RX-630RBK - Receiver JVC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Stereo Receiver
Brand	JVC
Model	RX-630RBK
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 145 mm x 360 mm
Weight	8.5 kg
Power Output	100 W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.05%
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	90 dB
Tuner Bands	AM / FM
Inputs	Phono, CD, Tape, Aux, Tuner
Outputs	Speaker A/B, Headphone, Tape Rec
Power Consumption	350 W
Power Supply	AC 120 V / 60 Hz (or 220-240 V depending on region)
Cleaning Instructions	Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior. Do not use solvents.
Safety Precautions	Do not expose to rain or moisture. Keep ventilation slots clear.
Repairability	Refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. No user-serviceable parts inside.

Frequently Asked Questions - RX-630RBK JVC

How do I connect speakers to the JVC RX-630RBK?

Use the speaker terminals on the back. Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires to the corresponding terminals for Speaker A or B. Ensure the impedance is 8 ohms or higher.

How do I use the tuner on the RX-630RBK?

Press the TUNER button on the front panel. Use the TUNING knob to search for stations. For presets, press MEMORY and then select a preset number.

Why is there no sound from my receiver?

Check that the speakers are properly connected and the SPEAKER A/B button is pressed. Also ensure the input source is correctly selected and the volume is turned up.

How do I clean the JVC RX-630RBK?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use any cleaning agents or liquids. Avoid getting moisture inside the unit.

The remote control is not working. What should I do?

Replace the batteries with new ones. Ensure there is a clear line of sight to the receiver's sensor. If the problem persists, try resetting the remote by removing batteries and pressing all buttons.

Can I connect a turntable to the RX-630RBK?

Yes, use the PHONO input. Note that it is designed for moving magnet cartridges. If your turntable has a built-in preamp, use the AUX or CD input instead.

How do I set the clock on the receiver?

Press and hold the CLOCK button until the time flashes. Use the TUNING knob to set the hour, then press CLOCK again to set minutes. Press CLOCK once more to confirm.

What is the power output of the RX-630RBK?

It delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with both channels driven, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.05% THD.

The display is dim. How can I adjust it?

Look for a DIMMER button on the front panel. Press it to cycle through brightness levels: High, Medium, Low, and Off.

Where can I find the user manual for the RX-630RBK?

The manual is available for free download on notice-facile.com in PDF format. You can also request a translated version by email.

USER MANUAL RX-630RBK JVC

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.

LET0055-001A

[EF, G]

Warnings, Cautions and Others/Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise/Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses/Waarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/Avisos, precauciones y otras notas/Avvertenze e precauzioni da osservare

IMPORTANT for the U.K.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT.

DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral

Brown: Live

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

For Italy:

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

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 ① POWER switch to ON. After these, it will be available to operate STANDBY/ON ⏻/l 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 ① POWER switch and STANDBY/ON button in any position do not disconnect the mains line.
4. The power can be remote controlled.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.

Locate the apparatus as follows:

Front: No obstructions open spacing.

Sides: No obstructions in 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.

Before Installation 2

Checking the Supplied Accessories 2

Switches, Buttons and Controls 3

Connecting the FM and AM (MW/LW) Antennas 5

Connecting the Speakers 6

Connecting Audio/Video Components 9

Connecting the Power Cord 10

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 11

Basic Operations 12

Turning the Power On and Off 12

Selecting the Source to Play 12

Adjusting the Volume 13

Selecting the Front Speakers 13

Muting the Sound 14

Recording a Source 14

Basic Settings 15

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance 15

Listening at Low Volume (Loudness) 15

Using the Sleep Timer 16

Selecting the Center Speaker Size 17

One Touch Operation....18

About the One Touch Operation 18

Using the One Touch Operation 18

Receiving Radio Broadcasts 19

Tuning in Stations Manually 19

Using Preset Tuning 19

Selecting the FM Reception Mode 20

Assigning Names to Preset Stations....21

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations 22

What Information Can RDS Signals Provide? 22

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes 23

Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily 25

Using the SEA Modes 26

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode 26

Creating Your Own SEA Mode 27

Using the Surround Processor.... 28

Using JVC's Hall Surround 28

Speaker Arrangements for Dolby Surround 30

Preparing for Dolby Surround 31

Using Dolby Surround 34

COMPU LINK Remote Control System 35

Using the Remote Control for Operating JVC Audio/Video Components 36

Troubleshooting 38

Specifications 39

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 parenthesis indicates the quantity of the pieces supplied.

• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2) • AM (MW/LW) Loop Antenna (1) • FM Antenna (1)

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Front Panel

Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.

Front Panel

1 Remote sensor (11) 2 Display (12) 3 ONE TOUCH OPERATION button and lamp (18) 4 MASTER VOLUME control (13) 5 SURROUND MODE button and lamp (28, 31, 34) 6 SOURCE button and lamps (12) 7 SEA MODE button and lamp (26) 8 MEMORY button for SEA adjustments (27) 9 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (12) 10 POWER switch (10) 11 DISPLAY MODE button (22)

12 TA/NEWS/INFO button (25) 13 EON button (25) 14 PTY SEARCH button (23) 15 SURROUND ADJUST button and lamp (29, 31) 16 SETTING button and lamp (15 to 17) 17 Control △ / ▽ / ◁ / ▷ buttons 18 SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons (13) 19 TUNER button and lamp (19) 20 PHONES jack (14) 21 MEMORY button for presetting channels (19) 22 SEA ADJUST button and lamp (27)

IMPORTANT

To use Control △ / ∇ / ◀ / ▷ buttons (17) on the front panel:

What these buttons actually do depends on which function you are trying to adjust. Before using these buttons, select the function by pressing one of the function selecting buttons (5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 19, 22), and being sure its lamp is lit.

