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For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

No. which are located either on the rear,

bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this

information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LVT0017-001A

[U, US]

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

INSTRUÇÕES

RX-884PBK

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RECEPTOR DE CONTROL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO

RECEPTOR DE COMANDO AUDIO/VÍDEO

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS POWER

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

POWER

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

POWER

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

DIGITAL

–+

RX-884P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

VIDEO

SPEAKERS

PHONES

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

SOURCE SELECTOR

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

DIGITAL INPUT FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

VCR 2 FM

VIDEO

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

COMPULINK

Remote

DIGITAL

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

STANDBY

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

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Warnings, Cautions and Others / Avisos, precauciones y otras notas /

Advertêcias, precauções e outras notas /

G-1

Caution –– POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button!

This apparatus is provided with a POWER switch to be able to minimize power consumption for safe use. Therefore,

1. When doing initial setting, complete all the connections required, connect the mains plug into the wall outlet, and set the POWER

switch to ON. After these, it will be available to operate STANDBY/ON button and so on.

2. When not in use, set the POWER switch to OFF.

3. Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button in any position do

not disconnect the mains line.

4. The power can be remote controlled.

Precaución –– Interruptor POWER y botón STANDBY/ON !

Esta unidad dispone de un interruptor POWER que sirve para reducir al mínimo el consumo de alimentación para proporcionar mayor

seguridad operacional. Por lo tanto,

1. Al ejecutar el ajuste inicial, después de completar todas las conexiones requeridas, conectar el cable de alimentación a una toma de

pared, y activar el interruptor POWER. Entonces, será posible ejecutar operaciones tales como la conmutación del estado de

alimentación.

2. Desactivar el interruptor POWER al dejar la unidad fuera de uso.

3. Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la alimentación totalmente. Cualquier que sea la posición de ajustes del

interruptor POWER y el botón STANDBY/ON , la alimentación no es cortada completamente.

4. La alimentación puede ser controlada remotamente.

Precaução –– Interruptor POWER e botão STANDBY/ON !

Este aparelho dispõe de um interruptor POWER que possibilita reduzir ao mínimo o seu consumo de energia por medida de segurança.

Assim,

1. Nos ajustes iniciais, efetue todas as conexões necessárias, ligue o plugue de alimentação à tomada e coloque o interruptor POWER

em ON. Feito isso, será possível operar o botão STANDBY/ON e as diversas funções.

2. Quando não utilizar o aparelho, coloque o interruptor POWER em OFF.

3. Remova o plugue de alimentação da tomada para desligar o aparelho completamente. O interruptor POWER e o botão STANDBY/

ON , em qualquer de suas posições, não desligam a alimentação do aparelho.

4. É possível controlar remotamente a função do interruptor POWER.

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.

PRECAUCIÓN

Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.:

1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.

2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la humedad.

ATENÇÃO

Para reduzir riscos de choques eléctricos, incêndio, etc.:

1. Não retire parafusos nem desmonte as tampas ou o gabinete.

2. Não exponha este aparelho à chuva nem à umidade.

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Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoide 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 10 cm from the sides.

Top: No obstructions in 10 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.

Precaución: Ventilación Adecuada

Para evitar el riesgo de choque eléctrico e incendio y para proteger el

aparato contra daños.

Ubique el aparato de la siguiente manera:

Frente: Espacio abierto sin obstrucciones

Lados: 10 cm sin obstrucciones a los lados

Parte superior: 10 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte superior

Parte trasera: 15 cm sin obstrucciones en la parte trasera

Fondo: Sin obstrucciones, colóquelo sobre una superficie

nivelada

Además, mantenga la mejor circulación de aire posible como se

ilustra.

Wall or obstructions

Pared u obstrucciones

Parede ou obstáculo Stand height 15 cm or more

Allura del soporte 15 cm o más

Base com altura de 15 cm ou mais

Front

Frente

RX-884PBK

Floor

Piso

Precaução: ventilação apropriada

Para prevenir o risco de choque elétrico ou incêndio e para proteger o

aparelho contra danos.

Localize-o da seguinte maneira:

Frente: Espaço aberto, sem obstruções

Lados: Espaço de 10 cm sem obstruções nos lados

Topo: Espaço de 10 cm sem obstruções acima

Atrás: Espaço de 15 cm sem obstruções atrás

Parte inferior: Sem obstruções. Coloque o aparelho em superfície

nivelada.

Mantenha, além disso, a maior circulação de ar possível, como indica

a ilustração.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Espacio de 15 cm o más

Espaço de 15 cm ou mais

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Table of Contents

Parts Identification...................................................................................... 3

Getting Started........................................................................................... 4

Before Installation................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Speakers......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Connecting Audio/Video Components ................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the Power Cord .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................... 13

Basic Operations ....................................................................................... 14

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) ............................................................................................................................. 14

Selecting the Source to Play ................................................................................................................................................. 14

Adjusting the Volume............................................................................................................................................................ 15

Selecting the Front Speakers................................................................................................................................................. 16

Muting the Sound.................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Recording a Source ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

Attenuating the Input Signal ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level ................................................................................................................................ 17

Basic Settings........................................................................................... 18

Changing the Source Name .................................................................................................................................................. 18

Selecting the Input Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance ....................................................................................................................... 19

Setting the Subwoofer Information....................................................................................................................................... 19

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ................................................................................................................................... 19

Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting...................................................................................................................... 20

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes .............................................................................................................................. 20

One Touch Operation.................................................................................. 23

About the One Touch Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Using the One Touch Operation............................................................................................................................................ 23

Receiving Radio Broadcasts ........................................................................ 24

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing ................................................................................................................................ 24

Tuning in Stations Manually ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Using Preset Tuning .............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Selecting the FM Reception Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 26

Assigning Names to Preset Stations ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Using the SEA Modes ................................................................................ 28

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Creating Your Own SEA Mode............................................................................................................................................. 29

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Using the DSP Modes ................................................................................ 30

Using the 3D-PHONIC Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 31

Using the DAP Modes .......................................................................................................................................................... 34

Using the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Modes ......................................................................................................... 36

Using the Theater Surround Mode........................................................................................................................................ 39

Using the On-Screen Menus........................................................................ 43

Selecting the Source to Play............................................................................................................................................ 43

Selecting the Different Sources for Picture and Sound ................................................................................................... 43

Using the DSP Modes ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance.................................................................................................................. 44

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) ............................................................................................................................. 44

Attenuating the Input Signal ........................................................................................................................................... 44

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level........................................................................................................................... 45

Adjusting the DSP Modes ............................................................................................................................................... 45

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode ................................................................................................................................ 46

Creating Your Own SEA Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 47

Basic Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Operating the Tuner......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Storing the Preset Stations .............................................................................................................................................. 48

Assigning Names to the Preset Stations .......................................................................................................................... 49

COMPU LINK Remote Control System......................................................... 50

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System................................................. 51

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen ........................................................................................................... 52

Searching a Disc (Only for the CD Player)..................................................................................................................... 53

Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User File Function).................................................................... 55

Entering the Disc Information......................................................................................................................................... 56

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ................................................... 58

Operating Other Manufactures’ Components ............................................... 62

Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 66

Specifications............................................................................................ 67

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Parts Identification

Become familiar with the buttons and controls on the receiver before use.

™

–

≠

∞

⁄

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

Front Panel

STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY

lamp (14)

Remote sensor (13)

DOLBY SURROUND button and lamp (38)

SEA MODE button (28) *

DIGITAL INPUT button (18)

FM/AM TUNING button (24) *

FM MODE button (26)

Display (14)

Source lamps (14)

MASTER VOLUME control (15)

POWER switch (13)

PHONES jack (16)

SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons and lamps (16)

DSP MODE button (31) *

BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST button

(19, 32) *

SEA ADJUST button (29) *

SETTING button (19) *

TUNER/SEA MEMORY button (25, 27, 29)

SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT. button

(15, 17)

LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME button

(18, 19)

ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and

lamp (23)

(

TUNER PRESET button (25) *

)

MULTI JOG control

What this control actually does

depends on which function you are

trying to adjust. Before using this

control, select the function by

pressing one of the buttons marked

with *.

SOURCE SELECTOR control (14)

VIDEO input jacks (11)

Remote Control

TV/CATV/DBS and VCR1

buttons (60, 61)

™

Source selecting buttons (15)

SURROUND MODE button (33)

SOUND CONTROL button (28, 33, 58)

∞

CD DISC button (59)

Remote control mode selector (AUDIO/

TV/VCR, CATV/DBS) (14, 58, 62)

To operate an audio system, TV,

and VCR, set this selector to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR.”

To operate a CATV converter

and DBS tuner, set this selector to

“CATV/DBS.”

MUTE button (16)

•

TUNING UP/TUNING DOWN buttons

(24)

Before using this control, make

sure that you have pressed FM/AM

button on the remote control.

ANALOG/DIGITAL button (18)

AUDIO button (14)

–

10 keys for selecting preset channel (25)

10 keys for adjusting sound (28, 33)

10 keys for operating audio/video

components (58, 62)

≠

VOLUME buttons (+/–) (15)

CHANNEL buttons (+/–) (60, 62)

⁄

Operating buttons for audio/video

components (58, 62)

MENU operating buttons (SET, EXIT, %,

ﬁ, @, #) (43)

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

•

–+

RX-884P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

VIDEO

SPEAKERS

PHONES

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

SOURCE SELECTOR

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

DIGITAL INPUT

FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

VCR 2 FM

VIDEO

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

COMPULINK

Remote

DIGITAL

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

STANDBY

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

-=~!@ )(*

&^%$

#_+

1 2 345 67 8 9 0

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Getting Started

This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to

connect the power supply.

Before Installation

General

• 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.

Locations

• Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from moisture.

• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚ and 35˚ C (23˚ and 95˚ F).

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor ventilation could cause

overheating and damage the receiver.

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.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the

receiver.

The number in the parentheses indicates quantity of the pieces supplied.

• Remote Control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM Loop Antenna (1)

• FM Antenna (1)

• Audio Signal Attenuating Cord (1)

• AC Plug Adaptor (1) (except for People’s Republic of China)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch

Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.

How to set the voltage selector:

Set the correct voltage for your area with the voltage

selector switch on the rear panel. Use a screw driver to

rotate the switch so the number the arrow is pointing at is

the same as the voltage where you are plugging in the

receiver.

127V

220V

230 – 240V

110V

LINE VOLTS

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EXT

LOOP

GND

FM GND

ANTENNA

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM Antenna Connections

Notes:

• Make sure the antenna

conductors do not touch any

other terminals, connecting

cords and power cord. This

could cause poor reception.

• If reception is poor, connect

an outdoor single vinyl-

covered wire to the AM EXT

terminal. (Keep the AM loop

antenna connected.)

Note:

If reception is poor, connect the

outside antenna.

Before attaching a 75

Ω

coaxial

cable (the kind with a round wire

going to an outside antenna),

disconnect the supplied FM wire

antenna.

AM Antenna Connections

AM Loop Antenna

Turn the loop until you

have the best reception.

Snap the tabs on the loop

into the slots of the base to

assemble the AM loop.

How to strip the 75Ω coaxial cable and connect it to the FM

terminals

1. Strip back the outside covering of the 75Ω coaxial cable to expose the braided

metallic mesh about 20 mm (13/16 inches).

2. Pull the mesh back and twist it into a single connector as shown in the illustration

above.

3. Strip the insulation about 10 mm (7/16 inches) back from the central wire.

4. Insert the twisted mesh and the central wire to the FM terminals, as shown in the

illustration above.

Outdoor single vinyl-

covered wire

EXT

LOOP

GND

FM GND

ANTENNA

Getting Started

Outside FM Antenna Wire

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

FM Antenna

20 mm

(13/16 in.)

10 mm

(7/16 in.)

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Connecting the Speakers

You can connect the following speakers:

• Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound.

• One pair of rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.

• One center speaker to produce more effective surround effect (to emphasize human

voices).

• One subwoofer to enhance the bass.

IMPORTANT:

After connecting the speakers listed above, set the speaker setting information

properly to obtain the best possible performance. For details, see pages 19 and 20.

For each speaker (except for subwoofer), connect the (–) and (+) terminals on the

rear panel to the (–) and (+) terminals marked on the speakers. For connecting a

subwoofer, see page 7.

1 Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable.

2 Turn the knob counterclockwise.

3 Insert the speaker signal cable.

4 Turn the knob clockwise.

Connecting the front speakers

Connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals.

You can connect two pairs of front speakers (one pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 1

terminals, and another pair to the FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals).

RIGHT

134

RIGHT

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

indicated by the speaker

terminals.

Right Speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS

+–

RIGHT LEFT

Left Speaker

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Connecting the rear and center speakers

Connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and a center speaker to

the CENTER SPEAKER terminals.

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the

rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

Center speaker

Left rear speaker Right rear speaker

Getting Started

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

indicated by the speaker

terminals.

Powered subwoofer

SUBWOOFER

OUT

–

RIGHT LEFT

REAR

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

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About the speaker impedance

The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does differ depending on whether

both the FRONT SPEAKERS 1 and FRONT SPEAKERS 2 terminals are used or

only one of them is used.

CAUTION:

When connecting speakers, use

speakers with the same

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

indicated by the speaker

terminals.

CASE 1 When you connect only one set of front speakers

CASE 2 When you connect two sets of front speakers

Use front speakers with 4 — 16 ohm impedance.

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Use front speakers with 8 — 16 ohm impedance.

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Connecting Audio/Video Components

You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver. Refer also to the

manuals supplied with your components. If you want to connect a component not listed

in the table below, refer to the manual supplied with it.

Analog connections

Audio component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.

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.

Notes:

• Any turntables incorporating

a small-output cartridge such

as an MC (moving-coil type)

must be connected to this

receiver through a

commercial head amplifier or

step-up transformer. Direct

connection may result in

insufficient volume.

• You can connect either a

cassette deck or an MD

recorder to the TAPE/MD

jacks. When connecting an

MD recorder to the TAPE/MD

jacks, change the source

name, which will be shown on

the display when selected as

the source, to “MD.” See page

18 for details.

• When connecting an audio/

video component (ex.: Video

CD player) with “karaoke” —

singing along — function, use

the audio signal attenuating

cord supplied with this

receiver. If not, sound may be

distorted.

Audio Components Video Components

• Turntable • DVD player*

• CD player* • TV

• Cassette deck or MD recorder* • DBS tuner*

• VCRs

• Video camera

* You can connect these components using the methods described in “Analog

connections” (below) or in “Digital connections” (see page 12).

GND

RIGHT LEFT

TAPE

/MD

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

PHONO

AUDIO

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 or TEXT COMPU

LINK terminal

• See also page 50 for detailed information about the connection and the COMPU

LINK-3 remote control system.

• See also page 51 for detailed information about the connection and the TEXT

COMPU LINK remote control system.

Cassette deck

MD recorder

To audio output

To audio input

To audio output

If an earth cable is provided for your

turntable, connect the cable to the

screw marked GND on the rear panel.

