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JVC RX-8040B Instructions Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-8040B
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.
LVT1198-001A
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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-8040B 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. LVT1198-001A...
  • 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 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 4: Table Of Contents

    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’...

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Remote Control AUDIO POWER STANDBY ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 TV/CATV/DBS ON/OFF ON/OFF POWER POWER ZONE 1 ZONE 2 DVD MULTI PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD TV/DBS VIDEO ANALOG/DIGITAL EFFECT SOUND LIVENESS BASS BOOST MIDNIGHT TEST MODE...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front Panel ZONE 1 SURROUND ON/OFF STANDBY ZONE 2 STANDBY/ON ON/OFF SPEAKERS ON/OFF ZONE 2 SURROUND / DSP CONTROL 2 / ZONE 2 SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF PHONES EX / ES / PL x INPUT ANALOG INPUT ATT How to open the front door Press down on PUSH-OPEN.
  • Page 7 Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (17 – 19, 26, 27, 52, 55) 2 SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 button (17, 21) SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2/ZONE 2 button (17, 29) 3 ZONE 1 ON/OFF button (19, 25, 38, 52, 55) ZONE 2 ON/OFF button (18, 26, 27, 52, 55) ZONE 2 CONTROL button (18, 25 –...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel AUDIO DIGITAL IN SUBWOOFER CENTER RIGHT LEFT FRONT TV SOUND DIGITAL 1 (DVD) SURR / DBS (REC) (REC) DIGITAL 2 (CD) TAPE / MD VCR 1 (PLAY) (PLAY) DIGITAL 3 (TV) (REC) (REC) DIGITAL 4 (CDR) VCR 2 (PLAY) (PLAY) PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL...

  • Page 9: 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. Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Checking the Supplied Accessories Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied for the receiver.

  • Page 10: 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 pair of surround back speakers. • One center speaker. • One powered subwoofer. CAUTION: • Use only the speakers of the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

  • Page 11: Placing Speakers

    Zone 1 speaker layout Ideal speaker layout varies depending on the conditions of your listening room. The diagram below is a recommended typical example. Center speaker Left front speaker(s) Right front speaker(s) Left surround speaker (LS) Surround back speakers (SB) CAUTION: Do not place the center speaker on the TV.

  • Page 12: 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 14). Audio component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
  • Page 13 Cassette deck You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder, see below. Cassette deck To audio input Right / Left (REC) TAPE / MD (PLAY) MD recorder You can connect either an MD recorder or a cassette deck to the TAPE/MD jacks.
  • Page 14 VCR(s) You can connect two VCRs—one to the VCR 1 jacks and the other to the VCR 2 jacks. • If your VCR has an AV COMPU LINK jack, connect it to the VCR 1 jacks so that you can use the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.
  • Page 15 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 16: Digital Connections

    Digital connections This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals on the rear panel—one digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear panel. Another digital optical input terminal is located on the front panel (see page 11).

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Ir Signal Transmitter

    Notes: • The signal-reachable distance may differ depending on the operating conditions and circumstances. To improve transmitting conditions, change the distance to the receiver and the direction to transmit while operating the remote control. • To avoid a failure in the reception from the remote control, keep the connecting cables and the IR signal transmitter’s cable away from the RF rod antenna.

  • Page 18: Multi-Room Operations

    Multi-room Operations Before operating this receiver any further, be familiar with this multi-room function. This function enables you to listen to different sources in two different places (we call these two places “Zone 1 (main room)” and “Zone 2 (sub-room)” by using this receiver. This section explains only the required speaker connections, the concept, and basic operations of the multi-room function.

  • Page 19: Basic Operating Procedure For Zone 1

    Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 1 On the front panel: 1. Press STANDBY/ON. The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the ZONE 1 indicator lights up on the display. The buttons and controls on the unit work for Zone 1 operations. •...