Remote Control

23 Power buttons (TV, VCR, AUDIO) (12, 37) 24 SLEEP button (16) 25 SEA MODE button (26) 26 TV VOLUME buttons (+/-) (37) 27 CENTER buttons (+/-) (33) 28 REAR buttons (+/-) (29, 33) 29 Source selecting buttons (13) 30 TEST button (33) 31 MUTE button (14)

32 VOLUME buttons (+/-) (13) 33 ONE TOUCH OPERATION button (18) 34 CD-DISC button (36) 35 10 keys (20, 36) 36 CH (Channel) buttons (+/-) (37) 37 SURROUND CONTROL buttons (ON/OFF, MODE, DELAY) (29, 33, 34) 38 Operating buttons for JVC audio/video components (36) - RDS buttons (PTY SEARCH, DISPLAY MODE, PTY +, PTY -) (23, 24)

FM Antenna Connections

A Using the Supplied FM Antenna

The FM antenna provided can be connected to the FM 75-ohm COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure.

B Using the Standard Type Connector (Not Supplied)

A standard type connector (IEC or DIN45325) should be connected to the FM 75-ohm COAXIAL terminal.

Note: Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords or power cord. This could cause poor reception.

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Before attaching a 75-ohm coaxial cable (the kind with a round wire going to the outdoor FM antenna), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

AM (MW/LW) Antenna Connections

Note:

Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This could cause poor reception.

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.

For each speaker (except for subwoofer), connect the black (-) and red (+) terminals on the rear panel to the black (-) and red (+) terminals marked on the speakers. For connecting a subwoofer, see page 7.

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

Connecting the front speakers

Cut, twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable first, and then, connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals by using the cables.

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).

Connecting the rear and center speakers

First, cut, twist, and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker signal cable. Then, connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals and the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals using the cables.

Notes:

• You can register the center speaker size after finishing its connection. If you register it, you do not have to set the center speaker mode when setting the surround mode. (If you do not use a center speaker, register that information.) See page 17.
• When connecting rear speakers, make sure that both left and right speakers are connected; otherwise, no sound will come out of the rear speakers.

Connecting the subwoofer speaker

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs.

Powered subwoofer

About the speaker impedance of the speakers

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

Notes:

• The required speaker impedance of the front speakers does not differ depending on whether both the FRONT SPEAKERS ① and FRONT SPEAKERS ② terminals are used or only one of them is used.
• The required speaker impedance of the front speakers differs depending on whether or not a center and/or rear speakers are connected at the same time. Since there are four possible speaker connections with the receiver, check which one fits your case and use the speaker with the impedance described below.

CASE 1 When you connect only front speakers

Front Speaker

Front Speaker

Use front speakers with 4 – 16 ohm impedance.

CASE 2 When you connect front speakers and a center speaker

Front Speaker

Center Speaker

Front Speaker

Use the following speakers:

• Front speakers: 8 – 16 ohm impedance • Center speaker: 8 – 16 ohm impedance

CASE 3 When you connect front and rear speakers

Front Speaker

Front Speaker

Rear Speaker

Use the following speakers:

• Front speakers: 8 — 16 ohm impedance • Rear speakers: 8 — 16 ohm impedance

CASE 4 When you connect front and rear speakers as well as a center speaker

Front Speaker

Center Speaker

Front Speaker

Rear Speaker

Rear Speaker

Use the following speakers;

• Front speakers: 8 — 16 ohm impedance • Rear speakers: 8 — 16 ohm impedance • Center speaker: 8 — 16 ohm impedance

Connecting Audio/Video Components

You can connect the following audio/video components to this receiver using cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). 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.

Audio Components Video Components
• Turntable • TV
• CD player • VCR
• Cassette deck • Video disc player

Notes:

- 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.

- 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.

Audio component connections

If your audio components have a COMPU LINK-3 terminal

The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to control other JVC audio components from the receiver or vice versa.

Connect your audio components and the receiver with the cable (monaural mini-plug supplied with those components) as well as the connection above.

For detailed information about the connection and the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, see page 35.

Note:

The COMPU LINK-3 remote control system is the upgraded version of the COMPU LINK-1 and COMPU LINK-2. Even if your component has the COMPU LINK-1 or COMPU LINK-2 jacks, you can still connect it in the COMPU LINK-3 remote control system, but some functions may not work correctly.

Video component connections

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 for the TV, VCR, and 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 ① 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.

Note:

A preset settings such as preset channels and sound adjustments 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.

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 cover as illustrated.
2. Insert batteries. Make sure to observe the proper polarity: (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
3. Replace the cover.

R6P(SUM-3)/AA (15F)

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the batteries. Use two R6P(SUM-3)/AA (15F) type dry-cell batteries.

CAUTIONS:

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.

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

Turning the Power On and Off

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.

Front panel

Remote Control

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 appears on the display.

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

The STANDBY lamp lights up.

Note:

Pressing STANDBY/ON Ⓓ\AUDIO ag\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 ⓄPOWER to set it in the ☐OFF position on the front panel.

Selecting the Source to Play

You need to select the source before you start playing any source.

On the front panel:

1. Press SOURCE so that the Control Δ/∇ buttons work for selecting the source.
2. Press Control Δ/∇ until the source name you want appears on the display.

The selected source lamp also lights up.

Front panel

Remote Control

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons you want.

VIDEO: Play back a video source on the video component connected to the VIDEO jacks.

VCR: Play back a video source on the video component connected to the VCR jacks.

TV SOUND: Listen to TV sounds.

FM/AM*: Listen to the radio.

TAPE*: Listen to a cassette tape.

CD*: Listen to a CD.

PHONO* Listen to a record.

Note:

When you press one of the source selecting buttons marked above with an asterisk (*), the receiver automatically turns on.

