JVC RX-D412B User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

RX-D411S/RX-D412B

INSTRUCTIONS

LV T1572-001A

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Warnings, Cautions, and Others

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

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

CAUTION

For U.S.A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

Changes or modifi cations not approved by JVC could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ATTENTION

Des changements ou modifi cations non approuvés par JVC
pourront invalider l’autorité de l’utilisateur à opérer cet
appareil.

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.

ATTENTION

Afi n d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le
coffret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution–– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the
standby lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible. The STANDBY/ON button
in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

• When the unit is on standby, the standby lamp lights red.

• When the unit is turned on, the standby lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.

Attention—Touche STANDBY/ON!

Déconnectez la fi che secteur pour mettre l’appareil
complètement hors tension (le témoin d’attente s’éteint). Lors
de l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fi che soit
facilement accessible. La touche STANDBY/ON dans
n’importe quelle position ne déconnecte pas l’appareil du
secteur.

• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin d’attente
s’allume en rouge.

• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin d’attente

L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifi es that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

G-1

s’éteint.

Declaration of Conformity:

Tr ade Name: JVC
Model Number: RX-D411S/RX-D412B
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne New Jersey 07470
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Canada/pour Le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE­CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL
APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES
DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR;
“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

[European Union Only]
[Union européenne seulement]

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/RX-D412B features the JVC-exclusive Hybrid
Feedback Digital Amplifier. Premium-grade parts and devices,
and special internal construction assure you will enjoy
superior sound.

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/RX-D412B supports up to HDMI version 1.1, this
receiver can digitally receive 5.1-channel PCM with fs 96 kHz
and 2-channel 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 theatres 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.

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 RX­D411S/RX-D412B, this function is applied only when the NTSC
analog video signals are transmitted to the receiver.

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.

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.

If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and
consult your JVC dealer.

1

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 antennas ...............................................................7

Connecting the speakers ................................................................ 8

Connecting video components ....................................................9

Connecting the power cord ........................................................ 14

USB connection ............................................................................... 15

Precise Surround Setup ............................................16

Setting the speakers automatically .......................................... 16

Troubleshooting for Precise Surround Setup ....................... 19

Basic operations ........................................................20

1 Turn on the power .................................................................. 20

2 Select the source to play ......................................................20

3 Adjust the volume ..................................................................21

Selecting the video and audio input settings ...................... 21

Selecting the digital decode mode .......................................... 22

Turning off the sounds temporarily ......................................... 22

Changing the display brightness .............................................. 22

Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ........................ 23

Making sounds natural ................................................................. 23

Basic settings .............................................................29

Basic setting items .......................................................................... 29

Operating procedure .................................................................... 30

Setting the speakers ...................................................................... 30

Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/PLIIx ................ 32

Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ........... 32

Setting bass sound ......................................................................... 33

Using the Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE ................... 33

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL

IN 1/2/3 .......................................................................................34

Setting the Audio delay level—AUDIO DELAY .................... 34

Selecting the source for HDMI terminal and COMPONENT

VIDEO jacks—HDMI SELECT/CMPNT SELECT ................ 34

Selecting the output video signals—VIDEO OUTPUT ....... 34

Sound adjustments ...................................................35

Basic adjustment items ................................................................ 35

Operating procedure .................................................................... 35

Adjusting the speaker output levels ........................................ 36

Adjusting the equalization patterns—D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/

1kHz/4kHz/16kHz .................................................................... 36

Adjusting the bass sounds .......................................................... 37

Adjusting the sound parameters for the Surround/DSP

modes .......................................................................................... 37

Creating realistic sound fields ..................................39

Reproducing theater ambience ................................................39

Introducing the Surround modes ............................................. 39

Introducing the DSP modes ....................................................... 41

Using the Surround/DSP modes ............................................... 42

Activating the Surround/DSP modes ...................................... 43

AV COMPU LINK remote control system .................45

Operating other JVC products ..................................47

Operating other manufacturers’ products ..............49

FM/AM tuner operations ...........................................24

Tuning in to stations manually .................................................. 24

Using preset tuning ....................................................................... 24

Selecting the FM reception mode ............................................ 25

XM Satellite Radio operations ..................................26

Preparation ....................................................................................... 26

Listening to the XM Satellite Radio .......................................... 26

Using preset tuning ....................................................................... 27

Changing the channel information ......................................... 28

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

Specifications .............................................................54

2

Parts identification

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

7 Remote control

See pages in parentheses for details.