  • Page 20: Basic Operating Procedure For Zone 2

    Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 2 The sources and functions available for Zone 2 operations are limited. For more details on Zone 2 operations, see “Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations” on pages 26 to 29. On the front panel: 1. Press STANDBY/ON.

  • Page 21: Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations

    Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations This section explains only the operations commonly used when you play any sound source in Zone 1 (main room). See pages 26 to 29 for the Zone 2 (sub-room) operations. • Before performing Zone 1 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 32 to 38. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Zone 1 Source To Play

    Selecting the Zone 1 Source to Play Press one of the source selection buttons. • When you have connected digital source components using the digital terminals, change the input mode for these components to the digital input mode (see page 22). Ex.

  • Page 23: Selecting Different Sources For Picture And Sound

    Selecting different sources for picture and sound While watching pictures from a video source (DVD player, VCR, or DBS tuner), you can listen to sound of an audio source. • Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.

  • Page 24: Turning On And Off The Subwoofer Sound

    Turning On and Off the Subwoofer Sound You can cancel the subwoofer sound output even though you have connected a subwoofer and have set “SUB WOOFER” to “YES” (see page 34). Press SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF to cancel the subwoofer sound output. Each time you press the button, subwoofer sound output is deactivated (“SUBWFR OFF”) and activated (“SUBWFR ON”) alternately.

  • Page 25: Setting The Dynamic Range

    • Turning on Analog Direct cancels Input Attenuator (see the left column) 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 26: Changing The Source Name

    Changing the Source Name When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD IN jacks or a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS IN jacks on the rear panel, change the source name which will appear on the display. When changing the source name from “TV”...

  • Page 27: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music. When the shut-off time comes, the receiver turns off automatically. • Sleep Timer works only for the Zone 1 source. Press SLEEP repeatedly. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the unit’s display, and the shut-off time changes in 10-minute intervals: (Canceled) When the shut-off time comes...

  • Page 28: Zone 2 (Sub-Room) Operations

    Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations This section explains only the operations used when you play a sound source in Zone 2 (sub-room). See pages 19 to 25 for the Zone 1 (main room) operations. • Before performing the Zone 2 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 32 to 38. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

  • Page 29: Canceling The Zone 2 Operations

    To turn off the power (into standby mode), press STANDBY/ON again. The STANDBY lamp lights up. On the remote control: ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 2 ZONE 1 1. Set ZONE 1/ZONE 2 selector to ZONE 2. Now the buttons on the remote control work for Zone 2 operations.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Zone 2 Source To Play

    Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play Press one of the source selection buttons (except DVD MULTI and TV SOUND). Ex. When DVD is selected as the source. LINEAR PCM Selected source name TV SOUND VCR 1 VCR 2 VIDEO DVD MULTI PHONO /DBS...

  • Page 31: Activating The Zone 2 Front Speakers

    Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers The following operations are NOT applicable to those who connect the Zone 2 front speakers through the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks through another amplifier (see page 16). Before you start, remember... When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in Zone 1.

  • Page 32: 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. Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE when the receiver is ready for Zone 2 operations. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. For Zone 1 operations: The ZONE 1 indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

  • Page 33: Using Preset Tuning

    Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To store the preset stations 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 2 again.

  • Page 34: 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. Basic setting operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: Selecting The Main Or Sub-Channel

    7 Crossover frequency—CROSS OVER You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the selected frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE” speakers when you have selected “SUB WOOFER: NO”). Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected.

  • Page 39: Setting The Digital Input Terminals

    Setting the digital input terminals When you use the digital input terminals, register which components you have connected to the digital input terminals. 7 Digital coaxial terminal—DGTL IN COAX Set the component connected to the digital coaxial terminal (DIGITAL 1). Following setting is available: •...

