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JVC RX-D412BUJ User's Manual

1. For SIRIUS Satellite Radio only These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder JVC products only or DVD player with the mode selector set to DVR or DVD see page 48 To open the cover of the If these buttons do not function normally use the remote remote control push here CAR control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player then slide downward an Refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for details e When operating a DVD recorder for JVC products only set the mode selector 17 to DVR e When operating a DVD player set the mode selector 17 to DVD See pages in parentheses for details Front Panel AUJID VIDEO GOJTROL recenfr ADJUST SURROUND Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier SOURCE SELECTOR TMULTIJOG ON STANDBVON E CCCONVERTER SETTING IL U J PHONE ic d I STANDBV ON button and standby lamp 16 20 CC CONVERTER button 23 SETTING button 30 ADJUST button 35 SURROUND button 44 HDMI lamp 9 21 Source lamps DVR DVD VCR DBS TV SIRIUS USB XM FM AM
2. See pages in parentheses for details Rear Panel VCR DBS IN DVR DVD IN ANTENNA MONITOR OUT Ww i J 1 c J 20 kul VOLTAGE SELECTOR AV compu LINK IT RRP COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL IN 208s AVCR pemsmeam DIGITAL OUT A FMTSA COAXIAL CAUTION SPEAKER AUDIO IMPEDANCE 62 160 xv ap YOO DBS vor t urine LAY OJO QC ovR OVD VCR DR IN OUTIREC IN PLAY OUT REC IN PLAY OUT SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS Power cord 14 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 6 HDMI terminals 9 VCR DBS IN DVR DVD IN MONITOR OUT AV COMPU LINK III terminals 45 DIGITAL IN terminals 14 e Coaxial 1 DVR DVD e Optical 2 DBS e Optical 3 VCR DIGITAL OUT terminal 14 XM jack 7 FM AM ANTENNA terminals 7 VIDEO jacks 10 13 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 COMPONENT VIDEO
3. lt lt oh H Z l D l K l Stereo audio cable l l I I I not supplied Composite video cable WA not supplied not supplied FI Only for DVD recorder To left right front channel audio input GI To composite video output HI To S video output Only for DVD recorder To S video input JI Only for DVD recorder To composite video input NOTES When selecting A MULTI for the audio input setting and using the headphones you can listen to the front channel sounds left and right only The 3D HEADPHONE mode see page 42 is not available When selecting A MULTI for the audio input setting or when multi channel PCM signals see page 41 are coming in with selecting HDMI for the audio input setting the following items are not available Precise Surround Setup see pages 16 to 19 Decode mode see page 22 CC Converter see page 23 EX ES PLIIx see page 32 Dual Mono see page 32 Subwoofer output see page 33 Crossover frequencv see page 33 Low frequencv effect attenuator see page 33 Midnight mode see page 33 Digital equalization patterns see page 36 Bass Boost see page 37 Input attenuator mode see page 37 Sound parameters for Surround DSP modes see pages 37 and 38 Surround DSP mode selection see page 44 The audio delay level settin
4. Channel 0 This channel is for checking the XM Satellite Radio ID code Channel 1 This is XM Preview channel How to subscribe XM Satellite radio is a subscription service To subscribe to the XM Satellite Radio visit the XM Satellite Radio s web site at lt http xmradio com activation gt or you can call 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 For subscription you need to have the XM Satellite radio ID code To check the ID code follow the procedure below How to check the XM Satellite Radio ID code After connection I Press XM on the remote control or turn SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel to select XM as the source 2 Tune in to Channel 0 see To tune in to channels on page 27 to check your XM Satellite Radio ID code The display alternately shows RADIO ID and the 8 digit alphanumeric ID code To cancel the ID code display Select any channel other than Channel 0 Listening to the XM Satellite Radio I Press XM on the remote control or turn SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel to select XM as the source The last received channel is tuned in XM appears and then the channel name appears on the display DIGITALAUTO L R UNEAR PCM SWFA DIGITAL AUTO LINEAR PCM Channel number l Channel name 2 Tune in to the desired channel You can tune in to channels with one of the following methods Channel Sea
5. ssssnssnnssnennsnnosnazanoeneennoenennneeneens O Before installation Checking the supplied accessories ssseeeeseennnnzonnenzanzanzznnar 6 Putting the batteries in the remote Control 6 Setting the voltage selector esseeneszennanzannanzznnanznmnnzenzanzznas 6 Connecting the antennaS messeerensennenzanzenzannnnzznnanzznnnnznnzznzzznaz 7 Connecting the speakers 8 Connecting video components anO Connecting the power cord 14 USB Onn EtON ssestsssccosssassssescesoneceseacsoubeesasozosesasscoeotsioasadenissestoisnneis 15 Precise Surround Setup sssesenessenesenesennoesnosenesess 16 Setting the speakers automaticallV mssseeeeemmenennzznzznznnann 16 Troubleshooting for Precise Surround Setup 19 Basic operations sssssscssessscosesescosesecoosessossesesssseessse 20 T Tufnon the POWER issisisscsassisssecsiasssttastienumsnsntansctisiens 20 2 Select the source tO play eeeeeseeenennzznnnnzzzzzennzznzznennznn 20 3 Adjust the volUME eeeeeserennenzzneenzanzeneenennznenennnznzenees 21 Selecting the video and audio input settings 21 Selecting the digital decode MOde 22 Turning off the sounds temporarily 22 Changing the display brightness seeeeeennnzzonnenzznnenzanzanza 22 Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer 23 Making sounds natural messeneeszanzenzanznzennnnzzne
6. 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 Continued on the next page 41 E All Channel Stereo mode ALL CH STEREO This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the connected and activated speakers This mode cannot be used if SURROUND SPK is set to NO in the speaker setting see page 30 Sound reproduced from normal stereo 3D HEADPHONE mode back If you connect a pair of headphones while one of the Surround DSP modes is in use the 3D HEADPHONE mode is activated without respect to the type of software played 3D HEADPHONE appears on the display and the DSP and HEADPHONE indicators light up Sound reproduced from All Channel Stereo mode 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 e For EX ES PLIIx setting see page 32 EX ES PLIIx setting Incoming Signal Type g 51g yp AUTO Dolby Digital Surround EX DOLBY D EX DOLBY D EX PLIIx MOVIE OO D P
7. 2 Open the terminal then insert the speaker cord e For each speaker connect the and terminals on the rear panel to the and terminals marked on the speakers 3 Close the terminal When using a single speaker for the surround back speaker You can enjoy the surround sound by one surround back speaker When using one surround back speaker set S BACK OUT to 1SPK see page 31 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 E Connecting the powered subwoofer By connecting a subwoofer you can enhance the bass or 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 After connecting all the speakers and or subwoofer perform Precise Surround Setup to adjust the speaker settings automatically see pages 16 to 19 You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is non directional Normally place it in front of you Connecting video components Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made E HDMI connection IMPORTANT The HDMI video signals from the HDMI terminals are tr
8. S BACK R LVL D EQ 63Hz Adjust the equalization pattern of each D EQ 250Hz band 36 D EQ 1kHz D EQ 4kHz D EQ 16kHz BASS BOOST Boost the bass level 37 INPUT ATT Attenuate the input level of analog source 37 EFFECT Adjust the effect level 37 ROOM SIZE Select the room size for your virtual listening room 37 LIVENESS Select the liveness level for your virtual listening room 37 PANORAMA Add wraparound sound effect with sidewall image 37 CENTER WIDTH Adjust the center channel localization between the center speaker and the left right speakers 38 DIMENSION Adjust sound localization pattern 38 CENTER GAIN Adjust the sound localization of the center channel 38 CENTER TONE Make the center tone soft or sharp 38 CENTER ALIGN Align the vertical localization of the center channel signals 38 XI You can adjust these items directly from the remote control 2 If you have performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16 to 18 these settings are not required NOTE Some items are not available in the following cases below When selecting A MULTI for the audio input setting see page 11 When multi channel PCM signals see page 41 are coming in with selecting HDMI for the audio input setting see page 11 Operating procedure On the front panel 1 7 3 5 2 4 JVC 18 en e Before you s
9. To play back sounds on the PC refer to the manual supplied with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC If no sound comes from the speakers check the following Select USB as the source Connect the USB cable correctly Check the receiver is recognized by the PC properly see above Check the playback software is compatible with the PC Open the Control Panel on your PC select Sounds and Audio Devices Audio tab Sound playback gt Default device and check Default device is set to USB Audio DAC DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while installing the drivers and while your PC is recognizing the receiver Use a USB cable version 1 1 or later Recommended cord length is less than 1 5 m 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 Microsoft Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation 15 Precise Surround Setup By using Precise Surround Setup you can optimize the speaker settings easily quickly and systematically without troublesome
10. Either the video input setting or video output setting is incorrect Select the correct settings see page 21 or 34 HDMI signals do not come on A video or audio format incompatible with this receiver and or TV is played Check the video or audio format of the signal to see if it is compatible with this receiver and or TV An HDCP compatible TV is not connected Connect an HDCP compatible TV The receiver failed to recognize HDMI connected components Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it again after unplugging the power cord An HDMI cable longer than 5 m 15 ft is used Use an HDMI cable shorter than 5 m 15 ft to assure stable operation and picture quality PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Remote control The remote control does not operate as you intend The remote control is not ready for your intended operation Set the mode selector correctly then press the corresponding source selecting button before operation The remote control does not work Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception There is an obstruction blocking the remote sensor on the receiver Remove the obstruction Batteries are weak Replace batteries The mode selector is set to the incorrect position Incoming signal is too weak Set the mode selector to the proper position Connect an outdoor FM antenna not supplied after unplugging the power cord or contact
11. SML small When SURROUND SPK is set to SML small you cannot select LRG largej for the surround back speaker When SURROUND SPK is set to NO the surround back speaker is fixed to NO E Setting the surround back speaker s S BACK OUT Register the number of the surround back speaker s SB OUT 1SPK Select when you use a single surround back speaker SB OUT 2SPK Select when you use 2 surround back speakers Initial setting 2SPK NOTES When S BACK SPK is set to NO you cannot select S BACK OUT When S BACK OUT is set to 1SPK connect the surround back speaker to the left surround back speaker terminal see page 8 No sound comes from the surround back speaker if you connect it to the right surround back speaker terminal E Setting the speaker distance The distance from your listening position to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround DSP modes 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 e Measuring unit DIST UNIT Select which measuring unit vou use DUNIT meter Selectto set the distance in meters 33 m 27m S 1f SOA 30m 21m 10 ft 7 ft 24m k 8ft 1 7 sp In this case set th
12. Sony Teknica Toshiba Zenith Initial setting 01 Manufacturer codes are subject to change without notice If they are changed this remote control cannot operate the equipment To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV converter or DBS tuner I Press and hold DBS CATV o Keep the button pressed until step 3 is finished 2 Press DBS 3 Enter the manufacturer code using the numeric buttons 1 9 0 See Manufacturer codes for CATV converter or Manufacturer codes for DBS tuner below 4 Release DBS CATV oil Now you can perform the following operation on the CATV converter or DBS tuner DBS CATV O l Turn on or off the CATV converter or DBS tuner After pressing DBS you can perform the following operations on the CATV converter or DBS tuner CHANNEL Change the channel numbers on the CATV converter or DBS tuner Select the channel numbers on the CATV converter or DBS tuner 1 10 0 See the manual supplied with the CATV converter or DBS tuner for details 5 Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS tuner by pressing DBS CATV When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off you have entered the correct code 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 Manufacturer codes for CATV converter Gemini 02 Hamlin 03 04 05 06 Jerrold 07 08
13. As the number increases the attenuation level of reflections over time decreases so that acoustics change from Dead to Live Normally select 3 E Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic lix Music and Pro Logic Il Music PANORAMA This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic Il Music is activated for the analog or digital 2 channel sound signal To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic Il Music see pages 43 and 44 Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized until you change the setting PANORAMA ON Select to add wraparound sound effect with side wall image PANORAMA OFF Select to listen to originally recorded sound Initial setting OFF 37 E Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro Logic Ilx Music and Pro Logic Il Music CENTER WIDTH This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic Il Music is activated for the analog or digital 2 channel sound signal To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic Il Music see pages 43 and 44 If CENTER SPK is set to NO see page 30 this item is not adjustable Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized until you change the setting Adjustable range OFF and 1 to 7 in 1 step intervals Initial setting 3 As the number increases the center channel sound moves toward the left and right speakers Normally select 3 E Adjusting the sound localization pos
14. SETUP MIC jack on the front panel firmly The built in volume control of the powered subwoofer is set to too high Set the volume level of the subwoofer lower The speaker is too far from the listening position or the speaker angle is inappropriate Adjust the speaker position and angle The speaker is too far from the listening position The speaker distance is adjustable up to 9 m 30 ft Place the speaker within the adjustable range from the listening position e When the size of the front speakers is small no subwoofer is detected The receiver might have failed to detect subwoofer e Check the connection of the subwoofer and turn it on or replace the front speakers with larger ones Set the volume level of the subwoofer higher The front speakers are smaller than the surround speakers Change the front speakers with the larger ones than the surround speakers Change the surround speakers with the smaller ones than the front speakers The surround speakers are smaller than the surround back speakers Change the surround speakers with the larger ones than the surround back speakers Change the surround back speakers with the smaller ones than the surround speakers The right and left front speaker size is unproportioned Rearrange the front speakers as their size is proportioned Any of the surround speakers is not connected or its connection is loose The right and left s
