JVC Home Theater System RX ES9SL User Manual

HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
RX-ES9SL  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.  
which are located either on the rear, bot-  
tom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT1112-001A  
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Warnings, Cautions, and Others  
IMPORTANT for the U.K.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is  
not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short  
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved  
extension lead or consult your dealer.  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as  
originally fitted.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and  
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by  
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the  
instructions given below:  
IMPORTANT  
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the  
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-  
yellow.  
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
Blue :  
Neutral  
Brown : Live  
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal  
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal  
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.  
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:  
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.  
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
Caution––STANDBY/ON  
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The  
STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains  
line. The power can be remote controlled.  
button!  
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CAUTION  
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.  
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper  
or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)  
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be  
considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of  
these batteries must be followed strictly.  
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.  
Caution: Proper Ventilation  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.  
Locate the apparatus as follows:  
Front:  
Sides:  
Top:  
Back:  
Bottom:  
No obstructions open spacing.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.  
No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.  
No obstructions in 15 cm from the back  
No obstructions, place on the level surface.  
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.  
Spacing 15 cm or more  
RX-ES9SL  
Wall or  
obstructions  
Stand height  
15 cm or more  
Floor  
* Do not stack RX-ES9SL and other components.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be  
taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are  
properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing  
connections.  
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way – switch off,  
withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has  
a standby mode.  
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.  
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch  
television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved  
stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
— NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -this could result in a fatal  
electrical shock.;  
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!  
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Table of Contents  
Parts identification .................................................................. 2  
Getting started ........................................................................ 4  
Before installation .........................................................................................4  
Checking the supplied accessories ..............................................................4  
Putting batteries in the remote control ..........................................................4  
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas ................................................5  
Connecting the speakers ..............................................................................6  
Connecting video components .....................................................................7  
Connecting the power cord .........................................................................10  
Basic operations ................................................................... 11  
1 Turn on the power ....................................................................................11  
2 Select the source to play .........................................................................11  
3 Adjust the volume ....................................................................................12  
Selecting the digital decode mode ..............................................................12  
Activating TV Direct ....................................................................................13  
Turning off the sounds temporarily—Muting ...............................................13  
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ................................................14  
Changing the display brightness.................................................................14  
Speaker settings ................................................................... 15  
Setting the speakers information automatically  
—Smart Surround Setup ......................................................................15  
Setting the speakers and subwoofer information quickly  
—Quick Setup ......................................................................................16  
Setting the speakers and subwoofer information manually  
—Manual Setup....................................................................................17  
Basic settings........................................................................ 19  
Operating procedure ...................................................................................19  
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN ....................19  
Setting Auto Surround—AUTO SR .............................................................20  
Setting the Auto Function mode—MODE ...................................................20  
Sound adjustments............................................................... 21  
Operating procedure ...................................................................................21  
Adjusting the tone—BASS, TREBLE ..........................................................21  
Adjusting the subwoofer output level—SUBWFR .......................................21  
Adjusting the front speakers output balance—BAL ....................................22  
Reinforcing the bass—B.BOOST ...............................................................22  
Attenuating the input signal—ATT ..............................................................22  
Tuner operations ................................................................... 23  
Tuning in to stations manually.....................................................................23  
Using preset tuning .....................................................................................23  
Selecting the FM reception mode ...............................................................24  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations .....................25  
Searching for a program by PTY codes ......................................................26  
Switching to broadcast program of your choice temporarily .......................27  
Creating realistic sound fields............................................. 28  
Reproducing theater ambience ...................................................................28  
Introducing the Surround/DSP modes ........................................................28  
About relations between speaker layout and Surround/DSP modes ..........30  
Using Surround modes ...............................................................................30  
Using DSP modes ......................................................................................32  
Using the DVD MULTI playback mode ................................. 34  
Activating the DVD MULTI playback mode .................................................34  
Adjusting the speaker output level ..............................................................34  
Operating other JVC products ............................................. 35  
Operating other manufacturers’ equipment ....................... 36  
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 38  
Specifications........................................................................ 40  
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Parts identification  
See pages in parentheses for details.  
Remote control  
1
2
TV DIRECT button (13)  
Standby/on buttons (11, 35 – 37)  
AUDIO, DVD  
Source selecting buttons (11)  
, VCR  
, STB  
, TV  
When operating the receiver, set the mode selector (i) to  
“AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.”  
3
DVD, VR*, STB, TV, DVD MULTI, FM/AM  
CHANNEL +/– buttons (35 – 37)  
TV VOL (volume) +/– buttons (35, 37)  
• Operating buttons for video components (35, 37)  
4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡  
4
5
6
• Operating buttons for tuner (23, 24)  
TUNING 9, TUNING (, FM MODE, MEMORY  
Operating buttons for RDS (25 – 27)  
PTY 9, PTY (, PTY SEARCH, TA/NEWS/INFO, DISPLAY  
SLEEP button (14)  
DIMMER button (14)  
BASS BOOST button (22)  
SMART S (surround). SETUP button (15)  
EFFECT button (33)  
TEST button (31 – 33)  
Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels  
(21, 31, 32, 34)  
SUBWFR (subwoofer) +/–, CENTER +/–, SURR L (left  
surround) +/–, SURR R (right surround) +/–  
TV/VIDEO button (35, 37)  
MUTING button (13)  
VOLUME +/– buttons (12)  
Mode selector  
DVD, AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB  
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• Numeric buttons for adjusting tone (21)  
BASS 9/(, TREBLE 9/(  
• Numeric buttons for selecting preset channels (24)  
• Numeric buttons for operating video components (35 – 37)  
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (11, 12)  
TONE button (21)  
A (audio).POSITION button (22)  
DECODE button (12)  
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SURROUND button (30, 32)  
* The term “VR (Video Recorder)” in this manual is used to refer to both  
video cassette recorders (VCR) and video disc recorders (VDR).  
“VDR” is JVC’s product name for DVD recorders.  
NOTES  
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You cannot use this remote control to operate the VDR. To operate  
the VDR, use the remote control supplied with your VDR.  
• Buttons shown in half tone color are used for operating a JVC DVD  
player.  
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If these buttons do not function normally, use a remote control  
supplied with your DVD player. See the instruction supplied with the  
DVD player for details.  
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To open the cover of the  
remote control, push here  
then slide downward.  
1
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3
RM-SQPES9R  
REMOTE CONTROL  
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Parts identification  
See pages in parentheses for details.  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7
8
9 p  
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SOURCE SELECTOR  
/ MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
PHONES  
RX-ES9 HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
STANDBY/ON  
TV DIRECT button (13)  
button and STANDBY lamp (11)  
8
• SET button (16, 17, 19, 21, 31 – 34)  
• TUNER PRESET button (24)  
Remote sensor (4)  
SOURCE SELECTOR (11)  
MULTI JOG (16, 17, 19, 21, 31 – 34)  
MASTER VOLUME control (12)  
PHONES jack (12)  
SETTING button (16, 17, 19)  
ADJUST button (21, 31, 33, 34)  
SURROUND button (31, 33)  
Display window (see below)  
Source indicators  
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DVD MULTI, DVD, STB, VR, TV, FM/AM  
Display window  
p
1
2 3 4 56  
7
8
9
q
AUTO MUTING  
A.POSITION  
MHZ  
kHZ  
ANALOG  
LPCM  
L
C
R
PLΙΙ SLEEP  
DSP HP  
MODE BASS BOOST  
TA NEWS INFO  
AUTO  
RDS TUNED ST  
SUBWFR LFE  
DOLBY D  
DTS  
AUTO SR  
RS  
INPUT ATT  
LS  
S
VOL  
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1
Signal format indicators (11, 13)  
p
Tuner operation indicators (23)  
TUNED, ST (stereo)  
AUTO MUTING indicator (24)  
INPUT ATT (attenuator) indicator (22)  
AUTO SR (surround) indicator (20)  
Main display  
ANALOG, LPCM (Linear PCM), DOLBY D (Dolby Digital), DTS  
Signal and speaker indicators (14)  
DSP indicator (29, 32, 33)  
PLII indicator (28)  
HP (headphone) indicator (12)  
SLEEP indicator (14)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Volume level indicator (11)  
A (audio).POSITION indicator (22)  
AUTO MODE indicator (20)  
BASS BOOST indicator (22)  
RDS operation indicators (25, 27)  
TA, NEWS, INFO, RDS  
Rear panel  
1
2
4
3
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
VR  
TV  
AV IN / OUT  
DIGITAL 1  
(VR)  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(DVD) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
DVD  
STB  
AV IN  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
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DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
5
6
1
2
ANTENNA terminals (5)  
SCART terminals (8)  
AV IN/OUT (VR, TV), AV IN (DVD, STB)  
DIGITAL IN terminals (7)  
4
Speaker terminals (6)  
FRONT SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER  
SPEAKER  
DVD IN jacks (10)  
FRONT, CENTER, SURR (REAR), SUBWOOFER  
SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6)  
3
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6
DIGITAL 1 (VR), DIGITAL 2 (STB), DIGITAL 3 (DVD)  
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Getting started  
Putting batteries in the remote control  
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.  
Before installation  
General Precautions  
• DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit.  
• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet.  
• DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
1 Press and slide the  
battery cover on the back  
of the remote control.  
Locations  
• Install the unit in a location that is level and protected from moisture.  
• The temperature around the unit must be between –5˚C and 35˚C.  
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the unit. Poor ventilation  
could cause overheating and damage the unit.  
2 Insert batteries.  
Make sure to match the polarity:  
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).  
Handling the unit  
• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.  
• DO NOT pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When  
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage the  
cord.  
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the  
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It  
is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection,  
since it is well-shielded against interference.  
3 Replace the cover.  
• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord,  
the preset settings such as preset FM or AM (MW) channels and  
sound adjustments may be erased in a few days.  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace  
the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.  
• Supplied butteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued use.  
Checking the supplied accessories  
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories.  
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece  
supplied.  
CAUTION:  
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:  
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:  
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).  
• Remote control (1)  
• Batteries (2)  
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may  
differ in voltage.  
• AM (MW) loop antenna (1)  
• FM antenna (1)  
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.  
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
• SCART cable (1)  
• Digital coaxial cord (1)  
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor on the front panel.  
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.  
Remote sensor  
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Getting started  
Connecting the FM and AM (MW) antennas  
If FM reception is poor, connect  
outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).  
If AM (MW) reception is poor, connect an outdoor single  
vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).  
1
2
3
AM (MW) loop  
antenna (supplied)  
Snap the tabs on the loop  
into the slots of the base to  
assemble the AM (MW) loop  
antenna.  
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
FM antenna (supplied)  
COAXIAL  
AM XT  
FM 75  
AXIAL  
CO  
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VR  
TV  
AV IN / OUT  
DIGITAL 1  
(VR)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(DVD) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
DVD  
STB  
AV IN  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
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DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
AM (MW) antenna connection  
Connect the AM (MW) loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP  
terminals.  
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and the black cord to  
H terminal.  
Turn the loop until you have the best reception.  
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered  
wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM (MW) loop  
antenna connected.  
NOTES  
• If the AM (MW) loop antenna wire is covered with  
vinyl, remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on  
the right.  
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any  
other terminals, connecting cords and power cord.  
This could cause poor reception.  
FM antenna connection  
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal  
as temporary measure.  
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.  
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not  
supplied). Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable with a connector  
(IEC or DIN 45325), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.  
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Getting Started  
Connecting the speakers  
Turn off all components before connections.  
