to
adjust the equalization pattern of
the selected band.
2
again.
1
4
7
10
3
2
5
6
9
8
10
0
2
3
2
Press TEST to check the speakers’ output balance.
“TEST FL” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone
comes out of the speakers clockwise.
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
9
8
10
10
0
• You can adjust the speaker output levels without the test
tone.
3
Adjust the speaker output levels.
Press the numeric button corresponding to the
speaker you want to adjust, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(
to adjust the output level.
Ex.: To adjust the output level for the left front speaker
(L), press FRONT L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(.
4
Press TEST again to stop the test tone.
2,
3
1
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust
1
other bands.
NOTE
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.
NOTES
• No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the
speaker setting is set to “NO” (see page 17).
• No test tone is available when the headphone is in use.
• If you have selected “
<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see
page 17), press S BACK L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to
adjust the output level.
• After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your
target source, press the corresponding source selecting
button before operation.
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Adjusting the bass sounds
From the remote control:
Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST
You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
B BOOST <ON>Select to boost the bass level.
The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the
display.
B BOOST <OFF>Select to deactivate the Bass Boost.
Initial setting: B BOOST <OFF>
NOTE
This function affects only the sound coming out through the front
speakers.
Attenuating the input signal—INPUT ATT
When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sound
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
ATT <ON>Select to attenuate the input signal level.
The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the
display.
ATT <NORMAL>Select to deactivate attenuation.
Initial setting: ATT
<NORMAL>
Press SOUND, then EFFECT repeatedly to select the level
you want to adjust.
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
9
8
10
10
0
NOTE
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.
Adjusting the virtual room size for DSP modes—
ROOM SIZE
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “
is not adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: ROOM SIZE
As the number increases, the interval between reflections
increases so that you will feel as if you were in a larger room.
Normally, select “3.”
<NO>” (see page 17), this item
<3>
English
Adjusting the sound parameters for
the Surround/DSP modes
You can adjust the Surround/DSP sound parameters to your
preference.
• For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 27 to 31.
Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes—EFFECT
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: EFFECT
As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”
<3>
Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes—
LIVENESS
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “
is not adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: LIVENESS
As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections over
time decreases so that acoustics change from “Dead” to “Live.”
Normally, select “3.”
<NO>” (see page 17), this item
<3>
Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic IIx
Music and Pro Logic II Music—PANORAMA
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
PANORAMA <ON>Select to add “wraparound” sound effect
with side-wall image.
PANORAMA <OFF> Select to listen to originally recorded
sound.
Initial setting: PANORAMA
<OFF>
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Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER
WIDTH
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
English
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: OFF and 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: C WIDTH
As the number increases, the center channel sound moves
toward the left and right speakers.
Normally, select “3.”
Adjusting the sound localization position for Pro
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—
DIMENSION
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: DIMENSION
As the number increases, the sound localization moves towards
forward from backward.
Normally, select “4.”
adjustable.
change the setting.
change the setting.
<3>
<4>
Adjusting the center tone—CENTER TONE
This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes is
in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page 31.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.
• This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is
memorized separately for DSP modes.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: C TONE
As the number increases, the dialogue becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”
• When the center tone is set to other than “C TONE
C.TONE indicator lights up on the display.
From the remote control:
Press SOUND, then C. TONE repeatedly to select the level
you want to adjust.
NOTE
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.
<3>
1
4
7
10
<3>,” the
3
2
5
6
9
8
10
0
Adjusting the sound localization of the center
channel—CENTER GAIN
This setting is available only when Neo:6 Music is in use.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
Adjustable range: 0 to 1.0 (in 0.1 step intervals)
Initial setting: C GAIN
As the number increases, the center channel will be localized
clearly.
Normally, select “0.3.”
<0.3>
Aligning the vertical localization of the center
channel for Surround/DSP modes—CENTER ALIGN
This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and ALL CH
STEREO) is in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page
31.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
Surround/DSP mode.
• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.
C ALIGN <ON>Select this when you cannot feel as if the
actors or singers are speaking or singing on
the screen.