  • Page 40: Setting The Component Video Input

    Setting the component video input When you use the component video inputs for connecting the DVD player and/or DBS tuner (or VCR), register the type of input jacks. If you have not selected appropriate video input jacks, the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (See page 53) and you cannot see playback picture of those video components.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Sound

    Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Sound adjustment operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. For Zone 1 operations: The ZONE 1 indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

  • Page 42: 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 adjusting the subwoofer level to “–3.” 1. Press ADJUST. The last selected item appears on the display.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Sound Parameters For The Surround And Dsp Modes

    Adjusting the sound parameters for the Surround and DSP modes You can adjust the Surround and DSP sound parameters to your preference. (For Surround and DSP modes, see pages 42 to 49.) 7 Adjustable parameters You can adjust the following parameters: For Surround and DSP modes (when the center speaker is connected) •...

  • Page 44: Using The Surround Modes

    Using the Surround Modes This unit can activates a variety of Surround modes. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 32 to 41) are applied. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for Zone 1 sources.
  • Page 45 • 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 46: Activating The Surround Modes

    Activating the Surround Modes Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. (See pages 46 and 47.) Activating one of the Surround modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 32 to 41).

  • Page 47: Activating The Ex/Es/Pliix Setting

    Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting For multi-channel digital software, you can activate the EX/ES/PLIIx (6.1-channel) reproduction mode. • Once you have set EX/ES/PLIIx (6.1-channel) reproduction mode, it is stored in memory and will be called up whenever you activate the Surround mode which the memorized EX/ES/PLIIx (6.1-channel) reproduction mode can be applied to.

  • Page 48: 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 Zone 2 speakers, surround back speakers, and 6.1-channel reproduction mode setting).
  • Page 49 Incoming Signal Type Zone 2 Speakers DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch Activated Deactivated Activated DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch DTS-ES 96/24 Matrix Deactivated Activated DTS, DTS 96/24 (3/2, 2/2) Deactivated DTS 96/24 processing is not applied. If you want to apply the processing, set the EX/ES/PLIIx setting to “OFF.”...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Activating The Dsp Modes

    All channel stereo mode This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. • If the surround speakers are set to “NONE,” you cannot select “ALL STEREO.” Sound reproduced from normal stereo Sound reproduced from All Channel Stereo mode Activating the DSP Modes Activating one of the DSP modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 32 to...

  • Page 52: 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. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for Zone 1 sources.

  • Page 53: 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. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio...
  • Page 54 Automatic Power On/Off (Standby)—only possible with the COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4 The CD player, CD recorder, and Cassette deck (or MD recorder) turn on and off along with the receiver. Automatic Power On: • When you turn on the receiver by pressing on the unit, or AUDIO POWER ON on the remote control with ZONE 1/ZONE 2 selector set to ZONE 1: When you turn on the Zone 1 sound by pressing...

  • Page 55: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III. The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (VCR, DVD player, and TV) through the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the procedure below.
  • Page 56 CONNECTIONS 3: Video Cable Connection This receiver is equipped with three types of the video terminals—S-video, composite video, and component video, and can output the signal through the output jack only the signal came from same type input jack. So you need to connect the VCR 1 and/or DVD player to the TV using one of the following three ways: •...
  • Page 57 One-Touch DVD Play Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the DVD playback without setting other switches manually. When you press PLAY on the remote control supplied for this receiver for operating the DVD player, the receiver automatically turns on and changes the Zone 1 source or Zone 2 source, depending on ZONE 1/ZONE 2 selector setting on the remote control, to the appropriate input—“DVD”...

  • Page 58: 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 components are preset in the remote control. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components.
  • Page 59 CD player After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the CD player: PLAY : Start playing. : Return to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track. STOP : Stop playing.

  • Page 60: Operating Video Components

    VCR connected to the VCR 1 IN jacks is set to code “A.” – When another JVC’s VCR is connected to the VCR 2 IN jacks, set its remote control code to code “B.” (This remote control cannot emit the control signals of code “B.”)