MUTING button (22)

1

Standby/on buttons (16, 20, 47 – 51)

2

AUDIO, TV/SIRIUS , DBS/CATV , VCR ,

DVR/DVD
Source selecting buttons (20, 24, 26, 47 – 51)

3

TV, DBS, VCR, DVR/DVD, SIRIUS, FM/AM, XM, USB
TV VOL (volume) +/– button (47, 49)

4

CHANNEL +/– button (27, 47 – 51)

5

• Operating buttons for video components (47 – 51)

6

4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡

• Operating buttons for FM/AM tuner (24)

( TUNING, TUNING 9

• Operating buttons for XM Satellite Radio or SIRIUS
Satellite Radio (27, 47)
SELECT*, ( CAT, CAT 9

Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player**

7

(48, 51)
TOP MENU, MENU, cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞), SET

SURROUND button (44)

8

TV/VIDEO button (47, 49)

9

VIDEO INPUT button (21)

p

AUDIO INPUT button (21)

q

CC CONVERTER button (23)

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 +/–

VOLUME +/– button (21)

y

Mode selector (48, 51)

u

DISPLAY button (28, 47)

i

• Numeric buttons (25, 27, 47 – 51)

o

1 – 10, 0, h10, +10/100+

• RETURN button (47)

BAND* button (47)

;

PREV*/FM MODE button (25 ,47)

a

DIRECT button (27)

s

DIMMER button (22)

d

MEMORY button (24, 27)

f

PSS (Precise Surround Setup) button (17)

g

TEST button (18, 36)

h

SLEEP button (23)

j

* For SIRIUS Satellite Radio only
** 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 48).
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 (u) to “DVR.”

• When operating a DVD player, set the mode selector

(u) 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, DBS, TV/SIRIUS, USB, XM, FM/AM

Display window

• SET button (20, 30, 35)

8

• TUNER PRESET button (25, 28)

• SOURCE SELECTOR (20, 25, 26)

9

• MULTI JOG (25, 28, 30, 35, 44)

MASTER VOLUME control (21)

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

CC CONVERTER 1 and CC CONVERTER 2 indicators (23)

6

FM/AM 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)
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

HDMI terminals (9)

2

VCR(DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT
AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (45)

3

DIGITAL IN terminals (14)

4

• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)

• Optical: 2(DBS)

• Optical: 3(VCR)
DIGITAL OUT terminal (14)

5

XM jack (7)

6

FM/AM ANTENNA terminals (7)

7

VIDEO jacks (10 – 13)

8

VIDEO (composite video) jacks, S-VIDEO jacks

• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN(PLAY), DVR/DVD IN(PLAY)

• Output: VCR OUT(REC), DVR OUT(REC), MONITOR OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P

9

VCR(DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT
AUDIO jacks (10 – 13)

p

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

IN(PLAY)

• Output: VCR OUT(REC), DVR OUT(REC)
DVD MULTI IN jacks (11)

q

CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR–L, SURR–R
SUBWOOFER OUT jack (8)

w

Speaker terminals (8)

e

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

B, PR) jacks (10 – 13)

5

Getting started

Putting the batteries in the remote
control

123

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 (23 °F and 95 °F).

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver.
Poor ventilation could cause overheating and damage the
receiver.

• Leave sufficient distance between the receiver and the TV.

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 loop antenna (× 1)

• FM antenna (× 1)

• Dedicated earphone-type microphones (× 1)

Remote sensor

6

Connecting the antennas

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

7 Connecting FM and AM antennas

outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

Black

White

AM loop antenna (supplied)If FM reception is poor, connect an

Snap the tabs on the loop
into the slots of the base
to assemble the AM loop
antenna.

FM antenna (supplied)

AM antenna connection

Connect the AM loop antenna (supplied) to the AM LOOP
terminals: Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and
connect the black cord to the H terminal.
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 loop antenna connected.

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, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

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

NOTES

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on
the right.

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch
any other terminals, connecting cords and power
cord. This could cause poor reception.

7 Connecting the XM Passport System (XM Passport and XM Passport Home Dock)*

To enjoy XM Satellite Radio, connect the XM Passport System (not supplied) to the receiver.
* You can also use the conventional XM Connect and Play Digital Antenna (not supplied) for the receiver.

XM Passport (not supplied)

XM Passport Home Dock (not supplied)

NOTE

For the best reception:
– Place the XM Passport Home Dock antenna near a south-facing

window or where “Channel 1” can be heard clearly (see page 26).

– Make sure there is no obstruction between the XM Passport Home

Dock antenna and the sky.