Adjusting the Volume

Front panel

When you change the volume level, the volume level is shown on the display.

On the front panel:

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise.

To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME counterclockwise.

Note:

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 -.

Remote Control

CAUTION:

Always set the volume level to the minimum before starting any source. If the volume level is left turned up, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin your speakers.

Selecting the Front Speakers

Front panel

On the front panel only:

When you have connected two pairs of the front speakers, you can select which to use. Pressing SPEAKERS 1 or SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the ON position activates the respective pair of the speakers.

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS ① terminals, press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the ON position, and press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the OFF position.

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS ② terminals, press SPEAKERS 2 to set it in the ON position, and press SPEAKERS 1 to set it in the OFF position.

To use both pairs of the speakers, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the ON position.

To use neither pair of the speakers, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the OFF position.

Note:

When only one pair of the speakers is connected to either the FRONT SPEAKERS ① or ② terminals, do not press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the ON position. If you do, no sound comes out of the front speakers.

Listening with Headphones

A standard pair of headphones can be connected to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

To listen with only headphones, press both SPEAKERS 1 and 2 to set them in the ■OFF position. No sound comes out of the front speakers.

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.

Muting the Sound

Remote Control

From the remote control only:

To mute the sound through all the speakers and headphones connected, press MUTE so that "MUTE" appears on the display and the volume turns off.

To cancel the mute, 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 connected to the TAPE jacks and the VCR connected to the VCR 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.

Note:

The output volume level, SEA, and surround adjustments cannot affect the recording.

Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers in your listening room, while others will make operations easier.

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

Front panel

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 SETTING so that the Control ▲/▼/◀/▶ buttons work for adjusting the balance. The lamp next to the button lights up.
2. Press Control ▲/▼ until “BALANCE” appears on the display.
3. Press Control ◀/▶ to adjust the balance.
4. Pressing Control ◀ decreases the right channel output.
5. Pressing Control ▶ decreases the left channel output.

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.

Note:

The loudness function affects the front speaker sounds only.

Front panel

On the front panel only:

1. Press SETTING so that the Control Δ/∇/◁/▷ buttons work for setting the loudness function.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control Δ/∇ until “LOUDNESS” appears on the display.
2. Press Control ◁/▷ to set the loudness function to “ON” or “OFF.”
3. Select "ON" to activate the loudness function. The LOUDNESS indicator lights up on the display.
4. Select "OFF" to cancel it. The indicator goes off.

Front panel

Using the Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to music and know the receiver will turn off by itself rather than play all night.

On the front panel:

1. Press SETTING so that the Control △ / ▽ / ◀ / ▶ buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer. The lamp next to the button lights up.
2. Press Control △/▽ until " " appears on the display.
3. Press Control ◀/▶ to set the shut-off time.

Each time you press the button, the shut-off time on the display changes as follows: The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

When the shut-off time comes

The receiver turns off (into standby mode) automatically.

To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time

1. Press SETTING, if necessary, so that the Control △/▽/◀/▶ buttons work for setting the Sleep Timer.
2. Press Control △ / ▽ , if necessary, until " " appears on the display.
3. Press Control ◀ / ▶ once. The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes. To change the shut-off time, press Control ◀ / ▶ repeatedly.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press Control ◀ / ▶ repeatedly in step 3 above until "0" appears on the display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.) Turning off the power (into standby mode) also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Remote Control

From the remote control:

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

The SLEEP indicator lights up and the shut-off time appears on the display. Each time you press the button, the shut-off time on the display changes as follows:

To check or change the time remaining until the shut-off time

Press SLEEP once. The remaining time until the shut-off time appears in minutes. • To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until "0" appears on the display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.) Turning off the power (into standby mode) also cancels the Sleep Timer.

Selecting the Center Speaker Size

Front panel

You can register the information on the center speaker after all connections are completed.

If you do this registration first, you do not have to adjust the center speaker mode when you want to activate the Dolby surround. However, to register the information, first you have to set the surround mode either to "PROLOGIC" or "3CHLOGIC." (You cannot select the center speaker size when the surround mode is "SURR OFF" or "HALL.")

On the front panel only:

1. Press SURROUND MODE so that the Control △/▽ buttons work for selecting the surround mode.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control / until “PROLOGIC” or “3CHLOGIC” whichever you want appears on the display.

The PRO LOGIC or 3CH LOGIC indicator (as well as the SURROUND indicator) also lights up.

1. Press SETTING so that the Control Δ/// buttons work for selecting the center speaker size.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control / until “CNTR SPK” (Center Speaker) appears on the display.
2. Press Control ◀/▷ to select the appropriate item about your center speaker.

Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following:

LARGE: Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is the same as that of the front speakers.

SMALL: Select this mode when the size of the center speaker is smaller than that of the front speakers.

NO: Select this mode when you do not use a center speaker.(You cannot select this mode when “3CHLOGIC” is selected for the surround mode.)

Note:

This center speaker size setting is so related to the center mode setting for the Dolby Surround mode that changing this setting affects and changes the center mode to a relevant mode, and vice versa.

For example;

• If you select "LARGE," the center mode is automatically set to "WIDE," and vice versa.
• If you select "SMALL," the center mode is automatically set to "NORMAL," and vice versa.
• If you select "NO," the center mode is automatically set to "PHANTOM" for Pro Logic and vice versa.

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 don't 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 13) • Balance (see page 15) • Loudness (see page 15) • SEA modes (see page 26) - Surround mode settings (see page 28)

Note:

If the source is FM or AM (MW/LW), the One Touch Operation function works only when the preset channels from 1 — 20 are tuned in. You can assign a different setting for each preset channel.

Using the One Touch Operation

Front panel

To store the sound settings

The ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lights up, then the previously memorized settings are recalled and appear on the display in turn.

