JVC Stereo Receiver RX D205S User Manual

AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER  
RX-D205S / RX-D206B  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT1556-001A  
[J]  
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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 antennas ................................... 5  
Connecting the speakers ....................................................... 6  
Connecting video components .............................................. 7  
USB connection ................................................................... 10  
Connecting the power cord .................................................. 11  
Basic operations ................................................. 12  
1 Turn on the power ............................................................ 12  
2 Select the source to play.................................................. 12  
3 Adjust the volume ............................................................ 13  
Turning off the sounds temporarily ...................................... 14  
Changing the display brightness.......................................... 14  
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ......................... 14  
Basic settings...................................................... 15  
Setting the speaker information easily  
—Quick Speaker Setup ................................................. 15  
Basic setting items ............................................................... 16  
Operating procedure ............................................................ 17  
Setting the speakers ............................................................ 17  
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/PLIIx ............... 18  
Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ............. 19  
Setting bass sound .............................................................. 19  
Using the Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE.................... 20  
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals  
—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3........................................................ 20  
Selecting the component video input mode  
—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN......... 20  
Sound adjustments............................................. 21  
Basic adjustment items........................................................ 21  
Operating procedure ............................................................ 21  
Adjusting the speaker output levels ..................................... 22  
Adjusting the equalization patterns  
—D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz........................ 22  
Adjusting the bass sounds................................................... 23  
Adjusting the sound parameters for the  
Surround/DSP modes ................................................... 23  
Tuner operations ................................................. 25  
Tuning in to stations manually.............................................. 25  
Using preset tuning.............................................................. 25  
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................ 26  
Creating realistic sound fields........................... 27  
Reproducing theater ambience ........................................... 27  
Introducing the Surround modes ......................................... 27  
Introducing the DSP modes................................................. 29  
Using the Surround/DSP modes ......................................... 30  
Activating the Surround/DSP modes ................................... 31  
AV COMPU LINK remote control system .......... 32  
Operating other JVC products ........................... 34  
Operating other manufacturers’ products ........ 36  
Troubleshooting .................................................. 39  
Specifications...................................................... 40  
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Remote control  
See pages in parentheses for details.  
Parts identification  
1 DVR/DVD mode selector (35, 38)  
2 • Numeric buttons (26, 34 – 38)  
1 – 10, 0, +10, 100+  
• Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output level  
and sound adjustment (22)  
TEST, FRONT L, FRONT R, EFFECT, CENTER,  
SUBWFR, C. TONE, SURR L, SURR R, D. EQ FREQ, S  
BACK L, S BACK R  
• RETURN button (34)  
3 SOUND button (22 – 24)  
4 • Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player*  
cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ), ENTER (35, 38)  
• Adjusting buttons for speakers and subwoofer output level  
and D. EQ FREQ level (22)  
LEVEL9, LEVEL(  
MENU button for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35, 38)  
5
6 • Operating buttons for video components (34, 35, 37, 38)  
4, 3, ¢, 7, 8, REW, FF, REC PAUSE  
• Operating buttons for tuner (25, 26)  
( TUNING, TUNING 9, MEMORY, FM MODE  
7 Source selecting buttons (12, 25, 26, 34 – 38)  
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, FM/AM  
DVR  
DVD  
A/V CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO  
1
2
TEST  
FRONT L FRONT R  
*
*
1
3
2
8 CHANNEL +/– buttons (34 – 38)  
9 TV VOLUME +/– buttons (34, 36)  
EFFECT CENTER SUBWFR  
*
*
DVR/DVD  
VCR  
4
C.TONE  
7
5
SURR L  
8
6
SURR R  
9
p
p STANDBY/ON  
buttons (12, 34 – 38)  
*
*
AUDIO, DVR/DVD, VCR, TV/DBS/CATV  
q SURROUND button (31)  
w EX/ES/PLIIx button (18)  
e DIMMER button (14)  
TV/DBS/  
CATV  
D.EQ FREQ S BACK L S BACK R  
*
*
*
10  
100  
10  
RETURN  
0
LEVEL  
*
SURROUND  
r SLEEP button (14)  
SOUND  
3
4
5
q
w
t MIDNIGHT button (20)  
y ANALOG/DIGITAL button (12)  
u TV/VIDEO button (34, 36)  
i VOLUME +/– button (13)  
o MUTING button (14)  
ENTER  
EX/ES/PL  
x
LEVEL  
*
MENU  
TUNING/REW  
FF/TUNING  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
e
r
t
* These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC  
product ONLY) or DVD player with the mode selector set to  
“DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).  
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control  
supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player. Refer also to  
the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for  
details.  
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7
MEMORY FM MODE  
REC PAUSE  
DVR/DVD  
TV  
VCR  
USB  
DBS  
MIDNIGHT  
ANALOG/  
DIGITAL  
FM/AM  
y
u
8
9
TV/VIDEO  
MUTING  
TV VOLUME CHANNEL  
i
o
• When operating a DVD recorder (for JVC products  
ONLY), set the mode selector (1) to “DVR.”  
VOLUME  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRXD201J  
• When operating a DVD player, set the mode selector (1)  
to “DVD.”  
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Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SOURCE  
SELECTOR  
/ MULTI JOG  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
A U D I O / V I D E O C O N T R O L R E C E I V E R  
DVR/DVD  
VCR  
DBS  
TV  
USB  
FM/AM  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
DIMMER  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
SET / TUNER PRESET  
USB  
p
q
w
e
8 • SOURCE SELECTOR (12, 26)  
• MULTI JOG (15, 17, 21, 26, 31)  
9 MASTER VOLUME control (13)  
p PHONES jack (13)  
1
STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12)  
2 DIMMER button (14)  
3 SETTING button (15, 17)  
4 ADJUST button (21)  
q USB terminal (10)  
w Display window (see below)  
e Remote sensor (4)  
5 SURROUND button (31)  
6 Source lamps  
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, FM/AM  
7 • SET button (15, 17, 21)  
• TUNER PRESET button (26)  
Display window  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7
8
9 0  
-
= ~  
DUAL MONO  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL AUTO  
LINEAR PCM  
DIGITAL  
AUTO SURR  
HEADPHONE  
AUTO MUTING  
DIGITAL EQ C.TONE  
SLEEP  
MIDNIGHT INPUT ATT  
TUNED STEREO  
L
C
R
B.BOOST  
PL  
x
S.WFR LFE  
NEO : 6  
3D-PHONIC  
DSP  
LS  
SB  
S
RS  
MHz  
kHz  
96 / 24  
SB SB  
VIRTUAL SB  
!
@
#
$
% ^  
&
*
1 ANALOG indicator (13)  
2 DUAL MONO indicator (19)  
= INPUT ATT (attenuate) indicator (23)  
~ SLEEP indicator (14)  
3 AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (31)  
4 HEADPHONE indicator (13, 28)  
! Digital signal format indicators (13, 27, 28)  
DIGITAL AUTO, LINEAR PCM,  
@ Signal and speaker indicators (14)  
# NEO:6 indicator (28)  
,
, 96/24  
5
and  
indicator (27 – 29)  
6 Tuner operation indicators (25)  
TUNED, STEREO  
$ VIRTUAL SB indicator (30)  
% 3D-PHONIC indicator (28, 29)  
^ DSP indicator (28, 29)  
& Main display  
* Frequency unit indicators  
7 DIGITAL EQ indicator (22)  
8 AUTO MUTING indicator (26)  
9 C.TONE indicator (24)  
0 B.BOOST indicator (23)  
- MIDNIGHT indicator (20)  
MHz (for FM stations), kHz (for AM stations)  
Rear panel  
1
2
3
4
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL IN  
2(DBS)  
AV  
1(DVR/DVD)  
3(VCR)  
FM 75  
COMPU LINK-III  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
SURROUND BACK  
SPEAKERS  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
LEFT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
AUDIO  
TV  
IN  
DBS  
VCR  
DVR  
OUT(REC)  
DVR/DVD  
IN(PLAY)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Y
IN  
OUT(REC)  
IN(PLAY)  
L
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
PB  
S-VIDEO  
P
R
R
CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6  
-16  
DBS  
IN  
VCR  
DVR  
DVR/DVD MONITOR  
OUT  
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
IN IN OUT  
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)  
5
6
7
8
9
1 Power cord (11)  
6 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) jacks (7– 9)  
VCR (DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT  
7 AUDIO jacks (7 – 9)  
• Input: TV IN, DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)  
• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC)  
8 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6)  
2 AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (32)  
3 DIGITAL IN terminals (10)  
• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)  
• Optical: 2(DBS)  
• Optical: 3(VCR)  
4 ANTENNA terminals (5)  
5 VIDEO jacks (7– 9)  
9 Speakers terminals (6)  
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS,  
CENTER SPEAKER, FRONT SPEAKERS  
VIDEO (composite video) jacks, S-VIDEO jacks  
• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)  
• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC), MONITOR OUT  
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Putting batteries in the remote control  
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.  
Getting started  
1
2
3
1 Press and slide the battery cover on the back  
Before Installation  
of the remote control.  
2 Insert batteries.  
General precautions  
• Be sure your hands are dry.  
Turn the power off to all components.  
• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going  
to connect.  
Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).  
3 Replace the cover.  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,  
replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell  
batteries.  
Locations  
• Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from  
moisture and dust.  
• Supplied batteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued  
use.  
• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C  
and 35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F).  
CAUTION:  
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor  
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the receiver and the TV.  
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:  
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:  
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).  
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may  
differ in voltage.  
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.  
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
Handling the receiver  
• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.  
• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or  
cabinet.  
• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.  
• 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.  
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended  
period or time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small  
amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is  
connected to the wall outlet.  
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at  
the remote sensor on the front panel.  
Remote sensor  
The receiver has a built-in cooling fan which operates  
while the receiver is turned on. Be sure to leave enough  
ventilation to obtain sufficient cooling effect.  
CAUTION:  
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all  
connections are completed.  
Checking the supplied accessories  
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied  
accessories. If anything is missing, contact your dealer  
immediately.  
• Remote control (× 1)  
• Batteries (× 2)  
• AM loop antenna (× 1)  
• FM antenna (× 1)  
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Connecting the FM and AM antennas  
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
If FM reception is poor,  
connect an outdoor FM  
antenna (not supplied).  
Snap the tabs on the  
loop into the slots of the  
base to assemble the  
AM loop antenna.  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
If AM reception is poor, connect  
an outdoor single vinyl-covered  
wire (not supplied).  
FM antenna (supplied)  
FM 75  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
ANTENNA  
NOTES  
AM antenna connection  
• If the AM 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.  
Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.  
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the  
black cord to the 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 loop  
antenna connected.  
FM antenna connection  
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL  
terminal as a temporary measure.  
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.  
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not  
supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable with a  
connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.  
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Connecting the speakers  
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
Speaker Layout Diagram  
SW  
R
C
L
Center  
speaker (C)  
SURROUND BACK  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RS  
LS  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
SBR  
SBL  
(*SB)  
CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6  
-16  
Left front  
speaker  
(L)  
Right surround  
back speaker  
(SBR)  
Left surround  
speaker (LS)  
Powered  
subwoofer  
(SW)  
Right front  
speaker  
(R)  
*Left surround  
back speaker  
(SBL)  
Right surround  
speaker (RS)  
CAUTIONS:  
*When using a single speaker for the surround back speaker  
• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the  
speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω).  
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker  
terminal.  
You can enjoy the surround sound by one surround back  
speaker. When using one surround back speaker,  
– set “SB OUT” to “<1SPK>” (see page 17) and  
– connect the surround back speaker to the left surround back  
speaker terminal. (No sound comes from the speaker if  
you connect it to the right surround back speaker  
terminal.)  
Connecting the speakers  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
1
2
3
Connecting the powered subwoofer  
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or  
1
2
+
+
reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in 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).  
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.  
1 Twist and remove the insulation at the end of  
each speaker cord.  
After connecting all the speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the  
speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible  
surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 19.  
2 Open the terminal (1), then insert the speaker  
cord (2).  
• For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the  
rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the  
speakers.  
NOTE  
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is  
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.  
3 Close the terminal.  
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Connecting video components  
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals—  
composite video, S-video, and component video terminals.  
• If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or  
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-  
video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not  
supplied). By using these terminals, you can get better picture  
quality in the order:  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
• When you connect other components, refer also to their  
manuals.  
DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in  
VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.  
Component > S-video > Composite  
CAUTION:  
IMPORTANT:  
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.  
The video signals from one type of these input jacks are  
transmitted only through the video output jacks of the same  
type. Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing  
video component are connected to the receiver through the video  
terminals of different type, you cannot record the picture. In  
addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected  
to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you  
cannot view the playback picture on the TV.  
If your video components have AV COMPU LINK terminal  
See also page 32 for detailed information about the connection  
and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.  
7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Y
Green  
Component video cable (not supplied)  
Blue  
P
B
Red  
Å
DVD recorder or DVD player  
PR  
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
Ç
ı
Î ‰ Ï Ì  
DVR  
OUT(REC)  
DVR/DVD  
IN(PLAY)  
White  
Red  
DVR  
DVR/DVD  
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
Red  
White  
Composite video cable  
(not supplied)  
S-video cable (not supplied)  
Composite video cable (not supplied)  
NOTES  
Å To component video output  
• When connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the  
component video input jacks, select the component video input  
mode (DVD VIDEO IN) correctly. If you do not, you cannot view  
the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote  
control system cannot operate properly. See page 20 for details.  
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the  
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the  
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.  
You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical  
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal  
setting for a DVD recorder and DVD player is set to use the  
digital coaxial terminal (DIGITAL IN 1 (DVR/DVD)). For details of  
digital connection, see page 10.  
• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.  
ı To left/right audio channel output  
Ç Only for DVD recorder: To left/right audio channel  
input  
Î To composite video output  
To S-video output  
Ï Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input  
Ì Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input  
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
7 Connecting a VCR  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
• When you connect other components, refer also to their  
manuals.  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Green  
Blue  
Y
Component video cable (not supplied)  
PB  
Red  
PR  
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
IN IN OUT  
Å
VCR  
AUDIO  
ı Ç Î ‰ Ï Ì  
VCR  
OUT(REC)  
IN(PLAY)  
White  
Red  
VCR  
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
Red  
White  
Composite video cable  
(not supplied)  
S-video cable (not supplied)  
Composite video cable (not supplied)  
Å To component video output  
• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.  
ı To left/right audio channel output  
Ç To left/right audio channel input  
Î To composite video output  
To S-video output  
NOTES  
• When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks,  
select the component video input mode (VCR VIDEO IN)  
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on  
the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot  
operate properly. See page 20 for details.  
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the  
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the  
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.  
Ï To S-video input  
Ì To composite video input  
You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical  
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal  
setting for a VCR is set to use the digital optical terminal  
(DIGITAL IN 3 (VCR)). For details of digital connection, see  
page 10.  
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
7 Connecting a DBS tuner  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.  
Component video cable (not supplied)  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
TV  
DBS  
VC  
OUT(REC)  
IN  
IN  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Green  
Blue  
White  
Y
R
Red  
PB  
Red  
PR  
Å
ı
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
Composite video cable (not supplied)  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Ç
S-VIDEO  
Î
S-video cable  
(not supplied)  
DBS  
IN  
DBS tuner  
OUT  
Å To left/right audio channel output  
ı To component video output  
• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.  
Ç To composite video output  
Î To S-video output  
NOTES  
• When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input  
jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN)  
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on  
the TV. See page 20 for details.  
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the  
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the  
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.  
You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical  
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal  
setting for a DBS tuner is set to use the digital optical terminal  
(DIGITAL IN 2 (DBS)). For details of digital connection, see  
page 10.  
7 Connecting a TV  
Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Green  
Y
Component video cable (not supplied)  
Blue  
Red  
PB  
PR  
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
Å
TV  
TV  
IN  
DB  
IN  
L
White  
Red  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
/DVD MONITOR  
R
ı
LAY)  
OUT  
Ç
Î
S-video cable (not supplied)  
Composite video cable (not supplied)  
Å To component video input  
NOTES  
• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.  
ı To left/right audio channel output  
Ç To S-video input  
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the  
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the  
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.  
You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical  
cable. For details of digital connection, see page 10.  
Î To composite video input  
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Digital connection  
USB connection  
This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel.  
You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound  
reproduced through your PC.  
When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure  
below.  
This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one  
digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.  
To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in  
addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7  
to 9.  
• Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from  
this receiver.  
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)  
Digital optical cable (not supplied)  
IMPORTANT:  
Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on  
Windows® 98 SE*, Windows® Me*, Windows® 2000*, or Windows®  
XP* and prepare its CD-ROM.  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
How to install the USB drivers  
• When you connect other components, refer also to their  
manuals.  
The following procedure is described using the English version of  
Windows® XP. If your PC is running on a different version of  
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PC’s  
monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.  
1. Turn on your PC and start running Windows® 98 SE,  
Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP.  
• If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now  
running.  
2. Turn on the receiver, and select the source as “USB.”  
3. Set the volume to minimum.  
IMPORTANT:  
When the component has a digital coaxial output  
terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal,  
using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).  
Always set volume to “0” when connecting or disconnecting other  
equipment.  
DIGITAL IN  
1(DVR/DVD) 2(DBS)  
3(VCR)  
4. Connect the unit to the PC using a USB cable (not  
supplied).  
When the component has a digital optical output  
terminal, connect it to the 2(DBS) or 3(VCR)  
terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).  
Before connecting a digital  
optical cable, unplug the  
protective plug.  
USB  
NOTES  
PC  
• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have  
been set for use with the following components:  
– 1(DVR/DVD): For DVD recorder or DVD player  
USB cable  
(not supplied)  
– 2(DBS):  
– 3(VCR):  
For DBS tuner  
For VCR  
If you connect other components, change the digital input  
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital  
input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.  
• Select the correct digital input mode. See “Selecting the analog  
or digital input mode” on page 12.  
• When you want to operate the connected component (except  
DBS tuner) using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system  
(see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on  
pages 7 to 9.  
• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when connecting.  
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5. The USB drivers are installed automatically.  
NOTES  
• If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the  
USB drivers by following the instructions on the PC’s  
monitor.  
• DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while  
installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is  
recognizing the receiver.  
• If your PC does not recognize the receiver, disconnect the USB  
cable and connect it again. If it does not work yet, restart  
Windows.  
• The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB  
cable is connected between the receiver and your PC.  
• The sound may not be played back correctly—interrupted or  
degraded—due to your PC settings and PC specifications.  
• Use a USB cable (version 1.1 or later). Recommended cord  
length is 1.5 m.  
6. Check if the drivers are correctly installed.  
1. Open the Control Panel on your PC:  
Select [Start] = [Control Panel].  
2. Select [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager] =  
[Sound, video and game controllers] and [Universal Serial  
Bus controllers].  
• The following window appears, and you can check whether  
the drivers are installed.  
* Microsoft®, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000,  
and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft  
corporation.  
Connecting the power cord  
When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect  
the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are  
inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red.  
CAUTIONS:  
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.  
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy  
on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.  
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power  
cord replaced with a new one.  
NOTES  
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the  
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen  
interference.  
Now the PC is ready for playback through the USB  
connection.  
• 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.  
After installation is completed, you can use your PC as the  
playback source. The PC automatically recognizes the receiver  
whenever a USB cable is connected between the PC and the  
receiver while the receiver is turned on.  
– When a power failure occurs.  
• When you unplug the power cord with the receiver on and  
connect the power cord again, the receiver enters standby  
mode.  
• When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the  
USB cable.  
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied  
with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC. Start  
the application after the USB device is recognized.  
If no sound comes from the speakers, check the following  
items:  
– check if the USB device is recognized properly.  
– check if the playback software in your PC is compatible with the  
USB device.  
– open the Control Panel on your PC, select [Sounds and Audio  
Devices] = [Audio] tab = [Sound playback] = [Default device],  
and check if [Default device] is set to [USB Audio DAC].  
– select “USB” as the source.  
– connect the USB cable correctly.  
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2 Select the source to play  
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name  
you want appears on the display.  
Basic operations  
On the front panel:  
The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in  
red.  
• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as  
follows:  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
3
1
2
MHz  
DVR/DVD  
VCR  
FM  
DBS  
AM  
TV  
USB  
(Back to the beginning)  
Source lamps  
DVR/DVD*1: Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player.  
VCR*1:  
DBS*1:  
TV*1:  
USB:  
FM:  
Select this for the VCR.  
Select this for the DBS tuner.  
Select this for the TV.  
Select this for the PC component.  
Select this for an FM broadcast.  
Select this for an AM broadcast.  
1
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7
9
10  
10  
AM:  
From the remote control:  
Press one of the source selecting buttons.  
• For “FM” and “AM,press FM/AM. Each time you press FM/AM,  
the band alternates between “FM” and “AM.”  
2
3
*1 Selecting the analog or digital input mode  
You need to select the proper input mode according to the  
connection method (analog or digital) on pages 7 to 10.  
• In case of digital connection, you also need to select the correct  
digital input terminal. (See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)  
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.)  
• “DIGITAL AUTO” and “ANALOG” setting are memorized for  
each source.  
1 Turn on the power  
AUDIO on the remote control).  
The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current  
source lights in red.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press  
STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON  
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the analog or  
digital input mode.  
• Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as  
follows:  
Current source name appears.  
AUTO SURR  
DIGITAL AUTO  
DIGITAL  
L
C
R
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
MHz  
DIGITAL AUTO  
DTS ANALOG  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
(Back to the beginning)  
To turn off the power (into standby)  
Press  
STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO on the  
remote control) again.  
The standby lamp lights in red.  
NOTE  
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn  
the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.  
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DIGITAL AUTO:  
Select for the digital input mode. The  
receiver automatically detects the incoming  
signal format, then the digital signal format  
3 Adjust the volume  
To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME  
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the  
remote control).  
indicator (LINEAR PCM,  
,
, or  
96/24) for the detected signal lights up.  
DOLBY DIGITAL*2:Select to play back software encoded with  
To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME  
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on  
the remote control).  
• When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication  
appears on the display for a while.  
Dolby Digital.  
DTS*2:  
Select to play back software encoded with  
DTS.  
ANALOG:  
Select for the analog input mode. The  
ANALOG indicator lights up on the display.  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
L
R
S.WFR  
Initial setting: DIGITAL AUTO  
*2 If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or  
DTS software with “DIGITAL AUTO” selected, select “DOLBY  
DIGITALor “DTS.”  
CAUTION:  
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.  
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or  
tracks.  
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.  
Ex.:When “DOLBY DIGITALis selected  
AUTO SURR  
DIGITAL AUTO  
DIGITAL  
L
C
R
NOTE  
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum)  
to “50” (maximum).  
NOTES  
You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “FM” or  
“AM” as the source.  
• The input mode is fixed to “DIGITAL AUTO” when selecting  
“USB” as the source.  