  • Page 61: Operating Other Manufacturers' Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATV converters, DBS tuners, VCRs and DVD players. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components. IMPORTANT: • To operate the other component(s) using the RF signals emitted from this remote control, the IR signal transmitter and the RF rod antenna must be connected to this receiver.
  • Page 62 To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s CATV converter or DBS tuner 1. Set the TV operation mode selector to CATV/DBS. 2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS POWER. 3. Press TV/DBS. 4. Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. See page 62 to find the code.
  • Page 63 To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s DVD player 1. Press and hold DVD POWER. 2. Press DVD. 3. Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. See page 62 to find the code. 4. Release DVD POWER. 5.
  • Page 64 For TV Manufacturer , 14, 74 Fisher Sanyo Hitachi 08, 09, 10, 49 Magnavox 08, 17, 49 Mitsubishi 08, 18 RCA/PROSC 08, 24, 29, 30, 31, 48 Samsung 08, 34, 49 Philips Panasonic 24, 26, 76 Toshiba 37, 43 Sharp 38, 77 Sony Zenith...

  • Page 65: 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 buttons and controls on the front panel do not work. No sound from the speakers in Zone 1.
  • Page 66 PROBLEM Multi-channel reproduction mode cannot be used for Zone 1 sources. Expected surround effect cannot be obtained. No sound effect such as the Surround mode, DSP mode and equalization pattern. “DOLBY D EX,” “ES DSCRT,” or “ES MATRIX” cannot be select as the Surround mode.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Limited Warranty

    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 69: Authorized Service Centers

    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 70 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0404MWMMDWJEIN...

  • Page 71: Manuel D'instructions

    AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-8040B INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1198-002A...
  • Page 72 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 73 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 74 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’...

  • Page 75: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Remote Control AUDIO POWER STANDBY ZONE 2 ZONE 1 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 TV/CATV/DBS POWER POWER ON/OFF ON/OFF ZONE 1 ZONE 2 DVD MULTI PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE/MD TV/DBS VIDEO ANALOG/DIGITAL EFFECT SOUND LIVENESS BASS BOOST MIDNIGHT TEST MODE...

  • Page 76: Front Panel

    Front Panel ZONE 1 SURROUND ON/OFF STANDBY ZONE 2 STANDBY/ON ON/OFF SPEAKERS ON/OFF ZONE 2 SURROUND / DSP CONTROL 2 / ZONE 2 SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF PHONES EX / ES / PL x INPUT ANALOG INPUT ATT How to open the front door Press down on PUSH-OPEN.
  • Page 77 Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (17 – 19, 26, 27, 52, 55) 2 SPEAKERS ON/OFF 1 button (17, 21) SPEAKERS ON/OFF 2/ZONE 2 button (17, 29) 3 ZONE 1 ON/OFF button (19, 25, 38, 52, 55) ZONE 2 ON/OFF button (18, 26, 27, 52, 55) ZONE 2 CONTROL button (18, 25 –...
  • Page 78 Rear Panel AUDIO DIGITAL IN VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER RIGHT LEFT FRONT TV SOUND DIGITAL 1 (DVD) SURR / DBS (REC) (REC) DIGITAL 2 (CD) TAPE VCR 1 / MD (PLAY) (PLAY) DIGITAL 3 (TV) (REC) (REC) DIGITAL 4 (CDR) VCR 2 (PLAY) (PLAY) PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL...

  • Page 79: 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. Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Checking the Supplied Accessories Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied for the receiver.

  • Page 80: Speaker Connections

    Connecting the Speakers and Subwoofer You can connect the following speakers: • Two pairs of front speakers. • One pair of surround speakers. • One pair of surround back speakers. • One center speaker. • One powered subwoofer. CAUTION: • Use only the speakers of the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.
  • Page 81 Zone 1 speaker layout Ideal speaker layout varies depending on the conditions of your listening room. The diagram below is a recommended typical example. Center speaker Left front speaker(s) Right front speaker(s) Left surround speaker (LS) Surround back speakers (SB) CAUTION: Do not place the center speaker on the TV.

