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JVC RX-5060BC Instructions Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-5060B
INSTRUCTIONS
TA/NEWS/INFO
DISPLAY MODE
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.
LVT1507-001A
[J]

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-5060B INSTRUCTIONS TA/NEWS/INFO DISPLAY MODE 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.
  • Page 2 APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. cause harmful interference [European Union only] [Union européenne seulement]...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reproducing the Sound Field ... 26 Introducing the DSP Modes ... 26 Activating the DSP Modes ... 27 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 28 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 29 Operating Audio Components ... 29 Operating Video Components ... 30 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment ...

  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    PRO LOGIC II indicator (23, 25, 26) 7 DSP indicator (24, 26, 27) 8 DIGITAL EQ indicator (22) 9 TUNED indicator (14) Front Panel RX—6030V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER DUALMONO 3D - PHONIC VIRTUAL SB TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP H.PHONE...

  • Page 5: Remote Control

    & VOLUME +/– button (10, 29) * TV VOLUME +/– buttons (30, 31) & Note: When you press the one of the audio source selection buttons— TAPE/CDR, CD, and FM/AM—on the remote control, the receiver automatically turns on. Rear Panel AM EXT LOOP...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Before Installation General Precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Speakers And Subwoofer

    AM antenna connections AM EXT LOOP Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop ANTENNA antenna. Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Turn the loop until you have the best reception. Notes: •...

  • Page 8: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    COMPU LINK remote control system. CAUTION: Powered subwoofer If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted. CD player CD player To audio output Cassette deck/CD recorder S.WFR...
  • Page 9 Video component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack. (REC) (REC) (PLAY) (PLAY) Å...

  • Page 10: Digital Connections

    “Audio component connections” of “Analog Connections” (see page 6). Connecting the Power Cord Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    For details, see page 12. AUDIO on • By pressing the one of the audio source selection buttons—TAPE/ CDR, CD, and FM/AM—on the remote control, you can turn on the receiver and select the audio source. VOLUME AUDIO on the Selected source name appears.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Volume

    Selecting different sources for picture and sound While watching pictures from a video source, you can listen to sound of an audio source.

  • Page 13: Turning On And Off The Subwoofer Sound

    “DIGITAL AUTO.” Remote • When selecting “DIGITAL AUTO,” the following indicators indicate the digital signal format of the incoming signal. No indicator lights up when the receiver cannot recognize the digital signal format of the incoming signals. indicator goes off. Note: For details about the digital signal formats, see pages 23 and 24.

  • Page 14: Changing The Display Brightness

    Basic Operations When playing software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, the following symptoms may occur: • Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback. • Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. In this case, press INPUT DIGITAL repeatedly to select “DOLBY DIGITAL”...

  • Page 15: Muting The Sound

    • Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer. Recording a source You can record any sources playing through the receiver to a cassette deck (or a CD recorder) connected to the TAPE/CDR jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time.

  • Page 16: Receiving Radio Broadcasts

    Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Tuning in to Stations Manually 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM TUNING 5 or ∞...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want. • Pressing FM/AM PRESET 5 increases the number. •...

  • Page 18: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make operations easier. You can use QUICK SPEAKER SETUP to easily set up your speaker configuration. Quick Speaker Setup Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the speaker size and speaker distance according to your listening room to create the best possible surround effect.

  • Page 19: Basic Setting Items

    Basic Setting Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can only select the items currently available. For details, see the explanation of each item. Items To do SUBWOOFER* Register your subwoofer. FRNT SPEAKERS* Register your front speaker size. CNTR SPEAKER* Register your center speaker size.

  • Page 20: Setting The Speakers

    Basic Settings Setting the Speakers To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed. • If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 16, this setting is not required.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel

    ¶ Crossover frequency—CROSSOVER You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE” speakers when “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER NO”). Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected.

  • Page 22: Setting For Effective Surround Operations

    Basic Settings Setting for Effective Surround Operations ¶ Virtual Surround Back—VIRTUAL SBACK You can enjoy the surround back channel while playing back Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS-ES software without the surround back speakers. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Sound

    Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic settings. Basic Adjustment Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode. Items To do DEQ 63HZ...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Equalization Patterns

    Adjusting Sound Adjusting the Equalization Patterns You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference. • Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source. ¶ Equalization adjustment—DEQ 63HZ, DEQ250HZ, DEQ 1KHZ, DEQ 4KHZ, DEQ16KHZ You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps.

