JVC RX-8040B Instructions Manual page 3

Introduction
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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.
CC (Compression Compensative) Converter
CC Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic
reduction ill digital distortion by processing the digital music data
ill 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 signals). By using the CC
Converter, you call obtain a natural sound field from ally source.
(See page 23 for details.)
K2 Technology
K2 Technology has been designed to enable natural audio
reproduction, achieving a drastic reduction ill digital distortion
and creating original sound ambieuce with high precision.
Compatible with various audio formats including
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
This receiver allows you to enjoy audio tbrmats such as Dolby
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic Ilx, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, and DTS
96/24.
• This receiver is also compatible with Dual Mono signals
recorded ill Dolby Digital and DTS discs.
DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor)
Sound fieM simulation technology allows precise ambience
recreation of existing theaters and halls. Thanks to the high-
performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and high-capacity
memory, you call enjoy multi-channel surround sound by playing
2-channel or multi-channel software according to the speaker
setting.
Multi-channel headphone virtual surround
soundI3D Headphone mode
Tile built-in headphone virtual surround system is compatible with
multi-channel software like Dolby Digital, DTS, etc. Thanks to
the signal processing algorithms used by tile high-performance
DSR you call enjoy a natural surround sound through the
headphones.
Multi-room operations
You can connect two pairs of front speakers to _is receiver, and
use them to listen to di_rent sources ill different rooms (Zone l
and Zone 2) at the same time.
COMPU LINK/AV COMPU LINK remote control
systems
These functions allow you to operate other JVC's audio/video
compoueuts from this receiver.
General
• Be sure your hands are dry.
• Turn tile power off to all components.
• Read the manuals supplied with tile components you are going to
COUUeCt,
Power sources
• When unplugging the receiver from the wall outlet, always pull
the plug, not the AC power cord.
• Do not handle the AC power cord with wet hands.
• If you are not going to operate the receiver for all extended period
of time, unplug tile AC power cord from the ,:,,all outlet.
Multi-room operations
• Do not use tile remote control outdoors or install tile speakers
outdoors.
• When operating the receiver from a place where you cannot see
the receiver (lbr example, when controlling the receiver installed
ill the living room from the kitchen), pay attention to tile following
not to surprise other people:
- Be careful not to turn up tile volume too high when controlling
tile receiver without listening to the playback sound.
Be careful not to surprise other people with a sudden sound
coming out of tile receiver when turning it on. (A sudden stop of
the sound may also surprise other people.)
• If tile receiver operates by itself or malfunctions, tile following
causes should be considered:
Interference to RF communicatiou between tile receiver and tile
remote control from outside.
- The remote control is operated unintentionally. For example, a
book is placed on the remote control, possibly, depressing some
of its buttons.
• If your neighbour uses tile same or similar RF remote control
system, tile receiver may happen to receive the RF signals sent
from such all RF remote control system, which could cause your
receiver to be operated unintentionally. If this happens, stop using
the RF rod antenna and the remote control, and consult your JVC
dealer or the nearest JVC Service Center.
Location
• Install the receiver ill a location that is level and protected from
moisture and dust.
• The temperature around the receiver must be between -5°C and
35°C (23°F and 95°F).
Ventilation
High power amplifiers built in this receiver will generate heat inside
the cabinet. For safety, observe tile following carefully.
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
ventilation could overheat and damage the receiver.
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation
openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., tile
heat may not be able to get out.)
Others
• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall onto tile unit, unplug tile
unit and consult your dealer before operating ally filrther.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases
shall be placed on the apparatus.
•
DO HOt disassemble tile receiver or remove screw's, covers, or
cabinet.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your
JVC dealer.
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