To audio output

Turntable

CD player

Getting Started

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Video component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, the red plug to the audio right jack, and

the yellow plug to the video jack.

If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) terminals, connect them using

S-video cables (not supplied). Connecting these video components through the S-video

input/output terminals will give you better picture playback (or recording) quality.

IMPORTANT:

This receiver is equipped with both the composite video and S-video input/output

terminals for connecting video components.

You do not have to connect both the composite video and S-video terminals.

However, remember that the video signals from the composite video input

terminals are output only through the composite video output terminals,

while the ones from the S-video input terminals are output only through the

S-video output terminals.

Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing video component are

connected to the receiver through the different video terminals, you cannot record

the picture from the playing component on the recording component. In addition,

if the TV and a playing video component are connected to the receiver through the

different video terminals, you cannot view the playback picture from the playing

component on the TV.

To view and record the playback picture from the video component connected

to the VCR 2 jacks, you must connect the TV and the recording video

component through the composite video terminals.

Connecting the TV and/or DBS tuner

You can connect either the TV or DBS tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS jacks.

To audio output

To composite video input

To S-video input

Connect the TV to the

MONITOR OUT jack to

view the playback picture

from the other connected

video components.

TV SOUND

/DBS

DBS

DBS tuner

To audio/video output

RIGHT

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

OUT MONITOR

OUT

VCR 1

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

TV SOUND

/DBS

DVD

VCR 2

Notes:

• Use the video components of

the PAL color system.

• When connecting the TV to

the TV SOUND/DBS jacks,

DO NOT connect the TV’s

video output to these video

input terminals.

• When connecting the DBS

tuner to the TV SOUND/DBS

jacks, change the source

name, which will be shown on

the display when selected as

the source, to “DBS.” See

page 18 for details.

• To enjoy Dolby Digital with the

DBS tuner as the source,

connect the DBS tuner using

the method described in

“Digital connections” on page

12.

Note:

When connecting an audio/

video component (ex.: Video

CD player) with “karaoke” —

singing along — function, use

the audio signal attenuating

cord supplied with this

receiver. If not, sound may be

distorted.

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Connecting DVD player

RIGHT

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

TV SOUND

/DBS

DVD

DVD To audio/video

output

DVD player

Connecting VCRs

RIGHT

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEORIGHT LEFT

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER

OUT MONITOR

OUT

VCR 1

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

TV SOUND

/DBS

DVD

VCR 2

S-VHS

VHS

S-VHS (or VHS) VCR

To audio/video output

To audio/video input

To audio/video output

To audio/video input

Note:

To enjoy Dolby Digital with the

DVD player as the source,

connect the DVD player, using

the method described in “Digital

connections” on page 12.

VHS VCR

VIDEO

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

–+

RX-884P AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

VIDEO

SPEAKERS

PHONES

DOLBY SURROUND

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

SEA MODE

SEA ADJUST SETTING

MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

SOURCE SELECTOR

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOLR

DIGITAL INPUT FM/AM TUNNING TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY FM MODE

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

VCR 2 FM

VIDEO

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

LOUDNESS ONE TOUCH OPERATION

SOURCE NAME

COMPULINK

Remote

DIGITAL

STANDBY/ON

POWER

_ ON — OFF

STANDBY

ENHANCED COMPULINK CONTROL SYSTEM

To audio/video output

Video camera

Getting Started

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DVD

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3 (CD)

DIGITAL 2 (DVD)

DIGITAL 1 (DBS)

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

DBS

Digital connections

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals — one digital coaxial

terminal and two digital optical terminals.

To enjoy Dolby Digital, you have to connect the source components using the DIGITAL

IN terminals.

You can connect any component to any one of the digital terminals using the digital

coaxial cable (not supplied) or digital optical cable (not supplied).

DVD player

CD player

MD recorder

DBS tuner

When the component has a digital

optical output terminal, connect it

to the DIGITAL2 (DVD) or

DIGITAL3 (CD) terminal, using the

digital optical cable (not supplied).

When the component has a digital

coaxial output terminal, connect it

to the DIGITAL1 (DBS) terminal,

using the digital coaxial cable (not

supplied).

Before connecting a

digital optical cable,

unplug the protective

plug.

IMPORTANT:

• When connecting the DVD player or the DBS tuner using the digital terminal,

you also need to connect it to the video jack (either composite video terminal

or S-video terminal) on the rear. Without connecting it to the video jack, you

can view no playback picture.

• After connecting the above components using the DIGITAL IN terminals, set

the following correctly if necessary.

– Select the digital input mode correctly. For details, see “Selecting the Input

Mode” on page 18.

– Set the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. For details,

see “Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting” on page 20.

Notes:

• When shipped from the

factory, the DIGITAL IN

terminals has been set for use

with the following

components.

– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For

DBS tuner

– DIGITAL 2 (optical): For

DVD player

– DIGITAL 3 (optical): For CD

player

• When you want to operate the

CD player or MD recorder

using the COMPU LINK

remote control system,

connect the target component

also as described in “Analog

connections” (see page 9).

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Connecting the Power Cord

Before plugging the receiver into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been

made.

1. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

2. Press POWER to set it in the _ON position.

The STANDBY lamp lights up. A small amount of power

is always consumed.

To shut off the power completely

Press POWER to set it in the —OFF position.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord

may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to

connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.

The difference between the POWER switch and the

STANDBY/ON button

• The POWER switch is the mains supply switch, allowing the receiver to

connect to the mains supply. To shut off the power completely, press the

POWER switch to set it in the —OFF position.

• The STANDBY/ON button is a functional on/off (standby) switch, and

does not disconnect the receiver from the mains supply. A small amount of

power is consumed even in standby mode for the receiver to accept signals from

the remote control.

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first. When using the remote

control, aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

1. On the back of the remote control, remove the battery cover as illustrated.

2. Insert batteries. Make sure to observe the proper polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to

(–).

3. Replace the cover.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use

two R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) type dry-cell batteries.

Notes:

• If the wall outlet does not

match the AC plug, use the

supplied AC plug adaptor.

• The preset settings such as

preset channel and sound

adjustment may be erased in

the following cases:

– When you press

POWER to set it in the

—

OFF position.

– When you unplug the

power cord.

– When a power failure

occurs.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord

with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord

to unplug the cord. When

unplugging the cord, always

grasp the plug so as not to

damage the cord.

R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to

avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote

control so they match the

polarity indicated: (+) to (+)

and (–) to (–).

• Use the correct type of

batteries. Batteries that look

similar may differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries

at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to

heat or flame.

Getting Started

POWER

_ ON — OFF

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Basic Operations

The following operations are commonly used when you play any sound source.

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

mode selector is set to the correct position:

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR.”

To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner, set it to “CATV/

DBS.”

Turning the Power On and Off (Standby)

On the front panel:

To turn on the power, press STANDBY/ON .

The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or

station frequency) appears on the display.

To turn off the power (into standby mode),

press STANDBY/ON again.

The STANDBY lamp lights up.

From the remote control:

To turn on the power, press AUDIO .

The STANDBY lamp goes off. The name of the current source (or

station frequency) appears on the display.

To turn off the power (into standby mode), press AUDIO

again.

The STANDBY lamp lights up.

Selecting the Source to Play

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name you want

appears on the display.

As you turn the selector, the source changes as follows:

The selected source lamp also lights up.

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

SOURCE SELECTOR

Current source name appears

100 1k 10k

VOLUME

Current volume level

is shown here

Source lamps on the

front panel

DVD

TV SOUND/DBS PHONO

TAPE/MDVCR 1

VCR 2 FM

VIDEO

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

TV SOUND/DBS

VIDEO

PHONOCD TAPE/MD AM DVD

VCR1VCR2

Note:

When connecting an MD

recorder (to the TAPE/MD

jacks), and a DBS tuner (to the

TV SOUND/DBS jacks), change

the source name appears on

the display. For details, see

page 18.

What are the following

indicators?

When you select the source

encoded with Dolby Digital and

start playback, the following

indicators light up on the display

to show the signal being input to

this receiver. (Only the indicators

for the received signals light up.)

L: Left front channel

R: Right front channel

C: Center channel

LS: Left rear channel

RS: Right rear channel

S: Rear channel (monaural)

LFE: Subwoofer channel

DIGITAL

LFE

Note:

Pressing the STANDBY/ON

button again turns off the power

(into standby mode) and lights

the STANDBY lamp. A small

amount of power is consumed

in standby mode. To turn the

power off completely, press the

POWER switch to set it in the

—

OFF position on the front

panel.

AUDIO

CH–

CNTR

100 1k 10k

DIGITAL

MUTE AUTO VOLUME

THEATER DRAMA

LIVE CLUB ACTION

DANCE CLUB

HALL HEADPHONE

PAVILION

PRO LOGIC TUNED

STEREO

LEE

CD S P

3D-PHONC LOUDNESS

ATT

S E A

Selected source name appears

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Note:

When you press one of the

source selecting buttons

marked above with an asterisk

(*), the receiver automatically

turns on.

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons directly.

DVD Selects the DVD player.

VCR1 Selects the video component connected to the VCR1

jacks.

VCR2 Selects the video component connected to the VCR2

jacks.

VIDEO Selects the video component connected to the

VIDEO jacks.

CD* Selects the CD player.

TAPE/MD* Selects the cassette deck or the MD recorder.

PHONO* Selects the turntable.

FM/AM* Selects an FM and AM broadcast.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates

between FM and AM.

TV/DBS • Selects TV sounds when the remote control selector is set to “AUDIO/

TV/VCR.”

• Selects the DBS tuner when the remote control selector is set to

“CATV/DBS.”

Selecting different sources for picture and sound

You can watch picture from a video component while listening to sound from another

component.

On the front panel:

1. Press SOUND SELECT briefly while viewing the picture

from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player,

etc.

“SOUND SELECT” appears on the display.

2. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the sound (except the

TV sound), while the indication of the above step is still on

the display.

From the remote control:

Press one of the audio source selecting buttons (CD, TAPE/MD, PHONO, FM/AM),

while viewing the picture from a video component such as the VCR or DVD player, etc.

Adjusting the Volume

On the front panel:

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.

To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME rapidly, the volume

level also changes rapidly.

When you turn MASTER VOLUME slowly, the volume

level also changes slowly.

From the remote control:

To increase the volume, press VOLUME +.

To decrease the volume, press VOLUME –.

Notes:

• Once you have selected a

video source, pictures of the

selected source is sent to the

TV until you select another

video source.

• When you select TV sound as

the source, this function does

not work.

Basic Operations

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

SOURCE SELECTOR

–+

MASTER VOLUME

–

VOLUME

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the

minimum before starting any

source. If the volume is set at its

high level, the sudden blast of

sound energy can permanently

damage your hearing and/or

ruin your speakers.

Note:

The volume level can be

adjusted within the range of “0”

(minimum) to “90” (maximum).

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Selecting the Front Speakers

On the front panel

only

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can

select which to use.

Press SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to select the speaker to

use.

Each time you press the button, the lamp on the respective button turns on and off.

When the lamp on either button lights up, the respective speakers are activated.

IMPORTANT:

You can activate two pairs of the front speakers at the same time only when no

signals are sent to the center and rear speakers. Otherwise, activating one pair of

the speakers deactivates the other.

Listening only with headphones

1. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

2. Press SPEAKERS 1 and/or 2 so that no lamps on the buttons are turned on.

Muting the Sound

From the remote control

only

Press MUTE to mute the sound through all speakers

and headphones connected.

“MUTE” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the

volume level indicator also goes off).

To restore the sound, press MUTE again so that “OFF” appears on the display.

Turning MASTER VOLUME or pressing VOLUME +/– also restores the sound at the

previous volume level.

Recording a Source

You can record any source playing through the receiver to the cassette deck or the MD

recorder connected to the TAPE/MD jacks and the VCRs connected to the VCR1 and

VCR2 jacks at the same time.

While recording, you can listen to the selected sound source at whatever sound level

you like, without affecting the sound levels of the recording.

MUTE

SPEAKERS

Note:

The output volume level and

SEA modes cannot affect the

recording.

Note:

If you use any of the DSP

modes other than the 3D-

PHONIC modes and

“HEADPHONE” with both front

speakers activated, the

speakers connected to the

FRONT SPEAKERS

terminals are deactivated.

IMPORTANT:

When recording the digital

source, turn off the DSP mode.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume

before connecting or putting on

headphones, as high volume

can damage both the

headphones and your hearing.

Note:

You cannot shut off the sound

through the subwoofer using the

SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons.

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Attenuating the Input Signal

When the input level of the playing source through the analog terminals is too high, the

sounds will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input signal level to

prevent the sound distortion.

On the front panel

only

Press and hold SOUND SELECT/INPUT ATT. until “INPUT

ATT ON” appears on the display.

The ATT indicator also lights up on the display.

Each time you press and hold the button, the input attenuator mode

turns on (“INPUT ATT ON”) and off (“INPUT NORMAL”).

You can set input attenuator mode separately for each source.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level

You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected “YES” for the

“SUBWOOFER” (see page 19).

Once it has been adjusted, the receiver memorizes the adjustment.

On the front panel:

1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until

“SUBWFR LEVEL” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the subwoofer output level (–

10 dB to +10 dB), while the indication of the previous step is

still on the display.

From the remote control:

1. Press SOUND CONTROL.

10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2. Press SUBWOOFER +/– to adjust the subwoofer output

level (–10 dB to +10 dB).

MULTI JOG

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

SOUND SELECT

INPUT ATT.

Notes:

• This function is available only

for the sources connected

using the analog terminals.

• This function takes effect only

when the DSP mode is in use.

Basic Operations

SOUND

CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

+10

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Basic Settings

Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening

room, while others will make operations easier.

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

mode selector is set to the correct position:

To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when

selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

Changing the Source Name

When you have connected an MD recorder to the TAPE/MD jacks or the DBS tuner to

the TV SOUND/DBS jacks on the rear panel. Change the source name shown on the

display when you select the MD recorder or DBS tuner as the source.

On the front panel

only

1. When changing the source name from “TAPE” to “MD”:

• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “TAPE” appears.

When changing the source name from “TV SOUND” to

“DBS”:

• Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until “TV SOUND”

appears.

2. Press and hold LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME until

“ASSGN. MD” or “ASSGN. DBS” appears on the

display.

To change the source names to “TAPE” or “TV SOUND,” repeat the same procedure

above (in step 1, select “MD” or “DBS” then press and hold SOURCE NAME).

Selecting the Input Mode

When you have connected some components such as CD player, MD recorder, DVD

player and the DBS tuner using digital terminals (see page 12), you need to change the

input mode for these components to the digital input.

On the front panel:

1. Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source (CD, MD,

DBS, or DVD) for which you want to change the input

mode from analog input to digital input.

2. Press DIGITAL INPUT to change the input mode.

Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates

between the digital input and analog input.

From the remote control:

1. Press the source selecting button (CD, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS,

or DVD) for which you want to change the input mode from

analog input to digital input.

2. Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to change the input mode.

Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates

between the digital input and analog input.