15. for the COMPONENT select setting see page 34 otherwise the following occurs You cannot view the playback picture on the TV The AV COMPU LINK remote control system see pages 45 and 46 cannot operate properly You can enjoy digital audio if using a digital coaxial or optical cable When shipped from the factory the digital optical terminal DIGITAL IN 3 VCR on the rear of the receiver is set for a VCR For details of the digital audio connection see page 14 To left right audio channel output To left right audio channel input To composite video output To S video output To S video input To composite video input ol Mi Im al fol aj Connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Stereo audio cable not supplied SIRIUS Satellite Radio To connect KT SR2000 JVC SIRIUS Satellite Radio to this receiver it is required to separately purchase KS K6013 Home Docking Kit You cannot use a digital audio cable coaxial or optical to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio to this receiver After connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio to the TV SIRIUS IN jacks change the source name to SIRIUS See page 20 for details 12 Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made Turn off all components before making connections When you connect the components refer also to
16. or turning MASTER VOLUME control on the front panel also restores the sound NOTE When performing Precise Surround Setup or turning the power off muting is automatically canceled Changing the display brightness You can dim the display Dimmer From the remote control ONLY Press DIMMER repeatedly Each time you press the button the display brightness changes as follows DIMMER 1 Dims the display DIMMER 2 Dims the display more than DIMMER 1 DIMMER 3 Turns off the display Temporarily canceled when you operate the receiver DIMMER OFF Cancels the Dimmer normal display NOTE When performing Precise Surround Setup Dimmer is automatically canceled Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer You can fall asleep while listening to music Sleep Timer From the remote control ONLY Press SLEEP repeatedly e Each time you press the button the shut off time changes in 10 minute intervals The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display SLEEP indicator ANALOG AUTOSURR PSS SLEEP B 10min 20min gt 30min 40min 50min 60min 70min gt 80min 90min OFF Canceled gt Back to the beginning When the shut off time comes The receiver turns off automatically To check 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 repeate
17. 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 Macom 16 17 18 Magnavox 19 Oak 20 21 22 Panasonic 23 24 Philips 25 26 27 28 29 30 Pioneer 31 32 S Atlanta 33 34 35 Samsung 36 Tocom 37 Zenith 38 39 Manufacturer codes for DBS tuner Echostar Gl Hitachi Hughes Panasonic Primestar RCA Sony Toshiba Initial setting 01 To change the transmittable signals for operating a DVD player I Set the mode selector to DVD 2 Press and hold DVR DVD ori Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished 3 Press DVR DVD 4 Enter the manufacturer code using the numeric buttons 1 9 0 See Manufacturer codes for DVD player below 5 Release DVR DVD oil Now you can perform the following operations on the DVD player DVR DVD O Turn on or off the DVD player gt Start playback PP Skip to the beginning of the next chapter or fast forward for some models aa Return to the beginning of the current chapter or fast reverse for some models E Stop playback Il Pause playback To release it press gt MENU Display the menu recorded on DVD VIDEO discs Al gt lt Select an item on the menu screen SET Enter the selected item 1 9 0 2210 Select the chapter number See the manual supplied with the DVD plaver for details 6 Try to operate your DVD player by pressing DVR DVD o I Your DV
18. 5 CHANNEL button 27 47 51 6 Operating buttons for video components 47 48 50 51 l 4 gt gt P lt lt E 11 gt gt Operating buttons for FM AM tuner 24 TUNING TUNING Operating buttons for XM Satellite Radio or SIRIUS Satellite Radio 27 47 SELECT amp CAT CAT 7 Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player 48 51 TOP MENU MENU cursor buttons gt A V SET 8 SURROUND button 44 9 TV VIDEO button 47 49 0 VIDEO INPUT button 21 11 AUDIO INPUT button 21 12 CC CONVERTER button 23 13 Adjusting buttons for Digital Equalizer 36 D EQ FREQ D EQ LEVEL 14 DECODE button 22 15 Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels 36 FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SUBWFR SURR L SURR R S BACK L S BACK R is VOLUME button 21 17 Mode selector 48 51 18 DISPLAY button 28 47 19 Numeric buttons 25 27 47 51 1 10 0 10 10 100 e RETURN button 47 20 BAND button 47 21 PREV FM MODE button 25 47 22 DIRECT button 27 23 DIMMER button 22 24 MEMORY button 24 27 25 PSS Precise Surround Setup button 17 26 TEST button 18 36 27 SLEEP button 23 MBR A V CONTROL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL RM SRXD411J
19. DSP Digital Signal Processor and high capacity memory you can enjoy 7 1 channel surround by playing 2 channel or multi channel software Precise Surround Setup Precise Surround Setup is a newly developed JVC solution for quick easy and systematic optimization of surround sound By using Precise Surround Setup you can enjoy the best possible surround performance Precise Surround Setup measures the listening environment accurately with the dedicated earphone type microphones and adjusts the speaker settings automatically CC Compression Compensative Converter CC Converter eliminates jitter and ripples achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 128 kHz for fs 32 kHz signals 176 4 kHz for fs 44 1 kHz signals 192 kHz for fs 48 kHz signals By using the CC Converter you can obtain a natural sound field from any source DCDi technology DCDi Directional Correlational Deinterlacing technology developed by Faroudja eliminates jagged edges generated in progressive scanning conversion With DCDi you can enjoy clear and smooth video images on your display For RX D412B this function is applied only when the NTSC analog video signals are transmitted to the receiver K2 technolo K2 technology has been designed to enable natural audio reproduction achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion and cre
20. Digital signal is detected through the digital input the DODIGITAL 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 Dolbv Pro Logic Dolbv Digital EX B N Ab b btEbt HHHHHHH u QO D D o F R Lp Gh SL SR SBL SB SBR 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 E Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Log
21. N JO jw p Display window oc SET button 20 30 35 TUNER PRESET button 25 28 SOURCE SELECTOR 20 25 26 28 e MULTI JOG 25 28 30 35 44 MASTER VOLUME control 21 PHONES jack 21 USB terminal 15 PRECISE SURROUND SETUP MIC jack 16 Display window see below o Remote sensor 6 OQ Ww HEADPHON bis ole Loe STEREO CC CONVERTER 1 2 AUTO MUTING SLEEP DIGITALEQ C TONE B BOOST MIDNIGHT INPUT ATT ANALOG indicator 21 2 DUAL MONO indicator 32 3 AUTO SURR surround indicator 43 4 HEADPHONE indicator 21 42 PSS Precise Surround Setup indicator 17 6 CC CONVERTER 1 and CC CONVERTER 2 indicators 23 D FM AM tuner operation indicators 24 TUNED STEREO DIGITAL EQ indicator 36 G AUTO MUTING indicator 25 C center TONE indicator 38 D INPUT ATT attenuate indicator 37 4D SLEEP indicator 23 3 Digital signal format indicators 21 22 40 41 DIGITAL AUTO LINEAR PCM DODIGITAL dits dts 96 24 Signal and speaker indicators 23 45 NEO 6 indicator 40 VIRTUAL SB surround back indicator 43 3D PHONIC indicator 40 41 DSP indicator 41 OO PLI and OO PLIx indicators 39 41 20 Main display B bass BOOST indicator 37 Q MIDNIGHT indicator 33 03 Frequency unit indicators MHz for FM stations kHz for AM stations
22. Surround DSP modes Turn MULTI JOG so that SURROUND OFF appears on the display 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 This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK III which has added a function to operate JVC s video components through the component video jacks To use this remote control system you need to connect the video components you want to operate following the diagrams below and the procedures on page 46 e Refer also to the manuals supplied with your video components DVD player on pages 45 and 46 can be replaced with DVD recorder IM Connections 1 AV COMPU LINK connection TV COMPU LINK IT COMPU LINK EX kd A I emenn n mm AT Monaural mini plugs not supplied Monaural mini plugs not supplied IMPORTANT The AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot control the DBS tuner connected to the DBS IN jacks To use the AV COMPU LINK remote control system select OTHER for the video output setting see page 34 otherwise the AV COMPU LINK remote control system is restricted to turning the video component on and off See Automatic power on off on page 46 When connecting the receiver an
23. adjustments To obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround DSP modes set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed Setting the speakers automatically Precise Surround Setup detects the sound from the speakers to measure your listening environment with dedicated earphone type microphones supplied and automatically adjusts the following in less than 1 minute Speaker size Speaker distance Speaker output level e Crossover frequency e Frequency response The receiver generates test tones from each speaker and picks them up with dedicated earphone type microphones The microphones feedback the test tones to the receiver You can also adjust the settings manually See pages 29 to 31 and 33 16 E Before starting Precise Surround Setup Connect all of your speakers and subwoofer correctly and confirm their position When subwoofer has a built in volume and crossover frequency controls adjust them as follows Set the volume level to the medium Set the crossover frequency to the highest level e Precise Surround Setup is not available in the following cases While headphones are connected When selecting A MULTI for the audio input setting see page 11 When multi channel PCM signals see page 41 are coming in with selecting HDMI for the audio input setting see page 11 Do not block betwe
24. between audio and video reproduction can be possibly disturbed because video signal decoding is time consuming compared to the audio signal decoding On this setting you can correct synchronization between video and audio signals by delaying the audio signal timing Adjustable range OFF and 10 ms to 150 ms in 10 ms intervals Initial setting OFF NOTE The audio delay level setting does not take effect when selecting A MULTI for the audio input setting see page 11 34 Selecting the source for HDMI terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO jacks HDMI SELECT CMPNT SELECT When you connect a VCR or DBS to the HDMI VCR DBS IN terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks on the rear of the receiver you need to select either VCR or DBS for each terminal according to the component you connect If you have not selected an appropriate source you cannot view the playback picture on the TV For the HDMI terminal HDMI VCR Select this when connecting a VCR to the HDMI terminal HDMI DBS Select this when connecting a DBS tuner to the HDMI terminal Initial setting VCR For the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks CMPNT VCR Select this when connecting a VCR to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks CMPNT DBS Select this when connecting a DBS tuner to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Initial setting VCR Selecting the output video signals VIDEO OUTPUT When you connect your TV and this receiver with the HDMI cable set this setting to HDM
25. cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 z Caution Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage Locate the apparatus as follows Front No obstructions open spacing Sides No obstructions in 15 cm from the sides Top No obstructions in 15 cm from the top Back No obstructions in 15 cm from the back Bottom No obstructions place on the level surface In addition maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated Spacing 15 cm or more RX D412B Va Front Stand height Mal 15 cm or more Wall or obstructions Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products Before operating this unit read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit and retain this manual for future reference Features Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier RX D412B features the JVC exclusive Hybrid Feedback Digital Amplifier Premium g
26. decoder used for DTS ES Matrix 6 1ch e 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 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 NEO 6 MUSIC DTS DTS ES Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 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 30 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 30 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 About other digital signals Linear PCM Uncom
27. digital input DIGITAL IN terminals DIGITAL IN 1 2 3 When you use the digital input terminals register what components are connected to which terminals DIGITAL IN 1 2 3 see page 14 so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source Select one of the following components for each terminal DVR DVD For the DVD player or DVD recorder DBS For the DBS tuner VCR For the VCR TV For the TV Initial setting DVR DVD for DIGITAL IN 1 DBS for DIGITAL IN 2 VCR for DIGITAL IN 3 You cannot assign the same component for different terminals The priority order for assignment is as follows DIGITAL IN 1 gt DIGITAL IN 2 gt DIGITAL IN 3 Ex When DIGITAL IN 1 is set to DVR DVD DIGITALIN1 DVR DVD DBS AL For DIGITAL IN 2 DBS VCR and TV are selectable e In this case VCR is selected VCR TV DIGITALIN2 DVR DVD DBS VCR TV A For DIGITAL IN 3 DBS and TV are selectable DIGITALIN3 DVR DVD DBS VCR TV 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 Not selectable Setting the Audio delay level AUDIO DELAY Synchronization
28. 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 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 40 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 When DTS 96 24 signal is detected the dits 96 24 indicator lights up You can enjoy its 5 1 channel sound with full quality DTS Neo 6 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
29. from the remote control E Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes EFFECT This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes except All Channel Stereo is in use To activate DSP mode see pages 43 and 44 Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized for each DSP mode Adjustable range 1 to 5 in 1 step intervals Initial setting 3 As the number increases the effect becomes stronger Normally select 3 E Adjusting the virtual room size for DSP modes ROOM SIZE This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes except All Channel Stereo is in use To activate DSP mode see pages 43 and 44 If SURROUND SPK is set to NO see page 30 this item is not adjustable Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized for each DSP mode Adjustable range 1 to 5 in 1 step intervals Initial setting 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 E Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes LIVENESS This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes except All Channel Stereo is in use To activate DSP mode see pages 43 and 44 If SURROUND SPK is set to NO see page 30 this item is not adjustable Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized for each DSP mode Adjustable range 1 to 5 in 1 step intervals Initial setting 3
30. gt USB lt gt XM lt gt FM lt gt AM Back to the beginning DVR DVD Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player VCR Select this for the VCR DBS Select this for the DBS tuner IV Select this for the TV SIRIUS Select this for the SIRIUS Satellite Radio USB Select this for the PC component XM Select this for the XM Satellite Radio FM Select this for the FM broadcast AM Select this for the AM broadcast From the remote control Press one of the source selecting buttons For FM and AM press FM AM Each time you press the button the band alternates between FM and AM When you connect a VCR or DBS to the HDMI VCR DBS IN terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks on the rear of the receiver you need to select either VCR or DBS for each terminal according to the component you connect see page 34 Changing the source name of TV SIRIUS input On the front panel ONLY Press SET when TV is selected as the source ASSIGN SIRIUS appears on the display for a while ANALOG AUTOSURR PSS SWFR To change the source name to TV press SET when SIRIUS is selected as the source ASSIGN TV appears on the display for a while Adjust the volume To increase the volume turn MASTER VOLUME control clockwise or press VOLUME on the remote control To decrease the volume turn MASTER VOLU
