JVC RX-8040B Instructions Manual page 4

Table of Contents
Parts Identification ...................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................... 7
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................... 7
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ....................................... 7
Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer ................................... 8
Connecting Audio/Video Components ..................................... 10
• Analog connections .......................................................... 10
• Digital connections ........................................................... 14
Connecting the RF Rod Antenna and IR Signal Transmitter ... 14
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................... 15
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control .................................. 15
Multi-room Operations ............................... 16
Required Connections for Zone 2 ............................................ 16
Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 1 ..................................... 17
Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 2 ..................................... 18
Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations .................. 19
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) ................................ 19
Canceling the Zone 1 Operations ............................................. 19
Selecting the Zone 1 Source to Play ........................................ 20
Adjusting the Zone 1 Volume ................................................... 21
Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers ...................................... 21
Turning On and Off the Subwoofer Sound .............................. 22
Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode ............................ 22
Setting the Dynamic Range ...................................................... 23
Attenuating the Input Signal .................................................... 23
Turning Analog Direct On and Off .......................................... 23
Making Sounds Natural ............................................................ 23
Changing the Source Name ...................................................... 24
Reinforcing the Bass ................................................................ 24
Muting the Zone 1 Sound ......................................................... 24
Changing the Display Brightness ............................................. 24
Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 25
Zone 2 (Sub-room] Operations .................... 26
Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)
and Selecting the Zone 2 Operations ................................. 26
Canceling the Zone 2 Operations ............................................. 27
Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play ........................................ 28
Adjusting the Zone 2 Volume ................................................... 28
Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers ...................................... 29
Muting the Zone 2 Sound ......................................................... 29
Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................ 30
Tuning in to Stations Manually ................................................ 30
Using Preset Tuning ................................................................. 31
Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........................................... 31
Basic Settings ........................................... 32
Quick Speaker Setup ................................................................ 32
Basic Setting Items ................................................................... 33
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 34
Setting the speakers ........................................................... 34
Setting the speaker distance ............................................... 35
Setting the bass sounds ...................................................... 35
Selecting the main or sub-channel ..................................... 36
Setting the digital input terminals ...................................... 37
Setting the component video input .................................... 38
Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 ........................................... 38
Memorizing the volume level for each source ................... 38
Adjusting Sound ........................................ 39
Basic Adjustment Items ............................................................ 39
Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 40
Adjusting the equalization patterns .................................... 40
Adjusting the speaker output levels ................................... 40
Adjusting the sound parameters
for the Surround and DSP modes ................................ 41
Using the Surround Modes .......................... 42
Reproducing Theater Ambience ................................................ 42
Introducing the Surround Modes ............................................. 42
Activating the Surround Modes ............................................... 44
• Activating the Surround modes ........................................ 44
• Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting .................................. 45
Surround Modes Applicable to the Various Software .............. 46
Using the DSP Modes ................................ 48
Reproducing the Sound Field ................................................... 48
Introducing the DSP Modes ..................................................... 48
Activating the DSP Modes ....................................................... 49
Using the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......... 50
Activating the DVD MULTI Playback Mode .......................... 50
COMPU LINK Remote Control System ......... 51
AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System .... 53
Operating JVC's Audio/Video Components ... 56
Operating Audio Components .................................................. 56
Operating Video Components .................................................. 58
Operating Other Manufacturers'
Equipment ............................................ 59
Troubleshooting ......................................... 63
Specifications ............................................ 85
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