Speaker Layout Diagram  
After connecting the front, center and surround speakers, and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best  
possible surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 18.  
Subwoofer  
Center  
speaker  
Right front  
speaker  
Left front  
speaker  
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Left surround  
speaker  
Right surround  
speaker  
Connecting the front, center, and surround speakers  
Connecting the subwoofer  
For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the rear panel  
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or reproduce  
to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the speakers respectively.  
the original LFE signals recorded in the digital software.  
Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the  
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cord  
with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).  
1 Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each  
speaker cord (not supplied).  
2 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal (1),  
then insert the speaker cord (2).  
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.  
NOTE  
3 Release the finger from the clamp.  
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is  
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.  
CAUTION:  
Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the  
speaker terminals.  
Powered subwoofer  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
2
3
1
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
1
2
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
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AB CD E  
A To center speaker  
B To right surround speaker  
C To left surround speaker  
D To right front speaker  
E To left front speaker  
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VR  
TV  
AV IN / OUT  
DIGITAL 1  
(VR)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(DVD) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
DVD  
STB  
AV IN  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
8
DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
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Getting started  
Connecting video components  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
• Illustrations of the input/output terminals are typical examples.  
When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals  
since the terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among  
different components.  
CAUTION:  
If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer  
between the source components and this receiver, the sound output  
through this receiver may be distorted.  
Digital connection  
DVD Player  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
Digital optical cord (not supplied)  
DIGITAL 1  
(VR)  
STB (Set Top Box)  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(DVD) (STB)  
DIGITAL IN  
Digital coaxial cord  
(supplied: 1 cable)  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
AV IN /OUT  
AV IN  
TV  
DIGITAL 1  
(VR)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
VR (VDR)  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(DVD) (STB)  
DIGITAL IN  
STB  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
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Before connecting  
an optical digital  
cord, unplug the  
protective plug.  
NOTES  
• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the  
following components:  
– DIGITAL 1 (VR) (coaxial): For VR (VDR)  
– DIGITAL 2 (STB) (optical): For STB (Set Top Box)  
– DIGITAL 3 (DVD) (optical): For DVD player  
If you connect other components, change the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting  
correctly. See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN” on page 19.  
• Select the correct digital input mode.  
See “Selecting the analogue or digital input mode” on page 11.  
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Getting started  
SCART connection  
SCART cable (supplied: 1 cable)  
VR (VDR or VCR)  
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T
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
AV IN / OUT  
VR  
TV  
DIGITAL  
(VR)  
1
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
DIGITAL  
(DVD)  
3
DIGITAL  
(STB)  
2
DIGITAL IN  
DVD  
AV IN  
STB  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
8
(
TV  
AV IN/OUT  
AV IN  
TV  
VR  
DVD  
STB  
STB  
*
See below.  
DVD Player  
NOTE  
You can connect either a VDR or a VCR to the VR terminal.  
For digital sounds  
* For an analogue decoder  
To reproduce the digital sound, use both the digital connection (see  
page 7) and the SCART cable connection.  
To watch or record a scrambled program on your VR, connect the  
analogue decoder to your VR and select the scrambled channel on  
yourVR.  
If there is not an appropriate terminal for the decoder connection on  
your VR, connect the decoder to your TV.  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with these components.  
* For recording pictures from STB  
When you connect a STB and a VR directly with a SCART cable, you  
can record the pictures from the STB onto VR without using the STB  
menu screens. For details, refer also to the manuals supplied with the  
STB.  
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Getting started  
For TV and video format  
SCART Terminal Specifications  
• When the TV is equipped with the multiple SCART terminals, refer  
to the TV manual to check the available video signals for each  
terminal, then connect SCART cable correctly.  
TV  
VR  
STB DVD  
AUDIO  
L/R  
• This receiver cannot convert the video signals (S-video or  
Composite). When the video signal of one video component is  
different from that of the other (for example, one is S-video, the  
other is Composite), you may not see the pictures appropriately. In  
this case, unify the video signals of all the video components into  
S-video or Composite, or you need to switch the video signal of TV  
each time you change the source.  
Composite  
IN  
VIDEO S-video  
RGB  
AUDIO  
L/R  
*1  
*1  
Composite *1*2 *1*2  
OUT  
For T-V LINK  
VIDEO S-video  
RGB  
*2  
*2  
*3  
You can use the T-V LINK function if you connect a T-V LINK  
compatible TV and VR to this receiver with a fully wired SCART  
cables. For details on T-V LINK, refer also to the manuals supplied  
with the TV and the VR.  
T-V LINK  
*3  
*3  
*3  
• Connect a SCART cable to EXT-2 terminal on your JVC’s T-V LINK  
compatible TV for the T-V LINK function.  
• Some TV, VR, STB and DVD players support the data  
communication like T-V LINK. For complete details, refer also to the  
manuals supplied with these components.  
*1 The signals input from a SCART terminal cannot be output  
through the same SCART terminal.  
*2 The video format of the output video signals are consistent with  
that of the input video signals. For example, if S-video signals  
are input to this receiver, no signals other than S-video signals  
can be output from this receiver.  
Refer to the manuals supplied with the video components to  
check the setting of the input/output video signals.  
*3 The signals for the T-V LINK function are always going through  
the receiver.  
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Getting started  
Analogue connection for DVD MULTI playback (see page 34)  
DVD player with 5.1 channel  
analogue discrete jacks  
FM 75  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VR  
AV IN / OUT  
AV IN  
TV  
DIGITAL 1  
(VR)  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL 3 DIGITAL 2  
(DVD) (STB)  
CENTER  
DIGITAL IN  
L
L
Monaural  
audio cord  
(not supplied)  
DVD  
STB  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
IMPEDANCE  
~16  
R
R
8
DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
To center channel audio output  
Stereo audio cord  
(not supplied)  
CENTER  
AUDIO  
L
To surround left channel audio  
output  
To surround right channel audio  
output  
L
R
R
DVD  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
(REAR)  
FRONT  
Monaural audio cord  
(not supplied)  
To subwoofer output  
To front right channel audio  
output  
To front left channel audio output  
Stereo audio cord (not supplied)  
NOTE  
When using the DVD MULTI playback, use the same DVD player  
connected to this receiver by a SCART cable. If you connect a  
different DVD player, the mixed sound from front left and right  
channels are reproduced.  
Connecting the power cord  
Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made.  
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference.  
We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.  
NOTE  
The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:  
– When you unplug the power cord.  
– When a power failure occurs.  
CAUTIONS:  
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.  
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord when disconnecting it, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other  
accidents.  
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Basic operations  
2 Select the source to play  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
On the front panel:  
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name  
you want appears on the display.  
The source indicator corresponding to the selected source lights in  
red.  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as follows:  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
ANALOG  
L
C
R
DVD  
DVD  
VCR  
VR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
SUBWFR LFE  
LS RS  
VOL  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
When operating the receiver  
using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector  
to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
TV  
DVD (DVD DIGITAL)  
AM  
VR (VR DIGITAL)  
DVD MULTI  
FM  
DVD  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
(Back to the beginning)  
STB (STB DIGITAL)  
MEMORY  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
From the remote control:  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
Press one of the source selecting buttons.  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
• Each time you press FM/AM, FM and AM (MW) changes  
alternately.  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
DVD MULTI:  
Select the DVD player using the analogue  
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
discrete output mode (5.1 channel reproduction).  
To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback, see page 34.  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
DVD (DIGITAL)*: Select the DVD player.  
STB (DIGITAL)*: Select the STB.  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
VR (DIGITAL)*:  
Select the VR.  
Select the TV tuner.  
Select an FM broadcast.  
Select an AM (MW) broadcast.  
TV:  
FM:  
AM:  
NOTE  
After pressing VR on the remote control, you can operate the VCR by  
using the remote control but not the VDR. See page 35 and 37 for  
details.  
1 Turn on the power  
Press STANDBY/ON  
control).  
(or  
AUDIO on the remote  
* Selecting the analogue or digital input mode  
When you have connected the VR, STB, or DVD player using both the  
analogue connection and the digital connection methods (see pages 7  
to 9), you need to select the correct input mode.  
The STANDBY lamp goes off. The current source indicator lights in  
red. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on  
the display.  
Current volume level is shown here.  
You can select the digital input only for sources which you have  
selected digital input terminals for. (See “Setting the digital input  
(DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN” on page 19.)  
ANALOG  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
LS RS  
VOL  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select the  
analogue or digital input mode.  
Current source name appears.  
• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between  
the analogue input (“ANALOGUE”) and the digital input (“DGTL  
AUTO”).  
To turn off the power (into standby)  
Press STANDBY/ON  
again (or  
AUDIO on the remote control).  
The STANDBY lamp lights up.  
DGTL AUTO:  
Select for the digital input mode. The receiver  
automatically detects the incoming signal format,  
then the digital signal format indicator (DOLBY D,  
DTS or LPCM) for the detected signals lights up.  
NOTE  
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn the  
power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.  
ANALOGUE*:  
Select for the analogue input mode.  
* Initial setting  
NOTE  
You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “DVD MULTI”  
as the playing source.  
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Basic operations  
HEADPHONE mode  
When using the headphones, the following signal is output  
regardless of your speaker setting:  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
— For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signal is  
output directly from the left and right headphones.  
— For multi-channel sources, the front left and right, center and  
surround channel signal is down-mixed and then output from  
the headphones without missing bass element.  
You can enjoy multi-channel sound source using the  
headphones.  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
DVD  
VCR  
VR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
When operating the receiver  
using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector  
to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
CAUTION:  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
Be sure to turn down the volume:  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can  
damage both the headphones and your hearing.  
• Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from the  
speakers.  
DVD  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
MEMORY  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
Selecting the digital decode mode  
If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS  
Digital Surround software with “DGTL AUTO” selected (see page 11),  
follow the procedure below:  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
100  
10  
REPEAT  
+10  
3D  
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.  
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks.  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
From the remote control ONLY:  
1 Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select “DGTL  
AUTO.”  
2 Press DECODE to select “DGTL D.D.or “DGTL  
DTS.”  
3 Adjust the volume  
• Each time you press the button, the digital input mode changes  
as follows:  
To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME  
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the  
remote control).  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
DOLBY D  
LS  
RS  
VOL  
DGTL AUTO  
DGTL D.D.  
To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME  
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on  
the remote control).  
DGTL DTS  
To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select “DGTL  
D.D.”  
CAUTION:  
To play back software encoded with DTS Digital Surround,  
select “DGTL DTS.”  
Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any sources. If  
the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of sound energy  
can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.  
NOTE  
When you turn off the power or select another source, “DGTL DTS” or  
“DGTL D.D.” is canceled and the digital input mode is automatically  
reset to “DGTL AUTO.”  
NOTE  
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum) to  
“50” (maximum).  
Listening with headphones  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front  
panel. This cancels the Surround mode currently selected,  
deactivates speakers, and activates the HEADPHONE mode.  
The HP (headphone) indicator lights up on the display.  
• Disconnecting a pair of headphone from the PHONES jack cancels  
the HEADPHONE mode and activates the speakers.  
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Basic operations  
To cancel TV Direct and turn off the receiver, press  
STANDBY/ON on the front panel.  
The receiver is turned off and the STANDBY lamp lights up.  
The following are the analogue/digital signal format indicators on  
the display to indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.  
ANALOG:  
LPCM:  
Lights when analogue input is selected.  
Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.  
