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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D701S INSTRUCTIONS LVT1437-012A...
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No obstructions in 15 cm from the back. Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated. Spacing 15 cm or more Wall or obstructions RX-D701S Front Stand height 15 cm or more Floor...
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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.
Introducing the DSP modes ... 43 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 44 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 45 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 46 Operating other JVC products ... 48 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 50 Troubleshooting ... 53 Specifications ... 55 —Smart Surround Setup ...
MIDNIGHT button (31) k SMART S (surround). SETUP button (23, 24) l TEST button (36) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 49).
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See pages in parentheses for details. Front panel A U D I O / V I D E O C O N T R O L R E C E I V E R STANDBY/ON CC CONVERTER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND S-VIDEO PHONES DIGITAL...
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Display window ANALOG DUAL MONO AUTO SURR DIGITAL AUTO HEADPHONE LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL NEO : 6 DSP 3D-PHONIC 96 / 24 VIRTUAL SB 1 ANALOG indicator (20) 2 DIGITAL and DIGITAL AUTO indicator (20, 21) 3 DUAL MONO indicator (30) 4 AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (45) 5 HEADPHONE indicator (20, 43) 6 CC CONVERTER 1 and CC CONVERTER 2 indicator (22)
Getting started Before Installation General precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. • Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust.
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Speaker Layout Diagram (*SB) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω). •...
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Video conversion function This receiver can convert the video signals output from video components. The chart below shows which video signals can be converted into which signals by video conversion.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a TV: Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components. Turn off all components before making connections.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. ) IN DVR/DVD IN HDMI...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. When you connect a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5.1 channel output jacks, use the connection below. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high-quality sounds can be reproduced by using this connection.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR: Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. VCR(DBS) IN HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(REC)
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DBS tuner: Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. Composite video cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) VIDEO VIDEO...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a video component to the AUX input jacks The AUX input jacks on the front panel (inside the front door) are convenient when connecting and disconnecting the component frequently.
Digital audio connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal on the rear of the receiver. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio connection in addition to the analog audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 15.
USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel and a USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal on the rear. You can enjoy the sound reproduced through your PC with either of the following methods: 1 connecting a USB wireless antenna (supplied) to the USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal and a USB wireless transmitter (supplied) to your PC.
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How to install the USB drivers The following procedure is described using the English version of Windows XP. If your PC is running on a different version of operation system in a different language, the screens shown on your PC's monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.
Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red. Current source name appears. ANALOG AUTO SURR TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR To turn off the power (into standby) Press...
Selecting the video input setting Select the proper video input setting according to the connection method on pages 11 to 15. From the remote control ONLY: Press VIDEO INPUT to select the video input setting. • Each time you press the button, the input setting changes as follows.
Selecting the digital decode mode This receiver automatically detects the incoming digital signal format when “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected in the audio input setting (see page 20). When “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected, the digital decode mode is set to “DGTL (Digital) AUTO,” and the DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display.
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Making sounds natural JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz...
Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 41 to 45), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 23 to 32, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.
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When your clapping sound is detected successfully • On the TV screen, “SUCCESSFUL,” “RESULT,” and the setting values appear. The setting values are shown for about 10 seconds. Ex.: SMART SURROUND SETUP FL+2 +0.3m +0.3m SUCCESSFUL +0.5m RESULT +0.6m +0.6m •...
Basic setting items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting. For example, when “S BACK SPK” is set to “S BACK SPK: NO,” you cannot select the following items: S BACK OUT, SB SPK DIST., SBL SPK DIST., SBR SPK DIST.
Setup menu configuration • Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipped from the factory. • Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the connections.
Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 32). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.
Press SET. To select the appropriate setting, press 2 or 3 repeatedly, then press SET. The on-screen display returns to the previous SETTING MENU. In this example, “SETTING MENU (4)” appears on the TV screen and “DIGITAL IN 1” appears on the display. •...