1. Adjust the sound using the functions listed above.

The newly adjusted settings are memorized.

Remote Control

To recall the sound settings

With the ONE TOUCH OPERATION lamp lit, the settings for the currently selected source are recalled and appear on the display 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.)

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

Tuning in Stations Manually

Front panel

On the front panel only:

1. Press TUNER so that the Control Δ/∇/◀/▶ buttons work for tuner settings. The lamp next to the button lights up.
2. Press Control ▲/▼ until " " appears on the display.
3. Press Control ◀/▶ to select the band. Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).
4. Press Control ▲/▼ until "-TUNING+" appears on the display.
5. Press Control ◀/▶ until you find the frequency you want.
6. Pressing Control ◀ decreases the frequency.
7. Pressing Control ▶ increases the frequency.

Notes:

• When you hold down Control ▶ in step 5, the frequency keeps changing until you press the button again or a station is tuned in.
• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the TUNED indicator lights up on the display. When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator also lights up.

Using Preset Tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. You can preset up to 40 stations at random.

Storing the preset stations

Front panel

On the front panel only:

1. Tune in the station you want to preset (see above). If you want to store the FM reception mode for this station, select the FM reception mode you want. See page 20 for details.
2. Press MEMORY (next to the TUNER button). "CH-" appears and the channel number position starts flashing on the display for about 5 seconds.
3. Press Control △ / ▽ to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing.
4. Pressing Control increases the number.
5. Pressing Control decreases the number.

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 36.)

1. Press MEMORY (next to the TUNER button) 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.

1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want.

To cancel a stored preset station

Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one.

CAUTION:

The preset channels 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.

Tuning in a preset station

On the front panel:

1. Press TUNER so that the Control △/▽/◀/▶ buttons work for tuner settings.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control △/▽ until “-PRESET+” appears on the display.
2. Press Control ◀/▶ to select a preset channel.

Each time you press the button, the preset channel changes.

• Pressing Control ◀ changes preset channels in decreasing order.
• Pressing Control ▶ changes preset channels in increasing order.

From the remote control:

1. Press FM/AM.

Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).

1. Press the 10 keys to select a preset channel number.
2. For channel number 5, press 5.
3. For channel number 15, press +10 then 5.
4. For channel number 20, press +10 then 10.
5. For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

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 36.)

Selecting the FM Reception Mode

Front panel

You can change the FM reception mode while listening to an FM broadcast.

You can also store the FM reception mode for each preset station. (See page 19.)

On the front panel only:

1. Press TUNER so that the Control Δ/∇/△/△ buttons work for tuner settings.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control △/∇ until “FM MODE” appears on the display.
2. Press Control ◀/▶ to select either “AUTO” or “MONO.”
3. Normally select “AUTO.”
4. When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, select “MONO.”

AUTO: When a program is broadcast 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: Recept on 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.

Assigning Names to Preset Stations

You can assign a name of up to five characters to each preset station (from preset channel number 1 to 20). 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 (preset channel number 1 to 20). See page 20 for details.

1. Press MEMORY (next to the TUNER button). The preset channel number starts flashing.

Note: If you press Control △ / ▽ while the preset channel number is flashing, you can change the preset channel number.

1. Press Control ▶ (or ◀) until the first character position starts flashing.

1. Press Control △ / ▽ to select a character. You can use the characters listed below.

1. When a character you want appears, press Control ▶ (or ◀). The next (or previous) character position starts flashing.

1. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter up to five characters.
2. Press MEMORY (next to the TUNER button) again, while the last selected character is flashing, after you have assigned a name.

To erase the input characters

Insert blanks using the same procedure described above.

R·D·S EON

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.

When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.

With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.

PS (Program Service): shows commonly known station names

PTY (Program Type) : shows types of broadcast programs

RT (Radio Text): shows text messages the station sends

About characters shown on the display

When the display shows PS, PTY, or RT signals, the following characters are used.

- The display cannot differentiate upper case and lower case letters and always uses upper case letters.

- The display cannot show accented letters, “A”, for instance, may stand for accented “A’s” like “Ä, Ä, Ä, Ä, and Ä.”

A	A,A,A,A,A,A,A	K	K	U	U,U,U,U,U	0	0	*	-	<	<
B	B	L	L	V	V	1	1	+	+	>	>
C	C,O,C	M	M	W	W	2	2	-	-	=	-
D	D,D	N	N,N	X	X	3	3	/	.	\	\
E	E,E,E,E,E	O	O,O,O,O,O,O,O	Y	Y	4	4	\	.	/	.
F	F	P	P	Z	Z,Z,Z	5	5	/	/	II	II
G	G	Q	Q			6	6	-	-
H	H	R	R,R,R			7	7	-	-
I	I,I,I,I,I	S	S,S,S			8	8	-	-
J	J	T	T			9	9	/	I

Note:

RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting data properly or if the signal strength is weak.

What Information Can RDS Signals Provide?

Front panel

You can see the RDS signals the station sends.

To show the RDS signals

Press DISPLAY MODE while listening to an FM station.

Each time you press the button, the display changes to show you the following information:

PS (Program Service):

While searching, "PS" appears and then the station names will be displayed. "NO PS" appears if no signal is sent.

PTY (Program Type):

While searching, "PTY" appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. "NO PTY" appears if no signal is sent.

RT (Radio Text):

While searching, "RT" appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. "NO RT" appears if no signal is sent.

Station Frequency:

Station frequency (non-RDS service)

To be continued to the next page

Remote control

When pressing DISPLAY MODE on the remote control:

Make sure that you have selected FM station using the remote control only.

If not, the DISPLAY MODE button does not work for tuner operation. (Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control for tuner operation.)

