Page 4 - English; Table of Contents; TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System .. 37
1 English Table of Contents Using the DSP Modes ................................ 20 Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement .. 22Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes .......................................... 23Adjusting the DAP Modes ..........................................................
Page 5 - Parts Identification; Remote Control; Operating buttons for audio/video components; Front Panel; button and STANDBY
2 English Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Remote Control 1 TV/CATV/DBS button (43 – 45) 2 Source selecting buttons (9)DVD, DVD MULTI, CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS,VIDEO, PHONO, FM/AM, VCR 1, VCR 2 3 S...
Page 6 - Getting Started; Before Installation; General; Checking the Supplied Accessories; A. Using the Supplied FM Antenna; Connecting the FM and AM Antennas; FM Antenna Connections; FM Antenna
3 English ANTENNA AM EXT AM LOOP FM 75 COAXIAL AM LO OP AN TENNA AMEX T FM 7 5 CO AX IAL AM LO OP AN TENNA AMEX T FM 7 5 CO AX IAL 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...
Page 7 - Basic connecting procedure; Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of; Connecting the front speakers; terminals, and another pair to the FRONT; Turn the loop until you have the best reception.; Connecting the Speakers; • One subwoofer to enhance the bass.; AM Antenna Connections
4 English Basic connecting procedure 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. Connecting the front speakers You can connect two pairs of front speaker...
Page 8 - Connecting the subwoofer speaker; When you connect only one set of front speakers; About the speaker impedance; and FRONT; Use front speakers with 8 — 16 ohm impedance.; Connecting Audio/Video Components; Audio Components; • Turntable; Analog connections; Audio component connections; Turntable; Connecting the rear and center speakers
5 English Connecting the subwoofer speaker You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to theSUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCApin plugs (not supplied). CASE 1 When you connect only one set of front speakers About the spe...
Page 9 - Cassette deck or MD recorder; the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system.; Video component connections; VCR; E F
6 English IMPORTANT: This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-videoinput/output terminals for connecting video components.You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-videoterminals.However, remember that the video signals from the compositevideo input terminals are...
Page 10 - DVD player; • When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks:; B C; • When you connect the DVD player with its analog discrete output; Video camera
7 English DVD player • When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks: DVD player Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio mixedoutput if necessary) ı To S-video output Ç To composite video output DVD VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RIGHT LEFT AUDIO DVD A B C DVD VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RIG...
Page 11 - Digital connections; MD recorder; Connecting the Power Cord; Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.; Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
8 English Digital connections This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — onedigital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.You can connect any component to any one of the digital terminalsusing the digital coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable(not supplie...
Page 12 - Basic Operations; Selecting the Source to Play; From the remote control:
9 English Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. IMPORTANT: When using the remote control, check to see if itsremote control mode selector is set to the correctposition:To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set itto “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”To operate a ...
Page 13 - Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to; Adjusting the Volume; Selecting the Front Speakers; On the front panel ONLY:
10 English When playing a digital source through a digitalterminal • The DIGITAL SOURCE FORMAT lamps on the front panel indicate what type of the digital signal comes into the receiver. MPEG : Lights up when MPEG Multichannel signals(see page 21) come in. DTS : Lights up when DTS Digital Surroundsig...
Page 14 - Listening only with headphones; Muting the Sound; From the remote control ONLY:; Attenuating the Input Signal; Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level
11 English 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 onheadphones, as high volume can damage b...
Page 15 - Basic Settings; Recording a Source; Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the; When changing the source name; Press and hold SOURCE NAME; Setting the Subwoofer Information; Press SETTING repeatedly until
12 English Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, whileothers will make operations easier. AUDIO/TV/VCR CATV/DBS IMPORTANT: When using the remote control, check to see if itsremote control mode selector is set...
Page 16 - DIGITAL 2 terminal setting; NORMAL
13 English SETTING SOURCE SELECTOR INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) TerminalSetting When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register whatcomponents are connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2/3). Before you start, remember....• There is a time limit in doing the fol...
Page 17 - Center Delay Time Setting; Rear Delay Time Setting; Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes; LARGE
14 English 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 isequal to that to the front speakers, select 0 msec. As the distance tothe center spe...
