JVC RX-664VBK Instructions Manual
JVC RX-664VBK Instructions Manual

JVC RX-664VBK Instructions Manual

Audio/video control receiver

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-664VBK
POWER
CATV/SAT
TV
VCR
AUDIO
CATV
SOUND
CONTROL CD-DISC
CONTROL
DAP MODE
3D-PHONIC
SURROUND
1
2
3
EFFECT
DELAY
TEST
4
5
6
SEA MODE
SEA PRESET
MENU
7/P
8
9
100+
– REAR•R +
RETURN/ENTER
RX-664V
+10
0
10
REAR
TV
CENTER
CH
(L)
VOLUME
SLEEP
ONE TOUCH
TV/VIDEO
OPERATION
CD
VCR
MUTING
VOLUME
STANDBY
POWER
RM-SR664U
REMOTE CONTROL
MASTER VOLUME
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
DVD MULTI
PHONES
SPEAKERS
1
2
_ON —OFF
INSTRUCTIONS
TUNER/BAND
PRESET SEA
SOURCE
SURROUND
ADJUST
SETTING
+
MEMORY
ONE TOUCH OPERATION
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.
LET0119-001B
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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-664VBK POWER CATV/SAT AUDIO CATV SOUND CONTROL CD-DISC CONTROL DAP MODE 3D-PHONIC SURROUND EFFECT DELAY TEST SEA MODE SEA PRESET MENU 100+ – REAR•R + RETURN/ENTER RX-664V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER REAR CENTER VOLUME SLEEP ONE TOUCH TV/VIDEO...
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 3 Once you have found the best DVD MULTI playback, DAP, 3D-PHONIC and Surround mode settings for your listening room, note them in the table below for future reference (even though the receiver memorizes the settings until you change them). For actual setting procedures, see pages 26 to 39. DVD MULTI Playback Mode Center Speaker Level Left Rear Speaker Level...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using the Preset SEA Modes ... 24 Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ... 24 Using the Surround Processor ... 26 Using JVC 3D-PHONIC Modes ... 27 Using the DAP Modes ... 29 Speaker Arrangements for Surround Modes ... 32 Preparing for Surround Modes ... 33 Using Surround Modes ...
  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    TAPE, TV SOUND, VCR, DVD, PHONO, DVD MULTI) (14, 39, 43, 44, 45, 47) + VOLUME buttons (+/–) (15) ¡ Operating buttons for JVC audio/video components (43, 44, 47) ™ SOUND CONTROL button (25, 28, 30, 35, 37, 39) £ CD-DISC button (43) ¢...
  • Page 6: Easy Set Up & Operations

    Easy Set Up & Operations If you are already familiar with audio components, following four pages give you enough information to operate your RX-664VBK for enjoyment of surround sound in your listening room. For Reproducing Surround Sound with your VCR...
  • Page 7: Phones

    RX-664V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER DVD MULTI STANDBY PHONES SPEAKERS POWER _ON —OFF Select the source. Set the remote control to sound operation mode. MASTER VOLUME TUNER/BAND PRESET SEA SOURCE – MEMORY Surround settings are preset at the factory. However, if you need to make further adjustments, see pages 26 to 37.
  • Page 8 FRONT REAR CENTER SUBWOOFER LEFT RIGHT LEFT NORMAL GAIN PLUS AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT AV COMPU LINK PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL Front Speaker Rear Speaker RX-664VBK DVD Player...
  • Page 9 RX-664V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER DVD MULTI STANDBY PHONES SPEAKERS POWER _ON —OFF Select the source. Set the remote control to sound operation mode. MASTER VOLUME TUNER/BAND PRESET SEA SOURCE SURROUND ADJUST – MEMORY ONE TOUCH OPERATION Surround settings are preset at the factory. However, if you need to make further adjustment, see pages...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to connect stereo components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Before Installation General • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. •...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna Connections FM Antenna ANTENNA Extend the FM antenna horizontally. LOOP 13/16 in. (20 mm) How to strip the 75 coaxial cable and connect it to the FM terminals 1. Strip back the outside covering of the 75 metallic mesh about 13/16 inches (20 mm).
  • Page 12: Connecting The Speakers