C ALIGN <OFF>Center alignment is turned off.
Initial setting: C ALIGN <OFF>
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Tuner operations
Tuning in to stations manually
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Press FM/AM to select the band.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between “FM” and “AM.”
English
Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control.
1
4
7
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
10
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
2
Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
( TUNING until the station you want is
tuned in.
• Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the
frequency.
• Pressing (or holding) ( TUNING decreases the
frequency.
NOTES
• When you hold and release TUNING 9 or ( TUNING, the
frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.
• 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.
MHz
TUNING/REW
MEMORY
FF/TUNING
FM MODE
FM/AM
Using preset tuning
Once a station is assigned a channel number, the station can
be quickly tuned simply by selecting the number. 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
2
canceled before you finish, start from step
From the remote control ONLY:
1
Tune in to the station you want to preset
(see “Tuning in to stations manually”
above).
• 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 26.
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
R
TUNED
STEREO
again.
AUTO MUTING
MHz
NOTE
When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE
SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not
work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner
operations, select “FM” or “AM” by using FM/AM button on the
remote control.
2
Press MEMORY.
The channel number position starts flashing on the display
for about 5 seconds.
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
R
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
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MHz
25
3
English
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to
select a channel number while the channel
number position is flashing.
• For channel number 5, press 5.
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
On the front panel:
2
1,3
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
4
Press MEMORY again while the selected
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
channel number is flashing on the display.
The selected channel number stops flashing.
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.
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 channel number erases the
previously stored one.
To tune in a preset station
From the remote control:
1
Press FM/AM to select the band.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in and
the numeric buttons now work for tuner operations.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between “FM” and “AM.”
MHz
Before you start, remember...
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
2
canceled before you finish, start from step
1
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select “FM” or
again.
“AM.”
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
2
Press TUNER PRESET.
“P” appears on the display, and MULTI JOG now works for
selecting preset channels.
3
Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel
number.
• To increase the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG
clockwise.
• To decrease the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG
counterclockwise.
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
(see page 25).
ANALOG
L
R
S.WFR
2
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to
TUNED
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
select a preset channel number.
ANALOG
L
S.WFR
R
TUNED
• For channel number 5, press 5.
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
STEREO
AUTO MUTING
MHz
MHz
From the remote control ONLY:
While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.
• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode
alternates between “AUTO MUTING” and “MONO.”
AUTO MUTINGNormally select this.
When a program is broadcast in stereo,
you will hear stereo sound; when in
monaural, you will hear monaural sound.
This mode is also useful to suppress
static noise between stations. The AUTO
MUTING indicator lights up on the display.
MONOSelect this to improve the reception (but
stereo effect will be lost).
In this mode, you will hear noise while
tuning in to the stations. The AUTO
MUTING indicator goes off from the
display. (The STEREO indicator also goes
off.)
Initial setting: AUTO MUTING
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Creating realistic
sound fields
Reproducing theater ambience
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to
reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all
directions.
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound
movement can be expressed.
Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the
same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
Introducing the Surround modes
■ Dolby Digital*
Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by
Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and
decoding.
• When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input,
the
Dolby Digital 5.1CH
Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY DIGITAL) encoding method records
and digitally compresses the left front channel, right front channel,
center channel, left surround channel, right surround channel, and
LFE channel signals (total 6 channels, but the LFE channel is
counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, called 5.1 channel).
Dolby Digital enables stereo surround sounds, and sets the cutoff
frequency of the surround treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for
Dolby Pro Logic. As such, the sound movement and “being-there”
feeling are enhanced much more than Dolby Pro Logic.
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a digital surround encoding
format that adds the third surround channels, called “surround
back.”
Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, these newly
added surround back channels can reproduce more detailed
movements behind you while viewing the video software. In
addition, surround sound localization will become more stable.
indicator lights up on the display.
English
SW
■ Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is a multi-channel playback format to convert
2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoofer). The matrixbased conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no
limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and
enables stereo surround sound.
• This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic II
modes—Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE), Pro Logic II Music
(PLII MUSIC), and Pro Logic II Game (PLII GAME).