31. indicator lights up on the display NOTE AUTO SURROUND does not take effect in the following cases While playing an analog source While selecting one of the fixed digital decode mode DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS see page 22 43 E Selecting the Surround DSP modes From the remote control s 0000 6 9 I Select and play any source Surround DSP modes are not available when multi channel PCM see page 41 signals recorded in DVD Audio are coming in See page 11 for details Make sure you have selected the audio input setting analog or digital correctly see page 21 2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the Surround DSP mode you want Ex When DOLBY DIGITAL is selected for Dolby Digital multi channel software DIGITAL AUTO OR LFE DOpierraL AUTO SURROUND Surround modes gt HALLI HALL2 LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB gt PAVILION THEATER1 gt THEATER2 gt MONO FILM gt ALL CH STEREO SURROUND OFF gt 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 42 8If an incoming signal is a multi channel more than 2 channel digital signal MONO FILM is not available 4 If SURROUND SPK is set to NO ALL CH STEREO is not available To cancel Surround DSP modes Press SURROUND repeatedly so
32. on the DVD recorder or DVD player See the manual supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for details To change the remote control code for DVD recorder Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of control signals You can assign one of the four codes to the remote control supplied for this receiver to operate your DVD recorder For details refer to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder Initial setting 3 I Set the mode selector to DVR 2 Press and hold DVR DVD ol Keep the button pressed until step 4 is finished 3 Press DVR DVD 4 Enter the remote control code you want using the numeric buttons 1 4 0 EX To enter the code 2 press 0 then 2 1 01 2 02 3 03 5 Release DVR DVD oil Now the remote control code has been changed 48 Vou can alwavs perform the following operation Turn on or off the DVD recorder or DVD plaver DVR DVD O 1 After pressing DVR DVD vou can perform the following operations on the DVD recorder and DVD plaver gt Start playback E Stop playback I Pause playback To release it press gt PP Skip to the beginning of the next chapter Haa Return to the beginning of the current or previous chapter gt Fast forward playback lt lt Fast reverse playback TOP MENU MENU Display the menu recorded on discs Alv gt lt Select an item on the menu screen SET Enter the selected item chann
33. that SURROUND OFF appears on the display 44 Back to the beginning J On the front panel 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 I Select and play any source Surround DSP modes are not available when multi channel PCM see page 41 signals recorded in DVD Audio are coming See page 11 for details Make sure you have selected the audio input setting analog or digital correctly see page 21 2 Press SURROUND MULTI JOG now works for selecting Surround DSP modes 3 Turn MULTI JOG to select the Surround DSP mode you want Ex When DOLBY DIGITAL is selected for Dolby Digital multi channel software DIGITAL AUTO LFE DIGITAL Oo AUTO SURROUND Surround modes gt HALLI 47 HALL2 lt gt LIVE CLUB lt gt DANCE CLUB lt gt PAVILION lt gt THEATER1 THEATER2 gt MONO FILM lt gt ALL CH STEREO gt SURROUND OFF lt gt Back to the beginning p 1 AUTO SURROUND is the initial setting Available Surround modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals For details see page 42 8If an incoming signal is a multi channel more than 2 channels digital signal MONO FILM is not available 41f SURROUND SPK is set to NO ALL CH STEREO is not available To cancel
34. the wall outlet 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 cord until all other connections have been made 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 x 1 Batteries x 2 AM loop antenna x 1 FM antenna x 1 Dedicated earphone type microphones x 1 AC plug adapter x 1 Core filter x 1 O Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 i Before using the remote control put two supplied batteries first I Press and slide the battery cover on the back of the remote control 2 Insert the batteries 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 Supplied butteries are for initial setup Replace for continued use CAUTION Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells e 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
35. theater where the seating capacity is about 600 Reproduces the spatial feeling of a small theater where the seating capacity is about 300 THEATER2 NOTE When THEATER1 or THEATER is activated while playing back 2 channel analog or digital source the built in Dolby Pro Logic II decoder is activated and the DO PLT indicator lights up When using the DAP mode the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers If SURROUND SPK is set to NO in the speaker setting see page 30 JVC s original 3D PHONIC processing which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only is used The 3D PHONIC indicator lights up on the display Mm MONO FILM In order to reproduce a more acoustic sound field in vour 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 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 30 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
36. 10 kHz AC 110 V 127 V 220 V 230 V 240 V adjustable with the voltage selector 50Hz 60 Hz 180 W at operation 5 8 W in standby mode 435 mm x 91 5 mm x 371 mm 6 9 kg 55 Mains AC Line Instruction not applicable for Europe U S A Canada and U K VCR DBS IN 220v nw if 240V zN VOLTAGE SELECTOR DVR DVD IN MONITOR OUT ANTENNA p AMLOOP m d m hi ika Et COMPU LINK EE CAUTION SPEAKER e IMPEDANCE 60 160 DVD B fa PRS l comen surma e Jo IN PLAY OUT 9 ke FIGHT IET FRONT SURROUND BACK _ SURROUND SPEAKERS SPEAKERS 2 en 2006 Victor Company of Japan Limited 220V WL 230 240V 127V VOLTAGE SELECTOR CAUTION for mains AC line BEFORE PLUGGING IN do check that your mains AC line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and if different reset the voltage selector switch to prevent from a damage or risk of fire electric shock 0706RYMMDWJEIN H4AI934 TOHLNO9 OAGIA OIGNV ac ivd Xxd
37. 2 When a test tone comes from the subwoofer PSS N Crossover ia frequencv 80Hz 200 Hz 2 Press TEST again to stop the test tone NOTE While the PSS indicator is off pressing TEST generates test tones without showing frequency responses See page 36 Troubleshooting for Precise Surround Setup When problems occur a message appears on the display during Precise Surround Setup In this case refer to the following solution then perform Precise Surround Setup again e To restart Precise Surround Setup press PSS on the remote control however when you have turned the receiver off for the solution start from step 2 again Error message Possible cause Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack Solution Unplug the headphones The dedicated earphone type microphones are not connected correctly Plug the microphones into the PRECISE SURROUND SETUP MIC jack on the front panel firmly There is some background noise e Restart in a quiet environment e If some electronic equipment is used near the listening position turn off the equipment such as air conditioners etc The speaker is too close to the listening position Place the speakers farther from the listening position Any of the front speakers is not connected or its connection is loose e The microphone connection is loose e Check the left and right front speakers connections e Plug the microphones into the PRECISE SURROUND
38. 5JA Stereo audio cable not supplied B I 6 c D I E S video cable not supplied I ff Composite video cable not supplied NOTES A To component video input Select the audio input setting according to the connection method See page 21 for e Connect Y PB and PR correctly details B To left right audio channel output You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable For details of the digital audio connection see page 14 Select OTHER for the video output setting see page 34 c To S video input is To composite video input 13 W Digital audio connection This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals and one DIGITAL OUT terminal To reproduce the digital sound use the digital audio connection in addition to the analog audio connection methods described on pages 10 to 13 Digital coaxial cable not supplied o FP Digital optical cable not supplied Turn off all components before making connections When you connect the components refer also to their manuals Digital input terminals When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal connect
39. AIN emitted through the subwoofer SW LFE The subwoofer emits the LFE signals and the bass elements of the speakers set to SML small SWLFE MAIN The subwoofer emits the LFE signals and the bass elements of the speakers set to SML small The subwoofer also emits the bass elements of front speakers MAIN when no LFE signal nor the bass elements of SML small speakers exist Initial setting LFE 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 signal is emitted When SUBWOOFER is set to NO see page 30 you cannot select SUBWOOFER OUT E Setting the crossover frequency CROSSOVER 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 s If you have selected LRG large for all speakers see page 30 this function will not take effect CROSS OFF appears s If you have performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16 to 18 this setting is not required Adjustable range 80 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz intervals Initial
40. D player turns on or off when you have entered the correct code Manufacturer codes for DVD player JVC Hitachi Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Onkyo Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith Initial setting 01 You cannot use this remote control to operate any manufacturers DVD recorders other than JVC s Manufacturer codes are subject to change without notice If they are changed this remote control cannot operate the equipment 51 Troubleshooting service center 19 and 28 Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems If there are any problems you cannot solve contact your JVC For Precise Surround Setup and XM Satellite Radio operations see the separated troubleshooting on pages PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Sound and picture 52 The power does not come on The power cord is not plugged in 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 the speaker wiring is not short circuited contact your dealer The receiver is overloaded because of high voltage Consult y
41. Digital 5 1 channel reproduction DOLBY DIGITAL may be applied even though you have selected AUTO Select ON to apply DOLBY D EX 42 E About the DSP modes The following DSP modes are available regardless of incoming signal type HALL1 HALL2 LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB PAVILION THEATER1 THEATER2 e If multi channel more than 2 channels digital signals are coming in MONO FILM is not available e If SURROUND SPK is set to NO ALL CH STEREO is not available Virtual Surround Back If you have connected and activated the surround speakers you can use Virtual Surround Back This function creates the great surround effect from the behind without using a surround back speaker as if you have connected it The VIRTUAL SB indicator lights up on the display Virtual Surround Back is activated when selecting any setting other than OFF for the EX ES PLIIx setting and playing back the software including the following signals Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS ES Dolby Digital or DTS with 4 channels or more Activating the Surround DSP modes Available Surround DSP modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals For details about the Surround modes see page 42 Activating one of the Surround DSP modes automatically recalls the memorized settings and adjustments To adjust the speaker output level see page 36 When activatin
42. EQ repeatedly to select the band you want to adjust 2 Press D EQ LEVEL or to adjust the equalization pattern of the selected band ook oko OoOeOo ooog 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust other bands Reinforcing the bass BASS BOOST You can boost the bass level Bass Boost Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized for each source You cannot adjust directly from the remote control 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 OFF This function affects only the sound coming out through the front speakers Attenuating the input signal INPUT ATT When the input level of 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 adjust directly from the remote control ATT ON Select to attenuate the input signal level The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the display ATT NORMAL Select to deactivate attenuation Initial setting NORMAL 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 39 to 44 e You cannot adjust these items directly
43. HDMI connection the HDMI lamp on the front panel is lit Select HDMI for the audio input setting see page 21 when you enjoy sound with the HDMI connection With input video signals converted into HDMI signals the playback picture may be distorted when you change the playback mode fast forward rewind or pause for example When connecting a VCR or DBS to the HDMI VCR DBS IN terminal set the HDMI select setting see page 34 correctly according to the equipment you connect If you do not you cannot view the playback picture on the TV By using an HDMI DVI conversion cable you can connect the source components or the TV with DVI output When connecting those components or TV change the audio input setting to other than HDMI See page 21 This receiver is compatible with standard video formats If non standard video formats are coming in the picture may not appear properly on TV The picture on the TV mav not be the same aspect ratio as the ratio set on the source components HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface which makes it possible to transmit digital audio and video signals with one cable However When connecting a TV to this receiver with an HDMI cable the sound coming into this receiver is not transmitted to the speakers of the TV Vou can enjov sound oniv from the speakers connected to this receiver When connecting a TV to the receiver with an HDMI cable the following mav cause noise or interrup
44. I With this setting this receiver converts incoming composite video S video and component video signals from video components and transmits the converted signals through the HDMI cable VIDEO HDMI Select this when connecting a TV to the HDMI terminal VIDEO OTHER Select this when connecting a TV to any video jack other than the HDMI terminal Initial setting HDMI When selecting HDMI the AV COMPU LINK remote control system is restricted see page 45 Sound adjustments You can make sound adjustment to your preference after completing basic setting Basic adjustment items You can adjust the following items See pages in parentheses for details e You cannot select the items which is not available with the current setting Todo Adjust the subwoofer output level 36 Adjust the left front speaker output level 36 Adjust the right front speaker output level 36 Adjust the center speaker output level 36 Adjust the left surround speaker output level 36 Adjust the right surround speaker output level 36 Adjust the surround back speaker output level when using a single speaker for the surround back speaker 36 Adjust the left surround back speaker output level 36 Adjust the right surround back speaker output level 36 Items SUBWER LVL 2 FRONT LLVLS 2 FRONT RLVL 2 CENTER LVLS SURR L LVLS SURR R LVL S BACK LVL S BACK L LVL
45. JVC MU AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX D412B pores EXEL Homi P ow READY U LINK K2 K p INSTRUCTIONS Warnings Cautions and Others Caution STANDBY ON button Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely the standby lamp goes off When installing the apparatus ensure that the plug is easily accessible The b I STANDBY ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line e When the unit is on standby the standby lamp lights red e When the unit is turned on the standby lamp goes off The power can be remote controlled CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks fire etc 1 Do not remove screws covers or cabinet 2 Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture CAUTION Do not block the ventilation openings or holes If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out Do not place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly Do not expose this apparatus to rain moisture dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the use
