JVC RX-DV3SL User Manual

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.

MASTER VOLUME

DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD

INPUT ATT. REC MODE

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

SETTING ADJUST MEMORY

RX-DV3 HOME THEATER DVD/CD RECEIVER

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

FM/AMTAPE/CDR

SOURCE NAME

TVVCRDBSDVD

CONTROL

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

+–+

–

231

564

897

VFP

10/0 +10

100+ TV RETURN

VCRDBS DVD

TV/VIDEO REW/(TUNING

9

/FF

REPEAT SLEEP

VCRDBS TV AUDIO

TAPETV CDR FM/AM

FM MODE STROBE

EFFECT

– TV/DBS CH +

ANALOG
/DIGITAL

TEST

AUDIO

INPUT

SUBTITLE

CHOICE

ENTER

ON SCREEN

ANGLE

ZOOM

DIGEST TOP MENU MENU

RETURN

SURR ON/OFF

SURR MODE

DIMMER

MUTING

TV VOL VOLUME

–

SUBWOOFER

+

HOME THEATER

DVD/CD RECEIVER

SOUND

STANDBY/ON

CENTER

REAR·L

REAR·R

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRXDV3J

PROGRESSIVE

HOME THEATER DVD/CD RECEIVER

AMPLI-TUNER CINEMA MAISON AVEC LECTEUR DVD/CD INTEGRE

RX-DV3SL

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT0875-003A

[C]

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

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

Warnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

For Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQUAU FOND.

For Canada/pour le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS
B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL
APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,”
ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS
NUMIRIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME
SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS
NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.

G-1

CAUTION

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

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

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

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

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

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

Caution–– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the
mains line.
The power can be remote controlled.

Attention—Touche STANDBY/ON!

Déconnectez la fiche d’alimentation secteur pour couper
l’alimentation complètement.

La touche STANDBY/ON, dans n’importe quelle position, ne
déconnecte pas le système du secteur.
Le courant peut être télécommandé.

English

Français

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
IMPORTANT POUR LES PRODUITS LASER

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and

interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user service-

able parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1

2. DANGER: Radiations laser visibles et invisibles lorsque le boîtier

de l’appareil est ouvert et que le verrouillage est défaillant ou a été
annulé.

3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus. Il n’y a aucune

pièce utilisable à l’intérieur. Laisser à un personnel qualifié le soin
de réparer votre appareil.

G-2

Table of Contents

English

Parts Identification ...................................... 2

Front Panel ................................................................................. 2

Remote Control .......................................................................... 3

Getting Started ........................................... 4

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

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 4

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 4

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 5

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 6

Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 7

7 About connecting cords ...................................................... 7

7 TV connection .................................................................... 8

7 VCR connection ................................................................. 9

7 DBS tuner connection ......................................................... 9

7 Cassette deck/CD recorder connection ............................. 10

7 Digital connection ............................................................. 10

Basic Operations ....................................... 11

1 Turn On the Power ............................................................... 11

2 Select the Source to Play ..................................................... 11

3 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 11

Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily ....................................... 12

Turning Off the Power with the Sleep Timer ........................... 12

Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 12

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

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

Changing the Digital Input Mode Manually ............................ 13

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 14

Changing the Scanning Mode .................................................. 14

Activating the Recording Mode ............................................... 14

Basic DVD Player Operations ...................... 15

1 Open the Disc Tray .............................................................. 15

2 Load a Disc .......................................................................... 15

3 Start Playback ...................................................................... 15

4 Adjust the Volume ................................................................ 16

5 Activate Realistic Sound Field............................................. 16

6 Select Surround Mode ......................................................... 16

7 Stop Playback ...................................................................... 16

8 Turn Off the Power (into Standby) ...................................... 16

Tuner Operations ....................................... 17

Tuning into Stations Manually ................................................. 17

Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 17

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

Basic Settings ........................................... 19

Operation Buttons .................................................................... 19

Operating Procedure ................................................................. 19

7 Speaker information—“SUBWFR,” “FRNT SP,”

“CNTR SP,” and “REAR SP” ........................................... 20

7 Speaker distance

—“FRNT D,” “CNTR D,” and “REAR D” ...................... 20

7 Crossover frequency—“CROSS” ..................................... 21

7 Low frequency effect attenuator—“LFE” ........................ 21

7 Dynamic range compression—“D.COMP” ...................... 21

7 Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—“DGT” ............. 21

7 Auto surround—“AUTO SR” ........................................... 22

7 Video output mode—“VOUT” ......................................... 22

Sound Adjustments.................................... 23

Operation Buttons .................................................................... 23

Operating Procedure ................................................................. 23

7 Front speaker output balance—“BAL” ............................. 24

7 Tone—“BASS” and “TREBLE” ...................................... 24

7 Speaker output levels—“SUBWFR,” “CENTER,”

“REAR L,” and “REAR R” .............................................. 24

7 DAP effect level—“EFFECT” .......................................... 24

Creating Realistic Sound Fields ................... 25

Activating Surround Mode ........................................................ 27

Selecting Surround Modes ........................................................ 27

Adjusting Surround Mode Using Remote Control................... 28

DVD Player Operations .............................. 29

Disc Information ....................................................................... 29

Using the On-screen Bar .......................................................... 31

Basic Operation through the On-screen Bar ............................ 32

Changing the Time Indication .................................................. 32