When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the
up on the display.
PLII MOVIESuitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded
software. You can enjoy a sound field very close
to the one created with discrete 5.1-channel
sounds.
PLII MUSICSuitable for playing any 2-channel stereo
software. You can enjoy wide and deep sounds.
PLII GAMESuitable for playing a video game. You can enjoy
sounds with “being there” feeling.
indicator lights
L
LS
SBL
C
(SB)
R
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
RS
SBR
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Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a newly introduced multi-channel playback
format to convert not only multi-channel software but 2-channel
software into 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) that developed from
Dolby Pro Logic II. The matrix-based conversion method used for
English
Dolby Pro Logic IIx makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of
the surround treble.
• This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic IIx
PLIIx MOVIESuitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded
PLIIx MUSICSuitable for playing any 2-channel stereo
PLIIx GAMESuitable for playing a video game. You can enjoy
modes—Pro Logic IIx Movie (PLIIx MOVIE), Pro Logic IIx
Music (PLIIx MUSIC) and Pro Logic IIx Game (PLIIx GAME).
When Dolby Pro Logic IIx is activated, “PLIIx MOVIE,” “PLIIx
MUSIC,” or “PLIIx GAME” appear and the
lights up on the display.
software. You can enjoy a sound field with a
natural wraparound effect.
software. You can enjoy wide and deep 7.1channel sounds.
7.1-channel sounds with “being there” feeling.
This mode is available for both an analog and
digital 2-channel signal.
indicator
DTS Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 is another conversion method to create 6-channel
(plus subwoofer) from analog/digital 2-channel software by using
the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix
6.1ch.
• This receiver provides the following DTS Neo:6 modes—Neo:6Cinema (NEO:6 CINEMA) and Neo:6 Music (NEO:6 MUSIC).
When one of them is activated, the NEO:6 indicator lights up on
the display.
NEO:6 CINEMA Suitable for playing movies. You can get the
same atmosphere with 2-channel software as
with 6.1-channel software. It is also effective for
playing software encoded with conventional
surround formats.
NEO:6 MUSICSuitable for playing music software. The front
channel signals bypass the decoder (resulting in
no loss of sound quality) and the surround
signals transmitted through the other speakers
expand the sound field naturally.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the
source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this
receiver. (See page 10.)
■ DTS**
DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by
Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel
encoding and decoding (1ch up to 6.1ch).
• When DTS signal is detected through the digital input, the
indicator lights up on the display.
DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete 5.1 channel
digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
Compared to Dolby Digital, the DTS Digital Surround format has a
lower audio compression rate which enables it to add breadth and
depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround
features natural, solid, and clear sound.
DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES)
DTS-ES is another multi-channel digital encoding format.
It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and
space expression by adding the third surround channel—surround
back channel.
DTS-ES includes two signal formats with different surround signal
recording methods—DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch (ES DISCRETE)
and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch (ES MATRIX).
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch has been designed to encode (and
decode) a 6.1-channel signal discretely to avoid interference with
each channel.
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch has been designed to add an extra
surround channel to DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel. By using a
matrix encoding/decoding method, an additional “surround back”
channel signal is encoded (and decoded) in both the left and right
surround channel signals.
DTS 96/24
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in higher
sampling rates both for recording and for reproducing at home.
Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency range and greater bit
depths provide extended dynamic range.
DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format (fs 96 kHz/24
bits) introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to deliver “betterthan-CD sound quality” into the home.
• When DTS 96/24 signal is detected, the and 96/24
indicators light up. You can enjoy its 5.1-channel sound with fullquality.
When using Surround mode, the sounds come out of the
activated speakers which the Surround mode requires.
• If either “SURROUND SPK” or “CENTER SPK” is set to
“
<NO>” in the speaker setting (see page 17), the
corresponding channel signals are allocated to and emitted
through the front speakers.
• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to
<NO>” in the speaker setting (see page 17), JVC’s original
“
3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create
the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The
3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
3D HEADPHONE mode
If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the Surround
modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated
regardless of the type of software played back.