Page 18 - Dynamic Range Compression Setting; Crossover Frequency Setting; Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting; OFF
15 English 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the low frequency effect attenuatorlevel. • As you turn it, the display changes to show the following: 0dB: Normally select this. 10dB: Select this when the bass sound is distorted. Note: Low frequency effect attenuator setting is not valid for...
Page 19 - • DVD MULTI playback mode settings (see page 29); Adjust the sound using the functions listed above.; The newly adjusted settings are memorized.; Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing; the 10 kHz interval is selected.; Using the Sleep Timer; and
16 English Storing the Basic Settings andAdjustments — One Touch Operation JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and storedifferent sound settings for each different playing source. By usingthis function, you do not have to change the settings every time youchange the source. The stor...
Page 20 - Receiving Radio Broadcasts; Using Preset Tuning; To store the preset stations; Tuning in Stations Manually
17 English Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can bequickly tuned. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To s...
Page 21 - To tune in a preset station; Selecting the FM Reception Mode; AUTO: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear; Assigning Names to Preset Stations; To erase the input characters; On the front panel; On the remote control
18 English To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the band (FM or AM). The last received station of the selected bandis tuned in. 2. Press TUNER PRESET. 3. Turn MULTI JOG until you find the channel you want. • Turning it clockwise increases the channel numb...
Page 22 - Using the SEA Modes; Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode; The 10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.; Press SEA MODE repeatedly until; To cancel the SEA mode; Creating Your Own SEA Mode; canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.; Press SEA ADJUST repeatedly; To recall your own SEA adjustment; Press SEA MODE repeatedly until “SEA USERMODE” appears.; To erase a stored adjustment
19 English Using the SEA Modes The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. IMPORTANT: When using the remote control, check to see if itsremote control mode selector is set to the correctposition:To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when...
Page 23 - D THEATER: Reproduces the sound field of a large theater. This; • With “3D THEATER” selected:; LFE; DAP modes; Using the DSP Modes; Direct sounds
20 English 3D-PHONIC modes The 3D-PHONIC mode gives you such a nearly surround effect as itis reproduced through the Dolby Surround decoder, which is widelyused to reproduce sounds with a feeling of movement like thoseexperienced in movie theaters. The 3D-PHONIC mode is the resultof research on soun...
Page 24 - Surround modes; Dolby Surround (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic); DTS Digital Surround; DVD MULTI Playback Mode
21 English Surround modes With this receiver, you can use four types of the Surround mode.Following modes cannot be used when only the front speakersare connected to this receiver (without the rear speakers orcenter speaker). Dolby Surround (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic) * Used to reproduce the...
Page 25 - Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement; Available DSP modes; you can also use the; By pressing SURROUND MODE:; of the signal
22 English 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). Available DSP modes Each time you press DSP MODE on the front pane...
Page 26 - Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes; ) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect; Press SURROUND MODE; ) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the
23 English IMPORTANT: When using the remote control, check to see if itsremote control mode selector is set to the correctposition:To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when selecting the DBS tuner asthe source). Adjusting the 3D-PHONIC Modes Once you have adjusted the 3D-PHONIC...
Page 28 - Press TEST again to stop the test tone.
25 English 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...
Page 29 - JVC Theater Surround adjustments; SHARP 1
26 English JVC Theater Surround adjustments Before you start, remember...• Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 14). • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. • You cannot adjust the...
Page 30 - Press DSP MODE repeatedly until; DSP EFFECT 1; Activating the DSP Modes; To cancel the Dolby/DTS/MPEG Surround mode
27 English On the front panel: You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust theSurround modes. However, no test tone is available when using thebuttons on the front panel. So, make adjustments while listening tothe sound of the source played back. 1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until “THE...
Page 31 - For the other DSP modes; To cancel the DSP mode
28 English For the other DSP modes On the front panel: 1. Press DSP MODE repeatedly until the mode you want appears on thedisplay. • Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change. (See page 22 for moredetails.) 2. Select and play a sound source. • To enjoy 3D-PHONIC and JVC Theater Surround, ...
Page 32 - Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode; ) Turn MULTI JOG to select the center; Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode
29 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. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player. 4. Adjust the center tone. 1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJ...
