JVC RX-D212BJ, RX-D211SJ, RX-D212BC User Manual

AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

RX-D211S / RX-D212B

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1557-001A

[J]

Warnings, Cautions, and Others

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

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

CAUTION

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.

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

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.

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 STANDBY/ON button 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 STANDBY/ON!

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 STANDBY/ON dans 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

L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.

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

s’éteint.

Declaration of Conformity:

Trade Name: JVC Model Number: RX-D211S/RX-D212B 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.

[European Union Only] [Union européenne seulement]

Parts identification ................................................ 2

Getting started ...................................................... 4

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

Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4

Putting batteries in the remote control ................................... 4

Connecting antennas ............................................................. 5

Connecting the speakers ....................................................... 6

Connecting audio/video components .................................... 7

Connecting the power cord .................................................. 10

USB connection ................................................................... 11

Basic operations ................................................. 12

1 Turn on the power ............................................................. 12

2 Select the source to play .................................................. 12

3 Adjust the volume ............................................................. 13

Tu r ning off the sounds temporarily ...................................... 14

Changing the display brightness.......................................... 14

Tu r ning off the power with the Sleep Timer ......................... 14

FM/AM tuner operations ..................................... 15

Tuning in to FM/AM stations manually ................................. 15

Using preset tuning .............................................................. 15

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................ 16

XM Satellite Radio operations............................ 17

Preparation .......................................................................... 17

Listening to XM Satellite Radio ............................................ 18

Using preset tuning .............................................................. 19

Changing the channel information ....................................... 19

Basic settings ...................................................... 20

Setting the speaker information easily

—Quick Speaker Setup ................................................. 20

Basic setting items ............................................................... 21

Operating procedure ............................................................ 22

Setting the speakers ............................................................ 22

Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/PLIIx ............... 23

Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ............. 24

Setting bass sound .............................................................. 24

Using the Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE .................... 24

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals

—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 ........................................................ 25

Selecting the component video input mode

—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN......... 25

Sound adjustments ............................................. 26

Basic adjustment items ........................................................ 26

Operating procedure ............................................................ 26

Adjusting the speaker output levels ..................................... 27

Adjusting the equalization patterns

—D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz ........................ 27

Adjusting the bass sounds ................................................... 28

Adjusting the sound parameters for the

Surround/DSP modes ................................................... 28

Creating realistic sound fields ........................... 30

Reproducing theater ambience ........................................... 30

Introducing the Surround modes ......................................... 30

Introducing the DSP modes ................................................. 32

Using the Surround/DSP modes ......................................... 33

Activating the Surround/DSP modes ................................... 34

AV COMPU LINK remote control system .......... 35

Operating other JVC products ........................... 37

Operating other manufacturers’ products ........ 39

Troubleshooting .................................................. 42

Specifications ...................................................... 43

A/V CONTROL RECEIVER

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRXD211J

MUTING

AUDIO

DVR/DVD

VCR

TV/SIRIUS

USB

FM/AM

DBS/ CATV

DVR/DVD

VCR

SIRIUS

DBS

TV VOL

CHANNEL

VOLUME

SELECT

CAT

TUNING

TOP MENU MENU

SURROUND

DISPLAY

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV/VIDEO

FM MODE

MEMORY

D.EQ FREQ DIRECT BAND

D.EQ LEVEL

C.TONE DIMMER

B.BOOST

TEST

SLEEP

L — FRONT — R

L — SURR — R

CENTER

SUBWFR

L — S. BACK — R

RETURN

10/100

DVR

DVD

EFFECT

SET

r t

;

Remote control

Parts identification

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 MUTING button (14) 2 Standby/on buttons (12, 37 – 41)

AUDIO, DVR/DVD , VCR , DBS/CATV ,

TV/SIRIUS

3 Source selecting buttons (12, 16, 17, 34, 37 – 41)

DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, XM, FM/AM, SIRIUS

4 TV VOL (volume) +/– button (37, 39) 5 CHANNEL +/– button (37 – 41) 6 • Operating buttons for video components (37, 38, 40, 41)

