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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-8010RBK / RX-8012RSL CATV/DBS VCR 1 AUDIO DVD MUILTI FM/AM TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD SURROUND ANALOG/DIGITAL SLEEP ON/OFF MODE INPUT BASS ROOM LINE DIF .ECT BOOST EFFECT SIZE MENU MIDNIGHT FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET...
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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.
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated. Wall or obstructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Spacing 15 cm or more RX-8010RBK/ RX-8012RSL Front Stand height 15 cm or more Floor...
7 Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen ... 47 7 Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) ... 48 7 Entering the Disc Information ... 49 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 51 Operating Audio Components ... 51 Operating Video Components ... 53 Operating Other Manufacturers’...
Parts Identification Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. 3 4 5 FM/AM TUNING FM/AM PRESET FM MODE STANDBY MEMORY STANDBY/ON D I G I T A L D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SPEAKERS ON/OFF...
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. •...
AM (MW/LW) Antenna Connections Snap the tabs on the loop into the ANTENNA slots of the base to assemble the FM 75 AM (MW/LW) loop. COAXIAL AM (MW/LW) LOOP Loop Antenna Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Turn the loop until you have the best reception. Notes: •...
About the speaker impedance The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does differ depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or only one of them is used. CASE 1 When you connect only one pair of front speakers Front speaker Use front speakers with 8...
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CD player CD player To audio output Cassette deck or MD recorder Cassette deck To audio input AUDIO RIGHT LEFT REAR PHONO (REC) TAPE (PLAY) To audio input MD recorder Note: You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks.
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TV and/or DBS tuner When connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks (TV SOUND/ DBS), DO NOT connect the TV’s video output to these video input terminals. AUDIO RIGHT LEFT To audio output Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT terminal to view the playback picture from the other connected video components.
Digital Connections This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals — one digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals, and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. IMPORTANT: • When connecting the DVD player, digital TV broadcast tuner or DBS tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video terminal on the rear.
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. When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure below.
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. Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.
Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source. You can also use on-screen menus for most of the operations mentioned in this section. For details, see page 40. Before using the remote control How to confirm the remote control operation mode The display window on the remote control shows following information for about 10 seconds when you press certain buttons on the remote control, so that you can confirm which operation you do.
Notes: • When connecting an MD recorder (to the TAPE/MD jacks), and a DBS tuner (to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change the source names shown on the display. For details, see page 16. • When you press one of the source selecting buttons on the remote control marked with an asterisk ( ), the receiver automatically turns Signal and speaker indicators on the display...
Selecting the Front Speakers On the front panel ONLY: When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can select which to use. To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 terminals, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 so that SPEAKERS 1 indicator lights up on the display.
Activating the Subwoofer Sound You can cancel the subwoofer sound even though you have connected a subwoofer and have set “SUBWOOFER” to “YES” (see page 17). This is useful when enjoying surround sound at night. On the front panel ONLY: Press SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF to cancel the subwoofer sound output.
Adjusting the Equalization Patterns You can adjust equalization to your preference. • You can do this setting for each source. 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. On the front panel: 1.
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. You can also use on-screen menus for most of the operations mentioned in this section. For details, see page 40. Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are...
Setting the Subwoofer Information Register whether you have connected a subwoofer or not. 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. On the front panel ONLY: 1.
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Center Delay Time Setting Register the delay time of the sound from the center speaker, comparing to that of the sound from the front speakers. If the distance from your listening point to the center speaker is equal to that to the front speakers, select 0 ms. As the distance to the center speaker becomes shorter, increase the delay time.
Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting If the bass sound is distorted while playing back a source using Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, follow the procedure below. On the front panel ONLY: 1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “LFE ATT” (Low Frequency Effect Attenuator) appears on the display.
2. Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to select the appropriate digital terminal settings. • Each time you press the buttons, the display changes to show the following: When the DGTL COAX (DIGITAL 1) is set to “DVD” 2: CD 3: TV (or DBS * ) 4: CDR “ 2: CD 3: TV (or DBS * ) 4: MD ** “...
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When playing a software encoded with the Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround, “DGTL AUTO” may not work properly and the following symptoms may occur: • Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback. • Noise comes out while using the searching or skipping chapters or tracks.
Showing the Text Information on the Display When you have connected an MD recorder or CD player equipped with TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system (see page 46), you can show the text information, such as disc title or track title, on the display of this receiver.
Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station.You can also use on-screen menus for most of the operations mentioned in this section. For details, see page 40. Tuning in Stations Manually On the front panel ONLY: 1.
To tune in a preset station On the front panel: 1. Press FM/AM to select the band (FM or AM — MW/LW). The FM/AM lamp on the front panel button lights up. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
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On the front panel: 1. Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM station. “PTY SELECT” flashes on the display. 2. Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ until the PTY code you want appears on the display, while “PTY SELECT” is flashing. The display gives you the PTY codes described to the right.
Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily Another convenient RDS service is called “EON (Enhanced Other Network).” The EON indicator lights up while receiving an FM station with the EON code. (The EON indicator also lights up while receiving an AM station but the EON function will not work.) This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA, and/or INFO) from a different...
Creating a Surround Field in Your Room The built-in Surround Processor provides Surround mode and four types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode, 5 CH/4 CH Stereo mode, 3D-PHONIC mode, and HEADPHONE DSP mode. With this receiver, you can use a Surround mode and a DSP mode at the same time.