    Getting Started Connecting the Speakers You can connect the following speakers: • Two sets of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound • One set of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect • One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to make human voices outstanding) •...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Subwoofer

    Connecting the rear and center speakers Connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. Center CENTER speaker SPEAKER RIGHT Connecting the subwoofer Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.
  • Page 14: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 terminal The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to control other JVC audio components from the receiver or vice versa. For detailed information about the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, see page...
  • Page 15 To video output If your audio components have an AV COMPU LINK terminal The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to control other JVC video components from the receiver or vice versa. For detailed information about the connection and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, see page 41.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cord

    Getting started Connecting the Power Cord Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made. When the power cord is connected, the STANDBY lamp above the POWER button lights up. Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables for the TV, VCR, and antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.
  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. Turning the Power On and Off On the front panel: To turn on the power, press POWER. The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    Basic Operations Adjusting the Volume On the front panel: To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise. When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume level also changes rapidly. When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume level also changes slowly.
  • Page 19: Recording A Source

    Recording a Source You can record any source playing through the receiver to a cassette deck connected to the TAPE jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR jacks at the same time. While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level you like, without affecting the sound levels of the recording.
  • Page 20: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier. Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.
  • Page 21: Sleep

    When the shut-off time comes The receiver turns off automatically. To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time 1. Press SETTING, if necessary, so that the Control % / fi / @ / # buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer.
  • Page 22: Selecting The Center Speaker Size

    Basic Settings Selecting the Center Speaker Size You can register the information about the center speaker after all connections are completed. If you do this registration first, you do not have to adjust the center speaker mode when you want to activate the surround sound. On the front panel only : 1.
  • Page 23: One Touch Operation

    This receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source. About the One Touch Operation JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings for each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to change the settings every time you change the source.
  • Page 24: 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 Stations Manually On the front panel only : 1. Press TUNER/BAND. The lamp above the button lights up. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM.
  • Page 25 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want. To cancel a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one. To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    Receiving Radio Broadcasts Selecting the FM Reception Mode You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast. On the front panel only : 1. Press TUNER/BAND so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for tuner settings.
  • Page 27: Using The Preset Sea Modes

    Using the Preset SEA Modes The preset SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode On the front panel: 1. Press PRESET SEA so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for preset SEA setting.
  • Page 28 Using the Preset SEA Modes From the remote control: 1. Press SOUND CONTROL so that 10 keys work for adjusting the sound. 2. Press SEA MODE until the preset SEA mode you want appears on the display. The previously selected mode is recalled (at its previous effect level) and is shown on the display.
  • Page 29: Using The Surround Processor

    Using the Surround Processor The built-in surround processor provides three groups of Surround Processor modes — JVC 3D-PHONIC mode, DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode, and surround modes (Dolby Surround and JVC Theater Surround). On JVC 3D-PHONIC mode JVC 3D-PHONIC mode gives you such a...
  • Page 30: Using Jvc 3D-Phonic Modes

    Using the Surround Processor Using JVC 3D-PHONIC Modes When using JVC 3D-PHONIC modes, you need only two front speakers to reproduce the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark The 3D-PHONIC modes give you very realistic surround effects as if the sound is reproduced through the Dolby Surround decoder.
  • Page 31 Note: The 3D-PHONIC mode is not used with other Surround Processor modes such as Dolby Surround, JVC Theater Surround and the DAP modes. When the 3D-PHONIC mode is turned on, the other Surround Processor mode, if used, will be turned off.
  • Page 32: Using The Dap Modes