• When you turn off the power or select another source,  
“DOLBY DIGITALor “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is  
automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.”  
Listening with headphones  
You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi-channel  
software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the  
front channels while playing multi-channel software.)  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the  
front panel to activate the HEADPHONE mode.  
The HEADPHONE indicator lights up on the display.  
You can also enjoy the Surround/DSP mode through the  
headphones—3D HEADPHONE mode. For details, see page  
28.  
The following digital signal format indicators on the display  
indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.  
LINEAR PCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.  
• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack  
cancels the HEADPHONE (or 3D HEADPHONE) mode and  
activates the speakers.  
:
• Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes  
in.  
• Flashes when “DOLBY DIGITALis selected  
for any software other than Dolby Digital.  
CAUTION:  
Be sure to turn down the volume:  
:
• Lights up when conventional DTS signal  
comes in.  
• Flashes when “DTS” is selected for any  
software other than DTS.  
• 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.  
96/24:  
NOTE  
Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in.  
When “DIGITAL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signal,  
no digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.  
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Basic adjustment of auto memory  
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:  
• when you turn off the power, and  
Turning off the sounds temporarily  
From the remote control ONLY:  
• when you change the source.  
Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all  
connected speakers and headphones.  
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the  
newly selected source are automatically recalled.  
The following can be stored for each source:  
• Analog/digital input mode (see page 12)  
• Bass boost (see page 23)  
“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off.  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
L
R
S.WFR  
• Digital equalization pattern (see page 22)  
• Input attenuator mode (see page 23)  
• Midnight mode (see page 20)  
• Speaker output level (see page 22)  
• Surround/DSP mode selection (see page 30)  
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.  
• Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control  
on the front panel) also restores the sound.  
NOTE  
If the source is “FM” or “AM,” you can assign a different setting  
for each band.  
Changing the display brightness  
You can dim the display—Dimmer.  
Signal and speaker indicators on the display  
Press DIMMER repeatedly.  
Signal indicators  
Speaker indicators  
• Each time you press the button, the display brightness changes  
as follows:  
R
R
L
C
L
C
DUAL MONO  
R
ANALOG  
IGITAL AUTO  
PCM  
DIGITAL  
AUTO SUR
HEADPHON
S.WFR LFE  
S.WFR LFE  
DIMMER 1:  
DIMMER 2:  
DIMMER 3:  
Dims the display.  
Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.  
Turns off the display.  
L
C
NEO : 6  
D
LS  
SB  
S
RS  
LS  
SB  
S
RS  
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
SB SB SB  
S
3D-PHONI
VIRTUAL S
96 / 24  
SB SB  
SB SB  
(Temporarily canceled when you operate the  
receiver.)  
The signal indicators light up as follows:  
DIMMER OFF: Cancels the Dimmer (normal display).  
L:  
When digital input is selected: Lights up when the  
left channel signal comes in.  
When analog input is selected: Always lights up.  
When digital input is selected: Lights up when the  
right channel signal comes in.  
When analog input is selected: Always lights up.  
Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.  
R:  
C:  
Turning off the power with the Sleep  
Timer  
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.  
LS: Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes  
in.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
RS: Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes  
in.  
Lights up when monaural surround signal comes in.  
SB: Lights up when the surround back channel signal  
comes in.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes in 10  
minute intervals. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.  
S:  
SLEEP indicator  
LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
SLEEP  
L
R
The speaker indicators light up as follows:  
S.WFR  
• The subwoofer indicator ( S.WFR ) lights up when  
“SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <YES>.” For details,  
see page 17.  
• The other speaker indicators light up only when the  
corresponding speaker is set to “SML (small)” or “LRG  
(large),and also when required for the current playback.  
10min  
20min  
30min 40min  
50min 60min  
OFF (canceled)  
90min  
80min  
70min  
When the shut-off time comes:  
The receiver turns off automatically.  
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.  
To cancel the Sleep Timer:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly so that “SLEEP OFF” appears on the  
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)  
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the  
receiver.  
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3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate  
number of connected speakers (speaker  
channel number).  
Basic settings  
As you turn the jog, the speaker channel number changes as  
follows.  
• For the details of speaker channel number, see “ Speakers  
(channels) number and the size” on page 16.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP  
modes (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and  
subwoofer information after all the connections are completed.  
From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items  
of the receiver are explained.  
2.0ch  
4.0ch  
2.1ch  
4.1ch  
6.1ch  
3.0ch  
3.1ch  
5.1ch  
7.1ch  
5.0ch  
7.0ch*  
6.0ch  
(Back to the beginning)  
* “7.0ch” is the initial setting.  
Setting the speaker information  
easily—Quick Speaker Setup  
Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the  
speaker size, speaker distance, and output level of each speaker  
according to your listening room to create the best possible  
surround effect.  
4 Press SET.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
You can also register each speaker’s information manually.  
For details, see page 18.  
5 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate  
room size to match to your listening room.  
1,7  
1,3,5  
2,4,6  
As you turn the jog, the room size changes as follows.  
To select your appropriate room size, see “Room size and  
the speaker distance/output level” on page 16.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
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.  
(Back to the beginning)  
S
M
L*  
* “L is the initial setting.  
On the front panel ONLY:  
6 Press SET.  
1 Press SETTING and turn MULTI JOG until  
“QUICK SPK SET” appears on the display.  
ANALOG  
QUICK SPEAKER SETUP is now completed, then the display  
goes back to SETTING menu.  
L
R
S.WFR  
7 Press SETTING.  
NOTES  
2 Press SET.  
• This procedure will not be completed if you stop in the middle of  
the setting process.  
ANALOG  
L
R
• Once Quick Speaker Setup is performed, the speaker output  
levels are also set to appropriate values automatically (common  
to all sources). If you want to set the speaker output levels  
separately for each source, see “Adjusting the speaker output  
levels” on page 22.  
S.WFR  
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Speakers (channels) number and the size  
You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to  
the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number)  
you select.  
Basic setting items  
You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for  
details.  
• Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel.  
You cannot select the items which is not available with the  
current setting. For example, when the speaker channel number  
is set to “<5.1ch>” in Quick Speaker Setup, you cannot select  
the following items:  
The size of connected speakers  
CH  
L/R  
C
LS/RS  
NO  
SB  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
SUBWFR  
NO  
2.0CH LRG (large)  
2.1CH SML (small)  
NO  
S BACK OUT, S BACK DIST, S BACK L DIST, S BACK R DIST  
NO  
NO  
YES  
NO  
Items  
To do  
3.0CH  
3.1CH  
4.0CH  
4.1CH  
5.0CH  
5.1CH  
LRG  
SML  
LRG  
SML  
LRG  
SML  
SML  
SML  
NO  
NO  
QUICK SPK SET Register the number of speakers you connect  
NO  
YES  
NO  
and the size of your listening room. (15)  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SUBWOOFER*  
FRONT SPK*  
CENTER SPK*  
Register your subwoofer. (17)  
NO  
YES  
NO  
Register your front speaker size. (17)  
Register your center speaker size. (17)  
SML  
SML  
YES  
SML  
(1SPK)  
SURROUND SPK* Register your surround speaker size. (17)  
6.0CH  
6.1CH  
7.0CH  
7.1CH  
LRG  
SML  
LRG  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
NO  
YES  
NO  
S BACK SPK*  
S BACK OUT*  
Register your surround back speaker size. (17)  
SML  
(1SPK)  
Register the number of your surround back  
speaker(s). (17)  
SML  
(2SPK)  
DIST UNIT  
Select the measuring unit for the speaker  
distance. (18)  
SML  
(2SPK)  
FRONT L DIST*  
Register the distance from the left front  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
YES  
FRONT R DIST* Register the distance from the right front  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
Room size and the speaker distance/output level  
According to the selected room size, speaker distance and  
speaker output level for each activated speaker is set as follows:  
CENTER DIST*  
SURR L DIST*  
SURR R DIST*  
S BACK DIST*  
Register the distance from the center speaker  
to your listening point. (18)  
Register the distance from the left surround  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
Output  
level  
Register the distance from the right surround  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
Room size  
Speaker  
Distance  
Register the distance from the surround back  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
L
L/R  
3.0 m (10 ft)  
3.0 m (10 ft)  
3.0 m (10 ft)  
3.0 m (10 ft)  
2.7 m (9 ft)  
2.4 m (8 ft)  
2.1 m (7 ft)  
1.8m (6ft)  
0 dB  
0 dB  
(Large)  
C
LS/RS  
S BACK L DIST* Register the distance from the left surround  
0 dB  
back speaker to your listening point. (18)  
SBL(SB)/SBR  
L/R  
0 dB  
S BACK R DIST* Register the distance from the right surround  
back speaker to your listening point. (18)  
M
0 dB  
EX/ES/PLIIx  
DUAL MONO  
SUBWOOFER OUT  
CROSSOVER  
Select the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction mode. (18)  
Select the Dual Mono sound channel. (19)  
Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer. (19)  
(Medium)  
C
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–4 dB  
0 dB  
LS/RS  
SBL(SB)/SBR  
L/R  
Select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer.  
(19)  
S
2.4 m (8 ft)  
2.1 m (7 ft)  
1.5 m (5 ft)  
1.2 m (4 ft)  
(Small)  
C
–2 dB  
–4 dB  
–6 dB  
LFE ATT  
Attenuate the bass (LFE) sounds. (19)  
LS/RS  
MIDNIGHT MODE  
DIGITAL IN 1  
Reproduce a powerful sound at night. (20)  
SBL(SB)/SBR  
Select the component connected to the digital  
coaxial terminal—1(DVR/DVD). (20)  
NOTE  
DIGITAL IN 2  
DIGITAL IN 3  
DVD VIDEO IN  
VCR VIDEO IN  
DBS VIDEO IN  
Select the component connected to the digital  
optical terminal—2(DBS). (20)  
Abbreviations used in the tables above stand for the following  
speakers and the subwoofer:  
– L: Left front speaker  
– R: Right front speaker  
– C: Center speaker  
Select the component connected to the digital  
optical terminal—3(VCR). (20)  
Select the type of video terminal used for the  
DVD recorder or DVD player. (20)  
– LS: Left surround speaker  
– RS: Right surround speaker  
– SB: Surround back speaker  
– SBL: Left surround back speaker  
– SBR: Right surround back speaker  
– SUBWFR: Subwoofer  
Select the type of video terminal used for the  
VCR. (20)  
Select the type of video terminal used for the  
DBS tuner. (20)  
* If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these  
settings are not required.  
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Operating procedure  
Setting the speakers  
To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and  
DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker after all  
connections are completed.  
3,5 2,4  
1,7  
• If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting  
is not required.  
Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER  
Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Before you start, remember...  
SUBWFR <YES>  
Select when you have connected a  
subwoofer.  
The subwoofer indicator ( S.WFR ) lights up  
on the display.You can adjust the  
subwoofer output level (see page 22).  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
Ex.:When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal.  
SUBWFR <NO>  
Select when you have disconnected a  
subwoofer. Selecting this changes the  
front speaker size to “LRG” (see below).  
1 Press SETTING.  
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to set  
Initial setting: SUBWFR <NO>  
appears on the display.  
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the setting items change as  
follows:  
Setting the speaker size—FRONT SPK (front  
speakers), CENTER SPK (center speaker),  
SURROUND SPK (surround speakers), S BACK SPK  
(surround back speakers)  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.  
QUICK SPK SET  
FRONT SPK  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER SPK  
S BACK SPK  
DIST UNIT  
<LRG> (large)  
<SML> (small)  
<NO>  
Select when the cone speaker size is  
larger than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).  
SURROUND SPK  
S BACK OUT  
FRONT L DIST  
CENTER DIST  
SURR R DIST  
S BACK L DIST  
EX/ES/PLIIx  
SUBWOOFER OUT  
LFE ATT  
DIGITAL IN 1  
Select when the cone speaker size is  
smaller than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).  
FRONT R DIST  
SURR L DIST  
S BACK DIST  
S BACK R DIST  
DUAL MONO  
CROSSOVER  
MIDNIGHT MODE  
DIGITAL IN 2  
DVD VIDEO IN  
DBS VIDEO IN  
Select when you have disconnected a  
speaker. (Not selectable for the front  
speakers.)  
Initial setting: <LRG> (for the front speakers)  
<SML> (for other speakers)  
Setting the surround back speaker(s)—S BACK OUT  
Register the number of surround back speaker(s).  
DIGITAL IN 3  
VCR VIDEO IN  
(Back to the beginning)  
SB OUT <1SPK> Select when you use 1 surround back  
speaker.  
SB OUT <2SPK> Select when you use 2 surround back  
3 Press SET.  
speakers.  
The current setting of the selected item appears.  
ANALOG  
Initial setting: SB OUT <2SPK>  
L
R
S.WFR  
NOTES  
4 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate  
• If you have selected “SML (small)” for the front speaker size,  
you cannot select “LRG (large)” for other speakers.  
• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <NO>,the front  
speaker size is fixed to “LRG” (and you cannot select “SML).  
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “SML (small),” you cannot  
select “LRG (large)” for the surround back speaker.  
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO,the surround back  
speaker is fixed to “NO.”  
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO,” you cannot select “S BACK  
OUT.”  
• When “SB OUT” is set to “<1SPK>,connect the surround back  
speaker to the left surround back speaker terminal (see page 6).  
No sound comes from the surround back speaker if you connect  
it to the right surround back speaker terminal.  
setting.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
DVR/DVD  
TV  
DBS  
VCR  
Your setting is stored.  
5 Press SET.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if  
necessary.  
7 Press SETTING.  
The source indication resumes on the display.  
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Setting the speaker distance  
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of  
the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect  
from the Surround/DSP modes.  
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—  
EX/ES/PLIIx  
By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically  
sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that  
sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.  
If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting is  
not required.  
Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital  
multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1-  
channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your  
enjoyment.  
• For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and  
available Surround mode, see page 30.  
7 Measuring unit—DIST UNIT  
To activate the Surround mode, see page 31.  
Select which measuring unit you use.  
<AUTO>  
According to the incoming signal, an appropriate  
Surround mode is applied.  
D UNIT <meter>Select to set the distance in meters.  
D UNIT <feet> Select to set the distance in feet.  
• For Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES  
software, 7.1-channel reproduction is applied*.  
• For other multi-channel (4 channel or more)  
encoded software, 5.1-channel reproduction is  
applied.  
Initial setting: D UNIT <meter>  
7 Speaker distance—  
FRONT L DIST (for the left front speaker),  
FRONT R DIST (for the right front speaker),  
CENTER DIST (for the center speaker),  
<ON>  
Select to apply 7.1-channel reproduction to both  
5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded software.  
SURR L DIST (for the left surround speaker),  
SURR R DIST (for the right surround speaker),  
S BACK L DIST (for the left surround back speaker),  
S BACK R DIST (for the right surround back speaker)  
<PLIIx MOVIE>Select to apply PLIIx MOVIE reproduction to  
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded  
software.  
<PLIIx MUSIC>Select to apply PLIIx MUSIC reproduction to  
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded  
software.  
Adjustable range: 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals  
(1 ft to 30 ft in 1 ft intervals)  
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) for all speakers  
<OFF>  
Select to cancel the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction.  
Initial setting: <AUTO>  
C
* For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-  
channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL) may be applied even  
though you have selected “<AUTO>.In this case, select  
<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”  
R
L
3.3 m  
(11 ft)  
3.0 m  
(10 ft)  
2.7 m  
(9 ft)  
From the remote control:  
2.4 m  
(8 ft)  
Press EX/ES/PLIIx repeatedly to select either one of the  
above.  
2.1 m  
(7 ft)  
LS  
RS  
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
10  
10  
SBL  
SBR  
In this case, set the distance as follows:  
Left front speaker (L):  
Right front speaker (R):  
“FRONT L <3.0m> (10ft)”  
“FRONT R <3.0m> (10ft)”  
“CENTER <3.0m> (10ft)”  
“SURR L <2.7m> (9ft)”  
“SURR R <2.7m> (9ft)”  
“SBACK L <2.4m> (8ft)”  
NOTES  
Center speaker (C):  
Left surround speaker (LS):  
Right surround speaker (RS):  
Left surround back speaker (SBL) :  
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this  
function is not available.  
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), the Virtual  
Surround Back (see page 30) is applied for EX/ES/PLIIx  
reproduction.  
Right surround back speaker (SBR) : “SBACK R <2.4m> (8ft)”  
NOTES  
You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have  
set to “NO.”  
• If you have selected “<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page  
17), “S BACK DIST” appears instead of “S BACK L DIST” and  
“S BACK R DIST.”  
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Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER  
Selecting the main or sub channel  
—DUAL MONO  
You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while  
playing digital software recorded (or broadcasted) in Dual Mono  
mode (see page 28), which includes two monaural channels  
separately. When the receiver detects Dual Mono signals, the  
DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display.  
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 (“CROSS OFF” appears).  
CROSS <80Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
D MONO <MAIN>Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).*  
Signal indicator “Llights up while playing  
back this channel.  
speaker is about 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).  
CROSS <100Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 10 cm (3 15/16 inches).  
D MONO <SUB> Select to play back the sub-channel (Ch 2).*  
Signal indicator “R” lights up while playing  
back this channel.  
CROSS <120Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 8 cm (3 3/16 inches).  
D MONO <ALL> Select to play back both the main and sub-  
channels (Ch 1/Ch 2).*  
CROSS <150Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 6 cm (2 3/8 inches).  
Signal indicators “Land “R” light up while  
playing back these channels.  
CROSS <200Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is less than 5 cm (2 inches).  
Initial setting: D MONO <MAIN>  
* Dual Mono signals can be heard from the following speakers—L  
(left front speaker), R (right front speaker), and C (center  
speaker), with respect to the current Surround setting:  
Initial setting: CROSS <100Hz>  
NOTE  
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D  
HEADPHONE modes.  
With Surround Activated  
Without  
Center speaker setting  
Dual Mono  
setting  
Surround  
Setting the low frequency effect attenuator—LFE  
ATT  
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software  
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate  
distortion.  
SML/LRG  
NO  
L
R
L
C
Ch 1  
R
L
R
MAIN  
SUB  
ALL  
Ch 1 Ch 1  
Ch 2 Ch 2  
Ch 1 Ch 2  
Ch 1  
Ch 2  
Ch1  
Ch 2  
Ch 2  
• This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.  
Ch 1+Ch 2  
Ch 1+Ch 2 Ch 1+Ch 2  
NOTE  
LFE <0dB> Normally select this.  
LFE <–10dB>Select when the bass sound is distorted.  
The Dual Mono format is not identical with bilingual broadcasting  
for TV programs. So this setting does not take effect while  
watching such bilingual programs.  
Initial setting: LFE <0dB>  
Setting bass sound  
Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT  
The subwoofer emits the LFE signals* and the bass elements of  
each speaker set to “SML.”  
You can make the bass elements of the front speaker channels  
(MAIN) emitted through the subwoofer.  
SW <LFE>  
Select to emit the LFE signals and the bass  
elements of each speaker set to “SML.”  
SW <LFE+MAIN> Select to emit the bass elements of the front  
speakers’ channels (MAIN) when no bass  
elements are emitted through the subwoofer  
in “SW <LFE>.”  
Initial setting: SW <LFE>  
NOTE  
• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <NO>” (see page  
17), this function is not available.  
* The LFE signals are emitted only when playing the following  
software with the LFE signals:  
– Dolby Digital multi channel software  
– DTS multi channel software  
When playing analog source or linear PCM software, no LFE  
signals are emitted.  
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NOTES  
Using the Midnight mode  
—MIDNIGHT MODE  
You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode.  
When the Midnight mode is activated, the MIDNIGHT indicator  
lights up on the display.  
You cannot assign the same component for different terminals.  
The priority order for assignment is as follows:  
“DIGITAL IN 1” > “DIGITAL IN 2” > “DIGITAL IN 3.”  
Ex.: When “DIGITAL IN 1” is set to “DVR/DVD.”  
DIGITAL IN 1 DVR/DVD DBS  
VCR  
TV  
MIDNIGHT <OFF>  
Select when you want to enjoy surround  
with its full dynamic range. (No effect  
applied.)  
For “DIGITAL IN 2,DBS,VCR,and “TV” are selectable.  
• In this case, “VCR” is selected.  
DIGITAL IN 2  
DVR/DVD DBS  
VCR  
TV  
MIDNIGHT <1>  
MIDNIGHT <2>  
Select when you want to reduce the  
dynamic range a little.  
For “DIGITAL IN 3,DBS” and “TV” are selectable.  
Select when you want to apply the  
compression effect fully (useful at night).  
DIGITAL IN 3  
DVR/DVD DBS  
VCR  
TV  
Initial setting: MIDNIGHT <OFF>  
: Selectable  
: Not selectable  
• Setting “DIGITAL IN 1” affects “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN  
3” settings. When you have changed “DIGITAL IN 1,confirm the  
components assigned to “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN 3.”  
From the remote control:  
Press MIDNIGHT repeatedly to select either one of the  
above.  
4
5
8
0
6
7
9
Selecting the component video input  
mode—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/  
DBS VIDEO IN  
When you use the component video inputs for connecting the  
DVD recorder (or DVD player), VCR, or DBS, register the type of  
video input jacks.  
If you have not selected the appropriate video input jacks, you  
cannot view the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU  
LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (see page  
32).  
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10  
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)  
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3  
When you use the digital input terminals, register what  
components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3  
(see page 10) so that the correct source name will appear when  
you select the digital source.  
For the DVD recorder or DVD player (DVD VIDEO IN):  
DVD <S/C>  
Select when connecting the DVD recorder  
(or DVD player) to the composite video or S-  
video input jacks.  
DVD <CMPNT>  
Select when connecting the DVD recorder  
(or DVD player) to the component video  
input jacks.  
Select one of the following components for each terminal:  
DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).  
Initial setting: DVD <CMPNT>  
DBS  
VCR  
TV  
For the DBS tuner.  
For the VCR.  
For the TV.  
For the VCR (VCR VIDEO IN):  
VCR <S/C>  
Select when connecting the VCR to the  
composite video or S-video input jacks.  
Initial setting: For “DIGITAL IN 1”: DVR/DVD  
For “DIGITAL IN 2”: DBS  
VCR <CMPNT>  
Select when connecting the VCR to the  
component video input jacks.  
For “DIGITAL IN 3”: VCR  
Initial setting: VCR <CMPNT>  
For the DBS (DBS VIDEO IN):  
DBS <S/C>  
Select when connecting the DBS to the  
composite video or S-video input jacks.  
DBS <CMPNT>  
Select when connecting the DBS to the  
component video input jacks.  
Initial setting: DBS <S/C>  
NOTE  
You cannot select CMPNTfor both the VCR and the DBS at  
the same time. If you select CMPNTfor the VCR, the setting for  
the DBS is fixed to S/Cand vice versa.  