To cancel TV Direct and turn on the receiver, press TV DIRECT on  
the front panel or  
AUDIO on the remote control.  
The receiver is turned on and the source indicator currently selected  
lights in red.  
DOLBY D: • Lights when Dolby Digital signal comes in.  
• Flashes when “DGTL D.D.” is selected for software  
not encoded with Dolby Digital.  
DTS:  
• Lights when DTS signal comes in.  
• Flashes when “DGTL DTS” is selected for software  
not encoded with DTS.  
NOTES  
• When TV Direct is activated, you cannot enjoy any of the sound  
effects this receiver produces, and cannot use the speakers  
connected to this receiver.  
You can use the T-V LINK function between the TV and VR while TV  
Direct is activated. (For T-V LINK functions, refer to the manuals  
supplied with the TV and the VR.)  
NOTE  
When “DGTL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signal, no  
digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.  
• TV Direct cannot be used for the DVD MULTI playback mode (see  
page 34).  
Activating TV Direct  
TV Direct enables you to use this receiver as an AV selector while the  
receiver is not turned on.  
When TV Direct is activated, the pictures and sounds go from the  
video components such as DVD player to the TV through this  
receiver. Thus, you can use the video components and the TV as if  
they were connected directly.  
• This function takes effect for the following sources—DVD (except  
DVD MULTI), STB, and VR when they are connected using the  
SCART cables.  
Turning off the sounds temporarily—  
Muting  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all  
connected speakers.  
“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the  
volume level indicator goes off).  
To activate (or deactivate) TV Direct, follow the procedure below:  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
1 Press TV DIRECT.  
All the indications disappear, then the source indicator currently  
selected lights in green.  
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.  
• Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control on  
the front panel) also restores the sound.  
2 Turn on the video component and TV.  
3 Select the target video component.  
On the front panel:  
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until one of the source  
indicator—DVD, VR, or STB—lights in green.  
From the remote control:  
Press one of the source selecting buttons—DVD,  
VR, or STB.  
The source indicator corresponding to the selected source lights  
in green.  
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Basic operations  
Turning off the power with the Sleep  
Timer  
Basic adjustment of auto memory  
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:  
• when you turn off the power,  
• when you change the source, and  
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.  
• when you change the analogue/digital input mode (see page 11).  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and  
the shut-off time changes in 10 minutes intervals.  
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the  
newly selected source are automatically recalled.  
The following can be stored for each source:  
• Analogue/digital input mode (see page 11)  
Tone adjustment (see page 21)  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
• Subwoofer output level (see page 21)  
• Subwoofer audio position (see page 22)  
• Balance (see page 22)  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
SLEEP indicator  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
• Bass boost (see page 22)  
• Input attenuator mode (see page 22)  
• Surround/DSP mode selection (see pages 28 – 33)  
ANALOG  
L
R
SLEEP  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
NOTE  
20  
50  
80  
60  
70  
10  
30  
40  
90  
If the source is FM or AM (MW), you can assign a different setting  
for each band.  
0
(Canceled)  
When the shut-off time comes:  
The receiver turns off automatically.  
Signal and speaker indicators on the display  
Signal indicators  
Speaker indicators  
To check or change the remaining time until the shut-off time:  
Press SLEEP once.  
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears.  
To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.  
L
C
R
L
C
R
ANALOG  
LPCM  
L
C
R
PL ΙΙ  
DSP HP  
AUTO SR  
INPUT ATT  
SUBWFR LFE  
LFE  
RS  
SUBWFR  
LS  
DOLBY D  
DTS  
LS  
S
RS  
LS  
S
RS  
To cancel the Sleep Timer:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 0” appears on the display. (The  
SLEEP indicator goes off.)  
The following signal indicators light up —:  
L:  
When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left  
channel signal comes in.  
Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.  
When analogue input is selected: Always lights up.  
When digital input is selected: Lights up when the right  
channel signal comes in.  
When analogue input is selected: Always lights up.  
Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.  
R:  
C:  
Changing the display brightness  
You can dim the display.  
LS: Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in.  
RS: Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes in.  
S:  
Lights up when the monaural surround channel signal  
comes in.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press DIMMER repeatedly.  
LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
• Each time you press the button, the indication  
changes as follows:  
The speaker indicators light up as follows:  
• The subwoofer indicator (SUBWFR) lights up when “SUBWFR” is  
set to “USE” for Quick Setup (see page 16) or to “YES” for  
Manual Setup (see page 17).  
• The other speaker indicators light up only when the  
corresponding speaker is set to “SML” or “LRG,” and also when  
required for the current playback.  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
100  
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
DIMMER 1:  
DIMMER 2:  
• Dims the display slightly.  
3D  
• Dims the blue indication  
lighting source lamps.  
• Dims the display more than  
DIMMER 1.  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
• Dims the blue indication  
lighting source lamps (same  
as DIMMER 1).  
DIMMER 3:  
DIMMER OFF:  
NOTES  
Turns off the display and the  
blue indication lighting source  
lamps.  
Cancels the dim (normal  
display).  
• When setting speakers and basic items or adjusting sound, select  
“DIMMER OFF” to confirm the setting you make on the display.  
• When selecting DVD or DVD MULTI as a source using the remote  
control, DIMMER will only function if you are using a JVC DVD  
player. To dim the display and indication on the receiver, select a  
source except DVD or DVD MULTI on the remote control, and then  
press DIMMER.  
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Speaker settings  
To obtain the best possible surround effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 28 to 33), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer  
information after all the connections are completed.You can set the speaker information using one of the following three methods.  
Smart Surround Setup: Set the speakers information automatically by one simple action—clapping hands. The delay time and output level for  
the center and surround speakers are set automatically.  
Quick Setup:  
Set the speakers and subwoofer information quickly by entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers,  
and your room size.  
Manual Setup:  
Set the speakers and subwoofer information manually.  
• Before starting the speaker setting, connect and position the speakers and subwoofer (see page 6) and turn on the receiver.  
3 Confirm “SETTING UP” stops flashing and clap  
Setting the speakers information  
your hands over your head once while “SETTING  
UP” appears on the display.  
The receiver starts detecting the level of the sound coming  
through all speakers (except the subwoofer).  
automatically—Smart Surround Setup  
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the  
important element to obtain the best possible sound effect for the  
After detecting the sound, one of the following indications appears  
Surround/DSP modes.  
on the display.  
You need to set the delay time of the center and surround speakers  
relative to the front speakers so that sounds through all the speakers  
SUCCESSFUL:  
Sound of your clapping is successfully  
detected. The receiver sets the delay time  
and the output level of the center and  
surround speakers automatically.  
The receiver cannot detect sound from some  
speakers.  
The receiver cannot detect any sound from all  
speakers.  
The receiver cannot detect both right and left  
channels for the front and/or surround  
speakers correctly.  
can reach you at the same time (see also page 18).  
By using Smart Surround Setup, the speaker delay time and output  
level are automatically calculated by one simple action—clapping  
hands.  
To use Smart Surround Setup effectively, connect both the center  
and surround speakers.  
You can also set the crossover frequency, the low frequency effect  
attenuator and the dynamic range compression manually (see page  
18).  
SILENT:  
SILENT-ALL:  
FAILED:  
• When you change your speakers, do the following steps again.  
To set the speaker information effectively using Smart Surround  
Setup, unplug the power cords of all the components connected to  
this receiver such as a TV, DVD player, STB, VR (VDR or VCR), and  
subwoofer which may cause noise.  
• When the receiver cannot detect the sound correctly (“SILENT,”  
“SILENT-ALLor “FAILED” appears on the display), “SETTING  
UP” appears on the display again then repeat step 3.  
• The speaker delay time and output levels are set automatically  
when:  
From the remote control ONLY:  
10  
0
+10  
REPEAT  
—the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT” twice in  
succession.  
—the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT” at the third time  
after detecting “SILENT”,SILENT-ALLand/or “FAILED”  
twice.  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
When operating the  
receiver using the remote  
control, always set the  
mode selector to AUDIO/  
TV/VCR/STB.  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
DVD  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
• When the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT-ALLor  
“FAILED” three times, “MANUALappears on the display. Set  
the speaker and subwoofer information using Quick Setup (see  
page 16) or Manual Setup (see page 17), and the speakers’  
output levels for the center and surround speakers (see pages  
31 to 33).  
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.  
1
Take your position where you listen to the sound.  
To cancel Smart Surround Setup, press SMART S. SETUP while  
“SETTING UP” flashes on the display.  
• Any other operations cannot be done after “SETTING UP” stops  
flashing. Complete the Smart Surround Setup.  
NOTES  
You need to set the subwoofer information and output level  
manually (see pages 17 and 21).  
• When you use Smart Surround Setup, the speaker delay time and  
output levels you have set before will be ineffective.  
• Set the speakers information using Quick Setup (see page 16) or  
Manual Setup (see page 17), and the speakers’ output levels for  
the center and surround speakers (see pages 31 to 33) when:  
—you like to change the speaker setting made by Smart Surround  
Setup  
—Smart Surround Setup is not done correctly due to some factors  
such as the environment, speaker types and clapping strength.  
• Smart Surround Setup will not be done correctly if your body or  
other object blocks the sound.  
2 Press and hold SMART S. SETUP.  
SETTING UPflashes on the display.  
• Do not clap your hands hard because it may hurt your hands.  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
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Speaker settings  
5 Press SET.  
Setting the speakers and subwoofer  
ENTER USE OF SUBWOOFERscrolls on the display.  
information quicklyQuick Setup  
6 Turn MULTI JOG to select whether or not you  
Entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers, and  
your room size, the center and surround speakersdelay time is  
automatically calculated.  
When you change your speakers, register the information about the  
speakers again.  
have connected a subwoofer.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
You can also set the crossover frequency, the low frequency effect  
attenuator and the dynamic range compression manually (see page 18).  
NO  
USE *  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
* Initial setting  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
7 Press SET.  
ENTER ROOM SIZEscrolls on the display.  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Before you start, remember...  
8 Turn MULTI JOG to select the room size.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
VOL  
1 Press SETTING.  
SMALL*  
MEDIUM  
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.  
LARGE  
* Initial setting  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until “QUICK SETUP” appears  
The center and surround speakersdelay time is registered  
appropriately according to the room size. For details, see the list  
Speaker delay time according to room sizebelow.  
on the display.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
9 Press SET to finish the setting.  
VOL  
SETUP ENDappears for a while, then the indication of the  
previously selected source appears on the display.  
SUBWFR  
SURR SP  
CROSS  
DIGITAL IN  
CNTR SP  
SURR DL  
D.COMP  
MODE  
FRNT SP  
CNTR DL  
LFE  
NOTES  
The setting you have made is not registered until SETUP END”  
appears on the display.  
Performing any operation other than volume and dimmer  
adjustment cancels Quick Setup process.  
AUTO SR  
(Back to the beginning)  
QUICK SETUP  
3 Press SET.  
When you want to change the speaker and subwoofer information  
after Quick Setup, use Manual Setup (see page 17).  
ENTER THE NUMBER OF SPEAKERSscrolls on the display.  
Once you have selected QUICK SETUP,previously adjusted  
speaker setting is cleared.  
Speaker size according to the number of speakers  
Number of  
speakers  
Subwoofer Front  
Center  
Surround  
4 Turn MULTI JOG to select the number of the  
speakers you have connected.  