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

Note:

Without changing the source

name, you can still use the

connected components.

However, there may be some

inconvenience.

– “TAPE” or “TV SOUND” will

appear on the display when

you select the MD recorder or

DBS tuner.

– You cannot use the digital

input (see below) for the MD

recorder and the DBS tuner.

– You cannot use the COMPU

LINK remote control system

(see page 50) to operate the

MD recorder.

SOURCE SELECTOR

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME

Note:

Once you have set the digital

input for these components, it is

always used every time you

select these components as the

source.

SOURCE SELECTOR

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

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BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

LOUDNESS

SOURCE NAME

SETTING

MULTI JOG

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust

the speaker output balance.

On the front panel

only

1. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until

“L/R BALANCE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the balance, while the

indication of the previous step is still on the display.

• Turning it clockwise decreases the left channel output.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the right channel

output.

Setting the Subwoofer Information

On the front panel

only

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “SUBWOOFER” appears

on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to register whether you have connected

a subwoofer or not, while the indication of the previous

step is still on the display.

As you turn it, the subwoofer setting alternates between

“YES” and “NO.”

YES Select this when you use a subwoofer.

NO Select this when you do not use a subwoofer.

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness)

Human ears are not sensitive to bass at low volume. To compensate for this, the

loudness function automatically boosts the bass level as you lower the volume.

On the front panel

only

Press LOUDNESS/SOURCE NAME briefly to select the

loudness function.

Each time you press the button, the loudness function turns on

(“LOUDNESS ON”) and off (“LOUDNESS OFF”).

• Select “LOUDNESS ON” to activate the loudness function.

The LOUDNESS indicator lights up on the display.

• Select “LOUDNESS OFF” to cancel it.

The indicator goes off.

Note:

The loudness function affects

the front speaker sounds only.

Basic Settings

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Digital Input (DIGITAL IN) Terminal Setting

When you use the digital input terminals, you have to register what components are

connected to which terminals (DIGITAL IN 1/2/3).

On the front panel

only

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “DIGITAL IN”

appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate digital terminal

setting, while the indication of the previous step is still on

the display.

As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

“ 1 DBS 2 DVD 3 CD “ 1 MD 2 DVD 3 CD “ 1 MD 2 DBS 3 CD

“ 1 MD 2 DBS 3 DVD “ 1 CD 2 DVD 3 MD “ 1 CD 2 DBS 3 MD

“ 1 CD 2 DBS 3 DVD “ 1 DVD 2 CD 3 MD “ 1 DVD 2 DBS 3 MD

“ 1 DVD 2 DBS 3 CD “ 1DBS 2 CD 3 MD “ DBS 2 DVD 3 MD

“ (back to the beginning)

Setting the Speakers for the DSP Modes

To obtain the best possible surround sound of the DSP modes, you have to register the

information about the speakers arrangement after all connections are completed.

Front, Center, and Rear Speaker Setting

On the front panel

only

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “FRONT SPK” (Front

Speaker), “CENTER SPK” (Center Speaker) or “REAR

SPK” (Rear Speaker) appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate item about

your front, center and rear speakers, while the indication of

the previous step is still on the display.

As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

LARGE Select this when the speaker size is relatively large.

SMALL Select this when the speaker size is relatively small.

NONE Select this when you have not connect a speaker. (Not selectable

for the front speakers)

VOLUME

DIGITAL 2 terminal setting

DIGITAL 1 terminal setting DIGITAL 3 terminal setting

SETTING

Note:

When you change your

speakers, you need to register

the information about the

speakers again.

Notes:

• If the size of the cone speaker

unit built in your speaker is

greater than 12 cm (4

3/4

inches), select “LARGE,” and

if it is smaller than 12 cm (4

3/4

inches), select “SMALL.”

• If you have selected “NO” for

the subwoofer setting above,

you can only select “LARGE”

for the front speaker setting.

MULTI JOG

LARGE SMALL NONE

SETTING

MULTI JOG

Note:

When shipped from the factory,

the DIGITAL IN terminals can be

used as the digital input for the

following components.

• DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DBS

tuner

• DIGITAL 2 (optical): For DVD

player

• DIGITAL 3 (optical): For CD

player

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Center Delay Time Setting

sound from the front speakers.

If the distance from your listening point to the center speaker is equal to that to the front

speakers, select 0 msec. As the distance to the center speaker becomes shorter, increase

the delay time.

On the front panel:

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “CENTER DELAY”

appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the delay time of the center

speaker output, while the indication of the previous step is

still on the display.

• Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec

(“C. DELAY 0ms”) to 5 msec (“C. DELAY 5ms”).

• Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from

5 msec (“C. DELAY 5ms”) to 0 msec (“C. DELAY

0ms”).

Rear Delay Time Setting

from the front speakers.

If the distance from your listening point to the rear speakers is equal to that to the front

speakers, select 0 msec. As the distance to the rear speakers becomes shorter, increase

the delay time.

On the front panel:

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “REAR DELAY” appears

on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the delay time of the rear

speaker output, while the indication of the previous step is

still on the display.

• Turn it clockwise to increase the delay time from 0 msec

(“R. DELAY 0ms”) to 15 msec (“R. DELAY 15ms”).

• Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the delay time from

15 msec (“R. DELAY 15ms”) to 0 msec (“R. DELAY

0ms”).

Crossover Frequency Setting

Small speaker cannot reproduce the bass sound very well. So, if you have used a small

speaker any for the front, center, or rear channels, this receiver automatically reallocate

the bass elements, originally assigned to the channel for which you have connected the

small speaker, to another channel (for which you have connected the large speaker).

To use this function properly, you need to set this crossover frequency level according to

the size of the small speaker connected.

On the front panel

only

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “CROSSOVER FRQ”

(Crossover Frequency) appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

Note:

1 msec increase (or decrease)

in delay time corresponds to 30

cm (11

inches) decrease (or

increase) in distance.

SETTING

MULTI JOG

Notes:

• 1 msec increase (or

decrease) in delay time

corresponds to 30 cm (11

inches) decrease (or

increase) in distance.

• It is recommended that the

rear delay time for Dolby

Digital be set to 5 msec.

SETTING

MULTI JOG

SETTING

Note:

This function takes effect only

when playing back a sources

using the Dolby Digital.

However, if you have selected

“LARGE” for all speakers (see

page 20), this function will not

take effect.

Basic Settings

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CROSS: 80Hz CROSS:100Hz CROSS:120Hz

Note:

This function takes effect only

when playing back a sources

using the Dolby Digital.

LFE ATT: 0dB LFE ATT:10dB

SETTING

MULTI JOG

SETTING

MULTI JOG

Note:

This function takes effect only

when playing back a sources

using the Dolby Digital.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the crossover frequency level

according to the size of the small speaker connected, while

the indication of the previous step is still on the display.

As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

CROSS: 80Hz Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is

about 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).

CROSS:100Hz Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is

about 10 cm (3 15/16 inches).

CROSS:120Hz Select this when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker is

about 8 cm (3 3/16 inches).

Low Frequency Effect Attenuator Setting

If the bass sound is distorted while playing back a source using Dolby Digital, follow

the procedure below.

On the front panel

only

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “LFE ATT” (Low

Frequency Effect Attenuator) appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the low frequency effect

attenuator level, while the indication of the previous step is

still on the display.

As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

LFE ATT: 0dB Normally select this.

LFE ATT:10dB Select this when the bass sound is distorted.

Dynamic Range Compression Setting

You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum sound and

minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful when enjoying surround sound

at night.

On the front panel

only

1. Press SETTING repeatedly until “D. RANGE COMP.”

(Dynamic Range Compression) appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate item about the

compression level, while the indication of the previous step

is still on the display.

As you turn it, the display changes to show the following:

COMP.: OFF Select this when you want to enjoy surround with its full

dynamic range. (No effect applied.)

COMP.: MID Select this when you want to reduce the dynamic range a

little. (Factory setting.)

COMP.: MAX Select this when you want to apply the compression effect

fully. (Useful at night.)

COMP.: OFF COMP.: MID COMP.: MAX

MULTI JOG

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One Touch Operation

This receiver can memorize the optimum sound settings for each playing source.

About the One Touch Operation

JVC’s One Touch Operation function is used to assign and store different sound settings

for each different playing source. By using this function, you do not have to change the

settings every time you change the source. The stored settings for the newly selected

source are automatically recalled.

The following can be stored for each source:

• Volume level (see page 15)

• Input attenuator mode (see page 17)

• Subwoofer output level (see page 17)

• Input mode (see page 18)

• Balance (see page 19)

• Loudness (see page 19)

• SEA modes (see page 28)

• DSP modes

– 3D-PHONIC mode settings (see page 31)

– DAP mode settings (see page 34)

– Surround mode settings (see page 36 and 39)

Using the One Touch Operation

On the front panel

only

To store the sound settings

1. Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION.

The ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lights up, then the

previously memorized settings are recalled.

2. Adjust the sound using the functions listed above.

The newly adjusted settings are memorized.

To recall the sound settings

With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lit, the settings for the

currently selected source is recalled when the source is selected.

To cancel the One Touch Operation function

Press ONE TOUCH OPERATION so that the lamp goes off.

(Even though the One Touch Operation function is canceled, the

recalled sound effects remain active.)

Note:

If the source is FM or AM, you

can assign a different setting for

each band.

ONE TOUCH OPERATION

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Receiving Radio Broadcasts

You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular

station.

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

mode selector is set to the correct position:

To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when

selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

Setting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing

Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz apart, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing.

When shipped, the spacing is set to 9 kHz.

On the front panel

only

To select the 10 kHz interval:

Be sure the receiver is turned off, but is plugged into

an AC outlet and POWER is pressed to set it in

the _ON position. Hold down TUNER PRESET

and press STANDBY/ON . “10K STEP” appears

on the display for about three seconds. Now the 10

kHz interval is selected.

To change back to the 9 kHz interval:

Be sure the receiver is turned off, but is plugged into

an AC outlet and POWER is pressed to set it in

the _ON position. Hold down FM MODE and press

STANDBY/ON . “9K STEP” appears on the

display for about three seconds. Now the 9 kHz

interval is selected.

Tuning in Stations Manually

On the front panel:

1. Press FM/AM TUNING to select the band.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between

FM and AM.

2. Turn MULTI JOG until you find the frequency you

want.

• Turning it clockwise increases the frequency.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the frequency.

From the remote control:

1. Press FM/AM to select the band.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between

FM and AM.

2. Press TUNING DOWN or TUNING UP repeatedly

until you find the frequency you want.

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

FM/AM TUNING

MULTI JOG

FM/AM

FF / ¢

4 / REW

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

Notes:

• When you turn MULTI JOG

quickly or hold the TUNING

UP or TUNING DOWN in step

2, 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.

and

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

FM MODE

TUNER PRESET

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Using Preset Tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You

can preset up to 40 stations at random.

To store the preset stations

On the front panel

only

1. Tune in the station you want to preset (see page 24).

If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station, select the FM reception

mode you want. See page 26 for details.

2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.

“CH-” appears and the channel number position starts flashing

on the display for about 5 seconds.

3. Turn MULTI JOG to select a channel number while

the channel number position is flashing.

4. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY again while the

selected channel number is flashing on the display.

The selected channel number stops flashing.

The station is assigned to the selected channel number.

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 number erases the previously stored one.

To tune in a preset station

On the front panel:

1. Press TUNER PRESET.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel.

From the remote control:

1. Press FM/AM.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates

between FM and AM.

2. Press 10 keys to select a preset channel number.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

• For channel number 15, press +10 then 5.

• For channel number 20, press +10 then 10.

• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

MULTI JOG

FM/AM

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE SUBWOOFER

546

213

+10

CNTRCNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

TUNER PRESET

Note:

When you use the 10 keys on

the remote control, be sure that

they are activated for tuner, not

for the CD and others. (See

page 58.)

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

MULTI JOG

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

Note:

You can use the 10 keys on the

remote control to select the

preset number. When using the

10 keys, be sure that they are

activated for tuner, not for the

CD and others. (See page 58.)

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Selecting the FM Reception Mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, set the FM reception mode to

“MONO.” (When shipped from the factory, this mode has been set to “AUTO.”)

You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.

Press FM MODE on the front panel or FM MODE/

MUTE on the remote control.

Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode

alternates between “AUTO” and “MONO.”

AUTO: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear stereo

sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sounds. This

mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations.

The MUTE AUTO indicator lights up on the display.

MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect.

In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning into the stations.

The MUTE AUTO indicator goes off on the display.

FM MODE/MUTE

SUBWOOFER

FM MODE

Notes:

• You can store the FM

reception mode for each

preset station.

• When using the FM MODE/

MUTE button, be sure that the

10 keys are activated for

tuner, not for the CD and

others. (See page 58.)

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Assigning Names to Preset Stations

You can assign a name of up to four characters to each preset station. When a preset

station is tuned in, its assigned name will appear on the display.

On the front panel

only

1. Tune in a preset station.

See page 25 for details.

2. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY.

The preset channel number starts flashing for about 5 seconds.

3. Press TUNER PRESET, while the preset channel number is

flashing.

The first character position starts flashing.

4. Turn MULTI JOG to select the first character, while

the first character position is flashing.

You can use characters listed below.

5. Press TUNER PRESET, while a character you want is

flashing.

The next (or previous) character position starts flashing.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to four characters.

7. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY while the last selected

character is flashing after you have assigned a name.

To erase the input characters

Insert spaces using the same procedure described above.

CH–

Available characters

Space

CBADEGFHIJKLMNO

SRQTUWVX

YZ01234P

87695

MULTI JOG

CH–

VOLUME

CH–

VOLUME

CH–

VOLUME

Note:

If you turn MULTI JOG while the

preset channel number is

flashing, you can change

the preset channel number.

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

MULTI JOG

TUNER PRESET

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

Note on step 3 to 7:

You cannot select any entry

after the indication on the

display stops flashing.

In this case, repeat the

procedure from step 2 again.

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Using the SEA Modes

The SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes give you control of the way your music sounds.

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

mode selector is set to the correct position:

To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when

selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

On the front panel:

1. Press SEA MODE.

The display changes to show the current setting.

2. Turn MULTI JOG until the mode you want appears on the

display, while the indication of the previous step is still on

the display.

As you turn it, the SEA mode changes as follows:

SEA ROCK: Gives a heavy sound. Both high and low frequencies are

boosted.

SEA MUSICAL: Enhance the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is

mostly made up of.

SEA MOVIE: Adds breadth to sounds so you feel like you are in a movie

theater.

SEA COUNTRY: Enhances the high-frequency range so that instruments such

the violin and banjo are emphasized.

SEA JAZZ: Gives a feeling of a live atmosphere. Good for acoustic music.

SEA USERMODE: Your original SEA adjustment (see page 29).

SEA OFF: No SEA mode is applied (see below).

To cancel the SEA mode

Turn MULTI JOG until “SEA OFF” appears in step 2 above.

