JVC RX-888RBK User's Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO-RECEIVER MIT STEUEREINHEIT

AMPLI/TUNER DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO

GEINTEGREERDE AUDIO/VIDEO-VERSTERKER

RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO

RICEVITORE DI CONTROLLO AUDIO/VIDEO

RX-888RBK

TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1

DVD

TV/DBS

DVD MUILTI CD

VIDEO PHONO

TAPE/MD

FM/AM

VCR 1 VCR 2 ANALOG/DIGITAL SLEEP

SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

CNTR TONE

1

TEST

4

CNTR

2

MENU

REAR-L

3

EFFECT

7

/P

SEA MODE

5 6

REAR-R

8

SUBWOOFER

9

10

RETURN

0

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

MENU

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

SET

EXIT

TEXT

DISPLAY

TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

/REW

VCR 1 TAPE

CONTROL

PLAY

PTY

REC

PTY SEARCH

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

MUTING

FF/

PTY

PAUSE

RM-SRX888R REMOTE CONTROL

–

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

RX-888R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT

DOLBY LINEAR

MPEG DTS DIGITAL PCM

DOLBY/DTS/MPEG

SURROUND ON/OFF

EON TA/NEWS/INFO

PTY SEARCH

DISPLAY MODE

1

SPEAKERS

2

DSP MODE SEA MODE

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST SEA ADJUST SETTING

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

FM MODE

SOUND SELECT LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

INPUT ATT SOURCE NAME

MULTI JOG

D I G I T A L

DVD CD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR 1

VCR 2

VIDEO

TAPE/MD

FM

AM

SOURCE SELECTOR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

1 BIT P-E-M D-D-COMVERTER

+

D I G I T A L

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INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

ISTRUZIONI

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

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

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT0177-001A

[E]

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Warnings, Cautions and Others/Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses/Waarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/

Avvertenze e precauzioni da osservare

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.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Per I’ltalia:

“Si dichiara che il questo prodotto di marca JVC è conforme alle prescrizioni del Decreto Ministeriale n.548 del 28/08/95 pubblicato sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana n.301 del 28/12/95.”

Caution –– STANDBY/ON switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

STANDBY/ON switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

Achtung –– STANDBY/ON -Schalter!

Den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose ziehen, um die Stromversorgung vollkommen zu unterbrechen. Der Schalter STANDBY/ON unterbrichet in keiner Stellung die Stromversorgung vollkommen. Die

Stromversorgung kann mit der Fernbedienung ein- und ausgeschaltet werden.

Attention –– Commutateur STANDBY/ON !

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant.

Le commutateur STANDBY/ON ne coupe jamais complètement la ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

Voorzichtig –– STANDBY/ON schakelaar!

Om de stroomtoevoer geheel uit te schakelen, trekt u de stekker uit het stopkontakt. Anders zal er altijd een geringe hoeveelheid stroom naar het apparaat lopen, ongeacht de stand van de STANDBY/ON schakelaar. U kunt het apparaat ook met de afstandsbediening aanen uitschakelen.

Precaución –– Interruptor STANDBY/ON !

Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de ajuste del interruptor

STANDBY/ON , la alimentación no es cortada completamente. La alimentación puede ser controlada remotamente.

Attenzione –– L’interruttore STANDBY/ON !

Disinserire la spina del cavo di alimentazione dalla presa della rete elettrica per staccare completamente l’alimentazione. L’interruttore

STANDBY/ON in nessuna posizione stacca la linea di alimentazione elettrica principale. È possibile il controllo remoto dell’alimentazione.

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.

ACHTUNG

Zur Verhinderung von elektrischen Schlägen, Brandgefahr, usw:

1.

Keine Schrauben lösen oder Abdeckungen enternen und nicht das Gehäuse öffnen.

2.

Dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.

ATTENTION

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

1.

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

2.

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

VOORZICHTIG

Ter vermindering van gevaar voor brand, elektrische schokken, enz.:

1.

Verwijder geen schroeven, panelen of de behuizing.

2.

Stel dit toestel niet bloot aan regen of vocht.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.:

1.

No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.

2.

No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad.

ATTENZIONE

Per ridurre il rischio di scosse elettriche, incendi, ecc...

1.

Non togliere viti, coperchi o la scatola.

2.

Non esporre l’apparecchio alla piogggia e all’umidità.

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Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.

Locate the apparatus as follows:

Front: No obstructions open spacing.

Sides:

Top:

Back:

Bottom:

No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.

No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.

No obstructions in 15 cm from the back

No obstructions, place on the level surface.

In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Achtung: Angemessene Ventilation

Stellen Sie das Gerät zur Verhütung von elektrischem Schlag und

Feuer und zum Schutz gegen Beschädigung wie folgt auf:

Vorderseite: Offener Platz ohne Hindernisse.

Seiten: Keine Hindernisse innerhalb 10 cm von den Seiten.

Oberseite: Keine Hindernisse innerhalb 10 cm von der Oberseite.

Rückseite: Keine Hindernisse innerhalb 15 cm von der Rückseite.

Unterseite: Keine Hindernisse. Auf eine ebene Oberfläche stellen.

Zusätzlich die bestmögliche Luftzirkulation wie gezeigt erhalten.

Attention: Ventilation Correcte

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, l’incendie et tout autre dégât.

Disposer l’appareil en tenant compte des impératifs suivants

Avant: Rien ne doit gêner le dégagement

Flancs:

Dessus:

Laisser 10 cm de dégagement latéral

Laisser 10 cm de dégagement supérieur

Arrière: Laisser 15 cm de dégagement arrière

Dessous: Rien ne doit obstruer par dessous; poser l’appareil sur une surface plate.

Veiller également à ce que l’air circule le mieux possible comme illustré.

Voorzichtig: Zorg Voor Goede Ventilatie

Om gevaar voor brand of een elektrische schok te voorkomen, dient u bij opstelling van het apparaat op de volgende punten te letten:

Voorkant: Voldoende ruimte vrij houden.

Zijkanten: Minstens 10 cm aan weerszijden vrij houden.

Bovenkant: Niets bovenop plaatsen; 10 cm speling geven.

Achterkant: Minstens 15 cm ruimte achteraan vrij houden.

Onderkant: Opstellen op een egaal horizontaal oppervlak.

Bovendien moet er rondom voldoende luchtdoorstroming zijn, zoals in de afbeelding aangegeven.

Precaución: Ventilación Adecuada

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger el aparato contra daños.

Ubique el aparato de la siguiente manera:

Frente:

Lados:

Espacio abierto sin obstrucciones

10 cm sin obstrucciones a los lados

Parte superior: 10 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte superior

Parte trasera: 15 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte trasera

Fondo: Sin obstrucciones, colóquelo sobre una superficie nivelada

Además, mantenga la mejor circulación de aire posible como se ilustra.

Attenzione: Problemi di Ventilazione

Per evitare il rischio di folgorazioni ed incendi e proteggere l’unità da danni, installarla nel modo seguente.

Davanti: Nessun ostacolo, spazio libero

Lati:

Sopra:

Retro:

Fondo:

Nessun ostacolo per almeno 10 cm



Libero ed in piano

Inoltre, mantenere il più possibile la circolazione dell’aria.

Wall or obstructions

Wand oder Hindernisse

Mur, ou obstruction

Wand of meubilair

Pared u obstrucciones

Parete o ostacol

Spacing 15 cm or more

Abstand von 15 cm oder mehr

Dégagement de 15 cm ou plus

Minstens 15 cm tussenruimte

Espacio de 15 cm o más

15 cm di distanza o più

RX-888RBK

Front

Vorderseite

Avant

Voorkant

Frente

Davanti

Floor

Boden

Plancher

Vloer

Piso

Pavimento

Stand height 15 cm or more

Standhöhe 15 cm oder mehr

Hauteur du socle: 15 cm ou plus

Standard op minstens 15 cm van de vloer

Allura del soporte 15 cm o más

Altezza del tavolino 15 cm p plù

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Table of Contents

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

Getting Started ........................................... 3

Before Installation ...................................................................... 3

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 3

Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas ..................... 3

Connecting the Speakers ............................................................ 4

Connecting Audio/Video Components ....................................... 5

Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................... 8

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................... 8

Using the DSP Modes ................................ 23

Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement .. 25

Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes .......................................... 26

Adjusting the DAP Modes ....................................................... 26

Adjusting the Surround Modes ................................................ 27

Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 30

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 32

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 32

Basic Operations ......................................... 9

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) .................................. 9

Selecting the Source to Play ....................................................... 9

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 10

Selecting the Front Speakers .................................................... 10

Muting the Sound ..................................................................... 11

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ...................................... 11

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 11

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level .................................... 11

Basic Settings ........................................... 12

Recording a Source .................................................................. 12

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance ........................... 12

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

Setting the Subwoofer Information .......................................... 12

Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting ......................... 13

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

Showing the Text Information on the Display ......................... 13

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes ................................. 14

Storing the Basic Settings and Adjustments — One Touch

Operation ........................................................................... 16

Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 16

Using the On-Screen Menus ........................ 34

Selecting the Source to Play ..................................................... 34

Selecting Different Sources for Picture and Sound .................. 34

Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 34

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance ........................... 34

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ...................................... 35

Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 35

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level .................................... 35

Adjusting the DSP Modes ........................................................ 35

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 36

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ......................................... 36

Creating Your Own SEA Mode ................................................ 36

Setting the Basic Setting Items ................................................ 37

Operating the Tuner .................................................................. 37

Storing the Preset Stations ....................................................... 38

Assigning Names to Preset Stations ......................................... 38

COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 39

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System .. 40

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen .................... 41

Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) ........................ 42

Entering the Disc Information .................................................. 43

Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 17

Tuning in Stations Manually .................................................... 17

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

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

Assigning Names to Preset Stations ......................................... 18

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations ... 19

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes .................................. 19

Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice

Temporarily ........................................................................ 21

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 45

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video

Equipment ............................................ 47

Troubleshooting ......................................... 54

Specifications ............................................ 55

Using the SEA Modes ................................ 22

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ........................................... 22

Creating Your Own SEA Mode ................................................ 22

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Parts Identification

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

COMPULINK

Remote

RX-888R AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER


MPEG DTS

DOLBY

DIGITAL

LINEAR

PCM

DOLBY/DTS/MPEG

SURROUND ON/OFF

EON TA/NEWS/INFO

PTY SEARCH DISPLAY MODE

1

SPEAKERS

2

DSP MODE SEA MODE

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST SEA ADJUST SETTING

FM/AM TUNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

SOUND SELECT LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

INPUT ATT SOURCE NAME

MULTI JOG p

D I G I T A L

DVD CD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR 1 TAPE/MD

VCR 2

VIDEO

FM

AM

SOURCE SELECTOR

– q

MASTER VOLUME

+

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

1 BIT P-E-M D-D-COMVERTER w e r t y u i o ; a s d f g h

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

DVD DVD MUILTI

TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1

CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VIDEO PHONO FM/AM

VCR 2 ANALOG/DIGITAL SLEEP

SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

CNTR TONE

1

TEST

4

EFFECT

7

/P

SOUND

2

5

8

CNTR

REAR-L

REAR-R

3

6

9

SEA MODE

10

RETURN

SUBWOOFER

0

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

MENU

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

SET

EXIT

TEXT

DISPLAY

8

9


TV/VIDEO VCR 1 TAPE

CONTROL

/REW

PTY

REC

PLAY

PTY SEARCH

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

MUTING

FF/

PTY

PAUSE

RM-SRX888R REMOTE CONTROL t y u i o p q w e r

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON lamp (9)

2 Remote sensor (8)

button and STANDBY

3 DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps (10)

MPEG, DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, LINEAR

PCM

4 DOLBY/DTS/MPEG SURROUND ON/OFF button and lamp (30)

5 SEA MODE button (22)

6 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13)

7 FM/AM TUNING button (17) *

8 FM MODE button (18)

9 Display (9) p Source lamps (9) q MASTER VOLUME control (10) w PHONES jack (11) e SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons and lamps (10) r RDS operation buttons (19 – 21)

EON, TA/NEWS/INFO, PTY SEARCH,

DISPLAY MODE t DSP MODE button (26) y BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST button

(11, 12, 26) * u SEA ADJUST button (22) * i SETTING button (12 – 15) * o TUNER/SEA MEMORY button (17, 18, 22)

; SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT button

(10, 11) a LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME button

(11, 12) s ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp

(16) d TUNER PRESET button (18) * f MULTI JOG control

What this control actually does depends on which function you are trying to adjust. Before using this control, select the function by pressing one of the buttons marked with *.

g SOURCE SELECTOR control (9) h VIDEO input jacks (7)

Remote Control

1 TV/CATV/DBS button (46 – 48)

2 Source selecting buttons (9)

DVD, DVD MULTI, CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS,

VIDEO, PHONO, FM/AM, VCR 1, VCR 2

3 SURROUND ON/OFF button (30)

4 SURROUND MODE button (26)

5 DISC button (45)

6 SOUND button (22, 26)

7 On-screen operation buttons (34, 41)

MENU, SET, EXIT,

%, fi, @, #

8 TV VOL +/– buttons (46, 47)

9 • RDS operation buttons (19 – 20)

PTY SEARCH, PTY –/+, DISPLAY MODE

• Operating buttons for audio/video components

(45 – 48) p AUDIO buttons (9)

, q VCR 1 button (46, 48) w SLEEP button (16) e ANALOG/DIGITAL button (13) r • 10 keys for selecting preset channel (18)

• 10 keys for adjusting sound (26 – 29, 33)

• 10 keys for operating audio/video components

(45 – 48) t Remote control mode selector (9, 45, 47) y TEXT DISPLAY button (41) u CHANNEL +/– button (46 – 48) i VOLUME +/– button (10) o MUTING button (11)

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Getting Started

This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply.

Before Installation

General

• 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.

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

C (23˚ and 95˚ F).

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

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.

Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW)

Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

A

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

AM

EXT

B

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

AM

EXT

FM Antenna

ANTENNA

FM 75

COAXIAL

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

AM

LOOP Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the receiver.

The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

AM

EXT

Outdoor FM Antenna Cable

A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna

The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75

Ω

COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

B. Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)

A standard type connector (IEC or DIN45325) should be connected to the FM 75

Ω

COAXIAL terminal.

Note:

If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna.

Before attaching a 75

Ω coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire going to an outdoor antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

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AM (MW/LW) Antenna Connections

ANTENNA

FM 75

COAXIAL

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the

AM (MW/LW) loop.

Basic connecting procedure

1 2 3

1 1

RIG

HT

RIG

HT

4

1

RIG

HT

1

AM

LOOP

AM

EXT

2

AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna

3

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

2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.

3 Insert the speaker signal cable.

4 Turn the knob clockwise.

Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire

Connecting the front speakers

You can connect two pairs of front speakers (one pair to the FRONT

SPEAKERS 1 terminals, and another pair to the FRONT

SPEAKERS 2 terminals).

Right speaker FRONT SPEAKERS 1 Left speaker

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

Notes:

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

• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna connected.)

Connecting the Speakers

You can connect the following speakers:

• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.

• One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.

• One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to emphasize human voices).

• One subwoofer to enhance the bass.

IMPORTANT:

After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible DSP effect. For details, see page 14.

For each speaker (except for a subwoofer), connect the (–) and (+) terminals on the rear panel to the (–) and (+) terminals marked on the speakers. For connecting a subwoofer, see page 5.