Locating a Desired Scene from the Disc Menu ....................... 33

Selecting a View Angle—ANGLE ........................................... 34

Changing the Languages—SUBTITLE and AUDIO ............... 35

Playing from a Specified Position on a Disc ............................ 37

7 Locating a desired chapter—Chapter Search ................... 37

7 Locating a desired position—Time Search ....................... 37

7 Locating a desired scene—DIGEST ................................. 38

Special Picture Playback .......................................................... 39

7 Frame-by-frame playback ................................................. 39

7 Showing continuous still pictures—STROBE .................. 39

7 Playing back in slow-motion ............................................ 39

7 Zooming in—ZOOM ........................................................ 39

7 Changing the VFP setting—VFP ...................................... 40

Program Playback and Random Playback ............................... 41

Repeat Playback ....................................................................... 42

MP3 Disc Playback .................................... 43

Basic Operations ...................................................................... 43

Operations through the MP3 CONTROL Screen .................... 44

Repeat Playback ....................................................................... 44

JPEG Disc Playback ................................... 45

Slide-show Playback ................................................................ 45

Operations through the JPEG CONTROL Screen ................... 46

Repeat Playback ....................................................................... 46

Choice Menu Operations............................. 47

Operation Buttons .................................................................... 47

Configuration of Choice Menu ................................................ 47

Operating Procedure ................................................................. 48

7 LANGUAGE menu .......................................................... 49

7 PICTURE menu ................................................................ 49

7 AUDIO menu .................................................................... 50

• Language code list ......................................................... 50

7 SPK. SETTING menu ...................................................... 51

7 OTHERS menu ................................................................. 52

Restricting Playback by Parental Lock .................................... 53

7 Setting Parental Lock ........................................................ 53

7 Changing the setting of Parental Lock ............................. 54

7 Releasing Parental Lock temporarily ................................ 54

• Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock ..................... 55

Glossary for DVD Player............................. 56

AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 57

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ........ 59

Operating Audio Components .................................................. 59

Operating Video Components .................................................. 60

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment ..... 61

Changing the Preset Signal Codes ........................................... 61

Maintenance ............................................. 64

Troubleshooting ......................................... 65

Specifications ............................................ 68

1

Parts Identification

MASTER VOLUME

DVD/SUPER VCD/VCD/CD

INPUT ATT.

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

COMPACT

SUPER VIDEO

SETTING ADJUST MEMORY

RX-DV3 HOME THEATER DVD/CD RECEIVER

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

FM/AMTAPE/CDR

SOURCE NAME

TVVCRDBSDVD

CONTROL

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

12436

7pwertyq

REC MODE

8 9

5

PRO LOGIC

DIGITAL

AUTO

SURROUND

12 3 4 5

ANALOG DIGITAL AUTO

PRO LOGIC

DSP PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM1A-B PROGRESSIVE INPUT ATT

LS RSS

LFE

LCR

SUBWFR

VOLUME

RESUME SPK.

kHz
MHz

TUNED STEREO AU TO MUTING SLEEP

67 98-=~!@0

DIGITAL

Front Panel

See pages in the parentheses for details.

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (11)
2 Disc tray and illumination lamp (15)
3 DVD player operation buttons

0 (open/close), 4 (reverse skip), ¢ (forward skip),
7 (stop), 3 (play), 8 (pause)

4 Source selecting buttons (11, 13)

• DVD, DBS, VCR, TV, TAPE/CDR, FM/AM

5 SOURCE NAME button (12)
6 MASTER VOLUME control (11, 16)
7 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13)

INPUT ATT. (Attenuator) button (14)

8 SURROUND ON/OFF button (16, 27)
9 SURROUND MODE button (16, 27)

REC MODE button (14)

p Display

• For details, see “Display” below.

q SETTING button (19 – 22)
w ADJUST button (23, 24)
e MEMORY button (17)
r CONTROL 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons (17 – 24)

(phones) jack (11)

t
y Remote sensor

English

Display

1 Input mode indicators (13)

• ANALOG, DIGITAL AUTO

2 Surround mode indicators (25, 26)

•

3 Play mode indicators (41, 42, 44, 46)

• PROGRAM, REPEAT 1A-B, RANDOM

4 PROGRESSIVE indicator (14)
5 INPUT ATT indicator (14)
6 Sound signal indicators (13)

•

7 Signal and speaker indicators (27)

• L, C , R, SUBWFR (Subwoofer), LFE (Low Frequency Effect),
LS, S, RS

, DSP

(Dolby Digital), (DTS Digital Surround)

8 Surround indicators (27)

• AUTO SURROUND, SURROUND

9 RESUME indicator (16)
0 SPK. (speaker) indicator (11)

- Main display
= Tuner mode indicators (17, 18)

• TUNED, STEREO, AUTO MUTING

~ SLEEP indicator (12)
! Frequency unit indicators

• MHz (for FM station), kHz (for AM station)

@ VOLUME indication

2

Parts Identification

+

–

+

–

231

564

89

7

VFP

10/0 +10

100+ TV RETURN

REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRXDV3J

VCRDBS DVD

TV/VIDEO REW/(TUNING

9

/FF

REPEAT SLEEP

VCRDBS TV AUDIO

TAPETV CDR FM/AM

FM MODE STROBE

EFFECT

– TV/DBS CH +

ANALOG
/DIGITAL

TEST

AUDIO

INPUT

SUBTITLE

CHOICE

ENTER

ON SCREEN

ANGLE

ZOOM

DIGEST TOP MENU MENU

RETURN

SURR ON/OFF

SURR MODE

DIMMER

MUTING

TV VOL VOLUME

–

SUBWOOFER

+

HOME THEATER

DVD/CD RECEIVER

SOUND

PROGRESSIVE

STANDBY/ON

CENTER

REAR·L

REAR·R

1

2

3

4

6

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English

Remote Control

See pages in the parentheses for details.