The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

From the remote control:

1. Press SOUND CONTROL.

10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

2. Press SEA MODE repeatedly until the SEA mode you want

appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the SEA mode changes

as follows:

To cancel the SEA mode

Press SEA MODE until “SEA OFF” appears in step 2 above.

The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

Notes:

• The SEA modes cannot be

used for recording.

• When the SEA mode is turned

on, the SEA indicator lights up

on the display.

• When the SEA mode is used

with the DAP mode (see page

34), sounds may be distorted.

If this happens, turn off the

DAP mode or decrease the

effect level of the DAP mode.

SEA MODE

SEA COUNTRY

SEA JAZZ

SEA ROCK SEA MUSICAL SEA MOVIE

SEA USERMODESEA OFF

SOUND

CONTROL

SEA MODE

RETURN

SEA COUNTRY

SEA JAZZ

SEA ROCK SEA MUSICAL SEA MOVIE

SEA USERMODESEA OFF

Note:

When the SEA mode is turned

on, the SEA indicator lights up

on the display.

MULTI JOG

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Creating Your Own SEA Mode

You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (SEA USERMODE).

On the front panel

only

If you do not want to store your adjustment, but rather want to adjust the SEA

temporarily, skip step 4 below.

1. Press SEA ADJUST repeatedly until the frequency range

(100Hz, 1kHz or 10kHz) you want appears on the display.

2. Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the SEA level of the selected

frequency range, while the indication of the previous step is

still on the display.

• Turning it clockwise increases the level.

• Turning it counterclockwise decreases the level.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust other frequency ranges if

necessary.

4. Press TUNER/SEA MEMORY, while the indication of the

previous step is still on the display.

Your adjustment is stored into the SEA USERMODE.

To recall your own SEA adjustment

See page 28.

To erase a stored adjustment

Storing a new adjustment into SEA USERMODE erases the previously stored one.

SEA ADJUST

MULTI JOG

100 1k 10k

VOLUME

S E A

100 1k 10k

VOLUME

S E A

Using the SEA Modes

100 1k 10k

S E A

This FR means this adjustment can be

applied to the front speakers only

TUNER/SEA MEMORY

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Using the DSP Modes

The built-in Surround Processor provides three types of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode — 3D-

PHONIC mode, DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) mode and Surround mode (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic

and JVC’s Theater Surround.)

On the 3D-PHONIC mode

The 3D-PHONIC mode gives you such a

nearly surround effect as it is reproduced

through the Dolby Surround decoder, which

is widely used to reproduce sounds with a

feeling of movement like those experienced

in movie theaters. The 3D-PHONIC mode is

the result of research on sound localization

technology carried out at JVC for many

years and makes it possible to reproduce the

surround sound with only two front

speakers.

On the DAP mode

The sound heard in a concert hall or club

consists of direct sound and indirect sound

— early reflections and reflections from

behind. Direct sounds reach the listener

directly without any reflection. On the other

hand, indirect sounds are delayed by the

distances of the ceiling and walls. These

direct sounds and indirect sounds are the

most important elements of the acoustic

surround effects. The DAP mode can create

these important elements, and gives you a

real “being there” feeling.

On Surround mode

With this receiver, you can use two types of

the surround mode.

Dolby Surround (Dolby Digital and

Dolby Pro Logic)

Used to watch the soundtracks of software

encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the

mark

DIGITAL

) or with Dolby Surround

(bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic can be

selected automatically according to

software played back.

JVC’s Theater Surround

In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing

soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or

with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

), Theater Surround has been

designed to create a real “being there” feeling.

Early reflections

Reflections from

behind

Direct sounds

Notes:

• The DSP modes has no effect

on monaural sources.

• You can not use the two types

of the DSP modes at the same

time.

Note:

To enjoy the software encoded

with Dolby Digital, you must

connect the source component

using the digital terminal on the

rear of this receiver.

Manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” the double-

D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories. Confidential

1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All

rights reserved.

IMPORTANT:

When recording the digital

source, turn off the DSP mode.

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Using the DSP Modes

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

mode selector is set to the correct position:

To operate this receiver, set it to “AUDIO/TV/VCR” (except when

selecting the DBS tuner as the source).

Using the 3D-PHONIC Modes

When using the 3D-PHONIC modes, you need only two front speakers to reproduce the

soundtracks of software encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or

with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

On the front panel:

1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

• When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital

input for that source, the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

2. Press DSP MODE.

The current DSP mode appears on the display.

3. Turn MULTI JOG until the mode — 3D ACTION (or 3D

DIGITAL), 3D DRAMA, or 3D THEATER — you want

appears on the display, while the indication of the previous

step is still on the display.

As you turn it, the DSP modes change as follows (the 3D-

PHONIC and DSP indicators also light up on the display):

When the digital input is selected to play the source encoded with Dolby

Digital:

For other sources:

3D ACTION: Best for action and war movies — where the action is fast and

explosive.

3D DRAMA: Best for dramas and romantic movies — where the action is

slow and soft.

3D THEATER: Reproduces the sound field of a theater.

3D DIGITAL: Reproduces multi-sound source encoded with Dolby Digital.

DSP OFF

No DSP mode is applied.

For the other modes, see pages 34 and 39.

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

MULTI JOG

DSP MODE

Notes:

• To enjoy the software

encoded with Dolby Digital,

you must connect the source

component using the digital

terminal on the rear of this

receiver.

• The 3D-PHONIC mode is not

used with the other DSP

modes such as the DAP

mode and the Surround

mode. When the 3D-PHONIC

mode is turned on, the other

DSP mode, if used, will be

turned off.

Notes on the indications:

• The indicator of the selected

DSP mode also lights up on

the display while selecting.

• The PRO LOGIC indicator

lights up when the Dolby Pro

Logic decoder built in this

receiver is activated.

• The Dolby Pro Logic decoder

is used not only for the analog

sources but also for the

sources encoded with Dolby

Digital in the following cases:

– When only front channel

signals are encoded.

– When front channel and

monaural rear channel

signals are encoded.

While the Dolby Pro Logic is

activated for this type of Dolby

Digital source, the

DIGITAL

indicator goes off.

DIG-THEATER HEADPHONE

3D DIGITAL

DSP OFF

HALL

DANCE CLUB

LIVE CLUBTHEATER

3D ACTION HEADPHONE

3D DRAMA

PAVILION

3D THEATER

DSP OFF

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4. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until

“DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

5. Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level, while the indication of

the previous step is still on the display.

As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows:

As the number increases, the selected 3D-PHONIC mode

becomes stronger.

To cancel the 3D-PHONIC mode

Turn MULTI JOG until “DSP OFF” appears in step 3.

The 3D-PHONIC and DSP indicators go off from the display.

Note:

Once you have adjusted the 3D-

PHONIC modes, it is memorized

for each 3D-PHONIC mode.

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2

DSP EFFECT 4

DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5

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From the remote control:

1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

• When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital

input for that source, the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

2. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the mode — 3D

ACTION (or 3D DIGITAL), 3D DRAMA, or 3D THEATER

— you want appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change as

follows (the 3D-PHONIC and DSP indicators also light up

on the display):

When the digital input is selected to play the source encoded with Dolby

Digital:

For other sources:

3. Press SOUND CONTROL.

10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

4. Press EFFECT to select the effect level.

Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows:

As the number increases, the selected 3D-PHONIC mode becomes

stronger.

To cancel the 3D-PHONIC mode

Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

The 3D-PHONIC and DSP indicators go off from the display.

Note:

The 3D-PHONIC mode is not

used with the other DSP modes

such as the DAP mode and the

Surround mode. When the 3D-

PHONIC mode is turned on, the

other DSP mode, if used, will be

turned off.

SURROUND

MODE

HALL

DANCE CLUB

LIVE CLUB

THEATER

PRO LOGIC

3D ACTION HEADPHONE

3D DRAMA

PAVILION

3D THEATER

OFF

SOUND

CONTROL

EFFECT

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2

DSP EFFECT 4

DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5

Note:

Once you have adjusted the 3D-

PHONIC modes, it is memorized

for each 3D-PHONIC mode.

Using the DSP Modes

Notes on the indications:

• The indicator of the selected

DSP mode also lights up on

the display while selecting.

• The PRO LOGIC indicator

lights up when the Dolby Pro

Logic decoder built in this

receiver is activated.

• The Dolby Pro Logic decoder

is used not only for the analog

sources but also for the

sources encoded with Dolby

Digital in the following cases:

– When only front channel

signals are encoded.

– When front channel and

monaural rear channel

signals are encoded.

While the Dolby Pro Logic is

activated for this type of Dolby

Digital source, the

DIGITAL

indicator goes off.

DOLBY DIGITAL DIG-THEATER

HEADPHONE

3D DIGITAL

OFF

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Notes:

• The DAP mode is not used

with the other DSP modes

such as the 3D-PHONIC

mode and the Surround

mode. When the DAP mode

is turned on, the other DSP

mode, if used, will be turned

off.

• When the DAP mode is used

with the SEA mode (see page

28), sounds may be distorted.

If this happens, turn off the

SEA mode.

Using the DAP Modes

You can use five DAP modes — “Live Club, Dance Club, Hall, Pavilion, and

Headphones” for any source.

Among the DAP modes, “Headphones” is very special. It can create the same stereo

sound as you listen through the speakers off air while listening to a source using

headphones. So, you can feel as if you were not using the headphones and listening to

music in a room.

If the digital input is selected to play the source encoded with Dolby Digital, you can

only select “Headphones.”

On the front panel:

1. Press DSP MODE.

The current DSP mode appears on the display.

2. Turn MULTI JOG until the mode (LIVE CLUB, DANCE

CLUB, HALL, PAVILION, or HEADPHONE) you want

appears on the display, while the indication of the previous

step is still on the display.

The DSP indicator also lights up on the display.

As you turn it, the DSP modes change as follows:

When the digital input is selected to play the source encoded with Dolby

Digital:

LIVE CLUB: Gives the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling.

DANCE CLUB: Gives a throbbing bass beat.

HALL: Gives clear vocal and the feeling of a concert hall.

PAVILION: Gives the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.

HEADPHONE:

Gives a spacious stereo effect when listening with headphones.

DSP OFF

No DSP mode is applied.

For the other modes, see pages 31 and 39.

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

3. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly

until one of the indications appears on the display.

“REAR L LEVEL”: To adjust the left speaker level.

“REAR R LEVEL”: To adjust the right speaker level.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected speaker output

level (from –10 dB to +10 dB), while the indication of the

previous step is still on the display.

3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other speaker output

levels.

Note:

The indicator of the selected

DSP mode also lights up on the

display while selecting.

HALL

DANCE CLUB

LIVE CLUBTHEATER

3D ACTION HEADPHONE

3D DRAMA

PAVILION

3D THEATER

DSP OFF

DIG-THEATER HEADPHONE

3D DIGITAL

DSP OFF

Note:

When you select

“HEADPHONE,” you cannot go

to the following steps. No

adjustments can be made for

“HEADPHONE.”

Note:

You cannot adjust the rear

speaker levels when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

MULTI JOG

DSP MODE

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

Continued to the next page.

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4. Adjust the effect level.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly

until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level, while the

indication of the previous step is still on the display.

As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows:

As the number increases, the selected DAP mode

becomes stronger.

To cancel the DAP mode

Turn MULTI JOG until “DSP OFF” appears in step 2.

The DSP indicator goes off from the display.

From the remote control:

1. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the mode you

want appears on the display.

The DSP indicator also lights up on the display.

Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change as follows (the indicator

of the selected DSP mode also lights up on the display):

When the digital input is selected to play the source encoded with Dolby

Digital:

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

2. Press SOUND CONTROL.

10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

3. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows:

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR•L +/–.

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press REAR•R +/–.

4. Press EFFECT to select the effect level.

Each time you press the button, the effect level changes as

follows:

As the number increases, the selected DAP mode becomes

stronger.

To cancel the DAP mode

Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

The DSP indicator goes off from the display.

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

Note:

Once you have adjusted the

DAP modes, the adjustment is

memorized for each DAP mode.

Note:

The DAP mode is not used with

the other DSP modes such as

the 3D-PHONIC mode and the

Surround mode. When the DAP

mode is turned on, the other

DSP mode, if used, will be

turned off.

SURROUND

MODE

MULTI JOG

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2

DSP EFFECT 4

DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5

HALL

DANCE CLUB

LIVE CLUB

THEATER

PRO LOGIC

3D ACTION HEADPHONE

3D DRAMA

PAVILION

3D THEATER

OFF

Note:

Once you have adjusted the

DAP modes, the adjustment is

memorized for each DAP mode.

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2

DSP EFFECT 4

DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5

Using the DSP Modes

DOLBY DIGITAL DIG-THEATER

HEADPHONE

3D DIGITAL

OFF

Note:

When you select

“HEADPHONE,” you cannot go

to the following steps. No

adjustments can be made for

“HEADPHONE.”

REAR R

REAR L

ENTER

Note:

You cannot adjust the rear

speaker levels when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

SOUND

CONTROL

EFFECT

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Using the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Modes

Once you have adjusted the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes, this receiver

memorizes adjustment for each mode.

To activate the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic modes, follow the procedure below.

From the remote control:

1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

• When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital

input for that source, the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

2. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “PRO LOGIC”

or “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears on the display.

Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is automatically selected

according to the source being played back.

When Dolby Pro Logic is selected, the lamp on the DOLBY SURROUND button

(on the front panel) lights red.

When Dolby Digital is selected, the lamp on the DOLBY SURROUND button (on

the front panel) lights green.

Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change as follows:

When the digital input is selected to play the source encoded with Dolby

Digital:

For other sources:

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

3. Press SOUND CONTROL.

10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

Notes:

• To enjoy the software encoded

with Dolby Digital, you must

connect the source

component using the digital

terminal on the rear of this

receiver.

• When the signals come into

this receiver through the

analog connection from the

source component, “PRO

LOGIC” is automatically

selected.

• The Surround mode is not

used with the other DSP

modes such as the DAP mode

and 3D-PHONIC mode. When

the Surround mode is turned

on, the other DSP mode, if

used, will be turned off.

SURROUND

MODE

Notes on the indications:

• The PRO LOGIC indicator

lights up when the Dolby Pro

Logic decoder built in this

receiver is activated.

• The Dolby Pro Logic decoder

is used not only for the analog

sources but also for the

sources encoded with Dolby

Digital in the following cases:

– When only front channel

signals are encoded.

– When front channel and

monaural rear channel

signals are encoded.

While the Dolby Pro Logic is

activated for this type of Dolby

Digital source, the

DIGITAL

indicator goes off.

DOLBY DIGITAL DIG-THEATER

HEADPHONE

3D DIGITAL

OFF

HALL

DANCE CLUB

LIVE CLUB

THEATER

PRO LOGIC

3D ACTION HEADPHONE

3D DRAMA

PAVILION

3D THEATER

OFF

SOUND

CONTROL

Continued to the next page.

