DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the
plug fi tted is not suitable for the power points in your home or
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fi tted.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fi tted with a mains plug then follow
the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
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
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.
STANDBY/ON
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fi re, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get
out.)
• Do not place any naked fl ame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping
or splashing and that no objects fi lled with liquids such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European
directives and standards regarding electromagnetic
compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited.
Is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
P. O . Box 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
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Caution: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fi re and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 15 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 15 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back.
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.
Spacing 15 cm or more
Wall or
obstructions
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household
waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with
your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact
your local municipal offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Attention:
This symbol is
only valid in the
European Union.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about
the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other
rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
RX-D411S
Front
Stand height
15 cm or more
Floor
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of
equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when
making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way—switch off,
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fi xed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifi cally stated that it is designed for unattended operation
or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infi rm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffi c safety. It is illegal
to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fi x legs with wood screws—to ensure complete safety always fi t the manufacturer’s
approved stand or legs with the fi xings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case—this could result in
a fatal electrical shock.;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind—it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Introduction
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit,
and retain this manual for future reference.
DCDi technology
Features
Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier
RX-D411S features the JVC-exclusive Hybrid Feedback Digital
Amplifier. Premium-grade parts and devices, and special
internal construction assure you will enjoy superior sound.
DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) technology,
developed by Faroudja, eliminates jagged edges generated
in progressive scanning conversion. With DCDi, you can enjoy
clear and smooth video images on your display. For RX-D411S,
this function is applied only when the PAL or NTSC analog
video signals are transmitted to the receiver.
Compatible with HDMI*
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the
standard interface for the next-generation TV. By connecting
the source components, this receiver, and TV with the HDMI
cables, digital video signals and audio signals (including Dolby
Digital, DTS) are transmitted through the cables. You can
transmit digital video signal and audio signal without AD/DA
conversion with easy connection.
As RX-D411S supports up to HDMI version 1.1, this receiver
can digitally receive 5.1-channel PCM with fs 96 kHz and 2channel PCM with fs 192 kHz. (These PCM signals are referred
to as “multi-channel PCM” in this instructions.) You can enjoy
digital sound without deterioration. In addition, this receiver
is compatible with HDCP** (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection), and HDCP contents can be viewed if you connect
an HDCP-compatible TV to this receiver.
* HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
** HDCP is the abbreviation of “High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection,” and is the high-reliable copy control
technology licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC.
7.1 channel DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor)
Sound field simulation technology allows precise ambience
recreation of existing theaters and halls. Thanks to the highperformance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and high-capacity
memory, you can enjoy 7.1-channel surround by playing
2-channel or multi-channel software.
Precise Surround Setup
Precise Surround Setup is a newly-developed JVC solution for
quick, easy and systematic optimization of surround sound.
By using Precise Surround Setup, you can enjoy the best
possible surround performance. Precise Surround Setup
measures the listening environment accurately with the
dedicated earphone-type microphones and adjusts the
speaker settings automatically.
CC (Compression Compensative) Converter
CC Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic
reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music
data in 24 bit–quantization and by expanding the sampling
frequency to 128 kHz (for fs 32 kHz signals)/176.4 kHz (for fs
44.1 kHz signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz signals). By using the
CC Converter, you can obtain a natural sound field from any
source.
K2 technology
K2 technology has been designed to enable natural audio
reproduction, achieving a drastic reduction in digital
distortion and creating original sound ambience with high
precision.
Precautions
Power sources
• When unplugging the receiver from the wall outlet, always
pull the plug, not the AC power cord.
• Do not handle the AC power cord with wet hands.
• If you are not going to operate the receiver for an extended
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
Ventilation
The seven high power amplifiers built in this receiver will
generate heat inside the cabinet.
For safety, observe the following carefully:
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver.
Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the receiver.
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the
ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or
cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the receiver,
unplug the receiver and consult your dealer before
operating any further.
• Do not use this receiver in a bathroom or places with water.
• Do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such
as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups,
etc.) on the top of this receiver.
• Do not disassemble the receiver since there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your JVC dealer.
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Table of Contents
Parts identification ...................................................... 3
Getting started ............................................................6
Before installation .............................................................................6
Checking the supplied accessories .............................................6
Putting the batteries in the remote control .............................6
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas ...........................7
Connecting the speakers ................................................................8
Connecting video components ....................................................9
Connecting the power cord ........................................................ 14
USB connection ............................................................................... 15
• Operating buttons for video components (45 – 49)
6
4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡
• Operating buttons for tuner (24)
( TUNING, TUNING 9
• Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (46,
7
49)
TOP MENU, MENU, cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞), SET
• Operating buttons for Radio Data System (26, 28)
TA/NEWS/INFO, DISPLAY, PTY 9, PTY (, PTY SEARCH
SURROUND button (44)
8
VIDEO INPUT button (21)
9
AUDIO INPUT button (21)
p
EX/ES/PLIIx button (31)
q
FM MODE button (25)
w
Adjusting buttons for Digital Equalizer (36)
e
D.EQ FREQ, D.EQ LEVEL +/–
DECODE button (22)
r
Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels
t
(36)
FRONT L +/–, FRONT R +/–, CENTER +/–, SUBWFR +/–, SURR
L +/–, SURR R +/–, S.BACK L +/–, S.BACK R +/–
TV/VIDEO button (45, 47)
y
STB CONT (control) button (49)
u
Mode selector (46, 49)
i
VOLUME +/– button (20)
o
CC CONVERTER button (23)
;
• Numeric buttons (25, 45 – 49)
a
1 – 10, 0, h10, +10/100+
• RETURN button (45)
MEMORY button (24)
s
DIMMER button (22)
d
B (bass). BOOST button (37)
f
SLEEP button (23)
g
MIDNIGHT button (33)
h
PSS (Precise Surround Setup) button (17)
j
TEST button (18, 36)
k
EFFECT button (37)
l
* These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder
(JVC products only) or DVD player, with the mode selector
set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 46).
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote
control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.
Refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder or
DVD player for details.
• 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.”
3
See pages in parentheses for details.
Front Panel
STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (16, 20)
1
CC CONVERTER button (23)
2
SETTING button (30)
3
ADJUST button (35)
4
SURROUND button (44)
5
HDMI lamp (9, 21)
6
Source lamps
7
DVR/DVD, VCR, VIDEO, TV, USB, FM, AM
Display window
• SET button (30, 35)
8
• TUNER PRESET button (25)
• SOURCE SELECTOR (20, 25)
9
• MULTI JOG (25, 30, 35, 44)
MASTER VOLUME control (20)
p
PHONES jack (21)
q
USB terminal (15)
w
PRECISE SURROUND SETUP MIC jack (16)
e
Display window (see below)
r
Remote sensor (6)
t
ANALOG indicator (21)
1
DUAL MONO indicator (32)
2
AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (43)
3
HEADPHONE indicator (21, 42)
4
PSS (Precise Surround Setup) indicator (17)
5
Program type (PTY) indicators (28)
6
TA, NEWS, INFO
Tuner operation indicators (24)
7
TUNED, STEREO
DIGITAL EQ indicator (36)
8
AUTO MUTING indicator (25)
9
C (center).TONE indicator (38)
0
INPUT ATT (attenuate) indicator (37)
-
SLEEP indicator (23)
=
4
Digital signal format indicators (21, 22, 40, 41)
~
DIGITAL AUTO, LINEAR PCM,
Signal and speaker indicators (23)
!
NEO:6 indicator (40)
@
VIRTUAL SB (surround back) indicator (43)
#
3D-PHONIC indicator (40, 41)
$
DSP indicator (41)
%
^
&
*
(
)
_
+
and indicators (39 – 41)
CC CONVERTER 1 and CC CONVERTER 2 indicators (23)
AUTO MODE indicator (34)
Main display
B (bass).BOOST indicator (37)
MIDNIGHT indicator (33)
Frequency unit indicators
MHz (for FM stations), kHz (for AM stations)
, , 96/24
See pages in parentheses for details.
Rear Panel
Power cord (14)
1
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) jacks (11 – 13)
2
VIDEO(VCR) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT
HDMI terminals (9)
3
VIDEO(VCR) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT
DIGITAL IN terminals (14)
4
• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)
• Optical: 2(VIDEO)
• Optical: 3(TV)
DIGITAL OUT terminal (14)
5
ANTENNA terminals (7)
6
AV IN/OUT terminals (10)
7
TV, VCR, DVR/DVD
VIDEO jacks (13)
8
VIDEO (composite video), S-VIDEO
AUDIO jacks (11 – 13)
9
VIDEO IN, DVR/DVD IN
DVD MULTI IN jacks (12)
p
CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR–L, SURR–R
SUBWOOFER OUT jack (8)
q
Speaker terminals (8)
w
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS,
CENTER SPEAKER, FRONT SPEAKERS
5
Getting started
Putting the batteries in the remote
control
12 3
Before installation
7 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.
7 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.
• 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.
7 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.
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries
first.
1 Press and slide the battery cover on the
back of the remote control.
2 Insert the 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 butteries 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.
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 cord until all other connections
have been made.
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 (MW) loop antenna (× 1)
• FM antenna (× 1)
• Dedicated earphone-type microphones (× 1)
• Core filter (× 1)
Remote sensor
6
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
If FM reception is poor, connect an
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).
AM (MW) loop antenna (supplied)
Black
White
FM antenna (supplied)
AM (MW) antenna connection
Connect the AM (MW) 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 vinylcovered wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep
the AM (MW) loop antenna connected.
Snap the tabs on the loop
into the slots of the base
to assemble the AM (MW)
loop antenna.
If AM (MW) reception is poor, connect
an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied).
NOTES
• If the AM (MW) 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.
FM antenna connection
Connect the supplied FM antenna 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 (IEC or DIN 45325), disconnect the supplied FM
antenna.
7
Connecting the speakers
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
7 Speaker Layout Diagram
SW
Powered
subwoofer (SW)
Left surround back
speaker (SBL)*
FL
SL
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.
C
(SB*)
FR
SR
Right surround speaker (SR)
SBRSBL
Right surround
back speaker (SBR)
Left surround speaker (SL)
7 Connecting the speakers
Turn off all components before making connections.
To connect the center speaker and the front speakers
1243
Center speaker (C)
Right front
speaker (R)
To connect the surround speakers and the surround back
speakers
Left front
speaker
(L)
123
1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at
the end of each speaker cord.
2 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.
1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at
the end of each speaker cord.
2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.
3 Insert the speaker cord.
• For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on
the rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the
speakers.
4 Turn the knob clockwise.
3 Close the terminal.
* 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 “S BACK OUT” to “1SPK” (see page 30) 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.)
7 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 subwoofer, perform
Precise Surround Setup to adjust the speaker settings
automatically (see pages 16 to 19).
NOTE
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is nondirectional. Normally place it in front of you.
8
Connecting video components
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
7 HDMI connection
IMPORTANT:
The HDMI video signals from the HDMI terminals are transmitted only through the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal.
Therefore, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV:
– when the TV is connected to the receiver through the VIDEO jack (MONITOR OUT), S-VIDEO jack (MONITOR OUT), or
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks (MONITOR OUT) and
– when a playing video component is connected to the receiver through the HDMI terminal—VIDEO(VCR) IN or DVR/DVD IN as
well.
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals.
DVD recorder or
DVD player
HDMI cables
(not supplied)
TV
VCR, etc.