Page 33 - Press DVD MULTI so that “DVD
30 English From the remote control: 1. Press DVD MULTI so that “DVD MULTI” appears on the display. Note: When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source to play, the DSPmode is canceled temporarily, and the SURROUND ON/OFF andSURROUND MODE buttons do not work. 2. Select the analog discrete output mode on ...
Page 34 - Using the On-Screen Menus; to
31 English MAIN MENU SOURCE :ch 1 FM 87.50MHzVISUAL :VCR1MODE :OFF SOUND CONTROL TUNER CONTROL SETTING VOLUME : 20 :OPERATE 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 pa...
Page 35 - Adjusting the DSP Modes; For DAP
32 English Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) (Also see page 11) 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.• Pressing one of the % / fi / @ / # buttons also displays the MAIN MENU. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SOUND CONTROL,” then press @ / # . The SOUND CONTROL menu appears. 3. Press % / fi to ...
Page 36 - For JVC Theater Surround:
33 English 6. Press % / fi to move to the item you want to set or adjust, then press @ / # . 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 spea...
Page 37 - Setting the Basic Setting Items
34 English SEA ADJUSTSEA USERMODE SET:MEMORY 100 10kHz 1k 4. Press % / fi to move to “SEA ADJUST.” The SEA ADJUST menuappears. 5. Press % / fi / @ / # to adjust the SEA mode asyou want. @ / # : Select the frequency ranges. % / fi : Adjust the frequency levels. 6. Press SET to store the setting into ...
Page 38 - Storing the Preset Stations
35 English 6. Press % / fi to move to “PRESET NAME,”then press SET. The character entry screenappears. 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 got...
Page 39 - 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 (or an MD in the
36 English COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor onthe receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audiocomponents through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (seebelow) in addi...
Page 40 - TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System; CD player; Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screen; If you have already plugged your CD player, MD; ) TEXT COMPU LINK jacks: Use the cables with the; Connect your CD player, MD recorder and this
37 English TEXT COMPU LINK 1(MASTER UNIT)2(SLAVE UNIT) COMPU LINK – 3 (SYNCHRO) TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc information recorded inthe CD Text* and MDs. Using these information in the discs, you can op...
Page 41 - Note on; To exit from the Disc information screen:; OPERATIONS; Make sure you have connected the CD player or; Showing the Disc Information on the TV
38 English On-Screen Operation buttons (on the remote control) 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 informat...
Page 42 - Search for a disc by its disc title:; Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player); Search for a disc by its performer:
39 English Search for a disc by its disc title: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SEARCH,” then press SET. The DISC SEARCH screenappears. 3. Press % / fi to move to “DISC TITLE, then press SET. The D...
Page 43 - Search for a disc by its genre:; Entering the Disc Information; For the CD Player with the disc memory function:
40 English Search for a disc by its genre: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press % / fi to move to “SEARCH,” then press SET. The DISC SEARCH screenappears. 3. Press % / fi to move to “GENRE”, then press SET. The GENRE SEAR...
Page 44 - To insert a space, press
41 English For the MD recorder: You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) into thedisc. You can only write the song title for the song currentlyselected.• If you have the CD-MD combination deck, you can also enter the disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music g...
Page 45 - Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components; Tuner
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 JVCcomponents are preset in the remote control. IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control:• You need to conne...
Page 47 - Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment; See the list on pages 46 and 47 to find the code.
44 English Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit controlsignals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters andDBS tuners. By changing the transmittable signals from preset onesto the other manufacturers’, you can operate t...
Page 48 - Press and hold VCR 1; REC; Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR 1
45 English To change the transmittable signals foroperating another manufacturer’s VCR 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 48 and 49 to find the code...
Page 53 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEM
50 English Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVCservice center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FMreception....
Page 54 - Specifications; Amplifier; Output Power; Audio; RIAA Phono Equalization:; Video; Negative
51 English Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation: Front channels: 100 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms, 1 kHz withno more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN) At Surround operation: Front channels: 70 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms a...
Page 55 - AM tuner
52 English FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz Usable Sensitivity: Monaural: 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: 21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 ohms) Stereo: 41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 ohms) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Monaural: 78 dB at 85 dBf Stereo: 73 dB a...
Page 56 - PRECAUCIÓN
EN, SP, CH J V C 0499HIMMDWJEM 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 Unido) Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável p...
