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JVC RX-7042S Instructions Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-7040B/RX-7042S
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.
LVT1170-001B
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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-7040B/RX-7042S 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. LVT1170-001B...
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode ... 36 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 37 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 38 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 40 Operating Audio Components ... 40 Operating Video Components ... 41 Operating Other Manufacturers’...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Remote Control AUDIO DIMMER CATV/DBS DVD MULTI TAPE/CDR TV/DBS FM/AM MUTING TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME REW/ TUNING TUNING /FF REC PAUSE TV/VIDEO SURROUND DVD MENU SURR/DSP CC CONVERTER CATV/DBS TAPE/CDR CONT CONT CONT EX/ES ANALOG DIRECT ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT MIDNIGHT RETURN FM MODE MODE CD-DISC...
  • Page 6 SURROUND STANDBY STANDBY/ON SPEAKERS ON/OFF SURROUND/ DSP SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF PHONES EX / ES INPUT ANALOG INPUT ATT How to open the front door Press down on PUSH-OPEN. See pages in parentheses for details. STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (13) 2 SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1/2 buttons (15) 3 SURROUND button (32, 33, 40) 4 Remote sensor...
  • Page 7 Display Window 3 4 5 DUAL ANALOG DIGITAL AUTO LINEAR PCM SUBWFR See pages in parentheses for details. 1 DUAL indicator (31) 2 ANALOG indicator (16) 3 DIGITAL AUTO indicator (16) 4 96/24 indicator (31) 5 MULTI indicator (36) 6 NEO:6 indicator (31) 7 TUNED indicator (19) PRO LOGIC indicator (30) PRO LOGIC II indicator (31)

  • Page 8: 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. Checking the Supplied Accessories Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the receiver. The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Speakers And Subwoofer

    Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer You can connect the following speakers: • Two pairs of front speakers. • One pair of surround speakers. • One surround back speaker or one pair of surround back speakers. • One center speaker. • One powered subwoofer. CAUTION: •...

  • Page 10: Placing Speakers

    Placing speakers Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C) • Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near ear level. • Array across the front of the viewing area. Surround speakers (LS/RS) and surround back speakers (SB) •...

  • Page 11: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    Connecting Audio/Video Components When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. Analog connections If your audio components have digital audio output terminal, connecting them using the digital cords explained in “Digital Connections” (see page 12). By using this terminal, you can get better sound quality.
  • Page 12 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. • If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, P ) terminals, connect them using an S- video cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not...
  • Page 13 DVD player To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel software (including Dual Mono software), connect the DVD player through the digital or analog discrete (DVD MULTI) terminals. • When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks: COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO SUBWOOFER...

  • Page 14: Digital Connections

    Digital connections This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear. IMPORTANT: • When connecting a DVD player, VCR, digital TV broadcast tuner, or DBS tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear.

  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources. Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks. Daily Operational Procedure 1.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Volume

    Speaker and signal indicators on the display By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this receiver. Speaker indicators Signal indicators SUBWFR What speaker indicators light depends on the speaker setting (for details, see “Setting the speakers”...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Front Speakers

    Selecting the Front Speakers 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 the SPEAKERS 1 indicator lights up on the display.

  • Page 18: Setting The Dynamic Range

    2. Press INPUT DIGITAL to select “DGTL AUTO.” • When using the remote control, press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT. Each time you press the button, the analog (ANALOG) and digital (DGTL AUTO) input modes alternate. The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display. DIGITAL AUTO SUBWFR DIGITAL...

  • Page 19: Turning Analog Direct On And Off

    • Turning on Analog Direct cancels Input Attenuator (see page 16) and CC Converter (see below). Making Sounds Natural JVC’s CC (Compensative Compression) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 128 kHz (for fs 32 kHz signals)/176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz...

  • Page 20: Reinforcing The Bass

    The following basic operations are possible only using the remote control. Changing AUDIO DIMMER the Display CATV/DBS Brightness DVD MULTI TAPE/CDR TV/DBS FM/AM MUTING TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME MIDNIGHT RETURN FM MODE MODE CD-DISC SLEEP BASS CENTER TEST D.EQ FREQ BOOST TONE Reinforcing the...

  • Page 21: 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. ANALOG TUNED STEREO LINEAR PCM...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    To tune in to a preset station On the front panel: 1. Press FM or AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. 2. Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 LARGE...

  • Page 25: Basic Procedure

    Basic Procedure 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 One Touch Operation to “ON.” 1. Press SETTING. The last selected item appears on the display.

  • Page 26: Setting The Speaker Distance

    Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speakers is another important element to obtain the best possible sound of the Surround and DSP modes. Set the distance from your listening point to the speakers. By referring to the speaker distance setting, this unit 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 27: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel

    7 Low frequency effect attenuator—LFE ATTENUATE If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate distortion. • This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in. Select one of the following: LFE ATT: 0dB Normally select this.

  • Page 28: Setting The Component Video Input

    7 Digital optical terminals—DGTL IN OPTICAL Set the components connected to the digital optical terminals (DIGITAL 2 – 4). • As you turn MULTI JOG, the digital optical input terminals are set to used for following digital components: When “DIGITAL 1 (DGTL IN COAX)” is set to “DVD”: 2: CD 3: TV (or DBS* 2: CD...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Sound

    Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic Adjustment Items On the following pages, you can adjust the items listed below: • You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Equalization Patterns

    Adjusting the equalization patterns You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. • The equalization pattern affects the front speaker sounds only. 7 Equalization adjustment—EQ 63Hz, EQ250Hz, EQ 1kHz, EQ 4kHz, EQ16kHz You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB (“0 (dB)”...
  • Page 31 For DAP modes and Mono Film • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each mode. EFFECT Adjust the effect level. As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger. (Adjustable range: 1 to 5. “3” is the initial setting, and normally select this.) ROOMSIZE Adjust the virtual room size.

  • Page 32: Using The Surround Modes

    Using the Surround Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround modes automatically. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 21 to 29) are applied. Reproducing Theater Ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all directions.
  • Page 33 • 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 34: Surround Modes Applicable To The Various Software

    Surround Modes Applicable to the Various Software Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. The table below shows the relation of the Surround modes and the incoming signals (with the surround back speakers and EX/ES setting). •...

  • Page 35: Activating The Surround Modes

    Activating the Surround Modes Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. (See page 32.) Activating one of the Surround modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 21 to 29).

  • Page 36: Using The Dsp Modes

    When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If the 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.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 of the DVD player. Connection diagram COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER RIGHT LEFT FRONT SURR RIGHT LEFT DVD player Å...

  • Page 39: 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 (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 9).

  • Page 40: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player) through the receiver. This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components through the video components terminals.
  • Page 41 Connecting procedure 1. If you have already plugged your VCR , DVD player, TV and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. 2. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV and this receiver, using the cables with the monaural mini- plugs (not supplied).

  • Page 42: 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 43: Operating Video Components

    COMPU LINK jacks (see page 38) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 10 and 11). • 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 44: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATV converters, DBS tuners, VCRs and DVD players. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. •...
  • Page 45 To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1. Press and hold VCR 2. Press VCR. 3. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See the list on page 44 to find the code. 4. Release VCR 5.
  • Page 46 For TV Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Panasonic Akai Philips Bell & Howell 03 Pioneer Centurion Proscan Coronad Quasar Daewoo 06, 07, 08 Radioshack Emerson 09, 10, 11, 12, Fisher Samsung GE/Pana 15, 16 Sanyo GE/RCA Sears Gold Star 18, 19 Sharp Hitachi 20, 21 Sony...

  • Page 47: 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. Sound from one speaker only.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo Operation Front Channel: 130 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. At Surround Operation Front Channel: 130 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω...
  • Page 49 If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
  • Page 50 To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51002-5...
  • Page 51 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0104MWMMDWJEIN...
  • Page 52 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-7040B/RX-7042S INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1170-002A...
  • Page 53 Warnings, Cautions and Others/ Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses 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...
  • Page 54 Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode ... 36 COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 37 AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ... 38 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 40 Operating Audio Components ... 40 Operating Video Components ... 41 Operating Other Manufacturers’...

  • Page 55: Introduction

    Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.