46. LIIx MOVIE PLIIx MUSIC Oo D PLIIx MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital 3 2 2 2 DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY D EX Oo D PLIIx MOVIE Ooo D PLIIx MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital 3 1 2 1 3 0 1 0 Dolby Digital DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital Dual Mono DUAL MONO DTS ES Discrete DTS ES DSCRT DTS ES DSCRT DTS PLIIx MOVIE DTS PLIIx MUSIC DTS SURROUND DTS ES DTS ES Matrix MATRIX 2 DTS ES MATRIX DTS PLIIx MOVIE DTS PLIIx MUSIC DTS SURROUND DTS 3 2 2 2 DTS SURROUND DTS NEO 6 DTS PLIIx MOVIE DTS PLIIx MUSIC DTS SURROUND DTS 3 1 2 1 3 0 1 0 DTS DTS Dual Mono Analog LINEAR PCM Dolby Digital DTS 2 0 DUAL MONO PLIIx MOVIE 3 PLIIx MUSIC PLIIx GAME NEO 6 CINEMA NEO 6 MUSIC PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PLII GAME NEO 6 CINEMA NEO 6 MUSIC 1 When S BACK OUT is set to 1SPK D0 D PLIIx MOVIE is changed to DOLBY D EX and DTS PLIIx MOVIE is changed to DTS OO EX 2 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 3 When S BACK SPK is set to NO PLIIx MOVIE PLIIx MUSIC and PLIlx GAME are changed to PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC and PLII GAME 4Eor some Dolby Digital Surround EX software Dolby
47. M The last received channel is tuned in 2 Press TUNER PRESET P flashes on the display and MULTI JOG now works for selecting preset channels 3 Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset number e To increase the preset numbers turn MULTI JOG clockwise e To decrease the preset numbers turn MULTI JOG counterclockwise Changing the channel information While listening to the XM Satellite Radio the currently selected channel information appears on the display You can change the type of channel information From the remote control ONLY Press DISPLAY Each time you press the button the channel information changes as follows CHAN channel name gt NAME artist name feature gt TITLE song program title gt CAT category name Back to the beginning CHAN channel name is the initial setting EX When the category name is selected PSS DIGITAL AUTO mA LINEAR PCM H After 1 second Pss DIGITAL AUTO LINEAR PCM If you turn off the power or select another source the display is changed back to the initial setting When you tune in to another channel the channel name appears on the display and then the channel information you have selected appears When all the text information cannot be shown on the display at a time the text scrolls Some characters cannot be displayed correctly MM Messages on the display When problems occur
48. ME control counterclockwise or press VOLUME on the remote control e When you adjust the volume the volume level indication appears on the display for a while CAUTION 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 The volume level can be adjusted within the range between 0 minimum and 50 maximum E 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 see page 42 Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack cancels the HEADPHONE or 3D HEADPHONE mode and activates the speakers CAUTIONS Be sure to turn down the volume Before connecting or putting on headphones as high volume can damage both the headphones and your hearing Before removing headphones as high volume may output from the speakers Do not plug headphones into the PRECISE SURROUND SETUP MIC jack otherwise loud tones may come out of the headphones When u
49. Press repeatedly or hold TUNING or TUNING until the station you want is tuned in Pressing or holding TUNING increases the frequency Pressing or holding TUNING decreases the frequency When you hold and release TUNING gp or amp 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 Using preset tuning Once a channel number is assigned to a station the station can be quickly tuned in by selecting the number You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations E To store the preset stations Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 2 again From the remote control ONLY I Tune in to the station you want to preset see Tuning in to stations manually above e 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 25 ANALOG PSS TUNED STEREO AUTOMUTING 2 Press MEMORY The channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds TUNED STEREO AUTOMUTING 3 Press the numeric buttons 0 9 2210 to select a channel number while the channel number position i
50. V on the right 4 Release TV SIRIUS I Now you can perform the following operations on the TV TV VOL 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 TV SIRIUS 1 Turn on oroff the TV CHANNEL Change the channel numbers 1 9 0 100 2210 Select the channel numbers See the manual supplied with the TV for details 5 Try to operate your TV by pressing TV SIRIUS 0 1 Your TV turns on or off when 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 Manufacturer codes for TV Akai 02 Bell Howell 03 Centurion 04 Coronad 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 Daewoo Emerson Fisher GE Pana GE RCA Gold Star Hitachi KTV Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan Quasar 30 Radioshack 31 RCA 02 17 32 33 34 35 36 37 45 46 47 48 Sanyo 14 Sears 38 39 49 50 Sony 40 Symphonic 41 42 Toshiba 38 43 44 Samsung Sharp Zenith Initial setting 01 Manufacturer codes are subject to change without notice If they are changed this remote control cannot operate the equipment 49 To change the transmittable signals for op
51. Y PB PR jacks 10 13 VCR DBS IN DVR DVD IN MONITOR OUT AUDIO jacks 10 13 c Input TV SIRIUS IN DBS IN VCR IN PLAY DVR DVD IN PLAY Output VCR OUT REC DVR OUT REC DVD MULTI IN jacks 11 CENTER SUBWOOFER SURR L SURR R SUBWOOFER OUT jack 8 Speaker terminals 8 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS Getting started Before installation E 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 E Locations Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture and dust The temperature around the receiver must be between 5 C and 35 C 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 W 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
52. a message appears on the display In this case refer to the following solution updated Message Possible cause Solution NO SIGNAL Signals are too weak Move the XM Passport Home Dock antenna near a south facing window or where Channel 1 can be heard clearly CHECK ANTENNA The XM Passport Home Dock antenna is Check the connection see page 7 not connected properly LOADING This receiver is loading the channel It takes a few minutes to complete Wait until information and audio data loading is finished OFF AIR Selected channel is not currently Select another channel broadcasting any signal UPDATING The latest encryption code is being Wait until updating is finished e Channel number and Preset number channel number and channel is available No text information for the selected e Channel number and CH Preset number and lt CH subscribed yet Selected channel does not exist or is not 28 Basic settings To obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround DSP modes see pages 39 to 44 you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed From pages 29 to 34 how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained Basic setting items You can adjust the following items See pages in parentheses for details You cannot select the items which is not available with the
53. anel ONLY Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step l again Ex When setting the DIGITAL IN 1 terminal I Press SETTING MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation 2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item vou want to set appears on the displav e As you turn MULTI JOG the setting items change as follows ANALOG Pss SUBWOOFER lt gt FRONT SPK lt gt CENTER SPK lt gt SURROUND SPK gt S BACK SPK lt gt S BACK OUT lt gt DIST UNIT gt FRONT L DIST lt gt FRONT R DIST lt gt CENTER DIST gt SURR L DIST lt gt SURR R DIST lt gt S BACK DIST gt S BACK L DIST gt S BACK R DIST lt gt EX ES PLIIx gt DUAL MONO SUBWOOFER OUT lt gt CROSSOVER lt gt LFE ATT gt MIDNIGHT MODE lt gt DIGITAL IN 1 gt DIGITAL IN 2 lt gt DIGITAL IN 3 gt AUDIO DELAY lt gt HDMI SELECT gt CMPNT SELECT 47 VIDEO OUTPUT lt gt Back to the beginning 3 Press SET The current setting of the selected item appears ANALOG Pss B 4 Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting ANALOG PSS 6 Pad nd DVR DVD lt gt DBS lt gt VCR lt gt TV a 5 Press SET Your setting is stored Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if necessary 7 Press SETTING The source indication resumes on the display 30 Setting the speakers To
54. ansmitted only through the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal Therefore you cannot view the playback picture on the TV when the TV is connected to the receiver through the VIDEO jack MONITOR OUT S VIDEO jack MONITOR OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks MONITOR OUT and when a playing video component is connected to the receiver through the HDMI terminal VCR DBS IN or DVR DVD IN as well Turn off all components before making connections 5 When you connect the components refer also to their manuals sie ee G a i l l DVD recorder or DVD player QH a I HDMI cables l not supplied l VCR or DBS tuner VCR DBS IN DVR DVD IN MONITOR OUT l l l l l l Converting video signals into HDMI signals This receiver can convert composite video S video and component video signals into HDMI signals and transmit the converted signals through the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal To use this function vou need to make the following procedure beforehand Connect your TV and this receiver with the HDMI cable Set the video output setting see page 34 to HDMI 3 Set the video input setting see page 21 according to the connection method for each video component When playing back audio and video with the
55. ating refer also to the manual of your XM Passport System not supplied Jvc IE When vou have selected XM bv using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel the remote control mav not work for XM Satellite Radio operations To use the remote control for the XM Satellite Radio operations select XM by using the XM button on the remote control E About XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service with digital quality sound and over 170 digital channels the most commercial free music in satellite radio services live concerts plus exclusive original programming the biggest names in news talk and entertainment the most sports play by play including Major League Baseball For the latest channel listings and programming information or to sign up visit lt http www xmradio com gt XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved Major League Baseball is a registered trademark of Major League Baseball Properties Inc For SIRIUS Satellite Radio operations see page 47 26 Preparation To listening to XM Satellite Radio you need the following The XM Passport Svstem not supplied XM Passport and XM Passport Home Dock Subscription to XM Satellite Radio 1 To connect the XM Passport System with this receiver see page 7 2 The following channels are available without subscription
56. ating original sound ambience with high precision Precautions Power sources When unplugging the receiver from the wall outlet always pull the plug not the AC power cord Do not handle the AC power cord with wet hands If you are not going to operate the receiver for an extended period of time unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet Ventilation The seven high power amplifiers built in this receiver will generate heat inside the cabinet For safety observe the following carefully Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver Poor ventilation could overheat and damage the receiver Do not block the ventilation openings or holes If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out Others Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the receiver unplug the receiver and consult your dealer before operating any further Do not use this receiver in a bathroom or places with water Do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on the top of this receiver Do not disassemble the receiver since there are no user serviceable parts inside If anything goes wrong unplug the AC power cord and consult your JVC dealer Table of Contents Parts identification cccccccssssssssssssssssssssccssscccesses D Getting started
57. available Until Precise Surround Setup has been completed at least once otherwise NO PSS appears on the display When selecting A MULTI for the audio input setting see page 11 When multi channel PCM signals see page 41 are coming in with selecting HDMI for the audio input setting see page 11 18 E Checking the frequency responses corrected by Precise Surround Setup You can check the current settings of the frequency responses with test tones from speakers and the indications on the display when the frequency optimizing function is activated From the remote control ONLY I Press TEST to check the frequency response of each speaker on the display A test tone also comes from each speaker in the following order FL Left front speaker gt C Center speaker FR Right front speaker SR Right surround speaker gt SBR Right surround back speaker SBL Left surround back speaker SL Left surround speaker gt SW Subwoofer When using a single speaker for the surround back speaker the test tone comes out of SB Surround back speaker instead of SBR and SBL The frequency response of each speaker appears on the display as follows EX 1 When a test tone comes from the left front speaker Current speaker Frequency response 9 dB Optimizing level 9 dB e Low Frequency High EX
58. ceiver 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 PLIlx MOVIE PLIIx MUSIC or PLIIx GAME appear and the DO PLIx indicator lights up on the display PLIIx MOVIE Suitable for playing any Dolby Surround encoded software You can enjoy a sound field with a natural wraparound effect PLIIx MUSIC Suitable for playing any 2 channel stereo software You can enjoy wide and deep 7 1 channel sounds PLIIx GAME Suitable for when playing a video game You can enjoy 7 1 channel sounds with being there feeling This mode is available only for an analog 2 channel signal m 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 dits indicator lights up on the display DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS is a 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
59. current setting For example when S BACK SPK is set to NO you cannot select the following items S BACK OUT S BACK DIST S BACK L DIST S BACK R DIST Items Todo SUBWOOFER Register your subwoofer 30 FRONT SPK Register your front speaker size 30 CENTER SPK Register your center speaker size 30 SURROUND SPK Register your surround speaker size 30 S BACK SPK Register your surround back speaker size 30 S BACK OUT Register the number of your surround back speaker s 31 DIST UNIT Select the measuring unit for the speaker distance 31 FRONT L DIST Register the distance from the left front speaker to your listening point 31 FRONT R DIST Register the distance from the right front speaker to your listening point 31 Register the distance from the center speaker to your listening point 31 CENTER DIST SURR L DIST Register the distance from the left surround speaker to your listening point 31 SURR R DIST Register the distance from the right surround speaker to your listening point 31 S BACK DIST Register the distance from the surround back speaker to your listening point when using a single speaker for the surround back speaker 31 S BACK L DIST Register the distance from the left surround back speaker to your listening point 31 S BACK R DIST Register the distance from the right surround back speaker to your list
60. d a TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal by using a component video cable you cannot use Automatic selection of TV input mode see page 46 When connecting only the VCR or DVD player to this receiver connect it directly to the receiver using a 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 E Connections 2 Video cable connection This receiver is equipped with three types of the video terminals as well as the HDMI 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 and video output setting for the DVD player and the VCR correctly see Selecting the video input setting on page 21 and Selecting the output video signals VIDEO OUTPUT on page 34 otherwise the correct input for this receiver will not be selected on the TV Case 1 When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the S video terminals connect this receiver to the TV video input 1 terminal using S video cables S video cable Source equipment TV video input 1 RX D412B B Case 2 When connecting the source equipm
61. dly 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 Making sounds natural JVC s CC Compression Compensative Converter eliminates jitter and ripples achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit quantization and by expanding the sampling frequency to 176 4 kHz for fs 44 1 kHz signals 192 kHz for fs 48 kHz signals on the front speakers By using the CC Converter you can obtain a natural sound field from both digital and analog sources e Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized for each source Press CC CONVERTER repeatedly Each time you press the button the mode changes as follows CC CNVRTR 1 Select when playing back an analog source or a digital source with non compressed digital sound signal Linear PCM The CC CONVERTER 1 indicator lights up on the display Select when playing back a source with compressed digital sound signal Dolby Digital or DTS The CC CONVERTER 2 indicator lights up on the display CC CNVRTR OFF Select when not using the CC Converter CC CNVRTR 2 Basic adjustment of auto memory This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source e When you turn off the power When you change the source When you change the source the memorized settings for th