7 Setting the surround back speaker(s) —S BACK OUT Register the number of the surround back speaker(s). S BACK OUT: 1SPK Select when you use 1 surround back speaker. S BACK OUT: 2SPK Select when you use 2 surround back speakers.
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/ PLIIx Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1- channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and available Surround mode, see page 44. •...
7 Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
Memorizing the volume level for each source—ONE TOUCH OP This receiver memorizes some settings separately for each source. In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with the other memorized settings. (See page 22.) • This receiver memorizes the volume level –...
Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.
Setup menu configuration • Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipped from the factory. • Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the connections.
Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 32). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.
Button indications on the screen The buttons for operating the menu are shown on the TV screen. You can operate the menu with these buttons. ADJUST MENU (1) SUBWOOFER LEVEL : FRONT LEVEL : FRONT LEVEL : CENTER LEVEL : SURR LEVEL : SURR...
Adjusting the equalization patterns— DIGITAL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands (center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the front speakers. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.
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7 Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes —LIVENESS This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 45. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 28), this item is not adjustable.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. TUNING/REW FF/TUNING FM MODE MEMORY NOTE When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner operations, select “FM”...
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. ANALOG TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR...
Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
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• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 28), JVC’s original 3D- PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 28), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 44. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 36. •...
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 47.
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Connecting procedure If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
“A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
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7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. You can assign one of four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
Operating other manufacturers’ products By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’...
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold VCR Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. Turn on or off the VCR.
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner Press and hold DBS/CATV Press DBS. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below. Release DBS/CATV Now, you can perform the following operation on the CATV converter or DBS tuner.
TV screen. HDMI signals do not come on. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged in.
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PROBLEM Remote control does not operate as you intend. Remote control does not work. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception. Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. POSSIBLE CAUSE The remote control is not ready for your intended operation. There is an obstruction hiding the remote sensor on the receiver.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 130 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion (IEC268-3/DIN). At surround operation: Front channels: 130 W per channel, min.
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D702B INSTRUCTIONS 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. LVT1437-007A...
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BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For U.S.A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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.
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Introducing the DSP modes ... 43 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 44 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 45 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 46 Operating other JVC products ... 48 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 50 Troubleshooting ... 53 Specifications ... 55 —Smart Surround Setup ...
MIDNIGHT button (31) k SMART S (surround). SETUP button (23, 24) l TEST button (36) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 49).
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See pages in parentheses for details. Front panel A U D I O / V I D E O C O N T R O L R E C E I V E R STANDBY/ON CC CONVERTER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND S-VIDEO PHONES DIGITAL...
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Display window ANALOG DUAL MONO AUTO SURR DIGITAL AUTO HEADPHONE LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL NEO : 6 DSP 3D-PHONIC 96 / 24 VIRTUAL SB 1 ANALOG indicator (20) 2 DIGITAL and DIGITAL AUTO indicator (20, 21) 3 DUAL MONO indicator (30) 4 AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (45) 5 HEADPHONE indicator (20, 43) 6 CC CONVERTER 1 and CC CONVERTER 2 indicator (22)
Getting started Before Installation General precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. • Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust.
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Speaker Layout Diagram (*SB) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω). •...
Connecting audio and video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Video conversion function This receiver can convert the video signals output from video components. The chart below shows which video signals can be converted into which signals by video conversion.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a TV: Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components. Turn off all components before making connections.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. ) IN DVR/DVD IN HDMI...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. When you connect a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5.1 channel output jacks, use the connection below. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high-quality sounds can be reproduced by using this connection.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR: Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. VCR(DBS) IN HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(REC)
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DBS tuner: Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. Composite video cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) VIDEO VIDEO...
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NOTES • To connect KT-SR2000 (JVC SIRIUS radio) to this receiver, it is required to separately purchase KS-K6013 Home Docking Kit. • You cannot use a digital audio cable (coaxial or optical) to connect a SIRIUS radio to this receiver.
Digital audio connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal on the rear of the receiver. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio connection in addition to the analog audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 15.
USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel and a USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal on the rear. You can enjoy the sound reproduced through your PC with either of the following methods: 1 connecting a USB wireless antenna (supplied) to the USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal and a USB wireless transmitter (supplied) to your PC.
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How to install the USB drivers The following procedure is described using the English version of Windows XP. If your PC is running on a different version of operation system in a different language, the screens shown on your PC's monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.
Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red. Current source name appears. ANALOG AUTO SURR TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR To turn off the power (into standby) Press...
Selecting the video input setting Select the proper video input setting according to the connection method on pages 11 to 15. From the remote control ONLY: Press VIDEO INPUT to select the video input setting. • Each time you press the button, the input setting changes as follows.
Selecting the digital decode mode This receiver automatically detects the incoming digital signal format when “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected in the audio input setting (see page 20). When “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected, the digital decode mode is set to “DGTL (Digital) AUTO,” and the DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display.
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Making sounds natural JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz...
Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 41 to 45), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 23 to 32, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.
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When your clapping sound is detected successfully • On the TV screen, “SUCCESSFUL,” “RESULT,” and the setting values appear. The setting values are shown for about 10 seconds. Ex.: SMART SURROUND SETUP FL+2 +0.3m +0.3m SUCCESSFUL +0.5m RESULT +0.6m +0.6m •...
Basic setting items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting. For example, when “S BACK SPK” is set to “S BACK SPK: NO,” you cannot select the following items: S BACK OUT, SB SPK DIST., SBL SPK DIST., SBR SPK DIST.
Setup menu configuration • Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipped from the factory. • Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the connections.
Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 32). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.
Press SET. To select the appropriate setting, press 2 or 3 repeatedly, then press SET. The on-screen display returns to the previous SETTING MENU. In this example, “SETTING MENU (4)” appears on the TV screen and “DIGITAL IN 1” appears on the display. •...
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7 Setting the surround back speaker(s) —S BACK OUT Register the number of the surround back speaker(s). S BACK OUT: 1SPK Select when you use 1 surround back speaker. S BACK OUT: 2SPK Select when you use 2 surround back speakers.
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/ PLIIx Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1- channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and available Surround mode, see page 44. •...
7 Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
Memorizing the volume level for each source—ONE TOUCH OP This receiver memorizes some settings separately for each source. In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with the other memorized settings. (See page 22.) • This receiver memorizes the volume level –...
Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.
Setup menu configuration • Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipped from the factory. • Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the connections.
Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 32). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.
Button indications on the screen The buttons for operating the menu are shown on the TV screen. You can operate the menu with these buttons. ADJUST MENU (1) SUBWOOFER LEVEL : FRONT LEVEL : FRONT LEVEL : CENTER LEVEL : SURR LEVEL : SURR...
Adjusting the equalization patterns— DIGITAL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands (center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the front speakers. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.
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7 Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes —LIVENESS This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 45. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 28), this item is not adjustable.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. FM/AM TUNING/REW FF/TUNING FM MODE MEMORY NOTE When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner operations, select “FM”...
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. ANALOG TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR...
Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
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• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 28), JVC’s original 3D- PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 28), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 44. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 36. •...
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 47.
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Connecting procedure If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
“A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
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7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. You can assign one of four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
Operating other manufacturers’ products By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’...
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold VCR Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. Turn on or off the VCR.
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner Press and hold DBS/CATV Press DBS. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below. Release DBS/CATV Now, you can perform the following operation on the CATV converter or DBS tuner.
TV screen. HDMI signals do not come on. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged in.
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PROBLEM Remote control does not operate as you intend. Remote control does not work. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception. Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. POSSIBLE CAUSE The remote control is not ready for your intended operation. There is an obstruction hiding the remote sensor on the receiver.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 150 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 20Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTURE DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-D702B INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1437-008A...
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BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For U.S.A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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.
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Introducing the DSP modes ... 43 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 44 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 45 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 46 Operating other JVC products ... 48 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 50 Troubleshooting ... 53 Specifications ... 55 —DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 ...
