JVC RX-772VBK Instructions Manual
JVC RX-772VBK Instructions Manual

JVC RX-772VBK Instructions Manual

Audio/video control receiver

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-772VBK
RM-SR772U REMOTE CONTROL
TV/CATV
VCR
AUDIO
POWER
SLEEP
POWER
/SAT POWER
VIDEO
VCR
TAPE
TV
SOUND
FM/AM
CD
PHONO
ONE TOUCH
DELAY
CNTR
OPERATION
1
2
3
CD
TEST
REAR
DISC
4
5
6
CD
TRACK
7
8
9
/P
SOUND
RX-772V
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
SEA MODE
SURR MODE
CONTROL
10
0
+10
RETURN
FM MODE/MUTE
100+
AUDIO/TV
/VCR
CATV
/SAT
CONTROL
TAPE
VCR
MENU
MENU
STANDBY
EXIT
POWER
MASTER VOLUME
VIDEO
ONE TOUCH
+
OPERATION
SURROUND MODE
SURROUND
ADJUST
SETTING
SEA Graphic Equalizer
INSTRUCTIONS
VCR
TV SOUND
FM
AM
CD
PHONO
TAPE
SOURCE
SEA MODE
SEA
MEMORY
ADJUST
TUNER
MEMORY
SPEAKERS
PHONES
1
2
_ON —OFF
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.
LET0052-001A
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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-772VBK RM-SR772U REMOTE CONTROL TV/CATV AUDIO POWER SLEEP POWER /SAT POWER VIDEO TAPE SOUND FM/AM PHONO ONE TOUCH DELAY CNTR OPERATION TEST REAR DISC TRACK SOUND RX-772V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER SEA MODE SURR MODE CONTROL RETURN FM MODE/MUTE...
  • 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 Surround 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 24 to 30. Surround Mode Center Mode Delay Time...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 35 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 36 Using the Remote Control for Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 38 Operating Other Manufactures’ VCR, TV, CATV Converter, and Satellite Tuners ... 40 Troubleshooting ... 46 Specifications ...
  • Page 5: 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 • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. •...
  • Page 6: Switches, Buttons And Controls

    Switches, Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the main switches and controls on your receiver before use. RX-772V AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER STANDBY POWER Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 Remote sensor (10) 2 Display (11) 3 ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp (18) 4 MASTER VOLUME control (12) 5 SURROUND MODE button and lamp (24, 27)
  • Page 7 Remote Control RM-SR772U REMOTE CONTROL TV/CATV AUDIO POWER SLEEP POWER /SAT POWER VIDEO TAPE FM/AM PHONO SOUND ONE TOUCH DELAY CNTR OPERATION TEST REAR DISC TRACK SOUND SEA MODE SURR MODE CONTROL RETURN FM MODE/MUTE 100+ AUDIO/TV /VCR CATV /SAT CONTROL TAPE MENU...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM Antenna Connections ANTENNA LOOP How to strip the 75-ohm coaxial cable and connect it to the FM terminals 1. Strip back the outside covering of the 75-ohm coaxial cable to expose the braided metallic mesh about 13/16 inches (20 mm). 2.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the Speakers You can connect the following speakers: • Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound. • One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect. • One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to emphasize human voices). •...
  • Page 10 Connecting the rear and center speakers Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable first, and then, connect rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals by using the cables.
  • Page 11: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    To audio output 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. Connect your audio components and the receiver with the cable (monaural mini-plug supplied with those components) as well as the connection above.
  • Page 12 Video Input 1 jack on the TV. If your video 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 Notes: •...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord

    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 14: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. IMPORTANT AUDIO/TV When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control mode selector is set to the /VCR correct position: CATV To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to the “AUDIO/TV/VCR” position. /SAT To operate a CATV converter and satellite tuner, set it to the “CATV/SAT”...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    From the remote control: Press one of the source selecting buttons you want. VIDEO TAPE VIDEO FM/AM PHONO SOUND TV SOUND FM/AM* Remote Control TAPE* PHONO* Note: When you press one of the source selecting buttons marked above with an asterisk (*), the receiver automatically turns on.
  • Page 16: Muting The Sound

    Listening with Headphones A standard pair of headphones can be connected to the PHONES jack on the front panel. To listen with only headphones, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the —OFF position. No sound comes out of the front speakers. CAUTION: Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing.
  • Page 17: 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 18: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night. On the front panel: 1. Press SETTING so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer SETTING The lamp next to the button lights up.
  • Page 19: Selecting The Center Speaker Size

    Selecting the Center Speaker Size You can register the information on 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 Dolby surround.
  • Page 20: Using Visual Confirmation

    Using Visual Confirmation When you operate the receiver, you can see what you are doing, by showing it on the TV screen. To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 9), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.
  • Page 21: One Touch Operation

    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 don’t have to change the settings every time you change the source.
  • Page 22: 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 so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for tuner settings. TUNER MEMORY The lamp next to the button lights up.
  • Page 23: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    CAUTION: Preset stations may be erased when power is cut off to the receiver, as when it is unplugged from the AC outlet or a power failure occurs. If the preset stations are lost, simply set the stations again. To tune in a preset station On the front panel: TUNER MEMORY...
  • Page 24: Assigning Names To Preset Stations

    Assigning Names to Preset Stations You can assign a name of up to five characters to each preset station (from preset channel number 1 to 20). When a preset station is tuned in, its assigned name will appear on the display. On the front panel only: 1.
  • Page 25: Using The Sea Modes

    Using the SEA Modes The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds. Note: The SEA modes cannot be used for recording. Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode On the front panel: 1. Press SEA MODE so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi buttons work for selecting the SEA mode. SEA MODE The lamp next to the button lights up.
  • Page 26: Creating Your Own Sea Mode