4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡

• Operating buttons for FM/AM tuner (15)

( TUNING, TUNING 9

• Operating buttons for XM Satellite Radio or SIRIUS Satellite Radio (18, 37) SELECT*, ( CAT, CAT 9

7 Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player** (38, 41)

TOP MENU, MENU, cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞), SET

8 SURROUND button (34) 9 TV/VIDEO button (37, 39) p ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13) q FM MODE button (16) w MEMORY button (15, 19) e Adjusting buttons for Digital Equalizer (27)

D.EQ FREQ, D.EQ LEVEL +/–

r DIRECT button (18) t B (bass). BOOST button (28) y Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels

(27) FRONT L +/–, FRONT R +/–, CENTER +/–, SUBWFR +/–, SURR L +/–, SURR R +/–, S.BACK L +/–, S.BACK R +/–

u VOLUME +/– button (13) i DVR/DVD mode selector (38, 41) o DISPLAY button (19, 37) ; • Numeric buttons (16, 18, 19, 37 – 41)

1 – 10, 0, h10, +10/100+

• RETURN button (37)

a PREV* button (37) s BAND* button (37) d DIMMER button (14) f EFFECT button (28) g SLEEP button (14) h TEST button (27) j C (center).TONE button (29)

*For SIRIUS Satellite Radio only **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 38). 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.

To open the cover of the remote control, push here then slide downward

• When operating a DVD recorder (for JVC products

ONLY), set the mode selector (i) to “DVR.”

• When operating a DVD player, set the mode selector (i)

to “DVD.”

See pages in parentheses for details.

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY/ON

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

SOURCE SELECTOR

/ MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

SET / TUNER PRESET

PHONES USB

VCR DBS TV/SIRIUS USB XM FM AMDVR / DVD

DIGITAL EQ

LINEAR PCM

LSSBRS

S.WFR

NEO : 6

DSP

3D-PHONIC

LFE

96 / 24

AUTO SURR

C.TONE

VIRTUAL SB

B.BOOST

TUNED

STEREO

SLEEP

AUTO MUTING

INPUT ATT

HEADPHONE

MHz kHz

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

ANALOG

DUAL MONO

SBSSB

1 23

=45 -

789 06

&#@ $%^~

CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16

COMPU LINK-

III

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

TV/SIRIUSINDBS

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

VCR DVR

OUT(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN(PLAY)

VCR(DBS)

MONITOR

OUT

DVR

OUT(REC)

VCR

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

DBS

DVR/DVD IN(PLAY)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

COAXIAL

FM 75

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

2(DBS)

1(DVR/DVD)

3(VCR)

7 8 9 p

Front panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12) 2 DIMMER button (14) 3 SETTING button (20, 22) 4 ADJUST button (26) 5 SURROUND button (34) 6 Source lamps

DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV/SIRIUS, USB, XM, FM, AM

7 • SET button (20, 22, 26)

• TUNER PRESET button (16, 19)

Display window

1 ANALOG indicator (13) 2 DUAL MONO indicator (24) 3 AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (34) 4 HEADPHONE indicator (13, 31) 5 FM/AM tuner operation indicators (15)

TUNED, STEREO

6 DIGITAL EQ indicator (27) 7 AUTO MUTING indicator (16) 8 C.TONE indicator (29) 9 B (bass).BOOST indicator (28) 0 MIDNIGHT indicator (24)

- INPUT ATT (attenuate) indicator (28) = SLEEP indicator (14)

8 • SOURCE SELECTOR (12, 16, 17)

• MULTI JOG (16, 19, 20, 22, 26, 34)

9 MASTER VOLUME control (13) p PHONES jack (13) q USB terminal (11) w Display window (see below) e Remote sensor (4)

~ Digital signal format indicators (13, 30, 31)

DIGITAL AUTO, LINEAR PCM, , , 96/24

! Signal and speaker indicators (14) @ NEO:6 indicator (31) # VIRTUAL SB indicator (33) $ 3D-PHONIC indicator (31, 32) % DSP indicator (31, 32) ^ and indicator (30 – 32) & Main display * Frequency unit indicators

MHz (for FM stations), kHz (for AM stations)

1 Power cord (10) 2 AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (35) 3 DIGITAL IN terminals (10)

• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)

• Optical: 2(DBS)

• Optical: 3(VCR)

4 XM jack (5) 5 FM/AM ANTENNA terminals (5) 6 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

Rear panel

7 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) jacks (7– 9)

VCR (DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT

8 AUDIO jacks (7 – 9)

• Input: TV/SIRIUS IN, DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY),

DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)

• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC)

9 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6) p Speakers terminals (6)

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER, FRONT SPEAKERS

Getting started

123

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.