Notes:

• If searching finishes at once, "PS", "PTY", and "RT" will not appear on the display.
• If you press DISPLAY MODE while listening to an AM (MW/LW) station, the display only shows station frequency.
• RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) broadcasts.

Searching for a Program by PTY Codes

Front panel

One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels by specifying the PTY codes.

To search for a program using the PTY codes

On the front panel:

1. Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM station so that Control ◀/▷ buttons work for selecting PTY code.

"PTY" and "SELECT" alternate on the display.

1. Press Control ◀/▷ until the PTY code you want appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the display gives you the PTY codes described on page 24.

1. Press PTY SEARCH again.

While searching, "SEARCH" and the selected PTY code alternate on the display.

The receiver searches 40 preset channels, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.

To continue searching after the first stop

Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display are flashing.

If no program is found, "NOTFOUND" appears on the display.

To stop searching any time during the process

Press PTY SEARCH while searching.

Remote Control

From the remote control:

Before starting the procedure below, make sure you have selected FM station only using the remote control. If not, the following RDS operating buttons do not work for tuner operation. (Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control for tuner operation.)

1. Press PTY SEARCH while listening to an FM station. "PTY" and "SELECT" alternate on the display.
2. Press PTY +/- until the PTY code you want appears on the display.

The display gives you the PTY codes described below.

1. Press PTY SEARCH again.

While searching, "SEARCH" and the selected PTY code alternate on the display. The receiver searches 40 preset channels, stops when it finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that station.

To continue searching after the first stop

Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display are flashing. If no program is found, "NOTFOUND" appears on the display.

To stop searching any time during the process

Press PTY SEARCH while searching.

Descriptions of the PTY codes:

NEWS: News

AFFAIRS: Topical programs expanding on the current news or affairs

INFO: Programs on medical service, weather forecast, etc.

SPORT: Sports events

EDUCATE: Educational programs

DRAMA: Radio plays

CULTURE: Programs on national or regional culture

SCIENCE: Programs on natural sciences and technology

VARIED: Other programs like comedies or ceremonies

POP M: Pop music

ROCK M: Rock music

M.O.R. M: Middle-of-the-road music (usually called "easy listening")

LIGHT M: Light music

CLASSICS: Classics

OTHER M: Other music

ALARM: Emergency broadcast

NONE: Undefined (this cannot be searched.)

When an emergency broadcast (ALARM signal) is sent from an FM station:

The receiver automatically switches the source to FM and tunes in the station except in the following cases:

- When you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM (MW/LW) and some FM stations).

- When the receiver is in standby mode.

While receiving an emergency broadcast, "ALARM" appears on the display.

Switching to a Broadcast Program of Your Choice Temporarily

Another convenient RDS service is called "EON (Enhanced Other Network)."

This allows the receiver to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (NEWS, TA, and/or INFO) from a different station except in the following cases:

• When you are listening to a non-RDS stations (all AM (MW/LW) and some FM stations).
• When the last received FM station is a non-RDS station.

On the front panel only:

1. Press EON so that the last selected program type appears on the display.

The receiver enters EON standby mode.

1. Press TA/NEWS/INFO until the program type you want appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following.

TA: Traffic Announcement in your area.

NEWS: News.

INFO: Programs on medical service, weather forecast, etc.

CASE 1 If there is no station broadcasting the program you have selected

The receiver continues playing the current source.

When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, the receiver automatically switches to the station. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the previously selected source, but still remains in EON standby mode.

CASE 2 If there is a station broadcasting the program you have selected

The receiver stops playing the current source, and tunes in the program. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.

When the program is over, the receiver goes back to the previously selected source, but still remains in EON standby mode.

Front panel

To stop listening to the program selected by EON:

Press EON so that the program type (TA/NEWS/INFO) goes off from the display. The receiver enters EON off mode and goes back to the previously selected source.

Each time you press EON, the EON mode alternates between standby mode and off mode.

Notes:

• In EON standby mode, if you change the source to AM (MW/LW) or if you carry out synchronized recording (see page 35), EON standby mode is canceled temporarily. The receiver goes back to EON standby mode again when you have finished that operation.
• While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, you can only use STANDBY/ON, EON, and DISPLAY MODE on the front panel or AUDIO AND DISPLAY MODE on the remote control.
• When the receiver is turned off (into standby mode), the EON function is also turned off.

CAUTION:

When the source alternates intermittently between the station tuned in by the EON function and the currently selected source, press EON to cancel the EON function. This is not a malfunction of the receiver.

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

Note:

The SEA modes cannot be used for recording.

Selecting Your Favorite SEA Mode

Front panel

On the front panel:

1. Press SEA MODE so that the Control △/▽ buttons work for selecting the SEA mode. The lamp next to the button lights up.
2. Press Control △/▽ until the mode you want appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the SEA mode changes as follows:

Note:

When the SEA mode is turned on, the SEA indicator lights up on the display.

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

MUSICAL: Enhance the mid-frequency range, which the human voice is mostly made up of.

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

COUNTRY: Enhances the high-frequency range so that instruments such the violin and banjo are emphasized.

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

USERMODE: Your original SEA adjustment (see page 27).

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

To cancel the SEA mode, press Control / until “SEA OFF” appears in step 2 above. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

Remote Control

From the remote control:

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:

Note:

When the SEA mode is turned on, the SEA indicator lights up on the display.

To cancel the SEA mode, press SEA MODE repeatedly until "SEA OFF" appears on the display. The SEA indicator goes off from the display.

Creating Your Own SEA Mode

You can adjust and store your own SEA adjustment into memory (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 3 below.

Front panel

1. Press SEA ADJUST so that the Control Δ/// buttons work for the SEA adjustment. The lamp next to the button lights up.
2. Adjust the SEA frequency and its level.

- Press Control △/▷ to select the frequency range to adjust. - Press Control △/▽ to adjust the level.

