Page 2 - Warnings, Cautions and Others; CAUTION
G-1 Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution –– POWER switch!Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. ThePOWER switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line.The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO...
Page 3 - For actual setting procedures, see pages 26 to 39.; Delay Time
G-2 Once you have found the best DVD MULTI playback, DAP, 3D-PHONIC and Surround modesettings for your listening room, note them in the table below for future reference (even thoughthe receiver memorizes the settings until you change them). For actual setting procedures, see pages 26 to 39. DVD MULT...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Parts Identification ...................................................................................... 2 Easy Set Up & Operations ............................................................................ 3 Getting Started .................................................
Page 5 - Parts Identification; Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.; Front Panel; Control; Remote Control
2 Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Remote sensor (13) 2 Display (14) 3 DVD MULTI button (38) 4 MASTER VOLUME control (15) 5 MEMORY button (21) 6 TUNER/BAND button and lamp (21) ...
Page 6 - Easy Set Up & Operations; For Reproducing Surround Sound with your VCR; If your TV does not have a video input
3 AM LOOP ANTENNA COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) FRONT SPEAKERS FM FM 75 AM EXT OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) GND GND DVD OUT (REC) MONITOR OUT IN (PLAY) RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT + + – – + 1 2 1 2 – – + + – – + PHONO CD TAPE TV SOUND L R SUBWOOFER OUT REAR SPEAKERS FRONT CENTER SUBWOOFER REAR LEFT RI...
Page 7 - Turn on the
4 4 . Set the remote controlto sound operationmode. 2 . Select the source. 3 . Adjust the volume. 1 . Turn on the power. 5 . Surround settings arepreset at the factory.However, if you need tomake furtheradjustments, see pages26 to 37. RX-664V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER STANDBY POWER PHONES SPEAKER...
Page 8 - For Reproducing DVD MULTI Playback with your DVD player
5 Easy Set Up & Operations To videooutput For Reproducing DVD MULTI Playback with your DVD player AM LOOP ANTENNA COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) FRONT SPEAKERS FM FM 75 AM EXT OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) GND GND DVD OUT (REC) MONITOR OUT IN (PLAY) RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT + + – – + 1 2 1 2 – – ...
Page 10 - Getting Started; Before Installation; General; Be sure your hands are dry.; Locations; Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.; Checking the Supplied Accessories; If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
7 Getting Started This section explains how to connect stereo components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connectthe 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 t...
Page 11 - Connecting the FM and AM Antennas; FM Antenna Connections; coaxial; AM Antenna Connections; AM Loop Antenna; How to strip the 75; Strip back the outside covering of the 75
8 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna Connections Notes : • M a k e s u r e t h e a n t e n n aconductors do not touch anyo t h e r t e r m i n a l s , c o n n e c t i n gcords and power cord. Thiscould cause poor reception. • If reception is poor, connect anoutdoor single vinyl-coveredwire...
Page 12 - Connecting the Speakers; Two sets of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound; Close the terminals to clamp the speaker signal cables; Connecting the front speakers; Connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals.; Left speaker
9 Connecting the Speakers You can connect the following speakers:• Two sets of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound • One set of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect • One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to make humanvoices outstanding) • One subwoofer to enh...
Page 13 - Connecting the rear and center speakers; Connecting the subwoofer
10 Connecting the rear and center speakers Connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and the center speaker tothe CENTER SPEAKER terminals. Notes: • W h e n y o u c o n n e c t r e a rspeakers, make sure that bothl e f t a n d r i g h t s p e a k e r s a r ec o n n e c t e d ; o t h e...
Page 14 - Connecting Audio/Video Components; Audio Components; Video component connections; TV and VCR connection; Audio component connections
11 Getting Started Note: When connecting a JVC TV:• If you use the AV COMPU LINKr e m o t e c o n t r o l s y s t e m t ooperate the TV, connect thereceiver to the Video Input 2jack on the TV. • I f y o u d o n o t u s e t h e AVCOMPU LINK remote controls y s t e m t o o p e r a t e t h e T V,connec...
Page 15 - DVD player connection; the DVD player is mixed to two front channels):; If your audio components have an AV COMPU LINK terminal
12 DVD player connection • When you play back a disc on the DVD player in stereo (or the audio output setting of the DVD player is mixed to two front channels): DVD player To front left/right channelaudio output To subwoofer audio output To video output To rear left/right channel audio output To cen...
Page 16 - Getting started; Connecting the Power Cord; • Use the correct type of batteries.
13 Notes: • A small amount of power isa l w a y s c o n s u m e d e v e n i nstandby mode. To switch off thepower completely, unplug thepower cord from the AC outlet. • If the power cord is unplugged(or a power failure occurs),preset settings will be erased ina few days. CAUTIONS: • Do not touch the...
Page 17 - Basic Operations; Turning the Power On and Off; Selecting the Source to Play; From the remote control:; Press one of the source buttons directly.; Current source name appears; • When you press one of the
14 Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. Turning the Power On and Off On the front panel: To turn on the power, press POWER.The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the currentsource (or station frequency) appears on the display. To turn off the po...
Page 18 - Adjusting the Volume; Selecting the Front Speakers; On the front panel; To use the set of speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS; SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the; Muting the Sound; From the remote control; • When only one set of the front
15 Adjusting the Volume On the front panel: To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUMEclockwise.To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise. When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volumelevel also changes rapidly.When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volumelevel also changes slowly. From th...
Page 20 - Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance; Using the Sleep Timer; Basic Settings; ” or
17 Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjustthe speaker output balance. On the front panel only: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for adjusti...
Page 21 - When the shut-off time comes; The receiver turns off automatically.; buttons work for; To cancel the Sleep Timer; Press Control; To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time
18 When the shut-off time comes The receiver turns off automatically. To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time 1. Press SETTING, if necessary, so that the Control % / fi / @ / # buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer. 2. Press Control % / fi , if necessary, until “SLEEP” appea...
Page 22 - Selecting the Center Speaker Size; Press SETTING so that the Control; Select this mode when you do not use a center speaker.; – For 3CH LOGIC, the center; mode is set to “NORMAL.”
19 Selecting the Center Speaker Size You can register the information about the center speaker after all connections arecompleted.If you do this registration first, you do not have to adjust the center speaker mode whenyou want to activate the surround sound. On the front panel only: 1. Press SETTIN...
Page 23 - One Touch Operation; About the One Touch Operation; The newly adjusted settings are memorized.; To recall the sound settings
20 One Touch Operation This receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source. About the One Touch Operation JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settingsfor each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to cha...
Page 24 - Receiving Radio Broadcasts; Tuning in Stations Manually; until “–TUNING+” appears on; to select a channel number; • For channel number 20, press
21 Notes: • When you hold down Control @ / # in step 3, the frequency keeps changing until you pressControl @ / # again or a station is tuned in. • When a station of sufficientsignal strength is tuned in, theTUNED indicator lights up onthe display.When an FM stereo program isreceived, the STEREO ind...
Page 25 - The lamp above the button lights up.; until “–PRESET+” appears on; changes preset channels in; Press 10 keys to select a preset channel number.
22 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want. To cancel a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one. To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1. Press TUNER/BAND so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @...
Page 26 - Selecting the FM Reception Mode; buttons work for tuner settings.; until “FM MODE” appears on
23 Receiving Radio Broadcasts Note: You can store the FM receptionmode for each preset station. Selecting the FM Reception Mode You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast. On the front panel only: 1. Press TUNER/BAND so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ ...
Page 27 - Using the Preset SEA Modes; • The preset SEA modes cannot; Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode; To cancel the preset SEA mode
24 Using the Preset SEA Modes The preset SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. Notes: • The preset SEA modes cannot be used for recording. • When you turn on the preset SEA mode, the mode with itseffect level previously selectedis recalled at first. Select...
Page 28 - Press SOUND CONTROL so that 10 keys work for
25 Using the Preset SEA Modes From the remote control: 1. Press SOUND CONTROL so that 10 keys work for adjusting the sound. 2. Press SEA MODE until the preset SEA mode you want appears on the display.The previously selected mode is recalled (at its previouseffect level) and is shown on the display.E...
Page 29 - Using the Surround Processor; On JVC 3D-PHONIC mode; , JVC Theater Surround
26 Using the Surround Processor The built-in surround processor provides three groups of Surround Processor modes — JVC 3D-PHONICmode, DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode, and surround modes (Dolby Surround and JVC TheaterSurround). Direct sounds On JVC 3D-PHONIC mode JVC 3D-PHONIC mode gives you ...
Page 30 - Using JVC 3D-PHONIC Modes; Reproduces the sound field of a large theater.; DACTION; PROLOGIC
27 Using the Surround Processor SURROUND Using JVC 3D-PHONIC Modes When using JVC 3D-PHONIC modes, you need only two front speakers to reproducethe soundtracks of video software bearing the mark DOLBY SURROUND . The 3D-PHONIC modes give you very realistic surround effects as if the sound isreproduce...
Page 31 - To cancel the 3D-PHONIC mode
28 6. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to adjust the effect level. Each time you press the button, the effect level changesas follows: As the number increases the effect of the selected 3D-PHONIC mode becomes stronger. 7. Select and play a sound source which was processed with Dolby Surround and ...
Page 32 - DANCE C; Using the DAP Modes
29 Using the Surround Processor Ex. PROLOGIC THEATER PAVILION* 3CHLOGIC 3DACTION * OFF (One of the five modes appears) DANCE C LIVE C PAVILION HALL HEAD P ADJUST Using the DAP Modes You can use five DAP modes — “Dance Club, Live Club, Hall, Pavilion, andHeadphones.” These modes (except “Headphones”)...