The 3D-PHONIC mode is the result of research on sound localization technology carried out at JVC for many years. This mode can be used when the front speakers are connected to this receiver (without respect to the rear/center speaker connection).
Available DSP Modes According to the Speaker Arrangement Available DSP modes will vary depending on how many speakers are used with this receiver. Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 17). Speaker arrangements Front Front speaker speaker Center speaker...
Adjusting the Surround Modes You can also use a Surround mode with a DAP mode (see page 34). Before you start, remember... • Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see page 17). • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 3 again.
2. Press SURROUND ON/OFF to activate an appropriate Surround mode — PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS SURROUND. The SURROUND ON/OFF lamp on the front panel button lights • Each time you press the button, the Surround mode turns on and off alternately.
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4. Adjust the overall levels of the effect. 1) Press EFFECT repeatedly until “EFFECT” appears on the display. The display shows the current setting. 2) Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to select the effect level you want. • Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following: EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2...
9. Press LIVENESS to adjust the liveness. • Each time you press the button, the liveness changes as follows: LIVENESS 1 LIVENESS 2 LIVENESS 5 LIVENESS 4 As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections over time decreases so that acoustics change from “Dead” to “Live.”...
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11.Press EFFECT to adjust the overall level of the effect. • Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows: EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 EFFECT 3 EFFECT 5 EFFECT 4 As the number increases, DAP effect becomes stronger. (Normally set it to “EFFECT 3.”) 12.Press ROOM SIZE to adjust the room size (sense of spaciousness).
7. Adjust the room size (sense of spaciousness). 1) Press EFFECT repeatedly until “ROOMSIZE” appears on the display. The display shows the current setting. 2) Press CONTROL UP 5/DOWN ∞ to select the room size you want. • Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following: ROOMSIZE 1 ROOMSIZE 2...
4. Press LEVEL +/– to adjust the speaker output levels (–10 dB to +10 dB). 5. Press SOUND. • To adjust other speaker output levels, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6. Press CTR TONE to select the center tone level you want — for 5 CH Stereo mode only.
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6. Press CTR TONE to select the center tone level you want. • Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following: CTR TONE 2 CTR TONE 1 (Softer) (Soft) CTR TONE 5 CTR TONE 4 (Sharper) To make the dialogue softer, select “CTR TONE 1”...
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player. Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD player. You can also use on-screen menus.
Using the On-Screen Menus You can use the Menus 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 7), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.
Adjusting the Equalization Pattern (Also see page 15) 1. Press MENU. The MENU appears on the TV. • Pressing one of the 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons also displays the MENU. 2. Press 5 / ∞ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”...
7. Press 5 / ∞ to move to “EFFECT ADJUST,” then press 2 / 3. The EFFECT ADJUST menu appears. 8. Press 5 / ∞ to move to the item you want to set or adjust, then press 2 / 3. On these adjustment menus, you can do the followings: For Surround mode:...
Selecting the Line Direct Function (Also see page 14) 1. Press MENU. The MENU appears on the TV. • Pressing one of the 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons also displays the MENU. 2. Press 5 / ∞ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”...
Storing the Preset Stations (Also see page 23) 1. Press MENU. The MENU appears on the TV. • Pressing one of the 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 buttons also displays the MENU. 2. Press 5 / ∞ to move to “TUNER CONTROL,”...
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 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 5 and 6).
TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using these information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.
OPERATIONS: To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page 7), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.
Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) Search for a disc by its performer: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press 5 / ∞ to move to “SEARCH,”...
Search for a disc by its genre: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. The Disc Information screen appears on the TV. 2. Press 5 / ∞ to move to “SEARCH,” then press SET. The DISC SEARCH screen appears.
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4. Repeat step 3 until you finish putting a performer name (up to 32 characters). To insert a space, press 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 to move then press SET. To correct an incorrect character: 1) Press 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 to move to + or =, then press SET until the incorrect character is selected.
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. Operating Audio Components IMPORTANT: To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control: •...
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CD player After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the CD player: 3 PLAY: Starts playing. Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢: Skips to the beginning of the next track. 7 STOP: Stops playing.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR, DVD player or TV, not on the receiver. • Some JVC 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 VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks is set to code “A.”...
Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters, DBS tuners and DVD players. By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manufacturer’s components using this remote control.
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To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner 1. Press and hold CATV/DBS 2. Press CATV/DBS CONTROL. 3 Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. See the following lists to find the code. 4. Release CATV/DBS The following buttons can be used for the CATV converter and DBS tuner: CATV/DBS...
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. Sound from one speaker only.
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PROBLEM “OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the display. The STANDBY lamp lights up after turning on the power, but soon the receiver turns off again (into standby mode). Remote control does not work. Remote control does not work intendedly. POSSIBLE CAUSE Speakers are overloaded because of high volume.
Specifications Amplifier Output Power: Audio Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz): Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* : Audio Output Level: Digital output: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/DIN): Frequency Response (8 ): RIAA Phono Equalization: Bass boost: Video Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Composite video: S-video: Video Output Level: Composite video: S-video:...
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FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted): Total Harmonic Distortion: Stereo Separation at REC OUT: Alternate Channel Selectivity: Frequency Response: AM (MW/LW) tuner Tuning Range: Usable Sensitivity: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: General Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Dimensions (W Mass:...
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