1. Press MEMORY (next to the SEA ADJUST button). Your adjustment is stored into USERMODE.

To recall your own SEA adjustment

See page 26.

To erase a stored adjustment

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

The built-in surround processor provides three types of surround programs — Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3-Channel Logic, and JVC's Hall Surround.

What is surround?

The sound heard in a concert hall or a movie theater consists of direct sound and indirect sound: early reflections and reflections from behind. The reflected sounds are always delayed by the distances of the ceiling and walls from the listener. These reflections are some of the most important elements of the acoustic surround.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby," the double-D symbol, and "Pro Logic" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

On JVC's Hall Surround

In order to reproduce a more realistic sound field in your listening room while playing an ordinary stereo source, JVC's Hall Surround has been designed to give you clear vocals and to create the feeling of a concert hall. The sound is reproduced through the front speakers and rear speakers.

On Dolby Surround

Dolby Surround has been also developed to reproduce the important elements of the acoustic surround at home. To watch the soundtracks of video software bearing the mark

DOLBY SURROUND * which includes the same encoded surround information as found in Dolby Stereo films, the receiver can provide you with 2 Dolby Surround programs (Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3ch Logic).

Dolby Pro Logic: Select this mode when the optional rear speakers are connected (as well as a center speaker).

Dolby 3ch Logic: Select this mode when a center speaker is connected without rear speakers.

Notes:

• The surround processor has no effect on monaural sources. • The surround processor cannot be used for recording.

Using JVC's Hall Surround

You need to connect one set of rear speakers to obtain the full effect.

Once you have adjusted the Hall Surround, the receiver memorizes the settings.

Front panel

On the front panel:

1. Press SURROUND MODE so that the Control / buttons work for selecting the surround modes.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control Δ/ until “HALL” appears on the display.

The HALL and SURROUND indicators also light up on the display.

Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows (the indicator of the selected surround mode also lights up on the display):

Front panel

1. Press SURROUND ADJUST so that the Control ▲/▼/◀/▶ buttons work for surround settings.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control ▲/▼ until “-REAR +” appears on the display.
2. Press Control ◀/▶ to adjust the rear speaker output level.
3. Pressing Control ◀ decreases the output level up to -10 dB.
4. Pressing Control ▶ increases the output level up to +10 dB.
5. Press Control ▲/▼ until “-DELAY +” appears on the display.
6. Press Control ◁/▷ to adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output.

Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows:

DELAY 1:	Select this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is greater than that to the front speakers.
DELAY 2:	Select this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is almost equal to that to the front speakers.
DELAY 3:	Select this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is a little less than that to the front speakers.
DELAY 4:	Select this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is much less than that to the front speakers.

To cancel the Hall surround, press Control Δ/∇ until “SURR OFF” appears in step 2.

The HALL and SURROUND indicators go off.

Remote Control

From the remote control:

1. Press ON/OFF so that the SURROUND indicator lights up on the display.

The previous surround mode is recalled (at its previous settings) and is shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off.

1. Press MODE repeatedly until "HALL" appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows (the indicator of the selected surround mode also lights up on the display):

1. Press REAR +/- to adjust the rear speaker output level.

- Pressing REAR – decreases the output level up to -10 dB. - Pressing REAR + increases the output level up to +10 dB.

1. Press DELAY to adjust the delay time.

Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows:

To cancel the Hall Surround, press ON/OFF again so that the HALL and SURROUND indicators go off.

Selecting "SURR OFF" in step 2 above also cancels the Dolby Surround.

The following illustrations show how to obtain the optimum sound environment for various Dolby Surround settings. Try to find the speaker direction and location to create the optimum sound field.

CASE 1 When you have added a center speaker and rear speakers

In this case:

1. Select "PROLOGIC."
2. Select "NORMAL" or "WIDE" for center mode.

See pages 31 to 33 for more details.

CASE 2 When you have added rear speakers (without a center speaker)

In this case:

1. Select "PROLOGIC."
2. Select "PHANTOM" for center mode.

See pages 31 to 33 for more details.

CASE 3 When you have added a center speaker (without rear speakers)

In this case:

1. Select "3CH LOGIC."
2. Select "NORMAL" or "WIDE" for center mode.

See pages 31 to 33 for more details.

Preparing for Dolby Surround

The receiver memorizes two sets of Dolby Surround adjustments; one for Pro Logic and the other for 3ch Logic.

On the front panel:

1. Press SURROUND MODE so that the Control Δ/∇ buttons work for selecting the surround modes.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control Δ/∇ until "PRO LOGIC" or "3CH LOGIC" whichever you want appears on the display.

The PRO LOGIC or 3CH LOGIC indicator (as well as the SURROUND indicator) also lights up. Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows (the indicator of the selected surround mode also lights up on the display):

PROLOGIC: Select this mode to watch a video source with Dolby Surround when you have connected the rear speakers (and a center speaker).

3CHLOGIC: Select this mode to watch a video source with Dolby Surround when you have connected a center speaker and no rear speakers.

HALL: This is JVC's original surround mode, and is different from Dolby Surround. To use this, see page 28.

SURR OFF: No surround mode is applied.

Front panel

1. Press SURROUND ADJUST so that the Control Δ/∇/◁/▷ buttons work for adjusting the surround mode.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control Δ/∇ until "CNT MODE" (Center Mode) appears on the display.
2. Press Control ≪/▷ to select the center mode.

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

WIDE: Select this	mode when the center speaker can reproduce the bass better than the front speakers. All signals of the center channel are output through the center speaker.
NORMAL: Select	this mode when the center speaker cannot reproduce the bass better than the front speakers. The bass portions of the center channel signals are output through the front speakers.
PHANTOM: Select	this mode when you do not use a center speaker. The center speaker channel signals are output through the front speakers.
OFF: Select this mode to turn off the center speaker channel.