“3D HEADPHONE” appears on the display and the DSP and
HEADPHONE indicators light up.
About other digital signals
Linear PCM
Uncompressed digital audio data used for DVDs, CDs, and
Video CDs.
DVDs support 2 channels with sampling rates of 48/96 kHz, at
quantization of 16/20/24 bits. On the other hand, CDs and
Video CDs are limited to 2 channels with 44.1 kHz at 16 bits.
• When Linear PCM signal is detected, the LINEAR PCM
indicator lights up.
Dual Mono
Dual Mono can be easily understood when you think of the
bilingual broadcast for TV programs (however, the Dual Mono
format is not identical with those analog formats).
This format is now adopted in Dolby Digital, DTS, and so on. It
allows two independent channels (called main channel and
sub-channel) to be recorded separately.
• You can select either channel you want to listen to (see
page 19).
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Introducing the DSP modes
The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. 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 DSP modes can create these important elements, and give
you a real “being there” feeling.
Reflections from behind
Early reflections
Direct sounds
The DSP modes include the following modes:
• Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes—HALL1, HALL2, LIVE
CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2
• MONO FILM—Used for all types of 2-channel signals (including
Dual Mono signal)
• All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)
When one of the DSP modes is activated, the DSP indicator lights
up on the display.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the
connected and activated speakers.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “
setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing
(which has been developed to create the surround effect
through the front speakers only) is used.
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
<NO>” in the speaker
■ MONO FILM
In order to reproduce a more acoustic sound field in your listening
room while viewing monaural sound video software (analog and
2-channel digital signals including Dual Mono signal), you can use
this mode.
The surround effect will be added, and the sound localization of
actor’s words will be improved.
This mode cannot be used for multi-channel digital signals.
When “MONO FILM” is used, sounds come out of all the
connected (and activated) speakers.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing
(which has been developed to create the surround effect
through the front speakers only) is used.
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
• If incoming signals change from 2-channel digital signal to
another digital signal type, “MONO FILM” is canceled and an
appropriate Surround mode is activated.
<NO>” in the speaker
■ All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)
This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the
connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used
if “SURROUND SPK” is set to “
(see page 17).
<NO>” in the speaker setting
English
■ Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes
You can use the following DAP modes in order to reproduce a
more acoustic sound field in your listening room.
HALL1Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large
shoebox-shaped hall designed primarily for
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about
2000.)
HALL2Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large
vineyard-shaped hall designed primarily for
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about
2000.)
LIVE CLUBReproduces the spatial feeling of a live music club
with a low ceiling.
DANCE CLUB Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance
club.
PAVILIONReproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition
hall with a high ceiling.
THEATER1Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large theater
where the seating capacity is about 600.
THEATER2Reproduces the spatial feeling of a small theater
where the seating capacity is about 300.
Sound reproduced from
normal stereo
Sound reproduced from All
Channel Stereo mode
NOTE
When “THEATER1” or “THEATER2” is activated while playing
back 2-channel analog or digital source, the built-in Dolby Pro
Logic II decoder is activated and the
indicator lights up.
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Using the Surround/DSP modes
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below.
• The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the
English
• For EX/ES/PLIIx setting, see page 18.
surround channels. For example, (3/2) indicates that the signals are encoded with three front signals (left/right/center) and two (stereo)
surround signals.