STANDBY/ON buttons (11, 60 – 63)

1

• DBS, VCR, TV, AUDIO

2 Source selecting buttons (11, 13, 59 – 63)

• TV, TAPE, CDR, FM/AM, DBS, VCR, DVD

3 TV/VIDEO button (15, 60, 61)
4 REPEAT button (42, 44, 46)
5 SLEEP button (12)
6 SOUND button (24, 27, 28)
7 ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (13)
8 AUDIO button (35, 36)
9 SUBTITLE button (35)
p DIMMER button (12)
q ANGLE button (34)
w ZOOM button (39)
e MUTING button (12)
r DIGEST button (38)
t CHOICE button (47, 48)
y ON SCREEN button (31, 32, 34 – 38, 41, 42)
u Multi operation buttons

• 4, 3, ¢, 7, 8, REW, FF

• TUNING 9 and ( buttons (17)

• FM MODE button (18)

• STROBE button (39)

• TV/DBS CH (channel) + and – buttons (60, 61)

i Number buttons

• For selecting preset channels (18)

• For adjusting sound (24, 28, 59)

• For operating audio/video components (59 – 63)

• SURR (surround) ON/OFF button (16, 27)

• SURR (surround) MODE button (16, 27)

• VFP button (40)

• TV RETURN button (60, 61)

• PROGRESSIVE button (14)

o TV VOL (volume) + and – buttons (60, 61)
; VOLUME + and – buttons (11, 16)
a Menu operation buttons

• TOP MENU button (33)

• MENU button (33)

• RETURN button (33)

• ENTER button

• Cursor 5/∞/3/2 buttons

3

Getting Started

Before Installation

General Precautions

• DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit.

• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or

cabinet.

• DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Locations

• Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from
moisture.

• The temperature around the unit must be between –5˚C and 35˚C
(23˚F and 95˚F).

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

Handling the unit

• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.

• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug it. When unplugging

the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,
since it is well-shielded against interference.

• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,
the preset settings such as preset FM or AM channels and sound
adjustments may be erased in a few days.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.

• When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the unit.

1

On the back of the remote control, remove the
battery cover.

2

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

English

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the pieces
supplied.

• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

• Composite Video Cord (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

3

Replace the cover.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:

(+) to (+) 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.

4

Getting Started

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

SUB-
WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

YPB PR

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT

AV COMPU LINK-

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

RIGHT LEFT

FM 75

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM 75

COAXIAL

AM EXT

B

FM 75

COAXIAL

1

23

1

2

English

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

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

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

If FM reception is poor, connect
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

FM antenna (supplied)

AM antenna connection

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP
terminals.

1

Remove the insulation if the AM loop antenna
wire is covered with vinyl.

2

Press and hold the clamp of the terminal (1),
then insert the wire (2).

3

Release the clamp.

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.

Rear panel of the unit

FM antenna connection

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL
terminal as 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
standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

Note:

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

5

Connecting the Speakers

1

2

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

YPBP

R

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT

AV COMPU LINK-

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

After connecting the front, center and rear speakers, and/or a
subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the
best possible Surround effect. For details, see page 20.

CAUTIONS:

• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals (8 – 16 Ω).

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal.

Connecting the front, center, and rear speakers

1

2

3

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce
the original LFE signals recorded in the digital software.

Powered subwoofer
(example)

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUB­WOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin
plugs (not supplied).

• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.

English

For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the rear panel
to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the speakers respectively.

1

Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of
each speaker cord (not supplied).

2

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal
(1), then insert the speaker cord (2).

3

Release the clamp.

To left rear

To right front
speaker

To left front speaker

To center speaker

speaker

To right rear
speaker

Note:

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

Speaker Layout Diagram

Subwoofer

Left front
speaker

Left rear
speaker

Center speaker

Right front
speaker

Right rear
speaker

To obtain the best possible sound from this system, place all the
speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance from the
listening position with each speaker’s front faced toward the
listener.
Then, change the subwoofer and speaker settings to fit your
listening conditions (see page 20).

6

Getting Started

A

B

C

B

A

B

C

English

Connecting Audio/Video Components

Turn off all the components and the unit before connection.

■ About connecting cords

For video connections

The S-video cords and the component video cord are not supplied with this unit.
Use the cords supplied with the other components or purchase them at your dealer.

Composite video cord (supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

Yellow

Green

Blue

Red

TV connection

• You can use composite video cord (A) and/or S-video cord
(B) for connecting DBS tuner and VCR to this unit.

• You can use component video cord (C) in addition to A and

for connecting your TV to this unit.

• By using B or C, you can get a better picture quality—in the
order: A < B < C.

• To view the picture from DBS tuner or VCR on your TV, connect
your TV to this unit using the same type of cord for connecting
DBS tuner or VCR to this unit.

• To view the picture from the built-in DVD player, connect the TV
to this unit using A, B, and/or C, then register the video
output mode correctly (see “Video output mode” on page 22).

• To enjoy the progressive video picture, connect the TV
compatible with the progressive video input using C, then
change the scanning mode correctly (see “Changing the
Scanning Mode” on page 14).

For audio connections

Connect the external components to this unit with the audio cords.
Use the cord supplied with the other components or purchase them at your dealer.

Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Audio cord (not supplied)

White

Red

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN
terminals are set for use with the following components:

– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS tuner
– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For TV

• If you connect CDR, change the digital input (DIGITAL IN)

terminal setting (see “Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals” on
page 21) and the source name (see “Changing the Source
Name” on page 12) correctly.

• Select the digital input mode correctly (see “Selecting the
Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 13).

7

Getting Started

DIGITAL

OPTICAL OUT

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

YPBP

R

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT

AV COMPU LINK-

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

RIGHT LEFT

B

C

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

DIGITAL IN

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

SUB-
WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

YPBP

R

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT

AV COMPU LINK-

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

RIGHT LEFT

Y

P

B

P

R

A

B

C

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPBP

R

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO IN

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Turn off all the components and the unit before connection.

■ TV connection

Video connections

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

Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical
examples. When you connect other components, refer also to
their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on
their rear vary among the components.

English

Audio connections

Before connecting an
optical digital cord,
unplug the protective
plug.

Blue

Green

Red

Red

Green

Blue

White White

Red

Red

8

Getting Started

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

YPBP

R

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT

AV COMPU LINK-

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

RIGHT LEFT

C

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

S-VIDEO VIDEO

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

B

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT

A

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

YPBP

R

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT

AV COMPU LINK-

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

RIGHT LEFT

B

B

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTINOUTIN

S-VIDEO

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

A

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT IN

C

C

English

Turn off the TV and the unit before connection.

■ VCR connection

Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples.
When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the
terminal names actually printed on their rear vary among the components.

VCR

■ DBS tuner connection

9

White

Red

Red

White

White

Red

Red

White

DBS tuner

White

Red

White

Red

■ Cassette deck/CD recorder connection

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

FRONT

SPEAKERS

REAR
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

YPBP

R

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
816

RIGHT LEFT

AV COMPU LINK-

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

RIGHT LEFT

TV TAPE / CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

RIGHT

LEFT

IN INOUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

INOUT

C

C

AM LOOP

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM EXT

SUB­WOOFER
OUT

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

PCM/STREAM

REAR
SPEAKERS

DIGITAL IN

DVD COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

/ CDR DBS VCR

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

YPBP

R

DBS

IN

DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

LEFT

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUT

VCR

OUT
(REC)IN(PLAY)

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DIGITAL 1

(DBS)

DIGITAL 2

(TV)

DIGITAL IN

A

B

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

DIGITAL

OUT

B

PCM/STREAM

DIGITAL OUT

English

Cassette deck

■ Digital connection

White

Red

Red

White

Before connecting an optical
digital cord, unplug the
protective plug.

White

Red

Red

White

CD recorder

DBS tuner

CD recorder

Now, you can plug the power cord of the unit into the AC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When unplugging

the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the cord.

CD recorder

Notes:

• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the
antenna cables. 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.

10

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

VCRDBS TV AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

MASTER VOLUME

+

–

VOLUME

Basic Operations

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

FM/AMTAPE/CDR

SOURCE NAME

TVVCRDBSDVD

VCRDBS DVD

TAPETV CDR FM/AM

English

1

Turn On the Power

On the front panel From the remote control

Press

STANDBY/ON on the front panel or

STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control.

The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp lights up.
The current source name appears on the display.

• If the built-in DVD player is the current source, “READING”
appears while the unit is detecting the type of the loaded disc
(see page 29).
– Playback starts automatically when you load some DVD

VIDEO.

–“NO DISC” appears on the display when no disc is loaded.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press

The illumination lamp goes off and the
STANDBY lamp lights up.

STANDBY/ON on the front panel or

STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control again.

3

Adjust the Volume

On the front panel:
To increase the volume,

turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.

To decrease the volume,

turn MASTER VOLUME counterclockwise.

From the remote control:
To increase the volume,

press and hold VOLUME +.

To decrease the volume,

press and hold VOLUME –.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any sources. If
the volume is set at a high level, the sudden blast of sound energy
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Notes:

• The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum)
to “50” (maximum).

• When DVD is selected as the source with your TV turned on, the
volume level indication appears on the TV.

Note:

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

2

Select the Source to Play

On the front panel

From the remote control

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

DVD : Select the built-in DVD player.
DBS* : Select the DBS tuner.
VCR : Select the VCR.
TV* : Select the TV tuner.
TAPE/CDR* : Select the cassette deck or the CD recorder (front

panel ONLY)

TAPE : Select the cassette deck (remote control ONLY**).
CDR* : Select the CD recorder (remote control ONLY**).
FM/AM : Select an FM or AM broadcast.

Listening with headphones

Connect a pair of headphones to the (phones) jack on the
front panel. This cancels the Surround mode currently
selected, deactivates speakers, and activates the
HEADPHONE mode.
The SPK. indicator goes off from the display.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphone from the
cancels the HEADPHONE mode and activates speakers.

HEADPHONE mode

When using the headphones, the following signals are output
regardless of your speaker setting:
— For 2-channel sources, the front left and right channel signals

are output directly from the left and right headphones.

— For multichannel sources, the front left and right, center and

rear channel signals are down-mixed and then output from the
headphones without missing bass element.
You can enjoy multichannel sound source using the
headphones.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume:

• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can

damage both the headphones and your hearing.

• Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from the

speakers.

(phones) jack

Notes:

*

Register the digital input terminal setting (see “Digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminals” on page 21) and digital input mode setting
correctly (see “Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page

13). Source name and “DIGITAL” will be shown on the display when
you select the source.