MIDNIGHT button (31) k SMART S (surround). SETUP button (23, 24) l TEST button (36) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 49).
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See pages in parentheses for details. Front panel A U D I O / V I D E O C O N T R O L R E C E I V E R CC CONVERTER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND STANDBY/ON S-VIDEO PHONES DIGITAL...
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Display window ANALOG DUAL MONO AUTO SURR DIGITAL AUTO HEADPHONE LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL NEO : 6 DSP 3D-PHONIC 96 / 24 VIRTUAL SB 1 ANALOG indicator (20) 2 DIGITAL and DIGITAL AUTO indicator (20, 21) 3 DUAL MONO indicator (30) 4 AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (45) 5 HEADPHONE indicator (20, 43) 6 CC CONVERTER 1 and CC CONVERTER 2 indicator (22)
Getting started Before Installation General precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. • Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust.
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Speaker Layout Diagram (*SB) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω). •...
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Video conversion function This receiver can convert the video signals output from video components. The chart below shows which video signals can be converted into which signals by video conversion.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a TV: Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components. Turn off all components before making connections.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. ) IN DVR/DVD IN HDMI...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. When you connect a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5.1 channel output jacks, use the connection below. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high-quality sounds can be reproduced by using this connection.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR: Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. VCR(DBS) IN HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(REC)
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DBS tuner: Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. Composite video cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) VIDEO VIDEO...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a video component to the AUX input jacks The AUX input jacks on the front panel (inside the front door) are convenient when connecting and disconnecting the component frequently.
Digital audio connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal on the rear of the receiver. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio connection in addition to the analog audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 15.
USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel and a USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal on the rear. You can enjoy the sound reproduced through your PC with either of the following methods: 1 connecting a USB wireless antenna (supplied) to the USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal and a USB wireless transmitter (supplied) to your PC.
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How to install the USB drivers The following procedure is described using the English version of Windows XP. If your PC is running on a different version of operation system in a different language, the screens shown on your PC's monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.
Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red. Current source name appears. ANALOG AUTO SURR TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR To turn off the power (into standby) Press...
Selecting the video input setting Select the proper video input setting according to the connection method on pages 11 to 15. From the remote control ONLY: Press VIDEO INPUT to select the video input setting. • Each time you press the button, the input setting changes as follows.
Selecting the digital decode mode This receiver automatically detects the incoming digital signal format when “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected in the audio input setting (see page 20). When “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected, the digital decode mode is set to “DGTL (Digital) AUTO,” and the DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display.
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Making sounds natural JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz...
Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 41 to 45), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 23 to 32, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.
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When your clapping sound is detected successfully • On the TV screen, “SUCCESSFUL,” “RESULT,” and the setting values appear. The setting values are shown for about 10 seconds. Ex.: SMART SURROUND SETUP FL+2 FR+2 +0.3m +0.3m SUCCESSFUL +0.5m RESULT +0.6m +0.6m •...
Basic setting items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting. For example, when “S BACK SPK” is set to “S BACK SPK: NO,” you cannot select the following items: S BACK OUT, SB SPK DIST., SBL SPK DIST., SBR SPK DIST.
Setup menu configuration • Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipped from the factory. • Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the connections.
Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 32). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.
Press SET. To select the appropriate setting, press 2 or 3 repeatedly, then press SET. The on-screen display returns to the previous SETTING MENU. In this example, “SETTING MENU (4)” appears on the TV screen and “DIGITAL IN 1” appears on the display. •...
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7 Setting the surround back speaker(s) —S BACK OUT Register the number of the surround back speaker(s). S BACK OUT: 1SPK Select when you use 1 surround back speaker. S BACK OUT: 2SPK Select when you use 2 surround back speakers.
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/ PLIIx Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1- channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and available Surround mode, see page 44. •...
7 Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
Memorizing the volume level for each source—ONE TOUCH OP This receiver memorizes some settings separately for each source. In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with the other memorized settings. (See page 22.) • This receiver memorizes the volume level –...
Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.
Setup menu configuration • Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipped from the factory. • Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the connections.
Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 32). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.
Button indications on the screen The buttons for operating the menu are shown on the TV screen. You can operate the menu with these buttons. ADJUST MENU (1) SUBWOOFER LEVEL : FRONT LEVEL : FRONT LEVEL : CENTER LEVEL : SURR LEVEL : SURR...
Adjusting the equalization patterns— DIGITAL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands (center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the front speakers. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.
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7 Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes —LIVENESS This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 45. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 28), this item is not adjustable.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. TUNING/REW FF/TUNING FM MODE MEMORY NOTE When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner operations, select “FM”...
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. ANALOG TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR...
Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
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• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 28), JVC’s original 3D- PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 28), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 44. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 36. •...
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 47.
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Connecting procedure If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
“A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
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7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. You can assign one of four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
Operating other manufacturers’ products By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’...
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold VCR Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. Turn on or off the VCR.
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner Press and hold DBS/CATV Press DBS. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below. Release DBS/CATV Now, you can perform the following operation on the CATV converter or DBS tuner.
A HDMI cable longer than 5 m (15 ft) is used. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
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PROBLEM Remote control does not operate as you intend. Remote control does not work. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception. Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. POSSIBLE CAUSE The remote control is not ready for your intended operation. There is an obstruction hiding the remote sensor on the receiver.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 150 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 20Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D702B INSTRUCTIONS LVT1437-009A [UJ]...
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CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For U.S.A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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.
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Introducing the DSP modes ... 43 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 44 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 45 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 46 Operating other JVC products ... 48 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 50 Troubleshooting ... 53 Specifications ... 55 —Smart Surround Setup ...
MIDNIGHT button (31) k SMART S (surround). SETUP button (23, 24) l TEST button (36) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 49).
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See pages in parentheses for details. Front panel A U D I O / V I D E O C O N T R O L R E C E I V E R STANDBY/ON CC CONVERTER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND S-VIDEO PHONES DIGITAL...
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Display window ANALOG DUAL MONO AUTO SURR DIGITAL AUTO HEADPHONE LINEAR PCM S.WFR DIGITAL NEO : 6 DSP 3D-PHONIC 96 / 24 VIRTUAL SB 1 ANALOG indicator (20) 2 DIGITAL and DIGITAL AUTO indicator (20, 21) 3 DUAL MONO indicator (30) 4 AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (45) 5 HEADPHONE indicator (20, 43) 6 CC CONVERTER 1 and CC CONVERTER 2 indicator (22)
Getting started Before Installation General precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. • Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going to connect. Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust.
Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. AM loop antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Speaker Layout Diagram (*SB) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω). •...
Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Video conversion function This receiver can convert the video signals output from video components. The chart below shows which video signals can be converted into which signals by video conversion.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a TV: Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components. Turn off all components before making connections.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. ) IN DVR/DVD IN HDMI...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. When you connect a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5.1 channel output jacks, use the connection below. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original high-quality sounds can be reproduced by using this connection.
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR: Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. VCR(DBS) IN HDMI 220V 110V...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DBS tuner: Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. Composite video cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) VIDEO VIDEO...
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a video component to the AUX input jacks The AUX input jacks on the front panel (inside the front door) are convenient when connecting and disconnecting the component frequently.
Digital audio connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal on the rear of the receiver. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio connection in addition to the analog audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 15.
USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel and a USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal on the rear. You can enjoy the sound reproduced through your PC with either of the following methods: 1 connecting a USB wireless antenna (supplied) to the USB WIRELESS ANTENNA terminal and a USB wireless transmitter (supplied) to your PC.
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How to install the USB drivers The following procedure is described using the English version of Windows XP. If your PC is running on a different version of operation system in a different language, the screens shown on your PC's monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.
Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current source lights in red. Current source name appears. ANALOG AUTO SURR TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR To turn off the power (into standby) Press...