  • Page 25: Using The Surround Modes

    With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround modes built in this receiver can create almost the same surround sounds as you can feel in a real movie theater—with only a limited number of the speakers.
  • Page 26 • If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 27: Activating The Surround Modes

    (see pages 16 to 22). Auto Surround Function This receiver has Auto Surround Function, which allows you to enjoy the Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source).

  • Page 28: Using The Dsp Modes

    • If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 29: Activating The Dsp Modes

    • If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 30: Compu Link Remote Control System

    COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks using...

  • Page 31: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components

    Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC’s components are preset in the remote control. Operating Audio Components IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using the supplied remote control: •...

  • Page 32: Operating Video Components

    To operate JVC’s video components using the supplied remote control: • Some JVC’s VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the target VCR is set to code “A.”...

  • Page 33: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied for the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATV converters, VCRs and DVD players. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.
  • Page 34 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. Manufacturer Codes 01*, 02, 03 Emerson 10, 22 Gold Star...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. “NO SUBWOOFER” appears on the display.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) CD, TAPE/CDR, VCR, TV SOUND, DVD, AUX: Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* Coaxial Optical * Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) Recording Output Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF)
  • Page 37 FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Stereo Separation at OUT (REC): AM tuner Tuning Range: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Mass: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz 12.8 dBf (1.2 µV/75 Ω) Monaural: 16.0 dBf (1.7 µV/75 Ω) Monaural:...
  • Page 40 © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 1205YHMMDWJEIN...
  • Page 41 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-5060B TA/NEWS/INFO DISPLAY MODE INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1507-002A...
  • Page 42 APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR; “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. cause harmful interference [European Union only] [Union européenne seulement]...
  • Page 43 Reproducing the Sound Field ... 26 Introducing the DSP Modes ... 26 Activating the DSP Modes ... 27 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 28 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 29 Operating Audio Components ... 29 Operating Video Components ... 30 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment ...

  • Page 44: Parts Identification

    PRO LOGIC II indicator (23, 25, 26) 7 DSP indicator (24, 26, 27) 8 DIGITAL EQ indicator (22) 9 TUNED indicator (14) Front Panel RX—6030V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER DUALMONO 3D - PHONIC VIRTUAL SB TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP H.PHONE...
  • Page 45 & VOLUME +/– button (10, 29) * TV VOLUME +/– buttons (30, 31) & Note: When you press the one of the audio source selection buttons— TAPE/CDR, CD, and FM/AM—on the remote control, the receiver automatically turns on. Rear Panel AM EXT LOOP...

  • Page 46: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Before Installation General Precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Speakers And Subwoofer

    AM antenna connections AM EXT LOOP Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop ANTENNA antenna. Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Turn the loop until you have the best reception. Notes: •...

  • Page 48: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    COMPU LINK remote control system. CAUTION: Powered subwoofer If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted. CD player CD player To audio output Cassette deck/CD recorder S.WFR...
  • Page 49 Video component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack. (REC) (REC) (PLAY) (PLAY) Å...

  • Page 50: Digital Connections

    “Audio component connections” of “Analog Connections” (see page 6). Connecting the Power Cord Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

  • Page 51: Basic Operations

    For details, see page 12. AUDIO on • By pressing the one of the audio source selection buttons—TAPE/ CDR, CD, and FM/AM—on the remote control, you can turn on the receiver and select the audio source. VOLUME AUDIO on the Selected source name appears.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Volume

    Selecting different sources for picture and sound While watching pictures from a video source, you can listen to sound of an audio source.

  • Page 53: Turning On And Off The Subwoofer Sound

    “DIGITAL AUTO.” Remote • When selecting “DIGITAL AUTO,” the following indicators indicate the digital signal format of the incoming signal. No indicator lights up when the receiver cannot recognize the digital signal format of the incoming signals. indicator goes off. Note: For details about the digital signal formats, see pages 23 and 24.

  • Page 54: Changing The Display Brightness

    Basic Operations When playing software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, the following symptoms may occur: • Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback. • Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. In this case, press INPUT DIGITAL repeatedly to select “DOLBY DIGITAL”...

  • Page 55: Muting The Sound

    • Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer. Recording a source You can record any sources playing through the receiver to a cassette deck (or a CD recorder) connected to the TAPE/CDR jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time.

  • Page 56: Receiving Radio Broadcasts

    Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Tuning in to Stations Manually 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM TUNING 5 or ∞...

  • Page 57: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want. • Pressing FM/AM PRESET 5 increases the number. •...

  • Page 58: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make operations easier. You can use QUICK SPEAKER SETUP to easily set up your speaker configuration. Quick Speaker Setup Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the speaker size and speaker distance according to your listening room to create the best possible surround effect.