3
3
4
4
5
5
NO  
LRG (large) SML (small) NO  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
USE (YES) SML (small) SML (small) NO  
ANALOG  
L
R
NO  
USE (YES) SML (small) NO  
NO  
LRG (large) NO  
SML (small)  
SML (small)  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
LRG (large) SML (small) SML (small)  
3 SPEAKERS  
4 SPEAKERS  
5 SPEAKERS*  
USE (YES) SML (small) SML (small) SML (small)  
Speaker delay time according to room size  
When selecting “SMALL ROOM,”  
Center speaker delay time  
is set to 1 msec.  
Surround speakers delay time  
is set to 3 msec.  
C
5 SPEAKERS*:  
4 SPEAKERS:  
3 SPEAKERS:  
Select when the front, center and surround  
speakers are connected.  
2.4 m  
2.1 m  
1.8 m  
1.5 m  
Select when the front and surround speakers  
are connected.  
Select when the front and center speakers  
are connected.  
RS  
* Initial setting  
Each speaker size is registered appropriately according to the  
number of the connected speakers. For details, see the list  
Speaker size according to the number of speakerson the right.  
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Speaker settings  
When selecting “MEDIUM ROOM,”  
Center speaker delay time  
is set to 1 msec.  
Surround speakers delay time  
is set to 2 msec.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting  
for the item selected in step 2, then press SET.  
Your setting is stored.  
C
2.7 m  
2.4 m  
2.1 m  
ANALOG  
L
R
VOL  
Ex.: When selecting NOfor SUBWFR.”  
RS  
4 If you would like to set other items, repeat steps  
2 and 3.  
C
When selecting “LARGE ROOM,”  
Center speaker delay time  
is set to 0 msec.  
Surround speakers delay time  
is set to 0 msec.  
3.0 m  
Setting the subwoofer information  
SUBWFR (subwoofer)  
Register whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.  
YES*:  
Select when you have connected a subwoofer.  
The subwoofer speaker indicator (SUBWFR) lights up  
on the display (see page 14). You can adjust the  
subwoofer output level (see page 21).  
NO:  
Select when you have not connected or have  
disconnected a subwoofer.  
Setting the speakers and subwoofer  
information manuallyManual Setup  
* Initial setting  
You can set the following speakers and subwoofer information  
manually as you prefer. When you change your speakers, register the  
information again.  
Subwoofer informationSUBWFR  
Setting the speakers size  
— FRNT SP (front speakers), CNTR SP (center  
speaker), SURR SP (surround speakers)  
Speaker sizeFRNT SP, CNTR SP, SURR SP  
Speaker delay timeCNTR DL, SURR DL  
Crossover frequencyCROSS  
Low frequency effect attenuatorLFE  
Dynamic range compressionD.COMP  
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.  
LRG (large): Select when the cone speaker size is larger than  
Operating procedure  
12 cm.  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
SML (small)*: Select when the cone speaker size is smaller than  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
12 cm.  
NO:  
Select when you have not connected a speaker. (Not  
selectable for the front speakers.)  
On the front panel ONLY:  
* Initial setting  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
NOTES  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
If you have selected SML (small)for the front speaker size, you  
cannot select LRG (large)for the center and surround speaker  
sizes.  
If you have selected NOfor the subwoofer setting (see above and  
page 16), you can only select LRG (large)for the front speaker  
size.  
1 Press SETTING.  
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
SUBWFR  
SURR SP  
CROSS  
DIGITAL IN  
CNTR SP  
SURR DL  
D.COMP  
MODE  
FRNT SP  
CNTR DL  
LFE  
AUTO SR  
(Back to the beginning)  
QUICK SETUP  
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE  
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Speaker settings  
Setting the speaker delay time  
Setting the crossover frequency—CROSS  
Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If you  
use a small speaker in any position, this receiver automatically  
reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to the small speaker to  
the large speakers.  
To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level  
according to the size of the small speaker connected.  
If you have selected LRG (large)for all speakers (see page 17),  
this function will not take effect.  
— CNTR DL (center speaker delay),  
SURR DL (surround speakers delay)  
You can set the speaker delay time easily by using Smart Surround  
Setup (see page 15) or Quick Setup (see page 16).  
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the  
important element to obtain the best possible surround sound for the  
Surround modes.  
You need to set the delay time of the center and surround speakers  
relative to the front speakers so that sounds through all the speakers  
can reach you at the same time.  
1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 30 cm  
increase (or decrease) in distance.  
80HZ:  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 12 cm.  
100HZ:  
120HZ:  
150HZ*:  
200HZ:  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 10 cm.  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 8 cm.  
CNTR DL*:  
SURR DL*:  
Set the delay time for the center speaker within a  
range of 0 msec to 5 msec (in 1 msec intervals).  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 6 cm.  
Set the delay time for the surround speakers within a  
range of 0 msec to 15 msec (in 1 msec intervals).  
Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is less than 5 cm.  
* 0msis the initial setting.  
* Initial setting  
NOTE  
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE mode.  
Center speaker  
3.0 m  
2.7 m  
2.4 m  
Setting the low frequency effect attenuator  
—LFE  
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software encoded  
with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate distortion.  
This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.  
2.1 m  
0dB*:  
Normally select this.  
–10dB:  
Select when the bass sound is distorted.  
* Initial setting  
Setting the dynamic range compression  
—D.COMP  
You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum  
sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful  
when listening to surround sound at night.  
Example: In this case,  
set CNTR DLto 1msand  
set SURR DLto 2ms.”  
This function takes effect only when playing back a source encoded  
with Dolby Digital.  
NOTE  
OFF:  
MID*:  
MAX:  
Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full  
dynamic range. (No effect applied.)  
If you have selected NOfor the center and surround speakers  
setting (see page 17), you cannot set the speaker delay time for the  
center and surround speakers.  
Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a  
little.  
Select when you want to apply the compression effect  
fully. (Useful at night.)  
* Initial setting  
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Basic settings  
Operating procedure  
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)  
terminalsDIGITAL IN  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
When you use the digital input terminals, register what components  
are connected to which terminalsDIGITAL 1/2/3 (see page 7) so  
that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital  
source.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
1VR2STB3DVD*: Select when connecting the following components;  
On the front panel ONLY:  
DIGITAL 1: VR (VDR)  
DIGITAL 2: STB  
DIGITAL 3: DVD player  
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.  
1VR2DVD3STB: Select when connecting the following components;  
DIGITAL 1: VR (VDR)  
DIGITAL 2: DVD player  
DIGITAL 3: STB  
1 Press SETTING.  
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.  
1STB2VR3DVD: Select when connecting the following components;  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
DIGITAL 1: STB  
DIGITAL 2: VR (VDR)  
DIGITAL 3: DVD player  
1STB2DVD3VR: Select when connecting the following components;  
ANALOG  
L
R
DIGITAL 1: STB  
SUBWFR  
DIGITAL 2: DVD player  
DIGITAL 3: VR (VDR)  
VOL  
SUBWFR  
SURR SP  
CROSS  
DIGITAL IN*  
CNTR SP  
SURR DL  
D.COMP  
MODE  
FRNT SP  
CNTR DL  
LFE  
1DVD2VR3STB: Select when connecting the following components;  
DIGITAL 1: DVD player  
DIGITAL 2: VR (VDR)  
DIGITAL 3: STB  
AUTO SR  
(Back to the beginning)  
1DVD2STB3VR: Select when connecting the following components;  
QUICK SETUP  
DIGITAL 1: DVD player  
DIGITAL 2: STB  
DIGITAL 3: VR (VDR)  
* Setting item you can select appears on the display after  
DIGITAL INappears for a few seconds.  
* Initial setting  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting  
for the item selected in step 2, then press SET.  
Your setting is stored.  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
Ex.: When selecting 1VR2STB3DVDfor DIGITAL IN.”  
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Basic settings  
Setting Auto SurroundAUTO SR  
You can enjoy Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with  
digital input selected for that source).  
Setting the Auto Function modeMODE  
The video components can be operated through this receiver by  
activating Auto Function mode.  
Select ONwhen activating Auto Surround.  
This function takes effect for the following sourcesDVD (except  
DVD MULTI), STB, and VR, when they are connected using SCART  
cables.  
ON:  
If multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate  
Surround mode will be turned on.  
If Dolby Digital 2 channel or DTS 2 channel signal  
including surround signal comes in, PLII MOVIEwill  
be selected.  
AUTO1:  
When a video component is turned on while the receiver  
is on, the receiver selects the video component as the  
source automatically.  
If Dolby Digital 2 channel or DTS 2 channel signal not  
including surround signal comes in, STEREOwill be  
selected.  
The AUTO MODE indicator lights up on the display.  
AUTO2:  
When a video component is turned on while the  
receiver is on or TV Direct activates, the receiver  
selects the video component as the source  
automatically.  
When a video component is turned on while the  
receiver is off, TV Direct activates and the receiver  
selects the video component as the source  
automatically.  
If Linear PCM signal comes in, nothing will change.  
The AUTO SR indicator lights up on the display.  
Select this to deactivate Auto Surround.  
OFF*:  
* Initial setting  
When a video component currently selected as the  
source is turned off while the receiver is on or TV  
Direct activates, the receiver changes the source to the  
previously selected one.  
When all video components are turned off while the  
receiver is on or TV Direct activates, the receiver is  
turned off automatically.  
NOTES  
This function does not take effect in the following cases:  
While playing an analogue source, and  
While selecting DGTL D.D.or DGTL DTSas the fixed digital  
input mode (see page 12).  
If Surround mode is automatically activated by Auto Surround, any  
other Surround mode in use will be canceled temporarily. When the  
multi-channel digital signal stops coming in, PLII MOVIEactivates.  
If you press SURROUND with Auto Surround activated, Auto  
Surround will be canceled temporarily for the currently selected  
source.  
The AUTO MODE indicator lights up on the display.  
MANUAL*: Select the source manually.  
* Initial setting  
Auto Surround setting will be restored in the following cases:  
When you turn the receiver off and on,  
When you change the source,  
When you change the analogue/digital input, and  
When you reset AUTO SRto ONagain.  
NOTE  
When selecting VR as the source, AUTO1or AUTO2may not work  
if you only turn on the VR. If this happens, you may need to start  
playback to activate Auto Function mode.  
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Sound adjustments  
DVD  
When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
Operating procedure  
Adjusting the tone—BASS, TREBLE  
You can adjust the bass and treble sounds to your preference.  
You have to make these adjustments for each source.  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
BASS*:  
To adjust the bass (from –10 dB to +10 dB).  
TREBLE*: To adjust the treble (from –10 dB to +10 dB).  
* “0” is the initial setting.  
On the front panel:  
When using the remote control:  
1 Press TONE.  
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.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
2 Press BASS 9/( or  
TREBLE 9/( to adjust the  
sound level (from –10 dB to  
+10 dB).  
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
1 Press ADJUST.  
+10  
3D  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
SUBWFR CENTER  
DECODE  
L
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
SURR  
R
NOTE  
ANALOG  
L
R
When you use the numeric buttons to operate your target source after  
tone adjustments, press the corresponding source selecting button  
first so that the numeric buttons work for your target source.  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
BASS  
CENTER  
EFFECT  
B.BOOST  
SUBWFR  
SURR R  
BAL  
TREBLE  
SURR L  
PANORAMA  
ATT  
(Back to the beginning)  
Adjusting the subwoofer output level  
—SUBWFR  
You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have connected a  
subwoofer and set the subwoofer information correctly—“USE” for the  
Quick Setup or “YES” for the Manual Setup (see pages 16 and 17).  
You have to make this adjustment for each source.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in  
step 2, then press SET.  