Converting video signals into HDMI signals
This receiver can convert composite video, S-video, and component video signals into HDMI signals and transmit the
converted signals through the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal. To use this function, you need to make the following procedure
beforehand:
Connect your TV and this receiver with the HDMI cable.
1
Set the video output setting (see page 34) to “HDMI.”
2
Set the video input setting (see page 21) according to the connection method for each video component.
3
NOTES
• When playing back audio and video with the HDMI connection, the HDMI lamp on the front panel is lit.
• Select “HDMI” for the audio input setting (see page 21) when you enjoy sound with the HDMI connection.
• With input video signals converted into HDMI signals, the playback picture may be distorted when you change the playback mode (fastforward, rewind, or pause, for example).
• When connecting a VCR or another video component to the HDMI VIDEO(VCR) IN terminal, set the HDMI select setting (see page 34) correctly
according to the equipment you connect. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
• By using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, you can connect the source components or the TV with DVI output. When connecting those
components or TV, change the audio input setting to other than “HDMI.” (See page 21.)
• This receiver is compatible with standard video formats. If non-standard video formats are coming in, the picture may not appear properly on
TV.
• The picture on the TV may not be the same aspect ratio as the ratio set on the source components.
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface which makes it possible to transmit digital audio and video signals with one cable.
However, when connecting a TV to this receiver with an HDMI cable, the sound coming into this receiver is not transmitted to the speakers of
the TV. You can enjoy sound only from the speakers connected to this receiver.
• When connecting a TV to the receiver with an HDMI cable, the following may cause noise or interrupt the sound and picture:
– Turning a source component on or off
– Changing the audio or video input setting of this receiver frequently
In this case, turn the receiver off, then turn it on again.
• When enjoying multi-channel PCM sound and selecting “HDMI” for the audio input setting (see page 21), some functions are not available. See
page 12 for details.
• When you enjoy HDCP contents, sound and picture may not be transmitted to the speakers and TV for a few seconds in the beginning for
confirmation.
9
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
7 SCART connection
You can enjoy pictures and sounds from playback components simply by connecting with the SCART cable.
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.
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals.
SCART cables
(not supplied)
TV
VCR
DVD recorder or DVD player
SCART cable
(not supplied)
For an analog decoder
To watch through or to record a scrambled program on your VCR, connect the analog decoder to your VCR and select the
scrambled channel on your VCR.
If there is not an appropriate terminal for the decoder connection on your VCR, connect the decoder to your TV. Refer also to
the manuals supplied with these components.
For T-V LINK
• You can use the T-V LINK function if you connect a T-V LINK compatible TV and VCR to this receiver with a fully wired SCART
cables. For details on T-V LINK, refer also to the manuals supplied with the TV and the VCR.
• Connect a SCART cable to EXT-2 terminal on the JVC’s T-V LINK compatible TV for the T-V LINK function.
• Some video components support the data communication like T-V LINK. For complete details, refer also to the manuals
supplied with these components.
NOTES
• To enjoy TV sound through this receiver or record a TV program with a DVD recorder or VCR connected to this receiver, connect your TV with
the SCART cable as well when connecting with the HDMI or component video cable. However, the input setting of the TV may change to
SCART input with some TVs or sources regardless of the video output setting (see page 34).
• Set the audio and video input setting appropriately (see page 21).
SCART Terminal Specifications
AudioL/R
Input
Video
Composite
S-video (Y/C)–
RGB–
AudioL/R–
Output
Video
Composite‡*
S-video (Y/C)
RGB
T-V LINK‡*
Terminal name
TVVCRDVR/DVD
‡‡ ‡
‡‡ ‡
‡‡
‡‡
‡‡
1
‡
‡
2
‡*
1
‡*
1
––
––
‡*
2
‡*
2
*1 The signals input from a SCART terminal cannot be output
through the same SCART terminal.
2
*
The signals for the T-V LINK function are always going
through the receiver.
NOTE
When you record a playback picture with a DVD recorder or VCR
connected to this receiver, perform either one of the below:
– Select a setting other than “S” for the video input setting (see page
21) to transmit composite video or RGB signals to this receiver.
– Select “OTHER” for the video output setting (see page 34) to
transmit S-video signals from a playback component to this
receiver.
(‡: Available, –: Not available)
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7 Audio/video connection
In addition to the HDMI terminals and SCART terminals, this
receiver is equipped with three video terminals—composite
video, S-video, and component video terminals, and two
audio jacks—analog discrete 5.1 channel audio input jacks
(DVD MULTI IN) and stereo audio jacks.
• If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation)
and/or component video (Y, P
using an S-video cable (not supplied) or component video
cable (not supplied). By using these terminals, you can get a
better picture quality in the order:
Component > S-video > Composite
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.
B, PR) jacks, connect them
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
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.*
* When connecting the TV to the receiver through the HDMI
MONITOR OUT terminal and selecting “HDMI” for the video
output setting, you can view the playback picture on the TV.
DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in
VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.
Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its stereo output jacks:
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals.
Green
Blue
Red
White
Red
NOTES
• Select the audio and video input setting according to the
connection method. See page 21 for details.
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital coaxial terminal—
DIGITAL IN 1(DVR/DVD) on the rear of the receiver is set for a DVD
recorder and DVD player. For details of digital audio connection, see
page 14.
Component video cable (not supplied)
DVD recorder or DVD player
Stereo audio cable (not supplied)
To component video output
Å
• Connect Y, P
To left/right audio channel output
ı
B, and PR correctly.
: signal flow
11
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN):
If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5.1 channel output jacks, use the connection below. When a DVD-Audio disc is
played back, the original high-quality multi-channel sounds can be reproduced by using this connection.
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals.
Green
Blue
Red
Component video cable (not supplied)
Monaural audio cable
(not supplied)
: signal flow
White
Red
Stereo audio cable (not supplied)
To left/right surround channel audio output
Å
To center channel audio output
ı
To component video output
Ç
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
When you enjoy the sound recorded in DVD-Audio...
You can enjoy the sound recorded in DVD-Audio with either
analog or digital methods.
– With analog method:
1. Connect your DVD recorder or DVD player to this
receiver according to the diagram above.
2. Select “A MULTI” for the audio input setting. (See page
21.)
– With digital method:
1. Connect your DVD recorder or DVD player and TV to this
receiver with the HDMI cables. (See page 9.)
2. Select “HDMI” for the audio input setting. (See page 21.)
White
Red
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
DVD recorder or
Monaural audio cable
DVD player
(not supplied)
To subwoofer output
Î
To left/right front channel audio output
‰
NOTES
• When selecting “A MULTI” for the audio input setting and using
the headphones, you can listen to the front channel sounds (left
and right) only. The 3D HEADPHONE mode (see page 42) is not
available.
• When selecting “A MULTI” for the audio input setting or when
multi-channel PCM signals (see page 41) are coming in with
selecting “HDMI” for the audio input setting, the following items
are not available:
– Precise Surround Setup (see pages 16 to 19)
– Decode mode (see page 22)
– CC Converter (see page 23)
– EX/ES/PLllx (see page 31)
– Dual Mono (see page 32)
– Subwoofer output (see page 32)
– Crossover frequency (see page 32)
– Low frequency effect attenuator (see page 33)
– Midnight mode (see page 33)
– Digital equalization patterns (see page 36)
– Bass Boost (see page 37)
– Input attenuator mode (see page 37)
– Sound parameters for Surround/DSP modes (see pages 37 and
38)
– Surround/DSP mode selection (see page 44)
• The audio delay level setting (see page 33) does not take effect
when selecting “A MULTI” for the audio input setting.
• When you enjoy the sound recorded in DVD-Audio through the
HDMI connection, use a DVD recorder or DVD player compatible
with HDMI version 1.1.
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Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals.
Connecting a VCR and another video component:
Green
Blue
Component video cable (not supplied)
Red
White
Red
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
Composite video cable (not supplied)
S-video cable (not supplied)
NOTES
• Select the audio and video input settings according to the connection method. See page 21 for
details.
• When connecting a VCR or another video component to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, set the
COMPONENT select setting (see page 34) correctly according to the equipment you connect;
otherwise, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
• You can enjoy digital audio if using a digital coaxial or optical cable. For details of the digital
audio connection, see page 14.
: signal flow
VCR
DBS tuner, etc.
To component video output
Å
• Connect Y, P
To left/right audio channel output
ı
To composite video output
Ç
To S-video output
Î
B, and PR correctly.
Connecting a TV:
Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video
components.
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals.
Green
Blue
Red
Component video cable
(not supplied)
NOTES
• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital optical terminal—DIGITAL IN
3(TV) on the rear of the receiver is set for a TV. For details of the digital audio connection, see page 14.
• Select “OTHER” for the video output setting (see page 34).
: signal flow
To component video input
• Connect Y, P
B, and PR correctly.
TV
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7 Digital audio connection
This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—
one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—
and one DIGITAL OUT terminal.
To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio
connection in addition to the analog audio connection
methods described on pages 11 to 13.
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)
Digital optical cable (not supplied)
Digital output terminal:
You can connect any digital components which have an
optical digital input terminal.
Turn off all components before making connections.
• When you connect the components, refer also to their
manuals.
Digital input terminals:
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(VIDEO) or 3(TV) terminal,
using a digital optical cable (not supplied).
Before connecting a digital optical
cable, unplug the protective plug.
Connecting digital recording equipment to the
DIGITAL OUT terminal enables you to perform
digital-to-digital recording.
NOTES
• The digital signal format transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT
terminal is the same as that of the input signal. For example, when
the DTS signals are input, the DTS signals are transmitted.
• The digital signal coming through the USB terminal and HDMI input
terminal cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT terminal.
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
• 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(VIDEO): For the component connected to the VIDEO IN jacks on
the rear of the receiver
– 3(TV): For TV
If you connect the 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 33.
• Select “DIGITAL” for the audio input setting (see page 21).
NOTES
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the
antennas. 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.
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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® 98 SE*, Windows® Me*, Windows® 2000*, or
Windows® XP* and prepare its CD-ROM.
7 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 or language of operating system, the windows shown
on your PC monitor will differ from the ones used in the
following procedure.
See page 20 for the operations of the receiver.
5 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 if the
drivers are installed.
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 the volume to “0” when connecting or
disconnecting the other equipment.
4 Connect the receiver to the PC using a
USB cable (not supplied).
• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when
connecting.
PC
USB cable
(not supplied)
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
monitor.
Now your 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 receiver is connected by a USB cable and turned
on.
• When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect
the USB cable from the receiver.
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manual supplied
with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC.
If no sound comes from the speakers, check the following:
– Select “USB” as the source.
– Connect the USB cable correctly.
– Check the receiver is recognized by the PC properly (see
above).
– Check the playback software is compatible with the PC.
– Open the Control Panel on your PC, select [Sounds and
Audio Devices] = [Audio] tab = [Sound playback] =
[Default device], and check [Default device] is set to [USB
Audio DAC].
NOTES
• DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while
installing the drivers and while your PC is recognizing the receiver.
• Use a USB cable (version 1.1 or later). Recommended cord length is
less than 1.5 m.
• 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.
* Microsoft®, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000,
and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
corporation.
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Precise Surround
Setup
By using Precise Surround Setup, you can optimize the
speaker settings easily, quickly and systematically without
troublesome adjustments.
To obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/
DSP modes, set up the speaker and subwoofer information
after all the connections are completed.