Press and slide the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

Insert batteries.

Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

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)

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

COAXIAL

FM 75

ANTENNA

Connecting antennas

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

7 Connecting FM and AM antennas

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.

FM antenna (supplied)

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. Tu rn 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.

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.

If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).

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.

7 Connecting the XM Connect and Play Digital Antenna

To enjoy XM Satellite Radio, connect the XM Connect and Play Digital Antenna (not supplied) to the XM jack.

XM Connect and Play Digital Antenna (not supplied)

NOTE

For the best reception: – Place the XM Connect and Play Digital Antenna near a south-facing window or where “Channel 1” can be heard clearly (see page 17). – Make sure there is no obstruction between the XM Connect and Play Digital Antenna and the sky.

SBL

SBR

(*SB)

CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Connecting the speakers

12 3

–

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

Speaker Layout Diagram

Center

speaker (C)

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.

Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord.

Open 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.

Close the terminal.

Powered

subwoofer

(SW)

Right surround

back speaker

(SBR)

*Left surround

back speaker

(SBL)

Left

surround

speaker (LS)

Right

surround

speaker (RS)

Left front

speaker

(L)

Right front

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 “<1SPK>” (see page 22) and – 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.)

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 20 to 24.

NOTE

You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.

ıÎ‰ÏÌ

DVR

OUT(REC)

DVR/DVD IN(PLAY)

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR(DBS)

DVR

OUT(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN(PLAY)

Connecting audio/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:

This receiver can convert video signals as follows:

• Composite video signals can be converted into both S-video signals and component signals.

• S-video signals can be converted into component signals.

• Component signals cannot be converted.

When converting video signals, there are some points to observe. For details, see “About video signal conversion” on page 10.

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 35 for detailed information about the connection and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.

Green

Blue

Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

DVD recorder or DVD player

White

Red

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

White

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

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 25 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, PB, 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

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR(DBS)

ıÎ‰ÏÌÇ

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR(DBS)

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

7 Connecting a VCR

VCR

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

AUDIO

VCR

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

White

Red

White

S-video cable (not supplied)

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

Green

Blue

Component video cable (not supplied)

Red

VCR

Stereo audio 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 25 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.

7 Connecting a DBS tuner

Component video cable (not supplied)

TV/SIRIUSINDBS

Green

Blue

Red

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DBS

(not supplied)

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 25 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.

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

Stereo audio cable

IN OUT(REC)

(not supplied)

White

Red

DBS tuner

Å To left/right audio channel output ı To component video output

• Connect Y, P

Ç To composite video output Î To S-video output

B, and PR correctly.

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR(DBS)

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

∞

7 Connecting a TV

Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.

Green

Blue

Component video cable (not supplied)

Red

TV/SIRIUSIND

White

Red

MONITOR

DVD

AY)

OUT

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

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.

7 Connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio

TV/SIRIUSIND

NOTES

•To connect KT-SR2000 (JVC SIRIUS Satellite Radio) to this receiver, it is required to separately purchase KS-K6013 Home Docking Kit.

•You cannot use a digital audio cable (coaxial or optical) to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio to this receiver.

• After connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio to the TV IN jacks, change the source name to “SIRIUS.” See page 12 for details.

White

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

Red

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

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

DIGITAL IN

2(DBS)

1(DVR/DVD)

3(VCR)

About video signal conversion

Video Input Converted Video Output

Component

S-video

Video (composite)

Component

S-video

Video (composite)

This receiver can convert video signals. See the table below about video signal conversion.