Incoming Signal Type
EX/ES/PLIIx setting
AUTOONPLIIx MOVIEPLIIx MUSICOFF
Dolby Digital Surround EXDOLBY D EX*
3*5
DOLBY D EX*
Dolby Digital (3/2, 2/2)DOLBY DIGITALDOLBY D EX*
3
3
D+PLIIx MOVIE*
D+PLIIx MOVIE*
Dolby Digital (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)DOLBY DIGITAL
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital (Dual Mono)
DTS-ES Discrete*
DTS-ES Matrix*
DTS (3/2, 2/2)*
DTS
1
1
1
DTS-ES DSCRT*3DTS-ES DSCRT*3DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*
DTS-ES MATRIX*3DTS-ES MATRIX*3DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*
DTS SURROUNDDTS+NEO:6*
3
DUAL MONO
DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*
DTS (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)DTS
DTS (Dual Mono)
Analog/LINEAR PCM
Dolby Digital (2/0)
PLIIx MOVIE*4/
PLIIx MUSIC*
PLIIx GAME*
NEO:6 CINEMA/
NEO:6 MUSIC
DUAL MONO
4
/
4
/
2,3
D+PLIIx MUSIC*3DOLBY DIGITAL
2,3
D+PLIIx MUSIC*3DOLBY DIGITAL
2,3
DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3DTS SURROUND
2,3
DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3DTS SURROUND
2,3
DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3DTS SURROUND
PLII MOVIE/
PLII MUSIC/
PLII GAME/
NEO:6 CINEMA/
NEO:6 MUSIC
*1DTS 96/24 processing is not applied when the EX/ES/PLIIx setting is activated. If you want to apply the processing, set the EX/ES/
PLIIx setting to “OFF” (see page 18).
2
*
When “S BACK OUT” is set to “<1SPK>,” D+PLIIx MOVIE is changed to DOLBY D EX and DTS+PLIIx MOVIE is changed to
DTS+
3
When “S BACK SPK” is set to “<NO>,” Virtual Surround Back is activated for the modes and the VIRTUAL SB indicator lights up on
*
EX.
the display.
4
*
When “S BACK SPK” is set to “<NO>,” PLllx MOVIE, PLllx MUSIC, and PLllx GAME are changed to PLll MOVIE, PLll MUSIC, and
PLll GAME respectively.
5
For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL”) may be applied even
*
though you have selected “
<AUTO>”. In this case, select “<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”
About the DSP modes
• The following DSP modes are available regardless of incoming signal type.
HALL1, HALL2, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2
• If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more) digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO” is not available.
Virtual Surround Back
This function creates a great surround effect from behind as if you have connected the surround back speaker. The VIRTUAL SB
(Surround Back) indicator lights up on the display.
If you have connected (and activated) the surround speakers, you can use Virtual Surround Back without connecting the surround
back speaker.
Virtual Surround Back is activated when EX/ES/PLIIx is set to other than “
following signals:
– Dolby Digital Surround EX
– DTS-ES
– Dolby Digital or DTS with 4 channel or more
<OFF>” and when playing back the software including the
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Activating the Surround/DSP modes
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30.
On the front panel:
1,32
Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically
recalls the memorized settings and adjustments.
• To adjust the speaker output level, see page 22.
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes, you
can adjust CENTER TONE. (see page 24)
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and
ALL CH STEREO), you can adjust CENTER ALIGN. (see
page 24)
• When activating NEO:6 MUSIC, you can adjust CENTER
GAIN. (see page 24)
• When activating the DSP mode (except ALL CH
STEREO), you can adjust the following settings:
EFFECT (see page 23)
LIVENESS (see page 23)
ROOM SIZE (see page 23)
• When activating “PLIIx MUSIC” and “PLII MUSIC,” you
can adjust the following settings:
CENTER WIDTH (see page 24)
DIMENSION (see page 24)
PANORAMA (see page 23)
Selecting the Surround/DSP modes
From the remote control:
2
1
1
Select and play any source.
• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analog or
digital) correctly.
2
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the
Surround/DSP mode you want.
Ex.: When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected for Dolby Digital
multi-channel software:
DIGITAL AUTO
L
CR
S.WFR LFE
DIGITAL
LSRS
Before you start, remember...
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
2
canceled before you finish, start from step
1
Select and play any source.
again.
• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analog or
digital) correctly.
2
Press SURROUND.
MULTI JOG now works for selecting Surround/DSP modes.
3
Turn MULTI JOG to select the Surround/DSP
mode you want.