Setting the speakers automatically
Precise Surround Setup detects the sound from the speakers
to measure your listening environment with dedicated
earphone-type microphones (supplied), and automatically
adjusts the following in less than 1 minute:
• Speaker size*
• Speaker distance*
• Speaker output level*
• Crossover frequency*
• Frequency response
The receiver generates test tones from each
speaker and picks them up with dedicated
earphone-type microphones.
7 Before starting Precise Surround Setup
• Connect all of your speakers and subwoofer correctly and
confirm their position.
• When subwoofer has a built-in volume and crossover
frequency controls, adjust them as follows:
– Set the volume level to the medium.
– Set the crossover frequency to the highest level.
• Precise Surround Setup is not available in the following
cases:
– While headphones are connected
– When selecting “A MULTI” for the audio input setting (see
page 12)
– When multi-channel PCM signals (see page 41) are coming
in with selecting “HDMI” for the audio input setting (see
page 12)
• Do not block between the earphone-type microphones and
speakers while the microphones are picking up test tones
from the speakers.
• If the microphone cord is not long enough to make a
connection between the receiver and your listening
position, use a stereo extension cord (not supplied).
– You cannot get correct results with a monaural extension
cord.
CAUTION:
Be sure that loud test tones will be generated from
speakers during Precise Surround Setup.
• The volume of test tones is not adjustable.
7 Operating procedure
Plug the dedicated earphone-type
1
microphones into the PRECISE
SURROUND SETUP MIC jack.
• Keep the connection until Precise Surround Setup is
completed.
The microphones feedback the test
tones to the receiver.
* You can also adjust the settings manually. (See pages 29 to
32.)
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Dedicated earphone-type microphones (supplied)
2 Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on
the remote control) to turn the power on.
• Set the volume level to the medium or lower turning the
MASTER VOLUME control (see page 20).
STANDBY/ON button
MASTER VOLUME control
3 Put on the microphones.
• Insert the microphone with “L” into your left ear, the
microphone with “R” your right ear.
Example:
Microphone with “L”
Precise Surround Setup starts detecting the speaker and
subwoofer information.
• When starting Precise Surround Setup, the muting mode
and Dimmer are automatically canceled.
• “MEASURING 1” flashes on the display.
Current speaker*
1
*
When the current speaker is the right or left surround
back speaker, two surround back speaker indicators (
light up at a time.
A test tone comes out of each speaker in the following
order, then the microphones pick up the test tones and
feedback it to the receiver:
1
)
4 Take your usual listening position with
the microphones and the remote control.
CAUTION:
Keep quiet so that Precise Surround Setup can detect test
tones properly.
FL (Left front speaker) = C (Center speaker) = FR
(Right front speaker) = SR (Right surround speaker)
= SBR (Right surround back speaker)*
surround back speaker)*
= SW (Subwoofer)
2
*
When using a single speaker for the surround back
speaker, the test tone comes out of “SB (Surround
back speaker)” instead of “SBR” and “SBL.”
• Do not touch the microphones while the microphones
are picking up the test tones.
The receiver generates test tones again.
Precise Surround Setup starts detecting, adjusts the
sound output level from each speaker, and corrects the
frequency response of each speaker.
• “MEASURING 2” flashes on the display.
When Precise Surround Setup is completed, “COMPLETE”
appears and the PSS indicator lights up on the display.
PSS indicator
2
= SL (Left surround speaker)
‘
‘
2
= SBL (Left
5 Press and hold PSS on the remote control
for about 4 seconds until “PSS START”
starts flashing on the display.
PSS
• If Precise Surround Setup is not completed
properly...
An error message will appear on the display.
In such a case, see “Troubleshooting for Precise
Surround Setup“ on page 19.
‘
An optimized test tone comes out of each speaker so that
you can confirm the results of Precise Surround Setup, and
the corrected frequency response of each speaker appears
on the display at the same time.
• See “Checking the frequency responses corrected
by Precise Surround Setup” on page 18 about the
frequency responses on the display.
‘
The receiver automatically returns to the normal operation
mode after all the test tones have been output from the
speakers.
Continued on the next page
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6 Unplug the earphone-type microphones.
• When unplugging the microphones, pull on the plug,
not the cord itself.
NOTES
• Do not press any buttons on the remote control or the front panel
of the receiver during Precise Surround Setup; otherwise, the
receiver stops setting and returns to the normal operation mode.
– After “COMPLETE” is displayed, the Precise Surround Setup results
are applied to the speaker settings.
• The speaker size measured by Precise Surround Setup may be
different from that of the manual setting recommendation (see
page 30). Precise Surround Setup measures the speaker size not
only by the cone speaker size but also by the other speaker features.
• There may be a case that the receiver fails to detect subwoofer
and does not activate it (no optimized test tone comes out of the
subwoofer).
In such a case, set the volume level of the subwoofer higher and
perform Precise Surround Setup again.
• When you change your listening environment, such as speakers,
speaker position, your listening position or so, perform Precise
Surround Setup again to optimize the speaker settings.
• Depending on the listening environment, Precise Surround Setup
may not measure the speaker settings accurately. In such a case,
adjust the settings manually. See pages 29 to 32.
• The supplied earphone-type microphones cannot be used as
headphones.
7 Turning the frequency optimizing function
off
After performing Precise Surround Setup, the receiver
optimizes the frequency response for each speaker.
You can turn the frequency optimizing function off.
Press PSS to turn the frequency optimizing
function off.
• Each time you press the button, the frequency optimizing
function alternates between on and off.
When the function is activated, the PSS indicator is lit.
NOTE
This function is not available:
– Until Precise Surround Setup has been completed at least once;
otherwise, “NO PSS” appears on the display.
– When selecting “A MULTI” for the audio input setting (see page 12).
– When multi-channel PCM signals (see page 41) are coming in with
selecting “HDMI” for the audio input setting (see page 12).
7 Checking the frequency responses corrected
by Precise Surround Setup
You can check the current settings of the frequency responses
with test tones from speakers and the indications on the
display when the frequency optimizing function is activated.
From the remote control ONLY:
1 Press TEST to check the frequency
response of each speaker on the display.
TEST
• A test tone also comes from each speaker in the following
order:
FL (Left front speaker) = C (Center speaker) = FR (Right
front speaker) = SR (Right surround speaker) = SBR
(Right surround back speaker)* = SBL (Left surround back
speaker)* = SL (Left surround speaker) = SW (Subwoofer)
* When using a single speaker for the surround back
speaker, the test tone comes out of “SB (Surround back
speaker)” instead of “SBR” and “SBL.”
• The frequency response of each speaker appears on the
display as follows:
EX. 1: When a test tone comes from the left front speaker
Current speakerFrequency response
+9 dB
Optimizing level
–9 dB
LowHighFrequency
EX. 2: When a test tone comes from the subwoofer
Crossover
frequency
18
80 Hz200 Hz
2 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.
NOTE
While the PSS indicator is off, pressing TEST generates test tones
without showing frequency responses. See page 36.
Troubleshooting for Precise Surround Setup
When problems occur, a message appears on the display during Precise Surround Setup. In this case, refer to the following
solution, then perform Precise Surround Setup again.
• To restart Precise Surround Setup, press PSS on the remote control; however, when you have turned the receiver off for the
solution, start from step
Error messagePossible causeSolution
*
2 again.
Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.Unplug the headphones.
The dedicated earphone-type microphones are
not connected correctly.
There is some background noise.• Restart in a quiet environment.
The speaker is too close to the listening position.Place the speakers farther from the listening position.
• Any of the front speakers is not connected or its
connection is loose.
• The microphone connection is loose.
The built-in volume control of the powered
subwoofer is set to too high.
*
The speaker is too far from the listening position
or the speaker angle is inappropriate.
*
The speaker is too far from the listening position.The speaker distance is adjustable up to 9 m (30 ft).
*
• When the size of the front speakers is small, no
subwoofer is detected.
• The receiver might have failed to detect
subwoofer.
The front speakers are smaller than the surround
*
speakers.
The surround speakers are smaller than the
surround back speakers.
The right-and-left front speaker size is
*
unproportioned.
*
• Any of the surround speakers is not connected
or its connection is loose.
• The right-and-left surround speaker size is
unproportioned.
*
• The left surround back speaker is not connected
or its connection is loose even though the right
surround back speaker is detected.
• The right-and-left surround back speaker size is
unproportioned.
Plug the microphones into the PRECISE SURROUND
SETUP MIC jack on the front panel firmly.
• If some electronic equipment is used near the
listening position, turn off the equipment such as
air conditioners, etc.
• Check the left and right front speakers connections.
• Plug the microphones into the PRECISE SURROUND
SETUP MIC jack on the front panel firmly.
Set the volume level of the subwoofer lower.
Adjust the speaker position and angle.
Place the speaker within the adjustable range from
the listening position.
• Check the connection of the subwoofer and turn it
on, or replace the front speakers with larger ones.
• Set the volume level of the subwoofer higher.
• Change the front speakers with the larger ones
than the surround speakers.
• Change the surround speakers with the smaller
ones than the front speakers.
• Change the surround speakers with the larger ones
than the surround back speakers.
• Change the surround back speakers with the
smaller ones than the surround speakers.
Rearrange the front speakers as their size is
proportioned.
• Check the connection of the surround speakers.
• Rearrange the surround speakers as their size is
proportioned.
• Check the connection of the left surround back
speaker.
• When using a single speaker as the surround
back speaker, connect it to the left surround back
speaker terminal (see page 8).
• Rearrange the surround back speakers as their size
is proportioned.
Warning messagePossible causeSolution
The polarity of the speaker connection is wrong.Match the polarity of the speaker terminals (see page
*
8).
* The signal indicator of the corresponding speaker lights up with the error/warning message.
NOTES
• Before making speaker connections, turn the receiver off and unplug the power cord.
• If you press the source selecting button for the current source on the remote control while an error message is displayed, the receiver cancels
Precise Surround Setup and returns to the normal operation mode.
• If multiple errors are detected during Precise Surround Setup, only the most serious error will be shown on the display.
• The warning message is displayed for about 10 seconds and the receiver automatically returns to Precise Surround Setup.
• Depending on the speaker performance or the listening position, there may be a case that the warning message appears even though speaker
connections are correct. In such a case, there is no effect on the results of Precise Surround Setup.
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Basic operations
132
Source lamps
1
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:
DVR/DVD Ô VCR Ô VIDEO Ô TV Ô USB Ô FM Ô
AM Ô (Back to the beginning)
DVR/DVD:Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player.
VCR:Select this for the VCR.
VIDEO:Select this for the component connected to the
VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the receiver.
TV:Select this for the TV.
USB:Select this for the PC component.
FM:Select this for the FM broadcast.
AM:Select this for the AM (MW) broadcast.
1 Turn on the power
Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the
remote control).
The standby lamp goes off and the current source lamp 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.
NOTES
• A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.
• Turning a source component on before turning the receiver on
may cause a noise or interrupt the sound and picture. In this case,
turn both the source component and the receiver off, then turn the
receiver on before turning the source component on.
From the remote control:
Press one of the source selecting buttons.
• For “FM” and “AM,” press FM/AM.
Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between “FM” and “AM.”
NOTE
When you connect a video component other than DVD recorder and
DVD player to the HDMI VIDEO(VCR) IN terminal or COMPONENT
VIDEO jacks on the rear of the receiver, you need to select either
“VIDEO” or “VCR” for each terminal according to the component you
connect (see page 34).
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.