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Using the DSP Modes

(Left front speaker) (Center speaker) (Right front speaker)

(Left rear speaker) (Right rear speaker)

TEST TONE L TEST TONE C TEST TONE R

TEST TONE RS

TEST TONE LS

TEST

The speaker indicators also light on the display while the test tone

comes out of the speakers.

L: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left front speaker.

C: Lights when the test tone comes out of the center speaker.

R: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right front speaker.

RS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right rear speaker.

LS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left rear speaker.

Notes:

• No test tone comes out of the

center speakers when

“CENTER SPK” is set to

“NONE” (see page 20).

• No test tone comes out of the

rear speakers when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

• If the TV is turned on and the

proper video input is selected

on the TV, the test tone

screen will appear on the TV.

REAR L

ENTER

CNTR

REAR R

TEST

CNTR TONE

4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance.

“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test

tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:

IMPORTANT:

• Output the test tone while playing back an audio source.

With the DVD digital input selected as the source, no test tone may come out while

no signal is input to this receiver.

• Test tone comes out even while playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital. In

this case, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

5. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows:

• To adjust the center speaker level, press CNTR +/–.

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR•L +/–.

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press REAR•R +/–.

6. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

7. Press CNTR TONE to select the center tone level you want.

The center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequency

range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

Each time you press the button, the display changes to

show the following:

Adjusted level are also shown on the equalizer display.

To make the dialogue clearer, select “SHARP1” (little) or “SHARP2” (much).

To make the dialogue softer, select “SOFT1” (little) or “SOFT2” (much).

When “FLAT” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

To cancel the Surround mode

Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

SHARP1 SHARP2FLATSOFT2 SOFT1

CNTR

100 1k 10k

S E A

This CNTR means this adjustment can be

applied to the center speaker only.

(Example: When “FLAT” is selected.)

Note:

The center tone cannot be

adjusted when “CENTER SPK”

is set to “NONE” (see page 20).

Notes:

• You can adjust the speaker

output levels and center tone

without outputting the test

tone.

• You cannot adjust the center

speaker output level when

“CENTER SPK” is set to

“NONE” (see page 20).

• You cannot adjust the rear

speaker levels when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

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Notes:

• To enjoy the software encoded

with Dolby Digital, you must

connect the source

component using the digital

terminal on the rear of this

receiver.

• When the signals come into

this receiver through the

analog connection from the

source component, “PRO

LOGIC” is automatically

selected.

• The Surround mode is not

used with the other DSP

modes such as the DAP mode

and 3D-PHONIC mode. When

the Surround mode is turned

on, the other DSP mode, if

used, will be turned off.

On the front panel:

You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Dolby Digital and Dolby

Pro Logic modes. However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front

panel. So, make adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back.

1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

• When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital

input for that source, the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

2. Press DOLBY SURROUND so that the lamp on the button

lights up.

“SURROUND ON” appears on the display.

Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is automatically selected

according to the source being played back.

When Dolby Pro Logic is selected, the lamp on the DOLBY SURROUND button

lights red.

When Dolby Digital is selected, the lamp on the DOLBY SURROUND button lights

green.

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

3. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly

until one of the indications appears on the display.

“CENTER LEVEL”: To adjust the center speaker level.

“REAR L LEVEL”: To adjust the left speaker level.

“REAR R LEVEL”: To adjust the right speaker level.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected speaker output

level (from –10 dB to +10 dB), while the indicator of the

previous step is still on the display.

3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other speaker output

levels.

4. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly until

“CENTER TONE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

5. Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want,

while the indication of the previous step is still on the

display.

The center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequency

range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

As you turn it, the display changes to show the

following:

To make the dialogue clearer, select “SHARP1” (little) or “SHARP2” (much).

To make the dialogue softer, select “SOFT1” (little) or “SOFT2” (much).

When “FLAT” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

To cancel the Surround mode

Press DOLBY SURROUND again so that “SURROUND OFF” appears.

MULTI JOG

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

DOLBY SURROUND

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

MULTI JOG

Notes:

• You cannot adjust the center

speaker level when “CENTER

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

• You cannot adjust the rear

speaker levels when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

SHARP1 SHARP2FLATSOFT2 SOFT1

Notes on the indications:

• The PRO LOGIC indicator

lights up when the Dolby Pro

Logic decoder built in this

receiver is activated.

• The Dolby Pro Logic decoder

is used not only for the analog

sources but also for the

sources encoded with Dolby

Digital in the following cases:

– When only front channel

signals are encoded.

– When front channel and

monaural rear channel

signals are encoded.

While the Dolby Pro Logic is

activated for this type of Dolby

Digital source, the

DIGITAL

indicator goes off.

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Using the Theater Surround Mode

Once you have adjusted the Theater Surround mode, this receiver memorizes the

adjustment. To activate the Theater Surround mode, follow the procedure below.

From the remote control:

1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

• When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital

input for that source, the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

2. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “THEATER”

or “DIG-THEATER” appears on the display.

The DSP and THEATER indicators also light up on the display.

Each time you press the button, the DSP modes change as follows:

When the digital input is selected to play the source encoded with Dolby

Digital:

For other sources:

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

3. Press SOUND CONTROL.

10 keys are activated for sound adjustments.

4. Press TEST to start checking the speaker output balance.

“TEST TONE L” starts flashing on the display, and a test

tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:

Notes:

• To enjoy the software encoded

with Dolby Digital, you must

connect the source

component using the digital

terminal on the rear of this

receiver.

• The Surround mode is not

used with the other DSP

modes such as the DAP mode

and 3D-PHONIC mode. When

the Surround mode is turned

on, the other DSP mode, if

used, will be turned off.

SURROUND

MODE

Using the DSP Modes

Notes on the indications:

• The PRO LOGIC indicator

lights up when the Dolby Pro

Logic decoder built in this

receiver is activated.

• The Dolby Pro Logic decoder

is used not only for the analog

sources but also for the

sources encoded with Dolby

Digital in the following cases:

– When only front channel

signals are encoded.

– When front channel and

monaural rear channel

signals are encoded.

While the Dolby Pro Logic is

activated for this type of Dolby

Digital source, the

DIGITAL

indicator goes off.

DOLBY DIGITAL DIG-THEATER

HEADPHONE

3D DIGITAL

OFF

HALL

DANCE CLUB

LIVE CLUB

THEATER

PRO LOGIC

3D ACTION HEADPHONE

3D DRAMA

PAVILION

3D THEATER

OFF

(Left front speaker) (Center speaker) (Right front speaker)

(Left rear speaker) (Right rear speaker)

The speaker indicators also light on the display while the test tone

comes out of the speakers.

L: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left front speaker.

C: Lights when the test tone comes out of the center speaker.

R: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right front speaker.

RS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the right rear speaker.

LS: Lights when the test tone comes out of the left rear speaker.

TEST TONE L TEST TONE C TEST TONE R

TEST TONE RS

TEST TONE LS

IMPORTANT:

• Output the test tone while playing back an audio source.

With the DVD digital input selected as the source, no test tone may come out while

no signal is input to this receiver.

• Test tone comes out even while playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital. In

this case, the PRO LOGIC indicator lights up on the display.

Notes:

• No test tone comes out of the

center speakers when

“CENTER SPK” is set to

“NONE” (see page 20).

• No test tone comes out of the

rear speakers when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

• If the TV is turned on and the

proper video input is selected

on the TV, the test tone

screen will appear on the TV.

TEST

SOUND

CONTROL

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5. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows:

• To adjust the center speaker level, press CNTR +/–.

• To adjust the left rear speaker level, press REAR•L +/–.

• To adjust the right rear speaker level, press REAR•R +/–.

6. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

7. Press CNTR TONE to select the center tone level you want.

The center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequency

range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

Each time you press the button, the display changes to

show the following:

Adjusted level are also shown on the on the equalizer

display.

To make the dialogue clearer, select “SHARP1” (little) or “SHARP2” (much).

To make the dialogue softer, select “SOFT1” (little) or “SOFT2” (much).

When “FLAT” is selected, no adjustment is applied.

8. Press EFFECT to select the effect level.

Each time you press the button, the effect level changes

as follows:

As the number increases, the surround effect becomes

stronger.

To cancel the Theater Surround mode

Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

The DSP and THEATER indicators goes off.

Notes:

• You can adjust the speaker

output levels and center tone

without outputting the test

tone.

• You cannot adjust the center

speaker level when “CENTER

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

• You cannot adjust the rear

speaker levels when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

CNTR

REAR L

ENTER

REAR R

Note:

The center tone cannot be

adjusted when “CENTER SPK”

is set to “NONE” (see page 20).

CNTR TONE

TEST

SHARP1 SHARP2FLATSOFT2 SOFT1

CNTR

100 1k 10k

S E A

This CNTR means this adjustment can be

applied to the center speaker only.

(Example: When “FLAT” is selected.)

EFFECT

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2

DSP EFFECT 4

DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5

Note:

You cannot adjust the effect

level when “REAR SPK” is set

to “NONE” (see page 20).

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Notes:

• To enjoy the software encoded

with Dolby Digital, you must

connect the source

component using the digital

terminal on the rear of this

receiver.

• The Surround mode is not

used with the other DSP

modes such as the DAP mode

and 3D-PHONIC mode. When

the Surround mode is turned

on, the other DSP mode, if

used, will be turned off.

On the front panel:

You can also use the buttons on the front panel to adjust the Theater Surround mode.

However, no test tone is available when using the buttons on the front panel. So, make

adjustments while listening to the sound of the source played back.

1. Select and play the source encoded with Dolby Digital (bearing the mark

DIGITAL

) or with Dolby Surround (bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND

• When you play back the source encoded with Dolby Digital and select the digital

input for that source, the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

2. Press DSP MODE.

The current DSP mode appears on the display.

3. Turn MULTI JOG until “THEATER” or “DIG-

THEATER” appears on the display, while the indication of

the previous step is still on the display.

The DSP and THEATER indicators also light up on the display.

As you turn it, the DSP modes change as follows:

When the digital input is selected to play the source encoded with Dolby

Digital:

For other sources:

If you need to make any adjustment, go to the following steps.

4. Adjust the speaker output levels as follows.

1) Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly

until one of the indications appears on the display.

“CENTER LEVEL”: To adjust the center speaker level.

“REAR L LEVEL”: To adjust the left speaker level.

“REAR R LEVEL”: To adjust the right speaker level.

2) Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected speaker output

level (from –10 dB to +10 dB), while the indication of the

previous step is still on the display.

3) Repeat 1) and 2) to adjust the other speaker output

levels.

Using the DSP Modes

MULTI JOG

DSP MODE

MULTI JOG

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

Notes:

• You cannot adjust the center

speaker level when “CENTER

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

• You cannot adjust the rear

speaker levels when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

DIG-THEATER HEADPHONE

3D DIGITAL

DSP OFF

HALL

DANCE CLUB

LIVE CLUBTHEATER

3D ACTION HEADPHONE

3D DRAMA

PAVILION

3D THEATER

DSP OFF

Notes on the indications:

• The PRO LOGIC indicator

lights up when the Dolby Pro

Logic decoder built in this

receiver is activated.

• The Dolby Pro Logic decoder

is used not only for the analog

sources but also for the

sources encoded with Dolby

Digital in the following cases:

– When only front channel

signals are encoded.

– When front channel and

monaural rear channel

signals are encoded.

While the Dolby Pro Logic is

activated for this type of Dolby

Digital source, the

DIGITAL

indicator goes off.

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5. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly

until “CENTER TONE” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

6. Turn MULTI JOG to select the center tone level you want,

while the indication of the previous step is still on the

display.

The center tone adjustment affects the mid-frequency

range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

As you turn it, the display changes to show the

following:

7. Press BALANCE/SURROUND ADJUST repeatedly

until “DSP EFFECT” appears on the display.

The display changes to show the current setting.

8. Turn MULTI JOG to select the effect level, while the

indication of the previous step is still on the display.

As you turn it, the effect level changes as follows:

As the number increases, the surround effect becomes

stronger.

To cancel the Theater Surround mode

Turn MULTI JOG until “DSP OFF” appears in step 3.

The DSP and THEATER indicators goes off.

MULTI JOG

SHARP1 SHARP2FLATSOFT2 SOFT1

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

BALANCE/SURROUND

ADJUST

DSP EFFECT 1 DSP EFFECT 2

DSP EFFECT 4

DSP EFFECT 3

DSP EFFECT 5

MULTI JOG

Note:

You cannot adjust the effect

level when “REAR SPK” is set

to “NONE” (see page 20).

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Using the On-Screen Menus

You can use the menus on the TV screen to control the receiver.

To use this function, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel (see page

10), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position to which the receiver is connected.

Selecting the Source to Play (Also see page 14)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOURCE.”

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select the source.

4. When you finish, press EXIT.

The menu disappears from the TV.

Selecting the Different Sources for Picture and Sound

You can view the pictures played back on a video component while listening to any

source.

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “VISUAL.”

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select a different video source.

• When you select “OSD,” see page 51.

4. When you finish, press EXIT.

The menu disappears from the TV.

Using the DSP Modes (Also see pages 31, 34, 36, 39)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “MODE.”

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select the DSP mode you want to use.

4. When you finish, press EXIT.

The menu disappears from the TV.

MAIN MENU

Shows the buttons you can use on the current

menu.

In this case, use % / ﬁ to move up and

down, and @ / # to select, adjust or set the

item.

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :PHONO

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF

 SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 

VOLUME : 20 :OPERATE

** **

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :VCR1

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :PRO LOGIC

 SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 

VOLUME : 20 :OPERATE

** **

Notes:

• If your TV is PAL color

system, the TV screen will be

distorted.

• The on-screen display will

disappear if no operation is

done for about one minute.

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :

87.50

MHz

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF

 SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 

VOLUME : 20 :OPERATE

** **

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Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance (Also see page 19)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears on the TV.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “BAL.” (Balance).

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to adjust the balance.

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) (Also see page 19)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears on the TV.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “LOUDNESS.”

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to turn the loudness “ON” or “OFF.”

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

Attenuating the Input Signal (Also see page 16)

This function is available only for the sources connected using the analog terminals and

takes effect only when the DSP mode is in use.

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears on the TV.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “INPUT ATT.”

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to turn the function on (“ATT ON”) or

off (“NORMAL”).

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

MAIN MENU

SOUND CONTROL menu

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :VCR1

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF



SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 



VOLUME : 20

:ENTER

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA



BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:OPERATE

****



SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA



BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:OPERATE

****



SOUND CONTROL menu

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA



BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:OPERATE

****



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MAIN MENU

SOUND CONTROL menu

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA



BAL.:R-21

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:OPERATE

****



Using the On-Screen Menus

Adjusting the Subwoofer Output Level (Also see page 17)

You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have selected “YES” for the

“SUBWOOFER” (see page 19).

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears on the TV.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SUBWFR LEVEL”

(Subwoofer Level).

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to adjust the subwoofer output level.

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

Adjusting the DSP Modes (Also see pages 31, 34, 36, and 39)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “MODE.”

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select the DSP mode you want to

adjust.