Page 33 - To cancel the DAP mode; adjustments can be made for “Headphones.”; Continued to the next page.
30 5. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “– REAR +” appears on the display. 6. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to adjust the rear speaker output level.• Pressing Control @ decreases the output level up to –10 dB. • Pressing Control # increases the output level up to +10 dB. 7. Press ...
Page 34 - EFFECT 1
31 4. Press EFFECT to select the effect level. Each time you press the button, the effect level changesas follows: To cancel the DAP mode Select “OFF” in step 2.The DAP indicator goes off from the display. EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 4 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 5 Using the Surround Processor 4 EFFECT RX-664VBK(J...
Page 35 - Speaker Arrangements for Surround Modes; When you have added a center speaker and rear speakers
32 With this receiver, you can use two types of the surround modes — Dolby Surround and JVC TheaterSurround. Speaker Arrangements for Surround Modes The following illustrations show how to obtain the optimum sound environment forvarious surround mode settings. Try to find the speaker direction and l...
Page 36 - Preparing for Surround Modes; Select this to turn off the Surround Processor mode.
33 Preparing for Surround Modes Once you have set the surround modes, you can use the same adjustments every timeyou want to activate the surround mode you want. The receiver memorizes surroundadjustments for each mode. On the front panel: 1. Press SURROUND so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi f...
Page 37 - DELAY 1
34 Notes: • No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when you haveselected “3CHLOGIC.” • No test tone comes out of the center speaker when you select“ P H A N TO M ” f o r t h e c e n t e rmode. 5. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to select the center mode. Each time you press the button, the ...
Page 39 - • To adjust the center speaker output level, press; Press TEST again to stop the test tone.; • The sound level of the left and; • No test tone comes out of the
36 4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance.“TEST” starts flashing on the display, and a test tonecomes out of the speakers in the following order: 5. If necessary, adjust the speaker output balance as follows:• To adjust the rear speaker output level, press REAR (L) +/–. • To adju...
Page 40 - Using Surround Modes; From the front panel:; To cancel Surround mode; To cancel surround mode; Select “OFF” in step 2 above.
37 Using the Surround Processor Using Surround Modes Once you have adjusted the surround mode you can use the same adjustments everytime you want to enjoy Surround modes. From the front panel: 1. Press SURROUND so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi buttons work for selecting the Surround Pr...
Page 41 - Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode; Activating the DVD MULTI playback; If you want to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.; Press ADJUST so that the Control; Pressing Control; Speaker arrangements for DVD MULTI playback
38 Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode(5.1 CH) of the DVD player.Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player. Left front speaker Sub- woofer TV Right front speaker Le...
Page 43 - COMPU LINK Remote Control System; Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver; When you press the play (; Automatic Power On/Off (only possible with the COMPU LINK-3; synchronized recording will not start.; CD player
40 COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remotesensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components throughthe COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks with the cable (monaural m...
Page 44 - AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System; When turning on the TV for the first time after the AV COMPU LINK
41 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, andDVD player) through the receiver. Notes: • Without connecting the video components with RCA pin plugsas described on page 11, the AVCOMPU LINK remote controls y s t ...
Page 45 - VCR or on the remote control. So, you can get the same result.
42 Note: Refer also to the manual suppliedwith your video components. The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the five basic functionslisted below. Remote Control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR Using This Remote Control See page 44 for details.For the DVD player and the VCR:• Aim t...
Page 46 - Operating Other Components; Skips to the beginning of the next track.
43 Operating Other Components You can operate JVC audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control.To operate these components with the remote control, first select a source with the source buttons on theremote control. Then, operate that source using the remote control. IMPORTANT: To ...
Page 48 - Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment; The following buttons can be used for operating the TV:; TV; Turns on and off the TV.; RETURN; Manufacturer
45 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for othermanufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and satellite tuners. By changing thetransmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate th...
Page 50 - Following button can be used for operating the VCR:; Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR POWER.
47 Note: Refer to the manual supplied withyour VCR. Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment To change the transmittable signals for operating anothermanufacturer’s VCR 1. Press and hold VCR (in the POWER section). 2. Press VCR. 3. Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1–9, and ...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting
48 Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve,contact your JVC service center. SOLUTION Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Check speaker wiring andreconnect if necessary. Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set it in the _ ON posit...
Page 52 - Specifications; Output Power At Stereo operation; Amplifier
49 Specifications Output Power At Stereo operation 100 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms, 40 Hz to20 kHz with no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. Amplifier Output Power ....................................................... At Surround operation Front channels .................
Page 53 - inches
50 FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range ............................................................................................................................................. 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity .........................................................................................
Page 54 - If you ship the product • • •; QUALITY; HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.; FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
G-3 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production ofthe wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. TheJVC service and engineering organiz...
Page 55 - LIMITED WARRANTY
G-4 PARTS LABOR 2 YRS 2 YRS LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-2 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retailpurchase for the period as sh...