Ex.: When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected for Dolby Digital
multi-channel software:
DIGITAL AUTO
L
CR
S.WFR LFE
DIGITAL
LSRS
AUTO SURROUND
1
*
Surround modes
2
*
HALL1HALL2LIVE CLUBDANCE CLUB
PAVILIONTHEATER1THEATER2
3
MONO FILM
SURROUND OFF
1
*
“AUTO SURROUND” is the initial setting.
2
Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker
*
*
ALL CH STEREO
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settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30.
3
*
If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more)
digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.
4
If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO”
*
is not available.
To cancel Surround/DSP modes
Turn MULTI JOG so that “SURROUND OFF” appears on the
display.
4
*
When you select “AUTO SURROUND”
You can enjoy the Surround mode easily.
• For details about the Surround modes, see page 30.
• When “AUTO SURROUND” is activated, the AUTO SURR indicator
lights up on the display.
English
AUTO SURROUND
1
Surround modes
*
2
*
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MONO FILM
SURROUND OFF
1
*
“AUTO SURROUND” is the initial setting.
2
*
Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker
3
*
ALL CH STEREO
(Back to the beginning)
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30.
3
If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more)
*
digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.
4
*
If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO”
is not available.
To cancel Surround/DSP modes
Press SURROUND repeatedly so that “SURROUND OFF”
appears on the display.
4
*
How does “AUTO SURROUND” work?
• If a multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate Surround
mode will be selected automatically.
• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel signal with surround signal
comes in, “PLIIx MOVIE” or “PLII MOVIE” will be selected.
• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel signal without surround signal
comes in, “SURROUND OFF (stereo)” will be selected.
• If a Linear PCM signal comes in, “SURROUND OFF
(stereo)” will be selected.
NOTE
“AUTO SURROUND” does not take effect in the following
cases:
– While playing an analog source,
– While selecting one of the fixed digital input mode—“DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “DTS” (see page 13).
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English
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to
operate JVC’s video components (TV, DVD player*, and VCR)
through this receiver.
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has
added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the
component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you
need to connect the video components you want to operate,
following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 33.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components.
* “DVD player” on pages 32 and 33 can be replaced with “DVD
AV COMPU LINK
remote control
system
recorder.”
Connections 2: Video cable connection
This receiver is equipped with three types of video terminals—
composite video, S-video, and component video, and the signals
coming into this receiver through one type of video terminals can
output only through the terminal of the same type. So you need to
connect the video components to this receiver using one of the
following three ways.
• When using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, set
the video input for the DVD player and the VCR correctly (see
“Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO IN/
VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN” on page 20); otherwise, the
correct input for this receiver will not be selected on the TV.
Case 1:
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver
through the S-video terminals, connect this receiver to the
TV’s video input 1 terminal using S-video cables.
S-video cableS-video cable
Source
equipment
To video input 1
TVRX-D206B
Connections 1: AV COMPU LINK connection
TV
AV
COMPU LINK-III
Monaural
mini-plugs
(not supplied)
AV
COMPU LINK EX
Monaural mini-plugs
(not supplied)
AV
COMPU LINK
AV
COMPU LINK-
III
Case 2:
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver
through the composite video jacks, connect this receiver
to the TV’s video input 2 terminal (composite video input)
using composite video cables.
Composite video cable
Source
equipment
Case 3:
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver
through the component video jacks, connect this receiver
to the TV’s video input 2 terminals (component video
input) using component video cables.
Component video cable
Source
equipment
RX-D206B
RX-D206B
Composite video cable
TV
To video input 2
(Composite)
Component video cable
TV
DVD player
AV
COMPU LINK
VCR
IMPORTANT:
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the
DBS tuner connected to the DBS IN jacks.
NOTES
• When connecting the receiver and a TV with the AV COMPU LINK
EX terminal by using a component video cable, you cannot use
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode (see page 33).
• When connecting only the VCR or DVD player to this receiver,
connect it directly to the receiver using cable with the monaural
mini-plugs.
• You can connect only the TV with AV COMPU LINK EX or AV
COMPU LINK-III terminal to the AV COMPU LINK-III terminal.