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

1

2

+

RIGHT

– – +

LEFT

FRONT SPEAKERS

2

1

Right speaker FRONT SPEAKERS 2 Left speaker

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About the speaker impedance

The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does differ depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and FRONT

SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or only one of them is used.

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the

SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

CASE 1 When you connect only one set of front speakers

Front speaker 1

Front speaker 1

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Powered subwoofer

Use front speakers with 4 – 16 ohm impedance.

CASE 2 When you connect two sets of front speakers

Front speaker 1

Front speaker 1

Front speaker 2

Front speaker 2

Connecting Audio/Video Components

You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

Audio Components

• Turntable

• CD player*

• Cassette deck or MD recorder*

Video Components

• DVD player*

• TV

• DBS tuner*

• VCRs

• Video camera

* You can connect these components using the methods described in “Analog connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page 8).

Use front speakers 8 – 16 ohm impedance.

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

Connecting the rear and center speakers

Connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.

Analog connections

Audio component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.

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.

Center speaker

Left rear speaker

Right rear speaker

+

CENTER

SPEAKER

–

REAR

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT

–

+

Turntable

Turntable

If an earth cable is provided for your turntable, connect the cable to the screw marked ( H ) on the rear panel.

To audio output

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

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Note:

Any turntables incorporating a small-output cartridge such as an MC

(moving-coil type) must be connected to this receiver through a commercial head amplifier or step-up transformer. Direct connection may result in insufficient volume.

CD player

CD player

To audio output

Cassette deck or MD recorder

Cassette deck

To audio input

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

To audio output

IMPORTANT:

This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-video input/output terminals for connecting video components.

You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-video terminals.

However, remember that the video signals from the composite video input terminals are output only through the composite video output terminals, while the ones from the S-video input terminals are output only through the S-video output terminals.

Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the different video terminals, you cannot record the picture from the playing component on the recording component. In addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the different video terminals, you cannot view the playback picture from the playing component on the TV.

To view and record the playback picture from the video component connected to the VCR 2 jacks, you must connect the

TV and the recording video component through the composite video terminals.

VCR

RIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

PHONO

A

S-VHS (or VHS) VCR

C D

To audio input

MD recorder

CD

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

/MD

IN

(PLAY)

To audio output

Note:

You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the

TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “MD.” See page 12 for details.

AUDIO

B

RIGHT LEFT

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

E F

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 or TEXT

COMPU LINK terminal

• See also page 39 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system.

• See also page 40 for detailed information about the connection and the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.

A

B VHS VCR

Video component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack.

If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) terminals, connect them using S-video cables (not supplied). Connecting these video components through the S-video input/output terminals will give you better picture playback (or recording) quality.

Å To left/right channel audio output ı To left/right channel audio input

Ç To S-video output

Î To composite video output

‰ To composite video input

Ï To S-video input

D

E

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Video camera

The VIDEO jacks on the front panel is convenient when connecting and disconnecting the equipment frequently.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

DVD player

• When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks:

A

DVD player B C

DVD

To audio output

To S-video output

To composite video output

AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT

DVD

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

TV and/or DBS tuner

To audio output

TV

RIGHT LEFT

Connect the TV to the MONITOR

OUT jack to view the playback picture from the other connected video components.

To composite video input

To S-video input

Notes:

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixed output if necessary) ı To S-video output

Ç To composite video output

• When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output

(5.1 CH reproduction) jacks:

A B DVD player C

DVD

D

AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT

E

DVD

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

F

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

DVD

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

VCR 1

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

IN

(PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT • Use a TV of the PAL- or multi-color system.

• When connecting the TV to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, DO NOT connect the TV’s video output to these video input terminals.

RIGHT LEFT VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DVD

To audio output

TV SOUND

/DBS

OUT

(REC)

DBS tuner

IN

(PLAY)

DBS

To composite video output

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

IN

(PLAY)

To S-video output

Note:

When connecting the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks, change the source name, which will be shown on the display when selected as the source, to “DBS.” See page 12 for details.

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Å To center channel audio output ı To subwoofer audio output

Ç To S-video output

Î To front left/right channel audio output

‰ To rear left/right channel audio output

Ï To composite video output

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Digital connections

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.

You can connect any component to any one of the digital terminals using the digital coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable

(not supplied).

IMPORTANT:

• When connecting the DVD player or the DBS tuner using the digital terminal, you also need to connect it to the video jack (either composite video terminal or S-video terminal) on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jack, you can view no playback picture.

• After connecting the components using the DIGITAL IN terminals, set the following correctly if necessary.

– Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode” on page 13.

– Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For details, see “Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting” on page

13.

Connecting the Power Cord

Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.

Note:

The preset settings such as preset channel 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.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

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

DBS tuner DVD player

DBS

DVD

CD player MD recorder

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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

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

1 2 3

When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the

DIGITAL 1 (DBS) terminal, using the digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

DIGITAL IN

PCM / DOLBY DIGITAL

MPEG / DTS

When the component has a digital optical output terminal, connect it to the

DIGITAL 2 (DVD) or DIGITAL 3 (CD) terminal, using the digital optical cable

(not supplied).

DIGITAL 1 (DBS)

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

DIGITAL 2 (DVD)

2. Insert batteries. Make sure to match the polarity:

(+) to (+).

DIGITAL 3 (CD)

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

Notes:

• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals has been set for use with the following components.

– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS tuner

– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For DVD player

– DIGITAL 3 (optical): For CD player

• When you want to operate the CD player or MD recorder using the

COMPU LINK remote control system, connect the target component also as described in “Analog connections” (see page 6).

• When you want to operate the DVD player using the AV COMPU

LINK remote control system, connect the DVD player also as described in “Analog connections” (see page 7).

3. Replace the cover.

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

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity: (+) to (+).

• 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.

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Basic Operations

The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.

IMPORTANT:

When using the remote control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position:

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner, set it to “CATV/DBS.”

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

DVD DVD MUILTI CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO

VCR 1 VCR 2

PHONO FM/AM

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

On the front panel:

To turn on the power, press STANDBY/ON

The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display.

Current source name appears

.

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

Selected source name appears

CH–

S E A FR CNTR

100 1k 10k

L

LS

C

LEE

S

R

RS

D S P

3D-PHONC

THEATER

LIVE CLUB ACTION

DANCE CLUB

HALL

PAVILION ATT

MUTE AUTO

LOUDNESS

SLEEP

EON

TA

NEWS

INFO

VOLUME

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

Current volume level is shown here

To turn off the power (into standby mode), press STANDBY/ON again.

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


To turn on the power, press AUDIO .

The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display.

To turn off the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO .

The STANDBY lamp lights up.

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

Selecting the Source to Play


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

• As you turn the selector, the source changes as follows:

CD O PHONO O TAPE (or MD) O FM O

AM

O DVD O DVD MULTI O

TV SOUND (or DBS) O VCR 1 O

VCR 2

O VIDEO O (back to the beginning)

SOURCE SELECTOR

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

VCR 1

CD

TAPE/MD

FM VCR 2

VIDEO AM

The selected source lamp also lights up.

• The DVD lamp lights up both for “DVD” and

“DVD MULTI.”

DVD Select the DVD player.

DVD MULTI Select the DVD player for viewing the digital video disc using the analog discrete output mode (5.1CH

reproduction) on the DVD player.

CD *

To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback, see page 32.

Select the CD player.

TAPE/MD * Select the cassette deck (or the MD recorder).

TV/DBS • Select TV sounds when the remote control mode selector is set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

• Select the DBS tuner when the remote control mode selector is set to “CATV/DBS.”

Select video component connected to the VIDEO VIDEO jacks.

PHONO * Select the turntable.

FM/AM * Select an FM or AM (MW/LW) broadcast.

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates

VCR 1

VCR 2 between FM and AM (MW/LW).

Select the video component connected to the VCR 1 jacks.

Select the video component connected to the VCR 2 jacks.

Notes:

• When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks), and a

DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source name shown on the display. For details, see page 12.

• When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote control marked above with an asterisk ( * ), the receiver automatically turns on.

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When playing a digital source through a digital terminal

• The DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps on the front panel indicate what type of the digital signal comes into the receiver.


MPEG DTS

DOLBY

DIGITAL

LINEAR

PCM

MPEG : Lights up when MPEG Multichannel signals

(see page 24) come in.

DTS : Lights up when DTS Digital Surround signals (see page 24) come in.

DOLBY DIGITAL : Lights up when Dolby Digital signals (see page 24) come in.

LINEAR PCM : Lights up when Linear PCM signals come in.

• The signal indicators also light up on the display to indicate the incoming channel signals. (Only the indicators for the incoming signals light up.)

L

LS

C

LFE

S

R

RS

L :

R :

Left front channel

Right front channel

C : Center channel

LS : Left rear channel

RS : Right rear channel

S : Rear channel (monaural)

LFE : Subwoofer channel

Adjusting the Volume


To increase the volume, turn MASTER

VOLUME clockwise.

To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.

• When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly.

• When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.


To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.

To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

–

MASTER VOLUME

+

VOLUME

CAUTION:

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

Note:

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

“90” (maximum).

Selecting different sources for picture and sound

You can watch picture from a video component while listening to sound from another component.


1. Press SOUND SELECT (INPUT

ATT) briefly while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.

2. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the sound (except the TV sound), while the indication of the above step is still on the display.

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

SOURCE SELECTOR


Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/MD,

PHONO, FM/AM), while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

Notes:

• Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.

• When you select “TV SOUND” as the source, this function does not work.

Selecting the Front Speakers

On the front panel ONLY:

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can select which to use.

Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to select the speaker to use.

• Each time you press the button, the lamp on the respective button turns on and off. When the lamp on either button lights up, the respective speakers are activated.

1

SPEAKERS

2

IMPORTANT:

You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only when no signals are sent to the center and rear speakers. Otherwise, activating one pair of the speakers deactivates the other.

Note:

If you use any of the DSP modes other than the 3D-PHONIC modes with both front speakers activated, the speakers connected to the

FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are deactivated.

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Listening only with headphones

1. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

2. Press SPEAKERS 1 and/or 2 so that no lamps on the buttons are turned on.

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.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control ONLY:

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

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the volume level indicator goes off).

MUTING

To restore the sound, press MUTING again so that “OFF” appears on the display.

• Turning MASTER VOLUME on the front panel or pressing

VOLUME +/– on the remote control also restores the sound.

Attenuating the Input Signal

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


Press and hold INPUT ATT (SOUND

SELECT) so that the ATT indicator lights up on the display.

• Each time you press and hold the button, the

Input Attenuator mode turns on (“INPUT ATT

ON”) or off (“INPUT NORMAL”).

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT

Notes:

• This function is available only for the sources connected using the analog terminals.

• This function takes effect when the DSP mode is in use.

• When selecting “DVD MULTI” as the source, this effect does not work.

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)

Human ears are not sensitive to bass at low volume. To compensate for this, the loudness function automatically boosts the bass level as you lower the volume.


Press LOUDNESS (SOURCE NAME) briefly to select the loudness function.

• Each time you press the button, the loudness

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME function turns on (“LOUDNESS ON”) and off

(“LOUDNESS OFF”).

– Select “LOUDNESS ON” to activate the loudness function.

The LOUDNESS indicator lights up on the display.

– Select “LOUDNESS OFF” to cancel it.

The indicator goes off.

Note:

The loudness function affects the front speaker sounds only.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected

“YES” for the “SUBWOOFER” (see page 12).

Once it has been adjusted, the receiver memorizes the adjustment.

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 BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until

“SUBWFR LEVEL” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG 2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the subwoofer output level (–10 dB to

+10 dB).


1. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

SOUND

2. Press SUBWOOFER –/+ to adjust the subwoofer output level (–10 dB to +10 dB).

0

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

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Basic Settings

Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.

IMPORTANT:


To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR” (except when selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

Recording a Source

You can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette deck (or an MD recorder) connected to the TAPE/MD jacks and the

VCRs connected to the VCR 1 and VCR 2 jacks at the same time.

While recording, you can adjust the volume level, without affecting the sound levels of the recording.

IMPORTANT:

• Before recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode (see page

23).

• While recording a digital source, do not change the SEA mode

(see page 22) or DSP mode (see page 23); otherwise, recording will be interrupted.

Note:

The SEA modes and DSP modes cannot affect the recording while recording an analog source.

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output

Balance

If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.




1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until “L/R

BALANCE” appears on the display.


BALANCE /SURROUND

ADJUST

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the balance.

• Turning it clockwise decreases the left channel output.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the right channel output.

MULTI JOG

Changing the Source Name

When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks or the DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel, change the source name shown on the display when you select the

MD recorder or DBS tuner as the source.


SOURCE SELECTOR 1. When changing the source name from “TAPE” to “MD”:

• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “TAPE” appears.

When changing the source name from “TV

SOUND” to “DBS”:

• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “TV

SOUND” appears.

2. Press and hold SOURCE NAME

(LOUDNESS) until “ASSGN.

MD” or “ASSGN. DBS” appears on the display.

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME

To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV SOUND,” repeat the same procedure above — in step 1, select “MD” or “DBS” then press and hold SOURCE NAME (LOUDNESS).

Note:

Without changing the source name, you can still use the connected components. However, there may be some inconvenience.

– “TAPE” or “TV SOUND” will appear on the display when you select the MD recorder or DBS tuner.

– You cannot use the digital input (see page 13) for the MD recorder and the DBS tuner.

– You cannot use the COMPU LINK remote control system (see page

39) to operate the MD recorder.

Setting the Subwoofer Information

Register whether or not you have connected a subwoofer.




1. Press SETTING repeatedly until

“SUBWOOFER” appears on the display.


SETTING

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to register whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.

• As you turn it, the subwoofer setting alternates between

“YES” or “NO.”

YES:

NO:

Select this when a subwoofer is used.

Select this when no subwoofer is used.

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Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal

Setting

When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what components are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2/3).





“DIGITAL IN” appears on the display.


DIGITAL 1 terminal setting

VOLUME


MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate digital terminal setting.

• As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

1 DBS 2 DVD 3 CD “ 1 MD 2 DVD 3 CD “

1 MD 2 DBS 3 CD

“ 1 MD 2 DBS 3 DVD “

1 CD 2 DVD 3 MD “ 1 CD 2 DBS 3 MD “

1 CD 2 DBS 3 DVD

“ 1 DVD 2 CD 3 MD “

1 DVD 2 DBS 3 MD “ 1 DVD 2 DBS 3 CD “

1 DBS 2 CD 3 MD

“ 1 DBS 2 DVD 3 MD “

(back to the beginning)

Note:

When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals can be used as the digital input for the following components.

• DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS tuner

• DIGITAL 2 (optical): For DVD player

• DIGITAL 3 (optical): For CD player

Showing the Text Information on the

Display

When you have connected an MD recorder or CD player equipped with TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 40), you can show the text information, such as disc title or track title, on the display of this receiver. To show it on the display, follow the procedure below.



Selecting the Analog or Digital Input

Mode



1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source (CD, MD, DBS, or

DVD) for which you want to change the input mode from analog input to digital input appears on the display.

SETTING

When you have connected some components such as CD player,

MD recorder, DVD player and the DBS tuner using digital terminals

(see page 8), you need to change the input mode for these components to the digital input.

SOURCE SELECTOR

2. Press INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL to change the input mode.

• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between the digital input and analog input.