    Creating Your Own SEA Mode You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (USERMODE). On the front panel only: If you do not want to store your adjustment, but rather want to adjust the SEA temporarily, skip step 3 below. 1.
  • Page 27: Using The Surround Processor

    On JVC’s Hall Surround In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing an ordinary stereo source, JVC’s Hall Surround has been designed to give you clear vocals and to create the feeling of a concert hall. The sound is reproduced through the front speakers and rear speakers.
  • Page 28 3. Press SURROUND ADJUST so that the Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi / @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # buttons work for the surround SURROUND ADJUST settings. The lamp next to the button lights up. 4.
  • Page 29: Speaker Arrangements For Dolby Surround

    Speaker arrangements for Dolby Surround The following illustrations show how to obtain the optimum sound environment for various Dolby Surround settings. Try to find the speaker direction and location to create the optimum sound field. CASE 1 When you have added a center speaker and rear speakers Front Speaker Center Speaker...
  • Page 30: Preparing For Dolby Surround

    Select this mode to watch a video source with Dolby Surround when you have connected a center speaker and no rear speakers. This is JVC’s original surround mode, and is different from Dolby Surround. To use this, see page 24.
  • Page 31 6. Press Control % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi until “–DELAY +” appears on the display. 7. Press Control @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # to adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output. Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows: DELAY 1: DELAY 2:...
  • Page 32 From the remote control: Note: If you want to use the remote control for adjusting the center mode and the center tone, use the menu function (see page 34). SOUND 1. Press SOUND CONTROL. CONTROL The remote control is activated for adjusting the sound. 2.
  • Page 33: Using Dolby Surround

    Using Dolby Surround Once you have set the Dolby Surround adjustments you can use the same adjustments every time you want to enjoy Dolby Surround. The receiver memorizes two sets of Dolby Surround adjustments; one for Pro Logic and the other for 3ch Logic.
  • Page 34: Using The On-Screen Display To Control The Receiver

    Using the On-Screen Display to Control the Receiver You can use the menu function on the TV screen to control the receiver. To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 9), and set the TV’s input mode to the appropriate position to which the receiver is connected.
  • Page 35 Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi to move to “SETTING,” then press @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # . The SETTING menu appears.
  • Page 36: Operating The Tuner

    Operating the Tuner 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi to move to “TUNER,” then press @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # . The TUNER menu appears.
  • Page 37 Selecting the Surround Modes 1. Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears on the TV. 2. Press % % % % % / fi fi fi fi fi to move to “SURROUND,” then press @ @ @ @ @ / # # # # # . The SURROUND MODE menu appears.
  • Page 38: 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 (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page Notes: •...
  • Page 39: 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 and VCR) through the receiver. CONNECTIONS: To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the procedures below.
  • Page 40 FUNCTIONS: This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed below. Note: Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components. 7 7 7 7 7 Remote Control of the TV through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver You can control the TV through the remote sensor on the receiver using this remote control.
  • Page 41: Using The Remote Control For Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components

    Using the Remote Control for 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 components are preset in the remote control. Notes: • If you use the buttons on the front panel or the menu function to choose a source, the remote control will not operate that source.
  • Page 42 To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control: • You need to connect JVC video components through the AV COMPU LINK jacks (see page 36) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 9 and 36).
  • Page 43: Operating Other Manufactures' Vcr, Tv, Catv Converter, And Satellite Tuners

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ VCR, TV, CATV Converter, and Satellite Tuners This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs and CATV converters. 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 44 To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or satellite tuner 1. Set the remote control mode selector to the “CATV/SAT” position. RM-SR772U REMOTE CONTROL 2. Press and hold TV/CATV/SAT POWER. TV/CATV AUDIO POWER SLEEP POWER /SAT POWER VIDEO TAPE 3.
  • Page 45 Manufacturers’ codes for TV Admiral Adventura Aiko Akai Alleron Ambassador Anam Anam National 019, 030 Audiovox Belcor Bell & Howell 016, 154 Bradford Brockwood Candle 030, 046, 056 Carnivale Carver Celebrity Citizen 030, 039, 046, 056, 060, 092, 280 Concerto Contec Craig Crown...
  • Page 46 Starlite Supre-Macy Supreme Sylvania 020, 030, 054 Symphonic Tandy Tatung Technics 051, 250 Technol Ace Techwood 051, 056 Teknika 016, 019, 039, 054, 056, 060, 092, 150, 179, 180 056, 177, 178 Toshiba 060, 149, 154, 156 Totevision Vector Research Victor Vidikron Vidtech...
  • Page 47 Manufacturers’ codes for satellite tuner AlphaStar Echostar General Instrument 361 Hughes Network Systems 749 Jerrold Panasonic Primestar Sony Manufacturers’ codes for VCR Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic 121, 184, 211 Calix Canon Capehart Carver...
  • Page 48 Sanky 039, 048 Sansui 041, 067 Sanyo 046, 047, 104, 240 Scott 043, 045, 121, 184, 211, 212 Sears 035, 037, 042, 046, 047, 054, 104, 105 Sharp 048, 062 Shintom Shogun Singer Sony 032, 033, 034, 035 Sylvania 000, 035, 043, 081 Symphonic Tatung Teac...
  • Page 49: 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 No sound from speakers. Sound from one speaker only. Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.
  • Page 50: Specifications

    110 watts, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. 0.06 %* at 110 watts output (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System) 2.5 mV/47 k ohms 230 mV/47 k ohms...
  • Page 51 FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Monaural 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Monaural Stereo Signal-to-Noise Ratio Monaural (IHF-A weighted) Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion Monaural Stereo Stereo Separation at REC OUT Capture Ratio Alternate Channel Selectivity Frequency Response AM tuner Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Loop antenna External antenna...
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0497OFYOTKJEM...

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