Your setting is stored.  
ANALOG  
L
R
SUBWFR  
VOL  
SUBWFR*:  
To adjust the subwoofer output level (from –10 dB to  
+10 dB).  
Ex.: When selecting “+10 (dB)” for “BASS”.  
* “0” is the initial setting.  
When using the remote control:  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
Press SUBWFR +/– to adjust the  
subwoofer output level (from –10 dB  
to +10 dB).  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
100  
10  
REPEAT  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
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Sound adjustments  
Setting the subwoofer audio position  
Reinforcing the bass—B.BOOST  
When a stereo source is played back, the subwoofer sound is  
reinforced compared to the sound from a multi-channel source.  
Once you have set the subwoofer audio position, the subwoofer  
output level is decreased by the selected value when a stereo source  
is played back. The A (audio).POSITION indicator lights up when this  
function is activated.  
You can boost the bass levelBass Boost.  
You have to make these adjustments for each source.  
ON:  
Select to boost the bass level (Bass Boost).  
The BASS BOOST indicator lights up on the display.  
You have to make this adjustment for each source.  
OFF*:  
Select to deactivate Bass Boost.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press A.POSITION repeatedly to select  
the subwoofer audio position level  
from “–2 (dB),–4 (dB),and “–6 (dB).”  
The smaller the number becomes, the more the  
level decreases automatically when listening in  
stereo.  
If no adjustment is required, select OFF(initial  
setting).  
* Initial setting  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
NOTE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
This function affects the sound coming out only through the front  
speakers.  
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
When using the remote control:  
Press BASS BOOST.  
Each time you press the button, Bass Boost  
turns on and off alternately.  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
100  
10  
REPEAT  
+10  
NOTES  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
The maximum subwoofer output level is 10 dB.  
TONE  
Ex:  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
When setting the subwoofer output level to 8 (dB)and the  
subwoofer audio position to 4 (dB),the subwoofer output level  
when listening in stereo will be 10 dB.  
This function does not take effect when activating a Surround  
mode.  
Attenuating the input signal—ATT  
When the input level of analogue source is too high, the sound will  
be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal  
level to prevent the sound distortion.  
You have to make this adjustment for each analogue source.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjusting the front speakers output  
balance—BAL  
If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are  
unequal, you can adjust the speakers output balance.  
You have to make this adjustment for each source.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
ON:  
Select to attenuate the input signal level.  
The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the display.  
BAL*:  
To adjust the front speakers balance.  
• “CENTERto L-21: Decrease the left channel output.  
• “CENTERto R-21: Decrease the right channel  
output.  
NORMAL*:  
Select to deactivate attenuation.  
* Initial setting  
* CENTERis the initial setting.  
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Tuner operations  
The buttons on the remote control are mainly used for tuner  
operations. To use buttons on the remote control, press  
FM/AM before operation.  
Tuning in to stations manually  
From the remote control ONLY:  
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.  
When operating this receiver using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between  
FM and AM (MW).  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
You can also select “FM” or “AM” by turning SOURCE  
SELECTOR on the front panel.  
VCR  
VR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
2 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or  
TUNING ( until you find the frequency you  
want.  
DVD  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
If you select “FM” or “AM” using SOURCE SELECTOR on the  
front panel, press FM/AM on the remote control before this  
operation.  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DVD  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
• Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the frequency.  
• Pressing (or holding) TUNING ( decreases the frequency.  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
MEMORY  
NOTES  
• When you hold and release TUNING 9 or TUNING (, the  
frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.  
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED  
indicator lights up on the display.  
• When an FM stereo program is received, the ST (Stereo) indicator  
also lights up.  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
Using preset tuning  
Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be  
quickly tuned.You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM (MW) stations.  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
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.  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
From the remote control ONLY:  
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
1 Tune in to the station you want to preset (see  
Tuning in to stations manually” above).  
• If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station,  
select the FM reception mode you want. See “Selecting the FM  
reception mode” on page 24.  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
2 Press MEMORY.  
The channel number position starts flashing on the display for  
about 5 seconds.  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE  
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Tuner operations  
3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select  
a channel number while the channel number  
position is flashing.  
On the front panel:  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
• For channel number 5, press 5.  
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.  
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.  
Before you start, remember...  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select “FM” or  
“AM.”  
4 Press MEMORY again while the selected channel  
number is flashing on the display.  
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.  
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.  
• The selected channel number stops flashing.  
2 PressTUNER PRESET.  
“P” appears on the display and MULTI JOG now works for  
selecting preset channels.  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel  
number during “P” appears on the display.  
Turning MULTI JOG clockwise increases the preset channel  
numbers.  
Turning MULTI JOG counterclockwise decreases the preset  
channel numbers.  
5 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or  
TUNING ( to select another frequency you want  
to store.  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 until you store all the  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
stations you want.  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
To erase a stored preset station  
Storing a new station on a used channel number erases the  
previously stored one.  
Selecting the FM reception mode  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can  
change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.  
You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station (see  
page 23).  
To tune in a preset station  
From the remote control:  
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in and the  
numeric buttons now work for tuner operations.  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between  
FM and AM (MW).  
While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.  
If you select “FM” using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel,  
press FM/AM on the remote control before this operation.  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates  
between “AUTO MUTING” and “MONO.”  
2 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select  
a channel number.  
AUTO MUTING*:  
Normally select this.  
When a program is broadcast in stereo, you  
will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you  
will hear monaural sound. This mode is also  
useful to suppress static noise between  
stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights  
up on the display.  
If you select “FM” or “AM” using SOURCE SELECTOR on the  
front panel, press FM/AM on the remote control before this  
operation.  
• For channel number 5, press 5.  
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.  
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.  
MONO:  
Select this to improve the reception (but  
stereo effect will be lost).  
In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning  
in to the stations. The AUTO MUTING  
indicator goes off from the display. (The ST  
indicator also goes off.)  
ANALOG  
L
R
TUNED ST AUTO MUTING  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
* Initial setting  
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Tuner operations  
With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals:  
Only the buttons on the remote control are used for RDS  
operations.  
PS (Program Service):  
Shows commonly known station  
names.  
When operating this receiver using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
PTY (Program Type):  
RT (Radio Text):  
Shows types of broadcast programs.  
Shows text messages the station  
sends.  
Enhanced Other Networks: See page 27.  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
NOTES  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.  
RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not  
transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.  
VCR  
VR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
DVD  
What information can RDS signals provide?  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
Press DISPLAY while listening to an FM station.  
DVD  
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show you  
the following information:  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
PS  
PTY  
RT  
MEMORY  
Frequency  
(Normal indication)  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
PS (Program Service):  
While searching, PSappears and then the station names will be  
displayed. NO PSappears if no signal is sent.  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
PTY (Program Type):  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
While searching, PTYappears and then the type of the  
broadcast program will be displayed. NO PTYappears if no  
signal is sent.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
RT (Radio Text):  
While searching, RTappears and then text messages the station  
sends will be displayed. NO RTappears if no signal is sent.  
Frequency:  
Station frequency (non-RDS service).  
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to  
receive FM stations  
RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their  
regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station  
names, as well as information about what type of program they  
broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.  
About characters shown on the display  
When the display shows PS, PTY, or RT signals, the following  
characters are used:  
The display cannot show accented letters, Afor instance, may  
stand for accented Aslike “Å, Ä, Ã, Á, À, Â, å, ä, ã, á, à, and â.”  
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the  
RDS indicator lights up on the display.  
NOTE  
RDS indicator  
If searching finishes at once, PS,” “PTY,and RTwill not appear on  
ANALOG  
L
R
RDS TUNED ST  
the display.  
SUBWFR  
MHZ  
VOL  
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Tuner operations  
Description of the PTY codes:  
Searching for a program by PTY codes  
One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a  
particular kind of program from the preset channels (see pages 23  
and 24) by specifying the PTY codes.  
News:  
News.  
Affairs:  
Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the  
newsdebate or analysis.  
Info:  
Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in  
the widest sense.  
To search for a program using the PTY codes  
Before you start, remember...  
The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.  
To stop searching any time during the process, press  
PTY SEARCH while searching.  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
Sport:  
Programs concerned with any aspect of sports.  
Educational programs.  
Educate:  
Drama:  
Culture:  
All radio plays and serials.  
Programs concerning any aspect of national or  
regional culture, including language, theater, etc.  
Science:  
Varied:  
Programs about natural sciences and technology.  
Used for mainly speech-based programs such as  
quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.  
1 Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM  
station.  
Pop M:  
Commercial music of current popular appeal.  
Rock music.  
Rock M:  
Easy M:  
PTY SELECTflashes on the display.  
Current contemporary music considered to be easy-  
listening.”  
2 Press PTY 9 or PTY ( until the PTY code you  
want appears on the display while “PTY  
SELECT” is flashing.  
Light M:  
Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.  
Classics:  
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies,  
chamber music, etc.  
For details, see Description of the PTY codes.”  
Other M:  
Weather:  
Finance:  
Children:  
Social:  
Music not fitting into any of the other categories.  
Weather reports and forecasts.  
3 Press PTY SEARCH again, while the PTY code  
selected in the previous step is still on the  
display.  
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.  
Programs targeted at a young audience.  
Programs about sociology, history, geography,  
psychology and society.  
While searching, SEARCHand the selected PTY code alternate  
on the display.  
The receiver searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds  
the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.  
Religion:  
Phone In:  
Religious programs.  
Involving members of the public expressing their  
views either by phone or at a public forum.  
Travel:  
Leisure:  
Jazz:  
Travel information.  
To continue searching after the first stop  
Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display are  
flashing.  
Programs about recreational activities.  
Jazz music.  
Country:  
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical  
tradition of the American Southern States.  
If no program is found, NOT FOUNDappears on the display.  
Nation M:  
Oldies:  
Current popular music of the nation or region in that  
countrys language.  
None  
PTY codes  
Music from the so-called golden ageof popular  
music.  
News  
Alarm !  
TEST  
Folk M:  
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a  
particular nation.  
Affairs  
Document  
Folk M (Music)  
Info (Information)  
Sport  
Document:  
TEST:  
Programs concerning factual matters, presented in an  
investigative style.  
Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast  
equipment or unit.  
Educate (Education)  
Oldies  
Nation M (Music)  
Country  
Alarm !:  
None:  
Emergency announcement.  
Drama  
Culture  
Science  
No program type, unidentified program, or difficult to  
categorize into particular types.  
Jazz  
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be  
different from the above list.  
Leisure  
Travel  
Varied  
Pop M (Music)  
Phone In  
Rock M (Music)  
Easy M (Music)  
Light M (Music)  
Religion  
Social  
Children  
Finance  
Classics  
Other M (Music)  
Weather  
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Tuner operations  
To stop listening to the program selected by Enhanced Other  
Networks  
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly again so that the program type (TA/  
NEWS/INFO) indicator goes off from the display. The receiver exits  
from Enhanced Other Networks standby mode and goes back to the  
previously selected station.  
Switching to broadcast program of your  
choice temporarily  
Another convenient RDS service is called Enhanced Other  
Networks.”  
This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast program  
of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or INFO) from a different station  
except in the following cases:  
When you are listening to non-RDS Networksall AM (MW)  
stations, some FM stations and other sources.  
When the receiver is in standby mode or in TV Direct mode.  
When an emergency broadcast (Alarm ! signal) is sent from an  
FM station  
The receiver automatically tunes in the station except in the following  
cases:  
When you are listening to non-RDS Networksall AM (MW)  
stations, some FM stations and other sources.  