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 between “0”
(minimum) and “50” (maximum).
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7 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 (see page 42).
• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack
cancels the HEADPHONE (or 3D HEADPHONE) mode and
activates the speakers.
CAUTIONS:
• 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.
• Do not plug headphones into the PRECISE SURROUND
SETUP MIC jack; otherwise, loud tones may come out of the
headphones.
NOTES
• For “VIDEO” and “VCR,” set the HDMI select and COMPONENT select
settings correctly if necessary (see page 34).
• “RGB” is not selectable in the following cases:
– When the video output setting is set to “HDMI” (see page 34)
– When selecting “VIDEO” as the source
7 Selecting the audio input setting
From the remote control ONLY:
1 Press one of the source selecting buttons
to select the source you want.
2 Press AUDIO INPUT to select the audio
input setting.
• Each time you press the button, the audio input setting
changes as follows. This setting is memorized for each
source.
HDMI = DIGITAL = ANALOG = A MULTI =
(Back to the beginning)
NOTES
• When using the headphones, the speaker settings does not take
effects temporarily.
• The supplied earphone-type microphones cannot be used as
headphones.
Selecting the video and audio input
settings
You need to select the proper video and audio input settings
for each source according to the connection methods on
pages 9 to 14.
• In case of digital audio connection using the DIGITAL IN
terminals on the rear of the receiver, you also need to select
the correct digital input terminal (see page 33).
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for
each source.
7 Selecting the video input setting
From the remote control ONLY:
1 Press one of the source selecting buttons
to select the source you want.
2 Press VIDEO INPUT to select the video
input setting.
• Each time you press the button, the input setting
changes as follows. This setting is memorized for each
source.
HDMI = CMPNT (Component) = RGB = S (S-Video)
= C (Composite) = (Back to the beginning)
HDMI (for “DVR/DVD,” “VCR” and “VIDEO”):
Select for the source with HDMI connection. The
receiver automatically detects the incoming
signal format, then the digital signal format
indicator (LINEAR PCM,
96/24) for the detected signal lights up, and the
HDMI lamp on the front panel lights up.
DIGITAL*: Select for the digital input setting. The receiver
automatically detects the incoming signal
format, then the digital signal format indicator
(LINEAR PCM,
the detected signal lights up.
ANALOG (ANALOGUE)*:
Select for the analog input setting. The ANALOG
indicator lights up on the display.
A MULTI (Only for “DVR/DVD”):
Select when connecting a DVD recorder or DVD
player to DVD MULTI IN jacks (see page 12). The
ANALOG indicator lights up on the display.
* When “TV” is selected as the source, only “DIGITAL” and
“ANALOG” are available.
NOTES
• “HDMI” is selectable only when the video input setting is also set to
“HDMI” (see the left column).
The audio input setting may automatically change if you change the
video input setting to or from “HDMI.” In such a case, make sure that
the appropriate setting is selected.
• “DIGITAL” is available for the source is assigned for “DIGITAL IN 1,”
“DIGITAL IN 2,” or “DIGITAL IN 3.” See page 33 for details.
Initial setting of the video and audio input for each source:
Source
Setting
DVR/DVDHDMIHDMI
VCRSANALOG
VIDEOHDMIHDMI
TVC (fixed)DIGITAL
USB—DIGITAL (fixed)
FM—ANALOGUE (fixed)
AM—ANALOGUE (fixed)
Video inputAudio input
, , or 96/24) for
, , or
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Selecting the digital decode mode
When “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected for the audio input
setting (see page 21), this receiver automatically detects the
incoming digital signal format and sets the digital decode
mode to “DIGITAL AUTO.”
• The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display.
If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital
or DTS software with “DIGITAL AUTO” selected, follow the
procedure below:
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or
tracks.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press DECODE to select “DOLBY DIGITAL”
or “DTS.”
• Each time you press DECODE, the digital decode mode
changes as follows:
DIGITAL AUTO = DOLBY DIGITAL = DTS =
(Back to the beginning)
• To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select
“DOLBY DIGITAL.”
• To play back software encoded with DTS, select “DTS.”
NOTES
• The digital decode mode is fixed to “DIGITAL AUTO” when selecting
“USB” as the source.
• “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” is automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO”
in the following cases:
– When you turn off the receiver.
– When you select another source.
– When you change the audio input setting (see page 21).
The following digital signal format indicators on the display
indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver. See
pages 39 to 41 for the details of each digital signal format.
LINEAR PCM: • Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes
in.
• When the multi-channel PCM signal
comes in, “MULTI CH PCM” appears on
the display for a while.
Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes
:
in.
• Flashes when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
selected for any software other than
Dolby Digital.
:
96/24:
Lights up when conventional DTS signal
comes in.
• Flashes when “DTS” is selected for any
software other than DTS.
Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in.
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.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
• Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control
on the front panel) also restores the sound.
NOTE
When performing Precise Surround Setup or turning the power off,
muting is automatically canceled.
Changing the display brightness
You can dim the display—Dimmer.
From the remote control ONLY:
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the display brightness
changes as follows:
DIMMER 1Dims the display.
DIMMER 2Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.
DIMMER 3Turns off the display.
(Temporarily canceled when you operate the
receiver.)
DIMMER OFF Cancels the Dimmer (normal display).
NOTE
When performing Precise Surround Setup, Dimmer is automatically
canceled.
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 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
Basic adjustment of auto memory
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:
• When you turn off the power
• 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:
• Video input setting (see page 21)
• Audio input setting (see page 21)
• CC Converter (see the left column)
• Midnight mode (see page 33)
• Digital equalization patterns (see page 36)
• Bass Boost (see page 37)
• Input attenuator mode (see page 37)
• Surround/DSP mode selection (see page 44)
10min = 20min = 30min = 40min =50min = 60min
= 70min = 80min =90min = OFF (Canceled) =
(Back to the beginning)
When the shut-off time comes:
The receiver turns off automatically.
To check 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.
Making sounds natural
JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates
jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital
distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bitquantization and by expanding the sampling frequency
to 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz
signals) on the front speakers.
By using the CC Converter, you can obtain a natural sound
field from both digital and analog sources.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for
each source.
Press CC CONVERTER repeatedly.
• Each time you press the button, the mode changes as
follows:
CC CNVRTR 1Select when playing back an analog source
or a digital source with non compressed
digital sound signal (Linear PCM).
The CC CONVERTER 1 indicator lights up on
the display.
CC CNVRTR 2Select when playing back a source with
compressed digital sound signal (Dolby
Digital or DTS).
The CC CONVERTER 2 indicator lights up on
the display.
CC CNVRTR OFF Select when not using the CC Converter.
NOTE
If the source is “FM” or “AM,” you can assign a different setting for
each band.
Signal and speaker indicators on the display
Signal indicatorsSpeaker indicators
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.
NOTES
• When “A MULTI” is selected for the audio input setting (see page
21), all the signal indicators except “SB” and “S” light up.
• When playing back multi-channel digital sound recorded in DVD-
Audio with HDMI connection (see pages 9 and 21), the signal
indicators may not light up correctly.
The speaker indicators light up as follows:
• The subwoofer indicator (
“SUBWOOFER” is set to “YES.” For details, see page 30.
• The other speaker indicators light up only when the
corresponding speaker is set to “SML (small)” or “LRG
(large),” and also required for the current playback.
) lights up when
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Tuner operations
Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote
control.
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.”
2 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or
( 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.
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 the FM/AM button on the remote control.
Using preset tuning
Once a channel number is assigned to a station, the station
can be quickly tuned by selecting the number. You can preset
up to 30 FM and 15 AM (MW) stations.
7 To store the preset stations
Before you start, remember...
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting
is canceled before you finish, start from step
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 25.
2 Press MEMORY.
The channel number position starts flashing on the display
for about 5 seconds.
2 again.
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3 Press the numeric buttons (0 – 9, h10)
to select a channel number while the
channel number position is flashing.
• For channel number 5, press 5.
• For channel number 10, press h10, 1, then 0.
• For channel number 25, press h10, 2, then 5.
On the front panel:
2 1, 3
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 again.
4 Press MEMORY again while the selected
channel number is flashing on the
display.
The selected channel number stops flashing.
The channel number is assigned to the station.
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.
7 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 selecting preset
channels.
• Each time you press FM/AM, the band alternate between
“FM” and “AM.”
2 Press the numeric buttons (0 – 9, h10) to
select a preset channel number.
• For channel number 5, press 5.
• For channel number 10, press h10, 1, then 0.
• For channel number 25, press h10, 2, then 5.
1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select “FM” or
“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.
• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station
(see page 24).
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 MUTING Normally 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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Using the Radio Data System to
receive FM stations
Only the buttons on the remote control are used for Radio
Data System operations.
About characters shown on the display
When the display shows PS, PTY, or RT signals, the following
characters are used:
• The display cannot show accented letters, “A” for instance,
may stand for accented “A’s” like “Å, Ä, Ã, Á, À, Â, å, ä, ã, á, à,
and â.”
Radio Data System allows FM stations to send an additional
signal along with their regular program signals. For example,
the stations send their station names, as well as information
about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or
music, etc.
With the receiver, you can receive the following types of Radio
Data System signals:
PS (Program Service):Shows commonly known
station names.
PTY (Program Type):Shows types of broadcast
programs.
RT (Radio Text):Shows text messages the
station sends.
Enhanced Other Networks: See page 28.
NOTES
• Radio Data System is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.
• Radio Data System may not operate correctly if the station tuned is
not transmitting Radio Data System signal properly or if the signal
strength is weak.
7 What information can Radio Data System
signals provide?
You can see the Radio Data System signals the station sends
on the display.
Press DISPLAY while listening to an FM
station.
• Each time you press the button, the display changes to
show the following information:
PS = PTY = RT = Frequency (Normal indication) =
(Back to the beginning)
PS (Program Service): While searching, “PS” appears and
then the station names will be
displayed. “NO PS” appears if no
signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type): While searching, “PTY” appears
and then the type of the broadcast
program will be displayed. “NO PTY”
appears if no signal is sent.
RT (Radio Text):While searching, “RT” appears and
then text messages the station
sends will be displayed. “NO RT”
appears if no signal is sent.
Frequency:Station frequency (non-Radio Data
System service).
NOTE
If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear on
the display.
Searching for a program by PTY codes
One of the advantages of the Radio Data System service is that
you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset
channels (see pages 24 and 25) by specifying the PTY codes.
7 To search for a program using the PTY codes
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 PTY SEARCH while listening to an
FM station.
“PTY SELECT” flashes on the display.
2 While “PTY SELECT” is flashing, press
PTY 9 or PTY ( until the PTY code you
want appears on the display.
3 Press PTY SEARCH again, while the PTY
code selected in the previous step is still
on the display.
While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code
alternatively appears on the display.
The receiver searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when
it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in to that
station.
• To stop searching any time, press PTY SEARCH while
searching.
• If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the
display.
To continue searching after the first stop
Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display
are flashing.
1 again.
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PTY codes
News Ô Affairs Ô Info Ô Sport Ô Educate Ô Drama
Ô Culture Ô Science Ô Varied Ô Pop M Ô Rock M
Ô Easy M Ô Light M Ô Classics Ô Other M Ô
Weather Ô Finance Ô Children Ô Social Ô Religion
Ô Phone In Ô Travel Ô Leisure Ô Jazz Ô Country Ô
Nation M Ô Oldies Ô Folk M Ô Document Ô TEST Ô
Alarm ! Ô None Ô (Back to the beginning)
• For details about each code, see “Description of the PTY
codes” below.