  • Page 59: Basic Setting Items

    Basic Setting Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can only select the items currently available. For details, see the explanation of each item. Items To do SUBWOOFER* Register your subwoofer. FRNT SPEAKERS* Register your front speaker size. CNTR SPEAKER* Register your center speaker size.

  • Page 60: Setting The Speakers

    Basic Settings Setting the Speakers To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed. • If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 16, this setting is not required.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel

    ¶ Crossover frequency—CROSSOVER You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE” speakers when “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER NO”). Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected.

  • Page 62: Setting For Effective Surround Operations

    Basic Settings Setting for Effective Surround Operations ¶ Virtual Surround Back—VIRTUAL SBACK You can enjoy the surround back channel while playing back Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS-ES software without the surround back speakers. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers.

  • Page 63: Adjusting Sound

    Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic settings. Basic Adjustment Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode. Items To do DEQ 63HZ...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Equalization Patterns

    Adjusting Sound Adjusting the Equalization Patterns You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference. • Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source. ¶ Equalization adjustment—DEQ 63HZ, DEQ250HZ, DEQ 1KHZ, DEQ 4KHZ, DEQ16KHZ You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps.

  • Page 65: Using The Surround Modes

    With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround modes built in this receiver can create almost the same surround sounds as you can feel in a real movie theater—with only a limited number of the speakers.
  • Page 66 • If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 67: Activating The Surround Modes

    (see pages 16 to 22). Auto Surround Function This receiver has Auto Surround Function, which allows you to enjoy the Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source).

  • Page 68: Using The Dsp Modes

    • If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 69: Activating The Dsp Modes

    • If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 70: Compu Link Remote Control System

    COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks using...

  • Page 71: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components

    Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC’s components are preset in the remote control. Operating Audio Components IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using the supplied remote control: •...

  • Page 72: Operating Video Components

    To operate JVC’s video components using the supplied remote control: • Some JVC’s VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the target VCR is set to code “A.”...

  • Page 73: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied for the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATV converters, VCRs and DVD players. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.
  • Page 74 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON 2 Press VCR. 3 Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. Manufacturer Codes 01*, 02, 03 Emerson 10, 22 Gold Star...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. “NO SUBWOOFER” appears on the display.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) CD, TAPE/CDR, VCR, TV SOUND, DVD, AUX: Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* Coaxial Optical * Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) Recording Output Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF)
  • Page 77 EN, FR © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0106YHMMDWJEIN...
  • Page 78 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-5062S TA/NEWS/INFO DISPLAY MODE INSTRUCTIONS LVT1507-003A...
  • Page 79 Warnings, Cautions, and Others IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
  • Page 80 Caution: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back.

  • Page 81: Safety Instructions

    European (Business users) Union. If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take- back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 82 Using the DSP Modes ... 29 Reproducing the Sound Field ... 29 Introducing the DSP Modes ... 29 Activating the DSP Modes ... 30 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 31 Operating Audio Components ... 31 Operating Video Components ... 32 Troubleshooting ... 33 Specifications ...

  • Page 83: Parts Identification

    6 VIRTUAL SB indicator (23) 7 DSP indicator (27, 29, 30) 8 Program type (TA/NEWS/INFO) indicators (18) 9 DIGITAL EQ indicator (25) Front Panel RX—6030V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER DUALMONO 3D - PHONIC VIRTUAL SB TA NEWS INFO TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING SLEEP H.PHONE...
  • Page 84 ^ VOLUME +/– button (10, 31) & TV VOLUME +/– buttons (32) & Note: When you press the one of the audio source selection buttons— TAPE/CDR, CD, and FM/AM—on the remote control, the receiver automatically turns on. Rear Panel AM EXT LOOP...

  • Page 85: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Before Installation General Precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components.

  • Page 86: Connecting The Speakers And Subwoofer

    AM (MW) antenna connections AM EXT LOOP Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM (MW) loop ANTENNA antenna. Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Turn the loop until you have the best reception. Notes: •...

  • Page 87: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    CAUTION: If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted. Powered subwoofer CD player CD player To audio...
  • Page 88 Video component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and the yellow plug to the video jack. (REC) (REC) (PLAY) (PLAY) Å...

  • Page 89: Digital Connections

    – DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player – DIGITAL 2 (optical): For CD player Connecting the Power Cord Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

  • Page 90: Basic Operations

    For details, see page 12. AUDIO on • By pressing the one of the audio source selection buttons—TAPE/ CDR, CD, and FM/AM—on the remote control, you can turn on the receiver and select the audio source. VOLUME AUDIO on the Selected source name appears.