When the receiver is in standby mode or TV Direct mode.  
Before you start, remember...  
The Enhanced Other Networks function is only applicable to preset  
FM stations.  
While receiving an emergency broadcast, Alarm !appears on the  
display.  
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the program  
type you want appears on the display.  
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the  
following:  
The TEST signal is used for equipment test—whether it can  
receive the Alarm ! signal correctly  
The TEST signal makes the receiver work in the same way as the  
Alarm ! signal does. If the TEST signal is received, the receiver  
automatically switches to the station broadcasting the TEST signal.  
While receiving the TEST signal, TESTappears on the display.  
TA  
INFO  
NEWS  
TA/NEWS  
NEWS/INFO  
TA/INFO  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
(None)  
NOTES  
Enhanced Other Networks data sent from some stations may not  
be compatible with this receiver.  
Enhanced Other Networks does not function for some FM stations  
with RDS service.  
TA:  
Traffic Announcement in your area.  
NEWS: News.  
While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other  
Networks function, the station does not change even if another  
network station starts broadcasting a program of the same  
Enhanced Other Networks data.  
INFO:  
Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the  
widest sense.  
While listening to a program tuned in by the Enhanced Other  
Networks function, you can only use the TA/NEWS/INFO and  
DISPLAY.  
The Enhanced Other Networks mode only works when receiving an  
FM station with the Enhanced Other Networks code.  
How the Enhanced Other Networks function actually works:  
If the station currently tuned in starts broadcasting the  
program type you have selected  
The receiver continues to receive the station, but the indicator of  
the received PTY code starts flashing.  
CAUTION:  
If the stations alternate intermittently between the station tuned by the  
Enhanced Other Networks function and the currently tuned station,  
press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly to cancel the Enhanced Other  
Networks function. If you do not press the button, the currently tuned  
station is received finally, and the indication of the Enhanced Other  
Networks data type flashing on the display disappears.  
When the program is over, the indicator of the received PTY code  
stops flashing and remains lit, but the receiver remains in  
Enhanced Other Networks standby mode.  
If another FM station in the same Networks starts  
broadcasting the program type you have selected while you  
are listening to an FM station  
The receiver automatically switches to the station. The indicator of  
the received PTY code starts flashing.  
When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the station  
previously tuned in, but still remains in Enhanced Other Networks  
standby mode. The indicator of the received PTY code stops  
flashing and remains lit.  
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Creating realistic sound fields  
Reproducing theater ambience  
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to  
reproduce impressive multi-surround sound, reaching you from all  
directions.  
Introducing the Surround/DSP modes  
You can use the following Surround/DSP modes with this receiver.  
I Surround modes  
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement  
can be expressed.  
• Dolby Pro Logic II  
• Dolby Digital  
Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the  
same surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.  
• DTS  
I DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes  
• DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes  
• All Channel Stereo  
I Surround modes  
Dolby Pro Logic II*  
Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multi-channel playback  
format to decode all 2 channel sources—stereo source and Dolby  
Surround encoded source—into 5.1 channel.  
Matrix-based encoding/decoding method for Dolby Pro Logic II makes  
no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and  
enables stereo surround sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro  
Logic.  
Dolby Pro Logic II enables you to reproduce spacious sound from  
original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations.  
Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes—Movie mode and Music mode:  
Pro Logic II Movie—suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround  
DOLBY SURROUND  
encoded sources bearing the mark  
.You can enjoy a  
sound field very close to the one created with discrete 5.1 channel  
sounds.  
Pro Logic II Music—suitable for reproduction of any 2-channel stereo  
music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep sound by using this  
mode. For this mode, Panorama control can be selected, which gives  
“wraparound” sound effect with side-wall image.  
• When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the  
on the display.  
PLII indicator lights up  
Dolby Digital*  
Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by  
Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and  
decoding (1 channel up to 5.1 channel).  
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel encoding method records and digitally  
compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center channel,  
left surround channel, right surround channel, and LFE channel  
signals (total 6 channels, but the LFE channel is counted as 0.1  
channel. Therefore, it is called 5.1 channel).  
Dolby Digital enables stereo surround sounds, and sets the cutoff  
frequency of the surround treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for  
Dolby Pro Logic. As such, the sound movement and “being-there”  
feeling are enhanced much more than Dolby Pro Logic.  
To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the source  
component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver.  
(See page 7.)  
NOTE  
Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories  
—multi-channel (up to 5.1 channel) and 2 channel software. To enjoy  
surround sound while playing Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you  
can use Dolby Pro Logic II.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro  
Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Creating realistic sound fields  
The following DAP modes are provided with this receiver:  
DTS**  
DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel encoding  
and decoding.  
DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio  
format available on CD, LD, and DVD software.  
Compared to Dolby Digital, the DTS Digital Surround format has a  
lower audio compression rate, which enables it to add breadth and  
depth to the sounds reproduced. As such, DTS Digital Surround  
features natural, solid and clear sound.  
To enjoy the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround, connect  
the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this  
receiver. (See page 7.)  
LIVE CLUB:  
DANCE CLUB:  
HALL:  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a live music club  
with a low ceiling.  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance  
club.  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a hall for  
classical recitals.  
PAVILION:  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition  
hall.  
These DAP modes can be used to add acoustic surround effects  
while reproducing 2 channel stereo software, either analogue or  
Linear PCM digital signal, and can give you a real “being there”  
feeling.  
• When one of the DAP modes is selected, the DSP indicator lights  
up on the display.  
I DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes  
DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes  
DAP modes have been designed to create important acoustic  
surround elements.  
All Channel Stereo  
This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the  
connected (and activated) speakers.  
The sound heard in a live club, dance club, hall or pavilion consists of  
direct sound and indirect sound—early reflections and reflections from  
behind. Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any  
reflection. On the other hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the  
distances of the ceiling and walls (see the diagram below).  
These indirect sounds are important elements of the acoustic  
surround effects. The DAP mode can create these important  
elements, and give you a real “being there” feeling.  
All Channel Stereo can be used when the front and surround  
speakers are connected to this receiver without respect to the  
center speaker connection.  
• If the center speaker is connected and activated, the same phase of  
the front left and right signals are mixed and output through the  
center speaker.  
Reflections from behind  
Early reflections  
All Channel Stereo can be used while reproducing 2 channel stereo  
software, either analogue or Linear PCM digital signal.  
• When All Channel Stereo is selected, the DSP indicator lights up on  
the display.  
Direct sounds  
DAP modes can be used when the front and surround speakers  
are connected to this receiver (without respect to the center  
speaker connection: no sound comes out of the center speaker  
even if it is connected).  
Normal stereo  
reproduction  
Sound reproduced from All  
Channel Stereo  
NOTE  
MPEG Multichannel signals cannot be reproduced.  
: Possible 
ן
: Impossible  
Available Surround/DSP modes for each input signal  
Mode  
DOLBY  
DTS  
PRO LOGIC II PRO LOGIC II  
LIVE  
CLUB  
DANCE  
CLUB  
ALL CH  
ST.  
STEREO  
HALL  
ן
PAVILION  
Signals  
DIGITAL SURROUND MOVIE  
MUSIC  
Dolby Digital  
(Multi-channel)  
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
Dolby Digital  
(2-channel)  
ן
ן
DTS Digital  
Surround  
(Multi-channel)  
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
DTS Digital  
Surround  
ן
(2-channel)  
Linear PCM  
Analogue  
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
ן
DVD MULTI  
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About relations between speaker layout Using Surround modes  
and Surround/DSP modes  
Once you have adjusted the Surround modes, the adjustment is  
memorized for each source.  
• If you set the speaker information using Smart Surround Setup (see  
page 15), you do not have to adjust speaker output level.  
Available Surround/DSP modes will vary depending on how many  
speakers are used with this receiver.  
Make sure that you have set the speakers information correctly  
(see pages 15 to 18).  
• If only front speakers are connected, you cannot use the Surround  
modes.  
DVD  
When operating this receiver using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
• If surround speakers are not connected, you cannot use DSP  
modes.  
Before you start, remember...  
Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see  
pages 15 to 18).  
When multi-channel digital software such as Dolby Digital or DTS  
Digital Surround is played back, the appropriate multichannel  
Surround mode is automatically activated (“DOLBY D” or “DTS”) by  
pressing SURROUND (with the digital input mode selected).  
• For Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you can select “PLII MUSIC”  
or ”PLII MOVIE” by pressing SURROUND.  
From the remote control:  
It will be convenient for you to use the  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
• For more details, see “Available Surround/DSP modes for each  
input signal” on page 29.  
remote control for the sound  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
adjustments, since you can make  
adjustments from your listening point,  
and use the test signal.  
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
When connecting 5 speakers and 4 speakers  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
• For selecting Panorama control for  
Pro Logic II Music, use the buttons  
on the front panel.  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
TV  
TV  
Front  
Front  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
Front  
Front  
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
Center  
1 Select and play software you like.  
Surround  
Surround  
Surround  
Surround  
If “AUTO SR (Auto Surround)” is set to “ON”  
Playing a digital source automatically activates an appropriate  
Surround mode. (See page 20.) Go to step 3.  
Available Surround modes:  
PLII MOVIE (Pro Logic II MOVIE)  
PLII MUSIC (Pro Logic II MUSIC)  
2 Press SURROUND to select an appropriate  
Surround mode.  
Available DSP modes:  
• Each time you press the button, the Surround/DSP modes  
change as follows:  
LIVE CLUB  
DANCE CLUB  
HALL  
When playing back multi-channel digital software such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:  
PAVILION  
ALL CH ST. (All Channel Stereo)  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
DOLBY D  
LS  
RS  
VOL  
When connecting 3 speakers  
DOLBY D or DTS  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
TV  
Front  
Front  
Center  
When playing back 2 channel digital software such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:  
PLII MUSIC  
PLII MOVIE  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
Available Surround modes:  
PLII MOVIE (Pro Logic II MOVIE)  
PLII MUSIC (Pro Logic II MUSIC)  
When playing back any software other than above:  
PLII MOVIE  
LIVE CLUB  
HALL  
ALL CH ST.  
(Back to the beginning)  
PLII MUSIC  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
NOTE  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
When “AUTO SR (Auto Surround)” is turned “ON” (see page 20),  
Surround mode is automatically activated when you select and start  
playing back a multi-channel digital source.  
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3 Press TEST to check the speakers output  
On the front panel:  
No test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel.  
balance.  
TEST Lstarts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out  
of the speakers as follows:  
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.  
L
R
PL ΙΙ  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
TEST L  
TEST C  
TEST R  
(Left front speaker) (Center speaker)  
(Right front speaker)  
TEST RS  
TEST LS  
(Right surround speaker)  
(Left surround speaker)  
1 Select and play software you like.  
4 Adjust the following speaker output levels  
If “AUTO SR (Auto Surround)” is set to “ON”  
Playing a digital source automatically activates an appropriate  
Surround mode. (See page 20.) Go to step 4.  
(from –10 dB to +10 dB).  
Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected  
speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers.  
2 Press SURROUND.  
To adjust the center speaker level,  
press CENTER +/.  
MULTI JOG now works for the Surround/DSP mode selection.  
To adjust the left surround speaker level,  
press SURR L +/.  
To adjust the right surround speaker level,  
press SURR R +/.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select a appropriate Surround  
mode.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
L
R
PL ΙΙ  
LPCM  
When playing back multi-channel digital software such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
Ex.: When selecting +8 (dB)for CENTER.”  