    Using the Surround Processor Using the DAP Modes You can use five DAP modes — “Dance Club, Live Club, Hall, Pavilion, and Headphones.” These modes (except “Headphones”) require the front speakers and the rear speakers, but do not require a center speaker to enlarge the sound field. Among the DAP modes, “Headphones”...
  • Page 33 5. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “– REAR +” appears on the display. 6. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to adjust the rear speaker output level.
  • Page 34 Using the Surround Processor 4. Press EFFECT to select the effect level. Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows: EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 4 EFFECT 5 To cancel the DAP mode Select “OFF” in step 2. The DAP indicator goes off from the display.
  • Page 35: Speaker Arrangements For Surround Modes

    With this receiver, you can use two types of the surround modes — Dolby Surround and JVC Theater Surround. Speaker Arrangements for Surround Modes The following illustrations show how to obtain the optimum sound environment for various surround mode settings. Try to find the speaker direction and location to create the optimum sound field.
  • Page 36: Preparing For Surround Modes

    Using the Surround Processor Preparing for Surround Modes Once you have set the surround modes, you can use the same adjustments every time you want to activate the surround mode you want. The receiver memorizes surround adjustments for each mode. On the front panel: 1.
  • Page 37 5. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to select the center mode. Each time you press the button, the center modes change as follows: WIDE NORMAL WIDE Select this mode when the center speaker can reproduce the bass better than the front speakers.
  • Page 38 Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # twice to stop the test tone. If you have selected JVC Theater Surround, go to the following steps. 11. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “–EFFECT+” appears on the display.
  • Page 39 Pressing + increases the output level up to +10 dB. 6. Press TEST again to stop the test tone. If you have selected JVC Theater Surround, go to the following steps. 7. Press EFFECT to adjust the effect level. Each time you press the button, the effect level changes...
  • Page 40: Using Surround Modes

    Using the Surround Processor Using Surround Modes Once you have adjusted the surround mode you can use the same adjustments every time you want to enjoy Surround modes. From the front panel: 1. Press SURROUND so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi buttons work for selecting the Surround Processor mode.
  • Page 41: Using The Dvd Multi Playback Mode

    Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode (5.1 CH) of the DVD player. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player. Speaker arrangements for DVD MULTI playback The following illustration show how to obtain the optimum sound environment for the DVD MULTI playback mode.
  • Page 42 Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode 6. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “–REAR L+” appears on the display. 7. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to adjust the left rear speaker output level.
  • Page 43: Compu Link Remote Control System

    COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote sensor on the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks with the cable (monaural mini-plug supplied...
  • Page 44: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player) through the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the procedures below.
  • Page 45 The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use the five basic functions listed below. Remote Control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR Using This Remote Control See page 44 for details. For the DVD player and the VCR: •...
  • Page 46: Operating Other Components

    Operating Other Components You can operate JVC audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control. To operate these components with the remote control, first select a source with the source buttons on the remote control. Then, operate that source using the remote control.
  • Page 47 IMPORTANT: To operate JVC video components using this remote control: • You need to connect JVC video components through the AV COMPU LINK jacks (see page 41). • When operating the VCR and DVD player, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the each component.
  • Page 48: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and satellite tuners. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control.
  • Page 49: Catv Control

    To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or satellite tuner 1. Press and hold CATV/SAT (in the POWER section). 2. Press CATV CONTROL. 3. Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1–9, and 0. See the list below to find the code. 4.
  • Page 50 Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1. Press and hold VCR (in the POWER section). 2. Press VCR. 3. Enter manufacturer’s code (two digits) using buttons 1–9, and 0. See the list below to find the code. 4.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. PROBLEM The display does not light up. No sound from speakers. “OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    0.8% total harmonic distortion. ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. driven into 8 ohms at 1kHz, with no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System) sync negative...
  • Page 53 FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range ... 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity ... 10.8 dBf (0.95 µV/75 ohms) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ... Monaural ... 16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 ohms) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted) ... Monaural ... 80 dB at 85 dBf Total Harmonic Distortion ...
  • Page 54 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
  • Page 55 WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.
  • Page 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 1297OFMMDWJEM...

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