INPUT

ANALOG/DIGITAL


1. Press the source selecting button

(CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS*, or

DVD) for which you want to change the input mode from analog input to digital input.

DVD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

DVD MUILTI

VIDEO

VCR 2

CD

PHONO

TAPE/MD

FM/AM

2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to change the input mode.

• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between the digital input and analog input.

ANALOG/DIGITAL

Notes:

* Before pressing TV/DBS, make sure that the remote control mode selector on the remote control is set to “CATV/DBS.”

• Once you have set the digital input for these components, it is always used every time you select these components as the source.



“FL DISPLAY” appears on the display.


SETTING

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select either the source name or the text information to be shown on the display.


NORMAL TEXT

NORMAL: Source name appears during play.

TEXT: Text information appears during play.

Notes:

• Though you have selected “TEXT,” the source name such as “CD” or “MD” appears if a playing disc has no text information.

• Though you have selected “NORMAL,” the setting is changed to

“TEXT” in the following case:

– If the power failure occurs.

– If you unplug the AC power cord.

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Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes

To obtain the best possible surround sound of the DSP modes, you have to register the information about the speakers arrangement after all connections are completed.



Front, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting

Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.

• When you change your speakers, you need to register the information about the speakers again.



“FRONT SPK” (Front Speaker),

“CENTER SPK” (Center

Speaker) or “REAR SPK” (Rear

Speaker) appears on the display.


SETTING

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate item about the speaker selected in the above step.


LARGE SMALL NONE

LARGE: Select this when the speaker size is relatively large.

SMALL: Select this when the speaker size is relatively small.

NONE: Select this when you have not connected a speaker.

(Not selectable for the front speakers)

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the appropriate items for the other speakers.

Notes:

• Keep the following comment in mind as reference when adjusting.

– If the size of the cone speaker unit built in your speaker is greater than 12 cm (4 3 /

4

inches), select “LARGE,” and if it is smaller than

12 cm (4 3 /

4

inches), select “SMALL.”

• If you have selected “NO” for the subwoofer setting, you can only select “LARGE” for the front speaker setting.

• If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speaker setting, you cannot select “LARGE” for the center and rear speaker settings.

Center Delay Time Setting

Register the delay time of the sound from the center speaker, comparing that of the sound from the front speakers.

If the distance from your listening point to the center speaker is equal to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec. As the distance to the center speaker becomes shorter, increase the delay time.

• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 30 cm

(11 13 /

16

inches) decrease (or increase) in distance.

• When shipped from the factory, delay time is set to 0 msec.



“CENTER DELAY” appears on the display.


SETTING

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the delay time of the center speaker output.

• Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec (“C.

DELAY: 0ms”) to 5 msec (“C. DELAY: 5ms”).

• Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from 5 msec (“C. DELAY: 5ms”) to 0 msec (“C. DELAY: 0ms”).

Note:

Center delay time setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.

Rear Delay Time Setting

Register the delay time of the sound from the rear speakers, comparing that of the sound from the front speakers.

If the distance from your listening point to the rear speakers is equal to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec. As the distance to the rear speakers becomes shorter, increase the delay time.

• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 30 cm

(11 13 /

16

inches) decrease (or increase) in distance.

• Rear delay time for Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, and

MPEG Multichannel is to be set to 5 msec.

• When shipped from the factory, delay time is set to 5 msec.



“REAR DELAY” appears on the display.


SETTING

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the delay time of the rear speaker output.

• Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec (“R.

DELAY: 0ms”) to 15 msec (“R. DELAY: 15ms”).

• Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from 15 msec (“R. DELAY: 15ms”) to 0 msec (“R. DELAY: 0ms”).

Note:

Rear delay time setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.

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Crossover Frequency Setting

Small speaker cannot reproduce the bass sound very well. So, if you have used a small speaker any for the front, center, or rear channels, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass elements, originally assigned to the channel for which you have connected the small speaker, to another channel (for which you have connected the large speaker).

To use this function properly, you need to set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.

• This function takes effect only when playing back a source using

Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, or MPEG

Multichannel. However, if you have selected “LARGE” for all speakers (see page 14), this function will not take effect.



“CROSSOVER FRQ” (Crossover

Frequency) appears on the display.


SETTING

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.


80Hz 100Hz 120Hz

• Use the following comments as reference when adjusting.

80Hz: Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 12 cm (4 3 /

4

inches).


16

inches).


16

inches).

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the low frequency effect attenuator level.


0dB 10dB

0dB:

10dB:

Normally select this.

Select this when the bass sound is distorted.

Note:

Low frequency effect attenuator setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.

Dynamic Range Compression Setting

You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful when enjoying surround sound at night.

• This function takes effect only when playing back a source using

Dolby Digital.



“D. RANGE COMP.” (Dynamic

Range Compression) appears on the display.


SETTING

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate item about the compression level.


OFF MID MAX

Note:

Crossover frequency setting is not valid for the DVD MULTI playback mode.

Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting

If the bass sound is distorted while playing back a source using

Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, or MPEG Multichannel, follow the procedure below.



“LFE ATT” (Low Frequency

Effect Attenuator) appears on the display.


SETTING

OFF:

MID:

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

Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little. (Factory setting)

MAX: Select this when you want to apply the compression effect fully. (Useful at night)

Note:

Dynamic Range Compression setting is not valid for the DTS Digital

Surround, MPEG Multichannel, and DVD MULTI playback mode.

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Storing the Basic Settings and

Adjustments — One Touch Operation

JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you change the source. The stored settings for the newly selected source are automatically recalled.

The following can be stored for each source:

• Volume level (see page 10)

• Loudness (see page 11)

• Input attenuator mode (see page 11)

• Subwoofer output level (see page 11)

• Balance (see page 12)

• Analog/digital input mode (see page 13)

• SEA modes (see page 22)

• DSP modes

– 3D-PHONIC mode settings (see page 26)

– DAP mode settings (see page 26)

– Surround mode settings (see page 27)

• DVD MULTI playback mode settings (see page 32)


To store the sound settings

1. Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION.

The ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lights up, then the previously memorized settings are recalled.

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

2. Adjust the sound using the functions listed above.

The newly adjusted settings are memorized.

To recall the sound settings

With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lit, the settings for the currently selected source are recalled when the source is selected.

To cancel the One Touch Operation function

Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION so that the lamp goes off.

(Even though the One Touch Operation function is canceled, the recalled sound effects remain active.)

Notes:

• If the source is FM or AM (MW/LW), you can assign a different setting for each band.

• The DSP modes and DVD MULTI playback mode cannot be used at the same time.

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

From the remote control ONLY:

SLEEP

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and the shut-off time changes as follows (in minutes):

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

00 (Canceled)

When the shut-off time comes

The receiver turns off automatically.

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

Press SLEEP once.

The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes.

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

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 00min.” appears on the display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

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Receiving Radio Broadcasts

You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.

IMPORTANT:




AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

Using Preset Tuning

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

Tuning in Stations Manually


1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the band (FM or AM —

MW/LW).

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

SOURCE SELECTOR

To store the preset stations

Before you start, remember...



1. Tune in the station you want to preset (see

“Tuning in Stations Manually”).

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

FM Reception Mode” on page 18.

EON

TA

NEWS

INFO

VOLUME

EON

TA

NEWS

INFO

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

2. Press FM/AM TUNING.

FM/AM TUNING

100 1k 10k

3. Turn MULTI JOG until you find the frequency you want.

• Turning it clockwise increases the frequency.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the frequency.

• When you turn MULTI JOG quickly, the frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

MULTI JOG

Note:

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

When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up.

TUNER /SEA MEMORY

2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.

CH–

EON

TA

NEWS

INFO

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

“CH-” appears and the channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 10 seconds.

MULTI JOG

3. Turn MULTI JOG to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing.

Note:

You can use the 10 keys on the remote control to select the preset number. When using the 10 keys, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 45.)

TUNER /SEA MEMORY 4. Press TUNER/SEA 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.

CH–

EON

TA

NEWS

INFO

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

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 number erases the previously stored one.

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To tune in a preset station


1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the band (FM or AM —

MW/LW).

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

2. Press TUNER PRESET.

SOURCE SELECTOR

TUNER PRESET

3. Turn MULTI JOG until you find the channel you want.

• Turning it clockwise increases the channel numbers.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the channel numbers.


1. Press FM/AM.

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).

MULTI JOG

FM/AM

2. Press the 10 keys to select a preset

CNTR TONE

1 2

CNTR

3 channel number.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

TEST

4 5

MENU

REAR-L

6

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

• For channel number 20, press +10 then 10.

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

EFFECT

7

/P

8

ENTER

REAR-R

9

SEA MODE

10 0

SUBWOOFER

+10

RETURN FM MODE/MUTING 100+

Note:

When you use the 10 keys on the remote control, be sure that they are activated for the tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 45.)

Note:

When using the FM MODE/MUTING button on the remote control, be sure that the 10 keys are activated for tuner, not for the CD and others. (See page 45.)

Assigning Names to Preset Stations

You can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station. When a preset station is tuned in, its assigned name will appear on the display.



• You can use the following characters: Space, A – Z, and 0 – 9.


1. Tune in a preset station.

See the left.


The preset channel number starts flashing for about 10 seconds.

CH–

VOLUME

• If you turn MULTI JOG while the preset channel number is flashing, you can change the preset channel number.

3. Press TUNER PRESET, while the preset channel number is flashing.

The first character position starts flashing.

TUNER /SEA MEMORY

TUNER PRESET

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.

Press FM MODE on the front panel or FM MODE/MUTING on the remote control.

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

FM MODE

0

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

On the front panel On the remote control

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

MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into the stations. The MUTE AUTO indicator goes off on the display.

CH–

4. Turn MULTI JOG to select the first character, while the first character position is flashing.

CH–

5. Press TUNER PRESET, while a character you want is flashing.

The next character position starts flashing.

TUNER PRESET

CH–

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to four

VOLUME characters.

7. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY while the last selected character is flashing after you have assigned a name.

TUNER /SEA MEMORY

To erase the input characters

Insert spaces using the same procedure described above.

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Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to

Receive FM Stations

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 tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the

RDS indicator lights up on the display.

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

EON (Enhanced Other Network): See page 21.

You can also show the RDS information on the TV screen.

To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR

OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.

• When the TV’s input mode is incorrect; for example, a different video input or TV tuner mode is selected, you cannot show the

RDS information on the TV screen.

Press TEXT DISPLAY while listening to an FM station.

The following information appears on the TV screen.

TEXT

DISPLAY

Selected station

Program service

Program type

Radio text

Notes:

• RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) 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.

To show the RDS signals

Press DISPLAY MODE while listening to an FM station.

DISPLAY MODE

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

On the front panel

On the remote

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

PS

Frequency

PTY

RT

To erase the RDS information, press EXIT.

EXIT

Note:

The on-screen display will disappear in the following case:

– if no operation is done for about 10 minutes.

– if you do any operation other than explained in this section.

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes

One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels (see page 17) by specifying the PTY codes.

To search for a program using the PTY codes


• The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.

• To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY

SEARCH while searching.


• When pressing the buttons on the remote control, make sure that you have selected the FM station using the remote control. If not, the RDS operation buttons do not work for RDS operation.

(Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control for RDS operation.)

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)

Notes:

• When pressing DISPLAY MODE on the remote control, make sure that you have selected FM station using the remote control. If not, the DISPLAY MODE button does not work for tuner operation.

(Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control for tuner operation.)

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

FM/AM


/REW

PTY

PLAY

PTY SEARCH

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

FF/

PTY

1. Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM station.

“PTY SELECT” flashes on the display.

PTY SEARCH

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2. Turn MULTI JOG until the PTY code you want appears on the display, while “PTY SELECT” is flashing.

MULTI JOG

The display gives you the PTY codes described to the right.

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

PTY SEARCH

While searching, “SEARCH” and the selected PTY code alternate on the display.

The receiver searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.

To continue searching after the first stop

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

If no program is found, “NOTFOUND” appears on the display.


1. Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM station.

“PTY SELECT” flashes on the display.

PLAY

PTY SEARCH

2. Press and hold PTY –/+ until the

PTY code you want appears on the display, while “PTY SELECT” is flashing.

The display gives you the PTY codes described to the right.

PTY SEARCH

/REW

PTY

FF/

PTY

PTY SEARCH

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

While searching, “SEARCH” and the

PLAY

PTY SEARCH selected PTY code alternate on the display.

The receiver searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.

To continue searching after the first stop

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

If no program is found, “NOTFOUND” appears on the display.

PTY codes

NONE

ALARM NEWS

TEST

DOCUMENT

AFFAIRS

INFO (INFORMATION)

FOLK M (MUSIC) SPORT

EDUCATE (EDUCATION) OLDIES

NATIONAL (NATIONAL MUSIC) DRAMA

COUNTRY

CULTURE

SCIENCE

JAZZ

LEISURE

TRAVEL

VARIED

POP M (MUSIC)

PHONE IN

RELIGION

SOCIAL A (AFFAIRS)

ROCK M (MUSIC)

M.O.R. M (MIDDLE OF ROAD MUSIC)

LIGHT M (MUSIC)

CHILDREN

FINANCE

CLASSICS

OTHER M (MUSIC)

WEATHER

When an emergency broadcast (ALARM signal) is sent from an

FM station:

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

• When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM — MW/LW and some FM stations).

• When the receiver is in standby mode.

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

The TEST signal is used for equipment test — whether it can receive the ALARM signal correctly.

The TEST signal makes the receiver work in the same way as the

ALARM signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the receiver automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal.

While receiving the test signal, “TEST” appears on the display.

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Switching to a Broadcast Program of

Your Choice Temporarily

Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other

Network).”

The EON indicator lights up while receiving a station with the EON code.

This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases:

• When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM — MW/LW and some FM stations).

• When the last received FM station is a non-RDS station.

• When the receiver is in standby mode.


• The EON function is only applicable to preset stations.


1. Press EON so that the last selected program type appears on the display.

EON

The receiver enters EON standby mode. When the receiver is in

EON standby mode, the receiver is ready to receive the EON data (TA/NEWS/INFO) you select.

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

TA/NEWS/INFO

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

TA NEWS/INFO TA/INFO TA/NEWS

NEWS INFO TA/NEWS/INFO

TA: Traffic Announcement in your area.

NEWS: News.

INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.

CASE 1

If there is no station broadcasting the program you have selected

The receiver continues playing the current source (all sources except AM — MW/LW).

‘

When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, the receiver automatically switches to the station. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the previously selected source, but still remains in EON standby mode. The indicator of received PTY code stops flashing and remains lit.

CASE 2

If there is a station broadcasting the program you have selected

The receiver changes the source (all sources except AM —

MW/LW), and tunes in the station. The indicator of received

PTY code starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the previously selected source, but still remains in EON standby mode. The indicator of received PTY code stops flashing and remains lit.

CASE 3

If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting the program you have selected

The receiver continues to receive the station, but the indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

‘

When the program is over, the indicator of received PTY code stops flashing and remains lit, but the receiver remains in EON standby mode.

To stop listening to the program selected by EON

Press EON so that the program type (TA/NEWS/INFO) indicator goes off from the display. The receiver enters EON off mode and goes back to the previously selected source.

• Each time you press EON, the EON mode alternates between standby mode and off mode.

Notes:

• EON data sent from some stations may not be compatible with this receiver.