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Volume

    Selecting different sources for picture and sound While watching pictures from a video source, you can listen to sound of an audio source.

  • Page 92: Turning On And Off The Subwoofer Sound

    “DIGITAL AUTO.” Remote • When selecting “DIGITAL AUTO,” the following indicators indicate the digital signal format of the incoming signal. No indicator lights up when the receiver cannot recognize the digital signal format of the incoming signals. indicator goes off. Note: For details about the digital signal formats, see pages 26 and 27.

  • Page 93: Changing The Display Brightness

    Basic Operations When playing software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, the following symptoms may occur: • Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback. • Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks. In this case, press INPUT DIGITAL repeatedly to select “DOLBY DIGITAL”...

  • Page 94: Muting The Sound

    • Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer. Recording a source You can record any sources playing through the receiver to a cassette deck (or a CD recorder) connected to the TAPE/CDR jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time.

  • Page 95: Receiving Radio Broadcasts

    Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Tuning in to Stations Manually 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM TUNING 5 or ∞...

  • Page 96: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want. • Pressing FM/AM PRESET 5 increases the number. •...

  • Page 97: Receiving Fm Stations With Radio Data System

    With the receiver, you can receive the following types of Radio Data System signals. PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station names...

  • Page 98: Searching For A Program By Pty Codes

    While searching, the selected PTY code and “SEARCH” alternate on the display. The receiver searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in to that station. To continue searching after the first stop Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display are flashing.

  • Page 99: Switching To A Program Of Your Choice Automatically

    ‘ When the program is over, the indicator of received program type stops flashing and remains lit, but the receiver remains in Enhanced Other Networks standby mode. If another FM station starts broadcasting the...

  • Page 100: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers while others will make operations easier. You can use QUICK SPEAKER SETUP to easily set up your speaker configuration. Quick Speaker Setup Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the speaker size and speaker distance according to your listening room to create the best possible surround effect.

  • Page 101: Basic Setting Items

    Basic Settings Basic Setting Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can only select the items currently available. For details, see the explanation of each item. Items To do SUBWOOFER* Register your subwoofer. FRNT SPEAKERS* Register your front speaker size. CNTR SPEAKER* Register your center speaker size.

  • Page 102: Setting The Speakers

    Setting the Speakers To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker arrangement after all connections are completed. • If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 19, this setting is not required.

  • Page 103: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel

    Basic Settings ¶ Crossover frequency—CROSSOVER You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE” speakers when “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWOOFER NO”). Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected.

  • Page 104: Setting For Effective Surround Operations

    Setting for Effective Surround Operations ¶ Virtual Surround Back—VIRTUAL SBACK You can enjoy the surround back channel while playing back Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS-ES software without the surround back speakers. This function creates the great surround effect from the behind as if you have connected the surround back speakers.

  • Page 105: Adjusting Sound

    Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic settings. Basic Adjustment Items On the following pages, you can adjust the following items: • You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode. Items To do DEQ 63HZ...

  • Page 106: Adjusting The Equalization Patterns

    Adjusting the Equalization Patterns You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference. • Once you have made adjustment, it is memorized for each source. ¶ Equalization adjustment—DEQ 63HZ, DEQ250HZ, DEQ 1KHZ, DEQ 4KHZ, DEQ16KHZ You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB steps.

  • Page 107: Using The Surround Modes

    With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround modes built in this receiver can create almost the same surround sounds as you can feel in a real movie theater—with only a limited number of the speakers.
  • Page 108 • If both the surround speakers and center speaker are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 109: Activating The Surround Modes

    (see pages 19 to 25). Auto Surround Function This receiver has Auto Surround Function, which allows you to enjoy the Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source).

  • Page 110: Using The Dsp Modes

    • If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 111: Activating The Dsp Modes

    • If surround speakers are set to “NONE” in the speaker setting, 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.

  • Page 112: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components

    • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your components. • Some JVC’s VCRs can accept two types of the control signals— remote code “A” and “B.” Before using this remote control, make sure that the remote control code of the target VCR is set to code “A.”...

  • Page 113: Operating Video Components

    Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components CD changer After pressing CD-DISC, you can perform the following operations on a CD changer: Start playing. Return to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢: Skip to the beginning of the next track.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. “NO SUBWOOFER” appears on the display.

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power Front channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω, at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. 100 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω, at 1 kHz Center channel: with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.
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