**

When the source name is not assigned correctly, these buttons
cannot work (see “Changing the Source Name” on page 12).

11

Turning Off the Sounds Temporarily

DIMMER

MUTING

SLEEP

DIGITAL AUTO

SPK.

L R

DIGITAL AUTO

VOLUME

SPK. SLEEP

10 20 30 60

120 901500 (off)

LR

TAPE/CDR

SOURCE NAME

ANALOG

VOLUME

ASSGN. TAPE ASSGN. CDR

LR

Changing the Display Brightness

English

From the remote control ONLY

Press MUTING to mute the sound.

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the
VOLUME indication goes off).

• When DVD is selected as the source with your TV turned on,
“VOLUME –” appears on the TV.

To restore the sound

Press MUTING again.

• Pressing VOLUME + or – on the remote control (or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the front panel) also restores the sound.

Turning Off the Power
with the Sleep Timer

From the remote control ONLY

From the remote control ONLY

Press DIMMER to dim the display.

• Each time you press the button, the display and
illumination lamp dim and brighten alternately.

Changing the Source Name

When you connect an CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks on the
rear panel, change the source name which will be shown on the
display.

On the front panel ONLY

Ex. : When changing the source name from “TAPE ” to “CDR”

1

Press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME) to select as
the source.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes as
follows:

SLEEP indicator

When the shut-off time comes

The unit is turned off automatically.

To check or change the remaining time until the shut-off time

Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears.

• To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 0” appears on the display.
(The SLEEP indicator goes off.)

• Turning off the unit also cancels the Sleep Timer.

2

Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR)
until “ASSGN. CDR” appears on the display.

To change the source name to “TAPE”

Press and hold SOURCE NAME (TAPE/CDR) until “ASSGN.

2

TAPE” appears on the display in step

Note:

• Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected
components. However, there may be some inconveniences:
– The unexpected source name will appear on the display when

you press TAPE/CDR (SOURCE NAME) on the front panel.

– The CDR or TAPE button on the remote control cannot work for

selecting the source.

– You cannot use the digital input (see page 10) for the CD

recorder.

.

Note:

• If Auto Standby (see page 52) and Sleep Timer are used at a time,
one with the early shut-off time will turn off the unit.

12

DIGITAL

Basic Operations

DIGITAL

FM/AMTAPE/CDR

SOURCE NAME

TVVCRDBSDVD

VCRDBS DVD

TAPETV CDR FM/AM

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUTO

VOLUME

DGTL AUTO DGTL D.D.

DGTL DTS

LR

ANALOG
/DIGITAL

INPUT

INPUT ATT.

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

ANALOG
/DIGITAL

INPUT

ANALOG DIGITAL AUTO

VOLUME

SPK.

DGTL AUTO ANALOG

LR

English

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

When you have connected digital source components using both the
analog connection and the digital connection methods (see pages 7 to

10), you can select the input mode.

• Before selecting the digital input mode, register the digital input

terminal setting correctly (see “Digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminals” on page 21).

1

Press one of the source selecting buttons (DBS,
TV, or CDR) for which you want to change the
input mode.

On the front panel

From the remote control

Note:

•

You cannot change the input mode when selecting DVD as the
source. Digital input is always used for the built-in DVD player.

Changing the Digital Input Mode Manually

If the following symptoms occur while Dolby Digital or DTS
Digital Surround software is played back, you can change the digital
input mode:

• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.

• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or

tracks.

On the front panel

Press CONTROL 3 (or 2) to select “DGTL D.D.”
or “DGTL DTS” while “DGTL AUTO” still remains
on the display.

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

2

Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL (INPUT ATT.)
on the front panel or ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT
on the remote control.

On the front panel From the remote control

The current input mode appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates
between the analog input (“ANALOG”*) and the digital input
(“DGTL AUTO”).

ANALOG/DIGITAL AUTO indicator

* “ANALOG” is the initial setting except for the built-in DVD

player.

DGTL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode.

ANALOG : Select this for the analog input mode.

13

The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up.
The unit automatically detects the incoming
signal format, then the sound signal indicator
for the detected signal—

or
lights up; otherwise, no sound signal indicators
light up.

The ANALOG indicator lights up.

DGTL AUTO : Normally select this.

The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up.
The unit automatically detects the incoming
signal format, then the sound signal indicator
for the detected signal lights up.

DGTL D.D. : Select this for playing back software encoded

with Dolby Digital.
The

indicator lights up*.

DGTL DTS : Select this for playing back software encoded

with DTS Digital Surround.
The indicator lights up*.

* These indicators flash when no signal or the signal without the

proper format is played back.

When DVD is selected as the source, you can also
change the digital input mode by pressing
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly on the remote
control.

Notes:

• When “DGTL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signals, no
sound signal indicators light up on the display.

• When you turn off the unit or select another source, “DGTL DTS”
and “DGTL D.D.” are canceled.
The digital input mode is automatically reset to “DGTL AUTO.”

Attenuating the Input Signal

INPUT ATT.

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

ANALOG INPUT ATT

VOLUME

ATT NORMAL ATT ON

L R

PROGRESSIVE

VFP

TV RETURN

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

REC MODE

When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sounds
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.

• You have to make this adjustment for each analog source.

On the front panel ONLY

Press and hold INPUT ATT. (INPUT ANALOG/
DIGITAL) until the INPUT ATT indicator lights up
on the display.