7 Description of the PTY codes
News:News.
Affairs:Topical program expanding or
enlarging upon the news—debate or
analysis.
Info:Programs the purpose of which is to
impart advice in the widest sense.
Sport:Programs concerned with any aspect
of sports.
Educate:Educational programs.
Drama:All radio plays and serials.
Culture:Programs concerning any aspect of
national or regional culture, including
language, theatre, etc.
Science:Programs about natural sciences and
technology.
Varied:Used for mainly speech-based
programs such as quizzes, panel games
and personality interviews.
Pop M:Commercial music of current popular
appeal.
Rock M:Rock music.
Easy M:Current contemporary music
considered to be “easy-listening.”
Light M:Instrumental music, and vocal or choral
works.
Classics:Performances of major orchestral
works, symphonies, chamber music,
etc.
Other M:Music not fitting into any of the other
categories.
Weather:Weather reports and forecasts.
Finance:Stock Market reports, commerce,
trading, etc.
Children:Programs targeted at a young
audience.
Social:Programs about sociology, history,
geography, psychology and society.
Religion:Religious programs.
Phone In:Involving members of the public
expressing their views either by phone
or at a public forum.
Travel:Travel information.
Leisure:Programs about recreational activities.
Jazz:Jazz music.
Country:Songs which originate from, or
continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States.
Nation M:Current popular music of the nation or
region in that country’s language.
Oldies:Music from the so-called “golden age”
of popular music.
Folk M:Music which has its roots in the musical
culture of a particular nation.
Document:Programs concerning factual matters,
presented in an investigative style.
TEST:Broadcasts for testing emergency
broadcast equipment or unit.
Alarm !:Emergency announcement.
None:No program type, unidentified
program, or difficult to categorize into
particular types.
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may
be different from the above list.
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Switching to broadcast program of
your choice temporarily
Another convenient Radio Data System service is called
“Enhanced Other Networks.”
This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast
program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a
different station except in the following case:
• The Enhanced Other Networks mode only works when
receiving an FM station with the Enhanced Other Networks
code.
Before you start, remember...
The Enhanced Other Networks function is only applicable to
preset FM stations.
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the
program type you want appears on the
display.
• Each time you press the button, the program type(s)
change, and the corresponding indicator(s) light up as
follows:
TA = NEWS = INFO = TA/NEWS =TA/INFO =
NEWS/INFO = TA/NEWS/INFO = Canceled = (Back
to the beginning)
To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced
Other Networks
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program
type (PTY) indicators go off from the display. The receiver exits
from Enhanced Other Networks standby mode and goes back
to the previously selected station.
When an emergency broadcast (Alarm ! signal) is sent
from an FM station
The receiver automatically tunes in to the station except in the
following cases:
• When you are listening to non-Radio Data System
Networks—all AM (MW) stations, some FM stations and
other sources.
• When the receiver is in standby mode.
While receiving an emergency broadcast, “Alarm !” appears on
the display.
The TEST signal is used for equipment test—whether it
can receive the Alarm ! signal correctly
The TEST signal makes the receiver work in the same way
as the Alarm ! signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the
receiver automatically switches to the station broadcasting
the TEST signal.
While receiving the TEST signal, “TEST” appears on the display.
TA:Traffic Announcement in your area.
NEWS:News.
INFO:Program the purpose of which is to impart advice
in the widest sense.
How the Enhanced Other Networks function works:
If another FM station starts broadcasting the program
type you have selected while you are listening to an FM
station
The receiver automatically switches to the station. The
indicator of the received program type starts flashing.
‘
When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the
station previously tuned in, but still remains in Enhanced
Other Networks standby mode. The indicator of the
received program type stops flashing and remains lit.
If the station currently tuned in starts broadcasting the
program type you have selected
The receiver continues to receive the station, but the
indicator of the received program type starts flashing.
‘
When the program is over, the indicator of the received
program type stops flashing and remains lit, but the
receiver remains in Enhanced Other Networks standby
mode.
NOTES
• Enhanced Other Networks data sent from some stations may not be
compatible with this receiver.
• Enhanced Other Networks does not function for some FM stations
with Radio Data System service.
• While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other
Networks function, the station does not change even if another
network station starts broadcasting a program of the same
Enhanced Other Networks data.
• While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other
Networks function, you can only use the TA/NEWS/INFO and
DISPLAY.
CAUTION:
If the stations alternate intermittently between the station
tuned by the Enhanced Other Networks function and the
currently tuned station, press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly to
cancel the Enhanced Other Networks function.
If you do not press the button, the currently tuned station
is received finally, and the indication of the Enhanced Other
Networks data type flashing on the display disappears.
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Basic settings
To obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/
DSP modes (see pages 39 to 44), you need to set up the
speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections
are completed. From pages 29 to 34, how to set speakers and
other basic items of the receiver are explained.
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 “S BACK SPK” is set to
“NO,” you cannot select the following items:
S BACK OUT, S BACK DIST, S BACK L DIST, S BACK R DIST
ItemsTo do
1
SUBWOOFER*
FRONT SPK*
1
CENTER SPK*
SURROUND SPK*
S BACK SPK*
1
S BACK OUT*
DIST UNITSelect the measuring unit for the
FRONT L DIST*
FRONT R DIST*
CENTER DIST*
SURR L DIST*
SURR R DIST*
S BACK DIST*
S BACK L DIST*
S BACK R DIST*
Register your subwoofer. (30)
Register your front speaker size. (30)
1
Register your center speaker size. (30)
1
Register your surround speaker size. (30)
Register your surround back speaker
size. (30)
1
Register the number of your surround
back speaker(s). (30)
speaker distance. (31)
1
Register the distance from the left front
speaker to your listening point. (31)
1
Register the distance from the right
front speaker to your listening point.
(31)
1
Register the distance from the center
speaker to your listening point. (31)
1
Register the distance from the left
surround speaker to your listening
point. (31)
1
Register the distance from the right
surround speaker to your listening
point. (31)
1
Register the distance from the surround
back speaker to your listening point
when using a single speaker for the
surround back speaker. (31)
1
Register the distance from the left
surround back speaker to your listening
point. (31)
1
Register the distance from the right
surround back speaker to your listening
point. (31)
ItemsTo do
EX/ES/PLIIx*
2
Select the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction
mode. (31)
DUAL MONOSelect the Dual Mono sound channel.
(32)
SUBWOOFER OUTSelect sounds emitted from the
subwoofer. (32)
CROSSOVER*
1
Select the cutoff frequency to the
subwoofer. (32)
LFE ATTAttenuate the bass (LFE) sounds. (33)
MIDNIGHT MODE*2Reproduce a powerful sound at night.
(33)
DIGITAL IN 1Select the component connected to the
digital coaxial terminal—1(DVR/DVD).
(33)
DIGITAL IN 2Select the component connected to the
digital optical terminal—2(VIDEO). (33)
DIGITAL IN 3Select the component connected to the
digital optical terminal—3(TV). (33)
AUDIO DELAYSet the audio delay time to correct
synchronization between video and
audio signals. (33)
HDMI SELECTSelect the source for HDMI VIDEO(VCR)
IN terminal. (34)
CMPNT SELECTSelect the source for COMPONENT
VIDEO(VCR) IN jacks. (34)
VIDEO OUTPUTSelect the output video signal. (34)
AUTO MODESelect the auto function mode. (34)
1
*
If you have performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16
to 18, these settings are not required.
2
*
You can adjust these items directly from the remote control.
NOTE
Some items above are not available in the following cases below:
– When selecting “A MULTI” for the audio input setting (see page 12)
– When multi-channel PCM signals (see page 41) are coming in with
selecting “HDMI” for the audio input setting (see page 12)
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Operating procedure
1, 73, 52, 4
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 the 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 appears on the display.
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the setting items change as
follows:
SUBWOOFER Ô FRONT SPK Ô CENTER SPK Ô
SURROUND SPK Ô S BACK SPK Ô S BACK OUT Ô
DIST UNIT Ô FRONT L DIST Ô FRONT R DIST Ô
CENTER DIST Ô SURR L DIST Ô SURR R DIST Ô
S BACK DIST Ô S BACK L DIST Ô S BACK R DIST Ô
EX/ES/PLIIx Ô DUAL MONO Ô SUBWOOFER OUT
Ô CROSSOVER Ô LFE ATT Ô MIDNIGHT MODE Ô
DIGITAL IN 1 Ô DIGITAL IN 2 Ô DIGITAL IN 3 Ô
AUDIO DELAY Ô HDMI SELECT Ô CMPNT SELECT
Ô VIDEO OUTPUT Ô AUTO MODE Ô (Back to the
beginning)
3 Press SET.
The current setting of the selected item appears.
1 again.
Setting the speakers
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 performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16
to 18, the following settings are not required.
• You cannot adjust these items directly from the remote
control.
7 Setting subwoofer information—
SUBWOOFER
Select if you have connected a subwoofer or not.
SUBWFR YESSelect when you have connected a
subwoofer.
The subwoofer indicator (
the display. You can adjust the subwoofer
output level (see page 36).
SUBWFR NOSelect when you have not connected a
subwoofer. Selecting this changes the front
speaker size to “LRG” (see below).
Initial setting:NO
7 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.
NOSelect when you have not connected
the speaker. (Not selectable for the front
speakers.)
Initial setting:LRG (for the front speakers)
SML (for the other speakers)
) lights up on
4 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
setting.
DVR/DVD Ô VIDEO Ô VCR Ô TV
5 Press SET.
Your setting is stored.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if
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 “NO,” the front speaker size is fixed to
“LRG (large)” (and you cannot select “SML (small)”).
• 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.”
7 Setting the surround back speaker(s)—
S BACK OUT
Register the number of the surround back speaker(s).
SB OUT 1SPKSelect when you use a single surround back
speaker.
SB OUT 2SPKSelect when you use 2 surround back
speakers.
Initial setting:2SPK
NOTES
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO,” you cannot select “S BACK OUT.”
• When “S BACK OUT” is set to “1SPK,” connect the surround back
speaker to the left surround back speaker terminal (see page 8). No
sound comes from the surround back speaker if you connect it to
the right surround back speaker terminal.
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7 Setting the speaker distance
The distance from your listening position 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.
• Measuring unit—DIST UNIT
Select which measuring unit you use.
D UNIT meterSelect to set the distance in meters.
D UNIT feetSelect to set the distance in feet.
Initial setting:meter
• 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 0.15 m intervals
(1 ft to 30 ft in 0.5 ft intervals)
Initial setting:3.0 m (10 ft) for all speakers
C
FRFL
3.3 m
2.7 m
(9 ft)
2.1 m
2.4 m
(7 ft)
SLSR
SBL
(8 ft)
SBR
(11 ft)
3.0 m
(10 ft)
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 (7.1channel) reproduction or 5.1-channel reproduction. Select an
appropriate setting for your enjoyment.
• For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and
available Surround mode, see page 42.
• To activate the Surround mode, see page 43.
AUTOAccording 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 channels or
more) encoded software, 5.1-channel
reproduction is applied.
ONSelect to apply 7.1-channel reproduction to
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded
software.
PLIIx MOVIESelect to apply PLIIx MOVIE (7.1-channel)
reproduction to both 5.1-channel and 6.1channel encoded software.