62. e distance as follows Left front speaker FL 3 0 m 10 ft Right front speaker FR 3 0 m 10 ft Center speaker C 3 0 m 10 ft Left surround speaker SL 2 7 m 9 ft Right surround speaker SR 2 7 m 9 ft Left surround back speaker SBL 2 4 m 8 ft Right surround back speaker SBR 2 4 m 8 ft D UNIT feet Select to set the distance in feet Initial setting meter e Speaker distance FRONT L DIST for the left front speaker FRONT R DIST for the right front speaker CENTER DIST for the center speaker 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 Adjustable range 0 3 m to 9 0 m in 0 15 m intervals 1 ft to 30 ft in 0 5 ft intervals Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft for all speakers You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have set to NO e If you have selected 1SPK for S BACK OUT see the left column S BACK DIST appears instead of S BACK L DIST and S BACK R DIST 31 Activating the EX ES PLIIx setting EX ES PLIIx Depending on this setting available Surround modes for digital multi channel software vary EX ES PLIIx 7 1 channel reproduction or 5 1 channel reproduction Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment e For details about relation between EX ES PLIIx sett
63. e for the source which is assigned for DIGITAL IN 1 DIGITAL IN 2 or DIGITAL IN 3 See page 34 for details Initial setting of the video and audio input for each source lean Setting DVR DVD HDMI VCR HDMI DBS DIGITAL TV ANALOG SIRIUS ANALOG fixed USB DIGITAL fixed XM DIGITAL fixed FM ANALOG fixed AM ANALOG fixed Video input Audio input Selecting the digital decode mode When HDMI or DIGITAL is selected for the audio input setting see page 21 this receiver automatically detects the incoming digital signal format and sets the digital decode mode to DIGITAL AUTO The DIGITAL AUTO indicator lights up on the display If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS software with DIGITAL AUTO selected follow the procedure below Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or tracks From the remote control ONLY Press DECODE to select DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS e Each time you press DECODE the digital decode mode changes as follows AUTO SURR DIGITAL LFE DODIGITAL e DIGITAL AUTO DOLBY DIGITAL gt DTS gt Back to the beginning e To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital select DOLBY DIGITAL To play back software encoded with DTS select DTS NOTES The digital dec
64. e listening position there may be a case that the warning message appears even though speaker connections are correct In such a case there is no effect on the results of Precise Surround Setup 12 Basic operations 8 j i OI 00000600000 000000000090 00000000000 00000000000 Turn on the power Press 0 ISTANDBV ON or 1 AUDIO on the remote control The standby lamp goes off and the current source lamp lights in red Current source name appears ANALOG AUTOSURR PSS TUNED STEREO AUTOMUTING B To turn off the power into standby Press O I STANDBV ON or O I AUDIO on the remote control again The standby lamp lights in red A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode To turn the power off completely unplug the AC power cord Turning a source component on before turning the receiver on may cause a noise or interrupt the sound and picture In this case turn both the source component and the receiver off then turn the receiver on before turning the source component on 20 Select the source to play On the front panel Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you want appears on the display The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in red As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR the source changes as follows ANALOG AUTOSURR PSS TUNED STEREO AUTOMUTING A DVR DVD lt gt VCR gt DBS lt gt TV SIRIUS lt
65. e newly selected source are automatically recalled The following can be stored for each source e Video input setting see page 21 e Audio input setting see page 21 e CC Converter see the left column Midnight mode see page 33 e Digital equalization patterns see page 36 c Bass Boost see page 37 Input attenuator mode see page 37 Surround DSP mode selection see page 44 If the source is FM or AM you can assign a different setting for each band Signal and speaker indicators on the display Signal indicators Speaker indicators L C R ANALOG DUAL MONO LFE GITAL AUTO LS S RS M SWFA SB SB SB SB SB The signal indicators light up as follows L When digital input is selected Lights up when the left channel signal comes in When analog input is selected Always lights up R When digital input is selected Lights up when the right channel signal comes in When analog input is selected Always lights up G Lights up when the center channel signal comes in LS Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes in RS Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes in 5 Lights up when monaural surround signal comes in SB Lights up when the surround back channel signal comes in LFE Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in When A MULTI is selected for the audio input setting see page 21 all the signal indicators e
66. eaker 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 LVL surround back speaker output level e S BACK L LVL left surround back speaker output level es S BACK R LVL right surround back speaker output level You can adjust the speaker output levels By using Precise Surround Setup see pages 16 to 18 you can set the output levels of all the speakers to the same levels Adjustable range 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB intervals Initial setting 0 dB for all speakers If you have selected NO for a speaker see page 30 the output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable If you have selected 1SPK for S BACK OUT see page 31 S BACK LVL appears instead of S BACK L LVL and S BACK R LVL While using the headphones you cannot adjust the speaker output levels From the remote control I Press TEST to check the speaker output balance TEST FL starts flashing on the display and test tones come out of the speakers clockwise ooo yA AAAAAAAAA ooo lt ooo pi in H i omo VVVVVVVVVVYV ooo OOO FL gt C FR gt SR SBR 1 3 gt Sail gt GL gt S S Back to the beginning e You can adjust the speaker output levels without the test tone 2 Adjust the speaker output levels Press the or button co
67. el is tuned in e Pressing or holding CHANNEL increases the channel number included in the selected category Pressing or holding CHANNEL decreases the channel number included in the selected category NOTE While searching the invalid and unsubscribed channels are skipped Direct Channel Access You can tune in to the desired channel directly by entering the channel number 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 I Press XM to select XM as the source 2 Press the DIRECT button The receiver enters the Direct Access mode and the numeric buttons now work for entering channel numbers The channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds PSS DIGITAL AUTO LINEAR PCM 3 Press the numeric buttons 0 9 2210 to enter the desired channel number while the channel number position is flashing For channel number 005 press 5 For channel number 010 press 2210 1 then 0 For channel number 025 press 2210 2 then 5 e For channel number 115 press 10 10 1 1 then 5 Using preset tuning Once a preset number is assigned to a channel the channel can be quickly tuned in by selecting the number You can preset up to 30 channels E To store the preset channels Before you start remember There is a time limit in doing the following st
68. el number chapter title number or track number if required Only for DVD recorder operations CHANNEL Change the TV channel numbers on the DVD recorder 1 9 0 Select a TV channel number while stopped or a chapter title number track number while playing back Press SET to enter the number Only for DVD player operations 1 10 0 10 Select a chapter title number track number menu item etc If these buttons do not function normally use the remote control supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player Refer also to the manual supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for details Operating other manufacturers products By changing the transmittable signals you can use the supplied remote control to operate other manufacturers products e Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products To operate those components with the remote control first you need to set the manufacturer codes each for the TV VCR CATV converter DBS tuner and DVD player After replacing the batteries of the remote control set the manufacturer codes again All the functions may not be assigned to the buttons for some equipment To change the transmittable signals for operating a TV I Press and hold TV SIRIUS oil Keep the button pressed until step 3 is finished 2 Press TV 3 Enter the manufacturer code using the numeric buttons 1 9 0 See Manufacturer codes for T
69. el numbers on the VCR gt Start playback E Stop playback Il Pause playback To release it press gt gt Fast forward a tape lt lt Rewind a tape After pressing SIRIUS you can perform the following operations on the SIRIUS Satellite Radio TV SIRIUS 1 Turn on or off the SIRIUS Satellite Radio CHANNEL Change the channel numbers on the SIRIUS Satellite Radio SELECT Select a highlighted item on the display of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio CAT CAT Change the category of the program MENU Enter and exit from the Menu Option screen of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio DISPLAY Change the text size on the display of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Store or tune in to the preset channel 1 9 0 BAND MEMORY Store information on the display of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio DIRECT Enable access to channels of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio directly by numeric buttons PREV Return to the previous channel The remote control may not operate a SIRIUS Satellite Radio properly if it is not KT SR2000 JVC SIRIUS Satellite Radio 47 mm DVD recorder or DVD player o O z T To operate the DVD O000 az thas m de AAG selector to A e e e l w To operate the DVD Aw CoD player set the mode fas selector to DVD POLO Oooo oOO00 ooO0 o ooo After setting the mode selector correctly you can perform the following operations
70. em gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt Sound video and game controllers and Universal Serial Bus controllers The following window appears and you can check if the drivers are installed Device Manager File Action View Help moeea 9 Computer Es Disk drives a Display adapters H B DVD CD ROM drives E Floppy disk controllers E IDE ATAJATAPI controllers 4 5 gt Keyboards t mice and other pointing devices mE Monitors B Network adapters a Y Ports COM amp LPT H Processors Sound video and game controllers B Audio Codecs B Legacy Audio Drivers B Legacy Video Capture Devices B Media Control Devices e pundmAx Integrated Digital Audio l l Dr Wideo codecs ie Svstem devices 9 2 Universal Serial Bus controllers gt Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D2 amp amp Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D4 amp Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D7 ep oel 82801 FB LSE Enhanced Ha aptroller 24DD II uscinpeteonee tl te Use Root Fub USB Root Hub gt USB Root Hub USB Root Hub Now your PC is ready for playback through the USB connection After installation is completed you can use your PC as the playback source The PC automatically recognizes the receiver whenever the receiver is connected by a USB cable and turned on When not using the PC as the playback source disconnect the USB cable from the receiver
71. en the earphone type microphones and speakers while the microphones are picking up test tones from the speakers If the microphone cord is not long enough to make a connection between the receiver and your listening position use a stereo extension cord not supplied You cannot get correct results with a monaural extension cord CAUTION Be sure that loud test tones will be generated from speakers during Precise Surround Setup The volume of test tones is not adjustable E Operating procedure I Plug the dedicated earphone tvpe microphones into the PRECISE SURROUND SETUP MIC jack Keep the connection until Precise Surround Setup is completed a PRECISE SURROUND SETUP e Dedicated earphone type microphones supplied 2 Press STANDBY ON or AUDIO on the remote control to turn the power on Set the volume level to the medium or lower turning the MASTER VOLUME control see page 21 m O ISTANDBY ON button Jvc i 60 e O MASTER VOLUME control 3 Put on the microphones e Insert the microphone with L into your left ear the microphone with R your right ear f Example Microphone with L 4 Take your usual listening position with the microphones and the remote control CAUTION Keep quiet so that Precise Surround Setup can detect test tones properly 5 Pres
72. ening point 31 Items Todo EX ES PLIIx Select the EX ES PLIIx reproduction mode 32 DUAL MONO Select the Dual Mono sound channel 32 SUBWOOFER OUT Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer 33 CROSSOVER Select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer 33 LFE ATT Attenuate the bass LFE sounds 33 MIDNIGHT MODE Reproduce a powerful sound at night 33 DIGITAL IN 1 Select the component connected to the digital coaxial terminal 1 DVR DVD 34 DIGITAL IN 2 Select the component connected to the digital optical terminal 2 DBS 34 DIGITAL IN 3 Select the component connected to the digital optical terminal 3 VCR 34 AUDIO DELAY Set the audio delay time to correct synchronization between video and audio signals 34 HDMI SELECT Select the source for HDMI VCR DBS IN terminal 34 CMPNT SELECT Select the source for COMPONENT VCR DBS IN jacks 34 VIDEO OUTPUT Select the output video signal 34 If you have performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16 to 18 these settings are not required Some items above are not available in the following cases below When selecting A MULTI for the audio input setting see page 11 When multi channel PCM signals see page 41 are coming in with selecting HDMI for the audio input setting see page 11 29 Operating procedure 1 7 3 5 On the front p
73. ent to the receiver through the composite video jacks connect this receiver to the TV video input 2 terminal composite video input using composite video cables Composite video cable Source equipment Case 3 When connecting the source equipment to the receiver through the component video jacks connect this receiver to the TV video input 2 terminals component video input using component video cables Component equipment RX D412B 5 TV video input 2 Composite video cable l TV video input 2 Component 45 E Connecting procedure I If you have already plugged your VCR DVD player TV and this receiver into the AC outlets unplug their AC power cords first 2 Connect your VCR DVD player TV and this receiver using the cables with the monaural mini plugs not supplied e 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 See pages 10 to 13 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 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 volu
74. eps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step 2 again From the remote control ONLY I Tune in to the channel you want to preset see To tune in to channels the left column 2 Press MEMORY The preset number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds PSS rei DIGMALAUTO LI A LINEAR PCM are a 3 Press the numeric buttons 0 9 10 to select a preset number while the preset number position is flashing For preset number 5 press 5 For preset number 10 press 2210 1 then 0 For preset number 25 press 2210 2 then 5 Continued on the next page 27 4 Press MEMORY again while the selected preset number is flashing on the display 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the desired channels To erase a stored preset channel Storing a new channel on a used preset number erases the previously stored one E To tune ina preset channel From the remote control I Press XM The last received channel is tuned in 2 Press the numeric buttons 0 9 2210 to select a preset channel number e For preset number 5 press 5 For preset number 10 press 2210 1 then 0 For preset number 25 press 2210 2 then 5 On the front panel 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 T Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select X