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

5. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SURROUND LEVEL,”

then press @ / #.

The SURROUND LEVEL menu appears.

• If you select “HEADPHONE” in step 3, the SURROUND LEVEL menu will not

appear.

6. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to the item you want to set

or adjust, then press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / #.

On these adjustment menus, you can do the following:

For 3D-PHONIC modes:

“DSP EFFECT”: Adjust the effect level.

For DAP modes (LIVE CLUB, DANCE CLUB, HALL, PAVILION):

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level. *

“DSP EFFECT”: Select the effect level.

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :

87.50

MHz

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF



SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 



VOLUME : 20

:OPERATE

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For Dolby Surround Pro Logic:

“TEST TONE”: Output a test tone.

“CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level. **

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level. *

“CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level. **

For Dolby Digital:

“TEST TONE”: Output a test tone.

“CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level. **

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level. *

“CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level. **

For Theater Surround and Digital Theater Surround:

“TEST TONE”: Output a test tone.

“CENTER LEVEL”: Adjust the center speaker output level. **

“REAR L LEVEL”: Adjust the left rear speaker output level. *

“REAR R LEVEL”: Adjust the right rear speaker output level. *

“CENTER TONE”: Select the center tone level. **

“DSP EFFECT”: Select the effect level.*

7. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode (Also see page 28)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SEA,” then press @ / #.

The SEA menu appears.

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SEA MODE.”

5. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select the SEA mode you want.

6. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

Example:

SURROUND LEVEL menu

for Theater Surround

SURROUND LEVEL

:OPERATE

TEST TONE : OFF

CENTER LEVEL: 0

dB

REAR L LEVEL: 0

dB

REAR R LEVEL: 0



CENTER TONE : FLAT

DSP EFFECT : 3

SEA menu

SOUND CONTROL menu

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :VCR1

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF



SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 



VOLUME : 20

:ENTER

SEA

SEA MODE :ROCK

SEA ADJUST



:OPERATE

** **

100 10kHz1k

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA



BAL.:CNTR

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:ENTER

****



Notes:

* Not displayed when “REAR

SPK” is set to “NONE” (see

page 20).

** Not displayed when

“CENTER SPK” is set to

“NONE” (see page 20).

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Using the On-Screen Menus

MAIN MENU

SOUND CONTROL menu

SEA menu

SEA ADJUST menu

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :VCR1

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF



SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 



VOLUME : 20

:ENTER

SOUND CONTROL

SURROUND LEVEL

SEA



BAL.:CNTR

LOUDNESS : OFF

INPUT ATT : NORMAL

SUBWFR LEVEL: 0



:ENTER

****



SEA

SEA MODE :ROCK

SEA ADJUST



:OPERATE

** **

100 10kHz1k

SETTING 1

SUBWOOFER : NO

FRONT SPK : LARGE



CENTER SPK : SMALL

REAR SPK : LARGE

CNTR DELAY : 3msec

REAR DELAY : 5msec



:ENTER

****



SETTING 1 menu

SETTING 2

CROSSOVER :100



LFE ATT. : 0

dB

COMP. : OFF

DIGITAL 1 : DBS

DIGIATL 2 : CD

DIGITAL 3 : MD



:ENTER

****



SETTING 2 menu

Creating Your Own SEA Mode (Also see page 29)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOUND CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The SOUND CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SEA,” then press @ / #.

The SEA menu appears.

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SEA ADJUST,” then

press @ / #.

The SEA ADJUST menu appears.

5. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to adjust the SEA mode as you

want.

@ / # : Select the frequency ranges.

% / ﬁ : Adjust the frequency levels.

6. Press SET to store the setting into the SEA USERMODE.

• If you press EXIT, without pressing SET in this step, you can return to the SEA

menu. (The adjustment you have made is active but not stored.)

7. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

Basic Settings

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SETTING,” then press

@ / #.

The SETTING 1 or SETTING 2 menu appears.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to the setting item you want to adjust.

• To go to the SETTING 2 menu, move to “NEXT PAGE,” then press @ / #.

• To go back to the SETTING 1 menu, move to “PREVIOUS PAGE,” then

press @ / #.

On the SETTING 1 and 2 menus, you can do the following:

“SUBWOOFER”: Set the subwoofer information (See page 19).

“FRONT SPK”: Set the front speaker information (See page 20).

“CENTER SPK”: Set the center speaker information (See page 20).

“REAR SPK”: Set the rear speaker information (See page 20).

“CNTR DELAY”: Adjust the delay time of the center speaker output (See page 21).

“REAR DELAY”: Adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output (See page 21).

“CROSSOVER”: Set the crossover frequency (See page 21).

“LFE ATT.”: Set the low frequency effect attenuator level (See page 22).

“COMP.”: Set the dynamic range compression (See page 22).

“DIGITAL 1/2/3”: Set the digital input terminal (See page 20).

SEA ADJUST

SEA USERMODE

SET

:MEMORY

100 10kHz1k

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4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to set (or adjust) the setting item selected

in step 3.

5. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

Operating the Tuner

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “TUNER CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to the item you want to set

or adjust, then press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / #.

On the TUNER CONTROL menu, you can do the following:

“PRESET CH”: Select a preset channel station. (See page 25)

“BAND”: Select the band. (See page 24)

“FREQUENCY”: Tune in a station manually. (See page 24)

“FM MODE”: Select the FM reception mode. (See page 26) *

“PRESET MEMORY”: See “Storing the Preset Stations” below.

4. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

Storing the Preset Stations (Also see page 24)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “TUNER CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.

3. Tune into a station on the TUNER CONTROL menu, referring to “Operating

the Tuner” above.

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET MEMORY,”

then press @ / #.

The PRESET MEMORY menu appears.

5. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET CH.”

6. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select a preset station number you

want.

7. Press SET to store the setting.

8. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

MAIN MENU

TUNER CONTROL menu

PRESET MEMORY menu

Note:

* Not displayed when an AM

station is selected.

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.50

MHz

AUTO



PRESET CH : CH 1



PRESET NAME: WABC

:OPERATE

:MEMORY



SET

TUNER CONTROL

PRESET CH : 1



BAND :FM

FREQUENCY : 87.50

MHz

FM MODE :AUTO

 PRESET MEMORY

:OPERATE

****



MAIN MENU

SOURCE :

87.50

MHz

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF

 SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 

VOLUME : 20 :ENTER

** **

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Using the On-Screen Menus

Assigning Names to the Preset Stations (Also see page 26)

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “TUNER CONTROL,”

then press @ / #.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET CH.”

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select a preset station.

5. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET MEMORY,”

then press @ / #.

The PRESET MEMORY menu appears.

6. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “PRESET NAME,” then

press SET.

The character entry screen appears.

7. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of a

character you want.

You can also select the following:

SPACE: To enter space CANCEL: To erase the character

: To go back to the previous character position or go to the next character

position

8. Press SET to enter the selected character.

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to enter up to four characters.

10. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to “PRESET

NAME,” then press SET to store the setting.

The TUNER CONTROL menu appears again.

11. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the menu disappears from the

TV.

MAIN MENU

PRESET MEMORY menu:

Character entry screen

PRESET MEMORY

SET

:MEMORY

:OPERATE

FM 107.90

MHz

AUTO



PRESET CH : CH39

PRESET NAME:

A B C D E F G H I J K

L M N O P Q R S T U V

W X Y Z

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SPACE

CANCEL

PRESET MEMORY

SET

:MEMORY

:OPERATE

FM 107.90

MHz

AUTO



PRESET CH : CH39

PRESET NAME: WABC

A B C D E F G H I J K

L M N O P Q R S T U V

W X Y Z

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SPACE

CANCEL

TUNER CONTROL menu

PRESET MEMORY menu

PRESET MEMORY

FM 87.50

MHz

AUTO



PRESET CH : CH39



PRESET NAME: WABC

:OPERATE

:MEMORY



SET

MAIN MENU

SOURCE :

87.50

MHz

VISUAL :VCR1



MODE :OFF



SOUND CONTROL

TUNER CONTROL

SETTING 



VOLUME : 20

:ENTER

TUNER CONTROL



PRESET CH :39



BAND :FM

FREQUENCY : 87.50

MHz

FM MODE :AUTO



PRESET MEMORY

:ENTER

****



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COMPU LINK Remote Control System

The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through the remote

sensor on the receiver.

To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio components through

the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks (see below) in addition to the connections

using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 9) (and a digital cable if you want — see

page 12).

• Make sure that the AC power cords of these components are unplugged before

connection. Plug the AC power cords only after all connections are complete.

This remote control system allows you to use four functions listed below.

Remote Control through the Remote Sensor on the Receiver

You can control the connected audio components through the remote sensor on the

receiver using this remote control. Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor

on the receiver. For details, see pages 58 and 59.

Automatic Source Selection

When you press the play (33

3) button on a connected component or on its own remote

control, the receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to the component.

On the other hand, if you select a new source on the receiver or the remote control, the

selected component begins playing immediately.

In both cases, the previously selected source continues playing without sound for a few

seconds.

Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with the COMPU

LINK-3 connection

Both the CD player and cassette deck (or MD recorder) turn on and off (standby) along

with the receiver.

When you turn on the receiver, the CD player or cassette deck (or MD recorder) will

turn on automatically, depending on which component has been previously selected.

When you turn off the receiver, both the CD player and cassette deck (or MD recorder)

will turn off (standby).

Synchronized Recording

Synchronized recording means the cassette deck (or MD recorder) starts recording as

soon as a CD or a record begins playing.

To use synchronized recording, follow these steps:

1. Put a tape in the cassette deck (or an MD in the MD recorder), and a disc in the

CD player (or a record on the turntable).

2. Press the record (¶¶

¶¶

¶) button and the pause (88

8) button on the cassette deck (or

MD recorder) at the same time.

This puts the cassette deck (or MD recorder) into recording pause.

If you do not press the record (¶) button and pause (8) button at the same time, the

synchronized recording feature will not operate.

3. Press the play (33

3) button on the CD player or on the turntable.

The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts, the cassette deck (or

MD recorder) starts recording. When the play ends, the cassette deck (or MD

recorder) enters recording pause, and stops about 4 seconds later.

Notes:

• If your audio component has

two COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO) jacks, you can

use either one. If it has only

one COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO) jack, connect it

so that it is the last item in the

series of components. (For

example, the turntable or CD

player in the diagram to the

left.)

• To operate the cassette deck

or MD recorder using the

COMPU LINK remote control

system, set the source name

correctly. (See page 18.)

• Refer also to the manuals

supplied with your audio

components.

Notes:

• During synchronized

recording, the selected source

cannot be changed.

• If your CD player is playing in

program mode, a 4-second

blank is recorded between

tracks so that the music scan

feature of your cassette deck

can be used on the recorded

tape.

• If the power of any component

is shut off during synchronized

recording, the COMPU LINK

remote control system may

not operate properly. In this

case, you must start again

from the beginning.

CD player

Turntable

COMPU LINK – 3

(SYNCHRO)

Cassette deck

MD recorder

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TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System

The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been newly developed to deal with the disc information

recorded in the CD Text* and MDs. Using these information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or

MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.

CONNECTIONS:

To use this remote control system, you need to connect the CD player and/or MD

recorder you want to operate, following the procedures below.

1. If you have already plugged your CD player, MD recorder, and this receiver

into the AC outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.

2. Connect your CD player, MD recorder, and this receiver as follows, through the

COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks and TEXT COMPU LINK jacks.

1) COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks: Use the cables with the monaural mini-

plugs (not supplied with this receiver)

2) TEXT COMPU LINK jacks: Use the cables with the stereo mini-plugs (not

supplied with this receiver)

IMPORTANT:

Set the Master/Slave Selector on the rear to “1(MASTER UNIT).”

• “2(SLAVE UNIT)” is just for the serviceman’s use. The TEXT

COMPU LINK remote control system does not function with

the selector set to “2(SLAVE UNIT).”

3. Connect your CD player, MD recorder and this receiver, using the cables with

RCA pin plugs (see page 9) (and a digital cable if you want — see page 12).

4. Plug the AC power cords of these components above into the AC outlets.

5. When turning on these components for the first time, turn on the connected

components first, then turn on this receiver.

FUNCTIONS:

This remote control system allows you to use the functions listed below.

Displaying the Disc Information on the TV screen

Disc information such as its performer and disc title (and track titles only when a CD

Text is selected) is shown on the TV screen.

Disc Search: Only for CD Player

This remote control system can allow you to search discs by the performer, disc title,

and music genre.

With this disc search, you can easily find the disc you want to play.

Additional Functions:

• If your CD player has the User File function, you can select a disc from the groups.

* A “user file” is a group of the discs you make as you like on the CD player.

• If your CD player has the disc memory function, you can input the performer, disc

title, and music genre about these normal audio CDs on the TV screen.

*What is a CD Text?

In a CD Text, some information

about the disc (its disc title,

performer, composer, arranger,

etc.) is recorded.

Notes:

• If your audio component has

two COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO) jacks, you can

use either one. If it has only

one COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO) jack, connect it

so that it is the last item in the

series of components. (For

example, the CD player in the

diagram to the left.)

• If your audio component has

two TEXT COMPU LINK

jacks, you can use either one.

If it has only one TEXT

COMPU LINK jack, connect it

so that it is the last item in the

series of components. (For

example, the CD player in the

diagram to the left.)

• Refer also to the manuals

supplied with your CD player

or MD recorder.

COMPU LINK – 3

(SYNCHRO)

CD player MD recorder

TEXT

COMPU LINK

1(MASTER UNIT)

2(SLAVE UNIT)

CD player MD recorder

Note:

If you turn on the receiver before

turning on the other components

after connecting components,

the TEXT COMPU LINK remote

control system does not work

correctly.

If this happens:

1.Turn off the all components

including this receiver.

2.Turn on the connected

components.

3.Turn on this receiver.

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OPERATIONS

To use this remote control system, you need to connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT

jack on the rear panel (see page 10), and set the TV’s input mode to the proper position

to which the receiver is connected. Make sure you have connected the CD

player or MD recorder equipped with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote

control system. If not, you cannot use the following functions.

Showing the Disc Information on the TV Screen

1. Press any button of ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # once.

The MAIN MENU appears on the TV.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SOURCE.”

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select “CD” or “MD.”

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “VISUAL.”

5. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select “OSD,” then press EXIT.

The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

1Source name: CD or MD

2Select or , then press SET to change the disc.

3Track numbers and track titles.

• The current playing (selected) track is indicated in yellow.

• When you move to a track number, you can change the track information by

pressing @ / #. Each time you press the button, track information alternates

between its track title and its performer. (You can also start playing the track by

pressing SET.)

4Select this (move in front), then press SET to go to the DISC SEARCH screen

(see page 53).

5Select this (move in front), then press SET to go to the USER FILE screen (see

page 55).

6Select this (move in front), then press SET to go to the TITLE INPUT screen (see

page 56).

7Disc information such as the disc title, performer, and music genre.