PLIIx MUSICSelect to apply PLIIx MUSIC (7.1-channel)
reproduction to both 5.1-channel and 6.1channel encoded software.
OFFSelect to cancel the EX/ES/PLIIx (7.1-
channel) reproduction.
Initial setting:AUTO
* 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.” (See page 42.)
NOTES
• This function is not available when “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO”
(see page 30).
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 30), the Virtual
Surround Back (see page 43) is applied for EX/ES/PLIIx (7.1-channel)
reproduction.
In this case, set the distance as follows:
Left front speaker (FL):3.0 m (10 ft)
Right front speaker (FR):3.0 m (10 ft)
Center speaker (C):3.0 m (10 ft)
Left surround speaker (SL):2.7 m (9 ft)
Right surround speaker (SR):2.7 m (9 ft)
Left surround back speaker (SBL):2.4 m (8 ft)
Right surround back speaker (SBR): 2.4 m (8 ft)
NOTES
• You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have set
to “NO.”
• If you have selected “1SPK” for “S BACK OUT” (see page 30), “S BACK
DIST” appears instead of “S BACK L DIST” and “S BACK R DIST.”
From the remote control:
Press EX/ES/PLIIx repeatedly to select
either one of the above.
EX/ES/PLIIx
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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 41), which includes two monaural
channels separately. When the receiver detects Dual Mono
signals, the DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
D MONO MAINSelect to play back the main channel (Ch
1).*
Signal indicator “L” lights up while playing
back this channel.
D MONO SUBSelect to play back the sub-channel (Ch
2).*
Signal indicator “R” lights up while playing
back this channel.
D MONO ALLSelect 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: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:
Dual
Mono
setting
MAIN Ch 1 Ch 1 —Ch 1—Ch 1Ch 1
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 C R LR
SUBCh 2 Ch 2 —Ch 2—Ch 2Ch 2
ALLCh 1 Ch 2 — Ch 1+Ch 2 — Ch 1+Ch 2 Ch 1+Ch 2
With Surround Activated
Center speaker setting
SML/LRGNO
Setting bass sound
• You cannot adjust these items directly from the remote
control.
7 Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT
The subwoofer emits the LFE signals* and the bass elements
of each speaker set “SML (small).”
You can also make the bass elements of the front speakers
(MAIN) emitted through the subwoofer.
SW LFEThe subwoofer emits the LFE signals and
the bass elements of the speakers set to
“SML (small).”
SW LFE+MAINThe subwoofer emits the LFE signals and
the bass elements of the speakers set to
“SML (small).” The subwoofer also emits
the bass elements of front speakers (MAIN)
when no LFE signal nor the bass elements
of “SML (small)” speakers exist.
Initial setting:LFE
* 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
signal is emitted.
NOTE
When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “NO” (see page 30), you cannot select
“SUBWOOFER OUT.”
7 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
30), this function will not take effect (“CROSS OFF” appears).
• If you have performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16
to 18, this setting is not required.
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Adjustable range: 80 Hz to 200 Hz (in 10 Hz intervals)
Initial setting:100 Hz
The following are examples of the setting:
CROSS 80HzSelect when the cone speaker unit built in
the speaker is about 12 cm.
CROSS 100HzSelect when the cone speaker unit built in
the speaker is about 10 cm.
CROSS 120HzSelect when the cone speaker unit built in
the speaker is about 8 cm.
CROSS 150HzSelect when the cone speaker unit built in
the speaker is about 6 cm.
CROSS 200HzSelect when the cone speaker unit built in
the speaker is less than 5 cm.
NOTE
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D
HEADPHONE modes.
7 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.
LFE 0dBNormally select this.
LFE –10dBSelect when the bass sound is distorted.
Initial setting:0 dB
Using the Midnight mode—
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.
MIDNIGHT OFFSelect when you want to enjoy surround
with its full dynamic range. (No effect
applied.)
MIDNIGHT 1Select when you want to reduce the
dynamic range a little.
MIDNIGHT 2Select when you want to apply the
compression effect fully (useful at night).
Initial setting:OFF
From the remote control:
Press MIDNIGHT repeatedly to select
either one of the above.
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 14) so that the correct source name will
appear when you select the digital source.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
Select one of the following components for each terminal:
DVR/DVDFor the DVD player (or DVD recorder)
VIDEOFor the component connected to the
VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the receiver
VCRFor the VCR
TVFor the TV
Initial setting:DVR/DVD (for “DIGITAL IN 1”)
VIDEO (for “DIGITAL IN 2”)
TV (for “DIGITAL IN 3”)
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.”
DIGITAL IN 1DVR/DVDVIDEOVCRTV
‘
For “DIGITAL IN 2,” “VIDEO,” “VCR,” and “TV” are selectable.
• In this case, “VCR” is selected.
DIGITAL IN 2DVR/DVDVIDEOVCRTV
‘
For “DIGITAL IN 3,” “VIDEO” and “TV” are selectable.
DIGITAL IN 3DVR/DVDVIDEOVCRTV
MIDNIGHT
: 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.”
Setting the Audio delay level—
AUDIO DELAY
Synchronization between audio and video reproduction can
be possibly disturbed because video signal decoding is timeconsuming compared to the audio signal decoding.
On this setting, you can correct synchronization between
video and audio signals by delaying the audio signal timing.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
Adjustable range: OFF and 10 ms to 150 ms (in 10 ms
intervals)
Initial setting:OFF
NOTE
The audio delay level setting does not take effect when selecting “A
MULTI” for the audio input setting (see page 12).
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Selecting the source for HDMI
Setting the auto function mode—
terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO
jacks—HDMI SELECT/CMPNT SELECT
When you connect a video component other than DVD
recorder and DVD player to the HDMI VIDEO(VCR) IN terminal
or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks on the rear of the receiver, you
need to select either “VIDEO” or “VCR” for each terminal
according to the component you connect.
If you have not selected an appropriate source, you cannot
view the playback picture on the TV.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
For the HDMI terminal:
HDMI VIDEOSelect this when connecting a video
component (DBS tuner, for example) to the
HDMI terminal.
HDMI VCRSelect this when connecting a VCR to the
HDMI terminal.
Initial setting:VIDEO
For the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks:
CMPNT VIDEOSelect this when connecting a video
component (DBS tuner, for example) to the
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.
CMPNT VCRSelect this when connecting a VCR to the
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.
Initial setting:VIDEO
Selecting the output video signals—
VIDEO OUTPUT
When you connect your TV and this receiver with the HDMI
cable, set this setting to “HDMI.”
With this setting, this receiver converts incoming composite
video, S-video, and component video signals from video
components and transmits the converted signals through the
HDMI cable.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
VIDEO HDMISelect this when connecting a TV to the
HDMI terminal.
VIDEO OTHERSelect this when connecting a TV to any
video jack other than the HDMI terminal.
Initial setting:HDMI
AUTO MODE
The source will be selected automatically by turning on a
video component.
• This function takes effect for the video components
connected to the receiver using the SCART cable—DVR/
DVD, VCR and TV.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
The auto function mode works as follows:
• When a video component is turned on, the receiver
automatically selects the video component as the source
and the TV changes the input mode to display the source.
• When a video component currently selected as the source
is turned off, the receiver changes the source to the video
source previously selected—DVR/DVD, VCR, or VIDEO.
AUTO MANUAL You need to select the source manually, but
the TV input mode changes automatically.
AUTO AUTO1The auto function mode works when the
receiver is on.
AUTO AUTO2The auto function mode works if the
receiver is on or not. When the receiver is
off, turning on a video component turns on
the receiver, then the video component is
selected as the source.
AUTO OFFYou need to select the source and change
the TV input mode manually.
Initial setting:MANUAL
For the source selection and TV input mode selection in each
setting:
Auto function
mode
MANUALManualAutomatic
AUTO1AutomaticAutomatic
AUTO2AutomaticAutomatic
OFFManualManual
• When “AUTO1” or “AUTO2” is selected, the AUTO MODE
indicator lights up on the display.
NOTES
• When selecting VCR as the source, only turning on the VCR may not
activate “AUTO1.” If this happens, you may need to start playback to
activate the auto function mode.
• When connecting one TV to the HDMI terminal and/or COMPONENT
VIDEO jacks beside the SCART terminal, it is recommended to select
“OFF” for the auto function mode.
Source selection
TV input mode
selection
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Sound adjustments
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 is not available with the
current setting.
ItemsTo do
SUBWFR LVL*
FRONT L LVL*
FRONT R LVL*
CENTER LVL*
SURR L LVL*
SURR R LVL*
S BACK LVL*
S BACK L LVL*
S BACK R LVL*
D EQ 63Hz*
D EQ 250Hz*
D EQ 1kHz*
D EQ 4kHz*
D EQ 16kHz*
BASS BOOST*
INPUT ATTAttenuate the input level of analog source.
EFFECT*
ROOM SIZESelect the room size for your virtual
LIVENESSSelect the liveness level for your virtual
PANORAMAAdd “wraparound” sound effect with
CENTER WIDTHAdjust the center channel localization
DIMENSIONAdjust sound localization pattern. (38)
CENTER GAINAdjust the sound localization of the center
CENTER TONEMake the center tone soft or sharp. (38)
CENTER ALIGNAlign the vertical localization of the center
1
*
You can adjust these items directly from the remote control.
2
*
If you have performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16
to 18, these settings are not required.
1, 2
Adjust the subwoofer output level. (36)
1, 2
Adjust the left front speaker output level.
(36)
1, 2
Adjust the right front speaker output level.
(36)
1, 2
Adjust the center speaker output level. (36)
1, 2
Adjust the left surround speaker output
level. (36)
1, 2
Adjust the right surround speaker output
level. (36)
1, 2
Adjust the surround back speaker output
level when using a single speaker for the
surround back speaker. (36)
1, 2
Adjust the left surround back speaker
output level. (36)
1, 2
Adjust the right surround back speaker
output level. (36)
1
Adjust the equalization pattern of each
1
band. (36)
1
1
1
1
Boost the bass level. (37)
1
(37)
Adjust the effect level. (37)
listening room. (37)
listening room. (37)
sidewall image. (38)
between the center speaker and the left/
right speakers. (38)
channel. (38)
channel signals. (38)
NOTE
Some items are not available in the following cases below:
– When selecting “A MULTI” for the audio input setting (see page 12)
– When multi-channel PCM signals (see page 41) are coming in with
selecting “HDMI” for the audio input setting (see page 12)
Operating procedure
On the front panel:
1, 73, 52, 4
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 adjust appears on the display.
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the adjustment items change as
follows:
SUBWFR LVL Ô FRONT L LVL Ô FRONT R LVL Ô
CENTER LVL Ô SURR L LVL Ô SURR R LVL Ô
S BACK LVL Ô S BACK L LVL Ô S BACK R LVL Ô
D EQ 63Hz Ô D EQ 250Hz Ô D EQ 1kHz Ô
D EQ 4kHz Ô D EQ 16kHz Ô BASS BOOST Ô
INPUT ATT Ô EFFECT Ô ROOM SIZE Ô
LIVENESS Ô PANORAMA Ô CENTER WIDTH Ô
DIMENSION Ô CENTER GAIN Ô CENTER TONE Ô
CENTER ALIGN Ô (Back to the beginning)
3 Press SET.
The current setting for the selected item appears.
4 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected
item.
–100+10
5 Press SET.
Your adjustment is stored.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items
if necessary.