• In EON standby mode, if you change the source to AM (MW/LW) or if you carry out synchronized recording (see page 39), EON standby mode is canceled temporarily. The receiver goes back to

EON standby mode again when you have finished that operation.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, you cannot use source selecting buttons and PTY SEARCH button.

• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, you cannot perform the on-screen operations (pages 34 and 41).

CAUTION:

When the source alternates intermittently between the station tuned in by the EON function and the currently selected source, press EON to cancel the EON function.

If you do not press the button, the currently tuned station is received finally, and the indication of the EON program type flashing on the display disappears.

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Using the SEA Modes

The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.

IMPORTANT:




AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

Creating Your Own SEA Mode

You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory

(SEA USERMODE).

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode


Press SEA MODE repeatedly until the SEA mode you want appears on the display.

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

SEA ROCK SEA MUSICAL SEA MOVIE

SEA MODE

SEA COUNTRY

SEA OFF SEA USERMODE SEA JAZZ

SEA ROCK:

SEA MUSICAL:

Gives a heavy sound. Both high and low frequencies are boosted.

Enhances the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

SEA MOVIE: Adds breadth to sounds so you feel like you are in a movie theater.

SEA COUNTRY: Enhances the high-frequency range so that instruments such the violin and banjo are emphasized.

SEA JAZZ: Gives a feeling of a live atmosphere.

Good for acoustic music.

SEA USERMODE: Your original SEA adjustment (see the right).

SEA OFF: No SEA mode is applied (see below).




If you do not want to store your adjustment, but rather want to adjust the SEA temporarily, skip step 4 below.

SEA ADJUST 1. Press SEA ADJUST repeatedly until the frequency range (100Hz,

1kHz or 10kHz) you want appears on the display.

S E A FR

100 1k 10k

VOLUME

S E A FR

VOLUME

100 1k 10k

MULTI JOG

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the

SEA level of the selected frequency range.

• Turning it clockwise increases the level.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the level.

This FR means this adjustment can be applied to the front speakers only.

S E A FR

Notes:

• The SEA modes cannot be used for recording.

• When the SEA mode is turned on, the SEA indicator lights up on the display.

• When the SEA mode is used with the DAP mode (see page 26), sounds may be distorted. If this happens, turn off the DAP mode or decrease the effect level of the DAP mode.

To cancel the SEA mode

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA OFF” appears. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.


1. Press SOUND.


SOUND

2. Press SEA MODE repeatedly until the SEA mode you want appears on the display.

SEA MODE

10

RETURN

To cancel the SEA mode

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA OFF” appears in step 2 above. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

100 1k 10k

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust other frequency ranges if necessary.

TUNER/ SEA MEMORY


Your adjustment is stored into the SEA

USERMODE.

To recall your own SEA adjustment

Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA USERMODE” appears.

To erase a stored adjustment

Storing a new adjustment into SEA USERMODE erases the previously stored one.

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Using the DSP Modes

The built-in Surround Processor provides three types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — 3D-PHONIC mode,

DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode and Surround mode.

3D-PHONIC modes

The 3D-PHONIC mode gives you such a nearly surround effect as it is reproduced through the Dolby Surround decoder, which is widely used to reproduce sounds with a feeling of movement like those experienced in movie theaters. The 3D-PHONIC mode is the result of research on sound localization technology carried out at JVC for many years. This mode can be used when the front speakers are connected to this receiver (without respect to the rear/center speaker connection).

• You can select either 3D ACTION or 3D THEATER to your preference when playing an analog or Linear PCM (digital) source.

• You can select either 3D DIGITAL or 3D THEATER to your preference when playing a Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, or MPEG Multichannel source.

DAP modes

The sound heard in a concert hall or club 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 DAP mode can create these important elements, and gives you a real

“being there” feeling. This mode can be used when the front speakers are connected to this receiver (without respect to the rear/center speaker connection).

You can select one of the following to your preference.

3D ACTION: Best for action and war movies — where the action is fast and explosive.

3D DIGITAL: Reproduces multi-sound source encoded with

Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, or MPEG

Multichannel.

3D THEATER: Reproduces the sound field of a large theater. This mode can be selected when only front speakers are connected to this receiver and “REAR SPK” and

“CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

Note on the subwoofer sound when using the 3D-PHONIC modes

Sound will or will not come out of the subwoofer according to the selected 3D-PHONIC mode.

• With “3D ACTION” selected: No sound comes out.

• With “3D DIGITAL” selected: Sound comes out if the subwoofer channel signals come into this receiver ( LFE of the signal indicators lights up — see page 10) while playing a multi-sound source encoded with Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, or

MPEG Multichannel.

• With “3D THEATER” selected:

– If “FRONT SPK” is set to “SMALL,” sound comes out while playing any source.

– If “FRONT SPK” is set to “LARGE,” sound comes out only if the subwoofer channel signals come into this receiver ( LFE of the signal indicators lights up — see page 10) while playing a multi-sound source encoded with Dolby Digital, DTS Digital

Surround, or MPEG Multichannel.

LIVE CLUB: Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling.

DANCE CLUB: Gives a throbbing bass beat.

HALL: Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert hall.

PAVILION: Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.

Early reflections

Direct sounds

Reflections from behind

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Surround modes

With this receiver, you can use four types of the Surround mode.

Following modes cannot be used when only the front speakers are connected to this receiver (without the rear speakers or center speaker).

Dolby Surround (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic)*

Used to watch the soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby

Digital (bearing the mark ) or with Dolby Surround

(bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

).

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic can be selected automatically according to software played back and the speaker arrangement you have done.

• To enjoy the software encoded with Dolby Digital, you must connect the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver. (See page 8.)

DTS Digital Surround**

DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.

To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark , the receiver can provide you with DTS Digital Surround decoder.

DTS Digital Surround is automatically selected according to software played back and the speaker arrangement you have done.

• To enjoy the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround, you must connect the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver. (See page 8.)

Note:

A CD encoded with DTS Digital Surround cannot be played back through this receiver.

MPEG Multichannel

MPEG Multichannel is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on DVD software, and uses encoding method called

MPEG2-Audio. (MPEG stands for “Motion Picture Expert Group” and has been originally developed for compressing video signals. )

To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark

, the receiver can provide you with MPEG

Multichannel decoder.

MPEG Multichannel is automatically selected according to software played back and the speaker arrangement you have done.

• To enjoy the software encoded with MPEG Multichannel, you must connect the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver. (See page 8.)

JVC Theater Surround

In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing soundtracks of software encoded;

– with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

),

– with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark ),

– with DTS Digital Surround (bearing the mark ),

– with MPEG Multichannel (bearing the mark you can use JVC Theater Surround.

• When playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital, with DTS

),

Digital Surround, or MPEG Multichannel, “DIG THEATER” is selected automatically.

• When playing a source encoded with Dolby Surround,

“THEATER” is selected automatically.

Notes:

• The DSP modes have no effect on monaural sources.

• The DSP modes cannot be used for recording an analog source.

• When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source to play, you cannot select or adjust the DSP modes.

• The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up when the Dolby Pro Logic decoder built in this receiver is activated.

• The

Ÿ

DIGITAL indicator lights up when the signals encoded with

Dolby Digital come into the receiver.

• The Dolby Pro Logic decoder is used not only for the analog sources but also for the sources encoded with Dolby Digital, DTS

Digital Surround, or MPEG Multichannel in the following cases:

– When only front channel signals are encoded.

– When front channel and monaural rear channel signals are encoded.

IMPORTANT:

Before recording a digital source, turn off the DSP mode.

DVD MULTI Playback Mode

This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete 5.1 channel output mode of the

DVD player or other equipment.

You can adjust the DVD MULTI playback mode while playing back a video software such as a DVD using the analog discrete

5.1 channel output mode.

• For the DVD MULTI playback mode connection, see page 7.

• For details on the DVD MULTI playback mode, see page 32.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro

Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1998 Dolby

Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US

Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

All rights reserved.

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Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement

Available DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver.

Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14).

Speaker arrangements

Front speaker

TV

Front speaker

Available DSP modes

Each time you press DSP MODE on the front panel or SURROUND MODE on the remote control, the DSP modes change as follows:

• 3D THEATER

• LIVE CLUB

• DANCE CLUB

• HALL

• PAVILION

• 3D ACTION (or 3D DIGITAL)

• DSP OFF (DSP mode is canceled)

Front speaker

TV

Center speaker

Front speaker

Rear speaker

TV

Front speaker

Front speaker

Rear speaker

Each time you press DSP MODE on the front panel or SURROUND MODE on the remote control, the DSP modes change as follows:

By pressing DSP MODE:

• THEATER (or DIG THEATER)

• LIVE CLUB

• DANCE CLUB

• HALL

• PAVILION


• DSP OFF (DSP mode is canceled)

By pressing SURROUND MODE:

• DOLBY/DTS/MPEG SURROUND

(DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY

DIGITAL, DTS SURROUND, or

MPEG SURROUND)

• THEATER (or DIG THEATER)

• LIVE CLUB

• DANCE CLUB

• HALL

• PAVILION


• DSP OFF (DSP mode is canceled) To activate the Surround mode, press DOLBY/DTS/

MPEG SURROUND ON/OFF button so that the lamp on the button lights up.

To activate the Surround mode, you can also use the

SURROUND ON/OFF button.

Front speaker

Rear speaker

TV

Center speaker

Front speaker

Rear speaker

Note on the center speaker sound when using the DAP modes:

Sounds come out of the center speaker only if the following take place at the same time;

• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “LARGE” or “SMALL.”

• If the center channel signals come into this receiver ( C of the signal indicators lights up — see page 10) while playing a multi-sound source encoded with Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, or MPEG

Multichannel.

In this case, you cannot adjust the center speaker output level.

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IMPORTANT:




AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes

Once you have adjusted the 3D-PHONIC modes, the adjustment is memorized for each 3D-PHONIC mode.


• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly

(see page 14).



DSP MODE

1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until

“3D ACTION (or 3D DIGITAL)” or “3D THEATER” appears on the display.

The 3D-PHONIC, DSP, PRO LOGIC and selected 3D-PHONIC mode indicators also light up on the display.

2. Adjust the effect level.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST repeatedly until “DSP

EFFECT” appears on the display.


2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level.

• As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows:

BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2 DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5 DSP EFFECT 4

As the number increases, the selected 3D-PHONIC mode becomes stronger.


1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “3D ACTION (or

3D DIGITAL)” or “3D

SURROUND

MODE

THEATER” appears on the display.

The 3D-PHONIC, DSP, PRO LOGIC and selected 3D-PHONIC mode indicators also light up on the display.

SOUND

2. Press SOUND.


3. Press EFFECT to select an effect level you want.

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

EFFECT

7

/P



As the number increases, the selected 3D-PHONIC mode becomes stronger.

Adjusting the DAP Modes

Once you have adjusted the DAP modes, the adjustment is memorized for each DAP mode.



(see page 14).


• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output level when you have set

“REAR SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.

• When the DAP mode is used with the SEA mode (see page 22), sounds may be distorted. If this happens, turn off the SEA mode.


1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until the DAP mode — LIVE CLUB,

DANCE CLUB, HALL, or

PAVILION — appears on the

DSP MODE display.

The DSP and the selected DAP mode indicators also light up on the display.

• When you have set “REAR SPK” to “NONE,” the 3D-

PHONIC indicator also lights up.

2. Adjust the speaker output levels.


ADJUST repeatedly until one of the indications appears on the display.

“REAR L LEVEL”:

To adjust the left rear speaker level.

“REAR R LEVEL”:

To adjust the right rear speaker level.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected speaker output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other speaker output level.

BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

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BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG



As the number increases, the selected DAP mode becomes stronger.


1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the DAP mode —

LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB,

SURROUND

MODE

HALL, or PAVILION — appears on the display.

The DSP and the selected DAP mode indicators also light up on the display.

SOUND

2. Press SOUND.



• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press

REAR•L –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press

REAR•R –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).



5

REAR•L

6

8

REAR•R

9

EFFECT

7

/P



As the number increases, the selected DAP mode becomes stronger.

Adjusting the Surround Modes

Once you have adjusted the Surround modes, the adjustment is memorized for each Surround mode.

Dolby/DTS/MPEG Surround adjustments



(see page 14).


• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set


• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and center tone when you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.


1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the mode — PRO

LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS

SURROUND

MODE

SURROUND, or MPEG

SURROUND — appears on the display.

• When “PRO LOGIC” is selected, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

Note:

You can also press SURROUND ON/OFF to activate an appropriate Surround mode — PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL,

DTS SURROUND, MPEG SURROUND. Each time you press the button, the Surround mode turns on and off alternately.

SOUND

2. Press SOUND.


3. Press TEST to check the speaker output balance.

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

TEST TONE L

(Left front speaker)

TEST TONE C

(Center speaker)

TEST TONE LS

(Left rear speaker)

TEST

4

TEST TONE R

(Right front speaker)

TEST TONE RS

(Right rear speaker)

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Notes:

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

• No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CENTER

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

• No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

• If the TV is turned on and the proper video input is selected on the TV, the test tone screen will appear on the TV.

• The signal indicators also light on the display while the test tone comes out of the speakers.

L: Lights when the test tone comes out of L C R

C: the left front speaker.

Lights when the test tone comes out of LS the center speaker.

R: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right front

RS speaker.

RS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right rear speaker.

LS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left rear speaker.


• To adjust the center speaker level, press

CNTR –/+ (from –10 dB to +10 dB).





5. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

6. Press CNTR TONE to select the center tone level you want.

SOFT 2 SOFT 1 FLAT

2

CNTR

3

5

REAR•L

6

8

REAR•R

9

TEST

4

CNTR TONE

1

The center tone adjustment affects the midfrequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.


SHARP 1 SHARP 2

Adjusted levels are also shown on the equalizer display.

S E A CNTR

This CNTR means this adjustment can be applied to the center speaker only.

(Example: When “FLAT” is selected.)


You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the

Surround modes. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back.

1. Press DOLBY/DTS/MPEG

SURROUND ON/OFF to activate an appropriate Surround mode —

DOLBY/DTS/MPEG

SURROUND ON/OFF

PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL,

DTS SURROUND, or MPEG

SURROUND.

• Each time you press the button, the Surround mode turns on and off alternately.

• When “PRO LOGIC” is selected, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.




“CENTER LEVEL”:

To adjust the center speaker level.

“REAR L LEVEL”:


“REAR R LEVEL”:



3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other speaker output levels.

BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

3. Adjust the center tone.


ADJUST repeatedly until “CENTER

TONE” appears on the display.


2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want.


BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

SOFT 2 SOFT 1 FLAT SHARP 1 SHARP 2

100 1k 10k

To make the dialogue clearer, select “SHARP 1” (little) or

“SHARP 2” (much).

To make the dialogue softer, select “SOFT 1” (little) or “SOFT

2” (much).

When “FLAT” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

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JVC Theater Surround adjustments



(see page 14).


• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output levels when you have set


• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and center tone when you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NONE.” See page 14.


1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “THEATER” or

“DIG THEATER” appears on the display.

SURROUND

MODE

• When “THEATER” is selected, the PRO LOGIC, DSP, and

THEATER indicators also light up on the display.

• When “DIG THEATER” is selected, the DSP and THEATER indicators also light up on the display.