When this is selected ( in front) , you can change the disc information by pressing

@ / #. Each time you press the button, disc information (see the note) changes.

8Select or , then press SET to change the track.

9Usable buttons and their functions for the current selection.

Indication here will be changed what is currently selected ( in front) on the

screen.

6. When you finish, press EXIT repeatedly until the MAIN MENU appears on

the TV.

To exit from the MAIN MENU:

1) Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “VISUAL.”

2) Press ON SCREEN CONTROL @ / # to select any one other than “OSD,” then

press EXIT.

Notes:

• The on-screen display will not

appear about one minute after

the power is turned on.

• The on-screen display will

disappear in the following

case:

– if no operation is done for

about 10 minutes.

– if you do any operation

other than explained in this

section.

• To control the MD recorder

using the TEXT COMPU LINK

remote control system, you

have to change the source

name shown on the display

from “TAPE” to “MD.” (See

page 18.)

• The number of characters to

show the disc information

such as the disc title or track

title is limited to 32. So if the

disc title, for example, is

longer than 32 characters,

only the first 32 characters are

shown.

• Some special characters such

as accented letters cannot be

displayed correctly.



Note on

The following information will

appear on the display:

• Disc title

• Performer

• Genre

• Song writer

• Composer

• Arranger

• Message

Only recorded information will

be shown. If there is no data,

“NO DATA” will appear.

Note on

For example, the SET button will

be used to start play (PLAY), to

go to the next screen (ENTER),

and to determine the selection

(ENTER).

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Searching a Disc (Only for the CD player)

Search a disc by its performer:

1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on page 52.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SEARCH,” then

press SET.

The DISC SEARCH screen appears on the TV.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “PERFORMER”, then

press SET.

The PERFORMER SEARCH screen appears.

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of the

first character of the performer you want to search, then press SET.

To correct the incorrect entry, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to

move in front of the correct character, then press SET.

To erase the incorrect entry, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to

CANCEL, then press SET.

5. Press SET again.

Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the performers,

appears.

6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following:

•Changing the indication of the disc information: Press ON SCREEN

CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to a searched disc, then press @ / #. Each time you

press @ / #, the disc information alternates between its performer and its disc

title.

•Going to the Disc Information screen (see page 52): Press ON SCREEN

CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to a searched disc, then press SET.

•Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are listed as a result of

the search): Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to (or ),

then press SET.

•Going back to the PERFORMER SEARCH screen: Press EXIT.

Search a disc by its disc title:

1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on page 52.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SEARCH,” then

press SET.

The DISC SEARCH screen appears on the TV.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move “DISC TITLE”, then

press SET.

The DISC TITLE SEARCH screen appears.

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of the

first character of the disc title you want to search, then press SET.

To correct the incorrect entry, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ move in

front of the correct character, then press SET.

To erase the incorrect entry, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ move to

CANCEL, then press SET.

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System

DISC SEARCH screen

PERFORMER SEARCH

screen

SEARCH RESULT screen

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DISC SEARCH screen

Note

Symbols such as @, # or $

cannot be available for search.

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DISC TITLE SEARCH screen

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5. Press SET again.

Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles,

appears.

6. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following:

•Changing the indication of the disc information: Press ON SCREEN

CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to a searched disc, then press @ / #. Each time you

press @ / #, the disc information alternates between its disc title and its

performer.

•Going to the Disc Information screen (see page 52): Press ON SCREEN

CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to a searched disc, then press SET.

•Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are listed as a result of

the search): Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to (or ),

then press SET.

•Going back to the DISC TITLE SEARCH screen: Press EXIT.

Search a disc by its genre:

1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on page 52.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “SEARCH,” then

press SET.

The DISC SEARCH screen appears on the TV.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “GENRE”, then press

SET.

The GENRE SEARCH screen appears.

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to the genre you want to

search, then press SET.

To show the unseen genres, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ until they appear.

Disc search starts, then the SEARCH RESULT screen, showing the disc titles,

appears.

5. On the SEARCH RESULT screen, you can do the following:

•Changing the indication of the disc information: Press ON SCREEN

CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to a searched disc, then press @ / #. Each time you

press @ / #, the disc information alternates between its disc title and its

performer.

•Going to the Disc Information screen (see page 52): Press ON SCREEN

CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to a searched disc, then press SET.

•Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are listed as a result of

the search): Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to (or ),

then press SET.

•Going back to the GENRE SEARCH screen: Press EXIT.

GENRE SEARCH screen

SEARCH RESULT screen



SEARCH RESULT screen

Note

Symbols such as @, # or $

cannot be available for search.

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TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System

Using the User File (Only for the CD Player with the User

File Function)

You can use the User File function through this receiver.

For the User File function, refer to the manual supplied with your CD player.

Using your own User Files:

1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on page 52.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “USER FILE,” then

press SET.

The USER FILE screen appears on the TV.

To show the unseen user files, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ until they

appear.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to the User File you want,

then press SET.

The selected User File screen appears on the TV.

The disc information shown will be the disc title. (If no disc title information is

recorded for the discs, only the disc numbers will be shown.)

4. On this selected User File screen, you can do the following:

•Changing the indication of the disc information: Press ON SCREEN

CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to a disc, then press @ / #. Each time you press @

/ #, the disc information alternates between its disc title and its performer.

•Starting a disc play: Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to a disc,

then press SET.

•Showing unseen disc information (if more than 5 discs are listed): Press ON

SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to (or ) and press SET.

•Going back to the USER FILE screen: Press EXIT.

USER FILE screen

User File 1 screen

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Entering the Disc Information

For the CD Player with the disc memory function:

You can use the disc memory function through this receiver.

The disc information (its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of normal audio CDs

will be stored into the memory built in the CD player.

For the disc memory function, refer to the manual supplied with your CD player.

• The performer, disc title, and music genre information are usually recorded in a CD

Text. However, if a CD Text has no genre information recorded in the disc itself, you

can input its music genre by yourself.

Note: You can enter the TITLE INPUT screens for a CD Text and input its titles.

However, you cannot store the titles you have input for a CD Text.

Example: Entering the following information for Disc 1

Performer: “MICHEAL”

Disc title: “MY FAVORITE”

1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on page 52.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “TITLE INPUT,” then

press SET.

The TITLE INPUT: PERFORMER screen appears on the TV.

3. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of a

character you want, then press SET to enter the character.

•If the current CD is a CD Text, go to step 5 without entering the performer.

To use the lower case letters, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to

move to

SHIFT

, then press SET.

To use the upper case letters again, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / #

to move to

SHIFT

, then press SET.

4. Repeat step 3 until you finish putting a name (up to 32 characters) to this

User File.

To insert a space, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to

SPACE

, then press SET.

To correct an incorrect character:

1) Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to or , then

press SET until the incorrect character is selected.

2) Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to CANCEL, then

press SET to erase the character.

3) Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move in front of an correct

character, then press SET to enter a correct character.

5. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to “DISC1:

MICHEAL (in this example),” then press SET.

The TITLE INPUT: DISC TITLE screen appears.

6. Enter the disc title, referring to steps 3 and 4.

•If the current CD is a CD Text, go to the next step without entering the disc

title.

TITLE INPUT: PERFORMER

screen

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TITLE INPUT: DISC TITLE

screen

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Continued to the next page.

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7. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to “DISC1: MY

FAVORITE (in this example),” then press SET.

The TITLE INPUT: DISC 1 GENRE screen appears.

8. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to the genre you want,

then press SET.

The Disc Information screen appears again.

To show the unseen genres, press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ until they appear.

For the MD recorder:

You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) into the disc. You can only

write the song title for the song currently selected.

• If you have the CD-MD combination deck, you can also enter the disc information

(its performer, disc title, and its music genre) of normal audio CDs into the memory

built in the CD-MD combination deck. (To do this, follow the procedure on page

56.)

1. Display the disc information screen by following the procedure on page 52.

2. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ to move to “TITLE INPUT,” then

press SET.

The DISC TITLE INPUT screen appears on the TV.

3. Enter the disc title, referring to steps 3 and 4 on page 56.

• You can enter up to 32 character for the disc title.

4. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to the disc title

you have just entered, then press SET.

The disc title is stored into the memory, and the SONG TITLE INPUT screen for the

currently selected song appears.

• You can enter a song title for the song currently selected (indicated in yellow on the

TV screen).

5. Enter the song title, referring to steps 3 and 4 on page 56.

• You can enter up to 32 character for the song title.

6. Press ON SCREEN CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # to move to the song title

you have just entered, then press SET.

The song title is stored into the memory, and the Disc Information screen appears

again.

TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System

Disc Information screen

DISC TITLE INPUT screen



TITLE INPUT: DISC 1 GENRE

screen



SOURCE: MD

****



:BACK

:ENTER

SET

EXIT

DISC TITLE INPUT



MD :GOOD MUSIC

A B C D E F G H I J K

L M N O P Q R S T U V

W X Y Z – ! " # $ % &

+ , . – / : ; < = > ?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 @

SPACE

SHIFT

CANCEL

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IMPORTANT:

To operate JVC’s audio components using this remote control:

• You need to connect JVC audio components through the COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO) jacks (see page 50) in addition to the connections using cables

with RCA pin plugs (see page 9) or using digital cables (see page 12).

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

Tuner

After pressing FM/AM (with the remote control mode selector

set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following

operations:

FM/AM: Alternates between FM and AM.

1 – 10, +10: Selects a preset channel number directly.

For channel number 5, press 5. For

channel number 15, press +10, then 5.

For channel number 20, press +10, then

10.

TUNING UP/TUNING DOWN:

Tunes into stations.

FM MODE/MUTE: Changes the FM reception mode.

Sound control section (Amplifier)

You can always perform the following operations (with the

remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

SURROUND MODE: Changes the DSP modes.

After pressing SOUND CONTROL (with the remote control

mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the

following operations:

SEA MODE: Changes the SEA modes.

SUBWOOFER +/–: Adjusts the subwoofer output level.

CNTR +/–: Adjusts the center speaker output

level.

REAR•L +/–: Adjusts the left rear speaker output

level.

REAR•R +/–: Adjusts the right rear speaker output level.

EFFECT: Selects the effect level.

TEST: Turns on or off the test tone output.

CNTR TONE: Selects the center tone.

CD player

After pressing CD (with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”),

you can perform the following operations on a CD player:

PLAY: Starts playing.

4:Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track.

¢¢

¢:Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP: Stops playing.

PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press PLAY.

1 – 10, +10: Selects a track number directly.

For track number 5, press 5. For track number 15, press +10, then 5. For

track number 20, press +10, then 10. For track number 30, press +10,

+10, then 10.

Notes:

• If you use the buttons on the

front panel or the menu

function to choose a source,

the remote control will not

operate that source. To

operate a source with the

remote control, the source

must be selected using

buttons on the remote control.

• Check to see if its remote

control mode selector is set to

the correct position. To

operate audio system, TVs,

and VCRs, set it to “AUDIO/

TV/VCR.”

• Refer also to the manuals

supplied with your

components.

Note:

After adjusting sounds, press

the corresponding source

selecting button or CD DISC to

operate your target source by

using 10 keys; otherwise, 10

keys cannot be used for

operating your target source.

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

87/P 9

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components

You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control

signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control.

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CD player-changer

After pressing CD DISC (with the remote control mode selector

set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following

operations on the CD player-changer:

PLAY: Starts playing.

4:Returns to the beginning of the current (or

previous) track.

¢¢

¢:Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP: Stops playing.

PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press the PLAY

button.

1 – 6, 7/P: Select the number of a disc installed in a CD

player-changer.

After pressing CD (with the remote control mode selector set to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following operations

on the CD player-changer:

1 – 10, +10: Selects a track number directly.

For track number 5, press 5. For track number

15, press +10, then 5. For track number 20,

press +10, then 10. For track number 30, press

+10, +10, then 10.

Turntable

After pressing PHONO (with the remote control mode selector

set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following

operations on the turntable:

PLAY: Starts playing.

STOP: Stops playing.

Cassette deck

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE CONTROL (with the

remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you

can perform the following operations on the cassette deck:

PLAY: Starts playing.

REW: Fast winds the tape from right to left.

FF: Fast winds the tape from left to right.

STOP: Stops operations.

PAUSE: Pauses playing or recording temporarily. To release it, press the PLAY button.

REC ¶¶

¶¶

¶:Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording.

Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

MD recorder

After pressing TAPE/MD or TAPE CONTROL (with the remote control mode selector

set to the “AUDIO/TV/VCR” position), you can perform the following operations on the

MD recorder:

PLAY: Starts playing.

4: Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous)

track.

¢¢

¢: Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP: Stops playing.

PAUSE: Pauses playing. To release it, press the PLAY button.

REC ¶¶

¶¶

¶: Press this button with the PLAY button to start recording.

Press this button with the PAUSE button to enter recording pause.

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

87/P 9

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components

Notes:

• To operate the cassette deck

or MD recorder using the

COMPU LINK remote control

system, set the source name

correctly. (See page 18.)

• You can use either the TAPE/

MD button or the TAPE

CONTROL button to activate

the buttons listed to the left. If

you press TAPE/MD, the

playing source also changes.

On the other hand, if you

press TAPE CONTROL, the

playing source does not

change.

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IMPORTANT:

To operate JVC’s video components using this remote control:

• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR, DVD player or

TV, not on the receiver.

VCR1 (the VCR connected to the VCR1 jacks)

You can always perform the following operations (with the

remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

VCR1 : Turns on or off the VCR1.

After pressing VCR1 or VCR1 CONTROL (with the remote

control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can

perform the following operations on the VCR:

PLAY: Starts playing.

REW: Rewinds a tape.

FF: Fast winds a tape.

STOP: Stops operations.

PAUSE: Pauses playing or recording temporarily. To

release it, press the PLAY button.

REC ¶¶

¶¶

¶:Press this button with the PLAY button to

start recording.

Press this button with the PAUSE button to

enter recording pause.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels on the VCR.

1 – 9, 0: Selects the channels on the VCR.

For channel 5, press 5.

For channel 10, press 1, then 0.

DVD player

After pressing DVD (with the remote control mode selector set

to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following

operations on a DVD player:

PLAY: Starts playing.

4:Returns to the beginning of the current (or

previous) track.

¢¢

¢:Skips to the beginning of the next track.

STOP: Stops playing.

PAUSE: Stops playing temporarily. To release it, press the

PLAY button.

Notes:

• Some JVC VCRs can accept

two types of the control

signals – code “A” and “B.”

Before using this remote

control, make sure that the

remote control code of the

VCR1 is set to code “A.”

• You can use either the VCR1

button or the VCR1

CONTROL button to activate

the buttons listed to the left. If

you press VCR1, the playing

source also changes. On the

other hand, if you press VCR1

CONTROL, the playing source

does not change.

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

87/P 9

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

After pressing DVD (with the

remote control mode selector

set to the “AUDIO/TV/VCR”

position), these buttons can

be used for the DVD menu

operations.

Note:

For detailed menu operations,

refer to the instructions

supplied with the discs or the

DVD player.

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

546

213

87/P 9

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

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You can always perform the following operations (with the

remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):

TV/CATV/DBS : Turns on or off the TV.