To video input 2
(Component)
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Connecting procedure
1
If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD
player, TV, or this receiver into the AC outlets,
unplug their AC power cords first.
2
Connect your VCR, 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 the
VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using
the audio cables.
• See pages 7 to 9.
4
Connect the video input/output jacks on the
VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using
the S-video cables, composite video cables,
or component video cables.
• See “Connections 2” on the previous page.
5
Plug the AC power cords of the connected
components and this receiver 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 other connected components first,
then turn on this receiver.
• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied
with this receiver (press STANDBY/ON
VCR).
One-touch DVD play
Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the
DVD playback without setting other switches manually. The receiver
automatically turns on and changes the source to “DVR/DVD.”
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode
• When you select “TV” 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 “DVR/DVD,” “VCR,” or “DBS” 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
This function does not work when you connect this receiver and
the TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal using a component
video cable. In this case, reconnect the TV referring to Case 1 or
Case 2 on page 32.
Automatic power on/off
The TV, DVD player, and VCR turn on and off along with the
receiver.
When you turn on the receiver;
• If the previously selected source is “TV” or “DBS,” only the TV
will turn on automatically.
• If the previously selected source is “DVR/DVD,” the TV and DVD
player will turn on automatically.
• If the previously selected source is “VCR,” the TV and VCR will
turn on automatically.
When you turn off the receiver, the TV, DVD player, and VCR will
turn off.
NOTE
If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR, the VCR
will not turn off, but continue recording.
English
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 pages 34 and 35 for details.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each
component.
One-touch video play
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the
VCR, you can enjoy the video playback without setting other
switches manually. The receiver automatically turns on and
changes the source to “VCR.”
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab, press the
play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control. So, you can
get the same result.
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English
1
4
7
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
10
You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only
this receiver but also other JVC products.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.
• To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the
7 VCR
Operating other
JVC products
– Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signals—
remote codes “A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a
VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”
– Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control
signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder
whose remote control code is set to the initial code. For
details, refer to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder.
remote sensor on the target product.
7 TV
You can always perform the following operation:
STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the VCR.
VCR:
1
4
7
10
3
2
6
5
9
8
10
0
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on
the VCR.
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers on the
VCR.
3:Start playback.
7:Stop playback.
8:Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
FF:Fast-wind a tape.
REW:Rewind a tape.
REC PAUSE:Enter recording pause. To start
recording, press this button then 3.
You can always perform the following operations:
TV VOLUME +/–:Adjust the volume on the TV.
TV/VIDEO:Change the input mode (either video
input or TV tuner) on the TV.
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on the
TV.
STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the TV.
TV/DBS/CATV:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers.
1 – 9, 0, 100+:Select the channel numbers.
RETURN (10):Switch between the previous channel
and the current channel.
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7 DVD recorder or DVD player
You can always perform the following operation:
STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD
DVR/DVD:player.
DVRDV D
1
4
7
10
3
2
5
6
9
8
10
0
DVRDV D
To operate the DVD
recorder, set the
mode selector to
“DVR.”
To operate the DVD
player, set the mode
selector to “DVD.”
After setting the mode selector correctly, you can perform the
following operations on the DVD recorder or DVD player.
See the instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD
player for details.
7 Changing the remote control code for DVD
recorder
Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control
signals. You can assign one of the four codes to the remote
control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD
recorder. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the
DVD recorder.
Initial setting: 03
After pressing DVR/DVD, you can perform the following operations
on the DVD recorder and DVD player.
3:Start playback.
7:Stop playback.
8:Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
¢:Skip to the beginning of the next
chapter.
4:Return to the beginning of the current
(or previous) chapter.
5/∞/3/2:Select an item on the menu screen.
MENU:Display the menu recorded on discs.
ENTER:Enter the selected item, channel
number, chapter/title number, or track
number (if required).
Only for DVD recorder operations:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers.
1 – 9, 0:Select a channel number (while stopped)
or a chapter/title number, track number
(while playing back). Press ENTER to
enter the number.
REC PAUSE:Enter recording pause. To start recording,
press 3.
