JVC RX-D205SJ Instructions Manual
JVC RX-D205SJ Instructions Manual

JVC RX-D205SJ Instructions Manual

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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-D205S / RX-D206B
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.
LVT1556-001A
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  • Page 1 AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D205S / RX-D206B 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.
  • Page 2 CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ATTENTION Des changements ou modifications non approuvés par JVC pourront invalider l’autorité...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the DSP modes ... 29 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 30 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 31 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 32 Operating other JVC products ... 34 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 36 Troubleshooting ... 39 Specifications ... 40 —Quick Speaker Setup ...
  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    VOLUME +/– button (13) o MUTING button (14) DIMMER * These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC product ONLY) or DVD player with the mode selector set to SLEEP “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).
  • Page 5 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 DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND PHONES STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12) 2 DIMMER button (14) 3 SETTING button (15, 17)
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    • 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. • The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and 35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F).
  • Page 7: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM antenna (supplied) AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Speakers

    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). •...
  • Page 9: Connecting Video Components

    In addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
  • Page 10 Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR COMPONENT VIDEO VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR OUT(REC) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) NOTES • When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks, select the component video input mode (VCR VIDEO IN) correctly.
  • Page 11 Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DBS tuner Component video cable (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO Green Blue VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR NOTES • When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN) correctly.
  • Page 12: Usb Connection

    (see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on pages 7 to 9. USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through your PC.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord

    – select “USB” as the source. – connect the USB cable correctly. NOTES • DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is recognizing the receiver.
  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON 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)
  • Page 15: Adjust The Volume

    “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.” The following digital signal format indicators on the display indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver. LINEAR PCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.
  • Page 16: Turning Off The Sounds Temporarily

    • The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Basic adjustment of auto memory This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source: • when you turn off the power, and • when you change the source.
  • Page 17: Basic Settings

    (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained. Setting the speaker information easily—Quick Speaker Setup...
  • Page 18: Basic Setting Items

    Speakers (channels) number and the size You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number) you select. • Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel. The size of connected speakers LS/RS 2.0CH LRG (large) 2.1CH SML (small)
  • Page 19: Operating Procedure

    Operating procedure On the front panel ONLY: 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. Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. Press SETTING.
  • Page 20: Activating The Ex/Es/Pliix Setting-Ex/Es/Pliix

    Surround/DSP modes. By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
  • Page 21: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel-Dual Mono

    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.
  • Page 22: Using The Midnight Mode-Midnight Mode

    Using the Midnight mode —MIDNIGHT MODE You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode. When the Midnight mode is activated, the MIDNIGHT indicator lights up on the display. < > MIDNIGHT Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full dynamic range.
  • Page 23: Sound Adjustments

    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 are not available with the current setting.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Speaker Output Levels

    Adjusting the speaker output levels • SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level), • FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level), • FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level), • CENTER LVL (center speaker output level), • SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level), •...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Bass Sounds

    Adjusting the bass sounds Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. • You cannot use the remote control for this setting. < > B BOOST Select to boost the bass level.
  • Page 26 Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER WIDTH This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal. To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
  • Page 27: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. TUNING/REW FF/TUNING MEMORY FM MODE FM/AM 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”...
  • Page 28: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    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...
  • Page 29: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    • This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic II modes—Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE), Pro Logic II Music (PLII MUSIC), and Pro Logic II Game (PLII GAME).
  • Page 30 • If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to < > “ ” in the speaker setting (see page 17), 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 31: Introducing The Dsp Modes

    When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “ setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
  • Page 32: Using The Surround/Dsp Modes

    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.
  • Page 33: Activating The Surround/Dsp Modes

    Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 22. •...
  • Page 34: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    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 33.
  • Page 35 Automatic selection of TV’s input mode • When you select “TV” as the source to play on the receiver, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the TV tuner so that you can watch TV.
  • Page 36: Operating Other Jvc Products

    JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. – Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signals— remote codes “A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”...
  • Page 37 7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control signals. You can assign one of the four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
  • Page 38: Operating Other Manufacturers' Products

    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’...
  • Page 39 ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold STANDBY/ON Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release STANDBY/ON VCR. Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the VCR.
  • Page 40 Toshiba Yamaha Initial setting: 01 NOTE You cannot use this remote control to operate other manufacturers’ DVD recorders than JVC. Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment. DVR/DVD.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. 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. Speakers are overloaded because of high volume.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 45 © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0306RYMMDWJEIN...
  • Page 46 AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTURE DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-D206B INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1556-002A...
  • Page 47 CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ATTENTION Des changements ou modifications non approuvés par JVC pourront invalider l’autorité...
  • Page 48 Introducing the DSP modes ... 29 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 30 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 31 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ... 32 Operating other JVC products ... 34 Operating other manufacturers’ products ... 36 Troubleshooting ... 39 Specifications ... 40...
  • Page 49: Parts Identification