75. erating a VCR I Press and hold VCR i Keep the button pressed until step 3 is finished 2 Press VCR Manufacturer codes for VCR Manufacturer cod JVC 01 02 03 04 Aiwa 05 Akai 06 07 08 3 Enter the manufacturer code using the Bell Howell 09 numeric buttons 1 9 0 Daewoo 10 See Manufacturer codes for VCR on the right Emerson 11 12 13 14 15 4 Release VCR i Fisher 16 17 18 19 Now you can perform the following operation on the VCR G E 20 21 VCR O I Turn on or off the VCR Go video 22 l l Gold Star 23 After pressing VCR you can perform the following Go Video A 34 operations on the VCR Go Video B 25 CHANNEL Change the TV channel numbers on the VCR Hitachi 20 26 1 10 0 10 Select the TV channel numbers on Magnavox 27 28 29 the VCR Mitsubishi 30 31 32 33 gt Start playback NEC E Stop playback Panasonic Il Pause playback To release it press gt Philips 27 gt Fast forward a tape RCA 38 lt lt Rewind a tape Samsung 39 40 41 See the manual supplied with the VCR for details 5 Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR Ol Your VCR turns on or off when 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 50 Sanyo 16 17 18 19 Scott 42 Sharp 43 44 Shintom 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Symphonic 52
76. erating procedure sseeeeserrenza 33 Adjusting the speaker output levels seeeeeenenzannenzennannz 36 Adjusting the equalization patterns D EQ 63Hz 250Hz U a 221 0 A 1 OKI Zsisccsssascasessesassccnsscatsdascdtesecesassbascdsccsvassceansiteas 36 Reinforcing the bass BASS BOOST seeseeenzzzonenzznnenzznzna 37 Attenuating the input signal INPUT ATT meseenenzznnznzza 37 Adjusting the sound parameters for the Surround DSP alere A A E 37 Reproducing theater ambience Introducing the Surround modes ais Introducing the DSP modes meeeseeennnzzznnnznzanzznznnnznennznnnzzza Using the Surround DSP modes eeeeesseenzzzzzenznnzznennznnzzzza Activating the Surround DSP Modes seeeeeseseznzanzznennznnaz 43 AV COMPU LINK remote control system 00 45 Operating other JVC products sssesensosenssenoseneee 47 Operating other manufacturers products 49 Troubleshooting ssssnsssnssnnennsnsonaoensennonnoonsesneese0 D2 Specifications ssssnnssnnesnznsennennznnosenesennsenesennneee DA E Remote control Parts iden tifica tion See pages in parentheses for details 1 MUTING button 22 2 Standby on buttons 16 20 47 51 0 1 AUDIO DVR DVD I VCR O I DBS CATV l TV SIRIUS I 3 Source selecting buttons 20 24 26 47 51 DVR DVD VCR DBS TV USB XM FM AM SIRIUS 4 TV VOL volume 4 button 47 49
77. f the ceiling and walls These direct sounds and indirect sounds are the most important elements of the acoustic surround effects The DSP modes can create these important elements and give you a real being there feeling Reflections from behind Early reflections NL me 1e 1 1 Direct sounds The DSP modes include the following modes e 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 e All Channel Stereo mode ALL CH STEREO When one of the DSP modes is activated the DSP indicator lights up on the display E 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 Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large vineyard shaped hall designed primarily for classical concerts Its seating capacity is about 2000 Reproduces the spatial feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling HALL2 LIVE CLUB DANCE CLUB Reproduces the spatial feeling of a rocking dance club PAVILION Reproduces the spatial feeling of an exhibition hall with a high ceiling THEATER1 Reproduces the spatial feeling of a large
78. g see page 34 does not take effect when selecting A MULTI for the audio input setting When you enjoy the sound recorded in DVD Audio through the HDMI connection use a DVD recorder or DVD player compatible with HDMI version 1 1 11 Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made Turn off all components before making connections When you connect the components refer also to their manuals Connecting a VCR COMPONENT VIDEO Green signal flow Component video cable not supplied EF Po m Q gt SS gt es B C D EJE F G la q soe wean White I i ij l AW C Hili LA Red L OUT REC 7 INLAV wz 1 N I l 1 a Stereo audio cable I l Red not supplied i l tal l l E HI White l H ALP Composite video cable f I l i not supplied l I i si i i i io es aa i I S video cable not supplied i I AAO mposit video cable not supplied NOTES A To component video output Select the audio and video input settings according to the connection method See page 21 for Connect Y PB and PR correctly details When connecting a VCR to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks select VCR
79. g one of the Surround DSP modes you can adjust the center tone see page 38 When activating one of the Surround DSP modes except PLIIx MUSIC PLII MUSIC NEO 6 MUSIC and ALL CH STEREO you can align the vertical localiztion of the center channel see page 38 When activating NEO 6 MUSIC you can adjust the sound localization of the center channel see page 38 When activating the DSP mode except ALL CH STEREO you can adjust the following settings Effect level see page 37 Liveness effect see page 37 Virtual room size see page 37 When activating PLIIx MUSIC and PLII MUSIC you can adjust the following settings Center channel localization see page 38 Sound localization position see page 38 Panorama control see page 37 E AUTO SURROUND You can enjoy the Surround mode easily while playing a digital source For the Surround DSP mode seleciton see page 44 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 e When AUTO SURROUND is activated the AUTO SURR
80. he factory the digital coaxial terminal DIGITAL IN 1 DVR DVD on the rear of the receiver is set for a DVD recorder and DVD player For details of digital audio connection see page 14 10 A A mTM A S video cable not supplied Be E SPEE e P E ee Composite video cable not supplied lt signal flow VA Component video cable not supplied COC CPC eee laa gt DVD recorder or DVD player AAAS CI D EI F G l Stereo audio cable I not supplied l l l LI l Composite video cable l Z not supplied l 1 l I d A To component video output e Connect Y PB and PR correctly To left right audio channel output Only for DVD recorder To left right audio channel input To composite video output To S video output Only for DVD recorder To S video input Only for DVD recorder To composite video input E n m Jo JO W Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks DVD MULTI IN If your DVD recorder or DVD player has analog 5 1 channel output jacks use the connection below When a DVD Audio disc is played back the original high quality multi channel sounds can be reproduced by using this connection Turn off a
81. ic Il is a multi channel playback decoder to convert 2 channel software into 5 channel plus subwoofer The matrix based conversion method used for Dolby Pro Logic Il makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables stereo surround sound e This receiver provides three types of Dolby Pro Logic Il modes Pro Logic II Movie PLII MOVIE Pro Logic II Music PLII MUSIC and Pro Logic Il Game PLII GAME When Dolby Pro Logic Il is activated the DO PLI indicator lights up on the display 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 PLII MUSIC Suitable for playing any 2 channel stereo software You can enjoy wide and deep sounds PLIIGAME Suitable for when playing a video game You can enjoy sounds with being there feeling Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Continued on the next page 39 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is another multi channel playback decoder 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 Ilx makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble This re
82. ing and available Surround mode see page 42 e To activate the Surround mode see page 43 AUTO According to the incoming signal an appropriate Surround mode is applied e For Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS ES software 7 1 channel reproduction is applied e For other multi channel 4 channels or more encoded software 5 1 channel reproduction is applied ON Select to apply 7 1 channel reproduction to both 5 1 channel and 6 1 channel encoded software Select to apply PLIIx MOVIE 7 1 channel reproduction to both 5 1 channel and 6 1 channel encoded software Select to apply PLIIx MUSIC 7 1 channel reproduction to both 5 1 channel and 6 1 channel encoded software Select to cancel the EX ES PLIIx 7 1 channel reproduction AUTO PLIIx MOVIE PLIIx MUSIC OFF Initial setting 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 See page 42 NOTES e This function is not available when SURROUND SPK is set to NO see page 30 When S BACK SPK is set to NO see page 30 the Virtual Surround Back see page 43 is applied for EX ES PLIIx 7 1 channel reproduction 32 Selecting the main or sub channel DUAL MONO You can select the playback sound channel you want while playing digita
83. is setting is memorized for each source AUTOSURR PSS DIGITAL LFE DODIGITAL s y y HDMI DIGITAL gt ANALOG gt A MULTI gt Back to the beginning d HDMI for DVR DVD VCR and DBS Select for the source with HDMI connection The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format then the digital signal format indicator LINEAR PCM DODIGITAL dts or dts 96 24 for the detected signal lights up and the HDMI lamp on the front panel lights up Select for the digital input setting The receiver automatically detects the incoming signal format then the digital signal format indicator LINEAR PCM OODIGITAL dits or dts 96 24 for the detected signal lights up ANALOG Select for the analog input setting The ANALOG indicator lights up on the display A MULTI Only for DVR DVD Select when connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to DVD MULTI IN jacks see page 11 The ANALOG indicator lights up on the display When TV is selected as the source only DIGITAL and ANALOG are available DIGITAL Continued on the next page 21 HDM is selectable only when the video input setting is also set to HDMI see page 21 The audio input setting may automatically change if you change the video input setting to or from HDMI In such a case make sure that the appropriate setting is selected DIGITAL is availabl
84. it to the 1 DVR DVD terminal using a digital coaxial cable not supplied DIGITAL IN 4 DVR DVD 2 DBS 3 VCR o kol 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 FL Before connecting a digital optical cable unplug the protective plug 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 2 DBS For DBS tuner 3 VCR For VCR If you connect the 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 34 Select DIGITAL for the audio input setting see page 21 14 Digital output terminal You can connect any digital components which have an optical digital input terminal DIGITAL OUT PCM STREAM Connecting digital recording equipment to the DIGITAL OUT terminal enables you to perform digital to digital recording The digital signal format transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is the same as that of the input signal For example when the DTS signals are input the DTS signals are transmitted The digital signal coming through the USB terminal HDMI input terminal and XM jac
85. ition for Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music DIMENSION This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic Il Music is activated for the analog or digital 2 channel sound signal To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music see pages 43 and 44 Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized until you change the setting Adjustable range 1 to 7 in 1 step intervals Initial setting 4 As the number increases the sound localization moves towards forward from backward Normally select 4 E Adjusting the sound localization of the center channel CENTER GAIN This setting is available only when Neo 6 Music is in use If CENTER SPK is set to NO see page 30 this item is not adjustable Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized until you change the setting Adjustable range 0 to 1 0 in 0 1 step intervals Initial setting 0 3 As the number increases the center channel will be localized clearly Normally select 0 3 38 E 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 pages 43 and 44 If CENTER SPK is set to NO see page 30 this item is not adjustable e This setting is common to all Surround modes and is memorized separately for DSP modes Adjustable range 1 to 5 in 1 step intervals Initial setting 3 As the nu
86. k cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT terminal 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 plug in before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear of the receiver and all connection procedures are complete 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 Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antennas The power cord may cause noise or screen interference The preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases When you unplug the power cord When a power failure occurs If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug use the supplied AC plug adapter When you unplug the power cord with the receiver on and connect the power cord again the receiver enters standby mode 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 Remember
87. l software recorded or broadcasted in Dual Mono mode see page 41 which includes two monaural channels separately When the receiver detects Dual Mono signals the DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display D MONO MAIN Select to play back the main channel Ch 1 Signal indicator L lights up while playing back this channel D MONO SUB Select to play back the sub channel Ch 2 Signal indicator R lights up while playing back this channel D MONO ALL Select to play back both the main and sub channels Ch 1 Ch 2 Signal indicators L and R light up while plaving back these channels Initial setting 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 With Surround Activated Center speaker setting SML LRG c MAIN jChijchij I chi J chi Ch1 Ch2jCh2jj Ch2 Ch2 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 1 Ch 2 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 Without Mono Surround Setting bass sound E Setting subwoofer output SUBWOOFER OUT The subwoofer emits the LFE signals and the bass elements of each speaker set SML small You can also make the bass elements of the front speakers M
88. lby Digital and DTS with sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Audio Output Level DVR VCR Signal to Noise Ratio 66 IHF 78 IHF Frequency Response 6 0 300 mV 80 dB 70 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB Bass Boost 4 dB 1 dB at 100 Hz Equalization at DSP operation Center frequency 63 Hz 250 Hz 1 kHz 4 kHz 16 kHz Control range 8 dB Video Video Input Sensitivity Impedance Composite video DVR DVD VCR DBS 1 V p p 75 Q S video DVR DVD VCR DBS V luminance C chrominance burst 1 V p p 75 Q 0 286 V p p 75 Q Component DVR DVD VCR DBS Y luminance Pp PR Video Output Level Impedance Composite video DVR VCR M 1 V p p 75 Q 0 7 V p p 75 Q ONITOR OUT 1 V p p 75 Q S video DVR VCR MONITOR OUT Y luminance C chrominance burst Component MONITOR OUT Y luminance Pp PR Synchronization 54 1 V p p 75 Q 0 286 V p p 75 Q 1 V p p 75 Q 0 7 V p p 75 Q Negative m HDMI HDMI Input Ver 1 1 HDMI Output Ver 1 0 E FM tuner IHF Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Monaural 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Monaural Stereo Stereo Separation at OUT REC E AM tuner Tuning Range E General Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions W x H x D Mass VCR DBS DVR DVD MONITOR OUT 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz 12 8 dBf 1 2 uV 75 Q 16 0 dBf 1 7 uV 75 Q 37 5 dBf 20 5 uV 75 Q 35 dB at 1 kHz 530 kHz to 1 7
89. ll components before making connections When you connect the components refer also to their manuals ery vy LI r gt To left right surround channel audio output W To center channel audio output ie To component video output e Connect Y PB and PR correctly iv To subwoofer output m To left right front channel audio output When you enjoy the sound recorded in DVD Audio You can enjoy the sound recorded in DVD Audio with either analog or digital methods With analog method 1 Connect your DVD recorder or DVD player to this receiver according to the diagram above 2 Select A MULTI for the audio input setting See page 21 With digital method 1 Connect your DVD recorder or DVD player and TV to this receiver with the HDMI cables See page 9 2 Select HDMI for the audio input setting See page 21 Monaural audio cable not supplied White a m e e e e e e eee eee eee TE TE TEN TE TE P gt video cable not supplied Z Composite video cable 4 signal flow Component video cable not supplied SUPPER C Stereo audio cable H idi DVD recorder or L J not supplied A Red B DVD player lt Monaural audio cable not supplied E 4 A 44 A