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.

CFR

SR

Right surround speaker (SR)

SBRSBL (SB*)

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

12 43

Center speaker (C)

Right front
speaker (R)

To connect the surround speakers and the surround back
speakers

Left front
speaker
(L)

12 3

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 31) 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—VCR(DBS) 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 (or DBS)

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 DBS to the HDMI VCR(DBS) 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 11 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.

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7 Audio/video connection

In addition to the HDMI 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

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.*

B, PR) jacks, connect them

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its stereo output jacks:

DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in
VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic
equalizer between the source components and this receiver,
the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.

If your video components have AV COMPU LINK terminals

See also page 45 for detailed information about the
connection and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.

* 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.

Turn off all components before making connections.

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

Green

Blue

Red

White

Red

Red

White

S-video cable (not supplied)

: signal flow

Component video cable (not supplied)

DVD recorder or DVD player

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

Composite video cable
(not supplied)

Composite video cable (not supplied)

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.

10

To component video output

Å

• Connect Y, P
To left/right audio channel output

ı

Only for DVD recorder: To left/right audio channel input

Ç

To composite video output

Î

To S-video output

‰

Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input

Ï

Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input

Ì

B, and PR correctly.

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)

White

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

Red

Monaural audio cable
(not supplied)

White

Red

Stereo audio cable

Red

(not supplied)

: signal flow

DVD recorder or
DVD player

S-video cable (not supplied)

Composite video 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
To subwoofer output

Î

To left/right front channel audio output

‰

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

Composite video cable
(not supplied)

Only for DVD recorder: To left/right front channel audio

Ï

input
To composite video output

Ì

To S-video output

Ó

Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input

È

Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input

Ô

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 32)
– Dual Mono (see page 32)
– Subwoofer output (see page 33)
– Crossover frequency (see page 33)
– 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 34) 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:

Green

Blue

Component video cable (not supplied)

Red

White

Red

Red

White

S-video cable (not supplied)

: signal flow

VCR

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

Composite video cable
(not supplied)

Composite 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 to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, select “VCR” for the COMPONENT
select setting (see page 34); otherwise, the following occurs:
– You cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
– The AV COMPU LINK remote control system (see pages 45 and 46) cannot operate properly.

• You can enjoy digital audio if using a digital coaxial or optical cable. When shipped from the
factory, the digital optical terminal—DIGITAL IN 3(VCR) on the rear of the receiver is set for a
VCR. For details of the digital audio connection, see page 14.

Connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio

White

Red

Stereo audio cable (not supplied) SIRIUS Satellite Radio

To component video output

Å

• Connect Y, P
To left/right audio channel output

ı

To left/right audio channel input

Ç

To composite video output

Î

To S-video output

‰

To S-video input

Ï

To composite video input

Ì

B, and PR correctly.

NOTES

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

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

• After connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio to the TV/SIRIUS IN jacks, change the source name to “SIRIUS.” See page 20 for details.

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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 DBS tuner:

: signal flow

Green

Blue

Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

White

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

Red

Composite video cable
(not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

NOTES

• Select the audio and video input setting according to the connection method. See page 21 for
details.

• When connecting a DBS tuner to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, select “DBS” for the COMPONENT
select setting (see page 34); otherwise, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.

• You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable. When shipped from the
factory, the digital optical terminal—DIGITAL IN 2(DBS) on the rear of the receiver is set for a DBS
tuner. For details of digital audio connection, see page 14.

DBS tuner

To left/right audio channel

Å

output
To component video output

ı

• Connect Y, P

B, and PR

correctly.

To composite video output

Ç

To S-video output

Î

Connecting a TV:

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

Green

Component video cable (not supplied)

Blue

Red

White

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

Red

S-video cable (not supplied)

Composite video cable (not supplied)

NOTES

• Select the audio 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. For details of the
digital audio connection, see page 14.

• Select “OTHER” for the video output setting (see page 34).

To component video input

Å

• Connect Y, P
To left/right audio channel output

ı

To S-video input

Ç

To composite video input

Î

: signal flow

TV

B, and PR correctly.

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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 10 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(DBS) or 3(VCR) 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, HDMI input
terminal and XM jack 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(DBS): For DBS tuner
– 3(VCR): For VCR

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 34.

• 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 pages 20 and 21 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 11)

– When multi-channel PCM signals (see page 41) are coming

in with selecting “HDMI” for the audio input setting (see
page 11)

• 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

31, and 33.)

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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 21).

STANDBY/ON button

MASTER VOLUME control