TV VOLUME +/–: Adjusts the volume.

TV/VIDEO: Sets the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode selector

set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following

operations on a TV:

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1 – 9, 0, 100+: Selects the channels.

RETURN: Alternates between the previously

selected channel and the current channel.

Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

87/P 9

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

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This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control signals for other

manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters and DBS tuners. By changing the

transmittable signals from preset ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the

other manufacturer’s components using this remote control.

When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also to the manuals

supplied with them.

To operate these components with the remote control, first you need to set the

manufacturer’s code each for the VCR, TV, CATV converter, and DBS tuner.

IMPORTANT:

When using the Remote Control, check to see if its remote control

mode selector is set to the correct position:

To operate an audio system, TV, and VCR, set it to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR.”

To operate a CATV converter and DBS tuner, set it to “CATV/

DBS.”

To change the transmittable signals for operating another

manufacturer’s TV

1. Set the remote control mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR.”

2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS .

3. Press TV/DBS.

4. Enter the manufacturer’s code (three digits) using

buttons 1 – 9, and 0.

See the lists on page 65 to find the code.

5. Release TV/CATV/DBS .

The following buttons can be used for operating the TV

(with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR”):

TV/CATV/DBS : Turns on and off TV.

TV VOLUME +/–: Adjusts the volume.

TV/VIDEO: Sets the input mode (either TV or

VIDEO).

After pressing TV/DBS (with the remote control mode

selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the

following operations on the TV:

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1 – 10, 0, 100+(+10): Selects the TV channels.

100+(+10) button will function as the

ENTER button if your TV requires

pressing ENTER after selecting a

channel number.

6. Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV/DBS .

When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

7. If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TV, try each one until

the correct one is entered.

Note:

Refer also to the manual

supplied with your TV.

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

CATV

/DBS

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

87/P 9

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

Operating Other Manufactures’ Components

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To change the transmittable signals for operating a CATV

converter or DBS tuner

1. Set the remote control mode selector to “CATV/DBS.”

2. Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS .

3. Press TV/DBS.

4. Enter the manufacturer’s code (three digits) using

buttons 1 – 9, and 0.

See the lists on page 65 to find the code.

5. Release TV/CATV/DBS .

After setting the remote control mode selector to “CATV/

DBS,” you can perform the following operations on the

CATV converter or on the DBS tuner:

TV/CATV/DBS : Turns on and off the CATV

converter or DBS tuner.

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels.

1 – 10, 0, 100+(+10): Selects the channels.

100+(+10) button will function

as the ENTER button if your

CATV converter or DBS tuner

requires pressing ENTER after

selecting a channel number.

6. Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS tuner by

pressing TV/CATV/DBS .

When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you have entered the

correct code.

7. If there are more than one code listed for your brand of CATV converter or

DBS tuner, try each one until the correct one is entered.

Note:

Refer also to the manual

supplied with your CATV

converter or DBS tuner.

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

87/P 9

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

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Operating Other Manufactures’ Components

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To change the transmittable signals for operating another

manufacturer’s VCR

1. Set the remote control mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR.”

2. Press and hold VCR1 .

3. Press VCR1.

4. Enter the manufacturer’s code (three digits) using

buttons 1 – 9, and 0.

See the lists on page 65 to find the code.

5. Release VCR1 .

The following buttons can be used for operating the VCR

(with the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/

VCR”):

VCR1 : Turns on and off VCR.

After pressing VCR1 or VCR1 CONTROL (with the remote

control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can

perform the following operations on the VCR:

CHANNEL +/–: Changes the channels on the VCR.

1 – 10, 0, 100+(+10): Selects the channels on the VCR.

100+(+10) button will function as

the ENTER button if your VCR

requires pressing ENTER after

selecting a channel number.

PLAY: Starts playback.

STOP: Stops operations.

PAUSE: Pauses.

REW: Rewinds a tape.

FF: Fast winds a tape.

REC ¶¶

¶¶

¶:Starts recording or enters recording pause.

6. Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR1 .

When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct code.

7. If there are more than one code listed for your brand of VCR, try each one until

the correct one is entered.

Notes:

• You can use either the VCR1

button or the VCR1 CONTROL

button to activate the buttons

listed to the left. If you press

VCR1, the playing source also

changes. On the other hand, if

you press VCR1 CONTROL,

the playing source does not

change.

• Refer also to the manual

supplied with your VCR.

RM-SR884XU REMOTE CONTROL

/DBS

SOUND

CONTROL

DISC

VCR1

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

AUDIO

DVD VCR1 VIDEOVCR2

TV/DBS

TEST

REAR R

REAR L

SEA MODE

SUBWOOFER

TAPE/MD FM/AMPHONO

546

213

87/P 9

+10

AUDIO/TV

/VCR

VCR1 TAPE

CONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MUTE

FF / ¢

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

PAUSE

4 / REW

TV/CATV

CNTR

CNTR TONE

ENTER

EFFECT

CATV

/DBS

FM MODE/MUTE

100+

RETURN

SURROUND

MODE

SET EXIT

TUNING DOWN

TUNING UP

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Manufacturers’ codes for TV

Anam 003, 004, 009, 068, 161, 425, 426

Anam National 161, 250, 425

Blaupunkt 554

Daewoo 066, 092, 154, 391, 402, 451

ECE 037

Etron 009, 283

Fortress 093

Funai 264, 342

General 186

GoldStar 002, 037, 039, 178, 283, 457, 467

Grundig 535

Hitachi 145

JVC 036, 053, 069, 094, 160

Marantz 054

Matsushita 250

Mitsubishi 150, 241

National 226

NEC 030, 170

Nicamagic 216

Panasonic 161, 250

Philips 037

Pioneer 166

Samsung 060, 090, 427

Sanyo 208, 376, 424

Sharp 093, 256

Sony 000

Telefunken 252

Thomson 560

Toshiba 156, 502

Victor 036, 053, 160, 250, 376

Manufacturers’ codes for VCR

Akai 281, 288

Anam 037, 162, 226, 240, 278

Anam National 162, 226

Blaupunkt 226

Daewoo 020, 046, 278, 368, 552

Funai 000

General 052

GoldStar 037, 225, 471

Grundig 195

Hitachi 042, 166, 235

JVC 008, 041, 067, 384

Marantz 081

Matsushita 227

Mitsubishi 043, 061, 196

National 226

NEC 038, 040, 370

Panasonic 162, 226, 227, 367

Philips 062, 081

Pioneer 058

Samsung 240, 426, 432

Sanyo 046, 104, 368, 369

Sharp 048, 062, 363

Shintom 072

Sony 032, 033, 034

Telefunken 187

Thomson 320

Toshiba 045, 366

Victor 008, 041, 067, 384

Manufacturers’ codes listed on this page are subject to

change without notice. If they are changed, this remote

control cannot operate the equipment.

Manufacturers’ codes for CATV converters

Daeryung 008

GoldStar 838

LG Alps 779

Now 776

Samsung 702

Seawoo 780

Tongkook 777, 840

Zenith 000

Manufacturers’ codes for DBS tuner

Dae Young 735

DX Antenna 752

Marantz 200

Panasonic 739

Pantech 747

Samsung 773

Sony 661

Toshiba 486

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Troubleshooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve,

contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM

The display does not light up.

No sound from speakers.

Sound from one speaker only.

Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM

reception.

Occasional cracking noise during FM

reception.

No color on the on-screen display.

Howling during record playing.

“OVERLOAD” starts flashing on the

display.

Remote control does not work.

SOLUTION

Plug the power cord into an AC

outlet and/or press POWER to

set it in the _ON position.

Check speaker wiring and

reconnect if necessary.

Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly.

Select the correct source.

Press MUTE to cancel the mute.

Check speaker wiring and reconnect

if necessary.

Adjust the balance properly (see

page 19).

Connect an outside FM antenna or

contact your dealer.

Select a new station.

Check with your dealer to be sure

you have the correct antenna.

Check connections.

Move the antenna farther from

automobile traffic.

Connect a PAL TV.

Move speakers away from the

turntable.

Rotate the MASTER VOLUME

control counterclockwise three or

four times, then press STANDBY/

ON on the front panel.

If “OVERLOAD” does not

disappear, unplug the AC power

cord, then plug it back again.

Press STANDBY/ON on the

front panel, then check the speaker

wiring.

If “OVERLOAD” does not

disappear, unplug the AC power

cord, then plug it back again.

If speaker wiring is not short-

circuited, contact your dealer.

Set the selector correctly either to

“AUDIO/TV/VCR” or to “CATV/

DBS.”

Remove the obstruction.

Replace batteries.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The power cord is not plugged in or the

POWER switch pressed to set it in the

—OFF position.

Speaker signal cables are not connected.

The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons are not

set correctly.

An incorrect source is selected.

Muting is activated.

Speaker signal cables are not connected

properly.

The balance is set to one extreme.

Incoming signal is too weak.

The station is too far away.

An incorrect antenna is used.

Antennas are not connected properly.

Ignition noise from automobiles.

The color system of the connected TV is

not PAL

Your turntable is too close to speakers.

Speakers are overloaded because of high

volume.

Speakers are overloaded because of short

circuit of speaker terminals.

The remote control mode selector is not set

correctly.

There is an obstruction in front of the

remote sensor on the receiver.

Batteries are weak.

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Specifications

Amplifier

Output Power ....................................................... At Stereo operation

Front channels ............................................................. 100 watts per channel, min. RMS,

driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz, with

no more than 0.7 % total harmonic

distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN)

50 watts per channel, min. RMS,

driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with

no more than 0.7 % total harmonic

distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN)

At Surround operation

Front channels ............................................................. 70 watts per channel, min. RMS,

driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz, with

no more than 0.8 % total harmonic

distortion.

Center channel............................................................. 70 watts, min. RMS, driven into

4 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than

0.8 % total harmonic distortion.

Rear channels .............................................................. 70 watts per channel, min. RMS,

driven into 4 ohms at 1 kHz, with

no more than 0.8 % total harmonic

distortion.

Total Harmonic Distortion (8 ohms, 1 kHz) .............................................................................................. 0.02 %* at 50 watts output

(* Measured by JVC Audio

Analysis System)

Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz)........ PHONO (MM) ............................................................ 2.5 mV/47 k ohms

CD, TAPE/MD, TV SOUND/DBS, VCR1, VCR2, VIDEO, DVD

...................................................... 200 mV/47 k ohms

Audio Input (DIGITAL IN)................................. Coaxial: DIGITAL 1 (DBS) ....................................... 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

Optical: DIGITAL 2 (DVD), DIGITAL 3 (CD) ......... –21 dBm to –15 dBm (660 nm ±30

nm)

Audio Output Level ............................................. TAPE/MD, VCR1, VCR2 ........................................... 200 mV

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (’66 IHF/DIN) ................. PHONO ....................................................................... 70 dB/66 dB

CD, TAPE/MD, TV SOUND/DBS, VCR1, VCR2, VIDEO, DVD

...................................................... 87 dB/67 dB

Frequency Response (8 ohms)............................. PHONO ....................................................................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

CD, TAPE/MD, TV SOUND/DBS, VCR1, VCR2, VIDEO, DVD

...................................................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

RIAA Phono Equalization .......................................................................................................................... ±0.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Loudness Control (Volume Control at –30 dB) ......................................................................................... +6 ±1 dB at 100 Hz

..................................................................................... +4 ±1 dB at 10 kHz

S.E.A.................................................................... Center Frequencies ...................................................... 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz

Control Range ............................................................. ±10 dB ±2 dB

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Video

Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance ..................... Composite video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR1, VCR2, VIDEO, DVD

...................................................... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

S-video: TV SOUND/DBS, VCR1, VIDEO, DVD

(Y: luminance): ........................................................ 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

(C: chrominance, burst): .......................................... 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Output Level ............................................. Composite video: VCR1, VCR2, MONITOR OUT ... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

S-video: VCR1, MONITOR OUT .............................. 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

(Y: luminance): ........................................................ 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

(C: chrominance, burst): .......................................... 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

Synchronization .......................................................................................................................................... Negative

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................................................................................................................. 45 dB

On-Screen Color System ............................................................................................................................ PAL

FM tuner (IHF)

Tuning Range ............................................................................................................................................. 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

Usable Sensitivity ................................................ Monaural ..................................................................... 12.7 dBf (1.2 µV/75 ohms)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity .................................. Monaural ..................................................................... 16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 ohms)

Stereo .......................................................................... 38.3 dBf (22.5 µV/75 ohms)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A weighted) ............ Monaural ..................................................................... 80 dB at 85 dBf

Stereo .......................................................................... 73 dB at 85 dBf

Total Harmonic Distortion .................................. Monaural ..................................................................... 0.15 % at 1 kHz

Stereo .......................................................................... 0.2 % at 1 kHz

Stereo Separation at REC OUT .................................................................................................................. 40 dB at 1 kHz

Capture Ratio .............................................................................................................................................. 1.5 dB at 85 dBf

Alternate Channel Selectivity ..................................................................................................................... 60 dB: (±400 kHz)

Frequency Response ................................................................................................................................... 30 Hz to 15 kHz: (+0.5 dB, –3 dB)

AM tuner

Tuning Range ............................................................................................................................................. 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz

interval)

530 kHz to 1,600 kHz (at 10 kHz

interval)

Usable Sensitivity ................................................ Loop antenna ............................................................... 300 µV/m

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................................................................................................................. 50 dB (100 mV/m)

General

Power Requirements................................................................................................................................... AC 110/127/220/230–240V ,

adjustable with the voltage selector,

50/60 Hz

Power Consumption ................................................................................................................................... 280 watts

2 watts (in standby mode)

Dimensions (W x H x D) ............................................................................................................................ 435 x 157 x 412.5 mm

(17 3/16 x 6 3/16 x 16 1/4 inches)

Mass............................................................................................................................................................ 11.3 kg (25.0 lbs)

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia

and U.K.)

Instrucción sobre la línea de la red (CA) (no aplicable para Europa, EE.UU.,

Canadá, Australia, ni el Reino Unido)

Instrução sobre a tensão da rede eléctrica (CA) (não aplicável para a Europa, os

E.U.A., o Canadá, a Austrália e o Reino Unido)

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

IMPORTANT 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.

IMPORTANTE para la línea de la red (CA)

ANTES DE ENCHUFAR EL EQUIPO, compruebe si la

tensión de la línea de la red (CA) corresponde con la posición

del selector de tensión situado en la parte exterior del equipo,

y si es diferente, reajuste el selector de tensión para evitar el

riesgo de incendios/ descargas eléctricas.

LINE VOLTS

IMPORTANTE para a ligação à tensão da rede (CA)

ANTES DE LIGAR O APARELHO A UMA TOMADA DA

REDE, verifique se a tensão da rede CA corresponde à posição

do selector de voltagem localizado na parte externa deste

equipamento. Caso não corresponda, reajuste o selector de

voltagem a fim de evitar avarias ou riscos de incêndio e choque

eléctrico.

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