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JVC RX-D412B Instructions Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-D411S/RX-D412B
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.
LVT1572-001A
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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-D411S/RX-D412B 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. LVT1572-001A...
  • Page 2 CAUTION Changes or modifi cations not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ATTENTION Des changements ou modifi...
  • 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, Features Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier RX-D411S/RX-D412B features the JVC-exclusive Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the Surround modes ... 39 Introducing the DSP modes ... 41 Using the Surround/DSP modes ... 42 Activating the Surround/DSP modes ... 43 AV COMPU LINK remote control system ...45 Operating other JVC products ...47 Operating other manufacturers’ products ...49 Troubleshooting ...52 Specifications ...54...

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    * For SIRIUS Satellite Radio only ** These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC products only) or DVD player, with the mode selector set to “DVR” or “DVD” (see page 48). If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.
  • Page 6 See pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (16, 20) 2 CC CONVERTER button (23) 3 SETTING button (30) 4 ADJUST button (35) 5 SURROUND button (44) 6 HDMI lamp (9, 21) 7 Source lamps DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV/SIRIUS, USB, XM, FM/AM Display window 1 ANALOG indicator (21)
  • Page 7 See pages in parentheses for details. Rear Panel 1 Power cord (14) 2 HDMI terminals (9) VCR(DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT 3 AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (45) 4 DIGITAL IN terminals (14) • Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD) • Optical: 2(DBS) • Optical: 3(VCR) 5 DIGITAL OUT terminal (14) 6 XM jack (7) 7 FM/AM ANTENNA terminals (7)

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Before installation 7 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. 7 Locations • Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Antennas

    Connecting the antennas Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. 7 Connecting FM and AM antennas If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Black White FM antenna (supplied) AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna (supplied) to the AM LOOP terminals: Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. 7 Speaker Layout Diagram (SB*) CAUTIONS: • Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω). •...

  • Page 11: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. 7 HDMI connection IMPORTANT: The HDMI video signals from the HDMI terminals are transmitted only through the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal. Therefore, you cannot view the playback picture on the TV: –...
  • Page 12 7 Audio/video connection In addition to the HDMI terminals, this receiver is equipped with three video terminals—composite video, S-video, and component video terminals, and two audio jacks—analog discrete 5.1 channel audio input jacks (DVD MULTI IN) and stereo audio jacks. •...
  • Page 13 Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN): If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5.1 channel output jacks, use the connection below. When a DVD-Audio disc is played back, the original high-quality multi-channel sounds can be reproduced by using this connection.
  • Page 14 NOTES • To connect KT-SR2000 (JVC SIRIUS Satellite Radio) to this receiver, it is required to separately purchase KS-K6013 Home Docking Kit. • You cannot use a digital audio cable (coaxial or optical) to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio to this receiver.
  • Page 15 Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. Turn off all components before making connections. • When you connect the components, refer also to their manuals. Connecting a DBS tuner: Green Blue NOTES • Select the audio and video input setting according to the connection method. See page 21 for details.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cord

    7 Digital audio connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals— one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals— and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital audio connection in addition to the analog audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 13.

  • Page 17: Usb Connection

    USB connection This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel. You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound reproduced through your PC. When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 18: Precise Surround Setup

    Precise Surround Setup By using Precise Surround Setup, you can optimize the speaker settings easily, quickly and systematically without troublesome adjustments. To obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/ DSP modes, set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed.
  • Page 19 Put on the microphones. • Insert the microphone with “L” into your left ear, the microphone with “R” your right ear. Example: Microphone with “L” Take your usual listening position with the microphones and the remote control. CAUTION: Keep quiet so that Precise Surround Setup can detect test tones properly.
  • Page 20 Unplug the earphone-type microphones. • When unplugging the microphones, pull on the plug, not the cord itself. NOTES • Do not press any buttons on the remote control or the front panel of the receiver during Precise Surround Setup; otherwise, the receiver stops setting and returns to the normal operation mode.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting For Precise Surround Setup

    Troubleshooting for Precise Surround Setup When problems occur, a message appears on the display during Precise Surround Setup. In this case, refer to the following solution, then perform Precise Surround Setup again. • To restart Precise Surround Setup, press PSS on the remote control; however, when you have turned the receiver off for the solution, start from step again.

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Source lamps Turn on the power Press STANDBY/ON (or remote control). The standby lamp goes off and the current source lamp lights in red. Current source name appears. To turn off the power (into standby): Press STANDBY/ON (or AUDIO on the remote control) again.

  • Page 23: Adjust The Volume

    Adjust the volume To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote control). To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on the remote control). • When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication appears on the display for a while.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Digital Decode Mode

    NOTES • “HDMI” is selectable only when the video input setting is also to “HDMI” (see page 21). The audio input setting may automatically change if you change the video input setting to or from “HDMI.” In such a case, make sure that the appropriate setting is selected.

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Power With The Sleep Timer

    • The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the receiver. 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 176.4 kHz (for fs 44.1 kHz signals)/192 kHz (for fs 48 kHz...

  • Page 26: Fm/Am Tuner Operations

    FM/AM tuner operations FM/AM tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control. 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 27: Selecting The Fm Reception Mode

    Press the numeric buttons (0 – 9, h10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing. • For channel number 5, press 5. • For channel number 10, press h10, 1, then 0. • For channel number 25, press h10, 2, then 5. Press MEMORY again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display.