7 Press ADJUST.
The source indication resumes on the display.
1 again.
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Adjusting the speaker output levels
• 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 LVL (surround back speaker output level)
• S BACK L LVL (left surround back speaker output level)
• S BACK R LVL (right surround back speaker output level)
Adjusting the equalization
patterns—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.
You can adjust the speaker output levels.
By using Precise Surround Setup (see pages 16 to 18), you can
set the output levels of all the speakers to the same levels.
Adjustable range: –10 (dB) to +10 (dB) (in 1 dB intervals)
Initial setting:0 (dB) for all speakers
NOTES
• If you have selected “NO” for a speaker (see page 30), the output
level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.
• If you have selected “1SPK” for “S BACK OUT” (see page 30), “S BACK
LVL” appears instead of “S BACK L LVL” and “S BACK R LVL.”
• While using the headphones, you cannot adjust the speaker output
levels.
From the remote control:
1 Press TEST to check the speaker output
balance.
“TEST FL” starts flashing on the display, and test tones
come out of the speakers clockwise.
FL = C = FR = SR = SBR*
= SBL* = SL = SW =
(Back to the beginning)
1, 3
2
Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB intervals)
Initial setting:0 (dB) for all bands
• When making an adjustment, 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 again.
1 Press D. EQ FREQ repeatedly to
select the band you want
to adjust.
2 Press D. EQ LEVEL + or – to
adjust the equalization
pattern of the selected
band.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to
adjust other bands.
1
2
• You can adjust the speaker output levels without the
test tone.
2 Adjust the speaker output levels.
Press the + or – button corresponding to the speaker
you want to adjust.
3 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.
* When using a single speaker for the surround back
speaker, the test tone comes out of “SB” instead of “SBR”
and “SBL.”
NOTES
• No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the speaker
setting is set to “NO” (see page 30).
• No test tone is available when the headphones are in use.
• If you have selected “1SPK” for “S BACK OUT” (see page 30), press
S. BACK L +/– to adjust the output level.
• When the PSS indicator is lit, the frequency response of each
channel appears on the display with the test tone. (See page 18.)
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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.
B BOOST ONSelect to boost the bass level.
The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the
display.
B BOOST OFFSelect to deactivate the Bass Boost.
Initial setting:OFF
NOTE
This function affects only the sound coming out through the front
speakers.
From the remote control:
Press B.BOOST repeatedly to select either
one of the above.
B.BOOST
7 Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes—
EFFECT
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes
(except All Channel Stereo) is in use. To activate DSP mode,
see pages 43 and 44.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for
each DSP mode.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting:3
As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”
From the remote control:
Press EFFECT repeatedly to select the
level you want to adjust.
EFFECT
Attenuating the input signal—
INPUT ATT
When the input level of 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 adjust directly from the remote control.
ATT ONSelect to attenuate the input signal level.
The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the
display.
ATT NORMALSelect to deactivate attenuation.
Initial setting:NORMAL
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 39 to
44.
7 Adjusting the virtual room size for DSP
modes—ROOM SIZE
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes
(except All Channel Stereo) is in use. To activate DSP mode,
see pages 43 and 44.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 30), this item is
not adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for
each DSP mode.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting:3
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.”
7 Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP
modes—LIVENESS
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes
(except All Channel Stereo) is in use. To activate DSP mode,
see pages 43 and 44.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 30), this item is
not adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for
each DSP mode.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting:3
As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections
over time decreases so that acoustics change from “Dead” to
“Live.”
Normally, select “3.”
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7 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 pages
43 and 44.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until
you change the setting.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
PANORAMA ONSelect to add “wraparound” sound effect
with side-wall image.
PANORAMA OFFSelect to listen to originally recorded
sound.
Initial setting:OFF
7 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 pages
43 and 44.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 30), this item is not
adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until
you change the setting.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
Adjustable range: OFF and 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting:3
As the number increases, the center channel sound moves
toward the left and right speakers.
Normally, select “3.”
7 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 pages
43 and 44.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until
you change the setting.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
Adjustable range: 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting:4
7 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 30), this item is not
adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until
you change the setting.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
Adjustable range: 0 to 1.0 (in 0.1 step intervals)
Initial setting:0.3
As the number increases, the center channel will be localized
clearly.
Normally, select “0.3.”
7 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 pages 43 and
44.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 30), this item is not
adjustable.
• This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is
memorized separately for DSP modes.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting:3
As the number increases, the dialogue becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”
• When the center tone is set to other than “3,” the C.TONE
indicator lights up on the display.
7 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 Pro Logic IIx Music, Pro Logic II Music, Neo:6 Music,
and All Channel Stereo) is in use. To activate Surround/DSP
mode, see pages 43 and 44.
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 30), this item is not
adjustable.
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for
each Surround/DSP mode.
• You cannot adjust directly from the remote control.
C ALIGN ONSelect this when you cannot feel as if the
actors or singers are speaking or singing on
the screen.
C ALIGN OFFCenter alignment is turned off.
Initial setting:OFF
As the number increases, the sound localization moves
towards forward from backward.
Normally, select “4.”
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Creating realistic
Introducing the Surround modes
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.
7 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.
FL
SL
C
(SB)
7 Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is a multi-channel playback decoder to
convert 2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoofer).
The matrix-based 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
lights up on the display.
SW
FR
SR
SBRSBL
PLII MOVIESuitable for playing any Dolby Surround
encoded software. You can enjoy a sound field
very close to the one created with discrete 5.1channel sounds.
PLII MUSICSuitable for playing any 2-channel stereo
software. You can enjoy wide and deep
sounds.
PLII GAMESuitable for when playing a video game. You
can enjoy sounds with “being there” feeling.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
indicator
Continued on the next page
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Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is another multi-channel playback
decoder 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 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.
PLIIx MOVIE Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround
encoded software. You can enjoy a sound field
with a natural wraparound effect.
PLIIx MUSIC Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo
software. You can enjoy wide and deep 7.1channel sounds.
PLIIx GAMESuitable for when playing a video game. You
can enjoy 7.1-channel sounds with “being
there” feeling. This mode is available only for
an analog 2-channel signal.
indicator
7 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 a 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 “better-than-CD sound quality” into the home.
• When DTS 96/24 signal is detected, the
lights up. You can enjoy its 5.1-channel sound with fullquality.
96/24 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 DTSES Matrix 6.1ch.
• This receiver provides the following DTS Neo:6 modes—
Neo:6 Cinema (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.
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 30), 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 30), 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.
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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.
Multi-channel PCM—Uncompressed multi-channel digital
audio data used for DVD-Audios
DVD-Audios support up to 5.1 channels with sampling rates
of 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz and 2 channels with sampling rates
of 44.1/48/88.2/96/176/192 kHz, at quantization of 16/20/24
bits.
• When the Multi-channel PCM signal is detected, the
LINEAR PCM indicator lights up and “MULTI CH PCM”
appears on the display for a while.
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 32).
7 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.
THEATRE1Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large
theater where the seating capacity is about
600.
THEATRE2Reproduces the spatial feeling of a small
theater where the seating capacity is about
300.
NOTE
When “THEATRE1” or “THEATRE2” 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.
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, THEATRE1, THEATRE2
• MONO FILM—Used for all types of 2-channel signals
(including Dual Mono signal)
• All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the
connected and activated speakers.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” in the speaker setting
(see page 30), 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.
7 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 “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 30), 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.
When one of the DSP modes is activated, the DSP indicator
lights up on the display.
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7 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 “NO” in the speaker
setting (see page 30).
3D HEADPHONE mode
If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the
Surround/DSP modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode
is activated without respect to the type of software played
back.
• “3D HEADPHONE” appears on the display and the DSP
and HEADPHONE indicators light up.
Sound reproduced from
normal stereo
Sound reproduced from
All Channel Stereo mode
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 31.
Incoming Signal Type
Dolby Digital Surround EXDOLBY D EX*
AUTOONPLIIx MOVIEPLIIx MUSICOFF
2, 4
DOLBY D EX*
Dolby Digital (3/2, 2/2)DOLBY DIGITALDOLBY D EX*
Dolby Digital (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)DOLBY DIGITAL
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital (Dual Mono)DUAL MONO
DTS-ES DiscreteDTS-ES DSCRT*2DTS-ES DSCRT*
DTS-ES Matrix
DTS
DTS (3/2, 2/2)DTS SURROUNDDTS+NEO:6*
DTS-ES
MATRIX*
2
DTS-ES
MATRIX*
DTS (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)DTS
DTS (Dual Mono)DUAL MONO
Analog/LINEAR PCM/Dolby Digital/
DTS (2/0)
EX/ES/PLIIx setting
2
MOVIE*
2
MOVIE*
DTS+PLIIx
2
MOVIE*
DTS+PLIIx
2
2
MOVIE*
DTS+PLIIx
MOVIE*
PLIIx MOVIE*
PLIIx MUSIC*
PLIIx GAME*
3
3
3
NEO:6 CINEMA/
NEO:6 MUSIC
D+PLIIx
1, 2
D+PLIIx
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
/
/
/
D+PLIIx
2
MUSIC*
D+PLIIx
2
MUSIC*
DTS+PLIIx
2
MUSIC*
DTS+PLIIx
2
MUSIC*
DTS+PLIIx
2
MUSIC*
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS SURROUND
DTS SURROUND
DTS SURROUND
PLII MOVIE/
PLII MUSIC/
PLII GAME/
NEO:6 CINEMA/
NEO:6 MUSIC
1
*
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+
2
*
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.
3
*
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.”
4
*
For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL”) may be applied even
though you have selected “AUTO.” Select “ON” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”
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7 About the DSP modes
• The following DSP modes are available regardless of
incoming signal type:
HALL1, HALL2, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION,
THEATRE1, THEATRE2
• If multi-channel (more than 2 channels) digital signals are
coming in, “MONO FILM” is not available.
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO,” “ALL CH STEREO” is not
available.
Virtual Surround Back
If you have connected (and activated) the surround
speakers, you can use Virtual Surround Back.
This function creates the great surround effect from the
behind without using a surround back speaker as if you
have connected it.
• The VIRTUAL SB indicator lights up on the display.
Virtual Surround Back is activated when selecting any
setting other than “OFF” for the EX/ES/PLIIx setting and
playing back the software including the following signals:
– Dolby Digital Surround EX
– DTS-ES
– Dolby Digital or DTS with 4 channels or more
Activating the Surround/DSP modes
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the
speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details about
the Surround modes, see page 42.
Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes
automatically recalls the memorized settings and
adjustments.
• To adjust the speaker output level, see page 36.
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes, you
can adjust the center tone (see page 38).
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and
ALL CH STEREO), you can align the vertical localiztion of
the center channel (see page 38).
• When activating “NEO:6 MUSIC,” you can adjust the
sound localization of the center channel (see page 38).
• When activating the DSP mode (except ALL CH STEREO), you can adjust the following settings:
– Effect level (see page 37)
– Liveness effect (see page 37)
– Virtual room size (see page 37)
• When activating “PLIIx MUSIC” and “PLII MUSIC,” you
can adjust the following settings:
– Center channel localization (see page 38)
– Sound localization position (see page 38)
– Panorama control (see page 38)
7 AUTO SURROUND
You can enjoy the Surround mode easily while playing a
digital source.
• For the Surround/DSP mode seleciton, see page 44.
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.
• When “AUTO SURROUND” is activated, the AUTO SURR
indicator lights up on the display.