90. manual setting recommendation see page 30 Precise Surround Setup measures the speaker size not only by the cone speaker size but also by the other speaker features There may be a case that the receiver fails to detect subwoofer and does not activate it no optimized test tone comes out of the subwoofer In such a case set the volume level of the subwoofer higher and perform Precise Surround Setup again When you change your listening environment such as speakers speaker position your listening position or so perform Precise Surround Setup again to optimize the speaker settings Depending on the listening environment Precise Surround Setup may not measure the speaker settings accurately In such a case adjust the settings manually See pages 29 to 31 and 33 The supplied earphone type microphones cannot be used as headphones When the AV COMPU LINK remote control system works during Precise Surround Setup this receiver stops setting and returns to the normal operation mode E Turning the frequency optimizing function off After performing Precise Surround Setup the receiver optimizes the frequency response for each speaker You can turn the frequency optimizing function off Press PSS to turn the frequency optimizing function off e Each time you press the button the frequency optimizing function alternates between on and off When the function is activated the PSS indicator is lit This function is not
91. mber increases the dialogue becomes stronger Normally select 3 s When the center tone is set to other than 3 the C TONE indicator lights up on the display E Aligning the vertical localization of the center channel for Surround DSP modes CENTER ALIGN This setting is available when one of the Surround DSP modes except Pro Logic Ilx Music Pro Logic Il Music Neo 6 Music and All Channel Stereo is in use To activate Surround DSP mode see pages 43 and 44 If CENTER SPK is set to NO see page 30 this item is not adjustable Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized for each Surround DSP mode 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 OFF Creating realistic sound fields Reproducing theater ambience In a movie theater many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi channel sound reaching you from all directions With these many speakers sound localization and sound movement can be expressed Surround DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same Surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater Introducing the Surround modes E Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method developed by Dolby Laboratories and enables multi channel encoding and decoding When Dolby
92. me control on the TV 7 Turn on the connected components first then turn on this receiver When turning on the VCR use the remote control supplied with this receiver press VCR O 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 47 to 51 for details e Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each component 46 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 button on the VCR or on the remote control So you can get the same result One touch DVD play Simply by starting playback on the DVD player you can enjoy the DVD playback without setting other switches manually The following is set automatically e Turning on the receiver e Changing 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 Automatic selection of TV input mode When you select TV as the source to pla
93. nanznnnnnnnnnzzzznnzz 23 FM AM tuner operations ss0sssensesensesoenssosensosense 24 Setting the AM tuner interval spacing eeeeseeeenzennnnzznznnza 24 Tuning in to stations manually 24 Using preset TUNING sess 24 Selecting the FM reception mode sseeeeennnzzonnenzznnnnzznnnnza 25 XM Satellite Radio operations ssesssnesennsennoee0s26 Preparation erensia 26 Listening to the XM Satellite Radio 26 Using Preset tuniN gramenan 27 Changing the channel information msseeeeennenennzanzznzenann 28 Basic settings sssnssennnsoennnooennaoennnsoennnosennnosennnoseee 29 Basic setting items sis 29 Operating procedure isa sissa riserva 30 Setting the speakers mreenennzzznnzanzenennenzzneenzansznzenennzznzzta 30 Activating the EX ES PLIIx setting EX ES PLIIX 32 Selecting the main or sub channel DUAL MONO 32 Settingibass SOUNG PP Using the Midnight mode MIDNIGHT MODE Setting the digital input DIGITAL IN terminals DIGITAL IN I 23 ccsscaccssescacossesssansinsssesascosadecuddeasanusosaassbosaessucessetieieiessgesasen 34 Setting the Audio delay level AUDIO DELAY sssessse 34 Selecting the source for HDMI terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO jacks HDMI SELECT CMPNT SELECT 34 Selecting the output video signals VIDEO OUTPUT 34 Basic adjustment items 239 Op
94. nnecting the speakers Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made WE Speaker Layout Diagram Powered subwoofer SW 4 Left surround back speaker SBL Right surround back speaker SBR ee E ea aisle 46 SURROUND SPEAKERS Right surround speaker SR IET SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS 7 7 Right front Left front Left surround speaker SL SBL SB SBR speaker R speaker L CAUTIONS To connect the surround speakers and the surround back e Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals 6 Q 16 Q s DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker terminal E Connecting the speakers Turn off all components before making connections To connect the center speaker and the front speakers I Cut twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord 2 Turn the knob counterclockwise 3 Insert the speaker cord e For each speaker connect the and terminals on the rear panel to the and terminals marked on the speakers 4 Turn the knob clockwise speakers I Cut twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord
95. o component are connected to the receiver through the video terminals of different type you cannot view the playback picture on the TV DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built in VCR otherwise the picture may be distorted CAUTION If you connect a sound enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver the sound output through this receiver may be distorted If your video components have AV COMPU LINK terminals See also page 45 for detailed information about the connection and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system When connecting the TV to the receiver through the HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal and selecting HDMI for the video output setting you can view the playback picture on the TV Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its stereo output jacks Turn off all components before making connections When you connect the components refer also to their manuals Green Blue gt P J m a DVR DVD IN PLAV DVR QUT REC aus L NOTES Select the audio and video input setting according to the connection method See page 21 for details You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable When shipped from t
96. obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and DSP modes register the setting about the speaker after all connections are completed If you have performed Precise Surround Setup on pages 16 to 18 the following settings are not required E Setting subwoofer information SUBWOOFER Select if you have connected a subwoofer or not SUBWFRYES Select when you have connected a subwoofer The subwoofer indicator SwFR lights up on the display You can adjust the subwoofer output level see page 36 SUBWFR NO Select when you have not connected a subwoofer Selecting this changes the front speaker size to LRG see below Initial setting NO E Setting the speaker size FRONT SPK front speakers CENTER SPK center speaker SURROUND SPK surround speakers S BACK SPK surround back speakers Register the sizes of all the connected speakers LRG large Select when the cone speaker size is larger than 12 cm SML small Select when the cone speaker size is smaller than 12 cm NO Select when you have not connected the speaker Not selectable for the front speakers LRG for the front speakers SML for the other speakers Initial setting If you have selected SML small for the front speaker size you cannot select LRG large for other speakers When SUBWOOFER is set to NO the front speaker size is fixed to LRG largej and you cannot select
97. ode mode is fixed to DIGITAL AUTO when selecting USB or XM as the source DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS is automatically reset to DIGITAL AUTO in the following cases When you turn off the receiver When you select another source When you change the audio input setting see page 21 22 The following digital signal format indicators on the displav indicate what tvpe of signal comes into the receiver See pages 39 to 41 for the details of each digital signal format LINEAR PCM Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in When the multi channel PCM signal comes in MULTI CH PCM appears on the display for a while DODIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes in e Flashes when DOLBY DIGITAL is selected for any software other than Dolby Digital dts Lights up when conventional DTS signal comes in e Flashes when DTS is selected for any software other than DTS dts 96 24 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 Turning off the sounds temporarily From the remote control ONLY Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all connected speakers and headphones MUTING appears on the display and the volume turns off ANALOG AUTO SURR QO B To restore the sound press MUTING again Pressing VOLUME 4
98. our dealer after unplugging the power cord OVER HEAT flashes on the display then the receiver turns off No sound from speakers The receiver is overloaded because of high volume or long time usage Speaker signal cables are not connected Turn the volume down or turn off the 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 the speaker wiring then reconnect if necessary see page 8 after unplugging the power cord Connections are incorrect Check the audio connections see pages 9 to 15 after unplugging the power cord An incorrect source is selected Select the correct source Muting is activated Press MUTING to cancel the mute see page 22 An incorrect input mode analog or digital is selected Select the correct input mode analog or digital Sound from one speaker only Speaker signal cables are not connected properly Check the speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary see page 8 after unplugging the power cord 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 This is not a malfunction No picture on the TV screen
99. 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 supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 Q 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 Q coaxial cable with a connector disconnect the supplied FM antenna NOTES Ifthe 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 E Connecting the XM Passport System XM Passport and XM Passport Home Dock To enjoy XM Satellite Radio connect the XM Passport System not supplied to the receiver You can also use the conventional XM Connect and Play Digital Antenna not supplied for the receiver XM Passport not supplied st XM Passport Home Dock not supplied NOTE For the best reception Place the XM Passport Home Dock antenna near a south facing window or where Channel 1 can be heard clearly see page 26 Make sure there is no obstruction between the XM Passport Home Dock antenna and the sky Co
100. pressed 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 Multi channel PCM Uncompressed multi channel digital audio data used for DVD Audios DVD Audios support up to 5 1 channels with sampling rates of 44 1 48 88 2 96 kHz and 2 channels with sampling rates of 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 192 kHz at quantization of 16 20 24 bits When the Multi channel PCM signal is detected the LINEAR PCM indicator lights up and MULTI CH PCM appears on the display for a while 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 You can select either channel you want to listen to see page 32 Introducing the DSP modes 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 o
101. r s authority to operate the equipment 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 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name JVC Model Number RX D412B 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
102. rade parts and devices and special internal construction assure vou will enjov superior sound Compatible with HDMI The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is the standard interface for the next generation TV By connecting the source components this receiver and TV with the HDMI cables digital video signals and audio signals including Dolby Digital DTS are transmitted through the cables You can transmit digital video signal and audio signal without AD DA conversion with easy connection As RX D412B supports up to HDMI version 1 1 this receiver can digitally receive 5 1 channel PCM with fs 96 kHz and 2 channel PCM with fs 192 kHz These PCM signals are referred to as multi channel PCM in this instructions You can enjoy digital sound without deterioration In addition this receiver is compatible with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection and HDCP contents can be viewed if you connect an HDCP compatible TV to this receiver HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HDCP is the abbreviation of High bandwidth Digital Content Protection and is the high reliable copy control technology licensed by Digital Content Protection LLC 7 1 channel DAP Digital Acoustic Processor Sound field simulation technology allows precise ambience recreation of existing theaters and halls Thanks to the high performance
103. rch Category Search Direct Channel Access For details see To tune in to channels on page 27 W To tune in to channels From the remote control ONLY Channel Search You can search and tune in to all channels I Press XM to select XM as the source 2 Press repeatedly or hold CHANNEL until the desired channel number appears on the display e Pressing or holding CHANNEL increases the channel number Pressing or holding CHANNEL decreases the channel number NOTE While searching the invalid and unsubscribed channels are skipped Category Search You can select the channel category and tune in to only the channels included in the selected category 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 I Press XM to select XM as the source 2 Press CAT or CAT The receiver enters the Category Search mode The category name of the currently selected channel appears and gt starts flashing on the display for about 15 seconds Channel numb Category name DIGTALAUTO L R at p eae LINEAR PCM CWA i gt y 3 Press CAT or CAT repeatedly to display the desired category name on the display while gt is flashing PSS DIGITAL AUTO LINEAR PCM AA VY 4 Press repeatedly or hold CHANNEL until the desired chann
104. rn SOURCE SELECTOR to select FM or AM The last received station of the selected band is tuned in 2 Press TUNER PRESET P appears on the display and MULTI JOG now works for selecting preset channels 3 Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel number e To increase the preset channel numbers turn MULTI JOG clockwise To decrease the preset channel numbers turn MULTI JOG counterclockwise Selecting the FM reception mode When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy you can change the FM reception mode You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station see page 24 From the remote control ONLY 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 AUTO MUTING Normally select this When a program is broadcast in stereo you will hear stereo sound when in monaural you will hear monaural sound This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations The AUTO MUTING indicator lights up on the display 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 20 XM Satellite Radio operations This is an XM Ready receiver Before oper
105. rresponding to the speaker you want to adjust 3 Press TEST again to stop the test tone When using a single speaker for the surround back speaker the test tone comes out of SB instead of SBR and SBL NOTES No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the speaker setting is set to NO see page 30 No test tone is available when the headphones are in use If you have selected 1SPK for S BACK OUT see page 31 press S BACK L 4 to adjust the output level When the PSS indicator is lit the frequency response of each channel appears on the display with the test tone See page 18 36 Adjusting the equalization patterns D EQ 63Hz 250Hz 1kHz 4kHz 16kHz Vou can adjust equalization patterns in five frequencv bands center frequencv 63 Hz 250 Hz 1 kHz 4 kHz 16 kHz for the front speakers 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 When making an adjustment 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 From the remote control 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 l again I Press D EQ FR