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Operating procedure  
Sound adjustments  
3,5 2,4  
1,7  
On the front panel:  
Before you start, remember...  
You can make sound adjustment to your preference after  
completing basic setting.  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
Basic adjustment items  
You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for  
Ex.:When adjusting subwoofer output level.  
details.  
1 Press ADJUST.  
You cannot select the items which are not available with the  
current setting.  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
Items  
To do  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to  
SUBWFR LVL*1  
FRONT L LVL*1*2  
FRONT R LVL*1*2  
CENTER LVL*1*2  
SURR L LVL*1*2  
Adjust the subwoofer output level. (22)  
Adjust the left front speaker output level. (22)  
Adjust the right front speaker output level. (22)  
Adjust the center speaker output level. (22)  
adjust appears on the display.  
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the adjustment items change as  
follows:  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
Adjust the left surround speaker output level.  
(22)  
SURR R LVL*1*2  
S BACK LVL*1*2  
Adjust the right surround speaker output  
level. (22)  
SUBWFR LVL  
FRONT R LVL  
SURR L LVL  
S BACK LVL  
S BACK R LVL  
D EQ 250Hz  
D EQ 4kHz  
BASS BOOST  
EFFECT  
LIVENESS  
FRONT L LVL  
CENTER LVL  
SURR R LVL  
S BACK L LVL  
D EQ 63Hz  
D EQ 1kHz  
D EQ 16kHz  
INPUT ATT  
ROOM SIZE  
PANORAMA  
DIMENSION  
CENTER TONE  
(Back to the beginning)  
Adjust the surround back speaker output  
level. (22)  
S BACK L LVL*1*2 Adjust the left surround back speaker output  
level. (22)  
S BACK R LVL*1*2 Adjust the right surround back speaker  
output level. (22)  
D EQ 63Hz*1  
D EQ 250Hz*1  
D EQ 1kHz*1  
D EQ 4kHz*1  
D EQ 16kHz*1  
Adjust the equalization pattern of each  
band. (22)  
CENTER WIDTH  
CENTER GAIN  
CENTER ALIGN  
BASS BOOST  
INPUT ATT  
EFFECT*1  
Boost the bass level. (23)  
Attenuate the input level of analog source. (23)  
Adjust the effect level. (23)  
3 Press SET.  
The current setting for the selected item appears.  
ROOM SIZE  
Select the room size for your virtual listening  
room. (23)  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
LIVENESS  
Select the liveness level for your virtual  
listening room. (23)  
PANORAMA  
CENTER WIDTH  
Add “wraparound” sound effect with side-  
wall image. (23)  
4 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item.  
ANALOG  
L
R
Adjust the center channel localization  
between the center speaker and the left/  
right speakers. (24)  
S.WFR  
DIMENSION  
Adjust sound localization pattern. (24)  
–10  
0
+10  
CENTER GAIN  
Adjust the sound localization of the center  
channel. (24)  
Your adjustment is stored.  
CENTER TONE*1  
CENTER ALIGN  
Make the center tone soft or sharp. (24)  
5 Press SET.  
Align the vertical localization of the center  
channel signals. (24)  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items if  
*1 You can also use the remote control for the adjustment.  
*2 If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these  
settings are not required.  
necessary.  
7 Press ADJUST.  
The source indication resumes on the display.  
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Adjusting the speaker output levels  
• SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level),  
Adjusting the equalization patterns—  
D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz  
You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands  
(center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the  
front speakers.  
• FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level),  
• FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level),  
• CENTER LVL (center speaker output level),  
• SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level),  
• SURR R LVL (right surround speaker output level),  
• S BACK L LVL (left surround back speaker output level),  
• S BACK R LVL (right surround back speaker output level)  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
source.  
Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB intervals)  
Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all bands  
You can adjust the speaker output levels.  
Adjust all the speakers’ output levels so that you can listen to the  
sounds from all the speakers at the same level.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
source.  
• When adjustment is made, the DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up  
on the display.  
If no adjustment is required, set all the frequency bands to  
“0 (dB).”  
• The DIGITAL EQ indicator goes off from the display.  
Adjustable range: –10 (dB) to +10 (dB) (in 1 step intervals)  
Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all speakers  
NOTES  
From the remote control:  
• If you have selected “NO” for a speaker (see page 17), the  
output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.  
• If you have selected “<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page  
17), “S BACK LVLappears instead of “S BACK L LVLand “S  
BACK R LVL.”  
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 Press SOUND.  
• While using the headphones, you can adjust only the left and  
right front speakers’ output level.  
2 Press D. EQ FREQ repeatedly to  
select the band you want to adjust.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
3 Press LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to  
adjust the equalization pattern of  
the selected band.  
7
9
From the remote control:  
2
3
1
10  
10  
1 Press SOUND.  
2 Press TEST to check the speakers’ output balance.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust  
other bands.  
“TEST FLstarts flashing on the display, and a test tone  
comes out of the speakers clockwise.  
NOTE  
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound  
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target  
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before  
operation.  
2,4  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
3
7
9
10  
10  
1
You can adjust the speaker output levels without the test  
tone.  
3 Adjust the speaker output levels.  
Press the numeric button corresponding to the  
speaker you want to adjust, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(  
to adjust the output level.  
Ex.:To adjust the output level for the left front speaker  
(L), press FRONT L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(.  
4 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.  
NOTES  
• No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the  
speaker setting is set to “NO” (see page 17).  
• No test tone is available when the headphone is in use.  
• If you have selected “<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see  
page 17), press S BACK L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to  
adjust the output level.  
• After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound  
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your  
target source, press the corresponding source selecting  
button before operation.  
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From the remote control:  
Adjusting the bass sounds  
Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST  
Press SOUND, then EFFECT repeatedly to select the level  
you want to adjust.  
You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
source.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
6
7
9
10  
10  
B BOOST <ON>  
Select to boost the bass level.  
The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the  
display.  
B BOOST <OFF> Select to deactivate the Bass Boost.  
Initial setting: B BOOST <OFF>  
NOTE  
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound  
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target  
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before  
operation.  
NOTE  
This function affects only the sound coming out through the front  
speakers.  
Attenuating the input signal—INPUT ATT  
When the input level of the analog 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.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
source.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjusting the virtual room size for DSP modes—  
ROOM SIZE  
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except  
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.  
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” (see page 17), this item  
is not adjustable.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
DSP mode.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
ATT <ON>  
Select to attenuate the input signal level.  
The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the  
display.  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)  
ATT <NORMAL> Select to deactivate attenuation.  
Initial setting: ROOM SIZE <3>  
As the number increases, the interval between reflections  
increases so that you will feel as if you were in a larger room.  
Normally, select “3.”  
Initial setting: ATT <NORMAL>  
Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes—  
LIVENESS  
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except  
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.  
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” (see page 17), this item  
is not adjustable.  
Adjusting the sound parameters for  
the Surround/DSP modes  
You can adjust the Surround/DSP sound parameters to your  
preference.  
• For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 27 to 31.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
DSP mode.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes—EFFECT  
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except  
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
DSP mode.  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)  
Initial setting: LIVENESS <3>  
As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections over  
time decreases so that acoustics change from “Dead” to “Live.”  
Normally, select “3.”  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)  
Initial setting: EFFECT <3>  
As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger.  
Normally, select “3.”  
Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic IIx  
Music and Pro Logic II Music—PANORAMA  
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II  
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.  
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you  
change the setting.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
PANORAMA <ON> Select to add “wraparound” sound effect  
with side-wall image.  
PANORAMA <OFF> Select to listen to originally recorded  
sound.  
Initial setting: PANORAMA <OFF>  
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Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro  
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER  
WIDTH  
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II  
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.  
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.  
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not  
adjustable.  
Adjusting the center tone—CENTER TONE  
This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes is  
in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page 31.  
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not  
adjustable.  
• This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is  
memorized separately for DSP modes.  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you  
change the setting.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Initial setting: C TONE <3>  
As the number increases, the dialogue becomes stronger.  
Normally, select “3.”  
Adjustable range: OFF and 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)  
• When the center tone is set to other than “C TONE <3>,the  
C.TONE indicator lights up on the display.  
Initial setting: C WIDTH <3>  
As the number increases, the center channel sound moves  
toward the left and right speakers.  
From the remote control:  
Normally, select “3.”  
Press SOUND, then C.TONE repeatedly to select the level  
you want to adjust.  
Adjusting the sound localization position for Pro  
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—  
DIMENSION  
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II  
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.  
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you  
change the setting.  
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4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7
9
10  
10  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjustable range: 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)  
NOTE  
Initial setting: DIMENSION <4>  
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound  
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target  
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before  
operation.  
As the number increases, the sound localization moves towards  
forward from backward.  
Normally, select “4.”  
Adjusting the sound localization of the center  
channel—CENTER GAIN  
Aligning the vertical localization of the center  
This setting is available only when Neo:6 Music is in use.  
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not  
adjustable.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you  
change the setting.  
channel for Surround/DSP modes—CENTER ALIGN  
This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes  
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and ALL CH  
STEREO) is in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page  
31.  
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not  
adjustable.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjustable range: 0 to 1.0 (in 0.1 step intervals)  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
Surround/DSP mode.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Initial setting: C GAIN <0.3>  
As the number increases, the center channel will be localized  
clearly.  
Normally, select “0.3.”  
C ALIGN <ON>  
Select this when you cannot feel as if the  
actors or singers are speaking or singing on  
the screen.  
C ALIGN <OFF> Center alignment is turned off.  
Initial setting: C ALIGN <OFF>  
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Tuning in to stations manually  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Tuner operations  
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.  
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates  
between “FM” and “AM.”  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
MHz  
Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control.  
2 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or  
( TUNING until the station you want is  
tuned in.  
• Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the  
frequency.  
• Pressing (or holding) ( TUNING decreases the  
frequency.  
1
4
3
2
5
8
0
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 STEREO  
indicator also lights up.  
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7
9
10  
10  
Using preset tuning  
Once a station is assigned a channel number, the station can  
be quickly tuned simply by selecting the number.You can  
preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.  
TUNING/REW  
FF/TUNING  
MEMORY FM MODE  
To store the preset stations  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
FM/AM  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
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 26.  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
MHz  
2 Press MEMORY.  
The channel number position starts flashing on the display  
for about 5 seconds.  
NOTE  
When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE  
SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not  
work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner  
operations, select “FM” or “AM” by using FM/AM button on the  
remote control.  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
MHz  
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3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to  
select a channel number while the channel  
number position is flashing.  
On the front panel:  
2
1,3  
• For channel number 5, press 5.  
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.  
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
Before you start, remember...  
L
R
S.WFR  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
MHz  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
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 selected channel number stops flashing.  
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.  
2 PressTUNER PRESET.  
“P” appears on the display, and MULTI JOG now works for  
selecting preset channels.  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the  
stations you want.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel  
To erase a stored preset station  
number.  
Storing a new station on a used channel number erases the  
previously stored one.  
To increase the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG  
clockwise.  
To decrease the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG  
counterclockwise.  
To tune in a preset station  
From the remote control:  
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 25).  
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.  
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.”  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
From the remote control ONLY:  
S.WFR  
MHz  
While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.  
• 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 preset channel number.  
AUTO MUTING  
Normally select this.  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
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.  
S.WFR  
MHz  
• 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 STEREO indicator also goes  
off.)  
Initial setting: AUTO MUTING  
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Introducing the Surround modes  
Dolby Digital*  
Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by  
Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and  
decoding.  
Creating realistic  
sound fields  
• When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input,  
the  
indicator lights up on the display.  
Dolby Digital 5.1CH  
Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY DIGITAL) 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, 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.  
Reproducing theater ambience  
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to  
reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all  
directions.  
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound  
movement can be expressed.  
Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the  
same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a digital surround encoding  
format that adds the third surround channels, called “surround  
back.”  
Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, these newly  
added surround back channels can reproduce more detailed  
movements behind you while viewing the video software. In  
addition, surround sound localization will become more stable.  
Dolby Surround  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II is a multi-channel playback format to convert  
2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoofer). The matrix-  
based conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no  
limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and  
enables stereo surround sound.  
• This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic II  
modes—Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE), Pro Logic II Music  
(PLII MUSIC), and Pro Logic II Game (PLII GAME).  
When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the  
up on the display.  
indicator lights  
PLII MOVIE  
Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded  
software.You can enjoy a sound field very close  
to the one created with discrete 5.1-channel  
sounds.  
SW  
PLII MUSIC  
PLII GAME  
Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo  
software.You can enjoy wide and deep sounds.  
Suitable for playing a video game.You can enjoy  
sounds with “being there” feeling.  
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* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
RS  
LS  
SBR  
SBL  
(SB)  
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Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
DTS Neo:6  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a newly introduced multi-channel playback  
format to convert not only multi-channel software but 2-channel  
software into 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) that developed from  
Dolby Pro Logic II. The matrix-based conversion method used for  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of  
the surround treble.  
• This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
modes—Pro Logic IIx Movie (PLIIx MOVIE), Pro Logic IIx  
Music (PLIIx MUSIC) and Pro Logic IIx Game (PLIIx GAME).  
When Dolby Pro Logic IIx is activated, “PLIIx MOVIE,PLIIx  
DTS Neo:6 is another conversion method to create 6-channel  
(plus subwoofer) from analog/digital 2-channel software by using  
the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix  
6.1ch.  
• This receiver provides the following DTS Neo:6 modes—Neo:6  
Cinema (NEO:6 CINEMA) and Neo:6 Music (NEO:6 MUSIC).  
When one of them is activated, the NEO:6 indicator lights up on  
the display.  
NEO:6 CINEMA Suitable for playing movies.You can get the  
same atmosphere with 2-channel software as  
with 6.1-channel software. It is also effective for  
playing software encoded with conventional  
surround formats.  
MUSIC,or “PLIIx GAME” appear and the  
lights up on the display.  
indicator  
PLIIx MOVIE Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded  
software.You can enjoy a sound field with a  
natural wraparound effect.  
NEO:6 MUSIC Suitable for playing music software. The front  
channel signals bypass the decoder (resulting in  
no loss of sound quality) and the surround  
signals transmitted through the other speakers  
expand the sound field naturally.  
PLIIx MUSIC Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo  
software.You can enjoy wide and deep 7.1-  
channel sounds.  
PLIIx GAME Suitable for playing a video game.You can enjoy  
7.1-channel sounds with “being there” feeling.  
This model is available for both an analog and  
digital 2-channel signal.  
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks  
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the  
source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this  
receiver. (See page 10.)  
When using Surround mode, the sounds come out of the  
activated speakers which the Surround mode requires.  
• If either “SURROUND SPK” or “CENTER SPK” is set to  
<NO>” in the speaker setting (see page 17), the  
corresponding channel signals are allocated to and emitted  
through the front speakers.  
• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to  
<NO>” in the speaker setting (see page 17), JVC’s original  
3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create  
the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The  
3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
DTS**  
DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel  
encoding and decoding (1ch up to 6.1ch).  
• When DTS signal is detected through the digital input, the  
indicator lights up on the display.  
DTS Digital Surround  
3D HEADPHONE mode  
If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the Surround  
modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated  
regardless of the type of software played back.  
“3D HEADPHONE” appears on the display and the DSP and  
HEADPHONE indicators light up.  
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) 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.  
DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES)  
DTS-ES is another multi-channel digital encoding format.  
It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and  
space expression by adding the third surround channel—surround  
back channel.  
DTS-ES includes two signal formats with different surround signal  
recording methods—DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch (ES DISCRETE)  
and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch (ES MATRIX).  
About other digital signals  
Linear PCM  
Uncompressed digital audio data used for DVDs, CDs, and  
Video CDs.  
DVDs support 2 channels with sampling rates of 48/96 kHz, at  
quantization of 16/20/24 bits. On the other hand, CDs and  
Video CDs are limited to 2 channels with 44.1 kHz at 16 bits.  
• When Linear PCM signal is detected, the LINEAR PCM  
indicator lights up.  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch has been designed to encode (and  
decode) a 6.1-channel signal discretely to avoid interference with  
each channel.  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch has been designed to add an extra  
surround channel to DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel. By using a  
matrix encoding/decoding method, an additional “surround back”  
channel signal is encoded (and decoded) in both the left and right  
surround channel signals.  
Dual Mono  
Dual Mono can be easily understood when you think of the  
bilingual broadcast for TV programs (however, the Dual Mono  
format is not identical with those analog formats).  
This format is now adopted in Dolby Digital, DTS, and so on. It  
allows two independent channels (called main channel and  
sub-channel) to be recorded separately.  
DTS 96/24  
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in higher  
sampling rates both for recording and for reproducing at home.  
Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency range and greater bit  
depths provide extended dynamic range.  
DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format (fs 96 kHz/24  
bits) introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to deliver “better-  
than-CD sound quality” into the home.  
You can select either channel you want to listen to (see  
page 19).  
• When DTS 96/24 signal is detected, the  
and 96/24  
indicators light up.You can enjoy its 5.1-channel sound with full-  
quality.  
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When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the  
connected and activated speakers.  
Introducing the DSP modes  
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” in the speaker  
setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing  
(which has been developed to create the surround effect  
through the front speakers only) is used.  
The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. 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. These direct sounds and  
indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic  
surround effects.  
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
MONO FILM  
The DSP modes can create these important elements, and give  
you a real “being there” feeling.  
In order to reproduce a more acoustic sound field in your listening  
room while viewing monaural sound video software (analog and  
2-channel digital signals including Dual Mono signal), you can use  
this mode.  
The surround effect will be added, and the sound localization of  
actor’s words will be improved.  
Reflections from behind  
Early reflections  
This mode cannot be used for multi-channel digital signals.  
When “MONO FILM” is used, sounds come out of all the  
connected (and activated) speakers.  
If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” in the speaker  
setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing  
(which has been developed to create the surround effect  
through the front speakers only) is used.  
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
• If incoming signals change from 2-channel digital signal to  
another digital signal type, “MONO FILM” is canceled and an  
appropriate Surround mode is activated.  
Direct sounds  
The DSP modes include the following modes:  
• Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes—HALL1, HALL2, LIVE  
CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2  
• MONO FILM—Used for all types of 2-channel signals (including  
Dual Mono signal)  
All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)  
This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the  
connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used  
if “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” in the speaker setting  
(see page 17).  
• All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)  
When one of the DSP modes is activated, the DSP indicator lights  
up on the display.  
Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes  
You can use the following DAP modes in order to reproduce a  
more acoustic sound field in your listening room.  
HALL1  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large  
shoebox-shaped hall designed primarily for  
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about  
2000.)  
HALL2  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large  
vineyard-shaped hall designed primarily for  
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about  
2000.)  
Sound reproduced from  
normal stereo  
Sound reproduced from All  
Channel Stereo mode  
LIVE CLUB  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a live music club  
with a low ceiling.  
DANCE CLUB Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance  
club.  
PAVILION  
THEATER1  
THEATER2  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition  
hall with a high ceiling.  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large theater  
where the seating capacity is about 600.  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a small theater  
where the seating capacity is about 300.  
NOTE  
When “THEATER1” or “THEATER2” is activated while playing  
back 2-channel analog or digital source, the built-in Dolby Pro  
Logic II decoder is activated and the  
indicator lights up.  
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Using the Surround/DSP modes  
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below.  
• The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the  
surround channels. For example, (3/2) indicates that the signals are encoded with three front signals (left/right/center) and two (stereo)  
surround signals.  
• For EX/ES/PLIIx setting, see page 18.  
EX/ES/PLIIx setting  
Incoming Signal Type  
AUTO  
ON  
PLIIx MOVIE  
PLIIx MUSIC  
OFF  
Dolby Digital Surround EX  
Dolby Digital (3/2, 2/2)  
Dolby Digital (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)  
Dolby Digital (Dual Mono)  
DTS-ES Discrete*1  
DOLBY D EX*3*5  
DOLBY D EX*3  
D+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3  
D+PLIIx MUSIC*3  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DOLBY D EX*3  
D+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DUAL MONO  
D+PLIIx MUSIC*3  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DTS-ES DSCRT*3 DTS-ES DSCRT*3  
DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3 DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3 DTS SURROUND  
DTS-ES Matrix*1  
DTS-ES MATRIX*3 DTS-ES MATRIX*3 DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3 DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3 DTS SURROUND  
DTS (3/2, 2/2)*1  
DTS SURROUND  
DTS+NEO:6*3  
DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3 DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3 DTS SURROUND  
DTS (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)  
DTS (Dual Mono)  
DTS  
DUAL MONO  
PLIIx MOVIE*4/  
PLIIx MUSIC*4/  
PLIIx GAME*4/  
NEO:6 CINEMA/  
NEO:6 MUSIC  
PLII MOVIE/  
PLII MUSIC/  
Analog/LINEAR PCM  
Dolby Digital (2/0)  
PLII GAME/  
NEO:6 CINEMA/  
NEO:6 MUSIC  
*1 DTS 96/24 processing is not applied when the EX/ES/PLIIx setting is activated. If you want to apply the processing, set the EX/ES/  
PLIIx setting to “OFF” (see page 18).  
*2 When “S BACK OUT” is set to “<1SPK>,D+PLIIx MOVIE is changed to DOLBY D EX and DTS+PLIIx MOVIE is changed to  
DTS+ EX.  
*3 When “S BACK SPK” is set to “<NO>,Virtual Surround Back is activated for the modes and the VIRTUAL SB indicator lights up on  
the display.  
*4 When “S BACK SPK” is set to “<NO>,PLllx MOVIE, PLllx MUSIC, and PLllx GAME are changed to PLll MOVIE, PLll MUSIC, and  
PLll GAME respectively.  
*5 For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL) may be applied even  
though you have selected “<AUTO>”. In this case, select “<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”  
About the DSP modes  
• The following DSP modes are available regardless of incoming signal type.  
HALL1, HALL2, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2  
• If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more) digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.  
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,ALL CH STEREO” is not available.  
Virtual Surround Back  
This function creates a great surround effect from behind as if you have connected the surround back speaker. The VIRTUAL SB  
(Surround Back) indicator lights up on the display.  
If you have connected (and activated) the surround speakers, you can use Virtual Surround Back without connecting the surround  
back speaker.  
Virtual Surround Back is activated when EX/ES/PLIIx is set to other than “<OFF>” and when playing back the software including the  
following signals:  
Dolby Digital Surround EX  
DTS-ES  
Dolby Digital or DTS with 4 channel or more  
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On the front panel:  
2
Activating the Surround/DSP modes  
1,3  
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker  
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30.  
Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically  
recalls the memorized settings and adjustments.  
Before you start, remember...  
• To adjust the speaker output level, see page 22.  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes, you  
can adjust CENTER TONE. (see page 24)  
1 Select and play any source.  
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes  
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and  
ALL CH STEREO), you can adjust CENTER ALIGN. (see  
page 24)  
• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analog or  
digital) correctly.  