DOLBY D  
LS  
RS  
VOL  
DOLBY D or DTS  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
5 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.  
The currently selected source name appears on the display.  
When playing back 2 channel digital software such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround:  
PLII MUSIC  
PLII MOVIE  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
When playing back any software other than above:  
PLII MOVIE  
LIVE CLUB  
HALL  
ALL CH ST.  
(Back to the beginning)  
PLII MUSIC  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
4 Press ADJUST.  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
5 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
L
R
PL ΙΙ  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
BASS  
CENTER  
EFFECT  
B.BOOST  
SUBWFR  
SURR R  
BAL  
TREBLE  
SURR L  
PANORAMA*  
ATT  
(Back to the beginning)  
* Available only for PLII MUSIC.”  
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CENTER*1:  
SURR L*1:  
SURR R*1:  
To adjust the center speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
Using DSP modes  
Once you have adjusted the DSP modes, the adjustment is  
memorized for each source.  
You cannot use the DSP modes if no surround speakers are  
connected.  
You cannot adjust the effect level for ALL CH ST.”  
To adjust the left surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
To adjust the right surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
PANORAMA control*2:  
Select ONwhen you would like to enjoy  
wraparoundsound effect with side-wall image.  
When operating this receiver using the remote control,  
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
DVD  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
Select OFFwhen you would like to hear  
originally recorded sound.  
Before you start, remember...  
Make sure that you have set the speaker information correctly (see  
pages 15 to 18).  
*1 0is the initial setting for each speaker setting.  
*2 OFFis the initial setting.  
From the remote control:  
6 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in  
step 5, then press SET.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
It will be convenient for you to use  
Your setting is stored.  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
the remote control for the sound  
adjustments, since you can make  
adjustments from your listening  
point, and use the test signal.  
When adjusting the speaker output levels, make adjustments so  
that the sound level of the selected speaker is set at the same  
level as that of the front speakers.  
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
L
R
PL ΙΙ  
TONE  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
VOL  
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
Ex.: When selecting +8 (dB)for CENTER.”  
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other  
settings.  
1 Start playing 2 channel software—either Linear  
PCM or analogue signal—and select the source.  
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly until one of the  
DSP modes you want to apply appears on the  
display.  
To cancel Surround mode  
Press SURROUND repeatedly on the remote control or press  
SURROUND then turn MULTI JOG on the front panel so that  
STEREOappears on the display.  
The DSP indicator lights up on the display.  
Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change as  
follows:  
If Surround mode is canceled while playing back multi-channel  
digital software, all channel signals are mixed and output through  
the front speakers (and subwoofer if you have connected a  
subwoofer and set the subwoofer setting correctly—“USEfor Quick  
Setup or YESfor Manual Setupsee pages 16 and 17).  
L
R
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
PLII MOVIE  
LIVE CLUB  
HALL  
ALL CH ST.  
(Back to the beginning)  
PLII MUSIC  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
NOTES  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
You can adjust the speaker output levels using the remote control  
without outputting the test tone.  
You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and no test tone  
comes out of the center speaker when CNTR SPis set to NO.”  
You cannot adjust the surround speaker output levels and no test  
tone comes out of the surround speakers when SURR SPis set  
to NO.”  
Remember not to change the speaker setting while using any  
Surround modes; otherwise, the Surround mode may be canceled  
when you deactivate the speakers required for it .  
You cannot use any Surround modes when selecting DVD MULTI  
as a playback source.  
3 Press TEST to check the speakers output  
balance.  
TEST Lstarts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out  
of the speakers as follows:  
L
R
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
TEST L  
TEST C  
TEST R  
(Left front speaker) (Center speaker)  
(Right front speaker)  
TEST RS  
TEST LS  
(Right surround speaker)  
(Left surround speaker)  
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5 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
4 Adjust the surround speaker output levels  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
(from –10 dB to +10 dB).  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected  
speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers.  
L
R
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
To adjust the left surround speaker level,  
press SURR L +/.  
VOL  
To adjust the right surround speaker level,  
press SURR R +/.  
BASS  
CENTER  
EFFECT*  
B.BOOST  
SUBWFR  
SURR R  
BAL  
TREBLE  
SURR L  
L
R
PANORAMA  
ATT  
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
(Back to the beginning)  
VOL  
* Available only for DAP modes.  
Ex.: When selecting “–8 (dB)for SURR R.”  
SURR L*1:  
SURR R*1:  
To adjust the left surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
5 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.  
To adjust the right surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
6 Only for DAP modes:  
Press EFFECT to select the DAP effect level (1 to  
5) you want.  
EFFECT (available only for DAP modes) *2:  
To adjust the DAP effect level.  
As the number increases, the effect becomes  
stronger (normally set it to EFFECT 3).  
As the number increases, the DAP effect becomes stronger  
(normally set it to EFFECT 3).  
L
R
*1 0 (dB)is the initial setting for each speaker setting.  
*2 3is the initial setting.  
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
EFFECT 3  
EFFECT 2  
EFFECT 4  
6 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in  
step 5, then press SET.  
EFFECT 5  
EFFECT 1  
Your setting is stored.  
When adjusting the speaker output levels, make adjustments so  
that the sound level of the selected speaker is set at the same  
level as that of the front speakers.  
On the front panel:  
No test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel.  
L
R
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
VOL  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
Ex.: When selecting “–8 (dB)for SURR R.”  
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
settings.  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
1 Start playing 2 channel software—either Linear  
PCM or analogue signal—and select the source.  
To cancel DSP Modes  
Press SURROUND repeatedly on the remote control or press  
SURROUND then turn MULTI JOG on the front panel so that  
STEREOappears on the display. The DSP indicator goes off from  
the display.  
2 Press SURROUND.  
MULTI JOG now works for the Surround/DSP mode selection.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG until one of the DSP modes you  
want to apply appears on the display.  
The DSP indicator lights up on the display.  
NOTES  
You can adjust the speaker output levels using the remote control  
without outputting the test tone.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
L
R
You cannot adjust the center speaker output level and no test tone  
comes out of the center speaker when CNTR SPis set to NO.”  
You cannot adjust the surround speaker output levels and no test  
tone comes out of the surround speakers when SURR SPis set  
to NO.”  
DSP  
LPCM  
SUBWFR  
VOL  
PLII MOVIE  
LIVE CLUB  
HALL  
PLII MUSIC  
DANCE CLUB  
PAVILION  
ALL CH ST.  
(Back to the beginning)  
STEREO (Surround/DSP off)  
4 Press ADJUST.  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
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Using the DVD MULTI playback mode  
This receiver provides the DVD MULTI playback mode for reproducing  
the analogue discrete output mode (5.1 channel reproduction) of the  
DVD player.  
On the front panel:  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
In addition, the DVD MULTI playback mode can be used for  
reproducing a DVD Audio sound.  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
Before playing back a DVD, refer also to the manual supplied with the  
DVD player.  
When using the DVD MULTI playback mode, connect the DVD  
player with its analogue discrete output jacks to the DVD IN jacks on  
the rear panel (see page 10).  
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.  
When operating this receiver using the remote  
control, always set the mode selector to  
AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
DVD  
1 Press ADJUST.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want  
to set appears on the display, then press SET.  
As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follows:  
Activating the DVD MULTI playback mode  
On the front panel:  
ANALOG  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
LS RS  
SOURCE SELECTOR  
MULTI JOG  
MASTER VOLUME  
/
VOL  
SET / TUNER PRESET  
TV DIRECT  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
DVD MULTI  
DVD  
STB  
VR  
TV  
FM / AM  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
STANDBY  
BASS  
CENTER  
EFFECT  
B.BOOST  
SUBWFR  
SURR R  
BAL  
TREBLE  
SURR L  
PANORAMA  
ATT  
1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “DVD MULTI”  
(Back to the beginning)  
appears on the display.  
The DVD MULTI indicator lights in red.  
CENTER*:  
SURR L*:  
SURR R*:  
To adjust the center speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
2 Select the analogue discrete output mode on the  
DVD player, and start playing a DVD.  
To adjust the left surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
From the remote control:  
1 Press DVD MULTI.  
To adjust the right surround speaker output level  
(from 10 dB to +10 dB).  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
VCR  
VR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
The DVD MULTI indicator lights in red.  
DVD  
* 0 (dB)is the initial setting.  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
2 Select the analogue discrete  
output mode on the DVD player,  
and start playing a DVD.  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in  
step 2, then press SET.  
DVD  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
Your setting is stored.  
Make adjustments so that the sound level of the selected  
speaker is set at the same level as that of the front speakers.  
Adjusting the speaker output level  
You can adjust the speaker output level while playing a DVD using the  
analogue discrete output mode on the DVD player.  
ANALOG  
L
C
R
SUBWFR LFE  
LS RS  
VOL  
Once you have adjusted the sound, the adjustment is memorized.  
The test tone does not output through the speakers to adjust the  
speakers output levels when selecting DVD MULTI.  
Ex.: When selecting +8 (dB)for CENTER.”  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
settings.  
From the remote control:  
It will be convenient for you to use the remote control for the sound  
adjustments, since you can make adjustments from your listening point.  
Adjust the following speaker output  
levels (from –10 dB to +10 dB).  
Make adjustments so that the sound level of the  
selected speaker is set at the same level as that  
of the front speakers.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
NOTES  
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
When you select DVD MULTI as a source to play, the selected  
Surround/DSP mode is canceled, and the SURROUND button does  
not work.  
When using a pair of headphones, the sounds of front left and right  
channels are output from the headphones.  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
To adjust the center speaker level,  
press CENTER +/.  
To adjust the left surround speaker level,  
press SURR L +/.  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
The DVD MULTI button does not work for TV Direct.  
To adjust the right surround speaker level,  
press SURR R +/.  
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Operating other JVC products  
7 VCR  
You can use the remote control to operate not only this  
receiver but also other JVC products.  
You can always perform the following operations:  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied for 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.”  
To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor on the target product.  
VCR Turn on or off the VCR.  
:
After pressing VR (source selecting button), you can perform the  
following operations on the VCR.  
You cannot use the remote control to operate the VDR.To  
operate the VDR, use the remote control supplied with your  
VDR.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers on the VCR.  
Select the channel numbers on the VCR.  
Start playback.  
1 – 9, 0:  
3:  
7:  
Stop playback.  
Set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
Fast-wind a tape.  
¡:  
1:  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
Rewind a tape.  
AUDIO  
TV DIRECT  
DVD  
7 STB  
VCR  
VR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
You can always perform the following operations:  
DVD  
STB Turn on or off the STB.  
:
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DVD  
After pressing STB (source selecting button), you can perform the  
following operations on the STB.  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
CHANNEL +/–:  
1 – 9, 0:  
Change the channel numbers on the STB.  
Select the channel numbers on the STB.  
MEMORY  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
7 DVD player  
You can always perform the following operations:  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
CHOICE  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
DVD Turn on or off the DVD player.  
:
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
After setting the mode selector to “DVD” then pressing DVD  
(source selecting button), you can perform the following operations on  
the DVD Player.  
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
100  
+10  
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
3:  
Start playback.  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
7:  
Stop playback.  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
Skip to the beginning of the next chapter.  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
¢:  
4:  
Return to the beginning of the current (or  
previous) chapter.  
MENU:  
Display or erase the menu screen.  
Select an item on the menu screen.  
Enter a selected item.  
5//3/2:  
ENTER:  
7 TV  
You can always perform the following operations:  
You can also use AUDIO, SUBTITLE, TITLE/GROUP, RETURN,  
ZOOM, VFP, , ANGLE, REPEAT, DIMMER, 3D, and numeric  
buttons for operating JVC DVD player.  
• If these buttons do not function normally, use a remote control  
supplied with your DVD player. See the instruction supplied with the  
DVD player for details.  
TV  
:
Turn on or off the TV.  
TV VOL +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
Adjust the volume on the TV.  
Change the input mode (Video input and TV  
tuner) on the TV.  
After pressing TV (source selecting button), you can perform the  
following operations on the TV.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers.  
1 – 9, 0, +10 (100+): Select the channel numbers.  
10 (TV RETURN): Function as the TV RETURN button.  
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Operating other manufacturers’ equipment  
Changing the transmittable signals for operating an  
By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the  
remote control supplied for this unit to operate other  
manufacturers’ equipment.  
• 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’ codes each for the STB, VCR,  
and TV.  
• After replacing batteries of the remote control, set the  
manufacturers’ codes again.  
STB  
1 Press and hold STB  
2 Press STB.  
.
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9,  
and 0.  
4 Release STB  
.
You cannot use the remote control to operate a VDR such  
as a DVD recorder.To operate the VDR, use the remote  
control supplied with your VDR.  
Now, you can perform the following operations on the STB.  
STB Turn on or off the STB.  
:
After pressing STB (source selecting button), you can perform  
the following operations on the STB.  
Set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.  
CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers on the STB.  
1 – 9, 0:  
Select the channel numbers on the STB.  
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER  
AUDIO  
5 Try to operate your STB by pressing STB  
.
TV DIRECT  
When your STB turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
DVD  
DVD  
VCR  
VR  
STB  
STB  
TV  
TV  
If more than one codes are listed for your brand of STB, try  
DVD MULTI FM/AM  
TV/VIDEO MUTING  
each one until the correct one is entered.  
TV VOL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DVD  
Manufacturers’ codes for STB  
AUDIO/TV  
/VCR/STB  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
Codes  
01*, 02  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
TUNING  
MEMORY  
AMSTRAD  
BT  
CANAL STELLITE 20  
CANAL +  
D–BOX  
03 – 06, 31  
01  
TA/NEWS/INFO  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
PTY  
PTY  
ENTER  
ON  
SCREEN  
20  
24  
CHOICE  
DISPLAY  
PTY SEARCH  
ECHOSTAR  
FINLUX  
FORCE  
GALAXIS  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSCHMANN  
ITT NOKIA  
JERROLD  
KATHREIN  
LUXOR  
17 – 19, 21  
11  
28  
27  
07, 08  
07, 17, 37  
11  
AUDIO SUBTITLE TITLE/GROUP RETURN  
ZOOM  
BASS  
2
BASS  
TREBLE  
1
4
7
3
TREBLE  
6
VFP  
5
8
0
9
+
ANGLE TV RETURN  
10  
REPEAT  
100  
+10  
3D  
DIMMER SLEEP ANALOG/DIGITAL CANCEL  
INPUT  
16  
SMART S. SETUP BASS BOOST  
A.POSITION  
SURROUND  
TONE  
13, 14, 34  
11  
TEST  
EFFECT  
DECODE  
L
SUBWFR CENTER  
SURR  
R
MASCOM  
MASPRO  
NOKIA  
32  
13  
24, 26, 33  
10, 25, 31  
15  
09, 23  
12  
PACE  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
RFT  
SABA  
35  
SAGEM  
22, 29  
11  
29  
12, 36  
35  
22  
SALORA  
SELECTOR  
SKYMASTER  
THOMSON  
TPS  
TRIAX  
30  
WISI  
07  
*Initial setting  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are  
changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
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Operating other manufacturers’ equipment  
Changing the transmittable signals for operating a  
Changing the transmittable signals for operating a  
VCR  
TV  
1 Press and hold VCR  
2 Press VR.  
.
1 Press and holdTV  
2 Press TV.  
.
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9,  
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons 1 – 9,  
and 0.  
and 0.  
4 Release VCR  
.
4 ReleaseTV  
.
Now, you can perform the following operations on the VCR.  
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.  
VCR Turn on or off the VCR.  
:
TV  
:
Turn on or off the TV.  
Adjust the volume.  
TV VOL +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
After pressing VR (source selecting button), you can perform  
the following operations on the VCR.  
Change the input mode (either TV or  
VIDEO).  
CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers on the VCR.  
After pressing TV (source selecting button), you can perform  
the following operations on the TV.  
1 – 9, 0:  
3:  
Select the channel numbers on the VCR.  
Start playback.  
CHANNEL +/–: Change the channel numbers.  
7:  
Stop playback.  
1 – 9, 0:  
Select the channel numbers.  
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
Fast-wind a tape.  
¡:  
1:  
5 Try to operate your TV by pressing TV  
.
Rewind a tape.  
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR  
.
If more than one codes are listed for your brand of TV, try  
each one until the correct one is entered.  
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the  
correct code.  
Manufacturers’ codes for TV  
If more than one codes are listed for your brand of VCR, try  
each one until the correct one is entered.  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
AKAI  
Codes  
01*  
Manufacturers’ codes for VCR  
02, 05  
BLAUPUNKT  
DAEWOO  
FENNER  
FISHER  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
IRRADIO  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
MIVER  
NOKIA  
NORDMENDE  
ORION  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
SABA  
03  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
Codes  
09, 30, 31  
04, 30, 31  
05  
06  
07, 08  
02, 05  
09  
10, 32  
03  
11, 33  
12, 13, 17, 25 – 27  
14  
15, 16  
09  
12, 13, 17, 25 – 27  
09, 18, 31  
05  
02, 05  
19  
20 – 24  
12, 13, 17, 25 – 27  
12, 13, 17, 25 – 27, 29  
28  
01*  
AKAI  
02, 36  
03, 16  
04  
03, 05, 16  
34  
BELL+HOWELL  
BLAUPUNKT  
CGM  
DAEWOO  
DIGITAL  
05  
FISHER  
G.E.  
03, 16  
06  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
LOEWE  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
NOKIA  
NORDMENDE  
ORION  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PHONOLA  
SABA  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SIEMENS  
SONY  
07  
08, 09  
05, 10, 11  
04, 05  
12 – 15  
16  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SCHNEIDER  
SHARP  
17 – 19, 31  
20  
21  
05, 22  
05  
SONY  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
17 – 19, 23, 31  
24, 25  
03, 16  
26, 27  
07  
28 – 30, 35  
17 – 19, 31, 32  
33  
* Initial setting  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they are  
changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.  
* Initial setting  
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Troubleshooting  
Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there are any problems you cannot solve, contact your JVC’s service center.  
PROBLEM  
The power does not come on.  
No sound from speakers.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
The power cord is not plugged in.  
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected. Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.  
An incorrect source is selected.  
Muting is activated.  
Select the correct source.  
Press MUTING to cancel the mute.  
Select the correct input mode (analogue or digital).  
An incorrect input mode (analogue or  
digital) is selected.  
Connections are incorrect.  
TV Direct is activated.  
Check connections.  
Deactivate TV Direct (see pages 13 and 20).  
Deactivate TV Direct (see pages 13 and 20).  
Adjust the balance properly (see page 22).  
Buttons cannot be used.  
TV Direct is activated.  
Sound from one speaker only.  
The balance is set to one extreme.  
The unit turns off and becomes standby Speakers are overloaded because of high 1. Stop the playback source.  
mode.  
volume.  
2. Turn on the unit again, and adjust the volume.  
Speakers are overloaded because of a  
short circuit at the speaker terminals.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your  
dealer.  
The unit is overloaded because of a high Consult your dealer after unplugging the power cord.  
voltage.  
Remote control does not operate as  
you intend.  
The remote control is not ready for your  
intended operation.  
Press a source selecting button or TONE first, then  
press the buttons you want to use. (See pages 21,  
35, 36 and 37.)  
Remote control does not work.  
There is an obstruction hiding the remote Remove the obstruction.  
sensor on the unit.  
Batteries are weak.  
Replace batteries.  
The mode selector is set to the incorrect  
position.  
Set the mode selector to the proper position.  
Remote control does not work for the  
VDR.  
You cannot use this remote control to  
operate the VDR.  
Use the remote control supplied with the VDR.  
Adjust audio position level (see page 22).  
Bass sound is reinforced too much  
when listening in stereo.  
Appropriate bass level is not selected.  
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Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Surround mode cannot be selected.  
Surround mode is not available on the  
software being played back, or only the  
front speakers are set for use.  
Play not multi-channel software or  
check the speaker setting.  
DSP mode cannot be selected.  
DSP mode is not available on the  
software being played back, or only the  
front speakers are set for use.  
Play back Linear PCM or analogue software or  
check the speaker setting.  
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM Incoming signal is too weak.  
reception.  
Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your  
dealer.  
The station is too far away.  
An incorrect antenna is used.  
Select a new station.  
Check with your dealer to be sure you have the  
correct antenna.  
Antennas are not connected properly.  
Check connections.  
Occasional cracking noise during FM  
reception.  
Ignition noise from automobiles.  
Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic.  
NOTE  
When you use the digital coaxial connection, the sounds may be intermittently distorted by the outside noise such as a lightning discharge but  
they will restore automatically. This is not a malfunction.  
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Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Specifications  
Amplifier  
FM tuner (IHF)  
Output Power  
Tuning Range:  
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz  
At stereo operation:  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
Front channels:  
100 W per channel, min. RMS, both channels  
17.0 dBf (1.95 µV/75 )  
driven into 8 at 1 kHz with no more than  
10% total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3)  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
21.3 dBf (3.2 µV/75 )  
41.3 dBf (31.5 µV/75 )  
Stereo:  
At surround operation:  
Stereo Separation at REC OUT:  
35 dB at 1 kHz  
Front channels:  
100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
8 at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion.  
Center channel:  
100 W, min. RMS, driven into 8 at 1 kHz,  
with no more than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
AM (MW) tuner  
Tuning Range:  
MW:  
Surround channels: 100 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
8 at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion.  
522 kHz to 1 629 kHz  
Audio  
General  
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz):  
DVD, DVD MULTI, STB, VR, TV:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
AC  
230 V, 50 Hz  
260 mV/47 kΩ  
105 W (at operation)  
2 W (in standby mode)  
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)* :  
Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (VR):  
0.5 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Optical: DIGITAL 2/3 (STB/DVD):  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Mass:  
435 mm x 69.5 mm x 330.5 mm  
6.6 kg  
(660 nm 30 nm)  
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital  
Surround (with sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).  
Audio Output Level:VR, TV:  
250 mV  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/DIN):  
DVD MULTI:  
87 dB/62 dB  
Frequency Response (8 ):  
DVD, STB, VR, TV:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
Tone Control:  
Bass (100 Hz):  
10 dB 2 dB  
Treble (10 kHz):  
Bass Boost:  
10 dB 2 dB  
+4 dB 1 dB at 100 Hz  
Video  
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz):  
Composite video:DVD, STB, VR, TV:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-VIDEO:DVD, STB, VR:  
(Y: luminance):  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(C: chrominance):  
RGB:DVD, STB, VR:  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Video Output Level/Impedance (1 kHz):  
Composite video:VR, TV:  
S-VIDEO:TV:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
(Y: luminance):  
(C: chrominance):  
RGB:TV:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N):  
Synchronize:  
45 dB  
Negative  
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