  • Page 56: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Remote Control AUDIO DIMMER CATV/DBS DVD MULTI TAPE/CDR TV/DBS FM/AM MUTING TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME REW/ TUNING TUNING /FF TV/VIDEO REC PAUSE SURROUND DVD MENU SURR/DSP CC CONVERTER CATV/DBS TAPE/CDR CONT CONT CONT EX/ES ANALOG DIRECT ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT MIDNIGHT RETURN FM MODE MODE CD-DISC...
  • Page 57 SURROUND STANDBY STANDBY/ON SPEAKERS ON/OFF SURROUND/ DSP SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF PHONES EX / ES INPUT ANALOG INPUT ATT How to open the front door Press down on PUSH-OPEN. See pages in parentheses for details. STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (13) 2 SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1/2 buttons (15) 3 SURROUND button (32, 33) 4 Remote sensor...
  • Page 58 Display Window 3 4 5 DUAL ANALOG DIGITAL AUTO LINEAR PCM SUBWFR See pages in parentheses for details. 1 DUAL indicator (31) 2 ANALOG indicator (16) 3 DIGITAL AUTO indicator (16) 4 96/24 indicator (31) 5 MULTI indicator (36) 6 NEO:6 indicator (31) 7 TUNED indicator (19) PRO LOGIC indicator (30) PRO LOGIC II indicator (31)

  • Page 59: 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. Checking the Supplied Accessories Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the receiver. The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

  • Page 60: Speaker Connections

    Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer You can connect the following speakers: • Two pairs of front speakers. • One pair of surround speakers. • One surround back speaker or one pair of surround back speakers. • One center speaker. • One powered subwoofer. CAUTION: •...
  • Page 61 Placing speakers Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C) • Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near ear level. • Array across the front of the viewing area. Surround speakers (LS/RS) and surround back speakers (SB) •...

  • Page 62: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    Connecting Audio/Video Components When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. Analog connections If your audio components have digital audio output terminal, connecting them using the digital cords explained in “Digital Connections” (see page 12). By using this terminal, you can get better sound quality.
  • Page 63 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. • If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, P ) terminals, connect them using an S- video cable (not supplied) and/or component video cable (not...
  • Page 64 DVD player To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel software (including Dual Mono software), connect the DVD player through the digital or analog discrete (DVD MULTI) terminals. • When you connect a DVD player with stereo output jacks: COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO SUBWOOFER...

  • Page 65: Digital Connections

    Digital connections This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear. IMPORTANT: • When connecting a DVD player, VCR, digital TV broadcast tuner, or DBS tuner using the digital terminals, you also need to connect it to the video jacks on the rear.

  • Page 66: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound sources. Operations hereafter will be explained using the buttons on the front panel. You can also use the buttons on the remote control for the same functions if they have the same and similar names/marks. Daily Operational Procedure 1.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Volume

    Speaker and signal indicators on the display By checking the following indicators, you can easily confirm which speakers you are activating and which signals are coming into this receiver. Speaker indicators Signal indicators SUBWFR What speaker indicators light depends on the speaker setting (for details, see “Setting the speakers”...

  • Page 68: Selecting The Front Speakers

    Selecting the Front Speakers 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 the SPEAKERS 1 indicator lights up on the display.

  • Page 69: Setting The Dynamic Range

    2. Press INPUT DIGITAL to select “DGTL AUTO.” • When using the remote control, press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT. Each time you press the button, the analog (ANALOG) and digital (DGTL AUTO) input modes alternate. The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display. DIGITAL AUTO SUBWFR DIGITAL...

  • Page 70: Turning Analog Direct On And Off

    • Turning on Analog Direct cancels Input Attenuator (see page 16) and CC Converter (see below). Making Sounds Natural JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit-quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 128 kHz (for fs 32 kHz signals)/176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz...

  • Page 71: Reinforcing The Bass

    The following basic operations are possible only using the remote control. Changing AUDIO DIMMER the Display CATV/DBS Brightness DVD MULTI TAPE/CDR TV/DBS FM/AM MUTING TV VOL CHANNEL VOLUME MIDNIGHT RETURN FM MODE MODE CD-DISC SLEEP BASS CENTER D.EQ FREQ TEST BOOST TONE Reinforcing the...

  • Page 72: 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. ANALOG TUNED STEREO LINEAR PCM...

  • Page 73: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    To tune in to a preset station On the front panel: 1. Press FM or AM to select the band. The last received station of the selected band is tuned in. 2. Press FM/AM PRESET 5 or ∞ until you find the channel you want.

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 LARGE...

  • Page 76: Basic Procedure

    Basic Procedure 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 One Touch Operation to “ON.” 1. Press SETTING. The last selected item appears on the display.

  • Page 77: Setting The Speaker Distance

    Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speakers is another important element to obtain the best possible sound of the Surround and DSP modes. Set the distance from your listening point to the speakers. By referring to the speaker distance setting, this unit 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 78: Selecting The Main Or Sub Channel

    7 Low frequency effect attenuator—LFE ATTENUATE If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate distortion. • This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in. Select one of the following: LFE ATT: 0dB Normally select this.

  • Page 79: Setting The Component Video Input

    7 Digital optical terminals—DGTL IN OPTICAL Set the components connected to the digital optical terminals (DIGITAL 2 – 4). • As you turn MULTI JOG, the digital optical input terminals are set to used for following digital components: When “DIGITAL 1 (DGTL IN COAX)” is set to “DVD”: 2: CD 3: TV (or DBS* 4: CDR...

  • Page 80: Adjusting Sound

    Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Basic Adjustment Items On the following pages, you can adjust the items listed below: • You can adjust only the items applicable to the current sound mode.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Equalization Patterns

    Adjusting the equalization patterns You can adjust the equalization patterns to your preference. • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each source. • The equalization pattern affects the front speaker sounds only. 7 Equalization adjustment—EQ 63Hz, EQ250Hz, EQ 1kHz, EQ 4kHz, EQ16kHz You can adjust five frequencies (63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) within the range of –8 dB to +8 dB (“0 (dB)”...
  • Page 82 For DAP modes and Mono Film • Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each mode. EFFECT Adjust the effect level. As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger. (Adjustable range: 1 to 5. “3” is the initial setting, and normally select this.) ROOMSIZE Adjust the virtual room size.

  • Page 83: Using The Surround Modes

    Using the Surround Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround modes automatically. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 21 to 29) are applied. Reproducing Theater Ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sounds, reaching you from all directions.
  • Page 84 • 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 85: Surround Modes Applicable To The Various Software

    Surround Modes Applicable to the Various Software Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. The table below shows the relation of the Surround modes and the incoming signals (with the surround back speakers and EX/ES setting). •...

  • Page 86: Activating The Surround Modes

    Activating the Surround Modes Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. (See page 32.) Activating one of the Surround modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 21 to 29).

  • Page 87: Using The Dsp Modes

    When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If the 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.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 of the DVD player. Connection diagram COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER RIGHT LEFT FRONT SURR RIGHT LEFT DVD player Å...

  • Page 90: 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 (see below) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 9).

  • Page 91: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC’s video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player) through the receiver. This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which adds a function to operate JVC’s video components through the video components terminals.
  • Page 92 Connecting procedure 1. If you have already plugged your VCR , DVD player, TV and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. 2. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV and this receiver, using the cables with the monaural mini- plugs (not supplied).

  • Page 93: 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 94: Operating Video Components

    COMPU LINK jacks (see page 38) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see pages 10 and 11). • 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 95: Operating Other Manufacturers' Video Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATV converters, DBS tuners, VCRs and DVD players. When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them. •...
  • Page 96 To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR 1. Press and hold VCR 2. Press VCR. 3. Enter manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9, and 0. See the list on page 44 to find the code. 4. Release VCR 5.
  • Page 97 For TV Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Panasonic Akai Philips Bell & Howell 03 Pioneer Centurion Proscan Coronad Quasar Daewoo 06, 07, 08 Radioshack Emerson 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 Fisher Samsung GE/Pana 15, 16 Sanyo GE/RCA Sears Gold Star 18, 19 Sharp Hitachi 20, 21...

  • Page 98: 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. Sound from one speaker only.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo Operation Front Channel: 130 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. At Surround Operation Front Channel: 130 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Ω...
  • Page 100 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, FR © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0204MWMMDWJEIN...

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