2 Press SURROUND.  
• When activating NEO:6 MUSIC, you can adjust CENTER  
GAIN. (see page 24)  
MULTI JOG now works for selecting Surround/DSP modes.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the Surround/DSP  
• When activating the DSP mode (except ALL CH  
STEREO), you can adjust the following settings:  
EFFECT (see page 23)  
mode you want.  
Ex.:When “DOLBY DIGITALis selected for Dolby Digital  
multi-channel software:  
LIVENESS (see page 23)  
ROOM SIZE (see page 23)  
DIGITAL AUTO  
DIGITAL  
L
C
R
• When activating “PLIIx MUSIC” and “PLII MUSIC,you  
can adjust the following settings:  
CENTER WIDTH (see page 24)  
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
DIMENSION (see page 24)  
PANORAMA (see page 23)  
1
2
AUTO SURROUND  
*
Surround modes  
LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB  
THEATER2  
*
HALL1  
HALL2  
Selecting the Surround/DSP modes  
From the remote control:  
PAVILION  
THEATER1  
ALL CH STEREO  
3
4
MONO FILM  
*
*
(Back to the beginning)  
SURROUND OFF  
2
*1 “AUTO SURROUND” is the initial setting.  
*2 Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker  
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page  
30.  
*3 If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more)  
digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.  
*4 If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO”  
is not available.  
1
1 Select and play any source.  
• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analog or  
digital) correctly.  
To cancel Surround/DSP modes  
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the  
Turn MULTI JOG so that “SURROUND OFF” appears on the  
display.  
Surround/DSP mode you want.  
Ex.:When “DOLBY DIGITALis selected for Dolby Digital  
multi-channel software:  
When you select “AUTO SURROUND”  
DIGITAL AUTO  
You can enjoy the Surround mode easily.  
L
C
R
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
DIGITAL  
• For details about the Surround modes, see page 30.  
• WhenAUTO SURROUNDis activated, the AUTO SURR indicator  
lights up on the display.  
1
2
AUTO SURROUND  
*
Surround modes  
LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB  
THEATER2  
*
How does “AUTO SURROUND” work?  
• If a multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate Surround  
mode will be selected automatically.  
HALL1  
HALL2  
PAVILION  
THEATER1  
ALL CH STEREO  
3
4
MONO FILM  
*
*
• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel signal with surround signal  
comes in, “PLIIx MOVIE” or “PLII MOVIE” will be selected.  
• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel signal without surround signal  
comes in, “SURROUND OFF (stereo)” will be selected.  
• If a Linear PCM signal comes in, “SURROUND OFF  
(stereo)” will be selected.  
(Back to the beginning)  
SURROUND OFF  
*1 “AUTO SURROUND” is the initial setting.  
*2 Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker  
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page  
30.  
*3 If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more)  
digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.  
*4 If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO”  
is not available.  
NOTE  
“AUTO SURROUND” does not take effect in the following  
cases:  
– While playing an analog source,  
– While selecting one of the fixed digital input mode—“DOLBY  
DIGITALor “DTS” (see page 13).  
To cancel Surround/DSP modes  
Press SURROUND repeatedly so that “SURROUND OFF”  
appears on the display.  
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Connections 2: Video cable connection  
This receiver is equipped with three types of video terminals—  
composite video, S-video, and component video, and the signals  
coming into this receiver through one type of video terminals can  
output only through the terminal of the same type. So you need to  
connect the video components to this receiver using one of the  
following three ways.  
• When using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, set  
the video input for the DVD player and the VCR correctly (see  
“Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO IN/  
VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN” on page 20); otherwise, the  
correct input for this receiver will not be selected on the TV.  
AV COMPU LINK  
remote control  
system  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to  
operate JVC’s video components (TV, DVD player*, and VCR)  
through this receiver.  
Case 1:  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver  
through the S-video terminals, connect this receiver to the  
TV’s video input 1 terminal using S-video cables.  
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has  
added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the  
component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you  
need to connect the video components you want to operate,  
following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 33.  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components.  
S-video cable  
S-video cable  
RX-D205S  
RX-D206B  
Source  
equipment  
TV  
* “DVD player” on pages 32 and 33 can be replaced with “DVD  
recorder.”  
To video input 1  
Connections 1: AV COMPU LINK connection  
Case 2:  
TV  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver  
through the composite video jacks, connect this receiver  
to the TV’s video input 2 terminal (composite video input)  
using composite video cables.  
AV  
AV  
COMPU LINK-III  
COMPU LINK EX  
Composite video cable  
Composite video cable  
Source  
equipment  
RX-D205S  
RX-D206B  
Monaural mini-plugs  
(not supplied)  
TV  
To video input 2  
(Composite)  
AV  
COMPU LINK-III  
Case 3:  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver  
through the component video jacks, connect this receiver  
to the TV’s video input 2 terminals (component video  
input) using component video cables.  
Component video cable  
Component video cable  
Monaural  
mini-plugs  
(not supplied)  
AV  
COMPU LINK  
Source  
equipment  
RX-D205S  
RX-D206B  
TV  
To video input 2  
(Component)  
DVD player  
AV  
COMPU LINK  
VCR  
IMPORTANT:  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the  
DBS tuner connected to the DBS IN jacks.  
NOTES  
• When connecting the receiver and aTV with the AV COMPU LINK  
EX terminal by using a component video cable, you cannot use  
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode (see page 33).  
• When connecting only the VCR or DVD player to this receiver,  
connect it directly to the receiver using cable with the monaural  
mini-plugs.  
You can connect only the TV with AV COMPU LINK EX or AV  
COMPU LINK-III terminal to the AV COMPU LINK-III terminal.  
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One-touch DVD play  
Connecting procedure  
Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the  
DVD playback without setting other switches manually.  
• When the DVD player is connected through the analog input  
jacks on this receiver (and analog input is selected), the  
receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to  
“DVR/DVD.”  
1 If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD  
player,TV, or this receiver into the AC outlets,  
unplug their AC power cords first.  
• When the DVD player is connected through the digital input  
terminal on this receiver (and digital input is selected), the  
receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to  
“DVR/DVD.”  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
2 Connect your VCR, DVD player,TV, and this  
receiver as follows, using the cables with the  
monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).  
• See “Connections 1” on the previous page.  
3 Connect the audio input/output jacks on the  
VCR, DVD player,TV, and this receiver using  
the audio cables.  
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode  
• When you select “TV” as the source to play on the receiver, the  
TV automatically changes the input mode to the TV tuner so  
that you can watch TV.  
• When you select “DVR/DVD,VCR,or “DBS” as the source to  
play on the receiver, the TV automatically changes the input  
mode to the appropriate position (either video input 1 or video  
input 2) so that you can view the playback picture.  
• See pages 7 to 9.  
4 Connect the video input/output jacks on the  
VCR, DVD player,TV, and this receiver using  
the S-video cables, composite video cables,  
or component video cables.  
• See “Connections 2” on the previous page.  
NOTE  
This function does not work when you connect this receiver and  
the TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal using a component  
video cable. In this case, reconnect the TV referring to Case 1 or  
Case 2 on page 32.  
5 Plug the AC power cords of the connected  
components and this receiver into the AC  
outlets.  
6 When turning on the TV for the first time after  
the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV  
volume to the minimum using the TV volume  
control on the TV.  
Automatic power on/off  
The TV, DVD player, and VCR turn on and off along with the  
receiver.  
When you turn on the receiver;  
• If the previously selected source is “TV” or “DBS,only the TV  
will turn on automatically.  
• If the previously selected source is “DVR/DVD,the TV and DVD  
player will turn on automatically.  
7 Turn on other connected components first,  
then turn on this receiver.  
• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied  
• If the previously selected source is “VCR,the TV and VCR will  
turn on automatically.  
with this receiver (press STANDBY/ON  
VCR).  
When you turn off the receiver, the TV, DVD player, and VCR will  
turn off.  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use  
the five basic functions listed below.  
NOTE  
Remote control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR using this  
remote control  
If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR, the VCR  
will not turn off, but continue recording.  
See pages 34 and 35 for details.  
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each  
component.  
One-touch video play  
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the  
VCR, you can enjoy the video playback without setting other  
switches manually. The receiver automatically turns on and  
changes the source to “VCR.”  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab, press the  
play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control. So, you can  
get the same result.  
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Operating other  
JVC products  
1
4
3
2
5
8
0
6
7
9
10  
10  
You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only  
this receiver but also other JVC products.  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.  
– Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signals—  
remote codes “A” and “B. This remote control can operate a  
VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”  
– Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control  
signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder  
whose remote control code is set to the initial code. For  
details, refer to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder.  
To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor on the target product.  
7 TV  
You can always perform the following operation:  
STANDBY/ON  
VCR:  
Turn on or off the VCR.  
1
4
3
2
5
8
0
6
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on  
the VCR.  
7
9
10  
10  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers on the  
VCR.  
3:  
Start playback.  
7:  
Stop playback.  
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
Fast-wind a tape.  
FF:  
REW:  
Rewind a tape.  
REC PAUSE:  
Enter recording pause. To start  
recording, press this button then 3.  
You can always perform the following operations:  
TV VOLUME +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
Adjust the volume on the TV.  
Change the input mode (either video  
input or TV tuner) on the TV.  
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on the  
TV.  
STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV:  
Turn on or off the TV.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
1 – 9, 0, 100+:  
RETURN (10):  
Change the channel numbers.  
Select the channel numbers.  
Switch between the previous channel  
and the current channel.  
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You can always perform the following operation:  
7 DVD recorder or DVD player  
STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD:  
Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD  
player.  
DVR  
DVD  
After pressing DVR/DVD, you can perform the following operations  
on the DVD recorder and DVD player.  
To operate the DVD  
recorder, set the  
mode selector to  
“DVR.”  
1
4
3
2
5
8
0
6
3:  
Start playback.  
7
9
7:  
Stop playback.  
10  
10  
DVR  
DVD  
To operate the DVD  
player, set the mode  
selector to “DVD.”  
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
¢:  
Skip to the beginning of the next  
chapter.  
4:  
Return to the beginning of the current  
(or previous) chapter.  
5//3/2:  
MENU:  
Select an item on the menu screen.  
Display the menu recorded on discs.  
ENTER:  
Enter the selected item, channel  
number, chapter/title number, or track  
number (if required).  
Only for DVD recorder operations:  
CHANNEL +/–:  
1 – 9, 0:  
Change the channel numbers.  
After setting the mode selector correctly, you can perform the  
following operations on the DVD recorder or DVD player.  
Select a channel number (while stopped)  
or a chapter/title number, track number  
(while playing back). Press ENTER to  
enter the number.  
See the instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD  
player for details.  
7 Changing the remote control code for DVD  
REC PAUSE:  
Enter recording pause. To start recording,  
press 3.  
recorder  
Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control  
signals.You can assign one of the four codes to the remote  
control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD  
recorder. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the  
DVD recorder.  
Only for DVD player operations:  
1 – 10, 0, +10:  
Select a chapter/title number, track  
number, menu item, etc.  
Initial setting: 03  
1 Set the mode selector to “DVR.”  
2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
3 Press DVR/DVD.  
DVR/DVD.  
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote  
control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder  
or DVD player for details.  
4 Enter the remote control code you want using  
buttons 1 – 4, and 0.  
EX.: To enter the code “2,press 0, then 2.  
Code for DVR  
Number to enter  
1
2
3
4
01  
02  
03  
04  
5 Release STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD.  
Now, the remote control code has been changed.  
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Manufacturers’ codes for TV  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
Operating other  
manufacturers’  
products  
JVC  
01  
10  
02  
03  
04,11  
05  
Hitachi  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
RCA  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
12  
13  
Sharp  
Sony  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
06  
07  
08  
09  
By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the  
supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’  
products.  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.  
To operate those components with the remote control, first you  
need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for the TV, VCR,  
CATV converter, DBS tuner, and DVD player.  
• After replacing the batteries of the remote control, set the  
manufacturers’ codes again.  
Initial setting: 01  
• All the functions may not be assigned to the buttons for some  
equipment.  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without  
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot  
operate the equipment.  
Changing the transmittable signals for operating  
a TV  
1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/  
CATV.  
2 Press TV.  
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons  
1 – 9, and 0.  
See “Manufacturers’ codes for TV” on the right.  
4 Release STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV.  
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.  
TV VOLUME +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
Adjust the volume on the TV.  
Change the input mode (either TV or  
VIDEO).  
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on  
the TV.  
STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV:  
Turn on or off the TV.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers.  
Select the channel numbers.  
1 – 9, 0, 100+ (+10):  
See the instructions supplied with the TV for details.  
5 After pressing TV, try to operate your TV by  
pressing STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV.  
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
If more than one code is listed for your brand of TV, try each  
one until the correct one is entered.  
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Manufacturers’ codes for VCR  
Changing the transmittable signals for operating  
a VCR  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
2 Press VCR.  
VCR.  
JVC  
01, 02, 03  
10, 22  
11  
Emerson  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
Mitsubishi  
NEC  
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons  
04  
12  
21  
1 – 9, and 0.  
See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right.  
Panasonic  
Philips  
RCA  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
07, 13  
09  
05, 06  
20  
17, 18, 19  
14, 15, 16  
08  
4 Release STANDBY/ON  
VCR.  
Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR.  
STANDBY/ON  
VCR:  
Turn on or off the VCR.  
Sony  
Zenith  
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations  
on the VCR.  
Initial setting: 01  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers on the  
VCR.  
3:  
Start playback.  
Stop playback.  
Pause playback.  
Fast-wind a tape.  
Rewind a tape.  
7:  
8:  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without  
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot  
operate the equipment.  
FF:  
REW:  
REC PAUSE:  
Enter recording pause. To start  
recording, press this button then 3.  
See the instructions supplied with the VCR for details.  
5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing  
STANDBY/ON  
VCR.  
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
If more than one code is listed for your brand of VCR, try each  
one until the correct one is entered.  
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Changing the transmittable signals for operating Changing the transmittable signals for operating  
a CATV converter or DBS tuner  
a DVD player  
1 Set the mode selector to “DVD.”  
2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
3 Press DVR/DVD.  
1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/  
CATV.  
DVR/DVD.  
2 Press DBS.  
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons  
4 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons  
1 – 9, and 0.  
1 – 9, and 0.  
See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter/DBS tuner”  
below.  
See “Manufacturers’ codes for DVD player” below.  
5 Release STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD.  
4 Release STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV.  
Now, you can perform the following operation on the DVD  
player.  
After pressing DBS, you can perform the following operations  
on the CATV converter or DBS tuner.  
STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD:  
Turn on or off the DVD player.  
STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV:  
Turn on or off the CATV converter  
or DBS tuner.  
3:  
Start playback.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers on the  
CATV converter or DBS tuner.  
¢:  
Skip to the beginning of the next chapter  
(or fast-forward for some models).  
1 – 10, 0, +10:  
Select the channel numbers on the  
CATV converter or DBS tuner.  
4:  
Return to the beginning of the current  
chapter (or fast-reverse for some  
models).  
See the instructions supplied with the CATV converter or DBS  
tuner for details.  
7:  
Stop playback.  
8:  
Pause playback.  
5 After pressing DBS, try to operate your CATV  
MENU:  
Display the menu recorded on DVD  
VIDEO discs.  
converter or DBS tuner by pressing  
STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV.  
5//3/2:  
ENTER:  
Select an item on the menu screen.  
Enter the selected item.  
When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you  
have entered the correct code.  
1 – 10, 0, +10:  
Select the chapter number.  
If more than one code is listed for your brand of CATV  
converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct one is  
entered.  
See the instructions supplied with the DVD player for details.  
6 Try to operate your DVD player by pressing  
STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD.  
Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter/  
DBS tuner  
When your DVD player turns on or off, you have entered the  
correct code.  
Manufacturers’ codes for DVD player  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Sony  
Toshiba  
Yamaha  
Codes  
Echostar (JVC)  
G.I.  
Hamlin  
Pioneer  
RCA  
Scient  
Sony  
Zenith  
01  
02, 03  
01  
02  
04  
03  
05  
06  
07  
10 – 13  
08, 09  
14  
04, 05  
15  
06, 07  
Initial setting: 01  
Initial setting: 01  
NOTE  
You cannot use this remote control to operate other  
manufacturers’ DVD recorders than JVC.  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without  
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot  
operate the equipment.  
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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  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The power cord is not plugged in.  
SOLUTION  
The power does not come on.  
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
The receiver turns off (enters standby  
mode).  
Speakers are overloaded because of high  
volume.  
1. Stop the playback source.  
2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn the  
volume down.  
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 receiver is overloaded because of a  
high voltage.  
Consult your dealer after unplugging the  
power cord.  
“OVER HEAT” flashes on the display,  
then the receiver turns off.  
The receiver is overloaded because of high Turn the volume down or turn off the  
volume or long time usage.  
receiver for a while and turn it on again.  
If the receiver turns off soon after doing  
solutions above, consult your dealer after  
unplugging the power cord.  
Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if  
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging  
the power cord.  
No sound from speakers.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the audio connections (see pages 7  
to 11) after unplugging the power cord.  
Select the correct source.  
An incorrect source is selected.  
Muting is activated.  
Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see  
page 14).  
Select the correct input mode (analog or  
digital).  
An incorrect input mode (analog or digital)  
is selected.  
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if  
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging  
the power cord.  
Sound from one speaker only.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected  
properly.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Sounds are intermittently distorted by  
the outside noise such as a lightning  
discharge.  
When you use the digital coaxial connection,  
the sounds may be intermittently distorted  
by the outside noise such as a lightning  
discharge but the sound will be restored  
automatically.  
Set the mode selector correctly, then press  
the corresponding source selecting button  
or SOUND before operation.  
Remote control does not operate as  
you intend.  
The remote control is not ready for your  
intended operation.  
Remove the obstruction.  
Remote control does not work.  
There is an obstruction blocking the remote  
sensor on the receiver.  
Replace batteries.  
Batteries are weak.  
Set the mode selector to the proper  
position.  
The mode selector is set to the incorrect  
position.  
Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact  
your dealer.  
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM Incoming signal is too weak.  
reception.  
Select another station.  
The station is too far away.  
Check with your dealer to be sure you have  
the correct antenna.  
The wrong antenna is being used.  
Check the connections.  
Antennas are not connected properly.  
Move the antenna farther from automobile  
traffic.  
Occasional cracking noise during FM  
reception.  
Ignition noise from automobiles.  
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Video  
Specifications  
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:  
Composite video: DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-video: DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS:  
Y (luminance):  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
C (chrominance, burst):  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Component: DVR/DVD, VCR (DBS):  
Y (luminance):  
PB, PR:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Designs and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Video Output Level/Impedance:  
Composite video: DVR, VCR, MONITOR OUT:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-video: DVR, VCR, MONITOR OUT:  
Amplifier  
Output Power  
Y (luminance):  
C (chrominance, burst):  
Component: MONITOR OUT:  
Y (luminance):  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
At stereo operation:  
Front channels:  
110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven  
into 6 Ω at 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no  
more than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Negative  
PB, PR:  
Synchronization:  
At surround operation:  
Front channels:  
110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion.  
FM tuner (IHF)  
Tuning Range:  
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
Center channel:  
110 W, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz,  
with no more than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
12.8 dBf (1.2 μV/75 Ω)  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
Surround channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8%  
16.0 dBf (1.7 μV/75 Ω)  
37.5 dBf (20.5 μV/75 Ω)  
35 dB at 1 kHz  
total harmonic distortion.  
Stereo:  
Surround back channels:  
Stereo Separation at REC OUT:  
110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion.  
AM tuner  
Tuning Range:  
530 kHz to 1 710 kHz  
Audio  
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance:  
General  
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV:  
300 mV/47 kΩ  
Power Requirements:  
AC 120 V , 60 Hz  
150 W/200 VA (at operation)  
0.9 W (in standby mode)  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 mm x 91.5 mm x 360 mm  
(17 3/16 inches x 3 5/8 inches x 14 3/16 inches)  
6.7 kg (14.8 lbs)  
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)*:  
Power Consumption:  
Coaxial: DIGITAL IN 1(DVR/DVD):  
0.5 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Optical: DIGITAL IN 2(DBS), 3(VCR):  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm  
(660 nm 30 nm)  
Mass:  
USB: USB DIGITAL  
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS (with  
sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).  
Audio Output Level:  
DVR, VCR:  
300 mV  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): 80 dB/70 dB  
Frequency Response (6 Ω):  
Bass Boost:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
+4 dB 1 dB at 100 Hz  
Equalization (at DSP operation):  
Center frequency:  
Control range:  
63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz  
8 dB  
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© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER  
RECEPTURE DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO  
RX-D206B  
INSTRUCTIONS  
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS  
LVT1556-002A  
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Warnings, Cautions, and Others  
Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the  
user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
Des changements ou modifications non approuvés par JVC  
pourront invalider l’autorité de l’utilisateur à opérer cet  
appareil.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
"dangerous voltage" within the product's  
enclosure that may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
For U.S.A  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
CAUTION  
Declaration of Conformity:  
Trade Name: JVC  
Model Number: RX-D206B  
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.  
ATTENTION  
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:  
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le  
coffret de l’appareil.  
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.  
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne New Jersey 07470  
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.  
(2) This device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.  
Caution––  
STANDBY/ON button!  
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the  
standby lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure  
For Canada/pour Le Canada  
that the plug is easily accessible. The  
STANDBY/ON button  
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE  
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM  
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE  
in any position does not disconnect the mains line.  
• When the unit is on standby, the standby lamp lights red.  
• When the unit is turned on, the standby lamp goes off.  
The power can be remote controlled.  
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD  
ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE  
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.  
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE  
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX  
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES  
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR;  
“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE  
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.  
Attention—Touche  
STANDBY/ON!  
Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil  
complètement hors tension (le témoin d’attente s’éteint). Lors  
de l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit  
facilement accessible. La touche  
STANDBY/ON dans  
n’importe quelle position ne déconnecte pas l’appareil du  
secteur.  
• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin d’attente  
s’allume en rouge.  
• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin d’attente  
s’éteint.  
L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.  
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s  
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides  
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies  
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding  
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as  
practical.  