To convert composite video and S-video signal into component video signal, set the “DVD VIDEO IN,” “VCR VIDEO IN,” or “DBS VIDEO IN” to “<S/C>” (see page 25).

• If using composite video cable for connecting to the video input and using S-video cable for connecting to the video output, the video signal is converted into S-video signal automatically. The signal is emitted through the S-video output jacks of MONITOR OUT, VCR OUT (REC), and DVR OUT (REC).

• Pictures may be distorted if the signals are converted. If this happens, connect the playback source component and TV using the cords of the same type.

• Incoming signal of component can be emitted only through the component output jacks.

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)

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

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 25.

• 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 35 and 36), connect them also as described on pages 7 to 9.

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.

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

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).

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

USB connection

USB

This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal. You can 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® 98 SE*, Windows® Me*, Windows® 2000* or Windows XP* and prepare its CD-ROM.

Preparation

1. Turn on your PC.

• 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.

2. Check if the drivers are correctly installed.

1. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] = [Control Panel].

2. Select [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager] = [Sound, video and game controllers] and [Universal Serial Bus controllers].

• The following window appears, and you can check whether the drivers are installed.

4. Connect the receiver to the PC using a USB cable (not supplied).

USB cable (not supplied)

• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when connecting.

How to install the USB drivers

The following procedure is described using the English version of WindowsR 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. 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.

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 the 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 transmitter or 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.

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

Devices] = [Audio] tab = [Sound playback] = [Default device], and check if [Default device] is set to [USB Audio DAC].

– select “USB” as the source. – connect the USB cable correctly.

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.

* Microsoft®, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000,

and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation.

Basic operations

S.WFR

AUTO SURR

TUNED

STEREO

AUTO MUTING

MHz

ANALOG

S.WFR

AUTO SURR

TUNED

STEREO

AUTO MUTING

MHz

ANALOG

DVR/DVD VCR DBS TV (SIRIUS*1)

USB XM

FM AM

(Back to the beginning)

S.WFR

AUTO SURR

ANALOG

Source lamps

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:

DVR/DVD*2: Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player. VCR*2: Select this for the VCR. DBS*2: Select this for the DBS tuner.

1,2

TV*

: Select this for the TV. SIRIUS*1: Select this for the SIRIUS Satellite Radio. USB: Select this for the PC component. XM: Select this for the XM Satellite Radio. FM: Select this for an FM broadcast. AM: Select this for an AM broadcast.

Turn on the power

Press STANDBY/ON (or 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.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control) again. The standby lamp lights in red.

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 mode alternates between “FM” and “AM.”

*1Changing the source name of TV/SIRIUS input

On the front panel only:

Press SET when “TV” is selected as the source.

• “ASSIGN SIRIUS” appears on the display for a while.

• When you change the source name to “TV,” press SET when “SIRIUS” is selected as the source. “ASSIGN TV” appears on the display for a while.

NOTE

When you change the source name to “SIRIUS,” you cannot select “TV” as the source.

*2Selecting 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 25.)

• “DIGITAL AUTO” and “ANALOG” setting are memorized for each source.

NOTE

A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.

From the remote control ONLY:

S.WFR

AUTO SURR

ANALOG

LS RS

S.WFR LFE

AUTO SURR

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

DIGITAL AUTO DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS

(Back to the beginning)

ANALOG

LS RS

S.WFR LFE

AUTO SURR

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the analog or digital input mode.

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

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.

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*3: Select to play back software encoded with

Dolby Digital.

DTS*3: 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

*3If 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:

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).

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 31.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack cancels the HEADPHONE (or 3D HEADPHONE) mode and activates the speakers.

NOTES

•You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “FM,” “AM,” or “SIRIUS” as the source.

• The input mode is fixed to “DIGITAL AUTO” when selecting “USB” or “XM” 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.

NOTE

When “DIGITAL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signal, no digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.

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.

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JVC RX-D212BJ, RX-D211SJ, RX-D212BC User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings, Cautions, and Others

Table of Contents

Parts identification

Getting started

Basic operations