• Each time you press and hold the button, the Input Attenuator
turns on (“ATT ON”) or off (“ATT NORMAL”*).

INPUT ATT indicator

* “ATT NORMAL” is the initial setting.

Notes:

• Some progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are not fully
compatible with this system. When a DVD VIDEO is played back in
the progressive scanning mode on those TVs, the unnatural picture
may be in a result. In such a case, change the scanning mode to
“INTERLACE.” To check the compatibility of your TV, contact your
dealer. All JVC progressive TVs and High-Definition TVs are fully
compatible with this system respectively.

• When you select “PROGRESSIVE” as the scanning mode, the
picture does not come out correctly through composite video and
S-video jacks.

*

480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and scanning
format of an image signal.

– 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
– 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.

Activating the Recording Mode

When you play back the multichannel sources, Recording mode
enables you to record the sounds without missing surround elements
by down-mixing the center and rear channel signals into the front
channel signals.

• When the multichannel software is played back with Recording

mode activated, the sounds are down-mixed and come out through
the front speakers only.

English

ATT NORMAL : Normally select this. The analog sound is not

attenuated.

ATT ON : Select this when the analog sound is

distorted.

Changing the Scanning Mode

This unit supports the progressive scanning system (480p*) as well
as the conventional interlaced scanning system (480i*).
If your TV has component video jacks and supports the progressive
video input, you can enjoy a high quality picture from the built-in
DVD player.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

• You can select the progressive mode according to the original

picture type (film or video source). See page 49.

• Do not change the scanning mode to “PROGRESSIVE” in the
following cases:

– When your TV does not support the progressive video input.
– When you do not connect your TV to the unit using component

video cord.

From the remote control ONLY

Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for more than 3
seconds when DVD is selected as the source.

The current scanning mode appears on the display for a while.

• Each time you press and hold the button, the scanning mode
changes “INTERLACE”* and “PROGRESSIVE” alternately.

* “INTERLACE” is the initial setting.

INTERLACE : Select this for conventional TV.

PROGRESSIVE : Select this if your TV with component

jacks supports the progressive video input.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up.

On the front panel ONLY

Press and hold REC MODE (SURROUND MODE)
until “RECMODE ON” appears on the display.

• Each time you press and hold the button, Recording mode is
activated (“RECMODE ON”) and deactivated
(“RECMODE OFF”*) alternately.

* “RECMODE OFF” is the initial setting.

RECMODE OFF : Normally select this. The down-mixing is

canceled.

RECMODE ON : Select this for recording the down-mixed

sounds.

When recording with VCR:

You can record the picture on your video tape without the volume
level indication when Recording mode is activated.

• When you do not want to record the on-screen guide icons, see
page 52.

• The choice menu and on-screen bar are always recorded when
they appears on the TV.

CAUTION:

When the front speakers are small, the output sound may be distorted
by Recording mode. In this case, decrease the volume until the sound
distortion diminishes.

Notes:

• When you turn off the unit or select another source, Recording
mode is canceled (“RECMODE OFF”).

• Sound adjustments (see pages 23 and 24) and Surround modes
(see pages 25 to 28) do not affect the recording.

• The following buttons do not work while Recording mode is
activated (“RECMODE ON”):

– SETTING and ADJUST on the front panel
– SURROUND ON/OFF and SURROUND MODE on the front

panel

– Number buttons for adjusting sound on the remote control

14

Basic DVD Player Operations

REW/( TUNING

9/FF

FM MODE STROBE

– TV/DBS CH +

RX-DV3 HOME THEATER DVD/CD RECEIVER

TAPE/CDR

SOURCE NAME

TV

VCR

DBS

DVD

STANDBY

S

T

AN

D

B

Y

/O

N

IN

P

U

T A

TT.

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

D

I

G

IT

A

L

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

O

N

/OF

F

SURROUND

M

O

D

E

TUNING

SPK.

DIGITAL AUTO

VOLUME

PRO LOGIC

LR

SUBWFR

231

564

89

7

10/0 +10

100+

EFFECT

TEST

SURR ON/OFF

SURR MODE

–

SUBWOOFER

+

CENTER

REAR·L

REAR·R

DIGITAL AUTO

VOLUME

DIGITAL

AUTO

SURROUND

SPK.

LFE

LS RS

LCR

SUBWFR

English

For details about DVD player operations, see pages 29 to

42.

• You can also play back MP3 and JPEG files. See pages 43
to 46.

• When using remote control, press DVD to change the
remote control operation mode to the DVD player
operation.

1

Open the Disc Tray

Before turning on the unit, turn on your TV and select the correct
video input (see the manual supplied with your TV).

• When you use a JVC’s TV, you can turn on your TV by pressing
STANDBY/ON TV on the remote control and select the

video input by pressing TV/VIDEO. (If your TV is not a JVC’s,
see “Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment” on page 61.)

• For changing the OSD messages—the information on the TV

—into the desired language, see pages 47 and 49.

On the front panel ONLY

Press 0.

The unit is turned on and the disc tray opens.
The STANDBY lamp goes off and the illumination lamp lights up.

• When a disc is already loaded, pressing 3 turns on the unit and

starts playing back the loaded disc.

2

Load a Disc

Place a disc correctly with its label side up.

By pressing the following buttons, you can pause, advance, or reverse
playback, and locate the beginning of the title, chapter, or track.

On the front panel

From the remote control

To stop playback temporarily

Press 8.

• Pressing 3 starts playback again.