SOUND

2. Press SOUND.


3. Press TEST to check the speaker output balance.

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

TEST TONE L

(Left front speaker)

TEST TONE C

(Center speaker)

TEST

4

TEST TONE R

(Right front speaker)

TEST TONE LS

(Left rear speaker)

Notes:

TEST TONE RS

(Right rear speaker)

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

• No test tone comes out of the center speaker when “CENTER

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

• No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

• If the TV is turned on and the proper video input is selected on the TV, the test tone screen will appear on the TV.

• The signal indicators also light on the display while the test tone comes out of the speakers.

L: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left front speaker.

L C R

C: Lights when the test tone comes out of the center speaker.

LS

R: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right front speaker.

RS

RS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right rear speaker.

LS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left rear speaker.








100 1k 10k

2

CNTR

3

5

REAR•L

6

8

REAR•R

9

5. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

TEST

4


CNTR TONE

1

The center tone adjustment affects the midfrequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.




S E A CNTR






2” (much).




EFFECT

7

/P



As the number increases, JVC Theater Surround becomes stronger.

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You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the

Surround modes. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back.

DSP MODE

1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until

“THEATER” or “DIG

THEATER” appears on the display.

• When “THEATER” is selected, the PRO LOGIC, DSP, and

THEATER indicators light up on the display.

• When “DIG THEATER” is selected, the DSP and THEATER indicators light up on the display.




“CENTER LEVEL”:


“REAR L LEVEL”:


“REAR R LEVEL”:




BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG








BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG









BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG



As the number increases, JVC Theater Surround becomes stronger.

Activating the DSP Modes

You can use only one DSP mode at a time. When a DSP mode is activated, another DSP mode is canceled if in use.

For Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital

Surround, and MPEG Multichannel


1. Press DOLBY/DTS/MPEG

SURROUND ON/OFF so that the lamp on the button lights up.

• Each time you press the button, the Dolby/

DTS/MPEG Surround turns on and off alternately.

DOLBY/DTS/MPEG

SURROUND ON/OFF

2. Select and play a sound source.

• To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Surround and labeled with

DOLBY SURROUND mark.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Digital and labeled with mark.

• To enjoy DTS Digital Surround, play back a software encoded with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

• To enjoy MPEG Multichannel, play back a software encoded with MPEG Multichannel and labeled with mark.

To cancel the Dolby/DTS/MPEG Surround mode

Press DOLBY/DTS/MPEG SURROUND ON/

OFF again so that the lamp on the button goes off. (“SURROUND OFF” appears on the display.)

DOLBY/DTS/MPEG

SURROUND ON/OFF


1. Press SURROUND ON/OFF so that the lamp on the DOLBY/DTS/

SURROUND

ON/OFF

MPEG SURROUND ON/OFF button on the front panel lights up.

• Each time you press the button, the Dolby/DTS/MPEG

Surround turns on and off alternately.

• You can also turn on Dolby/DTS/MPEG Surround by pressing

SURROUND MODE. (See page 25 for more details.)


• To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Surround and labeled with


• To enjoy Dolby Digital, play back a software encoded with

Dolby Digital and labeled with mark.

• To enjoy DTS Digital Surround, play back a software encoded with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

• To enjoy MPEG Multichannel, play back a software encoded with MPEG Multichannel and labeled with mark.

To cancel the Dolby/DTS/MPEG Surround mode

SURROUND Press SURROUND ON/OFF again.

(“SURROUND OFF” appears on the display.)

ON/OFF

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For the other DSP modes


1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until the mode you want appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change. (See page 25 for more details.)

DSP MODE


• To enjoy 3D-PHONIC and JVC Theater Surround, play back a software:

– encoded with Dolby Surround and labeled with


– encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with mark.

– encoded with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

– encoded with MPEG Multichannel and labeled with

mark.

To cancel the DSP mode

Press DSP MODE repeatedly until “DSP OFF” appears on the display.

DSP MODE

––––––––––––––– MEMO –––––––––––––––

Use this column to write down your DSP mode adjustments for your future reference.


1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the DSP mode you want appears on the display.

• Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change. You can also turn on Dolby/

DTS/MPEG Surround. (See page 25 for more details.)

SURROUND

MODE


• To enjoy 3D-PHONIC and JVC Theater Surround, play back a software:

– encoded with Dolby Surround and labeled with


– encoded with Dolby Digital and labeled with mark.

– encoded with DTS Digital Surround and labeled with mark.

– encoded with MPEG Multichannel and labeled with

mark.

To cancel the DSP mode

Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until

“DSP OFF” appears on the display.

SURROUND

MODE

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Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player.

IMPORTANT:




AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS







The center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.


SOFT 2 SOFT 1 FLAT

BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

SHARP 1 SHARP 2

Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

You can adjust the DVD MULTI playback mode while playing back a DVD using the analog discrete output mode on the DVD player.

Once you made adjustments, the receiver memorizes the adjustments until you change them. You also need to set the DVD player to the analog discrete output mode.




1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until

“DVD MULTI” appears on the display.

SOURCE SELECTOR

Note:

When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source to play, the DSP mode is canceled temporarily, and the DOLBY/DTS/MPEG

SURROUND ON/OFF and DSP MODE buttons do not work.

2. Select the analog discrete output mode on the

DVD player, and start playing a DVD.

• Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player.

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.




“CENTER LEVEL”:


“REAR L LEVEL”:


“REAR R LEVEL”:




BALANCE/ SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG


S E A CNTR



100 1k 10k




2” (much).


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1. Press DVD MULTI so that “DVD

MULTI” appears on the display.

DVD MUILTI

Note:

When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source to play, the DSP mode is canceled temporarily, and the SURROUND ON/OFF and

SURROUND MODE buttons do not work.

2. Select the analog discrete output mode on the

DVD player, and start playing a DVD.

• Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player.

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

SOUND

3. Press SOUND.

The 10 keys are activated for adjusting the sound.








2

CNTR

3

5

REAR•L

6

––––––––––––––– MEMO –––––––––––––––

Use this column to write down your DVD MULTI playback mode adjustments for your future reference.

8

REAR•R

9



CNTR TONE

1


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Using the On-Screen Menus

You can use the Menus on the TV screen to control the receiver.

To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the

TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.

• When the TV’s input mode is incorrect; for example, a different video input or TV tuner mode is selected, you cannot show the Menus on the TV screen.

On-Screen Operation buttons (on the remote control)

Selecting Different Sources for Picture and

Sound (Also see page 10)

1. Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

• Pressing one of the

% / fi / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1

DVD DVD MUILTI

TV/DBS VIDEO

CD

PHONO

TAPE/MD

FM/AM

VCR 1

MENU

VCR 2 ANALOG/DIGITAL SLEEP

SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

CNTR TONE

1

TEST

4

CNTR

2 3

5

REAR-L

6

EFFECT

7

/P

8

REAR-R

9

SEA MODE

10

RETURN

0

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

MENU

SET

2. Press

% / fi to move to “VISUAL.”

3. Press

@ / # to select a different video source.

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :PHONO

VISUAL :VCR1

MODE :OFF

SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING

SET :OPERATE

VOLUME : 20

EXIT

EXIT


TV/VIDEO

/REW

PTY

REC

VCR 1 TAPE

CONTROL

PLAY

PTY SEARCH

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

MUTING

FF/

PTY

PAUSE

4. When you finish, press EXIT.

The menu disappears from the TV.


Selecting the Source to Play (Also see page 9)

1. Press MENU.


• Pressing one of the % / fi / @ / # buttons also displays the

MAIN MENU.

Activating the DSP Modes (Also see page 30)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move to “MODE.”

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :VCR1

VISUAL :VCR1

MODE :PRO LOGIC 3. Press

@ / # to select the

DSP mode you want to use.

SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING

:OPERATE

VOLUME : 20



MAIN MENU

SOURCE :ch 1 FM 87.5 MHz

VISUAL :VCR1

MODE :OFF

SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING

:OPERATE

VOLUME : 20

Notes:

• If your TV is not of the PAL- or multi-color system, the TV screen will be distorted.

• The on-screen display will disappear if no operation is done for about 1 minute.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOURCE.”

3. Press

@ / # to select the source.



Shows the buttons you can use on the current menu.

In this case, use % / fi to move up and down, and @ / # to select, adjust or set the item.

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

(Also see page 12)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOUND

CONTROL,” then press

@ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press

% / fi to move to “BAL.” (Balance).

SOUND CONTROL

4. Press

@ / # to adjust the balance.

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA

BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0dB

NEXT PAGE

:OPERATE

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

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Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)

(Also see page 11)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOUND


@ / #.


3. Press

% / fi to move to “LOUDNESS.” SOUND CONTROL

4. Press

@ / # to turn the loudness “ON” or

“OFF.”

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA

BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0dB

NEXT PAGE

:OPERATE


Attenuating the Input Signal

(Also see page 11)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOUND


@ / #.


3. Press

% / fi to move to “INPUT ATT.”

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA

4. Press

@ / # to turn the

Input Attenuator mode

“ATT ON” or

“NORMAL.”

BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0dB

NEXT PAGE

:OPERATE


Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

(Also see page 11)

1. Press MENU.



MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOUND


@ / #.


3. Press

% / fi to move to “SUBWFR LEVEL.”

4. Press

@ / # to adjust the subwoofer output level.

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA

BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0dB

NEXT PAGE

:OPERATE


Adjusting the DSP Modes

(Also see pages 26 – 30)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “MODE.”

3. Press

@ / # to select the

DSP mode you want to adjust.

• In this example,

“THEATER” is selected.

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :VCR1

VISUAL :VCR1

MODE :THEATER

SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING

:OPERATE

VOLUME : 20

4. Press

% / fi to move to “SOUND


@ / #.


SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA

BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0dB

NEXT PAGE

:ENTER

5. Press

% / fi to move to “SURROUND

LEVEL,” then press

@ / #.

The SURROUND LEVEL menu appears.

SURROUND LEVEL

TEST TONE : OFF

CENTER LEVEL: 0dB

REAR L LEVEL: +6dB

REAR R LEVEL: 4dB

CENTER TONE : FLAT

DSP EFFECT : 3

:OPERATE

6. Press

% / fi to move

to the item you want to set or adjust, then press

@ / #.

On these adjustment menus, you can do the following:

For 3D-PHONIC (3D ACTION, 3D DIGITAL, 3D THEATER) :

“DSP EFFECT”: Select the effect level.

For DAP (LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, HALL, PAVILION) :

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level. *


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For Dolby Pro Logic:

“TEST TONE”: Output a test tone.

“CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level. **



“CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level. **

For Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, and MPEG

Multichannel:






For JVC Theater Surround:







Notes:

* Not displayed when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page

14).

** Not displayed when “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).


Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

(Also see page 32)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOURCE.”

3. Press

@ / # to select “DVD MULTI.”

4. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOUND


@ / #.


5. Press

% / fi to move to “SURROUND

LEVEL,” then press

@ / #.

The SURROUND LEVEL menu appears.

SURROUND LEVEL

CENTER LEVEL: 0dB

REAR L LEVEL: +6dB

REAR R LEVEL: 4dB

CENTER TONE : FLAT

:OPERATE

6. Press

% / fi to move


@ / #.

On this adjustment menu, you can do the following:

“CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level.

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level.

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level.

“CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level.


Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

(Also see page 22)

1. Press MENU.



MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOUND


@ / #.


3. Press

% / fi to move to “SEA,” then press

@

/

#.

The SEA menu appears.

SEA

SEA MODE :ROCK

SEA ADJUST

4. Press

% / fi to move to “SEA MODE.”

5. Press

100 1k 10kHz

:OPERATE

@ / # to select the SEA mode you want.


Creating Your Own SEA Mode

(Also see page 22)

1. Press MENU.



MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “SOUND


@ / #.


3. Press

% / fi to move

to “SEA,” then press

@ / #.

The SEA menu appears.

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4. Press

% / fi to move to “SEA ADJUST.”

The SEA ADJUST menu appears.

SEA ADJUST

SEA USERMODE

5. Press

% / fi / @ / # to adjust the SEA mode as you want.

@ / # : Select the frequency ranges.

% / fi : Adjust the frequency levels.

100 1k 10kHz

SET:MEMORY

6. Press SET to store the setting into the SEA

USERMODE.

• If you press EXIT, without pressing SET in this step, you can return to the SEA menu. (The adjustment you have made is active but not stored.)


Setting the Basic Setting Items (Also see pages 12 – 15)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move to “SETTING,” then press

@ / #.

The SETTING 1 or SETTING

2 menu appears.

SETTING 1

SUBWOOFER : NO

FRONT SPK : LARGE

CENTER SPK : SMALL

REAR SPK : LARGE

CNTR DELAY : 3msec

REAR DELAY : 5msec

CROSSOVER :100Hz

NEXT PAGE

3. Press

% / fi to move to the item you want to set or adjust, then press

@ / #.

• To go to the SETTING 2 menu, move to “NEXT

PAGE,” then press @ / #.

• To go back to the SETTING

1 menu, move to

“PREVIOUS PAGE,” then press @ / #.

SETTING 2

:ENTER

LFE ATT. : 0dB

COMP. : OFF

DIGITAL 1 : DBS

DIGITAL 2 : CD

DIGITAL 3 : MD

FL DISP. : NORMAL

PREVIOUS PAGE

:ENTER

On the SETTING 1 and 2 menus, you can do the following:

“SUBWOOFER”: Set the subwoofer information (see

“FRONT SPK”: page 12).

Set the front speaker information (see page 14).

“CENTER SPK”: Set the center speaker information (see

“REAR SPK”: page 14).

Set the rear speaker information (see page 14).

“CNTR DELAY”: Adjust the delay time of the center speaker output (see page 14). *

“REAR DELAY”: Adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output (see page 14). **

“CROSSOVER”: Set the crossover frequency

(see page 15).

“LFE ATT.”:

“COMP.”:

Set the low frequency effect attenuator level (see page 15).

Set the dynamic range compression

(see page 15).

“DIGITAL 1/2/3”: Set the digital input terminal

(see page 13).

“FL DISP.”: Shows the disc text information on the display (see page 13).

Notes:

* Not adjustable when “CENTER SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page 14).

** Not adjustable when “REAR SPK” is set to “NONE” (see page

14).


Operating the Tuner (Also see pages 17 and 18)

1. Press MENU.



MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move to “TUNER


@ / #.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.

TUNER CONTROL

PRESET CH : 1

BAND :FM

FREQUENCY : 87.50MHz

FM MODE :AUTO

PRESET MEMORY

:OPERATE

3. Press

% / fi to move


@ / #.

On the TUNER CONTROL menu, you can do the following:

“PRESET CH”:

“BAND”:

“FREQUENCY”:

Select a preset channel station.

Select the band.

Tune in a station manually.

“FM MODE”: Select the FM reception mode.*

“PRESET MEMORY”: See “Storing the Preset Stations” on the next page.

Note:

* Not displayed when an AM (MW/LW) station is selected.


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Storing the Preset Stations (Also see page 17)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “TUNER


@ / #.


3. Tune into a station on the TUNER CONTROL menu, referring to “Operating the Tuner” on the previous page.

4. Press

% / fi to move to “PRESET

MEMORY,” then press

@ / #.

The PRESET MEMORY menu appears.

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.50MHz AUTO

PRESET CH : CH 1

PRESET NAME: WABC

SET :MEMORY

:OPERATE

5. Press

@ / # to select a preset station number you want.

6. Press SET to store the setting.


Assigning Names to Preset Stations

(Also see page 18)

1. Press MENU.




MAIN MENU.

