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JVC RX-D201S Instructions Manual

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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-D201S / RX-D202B
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.
LVT1320-001A
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  • Page 1 AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D201S / RX-D202B 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 For the main unit: Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp. Address: Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...

  • 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

    TV/VIDEO button (34, 36) VOLUME +/– button (13) MUTING button (14) * These buttons can be used for operating a JVC DVD recorder or DVD player with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35). If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.
  • 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) DIMMER button (14) SETTING button (15, 17)

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Before Installation General precautions • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off to all components. • 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.

  • 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. AM loop antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.

  • 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) Right surround back speaker (SBR) *Left surround back speaker (SBL) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω...

  • Page 9: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals— composite video, S-video, and component video terminals. • If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or component video (Y, P ) jacks, connect them using an S- video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not...
  • Page 10 Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Connecting a VCR Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals. COMPONENT VIDEO VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR OUT(REC)
  • Page 11 Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Connecting a DBS tuner Green COMPONENT VIDEO Blue VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT(REC) 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

    Digital connection This receiver is equipped with two DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and one digital optical terminal. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7 to 9. Digital coaxial cable (not supplied) Digital optical cable (not supplied) Turn off all components before making connections.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord

    5. The USB drivers are installed automatically. • If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the USB drivers by following the instructions on the PC’s monitor. 6. Check if the drivers are correctly installed. 1. Open the Control Panel on your PC: Select [Start] [Control Panel].

  • 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

    DGTL AUTO (DIGITAL AUTO): Select for the digital input mode. The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format, then the digital signal format indicator (LINEAR PCM, , or detected signal lights up. DOLBY DIGITAL*: Select to play back software encoded with Dolby Digital.

  • Page 16: Turning Off The Sounds Temporarily

    Turning off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONLY: Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones. “MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off. ANALOG AUTO SURR S.WFR To restore the sound, press MUTING again. •...

  • Page 17: Basic Settings

    Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP modes (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.

  • 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 LARGE...

  • 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 Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal. Press SETTING. MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.

  • Page 20: Activating The Ex/Es/Pliix Setting-Ex/Es/Pliix

    Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect from the 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

    Selecting the main or sub channel —DUAL MONO You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while playing digital software recorded (or broadcasted) in Dual Mono mode (see page 28), which includes two monaural channels separately. When the receiver detects Dual Mono signals, the DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display.

  • Page 22: Setting The Digital Input (Digital In) Terminals -Digital In 1/2

    Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2 (see page 10) so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source. Select one of the following components for each terminal: DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).

  • 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 is 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

    Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.
  • 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- , 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 Connecting procedure If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first. Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver as follows, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).

  • Page 36: Operating Other Jvc Products

    “A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.” – Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder whose remote control code is set to the initial code.
  • Page 37 Changing the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals. You can assign one of 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 If more than one code is listed for your brand of CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct one is entered. Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter/ DBS tuner Manufacturer Codes Echostar (JVC) G.I. 02, 03 Hamlin 10 – 13 Pioneer 08, 09...

  • 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: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 45 © 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0205RYMMDWJEIN...

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