  • Page 28: Xm Satellite Radio Operations

    XM Satellite Radio operations This is an XM Ready® receiver. • Before operating, refer also to the manual of your XM Passport System (not supplied). NOTE When you have selected “XM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not work for XM Satellite Radio operations.

  • Page 29: Using Preset Tuning

    7 To tune in to channels From the remote control ONLY: Channel Search You can search and tune in to all channels. Press XM to select “XM” as the source. Press repeatedly or hold CHANNEL +/– until the desired channel number appears on the display.

  • Page 30: Changing The Channel Information

    Press MEMORY again while the selected preset number is flashing on the display. Repeat steps until you store all the desired channels. To erase a stored preset channel Storing a new channel on a used preset number erases the previously stored one. 7 To tune in a preset channel From the remote control: Press XM.

  • Page 31: Basic Settings

    Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/ DSP modes (see pages 39 to 44), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. From pages 29 to 34, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.

  • Page 32: Operating Procedure

    Operating procedure 1, 7 3, 5 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 the DIGITAL IN 1 terminal Press SETTING.

  • Page 33: Setting The Speaker Distance

    7 Setting the surround back speaker(s)— S BACK OUT Register the number of the surround back speaker(s). SB OUT 1SPK Select when you use a single surround back speaker. SB OUT 2SPK Select when you use 2 surround back speakers. Initial setting: 2SPK NOTES...

  • Page 34: Activating The Ex/Es/Pliix Setting-Ex/Es/Pliix

    Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting— EX/ES/PLIIx Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx (7.1- channel) reproduction or 5.1-channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment. • For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and available Surround mode, see page 42. •...

  • Page 35: Setting Bass Sound

    Setting bass sound 7 Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT The subwoofer emits the LFE signals* and the bass elements of each speaker set “SML (small).” You can also make the bass elements of the front speakers (MAIN) emitted through the subwoofer. SW LFE The subwoofer emits the LFE signals and the bass elements of the speakers set to...

  • Page 36: Setting The Digital Input (Digital In) Terminals-Digital In 1/2/3

    Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 (see page 14) 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Adjusting The Bass Sounds

    Adjusting the bass sounds • You cannot adjust these items directly from the remote control. 7 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. B BOOST ON Select to boost the bass level.
  • Page 40 7 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.

  • Page 41: 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 42 • If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 30), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.

  • Page 43: 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 “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 30), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.

  • Page 44: Using The Surround/Dsp Modes

    7 All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO) This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used if “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” in the speaker setting (see page 30). Sound reproduced from Sound reproduced from normal stereo...

  • Page 45: Activating The Surround/Dsp Modes

    7 About the DSP modes • The following DSP modes are available regardless of incoming signal type: HALL1, HALL2, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2 • If multi-channel (more than 2 channels) digital signals are coming in, “MONO FILM” is not available. •...
  • Page 46 7 Selecting the Surround/DSP modes From the remote control: Select and play any source. • Surround/DSP modes are not available when multi- channel PCM (see page 41) signals recorded in DVD- Audio are coming in. See page 11 for details. •...

  • Page 47: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    VCR) through this receiver. This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, 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 46.
  • Page 48 7 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, using the cables with the monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).

  • Page 49: Operating Other Jvc Products

    JVC products. • Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products. – Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals—remote codes “A” and “B.” This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”...
  • Page 50 To change the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control signals. You can assign one of the four codes to the remote control supplied for this receiver to operate your DVD recorder.

  • Page 51: 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 manufacturer codes each for the TV, VCR, CATV converter, DBS tuner, and DVD player.
  • Page 52 To change the transmittable signals for operating a VCR Press and hold VCR • Keep the button pressed until step Press VCR. Enter the manufacturer code using the numeric buttons (1 – 9, 0). See “Manufacturer codes for VCR” on the right. Release VCR Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR: Turn on or off the VCR.
  • Page 53 Zenith Initial setting: 01 NOTE You cannot use this remote control to operate any manufacturers’ DVD recorders other than JVC’s. Manufacturer codes are subject to change without notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment. is finished.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    No picture on the TV screen. HDMI signals do not come on. Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. For Precise Surround Setup and XM Satellite Radio operations, see the separated troubleshooting on pages 19 and 28.
  • Page 55 PROBLEM The remote control does not The remote control is not ready for your operate as you intend. intended operation. The remote control does not There is an obstruction blocking the work. remote sensor on the receiver. Batteries are weak. The mode selector is set to the incorrect position.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications 7 Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation: Front channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. At surround operation: Front channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 57 7 HDMI HDMI Input (Ver. 1.1): VCR(DBS), DVR/DVD HDMI Output (Ver. 1.0): MONITOR OUT 7 FM tuner (IHF) Tuning Range: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity: Monaural: 12.8 dBf (1.2 μV/75 Ω) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: Monaural: 16.0 dBf (1.7 μV/75 Ω) Stereo: 37.5 dBf (20.5 μV/75 Ω) Stereo Separation at OUT (REC):...
  • Page 60 © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0506RYMMDWJEIN...

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