Selecting the video input setting Select the proper video input setting according to the connection method on pages 11 to 15. From the remote control ONLY: Press VIDEO INPUT to select the video input setting. • Each time you press the button, the input setting changes as follows.
Selecting the digital decode mode This receiver automatically detects the incoming digital signal format when “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected in the audio input setting (see page 20). When “HDMI” or “DIGITAL” is selected, the digital decode mode is set to “DGTL (Digital) AUTO,” and the DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display.
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Making sounds natural JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz...
Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 41 to 45), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 23 to 32, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.
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When your clapping sound is detected successfully • On the TV screen, “SUCCESSFUL,” “RESULT,” and the setting values appear. The setting values are shown for about 10 seconds. Ex.: SMART SURROUND SETUP FL+2 +0.3m +0.3m SUCCESSFUL +0.5m RESULT +0.6m +0.6m •...
Basic setting items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting. For example, when “S BACK SPK” is set to “S BACK SPK: NO,” you cannot select the following items: S BACK OUT, SB SPK DIST., SBL SPK DIST., SBR SPK DIST.
Setup menu configuration • Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipped from the factory. • Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the connections.
Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 32). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.
Press SET. To select the appropriate setting, press 2 or 3 repeatedly, then press SET. The on-screen display returns to the previous SETTING MENU. In this example, “SETTING MENU (4)” appears on the TV screen and “DIGITAL IN 1” appears on the display. •...
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7 Setting the surround back speaker(s) —S BACK OUT Register the number of the surround back speaker(s). S BACK OUT: 1SPK Select when you use 1 surround back speaker. S BACK OUT: 2SPK Select when you use 2 surround back speakers.
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/ PLIIx Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1- channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and available Surround mode, see page 44. •...
7 Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to the large speakers. To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level according to the size of the small speaker connected.
Memorizing the volume level for each source—ONE TOUCH OP This receiver memorizes some settings separately for each source. In addition, you can store the volume level for each source with the other memorized settings. (See page 22.) • This receiver memorizes the volume level –...
Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for details. • You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting.
Setup menu configuration • Items on the menus shown below are all set to the initial values when shipped from the factory. • Some of the menus or some items on the menu cannot be shown or cannot be adjusted depending on the current settings and the connections.
Menu operating procedure When operating, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen regardless of the SUPERIMPOSE setting (see page 32). Before you start, remember... There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. In this section, the operation of the remote control is used for explaining.
Button indications on the screen The buttons for operating the menu are shown on the TV screen. You can operate the menu with these buttons. ADJUST MENU (1) SUBWOOFER LEVEL : FRONT LEVEL : FRONT LEVEL : CENTER LEVEL : SURR LEVEL : SURR...
Adjusting the equalization patterns— DIGITAL EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands (center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the front speakers. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source.
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7 Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes —LIVENESS This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 45. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 28), this item is not adjustable.
Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. TUNING/REW FF/TUNING FM MODE MEMORY NOTE When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner operations, select “FM”...
Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. • For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10. ANALOG TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING S.WFR...
Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
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• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 28), JVC’s original 3D- PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.
When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 28), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
Using the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below. • The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the surround channels.
Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 44. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 36. •...
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 47.
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Connecting procedure If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
“A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
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7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. You can assign one of four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
Operating other manufacturers’ products By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’ products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. • To operate those components with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturers’...
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold VCR Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. Turn on or off the VCR.
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❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner Press and hold DBS/CATV Press DBS. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter” or “Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner” below. Release DBS/CATV Now, you can perform the following operation on the CATV converter or DBS tuner.
TV screen. HDMI signals do not come on. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged in.
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PROBLEM Remote control does not operate as you intend. Remote control does not work. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception. Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. POSSIBLE CAUSE The remote control is not ready for your intended operation. There is an obstruction hiding the remote sensor on the receiver.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 130 W* per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion (IEC268-3/DIN). At surround operation: Front channels: 130 W* per channel, min.