Notes:

- If you have already set the "center speaker size" following the procedure described on page 17, you do not have to select the center mode in this procedure.

- When you have selected "3CHLOGIC," you cannot select "PHANTOM."

1. Press Control △/▽ until “-DELAY +” appears on the display.
2. Press Control ≪/▷ to adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output.

Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows:

DELAY 1: Select	this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is greater than that to the front speakers.
DELAY 2: Select	this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is almost equal to that to the front speakers.
DELAY 3: Select	this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is a little less than that to the front speakers.
DELAY 4: Select	this when the distance from you to your rear speakers is much less than that to the front speakers.

Note:

When you have selected "3CHLOGIC," you cannot adjust the delay time.

1. Press Control △/▽ until "TEST" appears on the display, then press Control ≪/▶ to start checking the speaker output balance.

"TEST" starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:

Notes:

• No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when you have selected "3CHLOGIC."
• No test tone comes out of the center speaker when you select "PHANTOM" or "OFF" for the center mode.
• If necessary, adjust the speaker output level as follows:
• To adjust the rear speaker output level, press Control △ / ▽ until "- REAR +" appears on the display, then press Control △ / ▷.
• To adjust the center speaker output level, press Control △ / ▽ until "-CENTER+" appears on the display, then press Control △ / ▷.

Notes:

• You cannot adjust the left and right rear speaker output level separately.
• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output level when you have selected "3CHLOGIC."
• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level when you select "PHANTOM" or "OFF" for the center mode.
• Press Control △ / ▽ until "TEST" appears on the display, then press Control ◀ / ▶ to stop the test tone.
• Press Control △ / ▽ until "CNT TONE" (Center Tone) appears on the display.
• Press Control ◀/▷ to select the center tone 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:

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.

Note:

The center tone cannot be adjusted when sounds do not come out of the center speaker.

From the remote control:

Note:

You cannot adjust the center mode and the center tone using the remote control.

1. Press ON/OFF so that the SURROUND indicator lights up on the display.

The previous surround mode is recalled (at its previous settings) and is shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off.

2. Press MODE until "PROLOGIC" or "3CHLOGIC" whichever you want appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows (the indicator of the selected surround mode also lights up on the display):

3. Press DELAY to adjust the delay time of the rear speaker output.

Each time you press the button, the delay time changes as follows:

Note:

When you have selected "3CHLOGIC," you cannot adjust the delay time.

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

"TEST" starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:

Notes:

- No test tone comes out of the rear speakers when you have selected "3CHLOGIC."

- No test tone comes out of the center speaker when you select "PHANTOM" or "OFF" for the center mode.

5. If necessary, adjust the speaker output level as follows:

• To adjust the rear speaker output level, press REAR +/- - To adjust the center speaker output level, press CENTER +/-

Pressing - decreases the output level up to -10 dB.

Pressing + increases the output level up to +10 dB.

Notes:

• You cannot adjust the left and right rear speaker output levels separately.
• You cannot adjust the rear speaker output level when you have selected "3CH LOGIC."
• You cannot adjust the center speaker output level when you select "PHANTOM" or "OFF" for the center mode.

6. Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

Remote Control

Using Dolby Surround

Once you have set the Dolby Surround adjustments, you can use the same adjustment every time you want to enjoy Dolby Surround.

The receiver memorizes two sets of Dolby Surround adjustments: one for Pro Logic and the other for 3CH Logic.

On the front panel:

1. Press SURROUND MODE so that the Control ▲/▼ buttons work for selecting the surround modes.

The lamp next to the button lights up.

1. Press Control ▲/▼ until "PRO LOGIC" or "3CH LOGIC" whichever you want appears on the display.

The PRO LOGIC or 3CH LOGIC indicator (as well as the SURROUND indicator) also lights up. Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows (the indicator of the selected surround mode also lights up on the display):

1. Select and play a sound source that was processed with Dolby Surround and is labeled with the DOLBY SURROUND mark.

To cancel the surround mode, press Control △/▽ until “SURR OFF” appears in step 2 above. The indicator of the selected mode and the SURROUND indicator go off.

From the remote control:

1. Press ON/OFF so that the SURROUND indicator lights up on the display.

The previous surround mode is recalled (at its previous settings) and is shown on the display. Each time you press the button, the surround mode turns on and off.

1. Press MODE until the surround mode you want appears on the display.

Each time you press the button, the surround modes change as follows (the indicator of the selected surround mode also lights up on the display):

1. Select and play a sound source that was processed with Dolby Surround and is labeled with the ☐ DOLBY SURROUND mark.

To cancel the surround mode, press ON/OFF again so that the indicator of the selected mode and the SURROUND indicator go off.

Selecting “SURR OFF” in step 2 above also cancels the Dolby Surround.

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).

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 above.)
• Refer also to the manuals supplied with your audio components.

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. For details, see page 36.

Note:

Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

■Automatic Source Selection

When you press the play (▶) 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 turn on and off (into standby mode) along with the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the CD player or cassette deck will turn on automatically, depending on which component has been previously selected.

When you turn off the receiver (into standby mode), both the CD player and cassette deck will turn off (into standby mode).

■Synchronized Recording

Synchronized recording means the cassette deck 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, and a disc in the CD player (or a record on the turntable).

2 Press the record (●) button and the pause (II) button on the cassette deck at the same time.

This puts the cassette deck into recording pause.

Note:

If you do not press the record (●) button and pause (II) button at the same time, the synchronized recording feature will not operate.

3 Press the play (▶) button on the CD player or on the turntable.

The source changes on the receiver, and as soon as play starts, the cassette deck starts recording.

When the play ends, the cassette deck enters recording pause, and stops about 4 seconds later.

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.