  • Page 82: 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 14). Audio component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).
  • Page 83 Cassette deck You can connect either a cassette deck or an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks. When connecting an MD recorder, see below. Cassette deck To audio input Right / Left (REC) TAPE / MD (PLAY) MD recorder You can connect either an MD recorder or a cassette deck to the TAPE/MD jacks.
  • Page 84 VCR(s) You can connect two VCRs—one to the VCR 1 jacks and the other to the VCR 2 jacks. • If your VCR has an AV COMPU LINK jack, connect it to the VCR 1 jacks so that you can use the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.
  • Page 85 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 86: Digital Connections

    Digital connections This receiver is equipped with four DIGITAL IN terminals on the rear panel—one digital coaxial terminal and three digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear panel. Another digital optical input terminal is located on the front panel (see page 11).

  • Page 87: Connecting The Power Cord

    Notes: • The signal-reachable distance may differ depending on the operating conditions and circumstances. To improve transmitting conditions, change the distance to the receiver and the direction to transmit while operating the remote control. • To avoid a failure in the reception from the remote control, keep the connecting cables and the IR signal transmitter’s cable away from the RF rod antenna.

  • Page 88: Multi-Room Operations

    Multi-room Operations Before operating this receiver any further, be familiar with this multi-room function. This function enables you to listen to different sources in two different places (we call these two places “Zone 1 (main room)” and “Zone 2 (sub-room)”) by using this receiver. This section explains only the required speaker connections, the concept, and basic operations of the multi-room function.

  • Page 89: Basic Operating Procedure For Zone 1

    Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 1 On the front panel: 1. Press STANDBY/ON. The STANDBY lamp goes off, and the ZONE 1 indicator lights up on the display. The buttons and controls on the unit work for Zone 1 operations. •...

  • Page 90: Basic Operating Procedure For Zone 2

    Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 2 The sources and functions available for Zone 2 operations are limited. For more details on Zone 2 operations, see “Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations” on pages 26 to 29. On the front panel: 1. Press STANDBY/ON.

  • Page 91: Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations

    Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations This section explains only the operations commonly used when you play any sound source in Zone 1 (main room). See pages 26 to 29 for the Zone 2 (sub-room) operations. • Before performing Zone 1 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 32 to 38. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

  • Page 92: Selecting The Zone 1 Source To Play

    Selecting the Zone 1 Source to Play Press one of the source selection buttons. • When you have connected digital source components using the digital terminals, change the input mode for these components to the digital input mode (see page 22). Ex.

  • Page 93: Selecting Different Sources For Picture And Sound

    Selecting different sources for picture and sound While watching pictures from a video source (DVD player, VCR, or DBS tuner), you can listen to sound of an audio source. • Once you have selected a video source, pictures of the selected source are sent to the TV until you select another video source.

  • Page 94: Turning On And Off The Subwoofer Sound

    Turning On and Off the Subwoofer Sound You can cancel the subwoofer sound output even though you have connected a subwoofer and have set “SUB WOOFER” to “YES” (see page 34). Press SUBWOOFER OUT ON/OFF to cancel the subwoofer sound output. Each time you press the button, subwoofer sound output is deactivated (“SUBWFR OFF”) and activated (“SUBWFR ON”) alternately.

  • Page 95: Setting The Dynamic Range

    • Turning on Analog Direct cancels Input Attenuator (see the left column) 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 96: Changing The Source Name

    Changing the Source Name When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD IN jacks or a DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS IN jacks on the rear panel, change the source name which will appear on the display. When changing the source name from “TV”...

  • Page 97: Recording A Source

    Using the Sleep Timer Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep while listening to music. When the shut-off time comes, the receiver turns off automatically. • Sleep Timer works only for the Zone 1 source. Press SLEEP repeatedly. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the unit’s display, and the shut-off time changes in 10-minute intervals: (Canceled) When the shut-off time comes...