    TV/VIDEO button (34, 36) i VOLUME +/– button (13) o MUTING button (14) * These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC product ONLY) or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).
  • Page 50 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 DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12) 2 DIMMER button (14) 3 SETTING button (15, 17)
  • Page 51: Getting Started

    • 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. • The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C and 35˚C.
  • Page 52: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM antennas Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM antenna (supplied) AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
  • Page 53: Connecting The Speakers

    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). •...
  • Page 54: Connecting Video Components

    In addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV.
  • Page 55 Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a VCR COMPONENT VIDEO Green Blue VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR OUT(REC) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) NOTES • When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks, select the component video input mode (VCR VIDEO IN) correctly.
  • Page 56 Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. 7 Connecting a DBS tuner Component video cable (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO Green Blue VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR NOTES • When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN) correctly.
  • Page 57: Usb Connection

    (see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on pages 7 to 9. USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through your PC.
  • Page 58: Connecting The Power Cord

    – select “USB” as the source. – connect the USB cable correctly. NOTES • DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is recognizing the receiver.
  • Page 59: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON 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)
  • Page 60: Adjust The Volume

    “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.” The following digital signal format indicators on the display indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver. LINEAR PCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.
  • Page 61: Turning Off The Sounds Temporarily

    • The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. Basic adjustment of auto memory This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source: • when you turn off the power, and • when you change the source.
  • Page 62: Basic Settings

    (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained. Setting the speaker information easily—Quick Speaker Setup...
  • Page 63: Basic Setting Items

    Speakers (channels) number and the size You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number) you select. • Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel. The size of connected speakers LS/RS 2.0ch LRG (large) 2.1ch SML (small)
  • Page 64: Operating Procedure

    Operating procedure On the front panel ONLY: 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. Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. Press SETTING.
  • Page 65: Activating The Ex/Es/Pliix Setting-Ex/Es/Pliix

    Surround/DSP modes. By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
  • Page 66: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel-Dual Mono

    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.
  • Page 67: Using The Midnight Mode-Midnight Mode

    Using the Midnight mode —MIDNIGHT MODE You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode. When the Midnight mode is activated, the MIDNIGHT indicator lights up on the display. < > MIDNIGHT Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full dynamic range.
  • Page 68: Sound Adjustments

    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 are not available with the current setting.
  • Page 69: Adjusting The Speaker Output Levels

    Adjusting the speaker output levels • SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level), • FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level), • FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level), • CENTER LVL (center speaker output level), • SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level), •...
  • Page 70: Adjusting The Bass Sounds

    Adjusting the bass sounds Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. • You cannot use the remote control for this setting. < > B BOOST Select to boost the bass level.
  • Page 71 Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER WIDTH This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal. To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.
  • Page 72: Tuner Operations

    Tuner operations Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. TUNING/REW FF/TUNING MEMORY FM MODE FM/AM 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”...
  • Page 73: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    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...
  • Page 74: Creating Realistic Sound Fields

    • This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic II modes—Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE), Pro Logic II Music (PLII MUSIC), and Pro Logic II Game (PLII GAME).
  • Page 75 • If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to < > “ ” in the speaker setting (see page 17), 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 76: Introducing The Dsp Modes

    When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “ setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.
  • Page 77: Using The Surround/Dsp Modes

    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.
  • Page 78: Activating The Surround/Dsp Modes

    Activating the Surround/DSP modes Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30. Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments. • To adjust the speaker output level, see page 22. •...
  • Page 79: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    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 33.
  • Page 80 Automatic selection of TV’s input mode • When you select “TV” as the source to play on the receiver, the TV automatically changes the input mode to the TV tuner so that you can watch TV.
  • Page 81: Operating Other Jvc Products

    JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. – Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signals— remote codes “A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”...
  • Page 82 7 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control signals. You can assign one of the four codes to the remote control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD recorder.
  • Page 83: Operating Other Manufacturers' Products

    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’...
  • Page 84 ❏ Changing the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold STANDBY/ON Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right. Release STANDBY/ON VCR. Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR. STANDBY/ON Turn on or off the VCR.
  • Page 85 Toshiba Yamaha Initial setting: 01 NOTE You cannot use this remote control to operate other manufacturers’ DVD recorders than JVC. Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment. DVR/DVD.
  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Occasional cracking noise during FM Ignition noise from automobiles. reception. 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.
  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 88 EN, FR © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0406RYMMDWJEIN...

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