2. Press

% / fi to move

to “TUNER


@ / #.


3. Press

% / fi to move

to “PRESET CH.”

4. Press

@ / # to select a preset station.

5. Press

% / fi to move to “PRESET

MEMORY,” then press

@ / #.

The PRESET MEMORY menu appears.

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.50MHz AUTO

PRESET CH : CH 1

PRESET NAME: WABC

SET :MEMORY

:OPERATE

6. Press

% / fi to move to “PRESET NAME,” then press SET.

The character entry screen appears.

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.50MHz AUTO

PRESET CH : CH 1

PRESET NAME:

A B C D E F G H I J K

L M N O P Q R S T U V

W X Y Z

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SPACE CANCEL

SET :ENTER

:OPERATE

7. Press

% / fi / @ / # to move

in front of a character you want.

You can also select the following:

:

:

:

To enter space

To erase the character

To go back to the previous character position or go to the next character position

8. Press SET to enter the selected character.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to enter up to four characters.

10.Press

% / fi / @ / # to move to “PRESET

NAME,” then press

SET to store the setting.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears again.

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.50MHz AUTO

PRESET CH : CH 1

PRESET NAME: ABCD

A B C D E F G H I J K

L M N O P Q R S T U V

W X Y Z

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SPACE CANCEL

SET :MEMORY

:OPERATE

TUNER CONTROL

PRESET CH : 1 ABCD

BAND :FM

FREQUENCY : 87.50MHz

FM MODE :AUTO

PRESET MEMORY

:ENTER

11.When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the TV.

You can show the RDS information on the TV screen.

For details, see page 19.

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COMPU LINK Remote Control System

The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver.

To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 5 and 6).

• Make sure that the AC power cords of these components are unplugged before connection. Plug the AC power cords only after all connections are complete.

CD player

Cassette deck or

MD recorder

COMPU LINK – 3

(SYNCHRO)

Turntable

Notes:

• If your audio component has two COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO) jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the turntable or CD player in the diagram above.)

• To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU

LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See page 12.)

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.

This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed below.

Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the

Receiver

You can control the connected audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, see pages 45 and 46.

Automatic Source Selection

When you press the play ( 3 on its own remote control, the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to the component. On the other hand, if you select a new source on the receiver or on the remote control, the selected component begins playing immediately.

In both cases, the previously selected source continues playing without sound for a few seconds.

Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with the COMPU LINK-3 connection

Both the CD player and cassette deck (or MD recorder) turn on and off (standby) along with the receiver.

When you turn on the receiver, the CD player or cassette deck (or

MD recorder) will turn on automatically, depending on which component has been previously selected.

When you turn off the receiver, both the CD player and cassette deck (or MD recorder) will turn off (standby).

Synchronized Recording

Synchronized recording means the cassette deck (or MD recorder) starts recording as soon as a CD or a record begins playing.

To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:

1. Put a tape in the cassette deck (or an MD in the

MD recorder), and a disc in the CD player (or a record on the turntable).

2. Press the record (

¶) button and the pause (8) button on the cassette deck (or MD recorder) at the same time.

This puts the cassette deck (or MD recorder) into recording pause.

If you do not press the record (

¶) button and pause (8) button at the same time, the synchronized recording feature will not operate.

3. Press the play (

3) button on the CD player or on the turntable.

The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts, the cassette deck (or MD recorder) starts recording. When the play ends, the cassette deck (or MD recorder) enters recording pause, and stops about 4 seconds later.

Notes:

• During synchronized recording, the selected source cannot be changed.

• If the power of any component is shut off during synchronized recording, the COMPU LINK remote control system may not operate properly. In this case, you must start again from the beginning.

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TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System

The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using these information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.

CONNECTIONS:

To use this remote control system, you need to connect the CD player and/or MD recorder you want to operate, following the procedures below.

1. If you have already plugged your CD player, MD recorder, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

2. Connect your CD player, MD recorder, and this receiver as follows, through the COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO) jacks and TEXT COMPU LINK jacks.

1) COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks: Use the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied with this receiver).

CD player

FUNCTIONS:

This remote control system allows you to use the functions listed below.

Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screen

Disc information such as its performer and disc title (and track titles only when a CD Text is selected) is shown on the TV screen.

Disc Search: Only for CD Player

This remote control system can allow you to search discs by the performer, disc title, and music genre.

With this disc search, you can easily find the disc you want to play.

Disc Title Input

If your CD player or MD recorder has the disc memory function, you can input the following information about the normal audio CDs or MDs on the TV screen.

• For CDs: Performer, disc title, and music genre

• For MDs: Disc title and song titles

MD recorder

COMPU LINK – 3

(SYNCHRO)

2) TEXT COMPU LINK jacks: Use the cables with the stereo mini-plugs (not supplied with this receiver).

CD player

MD recorder

TEXT

COMPU LINK

1(MASTER UNIT)

2(SLAVE UNIT)

IMPORTANT:

Set the Master/Slave Selector on the rear to “1(MASTER UNIT).”

• “2(SLAVE UNIT)” is just for the serviceman’s use. The TEXT

COMPU LINK remote control system does not function with the selector set to “2(SLAVE UNIT).”

* What is a CD Text?

In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer, composer, arranger, etc.) is recorded.

Notes:

• If your audio component has two COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO) jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the CD player in the diagram to the left.)

• If your audio component has two TEXT COMPU LINK jacks, you can use either one. If it has only one TEXT COMPU LINK jack, connect it so that it is the last item in the series of components. (For example, the CD player in the diagram to the left.)

• “TEXT COMPULINK SOURCE NOT CONNECTED” appears on the display in the following cases:

– When the connections explained to the left are not correctly done.

– When you try to use the TEXT COMPU LINK function a few seconds after you turn on the connected equipment. This is not a malfunction of the units.

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your CD player or MD recorder.

IMPORTANT:

If you turn on the receiver before turning on the other components after connecting the components, the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system does not work correctly.

If this happens:

1. Turn off all the components including this receiver.

2. Turn on the connected components.

3. Turn on this receiver.

3. Connect your CD player, MD recorder and this receiver, using the cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 6).

4. Plug the AC power cords of these components above into the AC outlets.

5. When turning on these components for the first time, turn on the connected components first, then turn on this receiver.

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OPERATIONS

To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the

MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the

TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected. Make sure you have connected the CD player or

MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system. If not, you cannot use the following functions.

On-Screen Operation buttons (on the remote control)

TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1

DVD DVD MUILTI

TV/DBS VIDEO

CD

PHONO

TAPE/MD

FM/AM


SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

CNTR TONE

1

TEST

4

EFFECT

2

5

8

CNTR

3

MENU

REAR-L

ENTER

REAR-R

6

9

SEA MODE

10

RETURN

SUBWOOFER

0

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

MENU

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

SET

EXIT


TV/VIDEO

/REW

PTY

REC

VCR 1 TAPE

CONTROL

PLAY

PTY SEARCH

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

MUTING

FF/

PTY

PAUSE


MENU

EXIT

SET

TEXT

DISPLAY

Showing the Disc Information on the TV

Screen

Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” or “MD” is selected as the source.

The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

1 Source name: CD or MD

2 Select or , then press SET to change the disc.

3 Track numbers and track titles.

• The current playing (selected) track is indicated in yellow.

• When you move to a track number, you can change the track information by pressing

@ / #. Each time you press the button, track information alternates between its track title and its performer. (You can also start playing the track by pressing SET.)

4 Select this (move in front), then press SET to go to the DISC SEARCH screen (see page 42).

5 Select this (move in front), then press SET to go to the TITLE INPUT screen (see page 43).

6 This appears only when a CD Text is selected.

7 Disc information such as the disc title, performer, and music genre.

When this is selected ( in front), you can change the disc information by pressing

@ / #. Each time you press the button, disc information (see “Note on 7”) changes.

8 Select or , then press SET to change the track.

9 Usable buttons and their functions for the current selection.

Indication here will be changed according to what is currently selected ( in front) on the screen. See “Note on 9.”

Note on 7 :

The following information will appear on the display:

• Disc title

• Performer

• Genre

• Song writer

• Composer

• Arranger

• Message

Only recorded information will be shown. If there is no data, “NO

DATA” will appear.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Note on 9 :

For example, the SET button will be used to start play (PLAY), to go to the next screen (ENTER), and to determine the selection (ENTER).

To exit from the Disc information screen:

Press EXIT.

Notes:

• The on-screen display will disappear in the following case:

– if no operation is done for about 10 minutes.

– if you do any operation other than explained in this section.

• To control the MD recorder using the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system, you have to change the source name shown on the display from “TAPE” to “MD.” (See page 12.)

• Some special characters and marks cannot be displayed correctly.

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Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player)

Search for a disc by its performer:

1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source.


2. Press

% / fi to move to “SEARCH,” then press SET.

The DISC SEARCH screen appears .

Search for a disc by its disc title:



2. Press


The DISC SEARCH screen appears.

3. Press

% / fi to move to “PERFORMER”, then press SET.

The PERFORMER SEARCH screen appears.

3. Press

% / fi to move to “DISC TITLE, then press SET.

The DISC TITLE SEARCH screen appears.

4. Press

% / fi / @ / # to move in front of the first character of the performer you want to search, then press SET.

To correct the incorrect entry, press % / fi / @ / # to move

in front of the correct character, then press SET.

Note:

Symbols such as @, # or $ cannot be available for search.

5. Press SET again.

Disc search starts, then the

SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the performers, appears.

4. Press

% / fi / @ / # to move in front of the first character of the disc title you want to search, then press SET.

To correct the incorrect entry, press

% / fi / @ / # to move in front of the correct character, then press SET.

Note:

Symbols such as @, # or $ cannot be available for search.

5. Press SET again.


SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles, appears.

6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following:

• Changing the indication of the disc information: Press % / fi to move to a searched disc, then press

@ / #. Each time you press @ / #, the disc information alternates between its performer and its disc title.

• Starting a disc play and going to the Disc Information

screen (see page 41): Press

% / fi to move to a searched disc, then press SET.

• Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are

listed as a result of the search): Press

% / fi until they appear.

• Going back to the PERFORMER SEARCH screen: Press

EXIT.

6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following:

• Changing the indication of the disc information: Press

% / fi to move to a searched disc, then press @ / #. Each time you press

@ / #, the disc information alternates between its disc title and its performer.


screen (see page 41): Press

% / fi to move to a searched disc, then press SET.


listed as a result of the search): Press % / fi until they appear.

• Going back to the DISC TITLE SEARCH screen: Press

EXIT.

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Search for a disc by its genre:



2. Press


The DISC SEARCH screen appears.

3. Press

% / fi to move to “GENRE”, then press SET.

The GENRE SEARCH screen appears.

4. Press

% / fi to move to the genre you want to search, then press SET.

To show the unseen genres, press



SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles, appears.

5. On the SEARCH

RESULT screen, you can do the following:

• Changing the indication of the disc information: Press % / fi to move to a searched disc, then press

@ / #. Each time you press @ / #, the disc information alternates between its disc title and its performer.


screen (see page 41): Press % / fi to move to a searched disc, then press SET.


listed as a result of the search): Press


• Going back to the GENRE SEARCH screen: Press EXIT.

Entering the Disc Information

For the CD Player with the disc memory function:

You can use the disc memory function through this receiver.

The disc information (its performer, disc title, and music genre) of normal audio CDs will be stored into the memory built in the CD player.

For the disc memory function, refer to the manual supplied with your

CD player.

• The performer, disc title, and music genre information are usually recorded in a CD Text. However, if a CD Text has no genre information recorded in the disc itself, you can input its music genre by yourself.

Note:

You can enter the TITLE INPUT screens for a CD Text and input its titles. However, you cannot store the titles you have input for a CD

Text.

Example: Entering the following information for Disc 1

Performer: “MICHAEL”

Disc title: “MY FAVORITE”



2. Press

% / fi to move to “TITLE INPUT,” then press SET.

The TITLE INPUT:

PERFORMER screen appears.

3. Press

% / fi / @ / # to move in front of a character you want, then press SET to enter the character.

• If the current CD is a CD Text, go to step 5 without entering the performer.

To use the lower case letters, press

% / fi / @ / # to move to , then press SET.

To use the upper case letters again, press % / fi / @ / # to move to , then press SET.

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4. Repeat step 3 until you finish putting a performer name (up to

32 characters).

To insert a space, press % / fi

/

@ / # to move to

, then press SET.

To correct an incorrect character:

1) Press

% / fi / @ / # to move to

+ or =, then press

SET until the incorrect character is selected.

2) Press % / fi / @ / # to move to , then press SET to erase the character.

3) Press % / fi / @ / # to move in front of the correct character, then press SET to enter a correct character.

5. Press

% / fi / @ / # to move to “DISC 1:

MICHAEL (in this example),” then press

SET.

The TITLE INPUT: DISC

TITLE screen appears.

6. Enter the disc title, referring to steps 3 and

4.

• If the current CD is a CD

Text, go to the next step without entering the disc title.

7. Press

% / fi / @ / # to move to “DISC 1:

MY FAVORITE (in this example),” then press

SET.

The TITLE INPUT: DISC 1

GENRE screen appears.

8. Press

% / fi to move to the genre you want, then press SET.

The Disc Information screen appears again.

To show the unseen genres, press


For the MD recorder:

You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) into the disc. You can only write the song title for the song currently selected.

• If you have the CD-MD combination deck, you can also enter the disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of normal audio CDs into the memory built in the CD-MD combination deck. (To do this, follow the procedure of “For the

CD Player with the disc memory function” to the left.)

• If you change the disc or song title with more than 32 characters, the characters following the 32nd will be erased from the title.

1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “MD” is selected as the source.


2. Press

% / fi to move to “TITLE INPUT,” then press SET.

The DISC TITLE INPUT screen appears.

3. Enter the title, referring to steps 3 and 4 of “For the CD Player with the disc memory function” to the left.

• You can enter up to 32 characters for the disc title.

4. Press

% / fi / @ / # to move to the disc title you have just entered, then press SET.

The disc title is stored into the memory, and the SONG

TITLE INPUT screen for the currently selected song appears.

• You can enter a song title for the song currently selected

(indicated in yellow on the TV screen).

5. Enter the song title, referring to steps 3 and 4 of

“For the CD Player with the disc memory function” to the left.

• You can enter up to 32 characters for the song title.

6. Press

% / fi / @ / # to move to the song title you have just entered, then press SET.

The song title is stored into the memory, and the Disc

Information screen appears again.

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Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components

You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control.

IMPORTANT:

To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control:

• You need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU

LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 39) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 5 and 6).

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

• If you use the buttons on the front panel or the menu function to choose a source, the remote control will not operate that source. To operate a source with the remote control, the source must be selected using source selecting buttons on the remote control.

• To operate the cassette deck or MD recorder using the COMPU

LINK remote control system, set the source name correctly. (See page 12.)

• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components.

Sound control section (Amplifier)

You can always perform the following operations (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

SURROUND ON/OFF : Turns on or off the Surround modes —

Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS

Digital Surround, and MPEG

Multichannel.

SURROUND MODE : Selects the DSP modes.

After pressing SOUND (with the remote control mode selector set to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations:

SEA MODE : Changes the SEA modes.

SUBWOOFER – / + : Adjusts the subwoofer output level.

CNTR – / + : Adjusts the center speaker output level.