  • Page 98: Zone 2 (Sub-Room) Operations

    Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations This section explains only the operations used when you play a sound source in Zone 2 (sub-room). See pages 19 to 25 for the Zone 1 (main room) operations. • Before performing the Zone 2 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 32 to 38. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

  • Page 99: Canceling The Zone 2 Operations

    To turn off the power (into standby mode), press STANDBY/ON again. The STANDBY lamp lights up. On the remote control: ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 2 ZONE 1 1. Set ZONE 1/ZONE 2 selector to ZONE 2. Now the buttons on the remote control work for Zone 2 operations.

  • Page 100: Selecting The Zone 2 Source To Play

    Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play Press one of the source selection buttons (except DVD MULTI and TV SOUND). Ex. When DVD is selected as the source. LINEAR PCM Selected source name TV SOUND VCR 1 VCR 2 VIDEO DVD MULTI PHONO /DBS...

  • Page 101: Activating The Zone 2 Front Speakers

    Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers The following operations are NOT applicable to those who connect the Zone 2 front speakers through the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks through another amplifier (see page 16). Before you start, remember... When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in Zone 1.

  • Page 102: 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. Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE when the receiver is ready for Zone 2 operations. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. For Zone 1 operations: The ZONE 1 indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

  • Page 103: Using Preset Tuning

    Using Preset Tuning Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. To store the preset stations 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 2 again.

  • Page 104: 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. Basic setting operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 107: 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 108: Selecting The Main Or Sub-Channel

    7 Crossover frequency—CROSS OVER You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers used. The signals below the selected frequency level will be sent to and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE” speakers when you have selected “SUB WOOFER: NO”). Select one of the crossover frequency levels according to the size of the small speaker connected.

  • Page 109: Setting The Digital Input Terminals

    Setting the digital input terminals When you use the digital input terminals, register which components you have connected to the digital input terminals. 7 Digital coaxial terminal—DGTL IN COAX Set the component connected to the digital coaxial terminal (DIGITAL 1). Following setting is available: •...

  • Page 110: Setting The Component Video Input

    Setting the component video input When you use the component video inputs for connecting the DVD player and/or DBS tuner (or VCR), register the type of input jacks. If you have not selected appropriate video input jacks, the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (see page 53) and you cannot see playback picture of those video components.

  • Page 111: Adjusting Sound

    Adjusting Sound You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting. Sound adjustment operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. IMPORTANT: Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. For Zone 1 operations: The ZONE 1 indicator lights up on the unit’s display.

  • Page 112: 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 adjusting the subwoofer level to “–3.” 1. Press ADJUST. The last selected item appears on the display.

  • Page 113: Adjusting The Sound Parameters For The Surround And Dsp Modes

    Adjusting the sound parameters for the Surround and DSP modes You can adjust the Surround and DSP sound parameters to your preference. (For Surround and DSP modes, see pages 42 to 49.) 7 Adjustable parameters You can adjust the following parameters: For Surround and DSP modes (when the center speaker is connected) •...

  • Page 114: Using The Surround Modes

    Using the Surround Modes This unit can activates a variety of Surround modes. The basic settings and adjustments stored (see pages 32 to 41) are applied. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for Zone 1 sources.
  • Page 115 • 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 116: Activating The Surround Modes

    Activating the Surround Modes Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. (See pages 46 and 47.) Activating one of the Surround modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 32 to 41).

  • Page 117: Activating The Ex/Es/Pliix Setting

    Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting For multi-channel digital software, you can activate the EX/ES/PLIIx (6.1-channel) reproduction mode. • Once you have set EX/ES/PLIIx (6.1-channel) reproduction mode, it is stored in memory and will be called up whenever you activate the Surround mode which the memorized EX/ES/PLIIx (6.1-channel) reproduction mode can be applied to.