NOTE
“AUTO SURROUND” does not take effect in the following cases:
– While playing an analog source,
– While selecting one of the fixed digital decode mode—“DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “DTS” (see page 22).
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7 Selecting the Surround/DSP modes
From the remote control:
1
On the front panel:
1, 32
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 again.
2
1 Select and play any source.
• Surround/DSP modes are not available when multichannel PCM (see page 41) signals recorded in DVDAudio are coming in. See page 12 for details.
• Make sure you have selected the audio input setting
(analog or digital) correctly (see page 21).
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select
the Surround/DSP mode you want.
Ex.: When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected for Dolby Digital
multi-channel software:
AUTO SURROUND*1 = Surround modes*2 = HALL1
= HALL2 = LIVE CLUB = DANCE CLUB = PAVILION
= THEATRE1 = THEATRE2 = MONO FILM*
ALL CH STEREO*
(Back to the beginning)
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 42.
3
*
If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (more than 2
channel) 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
= SURROUND OFF =
3
=
1 Select and play any source.
• Surround/DSP modes are not available when multichannel PCM (see page 41) signals recorded in DVDAudio are coming. See page 12 for details.
• Make sure you have selected the audio input setting
(analog or digital) correctly (see page 21).
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:
AUTO SURROUND*1 Ô Surround modes*2 Ô HALL1
Ô HALL2 Ô LIVE CLUB Ô DANCE CLUB Ô
PAVILION Ô THEATRE1 Ô THEATRE2 Ô MONO
3
FILM*
Ô ALL CH STEREO*4 Ô SURROUND OFF Ô
(Back to the beginning)
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 42.
3
*
If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (more than 2
channels) 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.
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Operating other 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 the 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 the
control signals. Select an appropriate code for your DVD
recorder (see page 46).
• To operate other products, aim the remote control directly
at the remote sensor on the target product.
7 TV
7 VCR
You can always perform the following operation:
VCR :
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations
on the VCR:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers on the VCR.
1 – 9, 0:Select the channel numbers on the VCR.
3:Start playback.
7:Stop playback.
8:Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
¡:Fast-forward a tape.
1:Rewind a tape.
Turn on or off the VCR.
You can always perform the following operations:
TV :
TV VOL +/–:Adjust the volume on the TV.
TV/VIDEO:Change the input mode (either video
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations
on the TV:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers.
1 – 9, 0, 100+ (h10): Select the channel numbers.
RETURN (10):Switch between the previous channel
Turn on or off the TV.
input or TV tuner) on the TV.
and the current channel.
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7 DVD recorder or DVD player
To operate the DVD
recorder, set the mode
selector to “DVR.”
To operate the DVD
player, set the mode
selector to “DVD.”
You can always perform the following operation:
DVR/DVD
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
¡:Fast-forward playback.
1:Fast-reverse playback.
TOP MENU/MENU: Display the menu recorded on discs.
5/∞/3/2:Select an item on the menu screen.
SET:Enter the selected item, channel number,
Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD
:
player.
previous) chapter.
chapter/title number, or track number (if
required).
After setting the mode selector correctly, you can perform
the following operations on the DVD recorder or DVD player.
See the manual supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD
player for details.
To change 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 for this receiver to operate your DVD
recorder. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the
DVD recorder.
Initial setting: 3
1 Set the mode selector to “DVR.”
2 Press and hold DVR/DVD .
• Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished.
3 Press DVR/DVD.
4 Enter the remote control code you want
using the numeric buttons (1 – 4, 0).
EX.: To enter the code “2,” press 0, then 2.
Code for DVRNumber to enter
101
202
303
404
Only for DVD recorder operations:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the TV channel numbers on the
DVD recorder.
1 – 9, 0:Select a TV channel number (while
stopped) or a chapter/title number, track
number (while playing back). Press SET to
enter the number.
Only for DVD player operations:
1 – 10, 0, h10:Select a chapter/title number, track
number, menu item, etc.
If these buttons do not function normally, use the
remote control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD
player. Refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD
recorder or DVD player for details.
5 Release DVR/DVD .
Now, the remote control code has been changed.
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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 manufacturer codes each for the TV,
VCR, STB, and DVD player.
• After replacing the batteries of the remote control, set the
manufacturer codes again.
• All the functions may not be assigned to the buttons for
some equipment.
To change the transmittable signals for operating a TV
1 Press and hold TV .
• Keep the button pressed until step 3 is finished.
2 Press TV.
3 Enter the manufacturer code using the
numeric buttons (1 – 9, 0).
See “Manufacturer codes for TV” on the right.
4 Release TV .
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV:
TV :
TV VOL +/–:Adjust the volume on the TV.
TV/VIDEO:Change the input mode (either
After pressing TV, you can perform the following
operations on the TV:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers.
1 – 9, 0, 100+ (h10): Select the channel numbers.
Turn on or off the TV.
video input or TV tuner) on the TV.
Manufacturer codes for TV:
ManufacturerCodes
JVC01
Akai02, 05
Blaupunkt03
Daewoo09, 30, 31
Fenner04, 30, 31
Fisher05
Grundig06
Hitachi07, 08
Irradio02, 05
Magnavox09
Mitsubishi10, 32
Miver03
Nokia11, 33
Nordmende12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 27
Orion14
Panasonic15, 16
Philips09
Saba12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 27
Samsung09, 18, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37
Sanyo05
Schneider02, 05
Sharp19, 38, 39
Sony20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Telefunken12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 27
Thomson12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 27, 29
Toshiba28
Initial setting: 01
Manufacturer codes are subject to change without
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.
See the manual supplied with the TV for details.
5 Try to operate your TV by pressing TV .
Your TV turns on or off when you have entered the correct
code.
If more than one code is listed for your brand of TV, try
each one until the correct one is entered.
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To change the transmittable signals for operating a VCR
1 Press and hold VCR .
• Keep the button pressed until step 3 is finished.
2 Press VCR.
3 Enter the manufacturer code using the
numeric buttons (1 – 9, 0).
See “Manufacturer codes for VCR” on the right.
4 Release VCR .
Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR:
VCR :
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following
operations on the VCR:
CHANNEL +/–:Change the TV channel numbers on
1 – 10, 0, h10:Select the TV channel numbers on
3:Start playback.
7:Stop playback.
8:Pause playback. To release it, press 3.
¡:Fast-forward a tape.
1:Rewind a tape.
See the manual supplied with the VCR for details.
Turn on or off the VCR.
the VCR.
the VCR.
5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR
.
Your VCR turns on or off when you have entered the
correct code.
If more than one code is listed for your brand of VCR, try
each one until the correct one is entered.
Manufacturer codes for VCR:
ManufacturerCodes
JVC01
Akai02, 36
Bell+Howell03, 16
Blaupunkt04
CGM03, 05, 16
Daewoo34
DIGITAL05
Fisher03, 16
G.E.06
Grundig07
Hitachi08, 09
Loewe05, 10, 11
Magnavox04, 05
Mitsubishi12, 13, 14, 15
Nokia16
Nordmende17, 18, 19, 31
Orion20
Panasonic21
Philips05, 22
Phonola05
Saba17, 18, 19, 23, 31
Samsung24, 25
Sanyo03, 16
Sharp26, 27
Siemens07
Sony28, 29, 30, 35
Telefunken17, 18, 19, 31, 32
Toshiba33
Initial setting: 01
Manufacturer codes are subject to change without
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.
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To change the transmittable signals for operating a STB
1 Press and hold STB .
• Keep the button pressed until step 3 is finished.
To change the transmittable signals for operating a DVD
player
1 Set the mode selector to “DVD.”
2 Press STB CONT.
3 Enter the manufacturer code using the
numeric buttons (1 – 9, 0).
See “Manufacturer codes for STB” below.
4 Release STB .
Now, you can perform the following operation on the STB:
STB :
After pressing STB CONT, you can perform the following
operations on the STB.
CHANNEL +/–:Change the channel numbers on the
1 – 9, 0, h10:Select the channel numbers on the
See the instructions supplied with the STB for details.
Turn on or off the STB.
STB.
STB.
5 Try to operate your STB by pressing STB
.
When your STB turns on or off, you have entered the
correct code.
If more than one code is listed for your brand of STB, try
each one until the correct one is entered.
You cannot use this remote control to operate any manufacturers’
DVD recorders other than JVC’s.
Manufacturer codes are subject to change without
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.
.
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Troubleshooting
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems.
If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC
service center.
For Precise Surround Setup, see the separated
troubleshooting on pages 19.
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESOLUTION
The power does not come on.The power cord is not plugged in.Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
The receiver turns off (enters
standby mode).
Power
“OVER HEAT” flashes on the
display, then the receiver turns
off.
No sound from speakers.Speaker signal cables are not connected.Check the speaker wiring, then reconnect
Sound from one speaker only.Speaker signal cables are not connected
Sounds are intermittently
distorted by the outside noise
such as a lightning discharge.
Sound and picture
No picture on the TV screen.Either the video input setting or video
HDMI signals do not come on.A video or audio format incompatible
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
high voltage.
The receiver is overloaded because of
high volume or long time usage.
Connections are incorrect.Check the audio connections (see pages
An incorrect source is selected.Select the correct source.
Muting is activated.Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see
An incorrect input mode (analog or
digital) is selected.
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.
output setting is incorrect.
with this receiver and/or TV is played.
An HDCP-compatible TV is not
connected.
The receiver failed to recognize HDMIconnected components.
An HDMI cable longer than 5 m is used.Use an HDMI cable shorter than 5 m
1. Stop the playback source.
2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn
the volume down.
Check the speaker wiring. If the 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.
if necessary (see page 8) after unplugging
the power cord.
9 to 15) after unplugging the power cord.
page 22).
Select the correct input mode (analog or
digital).
Check the speaker wiring and reconnect
if necessary (see page 8) after unplugging
the power cord.
This is not a malfunction.
Select the correct settings (see page 21
or 34).
Check the video or audio format of the
signal to see if it is compatible with this
receiver and/or TV.
Connect an HDCP-compatible TV.
Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect
it again after unplugging the power cord.
to assure stable operation and picture
quality.
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PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESOLUTION
The remote control does not
operate as you intend.
The remote control does not
work.
Remote control
Continuous hiss or buzzing
during FM reception.
Tuner
Occasional cracking noise during
FM reception.
The remote control is not ready for your
intended operation.
There is an obstruction blocking the
remote sensor on the receiver.
Batteries are weak.Replace batteries.
The mode selector is set to the incorrect
position.
Incoming signal is too weak.Connect an outdoor FM antenna (not
The station is too far away.Select another station.
A wrong antenna is being used.Check with your dealer to be sure you
Antennas are not connected properly.Check the connections.
Ignition noise from automobiles.Move the antenna farther from
Set the mode selector correctly, then
press the corresponding source selecting
button before operation.
Remove the obstruction.
Set the mode selector to the proper
position.
supplied) after unplugging the power
cord, or contact your dealer.
have the correct antenna.
automobile traffic.
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Specifications
Designs and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
7 Amplifier
Output Power
At stereo operation:
Front channels: 120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven
into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than
10% 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:
Surround back channels:
Audio
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance:
DVR/DVD, VCR, VIDEO, TV:
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)*:
Coaxial: DIGITAL IN 1(DVR/DVD):
Optical: DIGITAL IN 2(VIDEO), 3(TV):
USB: USB
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and