[European Union Only]  
[Union européenne seulement]  
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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 antennas ................................... 5  
Connecting the speakers ....................................................... 6  
Connecting video components .............................................. 7  
USB connection ................................................................... 10  
Connecting the power cord .................................................. 11  
Basic operations ................................................. 12  
1 Turn on the power ............................................................ 12  
2 Select the source to play.................................................. 12  
3 Adjust the volume ............................................................ 13  
Turning off the sounds temporarily ...................................... 14  
Changing the display brightness.......................................... 14  
Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ......................... 14  
Basic settings...................................................... 15  
Setting the speaker information easily  
—Quick Speaker Setup ................................................. 15  
Basic setting items ............................................................... 16  
Operating procedure ............................................................ 17  
Setting the speakers ............................................................ 17  
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/PLIIx ............... 18  
Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ............. 19  
Setting bass sound .............................................................. 19  
Using the Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE.................... 20  
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals  
—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3........................................................ 20  
Selecting the component video input mode  
—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN......... 20  
Sound adjustments............................................. 21  
Basic adjustment items........................................................ 21  
Operating procedure ............................................................ 21  
Adjusting the speaker output levels ..................................... 22  
Adjusting the equalization patterns  
—D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz........................ 22  
Adjusting the bass sounds................................................... 23  
Adjusting the sound parameters for the  
Surround/DSP modes ................................................... 23  
Tuner operations ................................................. 25  
Tuning in to stations manually.............................................. 25  
Using preset tuning.............................................................. 25  
Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................ 26  
Creating realistic sound fields........................... 27  
Reproducing theater ambience ........................................... 27  
Introducing the Surround modes ......................................... 27  
Introducing the DSP modes................................................. 29  
Using the Surround/DSP modes ......................................... 30  
Activating the Surround/DSP modes ................................... 31  
AV COMPU LINK remote control system .......... 32  
Operating other JVC products ........................... 34  
Operating other manufacturers’ products ........ 36  
Troubleshooting .................................................. 39  
Specifications...................................................... 40  
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Remote control  
See pages in parentheses for details.  
Parts identification  
1 DVR/DVD mode selector (35, 38)  
2 • Numeric buttons (26, 34 – 38)  
1 – 10, 0, +10, 100+  
• Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output level  
and sound adjustment (22)  
TEST, FRONT L, FRONT R, EFFECT, CENTER,  
SUBWFR, C. TONE, SURR L, SURR R, D. EQ FREQ, S  
BACK L, S BACK R  
• RETURN button (34)  
3 SOUND button (22 – 24)  
4 • Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player*  
cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ), ENTER (35, 38)  
• Adjusting buttons for speakers and subwoofer output level  
and D. EQ FREQ level (22)  
LEVEL9, LEVEL(  
5 MENU button for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35, 38)  
6 • Operating buttons for video components (34, 35, 37, 38)  
4, 3, ¢, 7, 8, REW, FF, REC PAUSE  
• Operating buttons for tuner (25, 26)  
( TUNING, TUNING 9, MEMORY, FM MODE  
7 Source selecting buttons (12, 25, 26, 34 – 38)  
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, FM/AM  
8 CHANNEL +/– buttons (34 – 38)  
DVR  
DVD  
A/V CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO  
1
2
TEST  
FRONT L FRONT R  
*
*
1
3
2
EFFECT CENTER SUBWFR  
*
*
DVR/DVD  
VCR  
9 TV VOLUME +/– buttons (34, 36)  
4
C.TONE  
7
5
SURR L  
8
6
SURR R  
9
p
p STANDBY/ON  
buttons (12, 34 – 38)  
*
*
AUDIO, DVR/DVD, VCR, TV/DBS/CATV  
q SURROUND button (31)  
w EX/ES/PLIIx button (18)  
e DIMMER button (14)  
TV/DBS/  
CATV  
D.EQ FREQ S BACK L S BACK R  
*
*
*
10  
100  
10  
0
RETURN  
LEVEL  
*
SURROUND  
r SLEEP button (14)  
SOUND  
3
4
5
q
w
t MIDNIGHT button (20)  
y ANALOG/DIGITAL button (12)  
u TV/VIDEO button (34, 36)  
i VOLUME +/– button (13)  
o MUTING button (14)  
ENTER  
EX/ES/PL  
x
LEVEL  
*
MENU  
TUNING/REW  
FF/TUNING  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
e
r
t
* These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC  
product ONLY) or DVD player with the mode selector set to  
“DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).  
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control  
supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player. Refer also to  
the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for  
details.  
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7
MEMORY FM MODE  
REC PAUSE  
DVR/DVD  
TV  
VCR  
USB  
DBS  
MIDNIGHT  
ANALOG/  
DIGITAL  
FM/AM  
y
u
8
9
TV/VIDEO  
MUTING  
TV VOLUME CHANNEL  
i
o
• When operating a DVD recorder (for JVC products  
ONLY), set the mode selector (1) to “DVR.”  
VOLUME  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SRXD201J  
• When operating a DVD player, set the mode selector (1)  
to “DVD.”  
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Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SOURCE  
SELECTOR  
/ MULTI JOG  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
A U D I O / V I D E O C O N T R O L R E C E I V E R  
DVR/DVD  
VCR  
DBS  
TV  
USB  
FM/AM  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
DIMMER  
SETTING  
ADJUST  
SURROUND  
SET / TUNER PRESET  
USB  
p
q
w
e
8 • SOURCE SELECTOR (12, 26)  
• MULTI JOG (15, 17, 21, 26, 31)  
9 MASTER VOLUME control (13)  
p PHONES jack (13)  
1
STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12)  
2 DIMMER button (14)  
3 SETTING button (15, 17)  
4 ADJUST button (21)  
q USB terminal (10)  
w Display window (see below)  
e Remote sensor (4)  
5 SURROUND button (31)  
6 Source lamps  
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, FM/AM  
7 • SET button (15, 17, 21)  
• TUNER PRESET button (26)  
Display window  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7
8
9 0  
-
= ~  
DUAL MONO  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL AUTO  
LINEAR PCM  
DIGITAL  
AUTO SURR  
HEADPHONE  
AUTO MUTING  
DIGITAL EQ C.TONE  
SLEEP  
MIDNIGHT INPUT ATT  
TUNED STEREO  
L
C
R
B.BOOST  
PL  
x
S.WFR LFE  
NEO : 6  
3D-PHONIC  
DSP  
LS  
SB  
S
RS  
MHz  
kHz  
96 / 24  
SB SB  
VIRTUAL SB  
!
@
#
$
% ^  
&
*
1 ANALOG indicator (13)  
2 DUAL MONO indicator (19)  
= INPUT ATT (attenuate) indicator (23)  
~ SLEEP indicator (14)  
3 AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (31)  
4 HEADPHONE indicator (13, 28)  
! Digital signal format indicators (13, 27, 28)  
DIGITAL AUTO, LINEAR PCM,  
@ Signal and speaker indicators (14)  
# NEO:6 indicator (28)  
,
, 96/24  
5
and  
indicator (27 – 29)  
6 Tuner operation indicators (25)  
TUNED, STEREO  
$ VIRTUAL SB indicator (30)  
% 3D-PHONIC indicator (28, 29)  
^ DSP indicator (28, 29)  
& Main display  
* Frequency unit indicators  
7 DIGITAL EQ indicator (22)  
8 AUTO MUTING indicator (26)  
9 C.TONE indicator (24)  
0 B.BOOST indicator (23)  
- MIDNIGHT indicator (20)  
MHz (for FM stations), kHz (for AM stations)  
Rear panel  
1
2
3
4
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL IN  
2(DBS)  
AV  
1(DVR/DVD)  
3(VCR)  
FM 75  
COMPU LINK-III  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
SURROUND BACK  
SPEAKERS  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
LEFT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
AUDIO  
TV  
IN  
DBS  
VCR  
DVR  
OUT(REC)  
DVR/DVD  
IN(PLAY)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Y
IN  
OUT(REC)  
IN(PLAY)  
L
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
PB  
S-VIDEO  
P
R
R
CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6  
-16  
DBS  
IN  
VCR  
DVR  
DVR/DVD MONITOR  
OUT  
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
IN IN OUT  
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)  
5
6
7
8
9
1 Power cord (11)  
6 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) jacks (7– 9)  
VCR (DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT  
7 AUDIO jacks (7 – 9)  
• Input: TV IN, DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)  
• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC)  
8 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6)  
2 AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (32)  
3 DIGITAL IN terminals (10)  
• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)  
• Optical: 2(DBS)  
• Optical: 3(VCR)  
4 ANTENNA terminals (5)  
5 VIDEO jacks (7– 9)  
9 Speakers terminals (6)  
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS,  
CENTER SPEAKER, FRONT SPEAKERS  
VIDEO (composite video) jacks, S-VIDEO jacks  
• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)  
• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC), MONITOR OUT  
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Putting batteries in the remote control  
Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.  
Getting started  
1
2
3
1 Press and slide the battery cover on the back  
Before Installation  
of the remote control.  
2 Insert batteries.  
General precautions  
• Be sure your hands are dry.  
Turn the power off to all components.  
• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going  
to connect.  
Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).  
3 Replace the cover.  
If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,  
replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell  
batteries.  
Locations  
• Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from  
moisture and dust.  
• Supplied batteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued  
use.  
• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C  
and 35˚C.  
CAUTION:  
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor  
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the receiver and the TV.  
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:  
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:  
(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).  
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may  
differ in voltage.  
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.  
• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.  
Handling the receiver  
• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.  
• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or  
cabinet.  
• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.  
• 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.  
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended  
period or time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small  
amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is  
connected to the wall outlet.  
When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at  
the remote sensor on the front panel.  
Remote sensor  
The receiver has a built-in cooling fan which operates  
while the receiver is turned on. Be sure to leave enough  
ventilation to obtain sufficient cooling effect.  
CAUTION:  
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all  
connections are completed.  
Checking the supplied accessories  
Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied  
accessories. If anything is missing, contact your dealer  
immediately.  
• Remote control (× 1)  
• Batteries (× 2)  
• AM loop antenna (× 1)  
• FM antenna (× 1)  
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Connecting the FM and AM antennas  
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
If FM reception is poor,  
connect an outdoor FM  
antenna (not supplied).  
Snap the tabs on the  
loop into the slots of the  
base to assemble the  
AM loop antenna.  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
If AM reception is poor, connect  
an outdoor single vinyl-covered  
wire (not supplied).  
FM antenna (supplied)  
FM 75  
COAXIAL  
AM EXT  
ANTENNA  
NOTES  
AM antenna connection  
• If the AM 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.  
Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.  
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the  
black cord to the 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 loop  
antenna connected.  
FM antenna connection  
Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL  
terminal as a temporary measure.  
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.  
• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not  
supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable with a  
connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.  
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Connecting the speakers  
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
Speaker Layout Diagram  
SW  
R
C
L
Center  
speaker (C)  
SURROUND BACK  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT LEFT  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RS  
LS  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
SBR  
SBL  
(*SB)  
CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6  
-16  
Left front  
speaker  
(L)  
Right surround  
back speaker  
(SBR)  
Left surround  
speaker (LS)  
Powered  
subwoofer  
(SW)  
Right front  
speaker  
(R)  
*Left surround  
back speaker  
(SBL)  
Right surround  
speaker (RS)  
CAUTIONS:  
*When using a single speaker for the surround back speaker  
• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the  
speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω).  
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker  
terminal.  
You can enjoy the surround sound by one surround back  
speaker. When using one surround back speaker,  
– set “SB OUT” to “<1SPK>” (see page 17) and  
– connect the surround back speaker to the left surround back  
speaker terminal. (No sound comes from the speaker if  
you connect it to the right surround back speaker  
terminal.)  
Connecting the speakers  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
1
2
3
Connecting the powered subwoofer  
By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or  
1
2
+
+
reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in 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).  
• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.  
1 Twist and remove the insulation at the end of  
each speaker cord.  
After connecting all the speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the  
speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible  
surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 19.  
2 Open the terminal (1), then insert the speaker  
cord (2).  
• For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the  
rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the  
speakers.  
NOTE  
You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is  
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.  
3 Close the terminal.  
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Connecting video components  
Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals—  
composite video, S-video, and component video terminals.  
• If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or  
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S-  
video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not  
supplied). By using these terminals, you can get better picture  
quality in the order:  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
• When you connect other components, refer also to their  
manuals.  
DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in  
VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.  
Component > S-video > Composite  
CAUTION:  
IMPORTANT:  
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.  
The video signals from one type of these input jacks are  
transmitted only through the video output jacks of the same  
type. Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing  
video component are connected to the receiver through the video  
terminals of different type, you cannot record the picture. In  
addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected  
to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you  
cannot view the playback picture on the TV.  
If your video components have AV COMPU LINK terminal  
See also page 32 for detailed information about the connection  
and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.  
7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Y
Green  
Component video cable (not supplied)  
Blue  
P
B
Red  
Å
DVD recorder or DVD player  
PR  
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
Ç
ı
Î ‰ Ï Ì  
DVR  
OUT(REC)  
DVR/DVD  
IN(PLAY)  
White  
Red  
DVR  
DVR/DVD  
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
Red  
White  
Composite video cable  
(not supplied)  
S-video cable (not supplied)  
Composite video cable (not supplied)  
NOTES  
Å To component video output  
• When connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the  
component video input jacks, select the component video input  
mode (DVD VIDEO IN) correctly. If you do not, you cannot view  
the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote  
control system cannot operate properly. See page 20 for details.  
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the  
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the  
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.  
You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical  
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal  
setting for a DVD recorder and DVD player is set to use the  
digital coaxial terminal (DIGITAL IN 1 (DVR/DVD)). For details of  
digital connection, see page 10.  
• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.  
ı To left/right audio channel output  
Ç Only for DVD recorder: To left/right audio channel  
input  
Î To composite video output  
To S-video output  
Ï Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input  
Ì Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input  
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
7 Connecting a VCR  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
• When you connect other components, refer also to their  
manuals.  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Green  
Blue  
Y
Component video cable (not supplied)  
PB  
Red  
PR  
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
IN IN OUT  
Å
VCR  
AUDIO  
ı Ç Î ‰ Ï Ì  
VCR  
OUT(REC)  
IN(PLAY)  
White  
Red  
VCR  
OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
Red  
White  
Composite video cable  
(not supplied)  
S-video cable (not supplied)  
Composite video cable (not supplied)  
Å To component video output  
• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.  
ı To left/right audio channel output  
Ç To left/right audio channel input  
Î To composite video output  
To S-video output  
NOTES  
• When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks,  
select the component video input mode (VCR VIDEO IN)  
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on  
the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot  
operate properly. See page 20 for details.  
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the  
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the  
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.  
Ï To S-video input  
Ì To composite video input  
You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical  
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal  
setting for a VCR is set to use the digital optical terminal  
(DIGITAL IN 3 (VCR)). For details of digital connection, see  
page 10.  
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Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.  
7 Connecting a DBS tuner  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.  
Component video cable (not supplied)  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
TV  
DBS  
VC  
OUT(REC)  
IN  
IN  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Green  
Blue  
White  
Y
R
Red  
PB  
Red  
PR  
Å
ı
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
Composite video cable (not supplied)  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Ç
S-VIDEO  
Î
S-video cable  
(not supplied)  
DBS  
IN  
DBS tuner  
OUT  
Å To left/right audio channel output  
ı To component video output  
• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.  
Ç To composite video output  
Î To S-video output  
NOTES  
• When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input  
jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN)  
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on  
the TV. See page 20 for details.  
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the  
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the  
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.  
You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical  
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal  
setting for a DBS tuner is set to use the digital optical terminal  
(DIGITAL IN 2 (DBS)). For details of digital connection, see  
page 10.  
7 Connecting a TV  
Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Green  
Y
Component video cable (not supplied)  
Blue  
Red  
PB  
PR  
VCR(DBS) DVR/DVD MONITOR  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
Å
TV  
TV  
IN  
DB  
IN  
L
White  
Red  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
/DVD MONITOR  
R
ı
LAY)  
OUT  
Ç
Î
S-video cable (not supplied)  
Composite video cable (not supplied)  
Å To component video input  
NOTES  
• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.  
ı To left/right audio channel output  
Ç To S-video input  
• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the  
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the  
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.  
You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical  
cable. For details of digital connection, see page 10.  
Î To composite video input  
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Digital connection  
USB connection  
This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel.  
You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound  
reproduced through your PC.  
When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure  
below.  
This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one  
digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.  
To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in  
addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7  
to 9.  
• Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from  
this receiver.  
Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)  
Digital optical cable (not supplied)  
IMPORTANT:  
Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on  
Windows® 98 SE*, Windows® Me*, Windows® 2000*, or Windows®  
XP* and prepare its CD-ROM.  
Turn off all components before making connections.  
How to install the USB drivers  
• When you connect other components, refer also to their  
manuals.  
The following procedure is described using the English version of  
Windows® XP. If your PC is running on a different version of  
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PC’s  
monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.  
1. Turn on your PC and start running Windows® 98 SE,  
Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP.  
• If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now  
running.  
2. Turn on the receiver, and select the source as “USB.”  
3. Set the volume to minimum.  
IMPORTANT:  
When the component has a digital coaxial output  
terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal,  
using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).  
Always set volume to “0” when connecting or disconnecting other  
equipment.  
DIGITAL IN  
1(DVR/DVD) 2(DBS)  
3(VCR)  
4. Connect the unit to the PC using a USB cable (not  
supplied).  
When the component has a digital optical output  
terminal, connect it to the 2(DBS) or 3(VCR)  
terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).  
Before connecting a digital  
optical cable, unplug the  
protective plug.  
USB  
NOTES  
PC  
• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have  
been set for use with the following components:  
– 1(DVR/DVD): For DVD recorder or DVD player  
USB cable  
(not supplied)  
– 2(DBS):  
– 3(VCR):  
For DBS tuner  
For VCR  
If you connect other components, change the digital input  
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital  
input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.  
• Select the correct digital input mode. See “Selecting the analog  
or digital input mode” on page 12.  
• When you want to operate the connected component (except  
DBS tuner) using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system  
(see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on  
pages 7 to 9.  
• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when connecting.  
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5. The USB drivers are installed automatically.  
NOTES  
• If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the  
USB drivers by following the instructions on the PC’s  
monitor.  
• DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while  
installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is  
recognizing the receiver.  
• If your PC does not recognize the receiver, disconnect the USB  
cable and connect it again. If it does not work yet, restart  
Windows.  
• The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB  
cable is connected between the receiver and your PC.  
• The sound may not be played back correctly—interrupted or  
degraded—due to your PC settings and PC specifications.  
• Use a USB cable (version 1.1 or later). Recommended cord  
length is 1.5 m.  
6. Check if the drivers are correctly installed.  
1. Open the Control Panel on your PC:  
Select [Start] = [Control Panel].  
2. Select [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager] =  
[Sound, video and game controllers] and [Universal Serial  
Bus controllers].  
• The following window appears, and you can check whether  
the drivers are installed.  
* Microsoft®, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000,  
and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft  
corporation.  
Connecting the power cord  
When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect  
the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are  
inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red.  
CAUTIONS:  
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.  
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy  
on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.  
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power  
cord replaced with a new one.  
NOTES  
• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the  
antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen  
interference.  
Now the PC is ready for playback through the USB  
connection.  
• 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.  
After installation is completed, you can use your PC as the  
playback source. The PC automatically recognizes the receiver  
whenever a USB cable is connected between the PC and the  
receiver while the receiver is turned on.  
– When a power failure occurs.  
• When you unplug the power cord with the receiver on and  
connect the power cord again, the receiver enters standby  
mode.  
• When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the  
USB cable.  
To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied  
with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC. Start  
the application after the USB device is recognized.  
If no sound comes from the speakers, check the following  
items:  
– check if the USB device is recognized properly.  
– check if the playback software in your PC is compatible with the  
USB device.  
– open the Control Panel on your PC, select [Sounds and Audio  
Devices] = [Audio] tab = [Sound playback] = [Default device],  
and check if [Default device] is set to [USB Audio DAC].  
– select “USB” as the source.  
– connect the USB cable correctly.  
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2 Select the source to play  
Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name  
you want appears on the display.  
Basic operations  
On the front panel:  
The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in  
red.  
• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as  
follows:  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
3
1
2
MHz  
DVR/DVD  
VCR  
FM  
DBS  
AM  
TV  
USB  
(Back to the beginning)  
Source lamps  
DVR/DVD*1: Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player.  
VCR*1:  
DBS*1:  
TV*1:  
USB:  
FM:  
Select this for the VCR.  
Select this for the DBS tuner.  
Select this for the TV.  
Select this for the PC component.  
Select this for an FM broadcast.  
Select this for an AM broadcast.  
1
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7
9
10  
10  
AM:  
From the remote control:  
Press one of the source selecting buttons.  
• For “FM” and “AM,press FM/AM. Each time you press FM/AM,  
the band alternates between “FM” and “AM.”  
2
3
*1 Selecting the analog or digital input mode  
You need to select the proper input mode according to the  
connection method (analog or digital) on pages 7 to 10.  
• In case of digital connection, you also need to select the correct  
digital input terminal. (See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)  
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.)  
• “DIGITAL AUTO” and “ANALOG” setting are memorized for  
each source.  
1 Turn on the power  
AUDIO on the remote control).  
The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current  
source lights in red.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Press  
STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON  
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the analog or  
digital input mode.  
• Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as  
follows:  
Current source name appears.  
AUTO SURR  
DIGITAL AUTO  
DIGITAL  
L
C
R
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
MHz  
DIGITAL AUTO  
DTS ANALOG  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
(Back to the beginning)  
To turn off the power (into standby)  
Press  
STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO on the  
remote control) again.  
The standby lamp lights in red.  
NOTE  
A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn  
the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.  
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DIGITAL AUTO:  
Select for the digital input mode. The  
receiver automatically detects the incoming  
signal format, then the digital signal format  
3 Adjust the volume  
To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME  
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the  
remote control).  
indicator (LINEAR PCM,  
,
, or  
96/24) for the detected signal lights up.  
DOLBY DIGITAL*2:Select to play back software encoded with  
To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME  
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on  
the remote control).  
• When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication  
appears on the display for a while.  
Dolby Digital.  
DTS*2:  
Select to play back software encoded with  
DTS.  
ANALOG:  
Select for the analog input mode. The  
ANALOG indicator lights up on the display.  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
L
R
S.WFR  
Initial setting: DIGITAL AUTO  
*2 If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or  
DTS software with “DIGITAL AUTO” selected, select “DOLBY  
DIGITALor “DTS.”  
CAUTION:  
• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.  
• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or  
tracks.  
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.  
Ex.:When “DOLBY DIGITALis selected  
AUTO SURR  
DIGITAL AUTO  
DIGITAL  
L
C
R
NOTE  
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum)  
to “50” (maximum).  
NOTES  
You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “FM” or  
“AM” as the source.  
• The input mode is fixed to “DIGITAL AUTO” when selecting  
“USB” as the source.  
• When you turn off the power or select another source,  
“DOLBY DIGITALor “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is  
automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.”  
Listening with headphones  
You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi-channel  
software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the  
front channels while playing multi-channel software.)  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the  
front panel to activate the HEADPHONE mode.  
The HEADPHONE indicator lights up on the display.  
You can also enjoy the Surround/DSP mode through the  
headphones—3D HEADPHONE mode. For details, see page  
28.  
The following digital signal format indicators on the display  
indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.  
LINEAR PCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.  
• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack  
cancels the HEADPHONE (or 3D HEADPHONE) mode and  
activates the speakers.  
:
• Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes  
in.  
• Flashes when “DOLBY DIGITALis selected  
for any software other than Dolby Digital.  
CAUTION:  
Be sure to turn down the volume:  
:
• Lights up when conventional DTS signal  
comes in.  
• Flashes when “DTS” is selected for any  
software other than DTS.  
• 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.  
96/24:  
NOTE  
Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in.  
When “DIGITAL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signal,  
no digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.  
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Basic adjustment of auto memory  
This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:  
• when you turn off the power, and  
Turning off the sounds temporarily  
From the remote control ONLY:  
• when you change the source.  
Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all  
connected speakers and headphones.  
When you change the source, the memorized settings for the  
newly selected source are automatically recalled.  
The following can be stored for each source:  
• Analog/digital input mode (see page 12)  
• Bass boost (see page 23)  
“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off.  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
L
R
S.WFR  
• Digital equalization pattern (see page 22)  
• Input attenuator mode (see page 23)  
• Midnight mode (see page 20)  
• Speaker output level (see page 22)  
• Surround/DSP mode selection (see page 30)  
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.  
• Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control  
on the front panel) also restores the sound.  
NOTE  
If the source is “FM” or “AM,” you can assign a different setting  
for each band.  
Changing the display brightness  
You can dim the display—Dimmer.  
Signal and speaker indicators on the display  
Press DIMMER repeatedly.  
Signal indicators  
Speaker indicators  
• Each time you press the button, the display brightness changes  
as follows:  
R
R
L
C
L
C
DUAL MONO  
R
ANALOG  
IGITAL AUTO  
PCM  
DIGITAL  
AUTO SUR
HEADPHON
S.WFR LFE  
S.WFR LFE  
DIMMER 1:  
DIMMER 2:  
DIMMER 3:  
Dims the display.  
Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.  
Turns off the display.  
L
C
NEO : 6  
D
LS  
SB  
S
RS  
LS  
SB  
S
RS  
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
SB SB SB  
S
3D-PHONI
VIRTUAL S
96 / 24  
SB SB  
SB SB  
(Temporarily canceled when you operate the  
receiver.)  
The signal indicators light up as follows:  
DIMMER OFF: Cancels the Dimmer (normal display).  
L:  
When digital input is selected: Lights up when the  
left channel signal comes in.  
When analog input is selected: Always lights up.  
When digital input is selected: Lights up when the  
right channel signal comes in.  
When analog input is selected: Always lights up.  
Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.  
R:  
C:  
Turning off the power with the Sleep  
Timer  
You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.  
LS: Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes  
in.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
RS: Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes  
in.  
Lights up when monaural surround signal comes in.  
SB: Lights up when the surround back channel signal  
comes in.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes in 10  
minute intervals. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.  
S:  
SLEEP indicator  
LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.  
ANALOG  
AUTO SURR  
SLEEP  
L
R
The speaker indicators light up as follows:  
S.WFR  
• The subwoofer indicator ( S.WFR ) lights up when  
“SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <YES>.” For details,  
see page 17.  
• The other speaker indicators light up only when the  
corresponding speaker is set to “SML (small)” or “LRG  
(large),and also when required for the current playback.  
10min  
20min  
30min 40min  
50min 60min  
OFF (canceled)  
90min  
80min  
70min  
When the shut-off time comes:  
The receiver turns off automatically.  
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.  
To cancel the Sleep Timer:  
Press SLEEP repeatedly so that “SLEEP OFF” appears on the  
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)  
• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the  
receiver.  
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3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate  
number of connected speakers (speaker  
channel number).  
Basic settings  
As you turn the jog, the speaker channel number changes as  
follows.  
• For the details of speaker channel number, see “Speakers  
(channels) number and the size” on page 16.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP  
modes (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and  
subwoofer information after all the connections are completed.  
From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items  
of the receiver are explained.  
2.0ch  
4.0ch  
2.1ch  
4.1ch  
6.1ch  
3.0ch  
3.1ch  
5.1ch  
7.1ch  
5.0ch  
7.0ch*  
6.0ch  
(Back to the beginning)  
* “7.0ch” is the initial setting.  
Setting the speaker information  
easily—Quick Speaker Setup  
Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the  
speaker size, speaker distance, and output level of each speaker  
according to your listening room to create the best possible  
surround effect.  
4 Press SET.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
You can also register each speaker’s information manually.  
For details, see page 18.  
5 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate  
room size to match to your listening room.  
1,7  
1,3,5  
2,4,6  
As you turn the jog, the room size changes as follows.  
To select your appropriate room size, see “Room size and  
the speaker distance/output level” on page 16.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
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.  
(Back to the beginning)  
S
M
L*  
* “L is the initial setting.  
On the front panel ONLY:  
6 Press SET.  
1 Press SETTING and turn MULTI JOG until  
“QUICK SPK SET” appears on the display.  
ANALOG  
Quick Speaker Setup is now completed, then the display goes  
back to SETTING menu.  
L
R
S.WFR  
7 Press SETTING.  
NOTES  
2 Press SET.  
• This procedure will not be completed if you stop in the middle of  
the setting process.  
ANALOG  
L
R
• Once Quick Speaker Setup is performed, the speaker output  
levels are also set to appropriate values automatically (common  
to all sources). If you want to set the speaker output levels  
separately for each source, see “Adjusting the speaker output  
levels” on page 22.  
S.WFR  
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE  
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Speakers (channels) number and the size  
You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to  
the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number)  
you select.  
Basic setting items  
You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for  
details.  
• Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel.  
You cannot select the items which is not available with the  
current setting. For example, when the speaker channel number  
is set to “<5.1ch>” in Quick Speaker Setup, you cannot select  
the following items:  
The size of connected speakers  
ch  
L/R  
C
LS/RS  
NO  
SB  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
SUBWFR  
NO  
2.0ch LRG (large)  
2.1ch SML (small)  
NO  
S BACK OUT, S BACK DIST, S BACK L DIST, S BACK R DIST  
NO  
NO  
YES  
NO  
Items  
To do  
3.0ch  
3.1ch  
4.0ch  
4.1ch  
5.0ch  
5.1ch  
LRG  
SML  
LRG  
SML  
LRG  
SML  
SML  
SML  
NO  
NO  
QUICK SPK SET Register the number of speakers you connect  
NO  
YES  
NO  
and the size of your listening room. (15)  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SUBWOOFER*1  
FRONT SPK*1  
CENTER SPK*1  
Register your subwoofer. (17)  
NO  
YES  
NO  
Register your front speaker size. (17)  
Register your center speaker size. (17)  
SML  
SML  
YES  
SURROUND SPK*1 Register your surround speaker size. (17)  
SML  
(1SPK)  
6.0ch  
6.1ch  
7.0ch  
7.1ch  
LRG  
SML  
LRG  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
SML  
NO  
YES  
NO  
S BACK SPK*1  
S BACK OUT*1  
Register your surround back speaker size. (17)  
SML  
(1SPK)  
Register the number of your surround back  
speaker(s). (17)  
SML  
(2SPK)  
DIST UNIT  
Select the measuring unit for the speaker  
distance. (18)  
FRONT L DIST*1 Register the distance from the left front  
SML  
(2SPK)  
YES  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
FRONT R DIST*1 Register the distance from the right front  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
Room size and the speaker distance/output level  
According to the selected room size, speaker distance and  
speaker output level for each activated speaker is set as follows:  
CENTER DIST*1 Register the distance from the center speaker  
to your listening point. (18)  
SURR L DIST*1  
SURR R DIST*1  
S BACK DIST*1  
Register the distance from the left surround  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
Output  
level  
Register the distance from the right surround  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
Room size  
Speaker  
Distance  
Register the distance from the surround back  
speaker to your listening point. (18)  
L
L/R  
3.0 m (10 ft)  
3.0 m (10 ft)  
3.0 m (10 ft)  
3.0 m (10 ft)  
2.7 m (9 ft)  
2.4 m (8 ft)  
2.1 m (7 ft)  
1.8m (6 ft)  
2.4 m (8 ft)  
2.1 m (7 ft)  
1.5 m (5 ft)  
1.2 m (4 ft)  
0 dB  
0 dB  
(Large)  
C
LS/RS  
S BACK L DIST*1 Register the distance from the left surround  
0 dB  
back speaker to your listening point. (18)  
S BACK R DIST*1 Register the distance from the right surround  
SBL(SB)/SBR  
L/R  
0 dB  
back speaker to your listening point. (18)  
M
0 dB  
EX/ES/PLIIx*2  
DUAL MONO  
Select the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction mode. (18)  
Select the Dual Mono sound channel. (19)  
(Medium)  
C
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–4 dB  
0 dB  
LS/RS  
SUBWOOFER OUT Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer. (19)  
SBL(SB)/SBR  
L/R  
CROSSOVER  
Select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer.  
(19)  
S
(Small)  
C
–2 dB  
–4 dB  
–6 dB  
LFE ATT  
Attenuate the bass (LFE) sounds. (19)  
2
LS/RS  
MIDNIGHT MODE  
DIGITAL IN 1  
*
Reproduce a powerful sound at night. (20)  
SBL(SB)/SBR  
Select the component connected to the digital  
coaxial terminal—1(DVR/DVD). (20)  
NOTE  
DIGITAL IN 2  
DIGITAL IN 3  
DVD VIDEO IN  
VCR VIDEO IN  
DBS VIDEO IN  
Select the component connected to the digital  
optical terminal—2(DBS). (20)  
Abbreviations used in the tables above stand for the following  
speakers and the subwoofer:  
– L: Left front speaker  
– R: Right front speaker  
– C: Center speaker  
Select the component connected to the digital  
optical terminal—3(VCR). (20)  
Select the type of video terminal used for the  
DVD recorder or DVD player. (20)  
– LS: Left surround speaker  
– RS: Right surround speaker  
– SB: Surround back speaker  
– SBL: Left surround back speaker  
– SBR: Right surround back speaker  
– SUBWFR: Subwoofer  
Select the type of video terminal used for the  
VCR. (20)  
Select the type of video terminal used for the  
DBS tuner. (20)  
*1 If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these  
settings are not required.  
*2 You can also use the remote control for the adjustment.  
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Operating procedure  
Setting the speakers  
To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and  
DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker after all  
connections are completed.  
3,5 2,4  
1,7  
• If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting  
is not required.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER  
Before you start, remember...  
Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
SUBWFR <YES>  
Select when you have connected a  
subwoofer.  
The subwoofer indicator ( S.WFR ) lights up  
on the display.You can adjust the  
subwoofer output level (see page 22).  
Ex.:When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal.  
1 Press SETTING.  
SUBWFR <NO>  
Select when you have disconnected a  
subwoofer. Selecting this changes the  
front speaker size to “LRG” (see below).  
MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to set  
appears on the display.  
Initial setting: SUBWFR <NO>  
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the setting items change as  
follows:  
Setting the speaker size—FRONT SPK (front  
speakers), CENTER SPK (center speaker),  
SURROUND SPK (surround speakers), S BACK SPK  
(surround back speakers)  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.  
QUICK SPK SET  
FRONT SPK  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER SPK  
S BACK SPK  
DIST UNIT  
<LRG> (large)  
<SML> (small)  
<NO>  
Select when the cone speaker size is  
larger than 12 cm.  
SURROUND SPK  
S BACK OUT  
FRONT L DIST  
CENTER DIST  
SURR R DIST  
S BACK L DIST  
EX/ES/PLIIx  
SUBWOOFER OUT  
LFE ATT  
DIGITAL IN 1  
Select when the cone speaker size is  
smaller than 12 cm.  
FRONT R DIST  
SURR L DIST  
S BACK DIST  
S BACK R DIST  
DUAL MONO  
CROSSOVER  
MIDNIGHT MODE  
DIGITAL IN 2  
DVD VIDEO IN  
DBS VIDEO IN  
Select when you have disconnected a  
speaker. (Not selectable for the front  
speakers.)  
Initial setting: <LRG> (for the front speakers)  
<SML> (for other speakers)  
Setting the surround back speaker(s)—S BACK OUT  
Register the number of surround back speaker(s).  
DIGITAL IN 3  
VCR VIDEO IN  
(Back to the beginning)  
SB OUT <1SPK> Select when you use one surround back  
speaker.  
3 Press SET.  
SB OUT <2SPK> Select when you use two surround back  
The current setting of the selected item appears.  
speakers.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
Initial setting: SB OUT <2SPK>  
NOTES  
4 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate  
• If you have selected “SML (small)” for the front speaker size,  
you cannot select “LRG (large)” for other speakers.  
• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <NO>,the front  
speaker size is fixed to “LRG” (and you cannot select “SML).  
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “SML (small),” you cannot  
select “LRG (large)” for the surround back speaker.  
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO,the surround back  
speaker is fixed to “NO.”  
setting.  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
DVR/DVD  
TV  
DBS  
VCR  
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO,” you cannot select “S BACK  
OUT.”  
Your setting is stored.  
• When “SB OUT” is set to “<1SPK>,connect the surround back  
speaker to the left surround back speaker terminal (see page 6).  
No sound comes from the surround back speaker if you connect  
it to the right surround back speaker terminal.  
5 Press SET.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if  
necessary.  
7 Press SETTING.  
The source indication resumes on the display.  
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Setting the speaker distance  
The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of  
the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect  
from the Surround/DSP modes.  
Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—  
EX/ES/PLIIx  
By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically  
sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that  
sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.  
If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting is  
not required.  
Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital  
multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1-  
channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your  
enjoyment.  
• For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and  
available Surround mode, see page 30.  
7 Measuring unit—DIST UNIT  
To activate the Surround mode, see page 31.  
Select which measuring unit you use.  
<AUTO>  
According to the incoming signal, an appropriate  
Surround mode is applied.  
D UNIT <meter>Select to set the distance in meters.  
D UNIT <feet> Select to set the distance in feet.  
• For Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES  
software, 7.1-channel reproduction is applied*.  
• For other multi-channel (4 channel or more)  
encoded software, 5.1-channel reproduction is  
applied.  
Initial setting: D UNIT <meter>  
7 Speaker distance—  
FRONT L DIST (for the left front speaker),  
FRONT R DIST (for the right front speaker),  
CENTER DIST (for the center speaker),  
<ON>  
Select to apply 7.1-channel reproduction to both  
5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded software.  
SURR L DIST (for the left surround speaker),  
SURR R DIST (for the right surround speaker),  
S BACK L DIST (for the left surround back speaker),  
S BACK R DIST (for the right surround back speaker)  
<PLIIx MOVIE>Select to apply PLIIx MOVIE reproduction to  
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded  
software.  
<PLIIx MUSIC>Select to apply PLIIx MUSIC reproduction to  
both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded  
software.  
Adjustable range: 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals  
(1 ft to 30 ft in 1 ft intervals)  
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) for all speakers  
<OFF>  
Select to cancel the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction.  
Initial setting: <AUTO>  
C
* For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-  
channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL) may be applied even  
though you have selected “<AUTO>.In this case, select  
<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”  
R
L
3.3 m  
(11 ft)  
3.0 m  
(10 ft)  
2.7 m  
(9 ft)  
From the remote control:  
2.4 m  
(8 ft)  
Press EX/ES/PLIIx repeatedly to select either one of the  
above.  
2.1 m  
(7 ft)  
LS  
RS  
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
10  
10  
SBL  
SBR  
In this case, set the distance as follows:  
Left front speaker (L):  
Right front speaker (R):  
“FRONT L <3.0m> (10ft)”  
“FRONT R <3.0m> (10ft)”  
“CENTER <3.0m> (10ft)”  
“SURR L <2.7m> (9ft)”  
“SURR R <2.7m> (9ft)”  
“SBACK L <2.4m> (8ft)”  
NOTES  
Center speaker (C):  
Left surround speaker (LS):  
Right surround speaker (RS):  
Left surround back speaker (SBL) :  
• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this  
function is not available.  
• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), the Virtual  
Surround Back (see page 30) is applied for EX/ES/PLIIx  
reproduction.  
Right surround back speaker (SBR) : “SBACK R <2.4m> (8ft)”  
NOTES  
You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have  
set to “NO.”  
• If you have selected “<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page  
17), “S BACK DIST” appears instead of “S BACK L DIST” and  
“S BACK R DIST.”  
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Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER  
Selecting the main or sub channel  
—DUAL MONO  
You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while  
playing digital software recorded (or broadcasted) in Dual Mono  
mode (see page 28), which includes two monaural channels  
separately. When the receiver detects Dual Mono signals, the  
DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display.  
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 (“CROSS OFF” appears).  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
CROSS <80Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
D MONO <MAIN>Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).*  
Signal indicator “Llights up while playing  
back this channel.  
speaker is about 12 cm.  
CROSS <100Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 10 cm.  
D MONO <SUB> Select to play back the sub-channel (Ch 2).*  
Signal indicator “R” lights up while playing  
back this channel.  
CROSS <120Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 8 cm.  
D MONO <ALL> Select to play back both the main and sub-  
channels (Ch 1/Ch 2).*  
CROSS <150Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is about 6 cm.  
Signal indicators “Land “R” light up while  
playing back these channels.  
CROSS <200Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the  
speaker is less than 5 cm.  
Initial setting: D MONO <MAIN>  
* Dual Mono signals can be heard from the following speakers—L  
(left front speaker), R (right front speaker), and C (center  
speaker), with respect to the current Surround setting:  
Initial setting: CROSS <100Hz>  
NOTE  
Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D  
HEADPHONE modes.  
With Surround Activated  
Without  
Surround  
Center speaker setting  
Dual Mono  
setting  
Setting the low frequency effect attenuator—LFE  
ATT  
If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software  
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate  
distortion.  
SML/LRG  
NO  
L
R
L
C
Ch 1  
R
L
R
MAIN  
SUB  
ALL  
Ch 1 Ch 1  
Ch 2 Ch 2  
Ch 1 Ch 2  
Ch 1  
Ch 2  
Ch1  
Ch 2  
Ch 2  
• This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Ch 1+Ch 2  
Ch 1+Ch 2 Ch 1+Ch 2  
NOTE  
LFE <0dB> Normally select this.  
LFE <–10dB>Select when the bass sound is distorted.  
The Dual Mono format is not identical with bilingual broadcasting  
for TV programs. So this setting does not take effect while  
watching such bilingual programs.  
Initial setting: LFE <0dB>  
Setting bass sound  
Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT  
The subwoofer emits the LFE signals* and the bass elements of  
each speaker set to “SML.”  
You can make the bass elements of the front speaker channels  
(MAIN) emitted through the subwoofer.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
SW <LFE>  
Select to emit the LFE signals and the bass  
elements of each speaker set to “SML.”  
SW <LFE+MAIN> Select to emit the bass elements of the front  
speakers’ channels (MAIN) when no bass  
elements are emitted through the subwoofer  
in “SW <LFE>.”  
Initial setting: SW <LFE>  
NOTE  
• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <NO>” (see page  
17), this function is not available.  
* The LFE signals are emitted only when playing the following  
software with the LFE signals:  
– Dolby Digital multi channel software  
– DTS multi channel software  
When playing analog source or linear PCM software, no LFE  
signals are emitted.  
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NOTES  
Using the Midnight mode  
—MIDNIGHT MODE  
You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode.  
When the Midnight mode is activated, the MIDNIGHT indicator  
lights up on the display.  
You cannot assign the same component for different terminals.  
The priority order for assignment is as follows:  
“DIGITAL IN 1” > “DIGITAL IN 2” > “DIGITAL IN 3.”  
Ex.: When “DIGITAL IN 1” is set to “DVR/DVD.”  
DIGITAL IN 1 DVR/DVD DBS  
VCR  
TV  
MIDNIGHT <OFF>  
Select when you want to enjoy surround  
with its full dynamic range. (No effect  
applied.)  
For “DIGITAL IN 2,DBS,VCR,and “TV” are selectable.  
• In this case, “VCR” is selected.  
DIGITAL IN 2  
DVR/DVD DBS  
VCR  
TV  
MIDNIGHT <1>  
MIDNIGHT <2>  
Select when you want to reduce the  
dynamic range a little.  
For “DIGITAL IN 3,DBS” and “TV” are selectable.  
Select when you want to apply the  
compression effect fully (useful at night).  
DIGITAL IN 3  
DVR/DVD DBS  
VCR  
TV  
Initial setting: MIDNIGHT <OFF>  
: Selectable  
: Not selectable  
• Setting “DIGITAL IN 1” affects “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN  
3” settings. When you have changed “DIGITAL IN 1,confirm the  
components assigned to “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN 3.”  
From the remote control:  
Press MIDNIGHT repeatedly to select either one of the  
above.  
4
5
8
0
6
7
9
Selecting the component video input  
mode—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/  
DBS VIDEO IN  
When you use the component video inputs for connecting the  
DVD recorder (or DVD player), VCR, or DBS, register the type of  
video input jacks.  
If you have not selected the appropriate video input jacks, you  
cannot view the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU  
LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (see page  
32).  
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10  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)  
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3  
For the DVD recorder or DVD player (DVD VIDEO IN):  
When you use the digital input terminals, register what  
components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3  
(see page 10) so that the correct source name will appear when  
you select the digital source.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Select one of the following components for each terminal:  
DVD <S/C>  
Select when connecting the DVD recorder  
(or DVD player) to the composite video or S-  
video input jacks.  
DVD <CMPNT>  
Select when connecting the DVD recorder  
(or DVD player) to the component video  
input jacks.  
DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).  
Initial setting: DVD <CMPNT>  
DBS  
VCR  
TV  
For the DBS tuner.  
For the VCR.  
For the TV.  
For the VCR (VCR VIDEO IN):  
VCR <S/C>  
Select when connecting the VCR to the  
composite video or S-video input jacks.  
Initial setting: For “DIGITAL IN 1”: DVR/DVD  
For “DIGITAL IN 2”: DBS  
VCR <CMPNT>  
Select when connecting the VCR to the  
component video input jacks.  
For “DIGITAL IN 3”: VCR  
Initial setting: VCR <CMPNT>  
For the DBS (DBS VIDEO IN):  
DBS <S/C>  
Select when connecting the DBS to the  
composite video or S-video input jacks.  
DBS <CMPNT>  
Select when connecting the DBS to the  
component video input jacks.  
Initial setting: DBS <S/C>  
NOTE  
You cannot select “CMPNT” for both the VCR and the DBS at the  
same time. If you select “CMPNT” for the VCR, the setting for the  
DBS is fixed to “S/C” and vice versa.  
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Operating procedure  
Sound adjustments  
3,5 2,4  
1,7  
On the front panel ONLY:  
Before you start, remember...  
You can make sound adjustment to your preference after  
completing basic setting.  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.  
Basic adjustment items  
You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for  
Ex.:When adjusting subwoofer output level.  
details.  
1 Press ADJUST.  
You cannot select the items which are not available with the  
current setting.  
MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.  