To move back the playback position by 10 seconds
(for DVD VIDEO only)

Press 3 during DVD VIDEO playback.
The unit moves the playback position about 10 seconds before the
current position, then resumes playback.

To advance or reverse playback rapidly

Press and hold ¢ or 4.
While you are pressing and holding ¢ (or 4), the unit advances
(or reverses: for DVD VIDEO and audio CD) playback 5 times as
fast as the normal speed. When you press and hold ¢ (or 4)
further, the playback speed changes up to 20 times as fast as the
normal speed.

• Releasing the button resumes the normal playback.

To locate the beginning of the chapter or track

Press ¢ or 4.
Press ¢ (or 4) to locate the beginning of the next (current or
previous) chapter or track.

To locate the chapter or track using the number buttons

Press the number buttons (1–10, +10) to select the number of the
desired chapter or track.

Ex. : To select 3, press 3.

To select 11, press +10, then 1.
To select 20, press +10, then 10.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

3

Start Playback

On the front panel From the remote control

Press 3.

The disc tray closes and the unit starts playing back the loaded disc.

• You can also close the disc tray by pressing 0 on the front panel.

15

From the remote control ONLY

About indication on the display while playing back a disc

While you are playing back a disc, the playback information
appears on the display as follows:

Ex. : When DVD VIDEO is loaded

Chapter number Elapsed playing time

Ex. : When audio CD is loaded

Track number Elapsed playing time

4

FM MODE

MASTER VOLUME

+

–

VOLUME

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

REC MODE

SOUND

7

SURR ON/OFF

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

REC MODE

10/0

SURR MODE

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

VCRDBS TV AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

Adjust the Volume

On the front panel From the remote control

For details, see “Basic Operations” on page 11.

5

Activate Realistic Sound Field

You can activate Surround mode for creating realistic sound fields.

• You can activate Surround mode automatically when the digital

multichannel source (Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround
software) or 2-channel matrix source (Dolby Surround software) is
played back—Auto Surround (see page 22).

When you activate or deactivate Surround mode manually, do the
following procedures:

On the front panel:

Press SURROUND ON/OFF.

From the remote control:

1) Press SOUND.

2) Press SURR ON/OFF.

• Each time you press SURROUND ON/OFF on the front panel or

SURR ON/OFF on the remote control, Surround mode is activated
and deactivated alternately.

7

Stop Playback

On the front panel From the remote control

Press 7.

Playback stops.
The unit memorizes the point where you stop playback and the
RESUME indicator lights up on the display (except when an audio
CD is loaded).

While the RESUME indicator is lit on the display, you can start
playback from the memorized point by pressing 3—Resume play.

About Resume play

This unit can memorize the point when you operate the following
procedures:

• Pressing 7 during playback—Pressing 3 starts Resume play

• Changing the source—Pressing DVD or 3 starts Resume play

• Turning off the unit (including Sleep Timer)

—Pressing 3 starts Resume play

Once you start Resume play, the RESUME indicator goes off
(the unit clears the memorized point).

The unit also clears the memorized point when you operate the
following procedures:

• Starting Resume play

• Pressing 7 (while the RESUME indicator is lit on the display)

• Selecting a track by pressing ¢ or 4 for video CD and

super VCD when playback stops

• Selecting program or random playback

• Pressing TOP MENU

• Ejecting the loaded disc

• Turning on the unit by pressing

front panel or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote
control.

You can cancel Resume play (see “OTHERS menu” on page 52).

To remove the loaded disc

Press 0.
The disc tray opens.

STANDBY/ON on the

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Select Surround Mode

When the PRO LOGIC II or DSP indicator is lit, you can select
various Surround modes (see page 27).

On the front panel From the remote control

Press SURROUND MODE (REC MODE) on the
front panel or SURR MODE on the remote control.

•

When you enjoy digital multichannel source such as Dolby Digital
or DTS Digital Surround software, you cannot change Surround
mode. When you enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround 2­channel including 2-channel matrix source such as Dolby Surround
software, you can select Surround mode from between PRO
LOGIC II MOVIE and PRO LOGIC II MUSIC (see page 27).

To close the disc tray

Press 0 again.

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Turn Off the Power (into Standby)

On the front panel From the remote control

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or

STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the remote control.

The unit is turned off and the STANDBY lamp lights up on the front
panel.

• If you press the button while the disc tray is open, the disc tray
closes automatically, then the unit is turned off.

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

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ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

TUNED STEREO AU TO MUTING

LR

Tuner Operations

FM/AM

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

TUNED STEREO AU TO MUTING

LR

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

TUNED STEREO AU TO MUTING

LR

MEMORY

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

TUNED STEREO AU TO MUTING

LR

CONTROL

MEMORY

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

TUNED STEREO AU TO MUTING

LR

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

AUTO MUTING

LR

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK. AUTO MUTING

LR

CONTROL

CONTROL

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Tuning into Stations Manually

Using Preset Tuning

On the front panel:

1

Press FM/AM to select the band.

The last received station of the selected band is
tuned in.
The CONTROL buttons now work for tuner
operations.

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

Ex. : When selecting the FM band

2

Press CONTROL ∞ (or 5)
repeatedly until “< TUNING >”
appears on the display.

3

While “< TUNING >” still remains
on the display, press repeatedly or
hold CONTROL 3 (or 2) until you
find the frequency you want.

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

7 To store the preset stations

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps.

2

If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step

On the front panel ONLY:

1

Tune into the station you want to preset (see
“Tuning into Stations Manually”).

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

Ex. : When selecting the FM band

2

Press MEMORY.

The channel number position starts flashing on the
display for about 5 seconds.

again.

• Pressing (or holding) CONTROL 3 increases the frequencies.

• Pressing (or holding) CONTROL 2 decreases the frequencies.

From the remote control:

1

Press FM/AM.

2

Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or ( until you find the
frequency you want.

• Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the frequencies.

• Pressing (or holding) TUNING ( decreases the frequencies.

Notes:

• When you hold and release CONTROL 3 (or TUNING 9 on the
remote control) or CONTROL 2 (or TUNING ( on the remote
control), the frequency keeps changing until a certain 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.

3

Press CONTROL 3 (or 2) to select
a channel number while the channel
number position is flashing.

4

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

The station is assigned to the selected channel number.

• The selected channel number stops flashing and then the
frequency starts flashing.

5

Press CONTROL 3 (or 2) to select another
frequency you want to store while the frequency
is flashing on the display.

6

Repeat steps 2 to 5 until you store all the
stations you want.

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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

FM/AM

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

AUTO MUTING

LR

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK. TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

LR

CONTROL

CONTROL

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

TUNED STEREO AU TO MUTING

LR

CONTROL

CONTROL

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

LR

ANALOG

VOLUME

SPK.

MHz

TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING

LR

AUTO MUTING MONO

On the front panel:

1

Press FM/AM to select the band.

The last received station of the selected band is
tuned in.
The CONTROL buttons now work for tuner operations.

Ex. : When selecting the FM band

2

Press CONTROL ∞ (or 5)
repeatedly until “< PRESET >”
appears on the display.

3

While “< PRESET >” still remains
on the display, press CONTROL 3
(or 2) to select a preset channel
number you want.

Selecting the FM Reception Mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can
change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.

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

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps.

1

If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step

again.

On the front panel:

1

While listening to an FM station,
press CONTROL ∞ (or 5)
repeatedly until “< FM MODE >”
appears on the display.

2

While “< FM MODE >” still remains
on the display, press CONTROL 3
(or 2) to select “MONO.”

• Each time you press the button, the FM
reception mode alternates between “AUTO
MUTING”* and “MONO.”

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• Pressing (or holding) CONTROL 3 increases the preset

channel numbers.

• Pressing (or holding) CONTROL 2 decreases the preset

channel numbers.

From the remote control:

1

Press FM/AM.
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
The number buttons now work for tuner operations.

2

Press the number buttons to select a preset channel number.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

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

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

* “AUTO MUTING” is the initial setting. If you have already

changed the setting, “MONO” will be shown.

AUTO MUTING : Normally select this.

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

MONO : Select this to improve the reception (but

stereo effect will be lost).
In this mode, you will hear noise while
tuning into the stations. The AUTO
MUTING indicator goes off from the
display. (The STEREO indicator also goes
off.)

To restore the stereo effect

1

Repeat step

, then select “AUTO MUTING” in step 2.

From the remote control:

1

Press FM/AM to select an FM station.
Number buttons now work for tuner operations.

2

Press FM MODE.

• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode
alternates between “AUTO MUTING” and “MONO.”

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Basic Settings

SETTING

CONTROL

SETTING

CONTROL

SPK.

DIGITAL AUTO

VOLUME

LR

CONTROL

DIGITAL AUTO

VOLUME

DGT1DBS 2TV DGT1DBS2CDR

DGT1TV 2DBS

DGT1CDR2DBS

DGT1CDR 2TV

DGT1TV 2CDR

LR

(back to the beginning)

SPK.

SUBWFR

(Subwoofer)

FRNT SP

(Front speaker)

CNTR SP

(Center speaker)

REAR SP

(Rear speaker)

FRNT D

(Front distance)

CNTR D

(Center distance)

REAR D

(Rear distance)

CROSS

(Crossover)

LFE

(Low frequency effect)

D.COMP

(Dynamic range compression)

DGT

(Digital)

AUTO SR

(Auto surround)

VOUT

(Video out)

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Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make operations easier.
You can set the items by using the SETTING button and CONTROL 5/∞/2/3 buttons on the front panel.

Setting items:

• Speaker information for front, center, rear speakers, and subwoofer* • Speaker distance for front, center, and rear speakers*

• Crossover frequency* • Low frequency effect attenuator* • Dynamic range compression*

• Digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals • Auto surround • Video output mode

Note:

*

You can also set these items using the Choice menu (see pages 47 to 52).

Operation Buttons

To do the basic settings for this unit, use the buttons on the front
panel.

On the front panel ONLY

Button

SETTING

CONTROL 5/∞

CONTROL 3/2

• When no operation is done for about 5 seconds, the indications on
the display will disappear.

* Pressing SETTING repeatedly also changes the indication.

Configuration of the indications on the display

To do

Display the setting indications on the
display*.

Select an item on the display.
Each time you press the button, the
indication changes as illustrated below.

Adjust the selected item.

Operating Procedure

Ex. : When setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals.

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 SETTING.

The CONTROL buttons now work for basic settings.
The setting item selected previously appears on the
display.

2

Press CONTROL ∞ (or 5)

1

again.

repeatedly until “DGT (Digital)”
(with the current setting)

* appears

on the display.

* “1DBS 2TV” is the initial setting. If you have already changed

the setting, another combination will be shown.

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3

Press CONTROL 3 (or 2) to select
the appropriate digital terminal
setting.

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