106. s and hold PSS on the remote control for about 4 seconds until PSS START starts flashing on the displav PSS ee ee b ku ae ee ab MEN e If Precise Surround Setup is not completed properly An error message will appear on the display In such a case see Troubleshooting for Precise Surround Setup on page 19 A test tone comes out of the left and right front speaker and subwoofer with the volume of the tone increasing gradually then Precise Surround Setup starts detecting the speaker and subwoofer information When starting Precise Surround Setup the muting mode and Dimmer are automatically canceled e MEASURING 1 flashes on the display Current speaker a vd ee OO ony D o i ia DBE t De D D Sa AA B iA BE S Xi When the current speaker is the right or left surround back speaker two surround back speaker indicators GB light up at a time A test tone comes out of each speaker in the following order then the microphones pick up the test tones and feedback it to the receiver FL Left front speaker gt C Center speaker gt FR Right front speaker SR Right surround speaker SBR Right surround back speaker SBL Left surround back speaker SL Left surround speaker SW Subwoofer Do not touch the microphones while the microphones are picking up the test tones U The receiver generates te
107. s flashing e For channel number 5 press 5 For channel number 10 press 2210 1 then 0 For channel number 25 press 2210 2 then 5 ANALOG PSs d SWFR TUNED STEREO AUTOMUTING wh dy Pri VS 4 Press MEMORY again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display The selected channel number stops flashing The channel number is assigned to the station 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want To erase a stored preset station Storing a new station on a used channel number erases the previously stored one E To tune ina preset station From the remote control I 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 selecting preset channels e Each time you press FM AM the band alternate between FM and AM ANALOG PSS pee thant TUNED STEREO AUTOMUTING 2 Press the numeric buttons 0 9 10 to select a preset channel number ANALOG PSS o B TUNED STEREO AUTOMUTING For channel number 5 press 5 e For channel number 10 press 2210 1 then 0 For channel number 25 press 2210 2 then 5 On the front panel 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 T Tu
108. setting 100 Hz The following are examples of the setting CROSS 80Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 12 cm CROSS100Hz Selectwhen the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 10 cm CROSS 120Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 8 cm CROSS 150Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is about 6 cm CROSS 200Hz Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is less than 5 cm Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D HEADPHONE modes E 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 This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in LFE 0dB LFE 10dB Initial setting Normally select this Select when the bass sound is distorted 0dB 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 MIDNIGHT OFF Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full dynamic range No effect applied MIDNIGHT 1 Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a little MIDNIGHT 2 Select when you want to apply the compression effect fully useful at night Initial setting OFF 33 Setting the
109. sing the headphones the speaker settings does not take effect temporarily The supplied earphone type microphones cannot be used as headphones Selecting the video and audio input settings You need to select the proper video and audio input settings for each source according to the connection methods on pages 9 to 14 e In case of digital audio connection using the DIGITAL IN terminals on the rear of the receiver you also need to select the correct digital input terminal see page 34 Once you have made an adjustment it is memorized for each source E Selecting the video input setting From the remote control ONLY I Press one of the source selecting buttons to select the source you want 2 Press VIDEO INPUT to select the video input setting Each time you press the button the input setting changes as follows This setting is memorized for each source AUTOSURR PSS DIGITAL DODIGTAL Geo eda HDMI gt CMPNT Component gt S S Video gt C Composite Back to the beginning For VCR and DBS set the HDMI select and COMPONENT select settings correctly if necessary see page 34 E Selecting the audio input setting From the remote control ONLY I Press one of the source selecting buttons to select the source you want 2 Press AUDIO INPUT to select the audio input setting Each time you press the button the audio input setting changes as follows Th
110. st tones again Precise Surround Setup starts detecting adjusts the sound output level from each speaker and corrects the frequency response of each speaker e MEASURING 2 flashes on the display D i MARKA KA KA kI ku oone malls T A When Precise Surround Setup is completed COMPLETE appears and the PSS indicator lights up on the displav PSS indicator An optimized test tone comes out of each speaker so that you can confirm the results of Precise Surround Setup and the corrected frequency response of each speaker appears on the display at the same time PSS See Checking the frequency responses corrected by Precise Surround Setup on page 18 about the frequency responses on the display g The receiver automatically returns to the normal operation mode after all the test tones have been output from the speakers Continued on the next page 17 6 Unplug the earphone type microphones When unplugging the microphones pull on the plug not the cord itself Do not press any buttons on the remote control or the front panel of the receiver during Precise Surround Setup otherwise the receiver stops setting and returns to the normal operation mode After COMPLETE is displayed the Precise Surround Setup results are applied to the speaker settings The speaker size measured by Precise Surround Setup may be different from that of the
111. t the sound and picture Turning a source component on or off Changing the audio or video input setting of this receiver frequentiv In this case turn the receiver off then turn it on again When enjoying multi channel PCM sound and selecting HDMI for the audio input setting see page 21 some functions are not available See page 11 for details When you enjoy HDCP contents sound and picture may not be transmitted to the speakers and TV for a few seconds in the beginning for confirmation E Audio video connection In addition to the HDMI terminals this receiver is equipped with three video terminals composite video S video and component video terminals and two audio jacks analog discrete 5 1 channel audio input jacks DVD MULTI IN and stereo audio jacks e 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 a better picture quality in the order Component gt S video gt Composite IMPORTANT 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 vide
112. tart remember There is a time limit in doing the following steps If the setting is canceled before you finish start from step l again Ex When adjusting subwoofer output level I Press ADJUST MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment 2 Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to adjust appears on the display As you turn MULTI JOG the adjustment items change as follows ANALOG PSS SUBWFR LVL gt FRONT L LVL lt gt FRONT R LVL lt gt CENTER LVL SURR L LVL gt SURR R LVL lt gt S BACK LVL lt gt S BACK L LVL gt S BACK R LVL D EQ 63Hz gt D EQ 250Hz gt D EQ 1kHz D EQ 4kHz gt D EQ 16kHz gt BASS BOOST lt gt INPUT ATT lt gt EFFECT 4 gt ROOM SIZE lt gt LIVENESS gt PANORAMA lt gt CENTER WIDTH lt gt DIMENSION lt gt CENTER GAIN gt CENTER TONE lt gt CENTER ALIGN gt Back to the beginning 3 Press SET The current setting for the selected item appears ANALOG PSS 4 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item ANALOG PSS O B SWER l 10 Renee ION 5 Press SET Your adjustment is stored 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items if necessary 7 Press ADJUST The source indication resumes on the display 35 Adjusting the speaker output levels SUBWFR LVL subwoofer output level FRONT L LVL left front speaker output level e FRONT RLVL right front sp
113. the same time Do not expose batteries to heat or flame When using the remote control aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel Remote sensor Setting the voltage selector Before connections always do the following first if necessary Select the correct voltage in VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear of the receiver by using a screw driver Check to be sure if the voltage mark is set to the voltage for your area where this unit plugs in Voltage mark 110V 220V 230 240V 127V VOLTAGE SELECTOR Connecting the antennas Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made E Connecting FM and AM antennas If FM reception is poor connect an outdoor FM antenna not supplied FM antenna supplied FM 759 COAXIAL AM loop antenna supplied Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna If AM reception is poor connect an outdoor single vinyl covered wire not supplied AM antenna connection Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal and connect the black cord to the 7 terminal Turn the loop until you have the best reception If the reception is
114. their manuals Connecting a DBS tuner signal flow Component video cable not supplied Stereo audio cable not supplied va A B DBS tuner CI o o Jopas Sn SS O TRE C D Composite video cable l not supplied i l l m l DBs ve S video cable not supplied NOTES A To left right audio channel Select the audio and video input setting according to the connection method See page 21 for output details When connecting a DBS tuner to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks select DBS for the COMPONENT i i e Connect Y PB and PR select setting see page 34 otherwise you cannot view the playback picture on the TV BI To component video output You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical cable When shipped from the correctly l factory the digital optical terminal DIGITAL IN 2 DBS on the rear of the receiver is set for a DBS c To composite video output tuner For details of digital audio connection see page 14 DI To S video output Connecting a TV Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components signal flow ill Component video cable not supplied TV
115. ther JVC products e Refer also to the manuals supplied with the other products Some JVC VCRs can accept two types of the control signals remote codes A and B This remote control can operate a VCR whose remote control code is set to A Some JVC DVD recorders can accept four types of the control signals Select an appropriate code for your DVD recorder see page 48 To operate other products aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the target product ETV o e ok oR oR ok ROR OOOO OOG oOO00 OOOO BL OOOO You can always perform the following operations TV VOL Adjust the volume on the TV TV VIDEO 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 TV SIRIUS 1 Turn on or off the TV CHANNEL Change the channel numbers 1 9 0 100 10 Select the channel numbers RETURN 10 Switch between the previous channel and the current channel mVCR E SIRIUS Satellite Radio O 0 000 OOeO gt 00 0 O00000 A L e 000 Vou can alwavs perform the following operation VCR O I Turn on or off the VCR After pressing VCR you can perform the following operations on the VCR CHANNEL Change the channel numbers on the VCR 1 9 0 Select the chann
116. urround speaker size is unproportioned e Check the connection of the surround speakers Rearrange the surround speakers as their size is proportioned The left surround back speaker is not connected or its connection is loose even though the right surround back speaker is detected The right and left surround back speaker size is unproportioned Check the connection of the left surround back speaker When using a single speaker as the surround back speaker connect it to the left surround back speaker terminal see page 8 Rearrange the surround back speakers as their size is proportioned Warning message Possible cause Solution __ SE The polarity of the speaker connection is wrong Match the polarity of the speaker terminals see page 8 The signal indicator of the corresponding speaker lights up with the error warning message Before making speaker connections turn the receiver off and unplug the power cord Precise Surround Setup and returns to the normal operation mode If you press the source selecting button for the current source on the remote control while an error message is displayed the receiver cancels If multiple errors are detected during Precise Surround Setup only the most serious error will be shown on the display The warning message is displayed for about 10 seconds and the receiver automatically returns to Precise Surround Setup Depending on the speaker performance or th
117. xcept SB and S light up When playing back multi channel digital sound recorded in DVD Audio with HDMI connection see pages 9 and 21 the signal indicators may not light up correctly The speaker indicators light up as follows e The subwoofer indicator SWFR lights up when SUBWOOFER is set to YES For details see page 30 The other speaker indicators light up only when the corresponding speaker is set to SML small or LRG large and also required for the current playback 23 FM AM tuner operations FM AM tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control g gt 0 OO0OC cC OOO Q CH 0000 i o S zZ z fo 4 z 2 ta e O8 o 4 Cr ee PREV FMMODE MEMORY 00000000000 O 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 the FM AM button on the remote control 24 Tuning in to stations manually From the remote control ONLY I 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 PSS B pms TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING 2
118. y 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 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 45 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 When VIDEO OUTPUT is set to HDMI see page 34 the AV COMPU LINK remote control system is restricted to turning the video component on and off If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR the VCR will not turn off but continue recording Operating other JVC products You can use the supplied remote control to operate not only this receiver but also o
119. you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from this receiver 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 E How to install the USB drivers The following procedure is described using the English version of Windows XP If your PC is running on a different version or language of operating system the windows shown on your PC monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure See pages 20 and 21 for the operations of the receiver I Turn on your PC 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 Always set the volume to 0 when connecting or disconnecting the other equipment 4 Connect the receiver to the PC using a USB cable not supplied e Use USB series A plug to B plug cable when connecting JVC On A USB cable TJ not supplied CS The USB drivers are installed automatically If the USB drivers are not installed automatically install the USB drivers by following the instructions on the PC monitor 5 Check if the drivers are correctly installed 1 Open the Control Panel on your PC Select Start gt Control Panel 2 Select Syst
120. your dealer The station is too far away Select another station A wrong antenna is being used Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna Antennas are not connected properly Check the connections Occasional cracking noise during FM reception Ignition noise from automobiles Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic 53 Specifications E Amplifier Output Power At stereo operation Front channels At surround operation Front channels Center channel Surround channels Surround back channels Audio Audio Input Sensitivity Impedance DVR DVD VCR DBS TV Audio Input DIGITAL IN Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice 110 W per channel min RMS driven into 6 Q at 1 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion 110 W per channel min RMS driven into 6 Q at 1 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion 110 W min RMS driven into 6 Q at 1 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion 110 W per channel min RMS driven into 6 Q at 1 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion 110 W per channel min RMS driven into 6 Q at 1 kHz with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion 300 mV 47 KQ Coaxial DIGITAL IN 1 DVR DVD 0 5 V p p 75 Q Optical DIGITAL IN 2 DBS 3 VCR 21 dBm to 15 dBm 660 nm 30 nm USB USB Corresponding to Linear PCM Do

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