Items  
To do  
2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to  
SUBWFR LVL*1  
FRONT L LVL*1*2  
FRONT R LVL*1*2  
CENTER LVL*1*2  
SURR L LVL*1*2  
Adjust the subwoofer output level. (22)  
Adjust the left front speaker output level. (22)  
Adjust the right front speaker output level. (22)  
Adjust the center speaker output level. (22)  
adjust appears on the display.  
• As you turn MULTI JOG, the adjustment items change as  
follows:  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
Adjust the left surround speaker output level.  
(22)  
SURR R LVL*1*2  
S BACK LVL*1*2  
Adjust the right surround speaker output  
level. (22)  
SUBWFR LVL  
FRONT R LVL  
SURR L LVL  
S BACK LVL  
S BACK R LVL  
D EQ 250Hz  
D EQ 4kHz  
BASS BOOST  
EFFECT  
LIVENESS  
FRONT L LVL  
CENTER LVL  
SURR R LVL  
S BACK L LVL  
D EQ 63Hz  
D EQ 1kHz  
D EQ 16kHz  
INPUT ATT  
ROOM SIZE  
PANORAMA  
DIMENSION  
CENTER TONE  
(Back to the beginning)  
Adjust the surround back speaker output  
level. (22)  
S BACK L LVL*1*2 Adjust the left surround back speaker output  
level. (22)  
S BACK R LVL*1*2 Adjust the right surround back speaker  
output level. (22)  
D EQ 63Hz*1  
D EQ 250Hz*1  
D EQ 1kHz*1  
D EQ 4kHz*1  
D EQ 16kHz*1  
Adjust the equalization pattern of each  
band. (22)  
CENTER WIDTH  
CENTER GAIN  
CENTER ALIGN  
BASS BOOST  
INPUT ATT  
EFFECT*1  
Boost the bass level. (23)  
Attenuate the input level of analog source. (23)  
Adjust the effect level. (23)  
3 Press SET.  
The current setting for the selected item appears.  
ROOM SIZE  
Select the room size for your virtual listening  
room. (23)  
ANALOG  
L
R
S.WFR  
LIVENESS  
Select the liveness level for your virtual  
listening room. (23)  
PANORAMA  
CENTER WIDTH  
Add “wraparound” sound effect with side-  
wall image. (23)  
4 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item.  
ANALOG  
L
R
Adjust the center channel localization  
between the center speaker and the left/  
right speakers. (24)  
S.WFR  
DIMENSION  
Adjust sound localization pattern. (24)  
–10  
0
+10  
CENTER GAIN  
Adjust the sound localization of the center  
channel. (24)  
Your adjustment is stored.  
CENTER TONE*1  
CENTER ALIGN  
Make the center tone soft or sharp. (24)  
5 Press SET.  
Align the vertical localization of the center  
channel signals. (24)  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items if  
*1 You can also use the remote control for the adjustment.  
*2 If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these  
settings are not required.  
necessary.  
7 Press ADJUST.  
The source indication resumes on the display.  
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Adjusting the speaker output levels  
• SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level),  
Adjusting the equalization patterns—  
D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz  
You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands  
(center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the  
front speakers.  
• FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level),  
• FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level),  
• CENTER LVL (center speaker output level),  
• SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level),  
• SURR R LVL (right surround speaker output level),  
• S BACK L LVL (left surround back speaker output level),  
• S BACK R LVL (right surround back speaker output level)  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
source.  
Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB intervals)  
Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all bands  
You can adjust the speaker output levels.  
Adjust all the speakers’ output levels so that you can listen to the  
sounds from all the speakers at the same level.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
source.  
• When adjustment is made, the DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up  
on the display.  
If no adjustment is required, set all the frequency bands to  
“0 (dB).”  
• The DIGITAL EQ indicator goes off from the display.  
Adjustable range: –10 (dB) to +10 (dB) (in 1 step intervals)  
Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all speakers  
NOTES  
From the remote control:  
• If you have selected “NO” for a speaker (see page 17), the  
output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.  
• If you have selected “<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page  
17), “S BACK LVLappears instead of “S BACK L LVLand “S  
BACK R LVL.”  
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 Press SOUND.  
• While using the headphones, you can adjust only the left and  
right front speakers’ output level.  
2 Press D. EQ FREQ repeatedly to  
select the band you want to adjust.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
3 Press LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to  
adjust the equalization pattern of  
the selected band.  
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9
From the remote control:  
2
3
1
10  
10  
1 Press SOUND.  
2 Press TEST to check the speakers’ output balance.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust  
other bands.  
“TEST FLstarts flashing on the display, and a test tone  
comes out of the speakers clockwise.  
NOTE  
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound  
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target  
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before  
operation.  
2,4  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
3
7
9
10  
10  
1
You can adjust the speaker output levels without the test  
tone.  
3 Adjust the speaker output levels.  
Press the numeric button corresponding to the  
speaker you want to adjust, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(  
to adjust the output level.  
Ex.:To adjust the output level for the left front speaker  
(L), press FRONT L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(.  
4 Press TEST again to stop the test tone.  
NOTES  
• No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the  
speaker setting is set to “NO” (see page 17).  
• No test tone is available when the headphone is in use.  
• If you have selected “<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see  
page 17), press S BACK L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to  
adjust the output level.  
• After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound  
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your  
target source, press the corresponding source selecting  
button before operation.  
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From the remote control:  
Adjusting the bass sounds  
Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST  
Press SOUND, then EFFECT repeatedly to select the level  
you want to adjust.  
You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
source.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
6
7
9
10  
10  
B BOOST <ON>  
Select to boost the bass level.  
The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the  
display.  
B BOOST <OFF> Select to deactivate the Bass Boost.  
Initial setting: B BOOST <OFF>  
NOTE  
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound  
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target  
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before  
operation.  
NOTE  
This function affects only the sound coming out through the front  
speakers.  
Attenuating the input signal—INPUT ATT  
When the input level of the analog 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.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
source.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjusting the virtual room size for DSP modes—  
ROOM SIZE  
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except  
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.  
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” (see page 17), this item  
is not adjustable.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
DSP mode.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
ATT <ON>  
Select to attenuate the input signal level.  
The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the  
display.  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)  
ATT <NORMAL> Select to deactivate attenuation.  
Initial setting: ROOM SIZE <3>  
As the number increases, the interval between reflections  
increases so that you will feel as if you were in a larger room.  
Normally, select “3.”  
Initial setting: ATT <NORMAL>  
Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes—  
LIVENESS  
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except  
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.  
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” (see page 17), this item  
is not adjustable.  
Adjusting the sound parameters for  
the Surround/DSP modes  
You can adjust the Surround/DSP sound parameters to your  
preference.  
• For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 27 to 31.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
DSP mode.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes—EFFECT  
This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except  
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
DSP mode.  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)  
Initial setting: LIVENESS <3>  
As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections over  
time decreases so that acoustics change from “Dead” to “Live.”  
Normally, select “3.”  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)  
Initial setting: EFFECT <3>  
As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger.  
Normally, select “3.”  
Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic IIx  
Music and Pro Logic II Music—PANORAMA  
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II  
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.  
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you  
change the setting.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
PANORAMA <ON> Select to add “wraparound” sound effect  
with side-wall image.  
PANORAMA <OFF> Select to listen to originally recorded  
sound.  
Initial setting: PANORAMA <OFF>  
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Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro  
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER  
WIDTH  
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II  
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.  
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.  
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not  
adjustable.  
Adjusting the center tone—CENTER TONE  
This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes is  
in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page 31.  
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not  
adjustable.  
• This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is  
memorized separately for DSP modes.  
Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you  
change the setting.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Initial setting: C TONE <3>  
As the number increases, the dialogue becomes stronger.  
Normally, select “3.”  
Adjustable range: OFF and 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)  
• When the center tone is set to other than “C TONE <3>,the  
C.TONE indicator lights up on the display.  
Initial setting: C WIDTH <3>  
As the number increases, the center channel sound moves  
toward the left and right speakers.  
From the remote control:  
Normally, select “3.”  
Press SOUND, then C.TONE repeatedly to select the level  
you want to adjust.  
Adjusting the sound localization position for Pro  
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—  
DIMENSION  
This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II  
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.  
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you  
change the setting.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7
9
10  
10  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjustable range: 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)  
NOTE  
Initial setting: DIMENSION <4>  
After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound  
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target  
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before  
operation.  
As the number increases, the sound localization moves towards  
forward from backward.  
Normally, select “4.”  
Adjusting the sound localization of the center  
channel—CENTER GAIN  
Aligning the vertical localization of the center  
This setting is available only when Neo:6 Music is in use.  
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not  
adjustable.  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you  
change the setting.  
channel for Surround/DSP modes—CENTER ALIGN  
This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes  
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and ALL CH  
STEREO) is in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page  
31.  
• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not  
adjustable.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Adjustable range: 0 to 1.0 (in 0.1 step intervals)  
• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each  
Surround/DSP mode.  
You cannot use the remote control for this setting.  
Initial setting: C GAIN <0.3>  
As the number increases, the center channel will be localized  
clearly.  
Normally, select “0.3.”  
C ALIGN <ON>  
Select this when you cannot feel as if the  
actors or singers are speaking or singing on  
the screen.  
C ALIGN <OFF> Center alignment is turned off.  
Initial setting: C ALIGN <OFF>  
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Tuning in to stations manually  
From the remote control ONLY:  
Tuner operations  
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.  
The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates  
between “FM” and “AM.”  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
MHz  
Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control.  
2 Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or  
( TUNING until the station you want is  
tuned in.  
• Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the  
frequency.  
• Pressing (or holding) ( TUNING decreases the  
frequency.  
1
4
3
2
5
8
0
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 STEREO  
indicator also lights up.  
6
7
9
10  
10  
Using preset tuning  
Once a station is assigned a channel number, the station can  
be quickly tuned simply by selecting the number.You can  
preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.  
TUNING/REW  
FF/TUNING  
MEMORY FM MODE  
To store the preset stations  
Before you start, remember...  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
FM/AM  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
From the remote control ONLY:  
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 26.  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
MHz  
2 Press MEMORY.  
The channel number position starts flashing on the display  
for about 5 seconds.  
NOTE  
When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE  
SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not  
work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner  
operations, select “FM” or “AM” by using FM/AM button on the  
remote control.  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
S.WFR  
MHz  
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3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to  
select a channel number while the channel  
number position is flashing.  
On the front panel:  
2
1,3  
• For channel number 5, press 5.  
• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.  
• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
Before you start, remember...  
L
R
S.WFR  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
MHz  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
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 selected channel number stops flashing.  
The station is assigned to the selected channel number.  
2 PressTUNER PRESET.  
“P” appears on the display, and MULTI JOG now works for  
selecting preset channels.  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the  
stations you want.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel  
To erase a stored preset station  
number.  
Storing a new station on a used channel number erases the  
previously stored one.  
To increase the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG  
clockwise.  
To decrease the preset channel numbers, turn MULTI JOG  
counterclockwise.  
To tune in a preset station  
From the remote control:  
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 25).  
1 Press FM/AM to select the band.  
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.”  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
From the remote control ONLY:  
S.WFR  
MHz  
While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.  
• 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 preset channel number.  
AUTO MUTING  
Normally select this.  
ANALOG  
AUTO MUTING  
TUNED STEREO  
L
R
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.  
S.WFR  
MHz  
• 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 STEREO indicator also goes  
off.)  
Initial setting: AUTO MUTING  
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Introducing the Surround modes  
Dolby Digital*  
Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by  
Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and  
decoding.  
Creating realistic  
sound fields  
• When Dolby Digital signal is detected through the digital input,  
the  
indicator lights up on the display.  
Dolby Digital 5.1CH  
Dolby Digital 5.1CH (DOLBY DIGITAL) 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, 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.  
Reproducing theater ambience  
In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to  
reproduce impressive multi-channel sound, reaching you from all  
directions.  
With these many speakers, sound localization and sound  
movement can be expressed.  
Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the  
same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a digital surround encoding  
format that adds the third surround channels, called “surround  
back.”  
Compared to the conventional Dolby Digital 5.1CH, these newly  
added surround back channels can reproduce more detailed  
movements behind you while viewing the video software. In  
addition, surround sound localization will become more stable.  
Dolby Surround  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II is a multi-channel playback format to convert  
2-channel software into 5-channel (plus subwoofer). The matrix-  
based conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no  
limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and  
enables stereo surround sound.  
• This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic II  
modes—Pro Logic II Movie (PLII MOVIE), Pro Logic II Music  
(PLII MUSIC), and Pro Logic II Game (PLII GAME).  
When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the  
up on the display.  
indicator lights  
PLII MOVIE  
Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded  
software.You can enjoy a sound field very close  
to the one created with discrete 5.1-channel  
sounds.  
SW  
PLII MUSIC  
PLII GAME  
Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo  
software.You can enjoy wide and deep sounds.  
Suitable for playing a video game.You can enjoy  
sounds with “being there” feeling.  
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* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
RS  
LS  
SBR  
SBL  
(SB)  
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Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
DTS Neo:6  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a newly introduced multi-channel playback  
format to convert not only multi-channel software but 2-channel  
software into 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel) that developed from  
Dolby Pro Logic II. The matrix-based conversion method used for  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of  
the surround treble.  
• This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
modes—Pro Logic IIx Movie (PLIIx MOVIE), Pro Logic IIx  
Music (PLIIx MUSIC) and Pro Logic IIx Game (PLIIx GAME).  
When Dolby Pro Logic IIx is activated, “PLIIx MOVIE,PLIIx  
DTS Neo:6 is another conversion method to create 6-channel  
(plus subwoofer) from analog/digital 2-channel software by using  
the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix  
6.1ch.  
• This receiver provides the following DTS Neo:6 modes—Neo:6  
Cinema (NEO:6 CINEMA) and Neo:6 Music (NEO:6 MUSIC).  
When one of them is activated, the NEO:6 indicator lights up on  
the display.  
NEO:6 CINEMA Suitable for playing movies.You can get the  
same atmosphere with 2-channel software as  
with 6.1-channel software. It is also effective for  
playing software encoded with conventional  
surround formats.  
MUSIC,or “PLIIx GAME” appear and the  
lights up on the display.  
indicator  
PLIIx MOVIE Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded  
software.You can enjoy a sound field with a  
natural wraparound effect.  
NEO:6 MUSIC Suitable for playing music software. The front  
channel signals bypass the decoder (resulting in  
no loss of sound quality) and the surround  
signals transmitted through the other speakers  
expand the sound field naturally.  
PLIIx MUSIC Suitable for playing any 2-channel stereo  
software.You can enjoy wide and deep 7.1-  
channel sounds.  
PLIIx GAME Suitable for playing a video game.You can enjoy  
7.1-channel sounds with “being there” feeling.  
This mode is available for both an analog and  
digital 2-channel signal.  
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks  
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the  
source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this  
receiver. (See page 10.)  
When using Surround mode, the sounds come out of the  
activated speakers which the Surround mode requires.  
• If either “SURROUND SPK” or “CENTER SPK” is set to  
<NO>” in the speaker setting (see page 17), the  
corresponding channel signals are allocated to and emitted  
through the front speakers.  
• If both “SURROUND SPK” and “CENTER SPK” are set to  
<NO>” in the speaker setting (see page 17), JVC’s original  
3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create  
the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used. The  
3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
DTS**  
DTS is another digital signal compression method, developed by  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc., and enables multi-channel  
encoding and decoding (1ch up to 6.1ch).  
• When DTS signal is detected through the digital input, the  
indicator lights up on the display.  
DTS Digital Surround  
3D HEADPHONE mode  
If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the Surround  
modes is in use, the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated  
regardless of the type of software played back.  
“3D HEADPHONE” appears on the display and the DSP and  
HEADPHONE indicators light up.  
DTS Digital Surround (DTS) 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.  
DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES)  
DTS-ES is another multi-channel digital encoding format.  
It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and  
space expression by adding the third surround channel—surround  
back channel.  
DTS-ES includes two signal formats with different surround signal  
recording methods—DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch (ES DISCRETE)  
and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch (ES MATRIX).  
About other digital signals  
Linear PCM  
Uncompressed digital audio data used for DVDs, CDs, and  
Video CDs.  
DVDs support 2 channels with sampling rates of 48/96 kHz, at  
quantization of 16/20/24 bits. On the other hand, CDs and  
Video CDs are limited to 2 channels with 44.1 kHz at 16 bits.  
• When Linear PCM signal is detected, the LINEAR PCM  
indicator lights up.  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch has been designed to encode (and  
decode) a 6.1-channel signal discretely to avoid interference with  
each channel.  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1ch has been designed to add an extra  
surround channel to DTS Digital Surround 5.1-channel. By using a  
matrix encoding/decoding method, an additional “surround back”  
channel signal is encoded (and decoded) in both the left and right  
surround channel signals.  
Dual Mono  
Dual Mono can be easily understood when you think of the  
bilingual broadcast for TV programs (however, the Dual Mono  
format is not identical with those analog formats).  
This format is now adopted in Dolby Digital, DTS, and so on. It  
allows two independent channels (called main channel and  
sub-channel) to be recorded separately.  
DTS 96/24  
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in higher  
sampling rates both for recording and for reproducing at home.  
Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency range and greater bit  
depths provide extended dynamic range.  
DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel digital signal format (fs 96 kHz/24  
bits) introduced by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to deliver “better-  
than-CD sound quality” into the home.  
You can select either channel you want to listen to (see  
page 19).  
• When DTS 96/24 signal is detected, the  
and 96/24  
indicators light up.You can enjoy its 5.1-channel sound with full-  
quality.  
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When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the  
connected and activated speakers.  
Introducing the DSP modes  
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” in the speaker  
setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing  
(which has been developed to create the surround effect  
through the front speakers only) is used.  
The sound heard in a concert hall, club, etc. 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. These direct sounds and  
indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic  
surround effects.  
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
MONO FILM  
The DSP modes can create these important elements, and give  
you a real “being there” feeling.  
In order to reproduce a more acoustic sound field in your listening  
room while viewing monaural sound video software (analog and  
2-channel digital signals including Dual Mono signal), you can use  
this mode.  
The surround effect will be added, and the sound localization of  
actor’s words will be improved.  
Reflections from behind  
Early reflections  
This mode cannot be used for multi-channel digital signals.  
When “MONO FILM” is used, sounds come out of all the  
connected (and activated) speakers.  
If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” in the speaker  
setting (see page 17), JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing  
(which has been developed to create the surround effect  
through the front speakers only) is used.  
The 3D-PHONIC indicator lights up on the display.  
• If incoming signals change from 2-channel digital signal to  
another digital signal type, “MONO FILM” is canceled and an  
appropriate Surround mode is activated.  
Direct sounds  
The DSP modes include the following modes:  
• Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes—HALL1, HALL2, LIVE  
CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2  
• MONO FILM—Used for all types of 2-channel signals (including  
Dual Mono signal)  
All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)  
This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the  
connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used  
if “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” in the speaker setting  
(see page 17).  
• All Channel Stereo mode (ALL CH STEREO)  
When one of the DSP modes is activated, the DSP indicator lights  
up on the display.  
Digital Acoustic Processor (DAP) modes  
You can use the following DAP modes in order to reproduce a  
more acoustic sound field in your listening room.  
HALL1  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large  
shoebox-shaped hall designed primarily for  
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about  
2000.)  
HALL2  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large  
vineyard-shaped hall designed primarily for  
classical concerts. (Its seating capacity is about  
2000.)  
Sound reproduced from  
normal stereo  
Sound reproduced from All  
Channel Stereo mode  
LIVE CLUB  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a live music club  
with a low ceiling.  
DANCE CLUB Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance  
club.  
PAVILION  
THEATER1  
THEATER2  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition  
hall with a high ceiling.  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large theater  
where the seating capacity is about 600.  
Reproduces the spatial feeling of a small theater  
where the seating capacity is about 300.  
NOTE  
When “THEATER1” or “THEATER2” is activated while playing  
back 2-channel analog or digital source, the built-in Dolby Pro  
Logic II decoder is activated and the  
indicator lights up.  
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Using the Surround/DSP modes  
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. See the table below.  
• The numbers inside the parentheses following the incoming signal type indicate the number of the front channels and that of the  
surround channels. For example, (3/2) indicates that the signals are encoded with three front signals (left/right/center) and two (stereo)  
surround signals.  
• For EX/ES/PLIIx setting, see page 18.  
EX/ES/PLIIx setting  
Incoming Signal Type  
AUTO  
ON  
PLIIx MOVIE  
PLIIx MUSIC  
OFF  
Dolby Digital Surround EX  
Dolby Digital (3/2, 2/2)  
Dolby Digital (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)  
Dolby Digital (Dual Mono)  
DTS-ES Discrete*1  
DOLBY D EX*3*5  
DOLBY D EX*3  
D+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3  
D+PLIIx MUSIC*3  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DOLBY D EX*3  
D+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DUAL MONO  
D+PLIIx MUSIC*3  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DTS-ES DSCRT*3 DTS-ES DSCRT*3  
DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3 DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3 DTS SURROUND  
DTS-ES Matrix*1  
DTS-ES MATRIX*3 DTS-ES MATRIX*3 DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3 DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3 DTS SURROUND  
DTS (3/2, 2/2)*1  
DTS SURROUND  
DTS+NEO:6*3  
DTS+PLIIx MOVIE*2,3 DTS+PLIIx MUSIC*3 DTS SURROUND  
DTS (3/1, 2/1, 3/0, 1/0)  
DTS (Dual Mono)  
DTS  
DUAL MONO  
PLIIx MOVIE*4/  
PLIIx MUSIC*4/  
PLIIx GAME*4/  
NEO:6 CINEMA/  
NEO:6 MUSIC  
PLII MOVIE/  
PLII MUSIC/  
Analog/LINEAR PCM  
Dolby Digital (2/0)  
PLII GAME/  
NEO:6 CINEMA/  
NEO:6 MUSIC  
*1 DTS 96/24 processing is not applied when the EX/ES/PLIIx setting is activated. If you want to apply the processing, set the EX/ES/  
PLIIx setting to “OFF” (see page 18).  
*2 When “S BACK OUT” is set to “<1SPK>,D+PLIIx MOVIE is changed to DOLBY D EX and DTS+PLIIx MOVIE is changed to  
DTS+ EX.  
*3 When “S BACK SPK” is set to “<NO>,Virtual Surround Back is activated for the modes and the VIRTUAL SB indicator lights up on  
the display.  
*4 When “S BACK SPK” is set to “<NO>,PLllx MOVIE, PLllx MUSIC, and PLllx GAME are changed to PLll MOVIE, PLll MUSIC, and  
PLll GAME respectively.  
*5 For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL) may be applied even  
though you have selected “<AUTO>”. In this case, select “<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”  
About the DSP modes  
• The following DSP modes are available regardless of incoming signal type.  