  • Page 118: 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 Zone 2 speakers, surround back speakers, and 6.1-channel reproduction mode setting).
  • Page 119 Incoming Signal Type Zone 2 Speakers DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch Activated Deactivated Activated DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch DTS-ES 96/24 Matrix Deactivated Activated DTS, DTS 96/24 (3/2, 2/2) Deactivated DTS 96/24 processing is not applied. If you want to apply the processing, set the EX/ES/PLIIx setting to “OFF.”...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Activating The Dsp Modes

    All channel stereo mode This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. • If the surround speakers are set to “NONE,” you cannot select “ALL STEREO.” Sound reproduced from normal stereo Sound reproduced from All Channel Stereo mode Activating the DSP Modes Activating one of the DSP modes for a source automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments (see pages 32 to...

  • Page 122: 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. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for Zone 1 sources.

  • Page 123: 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. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC’s audio...
  • Page 124 Automatic Power On/Off (Standby)—only possible with the COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4 The CD player, CD recorder, and Cassette deck (or MD recorder) turn on and off along with the receiver. Automatic Power On: • When you turn on the receiver by pressing on the unit, or AUDIO POWER ON on the remote control with ZONE 1/ZONE 2 selector set to ZONE 1: When you turn on the Zone 1 sound by pressing...

  • Page 125: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III. The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (VCR, DVD player, and TV) through the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the procedure below.
  • Page 126 CONNECTIONS 3: Video Cable Connection This receiver is equipped with three types of the video terminals—S-video, composite video, and component video, and can output the signal through the output jack only the signal came from same type input jack. So you need to connect the VCR 1 and/or DVD player to the TV using one of the following three ways: •...
  • Page 127 One-Touch DVD Play Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the DVD playback without setting other switches manually. When you press PLAY on the remote control supplied for this receiver for operating the DVD player, the receiver automatically turns on and changes the Zone 1 source or Zone 2 source, depending on ZONE 1/ZONE 2 selector setting on the remote control, to the appropriate input—“DVD”...

  • Page 128: 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 components are preset in the remote control. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components.
  • Page 129 CD player After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the CD player: PLAY : Start playing. : Return to the beginning of the current (or previous) track. ¢ : Skip to the beginning of the next track. STOP : Stop playing.

  • Page 130: Operating Video Components

    VCR connected to the VCR 1 IN jacks is set to code “A.” – When another JVC’s VCR is connected to the VCR 2 IN jacks, set its remote control code to code “B.” (This remote control cannot emit the control signals of code “B.”)

  • Page 131: Operating Other Manufacturers' Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other manufacturers’ TVs, CATV converters, DBS tuners, VCRs and DVD players. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components. IMPORTANT: • To operate the other component(s) using the RF signals emitted from this remote control, the IR signal transmitter and the RF rod antenna must be connected to this receiver.
  • Page 132 To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s CATV converter or DBS tuner 1. Set the TV operation mode selector to CATV/DBS. 2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS POWER. 3. Press TV/DBS. 4. Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. See page 62 to find the code.
  • Page 133 To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s DVD player 1. Press and hold DVD POWER. 2. Press DVD. 3. Enter a manufacturer’s code using buttons 1–9, and 0. See page 62 to find the code. 4. Release DVD POWER. 5.
  • Page 134 For TV Manufacturer , 14, 74 Fisher Sanyo Hitachi 08, 09, 10, 49 Magnavox 08, 17, 49 Mitsubishi 08, 18 RCA/PROSC 08, 24, 29, 30, 31, 48 Samsung 08, 34, 49 Philips Panasonic 24, 26, 76 Toshiba 37, 43 Sharp 38, 77 Sony Zenith...

  • Page 135: 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 buttons and controls on the front panel do not work. No sound from the speakers in Zone 1.
  • Page 136 PROBLEM Multi-channel reproduction mode cannot be used for Zone 1 sources. Expected surround effect cannot be obtained. No sound effect such as the Surround mode, DSP mode and equalization pattern. “DOLBY D EX,” “ES DSCRT,” or “ES MATRIX” cannot be select as the Surround mode.

  • Page 137: 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 138 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, FR © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0504MWMMDWJEIN...

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