Only for DVD player operations:
1 – 10, 0, +10:Select a chapter/title number, track
number, menu item, etc.
English
1
Set the mode selector to “DVR.”
2
Press and hold STANDBY/ON DVR/DVD.
3
Press DVR/DVD.
4
Enter the remote control code you want using
buttons 1 – 4, and 0.
EX.: To enter the code “2,” press 0, then 2.
Code for DVRNumber to enter
101
202
303
404
5
Release STANDBY/ON DVR/DVD.
Now, the remote control code has been changed.
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote
control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.
Refer also to the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder
or DVD player for details.
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Manufacturers’ codes for TV
English
By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the
supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’
products.
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.
• To operate those components with the remote control, first you
• After replacing the batteries of the remote control, set the
• All the functions may not be assigned to the buttons for some
❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating
Operating other
manufacturers’
products
need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for the TV, VCR,
CATV converter, DBS tuner, and DVD player.
You cannot use this remote control to operate other
manufacturers’ DVD recorders than JVC.
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.
Troubleshooting
English
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If
there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s
service center.
PROBLEM
The power does not come on.
The receiver turns off (enters standby
mode).
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Po
“OVER HEAT” flashes on the display,
then the receiver turns off.
No sound from speakers.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is not plugged in.
Speakers are overloaded because of high
volume.
Speakers are overloaded because of a
short circuit at the speaker terminals.
The receiver is overloaded because of a
high voltage.
The receiver is overloaded because of high
volume or long time usage.
Speaker signal cables are not connected.
Connections are incorrect.
SOLUTION
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
1. Stop the playback source.
2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn the
volume down.
Check the speaker wiring. If speaker wiring
is not short-circuited, contact your dealer.
Consult your dealer after unplugging the
power cord.
Turn the volume down or turn off the
receiver for a while and turn it on again.
If the receiver turns off soon after doing
solutions above, consult your dealer after
unplugging the power cord.
Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging
the power cord.
Check the audio connections (see pages 7
to 11) after unplugging the power cord.
Sound
Sound from one speaker only.
Sounds are intermittently distorted by
the outside noise such as a lightning
discharge.
Remote control does not operate as
you intend.
Remote control does not work.
Remote control
An incorrect source is selected.
Muting is activated.
An incorrect input mode (analog or digital)
is selected.
Speaker signal cables are not connected
properly.
When you use the digital coaxial connection,
the sounds may be intermittently distorted
by the outside noise such as a lightning
discharge but the sound will be restored
automatically.
The remote control is not ready for your
intended operation.
There is an obstruction blocking the remote
sensor on the receiver.
Batteries are weak.
The mode selector is set to the incorrect
position.
Select the correct source.
Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see
page 14).
Select the correct input mode (analog or
digital).
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging
the power cord.
This is not a malfunction.
Set the mode selector correctly, then press
the corresponding source selecting button
or SOUND before operation.
Remove the obstruction.
Replace batteries.
Set the mode selector to the proper
position.
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM
reception.
uner
T
Occasional cracking noise during FM
reception.
Incoming signal is too weak.
The station is too far away.
The wrong antenna is being used.
Antennas are not connected properly.
Ignition noise from automobiles.
Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact
your dealer.
Select another station.
Check with your dealer to be sure you have
the correct antenna.
Check the connections.
Move the antenna farther from automobile
traffic.
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English
Amplifier
Output Power
At stereo operation:
At surround operation:
Audio
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance:
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)*:
Audio Output Level:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): 80 dB/70 dB
Frequency Response (6 Ω):20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Bass Boost:+4 dB ±1 dB at 100 Hz
Equalization (at DSP operation):
Specifications
Designs and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Front channels:110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven
into 6 Ω at 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no
more than 0.8% total harmonic
distortion.
Front channels:110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into
6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion.
Center channel:
Surround channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into
Surround back channels:
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV:
Coaxial: DIGITAL IN 1(DVR/DVD):
Optical: DIGITAL IN 2(DBS), 3(VCR):
USB: USB DIGITAL
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS (with