JVC LVT1306-007A, RX-F31SA, RX-F31SB, RX-F31SE, RX-F31SEN Instructions Manual

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RX-F31S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1306-007A

[B]

Warnings, Cautions and Others

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the

plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is

marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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.

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.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get
out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

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RX-F31S

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back.
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Front

Wall or
obstructions

Floor

Stand height
15 cm or more

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment)
are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way—switch
off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation
or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal
to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws—to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved
stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case—this could result in

a fatal electrical shock.;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind—it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas ......................... 5

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

Connecting video components .............................................. 7

Connecting the power cord .................................................. 11

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

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

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

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

Selecting the digital decode mode ....................................... 13

Adjusting the subwoofer audio position ............................... 14

Activating TV Direct ............................................................. 14

Tu rning off the sounds temporarily ...................................... 15

Changing the display brightness.......................................... 15

Tu rning off the power with the Sleep Timer ......................... 15

Basic settings ...................................................... 16

Setting the speaker information automatically

Basic setting items ............................................................... 18

Operation through on-screen display menus ....................... 18

Menu operating procedure................................................... 20

Setting the items .................................................................. 21

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

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

Operation through on-screen display menus ....................... 26

Menu operating procedure................................................... 28

Adjusting the items .............................................................. 29

Tuner operations ................................................. 32

Tuning in to stations manually .............................................. 32

Using preset tuning .............................................................. 32

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................ 33

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) to

Searching for a program by PTY codes............................... 35

Switching to broadcast program of your choice

Creating realistic sound fields ........................... 38

Reproducing theatre ambience ........................................... 38

Introducing the Surround modes ......................................... 38

Introducing the DSP modes ................................................. 40

Activating the Surround/DSP modes ................................... 41

Operating other JVC products ........................... 44

Operating other manufacturers’ products ........ 46

Troubleshooting .................................................. 49

Specifications ...................................................... 50

—Smart Surround Setup ............................................... 16

Menu operation buttons................................................... 18

Setup menu configuration ............................................... 19

Setting the speakers ....................................................... 21

Setting the virtual surround back speaker

—VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK ............................... 22

Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ......... 22

Setting bass sound .......................................................... 23

Using the Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE ............... 23

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals

—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 ................................................... 24

Setting the Auto Function mode—AUTO MODE ............. 24

Selecting the type of the input signal

—DVD VIDEO INPUT/VCR VIDEO INPUT ............... 25

Superimposing the menus—SUPERIMPOSE ................ 25

Converting S-video signals into composite video signals

—DOWN MIX............................................................ 25

Converting composite video signals into S-video signals

—Y/C SEPARATE ..................................................... 25

Menu operation buttons................................................... 26

Setup menu configuration ............................................... 27

Adjusting speaker output level ........................................ 29

Adjusting the equalization patterns

—DIGITAL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz ........ 30

Adjusting the bass sounds .............................................. 30

Adjusting the sound parameters for the

Surround/DSP modes ............................................... 31

receive FM stations ....................................................... 34

temporarily .................................................................... 37

1

SET

HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER

REMOTE CONTROL

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Parts identification

Remote control

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 TV DIRECT button (7, 14, 24)
2 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 32 – 34)

DVR/DVD, VCR, VIDEO, TV, DVD MULTI, FM/AM

3 • Operating buttons for tuner (32, 33)

( TUNING, TUNING 9, MEMORY, FM MODE

• Operating buttons for RDS (35, 37)

TA/NEWS/INFO, ( PTY, PTY 9

4 PTY SEARCH button (35)
5 On-screen display operation buttons (18, 26)

Cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞),

6 SMART SURROUND SETUP button (16)
7 SOUND button (13, 14, 23, 30, 31)
8 SURROUND button (42)
9 Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels (29)

FRONT L +/–, FRONT R +/–, CENTER +/–, SUBWFR +/–,
SURR L +/–, SURR R +/–

p AUDIO button (12, 14)
q MUTING button (15)
w VOLUME +/– button (13)
e Mode selector (12, 14, 16, 18, 23, 26, 29 – 32, 34, 42)

DVR, DVD, AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB

r MENU button (18, 26)
t DISPLAY button (34)
y • Numeric buttons (33)

• Adjusting buttons (13, 14, 23, 30, 31)
DECODE, EQ FREQ, BASS BOOST, C.TONE,
EQ LEVEL 9, MIDNIGHT, EFFECT, EQ LEVEL (,
A.POSITION

u DIMMER button (15)
i ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (12)
o TEST TONE button (17, 29)
; SLEEP button (15)

The buttons which are not indicated here can be used for
operating other JVC products or other manufacturers’ products.
For details, see pages 44 to 48.

• When operating this receiver, set the mode selector (e)

to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

• When operating a JVC DVD recorder, set the mode

selector (e) to “DVR.”

• When operating a JVC DVD player, set the mode selector

(e) to “DVD.”

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

2

See pages in parentheses for details.

STANDBY / ON

TV DIRECT ADJUSTSETTING SURROUND

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DVR MULTI DVR / DVD VCR VIDEO FM / AMTV

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE
SELECTOR
/ MULTI JOG

MASTER
VOLUME

PHONES

7 8 96 w

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5

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL

NEO : 6

DSP 3D

LFE

CR
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

1 2

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VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CAUTION:SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE 6 – 16

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

COAXIAL

FM 75

CENTER SURROUND

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

FRONT

Y PBP

R

COMPONENT

DVR/DVD

IN

3(TV)2(VIDEO)

1(DVR/DVD)

DIGITAL IN

L

R

VIDEODVR/DVD

ININ

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

SUBWOOFER

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

IN

SUBWOOFER

SURR–LSURR–R

CENTER

DVD

MULTI IN

VCR

TV

DVR/DVD

AV IN/OUT

VIDEO

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Front panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14)
2 Source lamps

DVD MULTI, DVR/DVD, VCR, VIDEO, TV, FM/AM

3 • SOURCE SELECTOR (12, 14, 33)

• MULTI JOG (18, 26, 33, 42)

4 MASTER VOLUME control (13)
5 PHONES jack (13)
6 TV DIRECT button (14)

Display window

1 EQ indicator (30)
2 C.TONE indicator (31)
3 VIRTUAL SB indicator (22, 38, 39)
4 indicator (39, 40)
5 AUDIO P. (position) indicator (14)
6 BASS indicator (30)
7 RDS operation indicators (34, 37)

TA, NEWS, INFO, RDS

8 Tuner operation indicators (32)

TUNED, ST (stereo)

9 AUTO MUTING indicator (33)
0 SLEEP indicator (15)

7 SETTING button (18)
8 ADJUST button (26)
9 SURROUND button (42)
p Remote sensor (4)
q Display window (see below)
w • SET button (17, 18, 26)

• TUNER PRESET button (33)

- AUTO MODE indicator (24)
= ATT (attenuator) indicator (30)
~ Digital signal format indicators (13, 38, 39)

LPCM (Linear PCM), DOLBY D (Dolby Digital), DTS, 96/24

! Signal and speaker indicators (15)
@ DSP indicator (39, 40, 41)
# AUTO SR (surround) indicator (43)
$ 3D indicator (39, 40, 41)
% Main display
^ Frequency unit indicators

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

& HP (headphones) indicator (13, 39, 41)

Rear panel

1 Power cord (11)
2 VIDEO terminals (8 – 10)

• COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR):
VIDEO IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT

• S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

• VIDEO (composite video)
VIDEO IN

3 AV IN/OUT terminals (7)

4 ANTENNA terminals (5)

TV, DVR/DVD, VCR

5 DIGITAL IN terminals (11)

• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)

• Optical: 2(VIDEO), 3(TV)

6 DVD MULTI IN jacks (9)

CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR-R, SURR-L

7 AUDIO jacks (8 – 10)

DVR/DVD IN, VIDEO IN, MONITOR OUT

8 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6)
9 SPEAKERS terminals (6)

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND

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Getting started

123

Before Installation

General precautions

• Be sure your hands are dry.

•Turn the power off to all components.

• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going
to connect.

Locations

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

• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C
and 35˚C.

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

• Leave sufficient distance between the receiver and the TV.

Handling the receiver

• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.

• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.

• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage
the cord.

• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period or time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small
amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is
connected to the wall outlet.

Putting batteries in the remote control

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

1

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

2

Insert batteries.

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

3

Replace the cover.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell
batteries.

• Supplied 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.

Remote sensor

The receiver has a built-in cooling fan which operates
while the receiver is turned on. Be sure to leave enough
ventilation to obtain sufficient cooling effect.

CAUTION:

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

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied
accessories. If anything is missing, contact your dealer
immediately.

• Remote control (× 1)

• Batteries (× 2)

• AM (MW) loop antenna (× 1)

• FM antenna (× 1)

• SCART cable (× 1)

• Digital coaxial cable (× 1)

To operate the receiver, set
the mode selector to
“AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

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ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

COAXIAL

FM 75

ANTENNA

Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas

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

AM (MW) loop antenna
(supplied)

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

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

If AM (MW) reception is poor,
connect an outdoor single vinyl­covered wire (not supplied).

AM (MW) antenna connection

Connect the AM (MW) loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP
terminals.
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the
black cord to the H terminal.
Tu rn the loop until you have the best reception.

• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM (MW)
loop antenna connected.

FM antenna connection

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL
terminal as a temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable with a
connector (IEC or DIN 45325) , disconnect the supplied FM
antenna.

FM antenna (supplied)

NOTES

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

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

5

R

LS RS

SW

C

L

CAUTION:SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE 6 – 16

CENTER SURROUND

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

FRONT

OUT

SUBWOOFER

Connecting the speakers

1

2

1

2

3

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

Speaker Layout Diagram

Powered

subwoofer

(SW)

Connecting the speakers

Turn off all components before making connections.

1

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

2

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker 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.

3

Release the finger from the clamp.

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.

Right front speaker

(R)

Left front speaker

Left surround

(L)

Center speaker (C)

Right surround
speaker (RS)

speaker (LS)

Connecting the powered subwoofer

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

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

• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.

After connecting all the speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the
speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible
surround effect. For details, see pages 16, 17, and 21 to 23.

NOTE

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

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VCR

TV

DVR/DVD

AV IN/OUT

Connecting video components

SCART connection

You can enjoy pictures and sounds from playback components
simply by connecting with the SCART cable.

• If your video components have digital output terminal, also
connect them using the digital terminals explained in “Digital
connection” (see page 11). By using these terminals, you can
get better sound quality.

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

Turn off all components before making connections.

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

IMPORTANT:

Make the following adjustments correctly; otherwise, you cannot
view the playback picture on the TV.

–DVD VIDEO INPUT and VCR VIDEO INPUT settings
–DOWN MIX setting
– Y/C SEPARATE setting

For details about each setting, see page 25.

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.

TV

SCART cable (supplied: 1 cable)

NOTE

When the TV is equipped with multiple SCART terminals, refer to
the TV manual to check the available video signals for each
terminal, then connect the SCART cable correctly.

SCART Terminal Specifications

Audio L/R 䡬䡬 䡬

Input

Video

Audio L/R 䡬*2 䡬䡬

Output

Video

T-V LINK 䡬*3 䡬*3 䡬*3

Composite 䡬*1 䡬*1 䡬*1

S-video (Y/C)

RGB − 䡬䡬

Composite 䡬䡬 䡬

S-video (Y/C)

RGB 䡬 −−

Terminal name

TV VCR DVR/DVD

− 䡬*1 䡬*1

䡬 −−

䡬: Available, –: Not available

VCR

DVD recorder or DVD player

Any signal input from a SCART terminal cannot be output
through the same SCART terminal.

*1 Composite video signals and S-video signals can be

converted into each other. For details about the settings and

the output of the signals, see page 25.
*2 Only when TV Direct is in use (see page 14).
*3 The signals for the T-V LINK function are always going

through the receiver.

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VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Y PBP

R

COMPONENT

DVR/DVD

IN

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

L

R

VIDEODVR/DVD

ININ

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

Å

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For an analogue decoder

To watch through or to record a scrambled program on your
VCR, connect the analogue decoder to your VCR and select the
scrambled channel on your VCR.
If there is not an appropriate terminal for the decoder connection
on your VCR, connect the decoder to your TV.
Refer also to the manuals supplied with these components.

For T-V LINK

•You can use the T-V LINK function if you connect a T-V LINK

compatible TV and VCR to this receiver with a fully wired
SCART cables. For details on T-V LINK, refer also to the
manuals supplied with the TV and the VCR.

• Connect a SCART cable to EXT-2 terminal on the JVC’s T-V

LINK compatible TV for the T-V LINK function.

• Some video components support the data communication like

T-V LINK. For complete details, refer also to the manuals
supplied with these components.

Audio/video connection

In addition to the SCART terminals, this receiver is equipped with the following video terminals:

• Component video input/output: VIDEO IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT

• Composite and S-video input: VIDEO IN

IMPORTANT:

The component video signals from the COMPONENT jacks are transmitted only through the MONITOR OUT jacks.

Therefore, if the TV is connected to the receiver through the SCART terminal (TV) and a playing video component is connected to the
receiver through the component video jacks (VIDEO IN or DVR/DVD IN), you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.

7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the DVR/DVD IN jacks

To fully enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel software (including Dual Mono software), connect the DVD recorder or DVD player
through the digital input terminals (see page 11).

When you connect a DVD recorder or DVD player with its stereo output jacks:

White

Red

Component video cable

Green

Red

(not supplied)

Blue

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

NOTES

• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.

• Do not connect different components to the AUDIO DVR/DVD

IN jacks and AV IN/OUT (SCART) DVR/DVD terminal (see page

7); otherwise, sounds from both components are come out of
the speakers at the same time.

Turn off all components before making
connections.

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

DVD recorder or DVD player

8

L

R

VIDEODVR/DVD

ININ

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

SURR–LSURR–R

CENTER

DVD

MULTI IN

OUT

SUBWOOFER

Ç Î

Å

ı

When you connect a DVD player with its analogue discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN):

This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high­quality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.

Turn off all components before making
connections.

Monaural audio cable
(not supplied)

DVD player

White

Red

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

White

Red

Å To subwoofer output
ı To center channel audio output
Ç To left/right front channel audio output
Î To left/right surround channel audio output

NOTE

Do not connect different components to the DVD MULTI IN jacks
and AV IN/OUT (SCART) DVR/DVD terminal (see page 7);
otherwise, sounds from both components are come out of the
speakers at the same time.

About “DVD MULTI”

When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source (see page 12), you can enjoy analogue discrete output sound (5.1-channel
reproduction) from the connected component.

•You may need to select analogue discrete output mode on the component.

NOTES

• When using the headphones, you can listen to the front channel sounds (left and right) only. (3D HEADPHONE mode is not
available.)

• When TV Direct is activated while “DVD MULTI” is selected as the source, the source changes to the last selected source from
among “DVR/DVD,” “VCR,” and “VIDEO” (see page 14).

• Surround/DSP modes (see pages 38 to 41) are not available for “DVD MULTI.”

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Y PBP

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

DVR/DVD

IN

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

Y PBP

R

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7 Connecting another video component to the VIDEO IN jacks

If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, PB, PR) terminals, connect them using an S-video
cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not supplied). By using these jacks, you can get better picture quality in the order:

Component video > S-video > Composite video

To enjoy the playback from the component connected to these jacks, select “VIDEO” as the source (see page 12).

Turn off all components before making
connections.

AUDIO

White

VIDEODVR/DVD

MONIT

ININ

OUT

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

VCR, etc.

Red

Yellow

Composite video cable (not supplied)

Green

Blue

S-video cable (not supplied)

Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

Å To left/right audio channel output
ı To composite video output
Ç To S-video output
Î To component video output

7 Connecting a TV to the MONITOR OUT jacks

DVR/DVD

IN

MONITOR

OUT

Y PBP

Green

R

Red

Blue

EONMONITOR

OUT

Component video cable
(not supplied)

L

R

SUBWOOFER

NOTES

• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.

• The signals input from S-VIDEO and VIDEO (composite video)
of VIDEO IN jacks are output through SCART terminal (see
page 7).

• S-video signals and composite video signals can be converted
into each other. For details, see page 25.

Turn off all components before making
connections.

White

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

TV

OUT

Red

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

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IMPORTANT:

Audio signals come out through the AUDIO MONITOR OUT (RIGHT/
LEFT) jacks ONLY when TV Direct is in use (see page 14).

NOTES

• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.

• When connecting a TV through the VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks, the on-screen display does not appear on the TV screen
(see page 25).

3(TV)2(VIDEO)

1(DVR/DVD)

DIGITAL IN

Digital connection

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one
digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.
To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in
addition to the analogue connection methods described on pages
7 to 10.

Digital coaxial cable (supplied: 1 cable)

Digital optical cable (not supplied)

When the component has a digital coaxial output
terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal,
using a digital coaxial cable (supplied).

Connecting the power cord

When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect
the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are
inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy

on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power

cord replaced with a new one.

NOTES

•Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen
interference.

• The preset settings such as preset channels and sound
adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:

– When you unplug the power cord.
– When a power failure occurs.

When the component has a digital optical output
terminal, connect it to the 2(VIDEO) or 3(TV)
terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).

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

NOTES

• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
been set for use with the following components:
– 1(DVR/DVD): For DVD recorder or DVD player
– 2(VIDEO): For the component connected to the VIDEO

– 3(TV): For TV
If you connect other components, change the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital
input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 24.

• Select the digital input mode. See “Selecting the analogue or
digital input mode” on page 12.

IN jacks

11

Basic operations

1

2 3

1

3

2

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

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ATT
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MHz

kHz

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

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ATT
HP

MHz

kHz

DVR/DVD (DGT)

DVD MULTI
VCR (DIGITAL)

VIDEO (DGTL)

TV (DIGITAL)

FM

AM

(Back to the beginning)

The on-screen display appears on the TV screen for 5 seconds
(except “turning off the sounds temporarily”) to show the
indication in the following cases:

– When you select the source (except “TV”) (see right column).
– When you adjust the volume (see page 13).
– When you turn off the sounds temporarily (see page 15).

– When you select the Surround/DSP modes (see page 42).
To cancel the function, set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “SUPERIMPOSE:
OFF” (see page 25).

Source lamps

2

Select the source to play

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name
you want appears on the display.

The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in
red.

• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as
follows:

DVD MULTI: Select for the DVD player using the

DVR/DVD (DGT)*: Select for the DVD recorder or DVD player.
VCR (DIGITAL)*: Select for the VCR.
VIDEO (DGTL)*: Select for the component connected to the

TV (DIGITAL)*: Select for the TV.
FM: Select for an FM broadcast.
AM: Select for an AM (MW) broadcast.

analogue discrete output mode (5.1­channel reproduction).

VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the receiver.

When operating the receiver
using the remote control, set
the mode selector to
“AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

1

Turn on the power

Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the
remote control).

The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current
source lights in red.

Current source name appears.

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

•For the tuner, press FM/AM. Each time you press FM/AM, the
band alternates between “FM” and “AM.”

* Selecting the analogue or digital input mode

For a component you have connected using both the analogue
connection and the digital connection methods (see pages 7 to 11),
you need to select the correct input mode.

•You can select the digital input only for sources which you have
selected digital input terminals for. (See “Setting the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 24.)

From the remote control ONLY:

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

• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates
between the analogue input (“ANALOGUE”) and the digital
input (“DGTL AUTO”).
This setting is memorized for each source.

DGTL AUTO: Select for the digital input mode. The receiver

automatically detects the incoming signal
format, then the digital signal format indicator
(LPCM, DOLBY D, DTS, or DTS 96/24) for
the detected signal lights up.

ANALOGUE: Select for the analogue input mode.

To turn off the power (into standby)

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

NOTE

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

12

Initial setting: DGTL AUTO

NOTE

When you select “DVD MULTI,” “FM,” or “AM” as the source, the
analogue and digital input mode is not available.

3

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

CR
DOLBY D

DTS AAC
96 / 24

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ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

DOLBY D

DTS

(Back to the beginning)

DGTL AUTO

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

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ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

Adjust the volume

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the
remote control).

To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on
the remote control).

• When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication
appears on the display for a while.

CAUTION:

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

Selecting the digital decode mode

If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS
software with “DGTL AUTO” selected (see page 12), follow the
procedure below:

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

• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or
tracks.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SOUND, then press DECODE to select
“DOLBY D” or “DTS.”

• Each time you press DECODE, the digital decode mode
changes as follows:

NOTE

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

Listening with headphones

You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi-channel
software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the
front channels while playing multi-channel software.)

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
front panel to activate the HEADPHONE mode.

The HP (headphone) indicator lights up on the display.

•You can also enjoy the Surround/DSP mode through the
headphones—3D HEADPHONE mode. For details, see pages
39 and 41.

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

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume:

• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume

can damage both the headphones and your hearing.

• Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from

the speakers.

•To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select
“DOLBY D.”

•To play back software encoded with DTS, select “DTS.”

NOTES

• When you turn off the power or select another source,
“DOLBY D” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital decode mode is
automatically reset to “DGTL AUTO.”

• After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation; otherwise, the remote control may not work as you
intend.

The following digital signal format indicators on the display
indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.

LPCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.

DOLBY D: • Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes in.

• Flashes when “DOLBY D” is selected for any
software other than Dolby Digital.

DTS: • Lights up when conventional DTS signal comes

in.

• Flashes when “DTS” is selected for any
software other than DTS.

DTS 96/24: Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in.

NOTE

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

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When operating the receiver

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

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ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

–2 –4 –6

OFF (canceled)

using the remote control, set
the mode selector to
“AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

Adjusting the subwoofer audio
position

If the subwoofer sound is much reinforced for stereo sound
compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the
subwoofer audio position. The subwoofer output level is
automatically decreased by the selected value when you are
listening in stereo.
The AUDIO P. indicator lights up when this function is activated.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SOUND, then press A.POSITION repeatedly.

• Each time you press A.POSITION, the subwoofer audio position
level changes as follows:

AUDIO P. indicator

Activating TV Direct

TV Direct enables you to use this receiver as an AV selector

while the receiver is turned off.

When TV Direct is activated, the pictures and sounds go from the
video components such as DVD player to the TV through this
receiver. Thus, you can use the video components and the TV as
if they were connected directly.

• This function takes effect for the following sources—DVR/DVD,
VCR, and VIDEO.

To activate (or deactivate) TV Direct, follow the procedure below:

1

Press TV DIRECT.

All the indications disappear, then the source lamp of the
current source lights in green.

2

Turn on the video component and TV.

3

Select the target video component.

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until one of the
source lamps—DVR/DVD, VCR, or VIDEO—
lights in green.

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons—
DVR/DVD, VCR, or VIDEO.

The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights
in green.

To cancel TV Direct and turn off the receiver, press

STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or AUDIO on the remote
control).
The receiver is turned off and the standby lamp lights up.

To cancel TV Direct and turn on the receiver, press TV DIRECT
again.
The receiver is turned on and the source lamp currently selected
lights in red.

NOTES

• When TV Direct is activated, you cannot enjoy any of the sound

effects the receiver produces, and cannot use the speakers
connected to the receiver.

•You can use the T-V LINK function between the TV and VCR

while TV Direct is activated. (For T-V LINK functions, refer to the
manuals supplied with the TV and the VCR.)

• When TV Direct is activated while “DVD MULTI,” “FM,” or “AM” is

selected as the source, the source changes to the last selected
source—“DVR/DVD,” “VCR,” or “VIDEO.”

The smaller the number becomes, the more the level decreases
automatically when listening in stereo.

• If no adjustment is required, select “OFF” (initial setting).

NOTES

• The minimum subwoofer output level is –10 dB.
Ex.: When setting the subwoofer output level to “–8 (dB)” and

the subwoofer audio position to “–4 (dB),” the subwoofer
output level when listening in stereo will be –10 dB.

To adjust the subwoofer output level, see page 29.

• This function is not available when the Surround/DSP mode is
activated or “DVD MULTI” is selected.

• After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before

operation; otherwise, the remote control may not work as you
intend.

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Turning off the sounds temporarily

S . WFR

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

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ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

10 20 30 40 50 60

90OFF (canceled) 80 70

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

EQ
LPCM L

LS RS

S . WFR

PL

NEO : 6

DSP 3D

LFE

CR
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

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SB

L

LS SB RS

S . WFR LFE

CRL

LS SB RS

S . WFR LFE

CR

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all
connected speakers and headphones.

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

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

Changing the display brightness

You can dim the display—Dimmer.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

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

DIMMER 1: Dims the display slightly.

Dims the blue illumination slightly.

DIMMER 2: Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.

Dims the blue illumination slightly (more than
DIMMER 1).

DIMMER 3: Turns off the display and blue illumination.

(Temporarily canceled when you operate the
receiver.*)

DIMMER OFF: Cancels the Dimmer (normal display).

* Except when activating or deactivating TV Direct.

To cancel the Sleep Timer:

Press SLEEP repeatedly so that “SLEEP OFF” appears on the
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)

• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when:
–You turn off the receiver, or
– TV Direct is activated.

Basic adjustment of auto memory

This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:

• when you turn off the power, and

• when you change the source.

When you change the source, the memorized settings for the
newly selected source are automatically recalled.
The following can be stored for each source:

• Analogue/digital input mode (see page 12)

• Subwoofer audio position (see page 14)

• Midnight mode (see page 23)

• Speaker output level (see page 29)

• Digital equalization pattern (see page 30)

• Bass boost (see page 30)

• Subwoofer phase (see page 30)

• Input attenuator mode (see page 30)

• Surround/DSP mode selection (see pages 41 to 43)

NOTE

If the source is “FM” or “AM,” you can assign a different setting
for each band.

Signal and speaker indicators on the display

Signal indicators Speaker indicators

Turning off the power with the Sleep
Timer

You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes in 10
minute intervals. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

SLEEP indicator

When the shut-off time comes:

The receiver turns off automatically.

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

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

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

The signal indicators light up as follows:

L: • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the

left channel signal comes in.

• When analogue input is selected: Always lights up.

R: • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the

right channel signal comes in.

• When analogue input is selected: Always lights up.
C: Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.
LS*: Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes

in.

RS*: Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes

in.

SB: Lights up when the surround back channel signal

comes in.

LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.

* When monaural surround signal comes in, only “S” lights up.

NOTE

When “DVD MULTI” is selected as the source, all the signal
indicators except “SB” light up.

The speaker indicators light up as follows:

• The subwoofer indicator (

) lights up when
“SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER: YES.” For details,
see page 21.

• The other speaker indicators light up only when the
corresponding speaker is set to “SMALL” or “LARGE,” and
also when required for the current playback.

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From the remote control ONLY:

SMART SURROUND SETUP

L C R

SETTING UP

LS RS

*2

*4

*1

*5

*3

Basic settings

To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP
modes (see pages 38 to 43), you need to set up the speaker and
subwoofer information after all the connections are completed.
From pages 16 to 25, how to set speakers and other basic items
of the receiver are explained.

Setting the speaker information
automatically—Smart Surround Setup

The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of
the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect
from the Surround/DSP modes.
By using Smart Surround Setup, the following are automatically
calculated by one simple action—clapping hands.

• Speaker distance (compared to that of the closest speaker)

• Speaker output level (except the subwoofer)

NOTES

• Before starting Smart Surround Setup, set the speaker
information correctly (SMALL, LARGE, or NO) according to your
speakers except the subwoofer (see page 21).

• When the setting is made by Smart Surround Setup, the
speaker distance and output level you have set before will be
inactive.

•You can see the setting process on the TV screen and the
display during Smart Surround Setup. If you have turned off the
display, cancel the Dimmer (see page 15); otherwise, you
cannot see the information on the display.

• Smart Surround Setup will not be done correctly if you or other
object blocks the sound.

• When you change your speakers, do the following procedure
again.

When operating the receiver using the remote control,
set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

1

Take your position where you listen to the
sound.

• Make sure speaker cables are connected firmly.

2

Press and hold SMART SURROUND SETUP
until “SETTING UP” flashes.

In this section, the on-screen display on the TV screen is used
for explaining.

• The on-screen display does not appear on the TV screen in

the following cases:

– When connecting the TV through the VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jacks (see page 10).
– When selecting “TV” as the source.
– When the output signals are RGB.

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*1 L: Left front speaker
*2 C: Center speaker
*3 R: Right front speaker
*4 RS: Right surround speaker
*5 LS: Left surround speaker

3

When “CLAP YOUR HANDS.” appears, clap
your hands over your head once while the
indications still remain.

• On the display, “SETTING UP” stops flashing.

The receiver starts detecting the level of the sound coming
through each speaker (except the subwoofer).

When your clapping sound is detected successfully,

SMART SURROUND SETUP
L+2 C 0 R+2
+0.3m STD+0.3m

SUCCESSFUL
RESULT

LS+4 RS+4
+0.6m +0.6m

*6

*7

*8

*6

*7 *8

L
RRSLS

C

SMART SURROUND SETUP
L+2 C 0 R+2
+0.3m STD+0.3m

TEST TONE
END

LS+4 RS+4
+0.6m +0.6m

• On the TV screen, “SUCCESSFUL,” “RESULT,” and the setting
values appear. The setting values are shown for about 10
seconds.

Ex.:

When your clapping sound is not detected correctly,

“SETTING UP” appears again after one of the following
messages. In this case, repeat step

3

.

SILENT: • The receiver detects sound from only the left

and right front speakers.

• The receiver detects no sound from the front
speakers and detects sound from at least one of
other speakers.

SILENT-ALL: The receiver cannot detect any sound from any

speaker for about 10 seconds.

AGAIN: • The receiver cannot detect sound from the left

or right front speaker.

• The receiver fails to calculate the speakers'
output level and difference of each speaker's
position in distance.

• On the display, “SUCCESSFUL” appears, then the setting
values are shown as follows for about 10 seconds:

Ex.:

In the following cases, set the speakers manually.

• When “SILENT” appears twice in succession.

The setting is partially made. (The distance of the speakers
from which sound has not been detected is set to “+9.0m
(+30ft).”)
The receiver exits from Smart Surround Setup.

• When “MANUAL” appears.

The receiver fails to detect the sound three times. The receiver
exits from Smart Surround Setup.

To cancel Smart Surround Setup, press SMART SURROUND
SETUP while “SETTING UP” flashes.

• No other operations can be accepted after “SETTING UP” stops
flashing. Complete the Smart Surround Setup.

To check the current setting made by Smart Surround Setup,

press SMART SURROUND SETUP while the receiver is in
normal operation mode.

*6 Standard channel (the closest speaker).

This speaker position now works as the reference
position (“0m/ft”) and other speakers’ distance is
shown by the difference with this reference speaker
position.

*7 Difference of each speaker position in distance (in

meters or feet).

*8 Each speaker’s output level (–6 to +6).

The setting values appear. On the display, the setting values are
shown one after another.

• The current setting is not indicated but “MANUAL” appears if you
change the following settings after using Smart Surround Setup:
– If you change speaker distance manually.
– If you change one of the speaker sizes either from “NO” to

“SMALL” or “LARGE,” or from “SMALL” or “LARGE” to “NO.”
To check the current setting, see each setting item of the
speaker distance (see page 22) and the speaker output level

When finishing to show the setting values,

On the TV screen, “COMPLETED” appears, then “TEST TONE”
and “END” appear. On the display, “TEST? END?” appears.

(see page 29).

• If you have not used Smart Surround Setup, “NO S.S.S.”
appears.

•To adjust the speakers’ output levels manually, press TEST
TONE (see page 29).

•To disappear the on-screen display, press SET or any button
except TEST TONE.

• The receiver returns to normal operation mode automatically if
no operations are done for about 10 seconds.

Ex.:

NOTES

• The speaker distance and output level manually set will be
applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup in
the following cases:
– When you change one of the speaker distances (see page

22).

– When you change one of the speaker sizes either from “NO”

to “SMALL” or “LARGE,” or from “SMALL” or “LARGE” to “NO”
(see page 21).

• When you want to adjust the speaker distance and output level
manually, see pages 22 and 29.

• When the headphone is in use or “DVD MULTI” is selected as
the source, the receiver returns to normal operation mode
without showing “TEST TONE.”

• The speakers which are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see
page 21) are not indicated clearly on the TV screen.

• Do not clap your hands so hard that it may hurt your hands.

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SUBWOOFER (SUBWOOFER)

Register your subwoofer. (21)

FRONT SPK (FRONT SPK)

Register your front speaker size. (21)

CENTER SPK (CENTER SPK)

Register your center speaker size. (21)

SURR. SPK (SURRND SPK)

Register your surround speaker size. (21)

DISTANCE UNIT (DIST UNIT)

Select the measuring unit for the speaker distance. (22)

FL SPK DISTANCE (FRNT L DIST)*

Register the distance from the left front speaker to your
listening point. (22)

FR SPK DISTANCE (FRNT R DIST)*

Register the distance from the right front speaker to your
listening point. (22)

C SPK DISTANCE (CENTER DIST)*

Register the distance from the center speaker to your listening
point. (22)

LS SPK DISTANCE (SURR L DIST)*

Register the distance from the left surround speaker to your
listening point. (22)

RS SPK DISTANCE (SURR R DIST)*

Register the distance from the right surround speaker to your
listening point. (22)

VIRTUAL SB (VIRTUAL SB)

Set the virtual surround back speaker. (22)

DUAL MONO (DUAL MONO)

Select the Dual Mono sound channel. (22)

SUBWFR OUT (SUBWFR OUT)

Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer. (23)

CROSSOVER (CROSSOVER)

Select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer. (23)

LFE ATT (LFE ATT)

Attenuate the bass (LFE) sounds. (23)

MIDNIGHT (MIDNIGHT)

Reproduce a powerful sound at night. (23)

DIGITAL IN 1 (DIGITAL IN1)

Select the component connected to the digital coaxial
terminal—1(DVR/DVD). (24)

DIGITAL IN 2 (DIGITAL IN2)

Select the component connected to the digital optical
terminal—2(VIDEO). (24)

DIGITAL IN 3 (DIGITAL IN3)

Select the component connected to the digital optical
terminal—3(TV). (24)

AUTO MODE (AUTO MODE)

Select Auto Function mode. (24)

DVD VIDEO (DVD VIDEO)

Select the type of the signal transmitted from the DVD
recorder or DVD player. (25)

VCR VIDEO (VCR VIDEO)

Select the type of the signal transmitted from the VCR. (25)

SUPERIMPOSE (SUPERIMPOSE)

Select to superimpose the menus on the TV screen. (25)

DOWN MIX (DOWN MIX)

Select to convert S-video signals into composite video signals.
(25)

Y/C SEPARATE (Y/C SEP.)

Select to convert composite video signals into S-video signals.
(25)

Items and to do

Basic setting items

You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details.

•You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.

•The name of the item shown below is the on-screen display indication and the name in parentheses is the display indication.

* If you have used Smart Surround Setup on pages 16 and 17, these settings are not required.

NOTE

Adjusting the items may blur the picture when you view the playback picture through RGB connection. If it occurs, set “SUPERIMPOSE”

to “SUPERIMPOSE: ON” (see page 25).

Operation through on-screen display menus

You can make adjustments to the basic settings easily by using the on-screen display menus.

Menu operation buttons

On the front panel:

Button / JOG To do

SETTING button show setting item previously selected.

SET button move to the selected menu or return to the

previous SETTING MENU.

MULTI JOG • select a menu or an item.

• change a setting.

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From the remote control:

When operating the receiver
using the remote control,
set the mode selector to
“AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

Button To do

MENU button show “TOP MENU.”

5 / ∞ buttons select a menu or an item.

SET button move to the selected menu or return to the

previous SETTING MENU.

2 / 3 buttons change a setting.

FL SPK DISTANCE

TOP MENU
5
SETTING MENU
ADJUST MENU
∞

:ENTER :EXIT

SETTING MENU (1)
5
SUBWOOFER : NO
FRONT SPK : LARGE
CENTER SPK : SMALL
SURR. SPK : SMALL
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

SETTING MENU (2)
5
DISTANCE UNIT :meter
FL SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m
FR SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m
C SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m
LS SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m
RS SPK DISTANCE : 3.0m
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

SUBWOOFER

FRONT SPEAKER

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKER

DISTANCE UNIT

CENTER SPK DISTANCE

LS SPK DISTANCE

RS SPK DISTANCE

FR SPK DISTANCE

VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK

SETTING MENU (5)
5
SUPERIMPOSE : ON
DOWN MIX : OFF
Y/C SEPARATE: OFF
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

SETTING MENU (4)
5
DIGITAL IN 1: DVR/DVD
DIGITAL IN 2: VIDEO
DIGITAL IN 3: TV
AUTO MODE : MANUAL
DVD VIDEO : RGB/C
VCR VIDEO : RGB/C
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

CROSSOVER

SETTING MENU (3)
5
VIRTUAL SB : OFF
DUAL MONO : MAIN
SUBWFR OUT :
CROSSOVER : 150Hz
LFE ATT : 0dB
MIDNIGHT : OFF
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

DUAL MONO

SUBWOOFER OUT

LFE ATT

MIDNIGHT MODE

DIGITAL IN 1

DIGITAL IN 2

DIGITAL IN 3

DVD VIDEO INPUT

VCR VIDEO INPUT

SUPERIMPOSE

DOWN MIX

Y/C SEPARATE

AUTO MODE

Setup menu configuration

• Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipping from the factory.

• Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the
connections. (For details, see the respective explanations in this section.)

SETTING MENU (5)TOP MENU

SETTING MENU (1)

SETTING MENU (2)

SETTING MENU (3)

SETTING MENU (4)

SETTING MENU (5)

SETTING MENU (1)

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DIGITAL IN 1

DIGITAL IN 1:2DVR/DVD3

23:OPERATE :BACK

TOP MENU
5
SETTING MENU
ADJUST MENU
∞

:ENTER :EXIT

Menu operating procedure

TOP MENU
5
SETTING MENU
ADJUST MENU
∞

:ENTER :EXIT

SETTING MENU (1)
5
SUBWOOFER : NO
FRONT SPK : LARGE
CENTER SPK : SMALL
SURR. SPK : SMALL
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 25).

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.

Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal.

Operations On the TV screen On the display

1

To show “TOP MENU,” press MENU.

2

To select “SETTING MENU,” press SET.

3

To select the desired submenu, press
5 or ∞ repeatedly.

There are five screens from “SETTING MENU (1)”
to “SETTING MENU (5).” To change the screen,
simply pressing 5 or ∞ repeatedly. You can go to
the next/previous screen.

• On the front panel, turn MULTI JOG.

“TOP MENU” appears.

The setting item previously selected
appears.

P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

“SETTING” appears.

P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

The submenu previously
selected appears.

ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

Button indications on the screen

The buttons for operating the menu are shown on the TV screen. You can operate the menu with these buttons.

Usable buttons and their functions Usable buttons and their functions

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4

S . WFR

DVR/DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TV

DIGITAL IN 1

DIGITAL IN 1:2DVR/DVD3

23:OPERATE :BACK

Press SET.

The selected submenu appears.

P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

The current setting of the
selected item appears.

ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

5

To select the appropriate setting, press
2 or 3 repeatedly, then press SET.

The on-screen display returns to the previous

DIGITAL IN 1

DIGITAL IN 1:2DVR/DVD3

P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT
HP
MHz
kHz

SETTING MENU. In this example, “SETTING MENU
(4)” appears on the TV screen and “DIGITAL IN1”
appears on the display.

• On the front panel, turn MULTI JOG, then press
SET.

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Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items
if necessary.

NOTES

•To return to “TOP MENU,” press MENU on the remote control.

•To exit from menu operations, press MENU on the remote control when “TOP MENU” appears. On the front panel, press SETTING
when a menu except “TOP MENU” appears.

• The setting item previously selected can be shown on the TV screen by pressing SETTING on the front panel when the receiver is in
normal operation mode.

Setting the items

When performing the basic settings viewing the indications on the display, the indications are slightly different from what is shown
on the on-screen display.
This is because of the limited number of characters shown on the display.
Ex.: • “SUBWOOFER: YES” is shown as “SUBWFR: YES” on the display.

• “MIDNIGHT MODE: OFF” is shown as “NIGHT: OFF” on the display.

Setting the speakers

7 Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER

Each time the receiver turns on, the receiver detects the
subwoofer connection and automatically changes the setting of
the subwoofer.
When you want to change the setting manually, select either one
below.

SUBWOOFER: YES

Select when you have connected a subwoofer.
The subwoofer indicator (
can adjust the subwoofer output level (see page 29).

SUBWOOFER: NO

Select when you have disconnected a subwoofer. Selecting
this changes the front speaker size to “LARGE” (see right
column).

NOTE

You need to change the setting each time you turn on the receiver

if you want to change the subwoofer information set automatically.

) lights up on the display. You

7 Setting the speaker size—FRONT SPEAKER,

CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKER

Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.

LARGE Select when the cone speaker size is larger than

12 cm.

SMALL Select when the cone speaker size is smaller than

12 cm.

NO Select when you have disconnected a speaker.

(Not selectable for the front speakers.)

Initial setting: SMALL for all speakers*

* When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER: NO,” the front

speaker size is fixed to “LARGE” (and you cannot select
“SMALL”).

NOTES

• If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speaker size, you
cannot select “LARGE” for other speakers.

• If you change one of the speaker sizes either from “NO” to
“SMALL” or “LARGE,” or from “SMALL” or “LARGE” to “NO,” the
distance manually set will be applied instead of those set by
using Smart Surround Setup.

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7 Setting the speaker distance

C

L

R

LS

RS

2.1 m
(7 ft)

2.4 m
(8 ft)

2.7 m
(9 ft)

3.0 m
(10 ft)

3.3 m
(11 ft)

Dual Mono

setting

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 1 Ch 1

ALL

Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 1+Ch 2 Ch 1+Ch 2 Ch 1+Ch 2

Ch1

Ch 2 Ch 2Ch 2

LRL RCLR

MAIN

SUB

Without

Surround

With Surround Activated

Center speaker setting

SMALL/LARGE NO

The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of
the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect
from the Surround/DSP modes.
By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically
sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that
sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.

• If you have used Smart Surround Setup on pages 16 and 17,
this setting is not required.

7 Measuring unit—DISTANCE UNIT

Select which measuring unit you use.

DISTANCE UNIT: meter Select to set the distance in meters.

DISTANCE UNIT: feet Select to set the distance in feet.

Initial setting: DISTANCE UNIT: meter

7 Speaker distance—

FL SPK DISTANCE (for the left front speaker),
FR SPK DISTANCE (for the right front speaker),
CENTER SPK DISTANCE (for the center speaker),
LS SPK DISTANCE (for the left surround speaker),
RS SPK DISTANCE (for the right surround speaker)

Adjustable range: 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals

(1 ft to 30 ft in 1 ft intervals)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) for all speakers

Setting the virtual surround back speaker
—VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK

You can enjoy the surround back channel while playing back
Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS-ES software without
the surround back speaker—Virtual Surround Back. This function
creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have
connected the surround back speaker.
Select “VIRTUAL SB: ON” when activating the Virtual Surround
Back.

VIRTUAL SB: OFF

Select to deactivate the Virtual Surround Back.

VIRTUAL SB: ON

While you play Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS­ES software, the VIRTUAL SB (Surround Back) indicator
lights up.

Initial setting: VIRTUAL SB: OFF

NOTES

• When “SURROUND SPEAKER” is set to “SURROUND SPK:
NO” (see page 21), this function is not available.

• While playing back DTS-ES Matrix software with DTS 96/24,
DTS 96/24 processing will not be performed with the Virtual
Surround Back activated. To apply the processing, deactivate
the Virtual Surround Back.

• Virtual Surround Back may not be applied to some software.

In this case, set the distance as follows:
Left front speaker (L): “FRONT L: 3.0m (10ft)”
Right front speaker (R): “FRONT R: 3.0m (10ft)”
Center speaker (C): “CENTER: 3.0m (10ft)”
Left surround speaker (LS): “SURROUND L: 2.7m (9ft)”
Right surround speaker (RS): “SURROUND R: 2.7m (9ft)”

NOTES

•You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have
set to “NO.”

• If you change one of these settings manually, the distance
manually set will be applied instead of those set by using Smart
Surround Setup.

Selecting the main or sub channel
—DUAL MONO

You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while
playing digital software recorded (or broadcasted) in Dual Mono
mode (see page 39), which includes two monaural channels
separately.

DUAL MONO: MAIN

Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).*
Signal indicator “L” lights up while playing back this channel.

DUAL MONO: SUB

Select to play back the sub-channel (Ch 2).*
Signal indicator “R” lights up while playing back this channel.

DUAL MONO: ALL

Select to play back both the main and sub-channels (Ch 1/Ch 2).*
Signal indicators “L” and “R” light up while playing back these
channels.

Initial setting: DUAL MONO: MAIN

* Dual Mono signals can be heard from the following speakers—L

(left front speaker), R (right front speaker), and C (center
speaker), with respect to the current Surround setting:

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NOTE

The Dual Mono format is not identical with bilingual broadcasting
for TV programs. So this setting does not take effect while
watching such bilingual programs.

Setting bass sound

7 Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT

You can select the type of the signal which can be transmitted
through the subwoofer. In other words, you can determine
whether or not the bass elements of the front speaker channels
are transmitted through the subwoofer regardless of the front
speaker size setting (either “SMALL” or “LARGE”).

SUBWFR OUT: LFE

Select to emit only the LFE signals (while playing Dolby
Digital and DTS software) or the bass elements of the
“SMALL” front speakers (while playing any source other than
above).

SUBWFR OUT: LFE+MAIN

Select to always emit the bass elements of the front speaker
channels (MAIN). While playing Dolby Digital and DTS
software, the bass elements and the LFE signals are both
emitted.

Initial setting: SUBWFR OUT: LFE

NOTE

When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER: NO” (see page

21), this function is not available.

7 Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER

Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If
you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver
automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to
the small speaker to the large speakers.
To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level
according to the size of the small speaker connected.

• If you have selected “LARGE” for all speakers (see page 21),
this function will not take effect (“CROSSOVER: OFF” appears).

Using the Midnight mode
—MIDNIGHT MODE

You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

MIDNIGHT MODE: OFF

Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full dynamic
range. (No effect applied.)

MIDNIGHT MODE: 1

Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little.

MIDNIGHT MODE: 2

Select when you want to apply the compression effect fully
(useful at night).

Initial setting: MIDNIGHT MODE: OFF

From the remote control

You can also make adjustments the following way from the
remote control.

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

Press SOUND, then press MIDNIGHT
repeatedly to select either one of the
above.

NOTE

After pressing SOUND, the numeric
buttons work for sound adjustments. To
use the numeric buttons to operate your
target source, press the corresponding
source selecting button before operation;
otherwise, the remote control may not
work as you intend.

CROSSOVER: 80Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in

CROSSOVER: 100Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in

CROSSOVER: 120Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in

CROSSOVER: 150Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in

CROSSOVER: 200Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in

Initial setting: CROSSOVER: 150Hz

NOTE

Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D
HEADPHONE modes.

the speaker is about 12 cm.

the speaker is about 10 cm.

the speaker is about 8 cm.

the speaker is about 6 cm.

the speaker is less than 5 cm.

7 Setting the low frequency effect attenuator

—LFE ATT

If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate
distortion.

• This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.

LFE ATT: 0dB Normally select this.

LFE ATT: –10dB Select when the bass sound is distorted.

Initial setting: LFE ATT: 0dB

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Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)

TV

TV

DVR/DVD

terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3

When you use the digital input terminals, register what
components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3
(see page 11) so that the correct source name will appear when
you select the digital source.
Select one of the following components for each terminal:

DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).

VIDEO For the component connected to the VIDEO IN jacks

on the rear of the receiver.

VCR For the VCR.

TV For the TV.

Initial setting: DVR/DVD (for “DIGITAL IN 1”)

VIDEO (for “DIGITAL IN 2”)
TV (for “DIGITAL IN 3”)

NOTES

•You cannot assign the same component for different terminals.
The priority order for assignment is as follows:
“DIGITAL IN 1” > “DIGITAL IN 2” > “DIGITAL IN 3.”
“DIGITAL IN 1” can be set to any component.

Ex.: When “DIGITAL IN 1” is set to “TV.”

DIGITAL IN 1:

“DVR/DVD,” “VIDEO,” and “VCR” are selectable for
“DIGITAL IN 2.”
And when “DIGITAL IN 2” is set to “DVR/DVD.”

DIGITAL IN 1:

DIGITAL IN 2:

“VIDEO” and “VCR” are selectable for “DIGITAL IN 3.”

• Setting “DIGITAL IN 1” affects “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN
3” settings. When you have changed “DIGITAL IN 1,” confirm the
components assigned to “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN 3.”

Setting the Auto Function mode
—AUTO MODE

The source will be selected automatically simply by turning on a
video component.

• This function takes effect for the video components connected
to the receiver using the SCART cable—DVR/DVD and VCR.

Auto Function mode works as follows:

• When a video component is turned on, the receiver selects the
video component as the source (and the TV input is changed
automatically).

• When a video component currently selected as the source is
turned off, the receiver changes the source to the video source
previously selected—DVR/DVD, VCR, or VIDEO.

AUTO MODE: AUTO1

Auto Function mode works when the receiver is turned on or
when TV Direct is activated.

AUTO MODE: AUTO2

Auto Function mode works when the receiver is turned on or
off, or when TV Direct is activated. (When a video

component is turned on while the receiver is off, TV Direct is
activated and the receiver selects the video component as
the source.)

AUTO MODE: MANUAL

You need to select the source manually.

Initial setting: AUTO MODE: MANUAL

When “AUTO MODE: AUTO1” or “AUTO MODE: AUTO2” is
selected, the AUTO MODE indicator lights up on the display.

NOTES

• When selecting “VCR” as the source, “AUTO MODE: AUTO1” or
“AUTO MODE: AUTO2” may not work if you only turn on the
VCR. If this happens, you may need to start playback to activate
Auto Function mode.

• When Auto Function mode is set to “AUTO MODE: AUTO2,” the
TV Direct may be activated after recovery from a power failure.

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Selecting the type of the input signal
—DVD VIDEO INPUT/VCR VIDEO INPUT

When you use the AV IN/OUT (SCART) terminals for connecting
the DVD recorder (or DVD player) or VCR, register the type of the
input signal.
If you have not selected appropriate input signal types, you
cannot view the playback picture on the TV.

For the DVD recorder or DVD player (DVD VIDEO):

Converting S-video signals into composite
video signals—DOWN MIX

You can select whether or not to convert S-video signals into
composite video signals.

DOWN MIX: ON Select to convert S-video signals into

composite video signals.

DOWN MIX: OFF Select not to use this function.

DVD VIDEO: RGB/C

Select when connecting the DVD recorder (or DVD player) to
SCART terminal which receives RGB or composite video
signals.

DVD VIDEO: S-VIDEO

Select when connecting the DVD recorder (or DVD player) to
SCART terminal which receives S-video signals.

Initial setting: DVD VIDEO: RGB/C

For the VCR (VCR VIDEO):

VCR VIDEO: RGB/C

Select when connecting the VCR to SCART terminal which
receives RGB or composite video signals.

VCR VIDEO: S-VIDEO

Select when connecting the VCR to SCART terminal which
receives S-video signals.

Initial setting: VCR VIDEO: RGB/C

Superimposing the menus
—SUPERIMPOSE

You can select whether or not to superimpose the on-screen
display on the TV screen.

SUPERIMPOSE: ON

Select to superimpose the on-screen display on the TV
screen.

SUPERIMPOSE: OFF

Select to cancel superimposition. The on-screen display will
be shown on the blue background screen.

Initial setting: SUPERIMPOSE: ON

NOTES

• Some on-screen displays appear on the TV screen regardless
of this setting.

• The on-screen display does not appear on the TV screen in the
following cases:
– When connecting the TV through the VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jacks (see page 10).
– When selecting “TV” as the source.
– When the output signals are RGB.

Initial setting: DOWN MIX: OFF

The converted signals are output through the AV IN/OUT
(SCART) terminals (see page 7) as follows:

• S-video signals which are input from the S-VIDEO jack of the
VIDEO IN terminal and converted into composite video signals
can be output from any AV IN/OUT (SCART) terminal.

• S-video signals which are input from the AV IN/OUT (SCART)
terminals and converted into composite video signals can be
output through any AV IN/OUT (SCART) terminal except
through the same AV IN/OUT (SCART) terminal.

NOTES

• This function is available when satisfying all the following
requirements:
– When a video component is connected to this receiver

through using at least one of the connections to input S-video
signals.

– When a video component or the TV is connected to this

receiver through at least one of the AV IN/OUT (SCART)
terminals to output composite video signals.

– Either the DVD VIDEO INPUT or the VCR VIDEO INPUT is

set to “S-VIDEO” (see left column).

• When using this function, set the input mode of the TV correctly.
(Refer also to the manual supplied with the TV.)

Converting composite video signals into S­video signals—Y/C SEPARATE

You can select whether or not to convert composite video signals
come from a video component into S-video signals.

Y/C SEPARATE: ON Select to convert composite video signals

into S-video signals.

Y/C SEPARATE: OFF Select not to use this function.

Initial setting: Y/C SEPARATE: OFF

NOTES

• This function is available when satisfying all the following
requirements:
– When a video component is connected to this receiver

through using at least one of the connections to input
composite video signals.

– When the TV is connected to this receiver through the AV IN/

OUT (SCART) TV terminal to output S-video signals.

– Either the DVD VIDEO INPUT or the VCR VIDEO INPUT is

set to “RGB/C” (see left column).

• When the input signals are RGB, set “Y/C SEPARATE” to “Y/C
SEPARATE: OFF”; otherwise, the picture will be blurred.

• When using this function, set the input mode of the TV correctly.
(Refer also to the manual supplied with the TV.)

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Sound adjustments

SUBWOOFER LEVEL (SUBWFR LVL)

Adjust the subwoofer output level. (29)

FRONT L LEVEL (FRONT L LVL)

Adjust the left front speaker output level. (29)

FRONT R LEVEL (FRONT R LVL)

Adjust the right front speaker output level. (29)

CENTER LEVEL (CENTER LVL)

Adjust the center speaker output level. (29)

SURR. L LEVEL (SURR L LVL)

Adjust the left surround speaker output level. (29)

SURR. R LEVEL (SURR R LVL)

Adjust the right surround speaker output level. (29)

DIGITAL EQ 63Hz (D EQ 63Hz)*
DIGITAL EQ 250Hz (D EQ 250Hz)*
DIGITAL EQ 1kHz (D EQ 1kHz)*
DIGITAL EQ 4kHz (D EQ 4kHz)*
DIGITAL EQ 16kHz (D EQ 16kHz)*

Adjust the equalization pattern of each band. (30)

BASS BOOST (BASS BOOST)

Boost the bass level. (30)

SUBWFR PHASE (SBWFR PHASE)

Select the subwoofer sound phase. (30)

INPUT ATT (INPUT ATT)

Attenuate the input level of analogue source. (30)

EFFECT (EFFECT)

Adjust the effect level. (31)

PANORAMA (PANORAMA)

Add wraparound sound effect with side-wall image. (31)

CENTER TONE (CENTER TONE)

Make the center tone soft or sharp. (31)

CNTR ALIGNMENT (CNTR ALIGN)

Align the vertical localization of the center channel. (31)

Items and to do

You can make sound adjustment to your preference after
completing basic setting.

Basic adjustment items

You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details.

•You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.

•The name of the item shown below is the on-screen display indication and the name in parentheses is the display indication.

* If you have used Smart Surround Setup on pages 16 and 17, these settings are not required.

NOTE

Adjusting the items may blur the picture when you view the playback picture through RGB connection. If it occurs, set “SUPERIMPOSE”
to “SUPERIMPOSE: ON” (see page 25).

Operation through on-screen display menus

You can make adjustments to the basic settings easily by using the on-screen display menus.

Menu operation buttons

On the front panel:

Button / JOG To do

ADJUST button show adjustment item previously selected.

SET button move to the selected menu or return to the

previous ADJUST MENU.

MULTI JOG • select a menu or an item.

• change a setting.

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From the remote control:

Button To do

MENU button show “TOP MENU.”

5 / ∞ buttons select a menu or an item.

SET button move to the selected menu or return to the

previous ADJUST MENU.

2 / 3 buttons change a setting.

When operating the receiver
using the remote control,
set the mode selector to
“AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

DIGITAL EQ 250Hz

TOP MENU
5
SETTING MENU
ADJUST MENU
∞

:ENTER :EXIT

ADJUST MENU (1)
5
SUBWOOFER LEVEL : 0
FRONT L LEVEL : 0
FRONT R LEVEL : 0
CENTER LEVEL : 0
SURR. L LEVEL : 0
SURR. R LEVEL : 0
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

ADJUST MENU (2)
5
DIGITAL EQ 63Hz : 0
DIGITAL EQ 250Hz : 0
DIGITAL EQ 1kHz : 0
DIGITAL EQ 4kHz : 0
DIGITAL EQ 16kHz : 0
BASS BOOST : OFF
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

FRONT L LEVEL

FRONT R LEVEL

CENTER LEVEL

SURROUND L LEVEL

DIGITAL EQ 63Hz

DIGITAL EQ 4kHz

DIGITAL EQ 16kHz

DIGITAL EQ 1kHz

BASS BOOST

SURROUND R LEVEL

PANORAMA

ADJUST MENU (3)
5
SUBWFR PHASE : NORMAL
INPUT ATT : NORMAL
EFFECT : 3
PANORAMA : OFF
CENTER TONE : 3
CNTR ALIGNMENT: OFF
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

SUBWOOFER PHASE

INPUT ATT

EFFECT

CENTER TONE

CENTER ALIGNMENT

Setup menu configuration

• Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipping from the factory.

• Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the
connections. (For details, see the respective explanations in this section.)

• The “ADJUST MENU (3)” screen cannot be shown depending on the current settings and the connections.

TOP MENU

ADJUST MENU (3)

ADJUST MENU (1)

ADJUST MENU (2)

ADJUST MENU (3)

ADJUST MENU (1)

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Menu operating procedure

ADJUST MENU (1)
5
SUBWOOFER LEVEL : 0
FRONT L LEVEL : 0
FRONT R LEVEL : 0
CENTER LEVEL : 0
SURR. L LEVEL : 0
SURR. R LEVEL : 0
∞

:ENTER :TOP MENU

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SUBWOOFER :2 0 3

23:OPERATE :BACK

–10 0 +10

TOP MENU
5
SETTING MENU
ADJUST MENU
∞

:ENTER :EXIT

When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 25).

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.

Ex.: When adjusting subwoofer output level.

Operations On the TV screen On the display

1

To show “TOP MENU,” press MENU.
Then press 5 or ∞ to select “ADJUST
MENU.”

• On the front panel, turn MULTI JOG.

2

To select “ADJUST MENU,” press SET.

3

To select the desired submenu, press
5 or ∞ repeatedly.

There are three screens from “ADJUST MENU (1)”
to “ADJUST MENU (3).” To change the screen,
simply pressing 5 or ∞ repeatedly. You can go to
the next/previous screen.

• On the front panel, turn MULTI JOG.

“TOP MENU” appears.

The adjustment item previously selected
appears.

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“SETTING” appears.

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AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

The submenu previously
selected appears.

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4

Press SET.

5

To adjust the selected item, press 2 or
3 repeatedly, then press SET.

The on-screen display returns to the previous
ADJUST MENU. In this example, “ADJUST MENU
(1)” appears on the TV screen and “SUBWFR LVL”
appears on the display.

• On the front panel, turn MULTI JOG, then press

SET.

6

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items
if necessary.

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The selected submenu appears.

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SUBWOOFER :2 0 3

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AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

The current setting of the
selected item appears.

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AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

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NOTES

TOP MENU
5
SETTING MENU
ADJUST MENU
∞

:ENTER :EXIT

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SUBWOOFER :2 0 3

23:OPERATE :BACK

2

1, 3

TEST TONE

SW+1 L+5 C 0 R-3

LS+5 RS-5

C

L

SW

R

LS

RS

•To return to “TOP MENU,” press MENU on the remote control.

•To exit from menu operations, press MENU on the remote
control when “TOP MENU” appears. On the front panel, press
ADJUST when a menu except “TOP MENU” appears.

• The adjustment item previously selected can be shown on the
TV screen by pressing ADJUST on the front panel when the
receiver is in normal operation mode.

Button indications on the screen

The buttons for operating the menu are shown on the TV
screen. You can operate the menu with these buttons.

Usable buttons and their functions

From the remote control:

You can also make adjustments the following way from the
remote control.

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

1

Press TEST TONE to check the speakers’ output
balance.

• On the TV screen, “TEST TONE” appears. The
indicator corresponding to the speaker appears while a
test tone comes out of the speakers.

EX.:

• On the display, “TEST L” starts flashing, and a test tone
comes out of the speakers in the following order:

Usable buttons and their functions

Adjusting the items

When performing the basic settings viewing the indications
on the display, the indications are slightly different from what
is shown on the on-screen display.
This is because of the limited number of characters shown
on the display.
Ex.: • “SUBWOOFER: +10” is shown as “SUBWFR +10” on

the display.

• “BASS BOOST: ON” is shown as “B BOOST ON” on
the display.

Adjusting speaker output level

• SUBWOOFER LEVEL (subwoofer output level),

•FRONT L LEVEL (left front speaker output level),

•FRONT R LEVEL (right front speaker output level),

• CENTER LEVEL (center speaker output level),

• SURROUND L LEVEL (left surround speaker output level),

• SURROUND R LEVEL (right surround speaker output level)

You can adjust the speaker output levels.
Adjust all the speakers’ output levels so that you can listen to the
sounds from all the speakers at the same level.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

Adjustable range: –10 (dB) to +10 (dB) (in 1 step intervals)

Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all speakers

2

Adjust the speaker output levels.

To adjust the left front speaker level (L), press

FRONT L +/–.

To adjust the right front speaker level (R), press

FRONT R +/–.

To adjust the center speaker level (C), press

CENTER +/–.

To adjust the left surround speaker level (LS), press

SURR L +/–.

To adjust the right surround speaker level (RS), press

SURR R +/–.

To adjust the subwoofer level (SW), press SUBWFR +/–.

3

Press TEST TONE again to stop the test tone.

NOTES

•You can adjust the speaker output levels without the test tone.

• No test tone comes out of the speakers and no speaker
indication appears on the TV screen corresponding to the
speaker which is set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see
page 21).

• No test tone is available when the headphone is in use or
“DVD MULTI” is selected.

NOTES

• If you have selected “NO” for a speaker (see page 21), the
output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.

• While using the headphones, you can adjust only the left and
right front speakers’ output level.

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Adjusting the equalization patterns

3

1

2

—DIGITAL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz

You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands
(center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the
front speakers.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB intervals)

Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all bands

• When adjustment is made, the EQ indicator lights up on the
display.

Adjusting the bass sounds

7 Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST

You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

BASS BOOST: ON Select to boost the bass level.

The BASS indicator lights up on the display.

BASS BOOST: OFF Select to deactivate the Bass Boost.

Initial setting: BASS BOOST: OFF

If no adjustment is required, set all the frequency bands to

“0 (dB).”

• The EQ indicator goes off from the display.

From the remote control:

You can also make adjustments the following way from the
remote control.

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

1

Press SOUND.

2

Press EQ FREQ repeatedly to
select the band you want to adjust.

3

Press EQ LEVEL 9/( to adjust
the equalization pattern of the
selected band.

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust
other bands.

NOTE

After pressing SOUND, the numeric
buttons work for sound adjustments. To
use the numeric buttons to operate your
target source, press the corresponding
source selecting button before operation;
otherwise, the remote control may not
work as you intend.

NOTE

This function affects only the sound coming out through the front
speakers.

From the remote control:

You can also make adjustments the following way from the
remote control.

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

Press SOUND, then press BASS
BOOST repeatedly.

• Each time you press BASS BOOST, the
Bass Boost turns on and off alternately.

NOTE

After pressing SOUND, the numeric
buttons work for sound adjustments. To
use the numeric buttons to operate your
target source, press the corresponding
source selecting button before operation;
otherwise, the remote control may not
work as you intend.

7 Selecting the subwoofer sound phase—

SUBWOOFER PHASE

You can change the subwoofer sound phase to your preference.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

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PHASE: NORMAL Normally select this.

PHASE: REVERSE Select this when you feel the bass sound is

better with this mode rather than with
“PHASE: NORMAL.”

Initial setting: PHASE: NORMAL

NOTE

This function takes effect only when “SUBWOOFER” is set to
“SUBWOOFER: YES” (see page 21).

7 Attenuating the input signal—INPUT ATT

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

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

INPUT ATT: ON Select to attenuate the input signal level.

The ATT indicator lights up on the display.

INPUT ATT: NORMAL Select to deactivate attenuation.

Initial setting: INPUT ATT: NORMAL

Adjusting the sound parameters for the
Surround/DSP modes

You can adjust the Surround/DSP sound parameters to your
preference.

•For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 38 to 43.

7 Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes

—EFFECT

This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH ST) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 42.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.

Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)

Initial setting: EFFECT: 3

As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”

7 Making the center tone soft or sharp

—CENTER TONE

This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes is
in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page 42.

• This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is
memorized separately for DSP modes.

•You cannot adjust the center tone in the following cases:
– When “CENTER SPEAKER” is set to “CENTER SPK: NO”

(see page 21).
– When Dual Mono software is played back.
– While listening with the headphones.

Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)

Initial setting: CENTER TONE: 3

As the number increases, the dialogue becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”

• When the center tone is set to other than “CENTER TONE: 3,”
the C.TONE indicator lights up on the display.

From the remote control:

You can also make adjustments the following way from the
remote control.

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

Press SOUND, then press EFFECT
repeatedly.

NOTE

After pressing SOUND, the numeric
buttons work for sound adjustments. To
use the numeric buttons to operate your
target source, press the corresponding
source selecting button before operation;
otherwise, the remote control may not
work as you intend.

7 Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic II

Music—PANORAMA

This setting is available only when Pro Logic II Music is in use. To
activate Pro Logic II Music, see page 42.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.

PANORAMA: ON Select to add “wraparound” sound effect with

side-wall image.

PANORAMA: OFF Select to listen to originally recorded sound.

Initial setting: PANORAMA: OFF

From the remote control:

You can also make adjustments the following way from the
remote control.

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

Press SOUND, then press C.TONE
repeatedly.

NOTE

After pressing SOUND, the numeric
buttons work for sound adjustments. To
use the numeric buttons to operate your
target source, press the corresponding
source selecting button before operation;
otherwise, the remote control may not
work as you intend.

7 Align the vertical localization of the center

channel —CENTER ALIGNMENT

This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes
(except “PLII MUSIC” and “ALL CH ST”) is in use. To activate
Surround/DSP mode, see page 42.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
Surround/DSP mode.

•You cannot adjust the center alignment in the following cases:
– When “CENTER SPEAKER” is set to “CENTER SPK: NO”

(see page 21).
– When Dual Mono software is played back.
– While listening with the headphones.

C ALIGNMENT: ON Select when you cannot feel as if the actors

or singers are speaking or singing on the
screen.

C ALIGNMENT: OFF Select not to use this function.

Initial setting: C ALIGNMENT: OFF

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Tuner operations

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LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
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96 / 24

AUTO SR

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AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

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kHz

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

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AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

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kHz

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
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LFE

C R
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Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control.

When operating the receiver using the remote control,
set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

Tuning in to stations manually

From the remote control ONLY:

1

Press FM/AM to select the band.

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

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

2

Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or
( TUNING until the station you want is tuned

in.

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

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

NOTES

• When you hold and release TUNING 9 or ( TUNING, the
frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the
TUNED indicator lights up on the display.

• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST (stereo)
indicator also lights up.

Using preset tuning

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

NOTE

When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE
SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not
work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner
operations, select “FM” or “AM” by using the source selecting
button on the remote control.

To store the preset stations

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

From the remote control ONLY:

1

Tune in to the station you want to preset (see
“Tuning in to stations manually” above).

• If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,
select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the
FM reception mode” on page 33.

2

Press MEMORY.

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

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LS SB RS

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LFE

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C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

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kHz

1, 3

2

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

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LFE

C R
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96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

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kHz

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
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DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

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kHz

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

C R
DOLBY D
DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

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kHz

Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to
select a channel number while the channel
number position is flashing.

•For channel number 5, press 5.

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

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

4

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

The selected channel number stops flashing.
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.

5

Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the
stations you want.

To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station on a used channel number erases the
previously stored one.

To tune in a preset station

From the remote control:

On the front panel:

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

1

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select “FM” or
“AM.”

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

2

Press TUNER PRESET.

“P” appears on the display and MULTI JOG now works for
selecting preset channels.

3

Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel
number while “P” appears on the display.

•To increase the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG
clockwise.

•To decreases the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG
counterclockwise.

1

Press FM/AM to select the band.

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

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

.

2

Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) 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.

Selecting the FM reception mode

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

•You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station
(see page 32).

From the remote control ONLY:

While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.

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

AUTO MUTING Normally select this.

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

MONO Select this to improve the reception (but

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

Initial setting: AUTO MUTING

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

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DSP 3D

LFE

C R
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96 / 24

AUTO SR

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AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

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MHz

kHz

PS PTY

RT

Frequency

(Normal indication)

to receive FM stations

Only the buttons on the remote control are used for RDS
operations.

When operating the receiver using the remote control,
set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS
signals:

PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station

names.

PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast

programs.

RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station

sends.

Enhanced Other Networks: See page 37.

NOTES

• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.

• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not
transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is
weak.

What information can RDS signals provide?

You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.

Press DISPLAY while listening to an FM station.

• Each time you press the button, the display changes to show
the following information:

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with
their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their
station names, as well as information about what type of program
they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.

When an FM station which provides the RDS service is tuned in,
the RDS indicator lights up on the display.

RDS indicator

PS (Program Service):

While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will
be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.

PTY (Program Type):

While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the
broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no
signal is sent.

RT (Radio Text):

While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the
station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is
sent.

Frequency:

Station frequency (non-RDS service).

About characters shown on the display

When the display shows PS, PTY, or RT signals, the following
characters are used:

• The display cannot show accented letters, “A” for instance, may
stand for accented “A’s” like “Å, Ä, Ã, Á, À, Â, å, ä, ã, á, à, and
â.”

NOTE

If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear
on the display.

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Searching for a program by PTY

Travel

Affairs

Rock M (Music)

Religion

Easy M (Music)

Children

Classics

Finance

Weather

Other M (Music)

Social

Phone In

Light M (Music)

Info (Information)

Sport

Educate (Education)

Folk M (Music)

Oldies

Drama

Nation M (Music)

Culture

Jazz

Varied

Pop M (Music)

Country

Science

Leisure

Alarm !

TEST

Document

None

News

codes

One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a
particular kind of program from the preset channels (see pages
32 and 33) by specifying the PTY codes.

To search for a program using the PTY codes

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

1

Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM
station.

“PTY SELECT” flashes on the display.

2

While “PTY SELECT” is flashing, press PTY 9
or ( PTY until the PTY code you want appears
on the display.

3

Press PTY SEARCH again, while the PTY code
selected in the previous step is still on the
display.

While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code
alternatively appears on the display.
The receiver searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it
finds the one you have selected, and tunes in to that station.

•To stop searching any time, press PTY SEARCH while
searching.

• If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the
display.

PTY codes

To continue searching after the first stop

Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display
are flashing.

•For details about each code, see “Description of the PTY
codes” on page 36.

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Description of the PTY codes:

News: News.
Affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging

upon the news—debate or analysis.

Info (Information): Programs the purpose of which is to

impart advice in the widest sense.

Sport: Programs concerned with any aspect of

sports.

Educate (Education): Educational programs.
Drama: All radio plays and serials.
Culture: Programs concerning any aspect of

national or regional culture, including
language, theatre, etc.

Science: Programs about natural sciences and

technology.

Varied: Used for mainly speech-based programs

such as quizzes, panel games and
personality interviews.

Pop M (Music): Commercial music of current popular

appeal.

Rock M (Music): Rock music.
Easy M (Music): Current contemporary music considered

to be “easy-listening.”

Light M (Music): Instrumental music, and vocal or choral

works.

Classics: Performances of major orchestral works,

symphonies, chamber music, etc.

Other M (Music): Music not fitting into any of the other

categories.

Weather: Weather reports and forecasts.

Finance: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading,

etc.

Children: Programs targeted at a young audience.
Social: Programs about sociology, history,

geography, psychology and society.

Religion: Religious programs.
Phone In: Involving members of the public

expressing their views either by phone or
at a public forum.

Tra vel: Tr avel information.
Leisure: Programs about recreational activities.
Jazz: Jazz music.
Country: Songs which originate from, or continue

the musical tradition of the American
Southern States.

Nation M (Music): Current popular music of the nation or

region in that country’s language.

Oldies: Music from the so-called “golden age” of

popular music.

Folk M (Music): Music which has its roots in the musical

culture of a particular nation.

Document: Programs concerning factual matters,

presented in an investigative style.

TEST: Broadcasts for testing emergency

broadcast equipment or unit.

Alarm !: Emergency announcement.
None: No program type, unidentified program, or

difficult to categorize into particular types.

Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be
different from the above list.

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Switching to broadcast program of

TA

NEWS/INFO

TA/INFO

NEWS

TA/NEWS/INFO

INFO

TA/NEWS

Canceled

your choice temporarily

Another convenient RDS service is called “Enhanced Other
Networks.”
This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast
program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different
station except in the following case:

• The Enhanced Other Networks mode only works when
receiving an FM station with the Enhanced Other Networks
code.

Before you start, remember...

The Enhanced Other Networks function is only applicable to
preset FM stations.

Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the
program type you want appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the program type(s) change,
and the corresponding indicator(s) light up as follows:

To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced Other
Networks

Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type
(TA/NEWS/INFO) indicator goes off from the display. The receiver
exits from Enhanced Other Networks standby mode and goes
back to the previously selected station.

When an emergency broadcast (Alarm ! signal) is sent from
an FM station

The receiver automatically tunes in to the station except in the
following cases:

• When you are listening to non-RDS Networks—all AM (MW)
stations, some FM stations and other sources.

• When the receiver is in standby mode or TV Direct mode.

While receiving an emergency broadcast, “Alarm !” appears on
the display.

The TEST signal is used for equipment test—whether it can
receive the Alarm ! signal correctly

The TEST signal makes the receiver work in the same way as the
Alarm ! signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the receiver
automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST
signal.
While receiving the TEST signal, “TEST” appears on the display.

TA: Traffic Announcement in your area.
NEWS: News.
INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the

widest sense.

How the Enhanced Other Networks function actually works:

If another FM station starts broadcasting the program type
you have selected while you are listening to an FM station

The receiver automatically switches to the station. The
indicator of the received program type starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the
station previously tuned in, but still remains in Enhanced Other
Networks standby mode. The indicator of the received program
type stops flashing and remains lit.

If the station currently tuned in starts broadcasting the
program type you have selected

The receiver continues to receive the station, but the indicator
of the received program type starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the indicator of the received
program type stops flashing and remains lit, but the receiver
remains in Enhanced Other Networks standby mode.

NOTES

• Enhanced Other Networks data sent from some stations may
not be compatible with this receiver.

• Enhanced Other Networks does not function for some FM
stations with RDS service.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other
Networks function, the station does not change even if another
network station starts broadcasting a program of the same
Enhanced Other Networks data.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other
Networks function, you can only use the TA/NEWS/INFO and
DISPLAY.

CAUTION:

If the stations alternate intermittently between the station tuned by
the Enhanced Other Networks function and the currently tuned
station, press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly to cancel the Enhanced
Other Networks function.
If you do not press the button, the currently tuned station is
received finally, and the indication of the Enhanced Other
Networks data type flashing on the display disappears.

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Creating realistic
sound fields

Reproducing theatre ambience

In a movie theatre, many speakers are located on the walls to
reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all
directions.
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound
movement can be expressed.
Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the
same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theatre.

Introducing the Surround modes

■ Dolby Digital*

Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by
Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and
decoding.

• When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input,
the DOLBY D indicator lights up on the display.

Dolby Digital 5.1CH

Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY D) encoding method records and
digitally compresses the left front channel, right front channel,
center channel, left surround channel, right surround channel, and
LFE channel signals (total 6 channels, but the LFE channel is
counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, called 5.1 channel).
Dolby Digital enables stereo surround sounds, and sets the cutoff
frequency of the surround treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for
Dolby Pro Logic. As such, the sound movement and “being-there”
feeling are enhanced much more than Dolby Pro Logic.

Another digital surround encoding format introduced by Dolby
Laboratories is Dolby Digital EX, which adds the third surround
channels, called “surround back.”
Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, these newly
added surround back channels can reproduce more detailed
movements behind you while viewing the video software. In
addition, surround sound localization will become more stable.

•You can use Virtual Surround Back (see page 22) when playing
back Dolby Digital Surround EX software. This function creates
the great surround effect from the behind as if you have
connected the surround back speaker. The VIRTUAL SB
indicator lights up on the display.

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■ Dolby Surround

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a multi-channel playback format to convert
2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoofer). The matrix­based conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no
limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and
enables stereo surround sound.

• This receiver provides two types of Dolby Pro Logic II modes—

Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE) and Pro Logic II Music (PLII
MUSIC).
When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the indicator lights
up on the display.

PLII MOVIE Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded

software. You can enjoy a sound field very close
to the one created with discrete 5.1-channel
sounds.

PLII MUSIC Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo

software. You can enjoy wide and deep sounds.

•To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the
source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this
receiver. (See page 11.)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS 96/24

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in higher
sampling rates both for recording and for reproducing at home.
Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency range and greater bit
depths provide extended dynamic range.
DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format (fs 96 kHz/24
bits) introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to deliver “better­than-CD sound quality” into the home.

• When DTS 96/24 signal is detected, the DTS and 96/24

indicators light up. You can enjoy its 5.1-channel sound with full­quality.

** “DTS” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

When using Surround mode, the sounds come out of the
activated speakers which the Surround mode requires.

• If either the surround speakers or center speaker is set to
“NO” in the speaker setting (see page 21), the corresponding

channel signals are allocated to and emitted through the front
speakers.

• If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to
“NO” in the speaker setting (see page 21), JVC’s original 3D-

PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the
surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D
indicator lights up on the display.

■ DTS**

DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by
Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel
encoding and decoding (1ch up to 6.1ch).

• When DTS signal is detected through the digital input, the DTS

indicator lights up on the display.

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround (DTS) is another discrete 5.1 channel
digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.
Compared to Dolby Digital, the DTS Digital Surround format has a
lower audio compression rate which enables it to add breadth and
depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround
features natural, solid, and clear sound.

Another multi-channel digital surround encoding format introduced
by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. is DTS Extended Surround

(DTS-ES).

It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and
space expression by adding the third surround channel—surround
back channel.
DTS-ES includes two signal formats with different surround signal
recording methods—DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch and DTS-ES Matrix

6.1ch.

•You can use the Virtual Surround Back (see page 22) when
playing back DTS-ES software. This function creates the great
surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the
surround back speaker. The VIRTUAL SB indicator lights up on
the display.

3D HEADPHONE mode

If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the Surround
modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated
without respect to the type of software played back.
“3DHEADPHONE” appears on the display and the DSP, 3D,
and HP indicators light up.

About other digital signals

Linear PCM

Uncompressed digital audio data used for DVDs, CDs, and
Video CDs.
DVDs support 2 channels with sampling rates of 48/96 kHz, at
quantization of 16/20/24 bits. On the other hand, CDs and
Video CDs are limited to 2 channels with 44.1 kHz at 16 bits.

• When Linear PCM signal is detected, the LPCM indicator
lights up.

Dual Mono

Dual Mono can be easily understood when you think of the
bilingual broadcast for TV programs (however, the Dual Mono
format is not identical with those analogue formats).
This format is now adopted in Dolby Digital, DTS, and so on. It
allows two independent channels (called main channel and
sub-channel) to be recorded separately.

•You can select either channel you want to listen to (see
page 22).

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Introducing the DSP modes

The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. consists of direct
sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from
behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any
reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the
distances of the ceiling and walls. These direct sounds and
indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic
surround effects.
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes can create these
important elements, and give you a real “being there” feeling.

Reflections from behind

Early reflections

Direct sounds

The DSP modes include the following modes:

• Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes—HALL1, HALL2, LIVE
CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATRE1, THEATRE2

• MONO FILM—Used for all types of 2-channel signals (including
Dual Mono signal)

• All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH ST)

When one of the DSP modes is activated, the DSP indicator lights
up on the display.

■ Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes

You can use the following DAP modes in order to reproduce a
more acoustic sound field in your listening room.

HALL1 Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large

shoebox-shaped hall designed primarily for
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about

2000.)

HALL2 Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large

vineyard-shaped hall designed primarily for
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about

2000.)

LIVE CLUB Reproduces the spatial feeling of a live music club

with a low ceiling.

DANCE CLUB Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance

club.

PAVILION Reproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition

hall with a high ceiling.

THEATRE1 Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large theatre

where the seating capacity is about 600.

THEATRE2 Reproduces the spatial feeling of a small theatre

where the seating capacity is about 300.

NOTE

When “THEATRE1” or “THEATRE2” is activated while playing
back 2-channel analogue or digital source, the built-in Dolby Pro
Logic II decoder is activated and the indicator lights up.

When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the
connected and activated speakers.

• If the surround speakers are set to “NO” in the speaker
setting (see page 21), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing

(which has been developed to create the surround effect
through the front speakers only) is used.
The 3D indicator lights up on the display.

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■ MONO FILM

In order to reproduce a more acoustic sound field in your listening
room while viewing monaural sound video software (analogue
and 2-channel digital signals including Dual Mono signal), you can
use this mode.
The surround effect will be added, and the sound localization of
actor’s words will be improved.

This mode cannot be used for multi-channel digital signals.

When “MONO FILM” is used, sounds come out of all the
connected (and activated) speakers.

• If the surround speakers are set to “NO” in the speaker
setting (see page 21), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing
(which has been developed to create the surround effect
through the front speakers only) is used.
The 3D indicator lights up on the display.

• If incoming signals change from 2-channel digital signal to
another digital signal type, “MONO FILM” is canceled and an
appropriate Surround mode is activated.

■ All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH ST)

This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the
connected (and activated) speakers.

This mode cannot be used if the surround speakers are set
to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 21).

Activating the Surround/DSP modes

Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the incoming
signals. For details, see page 43.

Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically
recalls the memorized settings and adjustments.

•To adjust the speaker output level, see page 29.

•To adjust the effect level for the DSP mode (except All
Channel Stereo mode,) see page 31.

•To add “wraparound” sound effect to “PLII MUSIC”
(PANORAMA control,) see page 31.

•To adjust the vertical localization of the center channel
for Surround/DSP modes (except “PLII MUSIC” and “ALL
CH ST”) (center alignment,) see page 31.

NOTES

•You cannot use any Surround/DSP modes when selecting “DVD
MULTI” as the playback source.

•You cannot select All Channel Stereo mode if the surround
speakers are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 21).

•You cannot select MONO FILM mode if an incoming signal is a
multi-channel (more than 2 channel) digital signal.

• The on-screen display appears on the TV screen to show the
Surround/DSP mode name for 5 seconds when you select the
Surround/DSP mode.
To cancel the function, set “SUPERIMPOSE” to
“SUPERIMPOSE: OFF” (see page 25).

Sound reproduced from
normal stereo

Sound reproduced from All
Channel Stereo mode

3D HEADPHONE mode

If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the DSP
modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated
without respect to the type of software played back.
“3DHEADPHONE” appears on the display and the DSP, 3D,
and HP indicators light up.

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From the remote control:

1

2

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

CR
DOLBY D

DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT
HP
MHz

kHz

HALL1 HALL2

THEATRE1

THEATRE2

(Back to the beginning)

LIVE CLUB

AUTO SURR

DANCE CLUB

PAVILION

ALL CH ST

MONO FILM

Surround modes*

SURR OFF

1, 3

2

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

CR
DOLBY D

DTS AAC
96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT
HP
MHz

kHz

HALL1 HALL2

THEATRE1

THEATRE2

(Back to the beginning)

LIVE CLUB

AUTO SURR

DANCE CLUB

PAVILION

ALL CH ST

MONO FILM

Surround modes*

SURR OFF

When operating the receiver using
the remote control, set the mode
selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

1

Select and play any source other than “DVD
MULTI.”

• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analogue or
digital) correctly.

2

Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the
Surround/DSP mode you want.

Ex.: When “DOLBY D” is selected for Dolby Digital multi-

channel software:

On the front panel:

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

Select and play any source other than “DVD

2

again.

MULTI.”

• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analogue or
digital) correctly.

2

Press SURROUND.

MULTI JOG now works for selecting Surround/DSP modes.

3

Turn MULTI JOG to select the Surround/DSP
mode you want.

Ex.: When “DOLBY D” is selected for Dolby Digital multi-

channel software:

To cancel Surround/DSP modes

Press SURROUND repeatedly so that “SURR OFF” appears on
the display.

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To cancel Surround/DSP modes

Tu rn MULTI JOG so that “SURR OFF” appears on the display.

NOTE

The initial setting is “AUTO SURR.”

*Available Surround modes vary depending on the incoming

signals. For details, see “Available Surround and DSP modes
according to the incoming signal” on page 43.

When you select “AUTO SURR” (Auto Surround)

EQ
LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL
NEO : 6
DSP 3D

LFE

CR

DOLBY D

DTS AAC

96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT
HP
MHz

kHz

You can enjoy the Surround mode easily.

•For details about the Surround modes, see pages 38 and 39.

• When “AUTO SURR” is activated, the AUTO SR indicator lights
up on the display.

Virtual Surround Back

When playing Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES
software, you can enjoy surround back channel playback using
the Virtual Surround Back.
Ex.: When playing back DTS-ES software.

How does “AUTO SURR” work?

• If a multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate Surround
mode will be selected automatically.

• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel or DTS 2-channel signal with
surround signal comes in, “PLII MOVIE” will be selected.

To activate the Virtual Surround Back, see page 22.

• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel or DTS 2-channel signal without
surround signal, or a Linear PCM signal comes in, “SURR
OFF (stereo)” will be selected.

NOTES

•“AUTO SURR” does not take effect in the following cases:
– While playing an analogue source.
– While selecting one of the fixed digital decode modes—

“DOLBY D” or “DTS” (see page 13).

• While listening with the headphones, the 3D HEADPHONE

mode (see pages 39 and 41) is activated without respect to the
type of software played back.

• When “AUTO SURR” is selected, sound may not come out at

the beginning of playback. If it occurs, select a Surround mode
manually (see page 42).

Available Surround and DSP modes according to the incoming signal

The name of the mode shown below is the display indication.

Modes

Incoming signal

Surround modes DSP modes HEADPHONE mode

Dolby Digital (multi-channel) DOLBY D

Dolby Digital Surround EX

DOLBY D

(Virtual Surround Back*1)

HALL1/2, LIVE CLUB,

DANCE CLUB, PAVILION,

DTS (multi-channel) DTS THEATRE1/2, ALL CH ST*2

DTS-ES

(Virtual Surround Back)

DTS

3D HEADPHONE (stereo)

Dual Mono DUAL MONO HALL1/2, LIVE CLUB,

Dolby Digital (2-channel) DANCE CLUB, PAVILION,

DTS (2-channel) PLII MOVIE, PLII MUSIC THEATRE1/2, MONO FILM,

Linear PCM ALL CH ST*2

Analogue

*1 Virtual Surround Back may not be applied to some software.
*2 Not selectable if the surround speakers are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 21).

Surround/DSP

off

HEADPHONE, SURRND OFF

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Operating other
JVC products

You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only
this receiver but also other JVC products.

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.

Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals—
remote codes “A” and “B.”
– When operating a VCR whose remote control code is set to

“A,” set the manufacturer’s code to “01.”

– When operating a VCR whose remote control code is set to

“B,” set the manufacturer’s code to “02.”
The initial setting is “01.” For details about the setting, see
“Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR” on
page 47.

•To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the
remote sensor on the target product.

7 VCR

Set the mode selector to
“AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

You can always perform the following operation:

7 TV

Set the mode selector to
“AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

You can always perform the following operations:

TV : Tu rn on or off the TV.

TV VOL +/–: Adjust the volume on the TV.

TV/VIDEO: Change the input mode (either video input

or TV tuner) on the TV.

VCR : Tu rn on or off the VCR.

After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on
the VCR.

CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers on the VCR.

1 – 9, 0: Select the channel numbers on the VCR.

3: Start playback.

7: Stop playback.

8: Pause playback. To release it, press 3.

¡: Fast-wind a tape.

1: Rewind a tape.

REC PAUSE: Enter recording pause. To start recording,

press this button then 3.

7 DVD recorder or DVD player

To operate the DVD
recorder, set the mode
selector to “DVR.”

To operate the DVD player,
set the mode selector to
“DVD.”

After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on the
TV.

CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers.

1 – 9, 0, 100+: Select the channel numbers.

TV RETURN (10): Function as the TV RETURN button.

(Switches between the previous channel
and the current channel.)

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After setting the mode selector correctly, you can perform the
following operations on the DVD recorder or DVD player.

See the instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD
player for details.

7 Changing the remote control code for DVD

recorder

Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control
signals. You can assign one of the four codes to the remote
control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD
recorder. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the
DVD recorder.

Initial setting: 03

1

Set the mode selector to “DVR.”

2

Press and hold DVR/DVD .

3

Press DVR/DVD.

4

Enter the remote control code you want using
buttons 1 – 4, and 0.

EX.: To enter the code “2”, press 0, then 2.

Code for DVR Number to enter

101
202
303
404

5

Release DVR/DVD .

Now, the remote control code has been changed.

You can always perform the following operation:

DVR/DVD : Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD player.

3: Start playback.

7: Stop playback.

8: Pause playback. To release it, press 3.

¢: Skip to the beginning of the next chapter.

4: Return to the beginning of the current (or

¡: Fast-forward playback.

1: Fast-reverse playback.

TOP MENU/MENU:

ON SCREEN: Shows the on-screen bar.

5/∞/3/2: Select an item on the menu screen.

ENTER: Enter the selected item, channel number,

previous) chapter.

Display the menu recorded on discs.

chapter/title number, or track number (if
required).

For various playback:

(one touch replay):

Move the playback position back 10 seconds
before the current position.

RETURN: Return to the main menu during menu

operation.

CANCEL: Cancel the programmed track, etc.

Only for DVD recorder operations:

CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers.

DVD/HDD: Select the DVD recorder or HDD deck. (Only for

a DVD recorder incorporated with HDD deck.)

(skip): Move the playback position ahead 30 seconds

after the current position.

1 – 9, 0: Select a channel number (while stopped) or a

chapter/title number, track number (while playing
back). Press ENTER to enter the number.

REC MODE: Select the recording mode.

REC PAUSE: Enter recording pause. To start recording,

press 3.

DISPLAY: Change the display information.

Only for DVD player operations:

fs/Rate*: Show the sampling frequency.

TITLE/GROUP: Make the numeric buttons work for selecting the

title/group number.

ZOOM: Zoom in and out.

1 – 10, 0, +10: Select a chapter/title number, track number,

menu item, etc.

DVD/CARD: Select the disc or memory card to play. (Only for

a DVD player incorporated with memory card
slots.)

DIMMER: Change the display brightness.

THUMBNAIL: Show the thumbnail screen for JPEG discs.

SLIDE: Star t the slide show playback for JPEG discs.

3D/S.EFFECT: Apply the 3D effect.

PAGE: Show browsable still pictures on DVD Audio

discs.

* Press and hold when using these buttons.

If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote
control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.
Refer also to the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder
or DVD player for details.

You can also use the following buttons to operate JVC DVD
recorder and/or DVD player if it supports the corresponding
function:

For various settings:

AUDIO: Select the audio language/channel.

SUBTITLE: Select the subtitle language.

SET UP: Display the Preference display.

VFP: Show the picture adjustment screen.

PROGRESSIVE*: Change the scanning mode.

ANGLE: Select the view angle.

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Manufacturers’ codes for TV

Operating other
manufacturers’
products

By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the
supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’
products.

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.

•To operate those components with the remote control, first you
need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for the TV, VCR, and
STB.

• After replacing batteries of the remote control, set the
manufacturers’ codes again.

❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating

a TV

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

1

Press and hold TV .

2

Press TV.

3

Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons
1 – 9, and 0.

See “Manufacturers’ codes for TV” on the right.

Manufacturer Codes

JVC 01
Akai 02, 05
Blaupunkt 03
Daewoo 09, 30, 31
Fenner 04, 30, 31
Fisher 05
Grundig 06
Hitachi 07, 08
Irradio 02, 05
Magnavox 09
Mitsubishi 10, 32
Mivar 03
Nokia 11, 33
Nordmende 12, 13, 17, 25 – 27
Orion 14
Panasonic 15, 16
Philips 09
Saba 12, 13, 17, 25 – 27
Samsung 09, 18, 31
Sanyo 05
Schneider 02, 05
Sharp 19
Sony 20 – 24
Telefunken 12, 13, 17, 25 – 27
Thomson 12, 13, 17, 25 – 27, 29
Toshiba 28

Initial setting: 01

4

Release TV .

Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.

TV : Tu rn on or off the TV.

TV VOL +/–: Adjust the volume on the TV.

TV/VIDEO: Change the input mode (either TV or

After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on
the TV.

CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers.

1 – 9, 0, 100+ (+10): Select the channel numbers.

See the instructions supplied with the TV for details.

5

Try to operate your TV by pressing TV .

When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct
code.

If more than one code is listed for your brand of TV, try each
one until the correct one is entered.

VIDEO).

Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.

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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating

a VCR

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

1

Press and hold VCR .

2

Press VCR.

3

Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons
1 – 9, and 0.

See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right.

4

Release VCR .

Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR.

VCR : Tu rn on or off the VCR.

After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations
on the VCR.

CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers on the

1 – 9, 0: Select the channel numbers on the VCR.

3: Start playback.

7: Stop playback.

8: Pause playback.

¡: Fast-wind a tape.

1: Rewind a tape.

See the instructions supplied with the VCR for details.

VCR.

Manufacturers’ codes for VCR

Manufacturer Codes

JVC 01, 02
Akai 02, 37
Bell+Howell 04, 17
Blaupunkt 05
CGM 04, 06, 17
Daewoo 35
Digtal 06
Fisher 04, 17
G.E. 07
Grundig 08
Hitachi 09, 10
Loewe 06, 11, 12
Magnavox 05, 06
Mitsubishi 13 – 16
Nokia 17
Nordmende 18 – 20, 32
Orion 21
Panasonic 22
Philips 06, 23
Phonola 06
Saba 18 – 20, 24, 32
Samsung 25, 26
Sanyo 04, 17
Sharp 27, 28
Siemens 08
Sony 29 – 31, 36
Telefunken 18 – 20, 32, 33
Toshiba 34

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Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR .

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct
code.

If more than one code is listed for your brand of VCR, try each
one until the correct one is entered.

Initial setting: 01

Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.

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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating

an STB

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”

1

Press and hold STB .

2

Press STB.

3

Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons
1 – 9, and 0.

See “Manufacturers’ codes for STB” on the right.

4

Release STB .

Now, you can perform the following operation on the STB.

STB : Tu rn on or off the STB.

After pressing STB, you can perform the following operations
on the STB.

CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers on the

1 – 9, 0: Select the channel numbers on the

See the instructions supplied with the STB for details.

5

Try to operate your STB by pressing STB .

When your STB turns on or off, you have entered the correct
code.

If more than one code is listed for your brand of STB, try each
one until the correct one is entered.

STB.

STB.

Manufacturers’ codes for STB

Manufacturer Codes

JVC 01, 02
Amstrad 03 – 06, 33
BT 01
Canal Satellite 22
Canal + 22
D–Box 26
Echostar 19 – 21, 23
Finlux 11
Force 30
Galaxis 29
Grundig 07, 08
Hirschmann 07, 19, 39
ITT Nokia 11
Jerrold 16
Kathrein 13, 14, 36
Luxor 11
Mascom 34
Maspro 13
Nokia 26, 28, 35
Pace 10, 27, 33
Panasonic 15
Philips 09, 25
RFT 12
Saba 37
Sagem 24, 31
Salora 11
Selector 31
Skymaster 12, 38
Thomson 37
TPS 24
Triax 32
Videoway 17, 18
Wisi 07

Initial setting: 01

Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot
operate the equipment.

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Troubleshooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If
there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s
service center.

PROBLEM

The power does not come on.

The receiver turns off (enters standby
mode).

Power

“OVER HEAT” flashes on the display,
then the receiver turns off.

No sound from speakers.

Sound from one speaker only.

Bass sound is reinforced too much
when listening in stereo.

Sounds are intermittently distorted by
the outside noise such as a lightning
discharge.

Sound and picture

Picture is blurred.

No picture is displayed on the monitor.

Remote control does not operate as
you intend.

Remote control does not work.

Remote control

Buttons cannot be used.

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM
reception.

Tuner

Occasional cracking noise during FM
reception.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The power cord is not plugged in.

Speakers are overloaded because of high
volume.

Speakers are overloaded because of a
short circuit at the speaker terminals.

The receiver is overloaded because of a
high voltage.

The receiver is overloaded because of high
volume or long time usage.

Speaker signal cables are not connected.

Connections are incorrect.

An incorrect source is selected.

Muting is activated.

An incorrect input mode (analogue or
digital) is selected.

TV Direct is activated.

Speaker signal cables are not connected
properly.

Appropriate bass level is not selected.

When you use the digital coaxial connection,
the sounds may be intermittently distorted
by the outside noise such as a lightning
discharge but the sound will be restored
automatically.

RGB signals are input when Y/C
SEPARATE is activated.

Adjusting the items may blur the picture
when you view the playback picture through
RGB connection.

Connections are incorrect.

Input mode is incorrect.

The DOWN MIX or Y/C SEPARATE setting
is incorrect.

The remote control is not ready for your
intended operation.

There is an obstruction hiding the remote
sensor on the receiver.

Batteries are weak.

The mode selector is set to the incorrect
position.

TV Direct is activated.

Incoming signal is too weak.

The station is too far away.

The wrong antenna is being used.

Antennas are not connected properly.

Ignition noise from automobiles.

SOLUTION

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

1. Stop the playback source.

2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn the
volume down.

Check the speaker wiring. If speaker wiring
is not short-circuited, contact your dealer.

Consult your dealer after unplugging the
power cord.

Tu rn on the receiver again. If the receiver
turns off soon, consult your dealer after
unplugging the power cord.

Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging
the power cord.

Check the audio connections (see pages 7
to 11) after unplugging the power cord.

Select the correct source.

Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see
page 15).

Select the correct input mode (analogue or
digital).

Deactivate TV Direct (see page 14).

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging
the power cord.

Adjust audio position level (see page

This is not a malfunction.

Deactivate Y/C SEPARATE (see page 25).

Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “SUPERIMPOSE:
ON” (see page 25).

Check the video connections (see pages 7
to 10) after unplugging the power code.

Check the video component input mode
(see page 25).

Select the correct DOWN MIX or Y/C
SEPARATE setting (see page 25).

Set the mode selector correctly, then press
the corresponding source selecting button
or SOUND before operation

Remove the obstruction.

Replace batteries.

Set the mode selector to the proper
position.

Deactivate TV Direct (see page 14).

Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact
your dealer.

Select another station.

Check with your dealer to be sure you have
the correct antenna.

Check the connections.

Move the antenna farther from automobile
traffic.

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Specifications

Designs and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Amplifier

Output Power

At stereo operation:

Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, both

At surround operation:

Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into

Center channel:

Surround channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into

Audio

Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

VIDEO, DVD MULTI, DVR/DVD, VCR, TV:

Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)*:

Coaxial: DIGITAL IN 1(DVR/DVD):

Optical: DIGITAL IN 2(VIDEO), 3(TV):

* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS (with

sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).

Audio Output Level:

MONITOR OUT, DVR/DVD, VCR, TV:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/DIN): 80 dB/62 dB

Frequency Response (6 Ω): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

Bass Boost: +4 dB ±1 dB at 100 Hz

Equalization:

Center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz

Control range: ±8 dB

channels driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no
more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
(IEC268-3)

6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion.

100 W, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz,
with no more than 0.8% total harmonic
distortion.

6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8%
total harmonic distortion.

330 mV/47 kΩ

0.5 V(p-p)/75 Ω

–21 dBm to –15 dBm
(660 nm ±30 nm)

330 mV

Video

Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Composite video: DVR/DVD, VCR, TV, VIDEO:

1 V(p-p)/75 Ω

S-video: DVR/DVD, VCR, VIDEO:

Y (luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω

C (chrominance, burst): 0.3 V(p-p)/75 Ω

RGB: DVR/DVD, VCR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω

Component: DVR/DVD, VIDEO:

Y (luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω

PB, PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω

Video Output Level/Impedance:

Composite video: DVR/DVD, VCR, TV:

1 V(p-p)/75 Ω

S-video: TV:

Y (luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω

C (chrominance, burst): 0.3 V(p-p)/75 Ω

RGB: TV: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω

Component: MONITOR OUT:

Y (luminance): 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω

PB, PR: 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω

Synchronization: Negative

FM tuner (IHF)

Tuning Range: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz

Usable Sensitivity:

Monaural: 17.0 dBf (1.95 µV/75 Ω)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

Monaural: 21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 Ω)

Stereo: 41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 Ω)

Stereo Separation at Rec out: 35 dB at 1 kHz

AM (MW) tuner

Tuning Range: 522 kHz to 1 629 kHz

General

Power Requirements: AC 230 V , 50 Hz

Power Consumption: 110 W (at operation)

2 W (in standby mode)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 mm x 70 mm x 317.2 mm

Mass: 6.3 kg

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