REAR•L – / + :

REAR•R – / + :

EFFECT :

TEST :

CNTR TONE :

Adjusts the left rear speaker output level.

Adjusts the right rear speaker output level.

Selects the effect level.

Turns on or off the test tone output.

Selects the center tone.

DVD DVD MUILTI

TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1

CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM


SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

CNTR TONE

1

TEST

4

2

CNTR

REAR-L

3

5 6

EFFECT

7 /P 8

REAR-R

9

SEA MODE

10

RETURN

SUBWOOFER

0

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

MENU

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

SET

EXIT

TEXT

DISPLAY


TV/VIDEO

/REW

PTY

REC

VCR 1 TAPE

CONTROL

PLAY

PTY SEARCH

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

MUTING

FF/

PTY

PAUSE


AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

Check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position.

To operate the audio system, TVs, and VCRs, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

Note:

After adjusting sounds, press the corresponding source selecting button or DISC to operate your target source by using the 10 keys; otherwise, the 10 keys cannot be used for operating your target source.

CD player

After pressing CD (with the remote control mode selector set to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the CD player:

PLAY :

4

Starts playing.

Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track.

Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP :

PAUSE :

Stops playing.

Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

1 – 10, +10 : Selects a track number directly.

For track number 5, press 5.

For track number 15, press +10, then 5.


For track number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

Tuner

After pressing FM/AM (with the remote control mode selector set to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations:

FM/AM :

1 – 10, +10 :

Alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).

Selects a preset channel number directly.

For channel number 5, press 5.

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

For channel number 20, press +10, then 10.

FM MODE/MUTING : Changes the FM reception mode.

PTY SEARCH : Searches for a program by PTY codes.

PTY – / + :

DISPLAY MODE :

Selects the PTY codes.

Shows the RDS signals.

CD player-changer

After pressing DISC (with the remote control mode selector set to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a

CD player-changer:

PLAY : Starts playing.


STOP :

PAUSE :


Stops playing.


1 – 6, 7/P : Selects the number of a disc installed in a CD player-changer.

After pressing CD (with the remote control mode selector set to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the CD player-changer:

1 – 10, +10 : Selects a track number directly.

For track number 5, press 5.



For track number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

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Turntable

After pressing PHONO (with the remote control mode selector set to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a turntable:

PLAY :

STOP :

Starts playing.

Stops operations.

Cassette deck

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a cassette deck:

PLAY :

1

¡

STOP :

PAUSE :

¶ REC :

Starts playing.

Fast winds the tape from right to left.

Fast winds the tape from left to right.

Stops operations.


Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording.

Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

MD recorder

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the MD recorder:

PLAY :

4:

¢:

STOP

¶

:

PAUSE

REC :

:

Starts playing.



Stops playing.


Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording.


Note:

You can use either TAPE/MD button or the TAPE CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press TAPE/MD, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press TAPE

CONTROL, the playing source does not change.

IMPORTANT:

To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR,

DVD player or TV, not on the receiver.

• Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals — remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the target VCR is set to code

“A.”

VCR


VCR 1 : Turns on or off the VCR.

After pressing VCR 1 or VCR 1 CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the VCR:

1 – 9, 0 : Selects the TV channels on VCR.

PLAY :

1:

¡:

Starts playing.

Rewinds a tape.

Fast winds a tape.

STOP : Stops operations.

PAUSE : Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

¶ REC : Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording.


CHANNEL +/– : Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

Note:

You can use either VCR 1 button or the VCR 1 CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press VCR 1, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press VCR 1

CONTROL, the playing source does not change.

DVD player

After pressing DVD or DVD MULTI (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a DVD player:

PLAY : Starts playing.

4:

¢:



STOP : Stops playing.

PAUSE : Stops playing temporarily. To release it, press PLAY.

After pressing DVD or DVD

MULTI, these buttons can be used for the DVD menu operations.

TEST

4

Note:

For detailed menu operations, refer to the instructions supplied with the discs or the

DVD player.

CNTR

2 3

REAR-L

5

8

REAR-R

6

TV


TV/CATV/DBS : Turns on or off the TV.

TV VOL +/– : Adjusts the volume.

TV/VIDEO : Sets the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).

After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a TV:

CHANNEL +/– : Changes the channels.

1 – 9, 0, 100+ : Selects the channels.

RETURN : Alternates between the previously selected channel and the current channel.

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Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment

This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and

DBS tuners. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control.

When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. To operate these components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturer’s code each for VCR, TV, CATV converters, and DBS tuner.

DVD DVD MUILTI

TV/CATV/DBS VCR 1

CD TAPE/MD

TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO FM/AM


SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND

MODE

DISC

SOUND

CNTR TONE

1

TEST

4

2

CNTR

REAR-L

3

5 6

EFFECT

7 /P 8

REAR-R

9

SEA MODE

10

RETURN

0

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTING

+10

100+

MENU

AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

SET

EXIT

TEXT

DISPLAY


TV/VIDEO

/REW

PTY

REC

VCR 1 TAPE

CONTROL

PLAY

PTY SEARCH

STOP

DISPLAY MODE

MUTING

FF/

PTY

PAUSE


AUDIO/

TV/VCR

CATV/DBS

Check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the correct position.

To operate the audio

system, TVs, and VCRs, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

To operate the CATV

converter and DBS tuner, set it to “CATV/DBS.”

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s TV

1. Set the remote control mode to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR.”

2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS

3. Press TV/DBS.

.

4. Enter manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1 – 9, and 0.

See the list on pages 49 to 51 to find the code.

Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, 3, then 6.

For a Hitachi product, press 0, 3, then 2.

5. Release TV/CATV/DBS .

The following buttons can be used for operating the TV (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

TV/CATV/DBS :

Turns on and off the TV.

TV VOL +/–: Adjusts the volume.

TV/VIDEO: Sets the input mode (either TV or VIDEO).

After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on a TV:

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1 – 10, 0, 100+ (+10): Selects the channels.

100+ (+10) button will function as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

Note:

Refer to the manual supplied with your TV.

6. Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV/

DBS .

When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV, try each one until the correct one is entered.

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To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner

To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR

1. Set the remote control mode to “CATV/DBS.”

2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS .

3. Press TV/DBS.

4. Enter manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1 – 9, and 0.

See the list on pages 51 and 52 to find the code.


For a Philips product, press 2, 0, then 0.

5. Release TV/CATV/DBS .

After setting the remote control mode selector to “CATV/DBS,” you can perform the following operations on the CATV convertor or on the DBS tuner:

TV/CATV/DBS : Turns on and off the CATV converter or DBS tuner.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1 – 10, 0, 100+ (+10): Selects the channel.

100+ (+10) button will function as the

ENTER button if your equipment requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

Note:

Refer to the manual supplied with your CATV converter or DBS tuner.

6. Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS tuner by pressing TV/CATV/DBS .

When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

If there are more than one code listed for your brand of

CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct one is entered.

1. Set the remote control mode to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR.”

2. Press and hold VCR 1 .

3. Press VCR 1.

4. Enter manufacturer’s code (three digits) using buttons 1–9, and 0.

See the list on pages 52 and 53 to find the code.


For a Funai product, press 0, 0, then 0.

5. Release VCR 1 .

Following button can be used for operating the VCR (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

VCR 1 : Turns on and off the VCR.

After pressing VCR 1 or VCR 1 CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations on the VCR:

CHANNEL +/– : Changes the TV channels on the VCR.

1 – 10, 0, 100+ (+10) : Selects the TV channels.

100+ (+10) button will function as the ENTER button if your VCR requires pressing ENTER after selecting a channel number.

Starts playback.

PLAY :

1:

¡:

STOP :

PAUSE :

¶ REC :

Rewinds a video tape.

Fast winds a video tape.

Stops operation.

Pauses.

Starts recording or enters recording pause.

Notes:

• Refer to the manual supplied with your VCR.

• You can use either VCR 1 button or the VCR 1 CONTROL button to activate the buttons listed above. If you press VCR 1, the playing source also changes. On the other hand, if you press VCR 1 CONTROL, the playing source does not change.

6. Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1 .

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

If there are more than one code listed for your brand of

VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered.

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Manufacturers’ codes for TV

Acura

Admiral

Adyson

AGB

Akai

Akura

Alba

Allorgan

Amplivision

Amstrad

009

087, 163, 213

032, 217

516

208, 361, 516

218, 264, 369

009, 036, 037, 211, 218, 235, 371

294

Anitech

Arcam

ASA

Asberg

Asuka

Atlantic

Audiosonic

Autovox

Baird

Bang & Olufsen

Barco

Basic Line

Baur

Beko

Beon

Binatone

Blaupunkt

Blue Sky

Blue Star

Bondstec

Boots

BPL

Brandt

Brionvega

Britannia

Bruns

BSR

BTC

Bush

217, 400

009, 037, 171, 177, 354, 362, 369, 371,

412, 433, 516

009, 068, 076

216, 217

087

076

218

206

037, 109

076, 087, 206, 336

343, 557

087

380

009, 218

010, 037, 349, 361, 505, 512, 535, 554

370, 486

037

217

191, 195, 200, 213, 327, 328, 535, 554

218

282

247

217

282

109, 196, 198, 205, 333, 335

087, 362

216

087

294

218

009, 036, 037, 211, 218, 282, 294, 349,

Carrefour

Cascade

Cathay

Centurion

Century

CGE

Cimline

Clarivox

Clatronic

Clayton

Condor

Contec

355, 371, 374, 519

036

009

037

037

087, 213

074, 076, 084, 247, 306

009

037

076, 247, 370

385

320, 370

009, 036, 216

Continental Edison 196, 198, 205, 333, 399

Crosley

Crown

074, 076, 084, 087, 213

009, 037, 076, 370, 418, 579

Crystal

CS Electrinics

CTC

Cybertron

Daewoo

Dainichi

Dansai

Dayton

431

216

247

218

009, 037, 374, 499

215, 218

037

009

De Graaf

Decca

Dixi

Dual

Dual Tec

Dumont

Elbe

208, 227, 548

037, 072, 249, 516

009, 037

336, 352, 519

217

070, 087

259

49

Huanyu

Hypson

ICE

ICeS

Imperial

Indiana

Ingelen

Inno Hit

Interbuy

Interfunk

Intervision

Isukai

ITS

ITT

JVC

Kaisui

Kapsch

Kathrein

Kendo

Kingsley

Kneissel

Korpel

Korting

Koyoda

Leyco

Liesenk & Tter

Lloytron

Loewe

Luma

Gorenje

GPM

Graetz

Granada

Grandin

Grundig

Hanseatic

Hantarex

Harwood

HCM

Hinari

Hisawa

Hitachi

Elin

Elite

Elta

Emerson

Erres

Europhon

Expert

Ferguson

Fidelity

Finlandia

Finlux

Firstline

Fisher

Flint

Formenti

Frontech

Fujitsu

Funai

GEC

Geloso

Genexxa

Goldstar

Goodmans

037, 548

218, 320

009

087, 213, 361

012, 037

516

206

005, 037, 073, 109, 190, 238, 287, 335,

343

216, 361, 372

208, 346, 359

037, 070, 072, 087, 105, 179, 346, 411,

516

009, 216, 217, 247, 294, 321

208, 217, 303, 370

455

037, 087, 213, 320

163, 247, 264, 431, 448

072, 206

179, 264, 294, 303

037, 043, 072, 205, 217, 516, 557

009, 213

163, 218

037, 109, 217, 290

036, 037, 072, 179, 217, 235, 257, 317,

343, 371, 374, 499

370

218

163, 361, 557

037, 072, 146, 201, 208, 217, 339, 359,

516

282

070, 191, 195, 205, 487, 535, 554

037, 320, 361, 556

516

257

009, 282, 412

009, 036, 037, 179, 218

282, 400, 455

032, 036, 043, 044, 105, 109, 163, 196,

198, 217, 225, 227, 306, 349, 481, 548,

557

216, 374

037, 264, 282

217, 264, 371

218

074, 076, 084, 247, 370, 418

037

163, 557

072, 516

068

037, 163, 247, 361, 512, 557

037, 068, 102, 217, 264

218

371

163, 361, 548, 557

036, 053, 094, 190, 192, 371, 800

009, 216, 217, 218, 282

163, 206, 557

556

037, 235, 362

216

259, 435

037

087

009

037, 072, 264, 294

037

032

075, 087, 512

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Luxor

M Electronic

Magnadyne

Magnafon

Manesth

Marantz

Marelli

Mark

Matsui

McMichael

Mediator

Memorex

Memphis

Metz

Minerva

Minoka

Mitsubishi

Mivar

Motion

MTC

Multitech

Neckermann

NEI

Nesco

Nikkai

Nobliko

Nokia

Nordmende

Oceanic

Onwa

Orion

Osaki

Oso

Osume

Otake

Otto Versand

Palladilum

Panama

Panasonic

Pathe Cinema

Pathe Marconi

Pausa

Perdio

Phase

Philco

Philips

Phoenix

Phonola

Pioneer

Prandoni Prince

Profex

Proline

Protech

Pye

Quelle

Questa

R-Line

Radiola

Radiomarelli

Rank Arena

RBM

Rediffusion

Revox

349, 361

009, 037, 068, 105, 109, 163, 217, 287,

346, 374, 480

087, 102, 247, 516

076, 102, 213, 516

217, 235, 264, 320

037, 556

087

037

009, 011, 035, 036, 037, 072, 177, 208,

211, 217, 235, 294, 354, 355, 371, 443,

487, 516, 579

043

012, 037

009

337

087, 213, 367, 535

070, 487, 535, 554

369, 412

036, 087, 108, 150, 201, 354, 512, 535

216, 290, 291, 292, 516

076

349, 512

009, 076, 102, 216

037, 087, 191, 213, 349, 505, 554, 556

037, 337, 431

179

032, 035, 037, 072, 216, 218, 264, 337

076, 102

361, 480, 548

109, 196, 198, 213, 287, 343

163, 215, 361

433

037, 177, 235, 294, 320, 321, 355, 443,

516

032, 072, 217, 218, 257, 264, 412

218

032, 072, 157

317

010, 036, 037, 191, 213, 217, 320, 343,

349, 505, 512, 535, 554, 556

370, 418

217, 264

100, 126, 163, 213, 214, 226, 250, 340

367, 557

213, 216, 238, 320

196, 198, 205, 333

009

320

032

074, 076, 084, 087, 213, 247

012, 037, 043, 087, 323, 374, 554, 556

087

012, 037, 087

109, 163, 287

516

009 ,076, 361

321

009, 037, 102, 217, 247, 264, 337, 418,

431

012

010, 011, 037, 070, 074, 084, 200, 213,

306, 327, 328, 361, 505, 512, 535, 554

036

037

012, 037, 323

087, 516

036

070, 089

201, 361

037

SEG

SEI

Sei-Sinudyne

Seleco

Sentra

Sharp

Shorai

Siarem

Siemens

Silver

Singer

Sinudyne

Solavox

Sonitron

Sonoko

Sonolor

Sontec

Sony

Soundwave

Standard

Stern

Sunkai

Susumu

Sysline

Tandy

Tashiko

Tatung

Tec

Technema

Technics

Technol Ace

Teleavia

Telefunken

Telemeister

Teletech

Teleton

Tensai

Texet

Thomson

Rex

RFT

Roadstar

Saba

Saccs

Saikou

Saisho

Salora

Sambers

Samsung

Sandra

Sanyo

Schaub Lorenz

SBR

Schneider

Thorn

Tomashi

Toshiba

Triumph

Uher

Ultra

Ultravox

Universum

163, 206, 259, 264

087

009, 218, 264, 418

075, 087, 109, 163, 196, 198, 205, 213,

287, 335, 343, 557

238

257

009, 011, 177, 211, 235, 264, 354, 431,

516

163, 349, 359, 361, 548

076, 102, 213, 516

009, 037, 090, 217, 264, 290, 370, 488,

556

216

011, 036, 072, 146, 157, 208, 213, 339

361, 557

012, 037, 043

037, 218, 247, 303, 323, 336, 352, 371,

394

036, 076, 217, 264

087, 102, 177, 213, 294

010, 516

163, 206, 259, 362, 411

035

036, 093

294

087, 102, 213, 516

037, 157, 191, 195, 200, 213, 327, 328,

535, 554

036

087

087, 102, 177, 213, 235, 294

032, 163

208

009, 037

163, 208, 215

037

010, 011, 036, 505

037, 418

009, 217, 218

163, 206, 259

294, 321, 355

218

037

072, 163, 217, 218

036, 043, 217, 359

037, 072, 217, 249, 516

217, 247

320

250

179

205, 333, 343

005, 074, 084, 101, 109, 213, 262, 306,

335, 343, 471, 498, 625

320

009

206, 217, 349

218, 294, 317, 320

216, 218

109, 196, 198, 205, 287, 333, 343, 349,

399

035, 037, 072, 074, 084, 190, 192, 343,

361, 499, 505, 512, 535, 553

282

035, 036, 070, 089, 243, 508, 553

177, 243, 516

206, 303, 320

192

102

037, 105, 264, 346, 370, 421, 492, 535

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Vestel

Videosat

Videotechnic

Vision

Voxson

Waltham

Watson

Watt Radio

037

247

217

320

087, 163

217

037, 320

102

Wega 036, 087

White Westinghouse 037, 216, 320

Yoko 037, 217, 264, 431

Zanussi 206

Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner

Fidelity

Finlux

Freecom

Fuba

G-Sat

Galaxis

Gooding

Goodmans

Grundig

Hinari

Hirschmann

Hitachi

Houston

Huth

IRTE

Intervision

ITT

Johansson

JVC

Kathrein

Akai

Alba

Aldes

Amstrad

Ankaro

Anttron

Armstrong

AST

Astra

Astro

Avalon

Axis

BT

Beko

Best

Blaupunkt

Boca

Brain Wave

Bush

Cambridge

Channel Master

CNT

Commlink

Connexions

Conrad

Crown

Cyrus

DDC

DNT

Echostar

Emanon

Ferguson

515

362, 421, 455, 515, 613

288

080, 252, 345, 461, 501, 509, 689

220, 288, 369, 519

183, 421

243

351

108

173, 501, 520

396

369, 530

515, 668

189

369

173

243, 513

332

067, 522

344, 515

362

520

288

396

607

243

200

362

200, 396

396, 713

421

067, 183, 189, 336

252

108, 344, 397, 455

421

369, 396, 421

183

288

571

189

173, 189, 328, 571, 750

183

173, 397, 501, 502, 573

455

668

220, 243, 288, 346

609

592

108

332

515, 571

092, 173, 200, 442, 504, 622, 658

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362, 519, 628

200

396

200, 220, 288

336, 520

455

108

351, 461

346, 605

183, 328

346

332, 421, 502, 520

183, 504

396, 530, 578, 626

369, 421

173

288, 519, 605, 628

713

704

513

336, 455

501

346

421

243, 613

605

455

346, 668

351

501

332

173, 571

200

421

173

421

513, 520, 607

421

592

369

108, 573

455, 520, 592

200

092, 328, 336, 750

344, 571

243

571

578

243, 513

332

501

220

360, 713

108, 328, 397, 455, 573

362

501

522

344

067, 183, 328, 336, 455, 795

571

501

455

200, 292, 328, 455, 571, 750

288, 592

455

288

351

332

173, 351, 396, 455

520

Quadral

Radiola

Radix

RFT

Saba

Sabre

Salora

SAT

Satcom

Satec

Satmaster

SatPartner

Schwaiger

Seemann

SEG

Siemens

Skymaster

SM Electronic

Sony

Sunstar

Tantec

TechniSat

Techniland

Telefunken

Teleka

Telesat

Thomson

Tonna

Triad

Triasat

Unitor

Universum

Ventana

Vortec

Neuhaus

Newhaus

Nikko

Nokia

Nordmende

Orbitech

Orion

Oxford

Pace

Palladium

Palsat

Panda

Philips

Phonotrend

Promax

Prosat

Kreiselmeyer

Kyostar

La Sat

Lenco

Lennox

Lupus

Luxor

Manhattan

Marantz

Maspro

Matsui

Mediamarkt

Minerva

Mintec

Morgan’s

Navex

Vtech

Winersat

Wisi

Zehnder

99.4.20, 1:44 PM

Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converters

Brigminghan Cable Communications 276

British Telecom 003, 105

Decsat

Filmnet

423

443

France Telecom

Jerrold

451

003, 276

MNet 443

PVP Stereo Visual Matrix 003

Salora

Scientific Atlanta

Tele+1

United Cable

Westminster

Zenith

382

008, 277

443

003

105

000

Manufacturers’ codes for VCR

De Graaf

Decca

Denon

Dual

Dumont

Elbe

Elcatech

ESC

Ferguson

Fidelity

Finlandia

Finlux

Firstline

Fisher

Frontech

Funai

Aiwa

Akai

Akiba

Akura

Alba

000, 307, 348, 352

041, 049, 053, 106, 281, 288, 315

072

271

Ambassador

Amstrad

Anitech

ASA

Asuka

Baird

Basic Line

Blaupunkt

020, 072, 209, 278, 295, 315, 333, 334,

352

020

000, 278, 325, 332

072

037, 081

037

000, 041, 104, 107

020, 072, 278

003, 006, 016, 034, 154, 162, 195, 226,

Brandt

227, 403

187, 320, 321

Brandt Electronic 041

Brionvega

Bush

Catron

CGE

344

072, 209, 278, 333, 334, 352

020

000

Cimline

Clatronic

Combitech

Condor

Crown

Cyrus

Daewoo

Dansai

072

020

352

020

020, 072, 278

081

020, 278

072

GEC

General

GoldHand

GoldStar

Goodmans

Graetz

042, 166

000, 081

042

041

000, 081, 104, 105

038

072

240, 278

041, 084, 098, 107, 320, 321

000

081, 104

000, 042, 081, 104, 105

037, 043, 045, 072, 209

046, 047, 054, 104

020

000

081

020

072

037, 225

000, 020, 037, 072, 278, 403

005, 041, 104, 240, 344

Granada

Grandin

Grundig

Hanseatic

HCM

Hinari

Hitachi

Hypson

Imperial

Ingersol

Interfunk

ITT

ITV

JVC

Kaisui

Kendo

Kenwood

Korpel

Lenco

Leyco

Loewe

Logik

Luxor

M Electronic

Manesth

Marantz

Matsui

Melectronic

Memorex

Memphis

Metz

Minerva

Mitsubishi

Multitech

Murphy

NEC

Neckermann

Nesco

Nokia

Nordmende

Oceanic

Okano

Orion

Osaki

Otto Versand

Palladium

Panasonic

Pathe Cinema

Pathe Marconi

Pentax

Perdio

Philco

Philips

Phonola

Pioneer

Portland

Profex

Profitronic

Proline

Pye

Quartz

Quelle

Radiola

Rex

RFT

Roadstar

Saba

Saisho

Salora

046, 081, 104

000, 037, 072

003, 006, 007, 016, 072, 081, 195, 207,

226, 347, 349, 403

037

072

004, 072, 208, 240, 352

000, 004, 041, 042, 105, 166, 235, 240

072

000

004

081

005, 041, 046, 104, 106, 240, 344, 384

037, 278

008, 041, 067, 084, 206, 207, 384, 486

072

106, 209

041

072

278

072

004, 006, 037, 081

004, 240

043, 046, 048, 104, 106

000

045, 072

003, 006, 081, 295

004, 036, 088, 208, 209, 295, 348, 352

038

000, 037, 046, 104

072

003, 006, 037, 162, 195, 227, 347

006, 016, 195

043, 067, 081

000, 072

000

038, 041, 067

081, 344

072

041, 046, 104, 106, 240, 344

041, 297, 320, 321, 384

000, 041

315, 348

004, 036, 088, 208, 209, 295, 333, 334,

348, 352

000, 037, 072

081

006, 037, 041, 072

162, 226, 227

036

041

042, 105

000

038

081, 384, 403

081

067, 081, 235

020

322

240

000

081

046

081, 344

081

041, 384

403

037, 072, 240, 278

041, 206, 207, 297, 320, 321, 384

004, 036, 088, 208, 209

043, 046, 106

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Samsung

Sansui

Sanyo

Saville

SBR

Schaub Lorenz

Schneider

SEG

SEI

Seleco

Sentra

Sharp

Shintom

Shorai

Siemens

Silva

Singer

Sinudyne

Solavox

Sonolor

Sontec

Sony

Sunkai

240, 432

041, 067, 271

046, 104

352

081

000, 005, 041, 104, 344

000, 072, 081

240, 322

004, 081

041

020

048

072, 104

004

003, 006, 016, 037, 054, 081, 104, 195

037

045

004, 081

020

046

037

011, 032, 033, 034

348

Sunstar

Suntronic

Tashiko

Tatung

Tec

Technics

Teleavia

Telefunken

Tenosal

Tensai

Thomson

Thorn

Toshiba

000

000

000

000, 041, 081

020

162, 226

041

041, 187, 320, 321,384

072

000, 322

041, 320, 384

036, 041, 084, 104

041, 043, 045, 081, 384

Towada

Triumph

Uher

Ultravox

Universum

322

208

240, 344

049, 344

000, 006, 016, 037, 049, 081, 106, 195,

240, 325

White Westinghouse 344

Yamishi 072

Yokan 072

Yoko 020, 240

Manufacturers’ codes listed on pages 49 to 53 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 is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM

The display does not light up.

No sound from speakers.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The power cord is not plugged in.

Speaker signal cables are not connected.

SOLUTION

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly.

Sound from one speaker only.

The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons are not set correctly.

An incorrect source is selected.

Muting is activated.

Speaker signal cables are not connected properly.

The balance is set to one extreme.

Incoming signal is too weak.

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.

Occasional cracking noise during FM reception.

No colors on the on-screen display.

The station is too far away.

An incorrect antenna is used.

Antennas are not connected properly.

Ignition noise from automobiles.

Select the correct source.

Press MUTING to cancel the mute.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.

Adjust the balance properly (see page 12).

Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your dealer.

Select a new station.

Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna.

Check connections.

Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic.

Connect a PAL- or multi-color system TV.

Howling during record playing.

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display.

The color system of the connected TV is not PAL.

Your turntable is too close to speakers.

Speakers are overloaded because of high volume.

Remote control does not work.

Speakers are overloaded because of short circuit of speaker terminals.

The remote control mode selector is not set correctly.

There is an obstruction in front of the remote sensor on the receiver.

Batteries are weak.

Move speakers away from the turntable.

Rotate the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise three or four times, then press STANDBY/ON on the front panel.

If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel, then check the speaker wiring.

If “OVERLOAD” does not disappear, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back again.

If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your dealer.

Set the selector correctly either to “AUDIO/

TV/VCR” or to “CATV/DBS.”

Remove the obstruction.

Replace batteries.

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Specifications

Amplifier

Output Power

At Stereo operation:

Front channels: 100 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 ohms, 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN)

At Surround operation:

Front channels: 70 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.

Center channel:

Rear channels:

70 watts, min. RMS, driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.

70 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.

Total Harmonic Distortion (8 ohms): 0.02%* at 50 watts output (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

(* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System)

Audio

Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): PHONO (MM): 2.5 mV/47 kohms

CD, TAPE/MD, TV SOUND/DBS, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, DVD:

200 mV/47 kohms

Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DBS): 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

Optical: DIGITAL 2 (DVD), DIGITAL 3 (CD): –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30 nm)

* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, and MPEG

Multichannel (with sampling frequency — 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).

Audio Output Level: TAPE/MD, VCR 1, VCR 2: 200 mV

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/DIN): PHONO: 70 dB/66 dB (at REC OUT)


91 dB/67 dB

Frequency Response (8 ohms): PHONO: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)


20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

RIAA Phono Equalization: ±1.0 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Loudness Control (Volume Control at –30 dB): +6 ±1.0 dB at 100 Hz

+4 ±1.0 dB at 10 kHz

SEA: Center frequencies: 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz

Control range: ±10 dB ±2 dB

Video

Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Composite video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR 1, VCR 2, VIDEO, DVD: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

S-video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR 1, VIDEO, DVD: (Y: luminance): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

(C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Output Level:

Composite video: VCR 1, VCR 2, MONITOR OUT:

S-video: VCR 1, MONITOR OUT: (Y: luminance):

(C: chrominance, burst):

1 Vp-p/75 ohms

1 Vp-p/75 ohms

0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

Synchronization: Negative

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45 dB

On-Screen Color System: PAL

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FM tuner (IHF)

Tuning Range: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz

Usable Sensitivity: Monaural:

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural:

Stereo:

12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 ohms)

21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 ohms)

41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 ohms)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Monaural:

Stereo:

Total Harmonic Distortion: Monaural:

Stereo:

78 dB at 85 dBf

73 dB at 85 dBf

0.4% at 1 kHz

0.6% at 1 kHz

Stereo Separation at REC OUT: 35 dB at 1 kHz

Alternate Channel Selectivity: 45 dB: (±400 kHz)

Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 15 kHz: (+0.5 dB, –3 dB)

AM (MW/LW) tuner

Tuning Range: MW:

LW:

Usable Sensitivity: Loop antenna

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

522 kHz to 1,629 kHz

144 kHz to 288 kHz

400 µV/m

50 dB (100 mV/m)

General

Power Requirements: AC 230V , 50 Hz

Power Consumption: 250 watts (at operation)

2 watts (in standby mode)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 157 x 412.5 mm

(17 3 /

16

x 6 3 /

16

x 16 1 /

4

inches)

Mass: 11.3 kg (25.0 lbs)

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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0499HIMMDWJEM

JVC RX-888RBK User's Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO-RECEIVER MIT STEUEREINHEIT

AMPLI/TUNER DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO

GEINTEGREERDE AUDIO/VIDEO-VERSTERKER

RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO

RICEVITORE DI CONTROLLO AUDIO/VIDEO

INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings, Cautions and Others/Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses/Waarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/

Avvertenze e precauzioni da osservare

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Basic Settings

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

Using the SEA Modes

Using the DSP Modes

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

Using the On-Screen Menus

COMPU LINK Remote Control System

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Related manuals

Languages

JVC RX-888RBK User's Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO-RECEIVER MIT STEUEREINHEIT

AMPLI/TUNER DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO

GEINTEGREERDE AUDIO/VIDEO-VERSTERKER

RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO

RICEVITORE DI CONTROLLO AUDIO/VIDEO

INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings, Cautions and Others/Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses/Waarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/

Avvertenze e precauzioni da osservare

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Basic Settings

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

Using the SEA Modes

Using the DSP Modes

Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode

Using the On-Screen Menus

COMPU LINK Remote Control System

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components

Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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