HALL1, HALL2, LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, PAVILION, THEATER1, THEATER2  
• If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more) digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.  
• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,ALL CH STEREO” is not available.  
Virtual Surround Back  
This function creates a great surround effect from behind as if you have connected the surround back speaker. The VIRTUAL SB  
(Surround Back) indicator lights up on the display.  
If you have connected (and activated) the surround speakers, you can use Virtual Surround Back without connecting the surround  
back speaker.  
Virtual Surround Back is activated when EX/ES/PLIIx is set to other than “<OFF>” and when playing back the software including the  
following signals:  
Dolby Digital Surround EX  
DTS-ES  
Dolby Digital or DTS with 4 channel or more  
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On the front panel:  
2
Activating the Surround/DSP modes  
1,3  
Available Surround/DSP modes vary depending on the speaker  
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30.  
Activating one of the Surround/DSP modes automatically  
recalls the memorized settings and adjustments.  
Before you start, remember...  
• To adjust the speaker output level, see page 22.  
There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is  
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes, you  
can adjust CENTER TONE. (see page 24)  
1 Select and play any source.  
• When activating one of the Surround/DSP modes  
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and  
ALL CH STEREO), you can adjust CENTER ALIGN. (see  
page 24)  
• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analog or  
digital) correctly.  
2 Press SURROUND.  
• When activating NEO:6 MUSIC, you can adjust CENTER  
GAIN. (see page 24)  
MULTI JOG now works for selecting Surround/DSP modes.  
3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the Surround/DSP  
• When activating the DSP mode (except ALL CH  
STEREO), you can adjust the following settings:  
EFFECT (see page 23)  
mode you want.  
Ex.:When “DOLBY DIGITALis selected for Dolby Digital  
multi-channel software:  
LIVENESS (see page 23)  
ROOM SIZE (see page 23)  
DIGITAL AUTO  
DIGITAL  
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• When activating “PLIIx MUSIC” and “PLII MUSIC,you  
can adjust the following settings:  
CENTER WIDTH (see page 24)  
S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
DIMENSION (see page 24)  
PANORAMA (see page 23)  
1
2
AUTO SURROUND  
*
Surround modes  
LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB  
THEATER2  
*
HALL1  
HALL2  
Selecting the Surround/DSP modes  
From the remote control:  
PAVILION  
THEATER1  
ALL CH STEREO  
3
4
MONO FILM  
*
*
(Back to the beginning)  
SURROUND OFF  
2
*1 “AUTO SURROUND” is the initial setting.  
*2 Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker  
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30.  
*3 If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more)  
digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.  
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1 Select and play any source.  
*4 If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO”  
is not available.  
• Make sure you have selected the input mode (analog or  
digital) correctly.  
To cancel Surround/DSP modes  
Turn MULTI JOG so that “SURROUND OFF” appears on the  
display.  
2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the  
Surround/DSP mode you want.  
Ex.:When “DOLBY DIGITALis selected for Dolby Digital  
multi-channel software:  
When you select “AUTO SURROUND”  
You can enjoy the Surround mode easily.  
DIGITAL AUTO  
• For details about the Surround modes, see page 30.  
• WhenAUTO SURROUNDis activated, the AUTO SURR indicator  
lights up on the display.  
L
C
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S.WFR LFE  
LS RS  
DIGITAL  
1
2
How does “AUTO SURROUND” work?  
• If a multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate Surround  
mode will be selected automatically.  
• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel signal with surround signal  
comes in, “PLIIx MOVIE” or “PLII MOVIE” will be selected.  
• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel signal without surround signal  
comes in, “SURROUND OFF (stereo)” will be selected.  
• If a Linear PCM signal comes in, “SURROUND OFF  
(stereo)” will be selected.  
AUTO SURROUND  
*
Surround modes  
LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB  
THEATER2  
*
HALL1  
HALL2  
PAVILION  
THEATER1  
ALL CH STEREO  
3
4
MONO FILM  
*
*
(Back to the beginning)  
SURROUND OFF  
*1 “AUTO SURROUND” is the initial setting.  
*2 Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker  
settings and the incoming signals. For details, see page 30.  
*3 If an incoming signal is a multi-channel (2 channel or more)  
digital signal, “MONO FILM” is not available.  
NOTE  
*4 If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>,” “ALL CH STEREO”  
“AUTO SURROUND” does not take effect in the following  
cases:  
– While playing an analog source,  
– While selecting one of the fixed digital input mode—“DOLBY  
DIGITALor “DTS” (see page 13).  
is not available.  
To cancel Surround/DSP modes  
Press SURROUND repeatedly so that “SURROUND OFF”  
appears on the display.  
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Connections 2: Video cable connection  
This receiver is equipped with three types of video terminals—  
composite video, S-video, and component video, and the signals  
coming into this receiver through one type of video terminals can  
output only through the terminal of the same type. So you need to  
connect the video components to this receiver using one of the  
following three ways.  
• When using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, set  
the video input for the DVD player and the VCR correctly (see  
“Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO IN/  
VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN” on page 20); otherwise, the  
correct input for this receiver will not be selected on the TV.  
AV COMPU LINK  
remote control  
system  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to  
operate JVC’s video components (TV, DVD player*, and VCR)  
through this receiver.  
Case 1:  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver  
through the S-video terminals, connect this receiver to the  
TV’s video input 1 terminal using S-video cables.  
This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III, which has  
added a function to operate JVC’s video components through the  
component video jacks. To use this remote control system, you  
need to connect the video components you want to operate,  
following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 33.  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components.  
S-video cable  
S-video cable  
Source  
equipment  
RX-D206B  
TV  
* “DVD player” on pages 32 and 33 can be replaced with “DVD  
recorder.”  
To video input 1  
Connections 1: AV COMPU LINK connection  
Case 2:  
TV  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver  
through the composite video jacks, connect this receiver  
to the TV’s video input 2 terminal (composite video input)  
using composite video cables.  
AV  
AV  
COMPU LINK-III  
COMPU LINK EX  
Composite video cable  
Composite video cable  
Source  
equipment  
Monaural mini-plugs  
(not supplied)  
RX-D206B  
TV  
To video input 2  
(Composite)  
AV  
COMPU LINK-III  
Case 3:  
When connecting the source equipment to the receiver  
through the component video jacks, connect this receiver  
to the TV’s video input 2 terminals (component video  
input) using component video cables.  
Component video cable  
Component video cable  
Monaural  
mini-plugs  
(not supplied)  
AV  
COMPU LINK  
Source  
equipment  
RX-D206B  
TV  
To video input 2  
(Component)  
DVD player  
AV  
COMPU LINK  
VCR  
IMPORTANT:  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the  
DBS tuner connected to the DBS IN jacks.  
NOTES  
• When connecting the receiver and aTV with the AV COMPU LINK  
EX terminal by using a component video cable, you cannot use  
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode (see page 33).  
• When connecting only the VCR or DVD player to this receiver,  
connect it directly to the receiver using cable with the monaural  
mini-plugs.  
You can connect only the TV with AV COMPU LINK EX or AV  
COMPU LINK-III terminal to the AV COMPU LINK-III terminal.  
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One-touch DVD play  
Connecting procedure  
Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the  
DVD playback without setting other switches manually. The receiver  
automatically turns on and changes the source to “DVR/DVD.”  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
1 If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD  
player,TV, or this receiver into the AC outlets,  
unplug their AC power cords first.  
2 Connect your VCR, DVD player,TV, and this  
receiver as follows, using the cables with the  
monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).  
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode  
• When you select “TV” as the source to play on the receiver, the  
TV automatically changes the input mode to the TV tuner so  
that you can watch TV.  
• See “Connections 1” on the previous page.  
• When you select “DVR/DVD,VCR,or “DBS” as the source to  
play on the receiver, the TV automatically changes the input  
mode to the appropriate position (either video input 1 or video  
input 2) so that you can view the playback picture.  
3 Connect the audio input/output jacks on the  
VCR, DVD player,TV, and this receiver using  
the audio cables.  
• See pages 7 to 9.  
NOTE  
This function does not work when you connect this receiver and  
the TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal using a component  
video cable. In this case, reconnect the TV referring to Case 1 or  
Case 2 on page 32.  
4 Connect the video input/output jacks on the  
VCR, DVD player,TV, and this receiver using  
the S-video cables, composite video cables,  
or component video cables.  
• See “Connections 2” on the previous page.  
Automatic power on/off  
The TV, DVD player, and VCR turn on and off along with the  
receiver.  
When you turn on the receiver;  
• If the previously selected source is “TV” or “DBS,only the TV  
will turn on automatically.  
• If the previously selected source is “DVR/DVD,the TV and DVD  
player will turn on automatically.  
• If the previously selected source is “VCR,the TV and VCR will  
turn on automatically.  
When you turn off the receiver, the TV, DVD player, and VCR will  
turn off.  
5 Plug the AC power cords of the connected  
components and this receiver into the AC  
outlets.  
6 When turning on the TV for the first time after  
the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV  
volume to the minimum using the TV volume  
control on the TV.  
7 Turn on other connected components first,  
then turn on this receiver.  
NOTE  
• When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied  
If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR, the VCR  
will not turn off, but continue recording.  
with this receiver (press STANDBY/ON  
VCR).  
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use  
the five basic functions listed below.  
Remote control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR using this  
remote control  
See pages 34 and 35 for details.  
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each  
component.  
One-touch video play  
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the  
VCR, you can enjoy the video playback without setting other  
switches manually. The receiver automatically turns on and  
changes the source to “VCR.”  
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the  
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.  
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab, press the  
play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control. So, you can  
get the same result.  
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Operating other  
JVC products  
1
4
3
2
5
8
0
6
7
9
10  
10  
You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only  
this receiver but also other JVC products.  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.  
– Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of control signals—  
remote codes “A” and “B. This remote control can operate a  
VCR whose remote control code is set to “A.”  
– Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control  
signals. This remote control can operate a DVD recorder  
whose remote control code is set to the initial code. For  
details, refer to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder.  
To operate other products, aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor on the target product.  
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You can always perform the following operation:  
STANDBY/ON  
VCR:  
Turn on or off the VCR.  
1
4
3
2
5
8
0
6
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on  
the VCR.  
7
9
10  
10  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers on the  
VCR.  
3:  
Start playback.  
7:  
Stop playback.  
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
Fast-wind a tape.  
FF:  
REW:  
Rewind a tape.  
REC PAUSE:  
Enter recording pause. To start  
recording, press this button then 3.  
You can always perform the following operations:  
TV VOLUME +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
Adjust the volume on the TV.  
Change the input mode (either video  
input or TV tuner) on the TV.  
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on the  
TV.  
STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV:  
Turn on or off the TV.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
1 – 9, 0, 100+:  
RETURN (10):  
Change the channel numbers.  
Select the channel numbers.  
Switch between the previous channel  
and the current channel.  
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You can always perform the following operation:  
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STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD:  
Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD  
player.  
DVR  
DVD  
After pressing DVR/DVD, you can perform the following operations  
on the DVD recorder and DVD player.  
To operate the DVD  
recorder, set the  
mode selector to  
“DVR.”  
1
4
3
2
5
8
0
6
3:  
Start playback.  
7
9
7:  
Stop playback.  
10  
10  
DVR  
DVD  
To operate the DVD  
player, set the mode  
selector to “DVD.”  
8:  
Pause playback. To release it, press 3.  
¢:  
Skip to the beginning of the next  
chapter.  
4:  
Return to the beginning of the current  
(or previous) chapter.  
5//3/2:  
MENU:  
Select an item on the menu screen.  
Display the menu recorded on discs.  
ENTER:  
Enter the selected item, channel  
number, chapter/title number, or track  
number (if required).  
Only for DVD recorder operations:  
CHANNEL +/–:  
1 – 9, 0:  
Change the channel numbers.  
After setting the mode selector correctly, you can perform the  
following operations on the DVD recorder or DVD player.  
Select a channel number (while stopped)  
or a chapter/title number, track number  
(while playing back). Press ENTER to  
enter the number.  
See the instructions supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD  
player for details.  
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REC PAUSE:  
Enter recording pause. To start recording,  
press 3.  
recorder  
Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control  
signals.You can assign one of the four codes to the remote  
control supplied with this receiver for operating your DVD  
recorder. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the  
DVD recorder.  
Only for DVD player operations:  
1 – 10, 0, +10:  
Select a chapter/title number, track  
number, menu item, etc.  
Initial setting: 03  
1 Set the mode selector to “DVR.”  
2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
3 Press DVR/DVD.  
DVR/DVD.  
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote  
control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player.  
Refer also to the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder  
or DVD player for details.  
4 Enter the remote control code you want using  
buttons 1 – 4, and 0.  
EX.: To enter the code “2,press 0, then 2.  
Code for DVR  
Number to enter  
1
2
3
4
01  
02  
03  
04  
5 Release STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD.  
Now, the remote control code has been changed.  
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Manufacturers’ codes for TV  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
Operating other  
manufacturers’  
products  
JVC  
01  
10  
02  
03  
04,11  
05  
Hitachi  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
RCA  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
12  
13  
Sharp  
Sony  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
06  
07  
08  
09  
By changing the transmittable signals, you can use the  
supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers’  
products.  
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products.  
To operate those components with the remote control, first you  
need to set the manufacturers’ codes each for the TV, VCR,  
CATV converter, DBS tuner, and DVD player.  
• After replacing the batteries of the remote control, set the  
manufacturers’ codes again.  
Initial setting: 01  
• All the functions may not be assigned to the buttons for some  
equipment.  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without  
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot  
operate the equipment.  
Changing the transmittable signals for operating  
a TV  
1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/  
CATV.  
2 Press TV.  
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons  
1 – 9, and 0.  
See “Manufacturers’ codes for TV” on the right.  
4 Release STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV.  
Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.  
TV VOLUME +/–:  
TV/VIDEO:  
Adjust the volume on the TV.  
Change the input mode (either TV or  
VIDEO).  
After pressing TV, you can perform the following operations on  
the TV.  
STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV:  
Turn on or off the TV.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers.  
Select the channel numbers.  
1 – 9, 0, 100+ (+10):  
See the instructions supplied with the TV for details.  
5 After pressing TV, try to operate your TV by  
pressing STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV.  
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
If more than one code is listed for your brand of TV, try each  
one until the correct one is entered.  
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Manufacturers’ codes for VCR  
Changing the transmittable signals for operating  
a VCR  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
2 Press VCR.  
VCR.  
JVC  
01, 02, 03  
10, 22  
11  
Emerson  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
Mitsubishi  
NEC  
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons  
04  
12  
21  
1 – 9, and 0.  
See “Manufacturers’ codes for VCR” on the right.  
Panasonic  
Philips  
RCA  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
07, 13  
09  
05, 06  
20  
17, 18, 19  
14, 15, 16  
08  
4 Release STANDBY/ON  
VCR.  
Now, you can perform the following operation on the VCR.  
STANDBY/ON  
VCR:  
Turn on or off the VCR.  
Sony  
Zenith  
After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations  
on the VCR.  
Initial setting: 01  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers on the  
VCR.  
3:  
Start playback.  
Stop playback.  
Pause playback.  
Fast-wind a tape.  
Rewind a tape.  
7:  
8:  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without  
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot  
operate the equipment.  
FF:  
REW:  
REC PAUSE:  
Enter recording pause. To start  
recording, press this button then 3.  
See the instructions supplied with the VCR for details.  
5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing  
STANDBY/ON  
VCR.  
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct  
code.  
If more than one code is listed for your brand of VCR, try each  
one until the correct one is entered.  
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Changing the transmittable signals for operating Changing the transmittable signals for operating  
a CATV converter or DBS tuner  
a DVD player  
1 Set the mode selector to “DVD.”  
2 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
3 Press DVR/DVD.  
1 Press and hold STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/  
CATV.  
DVR/DVD.  
2 Press DBS.  
3 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons  
4 Enter the manufacturer’s code using buttons  
1 – 9, and 0.  
1 – 9, and 0.  
See “Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter/DBS tuner”  
below.  
See “Manufacturers’ codes for DVD player” below.  
5 Release STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD.  
4 Release STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV.  
Now, you can perform the following operation on the DVD  
player.  
After pressing DBS, you can perform the following operations  
on the CATV converter or DBS tuner.  
STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD:  
Turn on or off the DVD player.  
STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV:  
Turn on or off the CATV converter  
or DBS tuner.  
3:  
Start playback.  
CHANNEL +/–:  
Change the channel numbers on the  
CATV converter or DBS tuner.  
¢:  
Skip to the beginning of the next chapter  
(or fast-forward for some models).  
1 – 10, 0, +10:  
Select the channel numbers on the  
CATV converter or DBS tuner.  
4:  
Return to the beginning of the current  
chapter (or fast-reverse for some  
models).  
See the instructions supplied with the CATV converter or DBS  
tuner for details.  
7:  
Stop playback.  
8:  
Pause playback.  
5 After pressing DBS, try to operate your CATV  
MENU:  
Display the menu recorded on DVD  
VIDEO discs.  
converter or DBS tuner by pressing  
STANDBY/ON  
TV/DBS/CATV.  
5//3/2:  
ENTER:  
Select an item on the menu screen.  
Enter the selected item.  
When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you  
have entered the correct code.  
1 – 10, 0, +10:  
Select the chapter number.  
If more than one code is listed for your brand of CATV  
converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the correct one is  
entered.  
See the instructions supplied with the DVD player for details.  
6 Try to operate your DVD player by pressing  
STANDBY/ON  
DVR/DVD.  
Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converter/  
DBS tuner  
When your DVD player turns on or off, you have entered the  
correct code.  
Manufacturers’ codes for DVD player  
Manufacturer  
Codes  
Manufacturer  
JVC  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Sony  
Toshiba  
Yamaha  
Codes  
Echostar (JVC)  
G.I.  
Hamlin  
Pioneer  
RCA  
Scient  
Sony  
Zenith  
01  
02, 03  
01  
02  
04  
03  
05  
06  
07  
10 – 13  
08, 09  
14  
04, 05  
15  
06, 07  
Initial setting: 01  
Initial setting: 01  
NOTE  
You cannot use this remote control to operate other  
manufacturers’ DVD recorders than JVC.  
Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without  
notice. If they are changed, this remote control cannot  
operate the equipment.  
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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  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The power cord is not plugged in.  
SOLUTION  
The power does not come on.  
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
The receiver turns off (enters standby  
mode).  
Speakers are overloaded because of high  
volume.  
1. Stop the playback source.  
2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn the  
volume down.  
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 receiver is overloaded because of a  
high voltage.  
Consult your dealer after unplugging the  
power cord.  
“OVER HEAT” flashes on the display,  
then the receiver turns off.  
The receiver is overloaded because of high Turn the volume down or turn off the  
volume or long time usage.  
receiver for a while and turn it on again.  
If the receiver turns off soon after doing  
solutions above, consult your dealer after  
unplugging the power cord.  
Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if  
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging  
the power cord.  
No sound from speakers.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check the audio connections (see pages 7  
to 11) after unplugging the power cord.  
Select the correct source.  
An incorrect source is selected.  
Muting is activated.  
Press MUTING to cancel the mute (see  
page 14).  
Select the correct input mode (analog or  
digital).  
An incorrect input mode (analog or digital)  
is selected.  
Check speaker wiring and reconnect if  
necessary (see page 6) after unplugging  
the power cord.  
Sound from one speaker only.  
Speaker signal cables are not connected  
properly.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Sounds are intermittently distorted by  
the outside noise such as a lightning  
discharge.  
When you use the digital coaxial connection,  
the sounds may be intermittently distorted  
by the outside noise such as a lightning  
discharge but the sound will be restored  
automatically.  
Set the mode selector correctly, then press  
the corresponding source selecting button  
or SOUND before operation.  
Remote control does not operate as  
you intend.  
The remote control is not ready for your  
intended operation.  
Remove the obstruction.  
Remote control does not work.  
There is an obstruction blocking the remote  
sensor on the receiver.  
Replace batteries.  
Batteries are weak.  
Set the mode selector to the proper  
position.  
The mode selector is set to the incorrect  
position.  
Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact  
your dealer.  
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM Incoming signal is too weak.  
reception.  
Select another station.  
The station is too far away.  
Check with your dealer to be sure you have  
the correct antenna.  
The wrong antenna is being used.  
Check the connections.  
Antennas are not connected properly.  
Move the antenna farther from automobile  
traffic.  
Occasional cracking noise during FM  
reception.  
Ignition noise from automobiles.  
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Video  
Specifications  
Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance:  
Composite video: DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-video: DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS:  
Y (luminance):  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
C (chrominance, burst):  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Component: DVR/DVD, VCR (DBS):  
Y (luminance):  
PB, PR:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Designs and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Video Output Level/Impedance:  
Composite video: DVR, VCR, MONITOR OUT:  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
S-video: DVR, VCR, MONITOR OUT:  
Amplifier  
Output Power  
Y (luminance):  
C (chrominance, burst):  
Component: MONITOR OUT:  
Y (luminance):  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
At stereo operation:  
Front channels:  
110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven  
into 6 Ω at 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no  
more than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
1 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Negative  
PB, PR:  
Synchronization:  
At surround operation:  
Front channels:  
110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
6 Ω at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion.  
FM tuner (IHF)  
Tuning Range:  
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
Center channel:  
110 W, min. RMS, driven into 6 Ω at 1 kHz,  
with no more than 0.8% total harmonic  
distortion.  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
12.8 dBf (1.2 μV/75 Ω)  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:  
Monaural:  
Surround channels: 110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8%  
16.0 dBf (1.7 μV/75 Ω)  
37.5 dBf (20.5 μV/75 Ω)  
35 dB at 1 kHz  
total harmonic distortion.  
Stereo:  
Surround back channels:  
Stereo Separation at REC OUT:  
110 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into  
6 Ω at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.8% total  
harmonic distortion.  
AM tuner  
Tuning Range:  
530 kHz to 1 710 kHz  
Audio  
Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance:  
General  
DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV:  
300 mV/47 kΩ  
Power Requirements:  
AC 120 V , 60 Hz  
150 W/200 VA (at operation)  
0.9 W (in standby mode)  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 mm x 91.5 mm x 360 mm  
Mass: 6.7 kg  
Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)*:  
Power Consumption:  
Coaxial: DIGITAL IN 1(DVR/DVD):  
0.5 V(p-p)/75 Ω  
Optical: DIGITAL IN 2(DBS), 3(VCR):  
–21 dBm to –15 dBm  
(660 nm 30 nm)  
USB: USB DIGITAL  
* Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS (with  
sampling frequency—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).  
Audio Output Level:  
DVR, VCR:  
300 mV  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/’78 IHF): 80 dB/70 dB  
Frequency Response (6 Ω):  
Bass Boost:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
+4 dB 1 dB at 100 Hz  
Equalization (at DSP operation):  
Center frequency:  
Control range:  
63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz  
8 dB  
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