You can operate JVC's audio and video components with this receiver's remote control.

To operate these components with the remote control, first select a source with the source selecting buttons on the remote control. Then, operate that source using the remote control.

Note:

If you choose a source on the front panel, 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.

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 35) in addition to the connections using cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 9).
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the receiver.

After pressing FM/AM, you can perform the following operations:

FM/AM Alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).

1 — 10, +10 Selects a preset channel number directly.

To select channel number 5, press 5. For channel number 15, press +10, then 5. For channel number 20, press +10, then 10.

After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on a CD player:

▶ Starts playing.

Returns to the beginning of the current (or previous) track.

▶▶| Skips to the beginning of the next track.

■ Stops playing.

■ Pauses. To release pause, press ▶.

1 — 10, +10 Selects a track number directly.

To select track number 5, press 5. For track number 15, press +10, then 5. For track number 20, press +10, then 10.

After pressing CD-DISC, you can perform the following operations on a CD player-changer:

1 — 6, 7/P Select the number of a disc installed in a CD player-changer. Then continue to operate the CD player as described above.

After pressing TAPE, you can perform the following operations on a cassette deck:

▶ Starts playback. ◀ Fast winds a tape from right to left. ▶▶ Fast winds a tape from left to right. ■ Stops operation. ■ Pauses. To release pause, press ▶.

IMPORTANT:

To operate JVC's video components using this remote control:

- Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR or TV, not on the receiver.

After pressing VCR, you can perform the following operations on a VCR:

▶ Starts playback.

◀◀ Rewinds a video tape.

▶▶ Fast winds a video tape.

■ Stops operation.

■ Pauses. To release pause, press ▶.

CH +/- Changes TV channels on a VCR.

1 — 9, 0 Selects the channels on the VCR.

Note:

You can also turn the VCR on and off by pressing VCR on the remote control.

After pressing TV SOUND, you can perform the following operations on TV:

CH +/- Changes TV channels.

1 — 9, 0, +10 Selects the channels.

+10 button will function as the ENTER button if your TV requires pressing the

ENTER button after selecting a channel number.

Notes:

- You can always adjust the volume on the TV by pressing TV VOLUME +/- on the remote control.

- You can also turn the TV on and off by pressing TV on the remote control.

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
The display does not light up.	The power cord is not plugged in or POWER pressed to set it in the OFF position.	Plug the power cord into an AC outlet and/or press POWER to set it in the ON position.
No sound from speakers.	Speaker signal cables are not connected.	Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.
	The SPEAKERS 1 and 2 buttons are not set correctly.	Press SPEAKERS 1 and 2 correctly.
	An incorrect source is selected.	Select the correct source.
	Mute is activated.	Press MUTE to cancel the mute.
Sound from one speaker only.	Speaker signal cables are not connected properly.	Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary.
	The balance is set to one extreme.	Adjust the balance properly.
Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception.	Incoming signal is too weak.	Connect an outside FM antenna or contact your dealer.
	The station is too far away.	Select a new station.
	An incorrect antenna is used.	Check with your dealer to be sure you have a correct antenna.
	Antennas are not connected properly.	Check connections.
Occasional cracking noise during FM reception.	Ignition noise from automobiles.	Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic.
Howling during record playing.	Your turntable is too close to speakers.	Move speakers away from the turntable.
Remote control does not work.	There is an obstruction in front of the remote sensor on the receiver.	Remove the obstruction.
	Batteries are weak.	Replace batteries.

Amplifier

Output Power At Stereo operation

Front Channels 80 watts per channel. min. RMS, both channels driven into

4 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN)

70 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. (IEC268-3/DIN)

65 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven into 8 ohms, 40 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.06 % total harmonic distortion.

At Surround operation

Front Channels 70 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion.

Center channel 70 watts, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion.

Rear channels 70 watts per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion.

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.06 %* at 65 watts output

(8 ohms, 1 kHz) (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System)

Audio Input Sensitivity/ PHONO (MM) 2.5 mV/47 k ohms

Impedance (1 kHz) CD, VCR, VIDEO, TV SOUND, 230 mV/47 k ohms TAPE

Audio Output Level TAPE, VCR 230 mV

Signal-to-Noise Ratio PHONO 70 dB/66 dB

('66 IHF/DIN) CD, VCR, VIDEO, TV SOUND, 87 dB/67 dB TAPE

Frequency Response (8 ohms) PHONO 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

CD, VCR, VIDEO, TV SOUND, 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB) TAPE

RIAA Phono Equalization ±0.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Loudness Control +6 dB ±1 dB at 100 Hz

(Volume Control at -40 dB) +4 dB ±1 dB at 10 kHz

S.E.A. Center Frequencies 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz

Control Range ±10 dB ±2 dB

Video

Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance VCR, VIDEO

1 Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Output Level VCR, MONITOR OUT

1 Vp-p (at 1 Vp-p input)

Synchronization Negative

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45 dB

FM tuner (IHF)

Tuning Range 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz

Usable Sensitivity Monaural 10.8 dBf (0.95 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 Monaural 80 dB at 85 dBf

(IHF-A weighted) 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 (10 mV)

Alternate Channel Selectivity 60 dB (±400 kHz)

Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz (+0.5 dB, -3 dB)

AM (MW/LW) tuner

Tuning Range MW: 522 kHz to 1,629 kHz

LW: 144 kHz to 288 kHz

Usable Sensitivity MW: Loop antenna 300 μV/m

External antenna 30 μV

LW: Loop antenna 600 μV/m

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50 dB (100 mV/m)

General

Power Requirements AC 230V, 50 Hz

Power Consumption 280 watts

Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 156.5 x 412 mm

2 watts (in standby mode)

17 3/16 x 6 3/16 x 16 1/4 inches

Mass 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs)

Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.

JVC

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED