Page 2 - Caution ––; Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The; Precaución –– Interruptor
G-1 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. Precaución –– Interruptor STANDBY/ON! Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la al...
Page 4 - English; Introduction; We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.; Precautions; Power sources; Features; COMPU LINK remote control system
1 English Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference. Precautions Power sources • When unplug...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video
2 English Table of Contents Basic Settings ........................................... 23 Setting the Speakers Configuration .......................................... 23Basic Setting Items ................................................................... 24Basic Procedure ...........................
Page 6 - Parts Identification; remote control, the receiver automatically turns on.; Remote Control
3 English Parts Identification 1 buttons (15, 44 – 48) CATV/DBS , VCR , TV , AUDIO 2 Source selection buttons (15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 35, 38)DVD MULTI, DVD, CD*, FM/AM*, TV/DBS, VCR,TAPE/CDR** When you press one on these source selection buttons on the remote control, the receiver automatically turns o...
Page 7 - Display Window; Remote sensor; Inside the front door; q w
4 English Display Window Front Panel Front Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (15) 2 • SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 button (17)• SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 button (17) 3 • SURROUND button (35)• DSP button (37)• SURROUND/DSP OFF button (35, 37) 4 Remote sensor 5 Display window (15) 6 Source selection buttons (15...
Page 9 - Rear Panel; MONITOR OUT
6 English Rear Panel VIDEO RIGHT LEFT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL IN DIGITAL 1 (DVD) DIGITAL 2 (CD) DIGITAL 3 (TV) DIGITAL 4 (CDR) PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL/ DTS DIGITAL OUT FM 75 COAXIAL AM EXT AM LOOP RIGHT LEFT + – + – 1 2 CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS 8 16 CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MONITOR OUT SUB...
Page 10 - Getting Started; Before Installation; General Precautions; Checking the Supplied Accessories; Voltage mark
7 English Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect thepower supply. Before Installation General Precautions • Be sure your hands are dry.• Turn the power off to all components.• Read the manuals supplied with the com...
Page 11 - AM Antenna Connections; Connecting the FM and AM Antennas; FM Antenna Connections; A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna; The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75
8 English AM Antenna Connections Turn the loop until you have thebest reception. AM Loop Antenna(supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slotsof the base to assemble the AM loop. Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Notes: • If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove ...
Page 12 - Connecting the Speakers; to enjoy to produce more effective surround effect.; When connecting to both of the FRONT SPEAKERS; When connecting to either the FRONT SPEAKERS; Basic connecting procedure; Twist and remove the insulation at; Speaker layout
9 English RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT + – RIGHT LEFT Connecting the Speakers You can connect the following speakers:• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.• One pair of surround speakers to enjoy the surround effect.• One surround back speaker or one pair of surround back ...
Page 13 - Placing speakers; Front speakers and center speaker; Connecting the subwoofer speaker
10 English Placing speakers Front speakers and center speaker • Place these speakers (position of the mid-range speaker units) at the same height from the floor. • Point these speakers aiming at the listener’s ears. Surround and surround back speakers • Place these speakers at a position which is 1 ...
Page 14 - Connecting Audio/Video Components; Analog Connections; Audio component connections; the audio right jack.; If your audio components have a COMPU LINK jack; To listen to the sound after connection, press CD.; Cassette deck
11 English Connecting Audio/Video Components When connecting individual components, refer also to the manualssupplied with them. Analog Connections If your audio components have digital audio output terminal,connecting them using the digital cords explained in “DigitalConnections” (see page 14) will...
Page 15 - Video component connections; the video signals from one type of these input jacks are; VCR; To listen to the sound after connection, press VCR.
12 English MONITOR OUT TV SOUND DBS IN MONITOR OUT Y P B P R A B C D R L 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 theaudio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack.• If your video components h...
Page 16 - DVD player; To listen to the sound after connection, press DVD.; • When you connect a DVD player with its analog discrete; To listen to the sound after connection, press DVD MULTI.
13 English DVD player • When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks: To listen to the sound after connection, press DVD. Å To component video output ı To S-video output Ç To composite video output Î To left/right front channel audio output (or to audio-mixed output if necessary) Note: Whe...
Page 17 - Digital Connections; Digital input terminals; Connecting the Power Cord; Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
14 English DIGITAL IN DIGITAL 1 (DVD) DIGITAL 2 (CD) DIGITAL 3 (TV) DIGITAL 4 (CDR) PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL/ DTS DIGITAL OUT Digital Connections This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals—onedigital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals—and oneDIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal o...
Page 18 - Basic Operations; Selecting the Source to Play; Press one of the source selection buttons.; Daily Operational Procedure; Press
15 English Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources. Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel.You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks....
Page 19 - Adjusting the Volume; From the remote control:; Speaker and signal indicators on the display
16 English Signal indicators Speaker indicators On the unit On the remote AM FM TAPE/CDR CD CD TAPE/CDR FM/AM Adjusting the Volume On the front panel: To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise. From the remote control: To increase the volu...
Page 20 - Listening with headphones only:; • “3D H PHONE” appears on the display and the DSP and; Selecting the Front Speakers; press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 so that the SPEAKERS 1; To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS; press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2 so that SPEAKERS 2; To use both sets of the speakers,; press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 and; To use neither sets of the speakers,; press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1; Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode; Press one of the source selection buttons for which you; On the unit
17 English Activating and Adjusting theSubwoofer Sound You can cancel the subwoofer sound even though you haveconnected a subwoofer and have set “SUB WOOFER” to “YES”(see page 25). This is useful when enjoying surround sound at night. Press SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF to cancel the subwoofersound output. E...
Page 21 - Setting the Dynamic Range; When “DGTL D.D” or “DGTL DTS” is selected,; DGTL AUTO
18 English Setting the Dynamic Range You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight Mode. Press MIDNIGHT MODE so that “MID NIGHT 1” or “MIDNIGHT 2” appears on the display. The MIDNIGHT MODE indicator also lights up. MID NIGHT 1: Select when you want to reduce the dynamicrange a little. M...
Page 22 - Turning Analog Direct On and Off; Changing the Source Name; When changing the source name from “TV” to “DBS”:; • Make sure “TV” appears on the display.; Press and hold TV SOUND/DBS until “ASSGN DBS”; When changing the source name from “TAPE” to “CDR”:; • Make sure “TAPE” appears on the display.; Press and hold TAPE/CDR until “ASSGN CDR” appears on; repeat the
19 English Turning Analog Direct On and Off You can enjoy the sound closer to the original source by overridingthe sound adjustments such as speaker output level adjustments (seepage 30), Digital Equalization (see page 30), Surround and DSPmodes (see pages 32 to 37), Bass Boost (see page 20) and Mid...
Page 23 - Reinforcing the Bass; The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.; Press BASS BOOST to turn on Bass Boost.; Muting the Sound; To restore the sound,; • Turning MASTER VOLUME on the front panel or pressing; Changing the Display Brightness; You can dim the display.; Recording a source; Using the Sleep Timer; Press SLEEP repeatedly.; To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time:; Dimmer
20 English The following basic operations are possible only using theremote control. Reinforcing the Bass You can boost the bass level.• Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source. 1. Press SOUND. The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. 2. Press BASS BOOST to turn on Bas...
Page 24 - Tuning in to Stations Manually; Using Preset Tuning; To store the preset stations; Tune in the station you want to preset; Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing; On the front panel ONLY:; Change the interval spacing.; To set the AM tuner to the 10 kHz spacing:; Receiving Radio Broadcasts
21 English Tuning in to Stations Manually 1. Press FM or AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. 2. Press FM/AM TUNING 5 or ∞ repeatedly until you find the frequency you want. • Pressing FM/AM TUNING 5 increases the frequency. • Pressing FM/AM TUNING ∞ decr...
Page 25 - To tune in a preset station; • Each time you press the button, the band alternates between; Selecting the FM Reception Mode; To erase a stored preset station
22 English To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1. Press FM or AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. 2. Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want. • Pressing FM/AM PRESET 5 increases the number. • Pressing FM/AM PRESET ∞ dec...
Page 26 - Setting the Speakers Configuration; Basic Settings; Turn MULTI JOG to select an appropriate room; speaker distance” on page 24.; SMALL; LARGE
23 English Setting the Speakers Configuration Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register thespeaker size and speaker distance according to your listening roomto create the best possible surround effect.• You can also register each speaker’s information manually. For details, see pa...
Page 27 - Room size and speaker distance; Basic Setting Items
24 English Speakers (channels) number and size You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according tothe number of connected speakers (speaker channel (CH) number)you select.In the following tables, “L” stands for “left front speaker,” “R” for“right front speaker,” “C” for “center speaker...
Page 28 - Basic Procedure; Ex. When setting One Touch Operation to “ON.”; Turn MULTI JOG until an item you want; Setting the Speakers; Subwoofer setting; —SUB WOOFER; Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.; SURR SPEAKER, SBACK SPEAKER; Select the size for each connected speaker.
25 English Basic Procedure Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting iscanceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Ex. When setting One Touch Operation to “ON.” 1. Press SETTING. The last selected item appears on the display. 2. Turn MU...
Page 29 - Setting the Speaker Distance; Measuring unit; —DIST UNIT; Select which measuring unit you use.; Select to set the distance in meters.; Speaker distance; —FRONT DISTANCE, CNTR; Surround back speakers quantity; —SBACK OUT; Select the number of the surround back speakers connected.; Select this to use 1 surround back speaker.
26 English Setting the Speaker Distance The distance from your listening point to the speakers is anotherimportant element to obtain the best possible sound of the Surroundand DSP modes. Set the distance from your listening point to thespeakers.By referring to the speaker distance setting, this unit...
Page 30 - Crossover frequency; —CROSS OVER; Low frequency effect attenuator; —LFE ATTENUATE; Normally select this.; Selecting main or sub channel—DUAL MONO; Setting the Bass Sounds; Subwoofer output; —S WFR OUTPUT; Select one of the following:
27 English 7 Crossover frequency —CROSS OVER When you use a subwoofer, you can select the cutoff frequencyfor the small speakers used. Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to thesize of the small speaker connected. 80Hz: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker isabou...
Page 31 - Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source; One Touch Operation; —ONE TOUCH OPE; This receiver memorizes the volume level—; To recall the volume level; Setting the Digital Input Terminals; Digital coaxial terminal; —DGTL IN COAX; Digital optical terminals; —DGTL IN OPTICAL; Setting the Component Video Input; For the DVD player; —VIDEO IN DVD; —VIDEO IN DBS
28 English Memorizing the Volume Level for Each Source This unit memorizes some settings separately for each source.In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with theother memorized settings—One Touch Operation. 7 One Touch Operation —ONE TOUCH OPE Select one of the following: ON: ...
Page 32 - Ex. When adjusting the subwoofer level to “–3.”; Adjusting Sound
29 English Basic Setting Items On the following pages, you can adjust the items listed below:• You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode. • If Analog Direct is in use, you cannot make any soundadjustments. Items To do See page DIGITAL EQ Adjust equalizer pattern. 30 SUBWFR L...
Page 33 - Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels; Adjustable speakers; Adjusting the Equalization Patterns; Equalization adjustment; —DIGITAL EQ; To flat the equalization pattern,; the center frequency you want to adjust.
30 English Adjusting the Speaker Output Levels You can adjust the speaker output levels. The test tone comes out ofeach speaker except subwoofer to check the output level balancewhen using the Surround mode.• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. 7 Adjustable speakers Yo...
Page 34 - Adjustable parameters
31 English You can also use the remote control for adjusting the speakeroutput level.When using the remote control, you can make an adjustmentwhile listening to test tone. 1. Press SOUND. The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments. 2. Press TEST to check if you can hear the sounds through all t...
Page 35 - Using the Surround Modes; Reproducing Theater Ambience; Dolby Digital; the; indicator lights up on the display.; Dolby Digital EX; indicator
32 English Using the Surround Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround modes automatically. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages23 to 31) are applied. Reproducing Theater Ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls toreproduce impressive multi-surround ...
Page 36 - Cinema; Dolby Pro Logic; Pro Logic II Movie; DTS; DTS Digital Surround; has been designed to encode (and decode) a
33 English DTS 96/24 In recent years, there has been increasing interest in higher samplingrates both for recording and for reproducing at home. Highersampling rates allow wider frequency range and greater bit depthsprovide extended dynamic range.DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format (f...
Page 37 - Surround Modes Applicable to the Various Software; D HEADPHONE Mode—3D H PHONE
34 English Surround Modes Applicable to the Various Software Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals.The table below shows the relation of the Surround modes and the incoming signals (with the surround back speakers and EX/ES setting).• The numbers in...
Page 38 - Activating the EX/ES setting; Press EX/ES to select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment.; Activating the Surround Modes; Select and play any source other than “DVD; incoming signals are automatically; For analog sources and digital 2-channel software,; you can; For Dual Mono software,; you can select the channel you; To adjust the speaker output level,; To cancel the Surround mode; PL; II; II; MUSIC
35 English Activating the Surround Modes Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settingsand the incoming signals. (See page 32.) Activating one of the Surround modes for a source automaticallyrecalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 23 to31.) You can also use the but...
Page 39 - Using the DSP Modes; Reproducing the Sound Field; To use the DSP modes,; press DSP so that the DSP modes change as; DAP modes; D HEADPHONE Mode
36 English : Suitable for audio sources : Suitable for video sources Using the DSP Modes This unit activates a variety of DSP modes automatically. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 23 to31) are applied automatically. Early reflections Reflections frombehind Direct sounds Reproduci...
Page 40 - ALL Channel Stereo mode; “All Channel Stereo”; Monaural Film; Activating the DSP Modes; • Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change as; To cancel the DSP modes
37 English VOLUME LINEAR PCM DIGITAL L SUBWFR LS RS C R LFE DIGITAL AUTO DSP SPEAKERS 1 ALL Channel Stereo mode This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all theconnected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used without activating the surround speakers.• If the front speake...
Page 41 - Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode; Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode; The MULTI indicator also lights up.; Select the analog discrete output mode on the; • Refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player.; Connection diagram
38 English Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVDplayer. Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode 1. Press DVD MULTI so that “DVD MULTI” appears on the display. The MULTI indicator also lights up. ...
Page 42 - COMPU LINK Remote Control System; Automatic Source Selection; When you press the play (; Synchronized Recording; To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:; Put a tape in the cassette deck , and a disc in the; at the remote sensor on the receiver
39 English COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor onthe receiver. Automatic Source Selection When you press the play ( 3 3 3 3 3 ) button on a connected component or on its own remote control, the r...
Page 43 - AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System; CONNECTIONS 1: AV COMPU LINK Connection; composite video jacks
40 English AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player)through the receiver. This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to the previous version in order to operate J...
Page 44 - Automatic Selection of TV’s Input Mode; Automatic Power On/Off
41 English 1. If you have already plugged your VCR , DVD player, TV and this receiver into the AC outlets,unplug their AC power cords first. 2. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV and this receiver, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied). • See “CONNECTIONS 1” on the previous page...
Page 45 - Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components; Tuner; Operating Audio Components; TEST; CD player
42 English 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’scomponents are preset in the remote control. Tuner You can always perform the following operations: FM/AM: Alternate between FM and A...
Page 46 - CD changer
43 English CD changer After pressing CD DISC, you can perform the following operationson a CD changer: 3 : Start playing. 4 : Return to the beginning of the current (or previous)track. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track. 7 : Stop playing or recording. 8 : Pause playing. To resume, press 3 ....
Page 47 - Operating Video Components; TV
44 English VCR You can always perform the following operations: VCR : Turn on or off a VCR. After pressing VCR (or VCR CONTROL), you can perform thefollowing operations on a VCR: 1 – 9, 0: Select the TV channels on a VCR. 3 : Start playing. REW: Rewind a tape. FF: Fast wind a tape. 7 : Stop playing ...
Page 48 - Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment; the manufactures’ codes again.; Press and hold TV; See the list on the right column to find the code.; Try to operate your TV by pressing TV; try each one until the correct one is entered.
45 English Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATVconverters, DBS tuners, VCRs and DVD players. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also tothe manuals supplied ...
Page 49 - Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9,; Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS; try each one until the correct
46 English To change the transmittable signals foroperating a CATV converter or DBS tuner 1. Press and hold CATV/DBS . 2. Press CATV/DBS CONTROL. 3 Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See the list on the right column to find the code. 4. Release CATV/DBS . The following buttons c...
Page 50 - Manufacturer; Press and hold VCR
47 English Manufacturer Codes JVC 00 * , 26, 27, 28, 29, 58 Aiwa 01, 02 Bell & Howell 03 Blaupunkt 04, 05 CGM 06, 07 Emerson 08, 10, 11, 12, 64, 65 Fisher 03, 14, 15, 16, 17 Funai 01 GE 18, 19, 20 Goldstar 07 Goodmans 13, 21 Grundig 06, 22 Hitachi 18, 23, 24, 25, 66 Loewe 07, 21 Magnavox 04, 19,...
Page 51 - For DVD player; Press and hold AUDIO; Try to operate your DVD player by pressing one; • DO NOT forget to turn on a DVD player before pressing one
48 English Manufacturer Codes JVC 00 * , 02 Denon 01 Panasonic 03 Philips 13 Pioneer 04, 05, 06 RCA 07 Samsung 08 Sony 09 Toshiba 10 Yamaha 11, 12 Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If theyare changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment. * Initial setting For DV...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting; SOLUTION
49 English Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC’sservice center. SOLUTION Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary. (Seepages 9 and 10.) Press SPEAKERS ON/...
Page 53 - Specifications; Amplifier; Video
50 English Specifications Amplifier Output PowerAt Stereo operation Front ch: 100 W * per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω , 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total harmonicdistortion. (IEC268-3/DIN) At Surround operation: Front ch: 100 W * per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more...
Page 54 - PRECAUCIÓN
EN, SP, PR, CS 0303NHMMDWJEIN © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australiaand U.K.) Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU.,Canadá, Australia, ni el Reino...